Momtalk Maryland
The go-to podcast for Maryland moms looking to stay connected, inspired, and in the know about everything happening in their community—from must-visit spots to real conversations on motherhood, business, and local life.
🔹 A mix of local insights, business spotlights, foodie finds, and honest mom-life convos
🔹 Fun, engaging, and community-driven, but not just for moms—great for anyone who loves Maryland, parenting, and local businesses
🔹 Short, digestible episodes (20-40 mins) so busy moms can listen on-the-go
Episodes
16 episodes
Grounding Your Space: Home Design Tips with Kerry Whippee
Ever feel overwhelmed by your living space despite your best efforts to keep things organized? You're not alone. In this enlightening conversation with interior designer Kerry Whippee, founder of Sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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27:28
The Dance of Connection: Breaking Destructive Patterns in Relationships
Ever wondered why relationship patterns seem to repeat themselves, generation after generation? Couples therapist Risa Ganel reveals the powerful truth behind this cycle and offers hope for breaking it during her illuminating conversation with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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40:10
From Assumption to Reality: A Summer Working with an Influencer
What really happens behind those perfect Instagram posts? In this candid conversation, Claire sits down with her summer intern Emma to discuss her expectations versus the reality of working with an influencer. When Emma first joined the team, s...
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Episode 13
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26:35
Weird Confessions: Are We All Just Making This Up As We Go?
What happens when two moms decide to open up the confession booth and reveal the weird, embarrassing, and utterly human moments that most people keep hidden? This episode takes us behind the curtain of perfectly curated mom lives into the realm...
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Episode 12
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44:52
Rethinking Youth Sports: Coach Bobby's Multi-Sport Revolution
What if everything we thought we knew about youth sports was wrong? What if the path to raising successful, happy athletes isn't through early specialization, elite programs, and intense training schedules for elementary-aged children?C...
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Episode 11
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50:20
HoCo Summer Faves: Splash Pads, Berries, and Bucket Lists
Claire shares her favorite summer activities in Howard County, from splash pads and farmers markets to library programs and local memberships that help families beat the heat while creating lasting memories.• Seven farmers markets throu...
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Episode 10
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29:17
Hair Liberation: What I've Learned Going Curly
Imagine spending your whole life with one hairstyle, then suddenly switching it up completely. That's exactly what happened when I decided to embrace my natural waves after years of straightening my hair. What started as a casual "I don't feel ...
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Episode 9
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34:15
The Gen Z Perspective: Marketing Insights from a College Intern
Ever wonder what Gen Z really thinks about your social media presence? This eye-opening conversation between Claire Duarte and Emma, The Columbia Mom's first college intern, pulls back the curtain on the significant generational divide in digit...
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Episode 8
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43:43
The Balancing Act: Motherhood, Family & Friendship
Remember when making friends was as simple as sharing your fruit snacks at recess? Motherhood changes everything about our social connections, creating both new challenges and unexpected opportunities for deeper relationships.This candi...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:40
Healing Hashimoto's: My Thyroid Journey with Rebalance
We dive deep into the often misunderstood world of thyroid health, autoimmune conditions, and the powerful connection between hormones and whole-body wellness with functional medicine expert Laura from Rebalance Health and Wellness.Have...
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Episode 6
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38:16
Dairy-Free and Desperate: A Mom's Honest Health Reset
The journey to wellness often begins unexpectedly. What started as a simple business partnership with Rebalance Health and Wellness transformed into a life-changing health discovery for me. After comprehensive testing—blood panels, cortisol mea...
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Episode 5
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31:10
From Mom Brain to 10K: A Runner's Return After 10 Years
After a decade-long hiatus, I found myself at the starting line of the Charm City Soul of the City 10K—the very same race that launched my running journey ten years earlier. The symmetry wasn't planned, but it felt like the universe had a sense...
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Episode 4
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29:21
From Perfect Parent to Reality: What We Swore We'd Never Do
Remember when you confidently declared all the things you'd never do as a parent? Those lofty ideals about screen time, healthy eating, sleep training, and never losing your cool? Yeah, we do too.In this candid conversation, Claire and ...
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Episode 3
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46:22
Beyond Words: Parenting Through Speech Delays and Developmental Challenges
"You can't make that kid do a damn thing." These words echoed through my mind as I reflected on the unique journey of parenting my strong-willed, neurodivergent son. The path has been anything but straightforward, filled with unexpected challen...
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Episode 2
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25:17
Founding The Columbia Mom: A Maryland Journey
Ever wondered how a local mom brand is born? In our debut episode of Maryland Mom Talk, host Claire Duarte pulls back the curtain on her journey from psychology graduate to founder of The Columbia Mom.Claire takes us through her Marylan...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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