{"podcast":{"title":"No One Told Us","slug":"no-one-told-us-6590891","podcast_index_feed_id":6590891,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WFH8217127280","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/472398","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/03f94308-bbb6-11ee-b4e6-7ff557de9095/image/6d38133e9534cd12bf56b89cb081f987.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Rachael Shepard-Ohta","episode_count":120,"summary":"No One Told Us the truth about parenthood. WHY?! Welcome to No One Told Us, the podcast where we uncover the raw, unfiltered truths about parenthood. I'm your host, Rachael Shepard-Ohta, mom of three and founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby. Each week, join me as we dive deep into the joys, challenges, and surprises of raising children with a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and candid conversations. From navigating postpartum anxiety to mastering the art of making mom friends, and from introducing solids to tackling tantrums, we cover it all. Whether you're a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, this podcast is your go-to resource for honest advice, relatable stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. Join me as I sit down with experts in their fields, as well as friends, family, celebrities, and influencers, to share their experiences and wisdom on everything from sleepless nights to rocky relationships. No topic is off-limits, and no story goes untold on No One Told Us. So grab a cup of coffee, pop in your headphones and join the conversation. This is the podcast everyone needed before they had kids- because now that those little ones are here, there's a lot to unpack. So l…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T22:18:48.207675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-one-told-us-6590891"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 102: How to Protect Your Kids Without Parenting From Fear with Holly Choi","slug":"episode-102-how-to-protect-your-kids-without-parenting-from-fear-with-holly-choi","published_at":"2026-06-25T11:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-one-told-us-6590891/episode-102-how-to-protect-your-kids-without-parenting-from-fear-with-holly-choi","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-one-told-us-6590891","url":"https://tracking.swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL7041452573.mp3","audio_url":"https://tracking.swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL7041452573.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Rachael sits down with child safety educator and founder of Safe Beginnings, Holly Choi, to talk about one of the biggest challenges of parenting: keeping our kids safe without feeling like we have to bubble-wrap them. If you've ever worried about baby-proofing your home, questioned whether your car seat is installed correctly, wondered which safety recommendations actually matter, or felt overwhelmed by all the potential dangers parents are told to watch out for, this conversation is for you. Holly shares practical, evidence-based safety tips for babies and toddlers while helping parents understand the difference between healthy risk-taking and true hazards. This episode is equal parts educational, empowering, and reassuring and will leave you feeling more confident about creating a safer environment for your child. Inside this episode: The most common injuries babies and toddlers experience Understanding the difference between risks and hazards Hidden dangers many parents overlook in their homes The childproofing essentials every family should know How to think one step ahead when it comes to safety Common car seat mistakes parents make How to make sure your car seat is installed correctly Water safety basics every parent should know The importance of layers of protection around water Balancing safety with independence and exploration How to protect your child without parenting from fear And so much more! Mentioned in this episode: Safe Beginnings Instagram: @safebeginnings Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) Water safety resources If you enjoyed this episode, please rate 5⭐️ and write us a review! ⬇️ ✨For sleep support and resources, visit heysleepybaby.com and follow @heysleepybaby on Instagram! 😴☁️🤎✨ Rachael is a mom of 3, founder of Hey, S…","meta_description":"In this episode, Rachael sits down with child safety educator and founder of Safe Beginnings, Holly Choi, to talk about one of the biggest challenges of p…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2439,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/no-one-told-us-6590891/episodes/episode-102-how-to-protect-your-kids-without-parenting-from-fear-with-holly-choi/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-one-told-us-6590891/episode-102-how-to-protect-your-kids-without-parenting-from-fear-with-holly-choi.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}