Heather Brooker

About the Author Heather Brooker

Heather is an actress, mom, Emmy Award-winning writer and podcast host of the popular show, Motherhood in Hollywood.

FeaturedMommy Musings

Films, TV Shows and Apps That Can Help Explain Mass Shootings to Kids

I never dreamed when I became a parent that I would have to worry about gun violence or have a talk with my daughter someday …

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Mommy Musings

Should I Be A Stand Up Comedian? Or Just Sit down?

  A few days ago I tried something new. Got outside my “comfort zone” and invited friends to a standup show I was performing in. …

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Geek Girl Authority’s Audrey Kearns on Star Trek & Stepmoms

I’d like to think I’m the smartest person I know. Then I misspell a word like restaurant (where does the U go??) and reality slaps …

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Mommy MusingsPress

Backstage Magazine: 5 Reasons To Stop Putting Off Having A Baby

This article originally appeared in The Working Actor section of Backstage.com I waited a long time before I had my baby. I kept telling myself, …

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Mommy Musings

Why don’t acting studios offer child care?

Take a minute and do a Google search for “acting classes with child care” and you will get some random theater camp links and info …

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EntertainmentMommy Musings

What does the new Disneyland Frozen Musical Show Look Like

Chris and I lived in Southern California for 2 years before we ever went to Disney, even though it was only a 45 minute drive …

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Health, Fitness and FoodMIH 15by15

Here’s what really happens when you stop dieting, and exercising

It’s been almost a month since I met my goal of losing 15 pounds by my 15th wedding anniversary. I’ve shied away from writing anything …

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Buzzfeed’s Morgan Shanahan On Chewbacca Mom & Going Viral

I really hope this podcast goes viral. The irony would be too much!  That’s because my guest is viral video vixen, writer, and mom Morgan …

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EntertainmentInside ScoopLA Spots

Ben Folds and Kesha rocked our faces at The Orpheum in LA

I’m kicking myself for not writing about this sooner. This was such an amazing show that I guess I needed a few days to process. …

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EntertainmentInside Scoop

Why You Should See Alice Through The Looking Glass

Alice in Wonderland is one of Channing’s favorite movies.  Every time it re-airs on The Disney Channel I find her transfixed in the world of …

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