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After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings

Dear Media and Big Little Feelings

110 episodes

Real talk? Modern parenting is a doozy. There’s never been more pressure to be perfect with social media readily at our fingertips - mixed with total isolation and no help. Where the f*ck is that village everyone talks about? Consider After Bedtime your village. Led by Kristin and Deena - founders of the largest online parenting community, Big Little Feelings - After Bedtime is the place you can go at the end of a long hard day to find your “enough”-ness. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, we’ll maybe pee our pants a little as we unpack things we’re ALL experiencing but too ashamed to talk about: imperfect marriages, miscarriages, managing toddler mania, apologizing to our kids and everything in between. You’ll leave with actionable, realistic tips to make this whole parenting thing smoother - small changes, big impact. In an age where parents need more *real* connection than ever, let’s talk honestly about the hard - and remind ourselves we are not alone, we are not failing. In fact, we’re f*cking crushing it.

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  1. Dad Mode 2.0: What Modern Dads Are Really Carrying Into the Holidays

    · 57 min

    The holidays are here… and so is the pressure. In this episode, Kristin and Tyler pull the curtain all the way back on what moms and dads are really carrying into Thanksgiving week: the invisible loads, the silent…

  2. Parenting Teens: The Hard Truth No One Tells You (And the Shift That Actually Works)

    · 53 min

    It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: hearing the words “I hate you” come out of your child’s mouth. The kid you’d do anything for now looks at you like you’re the enemy. But what if that moment wasn’t the end of your…

  3. 3 Things Your Strong-Willed Kid Needs to Hear

    · 45 min

    If you’re raising a strong-willed kid, this episode could change the trajectory of their entire life. Strong-willed kids get mislabeled as “bad” all the time. They push back. They melt down big. They leave you…

  4. The Myth of “Having It All” with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt

    · 1 h 02 min

    Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is officially done chasing “balance”, because, as she tells Kristin, it doesn’t exist. In this funny, honest, and deeply relatable conversation, Katherine opens up about the pressures of…

  5. Confessions from the Candy Bowl: The Halloween Episode Every Parent Actually Needs

    · 58 min

    Grab a mini Snickers (and maybe something stronger than apple cider) because this is Halloween, Big Little Feelings style. 🎃 In this hilarious, no-filter episode, Kristin and Tyler spill their Confessions from the…

  6. Manifestation Advice That Actually Makes Sense (Backed By Science, Not Just Vibes...)

    · 1 h 01 min

    Try Activations for 2 Weeks Free: activations.com/feelings. If you’ve been running on fumes (hi, us too), this episode will hit home. Kristin and Mimi Bouchard get real about burnout, identity loss, and how to rebuild…

  7. Couples Therapy, Cup Holders, and Chaos: The Q&A Episode

    · 50 min

    By popular demand, Kristin + Tyler are answering your burning questions...and yes, it’s as chaotic, funny, and heartwarming as you’d expect. From how many drinks is too many to how they navigate parenting, marriage,…

  8. When Feeding Breaks You: Deena’s Raw Postpartum Story

    · 59 min

    This week, Deena is back and she’s deep in the newborn trenches. From mastitis and clogged ducts to guilt, shame, and the constant hum of the pump, she opens up about the raw, unfiltered reality of feeding her baby and…

  9. 3 Things a Pediatric ER Doctor Would Never Let Her Kids Do

    · 1 h 01 min

    Most parents spend years worrying about the wrong things. And meanwhile, they miss the dangers that really matter. Today’s guest is Dr. Beachgem, a pediatric ER doctor and mom of four, who has seen firsthand what…

  10. The Mental Load Has Fallen Back On Me - Here’s What I’m Doing About It

    · 42 min

    You’re carrying it all - the school forms, the meals, the birthdays, the appointments - all living inside your head while everyone else just… shows up? That’s the invisible mental load. And right now, despite having a…

  11. Parenting on Hard Mode: ADHD, Autism, and the Untold Truth of Family Life

    · 50 min

    Parenting is hard. Parenting with ADHD, autism, and three kids? That’s hard mode. In this raw, unfiltered episode, Kristin (ADHD) and her husband Tyler (autism) share the messy, hilarious, beautiful, and deeply human…

  12. When Life Falls Apart: Lake Bell on Parenting, Divorce, and Choosing Peace

    · 59 min

    In this raw and deeply human conversation, Kristin sits down with actor, writer, and director Lake Bell to talk about the side of motherhood no one prepares you for. Lake opens up about her daughter’s medical…

  13. The 3 Shifts That Transformed Our Marriage in the Chaos of Parenting

    · 54 min

    Parenting doesn’t just test your patience, it tests your marriage. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Kristin and Tyler pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to raise kids, navigate a neurodivergent…

  14. 91% of Women Hate Their Bodies - And Here's How We Change That

    · 46 min

    Here’s the truth: 91% of women hate their bodies. Ninety-one percent. And if you’re a mom? The research says postpartum makes it worse for 70% of us. No wonder so many of us look in the mirror and instantly spiral.…

  15. Autism in Parenting: Embracing Who We Are, Not Fixing What We're Not

    · 1 h 01 min

    In this deeply personal episode of After Bedtime, it's just Deena and Tyler - no filters, no gloss - sharing their lived experiences as late-diagnosed autistic adults and parents. From diagnosis journeys to sensory…

  16. 'F*ck Around and Find Out' Parenting Is Trending… Should You Try It?

    · 51 min

    This week, The Wall Street Journal declared the death of gentle parenting and the rise of “F*ck Around and Find Out” discipline. One mom proudly threw her teenager, fully clothed, into a pond for spraying her with a…

  17. Motherhood Today Is Not Okay—And What We Need Instead

    · 48 min

    What if the thing you’re scared to admit as a mom is the exact thing that could set you free? In this grounding, funny, and unfiltered conversation, we sit down with Cameron Rogers--mental health advocate and host of…

  18. Burnout: Why You Feel Exhausted (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)

    · 32 min

    If you're a parent doing everything for everyone - and still feel like you’re barely holding it together… If you’re exhausted no matter how much sleep you get… If you're doing all the “right” things, but are still…

  19. Deena’s Birth Plan: Birthing Without the Bullsh*t - Autonomy, Advocacy, and Asking for What You Need

    · 48 min

    If you’ve ever given birth, are about to give birth, or love someone who’s about to, this episode is a MUST. Deena opens up about how she’s preparing for baby #3, and this time? It’s not about a hospital bag or the…

  20. Why Doesn’t My Kid Listen? (And What to Do Instead of Yelling)

    · 50 min

    You’re not imagining it: Your kid isn’t listening. But it’s not because they’re defiant. It’s not because you’re a bad parent. And it’s definitely not because you haven’t yelled loud enough. In this episode, we reveal…

  21. How to Be the Parent You Never Had (And Why It’s the Hardest—and Most Important—Work You’ll Ever Do)

    · 41 min

    If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why am I so triggered by my child’s emotions?” “Why does this feel harder for me than it does for everyone else?” Or “How do I raise emotionally healthy kids… when no one taught me how?”…

  22. The ONE Thing That Actually Matters in Parenting (And What You Can Finally Stop Worrying About) with Dr. Aliza Pressman

    · 40 min

    Stop what you’re doing—this episode will change the way you parent forever. Kristin and Deena sit down with the incredible Dr. Aliza Pressman, developmental psychologist and host of Raising Good Humans, to reveal the…

  23. Let’s Argue: Screen Time, Co-Sleeping, the Stay-at-Home Shame Spiral, and Other Parenting Hot Topics

    · 46 min

    What’s more controversial than politics? Parenting. In this unhinged, unfiltered, and unexpectedly heartfelt episode, Kristin, Deena, and Tyler go head-to-head on the most hotly debated parenting topics: screen time,…

  24. 3 Food Rules We're Breaking on Purpose to Raise Healthy Eaters

    · 50 min

    We grew up with food being labeled “good” or “bad.” With sweets treated like gold and guilt baked into every bite. With pressure to finish our plates and shame if we didn’t. We’re breaking that cycle. In this episode,…

  25. We Almost Got Divorced: What's Saved Deena's Marriage After Kids

    · 42 min

    What happens when you go from loving partners… to basically roommates with two screaming babies, no sleep, and zero support? This week, Deena sits down with her husband for the first time ever on the pod for an…

  26. The Truth About Toddler Tantrums

    · 35 min

    You’ve been told tantrums are bad behavior. That your kid is “too much.” That if they’re melting down in the grocery store, you’re doing something wrong. Let’s burn that narrative to the ground. In this raw,…

  27. Unmasked: Deena’s Autism Diagnosis at 35

    · 52 min

    For 35 years, she was labeled sensitive, dramatic, weird, too much. But she wasn’t any of those things—she was autistic. And no one saw it. In this raw and powerful episode, we pull back the curtain on how autism is…

  28. After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings - Coming Soon!

    · 1:05 · Trailer

    Modern parenting is a doozy. There’s never been more pressure to be perfect with social media readily at our fingertips - mixed with total isolation and no help. Where the f*ck is that village everyone talks about?…

  29. Parenting with Empathy, from Pop Culture Moms

    · 29 min

    Hi Big Little Besties! We were recently guests on the podcast Pop Culture Moms, and wanted to share it with you! Our friends Andie and Sabrina have been best friends for 20 years — and pop culture aficionados for even…

  30. The Hills’ Whitney Port on Fertility Struggles, Mom Life & More

    · 51 min

    You know her from the *iconic* reality shows The Hills and The City, and we know her as a Big Little Bestie & rockstar mom! Today we welcome creative director, designer, and mom to 6-year-old Sonny, the one-and-only…

  31. Boost Your Child’s Brain Health in 20 Minutes with Dr. Daniel Amen

    · 53 min

    Today on the pod we welcome Dr. Daniel Amen, an expert on brain health and mental health disorders. Dr. Amen is a best-selling author, a physician, an adult and child psychiatrist, AND a brain disorder specialist, who…

  32. Stop Yelling: 5 Neuroscience-Backed Tips that will Transform Your Parenting

    · 43 min

    If you’re stuck in an endless cycle of yelling, threatening, and then feeling super guilty afterwards, you’re not alone. AND, today’s episode is for *you.* By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with an *exact*…

  33. Where Lorelai Gilmore Went Wrong & Other Hot Takes on TV Parents

    · 37 min

    We’re unpacking the very *best* and the very *worst* TV parents—from Mom Tiger to Lorelai Gilmore to Logan Roy, and everyyyyone in between. Join us, along with VP hype squad aka Kristin’s husband Tyler for an episode…

  34. Say GOODBYE To Pushback: The 3 Hacks That Will Change Your Life as a Parent

    · 34 min

    Defiance. Pushback. Power struggles. They’re one of the hardest parts of raising kids, but we’ve got some great news for you—it *DOESN’T* have to be this way! Today on the pod we are going to teach you how to end power…

  35. End Screentime Battles TODAY: 3 Easy Steps That Will Stop Power Struggles for Good

    · 32 min

    Struggling with endless battles over screentime? Not sure how to navigate the whole sharing thing? Going through some serious parent burnout? Then this episode is for YOU. Back by popular demand, today’s episode…

  36. Mom Trends: What’s Hot, What’s Not and What Is Crazy AF

    · 40 min

    If you want to laugh so hard you pee your pants a little (us too) - this episode just might be our funniest yet. Kristin, Deena, and Kristin’s husband, Tyler, aka VP Hype Squad unpack the craziest, best mom trends that…

  37. If Your Parenting Feels Gentle, You’re Doing it Wrong: The Secret to Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids

    · 41 min

    We’re busting the myth that labeling feelings means you’re creating soft or weak kids. Real talk: there’s a way to *do* the whole feelings thing and there’s a way to *not* do the whole feelings kid if you’re wanting to…

  38. Family Planning: The Best Age Gap and Optimal Number of Kids!

    · 39 min

    On today’s episode we dive into something that SO many of us agonize over once we become parents. We’re talking about optimal age gaps, how many kids is the “right” amount of kids to have, and everyyyything that goes…

  39. Q&A Episode 4: SUPER EASY Toddler Dinners + Hacks for Taking Your Kids Out to Eat!

    · 31 min

    Back by popular demand, today’s episode answers YOUR burning parenting questions! From parenting to the personal, join us as we get REAL and dig in on the rollercoaster that is raising toddlers. On this episode we…

  40. Deena's Endometriosis Update: Navigating Pain and Planning Ahead

    · 28 min

    Today’s episode is a bestie catchup where Deena gives us the latest updates on her endometriosis journey. Join us as we catch up on how she’s doing after her endometriosis surgery and how she’s coming to terms with her…

  41. Special Guest Emily Oster: How to Cut Through Parent Guilt and Get Down to What Actually Matters

    · 1 h 01 min

    Today on the pod we welcome THE go to parenting expert in the research space: Emily Oster!!!! She’s a best-selling author, Brown Professor of Economics, data-driven pregnancy and parenting expert and is here to ease…

  42. Resolutions are Bullsh*t: Getting Rid of the Guilt in 2024

    · 50 min

    Despite what our Instagram feeds are telling us, we actually DON’T need to suddenly become a whole new person the day the calendar hits January 1st. Sure, the new year is a great opportunity for reflection,…

  43. Painful Periods, Dismissive Doctors & a Diagnosis: Deena’s Endometriosis Journey

    · 34 min

    On today’s episode, Deena tells all about her journey with endometriosis. Endometriosis affects 11% of women, so we have to ask ourselves, WHY is it SO effing hard to get a diagnosis and WHY aren’t more people talking…

  44. MORE Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED: Q&A No. 3

    · 38 min

    By popular demand, we are back with another episode where we answer all of YOUR burning questions that you’ve sent in to us! On this episode we cover: • The No. 1 key to preventing potty pushback (and all other kinds…

  45. Your Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED: Q&A Episode 2

    · 30 min

    Back by popular demand, we’re devoting another episode to answering YOUR burning questions. Join us as we answer your biggest toddler + parenting Q’s! Highlights include: • Will the magic of Santa ruin your…

  46. Andy Cohen on Parenting Housewives AND Toddlers + Which One is Harder 😂

    · 52 min

    Today we welcome toddler dad, fellow BLF Bestie, and absolute LEGEND, Andy Cohen!!!! (IS THIS REAL LIFE?!) The King of Bravo himself joins Kristin, Deena, and Tyler as we chat all things Housewives, dad life, and how…

  47. An IVF Journey: Kristin’s Struggle with Secondary Infertility

    · 49 min

    On today’s episode, Kristin and her husband Tyler get vulnerable and share their IVF journey. From their secondary infertility diagnosis to a devastating pregnancy loss to the IVF that led to their third baby, be…

  48. Your Burning Parenting Questions, ANSWERED!

    · 41 min

    By popular demand, we’re devoting a whole episode to answering YOUR burning questions. Join us as we answer your Q’s on: • How to end parent preference struggles for good! Get your life back, girl! • Why using rewards…

  49. Besties in Business: How We Turned Sheer Passion into a Thriving Business (and You Can Too!)

    · 52 min

    For the first time ever, we’re sharing *exactly* how we turned sheer PASSION into a real, thriving business. If you have a big dream and you’re feeling stuck, this episode will leave you fired up and feeling empowered…

  50. Shyness is a Superpower: The Secret to Raising Secure, Confident Kids

    · 45 min

    We’re talking about why being shy isn’t a bad thing—in fact, “shyness,” aka listening to your inner voice that tells you to pause before blindly following the pact, can be a real SUPERPOWER as your kid gets older! Join…

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