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• S5 E5 P2: Balancing Baseball and Babies with the Lindors & the Biebers

  In Part 2 of our convo with Kara and Shane Bieber, Francisco Lindor jumps in and things get even more real—and a little more hilarious.We move past the glow of pregnancy and dive into what happens after baby arrives: the rollercoaster of emotions, navigating postpartum challenges, the evolving dad-baby bond, and the wild attempt to find any kind of balance between baseball and family life.An honest, heart-to-heart between one couple deep in the trenches of parenthood and another just beginning their journey into it. Don’t miss the second half of our MLB Mini Season chat with the Biebers! Now that Baby Kav is here, we’re pretty sure they’ll get a kick out of watching this back—and seeing how all those rapid-fire guesses are playing out in real life. Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. ⁠The Un-a-Parent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact [email protected] or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠SHOW NOTES:00:00 – Kara & Shane Bieber + surprise guest: Francisco Lindor01:17 – What becoming a parent really feels like02:59 – Moms: The emotional anchor of an MLB family04:28 – MLB dad guilt is real09:05 – Finding strength in pain12:37 – When does dad truly bond with baby?13:48 – The hypnobirth class moment that ended in tears16:32 – How a waterbirth actually works17:43 – Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression24:20 – How motherhood transforms your identity27:45 – Growing the family: fears and hopes30:04 – Screen time, tantrums, and raising kids in baseball life

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• S5 E5 P1: Kara & Shane Bieber - Expecting Parents in the MLB

  “What do you think he’ll be like?”“Who do you think he’ll look like?”“Will he be more like you or more like me?”Those 9 months of waiting are full of wonder—of imagining the face, the laugh, the spirit of someone you haven’t met yet but already love deeply.In this heartfelt episode, Kara Bieber, model & entrepreneur, and Shane Bieber, MLB pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, open up about that beautiful stretch of time—when your whole world is about to change but you’re still living in the quiet before the joy. We talk about the excitement, the unknowns, the little dreams and big emotions that come with expecting your first child.Don’t miss the first half of this conversation—before a special guest (hint: he also plays baseball) drops in with a few questions of his own.And of course, we want to send our warmest congratulations to the Biebers on the birth of their baby boy, Kav. This episode was recorded while they were still awaiting his grand entrance.Don’t forget to FOLLOW the podcast on Instagram and TikTok. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for all the unapparent content you never knew you needed. ⁠The Un-a-Parent Podcast⁠ is a ⁠Studio Dama⁠ production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact [email protected] or send a DM to ⁠@studio.dama.design⁠SHOW NOTES:00:00 – Meet Kara & Shane Bieber01:27 – Their Love Story: How Kara and Shane Met03:58 – Starting a Family: The Decision to Become Parents05:46 – Being a Present Dad in the MLB08:27 – Must-Have Gadgets for New Moms10:12 – Kalina & Amapola: Different Personalities, Same Love12:43 – Who Does Kalina Look Like—Katia or Francisco Lindor?14:26 – Common Fears of First-time Parents18:20 – Beyond the Ballpark: MLB Wives and Career Dreams22:46 – A Special Guest Joins the Conversation!23:17 – Part 2 Coming Soon!

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• S5 E4: Danna & Gio Urshela – Familia y crianza en la MLB

  En este episodio especial, nuestra host Katia Reguero Lindor conversa con Danna, comunicadora social y periodista, y su esposo el beisbolista colombiano Giovanny Urshela, quien ha jugado para equipos como los New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, y actualmente forma parte de The Athletics en la MLB.Danna y Gio Urshela comparten cómo ha cambiado su vida desde que se convirtieron en padres, revelando los desafíos de criar hijos dentro del mundo del béisbol profesional. Desde los viajes constantes y la presión del juego hasta el esfuerzo de mantener la vida familiar balanceada, esta conversación pone sobre la mesa lo que no siempre se ve detrás del uniforme. Además, Danna rompe con los estereotipos de las esposas de atletas, recordándonos que su papel es fundamental como ancla emocional y estructura del hogar.Este episodio forma parte de nuestra temporada especial dedicada a los padres beisbolistas de la MLB y sus parejas, donde hablamos sobre la crianza en el deporte, la paternidad moderna y, sobre todo, sobre la paternidad en el deporte: los retos únicos que enfrentan quienes deben balancear el alto rendimiento con la vida familiar.Una conversación real, íntima y poderosa sobre sacrificios, amor y lo que significa construir una familia en medio del béisbol.*This episode is in Spanish. You can watch with English subtitles on our YouTube channel.The Un-a-Parent Podcast is a Studio Dama production. For production, sponsorship, and ad inquiries contact [email protected] or send a DM to @studio.dama.designShow notes:00:00 – Bienvenida a Danna y Gio Urshela01:42 – Antes de ser papás04:16 – El inicio de la maternidad para Danna05:18 – La experiencia de Gio como papá06:00 – El rol del apoyo familiar07:01 – ¿Ser mamá frenó su carrera?11:47 – Volver al trabajo después de ser madre14:19 – ¿El dinero lo es todo?15:36 – El mayor reto de ser papá y pelotero18:34 – Trabajo vs. familia: el equilibrio20:54 – Fracaso y presión en el béisbol24:12 – El retiro temprano de los atletas25:40 – Lecciones de paternidad de Gio28:16 – Lo más difícil de ser mamá29:46 – Ser papá por segunda vez30:52 – ¿Quién es el más estricto?32:34 – Lecciones del béisbol para los hijos

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• S5 E3: Marci & Mark Canha–Raising Kids in the MLB

  To kick off our MLB Mini Season, we're sitting down with none other than Marci and Mark Canha—long-time friends of the Lindors and the kind of couple that reminds us baseball life is never just about baseball.With two young daughters now entering school age, the Canhas reflect on how the demands of the game—and of parenting—continue to shift. From navigating early years of long-distance love to figuring out how to keep a marriage strong amid constant moving and changing teams, they open up about the unique dynamics of building a family in the world of pro sports.We also dive into Marci’s work as an architect, and how her career evolved out of sheer necessity—to be both an active parent and a steady anchor for her family.This episode is full of honesty, laughter, and the beautiful (and sometimes messy) balancing act of two people making it work—on and off the field.Show Notes:00:00 – Meet the Canha Family: Life on and off the field02:13 – How Mark and Marci Met: A Baseball Love Story04:51 – Parenting in the MLB: How Kids Changed Their Routine09:00 – Do Baseball Dads Talk About Paternity Leave?10:51 – Mark Canha on Fatherhood and His Baseball Journey15:23 – Marci’s Adventure as an MLB Mom19:26 – Going Back to Work After Becoming a Mom25:46 – Designing Creative Spaces for Their Kids28:52 – Parenting Lessons from Life in the MLB34:18 – What the Canhas Have Learned as Parents42:23 – Final Thoughts from Mark and Marci

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• S5 E2: Karaoke (y mucho más!) con Kalina y Mamá

  ¡El momento más esperado por una chiquita de 4 años ha llegado! 🎤Les prometemos que nadie estaba más emocionada que Kalina por tener su propio episodio en el podcast. Con el micrófono completamente para ella, se suelta a cantar, contar historias de su día, dar sus opiniones (muy sinceras) sobre los adultos y mucho más.Esperamos que disfruten este episodio caótico, divertido y lleno de la magia que solo una mente de 4 años puede ofrecer. Si buscan cero filtro y muchas risas, llegaron al lugar indicado.¡Dale play y prepárate para un episodio que lo tiene TODO!Show Notes:00:00 - Un episodio con Kalina (mi hija ❤️)01:25 - Bievenidos al segmento de Kalina y mamá 02:53 - Kalina y la escuela04:35 - “Los adultos están out”05:29 - Lo mejor de ser la “big sister”06:15 - Boundaries entre hermanas07:15 - Lo más emocionante de tener un hermano08:03 - La futura abuela de los futuros hijos de Kalina10:45 - La rutina de Kalina14:06 - Francisco según Kalina16:46 - La mamá favorita de Kalina17:26 - The greenhouse18:04 - Los favoritos de Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 para Kalina23:10 - Las canciones favoritas de Kalina27:25 - El amor de Kalina por los Mets28:34 - Un mensaje para los abuelos🔴 ¿Te gustó este episodio? Comparte con nosotras en los comentarios y únete a esta comunidad suscribiéndote en este canal.👉🏼    / @theunaparent  ¡Síguenos en Instagram! 👉🏼   / theunaparent  🛍️ ¡Compra nuestra merch aquí! https://www.theunaparentpodcast.com/c... 🛍️ Explora nuestro storefront para recomendaciones exclusivas de productos para bebés, posparto y más: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katia.lindor (incluye enlaces afiliados)*This Episode is in Spanish. You can watch with English subtitles on our ⁠YouTube channel. ⁠⁠⁠The Un-a-Parent Podcast⁠⁠ is a⁠⁠ Studio Dama, LLC⁠⁠ production. For production inquiries, contact ⁠[email protected]⁠ or send a DM to ⁠⁠@studio.dama.design.

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