Three parents. Three generations. One endlessly humbling journey. Welcome to Once and Future Parent, where the parenting timeline gets the roundtable it deserves. Join hosts Matthew Fox (brand new parent), Mandy Kaplan (mom to a high-schooler), and Pete Wright (father of mostly-launched grown kids) as they gather to compare notes from three different stages of family life. From the sleepless nights of preparing for a newborn, through the chaos of early adolescence, to the bittersweet art of ...
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On Call with Dr. Phillips cuts through health-related nonsense and misinformation to bring you information you can trust to make informed decisions for yourself and your family. I’m Dr. James Phillips— former CNN Medical Analyst during COVID-19 and Board-Certified Emergency Physician and Disaster Medicine expert—translating headlines, busting myths, and calling out trends that can waste your money or hurt your health. More like chatting over a beer with your physician neighbor than sitting i ...
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Parenting Through the Holidays: Navigating Family Traditions and Expectations
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The holidays bring joy, chaos, and complicated family dynamics. This episode tackles the real challenges parents face during the season: balancing traditions with your own family's needs, managing expectations from extended family, and deciding which holiday customs matter most to you. From religious observance to gift-giving philosophies, we explo…
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What does it mean to truly let go as a parent? In this episode, Matthew, Mandy, and Pete explore the delicate balance between protecting our children and giving them the freedom to grow. From toddler autonomy to teenagers navigating independence, the hosts share personal stories and practical wisdom about when to hold on and when to step back. Ques…
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The first month of parenthood is a crash course in bodily fluids, sleep deprivation, and existential wonder. Matthew checks in three weeks after bringing baby home, while Mandy navigates teenage driving, and Pete reflects on his adult child saving a life. The conversation spans burping cloths, feeding anxieties, and the Jewish concept of Tikkun Ola…
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Matthew Has Spawned: From Hospital Detour to New Parenthood
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After weeks of careful planning, Matthew's baby arrived in the middle of the night—at a completely different hospital than expected. In this episode, Matthew shares their unfiltered birth story: the telltale signs Mary initially dismissed, the frantic drive across town, and their first days as a brand-new parent navigating meconium diapers and jaun…
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Matthew's just days away from becoming a parent, while Mandy and Pete navigate the complex world of sharing beloved films and shows with their teens. From handling commercials and consent messaging in Bluey to the heartbreak of watching your kid zone out during your favorite childhood classic, this episode tackles the emotional minefield of introdu…
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Birth Plans, Labor Realities, and Managing Family Chaos
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What happens when your carefully crafted birth plan collides with medical reality—and your family's overwhelming enthusiasm? This episode explores the gap between Hollywood's dramatic 10-minute labor scenes and the actual days-long delivery process, while navigating the beautiful chaos of well-meaning relatives who can't contain their excitement. M…
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Navigating screen time as a parent feels like walking through a minefield – every choice comes with judgment, guilt, and conflicting expert advice. In this candid conversation, hosts Matthew Fox and Mandy Kaplan sit down with voice actor and dad Will Collier to tackle the daily battles of raising kids in our screen-saturated world. Topics Covered W…
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Expectant parent Matthew Fox and seasoned parents Mandy Kaplan and Pete Wright dive deep into one of parenting's most personal decisions: naming your child. From family traditions to social media pressures, this episode explores how modern parents navigate the complex world of baby naming while sharing candid stories about their own experiences. To…
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Three expecting/experienced parents dive into the evolving world of baby showers, gender reveals, and how modern families are reshaping traditional parenting ceremonies. Matthew Fox, expecting his first child, joins veteran parents Pete Wright and Mandy Kaplan for an honest conversation about navigating family expectations while staying true to you…
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Welcome to The Once & Future Parents, where three podcasters navigate the wild world of parenting from completely different stages of the journey. Matthew Fox is two months away from becoming a first-time parent at 47, Mandy Kaplan is raising a 15-year-old theater kid, and Pete Wright's adult children are out saving lives and helping the elderly. W…
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On Call with Dr. Phillips (Trailer) - Meet the Doc Next Door
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Fed up with fads and noise? On Call with Dr. Phillips: Follow for the expertise, stay for the snark.By James P. Phillips, MD, FACEP
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Meet the hosts of The Once & Future Parent: Matthew Fox, a brand-new parent who is fully panicking in a calm and totally normal way; Mandy Kaplan, currently negotiating freedom, hormones, and homework with a high school sophomore like it's a hostage situation; and Pete Wright, who has entered the parenting phase where success means getting a text b…
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