- 387
- 365
Big Fat Positive
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2020
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.
Episodes 1 to 32 deal with pregnancy. Episodes 33 on deal with new parenthood. Tune in wherever you are on your journey!
New episodes are released every Monday.
Episodes 1 to 32 deal with pregnancy. Episodes 33 on deal with new parenthood. Tune in wherever you are on your journey!
New episodes are released every Monday.
Ep. 343: Change of Plans
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 stories about negligent neighbors and movie-theater mishaps. Also, Laura reports on her 5-year-old's surprising new outdoor interest, and Shanna discusses a last-minute pivot she and her husband had to make on Christmas Eve. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Christmas with young kids
-Doing yard work with young kids
-Big-muscle activity for kids
-Kids and trampolines
-Should I give big gifts from Santa or from parents
-Falling asleep during movies as a mom
-Rude neighbors
This episode's full show notes can be found here (bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-343) .
Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email (mailto:contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com) and follow us on social! Instagram ( bfppodcast) , Facebook ( bfppodcast) or TikTok (tiktok.com/@bfppodcast) at @bfppodcast
Join our Facebook community group ( groups/bigfatpositivepodcast) for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.
Visit our website (bigfatpositivepodcast.com/) !
Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Christmas with young kids
-Doing yard work with young kids
-Big-muscle activity for kids
-Kids and trampolines
-Should I give big gifts from Santa or from parents
-Falling asleep during movies as a mom
-Rude neighbors
This episode's full show notes can be found here (bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-343) .
Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email (mailto:contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com) and follow us on social! Instagram ( bfppodcast) , Facebook ( bfppodcast) or TikTok (tiktok.com/@bfppodcast) at @bfppodcast
Join our Facebook community group ( groups/bigfatpositivepodcast) for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.
Visit our website (bigfatpositivepodcast.com/) !
Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices)
มุมมอง: 7
วีดีโอ
Ep. 342: Sibling Roughhousing
มุมมอง 12วันที่ผ่านมา
In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna share their recent embarrassing or hilarious parenting experiences, diving into the topics of desperate decisions and rough realizations. Also, Shanna reports on a surprising new development in her family's life, and Laura talks about how the roughhousing between her sons has intensified. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for ...
Ep. 341: Weird Injuries You Get as a Parent
มุมมอง 714 วันที่ผ่านมา
In the special segment "Loose Ends," Laura and Shanna circle back on topics they've talked about in previous episodes, including updates about inane injuries, toy tantrums, 5-year-olds' friendships, and one of BFP's colossal cliffhangers to date. Also, Laura reports on her 3-year-old's "why phase," which is more like a "who, what, when, where, why phase," and Shanna checks in on her dog, Sasha,...
Bonus: LA Wildfires - Parenting Through Crisis
มุมมอง 914 วันที่ผ่านมา
Laura and Shanna come to you in real time to check in during the wildfires in Los Angeles. They provide updates about how they are doing during their city's crisis and have an insightful conversation with Gia Gambaro Blount, a local child development expert and parenting coach. about parenting during and after emergencies. Gia is a highly-regarded parenting expert in one of the areas that are b...
Ep. 340: Should I Get a Mammogram if I’m Breastfeeding?
มุมมอง 1321 วันที่ผ่านมา
Shanna reports on the shocking event that complicated her daughter's sixth birthday party, and Laura talks about getting a mammogram while breastfeeding. Also, in the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying," Laura and Shanna thoughtfully dissect the seemingly mundane situations that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including big feelings at Whole Foods, the frozen yogurt shop...
Ep. 339: 2024 Wrap Up - Our Biggest Joys, Challenges and Surprising Revelations
มุมมอง 10หลายเดือนก่อน
2024 is coming to an end, and In the special segment "Year in Review," Laura and Shanna reflect on their last 12 months of parenting. As they look back on 2024, they share their biggest joys, challenges, realizations and more. Also, Laura reports on her 5-year-old's new interest in helping out in the kitchen, and Shanna talks about the challenges of planning for her kids' three-week winter brea...
Ep. 338 - Last-Minute Holiday Tips, Tricks and Gifts!
มุมมอง 14หลายเดือนก่อน
Shanna and Laura share last-minute gift ideas and holiday tips in the special segment "What the Hack?!," including tricks for hanging ornaments, managing holiday-morning chaos and more! Also, Shanna checks in on her mission to remove 1,000 pounds of sand from her backyard, and Laura talks about an artistic activity that has deeply engaged her 5-year-old. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and B...
Ep. 337 - Next-Door Grandma
มุมมอง 11หลายเดือนก่อน
In the special segment "Stump the Mom," Laura and Shanna grill each other with amusing and educational trivia questions involving surprising facts about family-favorite holiday movies, treats and toys! Also, Laura reports on what life has been like with her mom, aka Grandma Susan, living next door, and Shanna talks about diving into birthday party planning for her kindergartener. Finally, the m...
Ep. 336 - No Going Back: Parenting Through Big Leaps and Milestones
มุมมอง 17หลายเดือนก่อน
In the special segment "Dear Past Me," Shanna and Laura turn back time to give their former selves parenting advice based on what they know now, including wisdom about first-trimester morning sickness, toddler meltdowns and more. Also, Shanna's 5-year-old reaches a milestone that there's no turning back from, and Laura kids take a big leap in their room-sharing journey. Finally, the moms share ...
Ep. 335 - Making Big Life Decisions When You Have Young Kids
มุมมอง 3หลายเดือนก่อน
Laura and Shanna introduce a brand-new special segment in which they invite a fellow parent on to participate in a classic BFP segment of the guest's choice and share about what's going on in their parenting world! In this episode, Shanna and Laura chat with mom and writer Heather Sundell, who talks about her experience making a big life decision when she was 8 months pregnant. Also, Laura disc...
Ep. 334 - Sharing the Mental Load
มุมมอง 3หลายเดือนก่อน
In the special segment "What I Googled This Week," Shanna and Laura share the hilarious and embarrassing parenting-related questions they have asked the internet recently, diving into the topics of infant snot suckers, surprising swimming injuries, movie mysteries and more! Also, Shanna gives an update on the working-mom overwhelm she has been feeling recently, and Laura reports on a big change...
Ep. 333 - Solving Bedtime Bedlam
หลายเดือนก่อน
In the special segment "Mom Wins," Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting successes, diving into the topics of solving bedtime dysregulation and creating fruitful family fun. Also, Laura reports on her family's deep dive into fall activities, including a trip to a truly unique pumpkin patch, and Shanna opens up about her struggle to manage transitioning back to working in the office ...
Ep. 332 - Taking Playdates to a Whole New Level
หลายเดือนก่อน
In the special segment "Gripe Water," Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of troublesome toys and sloppy surfaces. Also, Shanna talks about taking "drop-off playdates" to a whole new level, and Laura reports on managing work and parenting when a deadline is looming. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BF...
Ep. 331 - Toddler Queens
หลายเดือนก่อน
In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned recently, including a historical parenting choice that resonates today, a surprising weeklong break that some schools in the U.S. take and more. Also, Laura reports on leaving her kids for two nights for the first time ever, and Shanna talks about her 5-year-old's recent class ...
Ep. 330 - Growing Up in a Haunted House
มุมมอง 1หลายเดือนก่อน
Laura and Shanna get in the Halloween spirit with a very spooky "Throwback" segment, in which Laura recounts unsettling moments from her childhood living in a haunted house. Also, Shanna reports on how the Halloween season disrupts her life, and Laura discusses the evolution of her 3-year-old's Halloween costume. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8....
Ep. 329 - Adventures, Antibiotics and the Apocalypse
มุมมอง 1หลายเดือนก่อน
Ep. 329 - Adventures, Antibiotics and the Apocalypse
Ep. 327 - When Should You Stop Being Naked in Front of Your Kids?
มุมมอง 2หลายเดือนก่อน
Ep. 327 - When Should You Stop Being Naked in Front of Your Kids?
Ep. 326 - Helping Your Child Relax After a Bad Dream
หลายเดือนก่อน
Ep. 326 - Helping Your Child Relax After a Bad Dream
Ep. 325 - The Creepy Thing Laura Heard on the Baby Monitor
หลายเดือนก่อน
Ep. 325 - The Creepy Thing Laura Heard on the Baby Monitor
Ep. 324 - What the Heck is Skibidi Toilet?!
มุมมอง 1หลายเดือนก่อน
Ep. 324 - What the Heck is Skibidi Toilet?!
Ep. 323 - Having a Mom Meltdown in Public
มุมมอง 11หลายเดือนก่อน
Ep. 323 - Having a Mom Meltdown in Public
Ep. 317 - Mom Anxiety: Can We Just "Let It Go"?
หลายเดือนก่อน
Ep. 317 - Mom Anxiety: Can We Just "Let It Go"?