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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Default Parent

from The Shift Wife · host Judy Horton

Even if you've never heard the term "default parent" you may be living it. In this episode we're talking about who she is, how she got there, and — most importantly — how to start telling a different story. If you're a first responder wife who has been running on autopilot and putting herself last, this one's for you.

Even if you've never heard the term "default parent" you may be living it. In this episode we're talking about who she is, how she got there, and — most importantly — how to start telling a different story. If you're a first responder wife who has been running on autopilot and putting herself last, this one's for you.

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