On episode #45 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom I speak with Dr. Bethany Cook, a licensed Clinical Psychologist, Health Service Psychologist, Adjunct Professor, and Board-Certified Music Therapist. She’s also the author of For What It’s Worth – A Perspective on How to Thrive and Survive Parenting Ages 0 – 2. She’s provided expert advice to Parade Magazine, Today, PureWow, plus more. Today she’s … [Read more...]
Ep. 44: Abducted and Sexually Assaulted at 17 Angela Rose Shares Her Story, Offering Hope to Other Survivors
On episode #44 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom I speak with Angela Rose, a vocal advocate for survivors of sexual assault. At the age of 17, Angela was abducted at knifepoint outside a Chicago shopping mall by a repeat sex offender on parole for murder. She was later sexually assaulted. Today she’s going to talk about her journey, in hopes of offering encouragement and guidance to other moms … [Read more...]
Ep. 43: How Moms Can Heal From Past Trauma – Dr. Shauna Springer Offers Steps
On episode #43 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom I speak with licensed psychologist, Dr. Shauna Springer. Dr. Springer is one of the nation’s leading experts on trauma, disruptive change, psychological recovery, post-traumatic growth, and close relationships. She’s been featured on NPR, CNN, NBC, CBS Radio, Forbes, plus more. Today she’s going to talk about ways mothers can heal from past trauma in … [Read more...]
*Replay Episode* Protecting Kids from the Negative Effects of Media and Pop Culture – Dr. Deborah Gilboa Offers Advice
On today’s episode of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I'm replaying episode #26 where I speak with Deborah Gilboa, MD, aka “Dr. G,” a youth development and resilience expert & family physician. She is a leading media personality seen regularly on TODAY, Good Morning America, and The Doctors. She’s also featured frequently in the Washington Post, The New York Times, Huffington Post, and countless … [Read more...]
*Replay Episode* Kids, Teens and Screen Time – Parenting Expert and Psychologist Reena Patel Offers Advice
Since the summer months are upon us and many kids are on their screens more, I'm replaying episode #18 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, where 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 … [Read more...]
Ep. 42: Steps to Consider When Giving An Older Child Up for Adoption – Attorney Parker Herring Explains
On episode #42 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom I speak with E. Parker Herring, a board-certified family law specialist with more than 25 years of experience. Parker is the director of A Child’s Hope, a domestic, North Carolina adoption agency, plus she’s the founder and managing member of Parker Herring Law Group, PLLC. Today she’s going to talk about when a parent wants to give an older child … [Read more...]
Ep. 41: Addressing Obesity with Your Tween or Teen in a Loving Way – Dr. D-Nice Offers Advice
On episode #41 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom I speak with Dr. Denise Hunter, also known as Dr. D-Nice. Dr. D-Nice has been a medical doctor for over 20 years and is an Adolescent Wellness Specialist. She also has over 30 years of experience as a youth leader and is a trained youth motivational speaker. Today, Dr. D-Nice is going to talk about how to address obesity with your tween or teen in … [Read more...]
Ep. 40: “DeMarcus Family Rules” Star, Paige Dennis, Talks Infertility Struggles, Plus Her Decision to Use a Surrogate
On episode #40 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom I speak with Paige Dennis, star on Netflix’s Unscripted Series DeMarcus Family Rules. Paige is also a mom of twins and battled infertility issues before having her kids through a gestational surrogate. Today she’s going to talk about what it’s like starring on a reality show, plus the infertility struggles she had leading up to having her babies. … [Read more...]
Ep. 39: “The Expats: International Ingrams” Star, Juanita Ingram, Shares Why She Produced Her Own Family Reality Show
On episode #39 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I speak with Juanita Ingram, a supportive wife, mother, lawyer, author, actress, philanthropist, and producer who moved oversees with her family during a global pandemic. During the process, Juanita produced her own unscripted series, The Expats: International Ingrams, where she stars alongside her husband and two kids. Today she’s going to talk … [Read more...]
*Replay Episode* Increased Mental Illness in Kids During the Pandemic – Dr. Sanam Hafeez Discusses
In recognition of mental health awareness month we’re replaying episode #22 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, where I speak with Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a licensed psychologist who’s on the faculty at Columbia University’s Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. She’s also a sought after television, media, and print personality, often appearing on the Dr. Oz Show, CNN, CBS, NBC, FOX, and WPIX, as well as … [Read more...]
*Replay Episode* Alcoholism & Motherhood – Emily Lynn Paulson Shares Her Sobriety Journey
In recognition of alcohol awareness month, I'm replaying episode #10 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom where I speak with Emily Lynn Paulson a beloved wife, mother to five, speaker, and certified professional recovery coach who's been sober for over 4 years. On this episode, we discuss Emily’s road to recovery from alcoholism plus talk about alcohol abuse and motherhood. We also chat about her … [Read more...]
Ep. 38: Technology Addiction Among Kids – Jennie Marie Battistin Explains
I’m here today with Jennie Marie Battistin, MA, a licensed marriage family therapist, media consultant and author of two books Mindfulness for Teens in 10 Minutes a Day and The Mindfulness Journal for Teens. Today, we’re going to talk about technology addiction among youth and signs your child may be addicted. For more on Jennie Marie Battistin you can find her at … [Read more...]
Ep. 37: Pandemic Loneliness Among Moms – Dr. Paula Durlofsky Shares Ways to Help
On episode #37 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I speak with Dr. Paula Durlofsky, clinical psychologist, social media expert, and author of the new book Logged In and Stressed Out: How Social Media is Affecting Your Mental Health. On this episode, we talk about pandemic loneliness among moms, and ways to combat this using digital resources. For more on Dr. Durlofsky, or to buy her book, please … [Read more...]
Ep. 36: Former Actress Shantelle Bisson Talks Overcoming Sexual Trauma, Recovering from a Broken Home, Plus Her Book, “Raising Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool”
On podcast episode #36 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom I speak with Shantelle Bisson a producer, former actress, parenting expert and author of the book, Raising Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool. On this episode, Shantelle shares some of her best parenting advice from her latest book. She also talks about overcoming sexual trauma, and how she and husband, Murdoch Mysteries star, Yannick … [Read more...]
Ep. 35: Dr. Carlin Barnes and Dr. Marketa Wills Share How to Determine if the Mother in Your Life is Suffering with Mental Illness
On podcast episode #35 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I speak with Harvard-trained Psychiatrists, Dr. Carlin Barnes and Dr. Marketa Wills who've authored a practical guide to help people better understand how to deal with the growing mental health crisis. On this episode, we talk about how to determine if the mother in your life is suffering with mental illness and practical ways you can … [Read more...]