Part 1 : Coming to America with Julia Hittler

A Fresh Mentality:: Kara’s Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Journey

In this episode, hosted by Olivia Peña, Kara discusses her equine assisted psychotherapy journey at the The Equine Healing Collaborative. Take a listen as she walks her listeners through her journey of self-discovery and healing through the power of horsemanship. If you would like more information visit https://www.equinehealing.org Music Lost and Found by Olivia Irene Cover Art by @evanmurraydesign

Part 2 : All for Alex with Julia Hittler

In part two with Julia Hittler, she opens up about the passing of her 2-month-old son Alex. In this episode, Julia and Kara discuss their upbringings around the topics of miscarriage, abortion, and loss. While speaking with Julia, she shares her many challenges of becoming a mom and losing her son. Both she and Kara share an intimate conversation about their journey of grief and loss. Julia also shares Alex’s beautiful legacy he left behind and her favorite memories. Julia hopes that sharing Alex’s legacy will spread love and light to anyone who has lost a child. If you would like to learn more about Julia’s story and Alex’s legacy visit https://www.heavenstouchboutique.com. To watch this full episode find us on Youtube at Keeping Up With Kara and Koa Podcast. https://linktr.ee/keepingupwithkaraandkoa

Part 1 : Coming to America with Julia Hittler

Julia Hittler, a business owner and marketing executive joins Kara to discuss her journey of coming to America. Julia shares her early childhood life being homeless and an orphan after the collapse of Communist Russia. She explains the post-trauma effects after leaving the orphanage and adjusting to a new culture. Both her and Kara discuss Julia’s upbringing with a new family and life after being adopted. Julia and Kara also discuss the need for awareness of different cultural upbringings. For more of Julia's story check out Episode 11 ,Part 2 All for Alex. To watch this full episode find us on Youtube at Keeping Up With Kara and Koa Podcast. https://linktr.ee/keepingupwithkaraandkoa

Black Mental Health Matters with Whittany Robinson

Whittany Robinson, Bay Area born and raised. A freelance make-up artist shares her journey to New York City amid a global pandemic. Whittany and Kara discuss racism in America and black mental health. Whittany opens up about her mental health growing up and during a pandemic. She also shares her experience of workplace discrimination. Through her story, she hopes that many outside the black community continue to do their part to end violence and police brutality. If you want to learn more about how to support and make change visit https://www.joincampaignzero.org/#vision Subscribe and follow Keeping up with Kara and Koa for more episodes. Follow us on instagram @kuwkaraandkoa_podcast https://linktr.ee/keepingupwithkaraandkoa

A Day for Hearts - Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day

February 14th, also known as Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day. In this episode Kara shares an intimate conversation with her co-host Hannah Moss about her diagnosis. Kara shares her journey of what it has been like to live with CHD and how it has affected her life in school, work ,and relationships. Both her and Hannah talk about what life is like during a global pandemic and how Kara has navigated through these challenging times. Kara hopes using her CHD voice will bring awareness to her condition and to many others just like her. If you would like to learn more about Congenital Heart Defects , visit the American Heart Association and The Children’s Heart Foundation. Subscribe and follow Keeping up with Kara and Koa for more episodes. Follow us on instagram @kuwkaraandkoa_podcast