Today’s episode is a special one—Sam is joined by her husband, Tom, for a candid conversation about fatherhood, marriage, and the changes that come with parenting. They dive into what surprised Tom most about becoming a dad, how their relationship has evolved since having kids, and his perspective on matrescence (yes, dads notice it too!). From tackling the mental load of parenting to sharing hilarious, real-life parenting moments, this episode gives a raw and honest look at parenthood from both sides. Plus, Sam puts Tom in the hot seat with some rapid-fire questions about marriage, dad life, and the parenting hills he’s willing to die on.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• What surprised Tom most about fatherhood
• How dads experience their own transformation in parenthood
• The mental load of parenting and how it differs for moms and dads
• How Sam’s matrescence journey has impacted their relationship
• What dads wish moms knew about fatherhood
• The biggest challenges and best parts of parenting as a team
• Funny and unexpected parenting moments

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