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This Week in Machine Learning & AI Podcast

by First 2 Years Podcast

Real people share true stories from their experiences of the early years of becoming parents and raising children. We discuss the challenges many new families face and how we overcame those challenges.

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Episodes

  1. Holiday Traditions 2018

    Short clips of parents from past interviews sharing their holiday traditions. Music: Silent Night by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our Facebook Page to join our Facebook community, find us on Instagram First2YearsPodcast,...

  2. Season 3 Wrap Up

    Molly and Renee’ welcome team member, Angelica, to the podcast. The three of them discuss their impressions of the season, podcasting, and looking forward to Season 4!

  3. Ep. 31: Finding my Voice

    Tiffany describes learning to find her own strength and voice as she advocates for her twins and navigates autism. Music: Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our Facebook Page to join our Facebook...

  4. Ep. 30: All I Wish For Them is Happiness

    Vince shares what becoming a father to twins has meant to him. Music: Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our Facebook Page to join our Facebook community, find us on Instagram First2YearsPodcast,...

  5. Who Sets The Bar?

    Amy talks about raising a son and twin girls alongside her husband and how priorities change. Music: Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our Facebook Page to join our Facebook community, find us on...

  6. Ep. 28: Keep Showing Up

    Young, single father, Ian, keeps showing up to build a relationship with his daughter. Music: Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our Facebook Page to join our Facebook community, find us on…

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  7. It’s Not Just About You

    Jeri shares what it was like being a teen mom and placing her child for adoption. Music: Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our Facebook Page to join our Facebook community, find us on Instagram...

  8. Ep. 26: Stories Shared from the RISK! Podcast

    This week we bring you two stories that were originally recorded for and shared on the RISK! Podcast. These two special stories stood out to us because they are about challenges parents face, and highlight common themes and feelings we all have as we face our parenting journey. Thanks, Kevin...

  9. Postpartum Depression, PMADS: What, Who & The Path to Help

    Beth Warren, a therapist in San Diego, shares what PMADs is and how to get help. Helpful Links: San Diego’s PostPartum Health Alliance at postpartumhealthalliance.net Postpartum Support International at postpartum.net More on pregnancy, breastfeeding & medication at mothertobaby.org and at...

  10. Omg! I love that child!

    Kathy shares about becoming a single mom while in college and how it completely changed her attitude in life – in a good way! Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our Facebook Page to join our…

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  11. Didn’t Think it was Possible

    Linnea describes her experiences with miscarriage, being a mother of 3, and giving birth in Japan. The book that Linnea and her friends wrote, Our Stories: Journeys from miscarriage to hope is available through Amazon. Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork...

  12. There’s Beauty In The Chaos

    Elena shares her experiences of being a mom of 3 after multiple miscarriages, an unexpected but welcome pregnancy, embryo adoption, and living through some harrowing medical emergencies! Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals…

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  13. Full Circle in the NICU

    Bree shares her story of being a teen mom with a preemie, to where she is at now with 3 teenage children. Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our Facebook Page to join our Facebook community, find…

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  14. Eddie – An Unexpected Gift

    Kari, a teacher, wife, and mother of 3, shares what it was like to receive the news that her third child had Down Syndrome. She speaks openly about feeling fear and shock at suddenly becoming a mom of a child with an extra chromosome,as well as what an amazing gift he is in all of their lives.…

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  15. Connecting with my son

    Susie describes the journey her life took as she navigated her son’s autism diagnosis. Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our Facebook Page to join our Facebook community, find us on Instagram...

  16. Don’t Tell Me She’s Lucky

    Lynn shares what led her to international adoption and the challenges and joys that followed. Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our Facebook Page to join our Facebook community, find us on…

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  17. Appreciating Dads

    Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there! This episode is made up of various people sharing what they learned from their Dads and what they hope to pass on to their kids. FYI This is a warm, fuzzy episode full of appreciation. Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically...

  18. Midwife Grandmother

    In this episode, Molly interviews her mom, who is a licensed midwife, and her sister, whose two children were delivered by their midwife grandmother. Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our Facebook...

  19. Schtuff x2

    This week’s episode is a conversation between Molly & Reneé about what it has been like to produce series 2, and a little bit about what’s coming next for the First2Years Podcast. Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by…

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  20. From The Basement To The Burbs

    Jeremy shares his story of being lost, lonely, divorced and drunk as he unexpectedly became a father. He candidly discusses recovery, his new life, and how his wife saved his relationship with his daughter. For those needing addiction support, go to www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-hotline…

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  21. Stepmom To The Rescue!

    Christy shares what it was like to become a Stepmom to a two year old, her experience with co-parenting, and what she has learned since becoming a parent. Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our...

  22. All Coked Up On Love

    New parents talk about sleep deprivation, evacuating with a 3 week old baby, and their fresh perspective on becoming parents. Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael. Visit our Facebook Page to join our…

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  23. Schtuff x1

    The first in a series of episodes we are calling Schtuff. These bonus episodes are casual conversations between Molly & Reneé about the process and their thoughts as they produce the podcast. In this episode, they talk about what they accomplished over a weekend spent in the same state. If you’re...

  24. Not What We Expected

    Molly and Will share their story of becoming parents and how things did not go as they expected. The visions of “shiny moments” and shared joy in their new bundle was NOT reality, at least not for awhile. The format of this episode is different than past episodes. Instead of two perspectives…

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  25. My Girlfriend, My Wife

    Drew discusses how becoming a parent changed his marriage. Part 2 of this family’s perspective. Find Daniella’s episode HERE. Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael.

  26. Breastfeeding is Not My Enemy

    Daniella shares how being a mother has changed from the difficult surprises with her first to now her third. Part 1 of two perspectives from this family. Twinkle Twinkle Little Boat by Stacy Fahrion and Whimsically Macabre. Artwork created by Ken Anderson. Vocals by Angela Michael.

  27. Revving Up!

    Molly & Renée talk about the aim & purpose of this podcast as well as what’s coming up next! Music by Lewiston Jazz Vocals by Angela Michael Cover Art by Ken Anderson

  28. Derailed Part 2

    Molly interviews her sister about how becoming a parent changed her life. Part 2 of this episide. Find part 1 HERE. Music by Lewiston Jazz Vocals by Angela Michael Cover Art by Ken Anderson

  29. Derailed: Part 1

    Molly interviews her sister about finding her way in life before becoming a parent herself. Warning: Unbleeped Language. (My sister has a potty mouth; it is part of her charm.) Part 1 of this episode. Music by Lewiston Jazz Vocals by Angela Michael Cover Art by Ken Anderson

  30. Being Present

    Jessica, mother of 5, speaks to Renee’ about being a young Mom and finding/trusting her instincts. They discuss natural childbirth, co-sleeping, Montessori, and being present. Molly and Renee’ close the episode with a few stories of their own! Music by Lewiston Jazz Vocals by Angela Michael Cover...

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Real people share true stories from their experiences of the early years of becoming parents and raising children. We discuss the challenges many new families face and how we overcame those challenges.

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