No One Told Us the truth about parenthood. WHY?! Welcome to No One Told Us, the podcast where we uncover the raw, unfiltered truths about parenthood. I'm your host, Rachael Shepard-Ohta, mom of three and founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby. Each week, join me as we dive deep into the joys, challenges, and surprises of raising children with a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and candid conversations. From navigating postpartum anxiety to mastering the art of making mom friends, and from introducing solids to tackling tantrums, we cover it all. Whether you're a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, this podcast is your go-to resource for honest advice, relatable stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. Join me as I sit down with experts in their fields, as well as friends, family, celebrities, and influencers, to share their experiences and wisdom on everything from sleepless nights to rocky relationships. No topic is off-limits, and no story goes untold on No One Told Us. So grab a cup of coffee, pop in your headphones and join the conversation. This is the podcast everyone needed before they had kids- because now that those little ones are here, there's a lot to unpack. So let's pull back the curtain on becoming a first-time mom (or dad!) to share the good, the bad and the ugly. A little education, a little fun, and a whole lot of heart goes into each and every episode of No One Told Us to have you feeling less alone and way more empowered.
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No One Told Us the truth about parenthood. WHY?! Welcome to No One Told Us, the podcast where we uncover the raw, unfiltered truths about parenthood. I'm your host, Rachael Shepard-Ohta, mom of three and founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby. Each week, join me as we dive deep into the joys, challenges, and surprises of raising children with a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and candid conversations. From navigating postpartum anxiety to mastering the art of making mom friends, and from introducing solids to tackling tantrums, we cover it all. Whether you're a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, this podcast is your go-to resource for honest advice, relatable stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. Join me as I sit down with experts in their fields, as well as friends, family, celebrities, and influencers, to share their experiences and wisdom on everything from sleepless nights to rocky relationships. No topic is off-limits, and no story goes untold on No One Told Us. So grab a cup of coffee, pop in your headphones and join the conversation. This is the podcast everyone needed before they had kids- because now that those little ones are here, there's a lot to unpack. So let's pull back the curtain on becoming a first-time mom (or dad!) to share the good, the bad and the ugly. A little education, a little fun, and a whole lot of heart goes into each and every episode of No One Told Us to have you feeling less alone and way more empowered.
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Recent Episodes
September 17, 2026
Episode 114: Rethinking the Mental Load & Teaching Kids to “Notice and Do” with Sam Kelly
Host Rachael interviews feminist coach Sam Kelly about her "notice and do" philosophy for teaching children to independently manage household tasks and reduce the mental load.
September 10, 2026
Episode 113: Rethinking Picky Eating & Building a Healthy Relationship with Food with Jennifer Anderson
Host Rachael interviews registered dietitian Jennifer Anderson about navigating picky eating and fostering a healthy relationship with food in children.
September 3, 2026
Episode 112: Postpartum OCD, Intrusive Thoughts & Learning to Trust Yourself with Jenna Overbaugh
Host Rachael interviews licensed professional counselor Jenna Overbaugh about postpartum OCD, intrusive thoughts, and building self-trust through ERP.
181 total episodes available with 95 transcripts
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Episode 114: Rethinking the Mental Load & Teaching Kids to “Notice and Do” with Sam Kelly
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[…] And then we'd fall back into the exact same pattern until the next time. And, you know, sometimes they would try rewards or try allowance and paying us for chores. And I don't know, it just feels like none of that stuff ever stuck. How do you feel about those types of external motivators? I don't use external motivators like that because I feel like it sends the message that contributing, contributing in the home is optional. And like, I'm going to throw you a cookie if you do that. When the reality is, is that being able to notice what needs to be done and do it is just part of being in a human and a family. […]
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