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Having kids is no longer just a biological conversation… it’s an economic, emotional, philosophical, and existential one.

Today, we’re joined by comedians, writers, and podcast hosts Natasha Leggero and Sabrina Jalees from the ‘Good Enough’ podcast for one of the funniest (and most honest) conversations on the economics of parenting. From egg freezing and IVF, to breaking perfectionism, to parenting identities, to poop tracking (?), we discuss the hidden realities behind one of the most important decisions in life besides choosing your partner: the decision to become a parent.

Tune in for lessons on:

✅ Egg freezing, IVF, and fertility timelines

✅ Why more women are having children in their 40s than in their teens

✅ The emotional and financial realities of raising kids in modern America

✅ How to know if someone will actually make a good parent

✅ Debunking pregnancy fears and the pressure to “do motherhood correctly”

✅ The hidden joy, meaning, and identity shifts that come with raising children

✅ Why “good enough” parenting may actually be healthier than perfect parenting

This episode is chaotic, hilarious, surprisingly emotional, and packed with the kind of conversations women are often having privately… but rarely publicly.

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Timestamps:

00:58: The second biggest decision you’ll make in your life

01:09: Introducing Natasha and Sabrina

03:20: What goes into the decision to have kids?

06:28: Freezing your eggs

08:28: Jean’s story about freezing her eggs

11:28: Sabrina’s vision for her family

13:57: Stats on U.S. fertility rates

14:51: Should you have kids? Pros and cons

18:16: Debunking pregnancy myths

23:36: The intangible rewards of having kids

26:15: What if you have a kid but… don’t like them?

26:40: Inner child work and patience

30:50: The importance of taking things in stride

31:20: Teaching resilience to your kids

32:47: The economics and cost of parenting

34:30: Tips and tricks to save money while parenting

39:17: How parenting humbles you

42:54: More people are giving birth in their 40s than teens

45:44: How can you tell if a partner will be a good parent?

54:25: Navigating the ticking timeclock

56:19: Closing thoughts and the Good Enough Pod

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The Real Cost of Having Kids (No One Talks About This) | Natasha Leggero & Sabrina Jalees

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The Real Cost of Having Kids (No One Talks About This) | Natasha Leggero & Sabrina Jalees