get tickets for our live shows!
What Fresh Hell

What Fresh Hell

When you're a parent, every day brings a "fresh hell" to deal with. In other words, there's always something. Think of us as your funny mom friends who are here to remind you: you're not alone, and it won't always be this hard.

We're Amy and Margaret, both busy moms of three kids, but with completely different parenting styles. Margaret is laid-back to the max; Amy never met a spreadsheet or an organizational system she didn't like.

In each episode of "What Fresh Hell" we offer lots of laughs, but also practical advice, parenting strategies, and tips to empower you in your role as a mom. We explore self-help techniques, as well as ways to prioritize your own needs, combat stress, and despite the invisible workload we all deal with, find joy amidst the chaos of motherhood.

Recent episodes

Nov. 20, 2024

Why Women Have Less Free Time

October’s "Free-Time Gender Gap Report" found that women spend twice as much time on household labor as men do, even when controlling for marital/parental/socioeconomic status, race, and age. So why are women of all stripes …
Nov. 19, 2024

We Think You'll Love: "What It's Like To Be" Podcast

Hear a sample episode of the podcast “What It’s Like to Be…” from New York Times bestselling business book author Dan Heath. In every episode, Dan interviews someone from a different profession.
Nov. 18, 2024

DEEP DIVE: Introverts vs. Extroverts (and Making Room for Both in Your Family)

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Turns out, you can enjoy socializing but still be an introvert— or require some alone time but still be an extrovert. And there are times your kids will be the opposite of what you are.
Nov. 15, 2024

Fresh Take: Dr. Dan Siegel

How can we parent with our child's developing brain in mind? Dr. Dan Siegel, author of THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD, explains how children's brains work and how we can help them integrate their everyday experiences in order to matu…
Nov. 13, 2024

We Regret to Inform You...This Totally Works

We asked our listeners: what are the things you do that, regrettably, work perfectly well to keep you healthy, sane, and organized? And all you have to do is DO them?
Nov. 11, 2024

DEEP DIVE: Pushing Kids the Just-Right Amount

How do we know when to let our kids quit the sport they hate or skip a homework assignment? Will it be our fault they miss out on the Olympics or being president? Amy and Margaret discuss when they pushed (or didn't push) th…