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2 DAYS AGO

Parents Have Feelings Too: Anger, Disgust + All the Messy Emotions

Parenting brings up so many difficult emotions like: disgust, disappointment, anger and more. Layer on top the shame parents experience for having those feelings! Two mental health professionals, Hilary Hendel and Julie Fraga, authors of Parents Have Feelings Too, join us to normalize the full emotional landscape of parenting and offer tools for moving forward in loving and constructive ways. Show Notes: Watch the full episode on ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠! ⁠⁠Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB⁠⁠ Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/AWKWARD⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Download the ⁠⁠FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk⁠⁠ Order our book ⁠⁠This Is So Awkward⁠⁠ Check out all our speaking and curriculum at ⁠⁠www.lessawkward.com⁠⁠ and our super comfy products at ⁠⁠www.myoomla.com⁠⁠ To bring us to your school or community email ⁠⁠operations@lessawkward.com⁠⁠ To submit listener questions email ⁠⁠podcast@lessawkward.com⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠⁠Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 days ago

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49 min
3 FEB

It’s Not Fair!

Kids are constantly analyzing and expressing their views on fairness––they do it in school, at home, on the sports field, basically everywhere. There are two different interpretations of fairness: equity and equality. We explore the difference between meeting each person’s individual needs vs slicing the pie the same way for all. While the constant refrain of “It’s not fair!” can be irritating to adults, the skill of understanding fairness is critical to kids’ social and moral development. Show Notes: Watch the full episode on ⁠Youtube⁠! ⁠Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB⁠ Go to ⁠Quince.com/AWKWARD⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Download the ⁠FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk⁠ Order our book ⁠This Is So Awkward⁠ Check out all our speaking and curriculum at ⁠www.lessawkward.com⁠ and our super comfy products at ⁠www.myoomla.com⁠ To bring us to your school or community email ⁠operations@lessawkward.com⁠ To submit listener questions email ⁠podcast@lessawkward.com⁠ Produced by ⁠Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Feb

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50 min
16/12/2025

Teens, Screens, and The Science of Adolescence

Headlines blare with the dangers of tech, frightening parents and shaming kids. Making sense of the data requires research-based guidance rooted in an understanding of adolescent development. Enter Erin Walsh author of It’s Their World: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence for ways forward that both set limits and foster connection with young people. There is a Snapchat sponsored segment within this episode which includes an interview with Snapchat's Global Head of Platform Safety, Jacqueline Beauchere, about their new online safety program, The Keys: A Guide to Digital Safety, and their in-app parent tool, called Family Center. Show Notes: The Keys: A Guide to Digital Safety from Snapchat Snapchat Family Center It’s their world: Teens, Screens, and the Science of Adolescence Watch the full episode on Youtube! Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB Go to Quince.com/AWKWARD for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Download the FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email podcast@lessawkward.com Produced by Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16/12/2025

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1h 17m
09/09/2025

Talk to Your Boys

The world (wrongly) assumes that teenage boys want to be left behind their closed bedroom doors until emerging years later. In fact, tween and teen boys want connection, meaning, and care; they might just show it in different ways. We welcome the authors of Talk to Your Boys, Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder onto the podcast to share research and strategies for connecting to boys during these formative years. Show Notes: Join our LESS AWKWARD ESSENTIALS Get your Alloy prescription today. Visit https://myalloy.com/SOAWKWARD today for $20 off your first order! Head to http://lumen.me/AWKWARD for 10% off your purchase. Go to Quince.com/AWKWARD for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code AWKWARD199 to get started. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at BollAndBranch.com/AWKWARD Head to phyla.com and use code PUBERTY for 25% off your first order Download the FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email podcast@lessawkward.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09/09/2025

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52 min
27 JAN

Mattering in Today’s World

It’s easy to feel untethered in a modern world filled with stressors and tech-laden realities, but research tells us that the secret sauce is mattering: a combination of feeling valued and offering value back. Mattering fuels wellbeing. Journalist Jennifer Wallace, author of Mattering, joins us to explain this beautiful concept, sharing data-driven ways to achieve it for ourselves, our families, and in our communities. Show Notes: Watch the full episode on Youtube! Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB Go to Quince.com/AWKWARD for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Download the FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email podcast@lessawkward.com Produced by Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Jan

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53 min
5 FEB

The Mental Load: Why Women Carry It and How to Share It

What does it really mean to carry the mental load and why does it so often fall on women? In this episode, Paige Connell: a mom of four and former corporate professional turned full-time content creator — joins us to unpack the invisible labor of motherhood, marriage, and modern partnership. We explore what the mental load actually is (and why it’s been so hard to name), how invisible and emotional labor shape our relationships, and practical ways to make the invisible visible. Paige shares how to talk about the mental load with your partner without triggering defensiveness, resentment, or the “nagging” narrative — and why time is a real contribution, not just financial contribution, because time equity reveals what money often hides. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, unseen, or like you’re carrying more than your share, this conversation will help you feel less alone — and more equipped to ask for change. Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Feb

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57 min
14/10/2025

Raising Strong Girls

Being a girl in today’s world can be highly empowering, but at the same time it often means walking through a cultural minefield of social media messaging, toxic perfectionism, and unachievable bodily ideals, all before you turn 13. Journalist Kate Rope‘s new book, Strong As A Girl, looks at the factors that can offset these forces, starting with self-compassion. Our discussion covers the emotional challenges faced by both parents and daughters, how fear impacts parenting decisions, and why it’s so important for girls to express their interests and emotions. Show Notes: Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB Go to Quince.com/AWKWARD for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Download the FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email podcast@lessawkward.com Watch the full episode on Youtube! Produced by Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14/10/2025

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54 min
13/08/2024

Solo: Part 1 Navigating the Unknown: Embracing Health Challenges and the Power of Presence

In this deeply personal and candid episode, Mary opens up about her recent health journey—one filled with uncertainty, confusion, and the unexpected. She discusses the challenges of living in the unknown, the anxiety of waiting for answers, and the myriad of tests and potential diagnoses that have yet to bring clarity. Despite the absence of a definitive label for what she is experiencing, She explores the idea that it's possible to validate our feelings and take the necessary steps for our well-being without needing permission from a diagnosis. Throughout this episode, Mary delves into the importance of holding space for ourselves and others during difficult times. She shares insights on how to navigate these moments with compassion, both as the one experiencing the struggle and as the one offering support. She highlights the transformative power of presence, the significance of radical transparency, and the delicate balance between being solution-oriented and simply being there. This episode also touches on the role of perfectionism, the lessons learned from contraction and expansion, and the beauty that can emerge from holding space for our own healing while still showing up for others. As Mary shares her journey, she invites you to reflect on your own experiences and consider how you can be more present, compassionate, and connected in your interactions with others. Join Mary in this episode as we navigate the unknown together and explore the profound impact of showing up fully for ourselves and those we love. To connect with Mary, click HERE. To join RITUAL, click HERE. To apply for the Intuitive Mentorship Level I (next cohort September 2024), click HERE. To connect with Mays (@togetheratmays), click HERE. Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13/08/2024

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57 min
02/10/2025

From WWE Superstar to Mom Life: Leah Van Dale on Identity, Loss & Resilience

Leah Van Dale: known to WWE fans as Carmella — has lived many lives: NFL cheerleader, WWE superstar, entrepreneur. But her biggest identity shift came with motherhood. In this raw conversation, Leah opens up about navigating life as both a stepmom and now a mom to her son Dimitri, and the identity crisis of going from world-traveling performer to sweats-at-home mom life. She shares her experience with miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy, including moments when her pain was dismissed as “normal,” and how those losses shaped her path to motherhood. Leah also discusses leaving WWE and what it meant for her sense of self, recovering from Drop Foot — a little-known postpartum nerve condition — and facing postpartum rage and anxiety head-on. Through it all, she’s used her platform to advocate for women’s health and founded Snatch, her postpartum recovery brand for moms seeking support and confidence. This episode is about resilience, blended families, the realities of postpartum, and redefining identity when life doesn’t go as planned. Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02/10/2025

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48 min
22 HR AGO

Picky Eating: If Your Kid Only Eats Cheese & Carbs, This Episode’s for You

If your toddler survives on cheese, fruit, and carbs — you’re not alone. After sharing our struggles online, hundreds of you wrote in with your own stories, so we’re talking all things picky eating, dinner battles, pressure, guilt, and the tips that actually help. We’re not experts — just toddler moms navigating this right alongside you. This episode is about feeling less alone, releasing the pressure, and reminding you that your toddler will be fine, even when dinner goes completely untouched. Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Instagram: @wearemorethanmoms Patreon: More Than Moms Guides & Resources Join our IRL LA community Subscribe to our Newsletter Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 hr ago

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24 min

Unlocking Knowledge Empowering Minds