November is Children's Grief Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness for the unique grief children experience and to provide support. It is a crucial time to remember that children often grieve differently, and they need to be heard and supported, especially with the holidays approaching. Mom Curious is a weekly podcast produced by Hoff Studios in New York City, hosted by cultural voice Daniella Rabbani. Each episode dives into candid, thought-provoking conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the messy, magical spaces in between. With humor, honesty, and curiosity, Daniella sits down with women of all stripes to talk about what it really means to raise children—and ourselves—in today’s world. About the Host: Daniella Rabbani (@DaniellaRabbani on Instagram) is a Brooklyn-based storyteller, actress, singer, and podcast host. On screen, she’s appeared in HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, Amazon’s The Better Sister, FX’s The Americans, and films like Ocean’s 8. On stage, she’s headlined concerts worldwide, from Jazz at Lincoln Center to the State Jewish Theater in Warsaw. Through her podcast Mom Curious, Daniella blends her creative spirit and lived experience as a mother of two to spark conversations that are raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable. Her mission: to create a community where mothers (and those curious about motherhood) feel seen, supported, and inspired. This Week's Guest:Edil Cuepo is a mom of two, founder of Pickle Media Co, a digital marketing agency for nonprofits and mission-driven brands, and the marketing chief at Comfort Zone Camp, a nonprofit bereavement organization for kids who’ve lost a parent or sibling.When she’s not working or parenting, she’s either reading a personal development book, watching a reality show, or training for her next half marathon. You can find her on LinkedIn as Edil Cuepo or follow her @edilpickle on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mom Curious is a weekly podcast produced by Hoff Studios in New York City, hosted by cultural voice Daniella Rabbani. Each episode dives into candid, thought-provoking conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the messy, magical spaces in between. With humor, honesty, and curiosity, Daniella sits down with women of all stripes to talk about what it really means to raise children—and ourselves—in today’s world. About the Host: Daniella Rabbani (@DaniellaRabbani on Instagram) is a Brooklyn-based storyteller, actress, singer, and podcast host. On screen, she’s appeared in HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, Amazon’s The Better Sister, FX’s The Americans, and films like Ocean’s 8. On stage, she’s headlined concerts worldwide, from Jazz at Lincoln Center to the State Jewish Theater in Warsaw. Through her podcast Mom Curious, Daniella blends her creative spirit and lived experience as a mother of two to spark conversations that are raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable. Her mission: to create a community where mothers (and those curious about motherhood) feel seen, supported, and inspired. Dr. Tanya Cotler is a child and adult Clinical Psychologist, author and speaker who specializes in reproductive mental health, intergenerational trauma, child development, and parent-child attachment. Dr. Cotler recently co-founded RENNI, the first trauma oriented integrative clinic in Toronto, Canada. Through nearly 20 years of clinical and research experience, Dr. Cotler has honed her particular interest in the developing emotional bond between parent and child – including the impact of unconscious family narratives, feelings and sensations carried through generations. In her clinical practice, Dr. Cotler provides individual and group therapy for adults, as well as play therapy for children. Dr. Cotler is the creator of the Mother2Woman and Not-so-New Mother circles. Her mission through these groups is to foster opportunities for growth and connection through the phases of vulnerability, change and loss that many new mothers experience. Dr. Cotler has presented at both national and international conferences and conducts trainings and conferences for parents, professionals and educators. As an author, Dr. Cotler writes a regular column for Psychology Today, Motherhood Made Real and has published a number of other works and book chapters on maternal mental health, parent-child attachment, and mindful parenting. For more you can also follow Dr. Cotler @drcotler on Instagram or Linkedin @TanyaCotler and at drtanyacotler.com. Stay Connected with Mom Curious: • Subscribe and review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts • Share this episode with a friend who needs it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mom Curious is a weekly podcast produced by Hoff Studios in New York City, hosted by cultural voice Daniella Rabbani. Each episode dives into candid, thought-provoking conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the messy, magical spaces in between. With humor, honesty, and curiosity, Daniella sits down with women of all stripes to talk about what it really means to raise children—and ourselves—in today’s world. About the Host: Daniella Rabbani (@DaniellaRabbani on Instagram) is a Brooklyn-based storyteller, actress, singer, and podcast host. On screen, she’s appeared in HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, Amazon’s The Better Sister, FX’s The Americans, and films like Ocean’s 8. On stage, she’s headlined concerts worldwide, from Jazz at Lincoln Center to the State Jewish Theater in Warsaw. Through her podcast Mom Curious, Daniella blends her creative spirit and lived experience as a mother of two to spark conversations that are raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable. Her mission: to create a community where mothers (and those curious about motherhood) feel seen, supported, and inspired. Jennie Monness (@JennieMonness on Instagram) is a parenting voice, podcast host, and content creator whose work reaches thousands of families through social media and her podcast We Didn’t Turn Out Ok. On her channels, Jennie shares honest reflections, tools, and research-backed practices that help parents reframe challenges, deepen connection, and support their children with more empathy and confidence. She is also the Co-Founder of Charmspring, a developmental children’s brand designed to bring more connection and fun to family life through visual routines, and Union Square Play, a playspace for children aged 0–5 focused on early childhood development, child-led play, and community. Jennie began her career in early childhood development and education 15 years ago after earning her master’s degree in Psychology and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She went on to teach in daycare and preschool settings, became a NY State Certified Early Childhood Teacher, and later served as Education and Center Director of several early learning programs. She is currently completing her certification in the RIE® Educaring Approach. Jennie lives in New York City with her husband, Matt, and their two daughters, Tess (7) and Nell (5). Stay Connected:• Subscribe and review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts• Share this episode with a friend who needs it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mom Curious is a weekly podcast produced by Hoff Studios in New York City, hosted by storyteller, actress, and cultural voice Daniella Rabbani. Each episode dives into candid, thought-provoking conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the messy, magical spaces in between. With humor, honesty, and curiosity, Daniella sits down with women of all stripes to talk about what it really means to raise children—and ourselves—in today’s world.About the HostDaniella Rabbani (@DaniellaRabbani on Instagram) is a Brooklyn-based storyteller, actress, singer, and podcast host. On screen, she’s appeared in HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, Amazon’s The Better Sister, FX’s The Americans, and films like Ocean’s 8. On stage, she’s headlined concerts worldwide, from Jazz at Lincoln Center to the State Jewish Theater in Warsaw. She is also the voice behind national campaigns for Colgate, Starbucks, and Noom.Through her podcast Mom Curious, Daniella blends her creative spirit and lived experience as a mother of two to spark conversations that are raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable. Her mission: to create a community where mothers (and those curious about motherhood) feel seen, supported, and inspired.This week’s guest:Tina Cartwright (@rebrandingmotherhood) isn’t just rebranding motherhood — she’s rewriting the rules of how brands show up for moms. As the founder of Rebranding Motherhood, Tina leads the go-to agency for companies looking to build authentic, unfiltered, and powerfully resonant connections with modern mothers.A powerhouse marketer and former Fortune 50 sales leader, Tina spent over 16 years at Procter & Gamble shaping billion-dollar brands like Pampers©, Olay©, and Gillette©. Today, she brings that same global rigor to the maternal space — blending corporate strategy with culture-shifting storytelling.In just six months, she scaled Rebranding Motherhood from a passion project to a 70,000-strong global movement. Now, she advises startups, legacy brands, and healthcare leaders on how to show up for the motherhood economy with relevance, respect, and realness.Through bold campaigns, culturally fluent messaging, and a community-first mindset, Tina is building a new standard for what maternal marketing should be: inclusive, informed, and radically honest. She’s not just amplifying voices — she’s changing the conversation entirely.Tina says, “Brands don’t need to talk at moms — they need to build with them. That’s what we do.”Stay Connected with Daniella @daniellarabbani on Instagram and Tina @rebrandingmotherhood and let us know what you thought of the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mom Curious is a weekly podcast produced by Hoff Studios in New York City, hosted by storyteller, actress, and thought leader Daniella Rabbani. Each episode dives into candid conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the messy, magical spaces in between. With humor, honesty, and (you guessed it!) curiosity, Daniella sits down with women of all stripes to talk about what it really means to raise children—and ourselves—in today’s world.About the Host:Daniella Rabbani (@DaniellaRabbani on Instagram) is a Brooklyn-based storyteller. On screen, she’s appeared in HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, Amazon’s The Better Sister, FX’s The Americans, and films like Ocean’s 8. On stage, she’s headlined concerts worldwide, from Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC to the State Jewish Theaters of Warsaw, Poland and Bucharest, Romania. She is also the voice behind national campaigns for Colgate, Starbucks, and Noom among others. Her award winning film OMA, inspired by her Holocaust survivor grandmother, can be seen on Amazon Prime. Through her podcast Mom Curious, Daniella blends her creative spirit and lived experience as a mother of two to spark conversations that are raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable. Her mission: to create a community where mothers (and those curious about motherhood) feel seen, supported, and inspired. This Week's Guest! Whitney Uland is a filmmaker, actor, and the creator of How to Be Famous—dubbed “Hollywood’s Next Power Player” by Paper Magazine. Her work has been featured at Cannes and in Vogue, and her viral programs The Self-Made Celebrity and The Celebrity Energy Circuit have helped thousands of creatives tap into their It Factor and become magnetic to fame, fans, and opportunity. Through her signature frameworks rooted in human psychology and Hollywood secrets, Whitney is on a mission to help good-hearted, wildly talented people stop playing small and finally take up space like the stars they are. For more information, find her on social media @whitneyuland or her podcast, How to Be Famous with Whitney Uland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mom Curious is a weekly podcast produced by Hoff Studios in New York City, hosted by storyteller, actress, and thought leader Daniella Rabbani. Each episode dives into candid conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the messy, magical spaces in between. With humor, honesty, and (you guessed it!) curiosity, Daniella sits down with women of all stripes to talk about what it really means to raise children—and ourselves—in today’s world.About the Host:Daniella Rabbani (@DaniellaRabbani on Instagram) is a Brooklyn-based storyteller. On screen, she’s appeared in HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, Amazon’s The Better Sister, FX’s The Americans, and films like Ocean’s 8. On stage, she’s headlined concerts worldwide, from Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC to the State Jewish Theaters of Warsaw, Poland and Bucharest, Romania. She is also the voice behind national campaigns for Colgate, Starbucks, and Noom among others. Her award winning film OMA, inspired by her Holocaust survivor grandmother, can be seen on Amazon Prime.Through her podcast Mom Curious, Daniella blends her creative spirit and lived experience as a mother of two to spark conversations that are raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable. Her mission: to create a community where mothers (and those curious about motherhood) feel seen, supported, and inspired.This Week's Guest!Caitlin Murray is a humorist, content creator, writer, podcaster, mother of three and wife of one. She is the creator of Big Time Adulting. In 2016, Caitlin’s oldest child was diagnosed with Leukemia at age three. Caitlin began sharing with family and friends about their journey and, specifically, her experience as a mother. Caitlin started her Instagram account in 2018 and has amassed over a million followers who appreciate her for her honest and humorous takes on motherhood. Her book comes out in 2026! Follow Caitlin at @bigtimeadulting on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mom Curious is a weekly podcast produced by Hoff Studios in New York City, hosted by storyteller, actress, and cultural voice Daniella Rabbani. Each episode dives into candid, thought-provoking conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the messy, magical spaces in between. With humor, honesty, and curiosity, Daniella sits down with women of all stripes to talk about what it really means to raise children—and ourselves—in today’s world.About the HostDaniella Rabbani (@DaniellaRabbani on Instagram) is a Brooklyn-based storyteller, actress, singer, and podcast host. On screen, she’s appeared in HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, Amazon’s The Better Sister, FX’s The Americans, and films like Ocean’s 8. On stage, she’s headlined concerts worldwide, from Jazz at Lincoln Center to the State Jewish Theater in Warsaw. She is also the voice behind national campaigns for Colgate, Starbucks, and Noom.Through her podcast Mom Curious, Daniella blends her creative spirit and lived experience as a mother of two to spark conversations that are raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable. Her mission: to create a community where mothers (and those curious about motherhood) feel seen, supported, and inspired.Tara Clark is an author, speaker, content creator, podcaster, mental health advocate, and the founder of Modern Mom Probs. After becoming a mom and recognizing a hole in the online space for moms to authentically connect, she launched her Instagram account in 2016. She has since built a valued community, solidifying herself as a humorous, trusted voice in the parenting space. Her work has been featured in prominent publications including Washington Post, Today, Motherly, Parents.com, Scary Mommy, and Yahoo Life.Tara published her first parenting book, “Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers” in April 2021. As an advocate for maternal mental health support, Tara held the honor of being the 2021 Spokesperson of The Blue Dot Project, the national symbol for maternal mental health survivor-ship, support, and solidarity. She is also recognized as a Mental Health Champion by the Mental Health Coalition.In 2022, she launched the Modern Mom Probs podcast where she seeks to find solutions for modern mom problems by interviewing medical experts, therapists, popular content creators and authors, including New York Times best-selling authors Dr. Shefali, Eve Rodsky, Kelly Rowland, and Tiffani Thiessen.An avid mental health advocate, Tara has spoken about content creator burnout at conferences, such as Alt Summit and Mom 2.0 Summit.Tara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Villanova University and an MBA from Metropolitan College of New York in Media Management. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and son.Stay Connected• Follow Mom Curious on Instagram: @momcuriousTara Clark on Instagram: @modernmomprobsDaniella Rabbani on Instagram: @daniellarabbani• Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts• Share this episode with a friend who needs it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mom Curious is a weekly podcast produced by Hoff Studios in New York City, hosted by storyteller, actress, and cultural voice Daniella Rabbani. Each episode dives into candid, thought-provoking conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the messy, magical spaces in between. With humor, honesty, and curiosity, Daniella sits down with women of all stripes to talk about what it really means to raise children—and ourselves—in today’s world.About the HostDaniella Rabbani (@DaniellaRabbani on Instagram) is a Brooklyn-based storyteller, actress, singer, and podcast host. On screen, she’s appeared in HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, Amazon’s The Better Sister, FX’s The Americans, and films like Ocean’s 8. On stage, she’s headlined concerts worldwide, from Jazz at Lincoln Center to the State Jewish Theater in Warsaw. She is also the voice behind national campaigns for Colgate, Starbucks, and Noom.Through her podcast Mom Curious, Daniella blends her creative spirit and lived experience as a mother of two to spark conversations that are raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable. Her mission: to create a community where mothers (and those curious about motherhood) feel seen, supported, and inspired.Welcome back to Season 5!In this LIVE TAPING of Mom Curious, host Daniella Rabbani talks with Grammy Award Winner Joanie Leeds about her 12th Children’s album Ageless: 100 Years Young based on her bubby (grandma!) who just turned 100 years young.Stick around to the end to watch and listen to a live rendition of two of the songs from the newly released album.GRAMMY® Award-winning, 3x EMMY Nominated, NYC-based singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds (@Joanie Leeds on instagram) is a nationally touring recording artist, early childhood educator, and passionate activist. Renowned for her original children’s music, Joanie has received numerous prestigious accolades including a GRAMMY Award, 1st Place in the USA Songwriting Competition, an Independent Music Award, honors from the International Songwriting Competition, multiple Gold Parents' Choice Awards, NAPPA Gold Awards, Family Choice Awards, and recognition as a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.Joanie has brought her high-energy performances to iconic stages such as Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Clearwater Festival, The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Wolf Trap, and Levitt Pavilion. Her work has been featured in leading publications including The New York Times, People Magazine, Parents Magazine, Huffington Post, Billboard, and The Washington Post.With 12 critically acclaimed albums of original children’s music, Joanie continues to inspire and uplift audiences nationwide—and she’s thrilled to now add “author” to her ever-growing list of accomplishments with the release of her first children's picture book in February 2026.Stay Connected• Follow Mom Curious on Instagram: @momcurious• Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts• Share this episode with a friend who needs it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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MOM CURIOUS is weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. She is always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MOM CURIOUS is weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. About This Week's Guest: Loryn Brantz is an author, artist, poet, and director. She is the creator of two best-selling board book series, Feminist Baby and It Had To Be You (Love Poems Your Baby Can See), and is also a two-time Emmy Award winner for her work on Sesame Street. She is currently a consulting creative director for the beloved children’s education program, Ms. Rachel. Her debut poetry collection, Poems of Parenting, will be available Spring, 2025. PRE-ORDER her newest book Poems of Parenting here! Follow Loryn @lorynbrantz on Instagram And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. She is always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. About This Week’s Guest: Jill Kargman is a writer and actress born and raised in New York City. After graduating Yale in three years, she worked in magazines, with articles published in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Town & Country, ELLE, DAZED, Condé Nast Traveller, andInterview, and others. She went on to become a New York Timesbestselling author of twelve books including Sometimes I Feel Like A Nut, The Right Address, Sprinkle Glitter On My Grave, and Momzillas, which was the basis of her scripted comedy Odd Mom Out, currently streaming on Peacock. She has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and as a contributor to the Drew Barrymore Show and the Today Show. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and three kids, and her new film INFLUENCED will be out in late 2025. Follow Jill @jillkargman on Instagram. And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. She is always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ As discussed on the pod, a great way to make a difference is to donate to The Red Tent Fund: The Red Tent Fund stands firm in its commitment to provide a safe, stigma-free space for anyone seeking abortion support. Guided by Jewish values and teachings that affirm the right to abortion, we provide affordable access to healthcare, even as barriers are raised throughout the United States. Visit https://www.theredtentfund.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mom Curious Podcast is a weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. About This Week’s Guest: Kim Strother is a Holistic Health & Fitness Expert with over 20 years of experience as a certified personal trainer, holistic health coach, and yoga instructor. Recognized as one of the country's top celebrity trainers, Kim is celebrated for her online workouts, her nutrition course, The Paleo Path, and her exclusive In-Home Retreat experience for the busy professional. She’s also a featured instructor on the Melissa Wood Health app and has traveled around the world to lead classes for Alma Festival, Barry’s Bootcamp, Yoga Glo, Bandier, and Summit Series. With a focus on bio-individuality, Kim blends fitness, functional nutrition, and mindfulness to create personalized wellness programs. Her commitment to holistic health grew after her 2013 Lyme disease diagnosis, inspiring her passion for integrative healing. A former Ford Model, Kim has graced the covers of Runner’s World and appeared in campaigns for Nike, Adidas, and Reebok. She holds certifications from NASM, Yoga Alliance, and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, empowering her clients to achieve lasting, balanced health. Follow Kim @kimstrother on Instagram and at kimstrother.com. And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. She is always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the conversation @momcurious and @daniellarabbani on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME.  About This Week’s Guest: Sarrah believes in “joy mining,” AKA “choosing the joy” in the journey. Despite being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, she maintained her vision of becoming a mom and in December 2023, welcomed her first child via surrogacy. Now four years in remission, the former broadway showgirl created “A Chance For Life,” a nonprofit that helps women have babies after breast cancer. “Never stop believing that you will make it through this storm,” she says. “There is a beautiful life waiting for you on the other side.” Follow Sarrah on Instagram @sarrahstrimelbentley.  And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two.  Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. Always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us.  Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME.  About This Week’s Guest: Alexandra Sall is the Founder and Creative Director at ALSALL Studio, a New York based branding, social media and web design studio passionate about helping female entrepreneurs in the lifestyle, health and wellness space. She lives in Manhattan with her bubbly one year old daughter Olivia and equally charismatic husband Mosheh Oinounou, founder of Mo News. Alex is passionate about women’s health, cooking, travel and sharing life hacks, which she shares extensively on her instagram @alsall. CHECK OUT ALEX'S LIST OF TOPICS FROM THE PODCAST HERE. CHECK OUT ALEX'S FERTILITY & PREGNANCY RESOURCES PAGE HERE.  And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two.  Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. Always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us.  Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME.  About This Week’s Guest: Hitha Palepu is a consummate multi-hyphenate - an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. She is the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals. Hitha is the author of We’re Speaking: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris and How To Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip (Clarkson Potter). She lives in NYC with her husband and two sons. Follow Hitha on Instagram @hithapalepu and on Substack https://hitha.substack.com/.  And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two.  Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. Always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us.  Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME.  This Week’s Guest: OULA HEALTH - At Oula, we pride ourselves on delivering better maternity care, before, during, and after pregnancy. Midwife or OBGYN?
Medicated or au naturale?
It shouldn’t have to be one or the other. So we’ve redesigned an experience that doesn’t have a “right way.” We listen, respect your preferences, and make decisions with you, not for you. Our team of trusted midwives, OBGYNs and dedicated care navigators ensure you get the type of care you need in the moments that matter most. LEARN MORE HERE. And follow along @oulahealth on Instagram. Our Host: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two.  Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more.   Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME.  This Week’s Guest: Neha Ruch is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. A thought leader, influencer, and sought-after speaker focusing on women, work, parenting and identity, Neha’s work at Mother Untitled is catalyzing a shift in how society views stay-at-home motherhood. Her book, ""THE POWER PAUSE: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids – and Come Back Stronger Than Ever,"" will be published by Putnam in January 2025. Buy your copy of The Power Pause HERE. Our Host: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two.  Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more.   Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this heartfelt episode of the Mom Curious podcast, host Daniella Rabbani speaks with Vikki Cohen, the mother of Nimrod Cohen, who was kidnapped to Gaza on October 7, 2023. Vikki shares her emotional journey of missing her son, the impact of his kidnapping on her family, and the ongoing fight for his return. The conversation delves into the context of military service in Israel, the day of the kidnapping, and the community's support for hostage families. Vikki emphasizes the need for peace and a resolution to the conflict, urging listeners to advocate for a deal to bring the hostages home. Throughout the episode, Vikki's unwavering hope and determination shine through, as she expresses her love for her son and the collective responsibility to bring him back. Takeaways: - Vikki Cohen expresses that she is not brave, just a mother missing her son. - The emotional toll of missing a child for over a year is profound. - Nimrod is described as a quiet, sensitive, and caring individual. - The kidnapping occurred while Nimrod was serving as a soldier. - Vikki emphasizes the importance of community support in their fight for Nimrod's return. - The need for a ceasefire and a deal to bring hostages home is critical. - Vikki shares the traumatic experience of seeing her son being taken in a video. - Life has changed drastically for Vikki and her family since the kidnapping. - The importance of hope and faith in the face of adversity is highlighted. - Vikki calls for peace and resolution to the ongoing conflict. Please take a listen, share and amplify this mother's-plea @bring.nimrod.home on instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor and stand up comic, Ashley Austin Morris can be seen as Roxanne Hurts on Fleishman Is In Trouble, Nicole in Inventing Anna, and can be seen nightly performing stand up comedy all over the city. Her stand up album was number 1 on iTunes and can be streamed anywhere one hears music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices