Raising Cascadia

You are in for a TREAT. We are rounding out the holiday season with a real delight. For our final episode of the year, we had the honor and privilege of featuring Darcy Lockman, author of All the Rage: Mothers, Fathers, and the Myth of Equal Partnership, who shares with us much of the wisdom of her book. You won’t want to miss it! Highlights from this episode include: Katie has lost all meaning of time and space in the graduate-school-pregnancy vortex Contrary to the topic of our...

Oh hiiiiiiii. It’s been a hot, hot minute (with a wildfire portion) since our last episode. We were coasting on what was left of the summer fumes for a stretch, and now we all find ourselves in the early days of the 2021-2022 school year. With both Katie and Lee Ann sending their little ones off to school this September, we have thoughts. BUT ALSO! Katie has some BIG NEWS that she shares with us this episode, so you won’t want to miss it. Episode 13 is a particularly awesome because it’s...

Happy Pride Month! Parenting is never easy, and there’s no real template for those raising kids in the LGBTQ+ community. Sometimes, the best resource is hearing directly from others walking the same path. For this episode, we’re delighted to share an interview with the amazing Anna Held, a personal friend and overall rockstar. When her teenager, Sam, came out as non-binary over a year ago, she hit the books, talked to others, and relied on some of her knowledge from previous parenting best...

Nobody embarks on the journey of parenthood for its reputation for amazing sleep. Especially in the early years, conversations about sleep - or lack thereof - seem to creep into many interactions. In our previous episode, we talked about ways moms of littles can look into their diet and hormones to address sleep difficulties for themselves; now it’s time we turn our intention towards those little heartthrobs who steal our sleep just because they’re little and parenting is hard. For guidance,...

Spring is here and we’re delighted! Though things are still far from normal, we are back on a somewhat normal track with the release of our 10th EPISODE (!), featuring an interview with the fantastic Dr. Angela Potter. She is a Portland-based naturopath who specializes in supporting postpartum moms. Spoiler alert: “postpartum” isn’t limited to the first six weeks after birth! Dr. Potter has a lot of wisdom to offer, and we think most moms can relate to having many ups and downs after having...

Episode notes: Lee Ann falsely stated that Portland Public Schools is doing Limited In-Person Direct Instruction (LIDI) when is is actually called Limited In-Person Instruction (LIPI). Apologies. Katie’s fesses up to wanting to talk to a pediatric eating expert for her own reasons. We all acknowledge that you can’t force your children to eat or sleep, both of which are necessary to survival and overall happiness. Dang. Rachel shares with us some of the ways to bring joy back in to eating...

Well, this episode was recorded back in…October. Obviously, a lot has happened since then but our banter and interview still seem timely. Today, as always, is a good day to remember that Black Lives Matter and that we should be working together to dismantle systems steeped in white supremacy. Seeing as this episode was recorded pre-2021, pre-holidays, pre-election, there’s some banter regarding the general election that we’ve left in because we think there is still value in it. That being...

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!

Highlights from the episode include: Both of us are feeling glum about the state of things; no pools, no playdates, no fun. Hard to spin that to something positive. These are trying times, to say the least. FEATURED INTERVIEW: Julie Allen is the Owner and Founder of Mary Rose NW Boutique, a body-positive shop located in Oregon City, as well as the Mary Rose Foundation, a non-profit committed to helping make treatment accessible to those who need it. Donate directly to the organization...

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.

In this episode, Katie interviews Kendra Atkins-Boyce, a doula, mom, and overall amazing lady. Both Katie and Kendra went through some intense medical stuff that put them out of commission while trying to parent very young children, and they discuss how difficult it can be to ask for help. Topics include: What the heck just happened? Feelings. We have them. Especially when it comes to ASKING for help when we need it. Relationships when we’re especially vulnerable. Community, Meal train,...

In this episode, we meet Katie (a former Cytogenetic and Molecular Technologist turned writer and podcast host), talk genetics, and find out what a gold star means in her house. Topics include: Prenatal Genetics: Carrier Screening, NIPS, Chromosomes. Infectious Diseases: Have you seen Contagion? Commercial Genetics kits and Katie’s risky Father’s Day gifts Twins CRISPR Mixed Match documentary on Bone Marrow Transplants and Genetic Diversity Parenting is Awesome: Katie’s Gold Star...

In this episode, Lee Ann explains the idea behind this new idea for a podcast that we’re calling Raising Cascadia. We’ll feature interviews with experts on different topics of interest for parents of kiddos of all ages living in the Pacific Northwest. Additional recurring segments will include: Parenting is Awesome Ask a Mom We want to hear from you! Please send us your (kind/constructive) feedback. We’re at hello@raisingcascadia.com or via social media, our handle is...