Katie's Crib

Caitlin Thompson: This Is Us, Self-Identity During Motherhood, & Work-Life Balance

Katie chats with “This Is Us” actress Caitlin Thompson to hear about her pandemic pregnancy.   Caitlin describes how her pregnancy during the early days of the pandemic helped the development of her character on the popular NBC show. She also outlined how motherhood shifted her thoughts on her own self-identity. The two finally discussed postpartum, and how it’s looked at differently in different parts of the world compared to the United States.    Plus, did you know that Katie appears on “This Is Us”? Tune in to find out when her episodes air! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/First-Forty-Days-Essential-Nourishing/dp/1617691836">The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

With empathy and a sense of humor about it all, Katie’s Crib keeps it real while providing an indispensable guide for parents trying to find their way. Hosted by actress and mother Katie Lowes, each week the show welcomes guests for open and honest conversations about everything parenting from fertility and postpartum life to the trials and tribulations of raising tiny humans.