Katie's Crib

Vote Mama founder and former congressional candidate, Liuba Gretchen Shirley, talks to Katie about the importance of supporting moms running for office.

Liuba tells the story of how Vote Mama, a PAC that supports Democratic moms with young children running for office, came to fruition. She also discusses her opinion of why people are against paid maternity leave and childcare, and why we should encourage mothers to run for higher-level political jobs.

Plus, are you a mother who is thinking about running for office? If not, know of another mother who is? Listen in for how Vote Mama can assist!

Crib Notes:

https://www.votemama.org/be-a-vote-mama

https://www.votemamafoundation.org/

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Katie chats with registered nurse and Milky Mama founder Krystal Duhaney to talk about breastfeeding, and how her tasty treats help with milk supply. 

Krystal outlines the line of desserts and treats Milky Mama provides, as well as the free education and consultations the company offers. The entrepreneur also dives into how she manages between mom guilt and work-life balance.

Plus, did you know that Milky Mama has a scholarship for black lactation consultants? Listen for all the info!

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Katie sits down with actress and author, Gabrielle Union. Gabrielle opens up about being diagnosed with Adenomyosis late in life, her struggles to conceive, and her family’s beautiful and inspiring surrogacy journey. 

The moms also talk about imposter syndrome, raising Kaavia James aka ‘shady baby,’ and the unpleasant side effects of IVF.

Crib Notes:

Adenomyosis - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adenomyosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369143

Welcome to the Party - by Gabrielle Union and Illustrated by Ashley Evans

We're Going to Need More Wine -Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True - by Gabrielle Union

In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage - by Alisa Vitti

WomanCode: Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power Source - by Alisa Vitti

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In April 2016, stand-up comedian Patton Oswalt lost his first wife, true crime author Michelle McNamara, after being married for over a decade. Their daughter Alice was only six years old at the time. 

In today’s Katie’s Crib conversation, we hear how Patton found love and joy again with actress Meredith Salenger, the beautiful way they integrated their lives, and how they’ve supported Alice through grief and loss. 

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Katie Lowes is joined by Dr. Dan Siegel, recognized neuropsychiatrist and author of some of Katie’s favorite parenting books, including No-Drama Discipline and The Whole-Brain Child. Dr. Siegel goes in depth about how parents can help their children develop emotional and social intelligence.

The Mindsight Institute co-founder explains what his term “mindsight” means, and why it matters. He also examines the importance of children understanding their feelings, and provides tips for how parents can encourage healthy responses to adversity.

Plus, can being stern be damaging to our children’s mental health? Dr. Seigel offers his insight.

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Katie Lowes is joined by Dr. Dan Siegel, recognized neuropsychiatrist and author of some of Katie’s favorite parenting books, including No-Drama Discipline and The Whole-Brain Child. Dr. Siegel goes in depth about how parents can help their children develop emotional and social intelligence.

The Mindsight Institute co-founder explains what his term “mindsight” means, and why it matters. He also examines the importance of children understanding their feelings, and provides tips for how parents can encourage healthy responses to adversity.

Plus, can being stern be damaging to our children’s mental health? Dr. Seigel offers his insight.

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Ashlee Margolis is a working mama trying to look out for Mother Earth AND have more sit-down family meals. The founder of the brand building agency, The A List, shares her path to running a more eco-friendly business and household. From what you put on your body to what you put in it, Ashlee offers actionable ways parents can practice greener living as conscious consumers. The mom of three also gets real about the challenges of maintaining work-family balance, and how time in quarantine was an eye-opening experience in more ways than one.

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“Grey’s Anatomy” star Caterina Scorsone joins Katie to discuss her experience raising three children during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also explains what life is like on the set of Shondaland being a mother. 

Caterina shares her experience of parenting a daughter with Down Syndrome, the lessons she’s learning along the way, and why it’s essential that society understands the difference between equality and equity. 

Plus, did you know that Caterina is a trained doula? Tune in to listen to her story!

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In honor of Pride Month, Katie is joined by author of “The Other Mothers,” Jennifer Berney.

Jenn addresses the patriarchal ideals that are getting in the way of society accepting LGBTQ+ family-making. She also tells of the struggles she and her partner went through while creating their own family, and the importance of letting children know early on about their donors.

Also, did you know that we don't actually share significant DNA with our ancestors? Jen explains more in this special episode.

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Father’s Day is around the corner! To celebrate, Katie is joined by her TV husband in the upcoming CBS sitcom Smallwood, comedian Pete Holmes and his wife IRL Val Holmes.

Pete and Val recall how a bad mushroom trip triggered Val’s trauma-healing journey before their daughter arrived. The two also discuss why they decided on “Lila Jane” for their daughter’s name, and how they would handle her challenging behaviors through a technique called Hand in Hand parenting.

Also, do you know how to respond when your child asks “What is God?” Pete and Val have a few ideas that involve Beyonce and Toy Story.

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