Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey
Latest Episodes
Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #3 - Work-Life Balance When You're a Mom
Laura and Shanna dive into the topic of work-life balance when answering a listener's question about managing work, kids, spouses, social life and producing a podcast. They also answer questions about how to do bedtime check-ins with a toddler and the bes
Ep. 231: High-Energy Kids
Laura discusses a realization she had about her three-year-old's behavior, and Shanna talks about enduring the elements with her six-year-old to try out for softball All-Stars. Also, in the special segment, "They Said What?!," they report on the outrageou
Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #2 - Baby Gender Disappointment
We answer a listener's question about how to deal with baby gender FOMO, and we spill the tea on whether Shanna and Laura have ever gotten into a squabble.If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpos
Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #1 - Our Most-Asked Question
In our very first Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, we answer a listener question about how to handle tricky diaper changes, and we tackle the most-asked question we get from listeners.If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email
Ep. 230: Parenting Is Humbling
In the special segment, "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna reveal embarrassing and unexpected situations theyve never been in before having kids, including a doorstep dump drop, bagel breath and more! Also, Shanna reports on the dif
Bonus: Our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Shanna and Laura give you a head start with your holiday shopping by sharing some of their favorite, tried-and-true gift ideas for newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kids, partners, new parents, pregnant people and those trying to conceive. Ou
Ep. 229: When Do You Feel Like Yourself Again?
Laura and Shanna answer listener questions in another round of "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of parenting while sick, dividing household duties with our spouses, the challenges of breastfeeding in public and more! Also, Laura reports on her to
Ep. 228: Raising Respectful, Feminist Boys
Laura and Shanna answer listener questions in the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of feminism, family resemblances, the future of BFP and more! Also, Shanna reports on a surprising new morning routine that her girls have spearhea
Ep. 227: Throwback: Shanna's First Boyfriend
Laura discusses a big decision that she has to make about her 1-year-old's daycare, and Shanna talks about her reluctance to let her girls run a lemonade stand. Also, in the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells a story about her first boyfriend and r
Ep. 226: Grief While Parenting
In a special "Big Topic/Throwback" segment, Laura talks about the recent passing of a loved one, discusses how she explained the loss to her three-year-old and shares memories from her childhood. Shanna reports on her six-year-old's crush on a surprising