Parents pass down a lot of traits to their children, good and bad. So it’s easy to worry that your kids might have your same insecurities and challenges. But one listener shares a story about her daughter reacting to a situation in the complete opposite way than she would, and how delightful it was to watch as a mother.
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Sep 7
460. Two Spiraling Women Telling You To Stop Spiraling with Amanda White
On today’s episode of IGTBO, Nora is joined by host of Nuance Needed podcast and friend Amanda White to give you your weekly dose of OK. This week, Nora and Amanda discuss the surprising human connections that can be made when you need to call AAA, talking yourself down from a sp ... Show More
52m 44s
Aug 10
458. The Luckiest Person In The World
A mattress in New York once told Nora, “You cannot let the bastards get you down.” Today, with this episode of IGTBO, we are not letting the bastards get us down – we’re celebrating the OK things in the world. And Nora’s algorithm (and our voicemail box) have been full of people ... Show More
57m 54s
Oct 2023
I’m A Bad Mom And So Can You
Bad moms never wonder if they're doing a good job, and good moms never stop worrying that they're doing a bad one. In this episode, Gwenna and Tori want to talk about their (and probably your) Bad Mom moments. From Rock 'n Plays, iPads, vitamins, and bribery, the duo swaps the ma ... Show More
51m 28s
May 2024
My daughter, who I thought was my son
Gretchen’s daughter is transgender. When she first told her parents, it came as a shock – but Gretchen wants to tell her daughter she’ll always be on her side.But she worries that the outside world might be hostile. How can she protect her daughter, while also helping her grow? L ... Show More
27m 8s
Jul 2024
Two Generations, One Shared Disease: A Conversation with Mother and Son
It’s one thing, as a parent, to deal with your own struggles, but to watch your kid go through it - to see them face obstacles and struggles can be excruciating. It often feels like the parent’s job is to shield their child from hardships. In this episode, Nora shares the story o ... Show More
35m 13s