About this episode

This episode features an honest conversation about gender disappointment in parenting with guest Sam Moyes.

Gender disappointment is one of the most misunderstood—and least talked about—topics in parenting. Yet so many parents experience it, often carrying feelings of guilt, grief, confusion, or shame. In this episode of The MOOBment Podcast, Laurie Ann sits down with Sam Moyes, whose honest Instagram Reel on gender disappointment sparked emotional conversations online. Together, they explore why these feelings are more common than many people realize, why acknowledging them doesn’t make someone a bad parent, and how parents can move through those emotions with compassion and honesty. Whether you’re expecting a baby, raising children, or supporting someone who has experienced gender disappointment, this conversation offers empathy, understanding, and hope. In this episode, you’ll learn: What gender disappointment really is Why these feelings are more common than people admit How social media has changed the conversation Why shameand guilt  keep so many parents silent How acceptance and joy can coexist with unexpected emotions Why honest conversations help parents feel less alone How gender disappointment can become gender gratitude            &nbsp…

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