We al feel burnt out on days. But what have you ever gotten to the point where your mental & physical health starting suffering...daily? Kandice Staudt joins us to talk about her struggle to balance life. Ultimatley something had to give.
Parenting is rough, no matter which country you live in. But what about starting a new life and parenthood in a new country? This week we have Rachel Snare join us. American Rachel, met her Peruvian husband at MBA school. Moved back to Peru with him and started a family. So what's like to learn a new language, start a new life and family as an American? Hear her story as she gets ready to move back to the States.
This week we have our friend Beth Tate join us to talk about how she put her kid first during her divorce. Leading with your mind over your heart to make sure you child feels nothing but love, from both parents. Sounds hard but it can be done. She also gives us a little tidbit into sex talk with an adolescense. How would you describe horniness??
It's enevitable. We eventually turn into our parents. But when? And why? We dive into the traits we see with out parents. And even call each other out on a few things.
Some people grow up imaging motherhood. The cuddles, smiles and crying. But no one really knows what their journey to becoming parent looks like. Definitely not the journey Rachel went through. Diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer at the age of 33, Rachel had no idea how that diagnosis would change her journey to motherhood.
This week, Alicia calls out Jessica on being a prudish mom. She went from a pre-mom who used to twerk it (and was really good at it) to now family edited pop music. The debate goes on with some more stories of our childhood actions.
You DID IT!!! You survived another year of parenting!! This week we reflect on this past year, talk new year goal, Fuck a New Year's resolution and some of our favorite NYE memories.
We're back! And just in time for 'Ol St. Nick to arrive. Christmas is definitely a little different as a parent. This week we talk about what our holiday plans are. If you can't tell, we're not the kind of parents who buy into the whole "must have" toys. Are you?! We also reminisce about some of our favorite holiday toys growing up.
What kind of parent are you? This week, Alicia is a hungover, exhausted parent who really doesn't want to parent at all. Jessica, on the other hand, is chirpy, cheerful and baking cakes (again). We dive in to what kind of parent we are, and talk about the feral child in the neighborhood.
Momming comes in all shapes and sizes. And some people chose not to be parents at all. So why does society feel the need to always ask, "So, when are you going to have a baby?!" Likes it's anyone's business. I'm excited to introduce to my good friend Lauren. She never had the urge to be a parent, and now she's pregnant. What a journey she & her husband went on, to get to this decision.
Happy Hanukkah to all of you. Ever wonder what it's like to celebrate Chanukkah AND Christmas? This week we talk about our favorite Hanukkah memories, what we're doing for our kids this year and any Chanukah parties we're planning. Think Jessica will do another last minute party like she did for Halloween?
It's time for feasting, drinking and traditions. Traditions are so important to us. We love bringing in the old with the new. And that's what this week is all about. Cheers to Thanksgiving traditions!
You've heard it from Merrel and we've talked about it before, SEX is a normal topic of conversation for us. We are so excited to welcome Dr. Elle Blodgett to the episode to teach us how to spice up our sex life and normalize the conversation. Listen with your spouse, you might learn a thing or 2 to practice after this episode.
The Halloween Hangover hit us hard. How can trick-or-treating be so exhausting? We made it....with 7lbs of candy to show for it. Listen as we catch up on Halloween as a parent vs kid and some things don't change.
It's one of our favorite times of year! This week we reminisce about our favorite costumes growing up, plans for this year and out favorite candy. It's actually that lives up to the it's hype! Get ready, for a little treat, but no tricks.
We don't know how we did it but we went a whole 8 days without talking. WOW!!!! Lucky you, you get to catch up with us. We talk fall break family vacation style, Alicia's podcasting conference and much more. A lot can happen in 10 days!
October is Infant Loss Awareness Month. We couldn't go by without having and unfiltered conversation on this. We have to learn to talk about parenting in an honest way. To all you parents out there who have suffered loss quietly, we're here for you.
Do you have a picky eater at home? Does it ever go away?! We talk easy recipes and little tricks to sneak & hide the nutrients in a meal. We got through it with our littles, and still are with some days. But never give up! Sometimes, just getting food in them is all they need. Bon Appétit!
When you go to that first ultrasound, many parents are like us, "Please be only ONE! Please be only ONE!" This week we talk with Jessica's neighbor Lauren who started with twins and finished off her family of 5 with a solo pregnancy. Hear her take on twins first then one baby. We already knew but know if even more, damn we're lucky to not have multiples! For sure, Alicia would have lost her shit, (more than she already has)
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