reviews

My virtual moms group

I tell everyone I know about this podcast! Becoming a first-time mom during the pandemic (and becoming a second time mom during the same pandemic, who would’ve thought) was so isolating because I wasn’t able to meet other moms/caretakers at daycare and play dates. Luckily, even when I was alone taking my kids on a stroller walk and I listen to the podcast, I come home feeling like I met with a mom’s club and without the added hassle of scheduling and insecurities of making mom friends. I’ve been listening for five years now and the episodes, and Facebook community, are the ones who get me through all my parenting questions.

AmyKpods
Dec. 11, 2025

Best way to start the day

Every morning there is a new episode is a GREAT day! I love this podcast and it’s the only podcast I listen to religiously. It gives me so much comfort to hear the issues discussed, knowing I’m not the only one walking through fire in parenting . Margaret and Amy do a wonderful job providing research surrounding real issues while making me audibly LOL on my morning drive to work.

Parenting is hard
Oct. 27, 2025

When Making Friends Aren’t Your Thing

I’m an older mom (soon to be 50… which being a bicentennial baby I’m now being reminded daily of being 50 next year via local news station 🙄) I have 2 teenage boys and our house is generally cluttered & people always coming and going. I don’t have many friends, but Margret & Amy remind me I’m not alone on this journey. They always share relatable stories and interesting guest that will answer all your questions. They bring peace to my chaos, by laughing at my mistakes (brought to light via my highly opinionated teens) Thank you so much for your time and stories. My life was dull until I found y’all.

HospitalWife
Sept. 24, 2025

Thanks Margaret and Amy!

Other parenting podcasts come and go for me, but I’ve been listening to What Fresh Hell for 5+ years now and it’s still a great listen every time. The wit conceals genuine parenting wisdom and I’ve learned a lot from Amy and Margaret’s experience and world view. Thanks so much from a mum in Australia.

Hannah3789
Sept. 11, 2025

Highlight of my Week!

This podcast is the highlight of my week!

Lifebykristenc
Sept. 10, 2025

High point of each week: when a new WFH episode drops

I’ve been listening to this delightful pair for about four years now, and tuning into the podcast has become a weekly staple in my life. They’re funny, thoughtful, and tackle really interesting topics affecting parents and women of all ages and stages today (I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought of Margaret singing “developmentally appropriate” in various parenting situations lol). Hearing Amy and Margaret pop into my earbuds feels like watching a comfort show - so good!

Elise Vinnik
Aug. 14, 2025

Real, Raw….. Motherhood!

As a first time mom, these ladies have been my spirit guides as I adjust to this new chapter of life. In the loneliness of postpartum, I had this podcast to keep me company at all hours of the day and night. It is a perfect combination of wisdom and humor, but also a healthy reminder that there is no such thing as a “perfect” parent or a “perfect” child. 10/10 recommend for all parents of all experience levels!

Hallejellis
Aug. 13, 2025

Finally!

Finally, a podcast I am truly following! I eagerly wait for every episode to drop each week. I’ve never really meshed well enough with a podcast to feel that way before. Amy and Margaret have the perfect dynamic to keep things engaging and funny while introducing helpful topics and perspectives to navigate the crazy waters of parenthood. Thank you for all of your hard work and for being an entertaining part of my morning commute!

charitypickett
Aug. 4, 2025

I’m a millennial mom of two kids under 6 and I still feel very seen

Amy and Margaret are Gen X moms with kids who are in their teens and tweens, but no matter what stage of parenting you are in, you can still gain a whole lot of helpful and stress relieving information. I had to turn off other parenting podcasts because they would just make me feel bad about myself. Not this pod — they do a great job at talking about parenting holistically and giving your kids a net positive upbringing, even if you’re not a perfect parent ❤️‍🩹

Katness11
July 31, 2025

My favorite mom listen

Thank you for this podcast. It’s an easy listen and I so appreciate your honesty. You say things most moms wouldn’t and yet we’re all thinking it or have done it. Love it.

MJW•
July 31, 2025

Give it a listen!

Fun and informative - a bit like sitting around chatting with good friends! Feels like a judgement free zone with lots of tips!

CEKReview
July 31, 2025

Funny

Love these women!

LDT7777
July 30, 2025

Great for Dads too!

Margaret and Amy talk about everyday and useful topics, and are really refreshing and funny to listen to. It’s super useful as a dad, both as a parent in general as well as to better understand what moms think or may be going through. Highly recommend!

LocalLou
July 30, 2025

Laugh and Learn

So funny, so relatable, and I always learn something!

Leeannestiles
July 4, 2025

The best parenting podcast!

Amy and Margaret are delightful, and their podcast is always informative. I started listening when my twins were toddlers, and I have always appreciated Amy and Margaret’s “it gets better” message to parents of kids under 5. They are so encouraging. If you’re a parent, you should listen!!

kateskone
June 26, 2025

The Best Friends I’ve Never Met

I’ve been listening to these ladies for years. Even as my children have gotten older, these podcasts and conversations are still so relatable and enjoyable! I feel like Margaret and Amy are my besties, even though we have of course never met. Thank you ladies, for doing what you do!

MirandaFitt
June 26, 2025

Long time fan of this show

I’ve listened to Amy and Margaret for almost 6 years now, and this show is consistently great and reliable. Interesting guests and interviews, always. During the dark early days of the pandemic they helped me survive the horrible combination of global pandemic + postpartum. Thank you Amy and Margaret!

Bri.M.
June 26, 2025

Funny, helpful, cathartic

I love the dynamic between Amy and Margaret as opposites in many ways who share the same values. Every week I learn something and/or laugh a lot. Can’t beat a parenting podcast that makes me feel better and not worse after listening. “Solved it!”

EVH16
June 25, 2025

Relatable

I love this podcast! I feel better after every episode.

LMD9891
June 23, 2025

Hilarious and helpful

This podcast is so funny, real and eye-opening. I have two daycare aged kids and I find every episode so relatable. I always learn something I can use now and 10 years from now. Hard to believe they still keep it coming this many years into the podcast, but they absolutely do.

GirlMom74957
June 12, 2025

Must listen!

This podcast has mastered the balance between informative and entertaining. If you have kids, LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST!

Kcacacia
June 12, 2025

Love it!

This is my favorite parenting podcast. The hosts are funny, relatable and truly wise. The advice leans heavily into putting motherhood into perspective vs being overly prescriptive or precious about day to day parenting decisions. They make motherhood feel much less stressful and fraught. I’m so grateful I found them!

Sara H 29
June 4, 2025

Relatable!!!

So raw and real and affirming. Love their voices and what those voices have to say.

Amie-Shmamie
May 15, 2025

Meaningful without feeling heavy

Margaret and Amy are so good at having conversations about topics that I think about all the time in a way that helps me feel seen, while still learning. Also I don’t leave listening to an episode feeling overwhelmed or heavy. Such a great podcast!

The Friendly Podcast Guide
April 21, 2025