Podcasts by The Mom Show

WHY MOMS OF A LOT OF KIDS ARE STILL ALLOWED TO COMPLAIN from 2023-12-12T18:05:57.019409

Motherhood is hard whether you have two or seven children. Host Lindasay Aerts talks with Julie Boye, who runs the successful Instagram and YouTube account The Boye Family Jules. Julie has seven...

How you can be a mom AND start a business from 2023-12-12T18:05:57.015190

Do you ever feel like you have to choose between being a mom and starting your business? Obviously, mom's know they can do whatever they want but the realities of caring for children often means...

Want to go to Disney on Ice? from 2023-12-12T18:05:57.010767

Disney on Ice is coming to Salt Lake City! This year's show, World's of Enchantment comes November 14th through 17th at the Vivint Smart Home Arena. This act...

Why moms are NOT in charge of the holiday magic from 2023-12-12T18:05:57.002481

Ever feel like the entire"magic"of the holiday season depends on you creating it? And the pressure of living up to the task might just do you in? Host Lindsay Aerts outlines why it's not even po...

Get to know the Utah Mothers of America from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.990782

he Utah Mothers Association has announced the 2020 finalists for“Utah Mother of the Year”,“Mother o...

It's so annoying to take kids out of puffy coats in the car, but you should from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.986877

I get it, getting kids in an and out of their puffy coats in the car seat is annoying. But it just might save their lives. Host Lindsay Aerts admits, she finds it really cumbersome to have to ta...

Life and kindergarten hacks for moms who work from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.978453

A few weeks ago host Lindsay Aerts addressed some life hacks for balancing work, mom life, and everything that comes with it.  This week she is joined by KSL Newsradio reporter Mary Richard...

Do you have a partnership marriage? from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.974047

Many mothers feel overwhelmed with balancing home, work, kids, and work at home. Part of the problem might be that you don't feel like you and your partner are in alignment with the tasks at hom...

What to do if your child is being bullied from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.963201

Bullying is not okay. Ever. But are there skills you can teach your kids to help them develop resiliency if it does happen? Host Lindsay Aerts dives into this question with Ganel-Lyn Condie, aut...

How to talk to your kids about race from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.908910

Are you scared to talk about race with your kids? Are you waiting until they ask you questions about it? In an effort to not be racist are you teaching them not to"see color?"How should you hand...

One Utah mom's Covid-19 story from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.901549

Megan Lopez found out about two weeks ago she was positive with Covid-19. She's feeling well, her only symptoms were her loss of taste of smell. Megan considers herself lucky that it wasn't wors...

The hosts of Dadtastic weigh in on mom stuff from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.887881

Have you heard about the new podcast calledDadtastic?Hosts Casey Scott and Tom Hackett are the dads behi...

How to get your kids to sleep after the time change from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.858804

Fall back, spring forward. The time change can mess with a kid's sleep. Yeah, we gain an extra hour of it this time of year but baby sleep expert Marietta Paxon says because kids'bodies often te...

What to do about the"Pink-Recession" from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.853616

It's been dubbed the"Pink Recession"or the"She-session."Recent reportsshow women are...

Motherhood lessons learned from Covid from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.817761

It's been one year since Covid shut the world down and Host Lindsay Aerts discusses what the year has been like for her. She reflects on how her anxiety ramped up amid the pandemic, how she got ...

Is your company genderwashing you? from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.813431

What is genderwashing? Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Wendy Fox-Kirk, Professor at the Goddard School of Business and Economics at Weber State about her recent research looking at companies w...

Why preventing child abuse starts with supporting moms from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.789675

Child abuse in Utah continues to be a problem. Utah's agency that helps prevent it says the pandemic has brought on some unique challenges for families. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with the Child A...

Needing some mom support? Here's a free virtual summit from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.785113

The I AM MOM Summit is coming up May 5-6. It's a completely free, virtual conference for moms meant to uplift and inspire. There will be a plethora of speakers talking about range of parenting, ...

Why it's okay to not love Mother's Day from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.779694

Mother's Day is a wonderful holiday, but it can also be hard for many mothers. Sometimes it can remind moms of loss, the loss of a child, the loss of their own mother, the loss of their freedoms...

TEEN TALK: Pandemic Challenges from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.760246

Welcome to the Teen Talk show. This show will eventually have its own podcast but for now, you can catch all the episodes here in The Mom Show feed. In this episode, teen hosts Jocelyn Osmond an...

Why you should view motherhood as a relationship from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.755782

Motherhood is a relationship. That means, that motherhood isn't the tasks of changing diapers, feeding kids, or managing emotions. Motherhood exists in the relationship between you and your kid(...

Swig founder reveals 2nd breast cancer scare, launches SAVE THE CUPS campaign from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.742645

Swig is a locally founded soda shop that is quite popular in Utah. Its founder, Nicole Tanner was diagnosed with breast cancer 11 years ago and had her medical bills paid. Now, she wants to do t...

When motherhood and working for pay are both full time jobs from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.734500

We all know that women who stay home, work. And women who work outside the home also have 40 hours they put into their paying jobs. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Owner and founder of Osmond Desi...

The state of childcare in Utah from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.701707

According to the Utah Women and Leadership Project, 54% of Utah families need childcare in Utah. And that was before the pandemic hit. But is there enough being done by state lawmakers to help f...

How to get more girls in STEM careers. why seeing women on the GOP Senate debate stage matters from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.677253

The Utah Women and Leadership Project is out with some new research showing Utah isn't quite up to speed for women working STEM careers. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math...

Why race representation matters for moms and women from 2023-12-12T18:05:56.670338

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project about her latest reaserch showing some of the areas where American Indian women don't have access to the s...

Former Mrs. Utah's Postpartum Mood Disorder Story from 2023-01-21T00:09:45

Postpartum Mood and Anxiety disorders don't discriminate when it comes to who they impact. Former Mrs. Utah, McKenna Rose Brown shares her story of feeling postpartum rage and how she discovered...

Climbing out of the darkness of postpartum mood disorders from 2022-06-19T06:01:56

Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders can be scary and confusing. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with two women who've experienced, and worked with women who have experienced postpartum depression, an...

Healing from collective trauma and postpartum mood disorders from 2022-05-27T21:51:36

Following the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, host Lindsay Aerts talks about how that event is a collective trauma for everyone. She's joined by Ashley fromListen

Everything to know about the formula shortage in Utah from 2022-05-22T15:00:58

By now, you've probably heard multiple stories about the nation wide formula shortage. This week, doctors with the University of Utah held a press event giving updates on the status of the short...

When you don't love Mother's Day from 2022-05-13T17:26:03

Mother's Day can be glorious for some, and hard for others. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and Emily Bell McCormick of The Policy Project...

How to protect your WiFi baby monitor from being hacked from 2022-04-22T22:14:49

A local social media influencer and blogger recently shared about how her son's baby monitor had been hacked. The Utah mother shared how she caught a creepy man's distorted voice coming through ...

When Utah's women are stereotyped and how to handle it from 2022-03-11T22:48:02

New Utah research shows women in the state still receive sexist comments. Most often those comments are in the form of stereotypes or the de-valuing of women. Host Lindsay Aerts shares examples ...

Childcare and period products legislation from 2022-03-11T22:43:54

Utah's legislature recently passed a childcare amendments bill that creates grants using COVID-19 funds for child care centers that enter into contracts with employers to provide child care for ...

How many single mothers in Utah are living in poverty from 2022-02-11T22:21:18

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project about research that shows just how many moms in Utah are single, and living in poverty. Emily Bell McCormi...

Every girl in Utah schools will have access to period products next school year from 2022-02-11T22:19:52

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Emily Bell McCormick of The Period Project about how her bill to put mensuration products in ever Utah school in Utah. It's received a lot of support on Utah's Capi...

If you're a mom wanting to get into Utah politics from 2022-02-11T22:17:39

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and Emily Bell McCormick of The Policy Project about how many women are in Utah politics, and how Utah com...

How to create mom-friendly company policies from 2022-01-23T05:22

Every business is going to have company policies specific to their industry needs, however Host Lindsay Aerts discusses how they may be able to make it easier on moms and families to balance car...

Why Utah consistantly ranks worst in the nation for women's equality from 2021-12-12T07:00

Every year Wallet Hub ranks the state's for how they do in Women's Equality. For four years in a row, Utah has ranked last. Host Lindasy Aerts dives into research from the Utah Women's and Leade...

When your motherhood journey includes a stay at Primary Children's Hospital from 2021-12-10T19:25:14

This week was the KSL Newsradio Give-a-thon, raising money for Primary Children's Hospital. Join Host Lindsay Aerts as she talks with a mom who's baby has had a plethora of time spent there, how...

Should mensuration products be in every Utah public school? from 2021-10-17T06:00

In this week's episode of the State of Women in Utah, we discuss a push to put period products, like pads and tampons, in every Utah public school. Emily Bell McCormick, with The Policy Project ...

How moms can change gender messaging for daughters from 2021-09-19T06:00

In this monthly State of Women in Utah series, host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and Emily Bell McCormick of The Policy Project about issues...

What it's like to have an illness triggered by pregnancy from 2021-09-10T23:14

Pregnancy can be very hard on your body but Kelli Pierce was diagnosed with a rare illness triggered by her pregnancy. Kelli is the producer for Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson, and former rep...

Why Disney Princess Culture can actually create more progressive views in young kids from 2021-08-13T23:45:27

Have you ever worried that having your kids watch the early Disney princess movies like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Snow White and others might have a negative impact o...

Why moms felt guiltiy both at home AND at work during the pandemic: State of Women in Utah from 2021-07-20T03:17:20

According to newresearchfrom the Utah Women and Leadership Project working mothers felt guilt as both a parent and employee during the Covid-19 pandemic. ...

Does motherhood have a PR problem? from 2021-06-25T22:11:56

Do you think motherhood gets a bad wrap because of how much people talk about it's challenges? Recently, the author of a Deseret News op Ed titledListen

How you can help postpartum moms from 2021-06-22T22:50:06

New motherhood is hard. Whether it's your first child or your fifth, adding a child to your family brings enormous change. This week host Lindsay Aerts talks with Postpartum Support Internationa...

Utah's First Lady Abby Cox on Surrogacy and Fostering from 2021-06-22T22:48

Utah's First Lady Abby Cox joins Host Lindsay Aerts to talk about her journey being a gestational carrier for her sister-in-law. They discuss how the decision came to be, how the pregnancy wasn'...

TEEN TALK: Facing Peer Pressure from 2021-06-22T17:08

Welcome to the Teen Talk show. This show will eventually have its own podcast but for now, you can catch all the episodes here in The Mom Show feed. In this episode, host Lindsay Aerts talks with t...

TEEN TALK: Facing Peer Pressure from 2021-06-22T17:08

Welcome to the Teen Talk show. This show will eventually have its own podcast but for now, you can catch all the episodes here in The Mom Show feed. In this episode, host Lindsay Aerts talks wit...

TEEN TALK: Social Media and Technology from 2021-06-10T00:35

Welcome to the first episode of the Teen Talk show. This show will eventually have its own podcast but for now, you can catch all the episodes here in The Mom Show feed. In this episode, host Linds...

TEEN TALK: Social Media and Technology from 2021-06-10T00:35

Welcome to the first episode of the Teen Talk show. This show will eventually have its own podcast but for now, you can catch all the episodes here in The Mom Show feed. In this episode, host Li...

Why finding childcare should be everyone's problem to solve from 2021-05-23T04:05:48

The debate over how we provide childcare for families in Utah has spun up this week. During this State of Women in Utah series, host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Susan Madsen, Founder of the Uta...

Women in Power: CEO at Utah Accounting Firm from 2021-05-16T06:00

In the Mom Show's women in power series, host Lindsay Aerts talks with Jonyce Bullock, CEO at Squire and Company, a Utah based accounting firm. They discuss how Jonyce worked her way into the pr...

STATE OF WOMEN IN UTAH: Covid's impact from 2021-04-24T20:57

In this reoccurring monthly series on the state of women in Utah, host Lindsay Aerts is joined by Dr. Susan Madsen of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and Emily Bell McCormick of the Policy...

Women in Power Spotlight: Partner at a law firm from 2021-04-17T20:49:59

This is the first episode in our Women in Power spotlight series, where Host Lindsay Aerts interviews a powerful woman in a largely male-dominated industry. She talks with Ashley Peck, who is a ...

The preparations every new mother should make from 2021-04-17T20:41:08

Becoming a mother is a huge transition, and if you're not prepared it can blindside you with how much work it is. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Natalie Andrews who is a reporter for the Wall Str...

Healing from a postpartum mood disorder tragedy: The Emily Effect from 2021-03-30T23:01:50

Utah mom, Emily Cook Dyches was killed on I-15 in Utah county in an auto-pedestrian accident five years ago. She experienced a panic attack after having severe postpartum anxiety. Since then, he...

Why we should stop calling ourselves working moms: The State of Women in Utah from 2021-03-27T18:17:10

The term"working mom"may seem well meaning and harmless to describe a woman who works for pay outside the home, however this term is one that host Lindsay Aerts would like to do away with. She d...

More people now qualify for childcare help in Utah from 2021-03-13T19:17:25

The Utah State Legislature recently passed a bill that expands the eligability those who qualifiy for a state childcare subsity. That just means means that the state will now be including more U...

How to get your kids to sleep when the time changes from 2021-03-13T00:10

The dreaded chanign to Dayight Saving Time can really mess with a kid's sleep schedule. While it is typically harder when the clock falls back, springing forward can shift bedtimes later and wit...

Utah's First Lady shares her postpartum mood disorder story from 2021-02-27T20:20

Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox has been open about experiencing postpartum depression after the birth of her third child. She joins host Lindsay Aerts to share how she realized she had it, how she ...

How to pursue education as a single mom from 2021-02-21T17:00

Being a single mom and trying to provide for your family can bring a host of challenges. Getting an education can set you on a path to a higher paying job, but there are so many barries for sing...

The State of Utah Women in Politics from 2021-02-14T17:00

How much female representation does Utah have in it's elected positions? The answer is not a lot, however there has been some movement in the last four years. The Utah Women and Leadership proje...

Moms who give birth at these Utah hospitals will all be screened for postpartum issues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Intermountain healthcare has announced they will screen all new moms who give birth at one of their hospitals for postpartum mood disorders. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Jean Millar, Director of t...

Why we need to let our kids go through hard stuff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

No one really wants to see their child in pain, physical or emotional. Host Lindsay Aerts talks about how she believes our children need to experience emotional pain though in order to become the p...

My parenting high and low moment of the week from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Being a mom comes with many high, highs and some often really low, lows. Even in the course of a day you can go from loving every second of parenthood to questioning why you decided having kids was...

Why teaching kids to feel emotions is the best parenting hack from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Teaching kids to feel their emotions is something Host Lindsay Aerts thinks is essential to helping children cope with life. She calls it her best parenting hack because it seems to help her manage...

Why to teach your kids their feelings can't be hurt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We often say to our kids, "did that boy or girl hurt your feelings?" It sounds like nice thought in an effort to validate how our kids are feeling and help them be nice people. Host Lindsay Aerts e...

How to be a good enough mom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We as moms hear a lot about not being the perfect mom, but what does it actually look like to be a good enough mother? Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Jody Moore, a life coach who teaches that everyo...

Should Utah get rid of taxes of feminine hygiene products? from 2021-01-30T22:12:55

Utahan's pay sales tax on feminine hygiene products like pads and tampons, but a lawmaker on Utah's capitol hill is proposing getting rid of it. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with the bill's sponsor,...

Both sides of the Salt Lake Schools in-person schooling debate from 2021-01-24T17:00

There has been a lot of drama over the older kids in the Salt Lake City School District return to in-person learning. The school board recently voted to send them back to in person learning two ...

Combatting the"new year, lose weight"messaging from 2021-01-10T16:30

This time of year women in particular are bombarded with messages about losing weight for the new year. While there is certainly nothing wrong with wanting to be healthier, Host Lindsay Aerts di...

Achieving goals at any stage of motherhood with Olympian Noelle Pikus Pace from 2020-12-20T22:00

Olympian Noelle Pikus Pace knows a thing or two about achieving goals. She's a two time Olympian, winning a silver medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympics in the Skeleton. She did that with two kids un...

How to help your family through pandemic whiplash from 2020-10-25T16:00

What is pandemic whiplash, you ask? Well, when you really get whiplash injuries often have delayed symptoms. Many of the damage that we experience from COVID is also delayed---financially, menta...

To all the single moms from 2020-10-18T16:00

Being a mom is hard enough. Being a single mom brings a whole new level of challenges. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with her co-worker, Saige Miller, who was raised by a single mom. They discuss how...

How moms can build resilience during the pandemic from 2020-10-11T20:18:26

If the pandemic has you overwhelmed as a mom, you're not alone. May women report these feelings as they're trying to do school from home, some are working from home, or have lost work, or are ex...

How to connect when you can't physically connect from 2020-09-27T16:00

September is national suicide prevention month. KSL Newsradio's Lindsay Aerts talks with author and public speaker Ganel Lyn Condie about what those struggling can do to still find connection wi...

It's okay if staying home has you depleted from 2020-09-27T16:00

This pandemic has us all operating under stressful conditions. Moms may be feeling this as they're trying to navigate helping kids with school from home, hybrid schedules, or not as many playdat...

Don't leave moms out of the suicide risk conversation from 2020-09-17T13:36:59

September is suicide prevention month. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for pregnant and postpartum women in the US, first in many other countries. In Utah, it’s second leading...

How to give you kids more attention when you have less to give from 2020-08-30T16:00

The pandemic has us all stretched thin. Between working from home, and school from home, and managing the uncertainty, it can all deplete our capacity for what we can give to our kids. Host Lind...

Calming Anxiety in Kids with The Child Whisperer from 2020-08-22T21:36:30

Does the pandemic have your kids feeling more anxious? How is it showing up for them? Tummy aches, trouble sleeping, acting out? Host Lindsay Aerts talks with author ofListen

The Cost of Covid on Moms from 2020-08-16T17:27

This pandemic has put stress on everyone in different ways. For mothers, the costs of the added time caring for kids, homeschooling, strain on relationships, the uncertainty around making decisi...

What will SLC Schools do this fall? from 2020-07-29T21:25:54

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: July 19, 2020. 

The issue of whether to send kids back to school in the fall is dividing parents all over the state. Host Lindsay Aerts has a kindergartner this fal...

What to do if you think your toddler has a speech (or any other) delay from 2020-07-29T03:53:23

Host Lindsay Aerts shares how her 19 month-old's speech seems to be behind. He has a lot of words but it seems like he's not finishing them. His words aren't clear. She recently got him a hearin...

More mothers experiencing postpartum mood issues during pandemic from 2020-07-13T22:20:49

It comes as no surprise that more mothers are experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety now than before the pandemic. Researchers from the University of AlbertaListen

What to know about being pregnant during Covid from 2020-06-19T21:56:43

Are pregnant women at higher risk of getting Covid-19? Are they more susceptible to illnesses? Should they take different precautions? Can they pass the disease on the their unborn baby? Host Li...

What to do when you think you're not giving your kids enough attention from 2020-05-24T16:22:58

Quarantine life has left plenty of moms with plenty of time with their kids. But all that extra time can also be cause for burnout. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with parent educator Lisa Anderson of...

How to navigate sending kids back to activities from 2020-05-19T00:07

This episode discusses a few topics related to kids and coronavirus. First of all, what parents need to know about the illness in kids, symptoms, signs, and a new, rare illness popping up in som...

Covid-19 and Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum from 2020-05-17T00:20:31

Being a pregnant mom during a global pandemic can be scary. What do pregnant women need to know about keeping themselves, and their babies, safe? Host Lindsay Aerts shares a Facebook Live from U...

What to do if home school is draining the life out of you from 2020-04-26T21:58:51

Many moms are trying to help their kids with their end of year school work from home. It can be an all consuming task if you have multiple kids, with multiple assignments, that need multiple hou...

How to cope with Covid anxiety from 2020-04-18T17:49

Many of us are anxious about the coronavirus. We're worried about getting sick and preventing our kids from getting sick and we're also worried about financial loss, the loss of being together, ...

Why childcare is the bane of my existence from 2020-04-11T21:14:18

If you've ever tried to find someone to watch your kids so you can work or just get a much needed break you know what pain it can be. Not to mention, the global childcare crisis can hurt women i...

How to work from home with kids from 2020-03-29T15:21:41

During this time of working from home many moms are now caring for their kids at home full time ON TOP of their existing work, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Host Lindsay Aerts ...

What to do when feeling scared, anxious, or panicked from 2020-03-22T16:33

This week's earthquake and ongoing coronavirus anxiety has us all on edge. Host Lindsay Aerts shares how she felt especially scared after the earthquake. She even decided to call her therapist b...

Need some levity? Listen to these kids sing from 2020-03-14T18:17

We're all a little on edge right now, so what's more calming than sweet kids singing? Host Lindsay Aerts talks with the director of Joyful Notes, Kim Egginton and her two students, 13 year-olds ...

How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus. from 2020-03-14T18:12:20

The news can be scary. Kids may be getting bad information. It's hard to know how to explain to them what's happening with all the social distancing, school closures, and extra hand washing. So ...

One Utah mom's postpartum psychosis story from 2020-02-29T18:28

DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses a suicide attempt in detail. We chose to air it in hopes anyone who is suffering can know they're not alone and help is always available. The national suicide ...

What to do when your mood is suffering as a mom from 2020-02-15T18:26:50

Whether you're having a few down days, or you're experiencing clinical depression, parenting when you don't feel your best can be excruciating. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with a life coach, Emylee...

Everything you need to know about the Equal Rights Amendment from 2020-01-25T20:17:23

The Equal Right's amendment is a constitutional amendment that will guarantee legal gender equality for women and men. The United States has not officially amended the constitution to include it...

Four life hacks for moms who work from 2020-01-12T16:13:29

Host Lindsay Aerts says one of the most common questions she gets from social media is how to balance life with kids when you work outside the home. Lindsay outlines why she wants to get rid of ...

Why your unique mothering style matters from 2019-12-28T18:42

Everyone mothers differently, and yet often moms feel like they're doing it wrong. Host Lindsay Aerts discusses how to be the mother you are as opposed to the one you think you're supposed to be...

How to teach kids kindness over achievements from 2019-12-28T18:38:46

Research shows teaching kids kindness over achievements will actually set them up for success later in life. Host Lindsay Aerts and Emily Bell McCormick of the Policy Project (Listen

When you're a mom of one because of PCOS from 2019-12-21T18:12

Mom's of one: motherhood is hard. Mom's of seven: motherhood is hard. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with KSL Newsraido's Executive Producer of Digital Content Becky Bruce who openly shares about why ...

What motherhood is like for Mary Kaye Huntsman from 2019-11-23T17:11:08

Mary Kaye Huntsman is the former first Lady of Utah. She is an activist, launching and developing Bag of Hope and Power in You, programs that help children and teenagers deal with the emotional ...

Why Utah should get rid of the'Tampon Tax' from 2019-11-16T17:37:46

There's a push on Utah's capitol hill to get rid of the so-called"Tampon Tax."This is a sales tax on feminine hygiene products, like pads and tampons, used by 50 percent of the population. Host ...

Have you gotten your mammogram yet this year? from 2019-10-27T20:11:11

FM100.3's Rebecca Cressman is sharing her story of being diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She says getting her annual mammogram may have just saved her life. She has a family history of the...

How to build connection with your daughters from 2019-10-22T23:57:48

If your worried about building a strong connection with your daughter (or sons for that matter) this is the episode that will help you do that. Building connection happens through modeling posit...

How to de-clutter your motherhood from 2019-10-13T16:00

Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, you can't seem to enjoy motherhood? You know you should be feeling joy but all you feel is overwhelm and like you're failing? Unmet expectations of wh...

Lies our society tells us abouot motherhood from 2019-09-24T00:22:05

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works on the front lines of seeing with with postpartum mood disorders, Amy-Rose White, LCSW is asked what she sees as cultural or societal beliefs that man...

How to know if a mother with postpartum is suicidal from 2019-09-23T19:19:55

Intrusive thoughts. They're a scary yet common symptom of some postpartum mood disorders. These thoughts may cause a mother to fear she's at risk of hurting herself or her baby. They give rise to s...

Motherhood joys, struggles, and diagnosing her child's ADHD with Shara Park from 2019-09-08T23:01:37

Sometimes motherhood is really hard, and sometimes it's really wonderful. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with KSL 5 TV's Shara Park, who has two children ages 6 and 8. Shara talks about what she loving a...

Why the gender pay gap is actually more of a motherhood penalty from 2019-08-25T14:00

A recent study shows Utah women make about 70% less than men in Utah. That's the largest gender pay gap in the nation. And while many people hear the term gender pay gap and think that women are ju...

What's wrong with the healthcare system for new moms (and how to fix it) from 2019-08-18T14:00

Have you felt supported by your healthcare providers after having a baby? If you have, that's great. If not, you are among many mothers who feel like there are gaps in the healthcare system after g...

What NOT to say to another mother (and what to say instead) from 2019-08-04T14:00

Has anyone ever told you to enjoy every moment of motherhood? What about one-upping you with how their life is harder than yours because they have more kids? Host Lindsay Aerts talks with KSL's Deb...

Childcare isn't just mom's problem. Here's what Utah is doing. from 2019-07-28T12:00

Do you have a hard time finding childcare? Do you need just a few hours of care a week but there doesn't seem to be an option for you? Are you scared to put your kid in daycare because you don't kn...

What to do when you don't like playing from 2019-07-19T16:57:19

Playing with your kids might feel like something you're supposed to do. Host Lindsay Aerts discusses why it's not realistic for a mom to be to sole source of your child's entertainment with researc...

Looking back at pre-mom fears now that you are one from 2019-07-10T05:15:16

We've all been there, first time pregnant women looking into the unknown future of motherhood. Host Lindsay Aerts looks back with Ashley Moser of KSL 5 TV on her fears and excitements about becomin...

You MUST talk to your kids about abuse, here's how from 2019-06-30T12:00

In today's world it can be scary to think about our kids being sexually abused but there are some things we as parents we need to be doing to protect them. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Dr. Jennife...

You MUST talk to your kids about sex, here's how from 2019-06-30T12:00

Many parents struggle with knowing how to talk to their kids about sex. Some might be afraid that talking to them about it is going to make them want to do it more, or give them information they do...

Why I'm sturggling with whether to stay home or work from 2019-06-23T12:00

Despite it being 2019, many women are working through the balance of trying to figure out if they should work or stay home with their kids. While logically we know women can work if they want to, t...

Why you should let your kids fight from 2019-06-16T12:00

Kids fight. Sometimes more than we we would like. While it can drive you crazy, it's not necessarily a bad thing. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with parent educator Georgia Anderson who says the fightin...

How to get your kids to listen from 2019-06-16T12:00

It seems like almost every parents desire is to have kids who listen. Sometime when kids don't listen we feel like we're doing something wrong, or the kids are misbehaved. Host Lindsay Aerts talks ...

If you want to support postpartum women in Utah, come to this event from 2019-06-09T12:00

Climb Out of the Darkness is the world's largest event raising funds and awareness for the mental health of new families. It's happening on June 22nd in Salt Lake City at Memory Grove Park, and in ...

Coming soon: The ONE website to find help in Utah for postpartum issues from 2019-06-09T12:00

The Utah health department is creating a website where you can find the information of every provider who specializes in help for maternal mental health issues in one central location. The resource...

Is it appropriate to ask a new mom if she has postpartum depression? from 2019-06-09T12:00

Host Lindsay Aerts poses the question of whether or not it's appropriate to ask a new mom if she's experiencing a mental health issue after giving birth. Some moms find it inappropriate to ask so b...

How and why to start saving for college TODAY from 2019-05-24T19:39:47

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Lynn Ward, Executive Director of Utah's 529 plans. These plans are sponsored by the state and designed to encourage saving for college. Lindsay talks with Lynn about w...

How to teach your kids about joy versus happiness from 2019-05-19T12:00

What's the difference between joy and happiness? They are similar feelings but joy takes the long view where as happiness can come from experiencing things outside of ourselves that make it easier ...

Why it's okay to "outsource" parenting duties from 2019-05-19T12:00

These days it seems like you can hire just about anyone to do just about anything you don't want to do and that includes parenting duties like potty training, planning birthday's, or homework. Some...

Lessons learned from having a terminal disease from 2019-05-17T18:18:52

This bonus episode really has little to do with motherhood but the life lessons learned from finding out you have a terminal illness can helps us all. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with her co-worker an...

How the system needs to change for new moms to thrive from 2019-05-13T20:21:22

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with well known international maternal mental health expert, Karen Kleiman about what needs to change within our communities, healthcare, and society for new moms to get be...

Good moms have scary thoughts from 2019-05-13T20:09:44

Host Lindsay Aerts talks with well known international maternal mental health expert for over 30 years, Karen Kleiman about her new book Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts. They talk about what scary th...

What mom's REALLY want on Mother's Day from 2019-05-13T02:49

Mother's Day can be a mixed bag of emotions. Some mom's love to be celebrated by their kids and partners. Some moms struggle with feelings of loneliness, pain, or loss. And others, may be feeling u...

4 ways it's hurting us all to idealize motherhood from 2019-05-08T19:05:05

Host Lindsay Aerts discusses the idea that we all tend to have this notion of an ideal mother in our heads who we're comparing ourselves to. We often see moms portrayed as perfect, as loving the jo...

How to help build your teen daughter's self-esteem from 2019-04-21T12:00

Helping our daughter find and strengthen their self-esteem is something most, if not all moms want. Often it can feel like our daughters are getting bombarded with messages about everything from th...

Why mom's today feel so isolated from 2019-04-19T04:30:40

Motherhood can feel so lonely at times. Not in the sense that we have no friends, or no one to talk with, but in the sense that we often believe no one is experiencing motherhood the way we are. Ho...

Don't believe these motherhood myths from 2019-04-19T04:29:38

There's one right way to parent. You must love motherhood. Mom guilt comes with the job. What you see on social media is reality. These are just a few of the myths that host Lindsay Aerts discusses...

Why playing with your kids can help prevent child abuse from 2019-04-16T18:35:59

April is child abuse prevention month and host Lindsay Aerts talks with the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome about child abuse prevention. Their campaign, play for prevention, encourages par...

When you're not sure who you are besides mom from 2019-04-14T12:00

Have you been "mom" for so long, you're not quite sure who you are without that title? Maybe you love that title and wouldn't trade it, but you feel like you've lost a piece of yourself while tryin...

Want an app that tracks the work you do as a mom? from 2019-04-10T19:13:55

Host Lindsay Aerts is joined by full-time a cardiologist and mother of 3 young children, Dr. Hannah Raasch creator of the free app Babies Help Mommies that helps moms live happier, healthier lives....

Postpartum healthcare in Utah is getting a much needed facel from 2019-03-24T13:00

The Utah state legislature granted funding this session for more maternal mental health resources. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with the director of Public Policy at the YWCA Utah, Erin Jemmison about ...

The name for the mental work you do as a mom from 2018-12-07T01:49:02

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Is our anxiousness as moms making our jobs harder? from 2018-11-28T21:30:16

Do you pick up your baby the moment she cries? Do your run to her every need the second she needs it? Most of would say yes, simply because we want to be good moms and attend to our babes. Host Lin...

Does leaving your baby to cry it out hurt them? from 2018-11-28T21:29:23

Sleep. It's the ultimate need for parents of a newborn but it's often illusive in those first three to four months. Some experts recommend leaving your baby to fall asleep and letting them cry unti...

If you're going to co sleep, here's how to do it safely from 2018-11-28T21:28:42

Sleep. It's the ultimate need for parents of a newborn but it's often illusive in those first three to four months. Many moms see co-sleeping as a risk they're not willing to take, other moms do it...

Can you sleep train a newborn? from 2018-11-28T21:27:36

Sleep. The ultimate need for parents of a newborn but it's often illusive in those first three to four months. Host Lindsay Aerts sits down with baby sleep expert Marietta Paxson of LittleDreamers....

What we should learn about domestic violence from the Susan Powell story from 2018-11-25T14:00

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Michelle Obama struggling with infertility and marriage is all of us from 2018-11-18T14:00

Women across the country, including host Lindsay Aerts, are applauding former First Lady Michelle Obama's decision to share her story about miscarriage and infertility in her new book Becoming. Mis...

4 questions your doctor probably isn't asking postpartum from 2018-11-18T14:00

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No, kind sir, I never wanted to hurt my child. I had postpartum scary thoughts from 2018-11-08T21:58:51

There are many misunderstandings about postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Host Lindsay Aerts experienced postpartum anxiety and OCD and recalls the common, yet often misunderstood, symptom of s...

Would you have another kid to get free land? from 2018-11-08T21:57:35

Italy is one of several countries offering incentives to have more kids. The European nation is offering free land if you have your third kid next year. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with FM100.3's Rebe...

Spanking is ineffective and harmful, says AAP from 2018-11-08T21:57:02

Do you spank? Does it work for you in disciplining your child? Host Lindsay Aerts talks with midday host Rebecca Cressman of FM100.3 about whether or not they spank their kids. The American Academy...

Should Grandparents get paid to babysit? from 2018-11-08T21:56

Grandparents may play a vital roll in children's lives, and in helping mom and dad get some much needed relief from childcare duties. Should grandparents be paid for watching their grandchildren or...

What to do when you both love and hate your motherhood role from 2018-11-04T14:00

It's often described as ambivalence in motherhood, having strong conflicting feelings at the same time. And it's totally okay. Sometimes these look like thoughts of I love my child desperately and ...

Did you find it hard going from one child to two? from 2018-10-20T02:30:01

Host Lindsay Aerts is pregnant with baby number two who's due in December. As she contemplates this upcoming change, she's wondering if you found transitioning from one kid to two difficult. She re...