Mom Essentials

Tech is everywhere- from the moment we wake up until we fall asleep. And as moms, we're not just managing our own relationship with screens, we're shaping our kids' relationship with them too.

So how much is too much? What does screen time actually do to a developing brain? And what are we missing when the iPad becomes the default babysitter?

This week, Angie Weber sits down with Meg Faure- occupational t...

What if your child's meltdowns aren't a behavior problem - but a nervous system problem? And what if the same thing is happening to you?

In this episode, Angie Weber sits down with Dr. Katie Jancik, an integrative pediatric chiropractor and owner of It Takes a Village Chiropractic, to talk about the powerful connection between nervous system regulation and how our families actually feel day to day. Dr. Kat...

"My labs came back normal, so why do I feel so awful?" If you've ever sat in your doctor's office and heard "everything looks fine" while feeling anything but, this episode is for YOU.

Today we are joined by Christa Biegler, award-winning dietician and functional nutri...

Parenting teens without power struggles might feel impossible at times.

Between one-word answers, emotional reactions, and constant pushback, it can be hard to know how to stay connected while still guiding your child.

In this episode of Mom Essentials, Angie Weber sits down with teen and parent wellbeing coach Laura Ollinger to talk about what is really happening beneath teen behavior and ...

Are we pushing our kids to succeed… or unintentionally setting them up to feel like they are never enough?

In this episode of Mom Essentials, Angie Weber sits down with a pediatric expert, Dr. Joshua Stein, to unpack the growing pressure of perfectionism in today's world and how it is impacting both children and parents.

From academics to athletics to everyday expectations, many kids are fe...

Tired of feeling disconnected from your teen?

In this empowering episode, psychotherapist Iuri Melo shares practical strategies for building strong emotional bonds, teaching regulation skills, and helping teens thrive in a world full of noise. From proactive mental health tools to parenting through digital challenges, this conversation is full of "aha" moments fo...

We don't get to choose the patterns we were raised with—but we do get to choose whether we continue them.

In this episode of Mom Essentials, empowerment strategist Kate Ferrian shares her powerful story of healing after divorce and an emotionally abusive relationship. We explore how reparenting yourself, rebuilding self-trust, ...

Big feelings aren't just for kids, parents have them too.

But when we don't know how to regulate our own emotions, it makes it harder to show up the way we want to for our families.

In this powerful episode, psychotherapist and author Jennifer Elmberg shares how we can become more emotionally aware, respond rather than react, an...

How often do you feel like you're running a household, but missing out on actually connecting with your family?

In this solo episode of Mom Essentials, I'm opening up about how a few small changes made a big difference in the way we communicate in our home. You'll find out why communication is as much about listening as it is about talking with some new approa...

What if your teen didn't just guess their way into college or a career path, but actually knew what they were good at and where they thrive?

In this episode of Mom Essentials, I'm joined by Anna Nelson, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and founder of Strengths Before Strategy. Anna works with teens to help them identify their natural strengths, so they can build ...

Let's be honest, financial stress can feel like a constant hum in the background of motherhood.

But it doesn't have to stay that way.

In this episode of Mom Essentials, I sit down with Bobbie Harris, financial wealth coach and founder of the Wealth Builder Profit Power Hour, to talk about how to end the money stress for good

So many of us are silently struggling- navigating parenting, trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm while pretending we're fine. But silence doesn't heal.

When parenting a child with ADHD or anxiety, the emotional rollercoaster can feel unrelenting and the mom guilt? Overwhelming!

There are so many parts of motherhood we're told to celebrate, but what about the things we don't talk about?

Running a business is tough. Raising kids is even tougher. Doing both at the same time? That takes intention, boundaries, and a whole lot of grace.

Not all kids learn the same way, but many parents are left feeling confused, guilty, or overwhelmed when their child struggles in school. What if the real issue isn't behavior or motivation but something deeper?

Have you ever wished you could just clone yourself to get it all done? Between the mental load, never-ending tasks, and the weight of invisible labor, it's no wonder so many moms are feeling burned out. But what if there was a better way to manage your household—and your energy?

If you've ever found yourself whisper-yelling "Why won't you sleep?!" into the darkness at 2 a.m., you're not alone. And contrary to what books and advice columns might suggest, it's not always about routines or bad habits—it could be your child's temperament. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Macall Gordon, a certified pediatric sleep consultant and co-author of Why Won't You Sleep?, to d...

Play is more than just a way to pass the time- it's how kids learn, connect, and thrive. But for many parents, knowing how to "play right" with their kids can feel confusing, exhausting, or even a little overwhelming.