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Defrost the Chicken
by Natalie Calderon
Let’s navigate the trenches of parenthood together ,feel seen and heard while you relate to other moms and dads who are also trying to get through common and not so common situations that come with postpartum/parenting. I believe that postpartum not only affects mothers but it takes a toll on the whole family. Sometimes all we need is to relate to someone else in the middle of the chaos that comes with parenting. We will hear from parents in different parenting situations, as we discuss difficult topics we will also discuss the beautiful and hilarious things that come with it all. Remember that you are not alone and there is always a mom or dad out there that can relate to the insane rollercoaster ride we are all on.
Episodes
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Parenting Legal Adults: Letting Go Without Losing Your Mind
Natalie Calderon shares her personal experience parenting a 19-year-old son who briefly moved out after clashing over rules, responsibility and independence. She reflects on the transition from strict parenting to learning to let go, the realities of bills, jobs, and car ownership, and the...
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Advocate, Pray, Repeat: Parenting Through Childhood Cancer
In this episode of Defrosted Chicken, host Natalie Calderon sits down with Mayra, a mom and realtor, to share her family’s experience after her son was diagnosed with leukemia. They discuss the shock of diagnosis, navigating medical care, advocating for a child, the emotional and physical effects...
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Between the Posts: The Uncurated Truth
Dive into the unfiltered world of parenting with host Natalie Calderon as she explores the pressure to look perfect on social media. In this episode, Natalie shares a much-needed reminder that it’s okay to step back when life feels overwhelming. She unpacks the dangers of comparing real-life...
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From "I Do" to "I Don't": Amanda's Journey
In this powerful episode of Defrost the Chicken, host Natalie Calderon sits down with Amanda, who bravely recounts her emotional journey through divorce. Amanda opens up about the painful decision to separate from her husband, whose struggles with addiction and infidelity deeply impacted their...
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Different Births, Same Love: A Tale of Two C-Sections
In this deeply personal episode of Defrost the Chicken, Natalie opens up about her journey through two C-sections—each one filled with its own lessons, challenges, and moments of unexpected strength. In honor of C-Section Awareness Month, she shares her story. Through candid reflections…
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Building Trust with Your Teen: A Parenting Journey
In this episode of Defrost the Chicken host Natalie and guest Paula explore the vital topic of creating open lines of communication with children. Paula shares her personal experiences and challenges as a single mother raising her 19-year-old son. She emphasizes the importance of building trust…
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Loss of Identity in Motherhood: The Unspoken Shift
In this episode of Defrost the Chicken, we’re diving into something so many moms feel but rarely say out loud—losing yourself a little (or a lot) in motherhood. From juggling friendships and marriages to managing expectations that were basically handed down with zero instructions, we’re keeping…
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Motherless Mothering: Grieving while Giving
What does it mean to mother when you didn’t have one—or lost yours too soon? In this episode of Defrost the Chicken, we dive into the emotional weight and resilience behind mothering without a mother. Whether you’re grieving, navigating strained relationships, or simply figuring it out without a...
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Cycle Breaking: Healing but still Yelling Sometimes
What’s something your parents did that you know you won’t do with your own kids? In this episode, I asked a bunch of parents that exact question—and I’m sharing some of their answers along with my own. Breaking cycles isn’t easy. A lot of us are out here trying to unlearn some of the weird, wild,...
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Parenting Leave: When Nobody's Really Off
In this episode, we’re revisiting some thoughts from episode one while diving deeper into the very real struggles of maternity leave. Do moms actually get enough time off? Well… that depends on where you live. We’re unpacking the differences between maternity and paternity leave in the U.S.…
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Defrosting My Truth: The Shit I was Scared to Say
Being a good parent is not for the weak. There are a million ways to mess it up, and even more moving pieces to juggle. In this first episode, I’m taking you inside the mind of a mother navigating postpartum anxiety and depression—yep, that mother is me. This is my truth. My healing journey. This...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Let’s navigate the trenches of parenthood together ,feel seen and heard while you relate to other moms and dads who are also trying to get through common and not so common situations that come with postpartum/parenting. I believe that postpartum not only affects mothers but it takes a toll on the whole family. Sometimes all we need is to relate to someone else in the middle of the chaos that comes with parenting. We will hear from parents in different parenting situations, as we discuss difficult topics we will also discuss the beautiful and hilarious things that come with it all. Remember that you are not alone and there is always a mom or dad out there that can relate to the insane rollercoaster ride we are all on.
HOSTED BY
Natalie Calderon
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Defrost the Chicken currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Defrost the Chicken about?
Let’s navigate the trenches of parenthood together ,feel seen and heard while you relate to other moms and dads who are also trying to get through common and not so common situations that come with postpartum/parenting. I believe that postpartum not only affects mothers but it takes a toll on the...
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Defrost the Chicken is created and hosted by Natalie Calderon.
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