Episodes

  • Episode 136: See you in September! Season Recap and Finale with Daniella Rabbani

    Episode 136: See you in September! Season Recap and Finale with Daniella Rabbani
    Mar 11 2025
    MOM CURIOUS is weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. She is always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Episode 135: Poems of Parenting by Loryn Brantz

    Episode 135: Poems of Parenting by Loryn Brantz
    Mar 4 2025
    MOM CURIOUS is weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. About This Week's Guest: Loryn Brantz is an author, artist, poet, and director. She is the creator of two best-selling board book series, Feminist Baby and It Had To Be You (Love Poems Your Baby Can See), and is also a two-time Emmy Award winner for her work on Sesame Street. She is currently a consulting creative director for the beloved children’s education program, Ms. Rachel. Her debut poetry collection, Poems of Parenting, will be available Spring, 2025. PRE-ORDER her newest book Poems of Parenting here! Follow Loryn @lorynbrantz on Instagram And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. She is always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Episode 134: Way To Be Iconic, Jill Kargman

    Episode 134: Way To Be Iconic, Jill Kargman
    Feb 25 2025
    A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. About This Week’s Guest: Jill Kargman is a writer and actress born and raised in New York City. After graduating Yale in three years, she worked in magazines, with articles published in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Town & Country, ELLE, DAZED, Condé Nast Traveller, andInterview, and others. She went on to become a New York Timesbestselling author of twelve books including Sometimes I Feel Like A Nut, The Right Address, Sprinkle Glitter On My Grave, and Momzillas, which was the basis of her scripted comedy Odd Mom Out, currently streaming on Peacock. She has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and as a contributor to the Drew Barrymore Show and the Today Show. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and three kids, and her new film INFLUENCED will be out in late 2025. Follow Jill @jillkargman on Instagram. And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. She is always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ As discussed on the pod, a great way to make a difference is to donate to The Red Tent Fund: The Red Tent Fund stands firm in its commitment to provide a safe, stigma-free space for anyone seeking abortion support. Guided by Jewish values and teachings that affirm the right to abortion, we provide affordable access to healthcare, even as barriers are raised throughout the United States. Visit https://www.theredtentfund.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 133: On Mental and Physical Strength with Holistic Health & Fitness Expert Kim Strother

    Episode 133: On Mental and Physical Strength with Holistic Health & Fitness Expert Kim Strother
    Feb 18 2025
    The Mom Curious Podcast is a weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. About This Week’s Guest: Kim Strother is a Holistic Health & Fitness Expert with over 20 years of experience as a certified personal trainer, holistic health coach, and yoga instructor. Recognized as one of the country's top celebrity trainers, Kim is celebrated for her online workouts, her nutrition course, The Paleo Path, and her exclusive In-Home Retreat experience for the busy professional. She’s also a featured instructor on the Melissa Wood Health app and has traveled around the world to lead classes for Alma Festival, Barry’s Bootcamp, Yoga Glo, Bandier, and Summit Series. With a focus on bio-individuality, Kim blends fitness, functional nutrition, and mindfulness to create personalized wellness programs. Her commitment to holistic health grew after her 2013 Lyme disease diagnosis, inspiring her passion for integrative healing. A former Ford Model, Kim has graced the covers of Runner’s World and appeared in campaigns for Nike, Adidas, and Reebok. She holds certifications from NASM, Yoga Alliance, and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, empowering her clients to achieve lasting, balanced health. Follow Kim @kimstrother on Instagram and at kimstrother.com. And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. She is always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the conversation @momcurious and @daniellarabbani on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Episode 132: Sarrah Strimel Bentley - Breast Cancer Survivor, Fertility and Surrogacy Champion with her One Chance

    Episode 132: Sarrah Strimel Bentley - Breast Cancer Survivor, Fertility and Surrogacy Champion with her One Chance
    Feb 11 2025
    A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. About This Week’s Guest: Sarrah believes in “joy mining,” AKA “choosing the joy” in the journey. Despite being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, she maintained her vision of becoming a mom and in December 2023, welcomed her first child via surrogacy. Now four years in remission, the former broadway showgirl created “A Chance For Life,” a nonprofit that helps women have babies after breast cancer. “Never stop believing that you will make it through this storm,” she says. “There is a beautiful life waiting for you on the other side.” Follow Sarrah on Instagram @sarrahstrimelbentley. And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. Always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Episode 131: Fertility and Pregnancy Resources with Alexandra Sall

    Episode 131: Fertility and Pregnancy Resources with Alexandra Sall
    Feb 4 2025
    A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. About This Week’s Guest: Alexandra Sall is the Founder and Creative Director at ALSALL Studio, a New York based branding, social media and web design studio passionate about helping female entrepreneurs in the lifestyle, health and wellness space. She lives in Manhattan with her bubbly one year old daughter Olivia and equally charismatic husband Mosheh Oinounou, founder of Mo News. Alex is passionate about women’s health, cooking, travel and sharing life hacks, which she shares extensively on her instagram @alsall. CHECK OUT ALEX'S LIST OF TOPICS FROM THE PODCAST HERE. CHECK OUT ALEX'S FERTILITY & PREGNANCY RESOURCES PAGE HERE. And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. Always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Episode 130: Hitha Palepu on Purposeful Pivots for the Ambitious Soul

    Episode 130: Hitha Palepu on Purposeful Pivots for the Ambitious Soul
    Jan 28 2025
    A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. About This Week’s Guest: Hitha Palepu is a consummate multi-hyphenate - an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. She is the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals. Hitha is the author of We’re Speaking: The Life Lessons of Kamala Harris and How To Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip (Clarkson Potter). She lives in NYC with her husband and two sons. Follow Hitha on Instagram @hithapalepu and on Substack https://hitha.substack.com/. And Our Hostess: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. In motherhood, Daniella has an emerged as a community leader and a voice for mothers. Always advocating for a more inclusive and harmonious world starting with each and every one of us. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 129: Delivering Better Maternity Care with Oula Health

    Episode 129: Delivering Better Maternity Care with Oula Health
    Jan 21 2025
    A weekly conversation between (mostly) women about all the different ways to be a mother (or not) with your host Daniella Rabbani. ALL ARE WELCOME. This Week’s Guest: OULA HEALTH - At Oula, we pride ourselves on delivering better maternity care, before, during, and after pregnancy. Midwife or OBGYN?
Medicated or au naturale?
It shouldn’t have to be one or the other. So we’ve redesigned an experience that doesn’t have a “right way.” We listen, respect your preferences, and make decisions with you, not for you. Our team of trusted midwives, OBGYNs and dedicated care navigators ensure you get the type of care you need in the moments that matter most. LEARN MORE HERE. And follow along @oulahealth on Instagram. Our Host: Daniella Rabbani (@daniellarabbani) is an award winning storyteller and mother of two. Daniella has been hailed as "sympathetic and utterly alive" (New York Observer), "hilarious" (Wall Street Journal) and "will leave you twirling in the streets" (New York Times). TV credits: Amazon's The Better Sister, HBO’s Scenes from a Marriage, CBS’ God Friended Me, FX’s The Americans, Fox’s Laughs. Films: Oceans 8, Appropriate Behavior and her award winning directorial debut OMA (Available on Amazon Prime Video) and more. Join the Conversation: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcurious/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
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