Comedian, actress, and world-renowned photographer Christa Meola joins the podcast to talk about the chaos and comedy of co-parenting with another stand-up comic. She shares how she balances late-night sets with raising her six-year-old daughter, Zoe, while running her own photography business. Christa dives into her unexpected journey to motherhood, from being on the fence about having kids to navigating fertility struggles and finally embracing parenthood. She and Ophira swap stories about the challenges of family photography—whether behind or in front of the camera—and the pressures moms face to capture the "perfect" family moment. Plus, Christa reveals her daughter's unexpected six-year-old relationship drama, why she had a formal "Ta-Ta to the Ta-Tas" ceremony, and the real reason she refuses to lie about Santa. Don’t miss this candid, funny, and unfiltered look at life as a comic, a mom, and an artist.

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