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PODCAST

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

What if you and your best friend were pregnant at the same time?That"s what happened to us!Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows

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All Episodes

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Ep. 298 - Letting Your Kids Go at Their Own Pace

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2024/03/18

In the special segment "Stump the Moms," Shanna and Laura quiz each other on parenting-related trivia, diving into the topic of bizarre teething treatments and more! Also, Shanna reports on feeling conflicted about her 5-year-old's sudden clinginess, and Laura discusses her 5-year-old's newfound enthusiasm for writing. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years old.Topics discussed in this

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00:55:49

Ep. 297 - Preparing for Your Second Child: Interview...

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2024/03/11

Laura and Shanna dive into the topic of how to prepare for your second child with Erica Djossa, CEO and founder of Momwell and the author of the upcoming book "Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More." Erica answers listener questions about evening out the mental load before baby arrives, handling concerns about loving your new baby as much as your first, preparing for a second child after having experienced postpartum depression and anxiety the first time

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00:46:39

Ep. 296 - Letting Go of the Mother Load: Interview...

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2024/03/04

Laura and Shanna talk with Erica Djossa, CEO and founder of Momwell and the author of the upcoming book "Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More." They talk about strategies for reassessing our preconceived notions of motherhood, how to let go of the mental load that can often lead to burnout and more! Also, Shanna reports on her 8-year-old's off-the-wall birthday party, and Laura talks about her youngest son turning three and no longer being a toddler

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Ep. 295 - Report from a Disney Newb

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2024/02/26

In the special segment "Gripe Water," Shanna and Laura air their petty parenting grievances, sounding off about drones invading inappropriate spaces, shockingly complex kids' books and more! Also, Shanna reports on her family's very first trip to Disneyland, and Laura talks about the joint birthday party she had for her 3- and 5-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 2.5 years old.Topics

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Ep. 294 - What Is Mother Phubbing?

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2024/02/19

Laura and Shanna dive into the topics of mother phubbing, anosmia, smoke-detector mysteries and more in this week's special segment, "What I Googled This Week." Also, Shanna reports on her 8-year-old daughter's request to change her name, and Laura talks about finally getting Covid after four years of avoiding the virus. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 2.5 years old.Topics discussed in this

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Ep. 293 - Handling Your Child's Fear of the Dark

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2024/02/12

In the special segment "Mom Wins!," Shanna and Laura share some recent parenting successes, including solving a very tricky homework problem, instilling an important lesson about body boundaries and more! Also, Laura reports on her five-year-old's first day in tennis class, and Shanna reports on her five-year-old's newfound fear of the dark. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 2.5 years old.Topics

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Ep. 292 - Dear Past Me: Wisdom About Pregnancy,...

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2024/02/05

In a brand-new special segment called "Dear Past Me," Laura and Shanna give pregnancy and parenting advice to their past selves, including words of wisdom about celebrating pregnancy, recovering from c-sections, knowing what to expect in the hospital after giving birth and more. Also, Shanna checks in on her kids' never-ending winter break, and Laura reports on her son's fifth birthday! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s

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00:52:40

Ep. 291 - Unleashing Your Inner Mama Bear

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2024/01/29

In the special segment “OMG I'm Freaking Out,” Laura worries that her kids' need for fairness has gone over the edge, and Shanna unleashes her inner mama bear on an unsuspecting stranger. Also, Laura talks about asking for help to make the holidays better this year, and Shanna reports on the surprise she got her kids that has been a long time coming. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years

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Ep. 290 - Mom Hacks for Time Management, Quick...

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2024/01/22

In the special segment "What the Hack?!," Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips, including a simple trick that will cheer you up instantly, a hack for handling car trash, a tool for managing time with kids and more! Also, Shanna shares the unexpected incident that derailed her family this week, and Laura reports on struggling with work-life balance. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5

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00:49:24

Ep. 289 - Can AI Make Your Mom-Life Easier?

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2024/01/15

In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they've found online recently, including a story of cheerleading sabotage involving deepfake videos and Laura's hilarious attempt to use AI to design her family's holiday cards. Also, Laura reports on her sons getting their very first professional haircuts, and Shanna talks about witnessing a car accident while her kids were in the car with her. Finally, they share their BFPs and

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00:53:06

Ep. 288 - The Best Vehicle for Families (Just Don’t...

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2024/01/08

In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Shanna and Laura share the hilarious and unexpected situations they have never found themselves in until becoming parents, including a surprising discovery on a 4-year-old's iPad, a harrowing yet bizarre rescue mission involving cleats, hair and a zipper, and more! Also, Shanna reports on her daughter's fifth birthday party, and Laura discusses her family's adventure to Legoland. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the

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00:53:26

Ep. 287 - A Shocking Sperm-Meets-Egg Story

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2024/01/01

In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna dive into the fascinating topics of a shocking sperm-meets-egg story, a fecal phenomenon, a baby-saving antibody, and more! Also, Laura reports on her son's increased emotional dysregulation, particularly in relation to video games, and Shanna talks about her mom-fail at her daughter's recent heritage performance. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5

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Bonus: 2023 Wrap Up - Our Biggest Laughs, Struggles...

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2023/12/29

As 2023 comes to an end, Shanna and Laura reflect on their last 12 months of parenting with honesty, humor and insight. As they look back on 2023, they share their biggest laughs, struggles and realizations, including a hilarious report Laura got from her son's school director, the unexpected thing Shanna learned about herself this year and more. They also report on the most memorable events of the year, their favorite podcasts, books and shows of 2023 and advice they wish they could go

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00:15:41

Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #11 - How Do You Talk to...

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/12/27

In this special bonus episode, Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about how to talk to kids about guns, how to handle when your kids have birthdays that are close together and more.If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast!This episode's show notes can be found here.Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey podcast is hosted by Laura Birek and

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00:56:57

Ep. 286 - Finding Peace with Picky Eating

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/12/25

In the special segment, "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including comments about pets, infertility, dead celebrities and more! Also, Shanna reports on overcoming some deeply frustrating feelings about parenting, and Laura talks about her reaction to her son's food choices on Thanksgiving. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and

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Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #10 - Getting Botox as a Mom

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/12/20

In this special bonus episode, Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about getting botox as a mom, parenting strengths and weaknesses, tandem nursing, the importance of routines for your child when they get a new sibling and more.If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok!This episode's show notes can be found here.Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

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Ep. 285 - Momming with Migraines

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/12/18

In the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura give updates on topics they left hanging in previous episodes, including life with a kitten, sleep after ear-tube surgery, after-school restraint collapse and much more! Also, Laura reports on her four-year-old's participation (or lack thereof) in a recent theater production at his school, and Shanna discusses the challenges of parenting while having migraines. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5

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Ep. 284 - My Kid Hates Getting Vaccinated!

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/12/11

Laura and Shanna divulge their most outrageous and embarrassing parenting moves in the special segment "Mom Confessions," diving into the topics of mortifying things our kids do in grocery stores, the lengths we go to to get out the door with our kids and more! Also, Shanna reports on the challenge of getting her 4-year-old vaccinated, and Laura talks about achieving a significant parenting milestone. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years

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Ep. 283 - Why Won't My Child Participate?

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/12/04

In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying?," Laura and Shanna explore the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including unexpected emotional outbursts about TV time, Target trips, telepathy and more. Also, Laura is befuddled when she discovers that her four-year-old has been refusing to participate in his theater class, and Shanna is overwhelmed by her daughters' aversion to socks and homework. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's

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Ep. 282 - Piercing Your Child’s Ears

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/11/27

When Shanna's 7-year-old asks to get her ears pierced, Shanna considers all her options, including Claire's Boutique, local piercing parlors and more, and Laura celebrates her 4-year-old's artistic triumph when he draws a very detailed, albeit spooky, creature. Also, in the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells the story of the time in sixth grade when her mom accompanied her to her flute audition for district honors band. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's

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