Whatcha Expecting?

Claire Tadokoro and Kate Herzlin
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When a notoriously unprepared new mom and her chronically overprepared pregnant friend love each other very much, they make a podcast! Each Thursday, longtime friends Kate Herzlin and Claire Tadokoro discuss various aspects of pregnancy and new parenthood. They’ll chat about cravings and aversions, they’ll grapple with their identities, and they’ll tell a joke or two to offset the terror of their existential fears! With a big sister/little sister dynamic, their philosophies (or lack thereof) may differ when it comes to this huge life chapter, but they’re in it to judge each other – they mean, in it together! Kate’s Instagram: @KateHerzlin Claire’s Instagram: @ClaireTadokoro

  1. -5 ДН.

    Return to Office

    Maternity leave is over! As Kate returns to work, she discusses what it’s been like to slowly ease her way into a new routine. Claire recounts what it was like when her maternity leave ended, and how surprised she was to find herself suddenly rusty at skills that used to be second nature. They both consider what it’s like to come back when who you are has so fundamentally changed, and how to manage and embrace those changes. Come for the life lessons, stay for the tangent on the cost of daycare! Weekly Plugs: Changing your default meeting time to 25 and 50 minutes — give yourself buffer time! Hot cocoa Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci Follow @whatchaexpecting.

    29 мин.

  2. 5 ФЕВР.

    Welcome to Toddlerhood!

    It’s official: Claire’s son Rodney is finally a toddler! As we celebrate the anniversary of Claire’s C-section, also known as Rodney’s birthday, Claire reflects on what it feels like for her baby to be growing up. Will they throw a party? Who is a party really even for? After a year of being a parent (or 5 months in Kate’s case), what skills have they both gained? Joe offers his advice on navigating the toddler years, and the three get into very tense arguments — oh well, their friendships were fun while they lasted! Weekly Plugs: Our podcast (rate and review us!) Goodnight Moon Watching your kids while they sleep Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci Follow @whatchaexpecting.

    36 мин.

  3. 29 ЯНВ.

    Fun in the Sun

    We’re breaking up your regularly scheduled ice storm programming with a little fun in the sun! Back from a recent trip to Florida, Kate shares her travel tips for navigating airports as a breastfeeding MAMA! Claire recalls an early trip she took with Rodney to California, and shares how she’s approaching a family beach vacation a little bit differently. They consider the balance of work and travel preparations vs. relaxing and having fun when vacationing with a baby, and what it’s like to see familiar destinations through their eyes. Weekly Plugs: Our podcast! Mamava App Sarah Wells Takedowns: NYC Kindergarten application process Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci Follow @whatchaexpecting.

    36 мин.

  4. 22 ЯНВ.

    Starting Solids

    Drumroll, please; Kate’s baby has been cleared to start solids! But what goes into baby meal prep? What will be on the menu? Kate and Claire discuss what it’s been like for Claire as she and her husband introduced Rodney to solids, how they’ve shared in the responsibilities and joys, and what anxieties still arise as he eats more solids than…uh, liquids. Joe shares more about his family’s journey with allergens, and they consider the fears and opportunities for growth that arise as your baby navigates new foods. Weekly Plugs: Solid Starts Manhattan Valley Pediatrics Sleepwise Consulting Claire’s algorithm Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci Follow @whatchaexpecting.

    33 мин.

  5. 15 ЯНВ.

    Mirror Mirror on the Wall

    CW: Body image, Self image, Weight loss Fresh from a personal training session, Claire shares a bit about her workout plan and current goals targeting one highly specific part of her body. Kate and Claire reflect on how their body images have shifted during pregnancy and postpartum, how their relationships to their bodies continue to evolve in unexpected ways, and what features they have come to appreciate as mothers. Come for the complex conversation, stay for Kate’s anecdote about a problematic dermatologist. Weekly Plugs: Sydney Cummings Houdyshell Morning pages Getting heart rate monitor to 100 bpm Fitbod app Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci

    37 мин.

  6. 8 ЯНВ.

    Got Milk?

    This week, Kate and Claire check in on how feeding their babies has been going. Last season they discussed breast is best vs. fed is best; now that Kate is a MAMA, how has her breastfeeding journey actually gone? Claire reflects on nearly a year of formula feeding, and considers what it will be like as the balance shifts away from formula and towards solid foods and cow’s milk. What would they do differently in their feeding journeys next time? And has there ever been a less relatable anxiety than Kate’s this week? Weekly Plugs: Tomato soup and grilled cheese Hobonichi Techo planner Banana and peanut butter on toast Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci

    42 мин.

  7. 31.12.2025

    New Year’s Resolutions

    Happy new year! This week, Kate and Claire are chatting New Year’s resolutions. What practices do they want to adopt in the new year? What are they really proud of accomplishing this past year? They discuss a few anti-resolutions (a concept Kate made up that Joe may or may not have qualms with), and make some controversial predictions for the new year. What will Anthony’s first word be? What bonkers trends will MomTok influencers come up with next? Celebrate the new year with your favorite MAMAS! Weekly Plugs: Honeycrisp apples Mutsu apples Sasha Eastham at Mizu Louis Licari Salon Recording interviews with your kids Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo. Music by Christopher Morucci

    42 мин.

  8. 25.12.2025

    It’s a Christmas and/or Hanukkah Miracle!

    Happy holidays! This week, Kate and Claire discuss their plans for the winter holidays with their families as new moms, and consider the role religion will play in their sons’ lives. Has Rodney been baptized? What kind of synagogue might Anthony be raised in? How do you negotiate the role of religion for your kids when two partners have different relationships to religion? You know, just some light, fun, simple topics! Come for the holiday cheer, stay for Claire’s Catholic school anecdotes.  Weekly Plugs: Our Lady of the Presentation  Dreidel  Planned Parenthood Editing, recording, post production and dad insights by Joe Leonardo.  Music by Christopher Morucci.

    33 мин.
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When a notoriously unprepared new mom and her chronically overprepared pregnant friend love each other very much, they make a podcast! Each Thursday, longtime friends Kate Herzlin and Claire Tadokoro discuss various aspects of pregnancy and new parenthood. They’ll chat about cravings and aversions, they’ll grapple with their identities, and they’ll tell a joke or two to offset the terror of their existential fears! With a big sister/little sister dynamic, their philosophies (or lack thereof) may differ when it comes to this huge life chapter, but they’re in it to judge each other – they mean, in it together! Kate’s Instagram: @KateHerzlin Claire’s Instagram: @ClaireTadokoro

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  • Автор
    Claire Tadokoro and Kate Herzlin
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    42
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    Без ненормативной лексики
  • Авторские права
    © Copyright 2026 Claire Tadokoro and Kate Herzlin
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