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Amy and Margaret are both comedians and moms of three — but that’s where the similarities end. In What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood they combine their twenty-year friendship, their comic sensibilities, their usually completely-opposite approaches to parenting, plus research and interviews with the experts. They laugh about their lives as moms, call out each other’s nonsense, and

then come up with concrete solutions. You'll laugh, you'll learn, and you'll come away feeling that maybe your slightly haphazard parenting isn't so bad after all.

14/09/2025

Most relationship problems—defensiveness, criticism, people pleasing, shutting down—don’t start with your partner. They start with insecurity. 💡

Trevor Hanson explains why insecurity is at the root of almost every relationship struggle—and how moving toward security unlocks peace, authenticity, and deeper connection.

👉 Listen to the full interview with Trevor to uncover what’s really underneath your relationship patterns:

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/fresh-take-trevor-hanson-on-healing-our-attachment-styles/

You can follow Trevor on TikTok and IG

14/09/2025

✨ Real relationship change starts from the inside out. ✨

Trevor Hanson shares why attachment strategies aren’t just about “say this, do that.” True healing begins with deeper work—building security, self-compassion, and trust within yourself. 💙

When you feel calm, connected, and safe, your behaviors naturally shift—bringing more ease, trust, and love into your relationships.

Listen to the full interview with Trevor to learn how to strengthen your emotional foundation and break free from anxious/avoidant cycles:

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/fresh-take-trevor-hanson-on-healing-our-attachment-styles/

You can also follow Trevor Art of Healing by Trevor on IG

Amy sits down with Trevor Hanson, coach and founder of The Art of Healing and the Secure Self Club, to unpack the power ...
12/09/2025

Amy sits down with Trevor Hanson, coach and founder of The Art of Healing and the Secure Self Club, to unpack the power of attachment theory and how it shapes our relationships. Trevor explains the differences between secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment styles—and why understanding your patterns can transform the way you love, communicate, and connect.

Trevor shares practical tools for breaking free from people-pleasing, over-apologizing, and shutting down, including his "TEMPO" framework for mapping your attachment cycle. You’ll learn how self-compassion and daily “attachment skills” can help you create the emotional safety you’ve been missing and build healthier, more connected relationships.

If you’ve ever wondered why you get defensive, struggle with conflict, or repeat the same painful patterns in love, this conversation will give you both clarity and hope.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What attachment theory is and how it shapes your relationships

Why most relationship conflict comes from insecurity

Practical strategies to move from anxious attachment to secure connection

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/fresh-take-trevor-hanson-on-healing-our-attachment-styles/

It's what you've all been waiting for: Even More Husband Crimes, Part Two. This episode's charges include:Napping on Mot...
10/09/2025

It's what you've all been waiting for: Even More Husband Crimes, Part Two. This episode's charges include:

Napping on Mother's Day
Seasoning food like he's on a cooking show
Booking weeklong holidays to the in-laws' house

Book 'em, Dano. Do not pass go. Do not collect 200 dollars.

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/even-more-husband-crimes-part-2/

Ericka Sóuter has over 20 years of journalism experience and is a regular contributor on Good Morning America and other ...
08/09/2025

Ericka Sóuter has over 20 years of journalism experience and is a regular contributor on Good Morning America and other national broadcast outlets. Ericka speaks to parents across the country about the issues, controversies, and trends most affecting families today. She's also the author of ⁠How to Have a Kid and Life: a Survival Guide.⁠

In this episode, Ericka and Margaret discuss:

The greatest predictor of kids' socioemotional wellbeing
The six questions you should ask yourself every year
The "mom gene"

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/deep-dive-ericka-souter-on-how-to-have-a-kid-and-a-life/

07/09/2025

When your kid says “I hate you,” it’s tempting to react in the moment—but the key is staying calm, validating their feelings, and not escalating. Here’s what to say instead to bring the temperature down.

Listen to the full episode "Oops! My Kid Hates Me" here: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/oops-my-kid-hates-me/

Amy and Margaret sit down with sociologist and author Allison Daminger to unpack the cognitive labor many of us fail to ...
05/09/2025

Amy and Margaret sit down with sociologist and author Allison Daminger to unpack the cognitive labor many of us fail to recognize in our families' daily lives— what's come to be known as the "mental load."

In her new book WHAT'S ON HER MIND: The Mental Workload of Family Life, Allison unpacks her years of research to explain how cognitive labor—anticipating needs, planning, decision-making, and follow-up—shapes family dynamics and falls disproportionately on women.

Allison explains why this imbalance persists, how gender socialization influences our roles at home, and what couples can do to shift from default patterns to intentional choices.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What “cognitive labor” really is and why it matters

Why moms carry the mental load by default

How personality and gender norms shape family responsibilities

The differences in how q***r and straight couples divide mental work

The impact of unequal cognitive labor on stress, leisure, and opportunity

Practical steps toward more balanced, intentional partnerships

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/fresh-take-allison-daminger-whats-on-her-mind-the-mental-workload-of-family-life/

For an upcoming episode we want to know - what is the craziest thing you have done for one of your kids?For example - my...
04/09/2025

For an upcoming episode we want to know - what is the craziest thing you have done for one of your kids?

For example - my brother and SIL once drove three hours back to a rest stop on a roadtrip to recover my niece's lost lovie (name: SQUIDDY) so she wouldn't be without it.

We know you've done some loving, crazy and over the top stuff mamas - hit us with your best shot!

From Margaret's vegetable nemesis to Amy's least favorite radio station to the kind of movie Margaret will turn off imme...
04/09/2025

From Margaret's vegetable nemesis to Amy's least favorite radio station to the kind of movie Margaret will turn off immediately, our monthly bonus episode is a roundup of things we just can't stand.

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Right now your kid doesn't like you. At all. What is really going on? And how can we respond without losing our cool, ev...
03/09/2025

Right now your kid doesn't like you. At all. What is really going on? And how can we respond without losing our cool, even when our feelings are genuinely hurt?

In this episode Amy and Margaret discuss:
Why kids say “I hate you” (and why it’s rarely about you)
How to handle boundary-testing without escalating conflict
The importance of letting kids push against limits... while holding firm to those limits
Keeping connection strong during high-conflict moments
Balancing correction with genuine positive interactions

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/oops-my-kid-hates-me/

How do we help our kids succeed in school without becoming the dreaded "snowplow" parents? Here are some parenting tips ...
01/09/2025

How do we help our kids succeed in school without becoming the dreaded "snowplow" parents? Here are some parenting tips for advocating for your child at school when necessary, while also empowering our kids to navigate their own learning.

Amy and Margaret discuss:

How school environments have changed in the last few decades
Best practices for helping kids of different ages manage homework
How to start a productive conversation with your child's educators about concerns you may have

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/best-of-how-involved-should-we-be-with-our-kids-schools/

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