Mom Halo

You are listening to the Mom Halo podcast. This sweet ear candy will serve up laughs & aha moments as we talk to best-in-class thought leaders-these folks are dropping gems of genius. I am Alana Kayfetz, a fun freckled fearless millennial mom of 3 kiddos. I love to introduce you to your ideas and people that will rock your world while laughing out loud because that is the only way to get through the daily grind of parenting. Plug in your earphones and let’s go get them!

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Episodes

3 days ago

Brittnei Gaudi is a mom of two and the founder of wellnested Living Co. She’s a professional organizer and a tamer of chaos, as well as a corporate escapee on a mission to simplify her own life—and do the same for her clients. She helps busy families optimize their homes so they can focus less on the “stuff” and more on what matters. She is a vibe creator, a potential spotter, a space finder and an order seeker. A detail-obsessed priority juggler, experienced DIY-er, skilled flipper and the manifestor of that indescribable but totally palpable feeling of home,
 
Topics discussed: 
Decision fatigue and leaking energy
Bite-sized tips for getting out the door every day
Overstimulation due to clutter: Is it a thing?
The embarrassment and shame of our “mess”
Getting our kids to keep their spaces clean
Maternal mental health
Starting small
And more!
 
For more Brittnei Gaudio, please visit:
wellnested Living on the web
Free decluttering checklist 
well.nested.living on Instagram
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Tuesday Mar 19, 2024

Wendy Gordon is a speech-language pathologist with 25 years of experience working with children 18 months and older, both in person and via teletherapy. Her focus in therapy is keeping things fun and functional—getting the whole family involved in meaningful, individualized and engaging ways. Her passion for what she does is evident in her relationships with her clients…and in her amazing Instagram page with tips and tricks anyone can use.
 
Topics discussed: 
How COVID affected speech in little ones
Reasons and therapy for a lisp
Tools parents might need if there are speech delays
The importance of the tongue in language
A familiar listener and an unfamiliar listener—and what age should children be understood
What is disfluency—and is it an issue?
Speaking multiple languages in the home
Tricks for pronouncing Rs
And more!
 
For more Wendy Gordon, please visit:
Words with Wendy on the web
@wordswithwendyslp on Instagram
@wordswithwendy on TikTok
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Tuesday Mar 12, 2024

Alexa Torontow is a Toronto-based naturopathic doctor who works in maternal health care—helping moms and moms-to-be from preconception through to postpartum to ensure their care is not falling through the cracks and to help them feel truly well. Being a mom is not a diagnosis and there are small shifts that can impact your overall wellbeing.
 
Topics discussed: 
How Alexa’s practice works and how she came into naturopathic medicine
The benefits of naturopathic medicine, especially when it comes to matrescence
The importance of vitamin D
The concept of true wellness 
Vitamins, supplements and adaptogens
Movement, weight training and finding something you like to do
Finding joy outside of being a mom
Combatting sugar cravings
And more!
 
For more Alexa Torontow, please visit:
Alexa Torontow on the web
@dr.alexatorontow on Instagram
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Tuesday Mar 05, 2024

Jennifer House is a mom of three from Calgary and a registered dietitian who runs First Step Nutrition, a private practice that helps make feeding families easier with a focus on picky eaters and starting solids. Her book, The Parents’ Guide to Baby-Led Weaning, is a great resource for anyone with kids starting solids, including tips, recipes and more.
 
Topics discussed: 
Why kids are afraid to try new foods (8 reasons!)
Division of responsibilities in feeding kids
The benefits of eating together as a family
What is baby-led weaning and what are the benefits?
Recommended foods to start baby-led weaning with
Meal planning and cooking forward
Best practices for beverages
And more!
 
For more Jennifer House, please visit:
First Step Nutrition on the web
@FirstStepNut on Instagram
The Parents’ Guide to Baby-Led Weaning on the web
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.

Wednesday Feb 28, 2024

Kyla Thomson is the mother of Bella, aka Bella Brave, who you probably know from TikTok and Instagram. Bella is a beautiful 10-year-old girl who was born with several rare diseases and she and her mother chronicle their journey for the world to see—and spread joy to millions of people. Kyla and Alana chat for Rare Disease Day (February 29) and Kyla gives an update about Bella’s health and journey.
 
Topics discussed: 
Bella’s medical journey
The story of Bella’s bowel transplant
Comedy and keeping it light
Being real and relatable
Sharing their kids on social media
And more!
 
For more Kyla Thomson, please visit:
Bella Brave on the web
@KylaCT on Instagram
@KylaCT on TikTok
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Monday Sep 04, 2023

Nathalie Amlani is the founder and chief photographer for Pictonat Photography. She captures businesses in action through storytelling, mindset and brand strategy. She knows that sharing your brand can be hard to define in words, but a well-thought-out strategic picture can say what words cannot describe. Natalie intuitively connects and reflects with the energy each business owner brings, their interests and how they relate to their audience.
 
Topics discussed: 
Nathalie’s career progression
Mapping out your brand visually
How often business owners should get new headshots
Why photos are more important than some people think
Branding 101: Storytelling 
And more!
 
For more Nathalie Amlani, please visit:
Pictonat Photography on the web
@pictonatbrandingcreative on IG
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Monday Aug 28, 2023

Jenni Diamond is the founder of Jenni Diamond Health, an online platform that helps new and expecting moms and birthing individuals exercise safely through evidence-based workouts. She uses her extensive education in human anatomy, biomechanics and prenatal and postnatal exercise training to deliver the most successful and beneficial results for her clients.
 
Topics discussed: 
How Jenni started focusing on perinatal training specifically
Your core: Should you be training it while pregnant?
Breathwork for pelvic floor and core engagement
Exercise at 30 weeks of pregnancy and beyond
Pregnancy and exercise in general
And more!
 
For more Jenni Diamond, please visit:
Jenni Diamond Health on the web
@jennidiamondhealth on IG
 
More important links from Jenni:
2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy on the web
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Monday Aug 21, 2023

Shelagh Cummins is the founder and CEO of The Road to Seven™. She’s a transformative coach committed to helping women entrepreneurs shift from overwhelmed solopreneurs to savvy business owners. Her business’s mission is to help people reclaim time, build an effective team, streamline processes and boost profits while crafting a business that bolsters their lifestyle. At The Road to Seven™, they’re revolutionizing the narrative around investing in women and are dedicated to fostering impactful, fulfilling businesses.
 
Topics discussed: 
Shelagh’s career journey
Who Shelagh works with and why people need business coaching once they reach a certain level
Business and motherhood
A business owner’s ability to be fluid
Why business coaches even have business coaches
And more!
 
For more Shelagh Cummins, please visit:
The Road To Seven on the web
@shelaghcummins on IG
@theroadtosevencapital on IG
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.

Monday Aug 14, 2023

Identical twins Marnie and Rena have owned and operated ViBE Dance & Fitness Studio for over 21 years. ViBE is a one-of-a-kind non-competitive and accessibility-focused dance studio that treats everyone equally and without judgement. In 2021, they invented the Cartwhirler Cartwheel Mat, teaching kids of all ages to cartwheel. They are also co-authors of a nonfiction, self-help book called Empower Your ViBE. 
 
Topics discussed: 
The inclusive mentality behind ViBE Dance Studio
Striving to be 1% better
Business informing motherhood
Entrepreneurship and branding
Dance trending on social media
And more!
 
For more Marnie and Rena, please visit:
ViBE Dance Studio on the web
@ViBEDanceAndFitness on Instagram
@ViBEDanceAndFitness on TikTok
Cartwhirler Cartwheel Mat on the web
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

Monday Aug 07, 2023

Erin Pepler is the author of Send Me Into The Woods Alone: Essays on Motherhood. She’s a freelance writer and mom of two who lives in the Greater Toronto Area. 
 
Topics discussed: 
The invisible workload of motherhood
How to manage the maternal mental load
The importance of community in parenthood
Matrescence: Why do we still not focus on it as a society?
Maternal mental health post pandemic
Finding the humour in parenting
And more!
 
For more Erin Pepler, please visit:
@ErinPepler on Instagram
Erin Pepler on the web
Send Me Into The Woods Alone book
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

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