As a parent, there are mornings when all I want is my hot cup of coffee in complete silence. Then, there are countless ones when I just wish someone was there to talk to. With my husband working onsite in the morning, the silence can feel really heavy.

Sure, I read articles and posts that resonate with me, but hearing someone say the words I need to hear hits totally different.

I’ve shared this so many times before: parenting can be isolating. Sometimes, what we need most is simply to feel seen, heard, and valued.

That’s why, here at Familist, we’re doing something new.

Introducing: Familist Podcast.

As a first-time parent with a daughter now almost three years old, I still find myself overwhelmed by the never-ending tasks that come with being a mom.

We don’t have a helper here at home, so my husband and I share the household chores. Alongside caring for our once-infant, now energetic toddler, we wash the dishes, clean the house, organize our things – and the list just keeps going.

Moms and Dads, especially to the first-timers like me, you know this so well: as you sweep the floor, wipe down the kitchen counter, or change your baby’s diaper, you find yourself asking, “Is this all there is to my life as a parent?”

That’s exactly what we talk about in the Familist Podcast: the real, everyday moments that affect family life. We’ll keep you company as you go about your chores and routines.

So whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned one, know this: through this podcast, you’re never alone.

I’m a big overthinker, and I feel like that only intensified when I became a parent. I work from home, too, so my daily life revolves around every corner of our house. As an effect, it’s easy for me to get stuck in my own thoughts about whether I’m doing things right as a parent.

What helps me to be gentler with myself as a parent is hearing from other moms and dads. When I listen to their stories, I learn from their points of view.

That’s exactly what Familist Podcast aims to offer: honest conversations with real parents, so you feel less overwhelmed by the worries and doubts inside your head.

Let these stories open you up to fresh perspectives, which will lead you to be a less anxious parent, and a more present one with your kids.

Parenting today involves filtering so much noise and pressure from social media. People will tell you “Do this” or “Do that”, which leaves you an exhausted parent.

I’ve been a parent long enough to know that I can never do things perfectly, and short enough to know there’s so much more for me to learn. I was also once a kind of parent who tried to do it all but until now I am still gradually learning that every decision entails me to put my family first – whether this agrees with what other people say or not.

While choosing to prioritize your home, your children, and your quiet wins isn’t always a popular choice, it’s almost always the one that feels right.

Here in Familist Podcast, family comes first, and every role matters.

Listen to our pilot episode here: