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Podcast · 68 episodes

After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings, page 3

by Dear Media and Big Little Feelings · English

Real talk? Modern parenting is a doozy. There’s never been more pressure to be perfect with social media readily at our fingertips - mixed with total isolation and no help. Where the f*ck is that village everyone talks about? Consider After Bedtime your village. Led by Kristin and Deena - founders of the largest online parenting community, Big Little Feelings - After Bedtime is the place you can go at the end of a long hard day to find your “enough”-ness. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, we’ll maybe pee our pants a little as we unpack things we’re ALL experiencing but too ashamed to talk about: imperfect marriages, miscarriages, managing toddler mania, apologizing to our kids and everything in between. You’ll leave with actionable, realistic tips to make this whole parenting thing smoother - small changes, big impact. In an age where parents need more *real* connection than ever, let’s talk honestly about the hard - and remind ourselves we are not alone, we are not failing. In fact, we’re f*cking crushing it.

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Parenting Teens: The Hard Truth No One Tells You (And the Shift That Actually Works)Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, Pediatric Psychologist and Author of *Love the Teen You Have*19 Nov 2025 · 53 min
The Myth of “Having It All” with Katherine Schwarzenegger PrattIn this episode, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt discusses the pressures of modern motherhood, the unrealistic notion of “having it all,” and the importance of setting boundaries.5 Nov 2025 · 1 h 2 min
Confessions from the Candy Bowl: The Halloween Episode Every Parent Actually NeedsThis podcast offers a real talk on modern parenting, discussing the challenges and pressures parents face.29 Oct 2025 · 58 min
Manifestation Advice That Actually Makes Sense (Backed By Science, Not Just Vibes...)In this episode of *After Bedtime*, hosts Kristin and Mimi Bouchard dive into the concept of manifestation, discussing its practical applications and scientific backing.22 Oct 2025 · 1 h 1 min
Couples Therapy, Cup Holders, and Chaos: The Q&A EpisodeAfter Bedtime with Big Little Feelings15 Oct 2025 · 50 min
When Feeding Breaks You: Deena’s Raw Postpartum StoryIn this episode, Deena shares her candid experience navigating the challenges of feeding her newborn, which includes dealing with mastitis, clogged ducts, and the emotional turmoil of parenting.8 Oct 2025 · 59 min
3 Things a Pediatric ER Doctor Would Never Let Her Kids DoDr. Meghan Martin (Dr. Beachgem)1 Oct 2025 · 1 h 1 min
The Mental Load Has Fallen Back On Me - Here’s What I’m Doing About ItThe host (solo) describes how the “mental load” and household/project management has slid back onto her, leaving her resentful, angry, overwhelmed, and drowning, and she shares a step-by-step plan (a…24 Sep 2025 · 42 min · 11 chapters
Parenting on Hard Mode: ADHD, Autism, and the Untold Truth of Family LifeParenting in a neurodivergent household (ADHD + autism) and the “untold truth” of daily chaos, sensory overload, meltdowns, shame, and how diagnoses change what accommodations families make.17 Sep 2025 · 50 min · 17 chapters
When Life Falls Apart: Lake Bell on Parenting, Divorce, and Choosing PeaceLake Bell discusses parenting through major life disruptions—her daughter’s epilepsy and neurodivergence, Bell’s own dyslexia/ADHD experiences, postpartum anxiety after a traumatic home birth, and…10 Sep 2025 · 59 min · 19 chapters
The 3 Shifts That Transformed Our Marriage in the Chaos of ParentingHow Kristen and Dina (Big Little Feelings co-founders) and guest Tyler discuss the “3 shifts” that helped transform their marriage while parenting three kids, especially amid neurodiversity…3 Sep 2025 · 54 min · 23 chapters
91% of Women Hate Their Bodies - And Here's How We Change ThatBody image and body dissatisfaction in women and kids, especially around pregnancy/postpartum and social media; how to shift from body hate to body neutrality/compassion and model healthier messages…27 Aug 2025 · 46 min · 18 chapters
Autism in Parenting: Embracing Who We Are, Not Fixing What We're NotTwo autistic moms (Dina and Tyler) discuss their autism diagnoses, how autism/ADHD/anxiety overlap, and how sensory needs, masking, perseveration, and rigid planning affect parenting and…20 Aug 2025 · 1 h 1 min · 25 chapters
'F*ck Around and Find Out' Parenting Is Trending… Should You Try It?The episode argues that “gentle parenting vs. fuck around and find out” is a false internet extreme.13 Aug 2025 · 51 min · 16 chapters
Motherhood Today Is Not Okay—And What We Need InsteadMotherhood mental health and identity—why moms feel alone, stressed, and ashamed; the “dual emotions” reality (love and exhaustion coexist); and how to build a supportive village and reduce toxic…6 Aug 2025 · 48 min · 18 chapters
Burnout: Why You Feel Exhausted (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)Burnout as chronic stress “stuck in the stress cycle,” not just tiredness; how to recover by completing the stress response in the body (using science-backed tools), especially for parents with…30 Jul 2025 · 32 min · 15 chapters
Deena’s Birth Plan: Birthing Without the Bullsh*t - Autonomy, Advocacy, and Asking for What You NeedDeena and Kristen discuss Deena’s third-baby birth prep, focusing on autonomy, advocacy, and “being seen” rather than a perfect birth plan.23 Jul 2025 · 48 min · 19 chapters
Why Doesn’t My Kid Listen? (And What to Do Instead of Yelling)Why kids “don’t listen” and how to stop the yelling cycle by understanding brain development and using five research-backed communication tools.16 Jul 2025 · 50 min · 19 chapters
How to Be the Parent You Never Had (And Why It’s the Hardest—and Most Important—Work You’ll Ever Do)Reparenting and breaking generational cycles by learning emotional regulation, co-regulation, repair, and self-compassion when your child’s emotions trigger your own.9 Jul 2025 · 41 min · 11 chapters
The ONE Thing That Actually Matters in Parenting (And What You Can Finally Stop Worrying About) with Dr. Aliza PressmanParenting “one thing” that matters: building and maintaining a close, connected relationship through reflection, regulation/co-regulation, meaningful boundaries/limits, and repair after ruptures.2 Jul 2025 · 40 min · 13 chapters