The Longest Shortest Time

EPISODE #260: Sona Movsesian Feels Like the World’s Worst Mom

Like many first-time parents, Sona Movsesian felt as if she was doing everything wrong. From conception to the early days of raising twin boys, nothing seemed to be going according to plan.

Sona also spent 12 years as Conan O’Brien’s personal assistant, an experience she says weirdly helped her build confidence as a parent.

Tune in for a funny and deep conversation about Sona’s challenges in motherhood — including when she lost her home in the Eaton fire and how her C-section turned unexpectedly vivid.

More from Sona Movsesian
• Read Sona’s books: The World’s Worst Mom and its prequel, The World’s Worst Assistant
• Hear Sona and Conan O’Brien on their podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend

Recommendations from the archive
• More on the grueling reality of IVF: One Woman, 3 Kids, 15 Rounds of IVF
• Another revealing C-Section story: A Childless Man Gets a C-Section 
• Our series about discrimination against working moms: It’s a Real Mother