Lactation Muffins, Tape Measure Ponytails and Other Adventures in Adoption
When Nishta fell in love with her college professor Jill, she knew they were starting a journey without a roadmap. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Sh...
22 Maj 201939min
What My Mother And I Don't Talk About
This week two different essays about the wounds our moms can leave us with — and what, if anything, can be done to start the healing. Note: This week’s episode includes adult language and talks about ...
15 Maj 201945min
Vasectomies! Get Nuts! Go Nads!
Over the years, we’ve talked a lot about women’s fertility and birth control. But, isn’t it about time we hear what it means when family planning is Dad’s responsibility? … Join LST+ for community and...
8 Maj 201936min
One Mom’s Late-Term Abortion
Late-term abortions are extremely rare, except for in political rhetoric. We’ll hear the story behind the headlines from a mom who ended her pregnancy at 29 weeks. Note: This episode talks about abort...
1 Maj 201937min
The Qualities and Characteristics of 7th-Borns
Robby Hoffman is a comedian, and she is the seventh-born child in her family. She's never met another #7 ... until now. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longe...
24 Apr 201931min
The Political Power of Black Motherhood
Author Dani McClain explains what makes mothering an inherently political act, especially for black women. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest u...
20 Mars 201936min
Dani Shapiro’s Family Secret
When a bestselling memoirist took a DNA test on a whim, the results were confusing. But then, her whole life suddenly made sense. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in...
13 Mars 201944min
Rewriting Your Adoption Story
When you decide to have a baby, you plan on extending your family. But when Nicole got pregnant, she took that really seriously. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in ...
6 Mars 201937min
