Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey


Latest Episodes

Ep. 195: Shanna’s Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Story
March 28, 2022

In Part One of their “Big Topic” segment on postpartum depression and anxiety, Laura and Shanna talk about Shanna’s experience with PPD and PPA after the birth of her second daughter. Also, Laura talks about how she handles her one-year-old’s early-mornin

Ep. 194: Mom Rage
March 21, 2022

Shanna and Laura admit the odd and embarrassing things they’ve asked the internet lately in the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” including the topics of smell, smashing and more! Also, Shanna reports on the exciting outing she had with her six-

Ep. 193: Woo-hoos and Boo-hoos
March 14, 2022

In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” Laura and Shanna report on the parenting-related situations that have their hair standing on end, including Spotify’s shocking algorithm and Laura’s domestic death trap. Also, Laura reports on some very excit

Ep. 186: Why Is My Kid Crying?
January 24, 2022

In the brand-new segment “Why Is My Kid Crying?” Laura and Shanna share the seemingly innocuous things that have caused their little ones to meltdown, dissect the reasons behind the huge emotions, discuss how they handled the situations and explore how th

Ep. 185: Sex After Kids. How Much is Normal?
January 17, 2022

Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions in part two of “Checkin’ the Inbox,” diving into the topics of trying to conceive, sex after kids, handling meltdowns and more! Also, Laura reports on some big verbal- and motor-skill developments in her 10-

Ep. 184: Out of the Crib and Into the Toddler Bed
January 10, 2022

In the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about everything from babies’ first words to toddler nursing, to handling comparisons to your kids and more! Also, Shanna reports on her daughter’s third birthday cele

Ep. 183: 2021 Wrap Up - Our Biggest Challenges, Laughs and Surprises
January 03, 2022

2021 has come to an end, and Shanna and Laura reflect on the last 12 months. They keep it real as they look back on 2021, from the biggest laughs, to the deepest challenges, to their hopes for the new year, to their favorite podcasts. Also, Laura reports

Ep. 182: Talking to Kids About Death
December 27, 2021

In the segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna divulge some of their deepest, darkest, most hilarious mom secrets, as they dive into the topics of hiding from toddlers, feeding kids inappropriate things and more! Also, Shanna talks about the death of

Ep. 181: Good Advice About Toddler Tantrums
December 20, 2021

Laura reports on her nine-month-old’s strong will and independence, and Shanna discusses some good advice she came across about how to handle her two-year-old’s tantrums. Also, in the special segment “Loose Ends,” Shanna and Laura provide updates on past

Ep. 180: Mom Hacks for Meal Time, Hand Washing and More!
December 13, 2021

In the segment “What the Hack?” Shanna and Laura share more of their favorite mom hacks, including a brilliant tip for getting toddlers to thoroughly wash their hands, the best DIY ice pack, tricks for making mealtime easier and more! Also, Shanna talks a