The Longest Shortest Time

EPISODE #257: Jamilah Lemieux on Black Single Motherhood

Jamilah Lemieux’s greatest fear was becoming a single mom. When she found herself pregnant without a partner, she panicked and tried to convince her daughter’s father to get back together with her. But over time, she’s come to embrace single motherhood — and the unexpected joys of co-parenting. 

EPISODE #256: Even Sexperts Struggle with Intimacy in Motherhood

As curator of the Museum of Sex, Sarah Forbes was an expert on kinks and turn-ons. But motherhood taught her that sex is more complicated than attraction — and that something as unsexy as her partner changing a blowout diaper could get her in the mood.

Getting Kids to Bed with Naturepedic’s Arin Schultz

As the father of four boys, Arin Schultz treasures his sleep… and because he works at a mattress company, he spends most of his waking hours thinking about sleep. In this episode, sponsored by Naturepedic, Arin shares the company’s dramatic origin story, and some sleep hygiene tips he’s picked up along the way.

EPISODE #254: Negin Farsad Tackles Her Daughter’s Unanswerable Questions

In 2017, comedian Negin Farsad came on the show to tackle kids’ unanswerable questions. Now she’s a mom, wrestling with how to explain death, slavery, and war to her own child. Plus, a delightful episode crossover moment with another former guest. (Hint: hot firefighters!)

EPISODE #252: Embracing Your Abortion Story

Renee Bracey Sherman and Regina Mahone proudly share their abortion stories, which led one of them to realize she wanted to be a mom and confirmed for the other that she didn’t. Plus: the problematic ways we talk about “readiness” for parenthood… and sex after abortion.

We’ve Got Merch!

LST+ members get a personalized, handwritten note from Hillary!

EPISODE #247: One Woman, 3 Kids, 15 Rounds of IVF

Holly Schechter always knew she wanted to be a mom. But life had other plans. A car accident, two major spine surgeries, and then infertility. Today, Holly shares her remarkable story of IVF… with a hopeful ending.

EPISODE #244: There’s No Bell in Motherhood

Maia Molina-Schaefer is a boxing champ and combat veteran. But nothing has exhausted her like being a mom.