Welcome to advice from my mom. She's a psychologist & family therapist and I think you will find she really cares! This post-election episode includes 3 questions and some general advice at the top and bottom of the show. 

Each question gets 3 doses of advice. First you’ll hear Momma B’s advice. Next: You’ll hear a segment called Mother-Daughter Pickelball, where your host, Rebecca presents some clarifying questions and builds on Momma B's advice. Last, you’ll hear a second opinion, because it’s always good to get a second opinion.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 1: Post-Election Advice

This is a holiday bonus segment for Episode 01 of Advice from Mom. If traveling for the holidays means visiting politically-divided households, this bonus is for you. Momma B & me would like to offer you a little audio care package for your journey.

Each question gets 3 doses of advice. First you’ll hear Momma B’s advice. Next: You’ll hear a segment called Mother-Daughter Pickleball, where your host, Rebecca presents some clarifying questions and builds on Momma B's advice. Last, you’ll hear a second opinion, because it’s always good to get a second opinion.
Here’s the question:

I voted for Hillary this election and let’s just say my mom voted very differently. She keeps telling me everything's fine. I should "get over it." She's invalidating my feelings and it absolutely breaks my heart. I consider my mom my best friend, but right now, she doesn't understand me. 

I'm going to see her next week. I feel like if I attempt to talk to her about this, we'll both get too emotional and overreact. We are peas in a pod that way. 

How can I move towards a place of understanding and forgiveness without causing a huge argument? I worry if I say something, it will end badly. If I don't say something, then her choice is validated, which I certainly don’t want. Is there middle ground?

Signed, Drinking in San Francisco


The guest in this segment is Diane. 

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Episode 1 Bonus: Home of the (Post-Election) Holidays

On this episode, we provide advice for those who miss the puppy love of younger years, for those who feel misunderstood while dating, and for those who are looking to make a friendship into a romance and so much mawwwwr!!!

For advice from Momma B, go to www.advicefrom.mom/request or leave a voicemail or text: 706-9-ASK-MOM aka (706) 927-5666. We are currently working on upcoming episodes about working woes and break-ups. Send those questions in pronto!

Each question on this episode gets 3 doses of advice. First you’ll hear Momma B’s advice. Next: You’ll hear a segment called Mother-Daughter Pickleball, where your host, Rebecca presents some clarifying questions and builds on Momma B's advice. Last, you’ll hear a second opinion, because it’s always good to get a second opinion.

For the complete question texts and show notes, go to http://www.advicefrom.mom/listen

Here are our guests on this episode:

Question 1 from "Knock knock knocking on 40's door"—advice for those who miss the puppy love of younger years

Our guest is Lisa Podell. Lisa Podell is a former matchmaker for The Dating Ring and founder of Better Sessions (www.bettersessions.com) She has over 10 years of experience as a teacher, educational specialist, certified life coach, and public speaker; specializing in helping individuals attain their personal and professional goals. Lisa is also known for her position in Washington Square Park as Free Advice Girl (www.freeadvicegirl.com), by which she seeks to uplift humanity one conversation at a time. She has spoken to over 5,000 people in service to this mission. With her passion for education, Lisa piloted The Advice Project. This was a series of educational workshops held in NYC public schools designed to empower adolescents to develop and express their own voice.

Question 2 from "Doubtful Dater"—Advice for those who feel misunderstood while dating

Our guest is Ronda L. Metcalf. She works at UCSF, dispatching for Facilities Services. She is the most awesome person to ever give advice on this podcast, even Momma B says so. 

Question 3 from "Handsome Nugget Lover"—Advice for those who looking to make a friendship into a romance.

Our guest is Charlie Beckerman. Charlie Beckerman is kind of surprised anyone wants his advice about dating, but not so surprised that he's not going to give it. He's the creator of the podcast Serial Dater which can be found at www.serialdaterpodcast.com, as well as on iTunes and Stitcher. He's also one-half of Fashion It So, the Internet's premiere Star Trek: The Next Generation fashion blog. During the day he writes for Bustle.com about all sorts of political stuff. For more information about all of his projects, check out www.charliebeckerman.com.

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It produced & edited by me, RGB. Sound engineering by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is Love, Jerks.

Big thanks to everyone who sent us questions, and to all my friends who gave input & advice for this episode (Sasha, Ash, Aviva, Jane, Michael, Brad, and Bryan) and to Papa B and my sister Laura for helping me organize a special birthday treat for Momma B for her 70th birthday. If you’d like to add your birthday wish to Momma B, call 706-9-ASK-MOM, I promise to never answer if you promise always to sing.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 2: Dating Advice from Mom

This episode is crafted to help you with your workplace woes. This month we take on three classic workplace woes: toxic work environments, losing your job, and feeling like you can’t be yourself at work.

Every question you’ll hear on today’s show has been sent in by a fellow listener. We are always taking new questions, so if you want some advice from Momma B, please request advice: http://www.advicefrom.mom/request/. You can also leave a voicemail or text us your request: 706-9-ASK-MOM. Less fancifully, that number is (706) 927-5666. We are currently working on upcoming episodes about break-ups and creative pursuits. Send those questions in pronto!

QUESTION 1: RECOVERING FROM A TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENT
For the complete question, go to: http://www.advicefrom.mom/listen/

The guests in this segment are Sadia Harper of Collective Health and Julie Mora-Blanco of Adobe.

QUESTION 2: BUILDING BACK YOUR CONFIDENCE AFTER LOSING YOUR JOB

The guest in this segment is Robert (Tre) Laughlin. He runs All Systems Health ( www.allsystemshealth.com ). and has a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine, certified medical qigong practitioner, certified as a functional medicine practitioner, and is currently pursuing his doctorate in Longevity at Yo San University in L.A., a Chinese and Integrative Medicine University founded and informed by the Ni family, that holds a 39 generation lineage in Taoist healing. In addition to being a master acupuncturist and herbalist, he loves geeking out on specialized lab tests that can help see the big picture for ultimate health and wellbeing. Tre also loves biohacking, and considers Chinese Medicine to be the original biohacking platform.  He combines the most ancient medicines with the most cutting edge tech to create a personalized and optimized treatment plan.

QUESTION 3: BRINGING YOUR PERSONAL TO WORK

The guests in this segment are Kelli Dragovich is the SVP of People at Hired ( https://hired.com ).  

Tim Federle (https://timfederle.com ) is the author of Better Nate Than Ever and the bestselling recipe books, including Tequila Mockingbird (over 200,000 copies sold) and Gone With the Gin.

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It produced & edited by me, RGB. Sound engineering by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is Love, Jerks.

Big thanks to everyone who sent us questions, and to all my friends who gave input & advice for this episode—Natalie, Aviva, Serena, Hadley, Rick, Jocelyn, Ash, Mbot, Ali, Ginny, Jane, & Emily.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 3: Workplace Woes

This episode comes with a downloadable breakup workbook. Get your copy here: http://www.advicefrom.mom/workbook

Complete show notes, questions and visuals available: http://www.advicefrom.mom/listen/

This episode’s second opinions include:
Introduction: Lee Bryon (http://leebyron.com), Facebook designer, engineer and data scientist and creator of Information is Beautiful’s Peak Break-Up Times on Facebook, Here are the visualizations:
https://www.visualnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Lee-Byron-Breakup-Likelihood-3.png
https://www.visualnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Lee-Byron-Breakup-Likelihood-2.png
https://www.visualnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Lee-Byron-Breakup-Likelihood-1.png

Question 1: Damona Hoffman (https://damonahoffman.com), certified dating coach and host of Dates & Mates on UBN Radio

Question 2: David Katznelson, Grammy-nominated music producer and Executive Director of Reboot (http://www.rebooters.net/engage)
 
Question 3: Gabrielle Moss (https://twitter.com/gaby_moss), associate lifestyle editor at Bustle and author of GLOP: Non-Toxic, Expensive Ideas That Will Make You Look Ridiculous & Feel Pretentious.

I even have exciting news for the  credits for those of you who care about my sanity and wellbeing or just the quality of this show. I’ve found a creative partner to build this podcastle with!! Juliet Hinely is co-producing this episode with me. She has also edited and mixed it. 

The workbook that I hope you will pour your soul into soon was edited by Nathalie Arbel. Jane Riccobono does our publicity. Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. 

The opera you heard with Momma B’s story was indeed LA TRAVIATA as performed by the famous Madame Maria Callas. Our theme music is by Love, Jerks. That’s my band with my husband. Save the arts! 

Thanks to Papa B, Jocelyn, Aviva, Serena, Hadley, Ash, Ginny, Jane, Emily, Blair, Nina, Jasmeet,  and my man, Bryan.

Ep 4: Breakups

The episode provides empowering advice and a dash of motherly concern for anyone whose life has taken an unexpected turn. If you are struggling with a big decision or fearful of an impending change, we are here for you! Also find out what happened when Momma B applied to become a nun at 19. Complete show notes, questions and more available: www.advicefrom.mom/listen/

This episode’s second opinions include:
Introduction: Eli Horowitz is the creator and director of the podcast, Homecoming from Gimlet Media. He is also the co-creator of The Silent History, a digital novel; The Clock Without a Face, a treasure-hunt mystery; and was the managing editor and then publisher of McSweeney’s—http://www.elihorowitz.net/

Question 1: Ronda L. Metcalf (back by popular demand), who works at UCSF, dispatching for Facilities Services.

Question 2: Suzanne Rico, is a journalist, fertility advocate and world traveler. Previously, she spent two decades in broadcast journalism, including eight years as the morning news anchor for KCBS-TV, Los Angeles. http://suzannerico.com/blog/ 

Question 3: Jerome Bortman (yep, that's right!), spent his 35+ career working for The Navy, NASA, and The Department of Justice. He is a prostate cancer survivor, dedicated to raising cancer awareness with the Obediah Cole Foundation and saving Floridian fowl with Save Our Seabirds.  

Momma B’s link goodie bag:
Learn more about temperament evaluations: http://www.keirsey.com/sorter/register.aspx
Learn more about Cognitive Behavior Therapy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing and mixing by Juliet Hinely.  Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Workbook editing by Nathalie Arbel. The theme music is by Love, Jerks—http://www.lovejerks.com. The song throughout this episode is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty—http://www.scissorsforlefty.com

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 5: Life Detours

For this special Mother’s Day episode, we are going into mom-overload with listener questions about how to talk to your parent about their mental health, how to help little ones adjust to a culturally-different environment, and how to convince your partner that you two should adopt. Each question will be slathered in 3 doses of advice and we’ll be playing plenty of mother daughter pickleball, but this time, I’m not in San Francisco, many states apart from my mom. For this episode, I’m within hugging distance. And you know who else is? Some of my mom’s wise friends, who are also moms (and don’t worry, also skilled professionals). That’s right: we are IN the mothership. Complete show notes, questions and more available: www.advicefrom.mom/listen/

Meet the ladies of this episode:

Beth Dean is a product designer at Facebook, who works at the intersection of ethics and advertising. She is also an illustrator who creates weirdo comics, psychedelic posters and spooky toys: http://thebethdean.com 

Dianna L. Ploof, EdD is an assistant professor in the  Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Co-Director of the Office of Faculty Development.  Trained in organizational development and behavioral science, she also consults with organizations in areas such as leadership development, team building and conflict management.  She would say her most important role has been as the  mother of a now 26-year son. She also loves to do jigsaw puzzles with my mom!

Rev. Mary Lynn Gras is a Christian minister and mother and grandmother, who loves to knit.

Dr. Lani M.Ventura-Mustin is a chiropractor and mother of 3, who loves to kickbox. http://www.mustinchiropractic.com

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Momma B’s link goodie bag:
Learn more about active listening: https://psychcentral.com/lib/become-a-better-listener-active-listening/
Learn more about Imago Therapy: http://imagorelationships.org/pub/about-imago-therapy/what-is-imago/
Here’s that book that Mary Lynn references: https://www.amazon.com/Velvet-Elvis-Repainting-Christian-Faith/dp/0062197215
Learn more about the Facebook feature that Beth discusses: http://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-lets-users-block-ads-stir-painful-memories/307193/

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing and mixing by Juliet Hinely. Sound engineering by Helen Wigger at WESA Pittsburgh. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Moral support by Jerome Bortman & Aviva Rubin. The theme music is by Love, Jerks—www.lovejerks.com. The song throughout this episode is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty—www.scissorsforlefty.com

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 6: Wise Moms of Pittsburgh

Hitting some stumbling blocks when it comes to starting something BIG? Momma B is here to help with advice for your creative pursuits, professional endeavors, and personal plans. This episode also includes solid advice from all-star guests like world-touring DJ Atish Mehta, New York Times illustrator Wendy MacNaughton, Zak and Shira from the Pregnant Pause podcast and Doree Shafrir, author of the novel Startup. Complete show notes, questions and more available: www.advicefrom.mom/listen/

Meet the wise guests of this episode:
Doree Shafrir is a Senior Tech Writer at BuzzFeed News and author of the novel, Startup. [https://www.doree-shafrir.com/book/]. She and her husband make a podcast together called “Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey“: https://art19.com/shows/matt-and-dorees-eggcellent-adventure

Wendy MacNaughton is an illustrator and graphic journalist. You’ve probably seen Wendy’s illustrations in The Wall Street Journal, Lucky Peach, Bon Appetit, and at Basecamp Hotels. See more of thoughtful great work here: http://wendymacnaughton.com

Atish Mehta is a DJ and an electronic musician. You can find more of his songs [https://soundcloud.com/atish] and you can see him live at an upcoming show http://bandsintown.com/atish

Zak Rosen and Shira Heisler make a podcast called “Pregnant Pause with Zak & Shira” [https://www.pregnantpausepodcast.com]. In their advice, they reference the book Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on the Decision Not to Have Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Selfish-Shallow-Self-Absorbed-Sixteen-Decision-ebook/dp/B00JI0W6VE You can find more of Zak’s audio work here: https://www.zakrosen.com


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Momma B’s goodie bag of links

My mom loves to find articles for you from “the popular press”:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2017/04/26/becoming_a_parent_means_a_new_family_member_and_new_sense_of_self.html
https://psychcentral.com/lib/are-you-ready-to-be-a-parent/ 

Momma B’s favorite rock opera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikdSxaOcR6U

Babystep Homework: Invisibilia’s double episode on emotions: http://www.npr.org/podcasts/510307/invisibilia 

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixing & mastering by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. The theme music is by Love, Jerks—www.lovejerks.com. The song throughout this episode is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty—www.scissorsforlefty.com

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 7: Starting Something Big

Figuring out your personal process of progress can be tricky! Momma B is ready to help with advice for taking feedback on your work, balancing your creative pursuits with your responsibilities, and playing well with others. We also get stellar advice from some Nashville songbirds, a novelist currently on the NYT best seller list, and the one of NPR’s favorite duos.

Leave us a message about your summer project progress at 1-706-9-ASK-MOM and your success could be included on a future episode. 

Complete show notes, questions, guest bios, and more available: www.advicefrom.mom/listen/ 

This episode’s advice and insight were provided by:
• The Kitchen Sisters, Davia Nelson & Nikki Silva; the producers of the duPont-Columbia and James Beard Award-winning series, Hidden Kitchens on NPR’s Morning Edition and two Peabody Award-winning NPR series, Lost & Found Sound and The Sonic Memorial Project.
• Janelle Brown, a New York Times bestselling author of the novels All We Ever Wanted Was Everything, This Is Where We Live, and currently on the NYT best seller list, Watch Me Disappear. [ www.janellebrown.com ]
• Kira Small; a nationally touring singer-songwriter, recording artist, 2015 International Songwriting Competition Finalist, 2012 Independent Music Awards winner and former member of Berklee College of Music’s Voice Faculty [ www.kirasmall.com ]
• Whit Hill; a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and a winner of the Kerrville Folk Festival's New Folk competition—one of folk music's greatest honors. [ www.whithill.com]
• Majo Molfino; a writer, speaker, women’s creative leadership coach and the host of Heroine [ www.majomolfino.com ]
• Nathalie Arbel; a San Francisco-based writer and editor, currently working on a book called Data-Driven Marketing [ www.nathaliearbel.com ]
• Hadley Davis Rierson; a Los Angeles-based writer for television (“Dawson’s Creek,” “Spin City,” “Scrubs”) and film (Disney’s “Ice Princess”), mother, wife and arts advocate.

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Momma B’s link goodie bag (with some research from RGB)

If your book shelf needs some brain food: https://www.amazon.com/Prescription-Nutritional-Healing-Phyllis-Balch/dp/1583332367/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1500751613&sr=1-5&keywords=nutritional+healing

If you really want to be understood, just carry Mom’s favorite book around: https://www.amazon.com/Please-Understand-Temperament-Character-Intelligence/dp/1885705026/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1501136160&sr=1-2&keywords=please+understand+me

Momma B wants you to listen to lots of psychologists: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/savvy-psychologist

Janelle referenced a helpful app: https://freedom.to

The digital double-bind study from Cornell and Temple on female entrepreneurs and gender hierarchies: http://mediarelations.cornell.edu/2017/04/04/gender-hierarchies-persist-online-despite-more-female-entrepreneurs/

Devon Proudfoot and researchers from Duke University explore gender creativity bias:  http://www.fuqua.duke.edu/news_events/news-releases/aaron-kay-creativity/#.WXmEAcbMxE4

This research dig was inspired by a talk at Source Summit 2017 by Enrique Allen of Designer Fund: https://designerfund.com/design-leadership-insights-source-summit-2017

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixing and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. The theme music is by Love, Jerks—www.lovejerks.com. The song throughout this episode is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty—www.scissorsforlefty.com

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 8: Making Progress

All summer, we’ve been exploring what it means to make progress—professionally, personally, and creatively. But how do we make that progress last? Momma B is here to help with advice for the long haul of a creative project, the strategic planning of a fruitful career, and the balancing act between your work and personal life. This episode also includes solid advice from a rock-&-rolling engineer, an actress you’ll recognize from TV, and the founder of a start-up. 

We are on the quest for questions about families. If you could use some advice for your family, send in your question pronto: http://www.advicefrom.mom/request/

Complete show notes, questions, guest bios, and more available: www.advicefrom.mom/listen/
This episode’s advice and insight were provided by:
Michaela Watkins is an actress, comedian and writer. She’s most excited for you to see her on the third season of Casual on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/casual She has also appeared on TV in The New Adventures of Old Christine, Enlightened and Transparent as well as in the films, The Back-up Plan, Wanderlust,  and Enough Said. She was also a cast member on Saturday Night Live.

Bryan Garza is an entertainer, engineer, and wonderful husband. He has been the singer of the indie-rock band, Scissors for Lefty, since 1999. In that time, his band was signed to Rough Trade Records (UK) and played over 500 shows, touring with The Arctic Monkeys, Erasure, Smashing Pumpkins, and Metric to name a few. He also worked as a quality engineer in biomedical industry before joining UCSF as an analyst and technology project coordinator. He now makes music with his wife as Love Jerks: http://www.lovejerks.com

Jerome Bortman spent his 35+ career working for The Navy, NASA, and The Department of Justice. He is a prostate cancer survivor, dedicated to raising prostate cancer awareness with the Obediah Cole Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/ManUpForProstateCancerFathersDayRace/ and saving Floridian fowl with Save Our Seabirds: http://www.saveourseabirds.org
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Momma B’s link goodie bag 
If you are trying to determine if you are a perfectionist: listen to “The Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health in Podcasts: Episode 159: 9 Hidden Signs of Perfectionism” https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savvy-psychologists-quick-dirty-tips-for-better-mental/id803978236?mt=2&i=1000389004634

If you are trying to understand an entertainer in your life or just enjoy reading Wikipedia as much as my mom does: read more on the Keirsey Temperament Sorter’s "Performer (role variant)"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performer_(role_variant)?wprov=sfti1

If you want to learn more about making your special day transcendent or if you just don’t understand how a tush can be broken: read The Broke-Ass Bride's Wedding Guide: Hundreds of Tips and Tricks for Hitting Your Budget
https://www.amazon.com/Broke-Ass-Brides-Wedding-Guide-Hundreds/dp/0385345100

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixing and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. The song throughout this episode is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. To hear this song with vocals and to see Rebecca on bass, check out their latest live video: http://www.lovejerks.com/booking

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 9: The Long Haul

On this episode, we answer questions about the challenges of family dynamics. You’ll hear questions from Wounded Not Broken, Solamente Uno?, and New Auntie, and advice from Momma B, the director of America’s first crisis hotline, a photographer chef, and a woman in the wilds of Wisconsin. This episode also marks the finale of Season 1! Thank you so much for listening and we’d LOVE your help in making Season 2 even better -- it will take just a few moments and won’t cost you a dime. Please check out these quick things you can do to help Momma B on her mission to mother a mentally healthier world. And you could hear your name in the credits! http://www.advicefrom.mom/yourturn
MEET THE WISE GUESTS OF THIS EPISODE:
Eve R. Meyer, MSW, MHSA has been Executive Director of San Francisco Suicide Prevention for over 20 years and is a frequent spokesperson on suicide issues. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago, and a Masters Degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan. 

You can reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/

Phyllis Grant is a Chef, photographer, and writer, and also a mother of two. You can read more stories (and recipes!) from Phyllis on her award-winning blog, Dash & Bella (http://dashandbella.blogspot.com/) and on Food52 (https://food52.com/users/11351-phyllis-grant)

Aunt Mary Ellen is a retired operating room nurse and the all-around best aunt! She is also the proud grandmother of eight! Isn’t she the best?

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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
A nice article to help you make the decision about whether or not you should have a baby: http://m.wikihow.com/Decide-Whether-or-Not-to-Have-a-Baby?amp=1

A nice podcast for finding a therapist: PLACEBO: The Things We Tell Ourselves That Help, from The Hilarious World of Depression: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hilarious-world-of-depression/id1181589175?mt=2&i=1000389551801

A nice book on anger: The Dance of Anger: https://www.amazon.com/Dance-Anger-Changing-Patterns-Relationships/dp/0062319043
 

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. The song throughout this episode is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. To see Rebecca play live, check out Love Jerks upcoming Bay Area show dates: http://www.lovejerks.com/live/

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 10: Family Dynamics — season 1 finale

This is a special off-season bonus episode of Advice from Mom! With these recent headlines about Harvey Weinstein, sexual harassment in the workplace, and over a million people sharing their stories with #MeToo, Momma B has a few stories of her own.

Also, here’s your gateway to all the quick ways you can help us make Season 2 great: www.advicefrom.mom/yourturn Give us your feedback, send in your questions, and find all the other fun (and free!) ways you can help. We appreciate it so much!

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. To see Rebecca play live, check out Love Jerks upcoming Bay Area show dates: www.lovejerks.com/live/

* This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 11: #MomToo

Your potential for 2018 doesn’t have to be squeezed into just one phrase or resolution. Here at Advice from Mom HQ, we believe self-improvement and self-reflection can come in a LOT of different forms. For this last bonus episode before we kick off Season 2, Momma B and Rebecca talk about how to head into 2018 and go BEYOND THE RESOLUTION. Happy New Year!

PS:  We’ll be releasing the first episode of Season 2 in just a few weeks (yay!!). If you have 30 seconds to spare and would like to help us out tremendously,  please go to  iTunes or wherever you’ve found this podcast and subscribe, rate, and review Advice from Mom. It will help us get more exposure when we start releasing new episodes. You can also give us feedback and submit questions for Momma B at  www.advicefrom.mom/yourturn. 

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing and Sound Design by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. To see Rebecca play live, check out Love Jerks' upcoming California show dates: www.lovejerks.com/live/

* This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 13: New Year’s Bonus: Beyond the Resolution!

Get ready for Season 2 of Advice from Mom! We’ve got more advice adventures with expert guests, more fascinating questions from listeners like you (maybe even YOU in particular!), and the same great Momma B, PhD, dishing up her signature emotionally-savvy advice and motherly love. And this season, you can get Advice from Mom every week—Season 2 will be coming to you every #wisewednesday starting Jan 31. Check out this preview to hear what’s ahead and subscribe now to be the first to hear Advice from Mom :)

Season 2 Sneak Peek: The Momtage & so much more

What do you when your partner finds your vulnerability unattractive? On this episode, we answer a letter from a listener who signs her name as “Heart Left Hanging.” 

Our guest for this episode is none other than renowned couples therapist and TED speaker, Esther Perel. She is the bestselling author of Mating in Captivity and the host of top Audible original series Where Should We Begin? Her newest book, The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity, published in October 2017. Learn more at EstherPerel.com or by following @EstherPerelOffical on Instagram.

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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
Listen to Esther’s podcast: https://www.estherperel.com/podcast
Read The State of Affairs book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062322583/
Dinah Shore sings Mom’s favorite song about love being sad: https://youtu.be/GBqQsAwaaMU 
A book by Brené Brown about being vulnerable: http://a.co/gqeKB3A 
Esther’s song-inspiring TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/esther_perel_the_secret_to_desire_in_a_long_term_relationship
An Esther-inspired song: https://youtu.be/u2kBmgeeejA 

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Thanks to the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, Stephanie Singer and Jourdan Abel, as well as Tanya Schevitz of Reboot for helping us find a space to record Esther.  Additional audio engineering by Catherine Girardeau.

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. The song throughout this episode is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. To see Rebecca play live, check out Love Jerks’ upcoming Bay Area show dates: www.lovejerks.com

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 14: Heart Left Hanging with Esther Perel

How do you build a substantial life for yourself in a new place? How do you nourish old friendships from afar? How do you keep from doubting a big decision you’ve made? On this episode, we explore all this and more with a listener letter from “Coast Between Coasts,” Dr. Momma B, PhD, and guest gal pals Aminatou & Ann from Call Your Girlfriend—a “podcast for long distance besties everywhere!”: http://www.callyourgirlfriend.com

Happy Galentine’s Day, everyone!


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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
Momma B wants to hear from you! Send us your recommendations on how to adjust to a new place and manage your life through a transition. Get in touch at http://www.advicefrom.mom/contact

Oregon Trail emulator (for Mom to play): https://archive.org/details/msdos_Oregon_Trail_The_1990

More about the phenomenon of Galentine’s Day: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/02/each-day-is-galentines-day/516408/

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Special thanks to Gina Delvac for coordinating the recording with Call Your Girlfriend, and to Aviva Rubin for reading our credits. 

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. The song throughout this episode is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty. Our theme music is by Love Jerks: www.lovejerks.com

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 16: Caught Between Coasts with Call Your Girlfriend

How do you start the search for your *very own* real life therapist? What should you search online? What should you search for on your health insurance card? What if you don’t have insurance? Is it kosher to ask your potential therapist questions about themselves? In this baby-step special, Dr. Momma B holds your hand and takes us inside the mental health system to help YOU navigate finding a therapist of your very own, IRL. 
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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
APA Help Center: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/index.aspx
Healthgrades: https://www.healthgrades.com/mental-health-professional-directory
Open Counseling: https://www.opencounseling.com
Open Path Collective: https://openpathcollective.org

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Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing and Sound Design by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks: www.lovejerks.com

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Ep 17: Finding Your Therapist IRL—a baby steps special

For part 2 of our baby-step special on finding your therapist, Momma B PhD, holds your hand all the way to the therapist’s office as we cover what’s gonna happen at your first session. What should you expect to share? Should you always feel better after your first session? How many sessions does it take to know if your new therapist is a good match for you? All these questions answered, as well as some personal therapy adventures from Momma B’s past as a “young, naive thing in Philadelphia”. 

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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
Psychology Today: First Session Fundamentals https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-therapy/200806/fundamentals-therapy-3-the-first-session 
Dr. Jeff baby-stepping it in Portland: http://drjeffblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/7-things-to-do-during-your-first.html
SELF cares about your first session: https://www.self.com/story/first-therapy-appointment 

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing and Sound Design by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Jane Riccobono. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. See their new music video here: https://www.lovejerks.com/music/ 

* This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 18: Surviving Your First Therapy Session—a baby steps special

What do you do when your family business is running you into the ground? How do you balance your relationships as family members and business partners? And when is it time to take a break? There are many big life questions in this letter from a listener who signs her name “Boss & Daughter”. Dr. Momma B provides lots of good resources for this precarious balancing act, and we hear advice and stories from another wise woman with a family business: singer Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters. I’m sooooo excited (for you to hear these stories!)

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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
Women’s Business Development Center: https://www.wbdc.org/
SCORE for Small Business Advice: https://www.score.org
Inc article: “7 Rules for Avoiding Conflicts of Interest in a Family Business” https://www.inc.com/guides/201102/7-rules-of-conduct-for-family-businesses.html
Your new favorite Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1239148391/playlist/5PWHd3QySdpUXDOmEFrPsd?si=AmCwT2-TQx2syaWJLyY3sQ
Your new favorite YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkLYXIc69XH8hYpvhC8kO90_uKtZnWob_

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Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely and Samantha Land. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Anna Beyder. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Ruth’s interview recorded by Isis Madrid. The song under our question is Rebel in Motion by Scissors for Lefty. Our theme music is by Love Jerks: www.lovejerks.com

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 21: Boss & Daughter with Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters

Each week, all month long, we’ll be featuring revolutionary motherly figures of all sorts. Here's a sneak peek of our May episodes with accomplished matriarchs who embody the term “mother” as a *verb* and help us understand what it takes to mother a movement. Can’t wait for you to hear more from each of these wise ones. Plus Momma B reacts to her very first published podcast review!

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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
We got our first podcast review! See for yourself:
http://constantlistener.com/constant-listener-weekly-february-19-2018/

Send us your feedback and win a box of Advice from Mom sneeze-solvers (many tiny packets of tissues): www.advicefrom.mom/feedback

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Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing and sound design by Juliet Hinely. Helpful feedback by Samantha Land. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Anna Beyder. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. The music played under that review was by Bryan Garza’s band Scissors for Lefty.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 24: Meet The MAYtriarchy—mothering social change

In this second installment of our special MAYtriarchy series, we explore mothering change in the tech world with Bloomberg Technology anchor, Emily Chang, in conversation with her own mother, Sandy. In her recent book, "Brotopia," Emily sheds light on the treatment of female technology professionals. We discuss Emily’s campaign for workplace equality, how Sandy combats her daughter’s book trolls, and the best advice Emily ever got from Sheryl Sandberg. 

Emily Chang is the anchor and executive producer of Bloomberg Technology, a daily TV show focused on global technology and Bloomberg Studio 1.0, where she regularly speaks to top executives, investors, and entrepreneurs. She was previously a CNN correspondent based in Beijing and London, and has won five regional Emmy awards for her reporting. Her work has also appeared in Vanity Fair and Bloomberg Businessweek. Emily is a graduate of Harvard University and lives in San Francisco with her husband and three children.

Sandy Chang is a proud mom, grandmother, and writing teacher. She was born in Philadelphia, the middle child in a family of seven. She worked on Capitol Hill as a legislative writer while earning her Master's Degree at Georgetown University. That's where she met her late husband, a law student from Hawaii. They moved back to his hometown where they raised two daughters. Sandy has taught for three decades first at Punahou School in Honolulu and now at a private school in The Bay Area where she enjoys being closer to her children and grandchildren. 

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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
Check out Emily’s book: “Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley”
 http://www.brotopiabook.com

A great article by Emily: “Women Once Ruled the Computer World. When Did Silicon Valley Become Brotopia?”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-02-01/women-once-ruled-computers-when-did-the-valley-become-brotopia 

Send us your feedback and win a box of Advice from Mom sneeze-solvers (many tiny packets of tissues): www.advicefrom.mom/feedback

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Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely and Samantha Land. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Anna Beyder. This interview was recorded at KQED in San Francisco. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by my band, Love Jerks.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 26: Emily Chang with her mother, Sandy—breaking up the boys club

If you don’t know who Dolores Huerta is yet, get ready to meet one of the most important activists in American history. Dolores has been organizing, rallying, and changing policy for workers’ rights and racial justice for over 70 years. In this grand finale of our "Meet the MAYtriarchy" special series, we chat with the living legend herself, and her youngest daughter, Camila Chávez, because Dolores didn’t just mother a movement, she also mothered 11 children at the same time. 

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Dolores Huerta was an equal partner in co-founding the first farm workers unions with Cesar Chávez. Tirelessly leading the fight for racial and labor justice, Huerta evolved into one of the most defiant feminists of the 20th century — and she continues the fight to this day, at 88. From her early years with the United Farm Workers to her work with the headline-making grape boycott launched in 1965 to her role in the feminist movement of the '70s, to her continued work as a fearless activist.

Camila Chávez is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF). From the DHF headquarters in Bakersfield, Ms. Chávez oversees training for low-income community members in the areas of leadership and organizing skills specific to civic and electoral participation so that they can become catalysts for change in their own communities.

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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
Learn more about Dolores and Camila’s Foundation: http://doloreshuerta.org/

See the trailer for Dolores: http://doloreshuerta.org/buy-dolores-the-movie-support-dhf/ 

Dolores in The National Women’s History Museum: http://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/dolores-huerta

Get involved: (one of many places!!) https://www.dosomething.org/us

No advice adventure is complete without adorableness: https://www.instagram.com/p/BjVJ8iWlsZ1/   

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Special thank you to Tena Rubio to make our recording day with Dolores and Camila happen. Radio Bilingue for hosting us in Fresno and Luis Sanchez and the whole staff at The Dolores Huerta Foundation. 

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Anna Beyder. This episode’s interview was recorded in two places at once: in Bakersfield with Tena Rubio and Stanton “Danny” Bringer and in Fresno at Radio Bilingue by Jorge Ramírez. Audio assistance, transportation, and dog rescue by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by my band, Love Jerks.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 28: Dolores Huerta & Camila Chávez—mothering social action

For Father's Day, Advice from Mom is turning the microphone on Momma B’s favorite man. Get ready for an epic story and some featherly wisdom from Poppa B! Most dads blowing whistles are refereeing their kids soccer game, but in this story of 1960s workplace woes, Papa B finds himself blowing the whistle on something much bigger and more sinister than he ever could have imagined at the tender age of 24. Dr. Momma B PhD shares mental health tips to help fortify yourself in similar situations, and Rebecca gives an update on her sperm-donor origin story in a follow-up on The Mystery of Dr. T.

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PAPA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
Read “Secret Agenda: The United States Government, Nazi Scientists, and Project Paperclip, 1945-1990” by Linda Hunt http://a.co/auZKDes 
 
ADL believes people should not be targeted or treated unfairly because of their religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability. You can report an incident to them here: https://www.adl.org/take-action/report-an-incident

Tips for Respectful Conversations in Schools, Workplaces and Communities:
https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/can-we-talk-tips-for-respectful-conversations-in-schools#.WG0afH1nCRI

Take action with the ADL: https://www.adl.org/take-action

An amazing organization countering hate: https://www.lifeafterhate.org 

Tell all the men over 40 in your life to get checked for prostate cancer! If you are one, I’m looking at you! 
https://zerocancer.org/learn/about-prostate-cancer/detection-diagnosis/psa-test/ 

Rescuing wild birds is another Papa B hobby! If you are ever in Sarasota, FL, check out Save Our Seabirds. Ask to meet Rocky! Tell ‘em Bortie sent ya!
https://www.saveourseabirds.org 

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Thanks to Rabbi Batshir Torchio, Rebecca Joseph, Jocelyn Frank, and Dimitri Kalantzis for your resource help! 

Special thank you to Jerry Bortman for sharing his story and being an awesome dad to Cheryl, Laura, and Rebecca and a stellar Zeta to Kevin & Allison and a tough but fair father-in-law to Mike & Bryan. We love you, Dad!!

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Publicity by Anna Beyder. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by my band, Love Jerks.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 29: When To Be a Whistleblower—a Father's Day special

Get ready for a splendid third season, polka dots and all! Enjoy this lil' preview of what Momma B PhD & Rebecca have cooking for the coming months and hear some wise words on advice from next week's guest, Anna Sale, host of WNYC's Death, Sex, and Money.

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Sneak peek of Season 3 & wise words from Anna Sale

Taking root in a new place can be hard, especially if it’s the 13th new place you’ve lived in the last 12 years! This episode answers a listener letter from Looking To Plant, and dives into understanding mood disorders, what it means to be a survivor, and the symbolism of a single succulent!

We are pleased to start off Season 3 with guest advice from the brilliant Anna Sale, the host and managing editor of Death, Sex & Money —WNYC’s interview show about the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation. 

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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS

Mental Health Assessment:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/health/mental-health-assessment

Psych Central Mental Health Tests:
https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/

Bipolar Depression Test:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/health/bipolar-depression-test

Living Without Depression and Manic Depression: A Workbook for Maintaining Mood Stability (New Harbinger Workbooks) by Mary Ellen Copeland
https://www.amazon.com/Living-Without-Depression-Manic-Maintaining/dp/1879237741 

Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari
https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Connections-Uncovering-Depression-Unexpected/dp/163286830X/ 

Better Help has its own advice section!
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/

Psych Central’s Podcast
https://psychcentral.com/blog/show/

More from Anna on WNYC's Death, Sex & Money:
https://www.npr.org/podcasts/458929318/death-sex-money

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Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Anna Sale was recorded by Fernando Arruda. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 31: Looking to Plant with Anna Sale

Whether you’re building an organization, pitching your big idea, or harnessing your creative brilliance for social change, we are serving up some self-care sammiches in our first-ever advice cooking show and what might be our kookiest episode yet. We have two hilarious, wise, and self-reflective comedians as guests: Lizz Winstead of Lady Parts Justice and The Daily Show, and Negin Farsad of Fake the Nation. Let’s get that advice cookin'!

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Lizz Winstead is the founder and chief creative officer of Lady Parts Justice League and one of the top political satirists working today. As co-creator and head writer of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” she forever changed the way people get their news. Now with Lady Parts Justice League, Winstead has taken her satirical brilliance one step further, combining it with her passion for reproductive rights to expose anti-choice hypocrisy and inspiring a whole new model of activism. Learn more about her work: https://ladypartsjusticeleague.com and follow her brilliance: https://twitter.com/lizzwinstead 

Negin Farsad is host of Fake the Nation, a political comedy podcast on the Earwolf network and she’s a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me. She is the author of How To Make White People Laugh, a memoir-meets-social-justice-comedy manifesto, which was nominated for the Thurber Prize for Humor and recommended by Oprah Magazine. She’s also the director/producer of the feature film, The Muslims Are Coming! Listen to her every week on Fake The Nation: http://www.earwolf.com/show/fake-the-nation/ and follow her brilliance: https://twitter.com/neginfarsad 

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A BLACK & GOL’ GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS

Why are we using the metaphor of a Pittsburgh Sammich, aka. a sandwich with the french fries and coleslaw inbetwixt the bread? Because it’s the PERFECT metaphor for good advice—combining unexpected things together and stacked things just so. The combination is delicious and nutritious! Also, because Momma B & Rebecca love Pittsburgh. Learn more about the wonderous world of the Pittsburgh sammich: https://www.saveur.com/pittsburgh-sandwich-history

Learn more about Pittsburghese: http://guides.library.duq.edu/pittsburghese

Feel your cares melt away while you watch this Julia Child highlight reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9AITdJBTnQ

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Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Lizz and Negin’s interview was recorded at Argot Studios, by Paul Ruest. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 32: Self-Care Sammiches with Lizz Winstead & Negin Farsad

Have you ever felt jealous of a friend’s good fortune? Do those feelings get uglier when you know that their financial freedom is thanks to parental help? This episode answers a listener letter from Resenting My Rich Friends, and explores material resentment, the mental health implications of jealousy monsters, and what to do when everyone around you has an in-home bowling alley.

We are thrilled to include the guest advice of Gaby Dunn, host of the podcast and the upcoming book, Bad with Money (due out Jan 1, 2019): http://gabydunn.com/badwithmoneybook

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely and Samantha Land. Gaby’s interview was recorded by Emma Courtland. Special thanks to Heidi Vanderlee for arranging this interview. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. Join us for our rock opera album premiere. Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/2OtRyug

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 33: Resenting My Rich Friends with Gaby Dunn

What do you do when you like sex way more than your partner? This episode goes places this mother-daughter duo never imagined when they are asked to answer a listener letter from Sexless Sourpuss. How will Rebecca deal when a show topic threatens to end her 27-year moratorium on talking to Momma B about S-E-X?

We are so excited for you to meet our guest for this show, Erika Moen, the talented cartoonist behind “Oh Joy Sex Toy” and co-author of the upcoming book, Drawn to Sex: The Basics, coming out on Nov 6! Buy it on Powell's https://www.powells.com/book/-9781620105443&partnerID=43976 or Amazon: amzn.to/2y105LL.

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A SEXY GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS

Momma B makes book recommendations! Divorce Busting: A Step-by-Step Approach to Making Your Marriage Loving Again by Michele Weiner-Davis
https://www.amazon.com/Divorce-Busting-Step-Step-Approach/dp/0671797255/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1

Erika makes amazing sex-ed comics! Vaginal Penetration: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/vaginal-intercourse/

Sex positivity: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/sex-positive/

Come as You Are book review: https://www.ohjoysextoy.com/come-as-you-are-2/

Wanna buy that book? Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski Ph.D. https://www.amazon.com/Come-You-Are-Surprising-Transform/dp/1476762090

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Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Hosted by Michael Austin Sui. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Erika’s interview was recorded by Jeni Wren Stottrup. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. Join us for our rock opera album premiere. Buy tickets: bit.ly/2OtRyug

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 34: Sexless Sourpuss with Erika Moen from Oh Joy Sex Toy

Have you ever been haunted by an ancient memory? Or spooked by an intrusive thought? This Halloween episode explores the fears that many of us experience. Thanks to a listener letter from Anxious in Ann Arbor, we dive into social anxiety and cringe attacks, whilst crafting you a waterproof metaphor for your anxiety. 

Momma B is especially thrilled for you to meet today’s guest, Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. She is a clinical psychologist who helps millions calm their anxiety and be their authentic selves through her award-winning podcast, Savvy Psychologist, and her book, How to Be Yourself.

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DR. MOM & DR. ELLEN’S COLLABORATIVELY PACKED BAG OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATS

Mom’s fav pod, made by Dr. Ellen: Savvy Psychologist 
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist

Dr. Ellen’s book, How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250161703

Melissa Dahl’s book: Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness:
http://a.co/d/6ua047T 

An excerpted chapter from Cringeworthy:
https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-stop-reliving-embarrassing-memories.html

A book on EMDR: http://a.co/d/eidR9ej 

A primer on CBT: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/cognitive-behavioral-therapy

More information on intrusive thoughts: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-mishaps/201410/controlling-my-intrusive-thoughts?amp

Mom also loves Bustle: https://www.bustle.com/p/how-to-actually-deal-with-intrusive-thoughts-according-to-experts-8800188

Meet Momma B in San Francisco at Love Jerks’ Rock Opera Release Party on Saturday, Nov 3 @ The Make-Out Room
bit.ly/2OtRyug

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Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. New album out this Friday: https://www.lovejerks.com

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 35: Attack of The Cringe with Dr. Ellen Hendriksen of Savvy Psychologist

How do childhood experiences affect our adult behaviors? We're getting literary to find some answers with one of Momma B PhD’s favorite poems!

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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
The complete poem: “Children Learn What They Live” by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/overcoming-child-abuse/201112/children-learn-what-they-live 

More background on the poem:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Nolte

More about automatic negative thoughts: https://www.brainmdhealth.com/blog/4-questions-to-transform-your-thinking-and-lift-your-mood/ 

More about Trump’s childhood minister:
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/10/donald-trump-2016-norman-vincent-peale-213220
More about Trump’s mom:
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/11/03/mary-macleod-trump-donald-trump-mother-biography-mom-immigrant-scotland-215779
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Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Show editing by Juliet Hinely. Check out Juliet’s other show, Believed: https://believed.michiganradio.org Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. New album out now: www.lovejerks.com 

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 36: Poetry Corner: "Children Learn What They Live"

Just in time to make you say “I love the HoliYAYs,” we’ve dusted off our very first MomNet episode. Hear Detective Momma B PhD sleuth her way through some hearty family-induced stress scenarios. If you’re already on your second listen, we promise this episode just keeps getting butter. More about the Iowa Butter Cow:
https://www.iowastatefair.org/about/butter-cow/
Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing and Sound Design by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks: www.lovejerks.com/
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 37: A Second Helping for The Holidays

What do you do when you’re dreaming big, but your partner is just snoozing? What if you feel bitter about footing the bill, but your long-term relationship isn’t budging?

This episode explores relationship questions that affect so many couples: How do we understand ourselves and our mates? How do we truly communicate in a relationship? Thanks to a listener letter from Frustrated Sugar Mama, we two-step our way through these questions and more. We even learn the The Protest Polka!

Momma B & so many psychologists out there are thrilled for you to meet today’s guest, Dr. Sue Johnson, a clinical psychologist and the primary developer of Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy (EFT). Dr. Johnson is also the author of the best-selling book, Hold Me Tight, Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love.

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MOMMA B’S & DR. SUE’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS

The Book: Hold Me Tight, Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hold-me-tight-sue-johnson/1100211095?ean=9780316113007

The online program: Hold Me Tight Online Couples Workshop: http://holdmetightonline.com/159.html 

Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/103999.Toxic_Parents

Relationships and the Need To Fix Others: Are You a Fixer?
https://www.mentalhelp.net/blogs/the-deleterious-effects-of-child-abuse/

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Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Dr. Johnson’s interview was recorded in British Columbia, by Katie Sage! Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 38: Frustrated Sugar Mama with Dr. Sue Johnson

Is it possible to leave a job with grace, respect, and a feeling of success?

This episode explores how to quit your job well. Thanks to a listener letter from Architecting an Artful Exit, we dive into the emotions, the logistics, and the conversations required to make an elegant exit. We’ll even sing you a never-ending song that will motivate you to practice (endings). 

Today’s guest is a creative career advice podcast celeb. Kathleen Shannon is one half of the duo behind the wildly popular podcast Being Boss. Their podcast offers advice on the mindset, habits, routines, boundaries, and strategies that help creatives make a living doing what they love. The podcast has over 6 million downloads and has even become a book! Running Press published Being Boss: Take Control of Your Work and Live Life on Your Terms in April of 2018. 

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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS

Being Boss, The Podcast: https://beingboss.club/podcast
Being Boss, The book: https://beingboss.club/book
More resources from Kathleen: https://beingboss.club/materials/worksheets
Practice, the song: https://youtu.be/uqemglBALr0
Kathleen’s Half Baked scene reference: https://youtu.be/qIqeXSYc8nE
More about the amazing career path of Kavitha: https://indianparadoxsf.com/about/ 

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Special thanks to Kavita Raghavan of Indian Paradox for being part of this episode. 

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing and Sound Design by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks: www.lovejerks.com/

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 39: Architecting an Artful Exit with Kathleen Shannon of Being Boss

How do we say goodbye in the grandest of ways? We voyage to a land of flashbacks, jinglecrafts and one of our shamefully-favorite childhood TV shows. Let's just say we'll all be Saved by The Good Advice. With the help of a special guest, our producer & editor, Juliet Hinely, we’ve made you a super nostalgic thank you note, so you’ll never forget us! 

Our episode references in this show: 
Peach Christ in “Ep 27: Peaches Christ & Veruca Bathsalts—mothering a cultural scene” 
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/ep-27-peaches-christ

Eve R. Meyer in “Ep 10: Family Dynamics”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/episode-10-family-dynamics-season-1-finale

Emily Chang in “Ep 26: Emily Chang with her mother, Sandy—breaking up the boys club”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/ep-26-emily-chang 

Esther Perel in “Ep 14: Heart Left Hanging with Esther Perel”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/episode-14-heart-left-hanging-with-esther-perel 

Kitchen Sisters in “Ep 8: Making Progress”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/episode-8-making-progress  

Dianna L. Ploof, EdD in “Ep 6: Wise Moms of Pittsburgh”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/episode-6-wise-moms-of-pittsburgh

Dr. Sue Johnson in “Ep 38: Frustrated Sugar Mama with Dr. Sue Johnson”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/ep-38-frustrated-sugar-mama-with-dr-sue-johnson

Michaela Watkins in “Ep 9: The Long Haul”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/episode-9-the-long-haul 

Ruth Pointer in “Ep 21: Boss & Daughter with Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/ep-21-boss-daughter-with-ruth-pointer

Anna Sale in “Ep 31: Looking to Plant with Anna Sale”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/ep-31-looking-to-plant-with-anna-sale 

Negin Farsad in “Ep 32: Self-Care Sammiches with Lizz Winstead & Negin Farsad”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/ep-32-self-care-sammiches 

Dolores Huerta in “Ep 28: Dolores Huerta & Camila Chávez—mothering social action”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/ep-28-dolores-huerta-camila-chavezmothering-social-action 


Other things to make you laugh:
Zack Morris is Trash:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRcB4n4CGcy_r21EedmNUOyVP_puToBfr 

Learn some Pittsburghese:
https://www.wesa.fm/post/redd-your-pittsburghese-deep-dive-how-yinz-talk 
 
If you miss us:
Juliet Hinely on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/juliethinely 

Contact Mom & Becky (not the duck):
http://www.advicefrom.mom/contact 

Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing and Sound Design by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks: www.lovejerks.com/

Thanks to Juliet for not only being the best guest we’ve ever had on the show but also for her tireless work on this entire series. Thank you for being such an amazing partner in creating this show. What a journey it has been! Thanks for taking a chance on me!

A special thanks to Jocelyn Frank for connecting me with Juliet. Be sure to check out Jocelyn’s Sound Scene exhibition at the Hirschorn Museum in Washington DC next summer. 

This show would not have been possible without the generous loving support of our friends and loved ones… our husbands, Jerome, Bryan, and Narooz. Our friends: Carla, Carrie, Jean, Julie, Lori, Mary Beth, Mike, Paula, Mary Lynn, Diana, Diane, Lani, Geraldine, Millie, Zak, Stephanie, Marianne, Samaland, Lisa, Sissi, Annie B, Aviva, Sydney, Kate, Emily, Michael, Sadia, Avery, Reba, Serena, Ginny, Jane, Blair, Natalie, Elliot, Amy, Ali, and I’d also like to send hugs out to my sisters of assorted varieties: Laura, Cheryl, Sylvia, and Heather. 

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.

Ep 40: A Grand Finale with All The Feelings

Advice from Mom is a podcast and cross-generational effort to answer life's big questions. Featured as “new and noteworthy” on Apple Podcasts and included on NPR's The Big Listen, Advice from Mom is an advice-column show hosted by Rebecca Garza-Bortman featuring listener letters and the advice and stories of her mother, Elizabeth Skibinski-Bortman, PhD. Affectionately known on the show as “Momma B”, Dr. Bortman is a small-town family therapist “on a one-woman mission to mother a mentally healthy world.” 

Each episode, this mother-daughter duo explores questions sent in by their listeners with the help of a series of guest experts. They have recorded advice with actress & SNL alum, Michaela Watkins; artist and graphic journalist, Wendy MacNaughton; and NPR's The Kitchen Sisters, as well as crisis counselors, authors, and wise creative professionals of all sorts. 

This podcast is founded on the belief that we need our mothers like we never have before. Not just our own mothers, but the mothers of the world. Anyone can submit a question at www.advicefrom.mom/request.

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