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Ellie Knaus celebrates and commiserates with world class experts, best-selling authors, and listeners around the world on Atomic Moms podcast. She shares the sweet and messy journey of her growing family and welcomes complex discussions on topics from postpartum anxiety to schooling to marriage afte… read more

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

Unplug, Together with Tiffany Shlain, Internet Pioneer

October 22nd, 2020

45:51

Webby Awards founder and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain chats with host Ellie Knaus about how we can reboot our relationship with technology.

Chelsea Clinton on Empowering the Next Generation and the "She Persisted" Children's Book Series

September 29th, 2020

32:21

Chelsea Clinton, former first daughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation shares with me (Ellie Knaus) steps we can take to empower the next generation. On the podcast, she …

How to Ease Our Kids' Anxiety And Our Own | Dr. Shefali Tsabary and Renee Jain

September 24th, 2020

37:42

#262 - We're talking about signs of anxiety in our kids and how we can support them (and us!) in this wild and crazy, stomach churning time. 3x esteemed guest Dr. Shefali Tsabary (The Conscious Parent) is a New York …

Elizabeth Lesser | Where the Feminist and Spiritual Paths Meet

September 16th, 2020

52:00

Oprah Winfrey calls Elizabeth Lesser, “a friend and one of our favorite spiritual teachers.” Co-founder of Omega Institute, New York Times …

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson Returns with Hot Button Parenting Decisions |The Whole-Brain Child's Bestselling Author

September 1st, 2020

46:22

#259 Respected parenting expert Dr. Tina Payne Bryson (The Whole-Brain Child and No Drama Discipline) is back on the pod after our top-charting …

Social Anxiety and Pandemic FOMO | Tammin Sursok, Roxy Manning: Women on Top Podcast

August 12th, 2020

1:10:41

#258 Tammin Sursok (award-winning actress, 1.3 M followers on Instagram) and veteran red carpet host Roxy Manning join me for this cheeky podcast …

Best-Selling Novelist J. Courtney Sullivan and Becky Friedman (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) on Mom Friends, Babysitters, and Moving Away

July 1st, 2020

57:08

Best-selling novelist J. Courtney Sullivan, known for Commencement, Maine, The Engagements, and Saints For All Occasions, chats with host Ellie Knaus …

Let's Go There: Anti-Racism, The Pandemic, and Parenting Right Now (Video Podcast!)

June 18th, 2020

1:23:54

#256 - Don’t miss our first video podcast available at atomicmoms.com! Candace Trinchieri and Sophie Salvatore share their personal experiences during this critical turning point in American history. We check my white …

Winning Shark Tank, Green Living, and Home Cleaning with Sarah Paiji Yoo, Blueland Founder + Toddler Mom

May 5th, 2020

45:53

#254 • Blueland CEO, co-founder Sarah Paiji Yoo speaks to us about green living, her deal-making moment on Shark Tank, and toddler parenting while running her company from her NYC apartment during the pandemic. We also …

Pregnancy, Birth, and Mothering During Covid-19 | Mother.ly Diana Spalding, MSN, CNM

April 17th, 2020

33:18

#253 • Here's what you need to know when it comes to pregnancy, birth and Covid-19. Certified nurse-midwife, pediatric nurse, and mother of three, Diana Spalding talks us through these challenging times, including what …

The Must-Have Mom Guide for Right Now | Mother.ly Diana Spalding, MSN, CNM

April 16th, 2020

49:51

#252 • Feeling isolated and claustrophobic? Our community is here to help. We're talking: boundary setting, the best way to say no to obligations …

Glennon Doyle "Untamed" + Love in the Time of Coronavirus | #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

March 27th, 2020

46:20

#251 • Glennon Doyle shares how to love in the time of coronavirus. This mother of three and #1 New York Times bestselling author of LOVE WARRIOR

Social Distancing, Extreme Family Time, and Final Moments of Freedom | Internet Mom Friends Sonni Abatta and Ellie Knaus

March 20th, 2020

58:27

#250 • Who else needs a girlfriend call right about now? It's Day #6 of our Sztykiel family quarantine. It’s just been me, my handsome, funny …

Embracing Sustainability in our Throwaway Culture | Zero Waste Expert Tara Button, BuyMeOnce.com

March 17th, 2020

50:01

#249 • How do we shop with a sustainable mindset? Cozy in for this comforting chat with British zero-waste expert Tara Button, a former advertising …

Be More with Less | Courtney Carver, Minimalist Expert & Project 333 Founder

March 3rd, 2020

38:46

#248 • Minimalist expert Courtney Carver (@bemorewithless), Project 333 capsule wardrobe founder, and mother with MS shares how reassessing our …

Umm, Are My Kids Breaking Me? | Listener Q&A with Ellie and Adam

February 19th, 2020

48:23

#247 • Funny family update! Ellie Knaus and Adam Sztykiel share their attempts to keep the peace with their tyrannical two year-old, what it's like …

Demystifying Puberty and "Decoding Boys" | Cara Natterson, M.D., best-selling author

February 12th, 2020

1:01:26

#246 • Pediatrician and best-selling author of the American Girl series juggernaut The Care and Keeping of You, Dr. Cara Natterson joins us on Atomic Moms to demystify puberty and talk about her new book for parents

True Botanicals Hillary Peterson is Cleaning Up the Beauty Industry | Founder, CEO

February 4th, 2020

46:11

#245 • #CleanBeauty: True Botanicals CEO, founder, and mother of three HILLARY PETERSON joins us in studio for a heart-to-heart about raising a family while nurturing ambitions and the importance of educating ourselves …

Sundance 2020: Filmmakers Bridget Moloney + Claire Coffee on Making Art Out of Motherhood

January 23rd, 2020

41:17

#243 • Actress Claire Coffee (Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector) and director Bridget Moloney share their excitement in premiering their …

How to Interrupt Your ANXIETY and Finally Calm Down with Dr. Kathleen Smith | “Everything Isn’t Terrible”

January 16th, 2020

40:16

#242 • Do you live with anxiety? If so, how does it show up in your relationships? For example, are you over-involved with your extended family, or …

"The Whole-Brain Child" and "The Power of Showing Up" | Best-Selling Author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

January 8th, 2020

49:19

#241 • 2x best-selling author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson discusses how we can show up for our kids even when they’re making it really hard for us, how we …

In the Kitchen with Catherine McCord @Weelicous

December 18th, 2019

43:52

#240 • From fashion show runways to celebrity kitchens, Catherine McCord feels right at home. In celebration of Catherine’s third cookbook The Smoothie Project, debuting December 17, 2019 and already the #1 New Release …

Kate Northrup | Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms

December 11th, 2019

35:34

#239 • Best-selling author Kate Northrup joins Ellie on Atomic Moms to discuss time management for busy moms, how exactly we’re supposed to “do …

Separation Anxiety + "The Invisible String" Bestselling Phenomenon | Patrice Karst

December 4th, 2019

44:24

#238 • The bestselling phenomenon The Invisible String has helped countless families with separation anxiety and loss. Patrice Karst, author of The Invisible String, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never …

Momboss Medley: The Three Founders of Lovevery, State Bags, Aden + Anais

November 21st, 2019

48:24

#237 -Listening to entrepreneur podcasts like How I Built This, I can’t help but want to dig deeper into the guest’s personal lives. I want to ask crazy questions like: When building an empire, does your husband ever …

How to Raise a Boy in 2019 |Michael C. Reichert, Ph.D.

November 13th, 2019

52:10

#235 - MICHAEL C. REICHERT, Ph.D., clinical practitioner and founding director of the Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives at the University of Pennsylvania shares transformational insights from his extensive …

The Fifth Trimester: A Working Mom's Guide | Lauren Smith Brody & Kate Bolduan

November 7th, 2019

52:41

#235 - CNN host Kate Bolduan and former Glamour executive editor Lauren Smith Brody give tips for heading back to work after having kids.

Just back …

Family House Call | Flu Shot Rebellion, The 'Microdate', and The Silent Soccer Game

October 30th, 2019

25:37

#234 - Join Adam and me on our experimental 'microdate', the latest trend in staying connected after kids. In this episode, Coach Adam discusses what to do when your kid's soccer team loses every single game, and Ellie …

Fair Play | NYT Bestselling Author Eve Rodsky on Rebalancing Family Responsibilities and Reclaiming Your Time

October 23rd, 2019

45:23

#233 - A current New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine bookclub pick, FAIR PLAY by Eve Rodsky tackles the question: how can we share domestic responsibilities in a fair and systematic way so …

Actress Malin Akerman, Dr. Marika Lindholm | The Solo Mom: Redefining Single Motherhood, Plus Support

October 16th, 2019

56:08

#232 - Actress Malin Akerman (Watchmen, Couples Retreat, Billions) and Dr. Marika Lindholm (ESME.com founder) share their personal experiences as …

The Mother's Transformative Journey + How to Strengthen Your Marriage | Britta Bushnell, PhD

October 9th, 2019

1:32:42

#231 - This week on Atomic Moms we're highlighting two previously aired conversations with one of our most beloved guests: Britta Bushnell PhD with “The Mother’s Journey” and “How to Strengthen Your Marriage After …

Beautycon: GloZell Green, Queen of Youtube (5M followers) + Sonni Abatta on All Things Beauty

October 3rd, 2019

57:52

With nearly 5 million Youtube followers and credits including Trolls and Wreck It Ralph 2, The Queen of Youtube GloZell Green has done it all, …

Dan Kois "How to Be a Family" | A Global Parenting Expedition

September 25th, 2019

46:48

#229 - Quick! Find your passport! DAN KOIS, Slate editor, founding host of the podcast Mom and Dad Are Fighting, and contributing writer to the New …

"When the Kids Get Sick" Survival Guide | Becky Friedman, Nikki DeLoach, Caissie Levy

September 18th, 2019

58:18

#228 - New! How do you make it through the week when - surprise - the kids get sick? Quarantined in her podcast studio, Ellie Knaus sends out the mom-bat signal to returning beloved guests: Emmy-winner Becky Friedman …

Apocalyptic Anxiety, Plus Making New Mom Friends | Claire Coffee, Bridget Moloney, Ellie Knaus

September 11th, 2019

1:05:05

#227 - Decade-long friends Claire Coffee (actor), Bridget Moloney (director/actor), and Ellie Knaus compare notes on their apocalyptic anxieties, …

The Motherhood Mind Game | A Pep Talk with NYT bestselling author Leslie Anne Bruce

September 4th, 2019

49:39

#226 - A five-time New York Times bestselling co-author, returning Atomic Moms guest, and Lauren Conrad's frequent collaborator/b.f.f., LESLIE ANNE …

Mastering Back-to-School: Teacher Jennifer Hunt + Dr. Natasha Beck (@Dr.OrganicMommy)

August 28th, 2019

57:00

#225 - Dr. Natasha Beck, equipped with a doctorate in clinical pediatric neuropsychology, and teacher Jennifer Hunt, a second generation early …

Who's Watching Us? | Claire Coffee + Bridget Moloney-Sinclair

June 26th, 2019

53:17

BFF’s actress Claire Coffee, director Bridget Moloney-Sinclair, and host Ellie Knaus warm up to summer with travel talk and "family gap year" dreams …

One Bad Mother Host Theresa Thorn on Career Shifts and Gender Exploration

June 19th, 2019

33:44

Theresa Thorn, host of the beloved “One Bad Mother” comedy podcast and mom of 3, joins us to celebrate her glorious new children’s book It Feels Good To Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity, illustrated by Noah …

School's Out! Plus Dad's in the Hot Seat | Adam Sztykiel + Ellie Knaus

June 12th, 2019

30:39

Happy Father’s Day! In this family check in, we discuss our tactics for entertaining our kids over summer break, and we catch up with my husband with the impossible last name.

Interrupting our conversational flow, …

The Sunscreen Controversy + Gut Health for Beautiful Skin | Dr. Whitney Bowe, Dermatologist, Research Scientist

June 5th, 2019

49:28

#221 - Did you see the FDA's recent sunscreen announcement? Not only are sunscreen chemicals absorbed into our blood, but it remains unclear whether 12 ingredients currently used in sunscreens are safe! We need to …

Parenting Without Ego | Dr. Shefali Tsabary, clinical psychologist, NYT bestselling author

May 29th, 2019

37:44

#220 - New intro/ interview aired May 31, 2016. With the recent College Admissions Scandal, this Atomic Moms replay couldn’t be more timely. …

Hollywood Director Julia Hart on Filmmaking, Confidence, and Motherhood

May 22nd, 2019

51:48

#219 - Julia Hart shares her personal odyssey from HS English teacher to screenwriter and feature film director. Rachel Brosnahan, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, …

Jordan Reid of Ramshackle Glam Returns | Our Tell-All Conversation: Anxiety, Divorce, + Falling on Our Faces

May 15th, 2019

55:16

#218: Blogger phenom Jordan Reid of RamshackleGlam.com returns for our tell-all conversation on anxiety, divorce, falling on our faces, and her new project: The Big Activity Book For Anxious People (Penguin Random …

$100M "Aden + Anais" Baby Swaddle Co. Founder + Mom of 4: Raegan Moya-Jones on "What It Takes" and What She's Learned Getting There

May 8th, 2019

39:05

#217: We're talking to the creative entrepreneur who put baby swaddle blankets on the map and, ahem, in Prince George’s 'coming home from the hospital' photos! Australian mother of four RAEGAN MOYA-JONES shares with …

The Daily Show's Desi Lydic | Maternal Wage Gap, Gender Equality, + our Southern Blonde's Guide to Surviving Family Politics

May 1st, 2019

38:15

The Daily Show correspondent and toddler wrangler DESI LYDIC chats about her recent globe-trotting adventures to Iceland, Namibia, and Spain in order to find out how America can do better with the Gender Gap. (The …

There's a Toddler in My Art Studio| Finding Space with Madeline Donahue, Painter and Sculptor

April 24th, 2019

45:25

#215: Brooklyn-based painter and sculptor MADELINE DONAHUE uses her work to celebrate the postpartum body and explore the overwhelming physical …

How to Raise a Boy in 2019 | Michael C. Reichert, Ph.D.

April 11th, 2019

51:20

In this thought-provoking conversation, MICHAEL C. REICHERT, Ph.D., clinical practitioner and founding director of the Center for the Study of Boys' and Girls' Lives at the University of Pennsylvania shares …

The College Admissions Scandal: Parenting Lessons from the Fallout | Robin Berman, MD

March 20th, 2019

32:45

#213: The Operation Varsity Blues bribery scheme, you guys! Last week Lori Loughlin, Aunt Becky on Full House, was arrested and released on one …

Prevent Child Sexual Abuse. HERE'S HOW. | Expert Pattie Fitzgerald (New Intro)

March 13th, 2019

1:27:55

#212: In the fall out of the Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland, child safety expert Pattie Fitzgerald shares how to prevent child sexual abuse. Because it’s not just happening behind closed doors at fancy …

The Longest Shortest Time Hillary Frank on Weird Parenting Wins

March 6th, 2019

43:17

Before you were a mom, did you think you'd be a good one? In this in-studio conversation with Hillary Frank, creator of the award-winning podcast The Longest Shortest Time, contributor to This American Life, and author …

Existential Anxiety and Target | Claire Coffee, Bridget Moloney, Ellie Knaus

February 27th, 2019

55:18

#210 Claire Coffee (six seasons of NBC's GRIMM) and Bridget Moloney (AFI Directing Workshop for Women) are back to discuss mom anxiety! We're sharing …

"Marriage After Kids" Field Guide: Expert Advice + Honest Talk

February 20th, 2019

31:59

Marriage after kids is frigging hard! Luckily, Atomic Moms guests have given earth-shattering insights into relationships after kids. We're sharing six of our favorite relationship advice moments from experts and …

@AtomicMoms Mailroom | 'Relationships' Q and A with Ellie Knaus + Adam Sztykiel

February 13th, 2019

42:42

Whoohoo! Our marriage survived this podcast recording! Adam is back as my wingman in this fun and cozy Valentine’s ‘Listener Q and A' edition of Atomic Moms. The critic in my head wants to say, “What makes you worthy of …

The Worst Parenting Tips in History (You're Doing Great!) | Jennifer Traig, ACT NATURAL: A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting

February 6th, 2019

29:50

We could be so much worse at this parenting thing! Modern parents are making themselves crazy trying to do everything right, and it's time we give …

Story Pirates | Lee Overtree, Co-Conspirator in Bringing Kids' Ideas to Life!

February 1st, 2019

40:25

#206 Story Pirates artistic director LEE OVERTREE chats with Atomic Moms podcast about all things STORY PIRATES, including elementary school creative …

How She Does It | STATE bags co-founder + creative director Jacq Tatelman

January 23rd, 2019

31:36

#205: Our chat with Jacq Tatelman is more energizing than a full night's rest, not that we'd remember what that's like. This Brooklyn-based social …

I'm So Jealous | Claire Coffee + Bridget Moloney-Sinclair

January 16th, 2019

1:11:43

Kicking off 2019, longtime pals actor Claire Coffee and director Bridget Moloney-Sinclair discuss everything from Bridget’s naughty book picks to …

The Empathy Effect: Neuroscience-Based Keys to Connection | Dr. Helen Riess, Harvard Medical School

December 19th, 2018

35:38

Dr. Helen Riess, associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, speaks with Ellie Knaus about her new book The Empathy Effect: …

Disney's Frozen on Broadway Star Caissie Levy Teaches Us How to Let It Go

December 12th, 2018

31:07

#202: Broadway star CAISSIE LEVY (RENT, WICKED, HAIRSPRAY) is now originating the role of Queen Elsa in the stage adaptation of the Disney juggernaut

Mike Birbiglia: "The New One" on Broadway| Hilarious, Reluctant Father of the First Year

December 5th, 2018

33:30

#201: Comedian, director, and bestselling author MIKE BIRBIGLIA chats with host Ellie Knaus about his reluctance in becoming a father and his …

#200: Our Family Life is a Sitcom. Seriously! (Plus the Piñata Story) |Ellie Knaus + Adam Sztykiel

November 28th, 2018

30:59

I couldn't be more excited to share that we're in the thick of writing a multi-camera sitcom for ABC inspired by our family and the pod. In this …

Jamie-Lynn Sigler on Mom Confidence, Sopranos Family Lessons, + Finding Strength through Chronic Illness

November 14th, 2018

51:10

#199 Jamie-Lynn Sigler, boy mom of 2, and best known as Meadow in HBO’s The Sopranos, joins me in studio for a candid conversation that will stick with you. Jamie shares parenting lessons from her onscreen father, the …

Santi White a.k.a. Santigold on Music + Motherhood

October 31st, 2018

59:01

#198 

Santi White, aka Santigold, has performed around the world and collaborated with the best in the music industry. On Atomic Moms podcast, we chat …

Declutter Your Mind + Take Back Your Life | Bullet Journal Creator Ryder Carroll

October 23rd, 2018

47:44

A global phenomenon, the #bulletjournal has +2.5 million Instagram mentions. On Atomic Moms podcast, we're talking with #buju mastermind RYDER …

Ultimate Mom Boss! Happy Family Organics + Lovevery Co-Founder Jessica Rolph

October 17th, 2018

30:39

Multi-million dollar company founding social entrepreneur and fun mom of three JESSICA ROLPH geeks out with us over baby brain development and start …

Our Great Escape: Sleep-Away Mom Camp!

October 10th, 2018

31:40

Got cabin fever, atomic mamas? On the side of the road near Lake Arrowhead, CA, three recurring podcast friends: Bridget Moloney-Sinclair, Jessica …

Solving Sensory Overload: From Bath Time Tears to After School Meltdowns |Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L

October 3rd, 2018

33:33

Pediatric occupational therapist Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L shares how parents can build their ‘sensory smarts’ and identify our children’s sensory …

Jolie Jenkins on Netflix, The Apology Reflex, Getting To Know Your Partner as a Parent

September 26th, 2018

40:19

Jolie Jenkins, Netflix star of "Alexa and Katie" and 38 weeks pregnant with boy #2, shares the extraordinary relational shift that happens when you …

How to Keep the Love (and the Kids) Alive! | Karisa Bruin, comedy writer, director, actor

September 19th, 2018

51:20

What starts as a relaxed tête-à-tête between old friends reminiscing about theater conservatory and miniature boobs evolves into a super honest …

Fierce Mamas + Tiny Miracles: Inspiring Stories of the NICU | Rachel Finger, Stacey Merwin

September 12th, 2018

56:04

September is NICU Awareness Month, and we're chatting with Rachel Finger in Miami and Stacey Merwin in NYC about their adrenaline-inducing and heart-warming birth stories as first time mothers of preemie twins. We're …

Parenting Lessons from Neurodiverse Kids | Debbie Reber, TiLT Parenting, NYT bestselling author

September 5th, 2018

29:50

#190 What are the invaluable lessons neurologically atypical children teach us as parents and as a society? One in five kids is "differently wired". …

How to Be a Happier Parent | KJ Dell'Antonia, The New York Times

August 14th, 2018

41:49

KJ Dell’Antonia, mother of four and hockey mom extraordinaire, chats with us from New Hampshire about all the things she learned writing her new book “How to Be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and …

Family Huddle: When the Annoying Baby on the Plane is Yours

August 1st, 2018

43:00

Family meeting! We're breaking down our second child's first birthday, our mother/daughter field trip to the ER, turtle races, a flight from hell, and audio of our family meeting gone wrong. Humiliation abounds in this …

Minivan Confessions: Road Trip Hacks, Marriage Help, and Mama Anxiety Salve | Emily Price, LCSW Returns!

July 18th, 2018

30:33

New! Can people really change? I can’t wait for you to hear what Emily Price has to say. My fave conversations are with experts who speak frankly as mom friends, so basically, in this one, I’m in heaven. Our returning …

Getting Real about Stepmoms, Exes, and Blended Families | Nathalie Savell, LCPC

July 11th, 2018

40:39

Today we’re empowering blended families and talking stepmom strategies! Holistic psychotherapist, step-mom coach, and #atomicmama Nathalie Savell …

Becoming the Parent You Wish You Had | Margaux Bergen (original airdate Aug 16, 2016)

July 2nd, 2018

35:36

We're going WAY BACK to the summer of 2016 (!!!) and sharing one of my favorite conversations. I've never met Margaux IRL but revisiting to this …

The Ambition Spectrum | An Honest Look at Career + Motherhood

June 27th, 2018

51:11

New Episode + Giveaway (@atomicmoms on Friday 6/29). Guest co-host Jessica Coulter, named in Business Insider's "30 Most Creative Women in …

Mom on a Mission| Miry's List, Miry Whitehill, and Refugee Families

June 20th, 2018

40:21

What started as one stay at home mother donating a baby jumper to a refugee mom has turned into a crowdsourcing organization providing for hundreds of refugee families arriving in America. Wednesday, June 20th is World …

Parenting Struggles Solved: Julie Wright + Heather Turgeon on Bedtime, Tantrums, and Friendship/Sibling Drama

June 13th, 2018

42:50

We're tackling whining, tantrums, baby hair pulling, playdate drama, and middle of the night wake ups with parenting experts/psychotherapists Heather …

Time Management & Productivity Expert Laura Vanderkam

June 6th, 2018

30:52

#180 - We're busting the "I'm too busy" myth, putting "mom guilt" to rest, and sharing practical tools for making time for the people and projects we …

The Attachment Effect: Our Relationship Blueprint for Life | Peter Lovenheim

May 30th, 2018

35:56

Ever wonder how your mother's relationship with you as a baby influences your life now as an adult? And how about your relationship with your own …

Got Mom Overwhelm?| Leslie Bruce on Social Media, Perfectionism, and Pregnancy

May 22nd, 2018

36:31

#1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning entertainment journalist LESLIE BRUCE speaks candidly about overwhelming life moments from going back to work after baby, to fertility, to her complicated second …

The Spirit of Motherhood: Surprises + Challenges + Memories of Our Moms | 17 Moms Share

May 13th, 2018

58:29

#177: Our special tribute to our listener community. 17 listener moms open their hearts to us for our #177 podcast. My "mom questions" were basic. And the responses were profound. I am humbled by your life stories and …

Expressing Motherhood | Lindsay Kavet

May 9th, 2018

43:20

Expressing Motherhood showrunner and mother of three, Lindsay Kavet spills the espresso beans on how to get stuff done AND be creatively fulfilled …

The Good News About Bad Behavior | Katherine Reynolds Lewis, award-winning journalist

May 1st, 2018

36:31

#175: Journalist/parent educator Katherine Reynolds Lewis and I bond over our love for our strict, hyper-achieving Tiger Moms, our fear of …

Innovative Ways to Get Kids Psyched to Read | Tracey Hecht, Elizabeth Dragga

April 24th, 2018

43:26

How do we unlock a young person's intrinsic motivation to read? Today we're spotlighting Tracey Hecht of Fabled Films and The Book Truck charity founder Elizabeth Dragga. These guests on opposite coasts are taking …

The Fifth Trimester: A Working Mom's Guide | Lauren Smith Brody

April 17th, 2018

50:04


CNN host Kate Bolduan and former Glamour executive editor Lauren Smith Brody give tips for heading back to work after having kids. 

Just back from …

Bonus: Calming 10 Minute Mom Meditation | Jennifer Waldburger

April 11th, 2018

9:40

#172 • A 10 minute recharging meditation for all of us moms, and especially new mamas. As Jennifer Waldburger explains, "Your baby needs a mom who takes good enough care of herself to be able to meet her needs with …

This Mom's Secret Birthday Fantasy

April 11th, 2018

32:35

We're talking about what happens when I have the chance to live out my ultimate birthday fantasy and Adam gives the play by play of the Rampage movie …

Our Damn Good Birth Story | Ellie Knaus + Adam Sztykiel

April 3rd, 2018

29:27

(New intro) It's my birthday week so we're revisiting our Eliza's birth! In this episode originally airing 7/17, we share the highlights of our second daughter’s totally outrageous birth, including audio from the day. …

BONUS: Preventing Next Larry Nassar, Secrets vs. Surprises, and Sexual Predators w/ Patty Fitzgerald, Child Safety Expert

March 28th, 2018

12:51

#169 After our special live episode with child safety educator Pattie Fitzgerald officially ended, we kept talking so we kept recording! In this …

How to Protect Our Children from Sexual Abuse (Live in L.A.) Pattie Fitzgerald, safety expert

March 27th, 2018

1:21:30

In our first Atomic Moms Live, child safety educator Pattie Fitzgerald teaches us how to empower our children and prevent them from becoming victims of sexual abuse. After all, the "tricky person" (potential predator) …

Sir Ken Robinson, PhD (#1 TED Talk) | An Education Revolution

March 20th, 2018

36:03

#167: The most watched TED Talk in history "Do Schools Kill Creativity?" made Sir Ken Robinson, PhD. a widely known crusader of non-traditional …

How to Strengthen Your Marriage After Children | Britta Bushnell, PhD

March 14th, 2018

34:01

#166 Dr. Britta Bushnell is back to discuss the challenges of emotional intimacy and the ways in which we can reconnect as a couple now that we’re …

The Dazzling Elephant in The Room | Novogratz, Sukey and Elizabeth

March 6th, 2018

47:05

UGH. Meditation. Why is it so hard to just sit? I'm chatting with Sukey and Elizabeth about the critical voices in our heads, the ways in which we underestimate ourselves, meditation, and how to get comfortable in our …

Everything Happens| Kate Bowler: bestselling memoir, cancer, faith, and toddler-wrangling

February 27th, 2018

36:17

Meet Kate Bowler, our new podcast mom friend. She's funny, sweet, and really, really smart, but like in a very-humble-and-also-loves-reality-shows …

How to Parent After Another School Shooting| Stephanie Small, LMFT, Trauma Expert

February 17th, 2018

34:12

#163 We offer support in this up to the minute podcast with renowned trauma expert Stephanie Small, LMFT, including: what to say to our children …

The Key to Motivating Our Kids (It's Not What You Think) | Neuropsychologist Dr. William Stixrud, Ned Johnson

February 13th, 2018

28:31

Our kids suffer more stress and anxiety today than children did a century ago. Clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Bill Stixrud and testing guru Ned …

The Mother's Journey: Confronting the Unknown| Britta Bushnell, PhD

February 6th, 2018

1:12:13

You may not feel like a goddess right now, but it turns out we have a lot in common with Inanna, the Sumerian mother goddess of Heaven and Earth. …

The Screen Time Dilemma | Anya Kamenetz, NPR correspondent

January 30th, 2018

39:21

#160 Award-winning journalist and Lead NPR digital education correspondent Anya Kamenetz chats with Ellie Knaus about the benefits and risks of screen time. We share current research, funny personal stories, and …

How to Survive (and Even Enjoy) a Family Vacation: Sleeping, Whining, and Sneaking in Moments of Self Care

January 24th, 2018

52:33

#159 Everyone goes into a family vacation with high hopes, but can mothers ever catch a break? Fresh off a weeklong family trip, host Ellie Knaus …

Writing Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Mom Life, & Fred Roger's Legacy with Becky Friedman

January 16th, 2018

1:17:53

#158 The delightful Becky Friedman, twice Emmy nominated head writer of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood (PBS Kids), is in studio. We talk about her …

Rachel Blanchard on Standing Your Ground & Always Finding the Upside

January 8th, 2018

1:10:08

After a forced evacuation from the raging California fires, film and television actress (and dynamite human being) Rachel Blanchard, her composer hubby Jeremy, and their baby girl Maxine spent the week with us at Chez …

Cut the Crap and Get Organized in 2018 | Robyn Reynolds, Hollywood's Professional Organizer

January 3rd, 2018

47:08

Happy New Year! We're back with brand new content next week, but while I recover from some sort of holiday season plague, here's one of our favorites …

Constructing Hope| Empowering Struggling Mothers with Faith Fowler

December 18th, 2017

36:45

(October 18, 2016) Detroit has a mother; her name is Rev. Faith Fowler. Best-selling author Mitch Albom (“Tuesdays With Morrie”) says our guest Rev. Faith Fowler is “…the most important currency of our city, a loving, …

Relationship S.O.S. | Dr. Laura Berman on intimacy, marriage, and motherhood

December 13th, 2017

51:39

Originally aired: Dec 6, 2016. Join us over the holidays on Instagram and Facebook!

If you liked our "How Not to Hate Your Husband After Having Kids" …

Bonding with Your Baby (And Beyond) | Dr. Victoria Simms, PhD

December 5th, 2017

42:18

#153: Child development specialist and philanthropist Dr. Victoria Simms is here to help us bond with our children. We discuss the rituals and routines backed by science that can help our little ones feel safe, loved, …

Body CONSCIOUS | Nikki DeLoach, Jen Dede: open-heart surgery, fertility, friendship

November 28th, 2017

1:06:22

What is your body trying to tell you? Has it ever felt like it has betrayed you? And what wisdom did you glean from the experience? This week Atomic Moms podcast is back at what it does best: commiserating over …

Who's Got Anxiety? | Emily Price, LCSW, SEP

November 22nd, 2017

56:31

Originally released 1/24/17. How do we handle the transitions we experience as mothers without losing our minds and keeping our sense of humor? In podcast #114, mom-in-chief Ellie Knaus interviews psychotherapist and …

The Disney Princess Craze | Humorist Devorah Blachor

November 14th, 2017

35:25

#150: What's a feminist mom to do? In our 150th podcast, humorist Devorah Blachor lifts the veil on all things glittery and pink as we find out why our daughters are more princess-obsessed than ever. We talk about her …

Organized Chaos with Claire Coffee

November 7th, 2017

57:54

#149 Get out the wine and the last of the Halloween candy! I’ve been leaning heavy on the experts as of late, and it was about damn time we had an …

The Financially Independent Mama | Emma Johnson, Business Journalist

October 31st, 2017

41:03

#148 In this no holds barred Atomic Moms parenting podcast, award-winning business and personal finance journalist Emma Johnson talks cents to Ellie …

Celebrating Rainbow Babies | Pregnancy After Loss

October 24th, 2017

51:42

Dr. Jessica Zucker is back on Atomic Moms. As a Los Angeles-based psychologist and writer specializing in women's reproductive and maternal mental …

Befriending Your Shadow| Barry Michels, Psychotherapist, Bestselling Author

October 16th, 2017

31:02

#146 - Is there a part of you that feels unlovable? You know that part of yourself you're always trying to hide, change, or overcompensate? That's your Shadow. We're talking about what the Shadow means, how it affects …

The Most Important Year| Suzanne Bouffard, Ph.D.

October 3rd, 2017

30:57

Harvard researcher SUZANNE BOUFFARD, Ph.D. gives us a better understanding of the Universal Pre-K debate and insights from her brand new book: The Most Important Year: Pre-Kindergarten and the Future of Our Children

Dr. Elliot Berlin| Mama Wellness, Mommy Wars, VBAC, Breech

September 26th, 2017

1:03:19

Dr. Elliot Berlin is known for his huge presence, big personality, and enormous heart in the Hollywood birthing scene (why yes, it's a scene). We …

People Pleasing, Infertility, "Perfect" Moms| Elizabeth Day, Writer and Journalist

September 20th, 2017

47:00

Award-winning writer and journalist Elizabeth Day joins us from London to discuss Ellie's new favorite novel THE PARTY (August 15, 2017), what to say (or NOT SAY) to women dealing with infertility, the big lesson she …

Dr. Shefali Tsabary | Oprah's Favorite Parenting Coach

September 12th, 2017

36:07

It's a zoo at the Sztykiels. This up all night with the infant thing while trying to stay semi-sane for the other kid is for the birds. (Fun updates on Instagram!) Time to enjoy an Atomic Moms classic (5/31/16). In my …

How to Parent Through a Crisis | Stephanie Small, LMFT, Trauma Expert

September 7th, 2017

58:28

With catastrophic hurricanes and wildfires displacing countless families, I reach out to child and adolescent trauma expert Stephanie Small, LMFT. In …

Gentle Discipline | Sarah Ockwell-Smith Author, Coach

August 29th, 2017

44:15

Fundraising Contest! Go to our social media posts for details! Whining, biting, hitting, kicking, and screaming? What to do and how to discipline? Author, expert, and mom of 4, Sarah Ockwell-Smith is here to help.

Y'all, …

How to Reclaim Energy, Creativity, & Willpower| Barry Michels, Psychotherapist, Bestselling Author "The Tools"

August 22nd, 2017

43:20

Do you struggle to set aside time for yourself? Do you have a hard time not giving in when your child throws a tantrum? How about controlling your …

Born Wild: Our 4 Hour Birth Story| Ellie Knaus & Adam Sztykiel

August 15th, 2017

27:29

Meet the brand new love of our lives: Eliza Sztykiel (8 lbs, 8 oz, 21 inches long)! In this 'mom'umental episode, Ellie Knaus (hi!) and Adam Sztykiel …

Swimming| Safety & Overcoming Fear!

July 18th, 2017

1:14:44

A brand new podcast update from Ellie, including instructions for our baby naming contest, the insane LA LA Land things Ellie is doing in an attempt to flip her baby around from "sunny side up", and listener notes on …

Baby Waiting Game | Ellie Knaus + Adam Sztykiel

July 11th, 2017

44:57

We could meet this baby any moment folks! My modified bed rest restrictions have been lifted and she’s welcome to join us anytime. The acid reflux …

Dr. Harvey Karp |The Happiest Baby on the Block

June 27th, 2017

47:31

Renowned pediatrician and international bestselling author Dr. Harvey Karp shares essential new mom advice regarding sleep (yours and baby's), signs you might have postpartum mood disorder and not know it, and effective …

In Case of Emergency | Dr. Kurt Newman "Healing Children"

June 20th, 2017

43:23

Do you have an action plan if your child needs immediate emergency care?
What if your mama gut instinct contradicts the specialist you are consulting …

Renegade Mothering | Janelle Hanchett: Mom Friends, Parenting Styles, Addiction

June 13th, 2017

44:45

With hundreds of thousands of RenegadeMothering.com readers, writer/blogger and mother of 4, JANNELLE HANCHETT is a force of nature, fearless in her authentic viewpoint, her hilarious trucker mouth, and deep-rooted …

10 Minute Meditation for Moms | Jennifer Waldburger

June 6th, 2017

11:04

Need a mama recharge? Jennifer Waldburger’s voice is so soothing in this “mama and baby meditation" it'll work wonders for you with or without baby. Our recording together was perfectly timed for me because we've upped …

How to Get Your Kids to Sleep | Jennifer Waldburger

May 30th, 2017

41:29

Infant, co-sleeper, toddler, and preschooler moms! World renowned parenting expert Jennifer Waldburger (sleepyplanet.com) shares decades of …

Daddy's Home | Joe Ballarini, Writer, Director, Funny Dad

May 23rd, 2017

49:17

Funny work-from-home dads and best friends Joe Ballarini and Adam Sztykiel (my husband) riff on how fatherhood has changed them, how much us moms scare them, and how they’d man-handle the apocalypse (God help us all!). …

How to Get Organized and Get It Done Fast!

May 16th, 2017

47:08

Buh bye clutter! Robyn Reynolds swears we can organize ANYTHING that's worth keeping. This single mom with a can-do spirit and no-nonsense attitude …

Extreme Nesting | Tips for Marriage, Renovations, & Moving On

May 9th, 2017

40:14

Meet SARA REICHLING: Hollywood real estate agent and mama to Sabrina's best friend. The fact that our own mom-friendship is still going strong after …

Ch-Ch-Changes! Ellie & Adam on Moving, Bed Rest, & Third Trimester

May 2nd, 2017

25:14

In this madcap family huddle, comedy screenwriter Adam Sztykiel (aka “Sabrina’s favorite”) and host Ellie Knaus catch a breath from packing up the house and make light of the insanity that seems to be knocking on their …

The 'Good Enough' Mama | Erin Williams, Illustrator, Cancer Research Specialist, Writer

April 25th, 2017

33:05

Mama identity crisis? Join the club. After stepping into the all-consuming role of mom, how the heck do we reclaim our sense of self outside of …

Mother of Reinvention | Jordan Reid, Ramshackle Glam

April 18th, 2017

31:30

Jordan Reid hustles like a mother-lover: raising two young children, writing books, and running the uber popular RamShackleglam.com, where she shares …

Pregnancy, Cancer, and Courage | Warrior Mom

April 11th, 2017

59:57

Teresa Palmer and host Ellie Knaus speak with Helen Tunea about her intense journey from pregnant cancer patient to thriving mother of two. In this candid and inspiring conversation, Helen and Teresa share the …

"Motherhood in Hollywood" | Heather Brooker

April 4th, 2017

45:59

Emmy award-winning journalist turned actress/comedian/host Heather Brooker chats with fellow parenting podcast host Ellie Knaus about everything under the L.A. sun. Join us as we laugh about the recent moment Heather's …

"How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids" | Jancee Dunn, Bestselling Author

March 28th, 2017

57:00

Relationship tips + hilarious parenting stories. Podcast #122: New York Times best-selling author Jancee Dunn and host Ellie Knaus share the ins and outs of their relationships and compare funny notes on the home front. …

BabyMoon + Meeting the Baby | Bridget & Becca Return

March 21st, 2017

26:16

#121 Mom friends Ellie Knaus and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair crash Becca McHugh’s babymoon! We find out if Hawaii is as “relaxing” as it sounds with a …

#Momlife in Digital Media | Jill Simonian

March 14th, 2017

1:00:55

Jill Simonian, entertainment reporter turned parenting lifestyle expert (CBS Los Angeles, NBC's Today Show Parenting Team, Mom.me), gives us the scoop on new mom life hacks and sensitive parenting topics offered in her …

Family Huddle | Ellie Knaus and Adam Sztykiel

March 7th, 2017

39:59

We're celebrating the midpoint of my second pregnancy! 20 weeks down. 20 weeks to go. I sit down with Adam Sztykiel (comedy screenwriter/ sitcom show runner/ husband of almost 10 years) to catch up on all the …

Take a Deep Dive with Selena Willows

February 28th, 2017

1:03:08

This episode could save your child's life. I can’t wait for you to meet guest SELENA WILLOWS, a mom of two, a nutrition and wellness coach as well as …

All You Need is LOVE| KaDee Strickland

February 14th, 2017

1:00:42

You know KaDee Strickland from the ABC dramas "Private Practice" and "Secrets & Lies", and her new Hulu series "Shut Eye". In this special …

It's OK Not to Share | Heather Shumaker on Homework, Sharing, and Technology

February 7th, 2017

48:51

Journalist HEATHER SHUMAKER shares insights from her parenting books loved by so many free-thinking moms: “It’s Ok to Go Up the Slide: Renegade Rules …

Moms' Night Out | Jessica Coulter Returns

January 31st, 2017

29:52

Jessica Coulter kidnaps host Ellie Knaus for a Mom’s Night Out. Our award-winning advertising creative director mom-friend shares a glimpse into her …

How to Handle Change + Anxiety in Motherhood| Emily Price, LCSW, SEP

January 24th, 2017

56:31

How do we handle the transitions we experience as mothers without losing our minds and keeping our sense of humor? In podcast #114, mom-in-chief Ellie Knaus interviews psychotherapist and favorite relative EMILY PRICE …

Ambition + Motherhood | Hana Schank, Elizabeth Wallace, The Atlantic

January 17th, 2017

49:45

How does motherhood affect ambition? Guests Hana Schank and Elizabeth Wallace co-wrote "The Ambition Interviews" essay series for THE ATLANTIC and …

We're Expecting!

January 10th, 2017

39:59

We're having a baby! Host Ellie Knaus (first trimester) consults best mom-friends Becca McHugh (second trimester) and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair (third …

Getting Stronger in 2017| Fitness Expert Sara Haley

January 3rd, 2017

48:00

It's time to charge up! Celeb fitness trainer SARA HALEY is here to help us excuse proof our workouts and get strong for all the right reasons. This hands-on mama chases after two young sons and is pregnant with #3. We …

Merry Married Mayhem | Ellie Knaus and Adam Sztykiel

December 20th, 2016

34:34

Spotlight on ADAM SZTYKIEL (Ellie’s decade-long starter husband, film/television comedy screenwriter, Sabrina’s favorite). We look back on 2016 and the biggest parenting lesson Sabrina has dished up for us thus far. We …

Mama Glow Latham Thomas on Mothering Ourselves First

December 13th, 2016

1:01:56

Named one of Oprah's Super Soul 100 visionaries and "Top 100 Women to Watch in Wellness" by Mind Body Green, LATHAM THOMAS is one hardworking single …

Dr. Laura Berman on Elevating Our Relationships

December 6th, 2016

51:39

You’ve seen her as a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Dr. Oz Show, and The Steve Harvey Show. Our esteemed guest Dr. Laura Berman (New York Times bestselling author, world renowned sex and relationship …

Mom Date | Actress Nikki DeLoach

November 29th, 2016

1:00:52

Nikki DeLoach’s life journey has taken her from a farm in Georgia to her most recent starring role in the new Hallmark Channel movie “A Dream of …

Adoption Illuminated | Angie Sanders

November 22nd, 2016

53:30

In honor of National Adoption Awareness Month we’re diving deep with an astonishing, candid conversation with Angie Sanders, a former casting …

American Family Man | Randall Winston

November 15th, 2016

43:08

Need a big hug and some "can do" spirit? This is your podcast. Primetime Emmy-nominated producer Randall Winston (Scrubs, Spin City, Undateable) is a …

Compassionate Discipline | "Raising Lions" Joe Newman

November 8th, 2016

57:47

Joe Newman grew up with the labels: ADHD and "problem child". Now as parenting expert and author of "Raising Lions: The Art of Compassionate Discipline," he guides parents and teachers in supporting strong-willed …

The Craziest Birth Story Ever

November 1st, 2016

43:31

Who has a Halloween candy hangover? (I do!) Today I share a special announcement and also revisit the most mind-blowing birth story I've ever heard. Guest MARIE HORRIGAN takes #AtomicMoms friends Deanna Russo, Bridget …

Moms Talk Race | Vanessa Baden Kelly

October 25th, 2016

44:47

We’re discussing race: how we can talk about it with our kids and how we can talk about it with each other as mothers. Guest VANESSA BADEN KELLY and …

Constructing Hope | Detroit Rev. Faith Fowler

October 18th, 2016

38:10

Rev. Faith Fowler is a real life hero. Best-selling author Mitch Albom (“Tuesdays With Morrie”) shares that Fowler is “…the most important currency …

100th Episode Special |9 Lives

October 11th, 2016

56:40

100 episodes! Whoa! Thank you for sharing your lives with me. I consider this podcast my weekly moms group. And I thought it would be special this …

Working Mom Crush | Creative Director Jessica Coulter

October 4th, 2016

47:07

Award-winning creative director Jessica Coulter and host Ellie Knaus laugh about play dates gone awry, making mom friends, and surprising details …

How to Support Our Sisterhood | Pregnancy Loss

September 27th, 2016

58:59

How can we help a mother who has experienced pregnancy loss? What should we say? What should we not say? Our two special guests devote their lives …

Understanding Montessori | Jeanne-Marie Paynel

September 20th, 2016

45:43

Mom pals Ellie Knaus and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair call on Voila Montessori founder JEANNE-MARIE PAYNEL to sort out our child-rearing chaos. We learn: …

Making Space for What Matters | Bianca Kajlich, Actress: Rules of Engagement, Undateable, Bring It On

September 13th, 2016

38:16

#96: Do you suffer from obligation overload? Ever feel like what you're doing isn't enough in this age where everyone is branding themselves as a …

Working Mom Crush | CNN's Kate Bolduan on Confidence, Funny Mom Fails, & Interviewing the President

September 6th, 2016

46:46

Listen to Ellie's new intro to a fave episode. We're sharing our uncensored and funny mom-friend call with CNN anchor Kate Bolduan. The woman is …

Starry-Eyed | Awakening Our Sense of Wonder

August 30th, 2016

38:23

#94: Heading towards the last hurrah of summer, we’re letting our hair down, celebrating our sensuality, and re-awakening our sense of wonder. We're also posing one of my favorite mom questions: Why do we struggle to …

Martha Beck, Oprah's Go To Life Coach: On Loving Ourselves

August 23rd, 2016

33:09

Oprah says of our guest Martha Beck: "She's one of the smartest women I know." In podcast #93 Martha Beck encourages host Ellie Knaus to get honest in every aspect of her life with an INTEGRITY CLEANSE. Of course, Ellie …

Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me | Margaux Bergen

August 16th, 2016

38:04

Sometimes our own parents aren't equipped to teach us how to create a meaningful life. It's our job to figure it out for ourselves and pass it on. …

Cheers to Complicated Families | Tracy Barone 'Happy Family'

August 9th, 2016

33:32

We're raising a glass to complicated families. *Clink* In episode #91, guest Tracy Barone chats with Ellie Knaus about the fractured mythology of our …

Does Your Child Get Upset When You Leave?

August 2nd, 2016

39:41

Separation Anxiety Part 2 with parenting expert Jennifer Waldburger goes WAY DEEP. In this new episode with host Ellie Knaus, we break down the steps for healthy separation, discuss how we can help our children be more …

Goodbye Chicago, Hello China | Adventures in Motherhood

July 26th, 2016

41:22

You know the lyrics to Frozen's "Let It Go," but how about in Mandarin? In this lighthearted and seriously entertaining 89th Atomic Moms episode, …

How to Supercharge Your Parent-Child Relationship

July 19th, 2016

30:29

What's the #1 thing you can give your kid? A healthy, loving connection with you. But sometimes it's really hard. Okay. Really effing hard. Luckily, we have some parenting world rockstars here to help. Featuring brand …

Lifelong Family Secret | Liz Pryor

July 12th, 2016

50:27

For nearly 40 years Atomic Moms guest LIZ PRYOR has kept a tremendous secret. In 1979 she moved into a government run, lock down facility for pregnant teenage girls and secretly gave birth to a child she’d never meet. …

Separation Anxiety Part 1 | Jennifer Waldburger

July 5th, 2016

41:08

#86 Parenting expert and Atomic Moms mentor Jennifer Waldburger answers a million questions in this two-parter with host Ellie Knaus. In this episode Jennifer offers practical tips for both the “rejected” parent and the …

12 Minutes to a More Peaceful Family Life | Ethan Sawyer

June 28th, 2016

43:53

Ep #85: Ethan Sawyer returns with an illuminating exercise that can help make our parenting job a little easier and way more harmonious. After a huge …

Multicultural Mothering | L.A. Parent Magazine's Elena Epstein

June 21st, 2016

42:33

Journalist Elena Epstein moved to Los Angeles during the Iranian Revolution when she was only ten years old. She chats with host Ellie Knaus about …

Funny Dads | My Husband Adam & Emmy Winner Tony Hale

June 14th, 2016

49:13

In honor of Father's Day, we're putting the spotlight on two of the funniest dads we know: Ellie's husband/comedy screenwriter ADAM SZTYKIEL (DUE DATE, UNDATEABLE) and 2x Emmy winner TONY HALE (HBO's VEEP, ARRESTED …

It's Surprising How Strong We Really Are | Natalie Taylor

June 7th, 2016

39:07

For any mother who has ever felt alone or feared that things couldn't get better, this one’s for you. On Father’s Day 2007, Natalie Taylor became a …

Conscious Parenting Revolution | Dr. Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D.

May 31st, 2016

36:06

Returning to Atomic Moms, conscious parenting trailblazer Dr. Shefali Tsabary shares insights from her brand new book "The Awakened Family: A …

Warrior Parenting : Discipline and Empowerment

May 24th, 2016

49:07

What does Bruce Lee have to do with parenting? It turns out a whole heck of a lot. Host Ellie Knaus wants to know how we can help our children stoke …

Parenting Courageously | Maria Toorpakai "A Different Kind of Daughter: The Girl Who Hid from the Taliban in Plain Sight"

May 17th, 2016

33:16

Not even Taliban death threats could stop our guest Maria Toorpakai from fulfilling her destiny. Growing up in the conservative region of Waziristan …

Parenting with Presence and Without Power Struggles

May 10th, 2016

51:46

Ellie announces next week's brand new exciting interview, and then shares one of her all-time favorite podcast discussions with esteemed parenting expert Susan Stiffelman. Author of "Parenting with Presence" and …

Bravo TV Moms Talk "There Goes the Motherhood"

May 3rd, 2016

1:02:17

What if your mom-life were a reality series?! Award-winning parenting expert Jill Spivack and mom-guests Stefanie Fair and Meghan Conroy-Resich share it all on the new Bravo docu-series "There Goes the Motherhood" …

Robin McGraw | One Powerful Revelation

April 26th, 2016

52:34

Dr. Phil's sweeter half ROBIN McGRAW, a two-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, devoted mother and grandmother, and fierce philanthropist, sits down with Atomic Moms' Ellie Knaus for this in-depth interview. …

Oprah Day with Teresa Palmer

April 19th, 2016

41:59

Global film star Teresa Palmer compares "spiritual school" notes with girlfriend/host Ellie Knaus after their "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Super Soul …

Bringing Home Baby Brother

April 12th, 2016

36:17

Adoptive mama RUTH SMITH embraces the differences in her culturally diverse family. She and her husband are white, and their adopted sons are black. …

We Choose Our Family

April 6th, 2016

41:21

"Mom Solo" Evie Peck was nearing forty when she decided to start a family on her own. She discusses her choice to become a single mother with host …

The Importance of Being Little | Bestselling Author Erika Christakis

March 29th, 2016

44:32

Early childhood educator ERIKA CHRISTAKIS has dedicated her life to small children. This former preschool teacher and director, Yale Child Study …

The Messiness of Motherhood

March 22nd, 2016

54:37

JESS ZAINO captures the funny, raw, and honest moments of parenthood in the video diary series “New Mom Diaries” for TLC.com. This Emmy award nominated producer had no plans of becoming a mother until she was sitting at …

The Comeback Birth Story : Second Time's A Charm

March 15th, 2016

44:49

Marie Horrigan takes Atomic Moms mom friends Deanna Russo, Bridget Moloney-Sinclair, and host Ellie Knaus on a totally wild, completely unexpected, …

Co-Parenting | Garcelle Beauvais : Hollywood Today Live

March 8th, 2016

44:10

Film and television actress and host Garcelle Beauvais chats with Ellie Knaus about co-parenting twins after a very public divorce. We also talk about what inspired her children's book series: I Am Mixed, I Am Living in …

The "H-Word" Happiness| Bestselling Author Lee Eisenberg

March 1st, 2016

37:25

New York Times bestselling author and legendary Esquire Magazine editor-in-chief Lee Eisenberg speaks with Ellie Knaus about his new book "The Point Is: Making Sense of Birth, Death, and Everything in Between". We …

5 Powerful and Simple Parenting Tools | Author Roma Khetarpal

February 23rd, 2016

40:25

Author Roma Khetarpal ("The 'Perfect' Parent: 5 Tools for Using Your Inner Perfection to Connect with Your Kids") shares simple and effective …

Friends Without Kids | Claire Coffee (NBC Grimm) & Bridget Moloney-Sinclair

February 16th, 2016

45:15

Guests Claire Coffee (starring in NBC's Grimm) and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair (masters in clinical psychology) explore the tricky subject "Friends …

The “When Are You Having Another Baby?” Question

February 9th, 2016

45:21

Natalie Thomas, Emmy-nominated TV producer, Huffington Post, Today Show, Cafe Mom and Womanista contributor, Nat’s Next Adventure founder, and former editor and spokesperson of US Weekly chats with Ellie Knaus about …

The Truth About Attachment Parenting and Homeschooling

February 3rd, 2016

59:47

Guest EMILY FILMORE homeschools and practices attachment parenting. So host Ellie Knaus asks this former lawyer turned conscious parent and published …

Secrets to Producing a Beautiful Family | Randall Winston

January 27th, 2016

43:35

Television producer/director Randall Winston (Scrubs, Spin City, Undateable) is a towering presence in Hollywood literally and figuratively. 6'6" …

CNN Kate Bolduan |Working Mom Juggling Act

January 20th, 2016

44:20

Kate Bolduan is co-anchor of "@ This Hour with Berman and Bolduan" and previously co-anchored "New Day" with Chris Cuomo and "The Situation Room with …

Parenting Without Power Struggles: Susan Stiffelman

January 13th, 2016

47:46

Susan Stiffelman ("Parenting with Presence" and "Parenting without Power Struggles") will be an instant Atomic listener fave. In this episode, we ask the big questions, like: How can we be the calm and loving leaders …

From Military Son to Nickelodeon Dad

January 7th, 2016

1:00:27

Henry Dittman ("100 Things to Do Before High School") plays DAD on television and in real life. In this intimate conversation with host Ellie Knaus, …

How to Shine Bright in the New Year

December 30th, 2015

54:11

Do you have a New Years resolution? Ellie's might surprise you. In this Atomic Moms remix of old and new, film actress Teresa Palmer and fitness …

Naughty or Nice? How to Discipline with Love and Limits

December 23rd, 2015

53:09

This Christmas Ellie Knaus shares a personal story along with interview excerpts from two of her favorite guests: Dr. Robin Berman (Permission to Parent: How to Raise Your Child with Love and Limits) and Janet Lansbury …

Holiday Survival Guide: Travel & Drama-Free Family Time

December 16th, 2015

1:05:30

Host Ellie Knaus calls up Jenny Duffourg (Atomic Moms' french correspondent), Claire Coffee (NBC's Grimm), and Bridget Moloney-Sinclair (frequent …

Runway Model to Twins Mom on Creativity, Fertility, Charity, & Toddler Heart Surgery

December 9th, 2015

45:47

Kelly Zajfen has her hands full with three year-old twins and her charity "Alliance of Moms" supporting pregnant and parenting foster teens through …

Shining Light on Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

December 2nd, 2015

1:06:47

400,000 mothers suffer postpartum depression each year. In this honest, raw, and surprisingly funny roundtable discussion, four mothers (including one therapist) share their personal stories and resources that can help. …

Giving thanks with Oprah's go-to parenting expert: Dr. Shefali

November 25th, 2015

53:19

Ellie Knaus and Bianca Kajlich share what happens when they take their little monkeys to the zoo. And then, the hosts give thanks to their wonderful …

Tony Hale: Emmy Dad on Mindfulness & The Next Big Thing!

November 18th, 2015

44:59

Emmy winner Tony Hale (VEEP, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT) and Atomic Moms host Ellie Knaus share their big-hearted and neurotic attempts at mindfulness …

Bianca's Dressing Room Chat: Juggling Work & Family

November 11th, 2015

53:26

Bianca Kajlich and Ellie Knaus join forces in Bianca's Undateable dressing room on the Warner Bros lot. They talk about Time Magazine's cover on millennial parenting, babies at weddings, and Bianca's struggle with …

Bringing Up Bebe in Vietnam: Expat Moms

November 4th, 2015

1:04:36

American moms raising their small children abroad. Ellie Knaus and guest co-host Bridget Moloney-Sinclair interview old college friends turned …

Core Values, College Essays, & Burning Man Babies

October 28th, 2015

1:06:15

Ethan Sawyer, thecollegeessayguy.com, chats with host Ellie Knaus about how to identify our core values and and how to make clear decisions with …

Stephanie Nielson: Survivor, Family, & Faith

October 21st, 2015

58:23

Plane crash survivor, mother of 5, mom blogger, and best-selling author Stephanie Nielson of the "NieNie Dialogues" puts things in perspective by sharing her struggles, blessings, and sweet family rituals.

See Privacy …

Funny Mom Reflects Back on Preschool Days

October 14th, 2015

49:19

Humorist Anna Lefler (Preschooled: A Novel) talks about competitive moms in the sand box, writing fiction in the car pool lane, changing careers …

Undateable NBC: Ron Funches, David Fynn, & Rick Glassman

October 7th, 2015

1:00:42

Kicking off season 3 of NBC's Undateable, Bianca and Ellie share their interviews with hilarious cast members Ron Funches, David Fynn, and Rick Glassman. They chat about everything from: fatherhood, to their …

Dr. Shefali: The Conscious Parent

September 30th, 2015

59:57

Oprah's favorite parenting expert and best-selling author DR. SHEFALI speaks to Bianca and Ellie about The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, …

Brett Benner: Raising Pre-Teens in LA & Gay Parenting

September 23rd, 2015

1:03:16

Emmy nominated casting director and Time writer Brett Benner discusses surrogacy, getting hitched after the supreme court ruling, and the trials of …

Childbirth: Midwife Elizabeth Bachner

September 16th, 2015

53:44

Midwife and owner/director of the Gracefull birthing center in Los Angeles, Elizabeth Bachner sits down with the moms to discuss birth choices, …

CrossFit Mom & Mom Entrepreneur

September 9th, 2015

1:02:56

Sarah Wilson (Fashletics Founder and CrossFit endurance coach) shares the highs and lows of building a thriving company while nurturing a growing …

Janet Lansbury : Elevating Child Care

September 2nd, 2015

1:12:48

RIE parenting method expert Janet Lansbury (No Bad Kids, Elevating Child Care) talks about strengthening the parent/child bond and setting clear …

Help! I'm Nursing!

August 25th, 2015

55:17

Lactation Consultant (Pump Station founder) Corky Harvey talks to the moms about nursing in public, wet nurses, and the social media milk storm!

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Tackling Narcissistic Parenting & Perfectionism

August 19th, 2015

54:36

Dr. Robin Berman (Psychiatrist, Associate Professor at UCLA, and Author of "Permission to Parent: How to Raise Your Child with Love and Limits") talks about parenting with love and limits, narcissistic parenting in …

Mind Body Tune Up with Dad David Zint

August 12th, 2015

53:17

David Zint (senior SoulCycle instructor) chats with Bianca Kajlich and Ellie Knaus about the transformative power of tapping into the mind-body …

Ellie & Bianca on the Joys of Resistant Toddlers

August 5th, 2015

47:52

Hosts Bianca and Ellie dive into the wonder of childhood, patience with resistant toddlers, and the world's worst musical instrument.

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Susan Pinsky: Triplet Trouble

July 29th, 2015

1:08:19

Dr. Drew's better half Susan Pinsky talks to the moms about raising triplets and maintaining a marriage with America's busiest doctor.

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Mark Webber: Sundance Filmmaker & Father

July 22nd, 2015

50:06

From homeless child to successful filmmaker and actor, Mark Webber (The End of Love, The Ever After, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) speaks out about …

Single Mom Remarried: Eve Sturges

July 15th, 2015

54:02

Cosmopolitan writer Eve Sturges shares her journey from being a single mom in her 20's to a remarried mom in her 30's, and the differences in being …

The C-section Choice

July 8th, 2015

53:07

Guest Erinn Hudson talks about her three planned c-sections, the importance of reconnecting as a couple, and mother-in-law Goldie Hawn's loving …

You Asked. We Answered.

July 1st, 2015

48:58

the mamas take on listener questions and a blog about "pinterest moms" sparks a conversation about the root of our parenting insecurities.
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Intuitive Jill Willard

June 24th, 2015

54:57

Intuitive and medium Jill Willard (TedTalkX, Goop) goes deep with the moms as they explore energy centers, inner balance and what's going on inside the heads and hearts of so many mamas.
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Bianca's Birth Story

June 17th, 2015

58:42

Ellie inspires Bianca to tell her own birth story, and the mom's discuss how to turn guilty excuses into high quality "no's".
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Own Your Story

June 10th, 2015

51:55

Christine Blackburn, Story Worthy podcast host, tells HER story of divorce, co-parenting, and the powerful lessons she's learned along the way.
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Slumber Party

June 3rd, 2015

1:03:13

Bianca Kajlich shares her sleep training success story and the moms talk magic tricks, creative parenting, and preschool pandemonium.

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Clare Kramer: Mom Boss

May 27th, 2015

1:10:47

Clare Kramer, Geek Nation Founder and mother of FOUR talks doing it all and doing it your way.

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Ellie's Birthing Story

May 20th, 2015

44:40

Ellie Knaus, Atomic Moms co-host, shares her funny, sweet, and wacky birthing story as a guest on Christine Blackburn's Story Worthy podcast.

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Pregnancy Complaints & Grandma Happy Dance

May 13th, 2015

1:03:45

Deanna Russo (Two and a Half Men, Being Human) shares what it's like getting married while pregnant and also grieving while pregnant. And her mama Diana talks to us about the challenges of rejoining the workforce as a …

Breast Friends

May 7th, 2015

51:01

Lactation consultant and The Pump Station co-founder WENDY HALDEMAN, IBCLC, answers our uncensored questions about nursing, weaning, and the good ol' …

Bridget Moloney-Sinclair

May 7th, 2015

45:07

Mother?s intuition, birth shame, and how our concept of self transforms with motherhood are a few topics we discuss with our special guest Bridget …

Free Range Parenting

April 21st, 2015

54:38

Free range parenting is in the news these days. The moms called THEIR moms to talk about the good old days and what has changed.

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Strong Mother Lover

April 10th, 2015

1:05:55

Fitness Model, triathlete, and badass mama Angi Greene Fletcher inspires us to be open to the struggle, embrace the pain, and wear the story of you …

Life-Changing Magic

April 8th, 2015

45:27

Organizational guru Jen Robin discusses how letting go and clearing clutter can impact all areas of our lives.

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Moms Gone Wild

March 31st, 2015

1:19:29

The moms hit the desert to celebrate Bianca's birthday and lean on each other when the weekend doesn't go exactly according to plan. They discuss …

Calm Mama, Happy Baby

March 23rd, 2015

59:16

Calm Mama, Happy Baby co-authors Derek O'Neill (psychotherapist, motivational speaker, and energy healer) and Jennifer Waldburger (psychotherapist, baby sleep specialist) discuss parenting intuition, the sacred space of …

Sleep Training & Co-Sleeping

March 18th, 2015

52:34

Sleep specialist & psychotherapist Jennifer Waldburger (co-author of "The Sleepeasy Solution") chats with Atomic Moms about tapping into mama …

Nothing's Zimpossible

March 10th, 2015

1:03:20

Legendary celebrity trainer Steve Zim (Jessica Biel, Chris Hemsworth) shares simple and effective workouts for Atomic Moms.

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Let's Talk About Sex, Baby!

March 4th, 2015

51:45

Sultry songwriter Jesse Lynn Madera of "Belle & the Claytons" sits down with the moms to talk post-baby sexuality & creativity.

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Baby Got Back

February 24th, 2015

50:16

The moms discuss the role of fear in parenting: including body image, loss, & addiction.

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Undateable Happy Hour

February 17th, 2015

58:49

NBC Undateable comedy stars Ron Funches, David Fynn, & Rick Glassman talk about fatherhood, their moms, and "doing you"

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Rebirth

February 11th, 2015

1:01:45

Sada Simran , PhD, clinical psychologist and doula, talks to the girls about birth destiny, reframing trauma, and forgiveness.

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Just The Two Of Us

February 3rd, 2015

47:15

The girls turn the spotlight on each other and work through their mommy brain fog to talk about childhood dreams, laundry day tights, and food on the …

Grimm's Claire Coffee - Expecting!

January 27th, 2015

51:46

Actress Claire Coffee (Grimm, NBC) announces her pregnancy! We talk first trimester revelations and about hiding that bump.

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Teresa Palmer on Shining Bright

January 21st, 2015

1:02:07

Film star Teresa Palmer ("Warm Bodies" & upcoming Terrence Malick's "Knight of Cups") responds brilliantly to baby bragging allegations & …

IVF & 3 Under 2!

January 13th, 2015

1:06:50

Hillary Stamm (The Hollywood Assistants Handbook) discusses her 8 year IVF journey and raising three children under the age of two! And we touch on …

New Year Same Problems

January 7th, 2015

1:05:47

The moms talk New Year Resolutions, anxiety & depression, and the difference between "asking & nagging".

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Dr. Drew & Michael Catherwood

December 16th, 2014

43:30

Dr. Drew & Michael Catherwood & The Atomic Moms co-host this crossover episode on narcissistic parenting, the mean girls syndrome, and if we're screwing up our kids by having a mom podcast. Be advised: the …

Ground Control with Jake Martin

December 10th, 2014

1:03:18

Guest Jake Martin discusses grounding ourselves as parents by understanding the power of our subconscious. Bianca and Ellie share how they knew it …

Hypnotherapy & Hypnobirthing

December 3rd, 2014

1:00:19

What we say to ourselves and to our children is immensely powerful. Alisha Tamburri, clinical hypnotherapist, hypnobirthing coach, & doula to …

Stellar Style "Rules:" Hollywood Stylists Molly Mitchell & Kimberly Engelman of RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

November 25th, 2014

1:04:00

The moms chat with television stylists and "Rules of Engagement" costumers Molly Mitchell and Kimberly Engelman. Closet confessions, practical advice …

Celebrity Trainer Steve Zim - Defy Gravity!

November 18th, 2014

1:01:42

The ladies talk candy hangovers and celebrity trainer Steve Zim shares workout wisdom and the best exercises for new moms.

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Eva Amurri Martino - Welcome to the Mothership!

November 11th, 2014

1:01:48

Actress Eva Amurri Martino chats with us about pregnancy tests, postpartum surprises, and how to politely excuse the lingering house guest.

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Loveline Host Mike Catherwood - All System Go!

November 4th, 2014

1:01:18

This week Bianca and Ellie talk about the inception of Atomic Moms and our guest, Loveline cohost (and Bianca's husband) Michael Catherwood drops some dad bombs. Also a very special visit from KROQ's Kevin & Bean …

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