Handle It With Humor

Mollie, Jenny V, and Sherry discuss Mollie's genetic disposition to hoard everything from baby's first onesie, to all the baby equipment he has outgrown, to 20 different half-empty deodorants. Mollie has made a New Year's commitment to clean out the hoard. The ladies asks moms on Facebook, "Baby stuff: what do you keep, what do you toss, what do you pay forward to other new moms?" Also: How do you make those sentimental items even more special instead of just clutter? Is there a genetic link to hoarding? Will Mollie's mom actually MAKE something out of all the old wine bottles on her front porch? Will Baby Bill be permanently damaged by the litter box fumes his mom Mollie inhaled while filming a sex scene in an animal hoarder's house? One thing is sure, cat litter or not, Mollie is batshit crazy, and after this episode you will probably throw out everything you own and never shop at Costco again.

Confessions of a labor and delivery nurse: Mollie's sister in law, Jerri sits with Mollie and 11 weeks prego Jenny V to give us the dirt on what goes on during labor. Can you kick your crazy mother in law out ? Do you get a prize for pooping while you push?  Will baby #2 come faster than the first time? What is a high risk pregnancy? Why should you have pre-nantal screening?Are white babies really the ugliest ? We have true stories from the delivery room, the answers to the questions you asked on facebook , and of course lots of laughs. This episode is chuck full of facts, science and ridiculousness. My sister in law is a gem, and not just because she is from the gem state. Hardy har har.. she is amazing and experienced. I hope she encouraged you to research and ask your Dr directly about the topics we went over today. As always consult your DR and we will post more info on ACOG's products and links to his CD at a later date.   

What in the world is Criss-Cross Applesauce? Baby Billy, Andy, and Jarrett join Mollie in the studio and discuss what you can and cannot say in front of your kids, what exactly are you supposed to tell your kids to call their "pee pee's," and HOW do you keep your kids from sleeping in the bed with you. Is Andy a murderer? Has Mollie been banned from Target? Jarrett survives taking his three-year-old daughter potty in the men's room. AND did his daughter cuss in the pizza shop? What to say, what not to say, and how to handle it all with humor.  

Newly impregnated and mom to a toddler, work-from-home mom Jenny V. sits down with Mollie and Sherry to discuss her pregnancy symptoms and what it is like to care for a toddler when you really want to nap. Dietitian Sherry Berg weighs in on what Jenny V. can and cannot eat and what will help with fatigue and nausea. Baby horoscopes, the hairy contestants on Survivor, best books and bikes for babies, this episode is jam-packed with pointers and advice. Did Mollie's energy affect Bill's diaper changes? Did Bill tell Mollie, "Bye Bye?" Will Marty enable the ladies to gain 600 pounds? And what is it REALLY like to be pregnant the second time around?  This episode is equal parts hilarious and informative.

Mollie’s husband Jon regretfully joins Mollie’s show to discuss flying across the country with a baby, his love language in marriage, how to have sex at your in-laws', and all the amazing plans he has when she dies. Marty’s lover Claire confesses that Marty’s shit does not stink, AND that there is a CLASS for grandparents to refresh them on how to care for their grandbaby. Does eating cat shit make dogs live longer? Does Virgin Airlines make you horny? How do you FAIL at watching your kid at other people’s houses that are NOT child-proofed? Marty, Claire, Jon, and Mollie keep you laughing while answering all these questions. Spoiler alert: Bill takes his first steps at Grandma's!  

The new moms are exhausted and punchy. Mollie sits with Jenny and Edith and confesses her baby’s latest developmental leap and everyone asking “is he walking?” has put her over the edge. The women talk about how to navigate unsolicited comments and questions from strangers with humor. The girls discuss the trials and tribulations of being “older moms”. Mollie admits she cussed out her one-year-old. Edith asks how to have a good sex life after the baby and talks about all the bald white babies at her mommy and me groups. Swallowing pennies, going potty in public with your baby, stopping breastfeeding--new mom shit, raw, candid, uncensored, and honest. Notes: Man was I pissed during this show! Sorry for the F bombs folks, I was just really over it. I know not to let the leaps and my insecurities from other people's comments piss me off so much. We are in a much better place now. Did we sound like June Cleaver talkin’ about meeting our husband’s sexual needs? Maybe a little. Oh well, June and Ward had a pretty r

Mollie, Andy, and Jarrett sit down and talk honestly about LOW T and how role reversals in marriage work. Is it the same when mom works and dad stays home? Jarrett talks about being a stay-at-home dad. Mollie speaks candidly about her husband’s journey of readjustments after the Iraq war. Do fathers have LOW T? Andy admits he caught low T off a toilet in West Hollywood. Do “sammiches” make moms horny? Notes:  Here is the article I mentioned: http://healthland.time.com/2011/09/13/why-do-dads-have-lower-levels-of-testosterone/ If you are a wife of a war veteran and wish to contact me privately about adjustment issues in your home and how you can best support your spouse, please submit your question privately through “ask Mollie”. I also want to comment that for some families it works for the dad to stay home and the mom work away from the house. It did not work for me and Jon, and it did not work for Jarrett and his wife. It also did not work for me to be a 100% stay-at-home mom, but I will get to that in futu

Mollie had a serious case of the mom ass. She gained 42 pounds when she was pregnant. She sits (on her once-fat ass) with fashion expert Jennifer Workman and dietician Sherry Berg to talk about how to look your best when you are postpartum and what to do and eat to help you take the weight off. How long does it take to lose the weight? Will nursing help? Secretive eating, food journals, cravings and yes, more IBS. Notes: I am 14 months post baby and down to nursing just once or twice a day and my weight is at my comfort level. Do I need to tone more? Yes. Do I need to eat better? Yes. Is my body back to wear it was before? NO. Even though I am only 4 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight, my body shape has changed. A certain weight does not always equal a certain health status. I realize that I may look “thin” right now, but I would not say I am at my healthy best. I need to eat better. Sometimes it can be just as unhealthy to be thin as it is to be unhealthy and be overweight. I am going to take Sherry’s advic

What do Stephen King, Party City, and birth control all have in common? Nothing, but we manage to cram all of it in this episode. Sherry, Paula, and Mollie discuss celebrity sightings, the people who buy balloons on a Tuesday morning, and all the different ON TREND methods of female and MALE birth control. The ladies will give the answers to the important questions like, do you read to your baby enough? Notes: The book I quoted is “The Tipping Point “ by Malcolm Gladwell. He writes about the co-creator of the birth control pill, Gregory Pincus. It’s a good read. Also check out this article http://www.bustle.com/articles/104065-5-facts-about-the-birth-control-pills-history-that-might-shock-you Here is one of the articles I quoted terrible on male birth control:  http://motherboard.vice.com/read/the-perfect-birth-control-for-men-is-here-why-cant-we-use-it      

Dr. Joel Gould, founder of Modern American Dentistry, sits with Mollie Gross and co-host Andy Salamone and speaks honestly about the proper care of babies' teeth, why Europeans have jacked up teeth, and how long you need to wait after having your teeth cleaned to have sex. Most dentists are complete BORES, but Dr. Gould is as informative as he is entertaining. He expertly gives advice on proper baby teeth hygiene and diverts all Mollie’s ridiculous questions and digs on being a Canadian. In addition to discussing whether or not it’s a big deal for a baby to fall asleep with a bottle in his or her mouth, they also discuss the importance of vitamin D, sleep, fluoride, anal bleaching, and thumbsucking. This episode is less stressful than a visit to the dentist 　and easier on the pocket!   Notes: All the views expressed by Dr. Gould do not directly reflect my opinions. My husband worked for big PHARMA for years and I don’t think they are evil at all. All industries just like people have good and bad aspects. That

Episode 4: New Mom Girl Talk - Mollie Gross, co-host Jenny, and Edith Urzua sit and talk openly and honestly about being new moms. WARNING: This episode is not for people who have perfect babies. New discoveries for one-year-olds Billy and John Luke. Edith asks, “How do you get a new born to sleep?” Is co-sleeping the answer? What do you do with all this baby shit you never used or that didn’t work? Consignment shops, donating and sell that shit! Lying mommies with perfect babies ruin Facebook for everyone. What did you wish you had registered for, what do you regret registering for? Diaper Genies, Moby wraps, Rock 'n Plays, Bumbos, and NoseFridas. The shit-storm that hit Mollie on Facebook from breastfeeding in the car. Ways to make the car seat ride better for baby. Keeping the house clean and managing all the baby toys and crap. Leaving the house with the baby: Are you prepared? Is the diaper bag properly packed? Post-pregnancy and baby bladder leakage.

Episode 2: Man Time - Mollie Gross sits down with her co-host/MFF Jenny to discuss the healing benefits of breast milk for everyday aliments like pink eye as well as selling your milk to buff Crossfit fanatics. Depressed that one boob is still bigger than the other from still breastfeeding, Mollie wants to sell her sweet, sweet tit milk as a new business. Later they discuss the need for our husbands to have “Man Time,” AKA: alone time with other guys for them to be better husbands and more present and helpful in the home. Is the grass always greener? The ladies invite Andy Salamone, Mollie’s writing partner, to discuss how single men do man time. Jarrett Galante our DILF gives us his honest opinion on what men do and why husbands need “man time.” Website: Justgiving.com/Peter-Le-Bas

Episode 3: My Birth Plan Was Stupid - Mollie Gross, co-host Sherry Berg, and special guest women's health expert Paula Mushreaua discuss Instagram, the single dating scene, birth plans and top pregnancy and birth concerns expressed in the OB/GYN office, all with HUMOR and laughs. Mollie deals with the fact that her bladder is falling out and how she manages to go to the bathroom in public with an 11-month-old, all with humor. Paula shares the most common fears and concerns of women in the OB/GYN clinic and the truth behind the anxiety. Mollie talks about how to keep the intimacy alive during pregnancy and after birth. Paula talks about a healthy approach to having a birth plan. Mollie tells the story of her son’s birth.  

Episode 1:  Poop Disasters - Mollie Gross, comedienne, speaker and author, launches her first episode of her comedy podcast, “ Handle it with Humor” about marriage, parenting, babies and stress. Perfect for new moms and old moms, who love to laugh and appreciate edgy, raw, uncensored humor and advice. This episode explains to listeners about her comedy podcast and what they can expect every episode. WARNING: this is a POOP-HEAVY episode with lots of candid discussions about crap--literally. Jenny, Sherry and Mollie discuss that babies are not the only ones who have poopy accidents and blow outs. They discuss the many ways to prevent a bathroom and diaper changing disaster in public. They also ask Facebook moms how to change an 11-month-old's diaper without breaking a wrist. In the Clever Mommy segment, the ladies discuss clever items and strategies to avoid a poo poo disaster. They not only confess their most embarrassing moments in parenting, but also discuss if it’s OK to judge their own parenting, their sp