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The Mental Load Has Fallen Back On Me - Here’s What I’m Doing About It
You’re carrying it all - the school forms, the meals, the birthdays, the appointments - all living inside your head while everyone else just… shows up? That’s the invisible mental load. And right now, despite having a 50/50 partnership styl
Parenting on Hard Mode: ADHD, Autism, and the Untold Truth of Family Life
Parenting is hard. Parenting with ADHD, autism, and three kids? That’s hard mode. In this raw, unfiltered episode, Kristin (ADHD) and her husband Tyler (autism) share the messy, hilarious, beautiful, and deeply human truth of raising kids i
When Life Falls Apart: Lake Bell on Parenting, Divorce, and Choosing Peace
In this raw and deeply human conversation, Kristin sits down with actor, writer, and director Lake Bell (https://www.instagram.com/lakebell/?hl=en) to talk about the side of motherhood no one prepares you for. Lake opens up about her daught
The 3 Shifts That Transformed Our Marriage in the Chaos of Parenting
Parenting doesn’t just test your patience, it tests your marriage. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Kristin and Tyler pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to raise kids, navigate a neurodivergent household, and still figh
91% of Women Hate Their Bodies - And Here's How We Change That
Here’s the truth: 91% of women hate their bodies. Ninety-one percent. And if you’re a mom? The research says postpartum makes it worse for 70% of us. No wonder so many of us look in the mirror and instantly spiral. It’s not just about how w
Autism in Parenting: Embracing Who We Are, Not Fixing What We're Not
In this deeply personal episode of After Bedtime, it's just Deena and Tyler - no filters, no gloss - sharing their lived experiences as late-diagnosed autistic adults and parents. From diagnosis journeys to sensory overload, social hangover
'F*ck Around and Find Out' Parenting Is Trending… Should You Try It?
This week, The Wall Street Journal declared the death of gentle parenting and the rise of “F*ck Around and Find Out” discipline. One mom proudly threw her teenager, fully clothed, into a pond for spraying her with a water gun. Another claim
Motherhood Today Is Not Okay—And What We Need Instead
What if the thing you’re scared to admit as a mom is the exact thing that could set you free? In this grounding, funny, and unfiltered conversation, we sit down with Cameron Rogers (https://www.instagram.com/cameronoaksrogers/?hl=en)--menta
Burnout: Why You Feel Exhausted (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)
If you're a parent doing everything for everyone - and still feel like you’re barely holding it together… If you’re exhausted no matter how much sleep you get… If you're doing all the “right” things, but are still snapping, numbing out, or
Deena’s Birth Plan: Birthing Without the Bullsh*t - Autonomy, Advocacy, and Asking for What You Need
If you’ve ever given birth, are about to give birth, or love someone who’s about to, this episode is a MUST. Deena opens up about how she’s preparing for baby #3, and this time? It’s not about a hospital bag or the perfect birth plan. It’s
Why Doesn’t My Kid Listen? (And What to Do Instead of Yelling)
You’re not imagining it: Your kid isn’t listening. But it’s not because they’re defiant. It’s not because you’re a bad parent. And it’s definitely not because you haven’t yelled loud enough. In this episode, we reveal what’s actually going
How to Be the Parent You Never Had (And Why It’s the Hardest—and Most Important—Work You’ll Ever Do)
If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why am I so triggered by my child’s emotions?” “Why does this feel harder for me than it does for everyone else?” Or “How do I raise emotionally healthy kids… when no one taught me how?” This episode is for yo
The ONE Thing That Actually Matters in Parenting (And What You Can Finally Stop Worrying About) with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Stop what you’re doing—this episode will change the way you parent forever. Kristin and Deena sit down with the incredible Dr. Aliza Pressman (https://www.instagram.com/raisinggoodhumanspodcast/?hl=en), developmental psychologist and host o
Let’s Argue: Screen Time, Co-Sleeping, the Stay-at-Home Shame Spiral, and Other Parenting Hot Topics
What’s more controversial than politics? Parenting. In this unhinged, unfiltered, and unexpectedly heartfelt episode, Kristin, Deena, and Tyler go head-to-head on the most hotly debated parenting topics: screen time, co-sleeping, lying to y
3 Food Rules We're Breaking on Purpose to Raise Healthy Eaters
We grew up with food being labeled “good” or “bad.” With sweets treated like gold and guilt baked into every bite. With pressure to finish our plates and shame if we didn’t. We’re breaking that cycle. In this episode, we’re sharing 3 powerf
We Almost Got Divorced: What's Saved Deena's Marriage After Kids
What happens when you go from loving partners… to basically roommates with two screaming babies, no sleep, and zero support? This week, Deena sits down with her husband for the first time ever on the pod for an honest, raw conversation. Tog
The Truth About Toddler Tantrums
You’ve been told tantrums are bad behavior. That your kid is “too much.” That if they’re melting down in the grocery store, you’re doing something wrong. Let’s burn that narrative to the ground. In this raw, science-backed, and radically ho
Unmasked: Deena’s Autism Diagnosis at 35
For 35 years, she was labeled sensitive, dramatic, weird, too much. But she wasn’t any of those things—she was autistic. And no one saw it. In this raw and powerful episode, we pull back the curtain on how autism is profoundly underdiagnose
After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings - Coming Soon!
Modern parenting is a doozy. There’s never been more pressure to be perfect with social media readily at our fingertips - mixed with total isolation and no help. Where the f*ck is that village everyone talks about? Consider After Bedtime yo
Parenting with Empathy, from Pop Culture Moms
Hi Big Little Besties! We were recently guests on the podcast Pop Culture Moms, and wanted to share it with you! Our friends Andie and Sabrina have been best friends for 20 years — and pop culture aficionados for even longer. On “Pop Cultur
The Hills’ Whitney Port on Fertility Struggles, Mom Life & More
You know her from the *iconic* reality shows The Hills and The City, and we know her as a Big Little Bestie & rockstar mom! Today we welcome creative director, designer, and mom to 6-year-old Sonny, the one-and-only Whitney Port!!! No topic
Boost Your Child’s Brain Health in 20 Minutes with Dr. Daniel Amen
Today on the pod we welcome Dr. Daniel Amen, an expert on brain health and mental health disorders. Dr. Amen is a best-selling author, a physician, an adult and child psychiatrist, AND a brain disorder specialist, who is making it his missi
Stop Yelling: 5 Neuroscience-Backed Tips that will Transform Your Parenting
If you’re stuck in an endless cycle of yelling, threatening, and then feeling super guilty afterwards, you’re not alone. AND, today’s episode is for *you.* By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with an *exact* roadmap on how to handl
Where Lorelai Gilmore Went Wrong & Other Hot Takes on TV Parents
We’re unpacking the very *best* and the very *worst* TV parents—from Mom Tiger to Lorelai Gilmore to Logan Roy, and everyyyyone in between. Join us, along with VP hype squad aka Kristin’s husband Tyler for an episode that is *sheer fun*, in
Say GOODBYE To Pushback: The 3 Hacks That Will Change Your Life as a Parent
Defiance. Pushback. Power struggles. They’re one of the hardest parts of raising kids, but we’ve got some great news for you—it *DOESN’T* have to be this way! Today on the pod we are going to teach you how to end power struggles FOR GOOD, s
End Screentime Battles TODAY: 3 Easy Steps That Will Stop Power Struggles for Good
Struggling with endless battles over screentime? Not sure how to navigate the whole sharing thing? Going through some serious parent burnout? Then this episode is for YOU. Back by popular demand, today’s episode answers more of YOUR burning
Mom Trends: What’s Hot, What’s Not and What Is Crazy AF
If you want to laugh so hard you pee your pants a little (us too) - this episode just might be our funniest yet. Kristin, Deena, and Kristin’s husband, Tyler, aka VP Hype Squad unpack the craziest, best mom trends that we’re all obsessed wi
If Your Parenting Feels Gentle, You’re Doing it Wrong: The Secret to Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids
We’re busting the myth that labeling feelings means you’re creating soft or weak kids. Real talk: there’s a way to *do* the whole feelings thing and there’s a way to *not* do the whole feelings kid if you’re wanting to raise strong, capable
Family Planning: The Best Age Gap and Optimal Number of Kids!
On today’s episode we dive into something that SO many of us agonize over once we become parents. We’re talking about optimal age gaps, how many kids is the “right” amount of kids to have, and everyyyything that goes into making those decis
Q&A Episode 4: SUPER EASY Toddler Dinners + Hacks for Taking Your Kids Out to Eat!
Back by popular demand, today’s episode answers YOUR burning parenting questions! From parenting to the personal, join us as we get REAL and dig in on the rollercoaster that is raising toddlers. On this episode we cover: • Helpful hacks for
