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Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows of being a pregnant woman and new mom..
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Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows of being a pregnant woman and new mom..
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1 Ep. 347: Throwback: Laura's Middle-School Mess 54:10
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In the special segment "Throwback," Laura reflects on sibling relationships as she recounts the time in 7th grade when she ran for student council and her brother became her political fixer. Also, Shanna reports on all the mishaps at the elaborate escape-room birthday party that she threw for her daughter, and Laura discusses the unexpected challenge that sprung upon her family this week. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Handling unexpected challenges when you're a parent -Planning an escape-room birthday party for your kid -Reflecting on memories from middle school -Ice skating with your young kids -Best kids' party favors This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Ep. 346: Throwback: Shanna's Experience Having an Emergency C-Section 1:02:55
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In the special segment "Throwback," Shanna turns back time to recount the story of the first time she gave birth and all the ways it turned out to be different from how she'd expected it to be. Also, Laura talks about introducing her 6-year-old to stop-motion animation, and Shanna reports on her last-minute scramble to plan an elaborate birthday party for her almost 9-year-old. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Planning an escape room birthday party for your kid -Teaching your kids stop-motion animation -Shanna's unplanned C-section birth story -When your birth doesn't go as planned -Moms supporting victims of the Los Angeles fires -Setting boundaries for your kids' extracurricular activities -Joining a book club This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Ep. 345: Would You Rather: Parenting Edition 48:49
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Shanna and Laura introduce the brand-new special segment "Would You Rather: Parenting Edition," in which they present hilarious sets of hypothetical situations from their own lives and listeners' lives and then discuss which choices they would rather make. Also, Laura reports on her family's stay in Long Beach when they evacuated Los Angeles due to the wildfires, and Shanna discusses her efforts to maintain stability for her kids during the wildfire week. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Evacuating for the Los Angeles wildfires -Parenting during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires -Difficult choices you have to make as a parent -The hilarious and questionable things you do as a mom -Dig It play space in Torrance -Pour painting class at kids' art studio This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Ep. 344: Snow Feels Like What?! 53:20
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In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they've found online recently, including "Someone's Mom Said No," a hilarious meme that captures the reality of shopping with kids, as well as "Willy's Chocolate Experience," a fantastical children's event gone terribly wrong. Also, Shanna talks about her kids visiting her at work for the first time, and Laura reports on spending her son's 6th birthday in snowy Colorado. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Having your kids visit you in the office -Traveling to Colorado with your family -Laura's son's 6th birthday -When your kid experiences snow for the first time -Someone's Mom Said no meme -Willy's Chocolate Experience debacle -Fun board game for the family -Fun museum for the family This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In the special segment, "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including stories about negligent neighbors and movie-theater mishaps. Also, Laura reports on her 5-year-old's surprising new outdoor interest, and Shanna discusses a last-minute pivot she and her husband had to make on Christmas Eve. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Christmas with young kids -Doing yard work with young kids -Big-muscle activity for kids -Kids and trampolines -Should I give big gifts from Santa or from parents -Falling asleep during movies as a mom -Rude neighbors This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Ep. 342: Sibling Roughhousing 57:33
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In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna share their recent embarrassing or hilarious parenting experiences, diving into the topics of desperate decisions and rough realizations. Also, Shanna reports on a surprising new development in her family's life, and Laura talks about how the roughhousing between her sons has intensified. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Different ways of moving on from grief -Family pets -Roughhousing between siblings -Mom confessions This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Ep. 341: Weird Injuries You Get as a Parent 1:02:43
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In the special segment "Loose Ends," Laura and Shanna circle back on topics they've talked about in previous episodes, including updates about inane injuries, toy tantrums, 5-year-olds' friendships, and one of BFP's colossal cliffhangers to date. Also, Laura reports on her 3-year-old's "why phase," which is more like a "who, what, when, where, why phase," and Shanna checks in on her dog, Sasha, and discusses the challenge of handling conflicting emotions when you are a parent. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Handling your child's "why phase" or "question phase" -Helping your child deal with the loss of a family pet -Compartmentalizing emotions when you are a mom -Tip for helping plantar fasciitis -Kindergartener friendships -Setting boundaries with your kids -Water slide injuries and other weird injuries when you are a parent -Should I buy that big-ticket outdoor toy for my kids? This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Bonus: LA Wildfires - Parenting Through Crisis 52:30
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Laura and Shanna come to you in real time to check in during the wildfires in Los Angeles. They provide updates about how they are doing during their city's crisis and have an insightful conversation with Gia Gambaro Blount, a local child development expert and parenting coach. about parenting during and after emergencies. Gia is a highly-regarded parenting expert in one of the areas that are being hit hardest by the devastation - Pasadena and Altadena - and she provides wisdom that not only comes from her years of expertise in child development but also as a parent who lives in the area and is personally affected by it as well. Important Links: - Our list of resources for victims of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires - O ur list of how to help and donate to support victims of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires - Gia Gambaro Blount's Instagram - Follow Gia to get daily advice and wisdom about parenting through crisis (and more) - Gia Gambaro Blount's Website - Big Fat Positive's Facebook Community Group - A supportive community that has shown compassion for and interest in helping parents and families in need at this time (plus ongoing conversations and support about parenting in general Topics Discussed in This Episode: -How the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires are affecting parents -How to parent your child during a crisis -Advice from a local parenting expert who is actively helping parents and families navigate this crisis -How to handle emergencies when you're a parent -How to talk to your child about catastrophic events -How to help your child process trauma after the emergency is over -How to help victims of the Los Angeles fires This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Visit our website . Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Ep. 340: Should I Get a Mammogram if I’m Breastfeeding? 54:39
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Shanna reports on the shocking event that complicated her daughter's sixth birthday party, and Laura talks about getting a mammogram while breastfeeding. Also, in the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying," Laura and Shanna thoughtfully dissect the seemingly mundane situations that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including big feelings at Whole Foods, the frozen yogurt shop and more. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Throwing a birthday party for your 6 year old -Handling your pet's medical issues -Getting a mammogram while breastfeeding -When your kids have big feelings -Understanding why your kids are crying about seemingly insignificant things This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Ep. 339: 2024 Wrap Up - Our Biggest Joys, Challenges and Surprising Revelations 1:01:44
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2024 is coming to an end, and In the special segment "Year in Review," Laura and Shanna reflect on their last 12 months of parenting. As they look back on 2024, they share their biggest joys, challenges, realizations and more. Also, Laura reports on her 5-year-old's new interest in helping out in the kitchen, and Shanna talks about the challenges of planning for her kids' three-week winter break. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Thanksgiving with kids -Kids helping in the kitchen -Picky/selective eating in kids -Planning for your kids' winter break -When your partner helps lighten your mental load -Signing kids up for winter break day camp -2024 year in review -End-of-year self-reflection questions for parents This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Ep. 338 - Last-Minute Holiday Tips, Tricks and Gifts! 54:24
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Shanna and Laura share last-minute gift ideas and holiday tips in the special segment "What the Hack?!," including tricks for hanging ornaments, managing holiday-morning chaos and more! Also, Shanna checks in on her mission to remove 1,000 pounds of sand from her backyard, and Laura talks about an artistic activity that has deeply engaged her 5-year-old. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -How to get rid of a sandbox -My kid keeps drawing violent images -Tips and tricks for managing the holidays with kids -Last-minute holiday gift ideas This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In the special segment "Stump the Mom," Laura and Shanna grill each other with amusing and educational trivia questions involving surprising facts about family-favorite holiday movies, treats and toys! Also, Laura reports on what life has been like with her mom, aka Grandma Susan, living next door, and Shanna talks about diving into birthday party planning for her kindergartener. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -What is it like to live next door to your mom when you have kids? -Relationship between small children and their grandparents -Planning your kid's birthday party -Holiday trivia questions relevant to moms and families -Classic kids' toys -Extracurricular activities for your kids This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Ep. 336 - No Going Back: Parenting Through Big Leaps and Milestones 1:03:31
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In the special segment "Dear Past Me," Shanna and Laura turn back time to give their former selves parenting advice based on what they know now, including wisdom about first-trimester morning sickness, toddler meltdowns and more. Also, Shanna's 5-year-old reaches a milestone that there's no turning back from, and Laura kids take a big leap in their room-sharing journey. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -When to switch your child from a five-point harness to a booster seat in the car -Getting a bunk bed for your kids -Managing your kids sharing a room -Activities that trigger the memory of pregnancy nausea -Handling your child's inconsolable meltdowns -Developing trust with your child -Letting go of diet culture and appreciating your body -Whether or not to buy expensive outdoor toys for your kids -Weird places cats hide -Is my child tall enough to go on the Millennium Falcon ride at Disneyland? This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Ep. 335 - Making Big Life Decisions When You Have Young Kids 1:05:37
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Laura and Shanna introduce a brand-new special segment in which they invite a fellow parent on to participate in a classic BFP segment of the guest's choice and share about what's going on in their parenting world! In this episode, Shanna and Laura chat with mom and writer Heather Sundell, who talks about her experience making a big life decision when she was 8 months pregnant. Also, Laura discusses her struggle to make time for her 3-year-old's school event during a very busy work week, and Shanna reports on hosting a kids' Halloween party at her house. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Halloween events and parties -Balancing work and parenting -Deciding whether to go back to school when you are a mom -Whether or not to cancel your child's extracurricular activity -Dia de los Muertos This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Ep. 334 - Sharing the Mental Load 58:10
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In the special segment "What I Googled This Week," Shanna and Laura share the hilarious and embarrassing parenting-related questions they have asked the internet recently, diving into the topics of infant snot suckers, surprising swimming injuries, movie mysteries and more! Also, Shanna gives an update on the working-mom overwhelm she has been feeling recently, and Laura reports on a big change in her 3-year-old's bedtime routine. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Handling overwhelm when you are a mom -Sharing the mental load with your partner -Having trouble getting 3-year-old to go to bed -Should my kids share a bedroom? -Can AI help identify this movie my kid is talking about? -Weird injuries you get when you are older -Using a baby product on a cat -How to get rid of sandbox sand -Handling kids' bedtime with your partner -Fun board games to play with your kids This episode's full show notes can be found here . Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram , Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website ! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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