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Toddlers Ralphie and Bronson have lived most of their young lives with dead fathers. Their mothers — Nora and Moe — struggle to understand how to help their boys remember the dads they won’t know directly.
As they worry about what long-term effect the l ... Show More
Aug 19
Hysterectomies, Health Insurance, and Husbands: TFA Live-Call In #1
Nora started this show because she wants to talk to YOU, the listener, about what matters to you. So today, she talks to listeners about it all : getting a hysterectomy, a battle with cancer and health insurance companies (and how much we all hate health insurance companies!), an ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 12
Encore: S04 Ep. 02 - Nora’s Unexpected Pregnancy
This week, we’re in session with Nora, whose whirlwind romance with her now-husband led to an unexpected pregnancy that was terminated when they were first dating, the fallout of which she is still dealing with. We help Nora to process her feelings of past resentment so that she ... Show More
1h 17m
May 2023
Mom & Dad: Reading Rituals You (and Your Kids) Will Love
On this episode: Zak Rosen, Elizabeth Newcamp, and Jamilah Lemieux brainstorm some ideas for a parent who is mourning the loss of ‘read aloud’ time with her kid. They also discuss their week in parenting and what’s on the docket for Mother’s Day. Then, if you’re sticking around f ... Show More
21m 25s
Jun 2024
306. Your Family Is Normal
Grab a broom because we’re making a big, sweeping generalization! Your family is normal!
If you want to celebrate or learn about other “normal” families, listen to the new Feelings and Co show, Reformulating. _If you have anxiety, depression or any sense of the world around you, ... Show More
7m 19s
Apr 2024
Encore: S04 Ep10 - Stephanie’s Mother’s Judgment
This week, we’re in session with Stephanie and her mother, Rona, who hasn’t forgiven her daughter for something that happened twenty-five years ago. We help them acknowledge the hurt they caused each other and find a new path forward. If you have a dilemma you’d like to discuss w ... Show More
1h 16m
Jan 2023
No, You Can’t Marry Your Mom
On this episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Zak answer a question about a princess-obsessed little girl who keeps asking if she can marry her mom. The mom finds it sweet but doesn’t know how to respond.
Recommendations: Jamilah: Vintage Contemporaries by Dan Kois Zak: Keep Going F ... Show More
23m 35s
Jul 2023
183: The Journey of a Bereaved Parent with Stefania Thomson, Bereavement and Grief Advocate
Trigger Warning: This episode contains the story of a loss of a child and the journey of grief following. The loss of a child is something that nobody can understand unless they experience it. But bereaved parents need support, validation, and awareness. Today, I’m joined by bere ... Show More
56m 40s