Om Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey
What if you and your best friend were pregnant at the same time? That's what happened to us!Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows of being a pregnant woman and new mom.Episodes 1 to 32 deal with pregnancy. Episode 33 and on deal with new parenthood. Tune in wherever you are on your journey!New episodes are released every Monday.
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Ep. 396: Can Laura Pull Off This Birthday Surprise? (00:45:26)
In the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Shanna and Laura reveal the funny and embarrassing things they've asked the internet recently, including a ridiculously juvenile question about astro...
Ep. 395: Stroller Envy (00:44:51)
In the special segment "Gripe Water," Shanna and Laura share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of stroller envy and screen time. Als...
Ep. 394: Advocating for Your Child at the Doctor (00:53:17)
In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna reveal the unexpected things they've never done before having kids, including a desperate attempt to complete a puzzle i...
Ep. 393: Are We Accidentally Creating Second-Child Syndrome? (00:58:29)
In the special segment "Dear Past Me," Shanna and Laura give their former selves parenting advice based on what they know now, including wisdom about sentimental baby items and encouragement to advoca...
Ep. 392: The Surprising History of the Tooth Fairy (00:53:09)
In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned about recently, including an unexpected baby boom on a remote island in the South...
Ep. 391: 2025 Wrap-Up: Our Biggest Laughs, Struggles and What We Didn’t See Coming (01:05:13)
As 2025 comes to an end, Laura and Shanna reflect on their last 12 months of parenting with honesty, humor and insight in the special segment "Year in Review." As they look back on 2025, they share th...
Ep. 390: Holiday Q&A: Traditions, Santa, Gifts and More! (00:46:31)
It’s Christmas week, and Shanna and Laura get festive answering listeners' holiday-themed questions in the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox!" They answer questions about handling the logistics of S...
Ep. 389: Metamorphosis (00:59:24)
In the special segment "Would You Rather," Shanna and Laura present hypothetical parenting situations and then discuss which choices they would rather make, diving into the topics of bringing your kid...
Ep. 388: Making Tough Decisions (00:55:37)
In the special segment "Big Topic," Laura shares a difficult decision she made recently that affects her entire family. She discusses the first moment that her gut instinct signalled that things were ...
Ep. 387: Out of Context (00:49:37)
In the brand-new special segment "Out of Context," Laura and Shanna share random text messages they have sent or received that shed light on their parenting life, diving into the topics of kids' crush...
Ep. 386: Is My Child Being Bullied? (00:57:33)
In the special segment "What the Hack?!," Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for preventing toddlers from knocking over valuable items, being prep...
Ep. 385: AI Did Me Dirty! (00:47:36)
In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna share the embarrassing or hilarious parenting experiences they have had recently, including a destructive laundry mishap, an inappropriate AI...
Ep. 384: Overheard in a Grocery-Store Parking Lot (00:52:08)
In the special segment "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous, or offensive things they've heard people say recently, including some hilarious comments from Laura's kids, a ...
Ep. 383: Why Are My Kids Saying 6-7? (00:57:48)
In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura dive into the 6-7 trend and finally get to the bottom of what this Gen-Alpha slang means and where it comes from. They also share other gem...
Ep. 382: Spooky Parenting Stories (00:55:55)
Shanna and Laura get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky special segment, sharing scary parenting stories that will strike fear in even the most confident parents! Also, Laura reports on her kids'...
Ep. 381: Kids' Reward System 2.0 (01:01:57)
In the special segment "Loose Ends," Laura and Shanna circle back on topics they've talked about in previous episodes, including updates about periods, pulmonologists, pet rocks and more! Also, Laura ...
Ep. 380: Talking Trash: When Your Kid Spreads Rumors... About You! (00:43:51)
In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!" Shanna and Laura reveal the current parenting dilemmas that have their hair standing on end, diving into the topics of things you never want your kids to...
Ep. 379: Today's Meltdown Is Brought to You by... (00:57:06)
In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying?," Shanna and Laura explore the situations that have brought out the waterworks in their little ones recently, including unexpected morning meltdowns, big ...
Ep. 378: Your Potty-Training Questions Answered! (00:57:50)
To celebrate the release of Laura's new book "Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today's Intentional Parent," she and her co-author, Gia Gambaro Blount, answer listener questions all about...
Ep. 377: Hiring a Babysitter (00:37:57)
In the special segment "Mom Wins!," Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including surprising successes inside a hotel lobby, at a big-kid's birthday party, in the presence ...
Ep. 376: Talking to Your Kids About Loss (00:48:32)
In the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura quiz each other with parenting-related trivia questions about gender representation in kids' books, the cost of high-end summer camps and more...
Ep. 375: Puberty 101 (00:58:28)
Laura and Shanna reveal the funny and unusual things they've asked the internet recently in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," diving into the topics of puberty, kids' casinos, inappropri...
Ep. 374: When Volunteering Gets Out of Control (00:54:34)
In the special segment "Gripe Water," Laura and Shanna share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of volunteering, school-attendance po...
Ep. 373: Mom Jealousy (00:45:38)
In Part 2 of “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions about everything from embryo storage to family traditions, to friend jealousy and more! Also, Laura reports on how he...
Ep. 372: When Is My Child Officially Potty Trained? (00:55:39)
In the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about knowing when your toddler is officially potty trained, handling your kids' socially unacceptable habits, o...
