Parhaat What Fresh Hell Laughing In The Face Of Motherhood Podcastit (2025)

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BEST OF: Fresh Take: Amanda Montell and the Age of Magical Overthinking 42:44

13h ago42:44

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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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BEST OF: What We're Taking Into The New Year (with Life Coach Ann Imig) 47:24

3d ago47:24

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How can positive psychology help us create more of what we want for ourselves in this new year? Life coach Ann Imig takes Margaret and Amy through some of her coursework and tells us how to connect our already-existing personality strengths to more joy and well-being. Ann Imig is an award-winning writer, speaker, and performer, currently working as…

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DEEP DIVE: The Most Useful Parenting Tips We Learned in 2023 48:05

5d ago48:05

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This month's Deep Dive series is all about useful tips we've acquired over the years! Listen to the whole series on this Spotify playlist. Here are the parenting experts who changed our thinking the most, the listeners who made us laugh the most, and what we're going to carry with us into the new year. We also shout out the fantastic small team tha…

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BEST OF: Fresh Take: Erin and Stephen Mitchell, "Too Tired To Fight" 46:37

8d ago46:37

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Do you and your partner find yourselves talking past each other when arguing? Erin and Stephen Mitchell, authors of the new book TOO TIRED TO FIGHT, discuss how parenting can impact relationships (including their own!) and strategies to manage conflict and stay connected. Erin and Stephen Mitchell are the cofounders of Couples Counseling for Parent…

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BEST OF: When Typical Parenting Advice Just Doesn't Fit 46:01

10d ago46:01

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What happens when the usual parenting advice feels zero-percent applicable to our own situation? The first step is to let go of any "second arrow" self-blame that that is the case. The second step is to chart our own paths. Amy and Margaret discuss: What types of kids may not benefit from the one-size-fits-all parenting advice Why the concept of de…

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HOLIDAY BEST OF: Holiday Fails 52:21

12d ago52:21

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We’re rerunning some of our favorite holiday episodes to keep you company while you do all the things this season. Listen to all of our holiday episodes in this Spotify playlist. Experts say happiness is often purer in the anticipation of an event. The reality can be a little more messy. And at no time of year is that sentiment more true than durin…

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Fresh Take: Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, "The Disengaged Teen" 49:09

14d ago49:09

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Are teenagers destined to be bored by high school, or are we missing an important piece of the puzzle? Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, authors of THE DISENGAGED TEEN, explain what's behind the teen disengagement crisis and how parents can act. Jenny Anderson is an award-winning journalist, author, and speaker with more than 25 years of experie…

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How To Yell Less 48:39

17d ago48:39

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SHOULD we yell at our kids? No. Do we? Yes. Some of us perhaps a little too often. Kids are hardwired to push our buttons to get attention, and none of us are saints.But while verbal abuse is definitely horrible, hollering “you are about to miss the bus again” is perhaps a little more forgivable—and fixable, as it turns out. And it is definitely be…

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HOLIDAY BEST OF: It's the Most Everything Time of the Year 46:54

19d ago46:54

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We’re rerunning some of our favorite holiday episodes to keep you company while you do all the things this season. Listen to all of our holiday episodes in this Spotify playlist. Are you juggling “dress as your favorite reindeer” day at preschool with frantic texts from your sister-in-law asking what your spouse wants for Christmas? Are you feeling…

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Fresh Take: Emily and Jason Morrow, "Really Very Crunchy" 44:26

22d ago44:26

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Does being a crunchy mom mean milling your own flour and sending your kids to school barefoot? Emily and Jason Morrow, creators of Really Very Crunchy, discuss what inspired them to both embrace and riff on the crunchy lifestyle. Emily Morrow is a stay-at-home mom who created the social media channel "Really Very Crunchy" with her husband Jason in …

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Should Kids Do Chores? 47:01

24d ago47:01

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Engaging in regular household chores is a great way for kids to develop important life skills. But how can we take the time to teach kids how to do these chores while not making laundry day any more hectic than it already is? Amy and Margaret discuss: How regular chores help kids develop important skills Why "noticing" what needs to be done is just…

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DEEP DIVE: Are You the 'Good Parent' or the 'Bad Parent' In Your Home? 46:15

25d ago46:15

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This month's Deep Dive series is all about family dynamics. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. Are you the “bad parent” in your home? The enforcer of bedtimes, the keeper of deadlines, the stern shusher in the church pew? Or are you the “good parent,” the authority figure more likely to agree that time is a construct and that ice cream not on…

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Fresh Take: Vanessa Cornell on Putting Ourselves First 46:17

28d ago46:17

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What happens when mothers engage in the radical act of putting themselves first? Vanessa Cornell is the founder of NUSHU, a women’s community grounded in wellness and empowerment. In this interview she explains the importance of self-care for mothers, overcoming mom guilt, and nurturing children's independence. Vanessa and Amy discuss: The burnout …

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Holiday Goals: Less Doing, More Magic 51:57

1M ago51:57

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Today Parents is tackling this same topic this week—and our listeners' advice is quoted! Moms are challenging the idea that they are the sole keepers of holiday ‘magic’ It's hard not to feel like we've got to be doing ALL the things at the holidays, especially when social media tells us we should be. Here are some tips for taking perspective at the…

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DEEP DIVE: Two Kinds of People: Family Debates 49:06

1M ago49:06

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This month's Deep Dive series is all about family dynamics. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. What are the consistent and ongoing family debates in your household? Our Facebook group came through with their most heated family debate topics, and this week we give the ultimate answer for questions like: Should dishes be rinsed clean before the…

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Fresh Take: Charles Bock on Parenting Through Loss 40:53

1M ago40:53

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How do we parent when we suddenly find ourselves doing it without our partner? Charles Bock, author of the memoir I WILL DO BETTER, discusses his experiences with fatherhood, grief, and finding strength through monumental challenges. Charles Bock is the New York Times-bestselling author of the novels Beautiful Children and Alice & Oliver, and a cre…

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The Psychological "Effects" That Shape Our Thinking 48:48

1M ago48:48

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Why do we think the way we think? How susceptible are we to influences we don't perceive? In the case of psychological effects, there are proven changes in thinking that occur in individuals or groups that can be attributed to particular causes. In this episode, hosts Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables get into some of their favorites, including: placeb…

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DEEP DIVE: Taking Care Of Our Parents (And Our Kids) 49:37

1M ago49:37

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This month's Deep Dive series is all about family dynamics. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. If you’re part of the “sandwich generation”– taking care of your parents and your children at the same time– you’ve got a lot of company. The demographic trends of starting our own families later, and increasing life expectancies, mean this double-c…

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Fresh Take: Chip Leighton, "What Time Is Noon?" 43:27

1M ago43:27

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How is it our teens find us so cringe while also depending on us for clothes, shelter, and Chipotle? Chip Leighton, author of the new book WHAT TIME IS NOON, discusses the disconnect between teens' naivete about the world and the ironclad rules of interaction they still see fit to impose upon their parents. Chip Leighton is creator of The Leighton …

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Why Women Have Less Free Time 47:43

1M ago47:43

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A recent report found that the division of home responsibilities is still grossly unequal. Mothers—whether they are married or single—do significantly more than fathers. In fact, the “The Free-Time Gender Gap” report found that “simply being a woman is linked to spending more time on unpaid childcare and household work, and having less free time, e…

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We Think You'll Love: "What It's Like To Be" Podcast 34:13

2M ago34:13

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We’re excited to share an episode of the podcast “What It’s Like to Be…” from New York Times bestselling business book author Dan Heath. In every episode, Dan interviews someone from a different profession: a cattle rancher, a FBI special agent, a professional Santa Claus. He asks what it’s like to do what they do. It’s the perfect show to listen t…

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DEEP DIVE: Introverts vs. Extroverts (and Making Room for Both in Your Family) 46:31

2M ago46:31

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This month's Deep Dive series is all about family dynamics. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. What makes us introverts or extroverts– and why do so many of us choose our total opposites for our parenting partners? In this episode we talk about the myths of introverts and extroverts, why opposites attract, and how to parent kids who are also …

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Fresh Take: Dr. Dan Siegel 45:52

2M ago45:52

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What is the "whole-brain perspective" when it comes to parenting, and what does it mean to parent with the brain in mind? Dr. Dan Siegel, founding co-director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center and Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute, and author of the psychology classic THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD, explains how we can help our kids …

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We Regret to Inform You...This Totally Works 50:29

2M ago50:29

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What do you do that, goshdarnit, actually works exactly as advertised to make your life better? In this episode, we discuss all the early bedtimes and PT exercises that we find annoyingly effective, plus... time management tactics that are frustrating useful meal planning methods that work every time (if you do them) how to make your phone more bor…

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DEEP DIVE: Pushing Kids the Just-Right Amount 43:39

2M ago43:39

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This month's Deep Dive series is all about helping our kids through hardships like making mistakes, getting rejected, and facing competition. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. Do you worry about finding the balance between forcing your kid to keep doing activities that are good for them (that you already paid for) and not letting them be mis…

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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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BEST OF: Fresh Take: Amanda Montell and the Age of Magical Overthinking 42:44

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BEST OF: What We're Taking Into The New Year (with Life Coach Ann Imig) 47:24

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DEEP DIVE: The Most Useful Parenting Tips We Learned in 2023 48:05

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BEST OF: Fresh Take: Erin and Stephen Mitchell, "Too Tired To Fight" 46:37

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BEST OF: When Typical Parenting Advice Just Doesn't Fit 46:01

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HOLIDAY BEST OF: Holiday Fails 52:21

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Fresh Take: Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, "The Disengaged Teen" 49:09

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How To Yell Less 48:39

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HOLIDAY BEST OF: It's the Most Everything Time of the Year 46:54

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Fresh Take: Emily and Jason Morrow, "Really Very Crunchy" 44:26

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Should Kids Do Chores? 47:01

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DEEP DIVE: Are You the 'Good Parent' or the 'Bad Parent' In Your Home? 46:15

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Fresh Take: Vanessa Cornell on Putting Ourselves First 46:17

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Holiday Goals: Less Doing, More Magic 51:57

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DEEP DIVE: Two Kinds of People: Family Debates 49:06

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Fresh Take: Charles Bock on Parenting Through Loss 40:53

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The Psychological "Effects" That Shape Our Thinking 48:48

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DEEP DIVE: Taking Care Of Our Parents (And Our Kids) 49:37

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Fresh Take: Chip Leighton, "What Time Is Noon?" 43:27

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Why Women Have Less Free Time 47:43

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We Think You'll Love: "What It's Like To Be" Podcast 34:13

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DEEP DIVE: Introverts vs. Extroverts (and Making Room for Both in Your Family) 46:31

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Fresh Take: Dr. Dan Siegel 45:52

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We Regret to Inform You...This Totally Works 50:29

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DEEP DIVE: Pushing Kids the Just-Right Amount 43:39

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