A Parenting Podcast

Join Celeste Hamilton, mom of two and Co-Owner of Hamilton Homes and Loans, as she chats with Reesa Morala, LMFT, about navigating the challenges of parenting without a manual. From balancing discipline with mindfulness to addressing outside pressures, Celeste shares valuable insights and lessons learned along the way. Plus, don’t miss her vibrant salsa recipe—a family favorite perfect for any occasion.

Rachel, a single mom of two, shares her journey navigating the challenges of parenting a child with Type I diabetes. Rachel opens up about the fears and close calls her family has faced. She also shares her comforting Steak and Potatoes recipe, a classic family favorite. Join Rachel and Reesa Morala, LMFT, for heartfelt parenting insights, practical tips, and a delicious recipe!

Melissa Donald, a doula and mom of two, joins Reesa Morala, LMFT, to discuss how parenting expectations often differ from reality. She shares her journey parenting a second child with a vastly different temperament, the impact of unexpected challenges on her family, and how she overcame feelings of isolation. Melissa also shares her favorite Spinach and Artichoke Dip recipe, perfect for family gatherings.

Join Reesa Morala, LMFT, mom of two and owner of Embrace Renewal Therapy, as she shares parenting struggles, tips, and insights alongside guest host Amanda. In this episode, Reesa opens up about the challenges of parenting a high medical needs child and the toll it took on her identity and her marriage. As they discuss how her family survived she let’s us in on her Filipino Spaghetti recipe.

Ignacio Corona, dad of 2, talks with Reesa, couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. He tells us about his dedication to breaking cultural roles and modeling something different for his daughters. As Ignacio shares how he’s been doing this, he shares his hybrid ceviche and shrimp cocktail recipe with a veggie twist!

Dommie Shaun, mom of 2 and business owner, talks with Reesa, our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. Dommie lets us in on the grief of transitioning to an empty nester and the role change as her children grew up. As she discusses her journey overcoming this transition she shares her straightforward, family-friendly mac & cheese recipe.

Doctora Amanda Corona, mom of 2 and Director of Corporate Partners at UCSD, talks with Reesa, our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. She opens up about the guilt she felt about wanting to go back to work. While Amanda tells Reesa how she worked through the guilt she tells her how she jazzes up a boxed pancake recipe.

Sarina Chan, LMFT (she/her), mom of 1, talks with Reesa, our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. Sarina talks about how the isolation of having a newborn during COVID threatened her mental health and her relationship. While she discusses how she overcame those challenges she shares her family’s fried rice recipe as an easy leftovers twist.

Tanya Reinhofer, teacher and mom of 3 adult children, talks with Reesa, our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. She discusses how much she felt she needed to sacrifice as a single parent after the divorce. While she discusses what she did to survive she shares a cost-efficient go-to meal called Schmarn.

Andy Pollock, dad of 1 and Culinary Marketing Chef at Mezzetta, talks with Reesa, our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. He shares how his child’s rejection of him led to a discovery about what Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria is. While he talks about how he navigates this he is sharing his Tortellini Soup recipe perfect for busy parents.

Jamie Lauren, mom of 2 and middle school teacher, talks with Reesa, our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. She talks about how she got hit with getting a divorce, becoming a single parent, and getting diagnosed with breast cancer all within less than a year. While Jamie shares her journey she is sharing her passed down family recipe for mac n’ cheese.

Andrea Knox, LMFT, mom of 2 and author of You'll Bounce Right Back, talks with Reesa, our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. Andrea talks about the myths about having children that failed her and what she did instead. While she shares her story she is sharing her Portabella pizza recipe, great for those that have dietary restrictions.

Samantha Alloway, mom of 3 and Executive Director of the Arc of Illinois, talks with Reesa, our resident couples therapist for parents about their real parenting struggles. She is talking about the hurdles they navigated to advocate for their autistic child. While they are chatting, Samantha is sharing her taco night recipe and how she gets creative in working with food aversions.