Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

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Booking Overview

A weekly pregnancy and parenting interview show that combines the hosts’ personal experiences with practical, evidence-based guidance and periodic expert guests. Agencies could credibly pitch pediatricians, mental-health professionals, child-development specialists, neurodiversity and ADHD experts, parenting authors, and other trusted family-focused professionals; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need clear subject-matter expertise and useful, actionable advice.

Metrics

Episodes: 469

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Instagram: 129.0k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Laura Birek - Co-host of Big Fat Positive, sharing firsthand experiences and practical perspectives on pregnancy, parenting, and family life.

Shanna Micko - Co-host of Big Fat Positive, sharing firsthand experiences and practical perspectives on pregnancy, parenting, and family life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter expertise in parenting, pregnancy, child development, mental health, ADHD, education, or related family-focused fields; authorship, clinical experience, organizational leadership, or a relevant professional platform is a strong fit.
Required Achievements:  
Relevant book authorship, Leadership of a specialized organization or practice, Professional expertise in child, family, mental-health, or education topics, Hosting or contributing to a related podcast or media platform

Recent Guest Discussions

Mike McLeod - ADHD Misconceptions, Evaluation, Executive Function, Screen Time, Medication, Authoritative Parenting, And Practical Strategies For Supporting Children With Adhd.

Recent Topics

Parenting, Pregnancy, Child Development, Mental Health, Adhd

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)
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Ep. 422: Summer Camp Drama

August 03, 2026

In the special segment "Stump the Moms," Shanna and Laura embark on a tour through history, grilling each other with surprising parenting trivia that takes them from prehistoric cave paintings to a 1974 marketing disaster to a present-day TikTok trend. Also, Shanna recaps a 4th of July fireworks adventure that almost didn't happen, and Laura shares an unexpected summer camp development that required some quick problem-solving. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Sha...

Ep. 421: Keeping It Together

July 27, 2026

In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying?," Shanna and Laura explore the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, from snack-related disasters to household accidents. Also, Laura reports on life after her trip to Italy, including a backyard helper who couldn't be stopped and a tooth that went missing in the night, and Shanna shares insights on what separates a good summer camp from a great one after her girls return to a longtime favorite. Finally, the moms share t...

Bonus: ADHD Deep Dive with Mike McLeod

July 21, 2026

Shanna and Laura sit down with Mike McLeod, founder of GrowNOW ADHD, co-host of "The ADHD Parenting Podcast," and author of "The Executive Function Playbook," to learn more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They dive into common misconceptions about ADHD, when parents might start to see signs of ADHD in their children, how screen time affects neurodivergent kids, how to navigate the ADHD medication journey, and so much more. Mike also breaks down exactly what executive fu...

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