This Is Normal(ish)

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 importan...

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 di...

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...

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 reit...

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...

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 y...

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 b...

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 journe...

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...

In episode 6 we share the deep, dark truth -- we are struggling. Burnout in the home, marital tensions, financial strain, and the ever-present reality of postpartum side-effects still being at play is making for a challenging season in life. We are here to put ourselves out there for everyone. Join us as we discuss ways we are currently attempting to navigate these struggles, the importance of rep...

You asked how we got here--so here it is. In Part 2 of our religion + parenting conversation, we open up about religious roots, the beliefs and values that stuck, and the experiences that reshaped everything. We talk faith, fear, healing, and what it looks like to parent with all of that in the rearview mirror. We also share a little clarification on some things we talked about in Part 1 that may...

Episode four is here! In this episode we recap the week after spending a quiet Christmas holiday at home and navigating some interesting side quests with our 5 year old. This episode covers conversations around Religion/God and how these topics can intersect with parenting, homeschooling, and teaching kindness. Especially with neurodivergence, past childhood trauma, indoctrination, and curiosity a...

n this episode, Katiah and Timitri open up about their journey using medical cannabis as a holistic tool to help control their daughter’s seizures—and how it’s helped shape and ultimately save her life. The pair talk candidly about using cannabis as a rescue option when Mila's seizures escalate, the trust they've built with this medicine, and the stigma that still surrounds it. Timitri and Katiah...

In this episode we share Mila's story -- from her complicated birth to the first time she experienced status seizures, and the Code Blue that changed the course of our lives. Parents of children with disabilities know how bumpy the road to an actual diagnosis can be in the face of so much unknown. Join us as we talk about what it was like to watch everything unfold and the echoes from those early...

In the first episode of This is Normal(ish) Katiah and Timitri break down the creation of this podcast and what inspired such an undertaking in the midst of chaos and unknown headed their way. They give a backstory on their relationship and family and a little preview of whats to come in the future. Please subscribe, leave a review, and check out our social for announcement and future episode drop...