Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Laura and Shanna welcome guest Dr. Linda Sayyad, aka "The Vagina Doctor," a pelvic floor physical therapist and the owner and director of Feminocentric Physical Therapy and Wellness in Pasadena, CA. During their conversation, Dr. Sayyad teaches Shanna and Laura what exactly the pelvic floor is, how pregnancy and birth affect the pelvic floor, how to get help for pelvic floor issues such as postpartum leakage, prolapse, diastasis recti and more. Visit Dr. Sayyad on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, and visit her website to learn more! Also, Shanna reports on her daughters' first week back at school in TK and second grade, and Laura talks about her son's first week of TK at a brand new school. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!," Shanna's kids get her all in a tizzy at Target, and Laura's family is feeling the financial strain of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. Also, Laura reports on her two-year-old's first day at his new preschool, and Shanna relays the highs and lows of her family's vacation to Hawaii. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they've found online recently, including a humorous research study involving Legos, videos of people experiencing simulated period pain and more! Also, Shanna talks about the questionable ways her four-year-old spent her time during the day while Shanna worked, and Laura reports on her family's recent road trip to Big Bear. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura reports on how her husband has offered to take the lead on filling their four-year-old's summer break with exciting activities, and Shanna discusses an important lesson her family learned about the value of sticking with commitments. Also, in the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Shanna and Laura reveal funny and unexpected situations they’ve never been in before having kids, including a shocking trip to the port-a-potty, a terrifying encounter with a bug and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna dive into the fascinating topics of period-product research, playgrounds of the past and more! Also, Shanna reports on her efforts to reclaim some parts of herself that have been absent lately, and Laura talks about her four-year-old's last week at preschool. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shanna talks about advocating for her daughter even though it wasn't the most comfortable thing for her to do, and Laura reports on her son's post-ear-tube surgery progress, including how it has been affecting his sleep at night. Also, in the special segment "They Said What?!" they discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including the topics of small talk with strangers at parties and in the locker room. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura reports on her 2-year-old's ear tube surgery, and Shanna talks about having to push through her discomfort to advocate for her daughter. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura provide updates on topics that were left hanging in previous episodes, including picky eating, parenting techniques, big feelings, weaning, triggers and more. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura and Shanna divulge their most outrageous and embarrassing parenting moves in the special segment "Mom Confessions," diving into the topics of bizarre mom crushes, odd fashion choices and more! Also, Laura has an exciting update on her four-year-old's ongoing TK conundrum, and Shanna spontaneously tries a new bedtime routine with her daughters. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying?" Shanna and Laura share the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including a sidewalk sob-fest that many adults can probably relate to, a thorny situation in the backyard and more! Also, Shanna discusses the relief of summer camp starting for her four-year-old, and Laura reports on her two-year-old's recent trip to the ENT to assess his middle-ear fluid. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells a story from her college days when she was a boy-obsessed co-ed and things go awry after she's asked on her first college date. Also, Laura reports on her efforts to take control of her two-year-old's nighttime wakings, and Shanna talks about her daughters' new sleep schedule that has her feeling snoozy. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the special segment "Throwback," Laura tells a story from her college years about an experience that surprisingly taught her lessons about motherhood. Also, Shanna reports on her four-year-old's IEP assessment with an occupational therapist, speech therapist and school psychologist, and Laura talks about the bedtime shenanigans that happened during her family's trip to Portland. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast. This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions in the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of social media, parenting experts, finding your village as a mom and more. Also, Laura reports on the newest developments in her two-year-old's sleep struggles, and Shanna talks about the surprising reaction she had to being away from her kids. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old. Follow Breanne Smith from The Root & Rise podcast on TikTok, Instagram and Apple Podcasts! Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast. This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura and Shanna answer listener questions in the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of gun violence, kids' hair care, geriatric motherhood and more. Also, Shanna reports on the first step of her four-year-old's IEP assessment, and Laura talks about how attending a friend's murder trial has affected her parenting life. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast. This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shanna and Laura air their petty parenting grievances in the special segment "Gripe Water." They sound off about potty breaks, early school dismissals, the shortcomings of parenting advice and more! Also, Laura has a big update about her ongoing conundrum about where to send her four-year-old to transitional kindergarten in the fall, and Shanna talks about getting wrapped up in the whirlwind of kids' summer sports. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast. This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura and Shanna reveal the funny and unusual things they've asked the internet about parenting recently in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," including questions about bugs, kids' drawings and more! Also, Shanna reports on one of her hardest days ever of parenting, and Laura discusses taking a road trip with her two- and four-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast. This episode's show notes can be found here. Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.