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On Episode #20 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, we're going to discuss depression, suicide and suicide prevention during this time of social distancing. My guest today is Dr. Kathyrn Smerling, a psychotherapist who provides a variety of adult, family and child therapy in her private practice. She’s also a nationally recognized expert contributor for various outlets such as CNN, HLN, and Fox … [Read more...]

Kids, teens and screen time + navigating summer break is always a source of planning. On episode #18 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, parenting expert, guidance counselor, licensed educational psychologist, and board-certified behavior analyst, Reena Patel talks about appropriate screen time for kids and teens, especially during these days of social distancing. Reena has given expert advice on … [Read more...]

Mom builds six-figure business from daughter's hospital room. On podcast episode #17 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom we're speaking with entrepreneur and Instagram influencer Kayla Ybanez. Kayla launched a successful, six-figure, business from a hospital bedside where her three-year-old daughter spent 436 days straight, fighting for her life. She called on her entrepreneurial instincts and learned … [Read more...]

On podcast episode #16, mom uses passion to produce series that encourages people in their faith journey. Paula Bryant-Ellis recently created Behind Her Faith, a docuseries that highlights the courage and strength of four women (Aisha Hinds, Essence Atkins, Angelica Nwandu and Niecy Nash) and the power of their faith. Paula, who also directed the show, talks about her new series on podcast … [Read more...]

Due to COVID-19, schools all over the country have closed, leaving parents to serve as homeschoolers for the first time. On podcast episode #15, school educator and author, Roxanna Elden, shares best practices for parents who find themselves thrust into the world of education. Roxanna has over a decade of experience as a public-school English teacher and speaks to audiences all over the country … [Read more...]

On episode #14, Lisa Novick Goldberg recalls her harrowing experience growing up in the corrupt, chaotic, and sometimes glamorous world of organized crime and reveals how her father's closest friends and business associates, the mafia, wreaked havoc on her childhood and negatively affected her mental health. Lisa chronicles her story in her memoir, The Apple and the Shady Tree: The Mafia, My … [Read more...]

On episode #13, NBA player's wife uses mental health struggles to help others. Achea Redd is the wife of NBA legend Michael Redd and mom of two. She was diagnosed with depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder in 2016. Ashamed of her condition, Achea hid it, which exacerbated her issues and caused a nervous breakdown. On today's episode, Achea talks about how being an NBA Player's wife … [Read more...]

On episode #12, motivated moms share inspiration behind rare disease TV show. Two moms, Carri Levy and Molly Mager, created a rare disease medical series called Behind The Mystery: Rare and Genetic, a recurring series on the award-winning show The Balancing Act that airs on Lifetime TV. Today we’re going to be talking about how they were inspired to create this show over 8 years ago, plus, in … [Read more...]

Lori Villafane is author of the book The Other Gloria, a story about an abuse survivor with dissociative identity disorder who must confront her past in order to save herself and her daughters. This book represents Lori’s real-life struggles but in a fictionalized tale. On this episode, Lori will talk about how trauma triggered dissociative disorder in her life, and how she’s recovering lost … [Read more...]

On episode #10 I talk about alcoholism, motherhood and mompreneurship. Emily Lynn Paulson is a beloved wife, mother to five, speaker, network marketing leader, certified professional recovery coach and has recently celebrated 3 years of sobriety. Today we’re going to be talking about Emily’s road to recovery from alcoholism plus delve into alcohol abuse and motherhood. We're also going to … [Read more...]

Lisa Canning is a mother to 7 kids, ages 10 and under and she's currently pregnant with her 8th child, due in January! Lisa helps moms customize their lives around what matters most. She's become a recognizable face in the interior design and entertainment industry working on shows such as HGTV’s Marriage Under Construction and Property Brothers, and hosting regular live lifestyle segments on … [Read more...]

On episode #8, Kristen Jenson is the founder of Protect Young Minds and serves on the Prevention Task Force of the National Coalition on Sexual Exploitation. She is also the best-selling author of  Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds. Both books allow for a natural and comfortable way to talk to your … [Read more...]

On episode #7, Kristen Jenson is the founder of Protect Young Minds and serves on the Prevention Task Force of the National Coalition on Sexual Exploitation. She is also the best-selling author of  Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds. Both books allow for a natural and comfortable way to talk to your … [Read more...]

Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is a mother of two, published author, parenting expert, registered psychologist and sought-after media guest who regularly speaks on a wide range of topics related to childrearing, child development, mental health, and school success. On this episode of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, we’re going to discuss sibling rivalry, as well as discipline strategies, and Dr. Lapointe … [Read more...]