When I Knew

Samantha and James are officially 19 weeks pregnant and the first trimester smack in the height of a pandemic was scary, isolating and maddening.  You may have heard that "Mom Shaming" and The Parenting Community in general is one of the most toxic in The US and boy...it sure is. Pregnancy isn't a single thing like you think it will be and when you pile on Social Distancing, negativity from lifelong friends and navigating through tests and screenings, the whole experience has you wondering if you will ever be able to have a worry free day again.  This season will steer clear of cute DIY projects and surface level topics like baby shower themes.  We're going to go straight to the pits and perils of parenthood which can only be joyful if you literally block everyone else's opinions and "advice."

Up next: A collaboration with Mike Phd and Kevin Phd from WYSP Science and the podcast, "Mikroscope" to discuss the science of getting pregnant, the fight for genetic dominance, pregnancy myths and gimmicks and the science behind PPD and other physiological changes after birth. 

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We've all been there....but what do you do in the moments immediately following?  Samantha has been let go, fired, sacked, canned....dismissed more times than she cares to recount. But what she did might help you feel a little better.

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COVID sent thousands of people packing right back to where it all started - their parents house.  Now we have retired parents with adult children crowding their dinner tables with screens, computers and endless coffee mugs.  There's young adults who managed to hold on to their first adult job who are trying to establish their place at their company as dad yells at the TV and mom gossips loudly into the phone.  And then there are the thousands who are now unemployed, back home feeling lost, angry and without purpose with no promise of a brighter future ahead. 

CorBen recently moved home to Alaska from the hustle and bustle of NYC after reaching the door of what would have been the pinnacle of his career; a spot in the cast of "Hamilton." Samantha has moved home more times than she cares to admit. It's hard. You're grateful but it's hard. But, it's not forever.  Take is from us, this too shall pass.  In the meantime, let's all have a laugh together.

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Sarah grew up in New England where she attended the most exclusive schools and was well on her way to becoming an Olympic Rower. But when stress and unfulfilling goals became a voice in her head she couldn't ignore, she headed out west in search of herself. Yoga and making jewelry with responsibly sourced stones gave Sarah the serenity she had been longing for, and now she travels around the world with her partner Kyle and their dog, living out of their van and offering classes in Breathwork. It's the great leap most people only dream of and Sarah is living it. Join us for an insightful and honest view of this journey to self.

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Sarah had a life in New York City that would lead any career driven person to jealousy. A full time job at an established company with nights and weekends off to dine at the best restaurants and skip out to The Hamptons in the Summer. But a reality not unlike the now famous one featured in, "The Devil Wears Prada" drove her away from the bright lights and straight for the hills...literally.

And she's not alone. In fact, millions of Millenials are leaving careers in big cities that their parents prayed they would have and are moving closer to nature, thus accepting massive slashes to their income and a complete upside down flip of their current lifestyle. But why?

Join Dana, Samantha, and Sarah for a unique journey in search of "the idea" and the mad, unapologetic dash towards what life is truly all about.

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There is no manual for parenting, nor has there ever been or will ever be.  The moms and dads of the world are just out there doing their best and hoping they're getting it right. Samantha and CorBen sit down to talk about their ever-evolving relationships with their parents from birth to adulthood.  CorBen comes from a strict military family and Samantha comes from a laid back nature loving family.  But they both turned out very similar in how they approach obstacles and most notably, how they take responsibility for their lives and apply their parents work ethic to their career goals.  So is it nature, nurture, routine or luck?  Tune in now for a feel good and honest look from a child's perspective on parents.

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Raeleen fell in love with dancing at a young age when she would join her parents at the Town Center for Square Dancing.   She was exposed to different styles through community theater, but it wasn't until she left her corporate job that she realized her potential to become a competitive dancer, a dance teacher and now, an owner of a successful dance studio.  Join Samantha and Raeleen as they discuss her story, inspirations, the costs associated with competitive ballroom dancing and the legacy Raeleen hopes to leave behind.

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Our very own CorBen Williams joins Samantha to share his story of celebrating his sexual orientation. The two discuss everything from coming out to family and neighbors, dealing with classmates and a no nonsense look at dating in the Gay Community.  Learn more at www.wheniknewpodcast.com and @_wheniknew_ on Instagram.

It happens to all of us - We live, we learn and we grow out of friends. In this episode, Samantha and CorBen share personal stories of moments when they knew their friendships that seemed built to last proved they weren't. Money gets in the way, new romantic relationships change the dynamic and a clash of ethics can be the difference between BFF's and practically strangers. The lesson? It happens to all of us, it's normal, it's natural and there's always an important lesson to learn.  Learn more at www.wheniknewpodcast.com and @_wheniknew_ on Instagram. Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and favorite us everywhere else.