Mom Best Friend

We all hate it. But do we all do it? In this episode Emma and Laura shine some light on all the shade. What are people REALLY judging moms about? And WHY? Can any good come of it? The moms break down the survey, deliberate and reveal some of their own past judgements.

Baby or not, if you’ve looked in a mirror, you’ve sized yourself up. Compared and contrasted with what was (I used to look so YOUNG!) or what could be (maybe if I try THAT I’ll look like her!). Even if the standard is an old version of yourself, no one is immune. Is it evolution-based brain chemistry or cultural brain washing? Is social media to blame? Facetune? The Kardashians? And who are we even trying to impress? Ourselves? Our partners? Kelly Smith from our high school track team? In this episode Emma and Laura speak candidly about the rapid body changes post-baby and survey moms across America for a path to self-love.

Having a baby means having a lot of STUFF. Or does it? In this episode, Emma and Laura go toe-to-toe in separating the must-haves from the hyped-up pile of baby junk bound to collect dust in your overstuffed closet. An unsponsored roast of the products you DON’T need meets a helpful merchandise guide for city-dwellers and country momkins alike.

After kids, WHO EVEN ARE WE? This episode invites listeners on a roller coaster of emotion to tackle some of the most elusive questions facing moms today. Are we happy? Are we doing enough to be happy? AREN’T WE DOING ENOUGH ALREADY!? Guided by their survey, Emma and Laura grapple with their pre-kids selves, ponder their ability to have fun, and question who they are vs. who they’re “supposed” to be.

Mental health and wellness is sometimes at odds with an unplanned pregnancy. This episode asks women all about choice. Emma and Laura break down the survey results, share their past experiences and speak with a brave guest mother amid a tough decision.

Baby daddy alert! In this episode, Laura and Emma invite their partners Nev Schulman and Simon Atik to unpack the intricacies of maintaining positive relationships with your significant other post baby. From igniting intimacy to balancing parenting roles and exactly what our Moms resent most about Dads, this episode is jam packed with real-time advice from these real-talk couples.

After kids your friends are still your friends... right? Kinda? Maybe? In this episode Laura and Emma poll the masses to break down the types of friends you might lose after kids, explore the murky, shark-filled waters of MOM FRIENDS, go toe-to-toe on their own friendship deal breakers and give tips on how to be a better friend to someone you love when you’re short on time, patience and qualified(ish) babysitters.

Welcome to Mom Best Friend! Dive in deep with Episode One...Sex: the ins and outs and just the tips. Emma and Laura muse about sex after kids and reveal shocking survey results about who wants more, what's getting in the way and why people without kids can stop bragging.