On podcast episode #21 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I’ll be giving some Tinseltown Mom Tips that will, prayerfully, help you navigate your parenting life a little easier. I'm going to talk about 5 important life skills that I think kids need to learn before becoming teenagers. I do want to preface this by saying there are many life skills kids need to learn, but I'm going to talk about 5 … [Read more...]
Ep. 20: Suicide Signs to Look for in Loved Ones & Mental Health Strategies While Social Distancing – Dr. Kathryn Smerling Offers Advice to Families
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...]
Ep. 19: Tinseltown Mom Tips – 5 Family Sports Films that Tackle Black Racial Injustice
On episode #19 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I'll be talking about 5 films that deal with racial injustice among African-Americans. Racial tension is at an all-time high so I wanted to share some inspirational family-friendly films that address racism and injustice against African-American people. A lot of parents are looking for films they can watch with their kids during these tenuous … [Read more...]
Ep. 18: Kids, Teens and Screen Time Plus Navigating Summer Break – Parenting Expert and Psychologist Reena Patel Offers Advice
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 shows such as The Doctors, CNN, and KTLA and has been featured in The Wall Steet … [Read more...]
Ep. 17: Mom Builds Six-Figure Business from Daughter’s Hospital Room – Kayla Ybanez Shares Her Story
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 to become a business coach and strategist, helping online … [Read more...]
Ep. 16: Producer Paula Bryant-Ellis Talks About New Series ‘Behind Her Faith’ Starring Aisha Hinds, Essence Atkins, Angelica Nwandu and Niecy Nash
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 episode #16, plus we discuss being a person of faith in the entertainment industry. For more on Paula … [Read more...]
Ep. 15: Tips for Parents Homeschooling Their Kids During the Quarantine – Author & Educator Roxanna Elden Shares Best Practices
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...]
Ep. 14: She’s Overcoming A Toxic Past After Growing Up Around the Mafia – Lisa Novick Goldberg Shares Her Journey
On episode #13, 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...]
Ep 13: Being an NBA Player’s Wife Affected Her Mental Health – Achea Redd Tells Her Story
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 affected her mental health and how she finally found the help she needed. Achea … [Read more...]
Ep 12: Two Motivated Moms Share Inspiration Behind Rare Disease TV Show – The Balancing Act Producers Carri Levy and Molly Mager Open Up About Lifetime Series
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 honor of Rare Disease Day on Feb 29th, they are launching a new digital … [Read more...]
Ep 11: Dissociative Disorder Caused Lost Memories with Her Daughters – Lori Villafane Shares Her Story
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...]
Ep 10: Alcoholism & Motherhood – Emily Lynn Paulson Shares Her Sobriety Journey
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 discuss her new book, Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Behind … [Read more...]
Ep 9: Lisa Canning Helps Moms Combat Overwhelm
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...]
Ep 8: Porn-Proofing Our Kids Part 2 – Kristen Jenson Gives Parents Strategies to Protect Kids Against Pornography
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 kids about … [Read more...]
Ep 7: Porn-Proofing Our Kids Part 1 – Kristen Jenson Shares Ways to Arm Kids Against Pornography
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 kids about … [Read more...]