{"podcast":{"title":"What Fresh Hell: Parenting, Relationships, and Making Life Better, with Two Funny Moms","slug":"what-fresh-hell-laughing-in-the-face-of-motherhood-parenting-tips-from-funny-moms-853259","podcast_index_feed_id":853259,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WFH1568989392","website_url":"https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9fea9dc2-09d5-11e9-9ed5-83a605bddc55/image/062bd7012d95aeb7f1e32ca782c767d4.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood","episode_count":1043,"summary":"When you're a parent, every day brings a \"fresh hell\" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard. We're Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is a laid-back to the max; Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like. In each episode of \"What Fresh Hell\" we offer lots of laughs, but also practical advice, parenting strategies, and tips to empower you in your role as a mom. We explore self-help techniques, as well as ways to prioritize your own needs, combat stress, and despite the invisible workload we all deal with, find joy amidst the chaos of motherhood. If you've ever wondered \"why is my kid...\" then one of us has probably been there, and we're here to tell you what we've learned along the way. We unpack the behaviors and developmental stages of toddlers, tweens, and teenagers, providing insights into their actions and equipping you with effective parenting strategies. We offer our best parenting tips and skills we've learned. We debate the techni…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T12:18:32.951166+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-fresh-hell-laughing-in-the-face-of-motherhood-parenting-tips-from-funny-moms-853259"},"episode":{"title":"DEEP DIVE: Kate Swenson of \"Finding Cooper's Voice\" on Parenting Autism","slug":"deep-dive-kate-swenson-of-finding-cooper-s-voice-on-parenting-autism","published_at":"2026-04-20T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-fresh-hell-laughing-in-the-face-of-motherhood-parenting-tips-from-funny-moms-853259/deep-dive-kate-swenson-of-finding-cooper-s-voice-on-parenting-autism","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-fresh-hell-laughing-in-the-face-of-motherhood-parenting-tips-from-funny-moms-853259","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL1793716617.mp3?updated=1775670055","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/tracking.swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL1793716617.mp3?updated=1775670055","summary":"This Deep Dive series revisits some of our past episodes about the joys and the challenges that come with raising kids with differences and disabilities. Kate Swenson writes and creates videos about her life as a mother of four and and an autism advocate for ⁠\"Finding Cooper's Voice⁠,\" a living, thriving community of people who not only advocate for autism, but also make the world a better place for individuals with disabilities and their families. We discuss Kate's book ⁠Forever Boy: A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy⁠ and her nonprofit ⁠The More Than Project, ⁠which supports the needs of special needs families that go beyond the needs of their special needs child. Kate tells us about: Kate's journey to finding the correct diagnosis for her child what led her to put her story out into the world the sometimes-loneliness of special needs parenting, and how the Finding Cooper's Voice community offers insight, support, and fellowship Get FOREVER BOY in our Bookshop store: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780778311997 and follow @findingcoopersvoice on Facebook and Instagram. What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Learn more about your ad choices. 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