The Things No One Told Us
A candid podcast about parenting, postpartum, and growing up, created for the conversations that are often skipped over.
Hosted by Abby and Liz, the show blends professional experience with real life insight and conversations with trusted experts to explore the mental load, identity shifts, and emotional realities of raising children and navigating family life.
Each episode offers honest discussion, practical perspective, and reassurance that you are not alone in what you’re experiencing, and a few laughs along the way.
The Things No One Told Us
Latest Episodes
Baby Hearing 101: Screenings, Sound Machines & Protecting Little Ears
What do parents really need to know about their baby’s hearing?In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah, pediatric audiologist and founder of Baby Bear Audiology, to talk all things baby hearing health. We break down what actually happens ...
When It’s More Than Just Behavior: Sleep, ADHD & Learning
What happens when sleep, behaviour, learning, and brain development overlap?In this episode, Abby and Liz sit down with pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Philomena Campbell, founder of Grow Neuropsychology, to explore how sleep impacts the...
You Don’t Have to Love Every Moment: The Mental Load of Motherhood
Motherhood can be beautiful, overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes even traumatic, all at once.In this episode, Abby and Liz sit down with licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist Alina Klein to talk about the hidden postpa...
What Your Child Actually Needs Before Kindergarten
Starting kindergarten can feel like a huge milestone for both kids and parents. In this episode, Liz and Abby are joined by veteran kindergarten teacher Jennifer MacDonald to talk about what kindergarten readiness really means. Together, they e...
From 3 Naps to None: Navigating Every Transition
In this episode of The Things No One Told Us, we chat all about nap transitions, from dropping the third nap to navigating toddler nap struggles. We break down the signs your child is truly ready for a schedule change, common mistakes par...