To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld, NP
Welcome! I’m so glad you are here. The mission of To Mom is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. This podcast encourages moms to live their verb and practice self-grace. Join us! To reach more moms, please consider leaving a 5 star review on Apple, Spotify, or Google. Also, be sure to check out my website: https://www.tomomistolove.com/ Follow me on Instagram/Facebook and subscribe on YouTube!
Episodes

Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Paula Rosales, PhD is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), board-certified as a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (CPNP-PC), with over 17 years of experience caring for children. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University, Long Beach, a Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University, and a PhD in Nursing Science from University of California, Irvine. She is also the founder and owner of the The Sweet Arrival, LLC. Her company is dedicated to helping parents-to-be prepare for their baby’s arrival through parenting classes and concierge services. Learn more: https://www.thesweetarrival.com/ and connect with Paula on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesweetarrival/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesweetarrival/
The mission of To Mom Is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

Friday Feb 06, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Abbey Bigi-Prow brings over two decades of experience working with young children, having been a coach, nanny, and, for the past 15 years, a photographer specializing in newborn and family portraits. After welcoming twin boys in 2019, she struggled to balance work and motherhood, finding traditional childcare options unappealing due to her entrepreneurial lifestyle. When the opportunity to join Le Village Cowork, just minutes from her home, arose, Abbey knew it was the perfect solution. She was one of the original members at Le Village Irving Park, where her family thrived. After relocating to the Near West suburbs, Abbey knew Le Village was the ideal next step for her family and career. After a long search and renovation process, she’s excited to share her transformed space with the community, creating a vibrant hub where families and entrepreneurs can grow, connect, and thrive together. Learn more about Le Village here: https://www.levillagecowork.com/ https://www.levillagecowork.com/oldroute66 Learn more about Abbey's photography here: https://www.abbeylaurenphotography.com/
The mission of To Mom Is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Lynn Eads is a certified postpartum doula and pediatric sleep consultant who supports women through motherhood and life transitions. She is a published author, course creator, retreat host, and frequent speaker for local libraries, mom groups, and community organizations. With over 30 years of combined experience in caregiving, mentorship, and leadership including 10+ years as a professional nanny and a business owner since 2016. Lynn blends hands-on family support with entrepreneurship and community-centered care. She is the founder of Lemon Tree Community, a local online and in-person women’s collective in collaboration with her chamber of commerce. Lynn is a proud CAPPA member and serves as a lead volunteer with Glamorous Moms™ Foundation, providing doula and postpartum support.Known for her calm presence and heart-led approach, Lynn empowers women through every season of life. She is also a mom of two adult children and a proud grandma of three. Learn more: https://learnwithlynne.com/ Connect with Lynn: https://www.instagram.com/learnwithlynne/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-eads-52036836/
The mission of To Mom Is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Calvin Arsenault is a strategic operations leader, leadership development creative, coach, and former Team Canada hurdler dedicated to elevating the human experience within teams, systems, and organizations. He has led cross-functional initiatives across healthcare, academic, and executive development settings, with a focus on aligning action with purpose. Drawing from his education in health and human performance, solution-focused coaching, and business process management — and informed by his personal leadership journey— Calvin brings an authentic, human-centered lens to his work. He creates brave spaces for dialogue where leaders can reconnect with their values, challenge assumptions, and collaborate with clarity and connection. Calvin is passionate about human-centered leadership — not just as a concept, but as a lived commitment, grounded in the very systems in which we operate. Connect with Calvin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-arsenault-15261912b/
The mission of To Mom Is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Yarona Boster is a certified speaker coach, TEDx and international speaker, 2X best-selling author, and podcast host. In this powerful episode, Yarona discusses with us the power of communication during stressful situations as well as what she has learned through trauma. Learn more: https://yaronaboster.com/ and connect with Yarona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yarona-boster/

Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Jolene Rader although originally from Belize, Jolene has lived and worked in multiple countries and describes herself as a lover of all things “international.” She earned her undergraduate degree in Communications, with a concentration in Print Journalism, at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York in 2006 and interned at the Caribbean School of Media and Communication in Kingston, Jamaica shortly after. In 2009, Jolene completed a Master of Arts in Communication studies at the University of Westminster in London, England (UK), where she later lived for several years working as a diplomat for her country in representing Belize’s interests abroad. In life after public sector work, Jolene now works with a local non-profit in Virginia, USA that carries out humanitarian projects regarding clean water, medical aid, hunger and disaster relief all over the world. Jolene, a pastor’s wife and children’s book author, currently lives in Chesapeake, Virginia with her husband and two young children. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, playing the piano and guitar, and watching “The Amazing Race.”
Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/rader_be_kind/ and check out Jolene’s Parent-Child/Student-Teacher Activity Workbook “A Kinder World: An Anti-Bullying Initiative” You can also connect with Jolene on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KidsBeKind/
The mission of To Mom Is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Henrietta Szutorisz, PhD is a biomedical scientist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of international experience in healthcare research and innovation. Her work has appeared in top journals, earned prestigious awards, and received broad media attention. She is currently the founder and CEO of Objective Recovery, a startup applying neuroscience and technology to develop personalized solutions for addiction and mental health challenges. Having overcome serious addiction and other mental health struggles herself, Henrietta brings rare insight and empathy to her mission of making healing more effective and fulfilling. She also consults with healthcare organizations to develop science-informed, sustainable solutions for recovery, behavioral health, and systems-level change. Learn more: https://www.objectiverecovery.com/ and connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrietta-szutorisz-phd-297a9727/ as well as take a listen to her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ObjectiveRecovery
The mission of To Mom Is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Dionne Nicholls Germain is the Founder of Live Your Best Life for You, an executive coaching, leadership training, and speaking business serving an international clientele. Dionne is a highly sought-after speaker, whose previous clients include The Government of Canada, PayPal, Mental Health Connecticut, and New York University. Dionne is the Forbes-featured author of The 90-Day Conquering Unforgiveness Journal for High-Performing High Achievers and creator of The Conquering Unforgiveness Workplace Workshop. Inspired by her personal testimony of overcoming infidelity in a 17-year relationship and her global work with executives and organizations, Dionne is passionate about developing leaders and transforming workplace cultures through forgiveness—unlocking trust, resilience, and innovation that ultimately drive increased employee engagement, productivity, and overall profitability. She says, “Forgiveness is good business.” Learn more: https://www.liveyourbestlifeforyou.com/
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The mission of To Mom Is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Dr. Kimberly Horn is a nationally recognized research psychologist, author, and speaker. Dr. Horn helps people thrive through the power of human connection. Drawing on 30 years of experience in public health and behavioral science, she partners with organizations, communities, and individuals to strengthen relationships, reduce loneliness, and improve well-being. Audiences connect with her engaging, down-to-earth style be it a small group or on an international stage. Author of “Friends Matter, For Life, endorsed by Mel Robbins, Kimberly appears regularly on national and local media. Learn more and connect with Dr. Horn: https://www.drkimberlyhorn.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drkimberlyhorn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberly-horn-862b3ba5/
The mission of To Mom Is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

Friday Dec 05, 2025
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Catherine Duncan is an integrative spiritual consultant and the founder of Learning to Live, a private practice dedicated to whole-person healing. She specializes in guiding individuals through chronic illness, life transitions, grief, and the search for deeper meaning and purpose. Catherine also serves as a consultant for Minnesota Personalized Medicine, an integrative medical practice in Minneapolis. As a board-certified chaplain and certified spiritual director, Catherine combines her extensive clinical experience with alternative healing modalities, including positive neuroplasticity (trained under Rick Hanson, PhD), Reiki, Healing Touch, qigong, EFT/tapping, and sound healing. Her unique blend of evidence-based practices and intuitive guidance helps her clients reconnect with their bodies, calm their minds, and awaken their spirits. An accomplished public speaker, Catherine frequently presents on topics like stress management, resilience, self-compassion, and awakening to organizations and companies both in person and virtually.
Catherine’s book, “Everyday Awakening: Five Practices for Living Fully, Feeling Deeply, and Coming into Your Heart and Soul” is an amazing must read and endorsed by Mel Robbins who states: “Everyday Awakening is your road map to living a fully engaged life. Catherine’s story and her five practices are refreshingly accessible. She doesn’t just talk about awakening - she’s lived it and teaches you how to stop sleepwalking through your life and start living it!”
Learn more: https://www.catherineduncan.org/ and connect with Catherine on all the socials!
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The mission of To Mom Is To Love is to support, encourage, and empower each other as imperfect moms to love as a verb. Welcome to our community! https://www.tomomistolove.com/

