
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
March 13 · 39 min
March 11 · 45 minParenting Panics Through the Ages
March 9 · 54 minDEEP DIVE: Dr. Lisa Damour on Helping Kids Manage Anxiety
March 6 · 42 minFresh Take: Susan Sutton, The Ember Project
March 4 · 39 minWhen *You're* the One Who's Dysregulated
March 2 · 36 minDEEP DIVE: Gabrielle Blair, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT
February 27 · 41 minFresh Take: Catherine Price, THE AMAZING GENERATION
February 25 · 44 minDo Siblings Need to Get Along?
February 23 · 46 minDEEP DIVE: Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, "The Disengaged Teen"
February 20 · 43 minFresh Take: Dr. Allison Alford, GOOD DAUGHTERING
February 18 · 42 minWhy Are Some Kids Shy?
February 16 · 41 minDEEP DIVE: Julie Lythcott-Haims on Becoming An Adult
February 13 · 32 minFresh Take: Dannah Eve, STREET SMARTS
February 11 · 43 minOur Moms Were Totally Right About This
February 9 · 32 minDEEP DIVE: Lisa Damour on the Emotional Lives of Teenagers
February 6 · 40 minHow Do We Talk About What's Happening in Minnesota? (with Erin Cox)
February 4 · 39 minFebruary Is the New January!
February 2 · 40 minDEEP DIVE: Peer Pressure
January 30 · 39 minFresh Take: Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Golinkoff
January 28 · 47 minWatch Your Story: Becoming Aware of the Narratives We Live By