This Mom Loves

Sangita Patel, host of Home To Win on HGTV Canada, is here to talk about Season 4 of the show - they're giving away a Home for the Holidays! We also talk about her famous Fitness Tuesdays, parenting our tween/teen girls, racism, travel tips and more! My previous interview with Sangita Patel Find Sangita on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and her website All the details on Home To Win! Also in this episode: Parent/Teacher Interview True/False: My Segment on The Morning Show How To Ace Your Parent/Teacher Interview (my article for Today's Parent) Nonfiction Book Recommendations: You are Awesome by Neil Pasricha Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self by Manoush Zomorodi Help Me: My Perfectly Disastrous Journey Through the World of Self-Help by Marianne Power The Art of Making Memories by Meik Wiking Forty Fathers: Men Talk About Parenting as told to Tessa Lloyd Feeding My Mother: Comfort and Laughter in the Kitchen as My Mom Lives with Memory Loss by Jann Arden

Tech expert Amber Mac is here talking about screen time, outsmarting your kids online, warning sides of internet trouble, tween/teen platforms, online etiquette and HerTurn, Canada's Online Business Competition Series for Women! You can find Amber on her website, as well as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Also in this episode: My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle A Good Wife: Escaping the Life I Never Chose by Samra Zafar For more information on my experiences with the eyebrow procedures I spoke about: Microblading Hybrid Brows The place I go: Permanent Beauty by Kalyna in Peterborough

Author Elizabeth Cline is here answering questions about her new book, The Conscious Closet, and offering advice for sustainable fashion. Also in the show, I'm reviewing shampoo and conditioner bars from Canadian company Unwrapped Life as well as Cladwell, your personal stylist right on your device - my new favourite app! We kick off this jam-packed show with some fun Downton Abbey books. You can find Elizabeth Cline on her website as well as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For more information or to purchase: The Conscious Closet The shampoo and conditioner bars I recommend are from Unwrapped Life. The personal styling app I reviewed is called Cladwell. Books: The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook  (Since recording the girls and I made the Yorkshire Puddings recipe and they were amazing!) The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book The Downton Abbey Coloring Book

Gemma Hartley, author of the book Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women and the Way Forward is here to delve in to this fascinating subject and offer some advice! For more information or to purchase: Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Woman and the Way Forward by Gemma Hartley You can find Gemma on her website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Also in this episode: 12 Indigenous Picture Books To Add To Your Collection Own Your Anxiety: 99 Simple Ways To Channel Your Secret Edge by Julian Brass The Braid by Laetitia Colombani 6 Rules I Break (By a Big Rule-Follower)

Cheryl Hickey is here to talk parenting, beauty tips (inner and outer), her side hustle, and social media thoughts (including how to get a great photo) plus all the scoop on season 15 of ET Canada on Global! You can find Cheryl on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and ET Canada on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. My first interview with Cheryl Hickey My behind-the-scenes visit to ET Canada with Cheryl Hickey ...and a photo on set from my latest visit, after we sat in the green room to chat for this episode! Also in this episode: I recommend the book The Favorite Daughter by Kaira Rouda And I share lots of behind-the-scenes details of my Episode 33 sit-down with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau (including the answer to the question "How did you get that interview?" which I didn't really know for sure myself until I asked!) Since this week's episode features Cheryl Hickey, I also mention some other great TV personalities who have been on the show, and you can find them here: Cynthia Loyst - Episode 2 Tracy Moore - Episode 17 Farah Nasser - Episode 20 Sarah Richardson - Episode 27 Thanks to my podcast editor Lukas Wojcicki!

In this episode, I sit down with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to talk about a range of topics from parenting, mental health and physical activity to fashion, travel and books, as well as several of the causes she supports. She is very open and honest, particularly when talking about her family and the life of a public servant, and I also ask her about any regrets she may have, and what misconceptions people may have of her. In this interview, Sophie shares several of her favourite Canadian designers and businesses, including: Valérie Dumaine Birds of North America Tania Larsson Studio Sparkes Zaleska Jewelry RASA Christy Feaver The Tailor Project I've received many questions about this interview, so stay tuned for Episode 34 when I'll share some behind-the-scenes tidbits! If you are new to This Mom Loves, you can find past episodes of the podcast here, or check out my blog, TV appearances or published work.

Jam-packed with book recommendations from me and listeners as well as reading tips and tricks (library holds, abandoning books, respecting kids' reading preferences, keeping track of what you've read, e-reading thoughts) and some insider information, this episode is for all the book lovers out there! Just a note that I've also moved to a biweekly episode format in order to continue the show regularly through the school year! The authors I mentioned who have been guests on the show: Jessica Holmes (Depression: The Comedy) - Episode 6 Laura Vanderkam (Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done) - Episode 10 Miss Minimalist Francine Jay (Lightly) - Episode 21 Ann Douglas (Happy Parents, Happy Kids) - Episode 23 And for subscription box lovers: Kerrie Hansler (Sweet Reads Box) - Episode 25 Books recommended in the show: (Note that if you're planning to purchase one of these books, it's a big help to me if you use these links. Thanks!) Saving Meghan by DJ Palmer (me) Her One Mistake by Heidi Perks (@hockeysticksgripstrips on Instagram)Born a Crime by Trevor Noah (Marcy called in) A Mother's Secret by TJ Stimson (me) Three Pines/Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny (Maria on Instagram) The Art of Leaving by Ayelet Tsbari (Sarah called in) The Girl you Left Behind by Jojo Moyes (me) Beartown and A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Bachman (Megan on Facebook) Us Against You (sequel to Beartown, above; Sue on Facebook) Daisy Jones and the Six (Andrea called in)Indigenous Relations: Insights, Tips and Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality by Bob Joseph with Cynthia Joseph (me) All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (Andrea on Facebook) Watching You by Lisa Jewell (Laurie called in) After the End by Clare Mackintosh (me) You will be happy to know that by the time I had this show recorded, my dad (with the assistance of my mom) had moved his book list (of more than 2000 read titles!) from a Word doc to Google Docs and it can now be updated on the go from any device!

Registered Social Workers Tracy Condon and Laura Koekkoek of CK Social Work are here to unpack all of the issues associated with women's friendships: making friends, keeping friends, growing apart or breaking up with friends...we covered it all in this fun chat! Thanks to a listener for suggesting this interview topic - what a great idea! - and all those who submitted their questions for Tracy and Laura. I'm also sharing staycation tips and a nonfiction book reco. Just a reminder that if you have extended health coverage through your benefits, you are very likely covered for counseling with a social worker. If you live in my area you will want to look into CK Social Work, but no matter where you live you can find a counselor for you, your partner or your child (or a combination thereof) - it could make a huge difference! Also in this episode: The book I recommend is Maid by Stephanie Land. Here is my post with staycation tips and ideas. The past episodes I referred to (some of the most-downloaded to date): Episode 1 with Kortney Wilson Episode 7 with Allison Bell Episode 18 with Natalie MacMaster Episode 22 with Jillian Harris

Lara Murray is with me to chat about easy, practical ways to produce less waste in your home - or classroom! I'm also sharing 8 ADHD facts that parents should know - even if your child isn't affected by it - and of course a book recommendation! You can find Lara Murray (and all her Norwex products) on Facebook and her website. My book reco: The Valedictorian of Being Dead by Heather B. Armstrong 8 ADHD Facts You Need to Know The past episodes I mentioned with fantastic guest experts: Episode 5 with Lisa Orr (Etiquette) Episode 13 with Alanna McGinn (Sleep) Episode 15 with Melissa Leong (Money) Episode 16 with Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe (Women's health)

Faith Dickinson is here talking about launching Cuddles for Cancer at the age of nine (!), winning the Diana Award, attending Harry and Meghan's wedding, how parents can encourage philanthropy and how you're never too young to make a difference! Receiving the Diana Award from Princes William and Harry Cuddles for Cancer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Faith Dickinson on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter At the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex Also in this episode: The book I recommended this week: Her One Mistake by Heidi Perks Links to my Adventures in Freelancing series: Volume I: My Top 5 Tips Volume II: More Insider Tips Volume III: A Successful Query Letter, You Got the Job - Now What? and how I make my blog work for me Volume IV: How To Thicken the Skin Volume V: Editors Share Pitching Tips