Arnold Schwarzenegger on Fatherhood
My dad, Arnold Schwarzenegger, joins us today to talk about all things fatherhood! We discuss my dad’s parenting style, and he shares anecdotes from my childhood. My dad shares how his strict household rules, such as chores and curfews, ultimately shaped my siblings and I into the people we are today. He candidly shares his favorite parts of fatherhood with me, too! We discuss the joys of being...
34m Oct 14, 2024
34m
Raising the Next Generation of Changemakers with Lindsey Cormack
It’s election season and a lot of us are wondering how to navigate this topic with our kids. This week on #BDABaby, we’re diving into a conversation with Lindsey Cormack, author of new book “how to raise a citizen”, all about raising kids who are thoughtful, mindful and are inspired to make positive change in their communities and the world. ! In today’s polarized world, the subject of politics...
40m Oct 10, 2024
40m
Ariane Goldman on HATCH
Ariane Goldman, founder of HATCH, joins us today to talk about her company, HATCH. Ariane shares her journey and inspiration to start HATCH and how it quickly grew into an online platform that fostered a supportive community that addresses the needs of women during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. In our conversation, Ariane emphasizes the need for open and honest communication surrounding wom...
26m Oct 07, 2024
26m
Fighting Breast Cancer at 30: Ali Heitz’s Inspiring Journey
In honor of breast cancer awareness month, this week’s episode of #BDABaby, we are joined by Ali Heitz, who opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis at just 30 years old. She shares her journey to getting diagnosed and what it felt like to be processing her diagnosis alongside making the decision to preserve her fertility. Today, Ali is cancer-free and, along with her mom, is on a mission to ...
33m Oct 03, 2024
33m
Aliza Sokolow on Mindful Eating
Aliza Sokolow joins us today to talk about all things mindful eating. We discuss the importance of introducing foods to children and how to teach children healthy eating habits. Aliza shares her journey to mindful eating with us, sharing that she had to work through her own struggles with unhealthy snacking. She shares the importance of parents modeling healthy eating to their children and how ...
25m Sep 30, 2024
25m
Juggling Fame, Motherhood, and a Rare Diagnosis: Catherine Reitman Gets Real
This week, we sit down with Catherine Reitman to explore her journey as a working mom raising a child with a rare diagnosis. Catherine opens up about her struggles with postpartum depression and the loss of identity many new moms face. She shares how these challenges inspired her to create the hit show Workin’ Moms and sheds light on the parts of motherhood that often go unspoken. We also discu...
38m Sep 26, 2024
38m
Al Roker on Fatherhood
Al Roker joins us today to talk about all things fatherhood! Al shares insights into both the challenges and joys of parenthood. Al talks about raising his special needs son, Nick, and what joy that has brought him. Al talks about the emotional milestones parents go through as their children get older, such as starting school, going off to college, and getting married. Our conversation highligh...
37m Sep 23, 2024
37m
From Chaos to Culinary: Monique Volz’s Secrets for Delicious, Nutritious Meals
This week, we're diving into the culinary world with Monique Volz, the creative force behind "The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook." Monique shares the secrets to creating easy, nutritious, and family-friendly recipes for every meal, all while juggling life as a mom to three young boys. Tune in as she dishes out expert advice on eating for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health, and shares her p...
28m Sep 19, 2024
28m
Dr. Jessica Zucker on Pregnancy Loss
Dr. Jessica Zucker, psychologist and author of I Had a Miscarriage, joins us today to talk about all things pregnancy loss. Dr. Zucker shares her personal experience with miscarriage both as an individual and with her partner. She shares resources those who experienced pregnancy loss can seek out for support. Dr. Zucker shares how instrumental supportive communities are when someone is grieving...
32m Sep 16, 2024
32m
Why Everyone Needs Pelvic Floor Therapy: Insights from The Down There Doc
Join us this week as Dr. Marcy Crouch, also known as The Down There Doc, dives deep into the essential topic of pelvic floor health. As a leading pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Crouch shares why pelvic floor therapy isn’t just for pre or postpartum patients—it’s for everyone at all phases of life! Learn how pelvic floor therapy can help alleviate symptoms, prepare for birth and postpartum...
38m Sep 12, 2024
38m
Dr. Pimple Popper on Skincare
Dr. Sandra Lee, better known as Dr. Pimple Popper, joins us today to talk about all things skincare! Dr. Lee answers questions from viewers about skin and skincare during pregnancy and postpartum. Pregnancy limits the skincare products we can use, but Dr. Lee shares some tips and tricks she has learned as a dermatologist. We discuss preventative measures you can take during pregnancy and postpa...
33m Sep 09, 2024
33m
Back-to-School Health Hacks: Expert Tips from Pediatrician Dr. Wendy Hunter
This week, pediatrician Dr. Wendy Hunter, host of “The Pediatrician Next Door (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pediatrician-next-door/id1665746448) ” podcast, shares must-know tips to keep your kids healthy as the new school year begins. Discover how to prevent and shorten illnesses, protect newborns, and confidently set boundaries with family to safeguard your baby’s health. Plus, ge...
35m Sep 05, 2024
35m
Cleo Wade on Curiosity
Cleo Wade, mother, author, and poet, joins us today to discuss her book “What the Road Said”. We discuss Cleo’s inspiration for her book, as well as the message Cleo wanted to bring to readers. We go down memory lane together as Cleo speaks about what inspired her to write her book. We discuss the importance of fostering a sense of curiosity with our children and why an open dialogue between pa...
31m Sep 02, 2024
31m
Feeding littles lunches with Megan McNamee
Megan McNamee of the hugely popular account, Feeding Littles, joins us this week to talk about food, kids and her new book, Feeding Littles Lunches (https://amzn.to/47cWU2T) . As a mom myself, this book is filled with so many inspirational images and ideas to get back to packing lunches and snacks fun for the whole family! The pictures and info included in the pages take the stress out of back ...
38m Aug 29, 2024
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Dr. Heather Irobunda on Black Maternal Mortality
Dr. Heather Irobunda joins us today to talk about the alarming Black maternal health crisis in the United States. Black mothers are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes compared to white mothers. Dr. Irobunda talks to us about the systemic issues Black mothers face, such as lack of access to quality healthcare and structural racism in medicine. She highlights the...
42m Aug 26, 2024
42m
Preppy Kitchen and Fatherhood with John Kanell
If you follow John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen (https://preppykitchen.com/) on Instagram, you know how beautiful and delicious he makes everything look, so today we jump into how he makes it all work as a dad to two, plus his new cookbook! John shared different tips and tricks he has learned about parenthood that he can apply in the kitchen, one of them that I loved, using cooking or baking togeth...
34m Aug 22, 2024
34m
The Vagina Whisperer on Pelvic Floor Health
Dr. Sara Reardon, better known as The Vagina Whisperer, joins us today to talk about all things pelvic floor health! She explains what the pelvic floor actually is and why it is such an important and vital part of our bodies. We discuss all things pelvic floor therapy and why she personally recommends that all women should have at least one therapy visit postpartum. The Vagina Whisperer talks t...
38m Aug 19, 2024
38m
Parenting at Your Child’s Pace with Dr. Gator
Truth- Ever since becoming a mom, pediatrician chats are some of my favorite ones. So for this weeks super interesting convo, Dr. Joel Walsh AKA DR. Gator joins us to talk about all things parenting and childhood. Dr. Gator is a board certified pediatrician and the author of his newly launched book, Parenting at Your Child’s Pace: The Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to the First Three Years (h...
33m Aug 15, 2024
33m
Dr. Cassidy on Sex and Partner Relationships
Dr. Cassidy Freitas, “Dr. Cassidy”, joins us today to talk all things sex and partner relationships! Dr. Cassidy shares why it is important to discuss roles, expectations, support systems, and partner love languages prior to baby’s arrival in order to mitigate partner conflict. Dr. Cassidy stresses to listeners the importance of being proactive with your partner to help the dynamic after baby. ...
42m Aug 12, 2024
42m
Prepare Your Core and Pelvic Floor For Childbirth with Emma Lovewell
Peloton instructor and author, Emma Lovewell, joins us this week to share her journey to well known fitness guru and fill us in on her pregnancy so far. We dive into how she tapped into her “masculine energy” that landed her a leading role at Peloton and what she’s learned from stepping outside her comfort zone to land in the amazing career she’s in today. Not only is Emma thriving in the fitne...
38m Aug 08, 2024
38m
Sarah Wright Olsen on Introducing Siblings and Postpartum
Sarah Wright Olsen joins us today to talk about the best ways to introduce new siblings! She discusses how to introduce siblings to a new baby and talks about the importance of using specific language during the introduction. Sarah talks to us about how to navigate sibling jealousy and provides us with some tips to help mitigate jealousy. She talks to us about the importance of all your childre...
41m Aug 05, 2024
41m
WTF is going on with our hormones with Dr. Taz
This week, we’re joined by wellness expert, board certified pediatrician and best selling author, Dr. Taz Bhatia. We do a deep dive into all things hormones for all phases of life. Whether its hormones in adolescence, pregnancy/postpartum or menopause, your hormones have a huge impact in your overall health and wellness. She emphasizes the importance of getting tested to know what our baseline ...
51m Aug 01, 2024
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Dr. Shefali on Raising Siblings
Dr. Shefali joins us today to talk about how to be a conscious parent and how to nurture a strong bond between siblings. Dr. Shefali discusses her latest book, The Parenting Map, and how important it is for parents to be self-aware. She talks to us about the importance of avoiding comparisons between siblings and how important it is to focus on who kids are, not what they do. Dr. Shefali discus...
32m Jul 29, 2024
32m
Lea Michele- baby #2, her Conception Journey with PCOS and Endometriosis
This week, Lea Michele joins us to share updates as she prepares to welcome her second baby. We discuss how this pregnancy differs from her first and explore the many life changes she's experienced since our last conversation. Lea talks about the challenges of returning to full-time work as a mama, moving back to New York City, and raising a toddler all at once. She also opens up about her jour...
52m Jul 25, 2024
52m
Lauryn Bosstick on Postpartum Body Image
Lauryn Bosstick, wife, mom, and creator of The Skinny Confidential, joins us today to talk about all things postpartum! Lauryn talks to us about her experience with a hormone doctor and how essential it was for her to get her health in check after giving birth to her firstborn. Lauryn suffered from postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts and shares her experience treating both after baby. Lau...
32m Jul 22, 2024
32m
Keltie Knight Talks Hysterectomy and the Importance of Prioritizing Your Health
This week, Keltie Knight joins us to discuss her health journey over the past ten years, which led to her having a hysterectomy. Like many women, Keltie struggled for years with painful periods and was often dismissed by doctors who attributed her pain to womanhood. She was advised to have a better work-life balance and to de-stress. Years later, Keltie learned she was dealing with a rare form ...
43m Jul 18, 2024
43m
Jason and Lauren Kennedy’s IVF Journey
Jason and Lauren Kennedy join us today to talk about their journey to parenthood. They speak to us about what led them to pursue fertility testing and how important it was that they have faith and trust in God’s timing. As an IVF baby herself, Lauren found out that in order to become pregnant, she would need to undergo IVF herself. Lauren shares her experience changing fertility doctors and dee...
36m Jul 15, 2024
36m
Big Little Feelings and MotherCould on Battery Safety at Home
This week, toddler experts Kristin and Deena of Big Little Feelings (@biglittlefeelings) and sensory play genius Myriam of MotherCould (@mothercould) join us to talk about the hidden hazards of batteries in the home and the small changes you can make to help keep your kids safe. This conversation is in partnership with Energizer and their world’s first 3-in-1 Child Shield™. To learn more click...
28m Jul 11, 2024
28m
Erica Chidi on All Things Fertility
Join us today as we rerelease the first ever episode of BDA Baby! Erica Chidi, author, health educator, and co-founder of LOOM joins us today to discuss all things menstrual cycles and fertility. She speaks to us about the importance of knowing your own body and why tracking your menstrual cycle is so important. Erica educates us on the best time to start a prenatal vitamin and the difference b...
45m Jul 08, 2024
45m
Shawn Johnson East on Intergenerational Parenting
Mother, Olympian, and New York Times Best Selling author, Shawn Johnson East joins us today to discuss intergenerational parenting. When Shawn was pregnant with her first baby, her parents moved across the country in order to support her as she entered motherhood. Shawn’s parents are super hands on in raising their grandchildren and come over to her home every day. For this to work, Shawn talks...
24m Jul 01, 2024
24m
Getting Your Baby to Sleep with sleep god, Dr. Karp, and His Daughter, Lexi Montée Busch
This week, creator of the SNOO and baby sleep guru, Dr. Harvey Karp, along with his daughter Lexi Montée Busch, join us to talk about—yep, you guessed it—SLEEP! Anyone who’s had a newborn in their home knows that this is a major and often joked-about subject when bringing a new baby into the world, and Dr. Karp is here to help. Dr. Karp offers advice on how to prep before the baby arrives, and...
41m Jun 27, 2024
41m
Big Little Feelings on All Things Toddlers
Toddler experts Kristin and Deena of Big Little Feelings (@biglittlefeelings) join us today to talk all things toddlers! Kristin and Deena have been best friends since they were 14 years old and began their Instagram account by showing up in a real, raw, and authentic way. We talk about how different parenting today is than how it was when we were raised. Kristin and Deena talk about the miscon...
32m Jun 24, 2024
32m
Fertility Olympics with Tara Lipinski
This week, Tara Lipinski joins us to discuss her fertility journey, filled with ups and downs, and the beautiful moment she became a mother. After a five-year struggle with miscarriages, procedures, and an emotional rollercoaster, Tara and her husband Todd decided to pursue surrogacy to fulfill their dreams of becoming parents. Now very open about her fertility struggles, Tara walks us through...
49m Jun 20, 2024
49m
The Egg Whisperer on All Things Fertility
Fertility doctor Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh (Dr. Aimee) joins us today to speak about all things fertility! Dr. Aimee speaks with us about her innovative approach to fertility care that begins with diagnostic testing before treatment. She shares her two methods to fertility testing, the Tushy Method and the Balls Method. She speaks to us about the importance of paying attention to your menstrual cycl...
43m Jun 17, 2024
43m
“The Anxious Generation” with Jonathan Haidt
Author, social physiologist, and parenting partner, Jonathan Haidt joins us this week to discuss his book The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness (https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/) . In this interview, we explore the impact of screen time and social media on younger generations and the importance of returning to a play-based childho...
42m Jun 13, 2024
42m
Nikki and Brie Garcia on Postpartum Depression
Nikki and Brie Garcia, sisters, mothers, and reality TV stars, join us today to discuss an extremely important topic, postpartum depression (PPD). Nikki opens up about her struggle with postpartum depression and shares the eye-opening reality she experienced when she became a mom herself. She shares her experience with the stigma of postpartum depression and how she went about making her suppor...
29m Jun 10, 2024
29m
Iskra Lawrence chats baby #2!
Today we’re chatting with mama, model, businesswoman and influencer, Iskra Lawrence to talk all things pregnancy, home births and her fertility journey. Iskra has been and open book about her longer than anticipated journey to get pregnant with her second baby and why she’s such a believer in gods timing. While the journey came with heartache, she learned that patience and listening to her body...
46m Jun 06, 2024
46m
Iskra Lawrence on New Motherhood
Iskra Lawrence, mother, model, entrepreneur, and positive body image advocate joins us today to speak about all things new motherhood. Iskra had a home birth a little over a year ago and speaks to us about her labor experience. She talks about the pressure placed on women to bounce back and how to handle a new body after giving birth. She talks about accepting and loving all the “newness” that ...
40m Jun 03, 2024
40m
Whitney Port updates up on her fertility struggles and next steps in her journey to baby
Whitney Port joins us this week to update us on her fertility journey as she continues to try for baby number two. We talk about how she has navigated infertility, her experience with egg freezing and her thoughts surrounding surrogacy. Whitney has been open about her experience and the ups and downs that come with infertility, plus her choice to be vulnerable about such a personal subject. She...
39m May 30, 2024
39m
Jacey Duprie on infertility and adenomyosis
Jacey Duprie, mother, entrepreneur, and best-selling author joins us today to speak about her challenging pregnancy and postpartum with her first born, as well as her struggle with secondary infertility and adenomyosis. Jacey talks about trusting your gut when it comes to your health and about grieving and accepting the fact that she will not be able to be pregnant again. She reflects on how me...
34m May 27, 2024
34m
Olivia Culpo talks endometriosis journey and advocating for yourself
Olivia Culpo joins us today to discuss her endometriosis diagnosis and how through her advocacy work, she hopes she can shine a much needed light on this subject impacting so many women. Over the past few years, Olivia has decided to be open on social media about her experience with endometriosis. She’s documented the pain, the journey to get a diagnosis and the procedures she’s undergone to ge...
34m May 23, 2024
34m
Dylan Dreyer on miscarriages and infertility
Dylan Dreyer joins us today to discuss different aspects of her motherhood journey. Dylan is an author, meteorologist, and mother of two who experienced a miscarriage and secondary infertility during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. She shares about the guilt she felt while experiencing secondary infertility, as well as the loneliness that often comes with infertility and miscarriage. Dylan...
34m May 20, 2024
34m
Preparing for “The Unexpected” with Author and Economist Emily Oster
Emily Oster joins us again today in our first episode of our new format to discuss her new book “The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications (https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Navigating-Pregnancy-Complications-ParentData/dp/0593652770) ” co-authored by Nathan Fox. Emily’s data driven approach brings comfort to parents everywhere and this book is no different. After year...
39m May 16, 2024
39m
Pregnancy and disordered eating with Kat Mcphee Foster
Katharine has been incredibly open about her history with disordered eating, and during her pregnancy was worried that she was slipping back into old patterns. I can’t tell you how many people have written in and asked for us to cover the subject of self love while you are growing a baby, especially those who have recovered from disordered eating. There is anxiety and stress around our bodies g...
33m May 13, 2024
33m
The Grandmother Project: Camila Alves McConaughey & mother-in-law, Kay McConaughey
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and her mom, Maria Shriver, are celebrating Mother’s Day this year with The Grandmother Project, a heartwarming interview series about grandmothers, mothers and the many aspects of multi-generational parenting. For the fourth and final episode, Maria and Katherine interview Camila Alves McConaughey and her mother-in-law, Kay McConaughey,  to talk about their journ...
35m May 12, 2024
35m
SPECIAL EDITION OF BDA BABY: The Grandmother Project: Pia Baroncini and her mother, Margit Arrobio
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and her mom, Maria Shriver, are celebrating Mother’s Day this year with The Grandmother Project, a heartwarming interview series about grandmothers, mothers and the many aspects of multi-generational parenting. For the third episode, Maria and Katherine interview Pia Baroncini and her mother, Margit Arrobio, to talk about  living together, being on the same page a...
31m May 09, 2024
31m
“Pockets of Peace” with Nabela Noor
I am so thrilled to welcome @nabela (https://www.instagram.com/nabela/) back to BDA today! We last spoke when she was pregnant with her daughter, and now she is pregnant with her second daughter! Nabela has been so open and honest about the experience of being a mom, sharing both the good and the bad. Nabela spoke about how she posts her “Pockets of Peace” which are moments of the day that she ...
39m May 06, 2024
39m
SPECIAL EDITION OF BDA BABY: The Grandmother Project: Team2Moms, and their mothers, Sharon & Zoraida
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and her mom, Maria Shriver, are celebrating Mother’s Day this year with The Grandmother Project, a heartwarming interview series about grandmothers, mothers and the many aspects of multi-generational parenting. For the second episode, Maria and Katherine interview Team2Moms’, Ebony and Denise, and their mothers, Sharon and Zoraida, to talk about their love of gran...
32m May 02, 2024
32m
A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be with Dr. Becky Kennedy
So thrilled to have Dr. Becky Kennedy back on BDA, in honor of her brand new, amazing book, “Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be.” We covered so many topics in today’s chat, including why Dr. Becky starts with “Good Inside,” tips on being an effective parent rather than a soft or too harsh parent, and how we can think of parenting more of setting our kids up for life, not...
46m Apr 29, 2024
46m
SPECIAL EDITION OF BDA BABY: The Grandmother Project: Gayle King and her daughter, Kirby
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and her mom, Maria Shriver, are celebrating Mother’s Day this year with The Grandmother Project, a heartwarming interview series about grandmothers, mothers and the many aspects of multi-generational parenting. For the first episode, Maria and Katherine interview Gayle King and her daughter, Kirby Bumpus, to talk about Gayle’s entrance into grandmotherhood, parent...
35m Apr 25, 2024
35m