Defrost the Chicken
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.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2025
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 o…
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…
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.…
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…
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 marriage…
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…
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 ow…
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…
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 po…