In this episode, we're talking about the thing nobody prepares you for: bringing a newborn home and realizing motherhood doesn't feel the same for everyone.

One of us felt that instant, overwhelming connection. The other was sitting there wondering why everyone else seemed obsessed while she felt anxious, disconnected, and honestly kind of terrified. We get into postpartum anxiety, C-sections, birth trauma, and the pressure to act like you're immediately living in a diaper-commercial fantasy.

We also talk about how social media has convinced everyone that good moms instantly bond with their babies, and why that's just not true for a lot of women. If your connection took time, if the newborn stage felt hard, or if you've ever felt guilty for not loving every second of motherhood, this episode is for you.

And because we can never stay on one topic for too long, we also get into husband venting, life updates, and what happens when you suddenly have an empty house for the first time in years.

Basically: motherhood is weird, nobody knows what they're doing, and we're talking about all of it. Tune in!!

Father's Day is Sunday, which means it's time for moms everywhere to wander around stores pretending we know what dads actually want. In this episode of It's Mom O'Clock, we hit up DICK'S Sporting Goods and Home Depot to investigate the mysterious world of dad gifts, from golf clubs and jerseys to grills, leaf blowers, and things with way too many buttons. Along the way, we checked out some bags, got distracted by random aisles, and questioned why every dad eventually develops strong opinions about coolers and lawn equipment. We also debate whether a "family gift" is actually a gift for dad or just something everyone ends up using. If you're still trying to figure out what to buy the father figures in your life, consider this your unofficial shopping guide. Come laugh with us while we attempt to crack the dad code.

• (00:00:01) - What Dad Should Buy For Father's Day?
• (00:02:41) - 79 Good Father's Day Gifts
• (00:05:24) - How To Gift Your Dad For Father's Day
• (00:06:32) - Would Your Husband Rather Have A Massage Or A Yeti
• (00:08:50) - Home Depot: The Best Father's Day Gifts
• (00:12:46) - How to Buy a Father's Day Gift
• (00:14:39) - Home Depot's Father's Day Sale
• (00:17:27) - Happy Father's Day!

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In this episode of Mom O’Clock, we are discussing mental health and the warning signs that are often missed. We just watched Netflix’s The Crash, and we chatted about the tragic case involving Mackenzie Shirilla and the heartbreaking events that shocked families across the country. We explore how emotional struggles, unhealthy relationship dynamics, and social media influence can impact teenagers and young adults. As moms, we talk about the challenges of recognizing red flags, having difficult conversations, and supporting our children through mental health struggles.

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We also discuss the balance between empathy and accountability when someone's actions cause irreversible harm. This episode is not just about the case itself, it's about the bigger conversation surrounding mental health, parenting, and prevention. Join us as we unpack the lessons, concerns, and realities that every parent should be thinking about. If you're raising children in today's world, this is a conversation that's worth hearing.

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• (00:00:01) - Baby's First Mother's Day
• (00:00:16) - Crash: Mental Health in 2017
• (00:00:51) - The 'Toxic Relationships' docu
• (00:02:05) - Ohio Driver in the Crash
• (00:02:53) - The Making of MacKenzie's Case
• (00:04:55) - The Crash That Hurt My Soul
• (00:06:45) - Mackenzie's Case
• (00:10:38) - "She's not okay."
• (00:11:47) - How To Raise A Teenager's Love Interest
• (00:15:09) - Mackenzie's trial
• (00:18:01) - She Said She Had POTS While Driving The Car
• (00:19:03) - The Making of Mackenzie In Prison
• (00:22:02) - Don't Think About Mackenzie's Rape
• (00:22:44) - The Mother of the Victim in the Crash
• (00:25:46) - I Got My Pod MOVED
• (00:27:23) - The Daily Mail's Comment on Mackenzie Shrilla's Prison
• (00:30:29) - MacKenzie on Her Parents' Advice
• (00:33:40) - "Your kid needs a phone"
• (00:34:11) - Mental Health and Responsibility in the
• (00:35:30) - Some End Thoughts On The Car Crash
• (00:37:45) - The Making of A Documentary