When I Knew

It was the best of times it was…confusing! Join Samantha for the story of her labor and delivery. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We've heard about Postpartum Depression but whats the difference between PPD and Postpartum Psychosis? Why do new moms wake up in the middle of the night and frantically dig through their bed looking for their baby who is safely sleeping in a bassinet beside them? Why do breasts lactate from the mere sound of a baby crying? Should you eat your placenta? Are there lasting health risks/benefits from giving birth? And finally, whats the word regarding cord blood? In this episode, Mike PhD, Kevin PhD and Samantha discuss what happens to a woman's body and mind after giving birth. Learn more: www.wysp.us --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

While Samantha was busy panicking about safe sleeping environments, her husband prepared for the baby in other ways - financial, legal, logistical etc.

Samantha breaks down how she and her husband prepped themselves and their home for baby. Printing out charts for warming bottles, milk storage, emergency numbers and pet care instructions was all vital. Then it’s stocking up on OTC meds, dealing with well-meaning but completely unsolicited advice and why it’s important to invest in the proper safety equipment for car, stroller and crib. Plus: Navigating insurance and what happens when your water breaks…or doesn’t! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cream that gets rid of stretch marks, The Dock-A-Tot that has been linked to infant deaths, spicy food for labor and of course, vaccines. Which myths and products are worth it and what should you leave at the big box store? Michael PhD., Kevin PhD. and Samantha no PhD. LOL discuss. www.wysp.us Brought to you by Whatever You Say Productions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Every woman is different but these are the products that actually made a difference for Samantha during her first pregnancy. Learn more: www.wysp.us --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mike PhD and Kevin PhD are back to discuss genetic dominance in the womb and why some predispositions can be predicted and/or verified while others cannot.   As science continues to progress, will the accuracy of quantifiable predictions sharpen? Samantha and her husband are expecting their first child this summer and it wasn't even halfway through their first trimester when they realized the experience of becoming a parent is nothing like they imagined.  Endless screenings, tests, judgmental opinions from doctors, nurses and friends and essentially no resource for support.  Fed up with being guilt tripped and scared, Samantha turned to the Scientists at WYSP to discuss what was actually going on with her body and her baby and quickly realized that the word "fault" should be struck from the vocabulary of any expectant parent.  Learn more: www.wysp.us --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 1 of 6 with our friends from WYSP Science's podcast, "Mikroscope!" Mike and Kevin are both working on their PhD's in the field of Microbiology and Samantha is on a quest to remind you just how out of your control pregnancy is. In this episode, they discuss the science of actually getting pregnant and the millions of things that prevent even the healthiest and most ideal people from conceiving. Next time: The fight for genetic dominance. Learn more: www.wysp.us Follow: _wheniknew_ and @_mikroscope_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The response to our last episode has been overwhelming...In a good way and in a not so good way. It seems we aren’t the only ones who find Mommy Shaming and Parenting rife with negativity and a “holier than thou” tone. So what do we do when we’re not sure if it’s a rash or an allergic reaction? Should we crumble if the number one recommended bottle causes gas? And how should we share pregnancy news with a mixed bag of friends and family? Samantha has some ideas of how to get answers, be fair and not totally lose your mind and hopefully they’ll help you as well. Follow @imnachogirlfriend and @_wheniknew_ on Instagram and join us at www.wysp.us for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

Samantha and James are officially 19 weeks pregnant and the first trimester smack in the height of a pandemic was scary, isolating and maddening. You may have heard that "Mom Shaming" and The Parenting Community in general is one of the most toxic in The US and boy...it sure is. Pregnancy isn't a single thing like you think it will be and when you pile on Social Distancing, negativity from lifelong friends and navigating through tests and screenings, the whole experience has you wondering if you will ever be able to have a worry free day again. This season will steer clear of cute DIY projects and surface level topics like baby shower themes. We're going to go straight to the pits and perils of parenthood which can only be joyful if you literally block everyone else's opinions and "advice." Up next: A collaboration with Mike Phd and Kevin Phd from WYSP Science and the podcast, "Mikroscope" to discuss the science of getting pregnant, the fight for genetic dominance, pregnancy myths and gimmicks and the science behind PPD and other physiological changes after birth. Learn more: www.wysp.us Follow: www.instagram.com/_wheniknew_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

We've all been there....but what do you do in the moments immediately following? Samantha has been let go, fired, sacked, canned....dismissed more times than she cares to recount. But what she did might help you feel a little better. Follow: www.instagram.com/_wheniknew_ Learn more: www.wysp.us --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

COVID sent thousands of people packing right back to where it all started - their parents house. Now we have retired parents with adult children crowding their dinner tables with screens, computers and endless coffee mugs. There's young adults who managed to hold on to their first adult job who are trying to establish their place at their company as dad yells at the TV and mom gossips loudly into the phone. And then there are the thousands who are now unemployed, back home feeling lost, angry and without purpose with no promise of a brighter future ahead. CorBen recently moved home to Alaska from the hustle and bustle of NYC after reaching the door of what would have been the pinnacle of his career; a spot in the cast of "Hamilton." Samantha has moved home more times than she cares to admit. It's hard. You're grateful but it's hard. But, it's not forever. Take is from us, this too shall pass. In the meantime, let's all have a laugh together. www.wysp.us --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

Sarah grew up in New England where she attended the most exclusive schools and was well on her way to becoming an Olympic Rower. But when stress and unfulfilling goals became a voice in her head she couldn't ignore, she headed out west in search of herself. Yoga and making jewelry with responsibly sourced stones gave Sarah the serenity she had been longing for, and now she travels around the world with her partner Kyle and their dog, living out of their van and offering classes in Breathwork. It's the great leap most people only dream of and Sarah is living it. Join us for an insightful and honest view of this journey to self. Follow the journey on Instagram @improbablereality and at www.improbablereality.org Learn more: www.wyspmedia.com/wheniknew Follow us: www.instagram.com/_wheniknew_ Follow Dana: www.instagram.com/danapowells Follow Samantha: www.instagram.com/_whateveryousaybabe_ Follow CorBen: www.instagram.com/corben_w “When I Knew” is presented by Whatever You Say Productions, LLC. www.wyspmedia.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

This month Dana and Samantha welcome Erin, an affiliate of the IBEW Union of Lineworkers. Together the three commiserate on the state of the job market, especially the trades, and brainstorm ways to improve the world of tradee jobs for women. Learn more: www.wyspmedia.com/wheniknew Follow us: www.instagram.com/_wheniknew_ Follow Dana: www.instagram.com/danapowells Follow Samantha: www.instagram.com/_whateveryousaybabe_ Follow CorBen: www.instagram.com/corben_w “When I Knew” is presented by Whatever You Say Productions, LLC. www.wyspmedia.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

Sarah had a life in New York City that would lead any career driven person to jealousy. A full time job at an established company with nights and weekends off to dine at the best restaurants and skip out to The Hamptons in the Summer. But a reality not unlike the now famous one featured in, "The Devil Wears Prada" drove her away from the bright lights and straight for the hills...literally. And she's not alone. In fact, millions of Millenials are leaving careers in big cities that their parents prayed they would have and are moving closer to nature, thus accepting massive slashes to their income and a complete upside down flip of their current lifestyle. But why? Join Dana, Samantha, and Sarah for a unique journey in search of "the idea" and the mad, unapologetic dash towards what life is truly all about. Tune in now on every major platform (Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Radio Public...) by searching, "When I Knew" or join us at www.wyspmedia.com/wheniknew #backtobasics #nychustle #traveldiary #livesimply #myjourney --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

There is no manual for parenting, nor has there ever been or will ever be. The moms and dads of the world are just out there doing their best and hoping they're getting it right. Samantha and CorBen sit down to talk about their ever-evolving relationships with their parents from birth to adulthood. CorBen comes from a strict military family and Samantha comes from a laid back nature loving family. But they both turned out very similar in how they approach obstacles and most notably, how they take responsibility for their lives and apply their parents work ethic to their career goals. So is it nature, nurture, routine or luck? Tune in now for a feel good and honest look from a child's perspective on parents. Learn more: www.wheniknewpodcast.com Follow us: www.instagram.com/_wheniknew_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

Raeleen fell in love with dancing at a young age when she would join her parents at the Town Center for Square Dancing. She was exposed to different styles through community theater, but it wasn't until she left her corporate job that she realized her potential to become a competitive dancer, a dance teacher and now, an owner of a successful dance studio. Join Samantha and Raeleen as they discuss her story, inspirations, the costs associated with competitive ballroom dancing and the legacy Raeleen hopes to leave behind. Learn more: www.wheniknewpodcast.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/_wheniknew_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

Our very own CorBen Williams joins Samantha to share his story of celebrating his sexual orientation. The two discuss everything from coming out to family and neighbors, dealing with classmates and a no nonsense look at dating in the Gay Community. Learn more at www.wheniknewpodcast.com and @_wheniknew_ on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

It happens to all of us - We live, we learn and we grow out of friends. In this episode, Samantha and CorBen share personal stories of moments when they knew their friendships that seemed built to last proved they weren't. Money gets in the way, new romantic relationships change the dynamic and a clash of ethics can be the difference between BFF's and practically strangers. The lesson? It happens to all of us, it's normal, it's natural and there's always an important lesson to learn. Learn more at www.wheniknewpodcast.com and @_wheniknew_ on Instagram. Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and favorite us everywhere else. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

On this episode we meet Sarah who has been living with illnesses like, Sjogren's Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Depression, and Anxiety for the majority of her life. Tune in to hear how she copes with these illnesses and what day-to-day life is like for her. Learn more at www.wheniknewpodcast.com and @_wheniknew_ on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

In our new mini series, "Light bulb Moments" CorBen and Samantha sit down to discuss all of life's teachable moments and how they lived through them. This week, it's all about constructive criticism. The hosts share stories, compare and contrast and offer a path forward from one of life's most important skills. To learn more, join us at www.whateveryousayproductions.com @_wheniknew_ on Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

In this episode we meet Scott who has been living with Schizoaffective Disorder for most of his life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

Dana and Samantha welcome "Silvia" to the show to discuss how the Kavanaugh Trials and her daughter's recent rape resurfaced memories she thought she had suppressed for good over 40 years ago. In this powerful episode about bravery, forgiveness, and the how a violation of such magnitude can stay with you long after it's happened, we hope our listeners know there is hope, there is help and there are millions of people around the globe who believe you, understand you and support you. To learn more about how you can receive free, confidential help local to you, go to www.rainn.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

Jason knew from a young age that he was born in a body that didn't suite what he knew to be true, but it wasn't until his early 30's that he realized that she is not Theresa. He is Jason and this is his story. Samantha and Jason discuss his journey in chronological order and look at what it means to him to be trans from a personal, academic and scientific standpoint. To learn more, join us at www.wheniknewpodcast.com and follow us @_wheniknew_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

When I Knew I wanted to Adopt features one of our hosts, Samantha and her mother. Join us to hear about their journey to becoming a family. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

On this episode of “When I Knew” we meet the fabulous Fifi DuBois, a stunning drag queen working in New York City. Explore the world of drag with Fifi and hosts, Samantha, Addriana, and Dana. They discuss everything from hair and makeup tips, embarrassing anecdotes, the hardships along the path to becoming a drag queen, and advice for young drag queens out there! Follow When I Knew on Instagram @_wheniknew_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

On this episode of When I Knew, the hosts welcome Laura Dowding to the show. Join us as this talented singer/songwriter walks through her journey to owning her craft and turning it into a full-time career. Not without its challenges, Laura shares how she overcame personal hardships and leaned heavily on friends and family to fight for her creative gift. Laura proves to be a warm, thoughtful, quirky woman whose success is not lost on her. We’re delighted and proud to welcome Laura to the show with all original music by the artist. Follow When I Knew on Instagram @_wheniknew_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

When I Knew I Wanted to Join The Military: Join hosts Samantha, Addriana and Dana as they interview Lainey, an HM2 in The US Navy. Lainey shares what led her decision to join the military, how it has changed her and what she wishes more people knew about our troops. Follow us on Instagram @_wheniknew_ and please rate and review on iTunes. To learn more go to www.wheniknewpodcast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

Welcome to, "When I knew" presented by Dicks & Politics. This is a monthly special edition episode we release in tandem with our weekly episodes on Wednesday. "When I knew" features exclusive interviews with our listeners who have overcome tremendous challenges and how they are working to move forward. Our inaugural episode is with Samantha's best and oldest friend, Page who is an addict and an alcoholic celebrating three years of sobriety in February. Samantha and Page take you through their friendship in chronological order and explore Page's struggle with addiction and how it impacted their friendship for better and for worse. These segments in general are explicit and because this deals with drug use, it may not be suitable for young children. We do hope our listeners will join us with an open mind and find something worthwhile in stepping into someone else shoes for a bit. ABOUT: Dicks & Politics is a female produced and hosted show out of New York City. We're committed to bringing our listeners fresh, unfiltered and digestible content in quick segments every Wednesday. Follow us: Instagram: @_wheniknew_ Twitter: @dandppodcast Facebook: Dicks & Politics Website: www.dicksandpolitics.com Follow our hosts: Samantha: @_whateveryousaybabe_ on Instagram and @_whatever_u_say on Twitter Addriana: @britneysrideordie on Instagram & @britsrideordie on Twitter Like what you hear? Hate it? Rate us a leave a review! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dicksandpolitics/support https://www.theinfatuation.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message

This episode of Dicks & Politics is sponsored by The Infatuation • When I Knew I Had Cancer - Presented by Dicks & Politics•••Welcome to, "When I knew" presented by Dicks & Politics. This is a monthly special edition episode we release in tandem with our weekly episodes on Wednesday. "When I knew" features exclusive interviews with our listeners who have overcome tremendous challenges and how they are working to move forward. • • • On this episode, Nicole walks us through her cancer diagnosis that came out of nowhere and changed her life forever. • • • ABOUT: Dicks & Politics is a female produced and hosted show out of New York City. We're committed to bringing our listeners fresh, unfiltered and digestible content in quick segments every Wednesday. • • • Follow us: — Instagram: @_wheniknew_ — Twitter: @dandppodcast — Facebook: Dicks & Politics — Website: www.dicksandpolitics.com • • • Follow our hosts: — Samantha: @_whateveryousaybabe_ on Instagram and @_whatever_u_say on Twitter — Addriana: @britneysrideordie on Instagram & @britsrideordie on Twitter — Like what you hear? Hate it? Rate us a leave a review! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dicksandpolitics/support https://www.theinfatuation.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/when-i-knew/message