This Is Normal(ish)

This episode Katiah is running solo...well, not really. This week she is joined by two incredible autism moms and advocates: Dr. Nicole Dolan -- Depth Psychologist, author, and autism mom; and Maureen Brice -- Certified Health Coach, Energy Intuitive, author, and autism mom.

Join the conversation as we talk about the key to processing through diagnoses, big feelings, and triggers in parenting. Dr. Nicole Dolan shares her expertise on the nervous system and the massive part it plays in parenting and neurodivergence. Maureen highlights her long journey navigating an autism diagnosis for her son when services, knowledge, and community were few and far between.

Both Dr. Dolan and Maureen are a wealth of knowledge and offer insights for parents in all walks of their journey. Visit their socials and websites below for more information and ways to connect with them directly. And as always, we love to hear from you! Reach out through our socials or send us an email if you're looking to connect/be a guest on our show.

Connect with Dr. Nicole Dolan:
drnicoledolan.com 

Podcast: The Purple Couch

https://www.youtube.com/@DrNicoleDolan 

IG @Nicole Dolan 

Connect with Maureen Brice:

https://hopedreambelieve.com/hope-dream-believe

Chill & Chat Autism Moms Support Group:

https://hopedreambelieve.com/support-group

Intuitive Angel Therapy Sessions

https://hopedreambelieve.com/services

IG: @HopeDreamBelieve.today

YouTube: @HopeDreamBelieve

FB: Hope.Dream.Believe

The Autism Mom’s Retreat: Nervous System Reset Retreat 

https://hopedreambelieve.com/autism-moms-retreat

It's another special guest episode on This Is Normal(ish) Podcast as we continue to honor Mental Health Awareness! We are welcoming Dr. Christie Wylde -- a naturopathic doctor who specializes in the care and healing of survivors of SA.

Dr. Christie is a wealth of knowledge and we liked chatting so much, we plan to do a part two! Join us as we learn about naturopathic medicine, discuss the importance of studying a person's history and genetics, and go over tips and tricks that help us empower our kiddos to have autonomy over their bodies as the best way to keep the safe.

To schedule a 30 minute "fit check" with Dr. Christie please visit her website at this link: https://www.drchristiewylde.com/

You can also find her on Instagram and Threads @DrChristieWylde and tune into her podcast: "WE ARE NOT BROKEN w/ Dr. Christie Wylde"

Thank you for listening and please follow our socials @ThisIsNormalishPod on Thread, Tiktok, and Instagram!

This is Normal(ish) is joined by Kendall Concini-Moore -- a mental health advocate, mom of two, and a children's book author. Kendall, Katiah and Timitri talk about depression in parenting: how we adapt ourselves, work on our mental health, and learn to also name it for our children. Kendall's book "Mom's Cloud and the Beach Adventure" helps bridge the gap between adults and children to open up discussions about mental health, give it a physical representation, and allow children to understand the importance of talking about these things openly.

We discuss parenting challenges and dynamics in family that will hopefully allow our children to grow up without so many emotional barriers and instead have support and guidance to work through these things at an early age.

You can find Kendall in Instagram and Threads @CloudyDayChronicles or visit her website for more information or connection!

Link to Kendall's book "Mom's Cloud and the Beach Adventure" https://cloudydaychronicles.org/books/

We are doing a GIVEAWAY for our listeners! Visit our Instagram, Tiktok or Threads for more info on how to enter

This Is Normal(ish) is back and discussing adult friendships and how surprisingly challenging they can be. Not only finding people you can relate to, but letting go of fear of embarrassment or failure that holds us back from even attempting to make new connections.

In this episode we get to the root of adult challenges and the deep impact the school system has on individuality and creativity: two things that can help us connect to other people outside of our "circles" in the adult world. One of the many reasons we find homeschooling so beneficial for our family.

As usual, we take deep dives into other parts of our day to day, the past that made us who we are, and the funny moments that keep us going (like Timitri buying a Russian spy drone by accident and the government highjacking it -- random, we know).

Thank you for your continual support as we continue to find our groove with this podcasting journey -- we are so lucky to have your ear. Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or find us on socials to submit episode topics, feedback, or guest appearance requests!

This is Normal(ish) gets real (as usual) and a little all over the place this episode as the conversation goes from mold and random health problems, to the concept of corn regenerating itself in your digestive tract. As we catch up with each other and the audience, we discuss some feedback Timitri received on the podcast that tainted his desire to continue. But, as always, we push through and reiterate our reasoning for doing this podcast -- to find relatability and common ground with other parents and share our stories so that others won't feel alone...while also making y'all laugh a little too ;)

As always, thank you for joining us! We welcome your feedback, questions, and topic ideas.

Katiah and Timitri get back on the mics to reconnect and hash out updates after a short hiatus filled with endless illness and ever changing health concerns. Timitri talks about his fears for his upcoming procedure (snip, snip) and healing his body from what he thought would be a lifelong diagnosis, while Katiah discusses continued health struggles in the family and the possibility that toxins in the home could be the culprit.

The duo announce upcoming guest episodes, exciting and not-so-fun things happening in life, and how the busy season is no longer season and truly just LIFE. Featuring a cameo from their 2 year old and 6 month old because recording a podcast doesn't mean parenting stops. I mean, This IS Normal(ish) :)

Thank you for continuing to support our podcast! We are so happy you're here. Please feel free to DM us on socials or reach out to us at our email: [email protected] if you're interested in coming on the show or have topics/questions you would like us to chat about. Like/share/follow and help us grow! <3

There's no better way to kick off episode 10 than with a wonderful and insightful guest! This Is Normal(ish) would like to welcome to the stage, Mital Pitel -- a wife, mom of 2 boys, and cancer survivor who has dedicated her time outside of her very successful career to becoming a life coach for other moms seeking balance.

Mital discusses with us the importance of facilitating an environment for your partner or loved ones to become the best version of themselves and do what they need to do. We discuss the lie that is sold to us about balance and "having it all" when truly, its about integrating things into our lives, prioritizing what we value most, and choosing our hard.

Mital shares her journey through survivor-hood with her husband and how standing by him shaped her into who she is today. Her story is inspiring and noble -- one you truly don't want to miss!

Connect with Mital on all platforms @RiseWithMital and checkout her Podcast at: https://open.spotify.com/show/390wqXPAY8sgIdeOglnts9?si=6e480a30428a4195

Join Katiah & Timitri as they dive into Black History Month and the meaning that carries for black men in the modern world. We discuss the inner workings of race and how growing up surrounded by mostly caucasian family and friends can have a deep impact on one's identity.

Timitri talks about experiencing racism as a child and then processing through that for the rest of his life. He reflects back on his time in the military, working in blue collar fields, and how working through his experiences has shaped his ability to parent his biracial children in a way that hopefully prepares them for the world.

As always, thank you for tuning in and continuing to support our journey.

In this episode, we’re diving into what advocacy really looks like — not just when it impacts your own family, but when it impacts your community and your country. We talk about why standing up for others matters, how change often starts with uncomfortable conversations, and what it means to use your voice even when the outcome doesn’t directly benefit you.

We also share our deeply personal journey navigating our 2 year old daughter’s diagnosis with Kawasaki disease over a year ago — from the fear and uncertainty of unexplained symptoms, to the fight for answers, and what it means to live with the reality that her heart health will need monitoring throughout much of her childhood. This experience shaped how we continue to advocate for each one of our children in different ways.

We also break down some of the current issues unfolding in our country and right here in Colorado, including ongoing efforts that could cut critical disability services and place caps on caregiving hours — policies that don’t just affect families like ours, but entire support systems that allow individuals with disabilities to live safely and with dignity.

This conversation is honest, a little funny, and rooted in the belief that advocacy is not reserved for experts or politicians — it belongs to parents, neighbors, friends, and anyone willing to care loudly enough to push for change.

January 24th started out as a normal Saturday. We watched from the safety of our home as a man's life was taken tragically in the streets of Minnesota. Alex Pretti was helping a female protestor up after ICE agents pushed her down to the ground when he was violently tackled, disarmed, and executed. We wanted to start this episode talking about what's going on in the world; because frankly, how can we not when it has rattled us and so many around the country. This expands into a true discussion of safety and security for our family and how parenting through tragedy has become increasingly challenging.

Join us for episode 7 as we discuss our decision to homeschool our children and what has continued to motivate us to do so--despite how chaotic and challenging it can be at times.

We always appreciate feedback, comments, and questions. So hit us up on our socials and let's continue the conversation.