Bourbon and Babies Podcast

Have you ever seen a parent wheeling that double or triple stroller down the street and thought, "Oh, thank God I'm not them!?" Well, that is pretty messed up! Yes, raising multiples can be difficult, but it can also be amazing. Join us as we talk with 3 mothers of twins and triplets as we learn things you should and shouldn't ask, as well as insight as to what it is like raising multiples.  Thank you to our special guests Jennifer Sanders, Mollie Bringhurst, and Kathy Kleber Russell.

Do you ever fear that in the process of raising kids, you are going to lose your own identity and become completely absorbed in your kids? It's a real fear, but there are ways to avoid forgetting all the things you are passionate about that make you, you.  Join us as we talk with Stephanie Feger, author of "Color Today Pretty", her husband Cory Feger, and the wonderfully talented Lauren LeBlanc as we discuss how to remain true to ourselves and still be the best parents we can be.

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So you've just welcomed your new bundle of joy into the world and everything is perfect now, right? NO? Don't worry, you're far from alone.  Join us for a candid conversation about what perinatal and postpartum depression are and what signs to look out for and most importantly what you can do about it.  Just remember, not everything is always perfect, but we can help each other to make things the best they can be as we try to parent our tiny strangers.

How do you tell your child that you are moving?  Not just houses, but relocating, long distances, away from all their friends and things they know?  Join the conversation as we talk with the relocation king and queen, Brian and Lauren LeBlanc, as they share their experiences and the tips that all parents relocating with children need to know.  Appropriately recorded during a road trip, this is one episode any parent dealing with a move, big or small, needs to hear!

Wait a minute, what's going on here?  I thought this was BOURBON and babies.  Why are we talking about gin?  Well, this is the bourbon drinker's gin.  Join us as we talk to the creators of the amazing Holi Gin, a chai and indian spice infused gin, here in Kentucky, and listen as we discuss culture, only children, and the decision to have kids. 

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*This is a special edition of Bourbon and Babies, dedicated to the support of all the amazing teachers in Kentucky.

The state of Kentucky is finding itself trapped in a fight over the future of public education.  As teachers are swarming Frankfort, creating sick-outs which are closing our schools, many parents are feeling the inconvenience and getting angry, and rightfully so.  Our kids should be in school! This is a shared sentiment by many, but most do not understand the facts and reasoning behind these sick-outs and why it is imperative that teachers and parents alike band together to help sustain or elevate the state of public education.  This episode will help shed light on the issues at hand and hopefully help everyone to understand just what teachers are fighting for and what is at stake if we lose.

You ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of "Stuff" you need to buy in order to do this parenting thing correctly?  Kids are expensive!!! But, they don't have to break the bank all the time.  Join us as we chat with Mama Swap co-creator and administrator Allison MP, as we discuss alternatives to buying new, and how we can try to eliminate waste, and bring back the idea of regifting. 

Have you seen the story about that cool mom who had a gender reveal photo shoot for her 20 year old son when he came out as trans?  We we have them in our bourbon and babies studio to discuss gender identifiers, how to talk about gender, and how to be accepting of our kids and friends in the transgender community.  Plus Heather and Adrian get to share their amazing story with our listeners.  This is a relevant episode you do not want to miss.

Oh no, my kid just called that man "black".  What do I do?  Don't worry, we've got you covered.  Join us as we talk with Anne and Kofi Darku about Race and how to approach the topic with your own kids.  What is a micro aggression?  Have you heard of white fragility?  How about code switching?  Learn about this and so much more as we dive into the important topic of race.

Is it time to have "The Talk"? Awesome! Quick, run for the hills!  Every parent dreads the day they need to sit down and discuss "The Birds and the Bees" with their little darling.  But, where do you start and what do you say?  Join us as we discuss our own experiences both growing up and through parenting around the topic of sex.  And, realize how amazing it is that we didn't have to grow up with the internet.  Oy...our kids are doomed!