Kathy Asbery, MA, is a certified life coach, published author, and stay-at-home mom with a Master’s degree in clinical psychology. She is the author of Altered Dreams: Living with Gender Disappointment, a groundbreaking book that blends her clinical background with her personal journey as a mother of three boys and an adoptive mother to her daughter. Kathy specializes in helping parents navigate parental grief, reframe altered expectations, and find empowerment through life transitions.
Episode 32- MEET KATHY ASBERY
Connect with Kathy on LinkedIn or at Motheringboys@hotmail.com
Episode 31:
Meet Sarah Ezrin
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Sarah Ezrin isa MOOB and the author of the multi-award-winning The Yoga of Parenting. She is a highly-sought after yoga and meditation teacher, maternal mental health advocate, and digital entrepreneur based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sarah helps moms reclaim their energy, joy, and identity through yoga-based practices. For more information on Sarah please connect with her on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.
Episode 30: MEET “HEALTHY GIRL” DANIELLE BROWN
Danielle Brown, better known as Healthy Girl, has built a vibrant community around making healthy eating feel simple, delicious, and doable. A recipe creator, cookbook author, and wellness entrepreneur, Danielle is known for her approachable plant-based recipes and her refreshingly realistic take on food and wellness.
But in this conversation, we go beyond what’s on the plate. Danielle opens up about the woman behind HealthyGirl Kitchen—her family, her journey, her growing business, and the realities of ambition, wellness, everyday life and balancing motherhood as she prepares for baby #2.
HEALTHY GIRL. MOTHERHOOD. FOOD. WELLNESS. REAL TALK.
HEALTHY GIRL. MOTHERHOOD. FOOD. WELLNESS. REAL TALK.
EPISODE 29:
MEET JENNIFER LW FINK
Jennifer L.W. Fink has spent more than 25 years raising boys—and even longer trying to understand them. As the mother of four sons, she knows the noise, worry, humor, heart, and chaos of boy-mom life from the inside. Jennifer is also an award-winning writer who turns research and real-life experience into practical guidance parents can actually use. She’s the author of Building Boys: Raising Great Guys in a World That Misunderstands Males and The First-Time Mom’s Guide to Raising Boys, creator of BuildingBoys.net, and the co-creator of ON BOYS parenting podcast.
Episode 28: Meet Rachel Mansfield
Rachel Mansfield is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, entrepreneur, and mother of three boys who is passionate about helping families make healthy eating simple, approachable, and delicious. She is the creator of the popular food and lifestyle platform RachLMansfield, where she shares easy, family-friendly recipes, meal inspiration, and practical tips for busy parents.
Rachel is the author of the bestselling cookbooks Just the Good Stuff and her newest release, More, Please!, both filled with nourishing recipes that prove wholesome food can also be flavorful, fun, and realistic for everyday life.
Together with her husband, Jordan, Rachel co-founded Cadootz, the better-for-you snack brand to give families a healthier alternative to traditional crackers. Made with simple, organic ingredients, the crackers are gluten-free, seed oil-free, lunchbox-friendly, and packed with 5 grams of protein per serving—proving that nutritious snacks can still be delicious and kid-and MOOB-approved!
In this episode of The MOOBment Podcast, Rachel shares her journey from corporate life to building a thriving business, what it’s like raising three boys, the realities of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and how she encourages families to create healthy habits without striving for perfection. Her warmth, honesty, and practical advice make this an inspiring conversation for every parent.
Episode 27:
Special Guest Christin Elisa
The Lady of Knots
Christin Elisa is a wife, mom of four boys, a MOOB, autism advocate, and the founder of The Lady of Knots, her company creating bracelets which empower women. Her son, Sebastian, is autistic, and his journey has completely changed the way she sees motherhood, resilience, and what it means to celebrate progress instead of perfection. Through her writing and social media, she shares honest reflections about raising boys, parenting a child with autism, and navigating the changing seasons of motherhood. Christin’s hope is that other moms feel a little less alone, a little more understood, and leave believing they’re doing a better job than they think.
Our guest on Episode 26 is Sam Moyes, a MOOB with 2 young sons and a devoted English husband. She balances her full time job with motherhood challenges, always attempting to see the glass half full and trying not to take life too seriously. Sam has a passion for helping others and wants to share her experiences in hopes that other moms can benefit from her. Our discussion about gender disappointment had been one of those motherhood challenges and Sam speaks honestly and openly about her journey. Her positive, upbeat attitude is infectious and her instagram is a reflection of her personality. Check it out by clicking below or visiting @itssammoyes on instagram.
Episode 26: Meet Sam Moyes
Episode 25-
MEET ABBEY HANSEN
Abbey Hansen is a proud MOOB - a Mother Of only Boys to 3 teenage sons. She is also a certified personal trainer, and business owner. Abbey loves sharing the reality of raising boys while encouraging moms to prioritize their health and well-being while juggling through life. Through honest conversations and relatable stories, Abbey shows moms how to carve out time for themselves. Even something as small as setting aside 5 minutes a day can make all the difference.
@abbeyhans
Join The MOOBment host, Laurie Ann and Abbey in our 5 minute challenge. Take just 5 minutes a day for the next two weeks and devote that time to just yourself. Meditate, work out, walk, read for pleasure- or whatever you choose to do- and then let us know how that changed your life. We think you’ll be surprised! Email us by clicking below.
Episode 24
Mandy Holmes is a MOOB on a mission! This Mother Of Only Boys has a son who competes in several sports- his favorite is pickleball! And youth sports can be expensive- so Mandy developed and implemented a strategy to secure sponsorships to offset the high costs. But she didn’t stop there! Mandy knew that many families faced the same situation so she created a course to teach others how to obtain sponsorships. On this episode of The MOOBment Podcast, Mandy shares many of her strategies and tells us about the benefits for your sons that go way beyond just the money. This is an episode every sports MOOB must listen to.
EPISODE 23-
Dr. Kate Nagel is passionate about helping busy, working moms become healthier—without the guilt. Through realistic, sustainable strategies, she helps women prioritize their well-being with personalized fitness training, nutrition coaching, and practical lifestyle habits that fit into real life. She works with clients both in person and virtually, meeting them wherever they are on their health journey.
As a proud MOOB (Mother of Only Boys) with two sons of her own, Kate understands the challenges moms face as they try to care for everyone else while often putting themselves last. She and her family call North Carolina home.
In this episode of The MOOBment Podcast, Laurie Ann and Dr. Kate discuss why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. They explore simple, realistic ways to fit exercise into even the busiest schedule, why moms serve as powerful role models for their sons, and how children learn by watching the habits we model every day.
If you’ve ever struggled with guilt over taking time for yourself, this encouraging conversation will remind you that investing in your own health isn’t taking away from your family—it’s one of the best ways to show up for them.
We encourage you to get in touch with Dr. Kate so that she can advise you on your wellness journey.
Meet Dr. Kate Nagel
Episode 22- Meet Selah Victor
Selah Victor is an American actress, producer, and writer best known as the English voice of Chloé Bourgeois (and her superhero alter-ego, Queen Bee) in the animated series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.
After studying theatre arts at UC Irvine, she moved to Los Angeles and scored her early screen roles in shows like The Office and Geek Therapy. Born in Bakersfield, California, she has six brothers and one sister.
Yes, Selah is a MOOB! - She has three sons and enjoys balancing her acting career with her most special role as MOM!.
Selah has an active instagram account with reels that are hilarious and heartfelt too. Click below to follow her
Episode 21: Talk to your Boys
Talk to Your Boys ia a best selling book written by Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder and a practical guide for parents to have crucial conversations with tween and teen boys about difficult topics like consent, mental health, masculinity, and sex, using research-backed strategies, scripts, and real-world examples to help raise emotionally intelligent and confident young men.The book addresses the current crisis of connection and emotional literacy among boys by providing tools to move beyond awkward silences and build stronger relationships, tackling subjects from pornography and bullying to substance use and power dynamics.
Joanna Schroeder spent 13 years as a MOOB (Mother Of Only Boys) and then was blessed with a daughter, which now makes her a member of the MOB (Mothers of Boys- who also have girls!). Joanna is a writer, editor and media critic who is known for her bold voice and unique perspectives on parenting issues. Utilizing her degree in Gender Studies from UCLA, Schroeder gained valuable insights into modern masculinity while serving as Executive Editor of The Good Men Project.
Christopher Pepper is a DOOB- a Dad Of Only Boys! He is also an award winning health education teacher, journalist and public speaker. Christopher helps coordinate the Young Men’s Health Project, which brings middle and high school boys together to talk about relationships, emotions, and healthy masculinity. His work has been featured in the New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, Edutopia, and on National Public Radio.
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Episode 20:
Bridget KerMorris, AMFT
Bridget began her career as a therapist after years in the legal world. She has a law degree from Stanford University and clerked for the Honorable Barry G. Silverman on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit after graduation. More recently she earned a couple and family therapy masters degree from Alliant International University. Bridget has great appreciation for education and training but her greatest teachers have been the people she has been and continues to be in relationship with, both past and present.
Today Bridget is a parenting coach, specializing in helping parents and kids through the Middle School years. She has 7 children of her own and has a loyal instagram following of over 100,000. We are thrilled to have Bridget share her insight and wisdom regarding Middle School age boys on this episode of The MOOBment Podcast.
Br
Bridget recently started her own podcast! We hope you will follow and listen.
Episode 19:
Meet Ann Marie Harriger: Baby Sleep Coach
Ann Marie offers personalized, gentle, and effective sleep training programs to help sleep-deprived parents and their babies get a full night's rest.
Episode 18-
Meet Jennifer Wege!
Jennifer Wege is the site creator of Northern Westchester Moms, part of the Local Moms Network. Northern Westchester Moms is the local resource guide and trusted friend for the Northern Westchester, NY area.
Jennifer is married to a volunteer firefighter and business owner and together with her husband, they have boy/girl twins and love spending time in their community and supporting local causes that matter to them!
Episode 17:
Meet Author & Illustrator Brenda Li
Brenda Li is an award-winning bestselling author-illustrator of the breakthrough hit The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes, which has sold over 100,000 copies and been translated into 9 languages.. She is also an educator and mom whose work focuses on helping children build confidence, resilience, and emotional strength through storytelling. Passionate about teaching kids that mistakes are a natural and important part of growth, Brenda creates books that encourage perseverance, self-belief, and kindness — both for children and for the adults raising them.
As both an author and illustrator, Brenda brings her stories to life through engaging characters and relatable life lessons that resonate with families, teachers, and children alike. Her book The Boy Who Makes a Million Mistakes, which we featured on the podcast, has connected with parents who want to raise confident, resilient children who are not afraid to try, fail, and try again.
Brenda lives in Vancouver, Canada with her husband and two young sons and balances motherhood, creativity, and education, drawing inspiration from everyday parenting moments and the emotional experiences children face as they grow. Her work reflects a deep understanding of how stories can help open conversations between parents and children — especially boys, who often communicate best through shared experiences, humor, and storytelling.
Brenda’s other books include:
A Million Mistakes Series
The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes
The Girl Who Makes A Million Mistakes 2 - Dance Disaster
The Girl Who Has A Million Problems (a STEM-focused story) [1, 2]
Pig in Jeans Fights Germs
New House, Same Underwear (a story about moving)
I Lost My Halloween Costume
Other Children's Books
I Turned My Mom Into a Unicorn
Being Kind
Oopsy Dino Can't Stop Bumping Into Things
Episode 16- Meet Dr. Michael Milobsky
Dr. Michael Milobsky is a pediatrician, father of seven, and a passionate advocate for raising healthy, resilient children. With decades of experience caring for families and guiding parents through every stage of childhood, Dr. Milobsky brings both professional expertise and personal insight to conversations about boys, parenting, family dynamics, and modern childhood.
As the father of three sons, Dr. Milobsky understands firsthand the joys, challenges, energy, and emotional complexity that come with raising boys today. On this episode of The MOOBment Podcast, he shares honest perspectives on what boys truly need from the adults who love them — from emotional support and communication to confidence, connection, and compassion.
Blending wisdom from both the exam room and his own family life, Dr. Milobsky offers thoughtful, practical advice for parents navigating everything from growing independence to the pressures boys face in today’s world. His warmth, humor, and experience make this an insightful and reassuring MOOBversation for parents, caregivers, and anyone raising or loving boys.
Dr Milobsky is also the the creator of the “Your Kids Will Be Fine” podcast, where he shares practical parenting insight and reassurance for families navigating modern childhood.
Now based in Colorado, Dr. Milobsky is the founder of Pediatrics at the Meadows and co-founder of Chicken Soup Pediatric Concierge Care, a unique concierge and direct-access pediatric practice designed to give families more personalized support and direct communication with their pediatrician. Through his concierge model, families have access to Dr. Milobsky via phone, text, video visits, and individualized guidance on everything from everyday parenting concerns to complex medical and mental health issues.
Episode 15.
Lucette Bloomgarden is an active and accomplished MOOB! She has three grown sons, all married and is also a proud grandmother. Among her other accomplishments, Lucette also co-hosts a podcast with her daughter in law, Cathy, called Must Inlaws Be Outlaws. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Also watch on YouTube.
Valerie Berman is a MOOB with three sons. She and her husband Ed share their time between New York and South Florida. Valerie is now enjoying life having retired from a successful career as a preschool teacher. We all wish Valerie congratulations on the birth of her second grandchild- another boy!- born just a few days ago.
Sari Schneinerwas born in North Miami Beach, Florida. She is a speech language pathologist who works at a public high school in Palm Beach County. Sari has two sons – Joey , 23 and Brody , 21. She and her sons are alumni of The University of Florida- GO GATORS Sari and her husband Steven just celebrated 26 glorious years of marriage.
Nicole Kaplan is a successful MOOB with two young sons and is an inspiration for so many moms. She channeled her need for support from other moms following her postpartum issues and created a successful venture called Mom Dates and Playdates. Nicole also hosts an engaging podcast called Life’s a Mom. Her spirit and positivity is infectious so you’ll want to listen!
Episode 14- Meet Ruth Whippman
Ruth Whippman is a British-American author, journalist, and cultural critic known for her insightful exploration of modern parenting, gender, and identity. She is the author of the acclaimed book Boy Mom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity, where she takes a thoughtful and often humorous deep dive into what it means to raise boys in today’s complex world. In her MOOBversation with host Laurie Ann, Ruth shares candid thoughts on the pressures facing boys today, the role mothers play in shaping their sons’ identities, and how we can raise boys who are both strong and emotionally connected. It’s an honest, thought-provoking, and empowering conversation that every parent—especially mothers of only boys—will relate to.
Ruth is a MOOB- she has three sons
Episode 13:
There are conversations that inform—and then there are conversations that connect across generations.
In this episode, Laurie Ann sits down with someone who represents both: her mother-in-law, Dorothy Steinmetz.
This is a rare and meaningful perspective—one that reflects not only the experience of raising a son, but also the evolution of family as sons grow, marry, and create lives of their own.
Meet Dorothy Steinmetz
Dorothy Steinmetz is a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life experience brings depth, wisdom, and authenticity to this conversation.
She spent her professional career in education, beginning as a teacher in Yonkers, New York, and later serving as a principal in both Yonkers, New York and Fort Lee, New Jersey. After years of shaping young lives and leading school communities, she continued her work in education as a professor at William Paterson University, where she mentored and guided new teachers. She is now retired. and enjoying her life in South Florida.
Dorothy is the mother of two children—a daughter and a son (Laurie Ann’s husband)—and the matriarch of a growing family that includes five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A GENERATIONAL PERSPECTIVE
What makes Dorothy’s voice so powerful in this episode is not just her professional background—but her lived experience.
She offers insight into what it means to raise a son, to welcome a daughter-in-law, and to navigate the changing dynamics of family over time—with grace, perspective, and intention.
Her story reflects something every MOOB eventually encounters: the transition from being at the center of your son’s world to becoming part of a larger, evolving family.
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THE HEART OF THE CONVERSATION
This isn’t just about mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law.
It’s about:
Letting go while staying connected
Building relationships rooted in respect and understanding
And embracing the idea that family doesn’t shrink as it grows—it expands
At its core, this MOOBversation is a reminder of what The MOOBment is all about:
Connection. Perspective. And belonging.
Here at The MOOBment, we encourage all of our listeners to take the time to truly connect with their parents and grandparents- listen, learn and let them feel seen, because those conversations matter.
Episode 12:
The first in our Beyond The Ballfield Series
Featuring raddish kids
Welcome to the very first episode in our brand new series: BEYOND THE BALLFIELD—where we explore meaningful ways to connect with our boys outside of sports.
Because let’s be honest… not every boy plays on a team. And even when they do, some of the most important moments happen off the field. So whether your son is athletic or not- whether you love sports or not- this series will inspire new ways to connect and communicate with your kids.
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In this Episode 12 of The MOOBment Podcast, host Laurie Ann is joined by Maegan Zelner, the COO of Raddish Kids, a hands-on cooking experience designed to bring families together in the kitchen—and create something even more meaningful than just a meal. We also welcome Natasha Weprin, a MOOB (Mother Of Only Boys) who gives her honest opinion about her experience with the product when she tried it out with her three young sons.
We talk about:
• Why connection with our boys doesn’t have to revolve around sports
• How shared activities (like cooking!) build confidence, communication, and independence
• What happens when we slow down and create intentional one-on-one time
• Real ways to engage our boys in something they can own and feel proud of
This episode is about more than recipes… it’s about relationships.
It’s about finding new ways to show up, connect, and create memories that last far beyond childhood.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts beginning on April 14th
📺 Watch on YouTube beginning April 14th
more about raddish kids…
Raddish Kids is more than a cooking kit—it’s a meaningful way for MOOBs to connect with their boys beyond the noise of everyday life. Through hands-on, kid-friendly recipes and experiences, it creates space for conversation, confidence-building, and shared moments in the kitchen—turning simple activities into lasting memories between moms and their sons. The company offers very child friendly cooking, baking and cultural themed kits that can be purchased individually or on a subscription plan. Seriously, they think of EVERYTHING to make the experience in the kitchen with your kids easy and fun.
In Episode 11, we have a MOOBversation with Molly DeFrank, author of Mothering Boys: 10 Things Your Son Needs From You Before He Turns 10
About Molly DeFrank
Molly DeFrank is more than a parenting expert—she’s a voice that truly understands what it feels like to raise boys in today’s world. As the author of Mothering Boys, Molly speaks directly to the heart of motherhood with honesty, warmth, and deep intention.
In Mothering Boys, Molly reminds us that raising boys isn’t about getting everything perfect—it’s about showing up with purpose, love, and consistency. She shares powerful insights on building strong connections, setting meaningful boundaries, and raising boys who grow into kind, confident, emotionally grounded men. Her words feel like both a guide and a reassurance—meeting moms exactly where they are and reminding them they’re not alone.
For MOOBs, her message hits home in a meaningful way—validating the unique bond between a mother and her sons, while offering real, doable ways to nurture that relationship through every stage.
You can learn more about Molly, her book, and her work at her official website, where she shares additional resources, encouragement, and ways to connect.
Episode 10:
MEET JAMI GROOMS
Singer, songwriter, and storyteller, Jami Grooms has a gift for putting into words what so many of us feel—but don’t always know how to say.
In Episode 10 of The MOOBment Podcast, Jami shares the inspiration behind his deeply moving song “Her Little Man”—a tribute to the powerful, ever-evolving bond between mothers and their sons.
From the early days of raising boys to the emotional milestones of letting them go, this conversation captures the heart of what it means to be a MOOB.
💙 Because no matter how grown they are… they’ll always be our boys.