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Adult Conversation Podcast

Based off her popular and darkly humorous social media pages, blog, and novel of the same name, author Brandy Ferner takes her love of adult conversation to the air as she spears the injustices of modern motherhood and womanhood while continuing her tradition of saying things out loud that others won’t. As a lover of truth and all things dark comedy, she and special guests partake in real talk about any and everything – marriage post kids, the never-ending micromanagement of kid screen time, friendship, sex, chronic-illness, Snoop Dogg, pop culture, mental health, the revolt of the aging uterus, writing, the joke that is perimenopause, reality TV, and more. This is not a podcast with annoying life or parenting advice that has it all figured out. Instead, Adult Conversation aims to break down the façade of perfect parenting and break down the systems we’re stuck in with its balanced mix of truth, wit, compassion, and validation – and can be considered a form of self-care, even if you’re listening in the God-forsaken school pick-up line.

Latest Episodes:

Wonder Women with Asha Dahya Sep 21, 2020

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Author and wonder woman, Asha, and I discuss the pandemic, our new normalcy, and the impossibility of making school and daycare choices right now. We also get real about the ridiculous expectation that us moms will keep bearing the brunt of this global crisis, and the idea that no one is coming to save us. But we don't totally spiral downward! We also talk about seeds from our childhood that later bloom into badass women. And, the interview starts with one of the most relatable mom moments that we're all living through right now.

Non-Custodial Mothers with Rachael Sep 07, 2020

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My brave guest, Rachael, and I talk about divorce and a taboo topic - mothers who don't have primary custody, or even any custody of their kids. The goal of this episode is to give a voice to those mothers and to break down the stereotype that a non-custodial mother is always unfit, an addict, or unstable. Prepare to have your mind expanded.

Behind the Bachelor with Ashley Spivey Aug 24, 2020

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Past Bachelor contestant, Ashley Spivey, is an open book as she spills the Bachelor Nation tea! She tells so many secrets, such as how the girls really felt about Brad, the show's torturous methods to make great TV, what it's like to live in a house full of women whose periods have synched up, and the deets about Chris Harrison – is he shady? In addition to dishing about reality TV and dropping a bomb that leaves me speechless, Ashley also talks about how being on the Bachelor changed her, how she changed the show, and what life is like beyond rose ceremonies. So join me for the most dramatic (and hilarious) episode ever!

Raging Against the Minivan with Kristen Howerton Aug 10, 2020

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Author, Kristen Howerton, and I somehow laugh our way through a conversation about some pretty deep topics such as infertility, divorce, toxic positivity in the face of miscarriage, and coping with life's unknowns. We talk a lot about the pandemic, the similarities between it and Kristen's past struggles, as well as what parts of ourselves this crisis is bringing out. Kristen also gives me a lesson on faking it 'til I make it, she shares a mantra that helped her get through the hardest moments of her life, and tells us how she's keeping her sanity as an introvert who's now home with her kids 24-7.

Mommying While Muslim with Zaiba Hasan & Dr. Uzma Jafri Jul 27, 2020

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Join me and two Muslim-American moms who give such honest insight and unexpected laughs while sharing what it's like "Mommying While Muslim." Zaiba and Uzma discuss how feminism fits into their religion and culture, along with the role expected of women and how that relates to fertility, breastfeeding, and motherhood. I ask some tough questions, and we also get into how the events of 9/11 changed their lives, and the lives of their children. They also offer specific ways that non-Muslim moms can be more inclusive, a hilarious conspiracy theory, and the one article of clothing Uzma's dad was most fearful of raising a daughter in America. One of my favorite parts of this episode is that my two guests disagree on some things, proving there's not one right way to do anything.

Raising Resilient Kids with Denise Cope Jul 13, 2020

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This episode's theme is on all of our minds as parents: resiliency. We hear a lot about "grit" and "entitlement" these days, and my guest, Denise, shares her expert view as someone who worked for years in the study abroad department at a university. She has seen what happens when our young adults are put to the test and must problem solve all by themselves. Spoiler alert: it's not pretty. But lucky for us, Denise's professional behind-the-scenes insight – along with how it affected her own parenting – can inform us so our kids have a better chance at becoming confident problem solvers who have a strong struggle muscle.

What a Motherhood Coach Sees with Graeme Seabrook Jun 29, 2020

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Witness my brain being exploded by progressive mom coach, community builder, and writer, Graeme Seabrook. Graeme shares what she sees most as a mentor to mothers, and what's really at the center of all of it. We also talk about dads, how they are the wardens of their own prisons, and how they deserve - and are capable of - so much more. Graeme helps answer my question: are moms more essential than dads? And we go DEEP there. So join us as Graeme lays down some much-needed wisdom, advice, perspective, and humor.

Midlife Renaissance with Nora Jun 15, 2020

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What's a midlife renaissance? You'll have to listen to find out – but I can tell you that it includes rule-breaking, and sex. Sometimes with people other than your spouse. It may sound scandalous, but Nora reveals why changing her marriage helped her achieve true happiness, growth, and radical acceptance. She also talks about breaking out of the "good girl" role, and how the loss of her father gave her unexpected clarity. So join us for today's episode which looks at one woman's choice between fulfilling her own deep needs and desires, or sticking with her status quo marriage.

Talking Shop with Emily Liebert Jun 01, 2020

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Seasoned author, Emily Liebert, joins me to talk shop about writing, supporting other writers (or not), motherhood, friendship, and Real Housewives. She shares the greatest piece of writing advice she ever got, what she didn't know when her first book published, and her refreshing take on the illusion of balance. Together, we give a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the glamourous writer life (ha!), even the stuff we're not supposed to talk about.

My Husband Speaks! with Matt May 18, 2020

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My normally private husband transforms into an open book as he talks about fatherhood, marriage, surviving childhood trauma, and what it's like to have a wife who openly talks about (and writes a book about) gender inequality in parenting, dad privilege, and marriage after kids. Join us at our kitchen table for an intimate conversation with laughs, real talk, and surprises - along with the telling of one of his most humiliating moments while wearing our son in a Baby Bjorn.

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