Tragic Stories from the Foster Care System

"Autism" is a word that can scare parents, simply because they do not really understand what it means. Neurodivergence in children is WAY more common than many people realize, and there is nothing wrong with that. I sat with Andi Putt who is a Autistic Spech Language Pathologist ...  Show more

Are hyenas actually more dangerous than lions? In this episode, I sit down with nature survivalist Dan Baird to break down common survival myths, how people misunderstand wild animals, and what really matters when it comes to surviving in the wild. From predator behavior to real- ...  Show more

On this episode of the Our American Stories podcast, we bring you stories about outstanding fathers and fathers who don't make the grade. Leslie Leyland Fields tells us about the heart-breaking relationship between her and her father. And it's not what you'd expect; Taylor Brown ...  Show more

On this episode: Elizabeth, Zak, and Jamilah answer a question from a listener who is feeling left behind by her friends who are parents. She says she’s really tried to be supportive and isn’t receiving support in return, especially when she’s celebrating accomplishments like ear ...  Show more

On this episode: Elizabeth, Jamilah, and Zak expose the mini-monsters that parents accidentally create. They have some very fun—very scary—listener submissions. But honestly, who doesn’t need a snack for every car ride?Then Zak interviews comedian, dad, and podcaster Chris Garcia ...  Show more

Parents. They just don't understand, right? Whether it's a Mom with body image issues or a Dad with entirely too many issues to list, parents can be a source of stability, safety, and guidance, or an absolute mess full of chaos and uncertainty. If your parents are amazing heroes ...  Show more