Sona Movsesian On How Her Rescue Dog Became A Lifeline Through IVF And Motherhood

I chat with Sona Movsesian, co-host of Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend and author of The Worlds Worst Assistant and The Worlds Worst Mom about her rescue dog Oki and the soulful, day-to-day bond that turns a poodle mix into a true first baby. We move from IVF support and raising twin boys to losing a home in the Altadena fire, and we land on the hardest truth of pet love: you sign up for goodbye the day you say hello. 

• growing up afraid of dogs, then raising puppies and learning care through practice 
• how different cultures treat dogs, plus the reality of vet costs and pet insurance 
• meeting Oki through a foster post on Instagram and knowing instantly 
• Oki as a safe space, favorite child jokes, and adjusting when twins arrive 
• Oki’s steady presence during IVF, egg retrieval recovery, and pregnancy 
• writing The World’s Worst Mom and giving Oki her own chapter and “voice” 
• teaching kids dog consent and gentle dog manners in public 
• how the Altadena fire and losing a yard affects Oki’s mood and routine 
• handling dog parks, overstimulation, and protecting a sensitive dog’s comfort 
• the life lesson of anticipatory grief, love, and learning to let go someday 

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