Let’s navigate the trenches of parenthood together ,feel seen and heard while you relate to other moms and dads who are also trying to get through common and not so common situations that come with postpartum/parenting. I believe that postpartum not only affects mothers but it takes a toll on the whole family. Sometimes all we need is to relate to someone else in the middle of the chaos that comes with parenting. We will hear from parents in different parenting situations, as we discuss difficult topics we will also discuss the beautiful and hilarious things that come with it all. Remember that you are not alone and there is always a mom or dad out there that can relate to the insane rollercoaster ride we are all on.
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Let’s navigate the trenches of parenthood together ,feel seen and heard while you relate to other moms and dads who are also trying to get through common and not so common situations that come with postpartum/parenting. I believe that postpartum not only affects mothers but it takes a toll on the whole family. Sometimes all we need is to relate to someone else in the middle of the chaos that comes with parenting. We will hear from parents in different parenting situations, as we discuss difficult topics we will also discuss the beautiful and hilarious things that come with it all. Remember that you are not alone and there is always a mom or dad out there that can relate to the insane rollercoaster ride we are all on.
In this episode, we’re revisiting some thoughts from episode one while diving deeper into the very real struggles of maternity leave.
Do moms actually get enough time off? Well… that depends on where you live. We’re unpacking the differences between maternity and paternity leave in the U.S. versus other countries, and how those policies (or lack thereof) impact families during such a tender (and let’s be honest, totally chaotic) time.
We also talk about the mental and emotional toll on new moms—from sleep deprivation and the invisible workload to those quiet “WTF am I doing?” moments that no one prepares you for.
Plus, we hear one mom’s gut-wrenching experience navigating the broken system just to get a little more leave while battling postpartum depression. Spoiler: it shouldn’t be this hard.
We keep it real, and sometimes that includes a few colorful words—because parenting doesn’t always come wrapped in a bow.
Defrost the Chicken
Let’s navigate the trenches of parenthood together ,feel seen and heard while you relate to other moms and dads who are also trying to get through common and not so common situations that come with postpartum/parenting. I believe that postpartum not only affects mothers but it takes a toll on the whole family. Sometimes all we need is to relate to someone else in the middle of the chaos that comes with parenting. We will hear from parents in different parenting situations, as we discuss difficult topics we will also discuss the beautiful and hilarious things that come with it all. Remember that you are not alone and there is always a mom or dad out there that can relate to the insane rollercoaster ride we are all on.
