Podcast
Mom Curious
Hosted by Hoff Studios · EN
Honest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between.
Hosted by Daniella Rabbani, Mom Curious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living.
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New episodes drop weekly. Welcome to Mom Curious.
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Episode 166: Mom Jokes with Alyce Chan
1w ago01:00:01Tap to summarizeHonest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between. Hosted by Daniella Rabbani, Mom Curious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living. GUEST BIO Alyce Chan is a comedian whose smart, grounded humor resonates with audiences across cultures and generations. A featured performer at the New York Comedy Festival and Boston Comedy Festival finalist, Alyce blends quick wit with the relatable chaos of modern parenthood. Her viral platform MOMCOMNYC has built a loyal following with sketches featured by Scary Mommy, Today Parents, and other top parenting media outlets. Alyce’s work has also been showcased on ABC, Hulu, and The Drew Barrymore Show. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS Catch Alyce’s “PEE ALONE” tour across the U.S. and Canada. Upcoming stops include NEW YORK CITY!!!, San Diego, San Jose, Irvine, and Sacramento. To Book a Recording at Hoff Studios: https://www.nycpodstudio.com/home-mc $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30: WTHN.com More info on SoWell's GLP-1 Support System: https://cm.watertight.co/l/MkzK More info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements: https://cm.watertight.co/l/bZEA Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why Talking About Death Could Change Your Life with Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider
2w ago00:39:36Tap to summarizeHonest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between. Hosted by Daniella Rabbani, Mom Curious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living. In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with physician, journalist, and End Well founder Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider for a deeply human conversation about grief, caregiving, motherhood, and what it means to live fully in the face of mortality. This episode is an honest and compassionate invitation into one of the most universal - and least discussed - parts of being human. GUEST BIO Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider (@shoshanamd) a board-certified internal medicine physician, science journalist, and host and producer of the podcasts TED Health and the New York Radio Award-winning Before We Go (@beforewegopodcast). She is the founder and president of the board of the End Well Foundation (@endwellproject), a nonprofit dedicated to transforming how we think about and experience the end of life. Shoshana is a leading voice in healthcare and frequently appears as a medical expert on national cable news, with writing published in outlets including TIME, USA Today, and Newsweek. She also executive produced the Oscar-nominated documentary End Game, helped fund Extremis, and supported the documentary Robin’s Wish. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS 20% off SoWell's GLP-1 Support System with code MOMCURIOUS20 through May 31st: https://cm.watertight.co/l/MkzK To Book a Recording at Hoff Studios: https://www.nycpodstudio.com/home-mc $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30: WTHN.com More info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements: https://cm.watertight.co/l/bZEA Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Why Optimism Still Matters: Lucy Biggers on Fear, Media, and the Anxiety Economy
3w ago00:46:15Tap to summarizeWhy does the news so often leave us feeling overwhelmed, powerless, and emotionally exhausted? In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with former climate activist Lucy Biggers for an honest conversation about modern media, climate anxiety, and the emotional cost of living in a nonstop news cycle. GUEST BIO Lucy Biggers (@lucybiggers) is a former climate activist who now creates data-driven content focused on energy, environment, and human progress. She serves as Head of Social Media at The Free Press, where she has helped build one of the fastest-growing news brands. Through her writing and videos, Lucy explores how narratives around climate, technology, and prosperity shape public opinion - and why optimism still matters. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS 20% off SoWell's GLP-1 Support System with code MOMCURIOUS20 through May 31st: https://cm.watertight.co/l/MkzK To Book a Recording at Hoff Studios: https://www.nycpodstudio.com/home-mc $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30: WTHN.com More info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements: https://cm.watertight.co/l/bZEA Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 163: Motherhood, Melanoma, and Building Sqween from Scratch
4w ago00:28:11Tap to summarizeWhat happens when motherhood collides with fear, frustration, and a really sticky sunscreen battle? In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with entrepreneur and mother of two Samantha Miller Lawi, founder of Sqween - the world’s first paint-on sun protection designed to help kids apply sunscreen independently. After losing her father-in-law to melanoma and struggling daily to get sunscreen onto squirmy children before school and camp, Samantha turned a deeply personal problem into an innovative solution for families everywhere. Together, they discuss what “100% mineral sunscreen” actually means, and why sunscreen regulations matter more than most parents realize. They also explore the invisible labor mothers carry every day, what it takes to build a consumer brand without prior CPG experience, and the role intuition plays in both parenting and entrepreneurship. This conversation is practical, honest, and deeply validating for parents trying to keep their children safe without losing themselves in the process. GUEST BIO Samantha Miller Lawi (@get_sqween) is the founder of Sqween, the first paint-on sun protection designed for independent kids. Inspired by her family’s experience with melanoma and the daily struggle of sunscreen application with young children, Samantha created Sqween to make sun safety easier, safer, and more empowering for families. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS Check out the sunscreen kids actually want apply, 10% off your order with code MOMCURIOUS: https://getsqween.com/ 20% off SoWell's GLP-1 Support System with code MOMCURIOUS20 through May 31st: https://cm.watertight.co/l/MkzK To Book a Recording at Hoff Studios: https://www.nycpodstudio.com/home-mc $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30: WTHN.com More info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements: https://cm.watertight.co/l/bZEA Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 162: The Wellness Wake-Up Call: Phoebe Lapine on Autoimmune Disease, Food Freedom, and Raising Healthy Eaters
4w ago01:00:29Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the body you’ve always relied on suddenly stops cooperating? In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with cookbook author, food writer, and wellness expert Phoebe Lapine to talk about living with Hashimoto’s disease, navigating chronic symptoms, and redefining what “healthy” actually means. They also dive into motherhood, picky eating, toddler rigidity, sugar myths, protein obsession, and the pressure parents feel to “optimize” their children’s health. Phoebe shares why she believes raising a joyful, flexible eater matters more than food perfection - and how wellness culture can sometimes do more harm than good. The conversation also touches on Phoebe’s experience becoming a mother through surrogacy after pregnancy loss and IVF, and how chronic illness fundamentally shaped the way she approaches parenting. GUEST BIO Phoebe Lapine (@phoebelapine) is a food writer, cookbook author, and wellness advocate focused on helping people feel good without extremes. She is the author of four books, including Carbivore and The Wellness Project, which was named one of Women’s Health Magazine’s top nutrition reads of 2017. An advocate for autoimmune disease awareness and food freedom, Phoebe writes openly about living with Hashimoto’s disease and balancing wellness with real life. Her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Marie Claire, and Cosmopolitan, among many other publications. She is also the creator of the popular parenting Substack Munch Menus, inspired by life with her toddler in Brooklyn. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS Feed Me Phoebe https://feedmephoebe.com/ Munch Menus Substack https://munchmenus.substack.com/ 20% off SoWell's GLP-1 Support System with code MOMCURIOUS20 through May 31st: https://cm.watertight.co/l/MkzK To Book a Recording at Hoff Studios: https://www.nycpodstudio.com/home-mc $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30: WTHN.com More info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements: https://cm.watertight.co/l/bZEA Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 161: Design Questions Answered with Little Room Supply’s Lauren Behfarin
May 800:56:06Tap to summarizeHonest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between. Mom Curious is hosted by Daniella Rabbani, Mom Curious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living. Designing a home with kids in mind takes skill so we ask the top designer of kids’ spaces in NYC your most pressing questions. GUEST BIO Lauren Behfarin (@laurenbehfarin) is a New York City–based interior designer with over 12 years of experience specializing in children’s spaces. She is the founder of Little Room Supply (@littleroomsupply), a curated online marketplace offering elevated children’s decor and accessories. A mother of three, Lauren combines professional expertise with lived parenting experience to design spaces that are both beautiful and deeply functional. Her work has been featured in Elle Decor and The Wall Street Journal. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS Get some design inspiration for your home: LittleRoomSupply.com 20% off SoWell's GLP-1 Support System with code MOMCURIOUS20 through May 31st: https://cm.watertight.co/l/MkzK To Book a Recording at Hoff Studios: https://www.nycpodstudio.com/home-mc $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30: WTHN.com More info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements: https://cm.watertight.co/l/bZEA Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 160: The Art of the Interview: Kanika Chadda Gupta on Storytelling That Heals and Reveals
May 500:47:05Tap to summarizeHonest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between. Mom Curious is hosted by Daniella Rabbani, #MomCurious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living. GUEST BIO Kanika Chadda Gupta (@kanikachaddagupta ) is a journalist, media executive, entrepreneur, and podcast host. She is the creator of the That’s Total Mom Sense podcast and has held roles at leading media organizations including CNN and iHeartMedia. Through her work, Kanika explores modern motherhood, ambition, and identity, helping women navigate career, family, and personal growth with intention. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS Kanika’s In Moderation course goes live May 15 20% off SoWell's GLP-1 Support System with code MOMCURIOUS20 through May 31st Book your Podcast Recording at Hoff Studios $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30 More Info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 159: The Skinny on GLP-1 use with Dr. Alexandra Sowa
Apr 2800:41:31Tap to summarizeThe Ozempic Revolution is upon us. So how do we use these miracle drugs optimally and responsibly? In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with Dr. Alexandra Sowa, founder of SoWell and author of The Ozempic Revolution, to unpack the science, stigma, and surge of interest around GLP-1 medications. As a physician specializing in obesity medicine, Dr. Sowa brings a clinical, evidence-based perspective to a conversation often dominated by headlines and misinformation.Together, they explore how #GLP-1s work in the body, who these treatments are for, the importance of medical supervision, and the broader shift toward treating metabolic health with nuance rather than shame.This conversation offers clarity on a rapidly evolving space - and invites a more informed, compassionate understanding of the body and how it works. GUEST BIODr. Alexandra Sowa (@alexandrasowamd) is a dual board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, author of the best-selling book The Ozempic Revolution (HarperCollins, 2025), and founder of SoWell, the first doctor-developed wellness brand created specifically for GLP-1 users.She trained at Johns Hopkins University and the NYU School of Medicine, where she now serves as a Clinical Instructor. Through her multi-state tele-health clinic, she has helped thousands of patients succeed with GLP-1 therapy. A nationally recognized expert in metabolic health, she is a frequent contributor to outlets like CNN and Good Morning America. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS ❤️ 20% off SoWell's GLP-1 Support System with code MOMCURIOUS20 through May 31st To Book a Recording at Hoff Studios$30 off WTHN Acupuncture booking with code MOMCURIOUS30More info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 158: Almost a Mom of 2 with Lindsey Simcik
Apr 2100:55:17Tap to summarizeHonest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between. Hosted by Daniella Rabbani, Mom Curious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living. What shifts when you’re on the edge of becoming a mother again? Lindsey Simcik (@lindseysimcik) is the co-host of the Almost 30 podcast and co-author of the book Almost 30. Through her work, she has built a global community focused on personal growth, spirituality, and navigating life transitions with intention. As she prepares to become a mother of two, Lindsey brings a thoughtful and evolving perspective to conversations about identity, balance, and modern motherhood. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS Book your Recording at Hoff Studios $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30 More Info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram! Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 157: Childless By Choice with Natasha Vaynblat on Identity, Expectation, and Opting Out
Apr 1400:46:26Tap to summarizeHonest conversations about motherhood, womanhood, and the spaces in between. Hosted by Daniella Rabbani, Mom Curious is a podcast produced by Hoff Studios featuring culturally relevant conversations with artists, leaders, and everyday women saying the quiet part out loud about the lives we’re living. What happens when you don’t follow the script? In this episode of Mom Curious, Daniella sits down with comedian and performer Natasha Vaynblat to talk about her show Childless Freak and the complicated, often misunderstood experience of not having children. Through humor, storytelling, and sharp cultural observation, Natasha explores what it means to exist outside one of society’s most deeply ingrained expectations. Natasha Vaynblat’s show “Childless Freak” is coming to Joe’s Pub on April 28th at 9:30pm. GUEST BIO Natasha Vaynblat (@natashavaynblat ) is a comedian, writer, and performer known for her sharp, thoughtful work exploring identity, culture, and the expectations placed on women. Her show Childless Freak blends humor and storytelling to examine what it means to live outside traditional narratives around motherhood. AFFILIATE LINKS & MENTIONS Tickets for Natasha’s performance at Joe's Pub are here: https://publictheater.org/performances-jp/2026/n/natasha-vaynblat-childless-freak/ Book your recording at Hoff Studios $30 off WTHN Acupuncture Booking with code MOMCURIOUS30 More Info on EVOLV GLP-1 Supplements Follow @momcurious and the host @daniellarabbani on Instagram Subscribe, rate, and review - it helps get the word out about the show and keeps these conversations going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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