What Fresh Hell

“What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood” is a hilarious podcast exploring the joys and challenges of parenthood and adulting in general. Join hosts Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables as they navigate motherhood, careers, relationships, and the ever-changing landscape of women’s lives with a little research, a big dose of relatable stories, and a whole lot of laughter.

“What Fresh Hell” is a Webby-honored podcast with 12 million downloads and hundreds of episodes. Use the search function in the upper-right corner to find the topics you want to hear more about. From toddlers to teens, from toxic positivity to rejoining the workforce, we’ve talked about it.

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Recent episodes

Fresh Take: Why Human Connection Matters in Medicine with Dr. Alan R. Cohen
June 18, 2026

Fresh Take: Why Human Connection Matters in Medicine with Dr. Alan R. Cohen

As technology progresses, how can doctors not lose sight of the most critical part of healthcare? Pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Alan R. Cohen, author of the new book COMFORT ALWAYS, explains why human connection is essential to healing.
Am I a Patient Mom? Or a Punching Bag?
June 16, 2026

Am I a Patient Mom? Or a Punching Bag?

When kids direct their biggest emotions at Mom, where’s the line between being a safe space and getting emotionally beat up? We explore emotional projection, parenting boundaries, and how to respond without absorbing every outburst.
DEEP DIVE: Are Vacations Worth It?
June 14, 2026

DEEP DIVE: Are Vacations Worth It?

Are vacations worth the planning, packing, schlepping, and laundry once you get there? We discuss why vacations can be so hard—and how to make summer travels happy for everyone.
Fresh Take: Talia Kovacs on How to Teach Kids Resilience
June 11, 2026

Fresh Take: Talia Kovacs on How to Teach Kids Resilience

Can resilience be taught? Resilience coach Talia Kovacs explains how parents can raise confident, capable kids without creating hardship—through independence, healthy risk-taking, spirituality, and changing the stories we tell about ourselves and our children.
This One Thing Was a Life-Changer
June 9, 2026

This One Thing Was a Life-Changer

We share listener-favorite purchases, big and small, that deliver maximum joy, less stress, and easier family life.
DEEP DIVE: Tips for Vacationing with Extended Family
June 7, 2026

DEEP DIVE: Tips for Vacationing with Extended Family

Traveling with siblings and in-laws and parents and cousins can be an incredible experience. It can also lead to unexpected conflict. Here's what to agree upon ahead of time.
Fresh Take: Gillian Goddard on How Hormones Affect Our Health At All Ages
June 4, 2026

Fresh Take: Gillian Goddard on How Hormones Affect Our Health At All Ages

What do we misunderstand about how hormones affect our health, especially when it comes to women's bodies? Endocrinologist Gillian Goddard, author of the new book THE HORMONE LOOP, explains how hormones influence critical bodily functions.
Do You Know Your Gen Z Slang?
June 2, 2026

Do You Know Your Gen Z Slang?

What is the meaning behind the secret language your teens are always speaking at the dinner table? We quiz each other on Gen Z slang, and our auras are lokirkenuinely nerfed by the end.
DEEP DIVE: Giving Help That Works– And Asking for the Help We Need
May 31, 2026

DEEP DIVE: Giving Help That Works– And Asking for the Help We Need

Even when we moms DO have the courage to ask for help, we don't always know what to ask for. So we asked our listeners about the best help they've given– and received– as moms.
Fresh Take: The Custody Queens on What Parents Need to Know About Divorce and Separation
May 28, 2026

Fresh Take: The Custody Queens on What Parents Need to Know About Divorce and Separation

What do family law attorneys wish parents knew about divorce before they started the process? Kristen Holstrom and Samantha McBride discuss custody battles, child support, co-parenting conflict, and more.
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