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What Fresh Hell: Parenting, Relationships, and Making Life Better, with Two Funny Moms

Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson
Parenting
Mental Health
Motherhood
Parenting Strategies
Child Development
Anxiety
Emotional Intelligence
ADHD
Family Dynamics
Social Media
Teenagers
Childhood Experiences
Decision Fatigue
Attachment Theory
Screen Time
Work-Life Balance
Mother's Day
Self-Care
Communication
Grudges

When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard. We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is a laid-back to the max; Amy never met a sprea... more

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Michael McLeod
Founder of GrowNOW ADHD and co-host of the ADHD Parenting Podcast
GrowNOW ADHD
Episode: Fresh Take: Michael McLeod on ADHD and Executive Function
Kristin McNeely
Board certified behavior analyst and licensed marriage and family therapist in California
Private practice in California; specializes in childhood anxiety and school refusal
Episode: Fresh Take: Kristen McNeely on Helping Kids Overcome Anxiety and School Refusal
Dr. Mary Martin
Pediatrician, joined as the episode's expert guest
Independent pediatrician (family medicine)
Episode: Everything You've Always Wanted to Ask A Pediatrician, with Dr. Mary Martin
Dan Heath
Author and speaker on change, decision making, and storytelling
Duke University's Case Center (Senior Fellow)
Episode: Fresh Take: Dan Heath on Fulfilling Careers, Better Decision Making, and What Kids Remember Most About Childhood
Gaia Bernstein
Law professor who writes, teaches and lectures at the intersection of law, technology, health and privacy
Author of Unwired, Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies
Episode: DEEP DIVE: Gaia Bernstein on Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies
Dr. Cassidy Freitas
Licensed family and marriage counselor; author of Mom Needs A Moment
Author, Therapist
Episode: Fresh Take: Dr. Cassidy Freitas on How to Stay Calm When Parenting Feels Overwhelming
Catherine Pearlman
Founder of The Family Coach and licensed clinical social worker with 25+ years with families
The Family Coach
Episode: DEEP DIVE: Catherine Pearlman on Kids and Phones
Laura Clery
Author of What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Hotter; actress, influencer, and memoirist
Author, What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Hotter
Episode: Fresh Take: Laura Clery on Codependency, Co-Parenting, and Starting Over
Susan Linn
Psychologist, ventriloquist, and expert on creative play and media impact on children
Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood / Fair Play; Boston Children's Hospital; Harvard Medical School
Episode: DEEP DIVE: Susan Linn on How “Big Tech” Targets Our Kids

Hosts

Amy Wilson
Co-host who participates in discussions, shares anecdotes, and helps guide episodes with research-backed insights.
Margaret Ables
Host of the show; leads discussions and provides context from a clinician parent perspective.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Just so good!

    They’re wise, they’re funny, they’re so real. Great podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen Shoshana
    United States3 months ago
  • Judgey and Uneducated

    Judgey and I feel far less intelligent having listening to an episode. Horrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GabrielleJosephine
    United States5 months ago
  • Years of listening and still my favorite

    Best podcast for new and not new parents, curious people, engaged thinkers, people who are in process, or if you just love to laugh.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trufflesalt5000
    United States7 months ago
  • Long time listener, first time reviewer

    I’ve been listening for years and never felt the need to write a review, but when I heard the episode on How to talk to kids about Minneapolis, I had to thank you for taking a leap and writing about really hard stuff. Your guest gave some great practical tips. You two are gems and I love the balance of seriousness and levity in What Fresh Hell.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bubsy1529
    United States7 months ago
  • Favorite parenting podcast

    This podcast gives wonderful information to help with parenting but never in a judgmental way. I love that they understand neurodivergence and how that takes parenting to a whole different level, so their advice is always practical, not impossible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MamaTigerLily
    United States7 months ago

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The show is described as supportive, non-judgmental, and helpful for real-life parenting challenges.
Listeners praise the balance of humor and practicality.

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Fresh Take: Michael McLeod on ADHD and Executive Function
Q: What are the four pillars of the GrowNOW approach and how do they translate into everyday parenting?
The pillars are self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, and self-evaluation. In practice, this means helping kids understand their own brains, creating structured environments, encouraging perseverance with non-preferred tasks, and teaching them to reflect on past experiences to avoid repeated mistakes.
Fresh Take: Michael McLeod on ADHD and Executive Function
Q: What is the biggest misunderstanding about ADHD, and why does it matter for parenting strategies?
ADHD is a developmental disorder of executive functioning, not just attention. Recognizing this directs parents to focus on building internal skills, providing structure, and using consistent, meaningful consequences rather than relying on labels or quick fixes.
Fresh Take: Dan Heath on Fulfilling Careers, Better Decision Making, and What Kids Remember Most About Childhood
Q: Where can listeners find more about your work and books?
Heath directs listeners to his website danheath.com for links to his books and the What It's Like To Be show, with episodes available wherever the podcast is aired.
Fresh Take: Dan Heath on Fulfilling Careers, Better Decision Making, and What Kids Remember Most About Childhood
Q: How do you find your guests?
Dan Heath explains that he screens for people who truly love their jobs and are able to tell compelling stories, often leveraging niche podcasts and listener tips to uncover remarkable individuals.
DEEP DIVE: Susan Linn on How “Big Tech” Targets Our Kids
Q: Talk a little to us about how your career evolved and what brought you to this work
Linn describes a long career in play therapy, television, and puppetry, with a shift toward studying commercialization of childhood and its impact on development, leading to founding Fair Play and focusing on child-centered advocacy.

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Two witty, research-informed siblings or close collaborators share practical parenting insights with warmth and humor. Episodes center on real-family challenges—school project pressures, screen time, teen dynamics, and navigating technology, with guests ranging from pediatricians to experts in ADHD, digital wellbeing, and parenting psychology. The conversations blend personal stories with evidence-based tips, crowd-sourced strategies, and clear takeaways for reducing stress, fostering independence, and strengthening parent-child relationships. A distinctive element is the mix of expert guests and everyday anecdotes, plus an approachable, non-judgmental tone that aims to validate listeners while offering actionable guidance.

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2. Kristin McNeely
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