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Do you want the truth?
Welcome to Do You Want The Truth? where we dive deep into the real raw stories from parents in the trenches of parenthood.
Season 2 is brought to you by Sam Strom and Freelance Journalist Zara Hanawalt, along with guest co-hosts such as Jaime Fisher.
Season 1 is brought to you by Paige Connell & Sam Strom. They bring you candid conversations with parents who share their experiences of parenthood and what they wish they knew before having kids. You'll hear the real stories. The stories that are typically reserved for best friends. The stories with TMI. We believe in the power of truth telling because when someone asks, do you want the truth? We always say yes. Join us as we explore the highs and lows and everything in between so you can feel less alone on your journey.
Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/samanthastrom https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthastorms
Episodes
37 episodes
Plant Medicine, Motherhood & the Power of Micro Habits (Part II with @MamaChanel Wolf & @heyjaimefish)
š Follow the Guests:Chanel WolfTikTok: @ChanelWolfNew wellness & healing products dropping soon in the TikTok Shop!Jaime FisherTikTok: @HeyJamieFishYouTube: JFisher ChannelLong-form content + exciting TikTok ...
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Redefining Home | Chanel Wolf on Sisterhood, Single Motherhood & Plant Medicine
āI moved in with another single momā¦ and people had so many questions. But the truth is: I needed community more than I needed space.ā What if healing from betrayal meant rewriting everything ā including how we mother, how we live,...
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46:09
Postpartum Preeclampsia, Problematic Bikinis, & The Surrogacy Shaming Spiral
Meghan Markle, postpartum preeclampsia, maternal health, cultural perceptions, parenting, surrogacy, fertility, celebrity news, public scrutiny, women's healthSummaryIn this episode, Sam Strom and Zara Hanawalt discuss vari...
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Season 2
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27:44
Pop Culture Hour: Kylie Kelce on Postpartum, Ms. Rachel Welcomes her 2nd Baby and more
In this episode of Do You Want the Truth? Pop Culture Hour, Zara and Sam dive into Kylie Kelceās refreshingly honest postpartum podcast episodeāand why it should be required listening for anyone interacting with a new parent. We break ...
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31:46
Juggling Three Kids Under 6, a Demanding Career, and $6,000 a Month in Childcare with @AnnetteKerlew
What does it really take to raise three kids under six while holding down an executive role and managing over 100 employees? In this episode, Iām joined by Annette Kerlew - a 39-year-old mom of three (a 5.5-year-old son and 3.5-year-old boy/gir...
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Episode 3
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49:40
Outsourcing Doesnāt Have to Break-the-Bank. Parenting Smarter, Not Harder with Christine Landis, CEO of Peacock Parent
Christine Landis is the founder of Peacock Parent and a former fintech CEO who sold her company for eight figures. After stepping out of the boardroom and into motherhood, Christine quickly realized that parenting came with a whole new kind of ...
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Episode 2
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Pop Culture Hour: Are All Parents in Hell? What We Think Chappell Roan Got Right (and Wrong) About Motherhood
āIs Parenthood Hellish? Unpacking Chappell Roanās Viral Commentā | Do You Want the Truth? with Sam Strom & New Cohost Zara HanawaltWelcome to the very first episode of Do You Want the Truth? ā Pop Cu...
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Episode 1
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19:46
"I Equate Early Motherhood w/Just F*cking Rage" - Eve Rodsky on The Mental Load, Identity Loss & Rage in Motherhood
You know those moments in motherhood when youāre drowning in laundry, prepping dinner with a baby on your hip, and then your partner texts, āIām surprised you didnāt get blueberriesā? Yeahāsame. That was Eve Rodskyās breaking point too, and it ...
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57:55
Tattoos, Toddlers & Being an Only Child Raising an Only Child with Sarah Litwin-Schmid
What happens when an only child grows up to raise an only child? In this episode, weāre joined by Sarah Litwin-Schmid, a creative director at Airbnb, world traveler, and proud āone-and-doneā mom to her hilarious almost-4-year-old daughter, mei-...
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51:22
Parenting through a Pandemic, Postpartum Anxiety, and Child Birth with Stacy McCann
Becoming a parent is life-changing, but imagine stepping into motherhood just months before the world shut down. Our guest, Stacy McCann, a clinical mental health therapist and mom of one, takes us through her deeply personal journeyāparenting ...
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42:26
I Was Told Thereād Be a VillageāIt Never Showed Up, So I Built It (with @thelatchedmama)
They say it takes a villageā¦ but what happens when that village is nowhere to be found? š¤ÆMotherhood is beautiful, exhausting, messyāand sometimes, painfully lonely. When Melissa Wirt became a mom, she was told, "It takes a village." But that vi...
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57:46
Escaping the Perfect Tradwife Trap: @by.SarahKennedy on Single Motherhood, Sobriety & Self-Discovery
What happens when the life you were raised to believe in no longer fits? In this episode, Sarah Kennedy, a single mom and Functional Medicine Consultant, shares her incredible story of breaking free from a hyper-conservative religious/cult-like...
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Season 1
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46:07
Why Parenting Feels Harder Than Ever with Twin Mom & Journalist Zara Hanawalt
Why does parenting in America feel so much harder than it should? Today, weāre joined by Zara Hanawalt, a freelance journalist who has spent nearly a decade covering parenting, motherhood, womenās health, and culture for outlets like Vogue, Par...
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55:34
Talking Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenting with a new mom Julie Main (@selkie11127)
Becoming a mom is one of the most life-changing experiencesābut what happens when it's nothing like you expected? In this conversation, we sit down with Julie, a former pharmacist turned stay-at-home mom, as she shares her raw and unfiltered jo...
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Episode 23
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46:52
Parenting Curveballs: Thriving Through the Challenges of Working While Raising School-aged Kids with Mary Beth Ferrante
Just when we thought weād reached the "easy years," parenting throws new curveballs. In this episode we're joined by the brilliant Mary Beth Ferrante, founder of WRK/360 and Fairplay Method Training Director, to dive deep into the complexities ...
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Episode 22
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52:26
No Childcare, No Problem: How @AlexisNovoa juggled working from home and being a new mom without help
Imagine working full-time from homeāwith no childcare. Thatās exactly what @AlexisNovoa did for years while raising two daughters under six. In this inspiring and unfiltered episode, Alexis shares how she managed to juggle the chaos of parentin...
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Episode 21
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52:30
Breakups, Betrayal & Bold Choices: Gabrielle Stoneās Path to Emotional Freedom
In this episode, we explore what happens when your world is flipped upside down by betrayal and heartbreak? Author, actor, and director Gabrielle Stone knows all too well. In this episode, Gabrielle opens up about discovering her husband...
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50:43
The Essential Upgrade: How Chandra Sanders Balances Life as a Single Mom, AI Evangelist, and Silicon Valley Leader
In this episode, we sit down with Chandra Sanders, a powerhouse in the tech and social impact industries, who shares her inspiring journey from small-town Louisiana to Silicon Valley and beyond. Chandra talks about moving across the country as ...
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Episode 20
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47:46
Miscarriage, Motherhood, and Military Life: Katherine Dillonās Journey
In this candid and moving episode, Katherine Dillon shares her powerful journey through miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, and parenting as a military spouse. From navigating postpartum anxiety to receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood, Kathe...
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Episode 19
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47:45
Sniper school taught me precision, but parenting taught me patience - How Fatherhood Changed Everything for Cory Hargraves
In this compelling episode of Do You Want The Truth, Cory Hargraves opens up about his journey from the frontlines as an Army sniper to the frontlines of fatherhood. A 39-year-old husband, father to a 16-month-old daughter, and property investo...
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Episode 18
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Easing The Mental Load of Motherhood & Building Your Village w/ Kelly Hubbell of @MySageHaus
In this episode, Paige, Sam, and special guest Kelly Hubbell explore the challenges and joys of managing a modern household while balancing work, family, and personal identity. Kelly, founder of Sage House, shares her journey from corporate CPA...
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Episode 17
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50:21
Fatherhood in the Spotlight with @BroadwayHusbands feat. Bret Shuford š¦
In this captivating episode, we sit down with Bret Shuford, renowned for his performances in Broadway hits such as Wicked, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King. Bret shares his personal journey to parenthood through surrogacy alongside his hus...
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Episode 16
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56:38
En Pointe: The Dance of Parenting in a Dual-Income Household with @brouyang
In this episode, Brittany Ouyang shares her story of parenting a toddler while navigating the mental load of a dual-income household. As a brand marketing manager at Cruise and former ballet dancer, Brittany reflects on the coordination, effort...
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Episode 15
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49:57
Pushing Through Parenthood with @KaratheBabyNurse
Get ready to laugh, learn, and feel seen! In this episode of Do You Want the Truth, Paige and Samantha sit down with Kara, aka @KaratheBabyNurse, a married, Southern mom of three (ages 6,...
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Episode 14
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54:46
Real Talk on Motherhood: Embracing Joy, Community, and Gentle Parenting with Audi Ferrin
In this episode, Sam and Paige chat with Audi Ferrin about the ups and downs of parenting, the importance of gratitude, and the value of having a supportive village. Audi shares her experiences of growing up with gentle parents and how that inf...
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Episode 13
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