Inside The Moms Club

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Friendships are formed in interesting ways, but some of the most lasting develop in unexpected places. Real bonding occurs in long carpool lines, parent associations, and concession stand volunteer stints (particularly on a frigid Friday evening with the school’s football team down a few touchdowns). Join Monica Samuels, co-author of Comeback Moms: How to Leave Work, Raise Children, and Restart Your Career Even If You Haven’t Had a Job in Years and her four close “mom friends” as they journey through the highs and lows of motherhood together with a strong sense of humor keeping everyone sane. Become a member of “Inside the Moms Club,” the private destination for all things mom. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inside-the-moms-club--4709676/support.

  1. Jun 15

    At 39, She Froze Her Eggs, Chose a Sperm Donor in 3 Minutes & Became the Mom She Always Wanted to Be

    What does it mean to have it all — and still feel like you're failing because you haven't been chosen by a man? Moran Atias is an actress, activist, and mom whose life reads like a movie: she left Israel at 19 with no plan except to make enough money to go to university, ended up in Milan, learned Italian in three months, hosted primetime television, moved to New York to study at the Lee Strasberg Institute, and built an extraordinary international career. And for years, she felt deeply ashamed that she was still single. I n this conversation with Monica Samuels and Julie Orchid, Moran opens up about the pressure, the silence, the family expectations, and the moment everything shifted. At 39, she made a decision that felt illogical on paper but completely right in her body — and today she is the fiercely proud, deeply grateful single mom of a three-year-old daughter who already has a lot to say. This is one of those episodes you'll want to send to every woman you know. 💬  IN THIS EPISODE: Leaving Israel at 19 with no plan and ending up a primetime TV star in Italy — without speaking a word of Italian Learning Italian fluently in 3 months by reading newspapers at a café every morning Starting at the bottom — literally bringing envelopes on a talk show — and being completely okay with it Moving to New York to study at the Lee Strasberg Institute and falling in love with acting Her powerful TEDx talk: why she chose to speak about shame instead of her more "impressive" stories The crushing social pressure of being successful, accomplished — and still single at 37, 38, 39 "I never identified with Cinderella. I was more of a Madonna." — choosing her own story The moment she decided to become a single mom by choice — with a sperm donor, no partner, and no apologies Choosing the sperm donor in literally three minutes — and why Leah sat frozen for three years before she was ready What she told her daughter when she said "Mommy, I want a daddy" Why she's breaking the generational cycle of being told to stay quiet and stay small Her upcoming Amazon biblical series Joseph of Egypt — and the project she's writing herself The one thing she would go back and tell her 19-year-old self 🎬 Find Moran's Work: TEDx Talk: Search "Moran Atias TEDx" on YouTube — 14 powerful minutes Joseph of Egypt — coming soon to Amazon Follow Moran: @MoranAtias 🎙️ About Inside the Moms Club: Hosted by Monica Samuels (attorney, author of Comeback Moms) and co-host Julie Orchid, Inside the Moms Club is the podcast for every mom who needs to laugh so she doesn't cry. Real guests. Real stories. Zero judgment. 🌐 InsideTheMomsClub.com 📲 @InsideTheMomsClub on YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook Want to be a Zoomer Mom and join us live? Apply at InsideTheMomsClub.com!  🔔 We have over 500,000 subscribers — hit Subscribe and join the club!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inside-the-moms-club--4709676/support.

  2. Jun 8

    "Somebody Dies Every Week and It's Delightful — Brooke Shields on Her New Show You're Killing Me"

    She's an icon. A trailblazer. A producer. A star. And she still can't figure out Apple Pay. Brooke Shields joins Monica Samuels and co-host Julie Orchid on Inside the Moms Club — and y'all, she is every bit as funny, warm, and real as you'd hope. With her daughter just back from college (yes, she moved home — rent free, dishes in the sink and all), Brooke is officially in that beautiful, chaotic in-between stage of motherhood that so many of us know too well. But she's not slowing down. Brooke is producing AND starring in her new mystery series You're Killing Me on Acorn TV — and this is the most creative control she's ever had over a project. She fought for every location, every wardrobe choice, every casting decision. And the result? People are loving it. Plus — Julie and Brooke have a surprise connection: their daughters were in the same play at Wake Forest. Cue the "pit sweating" and "trying not to cry" mom solidarity.This one is funny, heartfelt, and a little bit iconic. Just like Brooke. 💬 IN THIS EPISODE: Brooke's new mystery series You're Killing Me on Acorn TV — what it's about and why she fought hard to make itThe difference between being a credited EP and actually having creative control — and how this show finally gave her thatThe moment she finally got used to the empty nest — and then her daughter moved back inWhat it means to stay relevant, keep growing, and refuse to age out — at any stage of lifeThe generational divide between moms and daughters — and why it's actually the best content📺 Watch You're Killing Me now on Acorn TV — streaming now! 🎙️ About Inside the Moms Club: Hosted by Monica Samuels (attorney, author of Comeback Moms) and co-host Julie Orchid, Inside the Moms Club is the podcast for every mom who needs to laugh so she doesn't cry. New episodes weekly on YouTube and all podcast platforms. 🌐 InsideTheMomsClub.com 📲 @InsideTheMomsClub on YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook Want to be a Zoomer Mom and join us live? Apply at InsideTheMomsClub.com! 🔔 We have over 500,000 subscribers on YouTube — hit Subscribe and join the club! ⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:0000:00 Intro 00:15 Welcome to Inside the Moms Club — Brooke Shields Is Here! 00:25 Julie’s & Brooke's Secret Connection: Their Daughters Were in a Play Together 02:22 Being an Empty Nester… Well Not Anymore 03:15 Brooke's New Show: You're Killing Me on Acorn TV — What It's About 04:40 The Generational Divide at the Heart of the Show (Sound Familiar, Moms?) 05:40 Agatha Christie, Nancy Drew & Why Female-Led Mysteries Are Having a Moment 07:23 How *You're Killing Me* Compares to Only Murders in the Building 09:19 What It Really Means to Be an Executive Producer (vs. Just Having the Title) 10:11 Fighting for Every Location, Every Wardrobe, Every Edit — Brooke's Creative Control 11:06 Sitting at the Premiere Watching Strangers React to What You Fought For 12:37 The Tech Gap Between Moms and Daughters 14:35 Why *You're Killing Me* Is the Perfect Show to Watch with Your Kids 14:50 Where to Watch — Acorn TV, Streaming Now 15:00 Thank You Brooke! How to Find Inside the Moms Club 15:12 Subscribe — 500K+ and Growing! Hit That Button Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inside-the-moms-club--4709676/support.

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Friendships are formed in interesting ways, but some of the most lasting develop in unexpected places. Real bonding occurs in long carpool lines, parent associations, and concession stand volunteer stints (particularly on a frigid Friday evening with the school’s football team down a few touchdowns). Join Monica Samuels, co-author of Comeback Moms: How to Leave Work, Raise Children, and Restart Your Career Even If You Haven’t Had a Job in Years and her four close “mom friends” as they journey through the highs and lows of motherhood together with a strong sense of humor keeping everyone sane. Become a member of “Inside the Moms Club,” the private destination for all things mom. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inside-the-moms-club--4709676/support.