It's a Lot is a podcast about things that are a lot. We dive deep on social media, parenthood, and beyond—things that can be maddening, all-consuming, and also weird and wonderful. Tune in for honest conversations with parents, social media experts, authors, content creators, and more. We aim to explore hard topics with openness and nuance, while also finding the humor along the way. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Hosted by Emily Hessney Lynch; find her at @servemethesky on Instagram or at www.servemethesky.com. Our logo was created by Tim Lynch of Tenderchomps Art. We are a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network in Rochester, NY.
It's a Lot
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It's a Lot is a podcast about things that are a lot. We dive deep on social media, parenthood, and beyond—things that can be maddening, all-consuming, and also weird and wonderful. Tune in for honest conversations with parents, social media experts, authors, content creators, and more. We aim to explore hard topics with openness and nuance, while also finding the humor along the way. New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Hosted by Emily Hessney Lynch; find her at @servemethesky on Instagram or at www.servemethesky.com. Our logo was created by Tim Lynch of Tenderchomps Art. We are a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network in Rochester, NY.
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
Meet the Anti-Fascist Mom Running for Congress (with Robin Wilt)
<p>Robin Wilt, a mom who is running for Congress, joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for a thoughtful, honest conversation about how her experiences as a mom have shaped her political views. We talk about her adult children and how proud she is of them, the painful years-long legal battle her family endured in an effort to hold her son's school accountable for their poor handling of racist harassment and bullying he faced, and how she felt when her youngest came out to her as trans. We also discuss her daughter's experiences as a trans woman in sports and the discrimination she faced when policies were deliberately changed to exclude her.</p><p>In the second half of the show, we explore how growing up as one of the few Black kids in Pittsford shaped Robin's perspective and her dedication to social justice, as well as the dilemma of where to send your biracial kids to school in the greater Rochester area. Robin also shares why she's running for office now, her fierce desire to protect people from the predations of the current administration, and what she hopes to achieve if elected. Sustainability, universal healthcare, education equity, and immigration justice are just a few of her key priorities as an anti-ICE, anti-genocide, anti-fascist, and anti-poverty candidate.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/315/9781646145027" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">One of the Boys</a> by Victoria Zeller – novel about a trans girl returning to the football team after her transition</li><li><a href="https://www.rugbyforall.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rugby for All</a> – organization advocating for more inclusive rugby</li><li>For more about Robin and her campaign, check out her <a href="https://www.robinforus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robinforus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</li><li>Emily's <a href="https://www.servemethesky.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/servemethesky/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</li></ul><br/><p>Key Dates & Deadlines:</p><ul><li>Deadline to register to vote (so that you are eligible to vote in the primary): <strong>June 13</strong>. If you are registering by mail, you must registration must be <strong>received</strong> by 6/13.</li><li>On June 13, you can also register to vote in person at any early voting site.</li><li>Early voting runs from June 13-June 21.</li><li>The New York State primary election is on June 23, 2026. Polls are open 6am-9pm.</li><li>Check out other election FAQs on the <a href="https://www.monroecounty.gov/elections-faq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monroe County website</a>.</li></ul><br/><p>To <strong><a href="https://itsalot.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">support the show</a></strong>, leave us a one-time (or recurring!) tip. We'll send you a sticker to say thanks!</p><p>We're a proud member of the <a href="https://lunchador.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lunchador Podcast Network</a>. Our logo is by <a href="https://www.tenderchomps.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tenderchomps Art</a>.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>Joe Bean Roasters</strong></p><p>Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!</p>
May 26, 2026
Childhood Lore, Unlikable Characters, & The Fallibility of Memory (with Kristina Ten)
<p>May 27th is the one year anniversary of It's a Lot! Thank you so much for our support throughout our first year. It means the world to us. Check out Emily's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/servemethesky/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> this week for celebrations, reflections, and a fun giveaway! You can always support the show by leaving a review on your favorite podcast app or <a href="https://itsalot.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sending a one-time or recurring tip</a>. </p><p>Author Kristina Ten joins host Emily Hessney Lynch for a wide-ranging conversation about impostor syndrome, the lore of our youth, going back to school for an MFA, the marketing genius of Chuck Tingle, and why it's important to her to write flawed, unlikable characters--especially queer ones!</p><p>In the second half of the show, we explore Kristina's experiences with moving all over the U.S., how she gets to know new places, our anxieties about AI, and why you've just gotta wail sometimes.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li>Buy Kristina's debut, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/315/9781945233302" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tell Me Yours I'll Tell You Mine</a> (or borrow it from your local library!).</li><li>Follow Kristina on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinasergeevnaten/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or check out her <a href="https://www.kristinaten.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.</li><li>Emily's business, <a href="https://www.servemethesky.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Serve Me the Sky Digital</a>.</li><li>Also mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/315/9781982136468" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Only Good Indians</a> by Stephen Graham Jones and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/315/9781250398567" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fabulous Bodies</a> by Chuck Tingle.</li></ul><br/><p>We're a proud member of the <a href="https://lunchador.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lunchador Podcast Network</a>. Our logo is by <a href="https://www.tenderchomps.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tenderchomps Art</a>.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>Joe Bean Roasters</strong></p><p>Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!</p><p><strong>Mind of Magnus</strong></p><p>The Mind is an An Amazing Space Dive into the Mind of Magnus Champlin. A creative brain cursed with endless curiosity. The show focuses on learning about everything and anything, from factoids to deep dives into theories. Magnus interviews guests sharing their stories and life adventures all with the goal of expanding our minds. We are always on the lookout for the next awesome thing to learn!</p><p><strong>Dialed In: A Coffee Podcast</strong></p><p>Dial In your coffee game! A podcast by two coffee lovers for coffee lovers. Wade Reed and Aaron Pascucci approach coffee and its culture from a different angle - grab a cup and join us! Dial In your coffee game! A podcast by two coffee lovers for coffee lovers. Wade Reed and Aaron Pascucci approach coffee and its culture from a different angle - grab a cup and join us! https://levelupwny.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast (levelupwny.substack.com)</p>
May 12, 2026
Growing with Your Kids as They Grow Up (with Kenya Malcolm)
<p>Are we doomed to traumatize our kids? Host Emily Hessney Lynch sits down with Dr. Kenya Malcolm, PhD, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Infant and Early Childhood Initiatives at the University of Rochester Medical Center's Department of Psychiatry, for a conversation about exactly that. We explore how our trauma shows up as parents and how our anxieties can impact the environment our kids grow up in and their attachment to us, what your first stop should be when you're worried about your child's mental health (or your own!), and how to parse all the conflicting parenting advice you see online.</p><p>In the second half of the episode, we chat about a new title Kenya recently added: grandma! She shares her hopes for being a grandparent (hint: it involves spoiling them and having tons of fun), how she's taking care of her daughter postpartum, and how she built a relationship with her daughters that was flexible and allowed both her and her kids to grow and change as they got older.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li>We both use a Brick to help reduce the time we spend on our phones; if you're interested in trying it, you can <a href="https://getbrick.com/?snowball=EMILY96760" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">save 10% with my link</a>!</li><li>For more of Kenya, follow her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kmalcolmphd/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD Instagram</a>, her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reviewsmayvary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookstagram</a>, and the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genresnapsbookclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Genre Snaps Book Club</a>, or check out her <a href="https://www.herdingducksconsulting.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">consulting business</a>.</li><li>Emily's <a href="https://www.servemethesky.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/servemethesky/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</li></ul><br/><p>Books mentioned in the episode:</p><ul><li>Nonfiction: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/315/9780553386691" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Whole-Brain Child</a> and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/315/9781451663884" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk</a> </li><li>Children's books: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/315/9781931636858" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My Mouth is a Volcano!</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/315/9781934490259" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!</a>, and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/315/9780593710968" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Bakery Dragon</a></li><li>Fiction: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/315/9781668236512" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Theo of Golden</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/315/9781668068410" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nothing Tastes as Good</a>, and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/315/9781250398567" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fabulous Bodies</a> (out July 7, 2026)</li></ul><br/><p>To <strong><a href="https://itsalot.captivate.fm/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">support the show</a></strong>, leave us a one-time (or recurring!) tip. We'll send you a sticker to say thanks!</p><p>We're a proud member of the <a href="https://lunchador.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lunchador Podcast Network</a>. Our logo is by <a href="https://www.tenderchomps.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tenderchomps Art</a>.</p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><p><strong>Common Thread </strong></p><p>Check out Common Thread on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/common-threads-hardcore/ </p><p><strong>Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business</strong></p><p>Check out Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/gettingrealwithbossy/ </p><p><strong>Joe Bean Roasters</strong></p><p>Visit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!</p>
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