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Do you want the truth?

Samantha Strom, Zara Hanawalt
Parenting
Motherhood
Mental Health
Parenthood
Postpartum Anxiety
Community Support
Food Allergies
Social Media
Mental Load
Covid-19
Motherhood Challenges
Isolation
Traumatic Birth Experience
Parenting Challenges
Childbirth
Postpartum Depression
Parental Leave
Expat Life
Childcare
Delegation

Welcome to Do You Want The Truth? where we dive deep into the real raw stories from parents in the trenches of parenthood.

Season 2 is brought to you by Sam Strom and Freelance Journalist Zara Hanawalt, along with guest co-hosts such as Jaime Fisher.

Season 1 is brought to you by Paige Connell & Sam Strom. They bring you candid conversations with parents who share their experiences of parentho... more

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Sam, Zara, and guest Katie Beach (@katiebeach, content creator and co-host of Just Us Girls) go deep on the Summer House three-part reunion — and they are not letting anyone off easy. From the Amanda and West emotio... more

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This week, Sam and Zara are calling everyone out. Everlane built their whole brand on sustainability — then sold to Shein for $100M. Summer House editors have been leading us to believe that Kyle's the only problem for years. West a... more

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In this episode, Sam & Zara break down our real experience at Mom 2.0—from imposter syndrome and “blogger energy” to the surprising moments that actually felt empowering and healing. 

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You can feel it in families right now: everyone is tired, kids are wired, and a simple “How was school?” gets you absolutely nowhere. We sit down with Gayle Alexander, a licensed professional counselor who works with teens, young ad... more

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Gayle Alexander
Licensed professional counselor; specialist in adolescence, mood management, executive functioning, and family work
Independent practice (Project Safe founder)
Episode: The Truth About: Executive Function in Teens with Gayle Alexander
Fortesa Latifi
Journalist and author of Like, Follow, Subscribe, Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online
Los Angeles-based journalist
Episode: The Truth About: Hidden Costs Of Putting Children Online with Fortesa Latifi & Sheisapaigeturner
Cameron Rogers
Content creator, podcast host of Conversations with Cam, mental health advocate, and mom of two
Episode: The Truth About: Building A Career And Identity As A Creator Mom with Cameron Rogers
Dana Bowling
Daily Dose of Dana host, entrepreneur and actor coach
Daily Dose of Dana
Episode: The Truth About: Casting for Disney & Building a YouTube Empire w/ @thisisdanabowling
Kaleana Quibell
Founder of Both And; helps parents navigate career options during childhood
Both And
Episode: The Truth About: Building a Flexible Family Life with Kaleana Quibell
Melissa Panzer
Producer and storyteller focused on workforce and moms' issues; interviewee
The Work Behind the Work / Working Nation (past)
Episode: The Truth About: Why The System Fails Working Parents with Melissa Panzer
Dr. Jessie Stern
Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pomona College; co-author of Beyond Difficult
Pomona College
Episode: The Truth About: ‘Difficult Kids’ and What Attachment Science Really Says with Dr. Jessie Stern
Olivia Howell
CEO and co-founder of Fresh Starts, a divorce registry and education platform
Fresh Starts
Episode: The Truth About: The Divorce Hype Team with Olivia Howell
Dr. Rachel Goldman
Clinical psychologist specializing in CBT, stress management, body image, disordered eating, and obesity treatment
New York City (NYC) clinical practice
Episode: The Truth About: Weight, The Holidays & Ozempic with Dr. Rachel Goldman

Hosts

Paige Connell
Co-host; shares personal parenting stories and engages with guests to explore various aspects of childhood and parental experiences.
Sam Strom
Co-host; engages with both parents and experts to provide insight into parenting challenges and celebrates the stories of resilience.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Love the mix!

    I’m a first time listener and really enjoyed this episode. Love the conversation that mixes current issues, motherhood, and pop culture. Hosts are clear with their opinions and don’t waste time talking about nothing. Really enjoy it!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Cath980
    United States2 months ago

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The Truth About: Car Seat Safety with Safe in the Seat
Q: What inspired you to start Safe in the Seat?
It grew out of a personal need to have reliable information after a difficult hospital departure with a newborn, plus a recognition that many other parents feel the same uncertainty and could benefit from a non-judgmental resource.
The Truth About: Being an Mom and Entrepreneur
Q: What are you most proud of balancing as a mom and entrepreneur?
I'm proud of building a portfolio that grew from one side hustle into multiple ventures while staying home with my kids, and then creating a physical workspace that finally gives us separation between home and work, which has been transformative for our family.
The Truth About: Hidden Costs Of Putting Children Online with Fortesa Latifi & Sheisapaigeturner
Q: Fortesa, how did you get into covering this topic?
Fortesa explains her background as a journalist focused on culture and family dynamics, and how witnessing the rise of mom influencers and the online childhood economy prompted her to explore the costs and consequences for kids online.
The Truth About: Executive Function in Teens with Gayle Alexander
Q: What should parents do when discussing difficult topics with their kids?
Let the child guide how deep the conversation goes, check in about what they're ready to hear, and avoid overwhelming them with too much information at once. Use calm, specific language, and follow up later when needed.
Parenting through a Pandemic, Postpartum Anxiety, and Child Birth with Stacy McCann
Q: What advice do you have for new parents about preparing for parenting?
Start having family meetings before the baby arrives to discuss important topics like logistics and communication of feelings.

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