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Do you want the truth?

Samantha Strom, Zara Hanawalt

Welcome to Do You Want The Truth? where we dive deep into the real raw stories from parents in the trenches of parenthood.Season 2 is brought to you by Sam Strom and Freelance Journalist Zara Hanawalt, along with guest co-hosts such as Jaime Fisher.Season 1 is brought to you by Paige Connell & Sam Strom. They bring you candid conversations with parents who share their experiences of parenthood and what they wish they knew before having kids. You"ll hear the real stories. The stories that are

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50:18

Juggling Three Kids Under 6, a Demanding Career, and...

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2025/04/10

Send us a text What does it really take to raise three kids under six while holding down an executive role and managing over 100 employees? In this episode, I’m joined by Annette Kerlew - a 39-year-old mom of three (a 5.5-year-old son and 3.5-year-old boy/girl twins), wife, and Executive Vice President of Finance & Operations at a marketing communications agency living in New Jersey. Annette opens up about the very real financial and emotional demands of parenting young kids while climbin...

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49:45

Outsourcing Doesn’t Have to Break-the-Bank. Parenting...

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2025/04/03

Send us a text Christine Landis is the founder of Peacock Parent and a former fintech CEO who sold her company for eight figures. After stepping out of the boardroom and into motherhood, Christine quickly realized that parenting came with a whole new kind of pressure—especially when it came to managing time, expectations, and the never-ending mental load. Using the same skills she once used to scale a company, Christine created Peacock Parent to help modern families outsource low-joy tasks, d...

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19:46

Pop Culture Hour: Are All Parents in Hell? What We...

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2025/04/02

Send us a text “Is Parenthood Hellish? Unpacking Chappell Roan’s Viral Comment” | Do You Want the Truth? with Sam Strom & New Cohost Zara Hanawalt Welcome to the very first episode of Do You Want the Truth? – Pop Culture Hour! I’m Sam Strom, and I’m thrilled to kick off this new weekly series with Zara Hanawalt. You might remember her from a previous episode; Zara is a seasoned journalist, a twin mom, and a total powerhouse. Each week, we’ll be breaking down what’s happening in pop cultur...

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57:55

"I Equate Early Motherhood with just F*cking Rage" -...

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2025/03/27

Send us a text You know those moments in motherhood when you’re drowning in laundry, prepping dinner with a baby on your hip, and then your partner texts, “I’m surprised you didn’t get blueberries”? Yeah—same. That was Eve Rodsky’s breaking point too, and it sparked a movement that’s now transformed over a million households (and counting). In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Eve Rodsky—New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and Unicorn Space, founder of the Fair Play In...

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51:22

Tattoos, Toddlers & Team One-and-Done with Sarah...

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2025/03/20

Send us a text What happens when an only child grows up to raise an only child? In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Litwin-Schmid, a creative director at Airbnb, world traveler, and proud “one-and-done” mom to her hilarious almost-4-year-old daughter, mei-mei (as Sam's son refers to her). Sarah opens up about why she and her husband made the intentional choice to have just one child, how she navigates motherhood as a dual income household and why fostering independence in her daughter is ...

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42:26

The Truth About Postpartum Anxiety, Birth Trauma &...

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2025/03/13

Send us a text Becoming a parent is life-changing, but imagine stepping into motherhood just months before the world shut down. Our guest, Stacy McCann, a clinical mental health therapist and mom of one, takes us through her deeply personal journey—parenting through the pandemic, facing birth trauma, and the evolving challenges mothers face today. We dive into the lasting impacts of COVID-19 on maternal mental health, the pressure of modern parenting, and the struggles of isolation in an age ...

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57:46

I Was Told There’d Be a Village—It Never Showed Up,...

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2025/03/06

Send us a text They say it takes a village… but what happens when that village is nowhere to be found? 🤯Motherhood is beautiful, exhausting, messy—and sometimes, painfully lonely. When Melissa Wirt became a mom, she was told, "It takes a village." But that village never showed up. Now, as a mom of six, CEO of Latched Mama, and author of I Was Told There’d Be a Village, Melissa is opening up about the realities of modern motherhood and why moms today feel more isolated than ever. She shares

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46:07

Escaping the Perfect Tradwife Trap: @by.SarahKennedy...

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2025/02/27

Send us a text What happens when the life you were raised to believe in no longer fits? In this episode, Sarah Kennedy, a single mom and Functional Medicine Consultant, shares her incredible story of breaking free from a hyper-conservative religious/cult-like upbringing, navigating young motherhood, and rebuilding her life from the ground up. Sarah became a mom at just 20 years old, raised under the belief that her only role in life was to be a perfect wife and mother. But when her marriage ...

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55:34

Why Parenting Feels Harder Than Ever with Twin Mom &...

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2025/02/20

Send us a text Why does parenting in America feel so much harder than it should? Today, we’re joined by Zara Hanawalt, a freelance journalist who has spent nearly a decade covering parenting, motherhood, women’s health, and culture for outlets like Vogue, Parents, Glamour, and The Everymom. But even after years of writing about reproductive health, she was completely unprepared for her own journey into motherhood. Zara gets real about her struggles with infertility, the challenges of carryin...

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46:52

Talking Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting with a new...

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2025/02/13

Send us a text Becoming a mom is one of the most life-changing experiences—but what happens when it's nothing like you expected? In this conversation, we sit down with Julie, a former pharmacist turned stay-at-home mom, as she shares her raw and unfiltered journey through pregnancy, postpartum anxiety, and the realities of leaving behind a career to raise her daughter. From debilitating migraines to sleepless nights, from unexpected guilt to overwhelming love—Julie opens up about the highs, t...

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52:26

Parenting Curveballs: Thriving Through the Challenges...

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2025/02/06

Send us a text Just when we thought we’d reached the "easy years," parenting throws new curveballs. In this episode we're joined by the brilliant Mary Beth Ferrante, founder of WRK/360 and Fairplay Method Training Director, to dive deep into the complexities of raising school-aged children. We explore the evolving demands of parenthood, why we never quite “figure it out,” and how to thrive despite the challenges. Mary Beth shares her personal and professional insights, blending relatable stor...

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52:30

No Childcare, No Problem: How @AlexisNovoa juggled...

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2025/01/30

Send us a text Imagine working full-time from home—with no childcare. That’s exactly what @AlexisNovoa did for years while raising two daughters under six. In this inspiring and unfiltered episode, Alexis shares how she managed to juggle the chaos of parenting, a demanding career in HR project management, and personal growth—all while running marathons (literally!). She opens up about navigating life after the loss of her mom, the unexpected joys of motherhood, and the lessons she learned ab...

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50:43

Eat, Pray, #FML: Actress, Director & Author Gabrielle...

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2025/01/22

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Gabrielle Stone—acclaimed actress, director, bestselling author of Eat, Pray, #FML, and a TikTok sensation. Gabrielle opens up about the transformative journey of motherhood, from the realities of pregnancy and birth to navigating postpartum life while balancing a thriving creative career.She shares her unfiltered experiences, from hiring a postpartum doula to embracing the unexpected challenges of parenting. Gabrielle also reveals the moments o...

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47:46

The Essential Upgrade: How Chandra Sanders Balances...

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2025/01/10

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Chandra Sanders, a powerhouse in the tech and social impact industries, who shares her inspiring journey from small-town Louisiana to Silicon Valley and beyond. Chandra talks about moving across the country as a single mom, tripling her salary, and breaking barriers in her career. She offers invaluable advice on parenting, career growth, and creating a life of purpose and impact. With her unique perspective as a mom of three children spanning va...

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47:45

Miscarriage, Motherhood, and Military Life: Katherine...

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2025/01/02

Send us a textIn this candid and moving episode, Katherine Dillon shares her powerful journey through miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, and parenting as a military spouse. From navigating postpartum anxiety to receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood, Katherine opens up about the challenges and triumphs that have shaped her motherhood experience. She also reflects on the joy her 2.5-year-old daughter brings and how community has played a vital role in her parenting journey.You can learn more...

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41:05

Sniper school taught me precision, but parenting...

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2024/12/26

Send us a textIn this compelling episode of Do You Want The Truth, Cory Hargraves opens up about his journey from the frontlines as an Army sniper to the frontlines of fatherhood. A 39-year-old husband, father to a 16-month-old daughter, and property investor living in Washington State, Cory reflects on how parenting has transformed his life in ways he never expected.From his days of sniper school—where precision was key—to sleepless nights and patience-testing parenting moments, Cory shares why he

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50:21

Easing The Mental Load of Motherhood & Building Your...

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2024/12/18

Send us a textIn this episode, Paige, Sam, and special guest Kelly Hubbell explore the challenges and joys of managing a modern household while balancing work, family, and personal identity. Kelly, founder of Sage House, shares her journey from corporate CPA to motherhood and entrepreneurship, detailing how she redefined her home life by implementing systems and seeking help.Together, they discuss practical strategies for managing the mental load of parenting, building a supportive "village,"...

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56:38

Fatherhood in the Spotlight with @BroadwayHusbands...

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2024/12/11

Send us a textIn this captivating episode, we sit down with Bret Shuford, renowned for his performances in Broadway hits such as Wicked, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King. Bret shares his personal journey to parenthood through surrogacy alongside his husband, offering a heartfelt glimpse into the challenges and triumphs they've encountered.Delving into his illustrious career, Bret discusses the delicate balance between the demanding schedule of a Broadway performer and the joys of family ...

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49:57

En Pointe: The Dance of Parenting in a Dual-Income...

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2024/12/04

Send us a textIn this episode, Brittany Ouyang shares her story of parenting a toddler while navigating the mental load of a dual-income household. As a brand marketing manager at Cruise and former ballet dancer, Brittany reflects on the coordination, effort, and unexpected joys of raising a family while balancing career ambitions. Her relatable insights and practical advice will resonate with parents and professionals alike. Keywords: parenting, dual-income household, working moms, mental lo...

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56:02

Pushing Through Parenthood with @KaratheBabyNurse

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2024/11/27

Send us a textGet ready to laugh, learn, and feel seen! In this episode of Do You Want the Truth, Paige and Samantha sit down with Kara, aka @KaratheBabyNurse, a married, Southern mom of three (ages 6, 4, and 2) who’s as real as they come. Kara’s not just a mom—she’s also a postpartum nurse with plenty of firsthand experience and professional wisdom to share.Kara spills the tea on everything from marathon labors to sprint-to-the-hospital deliveries, juggling life with kids close in age, and h...

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