In this insightful conversation, Tara sits down with sisters, podcast hosts, and co-founders Anne Pizzuti and Kate Doerksen to explore the powerful story behind Sage Haven, a safer messaging platform for children born out of real-life experiences with cyberbullying and the growing challenges of navigating digital life. They open up about the pivotal moments that pushed them to take action, and how those experiences shaped their mission to create a space where kids can connect more safely while giving parents greater peace of mind. Tara shares a personal story about the dangers of group chats.

Together, they dive into the bigger picture of digital safety, mental health, and the delicate balance families are trying to strike with technology. From the limitations of traditional parental controls to Sage Haven’s innovative nudges and safety features, Kate and Anne share how they’re rethinking what healthy tech use can look like for the next generation. This conversation offers both practical insight and a hopeful perspective for parents seeking to raise digitally aware, confident, and protected kids in an increasingly connected world.

Links:
https://sagehavenforkids.com/
https://sageparents.org/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sage-sisters/id1778502058

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In this thoughtful and refreshingly honest conversation, Tara Clark sits down with Katie Mulvaney to unpack the layered realities of weight loss, health, and motherhood. Together, they move beyond the oversimplified “eat less, move more” narrative and explore how mindset, identity, and daily habits truly shape long-term wellness. Katie shares insights from her book The Missing Links to Weight Loss, reframing the idea that the “missing link” isn’t another diet or program, but often a deeper understanding of ourselves. From navigating busy mom schedules to redefining what health looks like on an individual level, this episode offers a grounded and empowering perspective.

Tara and Katie also dive into the subtle but powerful forces influencing modern moms from mindless eating and time scarcity to the pressures of consumerism and comparison. They highlight the importance of micro habits, community support, and treating personal health as a non-negotiable “glass ball” that deserves protection. Listeners will walk away with practical, realistic strategies for integrating movement into everyday life, along with a renewed sense that small, consistent shifts, not perfection, are what lead to meaningful, lasting change.

Links:

https://www.amazon.com/Missing-Links-Weight-Loss/dp/B0GJFX8VPG

https://www.instagram.com/missinglinkshealth/

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In this insightful episode, Eli Weinstein, relationship therapist, author, and host of The Dude Therapist podcast, joins the conversation to unpack the realities of modern parenting and partnership. Drawing from his work and his book From I Do to We Do: Navigating Marriage In The Parenting Years, Eli explores the often-overlooked transition from being a “dude” to a fully engaged dad, and why parenting works best when it’s approached as a true team effort. He sheds light on how unspoken expectations can quietly build resentment between partners, and why shifting from an “us vs. them” mindset to a united front is essential for a healthy family dynamic.

Throughout the conversation, Eli emphasizes the power of open communication, emotional awareness, and mutual support in navigating both parenting and relationships. He discusses the importance of creating a “protective bubble” around the partnership, acknowledging the emotional load carried by both parents, and finding a version of balance that works for your unique family, rather than comparing to others.

With honesty and practical insight, this episode serves as a reminder that strong relationships don’t just happen; they’re built through intentional effort, understanding, and a commitment to doing the work together.

Links:

https://www.eliweinsteinlcsw.com/

https://www.eliweinsteinlcsw.com/book

https://www.instagram.com/eliweinstein_lcsw/?hl=en

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