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Katie's Crib

182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 412 ratings

With empathy and a sense of humor about it all, Katie’s Crib keeps it real while providing an indispensable guide for parents trying to find their way. Hosted by actress and mother Katie Lowes, each week the show welcomes guests for open and honest conversations about everything parenting from fertility and postpartum life to the trials and tribulations of raising tiny humans.

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Season Finale and Farewell: Reflections on the Journey of Katie’s Crib

August 24, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

With this episode being the end of Season 6, we also present this as the final episode of “Katie’s Crib.”     As this chapter draws to a close, Katie and her husband Adam Shapiro share the lessons they have learned from Katie’s journey as the show's host. The two first discuss how Katie hosting the podcast impacted their journeys as parents. They also discuss their personal growth, and how they navigated through the ups and downs of parenting in general. Finally, Katie and Adam provide las...

Riki Lindhome: Surrogacy, Heartache, and the Resilient Road to Motherhood

August 17, 2023 11:50 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

We’re almost near the end of Katie’s Crib season 4 - and the PODCAST, Katie’s Crib!    In the almost-last episode of the show, Katie welcomes Netflix’s “Wednesday” actress Riki Lindhome to the mic. Riki shares her unique journey of how she became a parent through surrogacy.   Riki first discusses the challenges she faced in trying different ways to conceive before surrogacy, including the unexpected decision her ex-partner made along the way.   The “Garfunkel and Oates” star then opens...

Exploring Early Childhood Development w/ Carol Provost

August 10, 2023 13:04 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

This week’s Katie’s Crib episode is dedicated to topics surrounding early childhood development - featuring child development specialist, Carol Provost! Join us as we dig into Carol's 40+ years of knowledge as a parent support expert.   We first explore how Carol found her passion for helping children learn and grow over the years. She then sheds light on understanding such things as handling tantrums and time outs appropriately. Carol also stresses how we can take a non-judgmental approac...

Nicolette Robinson: Broadway Trailblazer, Motherhood & Co-authoring a Children's Book

August 03, 2023 11:26 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

This week on Katie’s Crib, Katie sits down with “Waitress” stage star and television actress Nicolette Robinson! The two discuss the actress and her husband’s (Leslie Odom Jr., Aaron Burr from “Hamilton”) new children’s book, "I Love You More than You'll Ever Know."    Nicolette first opens up about raising two children while being in the entertainment industry with her husband. She also reflects on her birth experiences of both of her children, revealing the highs and lows along the way. ...

Cancer Survivor to Advocate: Empowering Solutions w/ Sara Olsher

July 27, 2023 12:26 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

In this week's episode of Katie’s Crib, we are joined by Sara Olsher, the founder of Mighty + Bright. The mother and cancer survivor shares her joinery of developing a company that helps families through hard things like divorce, cancer, and other major changes (using calendars, daily charts and books).   Sara first explains that led her to start her company, opening up about her personal experiences with divorce and cancer. She then goes into the creation of her coparenting calendars, and...

Pregnancy, Heart Failure, and Peripartum Cardiomyopathy w/ Jordana Mollick

July 20, 2023 12:49 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Producer Jordana Mollick (HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS, Netflix’s THE LOVEBIRDS) presents her personal experience of peripartum cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation during pregnancy.   The Semi-Formal’s co-founder addresses the two terms, and how she, her doctors, family and friends reacted to complications before, during, and after delivery. She also discusses how she continues to recover today, and how motherhood has been going so far.   Plus, did you know that watching Grey’s Anatomy hel...

Jenna Ushkowitz: ‘Glee’ & Babies, Trampolines, & Palindromes

July 13, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Katie chats with former Fox musical comedy-drama series “Glee” actress and singer, Jenna Ushkowitz. The two sound off about Jenna’s journey into motherhood.   Jenna discusses how members of her “Glee” cas family met her daughter, and how crazy it is that everyone is now all having children now. She also goes into how she has been working out on her very own trampoline during and after pregnancy. Finally, the Grammy Award-nominated artiste explains how wild and life changing motherhood has ...

What is Munchausen by Proxy? w/ Andrea Dunlop

July 06, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Katie interviews Andrea Dunlop, the host of a true crime podcast called 'Nobody Should Believe Me.’ The two talk all about the podcast’s focus: Munchausen by Proxy, or the criminal act of exaggerating, inducing or fabricating illness in a child.   Andrea shares her personal connection to the topic in regard to her sister, and how her experience influenced her in raising her own children.    The novelist then shares knowledge that she’s learned on warning signs and debunked assumptions ab...

Meg LeFauve: Pixar’s Inside Out, Parenting “Lava,” & Children’s Emotions

June 29, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

In this episode of Katie’s Crib, Katie talks to Meg LeFauve, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter for the Pixar film Inside Out. Meg explains the process that came along with writing the film, and what she hopes the movie (and its successor) would teach about expressing emotions.   Meg digs into how she first got involved in the IO project, and how the character Sadness became the essential emotion of focus in the movie. The “The Screenwriting Life” podcast host also reflects on how she witnes...

Troian Bellisario: Family Planning, School & Activities for Kids

June 22, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

In our latest episode of “Katie’s Crib,” Katie reunites with Troian Bellisario for an exciting THIRD appearance on the show! As Troian has previously been on the podcast during Seasons 4 and 2, Katie digs into updates on the actresses’ parenting experiences since becoming a mother of two.    The “Pretty Little Liars” star first opens up about her exhaustion from constantly being asked if she plans to have another child, and the societal pressure that comes along with it. She also discusses...

Fatherhood Redefined w/ The Dumb Dads

June 15, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Father's Day is just around the corner! To celebrate, comedians and podcasters Kevin and Evan (aka the Dumb Dads) drop by Katie’s Crib this week. The two fathers dish on their experiences of being stay-at-home dads.    The Dumb Dads first discuss their origin story of their podcast, and how it came to be. They also explain the highs, lows, and personal stories of their unconventional journeys of raising their children together.    Finally, the two tackle the topic of agreeing vs. disagre...

Tooth-rrific Tips for Kids w/ Dr. Jill and Michael Lasky

June 08, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

In this week’s episode of Katie’s Crib, pediatric dentists Dr. Jill and Michael Lasky shed light on the importance of teaching kids all about oral hygiene.   The doctors highlight what age children should be visiting the dentist, and the significant role parents play in setting a good example for their children's dental habits. The two also offer insight on other dental care topics, like how to communicate with children about dental appointments, and healthy snack options that prevent cavi...

Sleep and Parenting

June 06, 2023 13:40 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Getting quality sleep as a parent may be one of the tougher parts of being, well a parent. Join hosts Katie Lowes and Adam Shapiro as they learn about achieving good, quality sleep for both children and parents. Dr. Jade Wu, a behavioral sleep medicine specialist at Duke University, shares tips on how parents can make sure they get good sleep themselves despite changing sleep patterns as children age. Pediatric sleep consultant Meg from Infinite Connection explains how babies and toddlers sl...

Alanna Ubach: Euphoria "Mom Fame," Acupuncture & Psychoanalyzing Children

June 01, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Katie interviews actress Alanna Ubach, known from HBO’s “Euphoria” as Suze Howard (Cassie and Lexi's mom).    The two discuss the hit HBO show, and imagine what kind of teenagers their children are going to be in the future.    Alanna also goes more into her geriatric pregnancy, and how acupuncture helped get things moving.   Finally, she explains the importance of not psychoanalyzing a child, regardless of what family history may be.    Plus, while talking to Alanna, we spotted a pr...

Don’t Fear The Freakout w/ Dr. Jody Thomas

May 25, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Katie interviews Dr. Jody Thomas, the founder of the Meg Foundation. The two discuss how the nonprofit empowers families with pain management strategies to prevent and reduce pain in children.   Jody first explains how the Meg Foundation was created. She then elaborates on the three types of pain that children experience, and how parents can best support children in what specific type of pain they may be going through.    Finally, what information should parents arm themselves with the n...

Meal Prep Magic w/ Catherine McCord

May 18, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Katie speaks to Catherine McCord, the founder of Weelicious, about helping parents help their children to experience simple healthy and delicious homemade food.   The former model and actress discusses her new book, “Meal Prep Magic: Time-Saving Tricks for Stress-Free Cooking, A Weelicious Cookbook.”    She also talks about how to decide what to make for everybody for mealtime, and the importance of 1) small kitchen appliance placement and 2) taking kids to the farmer's market.   Also,...

Natasha Leggero: Motherhood, Anxiety & Bringing a Child Into Our Chaotic World

May 11, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

Katie sits down with actress, writer, and stand-up comedian Natasha Leggero as she opens up about her first (and last lol) book, The World Deserves My Children.   Natasha discusses how stress and anxiety has impacted her throughout her journey of motherhood. She also envisions what she sees in her child’s future as she grows up. The comedian even goes into how she escaped the common mommy-rut of feeling like you are living the same “beige” mother life. Plus, why is hiring a bad nanny a ba...

Katie's Crib Season 6 Drops May 11!

May 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.76 MB

Katie Lowes is back with an all new season of her podcast, Katie’s Crib! Yeah, baby!   Join us on Katie's crib for Season 6! New episodes drop every Thursday, starting May 11th on the iHeartRadio app, apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins Producer & Editor: Casby Bias Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life, Death, & Baby Headbutts w/ Rachel Bloom

September 15, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

It's the season 5 finale of Katie's Crib! To wrap up the season, Katie brings in “Crazy Ex Girlfriend” co-creator and star Rachel Bloom to share what it was like stepping into motherhood for the first time during a pandemic.   The comedian reflects on the paradoxical experience of welcoming her daughter into the world around the same time as losing her close friend due to COVID-19. Rachel and Katie also talk couples therapy, intrusive thoughts, and why they're both team epidural.   Plus,...

This is Motherly w/ Jill Koziol

September 08, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Katie is joined this week by Co-founder and CEO of Motherly Jill Koziol. The two chat about how Jill and her co-founder Liz Tenety brought the modern motherhood lifestyle brand to fruition while raising a family, and how COVID may have set mothers back a generation. As an entrepreneur and mom of two who felt like she needed to handle it all, Jill shares the steps she took to scale her business AND better show up for her children. She also gives her honest perspective on mom guilt, and how s...

Shame No More: Body Image, Miscarriage and Parenting w/ Melanie Lynskey

September 01, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Melanie Lynskey is fed up with the patriarchy and its impact on Hollywood and Mommyhood. The Emmy-nominated star talks candidly about her experience working on Yellowjackets after losing a pregnancy and three unsuccessful rounds of IVF.   On the heels of accepting her first Critics Choice Awards, Melanie reacts to the attention garnered after she thanked one of the most important people in her orbit – her nanny, Sally. She and Katie swap stories about their own battles with body shaming in t...

Milana Vayntrub on Motherhood, Online Harassment & Abortion

August 25, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MB

Actress, comedian, activist, and all-around multi-hyphenate talent Milana Vayntrub joins Katie Lowes for an electric and honest conversation on the birth of her son, the struggles of juggling parenthood with online harassment, and her abortion story.   The "Werewolves Within" star relives her home birth-turned-hospital labor, and reflects on how she's working on prioritizing herself and her marriage since stepping into motherhood.  Milana also shares how she came to the decision to have an...

Jenny Slate: “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” Mommy Fatigue, & Identity Shifts

August 18, 2022 09:17 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Katie sits down with actress and comedian Jenny Slate as she opens up about how her artistic life has shifted since having her daughter, Ida Lupine.    Jenny also talks about the struggle of having work-life balance while going through extreme exhaustion from motherhood, and coming to terms with her postpartum identity shift.   Plus, did you know that Jenny and her husband used a Tinder-type baby-naming app to name their child? Tune in for the full story!   Executive Producers: Sandie ...

Yvonne Strahovski Talks The Handmaid's Tale, Raising Two Boys, & Roe v. Wade

August 11, 2022 11:17 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

“The Handmaid's Tale” star Yvonne Strahovski joins Katie Lowes to chat about the pregnancies and labors of her two boys, work-life balance, and her thoughts on Roe v. Wade.    Yvonne describes the moments when she found out she was pregnant, and how her first labor was different from her first. She also went into detail about how the transition was for her to go from having one child to two, and how she was able to juggle responsibilities while filming on set.   Plus, speaking of “The Ha...

Dealing with Post-Weaning Depression w/ Alison Eakle & Emily Rodgers

August 04, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Happy National Breastfeeding Month! To celebrate, Katie invites Alison Eakle (Shondaland’s Chief Content Officer of TV and Film) and Emily Rodgers (former corporate attorney turned stay-at-home mom) to chat about their experiences of surviving post-weaning depression.   The mothers discuss when they noticed that they weren't feeling like their usual selves, and some ways they tried to minimize depression around weaning. They also provide advice to fellow moms who may be suspecting they are...

Introducing: The R Spot with Iyanla

August 03, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MB

Hi, Katie's Crib fans! Since you love Shondaland podcasts, we think you may also like this new show, The R Spot with Iyanla Vanzant. You don't have to take our word for it, though. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself! Show description: Shondaland Audio and iHeartRadio present: The R Spot with Iyanla. Each week, New York Times best-selling author and famed spiritual life coach, Iyanla Vanzant, invites callers to share their personal relationship issues during live sessions to help ...

The Nanny Hour w/ Ryan Jordan & Nanny Connie

July 28, 2022 11:57 - 1 hour - 76 MB

This week, Katie's Crib is back - with another two-part episode! Tune in as we talk about nannies for older children: infants, toddlers, and up.   In the first half of the episode, Katie talks with a nanny agency expert. Ryan Jordan is the founder and CEO of Educated Nannies. Educated Nannies is an agency that uses a personalized process to place elite nannies in homes within the Los Angeles area. Ryan discusses how to find and hire the right nanny for your older child.   After Ryan, Kat...

Caring for Your Older Child w/ Ryan Jordan & Nanny Connie

July 28, 2022 11:57 - 1 hour - 76 MB

This week, Katie's Crib is back - with another two-part episode! Tune in as we talk about nannies for older children: infants, toddlers, and up.   In the first half of the episode, Katie talks with a nanny agency expert. Ryan Jordan is the founder and CEO of Educated Nannies. Educated Nannies is an agency that uses a personalized process to place elite nannies in homes within the Los Angeles area. Ryan discusses how to find and hire the right nanny for your older child.   After Ryan, Kat...

Aja Naomi King on Journey to Rainbow Baby

July 21, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

“How to Get Away with Murder” actress Aja Naomi King shares what it was like to experience a full-term pregnancy after two miscarriages, and how the journey of raising her son has been so far. The L'Oreal Paris spokesperson speaks about two miscarriages of her own before welcoming her first child. She also described in detail her home-turned-hospital birth, and how she and her husband today are raising their biracial child. Plus, want to know the full story behind how Aja posted her post-c...

The Power of Validation w/ Dr. Zack Blumkin

July 14, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

Licensed psychologist Dr. Zack Blumkin provides Katie an in-depth walk through of validation for children, and how we can teach kids to acknowledge their self-worth. The Clinical Director addresses how to express validation, both verbally and through body language. He also outlines when it is a good time to validate children versus be stern, and when it is time for a child to be in therapy to further help develop such validation. Plus,what activities can your child engage in to further dev...

Right on the Money w/ Ron Lieber & The Fiscal Firecrackers

July 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

Money money money, monnnnn-aye! This week, Katie's Crib is devoting an episode to helping parents teach children all about financial literacy.  In the first half of the episode, Katie talks to Ron Lieber, New York Times’ "Your Money" columnist. The two go into detail about how not to raise a spoiled child, what kids should get an allowance for, and how parents can have realistic conversations with children about the kind of schooling they can afford. Then, Katie speaks with the Fiscal Fire...

Surviving “Momsomnia” w/ Dr. Shelby Harris

June 30, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

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 sl...

In-Home Daycare 101 w/ Bridget Garsh

June 23, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

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...

Adoption 101 w/ Dan Bucatinsky & David Baum (REBROADCAST)

June 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should You Sleep Train? We Investigate (REBROADCAST)

June 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandy Hook Mom On Prioritizing Our Children's Safety and Well-Being

June 02, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MB

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...

Introducing: #MATTER

May 26, 2022 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MB

Hi, Katie's Crib fans! The riveting iHeartPodcasts and Shondaland Audio podcast, #Matter, has a full season available to binge now. Since you enjoy great audio programming (like our show), we think you'll love this fiction pod as well. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!   About #Matter: When Gerald Hayes (Amin Joseph, SNOWFALL) witnesses his teenage son Niles’s (Nile Bullock, POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN) brutal beating by police officers, a spli...

Kelly McCreary’s Undoctored Birth Story

May 26, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

“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. See ...

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

May 19, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

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 ...

Giving Birth as a 40-Year-Old Virgin w/ Lynette Weaver

May 11, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

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...

Optimizing Sexual and Reproductive Wellbeing w/ Erica Chidi (LOOM)

May 05, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

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 d...

Peaceful & Intentional Parenting w/ Destini Ann

April 28, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

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 y...

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

April 21, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

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 o...

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

April 14, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

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 aw...

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

April 07, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

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? F...

Introducing Bridgerton: The Official Podcast Season 2

April 07, 2022 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MB

Hi, Katie's Crib fans! iHeartPodcasts and host Gabrielle Collins are excited to launch Bridgerton Season 2! With guest hosts from the show's creative team, Bridgerton: The Official Podcast will take you inside the NEW season of the hit Netflix show. The conversation each week will deep dive into Bridgerton’s social season, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era, and more. Get the inside scoop directly from the cast and all the drama you can handle from the rewatch podcast. D...

Egg Freezing: From an Expert’s Perspective w/ Dr. Natalie Crawford

March 31, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

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 f...

Social Justice Parenting “ROCKS!” w/ Dr. Traci Baxley

March 23, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

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 D...

How to Deal with Mom Brain w/ Dr. Dobrow DiMarco

March 17, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

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 ...

How to Deal with Mom Brain w/ Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco

March 17, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes

Katie invites Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ilyse 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...

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