Trust Me Mom

What if supporting a neurodivergent child requires more than simply letting them “face the consequences”?In this episode of the Trust Me Mom podcast, Ekaterina Konovalova speaks with Kathy Long, a mot...

Special needs motherhood can bring profound love and connection, but it can also leave caregivers chronically exhausted, isolated, and emotionally depleted. When there is no weekend, uninterrupted sle...

What if a strand of hair could reveal a timeline of environmental exposures?In this episode of Trust Me Mom (Season 2, episode 45), Dr. Manish Arora, environmental epidemiologist, exposure biologist, ...

In this episode of Trust Me Mom (Season 2, Episode 44), Ekaterina sits down with Makena Sage and Gigi Sage, a mother-daughter coaching duo, authors of The Wisdom That Raised Me, and co-founders of Way...

From an Iranian refugee camp to becoming a Hollywood and Disney executive, Maryam Mehrtash’s story is one of resilience, courage, reinvention, and the power of storytelling.In this episode of Trust Me...

When Nasha Fitter’s third daughter was diagnosed with a devastating rare genetic condition, her entire world changed overnight.In this inspiring episode of Trust Me Mom (Season 2, episode 42), Nasha s...

In this episode of Trust Me Mom (Season 2, Episode 41), Ekaterina talks with women’s relationship coach Ada Gore about self-abandonment, people-pleasing, resentment, dating, marriage, divorce, motherh...

What is it really like raising children in France?In this episode of Trust Me Mom (season 2, Episode 40), I sit down with parenting coach Sasha Romary, an American mom who has lived in France for more...

Why does the gender gap still exist, even when women are more educated, ambitious, and hardworking than ever?In this episode of Trust Me Mom (Season 2, Episode 39), journalist and author Stefanie O’Co...

What happens when motherhood collides with a system that wasn’t built to support it?In this powerful conversation with Alexa Starks, founder of Executive Moms and Mothered Magazine, we unpacked the re...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Trust Me Mom,I sit down with Dr. Elena Merenova, a school psychologist with over 20 years of experience, to unpack a topic many parents quietly struggle wit...

Why do so many couples struggle after having kids? In this episode of Trust Me Mom, I sit down with Alex Trippier @alexindadland — podcast host, writer, teacher, and speaker — to unpack the most commo...

In this Trust Me Mom conversation (Season 2, episode 35), Mike Draper shared what it really takes to raise resilient, thoughtful kids without losing the humor and warmth that make family life fun.Mike...

Motherhood is exhausting, not just physically, but mentally. In this episode of Trust Me Mom, host Ekaterina Konovalova sits down with Sarah Dooley, founder of AI Empowered Mom, to talk about how AI a...

In this episode of Trust Me Mom (Season 2, episode 33), Ekaterina Konovalova sat down with Vanessa Spinarsky - registered social worker, content creator, and one of the most honest voices in modern mo...

In this episode of the Trust Me Mom podcast, host EkaterinaKonovalova sat down with author Alex (Sasha) Simakovsky to explorethe science, psychology, and emotional power of human touch.Alex shared wha...

Raising a teenager with big emotions can feel overwhelming, especially when nothing you say seems to help. In this episode of Trust Me Mom, host Ekaterina Konovalova sits down with therapist and autho...

What really happens after we get married and have kids — and why does “equality” so often disappear?In this powerful episode of Trust Me Mom (Season 1, episode 30), host Ekaterina Konovalova sits down...

What’s really behind the growing teen mental health crisis —and are we asking the wrong questions?In this episode of Trust Me Mom, host EkaterinaKonovalova sits down with Dr. Will Dobud, social work c...

In this episode of Trust Me Mom, Ekaterina Konovalova sits down with Brittany Maurizi, ABA therapist and founder of Balanced Behaviors, to demystify what ABA therapy really is — who it helps, how it w...

In this episode of Trust Me Mom, Ekaterina Konovalova interviewed Kepler Knott, the author of Raising Tomorrow: Talks to Prepare Our Kids for What Lies Ahead. Kepler is a former soldier, teacher, and ...

In this deeply moving episode of Trust Me Mom, Ekaterina Konovalova sits down with author and mental health advocate Liza Long, whose viral essay “I Am Adam Lanza’s Mother” ignited a national conversa...

What if every conflict in your marriage or family was actually an invitation to grow? 💔In this honest and deeply human episode of Trust Me Mom, host Ekaterina Konovalova speaks with Jayson Gaddis abo...

Parenting a teenager can feel like walking on eggshells, especially when anxiety enters the picture. In this episode Ekaterina Konovalova spoke with Sophia Vale Galano, a licensed clinical social work...

When we hear the phrase long-distance relationship, we often think of romantic partners separated by geography. But what about long-distance parenting—navigating fatherhood or motherhood from miles aw...

In this conversation, Dr. Ross W. Greene discusses the importance of understanding child behavior through the lens of frustration responses rather than traditional rewards and punishments. He emphasiz...

What does it really mean to heal for your kids? Many parents say, “I’d die for my children,” but emotional authenticity coach Kenny Weiss believes the greatest gift we can give our children is doing t...

Join Ekaterina and licensed professional counselor Alexandra (Alex) Dimoff as they explore the complexities of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and screen addictions in children. Discover how famil...

Step into the enchanting world of fairy tales with Professor Anne Duggan as we unravel the forgotten magic of The White Cat — a story that blends the charm of Puss in Boots with the romance of Rapunze...

When you picture a marketing executive, you might not imagine a Zumba instructor, a stay-at-home mom, or someone who once questioned whether she'd ever have a career again. But Kate Speer is all o...

From influencing audiences to influencing kids: Nicole (Nikki) Ramirez, a marketing executive and personal branding coach, shares her unique perspective on how marketing strategies can be seamlessly a...

Have you heard of weaponized incompetence, domestic inequity, the nag paradox, and other hot-button topics that resonate with many working moms? In this episode, Laura Danger  @thatdarnchat  and Ekate...

Ekaterina Konovalova, the founder of Trust Me Mom, and Anne Duggan, Professor of French, Classical & Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Wayne State University, delve into the origins a...

In this conversation, Chad Thompson shares his personal journey as a parent of a child diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He discusses the challenges and adjustments his family faced, the importance of c...

In this conversation, Paige Connell shares her personal journey with the mental load of parenting, discussing the challenges faced by working mothers and the dynamics of sharing responsibilities with ...

In this conversation, Ekaterina and Caitlin Johnson discuss the journey of adoption through the foster care system, focusing on the challenges and rewards of parenting children with trauma backgrounds...

In this conversation, Cristina Ramirez discusses the urgent mental health crisis facing children today and how her program and platform, DashStrom, aims to empower kids through physical fitness and mi...

In this conversation, David Creswell, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University who leads the Health and Human Performance Lab, discusses the science of wellness, focusing on the importance of relatio...

In this conversation, Hunter Clarke-Fields  @mindfulmama  shares her journey into mindful parenting, emphasizing the importance of self-regulation and emotional intelligence in parenting. She discusse...

In this conversation, Wendy McSparren, a clinical socialworker and the Owner & CEO of Westmoreland Psychotherapy Associates, shares her extensive experience in mental health, focusing on the chall...

Kristen Geez is a successful entrepreneur, author, speaker, teacher, and youth advocate. In this conversation, Ekaterina and Kristen delve into the complex issues surrounding bullying, personal trauma...

Join Ekaterina for a conversation with Dr. Rachel Krenek, an expert in alternative education, to learn about virtual schools in the United States and why parents choose to send their kids to cyber cha...

In this conversation, Todd Sheldon shares his journey as a parent of a daughter with Asperger's. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of raising Kelly, who was diagnosed at 11. Todd emphasizes...

Join Ekaterina for a conversation with Dr. Crystal Morrison, an entrepreneur, scientist, book author, and advocate for people on the autism spectrum.Time codes:0:45 Introducing Dr. Crystal Morrison an...

For this interview, Ekaterina invited Karin Freeland, a former corporate workaholic who is now a successful life coach, motivational speaker, and book author, to help moms rediscover their worth and s...

In the whirlwind of life’s ever-changing stages, ElizabethDe Moraes - professional dancer, TED Talk speaker, and coach - reminds us that our true self never fades away; it simply awaits rediscovery. I...

Join Ekaterina for a conversation with Lindsay Martsolf, the President of Central PA Autism Community, to learn about various sides of the autism spectrum and what resources and support are available ...