Raising Cascadia

Well, spoiler alert: things are certainly not back to normal yet, so Katie and Lee Ann are still remote recording. In this episode, in addition to catching up on what’s going in their lives, we were able to chat with our friend, Beaverton City Council candidate, and all around inspiration of a woman: Nadia Hasan!

Mental health battles are hard enough outside of our current pandemic, but being socially isolated and navigating uncertain times can make them even more challenging. For our sixth episode, we are featuring an interview with Julie Allen, originally recorded in the Before Time, about her personal story with the eating disorders and the foundation she created to help others find treatment.

In this Episode, Katie and Lee catch up from Easter to Mother's Day, Katie tells us about a weird picture with a great backstory, and Lee lets us in on small business ownership and what that's like these days.

In this, another Bonus Episode, Katie talks with representatives from Baby Blues Connection about what postpartum looks like now that quarantine is in effect. Board members Trinity Toft, LCSW, and Dr. Noelle King, ND explain logistics to resources and more.

Katie and Lee Ann banter about what's going on since at their respective houses, since quarantine is still in place. Here's some hints: Tiger King, Fitness, a Juice Cleanse, and Ath-Lounge-wear, just to name a few. Then we talk to Katie's friend Mary about expecting a baby during a global health crisis. She's a good sport, but it does not sound fun.

Anyone could be freaked out by all the changes surrounding a global viral pandemic, and kids are no exception. In this Bonus Episode, Katie talks to therapist Harini Sukumaran about how we can work through our kids' anxieties in a HEALTHY way.

In this episode we talk to Jacqueline Holden, MA, NCC, PMH-C of Holden Counseling and Education, LLC about how to deal with parenting issues between partners now that we're all together all the time.

We are coming at you live from our isolation! We reached out to families in the PNW to tell us how they’re doing during this pandemic, and how they are surviving life at home in quarantine. From Portland to Peru, listen in as a few families share their stories.

Interview: Kendra and Katie share details about what it means to recover from medical procedures with littles ones afoot. Real littles ones. Parenthood Is Awesome: Katie's husband is VERY COOL. Ask A Mom: Send us your questions and we will answer them with zero expertise or actual wisdom to share.

Housekeeping Interview: Genetics talk with Katie! Parenthood Is Awesome: Gold stars in yer poop. Ask A Mom: Send us your questions and we will answer them with zero expertise or actual wisdom to share.