Publishing powerhouse Zibby Owens is a daily podcaster, author, entrepreneur, bookstore owner, community builder, and yes, book publisher. It all began in 2018 with the idea that 'moms don't have time to read books;' that became the name of Zibby's podcast (now, Totally Booked with Zibby) and book and lead to everything she's doing now. Zibby dishes on the evolution of her career, lessons learned in the business, tips for writing/publishing a book & the inspiration and impact of her latest book "On Being Jewish Now: Reflections From Authors and Advocates."

5 minutes of mindset work every morning could change your life and alleviate some of the chaotic and frenzied energy. Maria sits down with Katie Wood -- mom of four, former teacher, motivational speaker and author -- who has not only transformed her own life, but the lives of thousands with a simple morning routine rooted in gratitude with 5 minutes and 5 steps.

Let's talk about the M word: menopause! Award-winning journalist, author, documentarian and women's health advocate Tamsen Fadal left her successful TV news career at 52 to focus on midlife and menopause. The pivot lead her to her latest project, a documentary called "The M Factor - Shredding The Silence on Menopause, where she speaks with ordinary women and top doctors to learn the real challenges women face, the mental and physical toll, plus the gaps in medical education. Tamsen is also working on a new book "How To Menopause Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before." She shares why this is so important to her and the women she's met, how it plays a role in your life & more!

Did you know that Breast Cancer is affecting younger women at higher rates? And knowledge is power...and so is prevention! Style icon, entrepreneur and breast cancer survivor Gretta Monahan joins Maria for an eye-opening conversation about her diagnosis, recovery, and advocacy work. Gretta "did everything right" with routine clean mammograms, it wasn't until a doctor recommended an ultrasound that cancer was detected. Everyone's case is different but information can help, so Maria also welcomes scientist Dr. Charlotte Kuperwasser to share her research and strategies to help avoid or minimize risk.

Do you find yourself binge strolling Tik Tok or Instagram? Can’t stop eating those French fries when you’ve had your fill? Has shopping become a problem? Chances are you’re searching for that hit - a dopamine hit. Maria welcomes Dr. Anna Lembke MD, Professor & Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stamford University, to explain what dopamine is, when it becomes an issue and ways to free yourself from any addition big or small.

Maria welcomes to the show her first "mom friend" who happens to be an iconic 90's TV & film star, Jennifer Love Hewitt. You may know her from Party of Five, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Ghost Whisper and more recently, 911. She is a mom of 3 and author of a brand new book called Inheriting Magic: My Journey Through Grief, Joy, Celebration, And Making Every Day Magical. A book where she gives an authentic look at her life, family and how processing the grief of her mother's passing was the motivator for writing the book that shows you how to foster magic in the everyday. We learn about her new movie, and how she rocks the holidays.

Are there things you wish you knew about alcohol before you took your first sip? What do you say when your kids ask about "mommy's juice" or "adult bevvies"? Alcohol is a topic that is hard for adults to talk about with friends and even more difficult to talk about with kids. But the conversations are important to both educate and build trust. Annie Grace, best-selling author of This Naked Mind, went alcohol-free after her own struggles with the substance and is now sharing tips to talk to kids of all ages. She explains it's not a lecture but a conversation lead by curiosity. She shares more tips in today's episode!

She went from styling some of the biggest names in Hollywood to creating the most innovative hat holder since the hat box to starting her own business and more. Lindsay Albanese joins Maria to share how her career evolved over the years, how she stayed committed to the journey, and of course offers some style tips as we head into summer.

How are you....really?! It's the question that really started this show and has stayed at the heart of it and totally we are doing a little personal check-in. Licensed psychotherapist and maternal mental health expert Olivia Verhulst joins Maria to discuss why talking about maternal mental health is so important, offers some strategies to cope at home, and shares ways to support friends in their postpartum and pregnancy eras (if you're not there yourself!)

Nicole Walters is a powerhouse and has chosen to live her life boldly. She is a top-selling corporate executive who quit her job love on social media only to hire herself and build a million dollar business in a year. Around the same time she went from mentor to mom to three girls. She shares her story, tips for success and so much more in her new, New York Times best-selling book, "Nothing is Missing: a Memoir of Living Boldly."

Have you ever been in a room and have the overwhelming feeling you don't belong? Thoughts like "I'm not good enough," "I'm not qualified enough," "I don't know enough" flood your mind. There's a name for that: imposter syndrome. Yes, it's a real thing. No, you're not alone. This is one of the most common challenges leadership coach Kim Meninger hears. Fortunately, she has practical strategies to not only identify the feelings but create an action plan to build confidence, raise self-awareness, and find more joy.

Do you overthink? We'll answer that for you: yes! In a world where we are constantly inundated with information it can be hard not to. Author and linguist Amanda Montell dives into this idea of overthinking in her latest book "The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality." Amanda explores several cognitive biases and offers examples of how they exist in our daily lives.

People want to be kind. That's what Chaz Ebert, CEO and publisher at Ebert Digital, has found in her years of work and life. She spent 24 years alongside her husband Roger Ebert working to spread empathy through cinema and she's continuing that work now. Her new book, "It's Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness," encourages readers to unite together for a better future and more kindness. Chaz shares lessons, stories, and invites readers to reflect on moments of growth

Cooking dinner is the easy part of the day -- it's the meal planning, anticipating the picky eater, grocery shopping, coordinating schedules, washing dishes, etc that go with it that can become overwhelming; it's called invisible labor and it's something moms know all too well. Psychotherapist Erica Djossa is committed to helping moms lighten this heavy load with strategies to divide domestic and cognitive work at home in her new book "Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjopy Motherhood More."

After nearly 2 decades of work with teenage girls, Chelsey Goodan is inviting people into their minds with curiosity and fun instead of fear and judgement in her new book Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls. She is committed to showing people how much these young women can offer us if we simply listen.

Boston Business Women Founder & CEO Kristina Tsipouras joins Maria to share her story in business and how she's helping you take an idea to the next level with professional and personal tips!

Clinical psychologist Rachel Goldman joins Maria to talk about the buzzing weight loss drugs and psychological impact of weight change.

Musical artist and internet sensation Sheena Melwani dishes on her winding road to internet success, music inspiration, and embracing all the hats as a mom, podcaster, artist, and more!

In a world obsessed with anti-aging, today we are leaning into aging with NYT best-selling author and aging expert Chip Conley! Chip is on a mission to rewrite the "midlife crisis" narrative to embrace all the good that comes with age.

If you’ve ever felt the overwhelm of parenting, let the small things get under your skin, yelled too much at your kids or partner, you’re in the right place! Host Maria Sansone sits down with certified mom coach Stephanie Rosenfield to get tips to keep your cool and find joy in parenting!