
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
Dec 10, 2025 · 39 min
Dec 8, 2025 · 43 minDEEP DIVE: Why Kids Need More Time To Play
Dec 5, 2025 · 37 minFresh Take: Erin Cox on Navigating Family Drama, Guilt, and Stress at the Holidays
Dec 3, 2025 · 42 minSaying "No" Is Also Work
Dec 1, 2025 · 41 minDEEP DIVE: Are We Helping or Are We Helicoptering?
Nov 28, 2025 · 34 minFresh Take: Glen Henry, FATHER YOURSELF FIRST
Nov 26, 2025 · 45 minBEST OF: I Love My Family, But They Need To Stop Doing This
Nov 24, 2025 · 42 minDEEP DIVE: Lynn Lyons and Robin Hutson of "Flusterclux"
Nov 21, 2025 · 32 minFresh Take: Dr. Michael Milobsky
Nov 19, 2025 · 42 minHoliday Hacks
Nov 17, 2025 · 30 minDEEP DIVE: Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld on Maintaining Healthy Connection with Our Kids
Nov 14, 2025 · 32 minFresh Take: Kate Baer, HOW ABOUT NOW
Nov 12, 2025 · 44 minBoys Online: What the Latest Data Shows
Nov 10, 2025 · 35 minDEEP DIVE: Liz Gumbinner on Ditching the Hustle
Nov 7, 2025 · 36 minFresh Take: Jen Hatmaker, AWAKE
Nov 5, 2025 · 43 minCaregiving
Nov 3, 2025 · 45 minDEEP DIVE: Crazymakers
Oct 31, 2025 · 42 minFresh Take: Corinne Low, HAVING IT ALL
Oct 29, 2025 · 38 minWhy Kids Get Obsessed—And Why It's a Good Thing
Oct 27, 2025 · 45 minDEEP DIVE: Kendra Adachi (The Lazy Genius) on Compassionate Time Management