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, for moms — who love Maryland, parenting, and local businesses
🔹 Short, digestible episodes (20-40 mins) so busy moms can listen on-the-go
Episodes
26 episodes
Empowered from the Core: Pelvic Health for Every Stage of Life
What if pregnancy wasn’t a moment to “bounce back” from, but a nine-month tissue trauma that deserves smart, athletic rehab? That single shift changes everything. We invited Katie from Rehab 2 Perform to unpack pelvic health with clarity and ze...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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38:21
Beyond the Logo: Branding That Drives Action
Most sites look pretty until you ask them to do something. We sat down with Maria, a Maryland-born designer and agency owner with roots in art, photography, and action sports, to unpack how story-led branding and user-first websites turn browse...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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49:00
The Power of Advocacy and Action: One Mom’s Breast Cancer Story
A clogged duct that wouldn’t clear. A waitlist that stretched into weeks. And a gut feeling that wouldn’t let go. When our friend Kelly—a 37-year-old mom of three and ER nurse—pressed for answers, the diagnosis came fast and loud: stage three, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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42:36
The Story of My Five: From Text Chain to Vodka Brand
When five friends joked about wanting their favorite vodka water drink available in a can, most people would have laughed and moved on. Instead, Dawn and her girlfriends sketched a business plan on a cocktail napkin and transformed their group ...
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Episode 22
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43:08
Preserving Magic: How One Family Saved the Enchanted Forest and Built a Community Hub
Step back in time with Martha Clark, the sixth-generation steward of a farming legacy that has shaped Howard County since 1797. As we chat on a wooden bench surrounded by the sights and sounds of Clark's Elioak Farm, Martha reveals how her fami...
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Episode 21
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40:22
Behind the Pose: How One Family's Loss Created a Movement
When life delivers its hardest blows, some families find extraordinary ways to transform pain into purpose. In this deeply moving conversation, Julia Lederer opens up about her brother Zach's journey with brain cancer and the incredible legacy ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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34:03
The Power of Being Seen: A Teacher's Mission
When Jessica Nichols stepped into her eighth-grade social studies classroom as a struggling student, her teacher Mr. Copies whispered something that would change her life: "I know there's something you're carrying. If you ever want someone to h...
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Episode 19
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46:17
Arranging Life: Finding Balance Through Flowers
Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform a pandemic hobby into a thriving business? Christin from Blooming Blossoms joins us to share exactly how she turned her love of flowers into a full...
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Episode 18
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45:58
Face the Flames: Breaking Generational Patterns in Your Relationships
What happens when a singer-songwriter becomes a relationship therapist? In this illuminating conversation, Katherine Petzold shares her fascinating journey from performing worldwide to helping couples transform their relationships through
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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34:22
Beyond the Internship: The Evolving Landscape of Digital Marketing
Join Claire and Emma as they reflect on a summer of growth, learning, and discovery in the world of marketing and communications. In this heartfelt conversation, Emma opens up about her journey from uncertain college student to confident market...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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36:05
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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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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 Re-Balance
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 Re-Bala...
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Season 1
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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 Re-Balance Health and Wellness transformed into a life-changing health discovery for me. After comprehe...
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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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43:20