Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey podcast

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.

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. 388: Making Tough Decisions

In the special segment "Big Topic," Laura shares a difficult decision she made recently th... more

08 Dec 2025

55 MINS

55:37

08 Dec 2025


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Ep. 387: Out of Context

In the brand-new special segment "Out of Context," Laura and Shanna share random text mess... more

01 Dec 2025

49 MINS

49:37

01 Dec 2025


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Ep. 386: Is My Child Being Bullied?

In the special segment "What the Hack?!," Shanna and Laura share some of their favorite pa... more

24 Nov 2025

57 MINS

57:33

24 Nov 2025


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Ep. 385: AI Did Me Dirty!

In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna share the embarrassing or hilar... more

17 Nov 2025

47 MINS

47:36

17 Nov 2025


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Ep. 384: Overheard in a Grocery-Store Parking Lot

In the special segment "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous, ... more

10 Nov 2025

52 MINS

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10 Nov 2025


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Ep. 383: Why Are My Kids Saying 6-7?

In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura dive into the 6-7 trend and f... more

03 Nov 2025

57 MINS

57:48

03 Nov 2025


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Ep. 382: Spooky Parenting Stories

Shanna and Laura get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky special segment, sharing scar... more

27 Oct 2025

55 MINS

55:55

27 Oct 2025


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Ep. 381: Kids' Reward System 2.0

In the special segment "Loose Ends," Laura and Shanna circle back on topics they've talked... more

20 Oct 2025

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20 Oct 2025


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Ep. 380: Talking Trash: When Your Kid Spreads Rumors... About You!

In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!" Shanna and Laura reveal the current parenti... more

13 Oct 2025

43 MINS

43:51

13 Oct 2025


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Ep. 379: Today's Meltdown Is Brought to You by...

In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying?," Shanna and Laura explore the situations th... more

06 Oct 2025

57 MINS

57:06

06 Oct 2025


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Ep. 378: Your Potty-Training Questions Answered!

To celebrate the release of Laura's new book "Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training f... more

29 Sep 2025

57 MINS

57:50

29 Sep 2025


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Ep. 377: Hiring a Babysitter

In the special segment "Mom Wins!," Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting achi... more

22 Sep 2025

37 MINS

37:57

22 Sep 2025