It's a Lot
It's a Lot
Podcast Description
It's a Lot is a podcast about things that are a lot. We dive deep on social media, parenthood, and beyond—things that can be maddening, all-consuming, and also weird and wonderful. Tune in for honest conversations with parents, social media experts, authors, content creators, and more. We aim to explore hard topics with openness and nuance, while also finding the humor along the way. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Hosted by Emily Hessney Lynch; find her at @servemethesky on Instagram or at www.servemethesky.com. Our logo was created by Tim Lynch of Tenderchomps Art. We are a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network in Rochester, NY.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as social media dynamics, the intricacies of parenting, and cultural observations. Episodes highlight specific topics like social media nostalgia with author Kristen Felicetti and discussions about the pressures of present parenthood with therapist Alaina Brubaker, illustrating the blend of lighthearted and serious discussions.
It’s a Lot is a podcast about things that are a lot. We dive deep on social media, parenthood, and beyond—things that can be maddening, all-consuming, and also weird and wonderful. Tune in for honest conversations with parents, social media experts, authors, content creators, and more. We aim to explore hard topics with openness and nuance, while also finding the humor along the way. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Hosted by Emily Hessney Lynch; find her at @servemethesky on Instagram or at www.servemethesky.com. Our logo was created by Tim Lynch of Tenderchomps Art. We are a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network in Rochester, NY.
Robin Wilt, a mom who is running for Congress, joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for a thoughtful, honest conversation about how her experiences as a mom have shaped her political views. We talk about her adult children and how proud she is of them, the painful years-long legal battle her family endured in an effort to hold her son’s school accountable for their poor handling of racist harassment and bullying he faced, and how she felt when her youngest came out to her as trans. We also discuss her daughter’s experiences as a trans woman in sports and the discrimination she faced when policies were deliberately changed to exclude her.
In the second half of the show, we explore how growing up as one of the few Black kids in Pittsford shaped Robin’s perspective and her dedication to social justice, as well as the dilemma of where to send your biracial kids to school in the greater Rochester area. Robin also shares why she’s running for office now, her fierce desire to protect people from the predations of the current administration, and what she hopes to achieve if elected. Sustainability, universal healthcare, education equity, and immigration justice are just a few of her key priorities as an anti-ICE, anti-genocide, anti-fascist, and anti-poverty candidate.
Links:
- One of the Boysby Victoria Zeller – novel about a trans girl returning to the football team after her transition
- Rugby for All – organization advocating for more inclusive rugby
- For more about Robin and her campaign, check out her website and Instagram.
- Emily’s website & Instagram.
Key Dates & Deadlines:
- Deadline to register to vote (so that you are eligible to vote in the primary): June 13. If you are registering by mail, you must registration must be received by 6/13.
- On June 13, you can also register to vote in person at any early voting site.
- Early voting runs from June 13-June 21.
- The New York State primary election is on June 23, 2026. Polls are open 6am-9pm.
- Check out other election FAQs on the Monroe County website.
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We’re a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network. Our logo is by Tenderchomps Art.
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