Photography Hot Take: Parents Make Photoshoots Complicated w/ Photographer Mae Long

Photography Hot Take: Parents Make Photoshoots Complicated w/ Photographer Mae Long

What does it really take to get amazing family photos — and why are parents actually the hardest ones to photograph? In this episode, we sit down with our friend Mae Long, a family and community lifestyle photographer based in Solano County, CA, for a candid and hilarious conversation about the art of capturing real family moments. Mae shares how she got her start photographing kids for the City of Benicia and how her love for working with children turned into a thriving photography career spanning nearly two decades. From her signature "monkey butt" trick for getting genuine smiles to her philosophy of letting kids be kids during sessions, Mae brings warmth, humor, and real talk about what makes a great family photo. In this episode: Why parents — not kids — are actually the hardest subjects to photograph The secret behind May's "monkey butt" technique (and why cheese is overrated) How to prep your family for a stress-free photo session Fresh 48 sessions, funerals, sober grad nights, and more in our "Snap or Pass" rapid fire round Why candid, in-between moments will always be your favorite photos The importance of printing and preserving memories beyond the cloud How May befriended an 80-year-old woman just to use her field of wildflowers Whether you're planning your next family session or just love a good conversation about parenthood, photography, and human connection, this one's for you. 📸 Find Mae: Instagram @maemephoto | creativemae.com FOLLOW US: 📱 Podcast: @the.2.tootiredparents 🎤 Myles: @Mylesweberjoker (IG & TikTok) 👩‍⚕️ Heather: @Heatherweberjoker  🎙️ Subscribe to Too Tired Parents wherever you listen to podcasts!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-2-too-tired-parents-podcast--6708935/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-2-too-tired-parents-podcast--6708935/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Dr. Mona on AI vs. Pediatricians, Neurodivergent Kids & Why Inner Child Work Will Save Your Marriage

In this episode of the Too Tired Parents Podcast, Myles and Heather are riding a good kind of tired — fresh off their first overnight date night in three years (a Tech 9 concert for Mother's Day!). Joining them is the brilliant Dr. Mona, a board-certified pediatrician, IBCLC, and mom of two, who also hosts the Peds Doc Talk podcast. The conversation covers a lot of ground — from navigating AI in the exam room and what it means for parenting confidence, to the American school system's failure to support neurodivergent kids. Dr. Mona opens up about her own ADHD diagnosis, her traumatic birth experience that reshaped her approach to motherhood, and how managing social media trolls actually made her a more compassionate pediatrician. They also get into the deep stuff: inner child work and how unresolved childhood wounds show up in our adult relationships and parenting, how to have age-appropriate conversations with your kids about death, consent, sex, and menstruation, and the importance of letting kids witness healthy conflict resolution — not just the argument, but the repair. Dr. Mona shares her personal journey from aspiring broadcast journalist (her immigrant parents steered her toward medicine for security) to now living her creative dream through her platform, newsletter, and an upcoming book due in 2028. This episode is honest, funny, deeply insightful, and packed with practical wisdom for any parent trying to raise emotionally healthy, curious kids — while also doing their own inner work along the way. 🎙️ Guest: Dr. Mona — Peds Doc Talk 📺 Find her at: petsdoctalk.com  📸 Follow her on Instagram and all social platforms: @pedsdoctalk 📌 Topics Covered: • AI vs. pediatricians — who wins? • Neurodiversity, ADHD, and rethinking the school system • Inner child work and how it transforms relationships • Talking to kids about death, consent, sex & periods • The immigrant parent pressure to choose a "secure" career • Dr. Mona's upcoming book (2028!) • Creativity as the key to happiness 🔔 Like, subscribe, and share if this resonated with you — and drop a comment to let us know what topic hit home! 🛒 SPONSOR: Save 30% off your first Thrive Market box + get a free gift! Use our link: https://shop.thrivemarket.com/tootiredparents FOLLOW US: 📱 Podcast: @the.2.tootiredparents 🎤 Myles: @Mylesweberjoker (IG & TikTok) 👩‍⚕️ Heather: @Heatherweberjoker  The Too Tired Parents Podcast is hosted by Myles & Heather Weber. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-2-too-tired-parents-podcast--6708935/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-2-too-tired-parents-podcast--6708935/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

From Embalming to Punchlines: A Mortician's Parenting Lessons & Life After Death | Morty Stein

In this episode of the Two Tired Parents Podcast, hosts Myles and Heather Weber sit down with their longtime friend Morty Stein — a retired, dually-licensed Mortician, Stand-up Comedian, and social media personality with over 200,000 TikTok followers on his channel Funeral Home Confessions. Morty shares the fascinating story of how he knew he wanted to be a mortician at just 7 years old, what it actually takes to become a licensed embalmer (spoiler: 2 years of school + 2 years of apprenticeship + 200 bodies), and why nearly 65 of the 70 people who started his mortuary school class dropped out after the first funeral home tour. From the wildest family requests he's ever received (nudist funerals, vibrators in caskets, and yes — the Folgers tin) to the special cosmetics used on the deceased, Morty gives a candid, surprisingly funny look behind the doors of the funeral home. The conversation takes a meaningful turn as Morty opens up about how the 2008 financial crisis forced him to start his own funeral home, which eventually led him to stand-up comedy — and how witnessing so much loss shaped him into a more present, intentional father. He also shares his very detailed, very specific funeral pre-arrangements (hint: Dark Side of the Moon plays for exactly 44 minutes and 42 seconds before the service begins). The group also dives into parenting conversations around explaining death to young children, balancing career with family, social media boundaries for kids, and the importance of letting your children form their own beliefs. Follow Morty Stein: Instagram: @OhLordyItsMorty TikTok: Funeral Home Confessions (200K followers) Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and drop your questions for Morty in the comments below! 🛒 SPONSOR: Save 30% off your first Thrive Market box + get a free gift! Use our link: https://shop.thrivemarket.com/tootire... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbi1tbzBKU1ZTVnozNWVvdk5XTkhjT2d2ekZzZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuSnRIcWdPRHpiaVQyRXdhbDA0QnBTWGxnbTh6dnNicnNtOV83R0ZucHZLUlhxUmhWN2xCaWxodkNLVW9sb1pjcTlQcGNUMnVoaFBwM29vMVV5clVNX1A3WXY3VGRsRWJiN3dWQ2xMTVBHcG9wTW0zOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.thrivemarket.com%2Ftootiredparents&v=8pBsoZURHxo] FOLLOW US: 📱 Podcast: @the.2.tootiredparents 🎤 Myles: @Mylesweberjoker (IG & TikTok) 👩‍⚕️ Heather: @Heatherweberjoker #TooTiredParents [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tootiredparents] #Parenting [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/parenting] #Mortician [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mortician] #Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #ParentingTips [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/parentingtips] #MindfulParenting [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mindfulparenting] #Fatherhood [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fatherhood] #Comedy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/comedy] #Standup [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/standup] #FamilyFirst [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familyfirst] #WordsMatter [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wordsmatter] #Presence [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/presence] #Mindfulness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mindfulness] #PodcastEpisode [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcastepisode] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-2-too-tired-parents-podcast--6708935/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-2-too-tired-parents-podcast--6708935/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

A Real Check-In on Health, Marriage & Keeping It Together | The (2)Too Tired Parents Podcast

It's just the two of us this time — and honestly? It's been a minute since we've had an hour alone that didn't end in sleep. Myles and Heather sit down for a raw, unfiltered check-in on everything that's happened over the past few months: Myles' gallstone attack and emergency ambulance ride to the ER, a battle with pneumonia after a whirlwind cruise ship contract, and Heather's ongoing health journey — including unexplained lumps, pituitary concerns, brain scans, and the emotional weight of facing scary unknowns while raising two little ones. We talk about what it's really like to hold your family together when things feel out of control, how Robyn (4) is navigating mom being sick with more emotional intelligence than most adults, and what it looks like to care for everyone else while slowly forgetting to care for yourself. Plus: baby River's two new teeth, pro wrestling at the public library, dance parties with EDM remixes, and why we're more committed to this podcast — and each other — than ever. If you've ever felt like you're hanging on by a thread (and threads would be great), this one's for you. 🎙️ New episodes of The (2)Too Tired Parents Podcast drop every other Wednesday — subscribe so you never miss one! 📍 Where do you want to see the podcast LIVE? Drop your city in the comments! 🔗 More from Myles: mylesweber.com 📱 Follow us: @mylesweberjoker, @heatherweberjoker, @2.tootiredparents #TooTiredParents #ParentingPodcast #MomLife #RealTalk #MarriageGoals #HealthJourney #StandUpComedy #PodcastForParents #FamilyFirst #MomHealth #MylesWeber Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-2-too-tired-parents-podcast--6708935/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-2-too-tired-parents-podcast--6708935/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Raising Mobile Humans: Kelly & Juliet Starrett on Movement, Parenting, and Building Bodies That Last

What if the way we move — or don't move — is shaping our children's future more than we realize? In this episode, Myles and Heather sit down with the powerhouse duo behind The Ready State, Dr. Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett, for a conversation that's been 18 years in the making. Kelly and Juliet have been at the forefront of the mobility movement, helping everyday people and elite athletes alike unlock better movement, reduce pain, and build bodies that last. Together, they share how those same principles apply right at home — and why parents may be the most important coaches their kids will ever have. From the habits we're not building in our households, to navigating youth sports culture, to what our kids are actually eating and how it affects how they move, this episode is packed with real, actionable insight. Kelly and Juliet get honest about the simple things families can start doing today to create a culture of movement — and why it matters more than ever. For Heather, this one hits differently. Having drawn on the Starrett methodology throughout her 18-year Health and Wellness career, sitting down with Kelly and Juliet is a full circle moment — a chance to go deeper with the people whose work has shaped so much of her own. Whether you're a parent, a coach, an athlete, or someone simply trying to move and feel better, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what wellness really looks like inside your home. The Ready State (Kelly & Juliet Starrett): Instagram: @thereadystate Twitter/X: @thereadystate Facebook: facebook.com/thereadystate TikTok: @the_readystate YouTube: youtube.com/thereadystate 🛒 SPONSOR: Save 30% off your first Thrive Market box + get a free gift! Use our link: https://shop.thrivemarket.com/tootiredparents FOLLOW US: 📱 Podcast: @the.2.tootiredparents 🎤 Myles: @Mylesweberjoker (IG & TikTok) 👩‍⚕️ Heather: @Heatherweberjoker #TooTiredParents #Parenting #TheReadyState #KellyStarrett #JulietStarrett #MobilityTraining #MoveBetter #ParentingAndFitness #KidsAndSports #YouthAthletes #FamilyWellness #MobilityForKids #RaiseAthleticKids #MovementCulture #KidsNutrition #ActiveFamilies #HealthyKids #PhysicalLiteracy #FunctionalMovement #MobilityCoach #PodcastEpisode #HealthAndWellness #WellnessPodcast #FitFamilies #StrengthAndMobility #BodyCare #FutureProofYourBody Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-2-too-tired-parents-podcast--6708935/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-2-too-tired-parents-podcast--6708935/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].