

The Longest Shortest Time
Hillary Frank | Realm
Stories about the surprises and absurdities of raising other humans—and being raised by them. But you don’t need to be a parent to listen. Created and hosted by Hillary Frank.The Longest Shortest Time is back after a 5-year hiatus! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Join LST+ for community, ad-free listening, and access to You Know What, our premium show featuring college students speaking candidly about sex, dating, and relationships.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)• #79 Terry Gross on Not Having Kids• It's a Real Mother: A Series About Workplace Discrimination (#141, #142, #143, #145)
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May 8, 2011 • 17min
The Emperor’s New Onesie
A naked toddler holds her mom hostage for over a month.…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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2011 • 16min
Would’ve Been the Mean Mommy
An unexpected tragedy turns a mean mommy into a laid back one.…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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2011 • 18min
Nurse, Get the Handcuffs
Thirty-four years after having me, Hillary's mom breaks down for the first time over not being able to breastfeed her.…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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2011 • 15min
Endangered Sea Turtle, Yum
A vegetarian mom decides to start eating chicken to fix her son's umbilical hernia. They reflect on the effects of eliminating certain foods and the conflicting motivations behind their food choices, including a reference to eating endangered sea turtles.

Mar 1, 2011 • 16min
Kittens Can Do It, so Why Can’t We?
A mom's journey with breastfeeding challenges and the emotional weight of expectations placed on new moms. The importance of finding support and guidance while navigating breastfeeding difficulties. Reflections on parenting and the decision to exclusively pump.

Feb 14, 2011 • 17min
Don’t Make Me Be Your Miracle
After having her first child, a woman experiences heart failure and is told she has less than a 50 percent chance of surviving another pregnancy. Through a surrogate, she finally gets her "miracle" baby and is surprised to discover he's just a regular kid.…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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jan 29, 2011 • 18min
Is Class Over Yet?
A woman leaves her dream job to stay home with her baby, and then, out of boredom, starts sewing and unwittingly creates a new full-time job for herself.…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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2011 • 13min
When the Poop Is No Longer a Gift
A newborn turns blue, is rushed to the NICU, and his parents deal with going home while the baby remains in the hospital, hooked up to machines.…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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 25, 2010 • 10min
Your Singing Really Interferes With My Going-To-Sleep Process
A music teacher tries to stop her newborn’s crying with lullabies. Turns out it’s the worst thing she can do.…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 megaphone.fm/adchoices