What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms
Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson
When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here...
This Deep Dive series is about reflecting on our trajectories as mothers - looking back, reflecting on where we are now, and thinking about the future. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify.
We are the protagonist in our own story, but what happens when we become the antagonist in stories we weren't even aware of? Or when we assign antagonist roles to unsuspecting partners or kids? Amy and Margaret discuss why we as humans need to tell ourselves stories, when the stories we tell ourselves might stop serving us, and how we can change the stories we tell ourselves.
In this episode, Amy and Margaret discuss:
why our brains are willing to ignore what doesn't fit our preconceived narratives
the concept of cognitive mediation, which is how stories are created
"taking things less personally" and the better approach to avoid feeling wounded by others' stories
how to rediscover the agency we have over the stories we tell ourselves
Here are links to the resources mentioned in the episode:
Esther Perel: How the Stories We Tell Ourselves Can Make or Break Us
Kyle Benson for The Gottman Institute: There Are Two Views to Every Conflict and Both Are Valid
Carl Alviani for Medium: The Science Behind Storytelling
Kendall Haven: Your Brain on Story
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What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson.
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46:18
Fresh Take: Ashley Graber and Maria Evans on Raising Calm Kids
Anxiety is diagnosed much more frequently than it used to be; that goes for our kids as well. Our parental instincts are usually to reassure them, but as it turns out, that actually isn't the solution to making them worry less.
Ashley Graber and Maria Evans, child and family psychotherapists and authors of the new book RAISING CALM KIDS IN A WORLD OF WORRY, explain how to have tough conversations with your child, and how to teach your child coping skills for their anxiety.
In this episode Ashley, Maria, and Margaret discuss:
Why kids are more anxious these days
The S.A.F.E.R parenting method
How to talk to your children about their worries
Here's where you can find Ashley and Maria:
www.ashleygrabertherapy.com/books-and-media
www.mariaevanstherapy.com/book
@ashleygraber1 and @mariaevanstherapy on IG
Buy RAISING CALM KIDS: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780143137795
We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:
https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/
What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson.
mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid’s behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, parental stress, kids stress, brain development, kids anxiety, anxiety, worry, stress
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46:33
We Settle Your Arguments (Part 1)
Did you know? Happy to Help is available on Audible- with Amy doing the narration!
Should ketchup be refrigerated? Is dryer-lint cleaning a before or after job? We asked our listeners for their most longstanding, totally low-stakes disagreements with their spouse or parenting partner.
In this episode, we render judgments. People, we're calling balls and strikes. Our determinations are final. Join our Facebook group and be part of our next episode!
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What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson.
mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips,
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45:08
DEEP DIVE: Is This a Midlife Crisis?
This Deep Dive series is about reflecting on our trajectories as mothers - looking back, reflecting on where we are now, and thinking about the future. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify.
What does it mean to have a midlife crisis? What exactly counts as "midlife," and (yikes) are we already in it? Can we avoid the disenchantment and the rash decision-making that stereotypically accompany such times in our lives?
A listener in our Facebook group asked:
"Who has been thru their midlife crisis and how did you deal? Turning 40 next week has me feeling like I've wasted my life. Can I get over the what-ifs?"
In this episode Amy and Margaret discuss:
How American culture has changed its views on aging
Why women and men experience midlife crises differently
Why the age of your children might be the thing triggering your crisis
Here are links to some of the resources discussed in the episode:
Howard P. Chudacoff: How old are you? Age consciousness in American culture
Laurence Steinberg: Crossing Paths: How Your Child's Adolescence Triggers Your Own Crisis
Mark Jackson: Life begins at 40: the demographic and cultural roots of the midlife crisis
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What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson.
mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid’s behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, parental stress, kids stress, brain development, mom brain
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46:34
Fresh Take: Neha Ruch, "The Power Pause"
So many women feel that when they leave the workforce to become a stay-at-home parent, "Mom" becomes their primary and only identity. But Neha Ruch, author of the new book THE POWER PAUSE, reframes the shift from paid work to stay-at-home parenting—and sometimes back to the workforce— in a way that expands identity and possibilities for women going through these transitions.
Neha, Amy, and Margaret discuss:
Why the period of "stay at home momness" can be a great challenge to identity
How the Power Pause stands in contrast to the way moms are seen when they stop working
Practical tips for resigning strategically when leaving the workforce
How to grow and learn during a power pause—and why it's not really a resume gap
Here's where you can find Neha:
https://www.motheruntitled.com
@motheruntitled on Instagram
Buy THE POWER PAUSE: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780593716182
We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:
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What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson.
mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid’s behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, parental stress, kids stress, brain development, mom brain, the power pause, redefining motherhood
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About What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms
When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard.
We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is a laid-back to the max; Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like.
In each episode of "What Fresh Hell" we offer lots of laughs, but also practical advice, parenting strategies, and tips to empower you in your role as a mom. We explore self-help techniques, as well as ways to prioritize your own needs, combat stress, and despite the invisible workload we all deal with, find joy amidst the chaos of motherhood.
If you've ever wondered "why is my kid..." then one of us has probably been there, and we're here to tell you what we've learned along the way.
We unpack the behaviors and developmental stages of toddlers, tweens, and teenagers, providing insights into their actions and equipping you with effective parenting strategies.
We offer our best parenting tips and skills we've learned. We debate the techniques and studies that are everywhere for parents these days, and get to the bottom of what works best to raise happy, healthy, fairly well-behaved kids, while fostering a positive parent-child relationship.
If you're the default parent in your household, whether you're a busy mom juggling multiple pickups and dropoffs, or a first-time parent seeking guidance, this podcast is your trusted resource. Join our community of supportive mom friends laughing in the face of motherhood!
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