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Caitlin Thompson: This Is Us, Self-Identity During Motherhood, & Work-Life Balance Apr 21, 2022

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Katie chats with “This Is Us” actress Caitlin Thompson to hear about her pandemic pregnancy.

Caitlin describes how her pregnancy during the early days of the pandemic helped the development of her character on the popular NBC show. She also outlined how motherhood shifted her thoughts on her own self-identity. The two finally discussed postpartum, and how it’s looked at differently in different parts of the world compared to the United States.

Plus, did you know that Katie appears on “This Is Us”? Tune in to find out when her episodes air!

The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother

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Kelsey Porter on Fighting Huntington's Disease, Having Children Without HD, & Parenting Style Apr 14, 2022

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Kelsey Porter, wife of “Friday Night Lights” actor Scott Porter, discusses with Katie her personal experience of having Huntington's disease, and how she was able to birth and raise children without passing down the condition.

The mother of two outlined the details of how she and her husband met, and how they made it through the PGD-IVF process. Kelsey also described the differences between her and her husband’s parenting styles.

Plus, Kelsey goes into graphic detail about her rather awkward experience dealing with a Foley balloon while being in labor! Tune in for more.

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Our “New Normal”: Paid Leave, The Workforce, and Knowing Our Rights w/ Fatima Goss Graves Apr 07, 2022

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Katie speaks with Fatima Goss Graves, president of the National Women’s Law Center, about the current and future state of mothers in the workforce, paid leave, and policy.

Fatima describes why she got into law and policy, and what a national paid leave program could do for families in the U.S. She also details other laws that we as citizens should be supporting.

Plus, did you know that your state might actually provide additional financial support and resources for maternity leave? Fatima gives insight on what organizations to reach out for more information!

National Women’s Law Center: http://nwlc.org

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Egg Freezing: From an Expert’s Perspective w/ Dr. Natalie Crawford Mar 31, 2022

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Katie revisits the topic of egg freezing (from season 4), but this time she invites on an expert: Fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford!

The board certified OBGYN breaks down the medical process (with examples) of how families go from the egg retrieval process to holding a baby. She also outlines some of the most affordable ways to undergo such a process.

Plus, why is it important to be cautious when you're trying to find egg freezing clinics that are less expensive? Dr. Crawford fills us in on the details!

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Social Justice Parenting “ROCKS!” w/ Dr. Traci Baxley Mar 23, 2022

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Dr. Baxley (author, “Social Justice Parenting”) talks about how to teach children to become allies and speak up during unexpected social justice scenarios.

Dr. Baxley explains what the ROCKS of Social Justice Parenting are. She also breaks down how to explain to kids social justice issues like cop brutality, and how families can practice advocacy outside the home.

Plus, as a parent, have you ever wondered how to speak up against unexpected awkward social justice situations? Listen in for Dr. Baxley’s advice!

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How to Deal with Mom Brain w/ Dr. Dobrow DiMarco Mar 17, 2022

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Katie invites Clinical Psychologist Dr. Dobrow DiMarco (author of "Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood—and Relax Into Your New Self”) onto the show to talk all about “mom brain.”

That’s right, moms: it’s a real thing.

Dr. Dobrow DiMarco reveals the importance of mindfulness and forgiving oneself. She also shares examples of “subtle” in-person judgments that mothers receive due to mom brain, and types of CBT strategies they can use to help reduce the forgetfulness that they can experience after the birth of their children.

Plus, have you ever wondered what you could do if your child is causing you to have anxiety during outings (e.g., vacation, holidays)? Listen in for Dr. Dobrow DiMarco’s recommendations!

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Anna Chlumsky: “Inventing Anna,” “My Girl” Trauma, and Postpartum Depression Journey Mar 10, 2022

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Season 5 is here, baby! “Inventing Anna'' star and actress Anna Chlumsky joins Katie Lowes to share her unique motherhood journey.

Anna chats about what it’s like raising her 8 and 5-year-old daughters, why she is hesitant to share “My Girl” with her children, and how she realized she was experiencing postpartum depression.

Plus, Anna digs into the psyches of childhood performance, providing a sobering account of her personal experience with fame as a child actor. Tune in: you don’t want to miss this!

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Katie's Crib Returns with Season 5 on March 10th! Mar 03, 2022

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Welcome (back) to parenthood! Katie's Crib is back with a new season. Tune in for season 5! New episodes will start uploading again starting March 10. In the meantime, binge previous seasons on the iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Just Tell Me What to Say: Word-for-Word! w/ Betsy Brown Braun Nov 11, 2021

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Welcome to the season 4 finale of Katie's Crib! To wrap up the season, Katie brings in childhood development and behavior expert Betsy Brown Braun (author, "Just Tell Me What to Say") to provide super quick tips on how to respond to a child's challenging behavior and unexpected questions.

Betsy gets to the point in addressing common family topics, including how to deal with picky eaters and fighting siblings. She also outlines helpful pointers on getting children to listen.

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Joe Zee & Rob Younkers on Being First-Time Dads, & Surrogacy Baby Birth During COVID-19 Nov 04, 2021

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Katie and husbands Joe Zee (fashion stylist) and Rob Younkers (fashion design and education consultant) chat about the process of becoming fathers through surrogacy during COVID-19.

The two described what it was like getting ready for the birth of their daughter through a surrogate mother who lived hours away. They also explained why they chose surrogacy over adoption, how they chose their daughter’s name, and what it’s like being new dads.

Plus, did you know that Joe and Rob traveled out 3,000 kilometres to be there for the birth of their daughter? Tune in to listen to their crazy adventure of arriving to the delivery room in time!

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