The holidays are here… and so is the pressure. In this episode, Kristin and Tyler pull the curtain all the way back on what moms and dads are really carrying into Thanksgiving week: the invisible loads, the silent expectations, the emotional pressure cookers nobody talks about. If you’ve ever felt like you and your partner are walking into the holidays as two overwhelmed people fighting the same fire from opposite corners of the house… this is your reset button.

We’re breaking down:

* Why moms enter the holidays already burnt out (and it’s NOT a personal failure)

* The surprising emotional load dads carry that no one sees

* How “Mom Mode” and “Dad Mode” quietly collide and create a holiday meltdown spiral

* The stats behind why this week feels so damn heavy

* The real reason partners snap, shut down, or suddenly fix random things

* What dads wish they could say but don’t

* And the simple plan that helps couples stay a team instead of turning on each other

This is the conversation that diffuses resentment, increases teamwork, and gives your whole family a calmer, more connected holiday. If you’re heading into the week overwhelmed, resentful, overstimulated, or bracing for impact, listen to this first. It might just change the way your whole house feels.

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It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: hearing the words “I hate you” come out of your child’s mouth. The kid you’d do anything for now looks at you like you’re the enemy. But what if that moment wasn’t the end of your connection… but the beginning of something deeper?

In this powerful, eye-opening episode, Kristin sits down with pediatric psychologist and author Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart (Love the Teen You Have) to unpack what’s really going on when your kid lashes out, slams the door, rolls their eyes, or says things that cut deep. You’ll learn what’s happening in their brain during those heated moments, why your teen or tween pushes you away, and how to stay calm even when every nerve in your body wants to scream back.

Through raw honesty, relatable examples, and practical tools, this conversation is your roadmap for staying grounded in the chaos and connected through the storm. If you’ve ever walked away from an argument with your child thinking “Did I just ruin everything?” then this episode is for you.

You’ll walk away with:

- Concrete scripts for what to say in the heat of the moment

- A better understanding of your child’s emotional and brain development

- The #1 mistake parents make that pushes teens further away

- Tools to repair after a blowup and rebuild trust

- A reminder that you’re not alone, and you’re doing better than you think

Your kid doesn’t hate you. Their brain is under construction. And you? You’re exactly the parent they need. Tune in — this one could change everything.

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If you’re raising a strong-willed kid, this episode could change the trajectory of their entire life. Strong-willed kids get mislabeled as “bad” all the time. They push back. They melt down big. They leave you wondering if you’re failing - or if they’ll ever fit into the world. But here’s the truth: they’re not broken. They’re brilliant. And how you parent them determines whether that brilliance gets buried in shame or unleashed as their superpower.

In this episode, Kristin pulls back the curtain on what it was like to be that so-called “bad kid” herself - and shares the exact 3 messages every strong-willed child needs to hear on repeat. When you start saying these words, everything changes:

- Your child will begin to see themselves as worthy, not “bad.”

- You’ll stop parenting from fear and start parenting from belief.

- You’ll shift from daily power struggles to raising a child who knows they are loved, gifted, and celebrated exactly as they are.

These aren’t just words. They’re lifelines. And they can change the way your child shows up in the world - and how you show up as their parent. If you’ve ever thought, I don’t know if I can keep doing this, this episode is for you

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Good Enough is a podcast for parents, by parents and comedians Natasha Leggero and Sabrina Jalees. There's a million ways to manifest a good kid and even more ways to raise a dud. Each week, our hosts explore the middle ground between old and new school parenting alongside a special guest (celebrities, comics and experts). They'll roast online parenting trends of the moment and mine their lives and the advice of experts for the actual, good tools. Most importantly, they'll vent on their struggles in attempting to stay tethered to a sense of self while enduring a journey designed to kidnap your identity.

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Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is officially done chasing “balance”, because, as she tells Kristin, it doesn’t exist. In this funny, honest, and deeply relatable conversation, Katherine opens up about the pressures of “doing it all,” the guilt that comes with motherhood, and the boundaries she’s learning to hold as a mom of three. She shares what protecting her peace looks like in real time: saying no, slowing down, and letting herself be imperfect. Plus, Katherine passes along game changing piece of advice her mom, Maria Shriver, taught her about keeping a family close: the importance of naming your family values out loud, revisiting them often, and making sure everyone knows what your home stands for. It’s simple, profound, and truly game-changing advice every family needs.Together, she and Kristin unpack what it means to redefine success and replace the pressure with presence. It’s refreshing, hilarious, and full of heart, the kind of chat that makes you feel instantly lighter.

You’ll walk away with:

1. Katherine’s hard-earned lessons on letting go of the “supermom” myth.

2. Practical ways to set boundaries and protect your peace, guilt-free.

3. The reminder that dropping the ball isn’t failure…it’s freedom.

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Grab a mini Snickers (and maybe something stronger than apple cider) because this is Halloween, Big Little Feelings style. 🎃 In this hilarious, no-filter episode, Kristin and Tyler spill their Confessions from the Candy Bowl: the candy they steal, the costume chaos, and the hot parenting takes that’ll definitely start fights in the comments. From kids who change costumes six times to parents who just can’t pretend to like candy corn anymore, this is the messy, magical, meltdown-filled truth about Halloween with kids. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, you’ll maybe find a M&M in your couch cushion. Because real parenthood? It’s a mix of magic and meltdown, and that’s what makes it perfect.

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Try Activations for 2 Weeks Free: activations.com/feelings. If you’ve been running on fumes (hi, us too), this episode will hit home. Kristin and Mimi Bouchard get real about burnout, identity loss, and how to rebuild your energy without needing a solo vacation to Bali. It’s about finding little moments that refill your cup, even when tiny humans keep draining it. But this isn’t just self-care fluff. We’re breaking down the science of manifestation—how your thoughts, habits, and nervous system literally shape your reality.

You’ll learn how to retrain your brain to attract what you want (without toxic positivity), reconnect with your intuition, and take grounded action that actually moves your life forward. Relatable, funny, and surprisingly motivating, the pep talk your tired soul didn’t know it needed.

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By popular demand, Kristin + Tyler are answering your burning questions...and yes, it’s as chaotic, funny, and heartwarming as you’d expect. From how many drinks is too many to how they navigate parenting, marriage, and leftover fights, nothing’s off-limits. They get real about raising a neurodivergent family, resentment, and finding connection through the mess. There’s laughter, honesty, and a surprising amount of wisdom tucked between jokes about cup holders.

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This week, Deena is back and she’s deep in the newborn trenches. From mastitis and clogged ducts to guilt, shame, and the constant hum of the pump, she opens up about the raw, unfiltered reality of feeding her baby and trying to stay afloat. If you’ve ever felt crushed by the pressure to “do it right,” cried over a bottle, or wondered when it’s okay to stop, this episode will make you feel seen, supported, and a little less alone. Because the truth is simple: a fed baby and a cared-for mom are what really matter. 

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Most parents spend years worrying about the wrong things. And meanwhile, they miss the dangers that really matter. Today’s guest is Dr. Beachgem, a pediatric ER doctor and mom of four, who has seen firsthand what actually lands kids in the hospital. In this episode, she reveals the 3 things she would never let her own children do, the fears we need to release, and the surprising truths she wishes she’d known as a brand-new mom. You’ll walk away with clarity on what really keeps kids safe, freedom from the fears that don’t serve you, and a brand-new perspective on parenting that could change your family forever.

Dr. Meghan Martin, known online as Dr. Beachgem10, is a board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physician, mom of four, and a trusted voice in family health education. She began creating content on TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic to help parents navigate medical information in a clear, compassionate, and accessible way.

With nearly 7 million followers across platforms, Dr. Martin actively practices in pediatric emergency care, treating critically ill and injured children. Whether she’s in the ER, sharing disaster preparedness tips or kids summer safety tips, juggling life with kids and her cats, Dr. Martin leads with authenticity and heart. She’s a doctor, wife, and mom—committed to helping families feel informed, empowered, and seen.

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