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, we’re joined by Sarah Litwin-Schmid, a creative director at Airbnb, world traveler, and proud “one-and-done” mom to her hilarious almost-4-year-old daughter, mei-mei (as Sam's son refers to her).

Sarah opens up about why she and her husband made the intentional choice to have just one child, how she navigates motherhood as a dual income household and why fostering independence in her daughter is a top priority. We also get real about the mental load of motherhood, the struggle to truly take a break, and the cultural differences in parenting across the world as Sarah is global citizen of sorts, who has lived all over the world—including New Zealand, China, Germany, Iowa, Kentucky, Boston, and now settled in the Bay Area. 

Oh, and did we mention she has two tattoos from losing bets with her husband? (One of them says “Chris was right”).

If you’ve ever questioned whether you should have more kids, or just want to hear an honest, funny take on modern parenting, this episode is for you!

Learn more about Sarah on our website >>https://www.doyouwantthetruthpod.com/our-guests/sarah-litwin-schmit

We also get into:
✅ The unexpected reality of parenting without siblings
✅ The guilt and judgment parents face for fostering independence
✅ Why American moms feel like they can never fully “turn off”
✅ The funniest parenting bet ever—and why it left Sarah with two tattoos
✅ And the big question: Would she do it all again?

This episode is full of real talk, humor, and relatable moments for every parent who has ever wondered, “What did I get myself into?”

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