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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.

To accompany us on our holiday road trips, here's one of our favorite funny family-friendly episodes: Things We Weirdly ...
05/01/2026

To accompany us on our holiday road trips, here's one of our favorite funny family-friendly episodes: Things We Weirdly Enjoy.

What oddities do you love that others might look askance at?

Is it your magical singing rice cooker?
The silence just before it snows?
Terrible Ikea instructions?

Amy and Margaret share their weird pleasures and chime in on some listener suggestions as well.

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/deep-dive-things-we-weirdly-enjoy/

To wrap up 2025, we’re re-running some of our favorite guest episodes from this year—including this interview with Shann...
02/01/2026

To wrap up 2025, we’re re-running some of our favorite guest episodes from this year—including this interview with Shannon Watts, founder of ⁠⁠Moms Demand Action⁠⁠, discussing her book Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age.

Shannon shares the personal story behind her midlife awakening, how she built the largest grassroots movement to fight gun violence in America, and the life-changing formula she developed to help women find purpose, passion, and courage—no matter their life stage.

Shannon, Margaret, and Amy discuss:
How societal “shoulds” can keep women stuck
The “fire triangle” formula: how your values, abilities, and desires can reignite your life
Why “false fires” (like busyness and performative happiness) burn us out
How Shannon knew it was time to pass the torch at Moms Demand Action—and what it taught her about transitions
The importance of building our own communities of firestarters
Why your fire doesn’t have to “earn its keep”

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/best-of-shannon-watts-fired-up

For the holidays, we’re re-running some of our favorite episodes. See you in 2026!Did you grow up thinking everyone's fa...
31/12/2025

For the holidays, we’re re-running some of our favorite episodes. See you in 2026!

Did you grow up thinking everyone's family has a tooth fairy that leaves tin foil behind instead of coins? Said "padiddle" whenever a car with a single headlight drove past? We asked our listeners what they grew up thinking everyone else's families did too... only to find out that nope, it was just them.

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/best-of-wait-didnt-everyones-family-do-this

What's your scariest mom-ster story? Do you leave half-empty cups everywhere like Margaret? Do you leave hairs on the sh...
29/12/2025

What's your scariest mom-ster story? Do you leave half-empty cups everywhere like Margaret? Do you leave hairs on the shower wall like Amy? We asked our listeners when they were the mom-sters, and some of the answers sent chills down our spines!
In this episode, Amy and Margaret discuss:

"Driver's License" (wait, is it not cool anymore?)
The secret to moms' bad moods
Recycling rules (and how we don't respect them)

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/deep-dive-what-kind-of-momster

To wrap up 2025, we’re re-running some of our favorite guest episodes from this year.When we're faced with difficulties,...
26/12/2025

To wrap up 2025, we’re re-running some of our favorite guest episodes from this year.

When we're faced with difficulties, how can we put them into perspective and move forward? Jessica N. Turner, author of the new book I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE BETTER THAN THIS, discusses the experiences that led her to look at life differently and how she has learned to make "imperfect choices."

Jessica, Amy, and Margaret discuss:
What led Jessica to write this book What Jessica's large online audience of women taught her about grief Strategies for processing grief and disappointment

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/best-of-jessica-n-turner

For the holidays, we’re re-running some of our very favorite holiday-themed episodes! It's hard not to feel like we've ...
24/12/2025

For the holidays, we’re re-running some of our very favorite holiday-themed episodes! It's hard not to feel like we've got to be doing ALL the things at the holidays, especially when social media tells us we should be. Here are some tips for taking perspective at the holidays and operating in "high magic, low effort" mode.

We discuss:
pre-gaming with your (older) kids about the preferred responses to less-preferred gifts
starting with what family members really do love most about the holidays (their answers will surprise you)
why you don't have to go the Nutcracker, or lights at the zoo, or Aunt Martha's house, this year, let alone every year

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/best-of-holiday-goals

22/12/2025

When kids are dysregulated, it’s often not “bad behavior” — it’s disrupted routine. Even during travel, holidays, or overnights away from home, small familiar rhythms can help kids feel grounded again. A walk after breakfast. A favorite book. A short car nap. You don’t need perfection — just consistency. Pick one routine, stick to it, and let it anchor the day.

Listen to our full episode "Why Kids Melt Down During the Holidays—And How to Handle It" here: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/why-kids-melt-down-during-the-holidays-and-how-to-handle-it/

21/12/2025

Parents are increasingly drawn to baby names with showgirl energy: glamorous, feminine, a little gritty, and undeniably strong. These names blend sparkle with substance and are projected to be among the top baby names for 2026. Sophie Kihm of Nameberry discusses this and other baby name trends we're seeing in this Fresh Take.

Listen to the full interview with Sophie here: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/fresh-take-sophie-kihm-of-nameberry-on-the-baby-names-well-be-seeing-in-2026/

Amy talks with Sophie Kihm, editor-in-chief of Nameberry (the world’s largest baby name website!) about the top baby nam...
19/12/2025

Amy talks with Sophie Kihm, editor-in-chief of Nameberry (the world’s largest baby name website!) about the top baby name trends predicted for 2026, and why naming a child feels more complicated—and more meaningful—than ever.

Sophie explains how Nameberry analyzes real-time search and save data, alongside Social Security statistics, to forecast which baby names are poised to rise quickly through the ranks.

Together, Amy and Sophie walk through Nameberry's 10 biggest baby naming trends for 2026, from ancient civilization names and soulful, subtle spiritual names to showgirl-inspired choices influenced by pop culture and Taylor Swift.

Along the way, Sophie shares how modern parents use Nameberry tools like forums, "Name DNA," and curated lists to find baby names that feel personal, flexible, and future-proof.

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/fresh-take-sophie-kihm-of-nameberry-on-the-baby-names-well-be-seeing-in-2026/

Why is the "most wonderful time of the year" also the time, all too often, when our kids are at their worst?Drawing on r...
17/12/2025

Why is the "most wonderful time of the year" also the time, all too often, when our kids are at their worst?

Drawing on research from child psychologists, developmental experts, and real-life family dynamics, Amy and Margaret explore this extremely familiar dynamic, and explain how disrupted routines, sensory overload, anxiety, social expectations, and good old-fashioned exhaustion collide to push kids past their emotional thresholds.

They discuss:

How blown-up routines remove a key emotional “protective factor” for kids

Why holiday excitement + uncertainty creates anxiety (for kids and adults)

The “migraine threshold” analogy for understanding meltdowns

How neurodivergent kids experience holiday environments differently

Why expectations—ours and theirs—fuel disappointment

When misbehavior is emotional dysregulation vs. strategic escape

How to rethink traditions so they actually work for the kids you have

Practical ways to add back small routines, reduce overwhelm, and prepare kids ahead of time

If holiday gatherings feel harder than they “should,” this episode offers compassion, insight, and doable strategies to help every kid (and parent) get through the season with less stress.

https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/why-kids-melt-down-during-the-holidays-and-how-to-handle-it/

It's time for holiday bingo once again, Moms! How many squares have you gotten so far? And what would you add?
16/12/2025

It's time for holiday bingo once again, Moms! How many squares have you gotten so far? And what would you add?

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