TGE Media

The Great Equalizer

Kids EN ↓ 131 episodes

An honest, unfiltered, unapologetic and (at times) irreverent parenting and lifestyle podcast about the realities of being a mom (or dad!) in the 2020s. Launched in 2018 by journalist Sam Herbst and marketing maven Charlene Armstrong, this podcast aims to debunk the myth of “perfect parenting” through personal (and balanced) accounts of our mothering highs and lows all while tackling a host of relatable lifestyle topics. And – because we can hardly pretend to have our own sh*t together – our episodes often include interviews with experts who do. Our mission? A representative and inclusive pare...

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Episode 6: Mom Friends 20.10.2018 50:21

This week on The Great Equalizer, Sam is solo parenting (again), Charlene has had ENOUGH, and we talk about keeping and making friends after you become a mom. Also: WE HAVE A GIVEAWAY! So stay tuned till the end of the episode to see how you can WIN with The Great Equalizer. Show music: • Opening theme: Lap Children by Ranch House (http://freemusicarchive.org) • Interlude: Only a Dream b...

Episode 5: Child Care 13.10.2018 1:07:04

This week on The Great Equalizer, Sam calls child services on her ass, Charlene takes stock of what’s important, and we chat about who you leave your child with when they’re not with you. Sam also chats to Charlene about this week’s sponsor, Littlies Nanny Agency: one less thing for mom to worry about. https://www.littliesnannyagency.com. Show music: • Opening theme: Lap Chi...

Episode 4: Maintenance Night 03.10.2018 49:04

This week on The Great Equalizer, Sam gets a sneak peak of what’s to come, Charlene is drowning in her kids’ bodily fluids, and we chat about getting intimate. *Bow chicka wow wow* P.S. If you raised and/or gave birth to Sam and Charlene (or their spouses), now would be a good time to head on over to the safety of Episode 5. Show music: • Opening theme: Lap Children by Ranch House...

Episode 3: Self Care 03.10.2018 44:24

This week on The Great Equalizer, Charlene wades through a sea of emotions and Sam gets her ducks in a row. Also, we are talking SELF CARE. Do you know what that is? Neither do we! Jokes aside, we come to realise that being the best versions of ourselves is not necessarily cosmetic… Who knew? Show music: • Opening theme: Lap Children by Ranch House (http://freemusicarchive.org) •...

Episode 2: Lowering Our Expectations 28.09.2018 44:42

On this episode of The Great Equalizer, Sam doesn't know which way is up or down and Charlene's taking it One. Step. At. A. Time. We also talk about lowering our expectations as mothers. Could this be the coping mechanism we need to ease the pressure of "perfection"? To minimise disappointment and failure? Could setting the bar low make us happier in the long run? Show music: • Opening theme:...

Episode 1: Hello! 27.09.2018 37:27

On this first episode of The Great Equalizer, we give some insight into who we are, who we are as mothers, where we find ourselves in this crazy phase of life, and why we've decided to open up about it. We also mention a blog post by Janelle Hatchet of Renegade Mothering titled I Became a Mother and Died to Live: https://www.renegademothering.com/2013/02/09/i-became-a-mother-and-died-to-live/ Show...