Motherhood in Hollywood

April is Financial Literacy month so I thought we'd take a look at teaching finances to our kids! Gregg Murset is the CEO of BusyKid, a new website that helps parents teach their kids the value of money in a modern world. Nearly one quarter of US states receive a failing grade when it comes to teaching kids personal finance in schools. Twelve states don¹t attempt to teach it at all. This could be one of the reasons that only 35% of credit card users don¹t carry a balance and pay off their bill every month, and that only 1 in 3 Americans is saving for retirement. We don¹t expect kids to learn how to read, write or drive without instruction, but another essential life skill, money management is ignored for the most part. In this episode we are breaking down how parents can start teaching the value of money to their kids at an early age. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

1 in 5 women are diagnosed with postpartum depression at some point. The new film "When The Bough Breaks" explores this illness with first hand accounts from women and men who've been effected by it.  In this episode, producer Lindsay Gerszt sits down to talk about why she made this film and how she hopes it helps other women. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

I was so thrilled to meet Jessica Hall and get some insights into her world. She is a Playboy Playmate, model, actress and tv host and is expecting her second child this year. I wanted to talk with her because her experiences in this town are vastly different than might, and yet we are united by the world of motherhood. I have never been a sex symbol or a model of any kind so I was curious to know how her experiences will affect her parenting style, if at all, and her career.  Jessica was very honest and open about her life and I'd love to hear what you think of her philosiphy.  You can see Jessica on WeTV's "Kendra on Top" alongside her best friend Kendra Wilkinson. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @HeatherBrooker Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

I was invited to the grand opening of WeVillage daycare in LA where I had the chance to speak with investor Rebecca Romijn and her husband Jerry O'Connell about why they love the idea of flexible childcare. They became fans of WeVillage while Rebecca was filming her show The Librarians in Portland where the first WeVillage is located. This is a quick BONUS episode of my podcast and I'd love to hear what you think. Do you need flexible childare in your area? Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @HeatherBrooker Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

My family and I have been planning a trip to London for 4 months. Last week, a terrorist killed 4 people, including a police officer, minutes after we walked past Parliament on the Westminster Bridge. Over the next several hours I did live reports for various media outlets around the US. It was not the vacation experience we planned. But in this episode my husband and I talk about what happened in the hours after the attack, and how we were able to move past it and still enjoy our time in London. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com    

When you think of "bouncing back" after having a baby the first thing that comes to mind is probably how you will look. But giving birth does so much more than alter your body. It has an impact on your mind and spirit and so much more. This week parenting lifestyle expert and author Jill Simonian shares her tips for moms on how to bounce back in more ways that one after having a baby. Everything from keeping your expectations realisitc, to making your bed can make a difference. Listen to the show then you can pre-order Jill's book which is set to be released on April 4th! Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

My friend Anna Lind-Thomas from HaHas for Hooohas is an author and fellow podcaster who has touched the viral heavens numerous times. Her co-host on The Anna and Susannah Show is author Susannah B. Lewis of Whoa Susannah fame. Both have gone viral with their website, memes, and online videos. Anna shared her perspective on how her website went viral when she posted The Fart Story, which you should totally read if you haven't yet.  But she also explains how a video she recently shot also shot through the roof. Is there a rhyme or reason? Who knows. But had a few good laughs trying to figure it out. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

Christine has been a star almost her entire life and I immediately felt like I was talking to an old friend. Her birth story is raw, and honestly it made me cry which I wasn't expecting. A wonderful side effect of being a mom now is that I cry at the drop of a hat. I think every parent will be able to relate to her story and find a bit of themselves in there as well. She's grown up in the business and continues to work to this day. Most people would recognize her from her breakout role as "Al" in the 90's sitcom Step by Step. She's been on a slew of TV shows like 7th Heaven, Veronica Mars and even created her own docu-series Lovin Lakin. And now she's jumped into an exciting new project with fellow 90's stars Jodi Sweeten and Beverley Mitchell called Hollywood Darlings. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

Eirene Heidelberger is a certified parent coach with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the President & CEO of GIT Mom, a full service parent coaching firm dedicated to helping Moms “get it together”. The GIT Mom system is the only system that focuses on the mom, rather than the kids, allowing Moms to give their children the parenting they need so they have time to do the activities they most enjoy! GIT Mom will teach you how to parent more efficiently so that you have more "me" time. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

50 Shades Darker was released in theaters this week so I asked erotic novel author Vanessa Fewings (Enthrall, The Chase) to share her insights on the popularity of the genre. She talks about her own story of self-publishing and growing a fanbase of people in the BDSM world, and why she thinks it's becoming more mainstream. (50 Shades of Grey plays a big part!) Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

Having worked with over 21,000 expectant families, Brian "The Birth Guy" Salmon has taught many childbirth classes and currently teaches the incredibly popular Dad’s childbirth class “Rocking Dads” and couples birth class “Facilitating Fearless Birth”. In this episode he lays out the reasons why dads play a vital role in childbirth and answers listeners questions about doulas and c-sections. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

This week Channing and I helped kick off Disney’s Magic of Storytelling campaign, an ongoing initiative aimed at inspiring imagination and a lifelong love of reading. We went to a special event at our local Disney store to join Elena of Avalor in reading our favorite books! While we were there I got to interview a member of the Royal Guard. Jorge Diaz voices the character of "Gabe" on Elena of Avalor and shared with me what it's like to be a part of such a ground breaking animated series. He also talked about how his own life was inspired by books his mother read to him as a child. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss is not a lesbian. And she has no problem telling you that or about the reason her sexuality is a topic of discussion these days. It all comes down to one thing...Drama. I had so much fun talking to Kandi about the drama on her show and how she's not afraid to speak up if someone throws shade her way. This is her 8th season as a cast member on Real Housewives of Atlanta. And if you don't know by now, she's more than just a housewife. She's a singer-songwriter, record producer, business woman and mom. She's also a former member of the girl group Xscape. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

My guest this week is actress, mom of two boys and self-proclaimed feminist Laura Nickerson. She was at the Women's March in Washington and I invited her on the show to talk about why she marched and what she experienced. Nearly half a million people marched in D.C, and millions more marched around the world for women's issues they feel are being threatened under President Trump's administration. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com

Do you think your kids are entitled? Chances are they might be and you don't even know it.  In his new book, Entitlemania: How Not to Spoil Your Kids, and What to Do If You Have, Richard Watts gives parents practical advice on how to raise kids without entitlement. Watts has 30 years of experience as a personal advistor and legal counsel to America's most wealthy families and has seen first hand what wealth and entitlement can do to children. He's not afraid to tell parents to let their kids fail so they can succeed. Don't forget to subscribe to Motherhood in Hollywood on iTunes. Follow me on Twitter @MIHpodcast Instagram at www.instagram.com/MotherhoodinHollywood Facebook at www.facebook.com/motherhoodinhollywood And keep up with my Hollywood happenings at www.motherhoodinhollywood.com