Episodes

I’m officially well past the point of being able to claim my fat as being my “baby weight”. Honestly, I had “baby weight” before I had a baby. I sometimes call it a “food baby” or “beer baby”. Basically, I’m quickly running out of excuses to get healthy and get in shape (and fun things to name my belly fat!) Enter pre and postnatal fitness expert Sara Haley! Pre & Postnatal fitness expert Sara Haley Sara has created a new DVD specifically designed for women who “had a baby 6 weeks, 6 months, o...

I read an article recently that said there are 4.2 million “mommy bloggers” (eMarketer.com) in cyberspace who share everything from crafts, and recipes, to their kids’ poops and tantrums (see #assholeparents). A question I’ve struggled with since starting this podcast and blog is how much I should share about my daughter without violating the privacy of her future adult self. And how much should she be exposed to when it comes to the ever-growing social media outlets? Parents today have a lot m...

This week’s guest is actress Stephanie Drake! You might recognize her sweet face from her role as “Meredith” on the incredible AMC show Mad Men. I am over the moon to talk to her because Mad Men was one of those shows I always wanted to be on, and was heartbroken that I never got the chance. Now I’ll get the inside scoop from someone who was there! Actress Stephanie Drake Maybe they’ll be a Mad Men 2: Electric Boogaloo? Eh. Either way, Stephanie’s story of how she became Don Drapers’ last and ...

There’s nothing better than seeing your friends succeed. And I’m so proud of my friend Justice Leak for taking a leap of faith and pursuing his dream. In this episode you’ll hear how it paid off because now he’s a working actor on huge TV shows. Actor Justice Leak Supergirl, The Vampire Diaries, Walking Dead I tried to get him drunk so he would spill more secrets about the shows and movies he’s working on. But he was on to me! Hey, I tried! Sometimes in Hollywood, the stars just align. And for...

Tony Award-winning actress Daisy Eagan stops by to talk about what it was like winning the biggest theater acting honor when she was just 11-years-old. When I was 11-years-old, I wanted to be on the Junior Varsity cheerleading team. That was my biggest goal in life. It was the pinnacle of success in my world at that time. I really had no aspirations beyond that except maybe going to space one day (TNG-style). Actress & Mom Daisy Eagan The fact that Daisy Eagan at that same age was starring on ...

Some people just have a warmth or joy, an effervescence, that makes them infinitely watchable. You want to be their friend and cheer them on in all their endeavors. Tara Perry is one of those people for me. Plus she’s a redhead so obviously I adore her. Ginger power! The gorgeous and very funny Tara Perry Anyway, I met her about 7 years ago through a mutual friend and I instantly wanted to be her friend. And thankfully she was happy to oblige. If she looks familiar to you moms and dads, it’s ...

Allison Holker on DWTS Hollywood’s hottest mama Allison Holker (DWTS, SYTYCD, Hit the Floor) sits down with me in the MIH Studio to talk about being a mom while balancing a busy career in dance. Allison has been dancing since she was a kid and shares what it’s been like pursing her passion and expanding her dreams into other roles on television. twitch, Allison and Weslie at the DizzyFeet Gala 2015 Some of her fans may know she also has a 7-year-old girl named Weslie who is a cutie patootie. ...

You guys, this is so cool! My friend Richard Keith has a TV show called Significant Mother airing Aug. 3rd on the CW! We used to write sketches together at the ACME Comedy Theater in LA. The theater company is now gone, but our comedy talents live on. Rich let me grill him on how he pulled this off. If you are an actor, a writer or both you will enjoy what he has to say about how he got a TV network to agree to give him a show. Pretty amazing if you ask me. Significant Mother airs Aug. 3rd on t...

Let me start by saying there was so much to talk about with Claudia Dolph that one hour barely does it justice. We delve into the world of NFL football, Hollywood remakes, DC versus Marvel, recreational weed smoking and the dumbest thing I’ve ever said. (It was really dumb you guys.) We were so excited to talk about all things movie and geek related that we forgot to finish Claudia’s Top 5 Worst Movies! So I emailed her and saved the list below for your enjoyment. Claudia Dolph, Heather Brooker...

I promise my podblog won’t just be me cracking jokes and laughing at myself. Okay, that’s a lie. Most of it will be. But from time-to-time I have guests on who offer really insightful information! My mommy friend Lisa Kutzing is a nutritionist who specializes in “intuitive eating”. WTF is that you ask? Nutritionist Lisa Kutzing I promise my podblog won’t just be me cracking jokes and laughing at myself. Okay, that’s a lie. Most of it will be. But from time-to-time I have guests on who offer re...

I am beyond excited to talk to my sister from another mister, Amy Crofoot (State of Affairs, The Middle, Will & Grace). She has been a wealth of information for me as a new mom and is one of my only mom actor friends in the biz. Actress and Mom Amy Crofoot She has 2 sweet boys of her own and they definitely keep her busy. We chat about our comedic influences and how they’ve evolved over the years. And we break down the Bill Cosby scandal from a moms perspective. And has anyone ever broken up w...

It’s my first episode and I’m thrilled to welcome fellow #MomActor Jennifer Hasty (Mike and Molly, Selfie, Bunheads). We are deep diving into the everyday life of being a mom and working actress in Hollywood. We talk about everything from last-minute auditions and scrambling for child care, to how your mindset changes as a performer. Hollywood isn’t all about red carpets and Kardashian lifestyle. It’s about real people trying to balance their family life while following their dreams and Jen is a...