In this deeply personal conversation, Julija walks us through every twist of her transformation - from boldly announcing on date two that she was done “floating” and ready to become a mother, to enduring early miscarriages, and eight rounds of IVF before finally holding her children. Along the way, she confronts the shame of choices judged by other women, unpacks the grief of leaving her old self behind, and wrestles with the identity and value of being a stay‑at‑home mom. Tune in as she shatters myths, redefines ambition, and reveals the unexpected resilience that motherhood can forge.

Postpartum isn’t one-size-fits-all and comes differently to every parent. In this episode, we talke about what we’ve felt since becoming moms. The emotions that came after giving birth that shaped us, surprised us, stayed with us, or slowly faded away - and how those emotions have changed (or stayed) two years later.

We also mention Fatima’s Substack post, where she writes about her own postpartum journey with rage - something that resonated with us. Maybe it will with you, too. (Link https://fatimamousa.substack.com)

What emotions surprised you the most after becoming a parent?

We’re sharing one of our most personal conversations yet. In this episode, David Mishler opens up about becoming a father at 41 after once swearing he’d never have kids. He shares how love changed his perspective, how fatherhood cracked him open, and what it means to show up every day - for his daughter Eva, for his wife Marissa, and for himself.

We talk about dad guilt, partner guilt, disassociation, emotional regulation, and what it takes to model strength and softness at the same time.

If you could tell your father one thing today, what would it be?

In this episode, we talk about the gap between expectation and reality in birth - what we hoped for, what blindsided us, and what stayed with us.

What did you expect birth would be like - and what actually happened? Tell us in the comments. Your story matters.

An unfiltered, unapologetic conversation about the unspoken realities of pregnancy - the physical discomfort, emotional turmoil, and the taboo truth that you can be grateful to be pregnant while still hating every minute of it. Join us as we break down the uncomfortable duality, challenge stigmas, and validate real experiences that never make it into baby books.

Have you ever felt guilty for not loving the pregnancy experience everyone says you should?

Geraldine and Stef share a raw and personal conversation about growing up mixed race and as third culture kids (TCKs). They reflect on how their multicultural upbringings shaped their identities, the challenges of belonging, and how these experiences now influence the decisions they make as parents - from moving countries to seeking more diverse environments for their own children.

If you’re mixed race or a TCK, how has that shaped how you see yourself - and where you feel you belong? We’d love to hear your story!

After two and a half years, Fatima finally visited Lebanon - this time, not just as a daughter, but as a mother. Her parents met her son for the first time - a moment filled with nostalgia, emotions, and hard realizations. Visiting after the war made everything feel different. More than anything, having a son changed the way she sees home. What once felt nostalgic now felt uncertain - is this a place she could raise him in?

Have you ever gone back home as a parent? What changed for you? Share your experience with us

Moms get judged for everything - what we feed our kids, how we parent, even just existing. We’re hopping on the ‘We Listen and We Don’t Judge’ trend by exposing our most chaotic and horrifying mom moments. From public disasters to parenting fails, we’re sharing it all. No shame, no guilt, just real talk and a whole lot of survival mode.

Have your own ‘We Listen and We Don’t Judge’ story? Drop it in the comments - we want to hear from you!

Stef is leaving the Netherlands, and we're creating this podcast as a way to stay connected. In this episode, we talk about her decision to leave the Netherlands - why she's moving and what’s next for her. She also shares how becoming a mom has influenced her perspective on where she wants to live and raise her family. All the noise you hear in the background are just our tiny guests making their podcast debut 😬