Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey
Laura Birek, Shanna MickoWhat if you and your best friend were pregnant at the same time? That's what happened to us!
Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 428 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyComedyParenting | |||
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In the special segment "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous, or offensive things they've heard people say recently, including some hilarious comments from Laura's kids, a surprising parenting tactic Shanna overheard in a ... more
In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura dive into the 6-7 trend and finally get to the bottom of what this Gen-Alpha slang means and where it comes from. They also share other gems they've found on the web recently, including sur... more
Shanna and Laura get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky special segment, sharing scary parenting stories that will strike fear in even the most confident parents! Also, Laura reports on her kids' creepy Halloween costume choices, and Shanna reac... more
In the special segment "Loose Ends," Laura and Shanna circle back on topics they've talked about in previous episodes, including updates about periods, pulmonologists, pet rocks and more! Also, Laura reports on taking her new book out into the world ... more
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- A Long Overdue Review
I started listening in 2022 when I was pregnant with my daughter and loved the show immediately. Shanna and Laura have created such a genuine, down-to-earth, lovable podcast (and community) and listening to the new episode each week makes my Mondays brighter. Following along in their parenting journeys while navigating my own has given me both practical advice and the encouragement to keep being intentional with my now 3 year old. Give the podcast a listen. You won’t be disappointed! 🩷
Apple Podcasts5court&kodi
United States19 days ago - My favorite parenting podcast!
Text podcast over three years ago when I first found out I was pregnant with my daughter. It is truly been a joy to listen throughout each stage of my pregnancy and parenting journey. Thank you for always being real with us and for continuing to parent alongside all of us through your podcast!
Apple Podcasts5ECBeringhausUnited Statesa month ago - Such a refreshing podcast I look forward to every Monday
Like many others I binged the podcast when I was expecting, caught up to the present in a shocking amount of time, and have continued listening for the last several years. Although my child is younger than Laura and Shanna’s kids, I love getting tidbits of parenting advice in the fun format of this podcast. I used to live in LA when I started my parenting journey and find the mentions of places I used to go so nostalgic as well. Thanks for keeping this going! PS Laura’s potty training book could... more
Apple Podcasts5APodcastBlastUnited Statesa month ago - This Mom’s Favorite Podcast
BFP has become my go-to podcast, and I’ve been listening for years since I was pregnant with my first. I’ve now finally caught up with all the episodes and just found out I’m pregnant with my second.. time to go back and relisten?? Shanna and Laura somehow manage to be entertaining, educational, and sincere all in one. I look forward to putting on each episode because it feels like sitting down for coffee with two good mom friends!
Apple Podcasts5fast-and-the-curiousUnited Statesa month ago - Go To Mom Podcast
Thus has become my absolute fave podcast. I started listening when I was 16 weeks pregnant this past year. I’m glad I’m late to the podcast so that I gave so many to hear before caught up! These ladies are hilarious and genuine, my two favorite qualities. Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5Sugar3TipsUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #58 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #194 | United States/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #82 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #213 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  Italy/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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This podcast provides an engaging and humorous glimpse into the lives of two best friends navigating the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood together. Starting from their simultaneous pregnancies, it chronicles their weekly updates, personal anecdotes, and relatable experiences of becoming mothers. The conversations are refreshingly candid, blending light-hearted banter with emotional discussions about parenting's highs and lows. Noteworthy segments, such as 'OMG I'm Freaking Out,' offer a platform for sharing fears, triumphs, and motherhood milestones. The podcast is likely to resonate with parents and parents-to-be, providing comfort and a sense of community amid the often overwhelming journey of parenthood.
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1. Pregnancy Podcast
2. Learning To Mom ™ Motherhood Podcast for First Time Moms, New Moms and Expecting Mothers
3. Mommy Labor Nurse
4. The Kick Pregnancy Podcast
5. Pregnancy & Birth Made Easy
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this podcast launched 7 years ago and published 428 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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