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Momtalk MarylandWeird Confessions: Are We All Just Making This Up As We Go?What happens when two moms decide to open up the confession booth and reveal the weird, embarrassing, and utterly human moments that most people keep hidden? This episode takes us behind the curtain of perfectly curated mom lives into the realm of strange habits we've never outgrown and mortifying moments we've tried to forget.From the startling admission of a lifelong Bath & Body Works obsession (complete with an elaborate three-layer scenting ritual) to the hilarious story of mistaking vitamin-induced nausea for pregnancy, Claire and Jill share the kind of confessions that will have you nodding in recognition...2025-07-3144 minMomtalk MarylandRethinking Youth Sports: Coach Bobby's Multi-Sport RevolutionWhat if everything we thought we knew about youth sports was wrong? What if the path to raising successful, happy athletes isn't through early specialization, elite programs, and intense training schedules for elementary-aged children?Coach Bobby joins us to challenge conventional wisdom about youth sports with research-backed insights from his 15+ years of coaching experience. Having worked with athletes from toddlers to professionals, Bobby has crafted a revolutionary approach to introducing young children to sports through his "Have a Ball" multi-sport program.His philosophy—"no lines, no laps, no lectures"—creates an environment where children ages 1-5 c...2025-07-2350 minMomtalk MarylandHoCo Summer Faves: Splash Pads, Berries, and Bucket ListsClaire shares her favorite summer activities in Howard County, from splash pads and farmers markets to library programs and local memberships that help families beat the heat while creating lasting memories.• Seven farmers markets throughout Howard County including new locations in Old Ellicott City and Merriweather District• Free splash pads at Merriweather District, Olney, and Millard Cooper Park in Sykesville for cooling off• Lakefront Live and Amped in the Park offer free summer concerts and entertainment• Howard County Library Summer Reading Program provides activities for all ages• Value memberships at Maryland Zoo, Clark's Elioak Far...2025-07-1629 minMomtalk MarylandHair Liberation: What I've Learned Going CurlyImagine spending your whole life with one hairstyle, then suddenly switching it up completely. That's exactly what happened when I decided to embrace my natural waves after years of straightening my hair. What started as a casual "I don't feel like styling my hair today" moment after spring break evolved into a two-month experiment that changed not just my appearance, but my relationship with myself.This curly hair journey began with all the classic rookie mistakes—using way too many products, feeling frustrated when my waves looked "crusty" instead of defined, and constantly touching my hair when I...2025-07-0934 minMomtalk MarylandThe Gen Z Perspective: Marketing Insights from a College InternEver wonder what Gen Z really thinks about your social media presence? This eye-opening conversation between Claire Duarte and Emma, The Columbia Mom's first college intern, pulls back the curtain on the significant generational divide in digital marketing and social media usage.Fresh from her freshman year at Salisbury University where she studies communications with a marketing minor, Emma offers a rare, unfiltered perspective on what makes Gen Z tick online. Her verdict? TikTok reigns supreme while Instagram Reels are decidedly "millennial." The authenticity gap between platforms becomes increasingly apparent as Emma explains why her generation posts...2025-07-0243 minMomtalk MarylandThe Balancing Act: Motherhood, Family & FriendshipRemember when making friends was as simple as sharing your fruit snacks at recess? Motherhood changes everything about our social connections, creating both new challenges and unexpected opportunities for deeper relationships.This candid conversation dives into the delicate balancing act of nurturing friendships while juggling family responsibilities. Claire opens up about being what she hilariously calls a "friend slut" - someone who falls fast into new connections, overshares immediately, and builds intense relationships quickly. Meanwhile, her co-host, Jill, offers the perspective of someone more selective with her friendship energy, valuing quality over quantity in her relationships.2025-06-2530 minMomtalk MarylandHealing Hashimoto's: My Thyroid Journey with RebalanceWe dive deep into the often misunderstood world of thyroid health, autoimmune conditions, and the powerful connection between hormones and whole-body wellness with functional medicine expert Laura from Rebalance Health and Wellness.Have you ever wondered why traditional approaches to thyroid issues often fall short? Laura explains why simply prescribing Synthroid doesn't address the root causes of conditions like Hashimoto's thyroiditis. As she guides us through Claire's personal health journey, we uncover how early detection of autoimmune markers can prevent progression to full hypothyroidism through targeted lifestyle modifications rather than immediate medication.The conversation takes...2025-06-1838 minMomtalk MarylandDairy-Free and Desperate: A Mom's Honest Health ResetThe journey to wellness often begins unexpectedly. What started as a simple business partnership with Rebalance Health and Wellness transformed into a life-changing health discovery for me. After comprehensive testing—blood panels, cortisol measurements, food sensitivity screening, and gut analysis—I received news that shocked me: despite feeling "fine," I had Hashimoto's hypothyroidism and my gut health was in serious disrepair.My story reveals the fascinating disconnect between how we feel and what's actually happening beneath the surface. Despite losing 35-40 pounds on semaglutide and managing my energy with supplements and medication, my body was sending signals I ha...2025-06-1131 minMomtalk MarylandFrom Mom Brain to 10K: A Runner's Return After 10 YearsAfter a decade-long hiatus, I found myself at the starting line of the Charm City Soul of the City 10K—the very same race that launched my running journey ten years earlier. The symmetry wasn't planned, but it felt like the universe had a sense of humor about my running comeback.My relationship with running has evolved dramatically since my twenties when I completed five half marathons with sub-10-minute mile paces. Back then, I could lace up and head out the door whenever inspiration struck. Now, as a mom, every training run requires strategic planning, childcare co...2025-06-0429 minMomtalk MarylandFrom Perfect Parent to Reality: What We Swore We'd Never DoRemember when you confidently declared all the things you'd never do as a parent? Those lofty ideals about screen time, healthy eating, sleep training, and never losing your cool? Yeah, we do too.In this candid conversation, Claire and Jill officially team up as co-hosts to tackle the humbling reality gap between pre-kid expectations and actual parenting. With equal parts humor and vulnerability, they confess how quickly their principles dissolved when confronted with the chaos of real family life.From hiding tablets under shirts before restaurant outings to creating elaborate lies about ice cream trucks...2025-05-3046 minMomtalk MarylandBeyond Words: Parenting Through Speech Delays and Developmental Challenges"You can't make that kid do a damn thing." These words echoed through my mind as I reflected on the unique journey of parenting my strong-willed, neurodivergent son. The path has been anything but straightforward, filled with unexpected challenges, tearful breakthroughs, and moments of profound doubt.When Grant was born in June 2020—our COVID baby—we noticed his babbling seemed to taper off around seven months old. What followed was a winding road through early intervention, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and eventually an IEP with a developmental delay diagnosis. As any parent of a child with communication diff...2025-05-2925 minMomtalk MarylandFounding The Columbia Mom: A Maryland JourneyEver wondered how a local mom brand is born? In our debut episode of Maryland Mom Talk, host Claire Duarte pulls back the curtain on her journey from psychology graduate to founder of The Columbia Mom.Claire takes us through her Maryland roots (born in DC, raised in Olney) before sharing the winding path that led to creating a community-focused platform. From her early days as a Beachbody coach to navigating motherhood during COVID, Claire reveals how personal challenges and career pivots unexpectedly prepared her for building a local mom community.The conversation delves into...2025-05-2843 min
Momtalk MarylandMomtalk Maryland TrailerMomTalk Maryland is your go-to podcast for real conversations with real women—moms who are raising families, showing up for their communities, and finding meaning in the everyday moments of life. Hosted by Claire Duarte, founder of The Columbia Mom, each episode offers honest stories, warm insights, and a sense of belonging. It’s where community, connection, and conversation collide—right here in Maryland.Support the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to MomTalk Maryland — where community, connection, and conversation collide! 💻 Visit us at thecolumbiamdmom.com 📧 Join our newsletter for episode updates, ex...2025-05-2300 min
Small Talk - KonbiniKyan Khojandi et le riz croustillant au beurreVous nous l’avez demandé, voici le Small Talk de Kyan Khojandi.Et voici la recette la plus gardée d’Iran : Laver le riz jusqu'à ce que l'eau soit claireUne petite noisette de beurreDu sel, du safran (si tu es iranien)Une demi-phalange d'eau au-dessus du rizEncore du beurreFaire cuire à feu douxVoilà, on n’a pas plus d’info, testez et dites nous en commentaire si ça fonctionne.Small Talk est diffusé le...2025-02-051h 16
Norm Nathan's Vault of Silliness with Tony NesbittNorm Nathan's Vault of Silliness with Tony Nesbitt - Ep 210Let us venture back to November 20th, 1992, for a really, super fun SMQ. This one goes so far back that it wasn’t even called the SMQ yet! It’s simply referred to as the Music Quiz, The Wild Music Quiz Game, The Dumb Music Game and The Wild Music Thang.
That last one gives us our title too.
Ric Duarte was producing
Once the game gets rolling the questions from the callers are excellent
The Panel:
Norm Nathan
Tony Nesbitt
Ed Mullen
2024-11-201h 39
Uma Breve História da Ficção Especulativa8.3 - História Alternativa: Obras Nacionais - Conversa com Guilherme Pimenta (Um Rapaz Que Lê)Hoje temos a segunda parte da conversa com o Guilherme Pimenta sobre História Alternativa.
Vamos falar de divulgação e boas obras introdutórias para a História Alternativa.
✨ Onde podem encontrar o Guilherme?
https://www.instagram.com/um_rapaz_que_le
https://youtube.com/@umrapazquele?si=P4vAKL9XSo1WLTye
✨ Obras mencionadas:
• Os Vampiros, de Filipe Melo e Juan Cavia - Companhia das Letras;
• O Baile, de Nuno Duarte e Joana Afonso - Kingpin Books;
• O Regresso do Desejado, de Ricardo Correia - Ego Editora;
• Lisboa Noir: O ano louco de 1928, de Luís Corte Real - Saída de Emergência;
• Quando o Vaticano Caiu...2024-01-1928 min
The Life Solved PodcastEpisode 6: Minimizing Stress And Navigating The Holidays With EaseAre you struggling to navigate the chaos of the holiday season? It can be challenging to juggle food preparations, family gatherings, and festive activities while attempting to enjoy the magic of the holidays. In this episode of The Life Solved Podcast, Executive Functioning Coach Lauren Eckert interviews esteemed Executive Functioning Coach Claire Duarte, who provides expert insights on simplifying the holiday season for a stress-free and enjoyable experience.Join us as we delve into practical tips for food planning, thoughtful gift-giving, and making the most of festive moments with loved ones. Cla...2023-11-2423 min