Car Births, Call-In Style
When you’re expecting a baby, it’s common to take some time to write out a birth plan. (Well, more like birth wishes.) But you know what no one ever plans for? Giving birth in their car. To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Our sponsors for this episode are Juice Beauty (code: LONGSHORT20), Thomas’ Original Nooks & Crannies English Muffins, Sun Basket, Third Love and Care.com. Use the promo codes at checkout for a special discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Apr 201838min
The Scary, Beautiful Teenage Brain
Why would a sweet kid from Minnesota try to join ISIS? Reporter Dina Temple-Raston fills us in on the complexities of the teenage brain, with help from pizza and poetry. Plus: "What's Up with Hillary?" - Nor'easter Edition. To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This episode is brought to you by Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer, Acer, (click “Store”, code: LONGEST), Juice Beauty (code: LONGSHORT20), Third Love, and Burrow (code: LONGSHORT). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Mar 201844min
Forget Childbirth
For generations, women elected to forget the pain of childbirth with help from powerful drugs called twilight sleep. Author Randi Hutter Epstein helps us shed light on an (intentionally) forgotten history. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Mar 201849min
Let's Get Unladylike
Andrea talks to Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin, hosts of the fabulous Unladylike podcast, about abortion, nannies, and counting your eggs before they’re… inseminated. Plus, how to speak up, vocal fry and all. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Mar 201847min
The Sisterhood of "Donor Don"
Sister wives, a fertility cult, and New Kids on the Block: A listener initiates us into the strange world of sperm donation. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Feb 201834min
I'll Be Watching You
NY Times tech writer Farhad Manjoo is on a quest to capture his kids’ important childhood moments… by installing around-the-clock cameras all over their home. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Feb 201836min
His Id Speaks English
Research shows that kids who learn languages early have lots of advantages. This week, a dad who speaks five languages makes the case for teaching his kid only one. English. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Feb 201842min
Choose Your Own Mom-venture
This week, Andrea’s opening up. A lot. She’ll be sharing the plan she’s always had for becoming a mom, and why she’s just realizing now… there might be another adventure in store for her. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! Follow us on Instagram Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 Jan 201837min
