Latest Personalstory Podcast Episodes
#44 - Philadelphia Tourists
Meet The Holifields - August 04, 2018 01:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOur recap of our trip out to Philadelphia. Podcast Movement. Mediocre Show 780. Keto diet while traveling. We missed our baby. Duck boat. Donkey shows. Podcasters have the best parties. Izzy Rock. Cheesesteaks. Double Decker Buses. Delayed Planes.
#43 - Meet the Holifields
Meet The Holifields - May 26, 2018 06:23 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to episode 43! We talk about a lot of stuff on this episode of the podcast. We talk about the name change of the podcast, we talk about Krissie taking Lucy on her first airplane ride out to Wisconsin to say goodbye to Grandma, Chris & Krissie celebrate their first wedding anniversary, and...
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Life Thoughts W/Depressed & Anxious Zach Ricker - May 08, 2018 21:45 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsZach and his grandfather Jim discuss mental health as Zach's grandpa gives us his insights on his own experiences with depression.
#42 - It's Good to Be Back
Meet The Holifields - May 03, 2018 01:50 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIt's good to be back after a little break. We have some catching up to do on this episode. Chris is still doing awesome on the Keto diet and working out 6 days a week. Krissie isn't breastfeeding anymore. Lucy is almost 8 months old. Chris & Krissie celebrate their 1 year anniversary on May 20th.
#41 - Baby Swing
Meet The Holifields - March 09, 2018 21:10 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsLucy turns 6 months old. 7 week keto diet check in. Krissie explains why she can't go in the basement. Some parents are against co-sleeping. Krissie likes to spend money. Visit our website momandthenewdad.com
#40 - Everybody Hurts Sometime
Meet The Holifields - February 23, 2018 00:10 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to a new episode of Mom & The New Dad. On this episode Chris & Krissie get real and talk about what they were feeling right after dropping the older kids off to live with their dad full time. We also talk about Valentines Day and romance and Lucy turned 5 months old. Please call into the...
#39 - Self Care is Important
Meet The Holifields - February 16, 2018 01:07 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOn this episode we talk about why self care is so important, Lucy turns 5 months old, and we catch up to see how Chris and Krissie are doing on the keto diet. Please subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a beat.
#38 - Household Changes
Meet The Holifields - February 02, 2018 03:56 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to episode 38 of Mom and The New Dad. On this episode we find out how the keto diet has been going for the two of them since they started, we find out what little baby Lucy has been up to, and Chris & Krissie make an announcement that is going to change things around the house. Please ca...
#37 - Being a Step Parent is the Hardest
Meet The Holifields - January 26, 2018 06:24 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to episode 37 of Mom and the New Dad. On this episode Chris & Krissie talk about some of the wins for the week with the kids and the struggles the come along with being a step parent. We also talk about what the keto diet has been like for the past week. Please call into the voicemail (2...
#36 - Mom and Dad Go Keto
Meet The Holifields - January 19, 2018 07:21 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOn this episode of Mom and The New Dad Chris & Krissie go on the keto diet. It seems like everyone puts on weight when they get married and have kids and it's been no different for Chris & Krissie. They share why they chose the keto diet, they share their fears, and they share concerns. Visit ou...
#35 - Borrowed Mother's Milk
Meet The Holifields - January 12, 2018 06:45 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWe decided to record this episode at home instead of the office and we only got interrupted a few times! Chris and Krissie share their thoughts about not getting enough sleep, using another woman's breastmilk, the wonder weeks app, people that take their baby everywhere with them, and how hard it...
#34 - New Years Resolutions
Meet The Holifields - January 05, 2018 03:14 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to episode 34 of Mom and the New Dad podcast. On this episode we talk about the holidays and New Years Resolutions. Call the voicemail (201)948-4323
#33 - Social Media Detox
Meet The Holifields - December 21, 2017 08:01 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to episode 33 of Mom and the New Dad podcast. On this episode we talk a little bit more about holiday traditions, the Shelley family Christmas party, the benefits of a social media detox, and we even play a voicemail from a listener! Positive Benefits of doing a Social Media detox: http...
#32 - Happy Birthday, Old Man
Meet The Holifields - December 14, 2017 22:23 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to episode 32 of Mom and the New Dad! Welcome to our journey. Chris & Krissie have a new baby together named Lucy and Krissie has 3 kids from another marriage. This is their story of becoming parents together, Chris becoming a new father, and the struggles of a blended family. On this epi...
#31 - By The Way, I Started Therapy
Meet The Holifields - December 08, 2017 01:22 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome back everyone! On this episode we continue our journey of parenthood and find out that Chris will be celebrating his 40th birthday, Krissie starts therapy, and Chris' mom makes lactation cookies that even the kids love. There is a stranger at the door that just won't go away, our baby get...
#30 - Do People Know That Their Kids Are Ugly?
Meet The Holifields - November 30, 2017 21:19 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to episode 30 of Mom and the New Dad. Chris & Krissie continue their journey of raising a child together in a blended family of 6. We find out about how stressful Thanksgiving was with a brand new baby, dealing with family issues, but the most important thing that Krissie doesn't like pie...
#29 - Childhood Holiday Traditions
Meet The Holifields - November 23, 2017 05:14 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to episode 29 of Mom and the New Dad! On this episode Chris & Krissie talk about some of the childhood holiday traditions they had and some that they would like to hopefully do with Lucy. Krissie also talks about a recent biopsy and the obstacles of having to pump breast milk at work. C...
#28 - Magical Childhood Moments
Meet The Holifields - November 16, 2017 09:11 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIt's hard to believe it's been 2 months since Lucy was born. Chris updates us on how the vasectomy is healing. Chris & Krissie talk about much needed date they were able to go on. Listener voicemails. 15 Magical Parenting Moments that are actually horrible https://www.huffingtonpost.com/mommy-n...
#27 - Chris Gets a Vasectomy
Meet The Holifields - November 09, 2017 03:23 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOn this episode of the podcast Chris & Krissie talk about Chris' experience with getting a vasectomy this past weekend! If you've ever wanted to hear about the process first hand, this is your chance. This is the most real vasectomy conversation that you will probably ever listen to. We also shar...
#26 - Having a Baby is a Full Time Job
Meet The Holifields - November 01, 2017 22:17 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome back to another episode of Mom and the New Dad! Lucy turns 7 weeks old! On this episode we talk about what it was like for Krissie going back to work full time and Chris staying at home with Lucy full time. It was a busy week for the entire but they survived. Call up the voicemail! (201...
#25 - Sex, Work, and Babies
Meet The Holifields - October 27, 2017 01:36 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsLucy turns 6 weeks old! 6 weeks means its time for Krissie to go back to work but it also means its ok to have sex again! We also find out about a horrible smell that attacked our house and talk about some of the worst parents on the planet... including one that pulled a gun on her kids barber b...
#24 - Terrible Parenting
Meet The Holifields - October 19, 2017 07:58 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOn this episode of Mom and the New Dad we talk about taking the kids to the pumpkin patch, how it's the last week of maternity leave for Krissie, how Chris discovered that AC/DC puts Lucy to sleep, and some newspaper articles that prove there are always worse parents out there. Call up the voice...
#23 - 4 weeks is still super itty bitty
Meet The Holifields - October 11, 2017 03:59 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsAfter taking a week off from doing the podcast, Chris & Krissie do some catching up on this episode. We find out that having a baby is a lot more exhausting than Krissie remembers and Chris is handling it like a champ. And to top off being extremely exhausted we find out that the website crashed ...
#22 - A Baby Kind of Changes Things
Meet The Holifields - September 28, 2017 04:55 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsLittle Lucy turns 2 weeks old on this episode and Chris & Krissie talk about all of the things that has changed and the importance of rolling with the punches when you have a baby. We answer voicemails from listeners about blended families, breastfeeding, and becoming a new dad. We would love t...
#21 - We survived the first week
Meet The Holifields - September 21, 2017 03:10 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIt's been a week since we had a baby! A lot has happened during this incredibly life changing week and Chris and Krissie rehash some of the challenges of the first week with a newborn and a house full of kids. Breastfeeding, lack of sleep and re-learning how all this baby stuff works is way harde...
#20 - LIVE From The Hospital
Meet The Holifields - September 14, 2017 00:37 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsRecorded live from room 219 at the Intermountain Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Only about 30 hours after the birth of their daughter, Chris & Krissie sit down and share their thoughts about the whole experience. They talk about what it was like when Krissie went into labor, what it was like d...
#19 - You're Not the Boss of Me
Meet The Holifields - September 07, 2017 02:33 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOn this episode of the podcast we start the discussion about what its like to have a blended family. What is Chris' role with the step kids? How do you discipline? How can you make sure both partners are on the same page and the importance of spousal communication. The Do's and Don'ts of Steppa...
#18 - Get This Baby Out of Me
Meet The Holifields - August 31, 2017 08:07 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsKrissie has had enough and is ready for this baby to get out of her! We decided to set a date to get induced, we talk about doctor visits, we find out about Krissie's baby shower, and we even find out that Krissie thought she was going into labor last Thursday! Continue our journey as we get clos...
#17 - Lies From a Labor and Delivery Nurse
Meet The Holifields - August 24, 2017 08:40 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWe all have told little white lies to spare someone's feelings, but do our labor and delivery nurses do that to us? Let's find out together! Callie is back to talk more labor and delivery! We also debate whether a hospital bag is actually necessary. Shit that didn’t exist the last time I had a b...
#16 - Real Talk with a Labor and Delivery Nurse
Meet The Holifields - August 17, 2017 07:51 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsLabor and Delivery Nurse, Callie Allen, joins us to have some real talk about what you should expect in the delivery room. We talk about birthing plans, different delivery options, what the doctor and nurses do during labor, and more. Shit that didn’t exist last time I had a baby and if it did, ...
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