What I Wish I Knew : A Podcast About Pregnancy, Parenting, and Women's Health

Christina Hunt
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Hosted by BFFs Amy and Christina, this podcast was born out of the endless questions, late-night texts, and lessons learned as new moms navigating uncharted waters. We share honest conversations, expert interviews, and relatable stories that cut through the noise of social media and parenting advice overload. Whether you’re expecting, a new parent, or just curious about the realities of motherhood, you’ll find support, insight, and maybe even a few laughs along the way. Join our community of parents who know that perfection isn’t the goal—understanding and empowerment are. Follow us on Instagram: @whatiwishiknew_

  1. Aug 11

    [BONUS] A Dermatologist’s Guide to Simple, Effective Skincare with Dr. Mamina Turegano

    In this episode, Diane sits down with Dr. Mamina Turegano, a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist, to talk about simplifying skincare and focusing on what actually works. Dr. Mamina shares why a minimal approach is often best, and how lifestyle factors like diet, stress, and hormones can influence skin health. We discuss common concerns like adult acne, postpartum skin changes, and eczema, along with practical ways to support the skin barrier through gentle routines and consistent care. She also offers straightforward guidance for parents, including how to treat diaper rash, when to start sunscreen, and what products are worth keeping on hand. This conversation is a helpful reset if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by skincare advice and just want a simple, effective approach. Links Discussed in This Episode | Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.Subscribe to the Minimalist Moms Youtube ChannelActive Skin RepairConnect with Dr. Mamina Turegano:WebsiteInstagramTikTokDr. Mamina’s Favorite Products: https://shopmyshelf.us/shops/dr.mamina Enjoy the Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity. You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook. **Friends of the Pod Week! This week, we're excited to swap episodes with Minimalist Moms, an amazing podcast about finding simplicity in motherhood, to introduce our communities to each other's work - because there's room for all of us moms here! If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to check out more episodes from Minimalist Moms wherever you listen to podcasts and join Diane on Instagram @minimalistmomspodcast

    [BONUS] A Dermatologist’s Guide to Simple, Effective Skincare with Dr. Mamina Turegano

  2. Aug 4

    [BONUS] The 75% Rule and Other Lessons in Doing It All, Differently with Lexi Reese

    Drumroll for greatness – Lexi Reese joins the pod this week! Lexi is the co-founder and CEO of Lanai, an AI Empowerment Platform that helps enterprises transform AI experiments into systematic success. Before Lanai, she led the Global Programmatic Ad Business at Google and then jumped to be the COO of Gusto (a unicorn, but don’t call it a unicorn as you’ll hear Lexi explain in our interview). Always one to look for ways to do more to help others thrive, after Gusto and before Lanai, she launched a campaign for California's U.S. Senate seat. We’re tired just thinking about all of this because in addition to occupying big seats at big tables (and beautifully trying to make more seats for others) – Lexi is the mother of two girls. And for her, motherhood has been a superpower. Helping her become an even better leader (and she’s already one of the best!). As she says in this interview: “I think of motherhood as a leadership laboratory because a great leader makes people better first in their presence, but then it lasts in their absence. It stays with you. And that is what motherhood is.” In our convo we discuss: - Going from film-making and finance to the tech c-suite + a run at politics - Motherhood as a leadership laboratory - Why America sees Mothers as a bug in the system - How kids clarified her mission to leave the world better than she found it - How to operate at 75% when your norm is 125% - The role her mother and her immigrant background played in shaping how she wanted to operate in the world ******* ⭐️ Follow The Mothers and leave a 5-star review if this resonated 💬 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it 📱 Join The Mothers on Instagram @themotherspod ✍️ Subscribe to ⁠⁠Sara’s Substack⁠⁠ for reflections on life, work, meaning & motherhood 💼 Find Sara on ⁠LinkedIn The Mothers is a production of Backline Media. **Friends of the Pod Week! This week, we're excited to swap episodes with The Mothers, an amazing podcast about being a mother, to introduce our communities to each other's work - because there's room for all of us moms here! If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to check out more episodes from The Mothers wherever you listen to podcasts and join Sara on Instagram @themotherspod

    [BONUS] The 75% Rule and Other Lessons in Doing It All, Differently with Lexi Reese

  3. Jun 4

    The Science of Kid Sleep With Dr. Joe Dzierzewski

    Dr. Joe Dzierzewski is a clinical psychologist, sleep scientist, and Senior Vice President of Research and Scientific Affairs at the National Sleep Foundation — aka one of the most qualified people we've ever had on the show. We get into everything parents of toddlers, school-age kids, and teens actually need to know about sleep: how much kids really need at every age (spoiler: probably more than you think), why tired kids often look like the opposite of tired, how everything you do during the day sets the stage for sleep that night, and why modeling good sleep habits matters more than you realize. We also talk school start times, bedtime routines, sleep products that aren't worth your money, and why consistency is the only real hack. Follow Dr. Joe and the National Sleep Foundation: @sleepfoundation Follow WIWIK on Instagram: @whatiwishiknew_ Music by Ben Scott Motion Design by Banona.co

    The Science of Kid Sleep With Dr. Joe Dzierzewski

  4. May 22

    Lisps, Milestones & Mouth Tape With Luba Patlakh

    We sat down with Luba Patlakh — bilingual speech language pathologist, certified myofunctional therapist, mom of three, and founder of Kidology Inc. — and walked away with pages of notes. Luba started out chasing a career in broadcast journalism, worked at Good Morning America and Oxford University Press, and then took a sharp pivot into speech therapy — ultimately building a two-location therapy practice in the Philadelphia area offering speech, OT, PT, ABA, autism diagnosis, and sensory play gyms. In this episode, we get into everything: what speech-language pathology actually is, the milestone map from babble to full sentences, when to worry and when to breathe, how pacifiers and open-mouth breathing affect speech development, what childhood apraxia looks like, and why "they'll grow out of it" is advice you should push back on. We also talk bilingualism, baby talk, sibling dynamics, and why your parents' intuition is almost always right. (We told you: everything!) Whether you have a toddler, a school-age kid, or just want to understand how speech actually works, this episode will inform & delight. Follow Luba on Instagram: @lubapatlakh // @kidologyinc Follow WIWIK on Instagram: @whatiwishiknew_ Music by Ben Scott Motion Design by Banona.co

    Lisps, Milestones & Mouth Tape With Luba Patlakh

  5. May 7

    Better Habits, Happier Kids With Michaeleen Doucleff

    Michaeleen Doucleff is an award-winning NPR science correspondent and bestselling author of two of the most talked-about parenting books in recent memory — Hunt, Gather, Parent and her newest, Dopamine Kids. We dig into the world that today's parents are actually navigating: one where apps, games, streaming platforms, and ultra-processed snacks are engineered by billion-dollar companies specifically designed to keep our kids wanting more. Michaeleen breaks down why so much of the common advice around screen time is outdated, why taking things away without replacing them almost always backfires, and what the science actually says about building better habits with our kids. This conversation kept coming back to something simple but easy to lose sight of: one of our most important jobs as parents is making sure our kids experience real joy, real satisfaction, and real contentment. Not the endless wanting that comes from a screen, but the happy, settled feeling of a life lived to the fullest - even as a child. Visit Michaeleen's website: michaeleendoucleff.com Follow WIWIK on Instagram: @whatiwishiknew_ Music by Ben Scott Motion Design by Banona.co

    Better Habits, Happier Kids With Michaeleen Doucleff

  6. Apr 23

    Owning Your Financial Story with Kumiko Love

    Kumiko Love — known as The Budget Mom — paid off nearly $80,000 in debt as a single mom and built a multi-million dollar community helping others do the same, but this conversation goes far deeper than budgets and spreadsheets. Kumiko gets honest about her own story and why she believes your finances are deeply personal — that knowing who you are and what you value is the real foundation of financial freedom. This one is equal parts money wisdom and self-discovery, and we're warning you now: have a tissue nearby. Follow Kumiko on Instagram: @thebudgetmom Follow WIWIK on Instagram: @whatiwishiknew_ Music by Ben Scott Motion Design by Banona.co

    Owning Your Financial Story with Kumiko Love

  7. Apr 8

    More Nutrition Advice That Doesn't Sound Like a Lecture With Haley Miskowiec

    Our favorite nutritionist is back! In this conversation with Haley Miskowiec, we dive into pregnancy nutrition and do our best to bust some myths - are you actually eating for two? What nutrients do you need more of during different trimesters? Is there a normal amount of weight gain to expect? We learned the answers to these questions and many more. Haley breaks down the facts around nutrition while pregnant. Follow Haley on Instagram: @prenatal.nutritionist Follow WIWIK on Instagram: @whatiwishiknew_ Music by Ben Scott Motion Design by Banona.co

    More Nutrition Advice That Doesn't Sound Like a Lecture With Haley Miskowiec

  8. Mar 25

    The Quiet Weight of Infertility With Dr. Liz Grill

    TW: contains content about miscarriages This episode features Dr. Liz Grill, a reproductive health expert who holds many, many titles: Director of Psychological Services at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine, Assistant Attending Psychologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and the current Chair of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. In short, she knows her stuff. We picked her brain about what infertility actually feels like, why so many people suffer in silence, and how to support someone going through it. Follow Dr. Grill on Instagram: @dr.lizgrill Follow WIWIK on Instagram: @whatiwishiknew_ Music by Ben Scott Motion Design by Banona.co

    The Quiet Weight of Infertility With Dr. Liz Grill
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Hosted by BFFs Amy and Christina, this podcast was born out of the endless questions, late-night texts, and lessons learned as new moms navigating uncharted waters. We share honest conversations, expert interviews, and relatable stories that cut through the noise of social media and parenting advice overload. Whether you’re expecting, a new parent, or just curious about the realities of motherhood, you’ll find support, insight, and maybe even a few laughs along the way. Join our community of parents who know that perfection isn’t the goal—understanding and empowerment are. Follow us on Instagram: @whatiwishiknew_

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