
What Fresh Hell: Parenting, Relationships, and Making Life Better, with Two Funny Moms
Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson
When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard.
We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is a laid-back to the max; Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like.
In each episode of "What Fresh Hell" we offer lots of laughs, but also practical advice, parenting strategies, and tips to empower you in your role as a mom. We explore self-help techniques, as well as ways to prioritize your own needs, combat stress, and despite the invisible workload we all deal with, find joy amidst the chaos of motherhood.
If you've ever wondered "why is my kid..." then one of us has probably been there, and we're here to tell you what we've learned along the way.
We unpack the behaviors and developmental stages of toddlers, tweens, and teenagers, providing insights into their actions and equipping you with effective parenting strategies.
We offer our best parenting tips and skills we've learned. We debate the techniques and studies that are everywhere for parents these days, and get to the bottom of what works best to raise happy, healthy, fairly well-behaved kids, while fostering a positive parent-child relationship.
If you're the default parent in your household, whether you're a busy mom juggling multiple pickups and dropoffs, or a first-time parent seeking guidance, this podcast is your trusted resource. Join our community of supportive mom friends laughing in the face of motherhood!
- 1,048 episodes
- Updated Friday
Episodes1048
Friday · 41 min
Wednesday · 45 minEverything You've Always Wanted to Ask A Pediatrician, with Dr. Mary Martin
Monday · 46 minDEEP DIVE: Emily Cherkin on Tech-Intentional Parenting
July 24 · 41 minFresh Take: Dan Heath on Fulfilling Careers, Better Decision Making, and What Kids Remember Most About Childhood
July 22 · 37 minHow Can Siblings Be Such Total Opposites?
July 20 · 32 minDEEP DIVE: Gaia Bernstein on Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies
July 17 · 38 minFresh Take: Dr. Cassidy Freitas on How to Stay Calm When Parenting Feels Overwhelming
July 15 · 42 minHow Should We Support Our Kids' Passions?
July 13 · 33 minDEEP DIVE: Catherine Pearlman on Kids and Phones
July 10 · 42 minFresh Take: Laura Clery on Codependency, Co-Parenting, and Starting Over
July 8 · 40 minWhat Fresh Hell Is... Being the Only Grownup in the Room?
July 6 · 30 minDEEP DIVE: Susan Linn on How “Big Tech” Targets Our Kids
July 3 · 48 minBEST OF: What Kind of Monster?
July 1 · 44 minWhen It's Too Much Change All at Once
June 29 · 44 minDEEP DIVE: When Mom Leaves Town
June 26 · 36 minFresh Take: Sara Hirsh Bordo on Autoimmunity and the Threat to Women's Health
June 24 · 47 minWhy Family Vacations Feel Like Work (and How to Enjoy Them Anyway)
June 22 · 45 minDEEP DIVE: Traveling as a Family
June 19 · 36 minFresh Take: Why Human Connection Matters in Medicine with Dr. Alan R. Cohen
June 17 · 45 minAm I a Patient Mom? Or a Punching Bag?