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Surviving “Momsomnia” w/ Dr. Shelby Harris Jun 30, 2022

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Sleep expert Dr. Shelby Harris shares with Katie what momsomnia is, and advice on how to get a better night’s sleep.

The licensed clinical psychologist and mother outlines tips for couples who have to get up at different times of the day (and who share the same bed). She also outlines specific activities individuals can engage in before bed to get more sleep, and how parents can work together to prepare their own sleep plans before the baby arrives.

Plus, did you know that parents sleeping in separate rooms doesn’t necessarily mean there is “trouble in paradise”? Tune in for the reason why this stigma was made to be broken.

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In-Home Daycare 101 w/ Bridget Garsh Jun 23, 2022

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NeighborSchools is a Boston-based tech startup that helps professional child care workers start in-home daycare centers. Tune in as NeighborSchools’ co-founder Bridget Garsh talks with Katie about how her organization is helping rebrand child care for children, parents and providers.

The COO shares her personal experience of first trying to find childcare for her own two children, and why she started NeighborSchools. She also outlines the differences between NeighborSchools and a regular daycare, and the successes of the org since its founding in 2018.

Plus, are you a parent who is interested in opening a home-based care center yourself? Listen in for tips on how to get started!

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Adoption 101 w/ Dan Bucatinsky & David Baum (REBROADCAST) Jun 16, 2022

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Happy early Father’s Day, and Pride Month! To celebrate, we’re re-releasing one of Katie’s early interviews back from 2018. Katie talks to Dan Bucatinsky, her Scandal co-star, author of the book, "Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?" and father of two adopted children. Then, Katie speaks with adoption attorney, David Baum, about the legal process and what those considering adoption need to know.

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Should You Sleep Train? We Investigate (REBROADCAST) Jun 09, 2022

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Katie welcomes Susie Menkes, PhD, a certified infant and toddler sleep training consultant (Founder, Healthy Little Sleepers) to talk about the ins and outs of sleep training. Then Abigail Morgan, MTOM, L.Ac., FABORM, a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist (Clinic Director & Owner, FLOAT: Chinese Medical Arts) shares her experiences with co-sleeping and attachment parenting with her two kids.

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Sandy Hook Mom On Prioritizing Our Children's Safety and Well-Being Jun 02, 2022

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Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation’s Founder Scarlett Lewis remembers her son’s memory, and takes us through the day she lost him to the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

The mother and advocate describes the last time that she saw her son before he headed off to school, the tragic experience that happened soon after, and how she survived through the loss and stayed strong for both herself and her older son JT.

Plus, are you a parent who has gone through the loss of a child? Are you looking for advice on how to pull through? Tune in for Scarlett’s thoughts.

Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation: https://chooselovemovement.org

Newton Choose Rwanda: https://www.newtownhelpsrwanda.org

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Kelly McCreary’s Undoctored Birth Story May 26, 2022

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“Grey’s Anatomy” star Kelly McCreary takes Katie Lowes and listeners inside her pregnancy, labor, and recovery experience after welcoming daughter Indigo Wren weeks early. From suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum to her bag of waters breaking at 23 ½ weeks to Indi’s extended stay in the NICU – almost nothing went according to Kelly’s birth plan. The first-time mama stresses the importance of normalizing and lifting the shame and guilt that can come with these frightening experiences.

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Sarah Drew Talks Grey’s Anatomy Postpartum, Faith, & Making Peace May 19, 2022

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Sarah Drew joins Katie to reflect on the pregnancies of her two children, and both the sorrow and joy experienced during some of life’s greatest moments.

The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum opens up about what it was really like being back on set just two weeks after giving birth, and the Dr. April Kepner storyline that triggered her own severe mom guilt.

Sarah also shares how her 10-year-old and 7-year-old have wrestled with God and purpose, especially during the COVID-19 outbreak, and the open talks she and her husband Peter have with them to help them navigate.

Plus, are you looking for some tips on how to help your children to get along? Sarah has a couple of pointers for you: listen for details!

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Giving Birth as a 40-Year-Old Virgin w/ Lynette Weaver May 11, 2022

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40-year old virgin and childbirth educator Lynette Weaver shares with Katie her experience of having an embryo adoption.

The former birth doula outlines the step-by-step process of the implantation. She also discusses why she chose this route instead of IVF, the pregnancy and postpartum struggles along the way, and how she is explaining to her son how he was born.

Plus, how is the labor experience for a virgin different from the experience of a sexually-active woman? Tune in to find out!

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Optimizing Sexual and Reproductive Wellbeing w/ Erica Chidi (LOOM) May 05, 2022

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Erica Chidi, Co-founder and CEO of LOOM, shares how she is using her digital platform to help people get out of the glib and into the details of women’s sexual and reproductive health.

In a patriarchal society steeped in shadow language around women’s bodies and experiences, Erica understands that words and specificity matters. In this episode, the author and former doula discusses everything from postpartum versus postpartum mood disorder to the need for biological empathy. Erica also digs into the type of curriculum LOOM offers to educate people on what to really expect before moving into the birthing experience and beyond.

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Peaceful & Intentional Parenting w/ Destini Ann Apr 28, 2022

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Peaceful parenting expert and TikTok influencer Destini Ann talks with Katie about raising children with strategic, calm and positive techniques.

Destini outlines what peaceful and intentional parenting is, and how therapy and self help guided her toward using the kind but firm approach. She also outlines tips and personal examples of how families can communicate with their own children when it comes to enforcing boundaries, power struggles, and getting kids to cooperate.

Plus, did you know that even as a peaceful parent, there are also areas where Destini is still developing in raising her two kiddos? Tune in to hear hilarious and relatable examples, and how Destini continues to push forward.

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins
Producer & Editor: Casby Bias
Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

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