When we last heard from CJ, they were struggling to figure out how to achieve their lifelong dream of becoming a dad. CJ now has a kid, but getting there was a total rollercoaster — including sperm mishaps, blatant discrimination, and an underground group of queer midwives in Athens. Buckle up, because this ride is a wild one!Note: this episode contains mature content, so probably not one to listen to with the kids.…CJ’s first episode#170 Becoming a Single Dad While Trans…Resources for trans pregnancy + parenthood• Trans Fertility Co.• Fenway Health• Family Equality• UCSF Transgender Care…Sponsors (using our links supports the show!)• Betterhelp: betterhelp.com/longshort for 10% off your first month• Acorns Early: first month free with acornsearly.com/longshort• Hungryroot: hungryroot.com/longshort with code LONGSHORT for 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Traci Thomas, the vibrant host of The Stacks podcast, joins the conversation to champion sex-positive literature for tweens, teens, and parents. They dive into the pressing need for better sex education, showcasing a variety of books that tackle relationships and self-identity. From unique memoirs to relatable fiction, they discuss how literature can bridge the gap left by traditional education. Traci also highlights titles that empower parents and enhance their sexual literacy, ensuring families are well-equipped to engage in these crucial discussions.

Last time we heard from Andrea Silenzi, she was navigating the wild world of sperm shopping as a single woman in her mid-30s who wanted to become a mom. Five years later, Andrea’s back with an exciting update. Hint: she’s no longer single and no longer shopping.…Hear “The Single Lady’s Guide to Sperm Shopping”• #208 Sperm Series: I Download an App• #209 Sperm Series: I Visit a Sperm Bank• #210 Sperm Series: I Ask a FriendHear the episode about Andrea’s doctor• #183 Postpartum House Arrest…Sponsors (using our links supports the show!)• Blissy: 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off at blissy.com/LONGSHORTPOD• BetterHelp: 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/longshort• Rocket Money: cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/LONGSHORT…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cyndie Spiegel built a career on optimism — inspiring audiences with messages of hope and writing a bestselling book about the benefits of positive thinking. But when 2020 hit, her world unraveled in ways she never saw coming. As she faced mounting struggles with family and health, the affirmations she once preached were no longer working, and she had to find a new way forward. In this episode, Cyndie shares the surprising ways she found hope when life was not okay. And if YOU’RE feeling not okay, we hope Cyndie’s techniques help you, too.…More episodes about non-parents• #79 Terry Gross on Not Having Kids• #84 My Best Friend’s Baby…More about Cyndiecyndiespiegel.com...Sponsors (using our links supports the show!)• Rocket Money: rocketmoney.com/LONGSHORT• Outschool: $20 off 1st class or tutoring session at outschool.com with code LONGSHORT• Betterhelp: 10% off 1st month at betterhelp.com/LONGSHORT…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shael Norris, executive director of SafeBAE, and her daughter Ayla Mansman, a college student and passionate activist, discuss the critical need for effective consent education in schools. They emphasize the gaps in policies and share personal stories highlighting the challenges of advocating for sexual assault survivors. Ayla recounts her efforts to create change in her high school through initiatives like a Consent Summit, illustrating the importance of youth activism. Together, they explore innovative strategies for teaching consent and preventing sexual violence among teens.

We’re back after a 5-year hiatus! Hillary kicks us off with a story about her anxiety over her daughter’s first experience with unwanted male attention — and her subsequent misadventures in trying to get the girl’s school to teach consent.Artwork for this episode by Lindsay Stripling.…If you’re new to the show or want to get reacquainted, check out some of our classic episodes:• #27 Rewriting Your Birth Story• #88 W. Kamau Bell Asks His Mom About Sex• The Accidental Gay Parents Series (#60, #62, #80, #81, #125, #211)…Sex Ed + Consent Resources• SafeBAE• Scarleteen• SIECUS (Sex Ed for Social Change): Sex Ed Profiles by State• Sex, Teens, and Everything in Between• You Know, Sex• Mr. Health Teacher...Sponsors (using our links supports the show!)• Quince: 365-day returns + free shipping at quince.com/LONGSHORT• Acorns Early: 1st month free at acornsearly.com/LONGSHORT• Rocket Money: rocketmoney.com/LONGSHORT…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a 5-year hiatus, The Longest Shortest Time is coming back! We're gonna talk about all things reproductive health: periods, birth control, consent, bodily autonomy, pregnancy, menopause, and so much more — but we can only create a sustainable show with your help. Please join our club, where you'll get to participate in our community AND hear a whole extra show in the LST universe. Listen to this trailer for more info and to hear what Hillary's daughter sounds like now, as a teen (!)...Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been 2 years since LST ended and now Hillary has a new show! Here Lies Me is dramedy about middle school for teen and adult fans of PEN15 and Big Mouth. Listen to an excerpt (plus a special message from Hillary) right here!…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: https://longestshortesttime.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's just say this one's inspired by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince.*Note: there is some cursing in this episode — and some talk about the tooth fairy — so you might not want to listen with your kids.*This is the last episode of The Longest Shortest Time! But it isn't really goodbye. Hillary is cooking up something new, probably a project about middle school.UPDATE: The Longest Shortest Time is returning with new episodes on January 22, 2025!…Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The mother of modern midwifery returns to tell you (yes, YOU) that if you didn’t have a “natural birth,” you are not a failure.Heads up, this episode contains discussion of childbirth injuries and traumatic birth. ...Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe!Follow us on InstagramWebsite: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices