Welcome to the Focus on the Family Series! In the next few episodes, we will explore the ins and outs of family life - how they start, how they grow, what shape they take, etc. The notion of the nuclear family is so yesterday! Listen to each episode and see which elements of family resonate with you, which could not be more different, and which spark some intrigue! This week: polyamory.

The nuclear family has been the traditional model in the United States for centuries - mother, father, 2.5 kids, a dog and a home with a picket fence. Polyamorous households, however, are present in many cultures around the world, and there is increasing conversation and awareness about this form of family in the US. Listen to this episode with guest therapist and polyamorist Jerome Triplin II who shares insight and expertise on polyamory, and answers these and other questions you've always wanted to ask about polyamory:

• What shapes do polyamorous relationships take?
• How do you set boundaries in polyamorous relationships?
• What are communication models in polyamorous relationships?

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Welcome to the Focus on the Family Series! In the next few episodes, we will explore the ins and outs of family life - how they start, how they grow, what shape they take, etc. The notion of the nuclear family is so yesterday! Listen to each episode and see which elements of family resonate with you, which could not be more different, and which spark some intrigue! This week: sisters.

Books, movies, and scientific studies have been dedicated to exploring the fascinating relationship between one of the most complex relationships between women - being sisters. Kerri and Melissa both have biological sisters, sorority sisters, and sister friends. In this episode they address the following questions you always wanted to ask a lawyer and a therapist but were afraid to ask:

• What makes the sister relationship so complex?
• Why is it important to have sisters - biological or otherwise?
• How can we strengthen and/or repair relationships with our sisters?

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Welcome to the Focus on the Family Series! In the next few episodes, we will explore the ins and outs of family life - how they start, how they grow, what shape they take, etc. The notion of the nuclear family is so yesterday! Listen to each episode and see which elements of family resonate with you, which could not be more different, and which sparked some intrigue! This week: delivery.

You've seen baby delivery in the movies enough to conjure the image - a woman lies on a bed sweating, breathing heavily, yelling obscenities at everyone in the room and refusing to participate the inevitable delivery of the baby. But, not all delivery stories are the same. Listen to this episode where you will hear Melissa & Kerri and their guest expert Dr. Antonia Cotwright answer the following questions (and others) you've always wanted to ask a doctor, a lawyer and a therapist but were afraid to ask:

• How do women prepare for delivery?
• What are factors to consider of someone wants to have a VBAC?
• How can we be advocates for Black maternal health?

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Welcome to the Focus on the Family Series! In the next few episodes, we will explore the ins and outs of family life - how they start, how they grow, what shape they take, etc. The notion of the nuclear family is so yesterday! Listen to each episode and see which elements of family resonate with you, which could not be more different, and which sparked some intrigue! This week: pregnancy.

How cool is it that the week we launch The Pregnancy Hat episode, Rihanna announced via a spectacular Super Bowl performance that she is pregnant with her second child! We assume that means this episode is destined for greatness, just like her! In this episode, some of the questions we answer that you've always wanted to, but been afraid to, ask a lawyer and a therapist, are:

• How will I know if I'm pregnant?
• What are some common challenges with pregnancy?
• What if I'm having a hard time getting pregnant?

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Music is a universal language. And, it is one that The Hats Podcast guest Tanisha Hall speaks in many dialects. Tanisha plays multiple instruments, has a heavenly singing voice, writes music and has trained hundreds of students to do it all. In this episode, The Hats co-hosts Melissa Dumas and Kerri Harper-Howie answer the following (and other) questions:

• Am I too old to start taking music or singing lessons?
• When do I let my child stop taking music lessons?
• Do I have to have talent in music to become Beyonce or John Coltrane?

Listen in for the answer to these questions and more!

6 Different Ways to Learn to Play a Musical Instrument

Learning to Sing a Any Age

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The choice to wear multiple hats requires a sense of ambition. Without ambition, your chances of succeeding in any area of your life, let alone several, decrease. In this episode co-hosts Kerri Harper-Howie and Melissa Dumas answer the following questions you've always wanted to ask a lawyer and a therapist, but were afraid to ask:

• What is the defition of ambition?
• When is ambition good for you, and when is ambition a problem?
• How can I become more ambitious?

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Reunited and it feels so good! We are happy to open Season 6 talking about reunions of all types - going back to a job, gathering family at the park in matching t-shirts, re-connecting with an old love, and more. Life often presents us with opportunities to revisit situations. In this episode we give you some tips to know when you should say yes to a reunion invitation, or leave an old thing in the past. Questions you will hear answered: 

• Should I go to my high school reunion?
• Should I give my ex a second chance?
• Do I want to work with my old boss again?

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When to reunite with an ex

Secrets to a successful family reunion

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HEELLLLOOOOOOO Hatters! Oh how we have missed you. And, oh BOY, what a fantastic season 6 we have in store for you. Are you ready for polyamory, pregnancy and patience?!?I We will have all of that for you and MORE! Listen in to get a feel for all the Hats we will explore in Season 6. New episodes launch NEXT WEEK!!!

The Renaissance Season has been truly ecclectic. We started with our video podcast 100th episode, "The Authenicty Hat", and finished with The Renovation Hat, an episode where we shared our renovation stories. In between, we talked about spirituality, envy, disability and so much more! Listen in to hear us share out favorite moments from Season 5 and a tiny little bit about Season 6.

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Dust. So much dust. That's what stands out most when we think and talk about renovating our spaces. Co-hosts Kerri and Melissa both recently completed renovations in their homes. They did things very differently and with different budgets. Listen to this episode to get all sorts of tips to survive - yes, you have to survive a renovation! - your next attempt to update and beautify your space. All that dust ultimately ends up being worth it when you get to live and use your space in the most optimal way. But, seriously - how do you deal with all the dust!! Yes, we talk about that too!

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Better Homes and Gardens Renovation Tips

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