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A lot going on this week: we're learning why they are called the “f*ck you fours.” Would you look through your partner's phone? We also recap Mother's Day, a hospital stay, and more!

The moms get deep this week - are all people with young children miserable? Is the let them theory as easy as it seems? What words do we actually find helpful as we navigate parenthood and life?

We had a bit of an unexpected hiatus, but we're here to recap what's been going on. We're talking about being in the sandwich generation, preschool drama (with a surprise religious twist??), and more. We're back!!

The moms mention it all this week. The world is still a crazy place - how do you navigate politics with family (hint: no one knows). Rachel and Cori talk about the “getting coffee with your younger self trend” - what would they say? Would young Rach and Cor even listen? Snapping back into the now, they also discuss adjusting to different bodies postpartum (and how do you even dress a body that doesn't feel like yours??) and the weight of the decision of expanding your family (or not).

The world has become a very heavy place in the last few weeks - how do you keep pushing forward right now? The moms discuss how to show up this week, especially now when it feels harder than ever before. Cori gives a Disney recap and Rachel chronicles lessons learned on a Target trip gone awry.

Is Miss Rachel selling out? What's up with some of the newest baby items to hit the market? And why is Rachel more anxious for Cori's Disney trip than she is? 2025 is wild so far.

Rachel and Cori recap their vision board experience and create their 2025 Bingo Board. The moms are setting some big goals this year, and they talk about those and what they want to get out of this new year (with some laughs, of course).

The moms are back before the door closes on 2024. Rachel and Cori catch up on the holidays, do a bingo board recap, and talk about setting intentions for the new year.

The holiday craziness has arrived full force. Rachel and Cori recap Thanksgiving and try to answer the question of am I doing enough for the holidays or does it not actually matter? The moms talk about holding boundaries, holiday gifts, daycare and more this week as the year wraps up.

Cori and Rachel catch up on the big move. The moms talk about empathy and weight of never taking a day off of motherhood. Daycare hits a wall but inspires a new dream. Rachel celebrates her birthday. If you're looking for an escape from the chaos of everything going on right now, this episode is it!

This week, the motto is: fake it til you make it. The moms wonder: where is the line when there's a public meltdown? Rachel and Cori talk through the drama around The Resilient Jenkins, the narrative of boys being “left behind,” and how they talk about college with their kids. Dressing the part as a professional woman who is also a mom is getting more difficult. Cori talks about the upcoming transitions in her life.

What a week! Rachel and Cori discuss fall activities with little kids gone awry, a birthday party recap, Rachel's road trip with her mom that ALSO went awry, the nightmare of a c-section scar reopening, 17 diapers, more TikTok drama…believe us when we say it's a juicy one.

This week, the moms are talking survival with two: bedtime, sleep, schedules (or lack thereof), behavior - and how you really just don't know what kind of mom you'll be the first or second time around. Rachel tries a new dance class, and Cori tries ChatGPT to solve her parenting problems.

For our first TV Mom of the Month, how could we NOT do a Gilmore Girls deep dive? We know you're in your annual rewatch, so grab your cup of coffee and join us in our metaphorical Stars Hollow gazebo as we explore the complex relationships of the show.

The moms are BACK! Rachel and Cori catch up on some big life updates + what to expect from this season.

In the Season 2 Finale, the moms catch up on Cori's journey to bringing Leo into the world, the literal hot mom summer ahead, and thoughts on being back in the newborn stage. Rachel and Cori are taking the summer off, but will be back with Season 3 in Fall 2024!

Listen, things took a hard left turn. The moms give an update on the latest chaos and what's coming next!

Rachel walks through her experience with IVF. Cori talks about her upcoming induction. The moms also talk prepping for a sibling and how it's really going now that Rachel is a bit deeper into having two kids age two and under.

Rachel and Cori recap and give their thoughts on the Miss Rachel controversy. The toddlers are going through it right now, and it's a struggle for the moms. And with all of this - summer is on the horizon, and that probably means travel for a lot of families. How do you survive it with small kids? We cover a lot of ground this week, so buckle up!

It's the last book club meeting of the season! This week, Rachel and Cori dive into Moms on Call and don't exactly see eye to eye on this one. Cori gives some pregnancy updates now that the finish line is in sight.

In the third installment of the DINA Book Club, the moms take a dive into How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna Faber and Julie King. Rachel and Cori discuss the strategies and their practicality, and the larger effect of how reading books like these can really affect how you parent your child. Cori gives a pregnancy update.

Are you getting any alone time as a mom? Do errands count? What do you do if you're not getting any time to yourself? This week, the moms talk about this struggle and how they have tried to make it work as they navigate different phases of motherhood. Cori discusses her ever-present baby name fiasco when hiring a naming consultant did NOT go as planned.

It's another round of What Would DINA Moms Do - and this time, the moms are talking boundaries. From disagreements on hospital visitors, a spying mom, and grandparents with lackluster involvement, Rachel and Cori discuss the importance of setting boundaries and expectations. Listen for the juicy scenarios and how the moms would handle them!

Mother's Day - it will be here before you know it! This week, the moms talk gift ideas, traditions, and communicating expectations for the day with your partner.

April is C-Section Awareness Month! On this week's minisode, Rachel reflects on her experiences of both planned and unplanned c-sections. Together, the moms discuss the stigma and fear surrounding the procedure.

Imagine: you know your family isn't complete, but when you talk with your partner about having another baby they say absolutely not. How do you even handle this? In their new series What Would DINA Moms Do, Rachel and Cori explore the complexities of this situation. How do you really decide how many kids you want, anyway? Are the DINA moms done having kids? Listen to find out! You can submit your question to be featured on a WWDMD series episode by emailing us at deleteifnotallowedpod@gmail.com

Grab a snack and join the moms for the second meeting of the DINA Book Club! This week, Rachel and Cori discuss Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields. We won't give too much away, but this pick is very different from our last. Listen to see if this one is worth the hype!

This week, the DINA moms welcome Sarah From, a consultant for social change, to tackle questions related to raising socially concious children. The moms question their responsibilities as white mothers to talk with their kids about race, power, and gender and talk about age appropriate strategies for coming up with answers to kids' toughest questions.

The moms answer the age old question of “What am I going to do with these kids all day?” From rainy and cold weather day play, outdoor fun, and other free or low cost options, Rachel and Cori share their go-to activities and where they look for inspiration.

This week, Rachel and Cori collaborate with Kortney and Jordyn from the MOMS with MOMS podcast to have some real talk about postpartum bodies and how relationships change after baby. From learning to accept our bodies, how intimacy differs, and making a household work without feeling too much like roommates, the moms go through it all. Each of the moms arrived to motherhood in different ways, leading to different approaches to their postpartum lives.

The theme this week: the moms are making moves! Rachel talks about some big changes happening in her house, and Cori dives into how the third trimester is going.

Rachel and Cori are here to lead you through the wild ride of getting your kid into daycare. What do you look for? When do you start? How do you prepare? What are the red flags? The moms share their experience and lessons learned (yes, your kids will get sick the first year, but you'll get through it). Whether you're expecting or transitioning your child into daycare, this episode has it all.

This week marks our first DINA Book Club! In this series, Cori reads the hyped up parenting book and Rachel reacts to the findings. We read and discuss the book so you don't have to. This episode covers the oft-suggested book 123 Magic by Thomas Phelan. Listen to get the scoop on what's behind the “magic” and if it's really all it's cracked up to be.

Rachel and Cori have some hot takes on how they think they will tackle tough topics with their children when they're older - sleepovers, cell phones, dating, and the decision of what to do after high school. The moms know that things will probably change, so this episode is a bit of a time capsule in a way.

Grab a snack and settle in. This week, Rachel and Cori dive into feeding your family - from starting solids to the mental load of planning meals, getting everyone in the house to eat is no small task. The moms talk about BLW, the toddler snacking of it all, and what family meals look like right now.

Rachel and Cori spill the tea on kid birthday parties. Does your one year old really need a huge party? What's the deal with “please no gifts” on an invitation? The moms also share what they plan on doing for their kids this year.

This week, Rachel and Cori are joined by friend of the pod Kaitlyn, owner of GYST Yoga! The moms get into how Kait makes yoga more accessible, how she got started as a momtrepreneur, and the benefits of yoga and physical movement for all. All of our listeners can get a FREE online yoga class with Kait (Sunday Service or Yoga Nidra classes) by using the promo code DINA2024 at gystyoga.com

The moms are coming at you with a video episode this week! Break out the golden wine glasses, it's time to talk Love is Blind. Rachel and Cori give their thoughts on the season and make some predictions for the reunion.

This week, the moms are joined by none other than…the Dads of DINA! Chris and Jay discuss fatherhood, making dad friends, and how to make parenting as a team really work. Rachel and Cori divulge the perfect Mother's Day present.

Rachel and Cori recap lessons learned from recent travel, and Cori gives an update on how she's feeling as her second trimester progresses.

Have you started to make a registry and gotten overwhelmed because there is just SO MUCH out there? Rachel and Cori take a deep dive into the essentials, the extras, and the sh*t you just don't need. The moms cover feeding, sleeping, diapering, gear, and more to help you feel ready to rule the registry game.

The moms get real about carrying the invisible load of motherhood while being a working parent, travel woes, and reflect on how far they've come.

In this week's episode, Naquasia Pollard joins the moms to share why she founded Pure Legacee, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth impacted by the criminal justice or foster care systems. Naquasia shares why this work is so important, how she takes care of herself, and the number one piece of advice she recommends all mothers hear.

This week, the moms catch up on Cori's MFM visit that had an unexpected twist, plus a baby shower update. Rachel leans into changing her narrative around being a working parent.

In this episode, the DINA moms sit down with mom and policy analyst Karla Castillo to discuss the politics of care work, rising costs of child care, and how “the village” may not be accessible - or affordable - for all.

For all you last minute Valentine's Day people…this one's for you. The moms give advice on meaningful gifts that don't have to break the bank.

What do you do when life throws a surprise right at you…times two? Cori sits down with Ainghne this week, who tells her story of being pregnant with twins and raising three small children. Some days are thriving, some days are surviving, but there's laughs along the way.

Rachel ranks the people you meet changing a diaper in a rest stop. The moms reminisce on stranger danger of the 90s and reframe “doing it all.” Cori speaks about her struggle in receiving prenatal care.

The moms plan Cori's baby shower! Rachel and Cori review the state of baby shower themes, go down a rabbit hole on wishing wells, and talk about maternity clothes and body image while pregnant.

On this week's minisode, the moms discuss the latest social media drama around Kyte Baby and Ballerina Farm, and what it means to think about your consumption of social media. Rachel and Cori also talk about how they're making their lives easier this week, and that it's ok (and necessary) to prioritize yourself.

In this episode, Rachel and Cori talk catch up about what happened over the holiday break, Rachel's return to work, and what is coming up this season.