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Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows of being a pregnant woman and new mom.
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The podcast for fat positivity, radical self-love, and chill vibes ONLY. Join Sophie and your fat faves talk about current events, popular culture, and the intersections between fatness and feminism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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To celebrate their 299th episode, Shanna and Laura have invited Laura's mom Susan on the show! In this very special "Throwback" segment, Susan takes us back to her pregnancy, birth and early parenthood with Laura. She talks about what kind of baby Laura was in utero and out, shares fond and funny memories of that time, offers her best parenting adv…
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In the special segment "Stump the Moms," Shanna and Laura quiz each other on parenting-related trivia, diving into the topic of bizarre teething treatments and more! Also, Shanna reports on feeling conflicted about her 5-year-old's sudden clinginess, and Laura discusses her 5-year-old's newfound enthusiasm for writing. Finally, they share their BFP…
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Laura and Shanna dive into the topic of how to prepare for your second child with Erica Djossa, CEO and founder of Momwell and the author of the upcoming book "Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More." Erica answers listener questions about evening out the mental load before baby arrives, handling concerns about lovin…
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Laura and Shanna talk with Erica Djossa, CEO and founder of Momwell and the author of the upcoming book "Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More." They talk about strategies for reassessing our preconceived notions of motherhood, how to let go of the mental load that can often lead to burnout and more! Also, Shanna re…
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In the special segment "Gripe Water," Shanna and Laura air their petty parenting grievances, sounding off about drones invading inappropriate spaces, shockingly complex kids' books and more! Also, Shanna reports on her family's very first trip to Disneyland, and Laura talks about the joint birthday party she had for her 3- and 5-year-old. Finally, …
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Laura and Shanna dive into the topics of mother phubbing, anosmia, smoke-detector mysteries and more in this week's special segment, "What I Googled This Week." Also, Shanna reports on her 8-year-old daughter's request to change her name, and Laura talks about finally getting Covid after four years of avoiding the virus. Finally, they share their B…
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In the special segment "Mom Wins!," Shanna and Laura share some recent parenting successes, including solving a very tricky homework problem, instilling an important lesson about body boundaries and more! Also, Laura reports on her five-year-old's first day in tennis class, and Shanna reports on her five-year-old's newfound fear of the dark. Finall…
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In a brand-new special segment called "Dear Past Me," Laura and Shanna give pregnancy and parenting advice to their past selves, including words of wisdom about celebrating pregnancy, recovering from c-sections, knowing what to expect in the hospital after giving birth and more. Also, Shanna checks in on her kids' never-ending winter break, and Lau…
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In the special segment “OMG I'm Freaking Out,” Laura worries that her kids' need for fairness has gone over the edge, and Shanna unleashes her inner mama bear on an unsuspecting stranger. Also, Laura talks about asking for help to make the holidays better this year, and Shanna reports on the surprise she got her kids that has been a long time comin…
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In the special segment "What the Hack?!," Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips, including a simple trick that will cheer you up instantly, a hack for handling car trash, a tool for managing time with kids and more! Also, Shanna shares the unexpected incident that derailed her family this week, and Laura reports on struggling…
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In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they've found online recently, including a story of cheerleading sabotage involving deepfake videos and Laura's hilarious attempt to use AI to design her family's holiday cards. Also, Laura reports on her sons getting their very first pro…
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In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Shanna and Laura share the hilarious and unexpected situations they have never found themselves in until becoming parents, including a surprising discovery on a 4-year-old's iPad, a harrowing yet bizarre rescue mission involving cleats, hair and a zipper, and more! Also, Shanna reports …
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In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna dive into the fascinating topics of a shocking sperm-meets-egg story, a fecal phenomenon, a baby-saving antibody, and more! Also, Laura reports on her son's increased emotional dysregulation, particularly in relation to video games, and Shanna talks about her mom-fail at her daughter's rece…
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As 2023 comes to an end, Shanna and Laura reflect on their last 12 months of parenting with honesty, humor and insight. As they look back on 2023, they share their biggest laughs, struggles and realizations, including a hilarious report Laura got from her son's school director, the unexpected thing Shanna learned about herself this year and more. T…
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In this special bonus episode, Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about how to talk to kids about guns, how to handle when your kids have birthdays that are close together and more. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok a…
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In the special segment, "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including comments about pets, infertility, dead celebrities and more! Also, Shanna reports on overcoming some deeply frustrating feelings about parenting, and Laura talks about her reactio…
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In this special bonus episode, Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about getting botox as a mom, parenting strengths and weaknesses, tandem nursing, the importance of routines for your child when they get a new sibling and more. If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, o…
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In the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura give updates on topics they left hanging in previous episodes, including life with a kitten, sleep after ear-tube surgery, after-school restraint collapse and much more! Also, Laura reports on her four-year-old's participation (or lack thereof) in a recent theater production at his school, and S…
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Laura and Shanna divulge their most outrageous and embarrassing parenting moves in the special segment "Mom Confessions," diving into the topics of mortifying things our kids do in grocery stores, the lengths we go to to get out the door with our kids and more! Also, Shanna reports on the challenge of getting her 4-year-old vaccinated, and Laura ta…
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In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying?," Laura and Shanna explore the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including unexpected emotional outbursts about TV time, Target trips, telepathy and more. Also, Laura is befuddled when she discovers that her four-year-old has been refusing to participate in his theater cla…
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When Shanna's 7-year-old asks to get her ears pierced, Shanna considers all her options, including Claire's Boutique, local piercing parlors and more, and Laura celebrates her 4-year-old's artistic triumph when he draws a very detailed, albeit spooky, creature. Also, in the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells the story of the time in sixth gr…
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Shanna and Laura give you a head start with your 2023 holiday shopping by sharing some of their favorite, tried-and-true gift ideas for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, partners, grandparents and more! Whether you are looking for big-ticket items, stocking stuffers, or anything in between, we've got you covered. To see our entire gift guide, …
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Laura hits a parenting milestone this week when she hears her child use a swear word for the first time and must think on her feet to appropriately handle the situation, and Shanna attends parent-teacher conferences for her 4- and 7-year-olds and is caught off guard by the information she receives. Also, in the special segment "Throwback," Laura te…
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In part two of the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about how to reconnect with yourself after becoming a mom, important questions to ask potential babysitters, VBACs vs. C-sections and more! Also, Shanna talks about recharging her batteries (literally and figuratively) on a weekend trip to the mounta…
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In the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about extended breastfeeding and weaning toddlers, trying to conceive when finances are tight, when to start gentle parenting with your infant and lots more! Also, Laura reports on taking her sons to see "Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie" in the theater, and Shanna …
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