Finding the Space to Listen...to Podcasts
Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have relied heavily on everything audio. Somehow the days just stretch ON when you are together 24 hours a day. Being an introverted person I enjoy using my headphones as a way to steal back a bit of personal space in my house overflowing with humans and animals demanding my attention. And my kids who love to read and tell stories eat up audiobooks like they are candy.
I’ll let Traci Joy tell you - but if you haven’t added this simple way to care for yourself to your daily routine could be a great way to find a quiet moment or two - almost like informative earplugs! And yes there are a thousand parenting pod-casts out there but is that really what you want to do with your alone time? Traci has a suggestion that is the perfect compromise. - Stef
It’s crazy how many people I know who have never listened to a podcast (my husband for example). I’ve been a podcast junkie (a pod-head, if you will) for over ten years and have even attended live podcasts (2 Dope Queens, How Did This Get Made). I’m not exaggerating when I say that, as a parent, podcasts are a huge part of my self care. I spend all day listening to music with my toddler. Disney songs, Beatles Songs and somewhat child-friendly punk rock, fill every moment of my life when I’m with my three year old. But the second I’m alone it is podcast city. The sound of adult voices talking about adult things immediately dissipates all my mom related tension.
Which is why I never thought I would listen to a “parenting podcast.” It’s the same reason I’ve never read a parenting book; if I have free time I’m going to read or listen to something I actually enjoy, not something that will make me feel bad about my parenting choices. I’d much rather be listening to Keith Morrison talk about murder or Phoebe Robinson fan-girling over Bono than hear Janet Lansbury inform me of all the ways I’m f**king up my kid.
But for the past year I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the relatively new podcast Childish.
Hosted by Alison Rosen and Greg Fitzsimmons, this podcast is more akin to chatting with friends about parenthood than being lectured by a professor of child psychology.
The most interesting part to me is that while Alison has two kids under three, Greg has a son in college and daughter in high school. I’m sure you can imagine the difference in perspective from two people in two very different stages of parenthood. As the mom of a three year old I identify more with Alison but aspire to someday have Greg’s laid back attitude.
Their hilarious episodes cover parenting, relationships, a little financial talk and current events. They answer questions from listeners and share the highs and lows of their weeks. There is no parent shaming, just honest takes on their own journeys. For better or worse they share it all.
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