Latest Episodes

Episode 9
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April 30, 2024
The Pull of Motherhood: Working Moms
In this episode, Darisse interviews her best friend, Dr. Emily Balanky, about trying to manage both motherhood and a full-time career as an OB-GYN....
00:50:00

Episode 8
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April 23, 2024
Grumpy Pants: Why Are We Grumpier When We Get Older?
After I yelled at a rude young guy at the gym last week, I thought about how more irritable I have been in my...
00:54:09

Episode 7
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April 16, 2024
Who Needs Sleep? Insomnia As We Age
In this episode, Darisse tells the tales of sleep medication confusion, like getting lost in her own tiny bathroom, or not being able to...
00:43:07

Episode 6
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April 09, 2024
Play Ball! The Ups and Downs of Sports Parenting
Two experienced baseball, soccer, martial arts, parkour, etc. Moms discuss how hard it is to get their kids to all of their games and...
00:47:54

Episode 5
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April 04, 2024
Will You Be My Friend?
I tell the sad story pf my unsuccessful stalking of playground Moms when we first moved to Southern California, and their subtle ways of...
00:31:17

Episode 4
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March 27, 2024
What Do I Want To Be When I Grow Up?
45 Left or Right Podcast is hosted by Darisse Smith, a former Army helicopter pilot, freelance journalist, and middle aged Mom, wife and general...
00:30:03