Welcome to Mom Brain, Big City — the podcast where motherhood meets mayhem in a NYC apartment. I’m Morgan: first-time mom, chronic oversharer, and lifelong overthinker surviving on hours-old coffee and vibes. Each week, we unpack the chaos of new motherhood — from postpartum anxiety to pumping, poop debates, and midnight Googling. If you’ve ever cried in the dark with a pump strapped to your chest… this one’s for you. New episodes every Wednesday. 💕
Mom Brain, Big City
Claim This Podcastby Morgan Stanich
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17 episodes
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Welcome to Mom Brain, Big City — the podcast where motherhood meets mayhem in a NYC apartment. I’m Morgan: first-time mom, chronic oversharer, and lifelong overthinker surviving on hours-old coffee and vibes. Each week, we unpack the chaos of new motherhood — from postpartum anxiety to pumping, poop debates, and midnight Googling. If you’ve ever cried in the dark with a pump strapped to your chest… this one’s for you. New episodes every Wednesday. 💕
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May 15, 2026
Are We Raising Kids Addicted to Screens? with Megan Kiefer
<p>This week on Mom Brain, Big City, I’m talking with Megan Kiefer — mom of two, media literacy educator, founder of Take Two Media Initiative, and author of the upcoming book The Take Back.</p><p>We talk about screen time, dopamine, overstimulation, boredom, and what it actually looks like to raise kids in a world that is literally designed to keep us glued to our phones.</p><p>This conversation gets into:</p><ul><li><p>the addictive design of social media and technology</p></li><li><p>what Megan started noticing in students around 2018</p></li><li><p>how screen time affects kids (and adults)</p></li><li><p>why boredom is actually important for children</p></li><li><p>finding balance without fear-mongering or shame</p></li><li><p>what “healthy” technology use can realistically look like for families</p></li></ul><p>We also talk honestly about the reality of modern parenting — because sometimes the iPad is survival mode, and sometimes the TV is on so you can unload the dishwasher in peace.</p><p>Whether you’re super strict about screens or just trying to figure it out as you go, this episode is such an important and nuanced conversation for parents right now.</p><p>🎙️ Follow Megan:<br>Instagram: @megankief<br>Take Two Media Initiative: @taketwomediainitiative</p><p>And if you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to follow, rate, and share Mom Brain, Big City with another parent who’d love this conversation.</p>
May 1, 2026
Motherhood, Military Life, and Raising Kids in Japan with Angela Gilmore
<p>This episode is such a special one.</p><p>This week on Mom Brain, Big City, I’m joined by Angela Gilmore — a military spouse, mom of two, and incredibly talented photographer who is currently living in Japan with her family.</p><p>We talk about what it actually looks like to raise kids while moving around the world, navigating long stretches of solo parenting during deployments, and building a life (and a business) in the middle of constant change.</p><p>Angela shares what surprised her most about military life, what it’s like raising kids overseas — including the parts of Japan’s culture that completely changed her perspective on parenting — and how she’s built and rebuilt her “village” in different seasons of life.</p><p>We also talk about:</p><ul><li><p>parenting without a traditional village</p></li><li><p>the reality of solo parenting during deployments</p></li><li><p>raising independent kids in a different culture</p></li><li><p>building a photography business while moving frequently</p></li><li><p>how motherhood has shaped her identity and priorities</p></li></ul><p>This conversation is honest, eye-opening, and such a good reminder that there’s no one way to do motherhood.</p>
April 1, 2026
Writing a Children's Book While Raising Two Kids in NYC with Jenn Cruzado
<p>This episode is for every mom who’s ever had an idea and thought, “When would I even have time to do that?”</p><p><br></p><p>This week on <strong>Mom Brain, Big City</strong>, I’m joined by Jenn Cruzado — mom of two, full-time educator, and now children’s book author.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about what it actually looks like to write a book while raising kids, working full-time, and navigating the chaos of everyday life. Jenn shares how the idea for her book Coco! Cherry! Mango! came to life, what surprised her about the self-publishing process, and how motherhood shaped both her creativity and her perspective.</p><p><br></p><p>We also get into something I didn’t expect to hit so hard — the stories we tell (and don’t tell) about New York City. From Harlem to Washington Heights, Jenn talks about why it matters to show kids that these neighborhoods are still vibrant, creative, and full of life today — even if that’s not always what they see.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li>Writing a book while raising two kids</li><li>Finding time for creativity as a working mom</li><li>The realities of self-publishing</li><li>Motherhood and identity</li><li>The importance of representation in children’s books</li><li>Why you should explore your own city more</li></ul><p>If you’ve ever felt like your ideas had to take a backseat to everything else — this one’s for you. You can follow Jenn's work on Instagram @authorjenncruzado, and you can find her book in your local bookstores and libraries!</p>
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