Cake For Dinner

Keesha Scott
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This is not your mom’s parenting podcast—unless your mom swore a little, cried in the car, and showed up anyway. Cake for Dinner brings founders, experts, celebrities, and parents to the couch for real conversations about motherhood, marriage, hormones, healing, and the messy middle. No filters. No fluff. Just honest talk—and maybe some cake.

  1. HACE 3 DÍAS

    Tyler Baltierra From Teen Mom to Fatherhood: The Reality MTV Didn’t Show

    This episode marks the FIRST installment of our Cake for Dinner: Dad Edition — a brand new series we are incredibly excited to roll out this summer, featuring powerful conversations with fathers about parenting, identity, and growth.   Tyler Baltierra, best known from MTV’s Teen Mom, joins Cake for Dinner for a raw and powerful conversation about trauma, adoption, and what it really means to break generational cycles. In this episode, Tyler opens up about growing up in a chaotic environment shaped by addiction, navigating becoming a teen father, and the life-altering decision to place his daughter for adoption. He shares the emotional reality behind that choice, the long-term impact it carries, and how it continues to shape his identity as a husband and father today.   This conversation goes far beyond what was shown on MTV—diving into the psychology of trauma, the truth about adoption, and the intentional work required to raise children differently than how you were raised. Tyler also speaks on healing, boundaries, and why curiosity is one of the most powerful tools for personal growth.   Follow Tyler: https://www.instagram.com/tylerbaltierramtv/ Learn more about Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/   00:00 – Childhood Trauma & Growing Up Alone 02:20 – Life Before Teen Mom (MTV) 04:10 – Parenting Differently & Breaking the Cycle 07:30 – Trauma, Maturity & Identity 10:20 – Raising Kids in a Different Environment 13:59 – The Adoption Decision (Survival vs Love) 16:20 – Acceptance vs Peace 20:50 – Advice for Kids in Tough Homes 24:20 – Looking Back: Growth & Perspective 26:45 – How MTV Changed Everything 30:30 – The Truth About Adoption 36:30 – Relationship With Carly Today 39:30 – Explaining Adoption to His Kids 45:20 – Growing Up on TV (The Reality) 47:50 – Talking to Kids About Sex 53:10 – Intentional Parenting

    58 min

  2. 20 ABR

    This System Explains Your Life, Relationships & Timing…

    What if your life isn’t random… but actually follows a pattern? In this episode, we sit down with Ipek Gray—economist turned life coach and founder of The Born Method—to break down how numbers, patterns, and timing can reveal your true strengths, decision-making style, and life path. We dive into why so many high-achieving women feel unfulfilled, how to identify your “zone of genius,” and why success on paper doesn’t always translate to alignment in real life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, confused, or like something is “off” despite doing everything right—this conversation will change how you see yourself and your future. This isn’t about motivation. It’s about understanding the system behind your life.   Learn more about Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Learn more about Ipek Gray and the Born Method: https://www.ipekgray.com/   00:00 – Meet Ipek Gray & The Born Method 01:12 – Understanding Yourself Through Patterns 03:17 – What The Born Method Actually Is 05:13 – Your “Zone of Genius” Explained 06:18 – How Childhood Shapes Your Patterns 08:34 – Why Life Isn’t Fragmented 10:30 – Using Numbers in Business & Decisions 12:17 – Timing vs Prediction (Big Difference) 21:41 – Why Successful Women Feel Misaligned 25:03 – The Life Cycle That Changes Everything 29:32 – Final Takeaway: Stop Comparing Yourself

    34 min

  3. 13 ABR

    Dr Mary Claire Haver | The “Zone of Chaos” Every Woman Needs to Understand

    If you’ve ever felt like something is “off” in your body—but no one can explain why—this episode is for you. Dr. Mary Claire Haver breaks down the truth about perimenopause, a phase of life that millions of women experience but few fully understand. From mood swings and anxiety to weight gain, sleep disruption, and loss of libido, many of the symptoms women face in their 40s are often misdiagnosed or dismissed entirely. We dive into the science behind hormonal changes, why the medical system has lagged in treating women properly, and what you can actually do to take control of your health. If you’ve ever been told “it’s just stress” or “it’s all in your head,” this episode will completely change the way you see your body. 👉 You’re not crazy. There’s a reason—and a solution.   Learn more about Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Follow Dr. Mary Claire Haver: https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire/   00:00 Introduction to Dr. Mary Claire Haver 01:35 Why Perimenopause Needed Its Own Conversation 02:40 The Moment Everything Started to Shift 05:15 The “Zone of Chaos” Explained 06:10 Misdiagnosed: Prescribed Prozac Instead of Hormone Support 08:12 Hormones vs Mental Health 09:17 Why This Phase Hits So Hard in Midlife 10:54 The Failure of the Medical System for Women 14:20 Sleep Disruption & Hormones 16:36 Sex, Libido & Hormonal Changes 18:32 Weight Gain, Metabolism & GLP-1 21:20 Skin Aging & Collagen Loss 22:41 Acceptance vs Optimization in Aging 23:12 “You’re Not Crazy” — The Power of Validation 24:08 Why Women Are Finally Speaking Out 27:46 Legacy, Impact & Helping Future Generations 28:09 The Deeper Meaning of Success & Motherhood

    31 min
  4. Midlife Isn’t a Crisis—It’s Freedom | Live with Angela Burke

    7 ABR

    Midlife Isn’t a Crisis—It’s Freedom | Live with Angela Burke

    What if midlife isn’t a crisis… but the most freeing chapter of your life? In this episode of Cake for Dinner Live, we sit down with Angela Burke, author of The Real Life: A Real Girl’s Guide to Midlife, to unpack the honest, unfiltered truth about what really happens in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. From identity shifts and hormone changes to self-acceptance, boundaries, and rediscovering desire—this conversation breaks the silence around topics many women experience but rarely talk about. Angela shares her personal journey through motherhood, divorce, and reinvention, along with powerful insights from other women navigating midlife. The biggest takeaway? You’re not broken—and you’re definitely not alone. If you’ve ever felt lost, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming… this episode is your permission slip to reclaim yourself. Learn more about Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Grab a copy of Angelas book: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Girls-Guide-Midlife-Fearless-ebook/dp/B0G6XN86R9/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2VTKBOWDNNPG2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xJqDxVbzZA8-eLh3bk_vK55MrUiI1PPoPgHIgeVUUog.L-z293hCR_RxmzfaLwPCv1m1j1sQjjGNHvBPJcLqyKc&dib_tag=se&keywords=author+angela+burk&qid=1775559979&sprefix=author+anggela+burk+%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1   00:00 – Intro: The Truth About Midlife 01:12 – Why Angela Wrote the Book 04:05 – The “Hot Takes” That Challenge Midlife Norms 07:10 – Desire, Libido & Wanting More at Any Age 10:05 – Comparison, Exhaustion & Letting Go 13:20 – Settling Into Yourself in Your 50s 16:05 – Body Acceptance vs Body Appreciation 19:10 – Why Midlife Is Actually Liberating 22:15 – The Myth of “Having It All Together” 25:00 – Small Shifts That Change Everything (Saying No) 28:10 – Choosing Yourself: Yes vs No Seasons 31:20 – Common Threads All Women Share 34:15 – The “Cheat Code” for Younger Women 37:30 – Why These Conversations Were Never Happening 40:20 – Breaking Shame Around Menopause & Aging 43:10 – Is Midlife About Loss… or Transformation? 47:00 – How to Handle Feeling Lost or Unrecognizable 50:10 – Practical First Steps to Reconnect With Yourself 53:00 – You’re Not Alone: The Core Message 55:10 – Angela’s Favorite Parts of the Book 58:00 – Final Thoughts + Where to Find Angela

    27 min

  5. 6 ABR

    You Don’t FIND Joy… But she’ll tell you how to mine it.

    What happens when life doesn’t go as planned? Today we sit down with Sarrah Strimel Bentley — founder of Damn Good Yoga, former Broadway performer, and a voice for resilience — to unpack a story filled with unimaginable challenges and incredible strength. From losing her husband during pregnancy, to battling breast cancer, navigating IVF, and ultimately building her family through surrogacy… Sarah’s journey is a testament to what it means to keep going when everything falls apart. But this episode isn’t just about survival — it’s about learning how to choose joy, even in the hardest seasons of life. We dive into: Fertility struggles and the emotional reality of IVF What cancer taught her about living fully The power of support systems and love Why “mining for joy” is a daily practice How pain can transform into purpose Learn more about Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Follow Sarrah: https://www.instagram.com/sarrahstrimelbentley/ 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Who Is Sarah Bentley? 03:00 The Moment That Changed Her Life 03:10 How Cancer Changed Her Perspective 06:06 What It Really Means to Choose Joy 08:53 Mining for Joy in Hard Seasons 09:20 Losing Her Husband While Pregnant 10:35 Fertility, Family, and Uncertainty 15:13 Cancer Diagnosis and Motherhood Questions 16:04 IVF and the Emotional Toll 17:19 IVF During a Double Mastectomy 20:00 Fear, Love, and Relationship Strength 22:33 Finding Hope Later in Life 23:51 The Surrogacy Journey 26:17 Social Media Judgment and Misunderstanding 27:26 Motherhood Is a Series of Letting Go 29:11 Turning Personal Pain Into Purpose 30:28 When She Was Ready to Share Publicly 32:04 How Her Honesty Helped Other Women 33:50 What She Wants Women in Hard Seasons to Hear 35:19 Daily Habits That Help Her Choose Joy 36:34 Alcohol, Numbing, and Missing the Good 38:20 Sobriety and Choosing a Better Life 39:07 Final Reflections and Where to Find Sarah

    40 min

  6. 30 MAR

    The Parenting Mistake Creating Anxious Kids (Psychotherapist Explains)

    Are you helping your kids… or accidentally holding them back? Psychotherapist, parent coach, and author Nicole Runyon breaks down one of the biggest parenting mistakes today — over-helping our kids to avoid discomfort. We dive into why so many children today struggle with confidence, anxiety, and independence… and how it often starts at home. Nicole shares practical strategies to help parents raise resilient, self-sufficient kids — without damaging connection or trust. If you’ve ever stepped in to “make things easier” for your child, this conversation might completely change how you parent. 🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: -Why over-parenting creates anxious, dependent kids -The real reason kids lack confidence today -How to let your kids struggle (in a healthy way) -Age-appropriate independence for toddlers, kids, and teens -How your own fear and past experiences affect your parenting -Practical ways to build resilience and self-trust in your child Learn More About Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Follow Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/igenerationmentalhealth/ 00:00 Introduction to Nicole Runyon 03:57 Why Parenting Discomfort Is the Real Challenge 06:07 Is Technology Really the Problem? 06:37 The Premise of Free to Fly 08:34 Are We Robbing Kids of Growth? 09:14 Doing Too Much for Your Kids 11:22 How Overhelping Hurts Confidence 13:03 Parenting Against Independence 18:24 Why Parents Resist Letting Go 19:07 Parenting From Fear, Trauma, and Guilt 21:06 The Most Common Ways Parents Overhelp 25:24 What to Do When Kids Won’t Step Up 28:24 The “Super Mom” Identity Trap 29:29 What Parents Should Stop Doing for Teens 31:30 What Parents Should Stop Doing at Every Age 35:09 When Kids Should Wake Themselves Up 35:42 Nicole Runyon on Phones, Tech, and Video Games 39:01 Handling Phones and Peer Pressure 41:36 How to Get Back on Track as a Parent 43:29 Why Letting Kids Struggle Matters 44:33 Where to Find Nicole Runyon

    41 min

  7. 23 MAR

    Hilary Musser from Netflix's Members Only Palm Beach

    What does it take to rebuild your life after losing everything? I sat down with Hilary Musser—real estate broker, developer, entrepreneur, and one of the standout personalities from Netflix’s Palm Beach reality scene. From living a $40M lifestyle to starting over from scratch, Hilary shares the raw truth about independence, relationships, and what it really takes to build success on your own terms. We dive into her journey through five marriages, the lessons she’s learned about love and self-worth, and how she rebuilt her career into a powerhouse brand—now selling $42M luxury homes in one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. Hilary also reveals why West Palm Beach is becoming a new epicenter for wealth, how reality TV can be used as a strategic business tool, and why more women are choosing to reinvent themselves later in life. Learn More About Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Follow Hilary: https://www.instagram.com/hilarymusserhomes/ 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Hilary’s Upbringing and Family Story 02:01 Working 18 Hours a Day at 60 02:55 Why She Wants to Write a Book 03:35 The Independence Mindset 04:03 Rebuilding After Divorce and Financial Loss 05:24 How She Got Into Real Estate and Development 07:23 Hilary’s Early Career in Museum Sponsorships 10:07 Florida Real Estate Trends and West Palm Beach Growth 12:18 Palm Beach vs West Palm Beach 15:21 Inside Hilary’s $42.5 Million Luxury Home 19:23 What Five Marriages Taught Her 20:09 “Once a Cheater, Always a Cheater” 21:14 The Death of Her Son’s Father 23:18 Marriage, Parenting, and Difficult Endings 25:32 Why European Men Are Different 27:21 Her Relationship With Her Current Husband 28:37 How She Met Her Husband in Europe 30:02 Why Women Are Reinventing Themselves Later in Life 31:15 Why She Refuses to Settle 32:30 Confidence, Dating, and Attraction 35:17 Why She Said Yes to Reality TV 37:20 How Members Only Palm Beach Came Together 38:17 What the Show Really Represents 41:29 Drama, Friendship, and Public Perception 46:54 Will There Be Another Season? 48:15 What Reality TV Gets Right and Wrong 51:26 What Hilary Hopes People See in Her Story 52:42 Building a Brand Without Burning Out 54:00 Growing Her Social Media and Business 55:59 Where to Find Hilary

    59 min

  8. 16 MAR

    Trust Your Instincts and Let Kids Struggle: Parenting in the Modern World

    Former CNN journalist and podcast host Kanika Chadha Gupta joins the show to talk about parenting in today’s world, trusting your intuition, and raising resilient kids. From her journey as an immigrant growing up in the United States to her career in broadcast journalism and motherhood, Kanika shares the lessons she’s learned about balancing ambition, parenting, and personal growth. We dive into the biggest challenges parents face today — from over-scheduling childhood and participation trophies to learning how to let kids struggle and develop resilience. Kanika also explains why parents need to trust their instincts, how guilt shows up for almost every parent, and why unstructured play and boredom may be the most important tools for childhood development. This conversation explores how modern parenting culture has shifted — and how parents can find the balance between protecting their kids and allowing them to grow through life’s challenges. Learn More About Keesha: https://keeshascott.com/ Follow Kanika: https://www.instagram.com/kanikachaddagupta/ 00:00 Introduction 00:27 From CNN Journalist to Motherhood and Podcasting 01:50 Working Internationally in Broadcast Journalism 03:10 The Skills Journalism Taught Her About Parenting 05:18 The Art of Interviewing and Being Prepared 07:00 Trusting Your Parenting Intuition 09:00 Experts vs. Knowing Your Own Child 11:09 Different Parenting Styles for Different Kids 14:09 Learning to Let Go of Control as a Parent 16:22 Gentle Parenting vs. Overprotective Parenting 17:33 Growing Up with More Independence 19:50 Lessons From Childhood Independence 21:57 Why Kids Need to Struggle 22:51 Participation Trophies and Competition 25:13 The Parenting Struggle Everyone Shares: Guilt 27:00 Rupture and Repair in Parenting 29:50 Are Parents Over-Optimizing Childhood? 31:17 Letting Kids Quit Activities the Right Way 33:00 Instant Gratification and Its Impact on Kids 34:00 Why Kids Need Boredom and Free Play 37:15 Final Thoughts on Parenting and Community

    39 min
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This is not your mom’s parenting podcast—unless your mom swore a little, cried in the car, and showed up anyway. Cake for Dinner brings founders, experts, celebrities, and parents to the couch for real conversations about motherhood, marriage, hormones, healing, and the messy middle. No filters. No fluff. Just honest talk—and maybe some cake.

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  • Creador
    Keesha Scott
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    36
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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