Pondering Parenthood
Pondering Parenthood
Podcast Description
Welcome to Pondering Parenthood, the podcast where real, unfiltered conversations about the joys, struggles, and surprises of parenting take center stage. My wife, Meghann, and I will tackle these conversations with parents we know in our own inner circle. Unlike other podcasts, there are no experts here! We want to hear real nitty-gritty experiences and connect with others who are on this wild rollercoaster with us. Join us for laughs, tears, and just general catharsis!
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as grief, postpartum experiences, and the personal journey of parenthood. For example, the episode featuring Michelle Haar dives into her emotional narrative around postpartum grief after the loss of her father and how it impacted her parenting journey. Other episodes touch on aspects like the decision to expand a family and the everyday surprises of parenting.
Welcome to Pondering Parenthood, the podcast where real, unfiltered conversations about the joys, struggles, and surprises of parenting take center stage. My wife, Meghann, and I will tackle these conversations with parents we know in our own inner circle. Unlike other podcasts, there are no experts here! We want to hear real nitty-gritty experiences and connect with others who are on this wild rollercoaster with us. Join us for laughs, tears, and just general catharsis!
In this episode, Meghann and Mike interview their good friend and neighbor, Kristin Paquette. Kristin shares how she became a mom even after she and her husband made the original decision to not have kids and lead a ”DINK” Lifestyle: Double Income, No Kids. She opens up about her experiences with pregnancy loss, her son's health scares, and the changes that parenting brought to her relationship with her husband.
0:00:00 – Trigger Warning
0:00:20 – Intro
0:03:13 – Welcoming Kristin
0:06:34 – DINK Household And An Unexpected Surprise
0:07:54 -Double Loss
0:20:50 – A Vasectomy Pregnancy
0:25:33 – Will's Deployment
0:33:08 – Jack's Health Scares
0:48:01 – The Importance of Self Care
0:54:26 – Relationship Changes Through Parenthood
1:03:28 – Advice
1:07:26 – Recap
1:16:41-Closing – Like, Follow, Subscribe
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