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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 30 MIN

Ep. 30 - Still Unprepared: The Highs and Lows of Mom Life Online

from Pop Culture Playdate with Sahar & Anna

We flashback to one of our favorite episodes, we're diving into the whirlwind world of social media and how it shapes our experiences as moms. Join us as we explore the double-edged sword of connectivity that platforms like Instagram and TikTok.We’ll discuss the ways social media has become a lifeline for community and support during motherhood, while also examining the overwhelming tide of judgment, comparison, and misinformation that can follow. From the constant need to measure up to picture-perfect parenting moments, to the joy of discovering helpful resources, to those annoying ads, we cover it all!Ready to laugh, relate, and maybe even find some helpful resources? Tune in for insights and anecdotes that will resonate with anyone navigating the ups and downs of motherhood in the digital age!Want to connect with Sahar and Rachel? Follow them on Instagram @swan_sahar and @rackenzLinks Mentioned in the Episode:Safe in the seat: https://www.instagram.com/safeintheseat?igsh=c2Q0OWxwemxwdWF1 The_car_mom: https://www.instagram.com/the_car_mom?igsh=NGYwM29nODMzMWE2 Yummy toddler food: https://www.instagram.com/yummytoddlerfoodigsh=c3h1aHFsaHZ0MHdy Dr. Marta Perez: https://www.instagram.com/dr.martaperez?igsh=MmpqMDYxaGN3Zmk1 Milestones and motherhood: https://www.instagram.com/milestones.and.motherhood?igsh=bHR2a2JsMmN2aXZw Signing time: https://www.instagram.com/signing_time?igsh=eGlwejJuanpodGZn The every momhttps://www.instagram.com/theeverymom?igsh=MTRreHZnMGE2cmtuZg== Big little feelings: https://www.instagram.com/biglittlefeelingsigsh=MTgwZ2NudWJ5c2hsNw== The psychologists child: https://www.instagram.com/the_psychologists_child?igsh=MW5hY2c0ejF3bXh4dw== The.vagina.whisperer: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer?igsh=M3BsMG9lZnB5MjMx Postpartum.push: https://www.instagram.com/postpartum.push?igsh=NXR1ZDFybDZmdTRt

We flashback to one of our favorite episodes, we're diving into the whirlwind world of social media and how it shapes our experiences as moms. Join us as we explore the double-edged sword of connectivity that platforms like Instagram and TikTok.We’ll discuss the ways social media has become a lifeline for community and support during motherhood, while also examining the overwhelming tide of judgment, comparison, and misinformation that can follow. From the constant need to measure up to picture-perfect parenting moments, to the joy of discovering helpful resources, to those annoying ads, we cover it all!Ready to laugh, relate, and maybe even find some helpful resources? Tune in for insights and anecdotes that will resonate with anyone navigating the ups and downs of motherhood in the digital age!Want to connect with Sahar and Rachel? Follow them on Instagram @swan_sahar and @rackenzLinks Mentioned in the Episode:Safe in the seat: https://www.instagram.com/safeintheseat?igsh=c2Q0OWxwemxwdWF1 The_car_mom: https://www.instagram.com/the_car_mom?igsh=NGYwM29nODMzMWE2 Yummy toddler food: https://www.instagram.com/yummytoddlerfoodigsh=c3h1aHFsaHZ0MHdy Dr. Marta Perez: https://www.instagram.com/dr.martaperez?igsh=MmpqMDYxaGN3Zmk1 Milestones and motherhood: https://www.instagram.com/milestones.and.motherhood?igsh=bHR2a2JsMmN2aXZw Signing time: https://www.instagram.com/signing_time?igsh=eGlwejJuanpodGZn The every momhttps://www.instagram.com/theeverymom?igsh=MTRreHZnMGE2cmtuZg== Big little feelings: https://www.instagram.com/biglittlefeelingsigsh=MTgwZ2NudWJ5c2hsNw== The psychologists child: https://www.instagram.com/the_psychologists_child?igsh=MW5hY2c0ejF3bXh4dw== The.vagina.whisperer: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer?igsh=M3BsMG9lZnB5MjMx Postpartum.push: https://www.instagram.com/postpartum.push?igsh=NXR1ZDFybDZmdTRt

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