Just when you think they reached the pinnacle of vulnerability in sharing about their water breaking and wearing homemade diapers, Kori and Laura share birth stories - with tornadoes and doula details! Episode 11 - listen in.

Episode 10 - Kori and Laura talk pregnancy - the joys of growing a new life, the lows of pregnancy loss, the shock of unexpected pregnancies and lessons learned - like go to the damn hospital as soon as your water breaks! No stops for coffee! Other topics include doulas, when to get the minivan, post-delivery undies, food cravings and aversions. And in our next episode, brace yourself for birth stories!

Kori and Laura are back for Season 2! On Episode 9, they check in with each other (and beloved producer, Keith) on their progress toward ways they wanted to show up for themselves in this back half of the year. Conversations include birthday celebrations, ways to feel healthy and young, kids playing with slime and potty progress, and being a part of positive political change.

Kori and Laura are dropping into your feed to say hello, they miss being in your ears, and they’re working on Season 2! In this brief bonus episode, Kori talks about her latest fashion choice, both mamas share some funny kid stories (think puberty, flonase, scooters, and lawnmowers and brothers as speed bumps) and read some generous reviews from listeners. Stay subscribed so you’re among the first to hear the first episode of Season 2!

In Episode 8, Kori and Laura call listeners to action to speak up and call out behaviors that lead to these differential invisible burdens when all anyone really wants is to be fully human and embrace their own humanity.

In Episode 7, Kori and Laura unpack the messages they received about motherhood and how these messages influenced their decisions to parent. Let’s be honest, the conditions around mothering in these here United States are not ideal, so the gals encourage everyone to embrace the adventure - if desired - with eyes wiiiide open - and to find their power to advocate for change. Laugh at nearly chosen baby names and listen to Kori get rejected by her favorite toddler. Share with those you know in the midst of a parenting journey, those considering taking the leap, and even with those who have chosen a different path as an affirmation.

In Episode 6, Kori and Laura discuss toxic positivity and why mamas don’t want to hear “you got this” when they’re covered in literal baby messes.

Our educators are struggling because our system is struggling. Episode 5 dives into some of the challenges - and immediate term ways we can support those on the front lines and stand in the gap.

Kori and Laura use their abysmal fantasy football league performance as a way to delve into their feelings about the NFL and letting compassion be our north star. Episode 4 is available now everywhere you get your podcasts. Please rate, review, and share!

Episode 3 - a throw back to the late 90s, we talk about pager codes, which some of us understand better than others.

Episode 2 - where we debunk that 40 is Golden Girls level old.

Episode 1 - Kori and Laura tell their friendship origin story - and debate Marvel vs. Bravo.

Kori and Laura introduce themselves and let you know what Pushing Past Polite is all about - talking about what matters and making the world more just.