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Based off her popular and darkly humorous Facebook page, blog and forthcoming novel of the same name, author Brandy Ferner takes her love of adult conversation to the air as she spears the injustices of modern parenting and continues her tradition of saying things out loud that others won’t. As a lover of truth and all things dark comedy, she and special guests partake in real talk about everything relating to motherhood – marriage post kids, birth, the never-ending micromanagement of screen time, sex, chronic-illness, Snoop Dogg, social issues, homeschooling, meditation, the revolt of the aging uterus, postpartum depletion, writing, the joke that is half-day kindergarten, and more. This is not a podcast with annoying parenting advice. Instead, Adult Conversation aims to break down the façade of “perfect” parenting with its balanced mix of wit, inappropriateness, compassion and validation, and can be considered a form of self-care, especially when listened to while locked in a bathroom alone. Or if your people will stage a full-on revolt at being separated from you, pop in some earbuds while folding laundry, wiping butts or waiting in the carpool line. Warning: this podcast can be inappropriate, just like parenting.

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My Bloodline Speaks! with Justin - Part 2

2026/10/13

Join me for part two of interviewing my nephew where we talk about how our shared DNA makes our quirky ADHD and OCD brains so similar. I take you off the cliff I left you on from last episode, and we continue to get in the weeds about our thought processes, if we want to heal our OCD or if it serves us, all the freaking variables with party/holiday planning that leave us drained, and Justin shares a super smart wardrobe hack for brains that hate decisions. If you've ever wanted your family to be able to understand why your brain works the way it does, come live vicariously through us!

My Bloodline Speaks! with Justin - Part 1

2026/10/13

Join me for part one of this two-parter as I interview my nephew and we talk about how our shared DNA makes our quirky ADHD and OCD brains so similar. We get in the weeds about our thought processes, our genius "replicable systems," what is was like for Justin to be diagnosed with ADHD as a child (and the one thing he thinks was missed), and we both offer some reflections that the other one hadn't yet considered. If you've ever wanted your family to be able to understand why your brain works the way it does, come live vicariously through us!

The Overlap of ADHD and OCD

2026/10/11

I keep finding new things hiding in my brain! Join me for a million vulnerable ahas as I explain why the overlap of ADHD and OCD is the most exhausting and sneaky mindf*ck ever. I swear most people who have this combo have no idea because these two conditions hide behind each other (and the endless conflicting thoughts they produce). I also talk about a lot of common things that I think exacerbate OCD tendencies, the one specific theme of OCD that I see in myself, and what I've been doing that's finally making my brain feel quiet(er) after all these years!

Unpopular Opinions with Ronnie

2026/09/08

Whether you agree or disagree with our unpopular opinions or not, Ronnie and I have them and we aren't backing down (yet)! I also surprise Ronnie by bringing up a hot take that I know we don't see eye to eye on.

Aren't We All a Little ADHD? No.

2026/09/03

In this episode, I basically tell you all the surprising things I've learned about ADHD in the past two months and how it's affected my family. I have an outline (not just rambling!) and cover all the things I think you'd want to know and give lots of personal examples when talking about highly-functional ADHD, what felt cringy about the diagnosis, one thing my psychologist explained to me that blew my mind, something I used to say about ADHD that I will never say again, what I wish I had known, and what being medicated for ADHD feels like. Maybe take this one in parts, guys, because I didn't realize how much I had to say.

We Could All Be Lindsay Clancy with Shaheera

2026/08/21

A very vulnerable conversation with a dear friend about pharmaceuticals, mental health, and the ways in which mothers - namely, Lindsay Clancy - have continuously been let down.

Should We All Get a Farm? with Natalie Neal

2026/08/18

When modern life feels stressful and technology heavy, my mind always goes to living on a farm as the fix. On this episode, I get to find out if farm life might be for me as I talk to Natalie Neal about her experience as a mother who started her own farm.

Brown is My Friend with Liz Silverthorne

2026/07/14

House of Colour color analyst, Elizabeth Silverthorne, stops by to change our lives, wardrobes, and negative self-messaging while also decreasing our decision fatigue, mental labor, and cluelessness when it comes to clothing color and style.

Checking In Five Years Later with Beth Berry

2026/06/20

The five-year hiatus is broken as Beth and I get real about what we've been up to, and what this phase of life and motherhood look like for us.

Phases of Motherhood with Dr. Britta Bushnell

2021/08/09

You don't want to miss this episode where I share some BIG news, and my close friend and guest, Britta Bushnell, helps me process it all, as she talks about the Apollo and Artemis myth and the mind-blowing way it applies to my news, and also to motherhood. Britta and I discuss phases and seasons of life, why one part of ourselves is always starved in this culture, how to transition into beginnings and endings more intentionally, and more.

Feeling Other in Motherhood with Emily

2021/07/26

My guest, Emily, and I talk about parenting a special needs child - the real deal of it, not just the saintly "special needs mother" archetype that can only be endlessly patient. Emily shares about her early motherhood journey and how she knew something was different with her daughter, the endless searching for answers, the lifelong theme of "othering" she's felt, and the elevated expectations, stress, and beauty that parents of special needs kids live with. We also discuss recurrent grief when milestones aren't being hit, how she broke apart while trying to hold it all together, and she explains what "heterospect" is.

Pandemic Divorce with Tara

2021/07/12

There are lots of stats about pandemic divorce, but few personal stories because of the sensitivity of this topic. Lucky for us, fellow writer, Tara, opens up about her story and how it went down, the agreements she had about romance and soulmates, her insecurities about being a single mom, what's getting her through it, other people's opinions about her choice to write through her wounds, and more.

I See Dead People with Tim Braun

2021/06/28

My favorite medium of over 20 years, Tim Braun, shares how his gift felt like a curse as a child, a dream that changed his path, and responds to my question about if we can contact my favorite dead famous people! He also answers the very light question of what happens when we die (and he has specifics!), shares what happens when he watches Forensic Files, and divulges his most memorable sittings of the past 23 years (PG and R-rated). This episode is beyond interesting!

Mom's Hierarchy of Needs with Leslie Forde

2021/06/14

Working mom advocate and researcher, Leslie Forde, and I talk about moms' needs, the destabilizing effect of motherhood, the positive shifts she's seeing in workplaces, the three things moms reported wanting most in the pandemic, and the "grabbing the crappy potato" theory, which you've likely experienced too.

The Great Reckoning with Graeme Seabrook

2021/05/31

Mom coach, Graeme Seabrook, and I discuss what I call "The Great Reckoning" that's coming for us parents after the pandemic. We talk about what moms have lost most during the pandemic, unexpected side effects of returning to some normalcy, the summer ahead, and what Graeme sees coming up for moms after this wild year of emotional and logistical scrambling. And I also share a maddeningly relatable story about my teen and the violence that is wearing a belt.

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DayxdayOKINTX 2021/12/23

New Fan!

I’m new here, and happened on the 5/17/21 episode, “Taking No Prisoners.” I’m currently about 30 minutes in and I have never felt more heard or seen. ...

★★★★★

EricaBushwell 2021/09/08

Awesome podacast!

Brandy, host of the Adult Conversation Parenting podcast, highlights all aspects of life, growth and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and ex...

★★★★★

malfoxley 2021/06/28

Great show!

Brandy highlights all aspects of parenting and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information th...

★★★★★

Sally Sweet 2021/03/24

Truth!

The podcast had me at “don’t flaunt your shower!”. I can totally relate as someone who doesn’t always find time to shower every day. The humor in th...

★★★★★

Travelingleonards 2020/11/11

Takes the sting out of parenting...

...by taking a bite outta the pretense.

★★★★★

ScrappyMag 2020/03/09

So good.

I sometimes listen twice because it’s so much good stuff. A great balance of insightful guests and witty, relatable commentary. Such a desperately nee...

★★★★★

Raeturner89 2020/01/30

Love the real life parenting topics and humor!

Two thumbs up!!

★★★★★

Pinkmoon28 2020/01/18

Parenting podcast that gets real

I so enjoy listening every week! Brandi always has interesting guests with insightful takes on dealing with motherhood when society isn’t exactly stru...

★★★★★

christinegio 2020/01/02

My new favorite podcast!

Parenting podcasts that are actually funny and real are NOT easy to find. I’m so glad I found Adult Conversation. The guests are always great, down to...

★★★★★

Farrah at BirthingYou 2019/10/31

Awesomesauce!

Wow Brandy! I just finished Screens Are Not Evil with Jordan. Such a great conversation. So much of it was super validating for what I felt like I kne...

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