In this raw and deeply human conversation, Kristin sits down with actor, writer, and director Lake Bell to talk about the side of motherhood no one prepares you for. Lake opens up about her daughter’s medical challenges, what it feels like to parent through crisis, and how those moments have reshaped her perspective on life. She shares the truth about co-parenting after divorce, the hard, messy, often uncomfortable parts, and the radical choice to navigate it with peace instead of resentment.

They also dive into:

• How motherhood strips you down to your most honest self
• The silent weight parents carry when their child is sick
• Life after divorce and how to co-parent peacefully
• Why starting over, again and again, is actually its own superpower
• The beauty of neurodiversity in her family

This isn’t a Hollywood interview. This is Lake Bell unscripted, unguarded, and profoundly real- talking about resilience, healing, and what it means to rewrite the script of your life when the plot takes an unexpected turn.

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Actress, writer, director Lake Bell stars in HBO’s upcoming series of THE CHAIR COMPANY opposite Tim Robinson. She was awarded the Hollywood Critics Association Award for directing episodes of the Emmy-Nominated limited series PAM AND TOMMY. Last year, Bell authored and voiced her audiobook INSIDE VOICE: MY OBSESSION WITH HOW WE SOUND for Malcolm Gladwell’s Pushkin Media, which received critical accolades. In 2013, Bell received acclaim at the Sundance film festival when she premiered her debut feature, IN A WORLD… in which she wrote, directed, and acted. The film received rave reviews and Bell won a myriad of awards including the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance. The film was named one of the Top 10 Independent Films of 2013. In 2017, Bell directed her second feature film, I DO… UNTIL I DON’T, which she also wrote and starred in opposite Ed Helms, Mary Steenburgen, Paul Reiser, Amber Heard, Wyatt Cenac, and Dolly Wells. Acting films credits include MOTHER COUCH, NO ESCAPE, MAN UP, IT’S COMPLICATED, WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS, HOME AGAIN, BLACK ROCK, NO STRINGS ATTACHED and MILLION DOLLAR ARM. In TV, her credits include BLESS THIS MESS, HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, and WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER. Bell currently stars as Poison Ivy in DC Universe’s HARLEY QUINN and as Black Widow in Marvel’s WHAT IF series. Bell completed her four years of drama conservatory training at The Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in London. For nearly 10 years, she has served as an active board member of WOMEN IN FILM, a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote advocacy and special programs to support the success of female peers in the entertainment industry. Bell currently serves as a global ambassador for WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL championing the voices of female survivors of war.

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Parenting doesn’t just test your patience, it tests your marriage. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Kristin and Tyler pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to raise kids, navigate a neurodivergent household, and still fight to stay connected as partners. They share the three shifts that have truly transformed their relationship, from continually , to choosing laughter in the hardest moments.

And they don’t stop there. They get honest about the two biggest things they are actively working on every single day - because in the messy, chaotic middle, it takes *work* to keep a marriage from crumbling. If you’ve ever thought, “Are we the only ones struggling?” - you’re not. This episode is proof that repair matters more than perfect, and that even in the chaos, love can grow deeper when you do the work together.

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Here’s the truth: 91% of women hate their bodies. Ninety-one percent. And if you’re a mom? The research says postpartum makes it worse for 70% of us. No wonder so many of us look in the mirror and instantly spiral. It’s not just about how we look - it’s about our confidence, our joy, how we show up in our relationships, and yes, how we parent our kids. In this episode, we’re getting brutally honest. From growing up in the Kate Moss “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” era, to disordered eating, to postpartum bodies that feel like total strangers, to the comments from strangers on the internet that can wreck your whole day (fuck Jeff) — we’re unpacking all of it.

But this isn’t just a vent session. This is about breaking cycles. We’re talking about the tiny shifts that change everything: How to stop trash-talking your body, how to practice gratitude for the skin you’re in (even when it’s hard), how to have REAL body neutrality, and how to raise kids who don’t spend decades hating themselves the way so many of us did. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll feel so damn seen. And you’ll walk away with the fire to finally say: My body is not the problem. It’s my home, my power, and my story.

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In this deeply personal episode of After Bedtime, it's just Deena and Tyler - no filters, no gloss - sharing their lived experiences as late-diagnosed autistic adults and parents. From diagnosis journeys to sensory overload, social hangovers, perseveration loops, and the challenges that can make everyday parenting feel extra tricky, they get real about what it's like to move through the world with brains that work differently.

You'll hear the moments they've masked, the ways they've struggled to "fit the mold," and the game-changing tools that help them show up for their kids, their marriages, and themselves. Lots of honesty, laughter, and the kind of conversation that reminds you: If you've ever felt like an outsider, you're not defective, nothing is wrong with you and you sure aren't alone. Being different isn't something to fix; it's something to embrace. Let's do it together. 

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This week, The Wall Street Journal declared the death of gentle parenting and the rise of “F*ck Around and Find Out” discipline. One mom proudly threw her teenager, fully clothed, into a pond for spraying her with a water gun. Another claimed, “My kid is tougher than yours.” The internet is eating it up. Gentle parenting is getting dragged. FAFO parenting is trending. And if you’re a parent in 2025? You’re probably wondering:
What actually works?

In this episode, we cut through the noise with the science. You’ll learn:

• What the WSJ article got right - and what it missed

• The truth about authoritarian, permissive, and authoritative parenting

• Why fear-based parenting shuts down your child’s brain

• How to raise resilient, emotionally healthy kids without swinging to extremes

No hot takes. No TikTok drama. Just decades of research turned into real-life parenting you can actually do that builds better behavior and long term resilience.

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What if the thing you’re scared to admit as a mom is the exact thing that could set you free? In this grounding, funny, and unfiltered conversation, we sit down with Cameron Rogers--mental health advocate and host of Conversations with Cam--to get real about the parts of motherhood that feel isolating, chaotic, even boring…and why saying them out loud matters more than ever.

You’ll walk away feeling validated, connected, and seen. From how to make real mom friends (even in the suburbs), to letting go of perfection, to embracing the wild duality of “I love my kids and I need a damn break,” this episode is a warm hug and a battle cry all in one.

If you’ve ever felt like you were failing, this one’s for you. You’re not alone - and you’re doing better than you think.

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If you're a parent doing everything for everyone - and still feel like you’re barely holding it together… If you’re exhausted no matter how much sleep you get… If you're doing all the “right” things, but are still snapping, numbing out, or shutting down… You’re not just tired. You’re burnt out.

In this episode, we break down the real reason you feel stuck, and what to do about it. You’ll learn:

• The difference between stress and burnout (and why it’s critical to know it as a parent)
• How to tell if you're stuck in a stress loop that's wrecking your energy, mood, and connection with your kids
• The 6 science-backed tools that will actually help you feel better
• What happens to your body and brain when burnout goes untreated
• The small, daily shifts that will help you recover - without changing your entire life

This is not self-care fluff. This is neuroscience. This is your permission to stop pushing through - and start coming back to life.

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If you’ve ever given birth, are about to give birth, or love someone who’s about to, this episode is a MUST. Deena opens up about how she’s preparing for baby #3, and this time? It’s not about a hospital bag or the perfect birth plan. It’s about mental health. Nervous system regulation. Self-advocacy. And building a postpartum setup that actually supports her.

In this raw and radically honest conversation, Kristin and Deena go deep on:

• What Deena learned from two very different birth experiences
• How she’s breaking the fear–tension–pain cycle with science-backed tools
• Why the key to a “good birth” isn’t epidural vs. unmedicated - it’s how you’re treated
• What it looks like to prep your partner and kids to support you after birth
• How to unapologetically ask for what you need - even when it’s uncomfortable

You’ll walk away feeling grounded, empowered, and ready to take up space in your birth and postpartum experience - because you deserve to be held, seen, and supported. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being powerful.

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You’re not imagining it: Your kid isn’t listening. But it’s not because they’re defiant. It’s not because you’re a bad parent. And it’s definitely not because you haven’t yelled loud enough. In this episode, we reveal what’s actually going on when your child “doesn’t listen” - and the 5 research-backed strategies that will change everything.

You’ll learn:

• Why kids struggle to process directions (hint: it’s their brain, not bad behavior)
• How giving your child just 8 seconds can increase cooperation by up to 40%
• The common parenting habits that backfire—and what to do instead
• The science of co-regulation, timing, and how to speak so kids actually hear you
• What to say, how to say it, and how to stop yelling (without losing your authority)

This episode is part wake-up call, part emotional gut check, and part masterclass in getting your kid to listen without fear, shame, or bribes. If you’re stuck in the repeat-yell-regret cycle? Press play. There’s a better way - and we’re here to show it to you.

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If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why am I so triggered by my child’s emotions?” “Why does this feel harder for me than it does for everyone else?” Or “How do I raise emotionally healthy kids… when no one taught me how?” This episode is for you. Kristin and Deena go beneath the surface of parenting and into the work most of us were never taught to do: regulating, repairing, and reparenting yourself while raising your child.

You’ll learn:

• The real reason parenting feels so hard (it’s not you - it’s your nervous system)
• The science behind regulation and how to actually build it in real time
• What generational healing looks and feels like - in messy, everyday moments
• Why grief is a part of parenting when you’re doing it differently than you were parented
• The 4 tools to start breaking cycles, even when you’re overwhelmed

This is the episode that helps you understand yourself. And when you understand yourself, you stop blaming yourself. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be the parent you needed.

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