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Send us Fan Mail Kids, Connection & the Power of Play with Nicole Weirich of The Clubhouse Are our kids getting enough time to just be kids? Between packed schedules, homework, activities, and screens, it can be easy to forget how important it is for children to have time to play
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Send us Fan Mail Dancing Through Life with Tim & Tolly Sherry @timtoksherry: Finding Joy, Family & Connection What happens when you combine marriage, parenting, retirement, music, and a whole lot of dancing? You get Tim and Tolly Sherry! Better known online as @timtoksherry, Tim
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Send us Fan Mail I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Family & Ice Cream What happens when an ice cream shop becomes a family business — and a family business becomes part of the community? In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin Weinrich sits down with Haley Buchanan, on
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Maggie Sieklicki— Wife, mom & first-grade teacher
Send us Fan Mail Sending Your Child to College: Navigating the Emotional Transition to Empty Nest MomsWork Podcast with Kristin Weinrich & Maggie Sieklicki There are few parenting milestones as exciting — and emotional — as sending your child off to college. After 18 years of sch
Melissa Bradley— OT, lactation consultant & founder of MAMA + BABE
Send us Fan Mail Motherhood Was Never Meant to Be a Solo JobWhat if motherhood isn't a competency problem — but a support problem? In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin Weinrich sits down with Melissa Bradley — wife, mom of four, occupational therapist, lactation consultan
Dr. Noelle Santorelli— Therapist & expert in women's relationships
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Noelle Santorelli – Mean Girls, Mean Moms & Female Friendships Have you ever thought, “Wait…aren’t we too old for this?” The truth is, the “mean girl” phenomenon doesn’t necessarily end when we leave middle school. Exclusion, cliques, gossip, competition, and
Andrea Davis— Wife, mom & Main Line realtor
Send us Fan Mail MomsWork Podcast Show Notes: The Sandwich Generation with Andrea Davis Episode Summary What happens when you're raising children while also caring for aging parents? More and more families are finding themselves in this stage of life known as the Sandwich Generat
Brittany Harris— Wife, mom of five & nurse practitioner
Send us Fan Mail Bringing home a new baby is often portrayed as one of life's happiest moments—but what happens after the visitors leave, the meals stop coming, and the reality of postpartum sets in? In this episode of the MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with Brittany Harris—
Abbie O'Brien— Founder of The Branding Den & former Creative Director
Send us Fan Mail From Layoff to Leap: Building a Business While Raising Two Babies One Year Apart with Abbie O'BrienSometimes life's biggest setbacks become the very thing that launches us into something even better. This week on MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with Abbie O'B
Erica Kowal— Wife, mom & owner of Big Blue Swim School
Send us Fan Mail Summer is here, and that means family days at the pool, beach, lake, and splash pad! But while water creates some of our favorite memories, it also comes with an important responsibility—keeping our kids safe. This week on MomsWork, Kristin sits down with Erica K
Melissa Bernstein— Co-founder of Melissa & Doug, mom of six & founder of Lifelines
Kristin sits down with Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of the beloved children's toy company Melissa & Doug, mom of six, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Lifelines. For generations of families, Melissa & Doug toys have encouraged creativity, imagination, and meaningful hands-on play. Melissa shares the story behind starting the company with her husband Doug, raising six children while building a business, and her deeply personal journey through depression and her mission to destigmatize mental health.
Ash Rajan— Filmmaker, producer & father of two
Send us Fan Mail Raising Grounded Girls: Fatherhood, Family Values & Staying Connected with Ashwin RajanWhat does it take to raise kind, confident, grounded daughters in today's world? In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with filmmaker, producer, husband, and f
Lynn April— Creator of Fresh April Flours, cookbook author & personal trainer
Send us Fan Mail MomsWork Podcast Episode 29From Biology to Buttercream with Lynn April of Fresh April Flours Sometimes the path you think you're meant to take isn't the one you stay on. This week on MomsWork, Kristin is joined by Lynn April, the creator behind Fresh April Flours
Stephen Weinrich— Kristin's husband & family travel co-pilot
Send us Fan Mail Episode 28: Family Travel Tips That Work with Stephen Weinrich Family vacations create some of our favorite memories—but let's be honest, they can also be a lot of work. In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin welcomes back her husband, Stephen Weinrich, to
Amy Benchener— Wife, mom, professor & university leader
Send us Fan Mail Across the Pond: A Family's Journey to England with Amy Bencher What happens when your family gets the opportunity to move across the world? In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with Amy Bencher—wife, mom, professor, and local university leader—
Lori Shapiro— First Lady of Pennsylvania & mom of four
Send us Fan Mail MomsWork Podcast Show Notes Pennsylvania's First Lady , Lori Shapiro, on Motherhood, Service & Community In this very special episode of MomsWork Podcast, host Kristin Weinrich sits down with Lori Shapiro, First Lady of Pennsylvania, mom of four, former parenting
Krista Rogic— Physical therapist, mom of four & @thesportsptmama
Send us Fan Mail MomsWork Podcast Episode Show Notes Frequent Flyers and Family Drivers: Family Travel Tips for Families with Krista Rogic Traveling with kids can feel overwhelming before you even zip the suitcase — whether you're road tripping in a packed minivan or sprinting th
Brittany Gallagher— Therapist, mom & founder of Mom Chat Therapy
This episode is a special one — created as a reminder (and a bit of a gift) for moms everywhere. In the days following Mother's Day, Kristin sits down with therapist and mom Brittany Gallagher, founder of Mom Chat Therapy, to talk honestly about the emotional weight so many mothers carry. From the invisible mental load to anxiety, burnout, and even the guilt of not feeling grateful enough — this conversation is raw, real, and deeply needed.
Marc Cappelletti— Author of The Great Sea Ahead, former college athlete & dad
Send us Fan Mail Episode 23: Finding Your Way Through Setbacks, Fatherhood & The Great Sea Ahead with Marc Cappelletti What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan? In this episode of MomsWork, Kristin sits down with Marc Cappelletti — former college athlete, world travele
Colleen Falicki & Cara Rash— Founders of Back to Earth Compost Crew & Purposeful Plantings
Send us Fan Mail Dirt Don't Hurt! Teaching Children About Gardening, Composting and Living More Green with Colleen Falicki and Cara Rash Ep 22 Episode Description: In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with Cara Rash and Colleen Falicki — moms, business owners, a
Lisa Catton— Preschool teacher & mom
Send us Fan Mail Understanding Autism: A Parent's Perspective with Lisa Catton Ep 21 April is Autism Acceptance Month, and this week on MomsWork, we’re having an honest, heartfelt conversation about what autism truly looks like within a family. Kristin sits down with Lisa Catton
Ayse Clay— Mom, wife & realtor with 24+ years experience
Send us Fan Mail Show Notes Selling a home is a big transition — and for families, it can feel especially overwhelming. Between juggling daily life, keeping a house “show-ready,” and preparing emotionally (and physically) for a move, it’s easy to feel stressed before you even beg
Brad Ingelsby— Writer & producer of Mare of Easttown and Task (HBO)
Send us Fan Mail Episode 19: Brad Ingelsby — Philadelphia to Hollywood and Back Again In this episode of MomsWork (and DadsWork, too!), host Kristin Weinrich sits down with TV show and movie writer and producer Brad Ingelsby for an honest, thoughtful conversation about creativity
Dr. Fiona MacPhee— Licensed child psychologist
Send us Fan Mail Episode 18: Supporting Kids Through Anxiety with Dr. Fiona MacPhee Welcome back to MomsWork! In this episode, Kristin sits down with licensed child psychologist Dr. Fiona MacPhee for a thoughtful, practical, and reassuring conversation about kids’ mental health —
Rachel Farnsworth— Creator of The Stay at Home Chef & cookbook author
Send us Fan Mail Episode 15: Rachel Farnsworth — The Stay at Home Chef In this episode of MomsWork, I’m joined by someone so many home cooks already know and trust: Rachel Farnsworth, creator of The Stay at Home Chef. Rachel is a mom, cookbook author, and the powerhouse behind on
Stephen Weinrich— Kristin's husband
Send us Fan Mail Episode 16: My Funny Valentine MomsWork Podcast with Kristin Weinrich It’s February, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and things are getting a little more personal on the MomsWork Podcast. In this special Valentine’s-themed episode, host Kristin Weinri
Rachel Farnsworth— Creator of The Stay at Home Chef & cookbook author
Send us Fan Mail Episode 15: Rachel Farnsworth — The Stay at Home Chef In this episode of MomsWork, I’m joined by someone so many home cooks already know and trust: Rachel Farnsworth, creator of The Stay at Home Chef. Rachel is a mom, cookbook author, and the powerhouse behind on
Austin Wade— First-time dad & @austintherappingdad
Send us Fan Mail Episode #14: Austin Wade aka @AustintheRappingDad MomsWork … and DadsWork Too! Welcome to a milestone episode of MomsWork … and DadsWork Too! 🎙️ In this very first dad-focused conversation, host Kristin Weinrich expands the podcast to include fathers’ voices—bec
Amber Berry— Mom, wife & AI expert
Send us Fan Mail Episode 13: How AI Can Help Busy Moms at Home & Work (with Amber Berry) Welcome to a brand-new year of MomsWork! 🎉 In our first episode of 2026, host Kristin Weinrich is kicking things off with a topic that has the potential to truly change your day-to-day life:
Alison Ostroff— Friend, mom & Hanukkah enthusiast
Send us Fan Mail 🎄🕎 MomsWork Podcast — Episode #12 The Three Best Traditions of Christmas & Hanukkah With special guest Alison Ostroff In our final holiday episode of MomsWork for 2025, host Kristin Weinrich is joined by friend and guest Alison Ostroff for a festive, thoughtful
Becca McDonagh— Teacher, mom of two & creator of @mathwithmissmcd
Send us Fan Mail Episode 11: Making Christmas Magical-Without Losing Your Mind (with Becca McDonagh of @mathwithmissmcd) Guest: Becca McDonagh — Teacher, Mom of Two, Author of Math to the Music (Grades 4 and 5) coming out in spring of 2026, and Creator of MathWithMissMcD on insta
Ruth McKeaney— Mom of five, author of Hungry for Home & host of At Home with Ruth McKeaney
Send us Fan Mail Episode 10 — Creating a Cozy Holiday Season with Ruth McKeaney Welcome back to MomsWork! In today’s episode, host Kristin Weinrich—mom of two, 4th grade teacher, and holiday-season enthusiast—sits down with the incredibly inspiring Ruth McKeaney. Ruth is a mom of
Drs. Gilbert & Hahn— OB/GYNs at Paoli OB/GYN
Send us Fan Mail Episode 9: Women’s Health in Your 40s & 50s — Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause with Paoli OB/GYN Welcome back to MomsWork! In this episode, host Kristin Weinrich — mom of two, 4th grade teacher, and proud non-eater of gravy or stuffing — continues the im
Drs. Gilbert & Hahn— OB/GYNs at Paoli OB/GYN
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ MomsWork Podcast — Episode 8: Women’s Health in Your 20s and 30s Host: Kristin Weinrich Guests: Dr. Jennifer Gilbert, OB/GYN, Paoli OB/GYN (Axia Women’s Health)Dr. Nancey Hahn, OB/GYN, Paoli OB/GYN (Axia Women’s Health)https://axiawh.com/locations/paoli-obgyn
Heather Stigall— Children's book author & mom of five
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ MomsWork Podcast – Episode #7 Guest: Heather Stigall | Children’s Book Author & Mom of 5 Topic: Raising Readers & Writers + “Gilbert and the Ghost” Welcome back to another episode of MomsWork! I’m your host, Kristin Weinrich—mom of two, 4th grade teacher, and
Amanda Kurman— Wife, mom & school secretary
Send us Fan Mail 🎃 MomsWork Ep. 6 — Costumes, Candy & Chaos: A Halloween Chat with Amanda Kurman Host: Kristin Weinrich Guest: Amanda Kurman Length: ~45 minutes Theme: Halloween memories, parenting tricks, and the magic (and mess) of October 31st. 🎧 Episode Summary: Welcome bac
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Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ MomsWork Bonus Episode #1: The Life of a Showgirl Predrop – Taylor’s New Era & Engagement Talk! Hosted by: Kristin Weinrich Guest: Kelley Pidhirksy Release Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025 💬 Episode Summary: SURPRISE! Today we’re hitting pause on the motherho
Rachel Gallegos— Attorney, school board member & mom of two
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ MomsWork Podcast Episode Title: All Things Fall 🍂 with Rachel Gallegos Hosted by: Kristin Weinrich Guest: Rachel Gallegos – Attorney, Wife, School Board Member, and Mom of Two 🍁 Episode Summary: Welcome to another episode of MomsWork! This week, host Kristi
Beth Forbes— Mom of two teens & Managing Director at a financial services firm
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode Title: Back to School – Ages & Stages (Teen Edition) with Beth Forbes 📌 Episode Summary: Welcome back to MomsWork! In this episode, host Kristin Weinrich chats with Beth Forbes—mom of two teens and Managing Director at a financial services firm. If y
Jess Connell— Nurse practitioner & mom of three
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ MomsWork – Episode 2: “Back to School: Ages & Stages” with Jess Connell Host: Kristin Weinrich Guest: Jess Connell – mom of three and nurse practitioner Episode Summary: Welcome to Episode 2 of MomsWork! This week, host Kristin Weinrich sits down with Jess Co
Jess Connell— Nurse practitioner & mom of three
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 1: The Dog Days of Summer (with Guest Meredith Waldron) Host: Kristin Weinrich Guest: Meredith Waldron, third-grade teacher, mom of two 🗓️ Released: August 19, 2025 📍 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs 🎧 Duration: Approx. 40 minutes 🎉 Welcome to MomsW
Meredith Waldron— Third-grade teacher & mom of two
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ MomsWork Podcast - Introduction Episode Hi and welcome to the MomsWork Podcast! I’m Kristin, and I’m so glad you’re here. This podcast is a space for working moms—whether you're building a career, running a business, or managing the beautiful chaos of both wo