
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
June 15 · 43 min
June 12 · 36 minFresh Take: Talia Kovacs on How to Teach Kids Resilience
June 10 · 45 minThis One Thing Was a Life-Changer
June 8 · 40 minDEEP DIVE: Tips for Vacationing with Extended Family
June 5 · 40 minFresh Take: Gillian Goddard on How Hormones Affect Our Health At All Ages
June 3 · 44 minDo You Know Your Gen Z Slang?
June 1 · 41 minDEEP DIVE: Giving Help That Works– And Asking for the Help We Need
May 29 · 45 minFresh Take: The Custody Queens on What Parents Need to Know About Divorce and Separation
May 27 · 45 minWhy Do We Love Looking Back?
May 25 · 34 minDEEP DIVE: Mara Glatzel on Being "Needy"
May 22 · 36 minFresh Take: Dr. Margo Lowy on Living the Full Emotional Truth of Motherhood
May 20 · 41 minWhat's the Mom Equivalent of Golf?
May 18 · 44 minDEEP DIVE: Asking for Big Help (And the Best Ways to Give It)
May 15 · 42 minFresh Take: Nicholas Epley on Why Talking to Strangers Can Make Us Happier
May 13 · 48 minWhat Does "Dating" Look Like For Teens and Tweens These Days?
May 11 · 33 minDEEP DIVE: Leslie Forde of Mom's Hierarchy of Needs
May 8 · 46 minFresh Take: Rachael Shepard-Ohta and Caitlin Wilder of "You're So Right" Podcast
May 6 · 44 minIs American Parenting the Problem? Or Is It Parenting *in* America?
May 4 · 34 minDEEP DIVE: Olivia Martinez-Hauge on Special Needs Parenting
May 1 · 35 minFresh Take: Elizabeth Preston on What Animals Have to Teach Us About Parenting