A Parent Chaos

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Episode 11: The Call That Changed it All Feb 12, 2018

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"I don't know that there's anything more difficult that I've ever experienced than that hour drive home." Joe Loonam was working when he received a call from his wife with one simple, tearful request: "Joe, can you come home?" Without another word, he knew that something had gone terribly wrong with his son. This week, I sat down with Joe, to discuss how that harrowing one hour drive home changed his life, the perspective he gained through loss, and how he turned to altruism in his time of darkness.

Episode 10: My Stepdaughter is Now My Stepson Sep 18, 2017

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This episode was originally scheduled to be about the challenges of being a stepmom. Then I discovered that the stepchild in question was transgender. Meet Johnette and Fred, as we talk about the moment their daughter came out to them as gay, and then later, transgender. It's a thought-provoking, honest, and occasionally hilarious conversation about reacting openly to the surprises parenthood throws at us.

Episode 9: When Mom Brings Home the Bacon Sep 11, 2017

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In 1950, it was not a thing that happened. It's a whole different familial landscape in 2017, where moms out-earning dads is commonplace. Meet Amanda, who fits into that category, but has experienced that, with empowerment comes its own set of responsibilities and unique challenges.

Episode 8: She Changed Her Mind Aug 16, 2017

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"It's over. It's done. I thought she was ours, but she's not." Meet Katie, a 33-year old who couldn't get pregnant, so then decided to adopt.This is her story of joy, heartbreak, and how she finally arrived at the happy ending she never saw coming.

Episode 7: Getting Real About Miscarriages Aug 09, 2017

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Statistics show that between 15 and 20% of women who become pregnant will miscarry. But still, we don't want to talk about it, because it makes us uncomfortable. On this episode, Christina N. joins us to discuss her experience having a miscarriage, how she felt afterwards, and the conversation that's not happening.

Episode 6: Weight of the World Jul 26, 2017

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"If I had started going through this and I didn't have a daughter, I would've done it until I killed myself." This is Christina's story. And it's a fascinating look at the intricacies of battling an eating disorder and depression, all while trying to be a role model for her daughter.

Episode 5: Adopting a Positive Attitude Jun 28, 2017

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"It's gut-wrenching. Because you're meeting this person and you're eventually going to take their child away from them." Listen to the inspiring story of Elaine: Divorced, working single mom, breast cancer survivor, and the adoptive parent of a young boy.

Episode 4: Every Parent's Worst Nightmare Jun 21, 2017

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Chris D'Amico joins the podcast to discuss the tragic death of his 10-year-old son, becoming a father again in his 40s, and using Facebook as a coping mechanism. Warning: It is raw, and it is powerful.

Episode 3: Singled Out Jun 15, 2017

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A single dad joins the pod to discuss maintaining civility with your ex, the "feminizing of males" in 2017, and why he enjoys being a father, but not a parent.

Episode 2: The Death of Patience Jun 13, 2017

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Joe sits down with a stay-at-home dad / funeral director to discuss how being in "the death business" affects his parenthood, opting out of religious ceremonies, and more.

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