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    Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

    Getting a big fat positive pregnancy test (your BFP!) is just the beginning of a wild, emotional and often funny ride into parenthood, and “Big Fat Positive” is here for you through it all. On this weekly podcast, hosts Shanna and Laura share their pregnancies and parenthood in real time, starting at just eight weeks pregnant.

    They tell hilarious true stories, tackle tough parenting topics, share favorite tips and products, explore the wild and wacky corners of parenthood, and bring in expert guests for trustworthy insight on pregnancy, babies, mental health and more.

    Whether you’re newly pregnant, navigating life with a newborn or deep into the parenting years, “Big Fat Positive” offers a smart, supportive mix of laughter, honesty and evidence-based information, plus the feeling of having two best mom friends in your corner, reminding you you’re not doing this alone.

    New episodes are released every Monday.

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    Copyright: © Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

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    Latest Episodes:
    Signs Your Toddler Is Ready for Potty Training - Ep. 257 Jun 05, 2023
    Show notes

    Laura talks about how her two-year-old is showing signs of being ready for potty training, and Shanna reports on her four-year-old's refusal to take medicine. Also, in the special segment "Mom Wins," Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including heroic saves at the arcade and the beach. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

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    When Parenting and Work Collide - Ep. 256 May 29, 2023
    Show notes

    In the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura grill each other with amusing and educational trivia questions about advanced maternal age, a wacky world record and more! Also, Shanna reports on juggling work and parenting when her two worlds collide, and Laura talks about the results of her four-year-old's medicine reward chart. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Laura's Life-Changing Mom Hack (Plus Kids' Art Storage) - Ep. 255 May 22, 2023
    Show notes

    In the special segment "What the Hack!?" Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips, including a clutter-free idea for displaying kids' art, a super quick way to cook pasta, a clever way to teach kids your phone number and a parenting trick that Laura swears has changed her life. Also, Laura talks about dealing with her two-year-old's huge outbursts of emotion, and Shanna discusses entering a whole new phase of parenting in which the stakes feel higher than ever. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

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    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    How Not to Hire a Nanny: An Absurd Job Listing - Ep. 254 May 15, 2023
    Show notes

    In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura share the wackiest parenting-related things they've come across online recently, including photos of babies in danger and an absurd nanny job description! Also, Shanna reports on a cringe-worthy trip to a rescue farm with her kids, and Laura talks about how the brakes were unexpectedly slammed on her parenting duties this week. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Super-Mom Stories: Mother's Day Edition - Ep. 253 May 08, 2023
    Show notes

    In the special segment "Super Moms!," Laura and Shanna share listener stories about some incredible moms, including a heartwarming story of mom instincts kicking in just in time, an inspiring tale of accomplishment during the newborn phase and more! Also, Laura reports on one of the best family vacations she's ever had with her kids, and Shanna talks about how a rough week for her family turned around with a trip to a theme park. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Parenting Triggers and Their Childhood Roots - Ep. 252 May 01, 2023
    Show notes

    In the special segment "Big Topic," Shanna and Laura dive into the subject of parenting triggers. They talk about the situations and behaviors that automatically fire up strong feelings, explore how their triggers are related to their own childhoods and discuss ways of handling these reactions in the present. Also, Shanna talks about getting her four-year-old a developmental screening, and Laura discusses weaning her four-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Dining Out With Young Kids: A Success Story - Ep. 251 Apr 24, 2023
    Show notes

    Laura reports on a surprising trip to a restaurant with her two- and four-year old sons, and Shanna talks about going on a one-on-one date with her four-year-old daughter. Also, in the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!," Shanna shares a hilarious story of near-loss at a shopping center water fountain, and Laura worries that her out-of-this-world ambitions have gone too far. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Ep. 250 - Skating Sagas Apr 17, 2023
    Show notes

    Shanna reports on a hilariously dramatic trip to the roller skating rink with her two kids, and Laura tells a mini-throwback about a childhood ice skating trip that ended in disaster. Also, in the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna reveal funny and unexpected situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including pretend play gone wrong, sneaky skincare and more! Also, Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Feeding Kids Without Food Fear: Virginia Sole-Smith (Part 2) - Ep. 249 Apr 10, 2023
    Show notes

    Shanna and Laura continue the conversation with special guest Virginia Sole-Smith about how to approach feeding our children in a way that promotes confidence and body autonomy rather than deprivation, fatphobia, sugar phobia and diet culture. Virginia is the author of the upcoming book "Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture" and the host of the "Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith" podcast. This is Part 2 of a two-part interview. To hear the first part of our interview with Virginia, listen to Episode 248: Diet Culture and Parenting: An Interview with Virginia Sole-Smith - Part 1.

    Also, Laura reports on entering a very intense limit-setting phase with her two-year-old, and Shanna talks about how paying attention to her own sensory needs has helped her find grace in some of her parenting struggles. Finally, Shanna and Laura share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Diet Culture and Parenting with Virginia Sole-Smith (Part 1) - Ep. 248 Apr 03, 2023
    Show notes

    Laura and Shanna welcome special guest Virginia Sole-Smith, author of the upcoming book "Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture," to talk about what diet culture is, how it affects us as parents, why we should not be encouraging weight loss in children, how to navigate the anti-fat bias present in the medical system (as a pregnant person and as a parent), and more. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. Tune in next week to hear the rest of our conversation! Also, Shanna reports on her anxiety showing up in a very unexpected parenting situation, and Laura reports on taking her two- and four-year-olds to their yearly checkups at the pediatrician. Finally, Shanna and Laura share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


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