The Bump and Dear Media Announce No Guide for This Podcast: A Refreshing Take on Adulting, Parenting and Everything In Between

The show will feature a lineup of celebrity guests and experts - from Whitney Port to Melanie Fiona - who get candid about the transformative journey into parenthood

The Bump, a leading community-centric resource and trusted advocate for new and expecting parents, announces No Guide For This, a refreshing new podcast that explores the often-untold and real stories about the transition from adulthood to parenthood. The first two episodes, "Is Parenting For Me?" and "Getting Real About Fertility" with guest Whitney Port are now available to stream on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Hosted by The Bump’s Head of Marketing and Content, Jen Hayes Lee, and Senior Brand Development Manager, Sasha Smith, the show invites listeners into raw and insightful discussions with celebrity guests and experts about the joys and challenges of modern-day parenting, relationships, and identity shifts when children enter the picture. Notable guests include Grammy-winning artist Melanie Fiona and reality TV stars Whitney Port, Heather Rae El Moussa, and Kelly Mi Li, among others.

No Guide For This is created in partnership with Dear Media, the largest female marketplace in audio, and approaches conversations about the unpredictable world of parenting with humor, honesty, and authenticity. From exploring the hard question, “Do I even want children?” to candid discussions on co-parenting and postpartum self-care, the show fosters a sense of community for listeners navigating this pivotal stage of life.

On Episode Two, Whitney Port of MTV The Hills and The City fame shares, “Every stage of parenting has just been a phase. And you try to master the phase that you’re in, and as soon as you master it, you’re on to the next phase so you just have to release control with it all.” Her insight underscores a recurring theme of the podcast—the importance of flexibility and continuous learning in parenthood—creating space for new parents to grow alongside their children.

“We’re beyond thrilled to unveil No Guide For This and ignite raw dialogues about the complexities of parenting rooted in honesty, humor, and vulnerability,” says Jen Hayes Lee, Head of Marketing and Content for The Bump. “As a support system for navigating modern parenthood, our mission with this show is to create a safe space where listeners feel understood, empowered, and connected. We’re so excited to share our real experiences alongside such an inspiring group of guests and hope that No Guide For This will serve as a companion for people on the transformative journey into parenthood.”

At Dear Media, we believe in conversations that truly matter—ones that captivate forward-thinking audiences and inspire meaningful change. Few journeys transform us more profoundly than parenthood, which is why our partnership with The Bump on this limited-series podcast is so special. Together, we're bringing you authentic, unfiltered stories of parenthood through what we do best: compelling, premium storytelling that both enlightens and moves you.

The No Guide For This podcast is now streaming on Apple and Spotify, with the first two episodes available. New episodes will drop every Wednesday.

Episode Guide

• Episode One: "Is Parenting For Me?" - Hosts Jen and Sasha kick off the series by exploring a question many adults face: Do I want kids? They share their personal journeys, discuss societal pressures, and reflect on the evolving concept of identity in adulthood.
• Episode Two: "Getting Real About Fertility" - Whitney Port, designer and reality TV icon, shares her candid fertility journey, including pregnancy loss, choosing surrogacy, and the evolution of her identity from The Hills to real life.
• Episode Three: "How Not to Flip Out" - Real estate mogul, Heather Rae El Moussa of Selling Sunset and Flipping El Moussas opens up about life after baby, becoming a stepmom, co-parenting, and navigating body image, self-care, and blended family dynamics.
• Episode Four: "Glowing Thru Pregnancy & Postpartum" - OB/GYN Dr. Kendra Segura answers all the questions you’ve been too afraid to ask about pregnancy glow, postpartum self-care, managing anxiety and preparing for one of life’s most transformative experiences.
• Episode Five: "Creating New Traditions" - Kelly Mi Li, entrepreneur and star of Bling Empire, talks about raising her daughter with deep cultural roots and balancing her creative career with family life.
• Episode Six: "Finding Your Rhythm in Motherhood" - Grammy-winning artist Melanie Fiona discusses motherhood, music, and finding balance in both. She shares insights into her family planning journey and returning to the stage with her new creative project, Say Yes.
• Episode Seven: "Yes, I’m Judging" - Hosts Jen and Sasha dive into the judgments we make before becoming parents and explore how judgment often reveals more about ourselves than others in this candid, unfiltered conversation.
• Episode Eight: "How to Keep It Hot" - Style influencer and mom of two Caroline Baudino discusses aging, reinvention, and the magic of motherhood while helping women rediscover their confidence through fashion.

Listen to the first two episodes of No Guide For This on Apple or Spotify - now live! Watch full video episodes plus bonus content on The Bump.

About The Bump

The Bump is a definitive voice for all parents and parents-to-be, offering real-life guidance through a multi-platform experience of timely expert advice, diverse lifestyle content and time-saving tools for parents on the go.

The Bump is part of The Knot Worldwide, a leading global marketplace and family of brands championing celebration, including The Knot, WeddingWire and Bodas.net.

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About Dear Media

Dear Media is a multi-platform media company dedicated to amplifying women’s voices and narratives. As one of the most prominent names in women’s media today, Dear Media hosts over 80 podcasts fronted by top-tier talent that focus on health and wellness, parenting, and business and entrepreneurship.

With a following of more than 235M across social channels, Dear Media’s podcast slate consists of fan-favorites like “The Toast” with Jackie & Claudia Oshry; “Not Skinny But Not Fat” with Amanda Hirsch; Tay & Taylor Lautner’s “The Squeeze”; and “Girls Gotta Eat” hosted by Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg, among others. From concept to editorial, production, distribution, monetization, live and commerce extensions, Dear Media’s 360-degree business model provides shows with unparalleled support. The company was founded in 2018 by Michael Bosstick, who co-created and remains co-host of “The Skinny Confidential Him & Her” podcast alongside his wife Lauryn Bosstick, the creator of the wellness and beauty brand The Skinny Confidential.

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