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Do you want the truth?

Samantha Strom, Zara Hanawalt
Parenting
Motherhood
Food Allergies
Mental Health
Motherhood Challenges
Childbirth
Expat Life
Child Nutrition
Parenthood
Community Support
Fatherhood
Postpartum Depression
Invisible Illnesses
Women's Advocacy
Paid Family Leave
Infertility
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
C-Section
Maternity Leave
Marriage

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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Recent Guests

Christine Landis
Founder of Peacock Parent
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Episode: Outsourcing Doesn’t Have to Break-the-Bank. Parenting Smarter, Not Harder with Christine Landis, CEO of Peacock Parent
Eve Rodsky
New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and founder of the Fair Play Institute
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Episode: "I Equate Early Motherhood w/Just F*cking Rage" - Eve Rodsky on The Mental Load, Identity Loss & Rage in Motherhood
Sarah Litwin-Schmit
Creative director at Airbnb and mother of a three-and-a-half-year-old
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Episode: Tattoos, Toddlers & Being an Only Child Raising an Only Child with Sarah Litwin-Schmid
Stacy McCann
Licensed clinical social worker and specialist in mothers and motherhood
Episode: Parenting through a Pandemic, Postpartum Anxiety, and Child Birth with Stacy McCann
Melissa Wirt
Founder of Latched Mama, an online community and clothing line for moms, and mother of six.
Latched Mama
Episode: I Was Told There’d Be a Village—It Never Showed Up, So I Built It (with @thelatchedmama)
Sarah Kennedy
32-year-old single mom living in Nashville, Tennessee, with two daughters.
Episode: Escaping the Perfect Tradwife Trap: @by.SarahKennedy on Single Motherhood, Sobriety & Self-Discovery
Zara Hanawalt
Freelance journalist and mother of twins, writes about parenting and women's health.
Episode: Why Parenting Feels Harder Than Ever with Twin Mom & Journalist Zara Hanawalt
Julie Main
First-time mom and former pharmacist
Episode: Talking Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting with a new mom Julie Main (@selkie11127)
Mary Beth Ferrante
Runs a company called Work360 that supports organizations in creating better workplace cultures for caregivers.
Work360
Episode: Parenting Curveballs: Thriving Through the Challenges of Working While Raising School-aged Kids with Mary Beth Ferrante

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Paige Connell
Co-host of discussions centering on parenting experiences, shared openly with authenticity and warmth.
Sam Strom
Co-host recognized for guiding discussions in a supportive and relatable manner, focusing on the realities of parenthood.

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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.
Parenting through a Pandemic, Postpartum Anxiety, and Child Birth with Stacy McCann
Q: How has becoming a parent during the pandemic affected your life and work?
Becoming a parent during the pandemic brought a lot of anxiety and unease, particularly regarding medical visits and the sense of isolation that was prevalent.
No Childcare, No Problem: How @AlexisNovoa juggled working from home and being a new mom without help
Q: What is something that brought you unexpected joy in parenthood?
Raising daughters has made me want to work on myself at a level that I never thought I would get to.
No Childcare, No Problem: How @AlexisNovoa juggled working from home and being a new mom without help
Q: Have you stayed at the same company or have you moved companies because this is a really common concern for a lot of women?
I've worked for two companies. The second company that I am currently at, I've been there for a little over five years now. The fact that I was able to have my kids home with me is part of the reason that I've stayed.
No Childcare, No Problem: How @AlexisNovoa juggled working from home and being a new mom without help
Q: Can you tell our listeners a little bit about yourself?
I'm Alexis, I am 28 and I have two daughters. I have a four-year-old and a six-year-old. I'm originally from Northern California, but my husband and I both went to school in Hawaii.

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A podcast dedicated to exploring the genuine and often messy realities of parenthood, featuring a diverse range of guests who share their personal journeys and insights. Candid conversations dive into the trials and triumphs of raising children, emphasizing the unfiltered stories that parents rarely discuss openly. Topics such as mental health, community support, and the emotional complexities of motherhood and fatherhood are frequently addressed. The unique approach promotes honesty and vulnerability, making it a relatable source of support for parents navigating their own parenting paths. This podcast aims to foster a community where listeners feel less isolated in their experiences, reassuring them that they are not alone in their strugg... more

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