The Hardest Job Ever

Season 2, Ep 4: Boobs, pumps, nipple shields, breastfeeding supplements—today we’re talking all things breastfeeding with certified lactation consultant Michelle Fassell, IBCLC, who’s seen it all and still manages to make you feel like you’re doing amazing.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

• How to boost milk supply without losing your mind

• What “triple feeding” really looks like (and why it breaks so many moms)

• The deal with ...

S2 Ep4: In this episode, Karen takes us inside her meticulous, exhausting, and sometimes maddening breastfeeding journey—from collecting colostrum at 37 weeks to weaning while working full-time.

We cover:

• How she learned to collect colostrum (and why it mattered later)

• Flange sizing, nipple shields, and other ridiculous breastfeeding gear

• The chaos of triple feeding and tube feeding—and how she survived it

• Pumping in office supp...

Season 2, Ep 3: Two boobs. Two babies. One sleep-deprived mom with a spreadsheet full of milk data. In this episode, Purvi takes us inside her chaotic, emotional, and surprisingly hilarious breastfeeding journey with premature twin boys.

We cover:

• Pumping 9–10 times a day (yes, really)

• Tandem feeding fails and twin Z pillow wins

• The pressure to “exclusively breastfeed”—and what happened when mastitis hit

• Formula guilt, clogged d...

Season 2, Ep 2: There’s the body you had before baby. And then there’s the body that survived birth, surgery, sleepless nights, and somehow—kept tiny human(s) alive.

In this episode, we’re talking about the weird, real, and beautiful changes that happen to our bodies after birth, including:

• Night sweats, phantom cries, and postpartum hair loss

• C-section scars, stretch marks, and the mental spiral of “getting your body back”

• How w...

Season 2, Ep 1: No one warned us that the fourth trimester would feel like being reborn and slightly wrecked at the same time. You’re stitched, swollen, sobbing at everything, and somehow still keeping a little newborn baby alive.

In this kickoff to Season 2, we’re talking about the raw reality of those first 8 postpartum weeks, including:• Physical recovery

• Emotional recovery

• What helped us feel vaguely human again

This one’s fo...

Episode 10, Replaying a hit from Season 1: Karen & Purvi discuss the challenges of maintaining social lives after becoming mothers. They explore the pressures of keeping old friendships alive while trying to forge new connections with other moms. The conversation delves into the emotional struggles of feeling left out from pre-baby friendships and the complexities of navigating new mom friendships. They reflect on their past be...

Episode 7: Karen shares her personal birth story. She details her intense birth experience, which began with a plan to avoid interventions but ultimately led to an unexpected emergency C-section. The conversation highlights the challenges of labor, pain management decisions, and the importance of flexibility in birth plans. She also reflect on lessons learned and the need for mothers to share their stories and support one another.

Episode 6: Karen & Purvi discuss the challenges of maintaining social lives after becoming mothers. They explore the pressures of keeping old friendships alive while trying to forge new connections with other moms. The conversation delves into the emotional struggles of feeling left out from pre-baby friendships and the complexities of navigating new mom friendships. They reflect on their past behaviors towards friends who beca...

Episode 4: Getting laid off hits hard when you’re really Type A - your career & academics have always been a huge part of your identity. Add in becoming a new mom, and suddenly you’re not just questioning your job—you’re questioning who you even are. In this episode, Karen is unfiltered and talks moments after she’s laid off. She processes what’s happened - the loss of structure, the identity shift, the what now? and why it’s s...