Spawned Parenting Podcast with Liz of Cool Mom Picks

• Debra Whitman: 5 Healthy Habits to Help Women Live 12-14 Years Longer

  This week, I'm honored to be joined by Debra Whitman, expert on aging and longevity, AARP Chief Public Policy Officer, and author of The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond. Don't let AARP scare you! Whether you're in your 30s or your 60s, you're going to learn the 5 things proven to help women live up to 14 years longer, the steps you can take now to be sure you have a more satisfying life as you age, and the data-based reason we all need to embrace aging with more positivity. (It also has to do with life span!)It's a short, engaging chat and you're going to take away some simple tips that can make a huge difference in your quality of life -- for the rest of your life.-----Support Our Awesome Sponsor:Phyla Skincare: If you struggle with acne or have kids who do, save 25% your first order with code COOLMOM on Phyla Phortify Probiotic Serum. (There's a reason Ryan Reynolds is an investor!) This is the breakthrough, science-backed, derm-recommended, probiotic acne serum that prevents breakouts, all without side effects or harsh chemicals like Accutane. Hard recommend!-----Our Cool Picks of the Week include Liane Moriarity's newest book, and a reminder to VOTE! Visit IWillVote.com if you have questions or need to find your polling place, and if you have issues at the polls, call The Voter Protection Hotline at 866-OURVOTE.----Follow Spawned: Apple, Spotify, AmazonFind Debra Whitman: Twitter, LinkedInFind Liz Gumbinner: Instagram, Substack, ThreadsShownotes from today's episode: Cool Mom Pick Podcast PageSubscribe for cool picks each week right in your inbox: coolmompicks.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Gabrielle Blair on the "long game " of parenting: Less stress and more fun

  If you've ever wondered whether best-selling author Gabrielle Blair -- A.K.A. Design Mom -- finds parenting fun and easy or just makes it look that way, you're going to love this conversation! We're talking about the new book she co-authored with her husband Ben, The Kids Are All Right: Parenting With Confidence in an Uncertain World, and wow does she have great ideas!She shares her tips for defining and creating a "family culture," reducing parenting stress, finding more joy and happiness in the process, and making sure you have your eye on "the long game." Plus, I ask her how the heck she gets her kids to voluntarily haul rubble and strip paint in the house they're renovating! Trust me -- you'll totally steal her advice.-----Support Our Awesome Sponsor:Phyla Skincare: If you struggle with acne or have kids who do, save 25% your first order with code COOLMOM on Phyla Phortify Probiotic Serum. (There's a reason Ryan Reynolds is an investor!) This is the breakthrough, science-backed, derm-recommended, probiotic acne serum that prevents breakouts, all without side effects or harsh chemicals like Accutane. Hard recommend!-----Our Cool Picks of the Week include an incredible designer you can now find at Target for less, and @swingthevote on Instagram, which offers a wealth of info for college students voting out of state and looking for information and volunteer opportunities.----Follow Spawned: Apple, Spotify, AmazonFind Gabrielle Blair: Website, Substack, Instagram, ThreadsFind Liz Gumbinner: Instagram, Substack, ThreadsShownotes from today's episode: Cool Mom Pick Podcast PageSubscribe for cool picks each week right in your inbox: coolmompicks.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Moms, career crossroads, and figuring out "what's next for me" with Katherine Goldstein

  A lot of moms are hitting a phase where our kids get older and we're wondering what the next chapter looks like for us. If you know you can be more fulfilled with your life but don't know where to start, you'll get so many helpful tips from my guest, award-winning journalist Katherine GoldsteinShe's the founder of The Double Shift, a fellow at The Better Life Lab at New America, and a fierce advocate for moms, families, and gender equity.Tune in to hear us discuss Katherine's popular HuffPost op-ed There's a Life Coach for Everything These Days, and describe the questions to ask yourself before a big pivot. She also has fantastic advice about how to decide whether you need a life coach, career coach, or mayyyybe just a good therapist and community of friends. -----Support Our Awesome Sponsor:Phyla Skincare: If you struggle with acne or have kids who do, save 25% your first order with code COOLMOM on Phyla Phortify Probiotic Serum. (There's a reason Ryan Reynolds is an investor!) This is the breakthrough, science-backed, derm-recommended, probiotic acne serum that prevents breakouts, all without side effects or harsh chemicals like Accutane. Hard recommend!-----Our Cool Picks of the Week include a fabulous book just for moms and another Substack community that's especially helpful for women over 40, whether you have kids or not. ----Follow Spawned: Apple, Spotify, AmazonFind Katherine Goldstein: Website, Substack, Podcast Instagram,Find Liz Gumbinner: Instagram, Substack, Facebook, ThreadsShownotes from today's episode: Cool Mom Pick Podcast PageSubscribe for cool picks each week right in your inbox: coolmompicks.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Dr. Chris Willard on the "psychological first aid" of mindfulness for managing anxiety and stress

  Tips for managing anxiety could not be a more timely topic, after the US Surgeon General's advisory about parents and mental health and the start of a new school year. You are going to LOVE my guest, Dr. Christopher Willard. He's an incredibly engaging and relatable author, clinical psychologist, and faculty member at Harvard Medical School. He's also one of the leading advocates for mindfulness as "psychological first aid" for parents and kids.He discusses the proven benefits of mindfulness including boosting positivity, regulating emotions, reducing anxiety and depression, and even changing our brains in ways that help us focus, absorb information, self-regulate, solve problems, and even create happiness.You'll learn what mindfulness is, how we can practice it in our daily lives, age-by-age exercises we can share with our kids, and other tips for reducing stress and anxiety. Dr. Willard even does a little live breathwork exercise that nearly puts Liz in a trance live on air!Tune in for his valuable insights to help all of us better manage anxiety and self-regulate as we head into a new school year.-----Support Our Awesome Sponsor:Phyla Skincare: If you struggle with acne or have kids who do, save 25% your first order with code COOLMOM on Phyla Phortify Probiotic Serum. There's a reason Ryan Reynolds is an investor -- It's the breakthrough, science-backed, derm-recommended, probiotic acne serum that prevents breakouts all without harsh chemicals or side effects. Hard recommend!-----Our Cool Picks of the Week include a discussion about the benefits of travel, and a Instagram account that sounds wacky but really is wonderful!----Follow Spawned: Apple, Spotify, AmazonFind Dr. Chris Willard: Website, Instagram, AmazonFind Liz Gumbinner: Instagram, Substack, Facebook, ThreadsFind Cool Mom Picks: Instagram, Facebook, ThreadsJoin: The Spawned Podcast FB CommunityShownotes from today's episode: Cool Mom Pick Podcast PageSubscribe for cool picks each week right in your inbox: coolmompicks.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Brad Montague on seeking out joy rebels and making hope a habit

  "Hope is bold," Brad Montague tells me. The New York Times best-selling author and illustrator explains how hope, in combination with play, togetherness, and joy, can be a force for change, and help spark kids' imaginations for what's possible. What a treat you’re in for this week! It’s a truly inspiring, happy-making conversation with the man you may know for his many children’s books (including the upcoming Fail-a-bration, already a #1 new release!). He also created the Kid President web series and the global social good movement Socktober. Or maybe you’re just a fan of his super popular Instagram account, like everyone else I know. Tune in for Brad's thoughts on learning from failure, advocating for “hopepunk,” and why we should aspire to be joyful rebels — right along with our kids.-----Support Our Awesome Sponsor:Phyla Skincare: If you struggle with acne or have kids who do, save 25% your first order with code COOLMOM on Phyla Phortify Probiotic Serum. There's a reason Ryan Reynolds is an investor -- It's the breakthrough, science-backed, derm-recommended, probiotic acne serum that prevents breakouts all without harsh chemicals or side effects. Hard recommend!-----Our Cool Picks of the Week include naps, a new children's books, and the ultimate Gen X radio station -- that the Gen Z-ers like too.----Follow Spawned: Apple, Spotify, AmazonFind Brad Montague: Website, Instagram, Substack, AmazonFind Liz Gumbinner: Instagram, Substack, Facebook, ThreadsFind Cool Mom Picks: Instagram, Facebook, ThreadsJoin: The Spawned Podcast FB CommunityShownotes from today's episode: Cool Mom Pick Podcast PageSubscribe for cool picks each week right in your inbox: coolmompicks.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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