MomCast

Jan 28 2025 24 ep. 35 mins 1
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Hey moms, have you ever wanted to feel more seen and supported? This is MomCast, powered by the Local Moms Network. I'm Demetra Ganias, a host, a writer, a mom of three...and I am in it, just like you. I'm comfortable having the uncomfortable conversations about motherhood, so I'll ask the questions you're already thinking. Together, we'll talk to the best experts and most relatable moms for their take on this incredible, yet sometimes impossible, role. We'll raise questions, find some answers, share a lot of laughs, and likely even some tears. And we'll do it together. The good news, nothing's out of bounds here. We'll build a safe space to discover, share, and grow. Because when we know better, we do better. Let's throw perfect aside for the sake of good enough, because all our kids really need is us - to do the best we can. Come join our community, follow us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows.

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Ep. 23 - Momfails, Meltdowns & Other Musings: Host Demetra Ganias in Solo Podcast #2

Jan 28 2025 22 mins  
Welcome back to another solo episode of MomCast and my “5 Things” that are consuming me this week!Moms, I’m sharing a huge thank you to every listener for helping us build this platform. I’m so grateful that you’re listening, rating, reviewing, and reaching out to me.  When we know better, we do better…together!In this episode, I’m sharing (rambling) about a rece

Ep. 22 - The Power of "And" with Lalaina Rabary: Honoring Both the Blessings and Burdens of Motherhood

Jan 21 2025 30 mins  
Moms, if you find yourself vacillating between two polar opposite emotions about motherhood, you’re not alone!  Love and frustration, overwhelm and gratitude, emotional and desensitized…they’re all proof of both the blessings and the burdens of this role.That’s why the most powerful word in motherhood is AND. Both ends of the spectrum are true and valid.Our guest today

Ep. 21 - Fuel Your Fire: Zibby Owens on Finding Time for Creativity and Self in the Heart of Motherhood

Jan 14 2025 30 mins  
Moms, isn’t it refreshing to talk to a woman who’s as open about her challenges as she is about her wins?  Plus, she’s funny, and warm, and you just want to keep chatting.  That’s Zibby Owens.  This mom of 4 spearheads a book empire (think author and publishing executive) and easily discusses the failures that make her success even more rewarding.You’ve lik

Ep. 20 - New Year, New Energy! Fitness & Nutrition for Busy Moms with Stefani Sassos of Good Housekeeping

Jan 07 2025 36 mins  
Moms, want to break out some new food habits but don’t know where to start?  We’ve got you!Like you, we spend a lot of time fixating on food and movement. From what’s for dinner, to keeping up with what snacks our kids like, to fitting in time for exercise. Today’s guest, Stefani Sassos, cuts through all the noise. She’s a registered dietitian, certified personal tra

Ep. 19 - What's In/Out for 2025! PEOPLE's Andrea Lavinthal on Skin Care, Skipping Trends & Being a Soccer Mom

Dec 31 2024 50 mins  
Moms, what’s in and out for 2025? Whatever we want! And to get us inspired, we sat down with PEOPLE’S Andrea Lavinthal. We cover it all from fashion trends (spoiler alert: make your own!) to skincare, to vowing to have more fun. The former Style and Beauty Director at PEOPLE, fluent in hair, makeup, fashion, Andrea is now Executive Director, Special Integrative Projects. She di

Ep. 18 - Help Kids Master Their Mindset: Dr. Reon Baird-Feldman on the Science of Affirmations and Self Talk

Dec 24 2024 29 mins  
Moms, do you ever wonder if the push to include affirmations and self-talk in your daily routine-both for you and your kids- is actually worth it or just a bunch of BS?This episode confirms you are not wasting your time!Our guest, Dr. Reon Baird-Feldman, is trained in neuropsychology and breaks down exactly why affirmations work. They also, quite literally, change the way we think!

Ep. 17 - Sibling Synergy: The Co-founders of Dudley Stephens Talk Putting Family First

Dec 17 2024 43 mins  
Sibling relationships can be incredibly warm and incredibly tricky, too. But when siblings are best friends, the love is truly palpable. In this episode, Kaki Dudley McGrath and Lauren Dudley Stephens, co-founders of the clothing brand Dudley Stephens, take us inside their partnership as sisters and entrepreneurs. If you’re not familiar with the brand, Demetra calls it the best w

Ep. 16 - Turning Pain Into Purpose: How Ellie Ander of Chicago North Shore Moms Finds Agency Through Advocacy

Dec 10 2024 27 mins  
Moms, we’ve heard the saying about turning pain into purpose. It’s an idea even more powerful when we consider our roles as CEO of our home and leaders within our families.Our guest today, Ellie Ander, is an incredible example of turning challenges into advocacy, whether it be for mental or physical health. Ellie is also the entrepreneur behind our sister site Chicago North Sho

Ep. 15 - Sleighing the Season! Stress-Free Holidays with Kaylen Maduka of South Houston Moms

Dec 03 2024 34 mins  
Mom, you are pure magic during the holidays!We all know the warm memories our children carry into adulthood are the result of a mom who worked her tail off to spark joy and smiles. Each year we get a bit savvier with making it all happen…and that’s exactly the message from our incredible guest, Kaylen Maduka of our sister site here at The Local Moms Network, South Houston Moms!

Ep. 14 - Walking an Unexpected Path: Mothering a Son from Depression, to the Desert, to the Dean's List

Nov 26 2024 38 mins  
Trigger Warning: Moms, please listen without any kids around.Sometimes, our child needs to walk a different path than the one all of the other kids are walking. And as parents, it’s hard to anticipate how hard we’d fight to keep them on the “normal” path. Today’s guest, Alicia, gave her son space to do something unexpected; he dropped out of high school. She shares his co