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Episode 2.02: Pandemic Parents Reflect on COVID-19, 2 Years Later

Episode 2.02: Pandemic Parents Reflect on COVID-19, 2 Years Later

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE! March 11, 2022, officially marks the two-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a pandemic. In this special retrospective episode, host Irina Gonzalez, a journalist and toddler mom, catches up with some of our favorite podcast guests to 

15. ‘Having It All is Actually Terrible’ with Whit Taylor

15. ‘Having It All is Actually Terrible’ with Whit Taylor

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE! Irina talks with Whit Taylor, a cartoonist, comics editor, and new mom. They discuss feeding issues, the work/life balance, and cultivating gratitude during a difficult year. It’s something that we could all use a little more of as we wrap 

14. The Long-Term Trauma of Giving Birth Without Your Partner with Elaine

14. The Long-Term Trauma of Giving Birth Without Your Partner with Elaine

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Irina talks with Elaine, a civil engineer and first-time mom in New York City. Her story is an important one as Elaine gave birth just a few hours after the partner ban went into effect back in March, and she’s still dealing with the long-term trauma associated with that. They also talk about loneliness, guilty, and impostor syndrome… You do NOT want to miss this one!

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13. Escaping New York City During the Partner Ban with Hannah Howard

13. Escaping New York City During the Partner Ban with Hannah Howard

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE! Irina talks with Hannah Howard, a new mom, food writer, and author of Feast: True Love in and out of the Kitchen. In this episode, they discuss how Hannah and her husband left New York City when the partner ban 

12. How to Advocate for Yourself in Pregnancy with Carmen Perez

12. How to Advocate for Yourself in Pregnancy with Carmen Perez

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE! Irina talks with Carmen Perez, a mom of two, social justice activist, and co-founder of the Women’s March. They get into the sadness of not having any baby bump photos with her 2nd pregnancy, the loneliness of spending this pregnancy