Handle It With Humor

Season 1, finally! And the cliffhanger is more intense than “Who shot JR?” and The Walking Dead! How is our move and toddler breaking my husband? Jon reveals what he learned from our first DITY move across country 15 years ago. ADDED BONUS: We found LOST audio that is sure to blow your mind, chock full of stories about Mollie’s parents getting a contact buzz, porn in Vegas, and Jon being high on Norco at Target.

Mollie is MOVING! It's a big ugly sweater Christmas bash with all of Mollie's friends and one guest WILL get peed on. How do you apologize for a diaper-wearing dog with an uncontrollable bladder? Mollie makes further announcements about the future of the show and Andy makes sure this episode has a happy ending.

Julio sits with Marsha and Mollie to school them both about  "Honey Do.." lists, pets, and the holidays. What all families need to know to make sure the fur babies are safe and happy. Coyote urine, being charged 10 cents per bag at the grocery store, and what Mollie's psychic revealed about her missing cat. This episode is equal parts informative and ridiculous. If you don't enjoy it you chew on some bitter apple.

‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving and MARSHA can’t find her cheese! Who are these people who do Black Friday? Have you not heard of Amazon Prime?  Mollie confesses to Marsha all her weekly Mommy fails! Batman for your kids, surviving your husband’s nasty feet and Santa’s lap. Will this new APP help? What is a better gift than STUFF? Marsha and Mollie dish it all and they are exhausted. Amazon Prime should sponsor this episode. We name-drop them shamelessly at least 50 times.  Seriously, you should go with Amazon Prime.

YOU'RE NOT INVITED: to my Kid’s party or to babysit because I am stone cold. Two controlling moms: Jenny V and Mollie sit down and discuss how we basically hurt everyone’s feelings this week. Daddy baby bonding. When mom’s away daddy and baby need to PLAY. What can military wives teach us about friendship and keeping friendships going and who do you invite to your kid’s birthday parties. Be honest, are you just fishing for gifts and how will you pay to feed everyone? Don’t worry whatever you decide, Facebook will ruin it. Jenny V handles setting up boundaries with her mom. The ladies chat about doing the best with the energy you have and who you give it to.   

Mollie sits with Andy to share how this week, her sleep to her bank account have all been hacked. Daylights Savings Time is no help for toddlers, and Mollie reveals all her passcodes. Happy Hacking! 

Trick or Treat! Marty, Claire, Jon, and Mollie podcast post-sugar rush after trick or treat has ended. Terrible twos and saying you’re sorry. “I forgive you?" What do you teach your kids about saying “I’m sorry,” and asking your kid’ for forgiveness. Mollie forgives, but NOT on Halloween when you have no costumes. Instead she will just give you raisins. Mollie is sent over the edge when Jon brags about all the TAIL he got back in Idaho and his confirmed kills. Claire provides meditation for Mollie. Mollie shares how mediation before bed is GREAT for moms. 

“I can’t hear you nagging!” Military vets blame the war for why they never hear their wives’ honey-do list, or maybe it’s just Mollie’s husband. Jarrett gets to play stay-at-home dad for a week. Julio shares from his 20 years’ experience at a local vet clinic: what a family pet can teach your family about responsibility, love, and loss. What really happens when you have to put a pet down, when it’s time to let a pet go, and how to introduce a new pet to the family. Assholes who get rid of their pets just because they are going to have a baby. Most of all we talk about the need to express yourself or at least your pet’s anal gland.

Julio and Marsha sit with Mollie and Marty to discuss the benefits of getting married YOUNG and why you should elope. It’s good for military families and should be for everyone else too. What is a standard gift for fifteen years of marriage? What about push gifts? We hear how Julio and Marsha fell in love in a drive thru and how BIG weddings are too much stress and can make you literally lose your shoes.   

The Kardashians and head lice: This episode will make you ITCH! HEAD LICE: it will happen to you, so how do you deal with your kids, your house ,and everyone who could be infected? Julio and Marsha are in studio to share tips on how to give your kids medication. The baby can climb out of the crib, the four-year-old napped--NOW WHAT?! Julio explains how to tire out your kids before bed and how to get rid of monsters in the closet. Mollie and Marsha are running away, getting the cash from the safety deposit box, and starting over.

Postpartum bikini waxing and ringworm! Do you let your kids hang out with the “unclean” children that are riddled with pox, fungus and infection? Do you tell other parents when your kids are sick? Do you take your kids out in public when they are sick? Do you use your kids as an excuse to avoid going places and SAY your kids are sick? Does Mollie’s toddler have a weird bathroom fetish, or is it just “social pooping?” What’s normal with kids in the bathroom? Judgmental mommy: Side-by-side double strollers and why we hate you. Mollie tries to get Jarrett to support her new Tsum Tsum obsession.

“May the peace be with you!” Jenny V is BACK after giving birth to baby #2!! And we are taking turns smelling the baby’s head. Mollie’s amazing neighbor and mom Marsha is joining us to weigh in on having older kids, having two kids, what to do about introducing the new baby, and how to handle toddler obsessions. “Let sleeping 4-year-olds lie.” What do you do when your kids get up in the middle of the night? When do tantrums stop? Marsha tells the shocking truth. What you DON’T want on the cloud…hint: post-vasectomy photos and your pregnant vulva. Marsha and Jenny V give tips on how to prep older kids for the new baby. And last but MOST important, find out why Mollie is not making eye contact with Marty. 

How to go out to eat with a toddler and not have your waitress spit in your food? Mollie and Edith dish to Marty and Andy all about their mommy date and how they failed to win the waitress over with their screaming babies and shitty tips. Jenny V had her baby and Mollie got addicted to its sweet sweet baby smell. Edith, who is an assistant principle in Los Angeles county explains what “special needs” and “at risk” really mean. How do you bond with baby after weaning? AND what did Edith’s nanny find in the baby’s diaper? All the mysteries are revealed. 

Bill is 22 months and entering into the terrible twos; and with that comes obsessions, independence, and tantrums. Bill is expressing his independence and need for distance from mom and dad. His personality is emerging between the tantrums, and he is solidifying his identity and it is neither male nor female! Marty is back from being on the road. Mollie does a little military wife comedy and talks about what she did when Jon was deployed and what to do with hecklers. The dog sets the tone at the beginning by barfing all over the podcast equipment. It’s downhill from there for Marty, Andy, and Mollie. Bill stops by, as well. Babies, grandparents and anal bleaching! This episode is complete, and if you don’t think so, please “minga” yourself. 

I smell skunk! And it’s not the neighbor’s medical marijuana. Mollie’s cat gets skunked right before she travels to entertain military wives, and she brings the stink to the stage! Mollie explains her new way to help military wives make friends while laughing and having a blast. Jon explains how veterans qualify for FREE penis pumps at the VA hospital. Grandparents are AWESOME for your kids, BUT what’s with old people and Costco? Do ponies distract men from war? Jon reveals Mollie’s nagging-to-thanking ratio. Pure-bred cats, mini sliders, and mayhem. Marty, Claire, Jon, and Mollie bring the immaturity and laughs.  

Boners lasting three days, bikini tattoos, and real stuff stuck in butts. Untold stories from the surgery center. WARNING: This episode is unreal, immature, and totally true. Jon confesses what the nurses sometimes deal with. Why are there no dolls for boys? Is Bill reincarnated or just psychic? Books for adults and kids. These topics don’t balance out the boner and butt stories, but we tried.

Is being a mommy making Mollie a big old boring PRUDE? Marty, Jarrett  and Mollie discuss what is appropriate of all eyes and ears and what is not. What is ridiculous to wear on a t-shirt or have on your car. Jarrett explains what goes over your kids' heads and what doesn’t when it comes to movies and what they see in public. Celebrity appearances in LA, and Bill and Jon make special appearances on the show. Jarret explains that Dads WANT to give Mom a break, because then Dad gets his one-on-one time with the kids. Does Mollie have a phobia of balls? Is being a punk just for people in their 20s? Is Keanu Reeves a celebrity? What about Emilio Estevez? We answer all that and more. 

The very pregnant Jenny V sits down, then gets up again to go to the bathroom, then sits back down to discuss the final preps to have baby #2! The hospital tour, why you should take it, and what you need to bring to the hospital for labor and recovery. WHO ya gonna call FIRST after you have the baby? Tips on how to navigate the phone tree and Facebook to alert EVERYONE that the baby has arrived. PHONE TREE! Mollie reminisces over her last few days before she gave birth and gives tips and APPS that can help you get the news and first pictures out to family once baby is here. The evolution of Mollie’s breast sizes.

This podcast is DEEP FRIED and chock full of Carnies! Mollie, Andy, Marty, and Jon are all in studio to chat about what’s grosser: kids getting car sick or taking them to the fair. Mollie and Jon share how they survived Bill getting car sick and the OC Fair. Techniques to help avoid your rear-facing kids getting car sick and what products can help the clean-up. Fair food, what’s off limits for toddlers and husbands. We confirm Andy is not American because he has never been to the fair. Mollie breaks down Jon’s Scorpio tendencies to be secretive. Does for better or for worse include mistakes (eating or not eating deep fried butter) you make at the fair? Quick tips on how to take your toddler potty in public.

Dietician Sherry Berg sits with Mollie LIVE from the massage studio to discuss the truth behind the hype on fruit and what your kids are eating. Please forgive the sound issues folks--there is still GOOD info here and many laughs. The ladies dish all about being relaxed, beached whales, and FOOD for your kids. Sherry reveals the TRUTH on FRUIT and your kids. Dried fruit, fruit juice, canned veggies: what’s OK to give your kids. AND how to approach soda with your kids.

Mollie informs Marty and Andy on how to defuse tantrums in marriage and with toddlers. Marty and Andy confess that kids drive them nuts. Mollie confesses she is still trying to NOT over-stimulate her only child. Baby's first dentist visit: What to expect. Time to hire childcare? What do you WANT, and how do you get it? What does fast food have to do with calming your freaked-out toddler? Hint: It's not about giving them nuggets and fries. Although Mollie does admit in this episode to giving Bill Dr Pepper. Mollie sits with Jennifer W during a play date, and they discuss all this and more with humor.

Mollie, Marty, and Jenny V. talk about family camping in the RV, pregnancy, Bill's potty training, and Jacob's first day of preschool! What lunch box were you rockin'? Mollie's mom's advice on pinworms, hemorrhoids, and marital issues. Mollie and Jenny talk about why the RV lifestyle is not just for OLD people, but perfect for family memories. Tips, secrets, and advice for RVing with your family.

Mollie, Jenny V, and Jarrett discuss the TRUTH behind letting your toddler watch TV, the reality of your expectations of screen time, and the results. Does watching TV make your kid fat and cause ADD? Can watching certain TV shows make your kid SMARTER? Sesame Street versus SpongeBob Squarepants: are we throwing shade? Whatever that means, you be the judge. When can you finally take your kids to the movies, and was it enjoyable for everyone? Mollie reveals how her grandma kept us all busy. Potty training updates, and seven degrees of Kevin's "Bacon." Jarrett reveals why he did not join the Marines. Facts from the book Scientific Secrets for Raising Kids Who Thrive by Professor Peter M. Vishton.

The very pregnant Jenny V talks about iceberg lettuce and your hemorrhoids. Mollie vents about old people who just don’t care anymore. Mollie rehashes Father’s Day Fail 2016 and knowing your toddler’s limitations when out and about. The LA DILF, Jarrett, shares how to keep it simple on holidays, lower expectations with your toddler, AND how to communicate with your partner. Mollie and Jenny Workman have a playdate with the boys and discuss how your energy affects your kid’s mood, the dangers of Legos, and the crazy questions the pediatrician asks at the check-up appointments. The trials and tribulations of being the mom of an only child. Getting permission to stop over-stimulating your only child. Mollie hides in a truck-stop restroom.

Author and entrepreneur Kristine Schellhaas is in studio to talk about her book, 15 Years of War, and military families! Defusing sibling fights, dealing with “know-it-alls,” benefits of base housing, deployments, homecomings, changes in the family after deployment, and more. Mollie and Kristine discuss what the war was like from the home front. Marriage, family, deployments, reunions, and PCSing; military life over 15 years of war. Mollie talks about her book and if there will be another one about veteran life. Kristine speaks honestly about losing her child.  Find more about Kristine at www.kristinespeaks.com, and pick up a copy of her book on Amazon: 15 Years of War.  

The LA DILF Jarret is in studio and suggests Mollie potty train her baby by crate training. Mollie lectures about why Families need a monthly calendar on the wall. What is it with people with Disneyland??? How to navigate Disney with your baby, the tram, the lines, the food, breastfeeding. Is it true that Disney land has GANGS???Are you a Disneyland weirdo? Have you taken your love for Disney to the next level? And is it ok? The LA DILF may have. Mollie confesses her secret collecting obsession.  

Mollie shares stories from the road with Marty and Andy. Andy and Mollie reminisce from the times he stage-managed Mollie's comedy shows. Why Mollie needs a green room and you want her to have one. Mollie LOVES her super fans and the connection they share. What she loves and what creeps her out. What happens before and after the show. Shitty book signings, crazy fans that stalk Mollie and take her energy. How going on the road traveling freaks her out, and her baby! Is Andy capable of stage-managing, fun, or LOVE? Is Mollie's mom racist? Is Cracker Barrel racist? Do men have a G spot? Andy and his body dismorphic disorder and the way he challenges his body.

Marty, the very pregnant Jenny V, and Mollie discuss flying while pregnant, and bizarre things we have seen flying around the country. What is acceptable to eat on the plane? What service animals are acceptable? Are you more afraid of the plane crashing, breathing everyone’s farts, or Jenny’s hormones? The affects of your negative energy on your baby. Signs that your kid is ready to potty train. The cart was way in front of the horse for Mollie and Bill. Teaching your toddler how to wipe appropriately with apples? Yes, it works! How do you deal with that creepy dude at the playground? Time Life’s Mysteries of the Unknown: Mysterious creatures. Do you believe??? Mollie confesses what she is scared of.

OUCH! This still hurts after the baby: what’s normal, what can be fixed, what can’t be fixed. Physical therapy for your vagina? You betcha! Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery: What questions you should ask your OBGYN. What are all these prenatal tests, and what do they mean? What are they looking for? Should you cry when your baby is born? Which recovery is easier--vaginal or C-section? Post-pregnancy pain, the realities. When you need to talk to your doctor about pain or body changes after the baby. What can be fixed and what can’t be fixed. Dealing with TRICARE health care. Your Facebook questions answered by Jerri! Facebook fans confess: what does NOT go back after baby. Postpartum depression or baby blues: what is the difference? Talk therapy options. What does a slutty octopus have to do with labor and delivery? Nothing, but we still talk about it.  

Jon and Mollie talk about their HOT DATE NIGHT and why you need to schedule one with your spouse! When was the last time you two went out? And what do you talk about? Facebook fans weigh in on how you CAN make date night happen, even on a budget. Baby sign language: is this for real? Learn the who, what, when, where, and how from the listeners on Facebook. Mollie confesses about blaming her farts on nerds and about her first Catholic confession! Does your kid have to be friends with everyone, or should they just be kind? What are the dangers of letting your older kid sleep in the bed with you? Jon takes off his noise-canceling headphones for an hour and joins the show. Marty shares about the Buddy Bench and tries to wrangle Mollie’s increasing tangents. 

Work-from-home moms: the good, the bad, the ugly. Can you work from home? What is the sacrifice? Will your current job allow you to work from home? How to approach them to do it. How to make it more efficient and still be your kid's primary caregiver. Mollie and Jenny talk about their choice to be work-from-home moms, the sacrifice and challenges of working from home, and how a life coach may help you. Would working from home be the right choice for you, your kids, and your family? Is a sales job the right fit for you? Is the job you have now flexible for split job, job share, or telecommuting? Time for work, time to be mommy. Is your work income basically paying for childcare? Judgmental mommy: Mollie judges nannies and daycares. Work from home, stay at home, can any mom win? Do we have to do it all and if we do, will we be happy? NEWS FLASH: Mollie has stopped cussing! 

TITTY TALK comin’ at you live! Is your baby ready to ween..are YOU ready to ween ? The Easter bunny, Jesus, Santa and the tooth fairy: how do you do holidays with your kids? NON SWEET treats for kids for holidays. Judgmental mommy Segment: get your kids out of the house and CUT YOUR SON’s LONG Hair! Does your little boy look like a girl? Childproofing with “The Boogie man” and Mr YUCK! Are you ready for another baby? How do you know it’s time? Jarret has baby fever! When your brothers pee on you and more….

WARNING: This episode is a bunch of hens cackling. Drooling, body odor, and detergent cravings--what could be worse? Mollie confesses with humor the most humiliating symptoms she had when she was pregnant. Facebook fans weigh in, as well. Paula explains everything from typical to weird that goes on when you’re pregnant. Sherry and Paula explain why some moms crave charcoal. Jenny V. reveals the gender and name of her baby. The ladies judge baby names and talk smack about the people who judged their kids' names. What Sherry REALLY does on Yom Kipper. Lots of hens, lots of cackling, lots of laughs.   

What IS a vasectomy REALLY? What are different types of permanent birth control and how to they work?  Mollie, Jenny V and Paula sit with DINK  “Josh” who confessed he and his wife did not want to have kids so they made the decision to have a vasectomy. Josh reveals how he made the decision with his spouse . He walks us through the procedure itself and , whom he told, how he handles other peoples reactions to his choice, and the secret life of DINKS: double income no kids couples. How do you handle it with humor when people ask , “Are you having kids?” Jenny V reveals what the research says about what’s trending in permanent BC and why more and more people NOT wanting kids. Paula gives us the facts on how the medical field approaches permanent BC options, procedures and side effects.

Grandparents: Should my parents watch my kids, do we let them spoil them or set boundaries? But first: Is dog shit littering? Campers and diarrhea. Who looked good pregnant? AND Baby CRUSHES. Jarrett, Mollie, and Jenny talk openly and honestly about grandparents and the relationships with their kids. Facebook fans also weigh in and share their honest opinions. Are you micromanaging grandparent time? Is it time to stop the relationship with your parents? When your parent remarries, do you call their new spouse “grandma?” Jenny brings the stats: The scientifically proven benefits of grandparents watching your kids. What effect does medical marijuana have on grandma? Mollie dishes on military wives and their mothers-in-law who hate them, and concludes with the definition of grace. 

What to do with the baby on a rainy day? Try your local aquarium! We interview Claire about all the options for kids and families at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Can you get head lice from a McDonalds playground? We ask moms on Facebook about things to do with kids under 3 on a budget. We’re convinced Horchata Rockstar in the baby bottle makes babies walk faster. What’s worse: bombing on stage or the road Hana? We also discuss holding newborns and diaper changes. Bye bye stroller, Bill's got new wheels. Marty’s penguin experience. Mollie wins with Pinterest. Claire and Jon confess to shame-eating. Mollie talks about being pregnant and starving. We talk about why Jon is disabled in his knees. 

Can I afford this kid? We know, talking about MONEY makes you uncomfortable, so we did it for you. Mollie Gross and Andy Salamone sit down with Trilogy financial advisor Michael Bahkshi and talk about what a financial advisor is and why every family needs one. Michael breaks down family budgets, savings, tips to increase your income and manage your money, and how to reach your family's money goals, whether it be retirement, college funds, or being a stay-at-home mom. What is a college fund? What is a ROTH IRA? What is a 401K? Michael explains it all in simple terms and lets you know, yes, you can afford your kids.

Cat crap kills sea otters? Everything was going great 'till Claire dropped science on us. Mollie and Jon had to sell their dream cars because car seats can't go on motorcycles. Are you starving and don't know what to fix or have the time to fix dinner for the family? Mollie discusses challenges when you work from home and clever ways to cook for the family. Andy confesses weight issues aren't limited to after pregnancy or WOMEN! Mollie talks about her body challenges before and after the baby. Mollie and Andy fight, and it gets uncomfortable for everyone.

It's Mollie's wedding anniversary, and she steps out of her comfort zone and heads to the sex shop to get a gift for her husband. Special guest Tirzah from Cupid's Closet sits with Mollie, Sherry, and Jenny V. to discuss what's trending in sex, what new moms can do to get their groove back, and how to spice up your marriage! She answers all the questions Mollie was too embarrassed to ask when she was shopping. What is a MILF in box? Do you need one? Why should you buy sex novelties in a store where you could be SEEN? What do you do with your OLD sex items? Tirzah fills the ladies in, and for the first time Mollie is shocked into SILENCE!

Mollie drops a "real" baby on it's head....and is humiliated. Edith and Jarrett sit with Mollie to hash out the week. We ask Facebook followers and the LA DILF Jarrett G, "Is having two kids REALLY easier than one?" Jarrett and Facebook fans confess the truth about having two kids. Does your kid NEED a sibling? Are all siblings lifelong BFFs? What are the benefits of sibling rivalry? CLEVER MOMMY: Tricks to get your newborn to nap, how to entertain them while you wash your ass, a new bike to help them walk, and how to keep a baby in sight and busy while you're cooking. Plus, hear about a hip four-year-old birthday at Chuck E. Cheese. When baby naps, mommy GAMES? Food allergies in kids, weave snatching, and a kiwi story that may ruin Snapple for you for life. And, of course, farting in front of your spouse.

Mollie, Jenny V, and Sherry discuss Mollie's genetic disposition to hoard everything from baby's first onesie, to all the baby equipment he has outgrown, to 20 different half-empty deodorants. Mollie has made a New Year's commitment to clean out the hoard. The ladies asks moms on Facebook, "Baby stuff: what do you keep, what do you toss, what do you pay forward to other new moms?" Also: How do you make those sentimental items even more special instead of just clutter? Is there a genetic link to hoarding? Will Mollie's mom actually MAKE something out of all the old wine bottles on her front porch? Will Baby Bill be permanently damaged by the litter box fumes his mom Mollie inhaled while filming a sex scene in an animal hoarder's house? One thing is sure, cat litter or not, Mollie is batshit crazy, and after this episode you will probably throw out everything you own and never shop at Costco again.

Confessions of a labor and delivery nurse: Mollie's sister in law, Jerri sits with Mollie and 11 weeks prego Jenny V to give us the dirt on what goes on during labor. Can you kick your crazy mother in law out ? Do you get a prize for pooping while you push?  Will baby #2 come faster than the first time? What is a high risk pregnancy? Why should you have pre-nantal screening?Are white babies really the ugliest ? We have true stories from the delivery room, the answers to the questions you asked on facebook , and of course lots of laughs. This episode is chuck full of facts, science and ridiculousness. My sister in law is a gem, and not just because she is from the gem state. Hardy har har.. she is amazing and experienced. I hope she encouraged you to research and ask your Dr directly about the topics we went over today. As always consult your DR and we will post more info on ACOG's products and links to his CD at a later date.   

What in the world is Criss-Cross Applesauce? Baby Billy, Andy, and Jarrett join Mollie in the studio and discuss what you can and cannot say in front of your kids, what exactly are you supposed to tell your kids to call their "pee pee's," and HOW do you keep your kids from sleeping in the bed with you. Is Andy a murderer? Has Mollie been banned from Target? Jarrett survives taking his three-year-old daughter potty in the men's room. AND did his daughter cuss in the pizza shop? What to say, what not to say, and how to handle it all with humor.  

Newly impregnated and mom to a toddler, work-from-home mom Jenny V. sits down with Mollie and Sherry to discuss her pregnancy symptoms and what it is like to care for a toddler when you really want to nap. Dietitian Sherry Berg weighs in on what Jenny V. can and cannot eat and what will help with fatigue and nausea. Baby horoscopes, the hairy contestants on Survivor, best books and bikes for babies, this episode is jam-packed with pointers and advice. Did Mollie's energy affect Bill's diaper changes? Did Bill tell Mollie, "Bye Bye?" Will Marty enable the ladies to gain 600 pounds? And what is it REALLY like to be pregnant the second time around?  This episode is equal parts hilarious and informative.

Mollie’s husband Jon regretfully joins Mollie’s show to discuss flying across the country with a baby, his love language in marriage, how to have sex at your in-laws', and all the amazing plans he has when she dies. Marty’s lover Claire confesses that Marty’s shit does not stink, AND that there is a CLASS for grandparents to refresh them on how to care for their grandbaby. Does eating cat shit make dogs live longer? Does Virgin Airlines make you horny? How do you FAIL at watching your kid at other people’s houses that are NOT child-proofed? Marty, Claire, Jon, and Mollie keep you laughing while answering all these questions. Spoiler alert: Bill takes his first steps at Grandma's!  

The new moms are exhausted and punchy. Mollie sits with Jenny and Edith and confesses her baby’s latest developmental leap and everyone asking “is he walking?” has put her over the edge. The women talk about how to navigate unsolicited comments and questions from strangers with humor. The girls discuss the trials and tribulations of being “older moms”. Mollie admits she cussed out her one-year-old. Edith asks how to have a good sex life after the baby and talks about all the bald white babies at her mommy and me groups. Swallowing pennies, going potty in public with your baby, stopping breastfeeding--new mom shit, raw, candid, uncensored, and honest. Notes: Man was I pissed during this show! Sorry for the F bombs folks, I was just really over it. I know not to let the leaps and my insecurities from other people's comments piss me off so much. We are in a much better place now. Did we sound like June Cleaver talkin’ about meeting our husband’s sexual needs? Maybe a little. Oh well, June and Ward had a pretty rockin’marriage. If you know anything about men, then you know they are pretty simple. Feed them, F*ck them, and tell them they are awesome weekly and they will do whatever you want. We love our husbands, and unless you have a medical condition and your husband's a sexual deviant, try giving him a little lovin’ every week and everyone will be in a better mood. Sex is like exercising: you might not want to do it, but if you do it every week you will be a in a better mood and you will feel better once you start. Get these two books: The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp and The Wonder Weeks. The Wonder Weeks has an app, too.

Mollie, Andy, and Jarrett sit down and talk honestly about LOW T and how role reversals in marriage work. Is it the same when mom works and dad stays home? Jarrett talks about being a stay-at-home dad. Mollie speaks candidly about her husband’s journey of readjustments after the Iraq war. Do fathers have LOW T? Andy admits he caught low T off a toilet in West Hollywood. Do “sammiches” make moms horny? Notes:  Here is the article I mentioned: http://healthland.time.com/2011/09/13/why-do-dads-have-lower-levels-of-testosterone/ If you are a wife of a war veteran and wish to contact me privately about adjustment issues in your home and how you can best support your spouse, please submit your question privately through “ask Mollie”. I also want to comment that for some families it works for the dad to stay home and the mom work away from the house. It did not work for me and Jon, and it did not work for Jarrett and his wife. It also did not work for me to be a 100% stay-at-home mom, but I will get to that in future episodes.

Mollie had a serious case of the mom ass. She gained 42 pounds when she was pregnant. She sits (on her once-fat ass) with fashion expert Jennifer Workman and dietician Sherry Berg to talk about how to look your best when you are postpartum and what to do and eat to help you take the weight off. How long does it take to lose the weight? Will nursing help? Secretive eating, food journals, cravings and yes, more IBS. Notes: I am 14 months post baby and down to nursing just once or twice a day and my weight is at my comfort level. Do I need to tone more? Yes. Do I need to eat better? Yes. Is my body back to wear it was before? NO. Even though I am only 4 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight, my body shape has changed. A certain weight does not always equal a certain health status. I realize that I may look “thin” right now, but I would not say I am at my healthy best. I need to eat better. Sometimes it can be just as unhealthy to be thin as it is to be unhealthy and be overweight. I am going to take Sherry’s advice and eat better and make a list of things to eat in a week. And I will take Jenny’s advice and toss out anything ORANGE.

What do Stephen King, Party City, and birth control all have in common? Nothing, but we manage to cram all of it in this episode. Sherry, Paula, and Mollie discuss celebrity sightings, the people who buy balloons on a Tuesday morning, and all the different ON TREND methods of female and MALE birth control. The ladies will give the answers to the important questions like, do you read to your baby enough? Notes: The book I quoted is “The Tipping Point “ by Malcolm Gladwell. He writes about the co-creator of the birth control pill, Gregory Pincus. It’s a good read. Also check out this article http://www.bustle.com/articles/104065-5-facts-about-the-birth-control-pills-history-that-might-shock-you Here is one of the articles I quoted terrible on male birth control:  http://motherboard.vice.com/read/the-perfect-birth-control-for-men-is-here-why-cant-we-use-it      

Dr. Joel Gould, founder of Modern American Dentistry, sits with Mollie Gross and co-host Andy Salamone and speaks honestly about the proper care of babies' teeth, why Europeans have jacked up teeth, and how long you need to wait after having your teeth cleaned to have sex. Most dentists are complete BORES, but Dr. Gould is as informative as he is entertaining. He expertly gives advice on proper baby teeth hygiene and diverts all Mollie’s ridiculous questions and digs on being a Canadian. In addition to discussing whether or not it’s a big deal for a baby to fall asleep with a bottle in his or her mouth, they also discuss the importance of vitamin D, sleep, fluoride, anal bleaching, and thumbsucking. This episode is less stressful than a visit to the dentist 　and easier on the pocket!   Notes: All the views expressed by Dr. Gould do not directly reflect my opinions. My husband worked for big PHARMA for years and I don’t think they are evil at all. All industries just like people have good and bad aspects. That having been said his instruction on how to effectively brush my kid's teeth were a huge game changer! Dr. Gould puts up with a lot of my crap and still refuses to gas me when I get my botox injections. He is pretty RAD and more than just your average dentist. Check out his podcast, you’ll learn a ton. www.modernamericandentistry.com

Episode 4: New Mom Girl Talk - Mollie Gross, co-host Jenny, and Edith Urzua sit and talk openly and honestly about being new moms. WARNING: This episode is not for people who have perfect babies. New discoveries for one-year-olds Billy and John Luke. Edith asks, “How do you get a new born to sleep?” Is co-sleeping the answer? What do you do with all this baby shit you never used or that didn’t work? Consignment shops, donating and sell that shit! Lying mommies with perfect babies ruin Facebook for everyone. What did you wish you had registered for, what do you regret registering for? Diaper Genies, Moby wraps, Rock 'n Plays, Bumbos, and NoseFridas. The shit-storm that hit Mollie on Facebook from breastfeeding in the car. Ways to make the car seat ride better for baby. Keeping the house clean and managing all the baby toys and crap. Leaving the house with the baby: Are you prepared? Is the diaper bag properly packed? Post-pregnancy and baby bladder leakage.