The Breakdown with Bethany

Powerhouse moms and real-life best friends Mandy Moore and Gaby Dalkin join The Breakdown with Bethany alongside their trusted pediatrician Dr. Danny Bruckner for an honest conversation about motherhood, friendship, and keeping kids healthy during the holidays.

Mandy opens up about the “helpless and terrifying” experience of both her sons battling RSV at the same time — and how it changed the way she approaches parenting her dau...

In this episode of The Breakdown with Bethany, dancer and mom-to-be Hayley Hough joins Bethany for a warm, grounded conversation about preparing to welcome her first child while keeping her beloved cats — Palo, Lily, and Otis — at the heart of her growing family. Hayley opens up about the small daily rituals that keep her centered, how she and Derek are navigating this exciting new chapter, and why her partnership with Wellness Pet...

In this episode of The Breakdown with Bethany, actress and executive producer Sarah Drew joins us to talk about her latest project, Hallmark’s new holiday mystery series Mistletoe Murders. Best known for her role as April Kepner on Grey’s Anatomy, Sarah now steps into the world of festive intrigue as Emily Lane—a sharp, empathetic small-town shop owner with a hidden past.

We dive into what attracted her to the series, how she ba...

In this episode of The Breakdown with Bethany, Bethany Braun-Silva sits down with New York Times bestselling author and mom of three, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, to talk about her new children’s book, Kat and Brandy. Inspired by her real-life pony, Brandy, the story explores courage, resilience, and the power of getting back up after a fall. Katherine opens up about the lessons she learned fro...

Actress, dancer, and mom of three Jenna Dewan has teamed up with Happy Baby for a partnership that’s as educational as it is entertaining. Together, they’ve released Happy Babies Poop — a playful new children’s book that uses humor and storytelling to teach families about the importance of gut health.

The book follows one brave little drop of formula on a journey through baby’s tummy, turning a topic that can feel clinical or awkwar...

On this episode of The Breakdown with Bethany, Lilly Ghalichi joins to talk about the power of being unapologetically yourself, even when the world has a lot to say about it. Known for her glam persona and sharp business mind, Lilly opens up about what it’s really like to juggle motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship.

She shares why ignoring the noise has been key to her success, how she’s learned to honor both her culture ...

On this episode of The Breakdown with Bethany, I’m joined by Demi-Leigh Tebow—former Miss Universe, entrepreneur, soon-to-be mom, and now, children’s book author. Demi is currently expecting her first child, a baby girl, and she’s channeling her excitement for motherhood into her newest creative project.

At the heart of it all? Her beloved Dalmatian, Paris—whom she lovingly calls their “little princess” and who just so happens to be...

On the latest episode of The Breakdown with Bethany, parenting meets design in the most practical—and playful—way possible. Host Bethany Braun-Silva sits down with Myriam Sandler, play and design expert, founder of the massively popular Mothercould platform, and author of the upcoming book PLAYFUL BY DESIGN: Your Stress-Free Guide to Raising Confident, Creative Kids through Independent Play (out May 13, 2025). With over 2.8 million...

On this special episode of The Breakdown with Bethany, Bethany Braun-Silva sits down with the legendary Tamron Hall—award-winning journalist, talk show host, and now children's book author—to discuss the beauty, challenges, and evolution of motherhood, career, and storytelling.

Tamron opens up about becoming a mother at 48 and how patience, perspective, and personal growth have shaped her parenting journey. She and Bethany discu...

In this deeply moving episode of The Breakdown with Bethany, Bethany Braun-Silva sits down with Jayne Mattingly, creator of Body Grief and author of the upcoming book This Is Body Grief, to explore what it means when your body no longer feels like your own. Whether due to chronic illness, disability, postpartum changes, or other life-altering conditions, body grief is something many experience but few have the language for—until no...

Bethenny Frankel is an entrepreneur, newly minted social media star, author, chef (not cook), and mom. Bethany Braun-Silva chats with Frankel (one of her heroes) about her YouTube show, new wine and mocktail launch, social media, and the impact that Bethenny's motto of always "keeping it real" has on women, especially when it comes to makeup.

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In this previously aired episode, Amri Kibbler, the co-founder of HeyMama, a membership-based professional networking group for moms that connects mothers who are growing careers and families, and Cancer-survivor and advocate, discusses launching a business, scaling a business, and eventually selling a business.

Amri also opens up about her experience of raising her two daughters while dealing with Cancer diagnosis.