Best What Fresh Hell Laughing In The Face Of Motherhood Podcasts (2024)

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Fresh Take: Danielle Bayard Jackson on "Fighting for our Friendships" 36:30

2h ago36:30

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Are female friendships really more complicated than male friendships? Does that make our friendships more valuable? Danielle Bayard Jackson is a female friendship coach and educator on the science of women’s platonic connections. In her new book FIGHTING FOR OUR FRIENDSHIPS, Danielle explains what makes female friendship strong as well as tips for …

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MAY BONUS TEASER: Our Myers-Briggs Personality Tests! 13:53

3d ago13:53

13:53

This month, we take the Myers-Briggs personality test live on air—Margaret answers with her first instinct and Amy parses every question within an inch of its life. The results will and will not surprise you... Sign up for What Fresh Hell Plus on Supporting Cast to get all episodes ad-free, plus monthly bonus episodes. Supporting Cast works right w…

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What Fresh Hell Is Mother's Day? 42:36

21m ago42:36

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Is one morning of runny eggs and burnt toast really fair payback for 364 days of work? Does "Mother's Day" have to mean packing the kids for a two-hour drive to see your mom and/or mother-in-law? Why does Mother's Day often feel like it's more trouble than it's worth? Margaret and Amy discuss: Anna Jarvis and the rather tragic origins of Mother's D…

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DEEP DIVE: Ditching Mom Guilt 42:06

1h ago42:06

42:06

This month, we're doing a deep dive series into mom guilt—why it's so pervasive and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. "Mom guilt" is shorthand for what we think are two pretty different things: the universal, low-grade feelings of inadequacy that our soccer snacks aren't as good as Monic…

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Fresh Take: Dr. Alok Kanojia on Parenting a Healthy Gamer 34:39

9d ago34:39

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How can we tear our kids away from the increasingly addictive video games they can't get enough of? Dr. Alok Kanojia, author of the book HOW TO RAISE A HEALTHY GAMER, explains how to talk to kids about their video game addiction. Dr. Kanojia is a former gaming addict and a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who has developed evidence-based programs that …

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How To Deal With Picky Eaters 42:03

5d ago42:03

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Follow us on YouTube! Are you worried your picky eater will never eat a vegetable as long as they live? Here are some parenting tips for picky eaters—and some updates on Amy and Margaret's own picky eaters since recording our very first episode 8 years ago! (It's good news.) Amy and Margaret discuss: Why it's helpful to make food the least interest…

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DEEP DIVE: Parenting as a Team 44:29

7d ago44:29

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Parenting as a team is an ongoing challenge– even when your relationship with your co-parent is usually harmonious. But matching headspaces with your co-parent about a problem your family, or one of your children, is dealing with doesn't have to be the goal. Parenting as a team can often mean taking turns, whether it's with the pancake-flipping, th…

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Fresh Take: Chelsey Goodan on How Parents Underestimate Their Teenage Girls 32:18

16d ago32:18

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Why are stereotypes of teenage girls rarely flattering? And what important traits are we not acknowledging in these young women? Chelsey Goodan, author of the new book UNDERESTIMATED: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls, explains what teenage girls really want and need from us. Chelsey and Amy discuss: The generational shift towards a culture of …

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What Can We Add? What Can We Take Away? 42:46

12d ago42:46

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The human tendency to solve problems by adding something is called "additive solution bias." However, sometimes a problem is more quickly and effectively solved by taking something away. In this episode we talk about how "additive solution bias" can play out in our parenting strategies, and how we can become more aware of the times when what we act…

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DEEP DIVE: Kate Mangino on Increasing Gender Equity 33:42

20d ago33:42

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into the division of household labor—why it's often unbalanced, and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. Kate Mangino, PhD, is a gender expert and professional facilitator who has been working internationally for nearly 20 years. She is the author …

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Fresh Take: Amanda Montell and the Age of Magical Overthinking 39:29

23d ago39:29

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Cognitive biases are self-deceptive thought patterns we all use to make sense of the world. In a world that makes less and less sense, Amanda Montell argues, humans have become more irrational than ever. In her new book THE AGE OF MAGICAL OVERTHINKING, Montell explains how our brains' coping mechanisms have become overloaded—and how to slow down ou…

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Do We Share Too Much About Our Kids Online? 44:03

25d ago44:03

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We all know what extreme "oversharenting" is when we see it. It's the gray areas that get harder. When we post about our kid's adventures in potty training, are we supposed to think twice? What will happen when our kids are old enough to want to curate their own internet presence? How concerned should we be about the privacy we may have given away …

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DEEP DIVE: It's Not "Nagging" 41:43

27d ago41:43

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into the division of household labor—why it's often unbalanced, and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. Want to see a mother get mad? Tell her she's "nagging" you after she's been obligated to repeat an entirely reasonable request several times ov…

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Fresh Take: Diane Boden, "Minimalist Moms" 35:41

28d ago35:41

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Is it even possible to declutter your home for more than one minute at a time when you've got kids? Diane Boden, host of the Minimalist Moms podcast, offers parenting tips for cutting down on possessions in a manageable way. Diane Boden is the host of the Minimalist Moms Podcast and author of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity. S…

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How Involved Should We Be with Our Kids' Schools? 47:12

1M ago47:12

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How do we help our kids succeed in school without becoming the dreaded "snowplow" parents? Here are some parenting tips for advocating for your child at school when necessary, while also empowering our kids to navigate their own learning. Amy and Margaret discuss: How school environments have changed in the last few decades Best practices for helpi…

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DEEP DIVE: Matthew Fray on Strengthening Our Relationships 41:06

1M ago41:06

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into the division of household labor—why it's often unbalanced, and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. Matthew Fray is a relationship coach who leans on the lessons of his failed marriage to help others avoid making the same mistakes that he did.…

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Fresh Take: Amy Shoenthal on "The Setback Cycle" 36:15

1M ago36:15

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If setbacks are so common, especially in the trenches of motherhood, how can we learn useful lessons from them? Amy Shoenthal, author of the new book THE SETBACK CYCLE, offers a framework for navigating setbacks and becoming stronger because of them. Amy Shoenthal is a journalist, marketing consultant and a contributor to Forbes Women and Harvard B…

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Our Lowest-Stake Conspiracy Theories 41:08

1M ago41:08

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We asked our listeners to tell us their lowest-stakes conspiracy theories, and as usual, you all really came through! Whether it's gum with flavor that goes extinct in thirty seconds or less, or printers that indicate the need for new ink well ahead of schedule, here are all the extremely minor daily occurrences that just may have sinister planning…

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DEEP DIVE: When Our Partners Just Don't Get It 43:23

1M ago43:23

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This month, we're doing a deep dive series into the division of household labor—why it's often unbalanced, and what we can do about it. You can find the playlist with all of the episodes in the series here. Why does it feel like I do all the work around here? Why can't my partner take on a little more? Why does a dad get to go on Good Morning Ameri…

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Fresh Take: Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld on Maintaining Healthy Connection with Our Kids 30:49

1M ago30:49

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How can we maintain a strong attachment to our kids as they begin to look to their peers for approval instead of their parents? Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld explain the crucial importance of remaining attached to our children as they grow in their new and revised edition of their book HOLD ONTO YOUR KIDS. Dr. Gordon Neufeld is an internati…

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Making the "Invisible Workload" Visible 39:50

2M ago39:50

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What should we do when all the work we do to run our family's lives is done so successfully that they not only don't acknowledge it—they don't even understand it? How do we help our partners understand that saying "I left the doctor a message, but they didn't call back" does not really count as a completed task? It's all about what's called the "in…

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DEEP DIVE: Teaching Kids Patience 42:17

2M ago42:17

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We're doing a "Deep Dive" into our past episodes about "getting our kids to...," from listening to what we say the first time, to talking to us about what matters most to them. Find the rest of the episodes in this deep dive series in this Spotify playlist. If a three-year-old can't wait thirty seconds more for dinner, will she grow up to be an imp…

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Fresh Take: Kelley Coleman on Parenting a Disabled Child 38:26

2M ago38:26

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How can we get our disabled children the support to which they are entitled? How do we find the confidence that we're adequate enough to provide what they need? Kelley Coleman, parent of a disabled child and author of the new book EVERYTHING NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT PARENTING A DISABLED CHILD, provides practical advice and templates for navigating sy…

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When One Family Member's Moods Are Running the House 44:40

2M ago44:40

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What do we do when one of our kid's moods is affecting everyone else in the house? Whether it's anxiety, frustration, rigidity, or plain old temper tantrums, understanding where it's coming from is the first step. But even when we don't allow emotions to be an excuse poor behavior, that misbehavior can happen anyhow—and walking on eggshells is no w…

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Introducing: Pop Culture Moms Podcast, from ABC Studios 5:36

2M ago5:36

5:36

Today we're sharing an episode of another podcast we’re loving: Pop Culture Moms. Andie and Sabrina are toddler moms and best friends of 20 years. They’re taking their obsession with TV and movies to the next level by talking to celebrities, writers and fellow “scholars” of pop culture about what they can learn from the fictional moms they love mos…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

What Fresh Hell Laughing In The Face Of Motherhood Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms

Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson

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Fresh Take: Danielle Bayard Jackson on "Fighting for our Friendships" 36:30

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MAY BONUS TEASER: Our Myers-Briggs Personality Tests! 13:53

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What Fresh Hell Is Mother's Day? 42:36

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DEEP DIVE: Ditching Mom Guilt 42:06

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Fresh Take: Dr. Alok Kanojia on Parenting a Healthy Gamer 34:39

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How To Deal With Picky Eaters 42:03

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DEEP DIVE: Parenting as a Team 44:29

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Fresh Take: Chelsey Goodan on How Parents Underestimate Their Teenage Girls 32:18

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What Can We Add? What Can We Take Away? 42:46

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DEEP DIVE: Kate Mangino on Increasing Gender Equity 33:42

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Fresh Take: Amanda Montell and the Age of Magical Overthinking 39:29

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Do We Share Too Much About Our Kids Online? 44:03

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DEEP DIVE: It's Not "Nagging" 41:43

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Fresh Take: Diane Boden, "Minimalist Moms" 35:41

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How Involved Should We Be with Our Kids' Schools? 47:12

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DEEP DIVE: Matthew Fray on Strengthening Our Relationships 41:06

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Fresh Take: Amy Shoenthal on "The Setback Cycle" 36:15

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Our Lowest-Stake Conspiracy Theories 41:08

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DEEP DIVE: When Our Partners Just Don't Get It 43:23

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Fresh Take: Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld on Maintaining Healthy Connection with Our Kids 30:49

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Making the "Invisible Workload" Visible 39:50

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DEEP DIVE: Teaching Kids Patience 42:17

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Fresh Take: Kelley Coleman on Parenting a Disabled Child 38:26

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When One Family Member's Moods Are Running the House 44:40

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Introducing: Pop Culture Moms Podcast, from ABC Studios 5:36

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