Atomic Moms Podcast with
Ellie Knaus
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Webby Awards founder and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain chats with host Ellie Knaus about how to reboot your relationship with technology and her bestseller 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week, now available in paperback (8/20/20).
Read MoreChelsea Clinton (former first daughter, New York Times bestselling author, Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, and author of the SHE PERSISTED children's book series) shares with Ellie Knaus steps we can take to empower the next generation.
Read MoreDr. Shefali Tsabary and Rene Jain share insights and tips from their new kid’s book Superpowered: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience.
Read MoreDr. Tina Payne Bryson discusses back-to-school transitions, safety-based messaging (vs. threat-based messaging), and perennial hot button early parenting decisions. We also celebrate her new book The Bottom Line for Baby (Penguin Random House, Sep 01,2020).
Read MoreBest-selling novelist J. Courtney Sullivan, known for Commencement, Maine, The Engagements, and Saints For All Occasions, chats with host Ellie Knaus about Friends and Strangers (Knopf, June 30, 2020).
Read More#256 - Watch us in action during our very first video podcast at atomicmoms.com! In this episode, Candace Trinchieri and Sophie Salvatore share their personal experiences as Black mothers during this critical turning point in American history. We check my white privilege, laugh about school Zoom calls gone wrong, and stress the importance of talking to our children about race in preschool.
Read More#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 share how her sustainability-driven company is changing how we clean our spaces and wash our hands. Blueland eliminates single-use plastic and all the dangerous clutter under my kitchen sink. With Blueland, I just drop the cleaning solution tablet into a Blueland “forever bottle”, add water, and voila! We’re cutting down on consumer costs, plastic waste, and carbon emissions. It's nice to have something to feel good about these days!
Read MoreCertified nurse-midwife, pediatric nurse, and mother of three, Diana Spalding talks us through these challenging times in this two-part special, including: what expecting mothers need to know right now about their birth plans, the best way to say no to obligations when you're facing overwhelm, and how to find clarity when everything feels upside down.
Read More#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, CARRY ON, WARRIOR, and UNTAMED (March 2020) chats with host Ellie Knaus about mother issues, anxieties, honoring our boundaries, and feeling all the feelings while housebound.
Read More#250 • Day #6 of just me, immunocompromised Adam, and the kids at home! Am I losing it? A little. But hey! Reporter turned social media maven and mother of 3 Sonni Abatta asked me to share some calmness and positivity on her podcast 30 Something with Sonni Abatta. Did I do that? Not really. BUT we did have a great time commiserating over the insanity that has wreaked havoc on all of our lives. Stay safe. Stay well. Social distance! Listen to the pod and check out 30 Something Podcast!
Read More#247 • Everything you (don't) need to know about the Sztykiel House! Ellie Knaus and Adam Sztykiel share their attempts to keep the peace with their tyrannical two year-old, what it's like for Adam to parent with an autoimmune disease, the surprising redirection Ellie's life seems to be taking, and more. Plus, Ellie announces our new biweekly release schedule. Thank you listeners on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages for all your great questions!
Read More#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 Decoding Boys: The Subtle Art of Raising Sons. In this honest and informative conversation we discuss when to have "the talk" with our kids about their changing bodies, raising teens in the digital age (yes, we're talking about porn too), and how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster we can expect as our children reach adolescence.
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