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The Longest Shortest Time: A Women’s Health Show for Everyone

Hillary Frank | Realm
Parenting
Sex Education
Motherhood
Adoption
Parenthood
Relationships
Pregnancy
Breast Cancer
Sexuality
Family Dynamics
Consent
Menopause
Sperm Donation
Reproductive Health
Transgender Issues
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Childbirth
Healthy Relationships
Family Secrets
Parenting Challenges

Stories of pregnancy, birth, fertility, intimacy after kids, and the surprises of perimenopause. The Longest Shortest Time is your companion for all stages of reproductive and women's health. Host and journalist Hillary Frank brings depth and humor to conversations about the physical and emotional realities of parenting, and of living in a body that keeps changing—but you don’t have to be a parent... more

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Recent Guests

Chabeli Carrazana
Reporter for The 19th
The 19th
Episode: How the Algorithm Exploits New Parents
Perry Tancredi
Participant in the story, Perry Tancredi
Independent, previously VeriSign tech consultant
Episode: LST FAVES: Love Yurts
Ophira Eisenberg
Standup comic, author, and actor
Comedian
Episode: Ophira Eisenberg Was Nicer Before Motherhood
Franny Griffin
Farmer at Hepsipa Farms, Talladega, Alabama
Hepsipa Farms
Episode: LST FAVES: Outnumbered By Animals
Sona Movsesian
Co-host of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend; author
Self / Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
Episode: Sona Movsesian Feels Like the World's Worst Mom
Terry Gross
Host of Fresh Air, NPR
NPR
Episode: LST FAVES: Terry Gross on Not Having Kids
Carter Sherman
Co-host of Stateside with Kai and Carter from The Guardian; journalist who wrote The Second Coming
The Guardian
Episode: The Sex Lives of College Kids
Rachel Garcia
Musician who partnered with Tu to form The Singer and The Songwriter
The Singer and The Songwriter
Episode: LST FAVES: My Best Friend's Baby
Emily Rosenfeld
Public defender and friend who becomes a mother
Emily Rosenfeld and family
Episode: LST FAVES: My Best Friend's Baby

Host

Hillary Frank
Host of The Longest Shortest Time

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5k ratings
  • heartwarming..

    This was such a compelling episode to listen to, especially with how openly it shared the emotional and physical challenges Darlene faced while raising her children in the Army. I appreciated how the storytelling highlighted both vulnerability and strength in such a human way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Burruss
    United States5 months ago
  • So happy you're back!

    So happy this podcast about women and life is back! These stories make me feel seen, and heard. And make me think through a Lot of questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pfefferks
    Canada5 months ago
  • Used to be.

    New review: I was very excited when this show was rebooted with Hilary as host. Now, I find myself skipping it every time. There are like 60 episodes of the Accidental Gay Parents, episodes about people who don’t even want kids and every week is a recommendation for The Oprah Podcast. I’m not sure what Hilary’s goal here is, but I’m not into whatever this is.

    Old review:

    When Hilary was host, this was my favorite show and always the first one I would listen to. I've been really disappointed... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Meaganclaire
    United States7 months ago
  • Confused by the direction of the show

    Really enjoy this show and the diverse and unique parenting experiences. But confused by the back to backs of the Accidental Gay Parent episodes? Enjoy those stories but also missing the range of experiences that they previously covered.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ClairePDX12
    United States7 months ago
  • Enjoying this podcast

    As a retired woman with grown kids and no grandchildren, I don’t think I’m the target audience. However, I’ve loved every episode. It’s so wonderful to hear honest real stories that weren’t available to me during my childbearing years, when I felt like I was navigating alone. Grateful and happy the world has moved forward for younger women today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deborah16921
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate candid discussions on motherhood, sex, and policy.
Some listeners feel the show shifted with changes in hosting and programming.
Fans praise honest, relatable storytelling and supportive community.

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Apple Podcasts
#135
Hong Kong/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts
#240
China/Health & Fitness

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Ophira Eisenberg Was Nicer Before Motherhood
Q: As a comedian, do you ever want to punch up your kid's jokes or push back on how you're described publicly?
She explains that while she often maintains niceness, she and her son navigate humor with care, ensuring that jokes don't cross into cruelty and that they preserve a kind, honest dynamic.
LST FAVES: Outnumbered By Animals
Q: What's the hardest part of running a farm with very little help?
The couple share how isolation, long hours, and the predictability of farm life push them to improvise and rely on each other, often blurring lines between work and personal life.
LST FAVES: Outnumbered By Animals
Q: How did pregnancy and motherhood change daily life on the farm?
Motherhood shifted Franny from full-time farming youth to managing the farm with a baby, leading to new routines, reliance on her husband, and a reevaluation of what 'being capable' looks like on the land.
LST FAVES: Outnumbered By Animals
Q: What made you want to work on a farm?
Franny explains a desire for challenge and a break from easy academic paths, and her decision to woof on a farm became the entry point to a life she grew to love, despite hardships.
LST FAVES: How To Not (Accidentally) Raise A Racist
Q: What role should teachers play in these conversations?
Teachers can integrate multicultural content year-round with a framework that includes diverse books, stories, and activities, and coordinate with parents so conversations align with home goals while staying age-appropriate.

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Episodes center on candid, intimate storytelling about parenting, motherhood, and family life, often weaving in expert insight with personal memoirs. Topics span Black single motherhood, deaf culture and parenting, sexuality and intimacy after childbirth, sleep and parenting products, consent education for teens, perimenopause, and nontraditional families, with guests ranging from authors and educators to medical professionals and industry leaders. A notable pattern is the show's willingness to tackle complex social issues through empathetic conversations, humor, and practical takeaways for listeners navigating parenthood, relationships, and society at large. A standout quality is the strong focus on diverse family structures and real-world... more

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