Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey


Latest Episodes

Ep. 303 - Shanna's Dramatic Dinner
April 22, 2024

Laura reports on her three-year-old's progress with potty training, and Shanna tells the story of an unexpectedly dramatic dinner with her family. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura give updates about topics they've talked about p

Ep. 302 - Shamrocks and Samurais
April 15, 2024

In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying," Shanna and Laura analyze the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including unexpectedly big feelings at pool parties, school fundraising events and more! Also, Shanna reports on h

Ep. 301 - What if My Son Wants to Wear “Girl” Clothes?
April 08, 2024

In the special segment "Mom Confessions," Laura and Shanna divulge their hilarious and embarrassing parenting moves recently, including using an unexpected product from the medicine cabinet, having surprising feelings while shopping at a big-box store and

Ep. 300 - Shanna's Mom Tells All!
April 01, 2024

To celebrate their 300th episode, Laura and Shanna have invited Shanna's mom Janet on the show! In this very special "Throwback" segment, Janet takes us back to her pregnancy, birth and early parenthood with Shanna. She talks about being pregnant during a

Ep. 299 - Laura's Mom Tells All!
March 25, 2024

To celebrate their 299th episode, Shanna and Laura have invited Laura's mom Susan on the show! In this very special "Throwback" segment, Susan takes us back to her pregnancy, birth and early parenthood with Laura. She talks about what kind of baby Laura w

Ep. 298 - Letting Your Kids Go at Their Own Pace
March 18, 2024

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

Ep. 297 - Preparing for Your Second Child: Interview with Erica Djossa
March 11, 2024

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

Ep. 296 - Letting Go of the Mother Load: Interview with Erica Djossa
March 04, 2024

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 mother

Ep. 295 - Report from a Disney Newb
February 26, 2024

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 Disneyla

Ep. 294 - What Is Mother Phubbing?
February 19, 2024

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