In this episode, we discuss:

Elise’s parents’ relationship and how it started.

The decision to have kids

What was your mom’s parenting style?

Competition in female friendships

Items mentioned:

The movie Parenthood with Steve Martin

Gilmore Girls

What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen by Kate Fagan

“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” ― Toni Morrison

Brené Brown's “The Anatomy of Trust” (Marble Jar Friends)

No One Tells You This by Glynnis MacNicol

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