The Mom Confidential™ Podcast

The Mom Confidential™

Danielle Schaffer
Okay, moms everywhere, brace yourself for the next binge-worthy broadcast featuring a combination of life hacks, mom truths and parenting fails. Cultivator of kindness, weekend warrior and red carpet wanderer, Danielle Lucia Schaffer is the mompreneur behind City Girl Gone Mom, a blog and a brand that seeks to entertain, educate and inspire those who could use a good laugh and a few parenting tips. Drowning in diapers and deadlines, she takes her crazy to the mic, covering true life mom crimes, and other fun topics – many of which should be considered crimes – Nothing's off limits here, with special guests ranging from civic leaders to legendary rock stars to supermoms next door just like you. All walks of powerful mom are welcomed. So, pour yourself a glass of whatever, and get ready for a fun and entertaining girls' night in with The Mom Confidential. Shhhh, don’t tell the kids!
Competitive Dance Tell All
Sisters, Kristin & Kelly McQuaid join me in studio for a competitive dance chat. They express both the pros and cons of competitions and why ultimately they feel dance shouldn’t be competitive after being in the industry as dancers, judges, and as choreographers most of their life. An episode you don’t want to miss.
Mar 26, 2021
49 min
Episode 51 - Uncovering The Real World Of Dance
Dance Mom, Melissa Gisoni, and Choreographer and Director, Kristin McQuaid, join me in studio for a dancer tell-all! What is a dance mom and how can you be a good one? Can you actually ruin it for your kid? And how do you handle competitive moms and the haters? If you have a child in dance, this show is for you! You won’t want to miss Melissa and Kristin telling it all!
Aug 26, 2020
49 min
Unmasking a Poet, Atticus
For our 50th show, we are welcoming a New York Times bestselling poet who has remained anonymous throughout his career. With three books to his name, a wine label, and over 1.5 million followers on Instagram it's no wonder so many people are drawn to his poetry. However, once you dive in you are left wondering who is he? Who were the women that inspired such tender-felt words? Atticus keeps his identity hidden, but we are unveiling the poet in this exclusive interview. The storyteller has some exciting news and we are some of the first to hear about it. Sit back, poor yourself a glass and enjoy the show.
Jul 12, 2020
33 min
Living As An Empath With Dr. Judith Orloff
Through life, we have always been told not to be so sensitive. To “Toughen Up.” But what if our sensitivity is what makes us unique? If an empath is someone who trusts their gut, can detect energy vampires, and who is there for their loved ones, then who says that’s bad? If you are carrying a heavy heart with the world in an uproar, this episode is for you! Dr. Judith Orloff breaks down being an empath on an episode you won’t want to miss.
Jun 24, 2020
35 min
Keeping it Real With The Schaffer's
Quarantine update: Bobby’s back to work, but what’s easier? Going back to work or working for Danielle? On todays show, Bobby and Danielle are keeping it real with  who’s the tougher boss? Is Danielle holding down the fort on her own again or does she need an already-trained exec assistant with a bottle of wine in each hand? A show you won’t want to miss.
Jun 7, 2020
30 min
The Quarantine Chronicles - Dad’s Here Edition
After weeks of being home, we had a choice... either he joins me on my show or he joins me on my show. Things haven’t changed much, what's mine is mine and what’s his is mine. Bobby, AKA Dr. Flossy, joins Danielle in studio for a real happy hour with his wife. Bobby tells us how he really feels about going from dentist to working for Danielle’s brand. A fun, honest show you won’t want to miss!
Apr 27, 2020
22 min
Dad invades The Mom Confidential
On this home-bound episode Bobby Schaffer, (AKA Dr. Flossy) joins Danielle in studio to talk about the effects of social distancing on their family. What they are doing to not just survive, but thrive. How to homeschool 4 kids so the jokes not on us. And how to connect on a much deeper level during this global pandemic.
Apr 8, 2020
28 min
The Heart Of Hollywood, Joey Travolta Releases Ground Breaking Film, “Carol Of The Bells."
Hollywood legend, Joey Travolta joins us in studio for a heartfelt show you won’t want to miss. Mr Travolta shares the vision behind the heartwarming new film, "Carol of the Bells.” Mr. Travolta shares how he has been able to  able to employ 70% of his staff with neurodiverse individuals through his film school, Inclusion Films. Besides being a writer, producer, filmmaker, and former special education teacher, his heart is behind the March 3rd release of "Carol of the Bells." 
Feb 27, 2020
43 min
Takeaways from Grief Counseling
On this episode, Jenn Morris and I dive into dealing with grief. Its always going to hurt but grief has that capacity to transform people in very positive ways, if we just learn the tools. We discuss the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive responses to loss. I share my experience with grief counseling and dealing with non-supportive family, as well as, the tools I’ve learned when going through a loss.
Feb 20, 2020
29 min
Episode 43 - My Child Has Gone Viral, Now What?
Some boys play with trucks and want to play sports. And some want to put on an Elsa wig and dance down aisle five. We all have our true passion in life - who's to say we can't pursue it? On todays show Jenn Morris and Rebecca Riedy join us in studio for a heartfelt discussion about the importance of letting your kids shine, even if what brings them joy doesn't look like someone else's normal. We cover it all: From Brody going viral, from Oprah, to the Huffington Post, to Jessica Chastain, GMA and more, to what it’s like being at the forefront of social change by breaking gender barriers. You won’t want to miss our first show of 2020!
Feb 4, 2020
28 min
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