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  Amanda Frances on RHOBH: What You Didn't See on TV 29.07.2026 1sa 17dk

  If you've been watching The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, this is the conversation you've been waiting for. Amanda Frances joins us fresh off her first season on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to pull back the curtain on what it was really like stepping into one of the biggest reality shows on TV with no strategy, no Bravo game plan, and honestly... no idea what she was getting herself into.We talk about what filming is actually like, what surprised her most, the moments that never made sense until she was living them, and how she learned to find her voice in a room where everyone else seemed to know the rules except her. But this episode goes way beyond Housewives. Amanda opens up about motherhood, building a wildly successful business, hiring help without guilt, navigating internet hate, and the neurodivergence journey that completely changed how she understands herself.It's one of those conversations that starts with Bravo and somehow ends up being about motherhood, identity, success, and staying true to yourself. In this episode, we cover:- What it's really like filming The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills- The behind-the-scenes moments Bravo fans never get to see- The surprising moment Amanda finally found her voice on the show- Mom guilt, childcare, and why asking for help feels so hard- Building a successful business while raising young kids- The truth about internet criticism, and how she protects her peace- ADHD, masking, neurodivergence, and the identity shift that changed everythingThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn more.Jones Road Beauty - Use code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free FULL-SIZE MASCARA with your first purchase! #jonesroadbeauty #adMagnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Osea - Get 10% off your order sitewide with code BLF at oseamalibu.com.ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Ross - Find your nearest Ross at rossstores.comProduced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Solo Parenting? Here's How to Make It Feel Less Impossible 22.07.2026 42dk

  Some seasons of parenting just ask more of you. Maybe your partner travels or works nights. Maybe you’re simply carrying more than your fair share right now and navigating a period where you're parenting solo. Whatever your reality is, this episode is for you!Deena, who is in this season of life right now, gets real about what it's actually like parenting three kids while her husband is away nearly half the month. There’s guilt, overwhelm, panic, and even resentment creeping in…but there’s also routines that have made it feel more manageable. She walks through EVERYTHING that has helped her surivive parenting while her husband is away and Kristin helps to unpack that guilt that so she (and so many parents) carries.We cover:- Why lowering your standards during hard seasons isn't "giving up”, it's actually helping you show up as a calmer and more present parent.- Simple ways to eliminate decision fatigue (including the meal routines that Kristin and Deena swear by).- How to make bedtime, housework, and everyday life feel a little less overwhelming when you’re solo parenting.- Why movie nights and “”no pressure” parenting deserve way less guilt than we've been taught.- The small mindset shifts that help you protect your own energy, stay regulated, and make solo parenting feel more sustainable over time.You'll walk away knowing how to make every part of solo parenting feel just a little bit lighter, learn wh lowering the bar can actually make you a more present parent, and which small routines take the pressure off when you're carrying so much on your own. And we can almost guarantee you'll find yourself giving yourself permission to let something go this week….and feeling better because of it.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn moreCozy Earth - Head to cozyearth.com and use code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 20% off!Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Ross - Find your nearest Ross at rossstores.comSuperpower -  Head over to superpower.com and use code BLF for $20 off your $199 SuperPower membership. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Your Hardest Parenting Questions, Answered ⭐ 15.07.2026 44dk

  Why does your child completely shut down anytime you bring up feelings? Should you actually ignore tantrums... or is that some of the worst parenting advice we've been given? And if your child is potty trained during the day but still having accidents at night... is something wrong?In this Q&A episode, we're answering the parenting questions we hear over and over again—the ones that leave even thoughtful, loving parents second-guessing themselves and wondering if they're getting it all wrong.We cover:- Nighttime potty training (and what's actually developmentally normal)- Whether you should ignore tantrums (spoiler: we have thoughts)- What to do when your child refuses to talk about their feelings- Why some kids completely shut down when emotions come up- Healthy ways to help kids express anger instead of stuffing it down- How to build emotional intelligence without making your child feel pressured or overwhelmed- The science behind why connection, not punishment, is what actually helps kids learn emotional regulationYou'll walk away knowing exactly what actually helps kids build emotional regulation, why anger deserves a complete rebrand, and how the way many of us were raised is still shaping the way we parent today. And we can almost guarantee there's one idea in this episode that you'll think about during your child's very next meltdown, and it'll change how you respond.Plus:Kristin and Deena discover they are complete opposites when it comes to movie theaters, sleepovers, and basically existing as humans, Deena explains why she'd happily skip every girls' trip forever, and Kristin has a surprisingly emotional realization about anger that might just change the way you think about your own emotions, too.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya’s best selling children’s vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Rythm Health - Rythm is offering our listeners 15% off your first month and free shipping at rythm.health/blf. Zocdoc - Head to zocdoc.com/BLF to get started and check that appointment off your to-do list!Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Forget the Perfect Summer: Here's What We're Doing Instead 08.07.2026 52dk

  If you're feeling like summer has somehow become another thing you have to nail” or do perfectly"... this episode is your reminder that you don't have to.Our feeds are full of magical summer moments, bucket lists, and family vacations that look effortless and picture perfect so it's easy to feel like we're not doing enough.In this hilarious episode, Kristin and Deena are playing “F*ck Yeah or F*ck No" to all of this summer's biggest trends—from hotel pool passes and reading romance novels to Labubus, camping chairs, creatine, pickleball, backyard movie nights, and everything in between.Along the way, they accidentally stumble into some surprisingly important conversations about motherhood, boundaries, partnership, body image, and why your kids don't actually need a Pinterest-perfect summer.In this episode, you'll hear:* The summer trends Kristin and Deena are fully embracing (and the ones they're absolutely not).* Why staying home might actually create better family memories than chasing the "perfect" vacation.* The simple mindset shift that takes the pressure off creating the "best summer ever."* Why saying no might be the healthiest trend of all this year.* What your kids will ACTUALLY remember from the summer, rather than what you think they willWhether you're planning a huge vacation, hanging out in your own backyard, or trying to make it to September with your sanity intact, this conversations is your reminder that your kids don’t need a perfect summer!So lower the pressure, laugh along with us, and tell us which summer trends you're saying "F*ck Yeah" to... and which ones you're leaving behind.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at bollandbranch.com/BLF with code BLF. First Day - Clinically absorbable. Family-safe. Actually effective. For a limited time only, our listeners are getting an insane deal. Use code BLF to get up to 57% Off at First Day dot com. That’s up to 57% Off and a Free Gift with code BLF at FirstDay.com. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Osea - Get 10% off your order sitewide with code BLF at oseamalibu.comOur Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today! Visit fromourplace.com/BLF and use code BLF for 10% off sitewide. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Why You Always Fight With Your Partner on Vacation (And How to Stop) 01.07.2026 55dk

  If every family vacation somehow ends with you and your partner bickering... snapping at each other... feeling guilty because your kids are watching... and wondering why you spent thousands of dollars to argue somewhere prettier...Stop.Listen to this episode before you pack your bags.Kristin is pulling back the curtain on the exact couples therapy tools that completely transformed the way they travel as a family. These simple conversations changed everything - from constant vacation bickering to actually feeling like teammates again.In this episode, you'll learn:The 5 questions every couple should answer before leaving for vacation that prevent fights before they even start.Why even the happiest couples end up fighting on family vacations (and what to do instead).How to stop resentment before it builds, so you don't spend the whole trip quietly keeping score.Exactly what to do when a vacation fight starts... so one bad moment doesn't ruin the entire vacation.The simple repair strategy that helps you reconnect faster, and models healthy relationships for your kids.If you've ever come home from vacation feeling like you need another vacation... if you've ever looked at your partner and thought, Can we please not do this again next year? This episode is for you.Send it to your partner before you leave.Your kids won't remember whether the vacation was perfect. They'll remember how it felt to be there. This episode will transform the memories you come home with.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Cozy Earth - Head to cozyearth.com and use code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 20% off!Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Unreal Snacks - Visit unrealsnacks.com/BLF to get $2 off a bag of Unreal. Terms and conditions apply.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  You’re Making This Sibling Mistake Every Day (And It’s Making the Fighting Worse) 24.06.2026 47dk

  If your house sounds like a WWE match in a bounce house all summer long... this episode is for you. The arguing. The tattling. The screaming from the other room. The constant feeling that you've spent the last three hours breaking up fights and saying, "GUYS. PLEASE. JUST STOP." Most parents think sibling fighting means something is wrong. What if it's actually one of the most important relationships your child will ever have?In this episode, Kristin and Deena are giving you the exact roadmap for what to do when your kids won't stop fighting (hello summer) and the surprisingly common parenting mistake that can make sibling conflict even worse.You'll learn:When to step in... and when to stay out of itWhy playing detective ("Who started it?!") backfiresWhat to say in the moment when things are escalatingThe simple shift that helps kids actually solve problems togetherThe science-backed way to reduce sibling rivalry before it startsHow to teach the social skills your kids need for life, not just for summerBy the end of this episode, you'll understand what's really happening beneath the sibling chaos, exactly how to respond, and how to raise kids who can disagree, repair, and stay connected—even when they're driving each other absolutely insane. This isn't just about the summer, it's about creating the groundwork for a lifelong healthy sibling dynamic and closeness.If you've ever hidden in the pantry eating snacks while your kids scream at each other in the next room... press play immediately. This episode might save your summer.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Cozy Earth - Head to cozyearth.com and use code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 20% off!Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Tumble - MachineWashableRugs, MadeBetter. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/BLFVisit Myrtle Beach - You belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plan the best family vacation ever at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.Warby Parker - Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional prescription pairs at WarbyParker.com/BLF.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Dateline’s Andrea Canning Knows Why Women Are Obsessed With True Crime — And Her Answer Gave Me Chills 17.06.2026 1sa 2dk

  If you’re a true crime girlie, stop what you’re doing and press play. Because this conversation with Dateline’s Andrea Canning is one of those episodes you’ll be thinking about long after it’s over. Andrea has spent more than a decade interviewing killers, sitting with grieving families, and uncovering what really happened behind the closed doors of seemingly “perfect” lives. In this episode, she reveals the relationship patterns she sees over and over again, the red flags she wishes more women would trust, why women are so fascinated by true crime in the first place, and the case that still haunts her to this day.But this isn’t just an episode about murder mysteries. It’s also about motherhood. Because Andrea is raising six kids while building a career most of us can only dream about. We talk honestly about mom guilt, ambition, traveling for work, freezer-pop-induced breakdowns, teenagers who want absolutely nothing to do with you, and the surprising freedom that comes with realizing you don’t have to do everything perfectly.This episode will make you laugh, give you chills, validate your experience as a working mom, and might just change the way you think about trusting your instincts.In this episode, you’ll hear:● Why women are so obsessed with true crime (Andrea’s answer is fascinating)● The relationship red flags that show up again and again in Dateline cases● The heartbreaking case Andrea still can’t stop thinking about● What interviewing victims’ families has taught her about humanity● How she’s navigated motherhood while building an extraordinary career● The permission every mom needs to hear about evolving, growing, and pursuing something that’s just for youIf you’ve ever listened to Dateline while unloading the dishwasher… if you’ve ever wondered, How did nobody see this coming? … if you’ve ever struggled with the impossible balance of motherhood and ambition… you need this episode.Seriously. Don’t save this one for later.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Nutrafol - Right now, when you buy any Nutrafol Men hair growth supplement subscription, you get two free gifts—a full-size 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner plus a hair serum, a $93 value—plus 20% off a subscription. Take advantage of this great deal at Nutrafol.com.Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Unreal Snacks - Visit unrealsnacks.com/BLF to get $2 off a bag of Unreal. Terms and conditions apply.Wayfair - Head to wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  The Anxiety Playbook Every Parent Needs: What Anxiety Really Is, Why Reassurance Backfires, and How Brave Kids Are Built. 10.06.2026 40dk

  Your kid won't sleep alone, melts down before soccer, refuses to order their own food, panics over mistakes, clings to you at drop-off and explodes when things feel uncertain. And every instinct in your body says, "Make it better." "Fix it." "Protect them." "Help them feel safe." But what if that's exactly where anxiety wins??In this episode, Deena unpacks one of the biggest parenting mindset shifts you'll ever make: The goal isn't to raise a kid who never feels anxious... It's to raise a kid who knows they can handle anxiety when it shows up. You'll learn why anxiety isn't actually an emotion - it's your brain's safety alarm, why anxious kids often look "difficult" instead of scared, why reassurance can accidentally make anxiety stronger, and why avoidance is anxiety's favorite fuel. This episode is your anxiety playbook. Confidence isn't something kids build before they do hard things; it's what they build because they did them. In this episode, you'll learn:- Why anxiety often shows up as perfectionism, aggression, clinginess, shutdowns, refusal or "bad behavior" - The surprising parenting habit that keeps anxiety growing - What to say instead of "you'll be fine." - How to support your kid without rescuing them - Why "supported struggle" changes the whole system - The exact mindset that builds resilience, courage, and emotional flexibility for life - How to stop anxiety from becoming your kid's identity Most importantly, you'll walk away with a completely different understanding of what anxiety is, what's happening inside your kid's brain, and how to help them build the beliefs that re-wires it all: I can handle hard things, I can feel uncomfortable and still be ok, and I can trust myself. Anxiety isn't a character flaw or personality trait; it's the brain going on high alert when it's actually safe. And once you learn how that alarm system works, you'll never see your child's behavior the same way again. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya’s best selling children’s vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Momentous - Head to livemomentous.com and use promo code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 35% off your first order.Osea - Get 10% off your order sitewide with code BLF at oseamalibu.com.Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today! Visit fromourplace.com/BLF and use code BLF for 10% off sitewide. Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comRythm Health - Rythm is offering our listeners 15% off your first month and free shipping at rythm.health/blf. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  3 Things Your Strong-Willed Kid Needs to Hear 03.06.2026 35dk

  If you’re raising a strong-willed kid, this episode could change the trajectory of their entire life. In this revisit of one of our favorite episodes, Kristin pulls back the curtain on what it was like to be that so-called “bad kid” herself - and shares the exact 3 messages every strong-willed child needs to hear on repeat.Strong-willed kids get mislabeled as “bad” all the time. They push back. They melt down big. They leave you wondering if you’re failing - or if they’ll ever fit into the world. But here’s the truth: they’re not broken. They’re brilliant. And how you parent them determines whether that brilliance gets buried in shame or unleashed as their superpower.When you start saying these words, everything changes:- Your child will begin to see themselves as worthy, not “bad.”- You’ll stop parenting from fear and start parenting from belief.- You’ll shift from daily power struggles to raising a child who knows they are loved, gifted, and celebrated exactly as they are.These aren’t just words. They’re lifelines. And they can change the way your child shows up in the world - and how you show up as their parent. If you’ve ever thought, I don’t know if I can keep doing this, this episode is for youhttps://biglittlefeelings.com/products/big-feelers?variant=46728248361216 "This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at bollandbranch.com/BLF with code BLF. Ka’Chava - Go to kachava.com and use code BLF for 15% off your first order!Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comQuince - Elevate your summer bedding. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Visit Myrtle Beach - You belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plan the best family vacation ever at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  The Real Reason You’re Exhausted All the Time 27.05.2026 1sa

  If you feel like you’re drowning, failing, and behind on everything in life right now, this episode is going to change everything for you. Women are carrying an impossible amount right now. The schedules. The school emails. The emotional labor. The meals. The invisible planning. The pressure to be fully present with your kids while somehow also functioning like a high-performing CEO with glowing skin and an organized pantry. And because you can’t keep up with all of it? You’ve started believing the problem is you. This episode will change that. In this episode, you’ll finally understand:- What chronic mental load is actually doing to your brain and nervous system- Why so many women feel like they’re failing even when they’re doing an unbelievable amount- How perfectionism gets wired into girls from childhood- Why comparison hits women so hard psychologically- And the mindset shift that has the power to completely free you from the constant feeling that you are behind, drowning, exhausted, and failing at everything all the timeDo not miss this episode. You're about to look at your life in a whole new way, and the load is about to get so much lighter.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comQuince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Visit Myrtle Beach - You belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plan the best family vacation ever at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.Warby Parker - Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional prescription pairs at WarbyParker.com/BLF.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Stop Escalating Your Kid’s Meltdowns (And What To Do Instead) 20.05.2026 38dk

  If your child’s meltdowns feel constant. If you find yourself yelling, threatening, negotiating, or completely losing your mind over the smallest things. If you’ve ever thought, “WHY are they freaking out over THIS?” This episode will change the way you see tantrums and meltdowns forever. Because your child is not melting down over the banana, or the cup, or the pasta touching the sauce (it's not about the pasta!!!). The real reason your child is melting down is much deeper.After this episode, you’ll:* Know exactly what to do in the face of a tantrum or meltdown, no matter your child's age* Stop escalating power struggles without meaning to* Know exactly what your child’s nervous system needs in hard moments* Recognize the hidden stressors causing meltdowns and emotional explosions* Learn how to calm the chaos without bribing, threatening, or giving in* Understand the neuroscience behind co-regulation and why your presence changes your child’s brain long-term* And start handling meltdowns in a way that builds emotional regulation for lifeOnce you understand the brain behind the behavior, everything changes. This episode honestly applies to everyone: toddlers, tweens, spouses, in-laws… every human nervous system on earth.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comQuince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Rythm Health - Rythm is offering our listeners 15% off your first month and free shipping at rythm.health/blf. Wayfair - Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Visit Myrtle Beach - You belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plan the best family vacation ever at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Your Hardest Parenting Questions, Answered 13.05.2026 47dk

  Why does your toddler laugh when you’re disciplining them? What do you do when potty training completely falls apart? And how do you parent the kid who feels EVERYTHING bigger, louder, harder, and more intensely than everyone else? In this Q&A episode, we’re answering the parenting questions we hear constantly — the ones that leave even loving, thoughtful parents feeling overwhelmed, confused, triggered, and exhausted.We cover:- Potty training setbacks and resets- Toddlers laughing during discipline- Power struggles and boundary-setting- “Big Feeler” highly sensitive kids and emotional intensity- Sensory sensitivities and nervous system overwhelm- Why some kids melt down over seemingly “small” things- How to respond without escalating behavior- The parenting sweet spot between permissive and punitivePlus:Kristin accidentally becomes an 8-year-old softball all-star coach, Deena gets emotionally taken out by standing in the wind for an hour, and both of us realize we may be the most millennial people alive. Basically: chaos, neuroscience, nervous systems, and parenting truths that will make you feel way less alone, and answer all of your parenting questions you need help with NOW.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya’s best selling children’s vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Momentous - Head to livemomentous.com and use promo code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 35% off your first order.Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comQuince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  The Mental Load Solution: The New Tool That *Actually* Sets You Free 06.05.2026 44dk

  You are not overwhelmed because you’re bad at balance. You’re overwhelmed because you’re carrying an entire operating system in your head for running a home and caring for kids, and no one ever taught you how to turn it off. You’ve split the tasks, had the talks, been very clear about “I just need more help.” And still, you’re the one remembering, anticipating and managing everything.This isn’t about who’s doing more, it’s about who’s mentally running the entire show. And if that’s you?? Of course you’re exhausted. In this episode, we’re blowing up the biggest lie we’ve all been fed: That the mental load is a communication problem. It’s not. It’s an infrastructure problem. And once you see it, you cannot unsee it, which is exactly why this conversation is so crucial.Deena sits down with Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage Haus, mom of three, and an accidental genius who built a solution most of us didn’t even know was possible, to break down:• Why even “equal” partnerships still leave moms carrying ~70% of the mental load• The 5 invisible layers running in your brain 24/7 (this alone will blow your mind, and unlock real change)• Why “just tell me what to do” is actually adding to your exhaustion• The real reason you feel burnt out - even if you have childcare• The exact shift that takes you from constant resentment and overwhelm to *actual* reliefAnd then, we push into the uncomfortable truth: What if the answer isn’t doing more… or communicating better?? What if the answer is… you stop doing it all?? Not in a reckless way, but in a new, radically supported way. We’re talking about a level of support that doesn’t just check tasks off a list, it removes the invisible weight from your brain. The kind that gives you hours back every single week, and lets you actually be with your kids instead of managing life around them - one that shifts your relationship, your energy, your entire home.And yes, we explicitly tackle every elephant in the room: The cost, the guilt, the “this feels indulgent - is this too much?” spiral. (If that thought just hit you, you need to listen to this episode.) Because by the end, you’re going to realize something: You were never supposed to carry all of this alone. Press play if you’re ready to stop managing everything yourself, and finally experience what it feels like to be fully supported at home.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering 25% off the Fullest Hair Kit--that's supplements plus their hair serum duo--and free self-care gifts when you visit nutrafol.com Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today! Visit fromourplace.com/BLF and use code BLF for 10% off sitewide. Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comVisit Myrtle Beach - You belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plan the best family vacation ever at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  From Trauma to Peace: Deena's Third Birth Story 29.04.2026 41dk

  The episode you've been asking for is finally here : Deena's birth story for her third baby. And you're not going to want to miss this one. If you’ve been here for a while, you know her first didn’t go the way she thought it would. There was a lot of fear, a lot of not being listened to, a lot of trauma that stayed with her longer than she expected. Her second birth? Also not great. So now, for the first time, Deena shares the deeply personal story of her third birth. She birthed at home, in her bathtub surrounded by family and her boys (and her emotional support dog, Mokki!). And how did the birth go, you ask? You'll have to tune in to find out. This one will make you laugh, cry, laugh again, cry again, and bring you back to all those intense feelings surrounding birth.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Activations - Try Activations for 2 Weeks Free: activations.com/feelings.First Day - Our listeners get up to 57% off and a free gift with code BLF at firstday.com.Ka’Chava - Go to kachava.com and use code BLF for 15% off your first order!Myrtle Beach - You belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plan the best family vacation ever at VisitMyrtleBeach.com.Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Teleflora - Provide code BLFMDAY20 for 20% off a Teleflora bouquet at teleflora.com.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage - Not the Anniversary Trip We Expected 22.04.2026 54dk

  Deep breath, friends. This is one of THOSE episodes; the kind that starts off light and then shifts into something a little heavier, a little scarier, but ultimately really important. This episode was supposed to be Kristin and Tyler sitting down to chat about 10 years of marriage. The lessons, the growth, the things we’ve learned along the way. We even brought our podcast equipment all the way to Palm Springs. But before we could even sit down to record it, our anniversary trip took a turn we didn’t see coming. I walked outside… and found Tyler bleeding.What’s next was an ambulance, hours in the hospital, and a moment that split everything into before and after.Not to scare you, but because it led to something we didn’t expect: clarity. Because when something like that happens, your brain doesn’t go to the argument from yesterday. It doesn’t go to the tone, the tension, or who was right. It goes to one place: please let this person be okay. And suddenly, everything you thought mattered… doesn’t. So this episode changed into something deeper.Yes, we’re still sharing the 10 things we’ve learned in 10 years of marriage, but through a completely different lens. The real one, the one that shows up when all else falls away.In this episode, you’ll walk away with:* 10 honest, unfiltered lessons from 10 years of marriage (the real ones, not the fluffy, Instagrammable ones)* Exactly what to do in conflict: including how to make a “bid” that actually de-escalates things in the moment* The biggest mindset shift that instantly changes how you show up in your relationship (hint: it’s not about fixing “us”)* Practical ways to communicate better, even in stressful, reactive, or heated moments* A deeper understanding of what actually matters… and what you can finally let go of* What to do when your partner is being their hardest to love* Why the small, everyday moments matter more than the big onesBecause we all move through life assuming we have more time to fix things, to say what maters, and to show up differently. But guess what? We don’t always get that guarantee. And a moment like this reminds us what actually matters.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/BLF.Tumble - MachineWashableRugs, MadeBetter. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/BLF #TUMBLE #ADWayfair - Head to wayfair.com April 25th through the 27th to shop Way Day. Wayfair. Every style. Every homeProduced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  6 Thinking Traps to Catch, Change and Feel Instantly Better 15.04.2026 34dk

  What if the thing running your day… is your non-conscious thought patterns that are happening on repeat?? The same ones showing up every single day, silently shaping how you feel, how you react, and how you show up as a parent, partner, and person. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the 6 sneaky, unhelpful thought patterns that drag us down day-to-day - and how to actually catch them in real time, replace them, and feel better.We’re getting into:- Why your brain loops the same thoughts all day (and why they feel so convincing)- The exact moment your thoughts turn into stress, snapping, or shutdown- The subtle difference between “venting” vs. actually moving forward- The simple mental shifts that take you from *reactive* to calm, grounded, and in control- Practical, in-the-moment tools you can use TODAY to change the way you think - and feelThis is the kind of episode that doesn’t just sound good while you listen. It literally changes how your next moment goes. Less spiraling, less snapping. More clarity, more “Ok, I’ve got this.” Once you see these thought patterns, you can interrupt them. And when you interrupt them, your whole day goes differently. And overtime, your new thinking habits will rewire your brain to be more resilient.Your brain has been freelancing long enough. Time to take the mic back - let’s do this!This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya’s best selling children’s vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Momentous - Head to livemomentous.com and use promo code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS for up to 35% off your first order.Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Forget "Stranger Danger” - Teach Your Kids These Sexual Abuse Safety Tools 08.04.2026 31dk

  Trigger Warning: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse. We share this with care, but please listen at your own pace and take care of yourself.Deep breath, friends. This is one of THOSE episodes - the kind that feels a little heavy, a little scary, but is incredibly important, because the tools here could change your kid’s life. In this episode, I (Deena) am sharing my own experience with sexual abuse as a child. Not to scare you, but to give you something I didn’t have back then: Clear, practical tools to help keep your kids safer.Because the uncomfortable reality is that sexual abuse doesn’t usually look like a stranger in a dark alley. It often happens between kids, between peers or people you know, in familiar places. And most kids don’t tell, because they’re confused, don’t have the language, or think they’ll get in trouble. So instead of fear, we’re focusing on power. This episode is your “bing bang boom - here’s exactly what to do” guide. You’ll walk away with:Concrete, simple tools you can start using TODAYThe exact words + scripts to teach body safety in a way that feels natural (not awkward or scary)A clear way to explain private parts, safe vs unsafe touch, and boundariesHow to teach your kid to say no, get out, and tell someoneHow to build a “safety team” so your child always has trusted adultsAnd how to create a home where your child knows, “I can tell my parent anything, and they will help me.”Body safety isn’t about one, big scary talk. It’s about small, everyday conversations that build kids who know their body is theirs, trust their gut, use their voice, and feel safe coming to you, no matter what. You can give your child tools, language, and confidence that dramatically increase their safety.So take a deep breath - we’re doing this together, and it’ll be worth it, I promise.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today! Visit fromourplace.com/BLF and use code BLF for 10% off sitewide. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  How to Be the Parent You Never Had (And Why It’s the Hardest—and Most Important—Work You’ll Ever Do) 01.04.2026 38dk

  If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why am I so triggered by my child’s emotions?” “Why does this feel harder for me than it does for everyone else?” Or “How do I raise emotionally healthy kids… when no one taught me how?” This episode is for you. Kristin and Deena go beneath the surface of parenting and into the work most of us were never taught to do: regulating, repairing, and reparenting yourself while raising your child.You’ll learn:The real reason parenting feels so hard (it’s not you - it’s your nervous system)The science behind regulation and how to actually build it in real timeWhat generational healing looks and feels like - in messy, everyday momentsWhy grief is a part of parenting when you’re doing it differently than you were parentedThe 4 tools to start breaking cycles, even when you’re overwhelmedThis is the episode that helps you understand yourself. And when you understand yourself, you stop blaming yourself. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be the parent you needed.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Arey - Slow the growth of greys and get 15% off by using code BLF at arey.com.First Day - Our listeners get up to 57% off and a free gift with code BLF at firstday.com.Jones Road Beauty - Use code BIGLITTLEFEELINGS at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase! #jonesroadbeauty #adLittle Spoon - Get 30% off your first order at littlespoon.com/BLF30 with code BLF30.Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Unreal Snacks - Visit unrealsnacks.com/BLF to get $2 off a bag of Unreal. Terms and conditions apply. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  We’re Parenting Too Much, And It’s Backfiring. What We’re Bringing Back from 90’s Parenting 25.03.2026 57dk

  We need to say something that might make you uncomfortable: we are over-parenting our kids. We are over-helping. Over-entertaining. Over-scheduling. Over-involving ourselves in every single moment of their lives. And it’s not making things better. It’s making our kids less independent, less resilient, and less capable of handling real life.In this episode, we’re bringing back the parts that 90’s parenting got right (not the fear-based, emotion-dismissing, boooooorderline trauma parts), but the parts that actually built confident, capable kids. Because back then? Kids figured things out. They got bored. They solved problems. They had space to become themselves. And today? We’re doing so much for them… they don’t get the chance. This episode will challenge you — in the best way.We’re talking about:Why your kid NEEDS boredom (and why it’s so hard for us to allow it)How constant involvement is quietly undermining confidenceThe science behind independent play and why it matters more than any activityWhy fewer toys, fewer plans, and fewer interventions actually lead to better outcomesHow to step back without feeling like you’re failing your kidYour job is not to make your child’s life smooth. Your job is to raise a kid who becomes an adult who can handle a life that isn’t. This episode will help you pull back, without guilt, and start raising a kid who can stand on their own two feet. Repeat after me : PERMISSION TO DO LESS. Sound too good to be true? Tune in to find out just how easy this simple shift in parenting can be.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Experian - Get started with the Experian App now! See experian.com for details.Little Spoon - Get 30% off your first order at littlespoon.com/BLF30 with code BLF30.Magnetic Me - Get 15% off sitewide at magneticme.com.Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FEELINGS for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/BLF. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Stop Raising Obedient Kids 18.03.2026 38dk

  What if the goal of parenting isn’t raising kids who always listen…but raising kids who feel safe being fully themselves? In this episode, Kristin shares a realization that stopped her in her tracks: so much of her life has been shaped by the quiet pressure to be liked. To be the nice one. The agreeable one. The one everyone walks away from thinking, “Wow, she’s so kind.” From friendships to everyday interactions with strangers, that instinct to make sure everyone feels good about her has been deeply ingrained, and incredibly exhausting.And that realization led to a bigger parenting question: how often do kids learn to people-please because they feel their acceptance depends on it? Many of us grew up believing the highest compliment a child could receive was being called a “good kid.” The obedient one. The easy one. The one who doesn’t push back, question, or cause problems. But what if that expectation quietly teaches kids something we never intended, that their job is to make adults happy?In this episode, we unpack the hidden pressure behind being the “good kid” and why prioritizing obedience above all else can sometimes make it harder for kids to develop confidence, boundaries, and trust in their own voice.Kristin talks about:Why the idea of the “obedient child” can be misleadingHow kids internalize the need for approval from the adults around themThe subtle ways people-pleasing starts in childhoodThe difference between respect and complianceWhy it’s actually healthy for kids to disagree, push back, and express who they really areHow we can create homes where kids feel safe showing up authentically...even when that’s messyBecause here’s the truth: our kids are going to grow up in a world where not everyone will like them. And while that’s uncomfortable, it’s also part of being human. The goal isn’t raising kids who never disappoint anyone. The goal is raising kids who trust themselves enough to be who they are, even when it means not everyone approves. And when kids know they’re loved exactly as they are, they don’t have to spend their lives shrinking themselves to earn it.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Bobbie - Head to hibobbie.com to find the formula trusted by parents and loved by their babies–700k and counting. Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya’s best selling children’s vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Peloton - Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ at onepeloton.comSkims - Shop our favorite bras and underwear at skims.com. #skimspartnerSquare - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/BLF. #squarepod Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.