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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
67 episodes
The Truth About: Stay-at-Home Dad Life with @sahdnotsad Brandon Morgan
Forget the viral outfits—this conversation goes inside the daily decisions that shape a family. We welcome Brandon Morgan, a stay-at-home dad in LA, to talk about the real work of leading from the background while his wife practices medicine, a...
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The Truth About: The Attorney Who Negotiated Motherhood Like a Pro with @NotActuallyGolden
What happens when a proudly private Gen X attorney agrees to become a mom—not because she always wanted to, but because it mattered to her partner?In this episode, we sit down with L, aka @notactuallygolden, a civil rights attorney, Tik...
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The truth About: Going Through 9 Rounds of IVF + Surrogacy with Alison Beder Soloway
A positive pregnancy test felt like the start of a familiar story—until Alison Beder Soloway couldn’t breathe at 32 weeks and doctors discovered heart failure linked to HHT. That moment rewrote everything. She was told carrying again would be t...
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The Truth About: Your Baby's Milestones with Pediatric PT Allison Mell
Ever watched a baby rock on all fours and wondered whether to cheer or worry? We sit down with pediatric physical therapist Dr. Allison Mell—founder of Tots on Target and mom of four, including twins—to unpack the first 18 months with rare clar...
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1:09:55
The Truth About: Having it All with Lia Higgins
This episode starts with a simple truth few people say out loud: sometimes the first chapter of parenthood is grief. Lia Higgins joins us to unpack an early miscarriage at 28, the shock of a postpartum hemorrhage, and the quiet ways trauma can ...
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The Truth About: Being a Mom in America with Reshma Saujani
Want to know why motherhood in America feels like a solo sport—and how we turn it into a supported team game? We sit with Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, to unpack the design flaws baked into school calendars, workplac...
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49:54
The Truth About: Raising Resilient Kids With Child Development Expert Tovah Klein
Psychology professor Tovah Klein takes us beyond social media soundbites to reveal what truly helps children develop resilience. Drawing from her 30 years directing the Barnard Center for Toddler Development, Klein offers a refreshingly balance...
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1:08:18
Truth Bomb: How Ozempic Finally Made Me Feel Like Me Postpartum
Have you ever wondered what it's actually like to take GLP-1 medications beyond the celebrity headlines? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the reality of semaglutide medications like Ozempic, exploring their profound effects on bot...
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The Truth About: Red Carpets and #Motherhood with Emmy Winners @Betweenusmoms
What happens when red carpet journalists trade celebrity interviews for motherhood? Katie Krause and Hallie Stevens, Emmy-winning Entertainment Tonight alums, pull back the curtain on their dramatic life pivot in this raw, revealing conversatio...
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1:11:07
The Truth About: Breaking Down Parenting Data with Emily Oster
Economist Emily Oster transformed parenting literature by applying data analysis to decisions most books treated as black-and-white rules. After becoming pregnant in 2010, she found herself frustrated with pregnancy recommendations that came wi...
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1:01:32
Truth Bomb: The Truth About Finances in Our Marriages
Marriage and money—two topics that individually carry enough weight to sink a dinner party conversation, and together create one of the last true taboos in our social discourse. When Sam shared her experience spending $1,650 on Daxxify without ...
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27:52
The Truth About: Being a Good Grandparent w/@Morethangrand
Pre-order DeeDee's new course for parents hereWhen DeeDee M...
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57:27
The Art of Feeding Picky Eaters with Solid Starts
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1:12:36
The Truth About: Career Pauses with Neha Ruch
Neha Ruch—founder and author of The Power Pause, formerly known as Mother Untitled and recent guest on The Drew Barrymore Show—joins Sam and Zara to talk about one of the biggest third-rail topics in motherhood today: what happens when ambitiou...
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57:43
The Truth About: Pop Culture, Postpartum Depression and Doing the Most with @iam_kjmiller
"Pick a niche." "Stay in your lane." For women entrepreneurs, this limiting advice seems inescapable—unless you're KJ Miller, who's built an impressive career by doing precisely the opposite.KJ joins us for a fascinating conversation ab...
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57:55
The Truth About: The C-Section Experience featuring @cxpodcast
Do you want the truth about c-sections? Because this week, you’re getting it.Jen and Beth — the brilliant, brutally honest minds behind The C-Section Experience podcast — join us for a conversation that’s part group therapy, part bi...
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1:16:16
The Truth About: Reselling with @commonthreads The Reseller Making $26K in a Month on Whatnot—While Raising 4 Kids
Amanda Anderson @commonthreads is a stay-at-home mom of four, a former boutique owner, and a full-time reseller who’s grown a thriving Whatnot business—pulling in up to $3,000 in a single show and $26k in just one month on Whatnot and $15k on T...
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1:09:37
The Truth About: Postpartum Psychosis with @ayanagabriellelage
After giving birth to her daughter, Ayana Lage felt euphoric—until everything unraveled. Ten days postpartum, she was hospitalized with postpartum psychosis, experiencing delusions, paranoia, and hallucinations. In this unfiltered conversation,...
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Navigating a Traumatic Birth Experience with Valerie Oresko [ENCORE]
What do you do when your birth plan starts to fall apart, and how do you advocate for yourself?In today’s episode, we dive into the often unspoken realities of childbirth and maternal mental health with our guest, Valerie. She sha...
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58:52
Jiu-Jitsu, Parenting, and Punk Rock with Blake Kasemeier (@blakeoftoday) [ENCORE]
In this episode, we’re sitting down with Blake, a Meta copywriter and creative director and TikTok sensation, best known for his "This Week in Fatherhood" series. We'll explore the nuances of sober parenting, the impact of COVID-19 on family dy...
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57:11
En Pointe: The Dance of Parenting in a Dual-Income Household with @brouyang [ENCORE]
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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51:04
The Truth About: Navigating Layoffs and Parenthood: A Panel Discussion
Laid Off, Logged On: Parenting Through the Unpredictable Job MarketIn this episode, I’m joined by an incredible panel—Valerie Oresko, Blake Kasemeier, and Brittany—to talk about the curveballs life throws at working parents, especially ...
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59:49
The Truth About: A Brain-Based Approach to Parenting Without Punishment with @WholeParent
This week, we chat with Jon Fogel—known to many as @wholeparent on social media—to challenge everything we think we know about parenting, discipline, and the role of punishment. Jon brings a unique blend of lived experience as a pastor, foster ...
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Pride, Parenthood & Surrogacy: @BroadwayHusbands’ Journey to Fatherhood [ENCORE]
In honor of Pride month, this is an encore release of Bret Shuford (of @Broadway Hubands fame) episiode. Bret Shuford, renowned for his performances in Broadway hits such as Wicked, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King. Bret shares his p...
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57:45
The Truth About Daily Routines and #MomGuilt with Ellie Rineck
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the Instagram-perfect scenes of modern motherhood? In this episode, we’re joined by Ellie Rineck—mom of two, host of A Day in Her Life podcast who is unapologetically real about the highs and lows of par...
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