What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms
Margaret Ables and Amy WilsonWhen 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1007 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Margaret talks with clinical psychologist Dr. Meredith Elkins, author of the new book PARENTING ANXIETY, about how anxiety really works—and how parents can stop unintentionally reinforcing it in themselves and their kids.
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- Laugh out loud + learn while feeling validated
I love listening to Amy and Margaret, they crack me up. I’ve been listening for probably over 5 years—definitely pre-pandemic—and it’s been such a nice source of laughs and encouragement. Keep it up, ladies! Appreciate you!
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United Statesa month ago - What Fresh Research
As a scientist, Amy and Margaret are after my own heart when they come in hot with the research. The levity and practicality of the advice and content are the cherry on top!
Apple Podcasts5krystal roosUnited Statesa month ago - Wonderful Podcast
Great podcast! I love listening to them!
Apple Podcasts5PodMama1234United Statesa month ago - My virtual moms group
I tell everyone I know about this podcast!
Becoming a first-time mom during the pandemic (and becoming a second time mom during the same pandemic, who would’ve thought) was so isolating because I wasn’t able to meet other moms/caretakers at daycare and play dates. Luckily, even when I was alone taking my kids on a stroller walk and I listen to the podcast, I come home feeling like I met with a mom’s club and without the added hassle of scheduling and insecurities of making mom friends.
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Apple Podcasts5AmyKpodsUnited Statesa month ago - Best way to start the day
Every morning there is a new episode is a GREAT day! I love this podcast and it’s the only podcast I listen to religiously. It gives me so much comfort to hear the issues discussed, knowing I’m not the only one walking through fire in parenting . Margaret and Amy do a wonderful job providing research surrounding real issues while making me audibly LOL on my morning drive to work.
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