Episode 1: How Did I Get Here?
Season 1, Episode 1
How Did I Get Here?
The Minivan Crisis
In the very first episode of Mommy Has Questions, Cristina opens up about the moment she realized she was living a life she never signed up for — driving a minivan through Arkansas as a stay-at-home mom of three after being pushed out of her job while pregnant. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
Joined by her three mom friends from New York City, this honest and hilarious convo dives into the real identity crisis that so many moms face when modern motherhood collides with outdated societal expectations. Together, the four women unpack the patriarchy, pressure, and total lack of support that define the parenting experience in America today — and why that needs to change.
This episode is a love letter to the mom who's ever asked herself, "Wait… how did I end up here?" It's raw, funny, and calls on listeners to join the movement of redefining what motherhood looks like — on our terms.
💬 What We Talk About:
The invisible grief of losing your former identity
Patriarchal parenting norms we didn’t agree to
Why “having it all” feels like a setup
Community, collective care, and how we start showing up for each other
The power of honest conversation (with humor of course)
📚References:
Of Willa Cather’s Lasting Love For the Frontier by Catherine Pond
What the 1950s were really like | Talking Politics With Mom Ep. 3
👯♀️ Meet Your Hosts:
Cristina Sansone – Public health pro turned full-time stay-at-home mom of three
Jamie Dennison – Corporate exec and mom of two
Jess Kahn Marks – Former engineer and mom of two
Tiffany Hodges – Writer, actor, filmmaker, and mom of one
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Podcast IG: @momsamongotherthings
Website: mommyhasquestions.com
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