Motherhood in Hollywood
Summary: Actress and comedian Heather Brooker gives you an honest and funny look at what life is like as a parent in the entertainment business. Featuring interviews with celebrity guests, producers, writers, musicians and anyone who loves to talk about movies and TV as much as Heather does. From red carpets to diapers rashes, it's all here! And there's some salty language so this show is just for grown ups.
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Sara Haley is a pre & postnatal fitness expert who has programs designed for women who are having a baby, who just had a baby and those who had a baby many years ago (waving my hands frantically! That's me!) We talk about finding your motivation to workout, specific excercises for someone with diastasis recti, and incorporating your kids into your workout. I'm definitely not the most fit gal, but Sara's workouts have inspired me to at least try to be!
I often wonder about the imapct my podcast and blog could have on my child. I teeter between sharing and over-sharing. So I asked award-winning UCLA psychologist Dr. Yalda T. Uhls to talk with me about her new book “Media Moms & Digital Dads: A fact not fear approach to parenting in the digital age.” Jackpot! Dr. Uhls’ book lays out facts, studies, and practical examples of the situations today’s families are facing with screen time, and social media. In this episode we talk about her book, but also you’ll hear me ask questions from my perspective as a parent looking for answers on how to navigate the saturated digital world.
A writing class brought us together and I'm so glad it did! Stephanie Drake is adorbale and whip smart. She shares details on her life changing role as "Meredith" on Mad Men, what it's like kissing Jon Hamm, and the importance of staying the Hollywood game because you never know when things will turn around.
My pal Justice Leak on how he accidentally broke into the sci-fi world with roles on The Walking Dead, Powers, The Vampire Diaries and Supergirl. He gives us a glmpse of what it's like to be a working, then not working, then working again actor. It's a tough business! But Justice has some great encouragement and insights for those working toward their dreams.
Ep. 8 Daisy Eagan! Mom, Broadway legend, feminist, writer, blogger
Moms and dads will know exactly who Tara Perry is. She plays the multi-talented drummer "Marina" on The Fresh Beat Band. Now the show is branching out into an animated series, Fresh Beat Band Of Spies on Nick Jr. Tara is just as multi-talented (but much more sassy) as Marina in real life. She chats about how she got her breakout role, what it's like being a preschool idol, and what types of roles she'd like to tackle in the future. BTW, don't listen to this episode with the kiddos. This one's just for grown-ups ;)
Did you know DWTS Pro Allison Holker is a mom? She is! And she's just as passionate about her parenting as she is her dance. She talks goal-oriented parenting, what it's like to be the only mom in her circle of friends, and why putting family first is so important. Plus I ask her totally inappropriate questions about having more kids and the next season of DWTS!
Rich Keith is the Co-Creator and Executive Producer of the new CW show "Significant Mother." I grill him about how he made his meteoric rise since our days of doing sketch comedy on the ACME stage. He shares the importance of a writing partner, why your best idea is your next idea, and why you can't show dildoes on TV.
This week I geek out with Geek Girl Authority Co-Founder Claudia Dolph! Who says moms can't love geeky things? Well I do! We chat about why we should be in charge of naming TV shows from now on, why nerds can love football, and Star Wars. Duh! Cannot wait for that shiz.
Nutritionist Lisa Kutzing explains why you need intuitive eating in your life. And what's stress free toddler feeding all about? Lisa knows! Plus information on upcoming workshops that will help make your meal time easier. See? I have guests who provide valuable information! But I sitll manage to talk about Pitbull and my #600lblife (obsessed).
One of my favorite #MomActors Amy Crofoot (State of Affairs, Will & Grace, The Middle) joins me to talk about our "plucky" kids, how we suck at Pinterest but still pin like crazy, and why I won't eat fruit from my backyard. Plus details on the Honest Company giveaway, and how you can get involved with the show.
Fellow #MomActor Jennifer Hasty (Mike and Molly, Selfie, Bunheads) joins Heather Brooker (Mindy Project, The Office, Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn) to talk about the realities of being a working actor and full-time mom. Real talk about following your dreams and staying grounded in Hollywood. Plus a mid-show surprise, giveaways and self-deprecating humor. #amazingmoms
