Best Katherine Goldstein Podcasts (2025)

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Building Community: Live with Shannon Watts 28:10

2M ago28:10

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I felt an absolute zing of electricity when I opened a message a few weeks ago asking if Shannon Watts could interview ME for her Substack Live series. Along with being a longtime fan of the incredible national movement Shannon has built for common sense gun laws with Moms Demand Action, I love her Substack Playing with Fire. It’s all about priorit…

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UPDATES From Me and How “Busyness” Stops us From Meaningful Connection (Audio) 17:55

3M ago17:55

17:55

I’m back with an update on what I’ve been working on—The How to Find Your People Club, an IRL community-building project tackling loneliness and disconnection. Plus, exciting news: I’m writing a book! In this episode, I’ll share more about the club, why community matters, and then dive into my latest audio newsletter, How Busyness Stops Us from Mea…

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The Crucial Differences Between Community and Friendship, Explained. (Audio) 14:11

4M ago14:11

14:11

We are constantly surrounded by aspirational images of human connectedness but according to American Time Use Survey data, Americans' time socializing in person declined 20% from 2003 to 2023. The How to Find Your People Club exists to help you build meaningful relationships, and doing that within a community is an extremely meaningful and practica…

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Debra Whitman: 5 Healthy Habits to Help Women Live 12-14 Years Longer 19:56

7M ago19:56

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This week, I'm honored to be joined by Debra Whitman, expert on aging and longevity, AARP Chief Public Policy Officer, and author of The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond. Don't let AARP scare you! Whether you're in your 30s or your 60s, you're going to learn the 5 things proven to help women live up to 14 years lon…

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Gabrielle Blair on the "long game " of parenting: Less stress and more fun 34:31

7M ago34:31

34:31

If you've ever wondered whether best-selling author Gabrielle Blair -- A.K.A. Design Mom -- finds parenting fun and easy or just makes it look that way, you're going to love this conversation! We're talking about the new book she co-authored with her husband Ben, The Kids Are All Right: Parenting With Confidence in an Uncertain World, and wow does …

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Moms, career crossroads, and figuring out "what's next for me" with Katherine Goldstein 26:44

7M ago26:44

26:44

A lot of moms are hitting a phase where our kids get older and we're wondering what the next chapter looks like for us. If you know you can be more fulfilled with your life but don't know where to start, you'll get so many helpful tips from my guest, award-winning journalist Katherine Goldstein She's the founder of The Double Shift, a fellow at The…

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Dr. Chris Willard on the "psychological first aid" of mindfulness for managing anxiety and stress 38:34

9M ago38:34

38:34

Tips for managing anxiety could not be a more timely topic, after the US Surgeon General's advisory about parents and mental health and the start of a new school year. You are going to LOVE my guest, Dr. Christopher Willard. He's an incredibly engaging and relatable author, clinical psychologist, and faculty member at Harvard Medical School. He's a…

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Brad Montague on seeking out joy rebels and making hope a habit 31:42

10M ago31:42

31:42

"Hope is bold," Brad Montague tells me. The New York Times best-selling author and illustrator explains how hope, in combination with play, togetherness, and joy, can be a force for change, and help spark kids' imaginations for what's possible. What a treat you’re in for this week! It’s a truly inspiring, happy-making conversation with the man you …

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Karen Walrond: How to Reclaim Aging as Something to Celebrate 34:56

10M ago34:56

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Guess what? We all age! So why is the world so tough on women who do just that? Can we reclaim aging as something to celebrate? You'll get some wonderful answers today from Karen Walrond, author of the award-winning Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell We discuss how we all inadvertently promote ageism (ever said …

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5 Small Life Edits to Create Big, Positive Change in Your Life: Dr. Christine Koh 35:06

11M ago35:06

35:06

"Life is hard. Adulting is hard. The political climate is hard," confesses Dr. Christine Koh, one of my favorite humans and the host of the Edit Your Life Show. So she's here to share 5 small (really!) life edits you can make right now, that have immediate and positive impact. One of my favorite: Identifying the kinds of people you should be spendi…

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Social Media, Kids and Mental Health: Dr. Devorah Heitner on What We're Getting Wrong 30:23

11M ago30:23

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This episode is a must-listen for all parents of kids who have smartphones, especially if you're worried about the impact of social media on mental health. Dr. Devorah Heitner a renowned author and expert on kids and technology, joins me to provide thought-provoking insights that challenge a lot of the conventional wisdom, so get ready for a fresh …

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Brutally honest college admissions questions from teens: Asked and answered 24:41

11M ago24:41

24:41

So here's a fun surprise: Today, my own daughter and rising high school senior, Sage, joins me on Spawned for the first time! She's asking fantastic questions about college admissions on behalf of teens who have shared them with us. In our third and final podcast in our Insider's Guide to College Admissions, with Alyse Levine of Premium Prep, you'l…

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Jonathan Van Ness: Creating a culture of acceptance for kids who are different 29:53

12M ago29:53

29:53

What a treat to have 30 minutes during Pride Month with the one and only Jonathan Van Ness, who's out with a brand new children's book, Gorgeously Me! We're talking about how to create a culture of acceptance for kids who are different, but we touch on so much more. Like the book that traumatized Jonathan as a kid (eek!), their strongest memory of …

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A grade-by-grade guide to college admissions with Alyse Levine 49:06

12M ago49:06

49:06

I am so happy to continue our 3-Part Insider Guide to the College Admission Process with my guest, Alyse Levine, one of the country's most prominent college counseling experts. Today we're focusing on a grade-by-grade guide to supporting our kids on the path toward college applications. Some of the topics we cover: Why middle school should be about…

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Brad Meltzer: Empathy, Kindness, Magic, Transformation, and That One Guy in the Restroom That One Time 25:32

1y ago25:32

25:32

Fresh off his viral commencement address at the University of Michigan, I'm joined by best-selling author Brad Meltzer. (Yes, that Brad Meltzer from the "I Am..." biographical children's books we all own!) He talks about his thoughts on kindness as a "naive ideal worth fighting for," the need for more empathy online, his love for the Harlem Globetr…

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How to help your chid identify and develop their passions, with Alyse Levine of Premium Prep 30:17

1y ago30:17

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As parents of teens know, it's the college admission season. That's why I am thrilled to welcome back Alyse Levine, one of the most prominent college counseling experts, to help us out. You all loved my interview with her in January about de-stressing college admissions, which is why I invited her for a 3-Part Parent's Guide to the College Admissio…

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Working Moms Balancing Career and Life Ambitions With Eve Rodsky 28:10

1y ago28:10

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Eve Rodsky is a New York Times bestselling author, dedicated to revolutionizing the division of domestic labor in households worldwide. With a background in organizational management from Harvard, Eve leverages her expertise to address the imbalance of unpaid work within relationships. Her bestselling book and Reese’s Book Club Pick, Fair Play, int…

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Have we been thinking about kindness all wrong? With guest Jaclyn Lindsey of Kindness.org 27:51

1y ago27:51

27:51

Spawned is back (whoo!) with host Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks and Mom-101. I'm excited to get back to what I love most-- helping us get through the ups and downs of parenting together. Each week I'll be joined by compelling experts, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs, comedians, therapists, and even some big celebrities. I'm thrilled to kick t…

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Mothers are Already the Safety Net. Now We Must Be a Firewall. (Audio) 12:09

1y ago12:09

12:09

I am very angry right now. In my community, I’m witnessing a fixable systemic childcare problem be cemented squarely on the shoulders of individual families, rather than those with power and resources collectively addressing a real need. My beleaguered public school district is waving the white flag of surrender to its working parents over our afte…

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Eight Things That Make My Life a Lil Better (Audio) 13:01

1y ago13:01

13:01

After all of the intensity of being a business lady and switching platforms in the last few weeks, I thought I’d change gears with this occasional beloved series on a wide range of things that make my life better. None of these are a substitute or solution for a robust social safety net or a society that values care, but they are still fun. Nothing…

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The 2024 Candidate That Fills Me With Hope (AUDIO) 11:33

1+ y ago11:33

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In this week’s audio newsletter is an essay about Sophia Chitlik, who is running for NC state senate here in Durham, North Carolina. What excites me the most about Sophia is that she’s promoting a platform we need candidates from across the country to try out. She’s running on care. You can connect with Sophia and read more about her campaign at he…

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On Taking Risks and “Starting Over” (Audio) 11:33

1+ y ago11:33

11:33

Welcome to the audio version of The Double Shift newsletter, read by yours truly, Katherine Goldstein. Today’s edition is about my big financial decision to switch newsletter platforms, and what it means to “start over.” I’m ready (with my face scrunched and my fingers crossed) to take the risk of asking my existing members to stick with me by taki…

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A college guidance expert and former admissions officer helps de-stress the application process. Phew! | Ep 301 34:45

1+ y ago34:45

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It is so tough to navigate the college search and admission process -- emotionally, practically, financially. (Eep!) It completely stressed me out, and I'm a pretty Type B mom. So learn from my mistakes! To kick off a new year of Spawned, we're lucky to be getting super helpful tips from Alyse Levine, one of the foremost college counseling experts …

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How moms can find some holiday joy for themselves: With Margaret Ables | Ep 300 25:34

1+ y ago25:34

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At the end of such a tough year, we're looking to find all the holiday joy where we can, and make fun for our kids -- but why do moms always seem to be the people behind the fun, and not part of the fun? Liz is joined by Margaret Ables, co-host of the fabulous What Fresh Hell parenting podcast to commiserate, and we're offering smart tips (eg stop …

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Announcing: A Playbook to Transform How America Cares (Audio) 14:41

1+ y ago14:41

14:41

For some of you, it may have been a minute since you've heard from me since we stopped producing episodes last year. But I want you to know I'm still working hard on all sorts of issues and stories about challenging the status quo of motherhood and beyond. Also, the Double Shift community is thriving! Today I'm sharing some highlights from my new r…

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Women, Moms, and the Caregiving Crisis With Reporter Katherine Goldstein 24:48

1+ y ago24:48

24:48

Katherine Goldstein is the Creator of The Double Shift, a newsletter and community that's a social change laboratory for moms. She is a journalist who writes about mothers, caregivers, and gender equity for the NYTimes, Harvard Business Review, TIME, WashPost, Vox, and more. Katherine is a 2023 care reporting fellow for the Better Lab at New Americ…

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Parenting kids in a gender-nonconforming world: Kate Brookes of Transister | Ep 299 32:34

2y ago32:34

32:34

We all say we want to raise kids who are happy, healthy, and can be their authentic selves. So what happens when your kid is becoming someone who's really different from what we had imagined? That's the story Kate Brookes tells in the wonderful Transister: Raising Twins in a Gender-Bending World. She's incredibly forthcoming, funny, reflective, and…

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Dr. Devorah Heitner on Keeping Kids Healthy on Social Media | Ep 298 31:06

2y ago31:06

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When the Surgeon General issued his recent advisory on social media and the health of our kids, I knew author, columnist, and adolescent digital media expert Dr. Devorah Heitner would be the perfect person to ask for guidance and reassurance. And wow does she come through! Here, she offers incredibly helpful, specific tips about what we can do as p…

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Dr. Lisa Damour on the emotional lives of teenagers | Episode 297 24:41

2y ago24:41

24:41

Bestselling author, podcast host, and psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour shares her insights and thoughtful advice on raising emotionally connected and resilient teens and discusses the impetus for her newest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. Visit Cool Mom Picks for show notes, and follow us on social media: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Learn…

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Luvvie Ajayi Jones on raising "good troublemakers" | Ep 296 22:58

2y ago22:58

22:58

I have wanted to talk with best-selling author, TED Talk phenom, and "professional troublemaker" Luvvie Ajayi Jones for so long! With the release of her wonderful new children's book, Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess, it's the perfect time. We discuss what it means to make good trouble, tips for talking to kids when they break the rules, and why to…

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Dr. Ken Ginsburg: The ultimate guide to parenting teens | Episode 295 36:02

2y ago36:02

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One of our all-time favorite guests, Dr. Ken Ginsburg, is back to chat about his newest book, Congrats—You're Having a Teen! and debunk some of the most common myths about parenting teenagers. Dr. Ginsburg's insights and work have changed the way we parent our kids, so let's just say if there's an episode of Spawned to listen to, it's this one. Tha…

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Michelle Icard: The hard talks we need to have with our kids (and how to have them) | Episode 294 36:32

2y ago36:32

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Author Michelle Icard chats about her book "14 Talks By Age 14," sharing how parents can approach the difficult conversations we know we need to have with our kids. Find Michelle's helpful book, wherever you buy your books. Follow us on social media: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. And for show notes, visit CoolMomPicks.com. About our sponsor, Ca…

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Melinda Wenner Moyer: Parenting strategies for raising good kids into great adults | Ep 293 43:06

2y ago43:06

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We all want to raise kind, generous, caring, empathetic kids -- who turn into great adults. So we turned to the perfect guide: Parenting author, science columnist and researcher Melinda Wenner Moyer. She shares so much science-backed data and turns it into parenting strategies, we can all put to use in our own families immediately. We think you'll …

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Reaching your organizational goals: Sarah-Hart Unger on prioritizing, organizing, and managing time | Ep 292 20:24

2+ y ago20:24

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Prioritizing and organizing your life, your family schedule, and especially your time is something a lot of moms (like, uh me!) can use help with. Take a listen for some terrific tips from Sarah Hart-Unger, host of Best Laid Plans podcast and co-host of Best of Both Worlds. She shares her genius "nested goals" approach, offers advice for list-makin…

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