Strong Single and Human: Recent Episodes
Claire Martin
Strong, Single and Human is a uniquely real podcast dedicated to all the single parents navigating through the challenges of raising children alone.
No matter how you became a single parent, it is the hardest thing you will ever do. We talk about the real side of single parenting with all its impacts, worries and issues,.
Listen to interviews with single parents who have dealt with many challenging situations and come through the other side.
Hailing from Canada, Ana Kresina is the parent of two small children and a financial educator who works in the financial technology sector. Her love of personal finance, parenthood and technology is apparent in both the content she creates, documenting her journey to financial independence.
She is the co-host of two of Australia’s leading podcasts, Get Rich Slow Club and ETFs for Beginners, and has been featured in the ABC, the Australian Financial Review, AusBiz, the Girls That Invest podcast and more. In her free time, she loves to adventure, spend time with family, and play board games. She’s traveled to over 50+ countries and now calls Australia home. She can’t live without cheese.
She’s also has just become a published author with the book “Kids Ain't Cheap”.
Find her here:
https://www.anakresina.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anakresina/
https://twitter.com/anakresina
https://www.instagram.com/anakresina/
https://www.youtube.com/@getrichslowclub
https://www.tiktok.com/@anakresina
This week’s Guest Andrea was raised on the mission field of Seoul, South Korea, and as a Third Culture Kid, she’s familiar with navigating cultural diversity to find her own place of belonging.
A family history of obesity showed up early, along with bulimia and depression. Her determination to become healthy, however, led to gastric bypass surgery and is a testament to her persevering spirit.
She experienced early menopause (at 39), and became an adoptive mother through private adoption, at 42.
Her personal journey of deconstructing her own assumptions, beliefs and conditioning produced her signature tool, Intentional Optimism. It provides the framework for how we do what we do. It’s the attitudes and mindsets we employ and embody to live out our own values, goals and dreams with excellence.
Find her here:
https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/
https://www.facebook.com/andrea.m.johnson.180
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-johnson-the-intentional-optimist/
https://www.instagram.com/theintentionaloptimist/
https://www.tiktok.com/@intentionaloptimist?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/@intentionaloptimist
This week’s Guest Eric McHugh is a 30-year-old entrepreneur whose philosophy emphasizes the importance of simplicity, adaptability, and a clear mind, which has translated well into the world of web3 entrepreneurship. Eric specializes in leveraging his strategic thinking and adaptability to create innovative and effective solutions to the challenges facing this cutting industry.
Today Eric wants to come and talk to us about a new initiative he is launching soon online dating with a twist an AI twist.
Dataing - AI dating
Find him here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdouglasmchugh/
https://www.instagram.com/ericdmchugh/
Jason is a men’s embodiment coach, group facilitator, and evolutionary guide.
He helps men drop in and wake up to deeper clarity in their life’s purpose and relationships. He believes every man should be in a men’s group for the growth and support opportunities they provide.
Jason applies an integral framework to all his work, drawing on many disciplines and modalities to effectively serve. He has trained with the likes of John Wineland, Dr. Robert Glover, Tripp Lanier, Ken Wilber, and is a Stages International Certified Debriefer.
His online program, Pillars of Presence, is a 16-week boot camp for men ready to transform their romantic relationships from the inside out that he co-leads with Melanie Curtin.
He also leads twice a year Shadow work-based men’s groups with Luke Adler in the Heart of Shadow program. Outside of men’s work, Jason is also a filmmaker and is blessed to be married to his amazing wife, Violet, who coaches women on love and femininity, and father to his amazing daughter Ruby.
Find him here:
https://evolutionary.men/about-jason-lange/
https://www.facebook.com/evolutionarymenswork
https://www.instagram.com/evolutionarymen/
https://www.youtube.com/@evolutionarymen
https://www.tiktok.com/@evolutionarymen
This week's guest Dr. Mort Orman, M.D. is an internal medicine physician and a 40-year anger elimination and stress elimination expert.
He has written 23 books on how to eliminate anger and stress without using drugs, relaxation exercises, or other traditional management techniques.
He is the creator of the 10-session Angry No More anger elimination program, the Anger Internal Causes Framework, and The Ultimate Anger Elimination System. Dr. Orman has led over 100 anger and stress elimination workshops for doctors, nurses, lawyers, business owners, entrepreneurs, other professionals, the clergy, and even the F.B.I.
He has also been the official sponsor of National Stress Awareness Month in the U.S. every April since 1992.
He is here to talk about his newest book “Dr. Orman’s Life-Changing Anger Cure” which was released in April 2024 and is now available on Amazon
Find him here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/docorman/
https://docorman.com/about-dr-orman/
https://www.facebook.com/docorman/
https://www.instagram.com/doc_orman/
Rahz Slaughter, once a teenager with a 1.62 GPA, faced abandonment and grew up under the shadows of labels and limitations. Raised by a single mother grappling with addiction, Rahz's early life seemed destined for struggle. However, Rahz was no ordinary teen; he embarked on a hero's journey.
His turning point came when he transformed his challenges into opportunities. With an unyielding spirit, Rahz defied the odds, achieving academic success and entrepreneurial triumphs. From not reading a book until he was 21, he boasts a library filled with thousands, symbolizing his commitment to growth.
Rahz's odyssey fuels his mission to inspire a million teens through the Empowered Mindset System. He knows firsthand the transformative power of embracing a growth mindset. If Rahz, once mislabeled and overlooked, can soar to such heights, he believes any teenager can.
Rahz's story isn't just about personal triumph—it's a beacon of hope for every teen navigating a challenging journey.
Find him here:
https://www.instagram.com/rahzslaughter/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgXhltJvbyFQ1tqqEm5kQoQ
https://www.facebook.com/rahz.slaughter/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahzmotivates/
This week's guest Rob Rohde is the driving force behind The Business of Being Dad, a transformative podcast for growth-minded fathers who aspire to be extraordinary.
Drawing on 25 years of experience in pediatric healthcare and an MS in Management and Leadership, Rob, a single father of five daughters who tragically lost their mom to suicide, overcame profound personal challenges to become a coach for single fathers.
As the visionary behind the Single Father Mastery coaching program, Rob shares profound insights on fatherhood, leadership, and legacy. Through his transformative journey, he developed a practical framework to help single fathers overcome challenges, gain clarity, and build life-changing relationships with their kids.
Find him at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robrohde/
https://www.facebook.com/robrohdecoaching
https://robrohde.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-being-dad-with-rob-rohde/id1700565498
This week’s guest has 2 daughters and when they started using screens during the pandemic, they were torn in wanting them to be tech-savvy, but also wanted them to be well-rounded.
They set screen time limits, but their kids threw tantrums and rebelled when their time was up. Life turned into a negotiation. As parents, they found that fighting against Roblox, YouTube, Minecraft, and TikTok was a battle they could not win.
Like all parents they tried parental control apps, but the existing technology didn't work. They were hard to set up, their kids broke out, and they got bombarded with notification requests for extra screen time. Fundamentally, they found the approach of simply limiting screen time flawed.
Something better was needed and so they made Carrots&Cake.
The app focuses on improving the quality of kids’ screen time and now their kids have balance, are happier, and their family has more time to connect.
Find her at:
https://carrotsandcake.com/how-to-create-a-screen-time-contract-busy-moms/
https://www.facebook.com/people/CarrotsCake/100065133874950/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenyth-jackaway-phd/
Ian Hawkins is the Founder and Host of The Grief Code.
Dealing with grief first hand with the passing of his father back in 2005 planted the seed in Ian to discover what personal freedom and legacy truly are. This experience was the start of his journey to heal the unresolved and unknown grief that was negatively impacting every area of his life.
Trusting his own intuition led him to leave corporate and follow his purpose of creating unity for himself and others.
The Grief Code is a divinely guided process that enables every living person to uncover their unresolved and unknown grief and dramatically change their life and the lives of those they love.
Thousands of people have made peace with their past and freed up their future following this process.
Find him at:
https://www.instagram.com/ianhawkinscoaching/
https://www.facebook.com/ianhawkinscoaching
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianhawkinscoaching/
This week's guest John Brewer is a multifaceted individual and the author of the forthcoming book, "Fight For Your Best Life." With over a decade of specialized training and hands-on experience alongside indigenous forces in war-torn regions, John's journey has been defined by combating terrorism and oppression. He’s now on a mission to channel this expertise into enabling and empowering individuals to shield themselves and others from the horrors of violent crime.
John's approach is utilizing a multidisciplinary strategy, guiding people to fulfill their safety and security needs. His methodology begins with establishing a robust foundation, rooted in one's core values and aspirations.
John Brewer is not just a Special Operations veteran; he's a beacon of resilience, a protector of values, and a facilitator of empowerment, committed to equipping others with the tools they need to lead their best lives. His upcoming book promises to be a vital resource in the realm of safety and self-defense, a testament to his dedication to the well-being of individuals and communities.
Find him at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-t-brewer-jr/
https://www.facebook.com/fightforyourbestlife
https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1674759907872x915803198403308800
After nearly twenty years in Corporate America and surviving three divorces, this mom of four founded a business that helps women fall in love and make more money. She helps clients navigate life after loss to find their passion and purpose.
Together, Using various modalities, She works with people to create a customized wellness plan, setting intentions and manifest success & empowerment. She helps her clients align with who they truly are.
Shaunna’s mission is to convince you that it’s never too late and you’re never too old. So what if life hands you lemons and threw you a few curveballs? She is here to show you how to attract the life you desire and the one you deserve.
Find her at:
https://www.shaunnalee.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SimplyShaunnaLee/
Babs is a uniquely skilled individual with a diverse background in astrology and business-related fields. Her professional journey combines a deep understanding of social media marketing, content development, creative nonfiction writing, and growth strategy with her expertise in astrology.
Babs extends her astrological insights to enthusiasts through her " parenting with astrology," a insight into your child and how you relate to each other which is based on clients' natal charts. She firmly believes that aligning with your child and understanding what they do and why by the stars can unlock a unique edge in helping your child and you personal growth.
Find Babs here:
https://babscheung.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/babs-cheung/
https://www.instagram.com/babs.cheung/
https://www.tiktok.com/@babs.cheung
Dana Baker is a mother of two who started Parenting In Real Life, a platform where she shares her experience and expertise to help other parents navigate challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, and depression in their children. Having gone through similar struggles with her daughter, Dana felt overwhelmed and alone without a guide to effective parenting. She then decided to learn tips and tricks to help her child with emotional dysregulation, panic attacks, and executive functioning, which she now shares with other parents and children. Dana's mission is to help families find calm in chaos and connect with their children, leading to effective parenting and fewer struggles.
Through Parenting In Real Life, Dana aims to provide an outside perspective that can help families with executive function and emotional regulation, which can be difficult to manage within the family dynamic. Dana believes that bringing one's whole self, personality, sense of humor, and heart, to the table is essential to thriving in today's world, and she brings this philosophy to her work as a parenting coach.
Find Dana at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/parentinginreallife/
https://twitter.com/Danaparenting
https://www.parentinginreallife.org/
https://www.facebook.com/parentinginreallife/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvs2cPAbw0lXZLkm33p_N6Q
https://www.instagram.com/parentinreallife/?hl=en
https://grownandflown.com/author/danabaker/
https://www.additudemag.com/author/dana-baker-williams/
Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has been working with traumatized children for over 40 years. Her experience in this field started when she was a preteen helping her parents with their summer camp and church ministries.
Throughout her career, she has served in various roles, including juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer, and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations.
Her most important roles, however, have been as a foster parent and stepparent, through which she has managed to collect seven children and ten grandchildren. Debbie has learned important life lessons from her experiences with her foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren, and she now enjoys sharing about how to build strong relationships as their Plan B parent.
She has appeared on numerous podcasts, radio shows, and television broadcasts and is a frequently requested speaker for foster parent associations, camping programs, childcare center associations, private school conferences, and child—service organizations. My book, Raising Other People’s Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family, outlines many of those lessons. I also blog about parenting topics at RaisingOtherPeoplesChildren.blog
Find her at:
https://www.debbieausburn.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahausburn/
https://www.instagram.com/debbieausburn/
https://www.facebook.com/OtherPeoplesChildrenLLC/
Gina and Don Grothoff,(Grodoff) are parents and founders of Focused Healthy Family. Despite their qualifications as occupational therapists, child-led learning coaches, EFT practitioners, and mindset coaches, One might think with all those qualifications and the fact Donald and Gina are the proud parents of three children who are now 25, 21, and 14 that they were prepared for any parenting challenges.
But along with the joys and challenges of everyday parenting, the Grothoff family has experienced issues with mental illness, extreme personality and behavior changes raising three kids two of whom suffer from severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,
Gina and Donald understand the joys and challenges of everyday parenting and believe that communication and emotional stability are crucial for a healthy, happy family. They are passionate about helping other families, particularly those in the "Sandwich Generation" who are raising kids while caring for aging parents, find their way through similar challenges. Their non-traditional paths of life and learning have led them to follow their passions and use their experiences to assist others.
They share their unique journey and experiences, with an emphasis on parenting, on their podcast, the Focused Healthy Family Podcast and have spoken to groups including National Alliance of Mental Illness, National Association of Women Business Owners, National American Holistic Nurses, Rotary clubs, Holistic Health Network
Find them here:
https://www.focusedhealthyfamily.com/index
https://www.autismspeaks.org/provider/focused-healthy-family
http://ginaanddon.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldgrothoff/
https://www.instagram.com/donaldgrothoff/
https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/29458
AJ Coleman is the author of Keep Those Feet Moving — A Widower’s 8-Step Guide to Coping With Grief and Thriving Against All Odds.
Throughout AJ’s life, he has had to overcome tremendous challenges.
As a child, AJ was frequently bullied for his hearing impairment. Instead of letting social challenges define him, AJ strived to overcome them.
In 2009, AJ faced the most painful challenge of all—losing his wife Cory to brain cancer—when their daughter was just one-year-old.
AJ started the Keep Those Feet Moving blog in 2013 to share his advice, experiences, and philosophical wisdom with the world. He was inspired to write by the encouragement of close friends and family members, who were all astonished by how AJ was able to stay strong after losing Cory.
Today, AJ lives in a suburb of Chicago. He is remarried with a blended family and focuses his time on raising his family and helping others overcome challenges. AJ is an avid Florida Gator fan who enjoys traveling, learning languages, and playing soccer. When he isn't writing, he always looks for opportunities to self-educate.
AJ’s story is truly an inspiration for all of us to Keep Those Feet Moving, no matter how difficult it may seem at the time. And He is back to talk to us about how he started dating after losing his wife.
Find AJ at:
https://keepthosefeetmoving.com/our-story
This weeks guest is a lawyer who is now a full-time divorce coach, Parent Coordinator, author, and mother who supports single parents to do better for themselves and their children with co-parenting skills
She has an approach that combines logical reasoning with empathy and compromise to achieve successful results in conflict resolution. Cherie believes that each decision made during a divorce should be carefully analyzed for its long-term consequences, especially when children are involved, and that a divorce coach can help provide an objective perspective.
Cherie is convinced that acting as one's best self is the best way to serve the best interests of children during a divorce, inspiring flexibility and resilience in them.
As part of a blended family with four children of her own and one from her partner, Cherie understands the challenges and rewards of navigating complex family dynamics. Along with her work with Dear Divorce Coach, Cherie also offers parent coordination and coaching sessions for individuals and couples going through divorce or other life transitions.
Find Cherie at
https://deardivorcecoach.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DearDivorceCoach/
https://twitter.com/DearDivorceTeam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/morrischerie/
https://www.instagram.com/deardivorcecoach/
https://www.pinterest.ph/DearDivorceTeam/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJMAXn_j7fwszBM6-Zh8EQ/featured
https://www.tiktok.com/@deardivorcecoach?
This week's guest was a successful business entrepreneur who grew up with divorced parents whose styles were very different, leading to confusion regarding his adolescent needs for support, security, and safety. And then a few years ago, he struggled with his daughter as she faced anxiety and depression as a teenager.
Both experiences were challenging and heart-wrenching. He wondered what his parents or he could have done differently. In hindsight, after much learning and reflection, he realized a lot could have been done to make these far more positive experiences.
As a result, he has made it his mission to help parents like find smoother and more productive paths, to better communicate and connect
Andy Goldstrom is the founder of Parents Journey Coaching, he coaches and helps parents better navigate the challenges of raising children today. Deepening your knowledge about your situation, your parenting style, and what works and doesn’t by leveraging your strengths and helping you develop your own solutions.
Find Andy at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andygoldstrom/
https://parentsjourneycoaching.net/podcast/
https://oplm.com/speaker/andy-goldstrom/
https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fgoldstrom_andy
https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/experts/expert/parents-journey-coaching
This week's guest was born in Cleveland Ohio to a very Sicilian family. Her father played jazz trumpet and infused the arts into all of her experiences and was blessed to explore all aspects of creative expressive art forms.
She has been personally touched by addiction, adoption, and complex trauma and as an athlete overcame extraordinary obstacles.
With over 30 years of experience in the consulting and coaching field. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families and in various roles for example at the maximum security prison in North Carolina. managing the psychiatric in-patient unit, assessed custody levels, and provided services to death row inmates.
Another role she was part of the team contracted by the U.S. Army in Ft. Bragg, as health coaches and team members partnered with soldiers preparing for deployment.
Now as the executive director of The Vecchio Group, Art for the Heart, Kathryn's unique take on using all art forms to tap into the client’s creativity is brilliant. She is using art to encourage creativity to gain access to different perspectives on any given issue.
Find Kathryn at:
http://www.artfortheheartfoundation.org
This week we have 2 guests.
One Momma firefox is a mental health advocate and part-time live show host/podcaster/content creator and variety gamer with a full-time job on top of all that. This superstar mum is raising her two kids as a single mom! She has a 9 year old who has Tourette Syndrome and a 16 year old who is transgender and struggles with anxiety.
The second guest is Jax Momma Firefox’s is 16, who’s biggest challenge he has faced since coming out as transgender has been communicating with his parents. Conversely, he has found a lot of joy in interactions with complete strangers when they affirm his gender even unknowingly. He enjoys gaming with his friends, spending time with his girlfriend, playing with his little brother and pets, chilling with family, "art stuff" and listening to music.
They both live in Texas and together they just do their collective best to get by with all the politics and real dangers that come along with being different these days.
All they want to do is help others feel less alone and encourage people to seek help when it feels the hardest but they need it most.
Find Momma at:
https://www.twitch.tv/mommafoxfire/about
https://www.instagram.com/mommafoxfire/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/MommaFoxFire/about
https://www.tacosfallapart.com/about
Todays guest Patti handy has spent a combined 20 years as a Financial Advisor and Mortgage Advisor, however it was only after she experienced a heartbreaking divorce that shattered her world and made her feel overwhelmed and fearful about her financial future as a single mother and where she made costly mistakes out of desperation despite her background in finance, Patti now is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and experience to help women overcome financial challenges and achieve fulfillment and joy in their lives.
She acknowledges the difficulties that women face when it comes to money and aims to provide them with the tools and guidance they need to navigate financial decisions confidently. Patti's story of resilience and transformation serves as an inspiration for those who may be going through similar challenges, offering hope and the promise of thriving even in the face of adversity.
Find Patti here:
https://www.pattihandy.com/about
https://www.facebook.com/groups/870805444193498
https://www.instagram.com/patti.handy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattihandy/
In 20 years of clinical medicine, Sheila has taken care of a lot of very sick children but to an even greater extent, she saw kids with lifestyle induced problems. Poor sleep, unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy weight and frequently a lot of depression and anxiety were keeping these kids from living in their best health.
Dr. Sheila Carroll is a board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine physician who is dedicated to helping children achieve their best health.
Shelia opinion is a child cannot be expected to change their lifestyle habits by themselves. Children need their parent's and caregiver's help. And parents need help figuring out first, exactly what to do and then, how to actually do it.
She does this by working exclusively with parents who are willing to focus on modifying their own behaviors to ultimately improve their child's health.
She help children by empowering their parents to be the parents they truly want to be .
Find Shelia at:
https://weillcornell.org/sjcarroll
https://doctors.nyp.org/sheila-j-carroll-md/pediatric-cardiology-upper-east-side
https://vivo.weill.cornell.edu/display/cwid-sjc7002
https://www.mainehealth.org/Provider-Directory/C/Carroll-Sheila-M
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-carroll-a2326322/
https://health.usnews.com/doctors/sheila-carroll-415361
https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-sheila-carroll-xkmr2
Susan Gold's life is a testament to the power of resilience and determination.
She was raised in a challenging and chaotic family system, the middle child of five. Escaping the toxic family environment after high school graduation, she embarked on a remarkable journey of self-discovery.
Professionally, Susan became known for attaching celebrity talent to projects in NYC which led her to produce for television and film and on to Los Angeles.
She convinced modern art legend Andy Warhol to do an on-camera commercial for Pontiac, and on behalf of Disney Channel persuaded A-list celebrities including Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Taylor Swift, David Beckham and more to be interviewed by cartoon characters…Phineas & Ferb.
Susan is also a decorated endurance athlete competing in three marathons, and dozens of triathlons and has the distinction of finishing third in her age group at the treacherous Escape from Alcatraz event.
Keen on leaving a legacy to help others heal from challenges she’s successfully documented her journey of transforming trauma into triumph with the release of her book, "Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom," which chronicles her personal trajectory.
In her book, Susan shares her own experiences of overcoming a challenging family dynamic and provides invaluable insights for others facing similar obstacles. Her story is an inspiration to those who have endured childhood traumas,
Susan's ability to transform her own pain into a source of strength and empowerment has made her a beacon of hope for countless individuals seeking healing and personal transformation.
Today, Susan continues to make a profound impact through her speaking engagements, workshops, and coaching programs. She passionately helps others navigate their own healing journeys, encouraging them to reclaim their lives and find joy and purpose beyond their past.
She has become a guiding light for those seeking to turn their trauma into a powerful gift and live a life of authenticity and fulfillment.
Find Susan at:
Official Website
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Patricia Clarke is a British Columbia-based artist, writer, and speaker who draws much of her inspiration from the natural splendor surrounding her and her real-life experiences.
During her rewarding journey she has been an entrepreneur and won various awards and contracts to import her specialty candy into stores like Costco, London Drugs, and Superstore.
However in 2010, she left her import/export career to channel her experience and energy into building her art practice. Her intuitively painted art can be seen hanging in galleries, homes, and businesses worldwide.
But this isnt why she is with us
Today she published her 1st book, The Unknown Sister - A Memoir of The Search For The Truth Of My Paternity and it has become a best-seller,
Her purpose in writing this book was to support others and to give them the courage to have difficult conversations.
Patricia has been seen on screens and stages educating about adoption, secrets, art, and spirituality, and often, her art and book are woven into her speaking. You can often find her traveling and spending time in nature when she's not in her studio creating.
Find Trisha at:
https://patriciaclarkecreations.com/gallery/
https://www.facebook.com/patriciaclarkecreations/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-clark-11209b24/
Motivational consultant, international speaker, and author Ahmard Vital has empowered people globally with his inspirational guidance and tips for self-development.
He provides his audiences with the tools needed to achieve personal success, utilize willpower and determination, and develop strategies that will allow people of all ages to achieve personal and professional excellence.
After nearly a decade of studying the performance habits of high-achieving athletes, Ahmard has developed programs of inspiration and motivation that are beneficial to individuals, professionals, companies and organizations worldwide.
In 2011, Ahmard published Awaken the Baller Within, which was quickly labeled as the “athlete’s life manual” by some pundits in sports media. This book was taught in more than a dozen colleges and close to 50 athletic departments and sports camps.
Ahmard is becoming one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world, working in countries like Zambia and Abu Dhabi (UAE). In the United States, he’s inspired professionals at companies like the Boys and Girls Club, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Salvation Army. His college clients include Prairie View A&M, Houston Community College, and West Texas A&M.
He published his second book, I Am More Than Enough, in April 2019 to address many of his clients’ confidence challenges in their personal and professional lives.
Find Ahmard at
- https://ahmardvital.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmard-vital-6959464/
- https://www.facebook.com/ahmardvital/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrrvUluHZEfyoektk9Q2Gg
In today's episode, we have the privilege of delving into the captivating realm of Bobby Huntley, the brilliant author behind the mesmerizing novel, "Mothers Please " Bobby is a very gifted and insightful educator of 19 plus years and has produced a thought-provoking self-help book for single mothers raising sons without the help of the father and or positive male role models.
Within the book Bobby lists 8 mistakes that single mothers make in raising their sons.
Find Bobby at
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyhuntley/
- https://www.facebook.com/BobbyRHHuntley
- www.brayehuntleyenterprises.com
Welcome Reneé Rodriguez again to the podcast
As highlighted in the last podcast episode Renee is a highly skilled and passionate individual dedicated to empowering women and advocating for their rights in family court cases. With a career spanning over 25 years, Reneé has emerged as a prominent figure in the field of custody battles, specializing in supporting women in their pursuit of physical and legal custody.
Her unique approach is to teach client to adopt a "noble warrior" mindset when entering the courtroom. By instilling a sense of strength, resilience, and determination in her clients, Reneé empowers them to confidently present themselves as the healthier and more capable parent during custody disputes.
Reneé has also become a trusted advocate for victims of domestic violence. She understands the unique struggles faced by people in abusive relationships and helps them develop strategies to protect themselves and their children. Reneé's deep commitment to promoting awareness about domestic violence and advocating for its victims has led her to become a respected figure in the field.
Find Renee at
- https://www.facebook.com/bffconsulting
- https://bestfootforwardllc.com/about/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqzpdr2Oytk
This week’s guest is becoming a regular on the podcast
Elaine Belson obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1987 from the University of Maryland and her master’s degree in Social Work in 1993 from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and has been a clinical social worker for 30 years
In addition to this she decided to join the Army at the age of 42 because she wanted to be part of something bigger than herself and have a bigger impact and during her time served in Afghanistan, from 2008-2010.
She is an expertise in the following topics: anger management, anxiety, coping with chronic pain, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief/loss, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, stress, substance abuse, trauma, women's issues, and work issues and she has provided trauma services for Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, bank robberies, military deployment and has helped children and teens cope with academic challenges, bullying, divorce, peer pressure and low self-esteem.
She is here this time to talk about setting and maintaining good boundaries.
Find Elaine at
- https://mentallyspeakingdotblog.wordpress.com/
- https://twitter.com/elaine_lcsw
Fiona is the founder of Home Sweet Homes, a co-parenting journal and planner aimed at helping young children adjust to life after a separation or divorce.
As a single mother to a 5-year-old boy, she experienced first-hand the challenges that come with co-parenting, including stress, anxiety, guilt, and a lack of resources to support young children.
Fiona searched for tools and products to help co-parents and their children but found that there were few solutions available that directly involved children. This inspired her to create the Home Sweet Homes journal and planner, which evolved from a $2 mini planner she found at a dollar store.
The Home Sweet Homes journal and planner is designed to keep co-parents and their child connected and informed about each other's daily lives, while also providing comfort and joy across their two homes.
Fiona's mission is to bring positivity out of a difficult situation by combining the benefits of a journal and planner into a tool that stays with the child. After countless hours of brainstorming, writing, editing, and designing, Fiona had the first prototype of Home Sweet Homes in her hands in February 2021.
Find Fiona at
- https://www.tiktok.com/@coparenting_mom
- https://www.facebook.com/fiona.w.kong
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionakong/
- https://www.instagram.com/homesweethomesjournal/?hl=en
Janet Price is the founder of JP Coaching & Consulting, and her mission is to help parents and children navigate divorce and beyond.
She offers innovative tools, strategies, and solutions to minimize the impact of divorce trauma and help families shift from surviving to thriving.
Janet has personally experienced many life-altering events, including being a child of a high-conflict divorce, then finding herself in a high-conflict co-parenting dynamic defending false allegations that no parent should have to defend, and having her children never come home to live with her at the ages of 11 and 13, to eventually building strong loving bonds with her children as adults.
Through her own healing journey, she has discovered her life's purpose, which is to work with parents in their co-parenting relationships and end the generational cycle of pain and trauma caused by unconscious parenting.
Janet believes that it's possible to enjoy life despite experiencing pain and complications, and she wants to help others do the same.
Find Janet here
- https://jpcoachingandconsulting.com/about/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/jp-coaching-and-consulting-inc/about/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpcoachingandconsulting/
- https://twitter.com/JPCoaching2
Jay Rosenthal is an entrepreneur and Child Welfare Consultant with a diverse background in various areas of social work. With prior experience in conducting child welfare investigations, Jay has developed a comprehensive understanding of child protection systems and protocols and additionally, his expertise extends to therapy, specifically in a children's congregate care setting, where he has worked closely with children in a group care environment.
Jay holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University. This academic foundation has equipped him with a deep understanding of human behavior and psychological principles, which he can apply in their work as a Child Welfare Consultant.
Jay's dedication to advocating for vulnerable populations is evident through his involvement as a member of the founding board of directors of a non-profit organization established in May 2014. This organization focuses specifically on championing the rights of children with rare or undiagnosed diseases and their families. Jay aims to create awareness, provide support, and drive positive change in the lives of these children and their families.
Find Jay here
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-m-rosenthal-ba44b866/
- https://cpsprotect.com/
- https://www.listennotes.com/top-podcasts/jay-rosenthal/
When her kids were young she parented intuitively which worked pretty well. Then they hit the teen years and life became chaotic, tense, and drama-filled. This weeks guest felt worried, angry, frustrated, scared, and exhausted.
She told her kids what they “should” do and what they “need” to do. She offered her wisdom and told them why they were wrong and what the “right” way was.
And when none of that worked, she punished them. The result was more conflict, arguments and they shut her out.
Like most parents, she read books, listened to podcasts, and speakers, but nothing seemed to worked.
In 2016, she found a program which showed completely new parenting communication strategies that dramatically changed her relationship with her children and made her house a more calm and peaceful place to be.
These strategies and tools were so life changing that she knew she needed to get this information into the hands of as many parents as possible.
Jeanine Mouchawar is a professional life coach who specializes in helping parents navigate the challenges of raising teenagers.
Her coaching services aim to provide parents with the necessary tools and techniques to create a more harmonious relationship with their teenagers.
Parents gain the skills needed to set boundaries, encourage responsibility, and empower their teens to become the best versions of themselves.
One of the key goals of Jeanine's coaching is to help parents reduce drama and conflicts in their parenting journey. She believes in providing simple and easy-to-implement solutions to everyday challenges, allowing parents to feel more relaxed and confident in their teen's choices. Through her guidance, parents can foster an environment of ease, where meaningful conversations and connections can thrive.
Find her at
- https://www.facebook.com/jeaninemouchawarcoaching
- https://www.jeaninemouchawar.com/meet-jeanine
- https://www.instagram.com/jeaninemouchawarcoaching/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeaninemouchawar/
- www.jeaninemouchawar.com
Reneé Rodriguez is a highly skilled and passionate individual dedicated to empowering women and advocating for their rights in family court cases. With a career spanning over 25 years, Reneé has emerged as a prominent figure in the field of custody battles, specializing in supporting women in their pursuit of physical and legal custody.
Her unique approach is to teach client to adopt a "noble warrior" mindset when entering the courtroom. By instilling a sense of strength, resilience, and determination in her clients, Reneé empowers them to confidently present themselves as the healthier and more capable parent during custody disputes.
Throughout her career, Reneé has honed her skills and knowledge in various domains, including Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Domestic Violence Advocacy. Recognizing the challenges faced by many parents dealing with difficult co-parents exhibiting narcissistic traits, Reneé has invested considerable time and effort in understanding the intricacies of this personality disorder. Her expertise in Narcissistic Personality Disorder equips her with the necessary tools to guide and support people in navigating the complexities of such cases effectively.
Reneé has also become a trusted advocate for victims of domestic violence. She understands the unique struggles faced by people in abusive relationships and helps them develop strategies to protect themselves and their children. Reneé's deep commitment to promoting awareness about domestic violence and advocating for its victims has led her to become a respected figure in the field.
Find Renee at
- https://www.facebook.com/bffconsulting
- https://bestfootforwardllc.com/about/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqzpdr2Oytk
Sandy Stream is an inspiring individual who has dedicated her life to promoting peace, inner strength, and personal growth. As an accomplished author and activist, Sandy's work is grounded in the firm belief that every individual has the capacity to discover their inner peace and cultivate warrior-like strength within themselves.
Before embarking on her journey as a facilitator and workshop leader, Sandy spent 20 years teaching law. Her experience in the legal field allowed her to witness the challenges and struggles faced by individuals caught up in conflicts and legal battles. This exposure inspired her to explore alternative paths to resolving conflicts and finding peace, both within oneself and in interpersonal relationships.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Sandy has also embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood, raising two children. Through the experiences of motherhood and her own personal journey, she gained valuable insights and wisdom that further shaped her approach to life and her dedication to helping others.
Having faced numerous adversities and life lessons, Sandy decided to channel her efforts toward facilitating workshops for both young and experienced adults. Her workshops aim to empower individuals to embrace peace and tap into their inner strength, fostering personal growth and resilience. Sandy encourages participants to reflect on their own lives, confront their fears, and develop strategies to live more peacefully and powerfully.
Her approach is rooted in compassion, understanding, and a genuine desire to empower others.
Find Sandy at
- https://thecouragecircle.com/
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/84552279-the-courage-circle
- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-courage-circle-sandy-stream/1143277101
- https://www.meetup.com/the-courage-circle-with-sandy-stream/events/293757965/
Veronica Williams is the Co-Founder of Alliance Seminars Coaching, a veteran-owned, faith-based organization dedicated to providing coaching services, motivational speaking, and certified workshops. With a profound mission to enhance personal and professional relationships, Veronica and her team collaborate with individuals and organizations, focusing on improving leadership skills and fostering a positive business culture.
Veronica's life journey has been marked by challenges and triumphs, shaping her perspective on resilience and personal growth. Her mantra, "you are only in your storm as long as you allow yourself to be in it," reflects her steadfast belief in the power of self-determination and overcoming adversity.
Throughout her ministry of service, Veronica has identified a calling to equip today's women for the challenges of tomorrow. She has been a dynamic presence at workshops, retreats, conferences, and roundtables, empowering both single and married women. What distinguishes Veronica is her ability to connect with others through the shared experiences of life's victories and losses.
Veronica operates in spiritual gifts as an encourager and teacher, utilizing her coaching and mentoring skills to uplift women of all ages. Her ministry motto, "I am not whole unless my sister is whole," encapsulates her commitment to fostering a supportive community where women can thrive together. Veronica's life, though not without its difficulties, has been remarkably fulfilling, and her dedication to empowering others shines through in her work with Alliance Seminars Coaching.
Find Veronica at
- www.facebook.com/allianceseminars
- www.speakerhub.com/speaker/veronica-williams
This weeks guest, Tracy Taris overcame a childhood of fear, anxiety and self-doubt to become a Licensed Marriage and Relationship Therapist, Speaker and Author of "Many Voices ONE TRUTH". She works extensively with families in crisis including coaching parents with parenting issues.
Tracy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over ten years of experience specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. She helps clients who need empowerment due to feelings and beliefs that their life is not within their own control or due to overall feelings of not being “good enough” or “worthy.” She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
Tracy holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, and Bachelor's of Journalism with an Emphasis in Broadcasting from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. She is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 50782) and certified in Prepare-Enrich Marital Preparation and Therapy. She is an active member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Find Tracy at
- www.tracytaris.com
- www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-taris-843a4a21
This week's guest, Sara Deacon, aka The Adulting Coach, is on a mission to guide the next generation towards a life filled with their own aspirations rather than societal expectations. Partnering with parents, she supports teens and young adults in their journey to adulthood, empowering them to define their own path, embrace new challenges, make confident decisions, and succeed in adulting.
Sara's unique approach blends discipline and creativity, providing a balanced center for individuals to connect with their power and passion. Her goal is to instill true confidence, successful adulting, and an element of fun in the process. With infectious energy and optimism, Sara engages young people, challenging them to question assumptions and take purposeful actions toward their goals. Whether doing karate in the garage or delivering thought-provoking performances, Sara inspires individuals at every level of their "adulting" journey.
Find Sara at
- www.saradeacon.com
- www.linkedin.com/in/saradeacon
Rachel Burch, this week's guest, is a versatile individual who transitioned from a career in law to become a transformational coach and stand-up comedian. She hosts the highly popular podcast, Love Before 100, where she shares her unique journey of searching for love while navigating a dating scavenger hunt and bucket list.
In her 40s and acknowledging her inclination for staying at home, Rachel takes her audience on a humorous and cringe-worthy expedition as she steps out of her comfort zone. Her mission is not only to find love but also to help others feel less alone in the often challenging world of dating. Listeners describe her podcast as "relatable," "raw," "hilarious," and "binge-worthy," catering to both single and married women (and men).
Residing in Orange County, CA, with her two boys, Rachel enjoys the coastal lifestyle with long walks on the beach and short commutes on the Pacific Coast Highway. She has a keen interest in personal growth, embraces all things 'woo,' and prioritizes healthy living.
Beyond the quest for love, Rachel is committed to exploring a unique form of personal development—transformation through entertainment. Love Before 100 is a blend of comedy, personal development, vulnerability, dating, romance, and true crime. Described as a mix of Sex and the City and Jackass, the podcast is raw, real, and relatable. It invites laughter, tears, and cringes, offering a unique combination of a reality show, rom-com, and Ted talk. Love Before 100 is positioned as the guilt-free guilty pleasure for those seeking an entertaining and transformative journey through life's adventures.
Find Rachel at
- www.facebook.com/rgburch
This weeks guest has a passion for raising awareness about a silent epidemic that affects all of us: every country, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, faith and creed, single or dual parent homes, yet it is stigmatized and not talked about. It is prenatal exposure to alcohol.
Patricia says if your children are not responding as expected to traditional approaches of parenting or discipline, chances are that the root of the problem is altered wiring in the brain from prenatal exposure to toxins and/or trauma (there are over 50,000 things that can alter the development of a baby in the womb), which means there are biological reasons why rewards and consequences, praise or punishment are not changing their behavior. Patricia isn't about shaming mamas! She just wants to raise awareness.
She is also a trainer and neurobehavioral coach, a Certified VIRTUAL Coach, a podcaster with a podcast, Living with FASD. and if that wasn't enough she is writing a book geared to reaching the 16.6 million adults in the US who are impacted by prenatal exposure to alcohol, most of whom have no clue.
When we understand both how our children's brains, changed by drugs, alcohol and/or trauma, drive their behavior, and as we understand what we bring to the table in our interactions with our children, these shifts will happen.
Find Patricia at
- www.patriciakasper.com
Nisha Lehman, a dedicated mobile developer by day, transforms into a passionate advocate for enhanced mental health during the night. As the visionary founder of the app Confidential Conversations, she endeavors to bridge the gap between technology and mental well-being.
Nisha is on a mission to introduce a unique approach to addressing specific mental health issues through her app, which seamlessly integrates video games into the therapeutic process. Focusing on concerns such as grief, divorce, widowhood, and the profound impacts of mental health on remaining children, Nisha aims to provide tailored, immersive experiences. Her goal is to offer users struggling with mental health challenges a safe and secure outlet for exploration, allowing them to view their struggles through a different lens without reliving painful moments or trauma.
Nisha Lehman is deeply fascinated by the potential of utilizing games to contribute positively to the mental health space. In the contemporary world, where the importance of mental well-being is increasingly recognized, she believes that incorporating technology and tailored experiences can be a powerful tool in addressing and improving mental health.
Find Nisha at
- www.linkedin.com/in/nisha-lehman
- www.instagram.com/confidconvos
Monty C. Ritchings, an accomplished author, has triumphed over life's challenges, navigating through feelings of inadequacy and enduring the heartbreaking loss of his wife to alcoholism. His early years were marked by the haunting specter of fear from his father, compelling him to become invisible in his quest for humanity. However, a transformative awakening prompted Monty to seek a better path in life.
With a dedication spanning over three decades, Monty immersed himself in the study of mystical arts, energetic healing, and emotional and core belief work. The insights drawn from his personal journey, often lived on the fringes of life, now resonate in the pages of his books. Monty's motivation to share these profound observations lies in his earnest desire to guide individuals toward discovering and embracing their innate strength and truth. He firmly believes in the inherent potential within every person, urging them to accept and embody it.
In the current context of our world, Monty passionately emphasizes the critical importance for individuals to uncover and walk in their truth, viewing it as the essential key to a truly fulfilling and authentic life.
Find Monty at
- www.montyritchings.com
- www.facebook.com/montyc.ritchings
Kirryn is an Energy Coach and Matrescence Mentor, devoted to guiding mothers through the intricate journey of matrescence – the often-overlooked transition into motherhood. Co-parenting two daughters, she draws from her own experiences, having grappled with self-doubt, grief, and loneliness during this transformative phase.
On a mission to liberate mothers from people-pleasing and empower them to embrace their true selves, Kirryn believes that matrescence is a spiritual awakening. Through her work, she supports mothers in becoming their own healers, navigating the complexities of this profound transition.
Kirryn's journey started in the birth space, witnessing the meticulous planning surrounding childbirth and questioning the lack of attention given to the postpartum and subsequent years. Discovering the term 'matrescence' became a pivotal moment, leading her to educate and support women in this often-neglected aspect of motherhood.
Today, Kirryn invites mothers to explore their heart's calling, creating a space that embraces authenticity and encourages transformative self-discovery. Her joy and privilege lie in witnessing the powerful transformations that unfold when women embrace and navigate the entirety of their motherhood journey.
Fine Kirryn at
- www.kirrynlee.com/meetkirryn
- www.instagram.com/kirryn_lee
Jenny Toh is a seasoned professional coach with a background in law spanning nearly three decades. Despite a successful legal career and a fulfilling personal life with a supportive husband and three children, Jenny felt an inner yearning for something more and a desire to live life to its fullest potential.
Her coaching journey began when she experienced the powerful impact of coaching in an organization she worked for. Eventually, she decided to take the leap and pursue her passion for coaching.
Jenny underwent professional coach training at the International Coach Academy, becoming a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Achieving the PCC credential involved coaching for more than 900 hours and demonstrating excellence and professional competence through rigorous assessment.
Driven by her commitment to continuous improvement, Jenny also pursued mentor coach certification under the guidance of Jamee Tenzer and Sheri Boone.
Jenny believes when people align with their values, they can positively influence those around them. She is dedicated to helping them unearth and rediscover their dreams and passions, and empowering them to live on their terms.
Find Jenny at
- www.riverlifecoaching.com
- www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-toh-b74ba128
Jennifer Sontag: Her journey into entrepreneurship ignited during her late teens when the lack of university opportunities led her to view entrepreneurship as a path to support her son. Growing up around her grandmother's small home bakery, she imbibed the values of independence, self-made success, and the joy of connecting with customers. Witnessing her father's health decline due to work-related stress, especially as a single parent, she decided on entrepreneurship to balance creativity with a fulfilling family life, raising her son and daughter alongside her ventures. The inception of Italian Citizenship Concierge was driven by her grandmother's passion for Italy, despite never setting foot there. In 2015, she faced a life-altering moment, realizing the importance of living in the present. Starting the process of gaining Italian citizenship before the COVID pandemic, she turned challenges into opportunities and discovered a newfound passion for assisting others on their citizenship journeys. Reflecting on her achievements, overcoming the odds stands out as her greatest triumph. A 19-year-old parent who owned a maternity store, she defied expectations, breaking generational patterns of abuse. The success of her business became a cornerstone for providing a stable foundation for her children, enabling them to pursue education, travel, and lead fulfilling lives. Her business wasn't merely a source of financial support; it served as a backdrop for crucial family moments, even allowing her to run it from a hospital bed during health complications. This unique blend of work and family life instilled in her children the values of hard work, sacrifice, and the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones. Her entrepreneurial journey has not only shaped her life but has been a catalyst for breaking barriers and creating a legacy of resilience and success. Find Jennifer at* www.lovehappensmag.com/blog/2022/10/27/inspired-by-jennifer-sontag-italian-citizenship-concierge
Avi's journey is one of personal transformation and resilience. Despite facing challenges and struggling with feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy in his early life, Avi has emerged as a licensed realtor, professional salesperson, best-selling author, and three-time ax-throwing champion. His background includes a love for sports such as football, ultimate frisbee, and ping-pong, as well as an interest in video games, documentaries, and solving the Rubik's cube.
Growing up in an environment that was not conducive to his well-being, Avi faced academic struggles and was later diagnosed with Bipolar Type I and Major Depressive Disorder as a young adult. Despite joining the US National Guard to escape feelings of shame and contribute to his country, Avi found himself still grappling with personal challenges, including issues related to substance abuse and a sense of being at rock bottom.
However, his journey took a turn when he embraced his role as a self-starter, independent learner, and resilient survivor. Avi used his experiences and rejection as fuel for personal growth, eventually channeling his energy into writing. What started as documenting his childhood experiences transformed into thirty titles, showcasing his evolution into life coaching. Today, Avi is a public speaker who aims to inspire others, particularly those struggling with business, life, and mental health. His mission is to help individuals discover the champion within themselves, emphasizing that true success is not about winning for personal gain but about empowering others to achieve their potential.
Find Avi at
- www.aviwolfson.com
- www.linkedin.com/in/aviwolfson
Danika Sanchez is the passionate owner of Baby Steps Concierge Nursing Inc. Throughout her life, Danika has been on a quest to discover her true calling, driven by her entrepreneurial spirit and a deep desire to help others, particularly babies. Her journey has taken her through various roles, from chairing large non-profit events to exploring marketing, and financial planning, and even running her own bakery while pursuing nursing school. While some may have viewed her as a "jack of all trades, master of none," Danika now realizes that each experience has played a vital role in shaping her path.
Today, she has found her true passion, which lies in assisting parents to confidently care for their newborns, especially those who lack a robust support system nearby. As a seasoned nurse and dedicated educator, she gets immense joy from teaching and supporting others, with a special love for nurturing and caring for babies. With Baby Steps Concierge Nursing Inc., Danika is fulfilling her purpose and making a significant impact on the lives of new parents and their little ones.
When Danika isn't lending her expertise to new parents, you might find her exploring new ways to contribute to her community or spending quality time with her own loved ones. Her journey of self-discovery and unwavering determination have led her to the perfect place where her passion for teaching, assisting others, and loving babies converge harmoniously. With Danika Sanchez at the helm, Baby Steps Concierge Nursing Inc. thrives as a beacon of support and comfort for countless families on their journey through parenthood.
Find Danika at
- www.babystepsnursing.com
- www.linkedin.com/in/baby-steps
AJ Coleman is the author of Keep Those Feet Moving — A Widower’s 8-Step Guide to Coping with Grief and Thriving Against All Odds.
Throughout AJ’s life, he has had to overcome tremendous challenges.
As a child, AJ was frequently bullied for his hearing impairment but instead of letting social challenges define him, AJ strived to overcome them.
In 2009, AJ faced the most painful challenge of all—losing his wife Cory to brain cancer—when their daughter was just one-year-old.
AJ started the Keep Those Feet Moving blog in 2013 to share his advice, experiences, and philosophical wisdom with the world. He was inspired to write by the encouragement of close friends and family members, who were all astonished by how AJ was able to stay strong after losing Cory.
Today, AJ lives in a suburb of Chicago. He is remarried with a blended family and focuses his time on raising his family and helping others overcome challenges. AJ is an avid Florida Gator fan who enjoys traveling, learning languages, and playing soccer. When he isn't writing, he always looks for opportunities to self-educate.
AJ’s story is truly an inspiration for all of us to Keep Those Feet Moving, no matter how difficult it may seem at the time.
Where to find AJ
https://keepthosefeetmoving.com/our-story
This week's guest is deeply passionate about parenting, mental health, and wellness,
They grew up with the impression they were losers, feeling worthless and helpless.
The environment they rose from wasn’t healthy and they struggled academically, and while resilient, they felt inadequate for a long time.
Avi Wolfson was as a young adult, diagnosed with Bipolar Type I (previously known as Manic Depression) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Anxiety was evident and present within his family but seldom talked about, nor did he have permission to feel sad or express any feeling besides happiness. In addition, he felt pressured to take on heavily religious activities but had no interest in them; this all took a heavy toll, leading him to drink, take drugs, and music as vices.
Avi joined the US National Guard in high school to absolve himself of this shame. he was proud to serve a country that he loved and protect the society in which we live so freely, but being in the military didn’t prevent any of those problems, nor did it make them go away. and he was back at square one and rock bottom.
Avi has struggled with MDD, Bipolar I, and has gone through very dark times in a traumatic childhood as a young, separated father to a girl, they believe their experience and unique perspective on single parenting would be valuable as he has become a stronger and more resilient person by finding light within my darkness.
Find Avi here
www.aviwolfson.com
www.linkedin.com/in/aviwolfson
Dr. Paul Sambataro, a neurocognitive scientist with the American Academy of Primary Care Psychologists, has created a program called "The Emotional Budgeting Program" to support the mind's ability to process information and emotions. This program has been clinically tested and has shown successful results in reducing anxiety and stress in children, adolescents, and adults within 6-8 weeks of daily exercise. The program is based on brain functioning theories and principles for productive functioning and helps organize overwhelming emotions and subsequently improves daily function.
As a Neurocognitive Scientist, he has assessed countless young students devastated by overwhelming anxiety and emotional turmoil disrupting their ability to problem-solve issues in their daily lives. impacting processing speed and memory.
He has also noted similar issues in adults in private practice which has led to an understanding that the inability to process and organize information input into the brain creates a sense of anxiety, stress, and the state of being overwhelmed which limits function.
Many adults experience overwhelming anxiety and stress resulting in emotional pain. Relief for emotional pain is often sought through ineffective self-medication or self-harming behaviors. This program is designed as a supplement to a strong therapeutic partnership with a therapist.
Where to find Paul
- www.houstonbehavioralhealth.org/
- www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sambataro-ph-d-bb987ba2/
- www.twitter.com/PaulSambataro
- www.facebook.com/paul.sambataro
After wife and husband research and writing team Kasey Edwards and Dr Christopher Scanlon published their bestselling book Raising Girls Who Like Themselves in 2021, they started getting the same question over and over again: what about boys?
Parents are worried about their sons - that they have low self-esteem, lack confidence, and are angry and sad. They’re scared that boys will lose their sweetness and joy as they get older.
The problem they discovered is that while “girls can do anything” there is still only one “right” way to be a boy.
There are still dangerous assumptions about boys being tough and being able to handle shaming, harsh punishments, and pressure to perform. This is suffocating our boys, limiting their potential, and in some cases, killing them.
But Kasey and Christopher have the antidote in the newly published book - Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves.
Using a friendly, guilt-free approach, they show parents why and how to help their boys discover for themselves - who they are rather than forcing them into the masculine straitjacket.
With the right approach and strategies, parents can build a strong foundation within their sons so that they can withstand whatever life throws at them and soar to reach their potential.
Find Kasey at
www.boyswholikethemselves.com/strong
Kate Hufnagel is on a mission to make it easier for individuals and families to talk about and prepare for the day when their loved ones pass away.
She educates people on what makes up today's estates and the laws and policies that can make things more difficult for Your Person.
Kate helps people get their affairs in order, which can save their loved ones hundreds of hours of frustration and the estate thousands of dollars in legal fees.
She also assists individuals in organizing their digital lives and provides guidance on utilizing technology in a way that safeguards privacy and provides peace of mind.
In the world of single moms, being prepared for the inevitable not only will make things "easier" for children, but it also has the potential to be your greatest legacy.
Kate has 25 years of experience guiding and leading teams in building big data and cutting-edge software solutions for the military, developing information technology solutions, and designing data analytics solutions.
Where to find Kate
www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hufnagel/
www.facebook.com/thedigitalwrangler
www.youtube.com/@thedigitalwrangler
This week's guest Courtney Ross is a dedicated fitness enthusiast and wellness advocate with a diverse background in modeling, personal training, health coaching, and nutrition. Her journey towards a profound understanding of the human body and its optimal care started unexpectedly with a minor surgery that forced her to confront the importance of movement and self-care during her recovery.
Motivated by this experience, Courtney embarked on a quest to unravel the intricacies of the body and develop her path toward optimal health. Starting as a personal trainer, she gradually expanded her knowledge by acquiring multiple nutrition certifications.
Through her studies, Courtney discovered that while nutrition is a highly individualized aspect of wellness, fundamental principles apply universally, such as the need to be cautious of misleading food labels and the benefits of consuming whole foods.
Eager to explore food's profound impact on physical and mental well-being, Courtney delved into Functional Medicine. She also pursued a comprehensive understanding of holistic iridology, recognizing that the body communicates through various signals. Armed with this wide range of tools and knowledge, Courtney has been able to help individuals who have been failed by conventional approaches. By offering alternative perspectives and diverse avenues for exploration, she instills optimism and empowers people to reclaim their well-being.
She wants to help parents understand the power and importance of activity and how the choices you make around nutrition are a powerful force to your child's health.
Find Courtney here
www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-ross-8b400416/
www.missmoxiefit.com/
www.instagram.com/_moxie_fitness_cle/
www.youtube.com/channel/UCAi0lAHH7rBohXBHdUrG4zg
For over nineteen years this week’s guest, Dr. Levy has been operating EBL Coaching, which specializes in one-on-one home, and virtual tutoring for students in grades Preschool - year 12. She is on a mission to get many more individuals with disabilities the best and most appropriate academic support that they desperately need.
Dr. Levy is a consistent advocate for those with learning and attentional challenges and wants to get the word out to the world so they too can join her campaign.
So, a bit of background, Dr. Levy is an educational expert, business owner, public speaker, and author based near New York City. She holds both a master's degree in special education and a Doctorate Degree in Education from Nova University.
Dr. Levy’s five-year research study on alternative strategies for teaching reading comprehension found her winning a fifth-place Westinghouse Science and Talent Award. In 2017, she was selected as one of Bergen County’s Commission on the Status of Women Honourees during Women’s History Month. She has spoken nationally and internationally on various education topics and writes regularly for education publications.
Where can you find Dr Emily Levy:
Riana Milne is a global-certified life, dating, and relationship coach with over 23 years of research and experience working with trauma. Her passion for counseling started as a teen, and she later obtained her master’s degree in Applied Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Rowan University and gained an education as a Cert. Clinical Trauma Professional and developed coaching programs for both Singles and Couples ages 16-76, within the Straight and LGBT communities.
Riana’s coaching programs have helped individuals to overcome past unhealed and unconscious childhood and love traumas that have sabotaged their relationships, limited emotional availability, and caused various emotional triggers to repeatedly impact them in life and love.
Her Dating to Mating System for Singles and the Relationship Rescue Coaching program for Couples use a holistic, individualized coaching approach that focuses on emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
Riana has made it her mission to gather science-based research answers and help those who have been through emotional and psychological abuse from their partners. Her research and education have now touched millions of people worldwide
Where to find Riana
- www.facebook.com/CoachRianaMilne
- www.twitter.com/rianamilne
- www.linkedin.com/in/rianamilne
- www.instagram.com/coachrianamilne
- www.rianamilne.com
- www.lifeandlovetrainingacademy.com
Rick DellaRatta is considered by many to be one of the finest Singer/Pianists performing today and one of only a handful of Jazz artists who can make a successful musical presentation to a large audience without having to abandon the true art form of Jazz.
Through his lifelong endeavor to help advance people to their highest potential through the understanding of Jazz as well as spreading peace worldwide through his “Jazz for Peace World Tour”, Rick DellaRatta is considered to be an innovator and a visionary.
So why have we got Rick on our podcast well……
Rick believes the study and performance of music not only stimulates the intellect, it has a historically proven ability to have a profoundly positive effect on a child’s life.
He wants to play a part in introducing children to the world's greatest art form as well as bringing live music and music programs back into the schools.
Where to find Rick
www.linkedin.com/in/rick-dellaratta-08199818/
www.jazzforpeace.org/educationseries.html
www.jazzforpeace.wordpress.com
Roger Pollard is a writer, teacher, and coach based in Miami, Florida.
Growing up, sports were his life, and he played a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, football, and soccer.
While his parents supported his passion for sports, they also emphasized the importance of academic performance. After playing college football on a scholarship and coaching he worked as a Graduate Assistant for the Middle Tennessee State football program. He used football as a tool to pay for his Sociology degree and Masters in Sport Management.
Pollard pursued a head coaching position after completing his Master's degree, which he held for 10 years.
Throughout his coaching career, he found that his ability to inspire and motivate his players was the attribute that held the most power. He believes that the ability to help a person find their motive in times of extreme fatigue, both mental and physical, is worth its weight in gold.
Pollard's writing is an attempt to dig deeper into motive and explore what goes on inside people. He draws on his experience in the classroom, weight room, and football field to explore the difference between people's actions and words and the ability to bring comfort and tribulation closer together. His writing is an extension of his drive to inspire and motivate people and he hopes to accomplish the same feat through a different discipline.
Find Roger here
- https://www.instagram.com/1rogerpollard
- https://www.facebook.com/noskwasa
- https://www.motiveinmotivation.com/
This week's guest Mark Aylward has over 30 years of experience helping people who are unsure of their next steps in life utilising his teaching and mentorship personality, which he attributes to his father.
After college, he tried different things and failed a lot, which led him to realize that most people don't know what they want to do in life however after becoming a father, he shifted his focus to supporting his new family and eventually found his professional home in recruiting.
He started two staffing companies and sold them for over 3 million dollars each. After getting divorced, getting sole custody of his 3 children representing myself in his divorce (and he isn't an attorney). he started helping his young adult children find work and start their own small businesses.
He now teaches, coaches, and builds content and courses around his experiences and skills. He has a BBA in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame and a Certificate of Excellence in Entrepreneurship from the University of Central Florida.
He has also done volunteer work as a trainer and career counselor with the Central Florida Coalition for the Homeless and as a judge and business mentor with Notre Dame's Gigot Centre for Entrepreneurship.
Find Mark here
www.7pillarsglobal.com
This week’s Guest Keli Kane is a Kindergarten Reading Specialist with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science in Education
Keli suffered brain trauma after being hit by a drunk driver in 2014 when her son was not yet a tween.
Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the impact that one person can have on the lives of those around them.
Her confidence and self-discipline have helped her overcome many obstacles in life, making her a true inspiration.
Through her own experiences and training in Shamanism and Usui Reiki, Keli shares practical tools and techniques for anyone looking to heal themselves and move beyond their own obstacles. Her authentic and positive energy shines through as she encourages readers to tap into their inner strength and exercise self-discipline to create a life of abundance and joy.
Find Keli here
www.kelikanehealing.com
This week’s guest Elaine Belson obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1987 and her master’s degree in Social Work in 1993 from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and has been a clinical social worker for 30 years
In addition to this, she decided to join the Army at the age of 42 because she wanted to be part of something bigger than herself and have a bigger impact during her time served in Afghanistan, from 2008-2010.
She is an expertise in the following topics: anger management, anxiety, coping with chronic pain, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief/loss, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, stress, substance abuse, trauma, women's issues, and work issues and she has provided trauma services for Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, bank robberies, military deployment and has helped children and teens cope with academic challenges, bullying, divorce, peer pressure, and low self-esteem.
Find Elaine here
www.itscomplicated.blog
This week’s guest is Kalee Boisvert a financial advisor passionate about empowering women and helping them achieve financial independence.
She grew up watching her single mother struggle with money, which motivated her to learn about personal finance and help others.
Kalee believes everyone should have access to financial education, and she has made it her mission to create a world where no one is limited by their financial situation.
Kalee hosts monthly women-only events where she provides a comfortable space for women to learn and discuss money and investment topics.
She is also the host of The Wealth and Wellness podcast, which aims to bridge the gap between net worth and self-worth. In addition to her events and podcast, Kalee has written numerous articles on financial literacy, including one on raising money-savvy children that was published in Calgary's Child Magazine.
As a single mother and financially independent woman, Kalee is committed to helping women overcome their money-related stress and achieve financial security.
She believes that women should never have to feel anxious about how to support themselves, their family, or their future.
In 2023, Kalee will release two books: a non-fiction book called Make Money Your Thing! and a children's picture book called MoneyWise, Mabel's Bursting Bank. Through her work, Kalee hopes to spark healthy and positive conversations around wealth and investment and to help women take control of their financial futures.
Find Kalee here
www.linkedin.com/in/kaleeboisvert
www.twitter.com/boisvertkalee
www.facebook.com/kaleeboisvertwealthandwellness
www.instagram.com/kaleeboisvert
www.kaleeboisvert.com
This week’s guest the LUVCOACH - Bruce Starr is a relationship coach who has been on a 48-year study of life, having many of the top experts on love and relationships as his teachers and mentors. He is an internationally known professional speaker, television and radio talk show host, and producer.
From 1993 until 2003, He was the first Luvcoach on AOL, he had over 6,000 intimate, detailed, and documented discussions with people around the country. He took what he learned about those relationships and began hosting the first of many Luvcoach Relationship shows, which for many years airing to over three million Los Angeles households.
He is a published author of two books. The first book “Bodytraders, Transforming Back from Player To Lover,” summarizes his experience over those ten years. The second book “Her Teen Lovecoach” was written to help any teenager who desires more guidance in their young dating life!
Find Bruce here
www.theopenheartmovement.com/
www.facebook.com/TheLuvcoach
www.youtube.com/@theluvcoachbrucestarr8999?reload=9
www.linkedin.com/in/brucestarr/
This week's guest is Brent Webb a motivational speaker who has spent the last 25 years traveling the world, teaching people how to unlock and unleash their inherent mind power.
He suggests that people today face more disruption and uncertainty than ever and aims to help them overcome these challenges and uncertainties.
He believes that unlocking success, prosperity, love, and health requires different tools now than ever before, and he aims to provide people with the necessary resources to build their dream lives from scratch.
In response, Brent has created a curriculum that provides all the tools needed to build a fulfilling life. Rather than focusing on one particular area, Brent's program aims to unlock success, prosperity, love, and health through the power of the mind.
Brent suggests that the time for talking is over and encourages individuals to take action by investing in themselves and their future.
Where to find Brent
www.brentwebb.com
This week's guest Allison Jayne Ewing is a psychotherapist and EFT Practitioner.
She began her career earning a Master's degree in Social Work and spent over fifteen years working with abused and neglected children and their families in the inner city of Chicago.
After experiencing a divorce, herself, Allison decided to focus on helping other midlife women find healthy available single men who will love and adore them.
She works using a powerful tool called EFT tapping to have women clear all blocks to successful dating and open up to the excitement of falling in love again. Her recently published book "Find Love Again: Learn to Date Like a Goddess", is a guide to igniting your inner goddess and finding the man of your dreams.
Allison lives with her two teenage sons and two cats outside of Chicago. She loves yoga, being in nature, having coffee in the morning on her porch swing, and traveling the world every chance she gets.
Where to find Allison
www.datingafteryourdivorce.com
www.inspiredlifetapping.com
www.facebook.com/InspiredLifeTapping
This week's guest is a mental health advocate, part-time live show host/podcaster/content creator, and variety gamer with a full-time job on top of all that.
She has experienced/lived with post-partum depression, major depressive disorder, anxiety, C-PTSD, leaving an abusive partner, and family trauma situations.
This superstar mum is raising her two kids as a single mom! She has a 9-year-old who has Tourette Syndrome and a 16-year-old who is transgender and struggles with anxiety.
Living in Texas, together they just do their collective best to get by with all the politics and real dangers that come along with being different these days.
All she wants to do is help others feel less alone and encourage people to seek help when it feels the hardest but they need it most.
As someone who has personally struggled with mental health challenges, she recognizes the importance of having a safe space to discuss these issues openly and honestly. Her goal is to create a supportive community where individuals can share their experiences and feel a sense of comfort knowing that they are not alone.
Through her show and podcast, MommaFoxFire hopes to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and provide a platform for people to share their stories. She believes that by creating a supportive environment, individuals can find the strength and resources they need to manage their mental health challenges.
Ultimately, her mission is to promote greater understanding and compassion for those who are struggling with mental health issues.
Find Momma Firefox here;
www.podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/even-tacos-fall-apart/id1497771489
www.twitter.com/mommafoxfire
www.youtube.com/mommafoxfire
www.instagram.com/mommafoxfire/?hl=en
www.TacosFallApart.org
This week's guest was a single mom for 10+ years with little to no involvement from my children's fathers. She has 3 kids with 2 different fathers 1 who passed away and the other there is an ongoing custody battle
She is here to tell her story and hopefully help other single parents who are fighting custody battles and difficult co-parenting situations.
Find Jessica here;
www.instagram.com/itsjessicawelch
What can I tell you about this week's guest …..
Angela is a seasoned performer with 3 Melbourne Comedy Festival Solo Shows under her belt. She has been a support act for many of the big names of comedy and she was a finalist in the Kings of Comedy contest and a preliminary finalist in Melbourne in the Raw Comedy contest. More recently she has been a writer for, ‘Mainland Tonight’, and ‘Pitch’. Angela is known for her razor-sharp wit and has been pleasing audiences in all the best venues in Melbourne.
Angela has a rare auto-immune condition, so when covid hit she had to lay low until they found a vaccine. It gave Angela a chance to focus on writing. Rather than her usual comedy writing, Angela enjoyed where her brain went when writing for children. Angela first started writing funny little stories for her niece but soon realized there was a bigger audience for her stories. Angela’s main aim as an author is for children to laugh while they learn. Angela grew up on a farm in regional Queensland and this experience flavours her writing for a unique storytelling experience. The innocence of simpler times. She found it soothing while the world seemed to be going insane.
During the first year, she published 4 illustrated children’s books and her books are getting rave reviews on Amazon and are beautifully illustrated using the latest in digital technology.
Angela’s books are perfect for parents who want to feel good about their choices and for children who love a good story. Your child will ask for them again and again and, sometimes, that will be a good thing.
Find Angela here
www.linkedin.com/in/angela-greensill-a209a966
www.facebook.com/Angelagreencomedian
www.angelagreencomic.wordpress.com
This week's guest is appearing on the show for a second time, Doug Noll is a mediator and peacemaker who teaches people how to listen and validate others' emotions, which he calls Listening Others Into Existence.
He believes everyone has a deep need to be heard and validated and that listening and validating someone's emotions is the most powerful and precious gift you can give, costing you nothing.
Our culture however teaches us that emotions are bad, and we have learned from our parents to repress our emotions. This causes people to feel uncomfortable when someone is crying or angry, not knowing how to console a grieving friend, dealing with a screaming child, or avoiding hard conversations. As a result, people do not live in emotional safety, are scared of emotions, and are even afraid to admit to their fears, leading to misery, unhappiness, and despair, especially in relationships.
Doug's life became one big struggle as he was born nearly deaf, almost blind, and crippled with two club feet. He learned that emotions were not safe, and he became numb to his emotions. However, his work as a mediator and peacemaker forced him to confront human emotion straight on, and he discovered how to listen to others into existence. He taught inmates serving life sentences how to be peacemakers in maximum security prisons and then taught his skills at the highest levels of government in Washington, D.C. Today, he focuses on teaching emotional competency and de-escalation skills based on how our brains are hard-wired, which he believes is a solid foundation of empirical neuroscience.
Find Doug here;
www.facebook.com/DouglasNoll
www.linkedin.com/in/dougnoll/
www.twitter.com/dougnoll
www.dougnoll.com/emotional-competency/toxic-person-at-work
www.dougnoll.com/
This week’s guest Sivan Hong's career spans over two decades in several industries and professions, including holding esteemed positions as a professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business and a former partner at The Bridgespan Group.
However today, Sivan authors and illustrates the best-selling children’s book series The Super Fun Day Books, including Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Her inspiring books focus on neurodiverse children, who overcome their challenges with perseverance and bravery. The Super Fun Day Books have even been featured on NBC and News12.
Sivan also serves as a Trustee on the Boards of the Rita Allen Foundation, Multicultural Children’s Book Day, and the ASPCA.
Find Sivan here;
www.sivanhong.com
It feels like this guest is becoming a regular……Last year we had an awesome gentleman on to talk about the addicted child and the book he had written to help parents recognise the signs and then understand what the next steps are should their child be addicted to substances and or other things.
Then Richard Capriola came back on the podcast to talk to us about his investigations on how the pandemic had impacted teen substance abuse and teen mental health.
And today Richard has come along to the podcast to tell post-pandemic how teen substance abuse and mental health is improving or failing.
Find Richard here;
www.helptheaddictedchild.com
This week’s guest has been a single parent for the last 10 years alongside being a director and then Chief Operating Officer for a consultancy business. Throughout that time, she has juggled the challenges of building a supportive and positive home environment for herself and her child whilst handling the increasing demands and expectations of an executive role in what has become an increasingly volatile world.
She has worked through various situations that at times have felt overwhelming; trying to create more time, being present for the right people at the right time, managing her guilt for not always being there for her daughter, being concerned with comparing herself to others and what her daughter might be missing or losing out on, and struggling to be the role model she want to be for her daughter. Not only all that but she has felt challenged at work about her dedication, felt vulnerable to criticism, felt the need to work twice as hard as others to prove her worth, and struggled with visibility and setting boundaries to find a harmonious balance between home and work.
Jessica Rhys-Griffiths has always been motivated by working with individuals and teams to achieve their best and so she is here today because she wants to take what she has learned and support others in similar situations to find their way to be their best selves and be successful at home and work.
Find Jessica here;
www.jessicarhys-griffith.com
www.linkedin.com/in/jessrhysgriffith
This week’s guest Diane Windsor is coming on the podcast for a second time to chat about how to guide your teenager about relationships.
She has been a single mom twice and has been thru 2 divorces…and she has been in marriage counseling for more years than she was married.
She is passionate about helping mothers (especially single mothers) tell their stories. She was a leader of the single-parent support group for 8 years until covid and during her journey, she has become an accomplished author; her work focuses on topics that are important to single moms. Diane has published the following books:
- Stuck
- Smoke Screen
- How to Relationship – A Relationship Guide for Teens with Divorced Parents
Find Diane here
https://www.motinabooks.com/?page_id=37
https://www.facebook.com/motinabooks/
This week’s Guest is Dr. Vic Manzo and he is a Business and Spiritual Mindset Coach, Certified Paediatric Chiropractor, Holistic Wellness Coach, 3x Author, and Podcaster.
He helps individuals lead a fulfilled and soul-filled life effortlessly by sharing principles of ancient wisdom, and spiritual truths while bridging the gap with science: Universal Laws, Quantum Physics, and Neuroscience.
Dr. Vic is the author of 3 books, with the most recent one being, "Decoding The Matrix: Powerful Tips for Unleashing Your Potential and Accelerating Your Spiritual Awakening"
He also has two podcasts, "The Mindful Experiment" which is ranked top 1% globally, and "The Mindful Chiropractor," a podcast focused on the Chiropractic profession.
And now a new dad!
Find Dr Vic here
www.linkedin.com/in/drmanzo
www.facebook.com/drvicmanzo1
www.EmpowerYourReality.com/podcast www.empoweryourreality.com
This week’s guest obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1987 from the University of Maryland and her master’s degree in Social Work in 1993 from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and has been a clinical social worker for 30 years
In addition to this, she decided to join the Army at the age of 42 because she wanted to be part of something bigger than herself and have a bigger impact and during her time served in Afghanistan, from 2008-2010.
She is an expertise in the following topics: anger management, anxiety, coping with chronic pain, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief/loss, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, stress, substance abuse, trauma, women's issues, and work issues and she has provided trauma services for Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, bank robberies, military deployment and has helped children and teens cope with academic challenges, bullying, divorce, peer pressure, and low self-esteem.
Find Elaine here
www.anchor.fm/elaine-lcswc www.itscomplicated.blog
This week’s guest has experience with parenting three children with anxiety and OCD.
Stacy Quick had OCD as a child and she has been a Licensed Professional Counsellor for the last 10 years who specializes in the treatment of OCD at her clinic NOCD/treatmyocd.com
Find Stacy here
www.treatmyocd.com/therapists/128474/stacy.quick
www.linkedin.com/in/stacyquickundone
www.instagram.com/stacyquick.undone
Renaye Thornborrow is leading a worldwide movement to bring mindset skills and life coaching to kids so that kids can learn how to navigate the ups and downs of growing up and reach their fullest potential.
Renaye is the author of The Adventures in Wisdom Life Coaching Program for Kids Curriculum™ - a powerful curriculum that uses coaching stories and activities to help children develop 27 mindset skills for:
- resilience
- self-esteem
- confidence
- self-leadership
- achievement
- happiness
- and so much more!
Since 2013 her company has certified WISDOM Coaches® in over 30 countries – helping coaches create a business they love as a life coach for kids while empowering children around the world.
Renaye is also a personal development expert, a member of the International Coaches Federation (ICF), and a former 3-year board member for the Association of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO). She is also a retired corporate marketing executive and holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Texas.
Find Renaye here
www.adventuresinwisdom.com
www.facebook.com/AdventuresInWisdomFanPage
www.adventuresinwisdom.com/life-coaching-for-kids-free-story
www.youtube.com/user/AdventuresInWisdom
This week's guest survived a rough childhood, torn between a narcissist of a father and an unfeeling and emotionally neglectful mother, she learned that she was the only one she could depend on and always felt like 'the black sheep' and found it hard to trust anyone. In her teens, her lack of control led to anorexia and binge eating disorders. her weight was about all she could truly take charge of and by the age of 17, she had also become a binge drinker- leading to becoming an alcoholic by age 21. After transferring this lack of self-relationship to relationships with others, She found herself at the end of a string of emotionally vacuous and harmful relationships- culminating in a marriage to a narcissist and her self-esteem issues came back and again via her weight- she protected herself by becoming morbidly obese. That was the only way her body could physically be off-limits to an abusive husband (or so she thought). After 14 years of being told she was ugly, worth nothing, a horrible mother, and much more- she left! packing the kids, dogs, and cats into the car, loading a truck, and leaving town. The next 4 years saw a drawn-out legal battle which saw her lose everything except her babies. And she had to start again but the toll of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Adverse Childhood Relationship Experiences (ACREs) and her adult relationship disasters (including the one with herself), years of stress, and physical trauma to her body culminated in multiple conditions that threatened to end her life. She threw herself into study, learning about the systems of the body and how they each worked in harmony with each other, she sought help with her trauma and became truly well, truly loved
She continued her study continuing to become stronger, more able to handle anything in life, and free from the past both physically and emotionally. She is now an instructor of PNEI of Trauma, the lead practitioner at Wholistic Natural Health Australia, and the host of her own podcast A Magical Life- health, wealth, and weight loss"
Find Magic here
www.magicbarclay.com
This week’s guest is Asher Cloran the director of The Life Rocks Foundation, an interactive earth science platform designed to help children lead healthier, happier and productive lives through becoming connected to nature. Asher is an expert in human health, development and education and provides quality information to parents and teachers to help improve parenting, teaching and childhood development.
Asher’s most powerful experiences as a child were all involving Nature. Experiencing the contrast between a public education devoid of Nature connection, and then a Steiner education rich in Nature connection – left him with strong impressions of what is most important for learning and life.
On this quest, he has studied holistic health, human development, kinesiology, education, business, media, and natural sciences.
If all that wasn’t enough Asher is also an Integrated Movement Specialist level 2 and Holistic Lifestyle Coach level 2 with the CHEK institute. And has recently published 2 books: Connecting Children to Nature: the Essential guide for parents and teachers & The Soil Big Book, an illustrated book on soil science.
However the more Asher learnt, the more he discovered the challenges and damages that modern life is having on current and future generations – and he became passionate about helping to overcome them.
After meeting geologist John Rowntree in 2016, he was invited to join the Life Rocks team. John, seeing his passion for earth science education, quickly made him CEO. Since then, The team and I have evolved Life Rocks into a non-for-profit foundation always working hard to bring joy, education and nature to children, parents and teachers through fun, scientific and interactive experiences, media, books, games and workshops.
Asher also records The Life Rocks Podcast where he interviews other passionate leaders in childhood education and development and provides a platform for those interested in helping future and current generations thrive.
Find Asher here
www.liferocks.school
www.facebook.com/LifeRocks.School/
www.instagram.com/liferocks.school/
This week’s guest Sarah Kenny is a certified coach, mentor, and positive role model for adolescent girls. She believes empowering girls with confidence and courage will change the world for the better, and it's her personal mission to help girls thrive in adolescence and transform into powerful leaders while also supporting parents in raising RAD (Resilient - Audacious - Daring) girls.
Sarah - who lives in Austin, TX - has her Master’s Degree in Gender Studies, two professional coaching certifications, and is an active member of the International Coaching Federation. In her free time, she loves reading, yoga, taking long walks while listening to podcasts, cooking, trying new restaurants, traveling, and watching comedies and British dramas “with a strong female lead.”
Where do you find Sarah
www.sarahkennycoaching.com
www.instagram.com/sarahkennycoaching
www.facebook.com/sarahkennycoaching
This week’s guest Lisa Espinoza is a writer and speaker who is passionate about coming alongside others who desire to take steps toward their most fulfilling, abundant life.
She is an expert in grief and loss and is able to help others move through places of loss in a way that honors the loved ones they have lost as well as their own lives.
On December 15, 2018, my youngest son, Chandler, was hit by a car while riding his bike to work. He sustained multiple broken bones, a severed thoracic spine, and severe traumatic brain injury. . . .
On January 1, 2019, she lost her 25-year-old son Chandler.
Her pain was deep, excruciating, disorienting, and relentless. It was also an opportunity to do things differently.
There's no way around it. Grief is a heavy, often seemingly unbearable, weight to carry. A weight that you earned because you loved. She considers herself a trusted voice — here to support and equip people to move through the grief process in a way that honors you and their loved ones.
Where to find Lisa
www.lisaespinoza.com
www.facebook.com/lisachandlersmom
www.instagram.com/lisa.espinoza
This week’s guest Nicky Billou was a single father with two sons and has his own business.
He is a top thought leader in the areas of entrepreneurship, branding, and sales and has been called the Napoleon Hill of the 21st century, interviewing over 300 of the world's top thought leaders, like Jack Canfield, John Maxwell, and many more.
Not only has he made over 1000 media appearances, but he has also written and published 8 books, several of which are #1 International Best-sellers, and he has read over 4000.
And if that all was enough, he has a business that generates 6 figures a month and has helped 70+ entrepreneurs add 6-8 figures a year to their income.
Now he would love to come on our podcast and share his insights on parenting and running a successful business.
Where to find Nicky
www.ecircleacademy.com www.instagram.com/nickybillou www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com www.facebook.com/nicky.billou
This week’s guest Laura Reardon teaches parents about how to respond to their kids' big emotions and challenging behaviors in a way that creates more peace rather than more conflict in their homes.
She was graced with 2 children, a boy, and a girl, although not a single parent...and yet…In their growing-up years, she felt frustrated, worried, and unsure how to respond to their big emotions and challenging behaviors – one would lash out while the other would shut down.
She tried many things like counting to 3, consequences, rewards, and ignoring unwanted behaviors but none of it helped. And in the end, she found herself yelling…and worrying… and felt alone in this whole parenting thing.
Motivated to grow into her best self and help her kids grow into their best selves, she earned a certification as a Child Behaviour Specialist from The Early Years, completed Parent Coach training from Happily Family, and completed Emotion Coach training with the Gottman Institute in addition to her degree in psychology from Northeastern University.
And based on that training she created a 3-step plan for how to respond to the big emotions and challenging behaviors in her home in a way that supported her in managing her own emotions and behavior…and supported her kids’ in managing theirs.
Where to find Laura
www.laurareardoncoaching.com
www.instagram.com/laurareardoncoaching www.facebook.com/laurareardoncoaching
This week’s guest believes the next Elon Musk is a 7-year-old girl who can't afford a communication coach, so it's his duty to help her succeed with his free resources.
Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk, a coaching business he started when he was in college to help ambitious executives & business owners become the TOP 1% of communicators in their industries so that they can accelerate their success in the workplace & companies.
He also hosts a successful YouTube channel by the same name with over 28,500 subscribers.
He wanted to come on the podcast to help parents understand and master their communication skills, so as to improve future relationships and hopefully be able to master communication in their co-parenting situation
Where to find Brendan
https://www.facebook.com/mastertalkyt
https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/
https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks
https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/
This week’s guest I have interviewed before and is the grandfather of Baby Sign Language, one of the world’s leading experts in the baby sign language revolution.
In his highly acclaimed books Toddler Talk (1994) and SIGN with your BABY (1999), Dr. Garcia explores the miracle of how young babies are able to communicate with their parents using signing, sometimes before 6 months of age. He’s worked with more than 5,000 babies and their families through community, hospital, and national education programs. help parents and caregivers find it easy to learn and use more signs than they thought possible (while still having fun).
He has come back to tell us about a new program for parents called "Baby Sign Language in 14 Days"
Where to find Joe
www.drjosephgarcia.com
www.instagram.com/drjosephgarcia
www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ZRXx1TeQzeoDFeNR-WjSQ
www.facebook.com/signingwithbaby
His new course is at
www.drjosephgarcia.com/products/baby-sign-language-in-14-days
This week’s guest obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1987 from the University of Maryland and her master’s degree in Social Work in 1993 and has been a clinical social worker for 30 years
In addition to this, she decided to join the Army at the age of 42 because she wanted to be part of something bigger than herself and have a bigger impact and during her time served in Afghanistan, from 2008-2010.
She is an expertise in the following topics: anger management, anxiety, coping with chronic pain, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief/loss, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, stress, substance abuse, trauma, women's issues, and work issues and she has provided trauma services for Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, bank robberies, military deployment and has helped children and teens cope with academic challenges, bullying, divorce, peer pressure, and low self-esteem.
Where to find Elaine
www.itscomplicated.blog
www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-more-complicated-than-you-think/id1660506679
This week's guest since she was 8 years old, has studied people’s behaviors.
It was not intentional but necessary for her survival.
She lived in a warzone. Of course, you wouldn’t necessarily know that by walking past her house, but you did if you knew her family. She also never knew when the war battles would occur. Therefore, she always had to be prepared. One way she prepared was by studying the behavior of those in her family which would mean she had a leg up and always be one step ahead of her abusers and homes toxicity.
The bottom line is her life was full of … ABUSE…VIOLENCE…FEAR! Today, she is grateful for her extremely traumatic childhood because it had a significant impact on her to be the therapist and coach who easily “gets it.”
Elizabeth Louis is a personal and professional development coach who focuses on the significance of mindset and perception. Her witty, direct, and transparent communication style educates individuals by showing them life is a choice. We can either choose to allow our brain and emotions to control us by reacting or we can choose to take control and respond, as we consciously desire.
Where to find Elizabeth
www.elizabethlouis.com
www.youtube.com/c/elizabethlouis
www.facebook.com/ElizabethLouisCoaching/
www.instagram.com/elizabethlouiscoaching/
This week's guest is Jim White. He is an author, coach, podcaster, and founder of the Family Enrichment Academy.
He has spent the last 40 years studying the topics of personal development, marriage, and parenting. More importantly, he has also spent those 40 years applying these lessons as a father to 6 children and a grandfather to 12.
Where to find Jim
https://www.familyenrichmentacademy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/388019799778445
Scott Graham is an author of 15 books and counting, a career coach, and a business coach in Boston, Massachusetts.
Scott coaches clients to identify the true focus of their life — something that speaks individually to them. It means recognizing the forces that push their lives off course and adjusting to them, so you get where you want to go. It means that when you are 90 years old and you look back on your life you have a sense of pride, accomplishment, and meaning — with no regrets.
This guy can talk on just about anything from gardening (I wrote a book on Good King Henry) to running a 501c3 Farm Animal Rescue to cannabis to long-distance hiking to grieving to meditation and everything in between!
Where to find G Scott Graham
www.gscottgraham.com
www.facebook.com/author.gscottgraham
www.youtube.com/c/TrueazimuthBiz-BusinessCoach
This week's guest survived a rough childhood, torn between a narcissist of a father and an unfeeling and emotionally neglectful mother, she learned that she was the only one she could depend on and always felt like 'the black sheep' and found it hard to trust anyone.
In her teens, her lack of control led to anorexia and binge eating disorders. her weight was about all she could truly take charge of and by the age of 17, she had also become a binge drinker- leading to becoming an alcoholic by age 21.
After transferring this lack of self-relationship to relationships with others, She found herself at the end of a string of emotionally vacuous and harmful relationships- culminating in a marriage to a narcissist and her self-esteem issues came back and again via her weight- she protected herself by becoming morbidly obese. That was the only way her body could physically be off-limits to an abusive husband (or so she thought).
After 14 years of being told she was ugly, worth nothing, a horrible mother, and much more- she left! packing the kids, dogs, and cats into the car, loading a truck, and leaving town.
The next 4 years saw a drawn-out legal battle which saw her lose everything except her babies. And she had to start again but the toll of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Adverse Childhood Relationship Experiences (ACREs) and her adult relationship disasters (including the one with herself), years of stress, and physical trauma to her body culminated in multiple conditions that threatened to end her life.
She threw herself into study, learning about the systems of the body and how they each worked in harmony with each other, she sought help with her trauma and became truly well, truly loved
She continued her study continuing to become stronger, more able to handle anything in life, and free from the past both physically and emotionally.
She is now an instructor of PNEI of Trauma, the lead practitioner at Wholistic Natural Health Australia, and the host of her own podcast A Magical Life- health, wealth, and weight loss"
Find Magic here
www.magicbarclay.com
This week’s guest Kasey Edwards spent over a decade climbing the corporate ladder as a management consultant until she woke up one morning and realized she didn’t want to go to work. Ever again. This inspired her to write her first book Thirty Something and Over It. After it become an international bestseller she decided to continue writing. She has now published seven books. She mixes humor, irreverence, and credible research to write about issues such as parenting, work satisfaction, motherhood, IVF, body image, and the diet and beauty industries.
She has also written columns for Daily Life, and for other publications in Australia, the UK, and the US such as the Huffington Post, The Age, The Herald Sun, The Sydney Morning Herald, Grazia, The Guardian, the Telegraph, the Daily Mail, Girlfriend Magazine and Best Magazine. She was the most-read columnist for Fairfax in 2017.
She has a wide international reach, with articles going viral such as When Your Mother Says She’s Fat and A Plea To Fathers To Take More Photos Of The Mother Of Their Children.
Find Kasey here
www.kaseyedwards.com
This week’s guest Diane Windsor has been a single mom twice and has been thru 2 divorces… she has been in marriage counseling for more years than she was married
She is passionate about helping mothers (especially single mothers) tell their stories. She was a leader of the single-parent support group for 8 years until covid and during her journey, she has become an accomplished author; her work focuses on topics that are important to single moms. Diane has published the following books:
- Stuck
- Smoke Screen
- How to Relationship – A Relationship Guide for Teens with Divorced Parents
Find Diane here
This week’s guest is a survivor of narcissist abuse, the author of Empath and The Narcissist, Raven Scott's mission is to bring relatable connections and inspiration to everyone’s spiritual journey whether you are healing from a narcissist in your life or finding your spark and purpose during a difficult transit. She is passionate about empowering people to break ancestral trauma, healing childhood trauma, co-dependency, and extreme religious oppression, and dispelling narcissism.
Her mission in producing her own show Empath and the Narcissist Healing Guide from Abuse & PTSD show is, through grounded and heart-centred teachings, to elevate your self-help journey. She is here to remind you, contrary to your doubts, you are uniquely magnificent and, you are here for a purpose.
Her unique approach to addressing your soul’s journey with astrology, spiritual modalities, and effective exercises, provides people with hope and clarity in their recovery from the narcissist.
Because everyone is worthy, and you deserve love and freedom. The bigger goal is to dispel the power of the narcissist in our families, partnerships, and systems one soul at a time.
Find Raven here
www.ravenscott.show
www.youtube.com/channel/UC7aia23E-LDXhZobUmzTcgg
Rosemarie is a divorced mom of 3 adult sons.
She’s the creator of two podcasts: SoloMoms! Talk and Tools of the Podcast Trade. She began her broadcasting journey in 2014 when she started an online radio station to encourage single moms to find the answers to their questions.
She considers herself a mindset maven who believes mindset is everything. And things only happen when we have the courage to believe.
One example was when she drove 900 miles with her kids and all their belongings packed into their Toyota Camry to accept a two-week job and didn’t even know where they would live.
She has dealt with the sacrifices and fortitude it takes to raise three sons on your own (having multiple careers/jobs, dealing with being homeless, traveling across several states for work,
she is here with us today to tell us what it means to have the courage to believe and just do it.
Find J Rosemarie here
www.solomoms-talk.com
www.jrosemarie.com
Kelly Murtagh is a single mom, Louisiana native, and an award-winning actress, writer, producer, singer, and children’s book author who works in film, television, and theatre. She has received multiple awards including the Best Actress Award at Festival South, and the Best Actress Award at the 48 Independent Short Film Festival. Kelly wrote the feature-length film Shapeless, telling of her personal struggle with an eating disorder, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and internationally at the Raindance Film Festival and is now on VOD. Kelly also produced, co-wrote, and was the lead actress in the film.
Kelly also regularly sings with her partner, musician and singer-songwriter, Will Dickerson in New Orleans and the southern California area. And if she isn’t busy enough with everything else, she has authored the children’s book Zoo Krewe about a magical journey through the New Orleans Mardi Gras where the littlest fans learn their ABCs with the help of some animal friends!
Where to find Kelly
www.instagram.com/kellymurtagh
www.instagram.com/shapelessthefilm
This week’s guest is a psychologist, inspirational speaker, author, and researcher from Montreal. Her expertise is working with parents who have intellectual disabilities. In 2012, she sustained a spinal cord injury in a car accident. Mother to a 16-month-old at the time, the accident and subsequent injury gave her an interesting perspective on parenting and disability. Marjorie believes that focusing on our strengths of character can lead to living a fulfilling life. With her family, she learned to be a solution-finder to make her world more accessible.
She has just written a book “mum on wheels”
Where to find Marjorie Aunos
www.rollfwd.com
www.facebook.com/themarjorieaunos
www.instagram.com/marjorieaunos
www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSNPawpxFqWctKUJ5KR2qg
This week’s guest is a Canadian educator, parent, and coach, residing in Fukuoka, Japan.
During a rich career in education spanning four decades, she has been dedicated to empowering children, parents and teachers to be their best and do their best.
A self-confessed nomad, she has experienced a variety of countries and cultures, both as a teacher and a school leader, and her perspective of the critical role parents play in the life of a child has deeply impacted her mission.
She has been on a mission for almost 25 years to understand and then share with others the emotional world of boys, and the pressures society places on them. The discord between what expectations are and how boys really feel often results in them shutting down their true self and resorting to misbehaviour, rebellion or depression.
In the last two years she has created a business (sonhoodcoaching.com), published five on-line courses, established an online community for parents raising boys (The Sonhood Society Membership), published a book and is co-authoring another, and has used social media to share her knowledge of boys (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube).
Where to find Kathryne Imabayashi
www.sonhoodcoaching.com
www.sonhood.thinkific.com/bundles/the-sonhood-society
www.facebook.com/sonhoodcoaching
www.instagram.com/sonhoodcoaching
This week guest has a coaching business, a communications facilitator and leadership mentor
Leaving school with no qualifications – a result of severe dyslexia & bullying – he very quickly excelled his way in adult life and a career by cultivating the art of listening, watching & reading human behaviour to figure out what makes people tick.
Being one of the first leading drag artists & only male cosmetic salesperson in Northern Ireland – during the time before the ceasefire – was quite a challenge, yet this did not stop him breaking down barriers and bringing communities of people together.
Marcus Hunter Neill knows how to identify a weakness or quirky characteristic and turn it into a strength and his knowledge helps others, to help, inspire & drive themselves forward in their own careers. If anyone knows how to conquer a blockage of self-belief or esteem, it’s Marcus.
As well as running a successful business Marcus has worked with BBC, Ch4, ITV, UTV, This Morning, while continuing his successful drag career globally, He also has his own production company, and is currently working on his first novel, again another challenge with dyslexia!
Find Marcus Hunter Neil here
www.instagram.com/ladypandme
www.facebook.com/marcus.hunterneill
www.youtube.com/channel/UCK6_YPg5nmx63YRQw4rqnaA
This week’s guest is a Husband, Father, Marine Veteran, Entrepreneur, Teacher, and Political Activist.
His mission is to help people find happiness through community and purpose, often by overcoming bad policy decisions in government. He was the 2018 Libertarian New York State Gubernatorial candidate and garnered about 100,000 votes—more than any previous Libertarian candidate.
He has appeared on the Joe Rogen show about legalising cannabis and many other subjects
If all this wasn’t enough Larry Sharpe also has an upcoming book being released On Happiness which takes you on a journey to a happier life. In it he shares stories about how he faced challenges including a failed business and a strained marriage.
Yet, he was resilient and worked through those hardships and will mentor you to overcome challenges in your personal, professional, social, and family life.
Find Larry Sharpe here
www.larrysharpe.com
www.sharpeway.com/on-happiness/
www.instagram.com/sharpe_way/
- Scott Graham is an author of 15 books and counting, a career coach, and a business coach in Boston, Massachusetts.
Scott coaches’ clients to identify the true focus of their life — something that speaks individually to them. It means recognizing the forces that push their lives off course and adjusting to them, so you get where you want to go. It means that when you are 90 years old and you look back on your life you have a sense of pride, accomplishment, and meaning — with no regrets.
This guy can talk on just about anything from gardening (I wrote a book on Good King Henry) to running a 501c3 Farm Animal Rescue to cannabis to long-distance hiking to grieving to meditation and everything in between!
Facts you need to know about this weeks guest
- 261 DAYS SPENT IN SILENT MEDITATION
- 15 BOOKS PUBLISHED
- 30 ADVANCED CREDENTIALS
- 1610 NIGHTS SPENT SLEEPING OUTSIDE
- 12 MUDDY, ENDURANCE, OBSTACLE RACES
- 2 TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENTS
Where to find G Scott Graham
www.gscottgraham.com
www.facebook.com/author.gscottgraham
www.youtube.com/c/TrueazimuthBiz-BusinessCoach
This week’s guest is an award-winning professional declutter’er, life & end of life organizer, author, and certified life coach. She is passionate about supporting people in clearing clutter in all areas of their lives; preparing for death to live life more fully; getting organized and becoming more mindful and aware.When children are taught to declutter and organize, they are more likely to find success. She has worked with many adults who weren't taught this skill as children and not knowing how to clear your clutter or get organized can have a huge impact on life. As she has cleared her clutter she’s found more success, abundance, and freedom.Clutter affects us not only personally but professionally as well.
Julie's been in business since 2009 and has worked with thousands of people through professional speaking, classes and workshops. She's the author of 15 books including the Journal Prompt Series, Got Clutter? 365 Journal Prompts to Clear Clutter and hosts the popular self-help podcast Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out.
Julie recently moved back to her hometown of Wheeling, West Virginia in the United States and works with people all over the world. When not working, she's with her husband Tony or at the beck and call of her three black cats, Antonio, NiNi & Gus. Julie enjoys hiking and playing tennis, reading mysteries and more, learning and her woman cave is the bathtub.
Find Julie here
www.reawakenyourbrilliance.com
www.instagram.com/reawakenyourbrilliance
www.facebook.com/ReawakenYourBrilliance
www.youtube.com/user/SeibertRadio
She was raised in a poor neighbourhood Southeast of Brazil, in a family of heavy drinkers. When she was 4 years old, her father had a heart attack and died. She had a rough childhood with lots of struggle and violence, sexual, physical, and mental abuse, that brought a lot of pain and fear into her life.
She started drinking heavily to numb the pain and hopelessness when she was around 12 years old. The addiction to alcohol and the destructive behaviour were a big part of her life for many years.
When she was 26 years old and with a 3-year-old daughter she finally moved to the US, she was so thirsty for a change that she taught herself English in that first year; worked in a variety of different jobs – including house-cleaner and as a prepper that became a painter at an auto body shop; all while taking night classes and being a single parent to her daughter.
Finally, after a few years of hard work, she got what she wanted “9-5 office job.” She was still drinking heavily and feeling miserable…..That’s when something started changing inside of her, I started rethinking my life and my decisions. There was this subtle voice, always reminding her of her father’s premature death
She realized that something had to change, or she would end up like her father and just the thought of her little girl losing her to alcohol was unbearable.
But I’m not going to tell you the whole story as I’m going to let her tell you how she found herself and got over her alcoholism.
Find Mayara Souza here
www.mayara-souza.com
www.instagram.com/iammayarasouza
www.facebook.com/mayarasouzaholisticwellness
Jeanne Sullivan stopped putting others first, and STARTED creating her living out loud and on purpose when she hit her romantic bottom--after a string of men who held her back and one couldn't be her partner-- she realized she needed help.
She learnt about law of attraction and realized she had always been an amazing manifester. The trouble was, she had focused for years on what she didn't want, which conjured chaos. What she had to learn was to release resistance and focused on what she wanted?
That shift took a lot of work and many thousands of dollars in coaches and relationship masters to figure out why she was still dimming her light for love
For two years, she overhauled her life, letting go of her resistance to love, her feelings of not being enough and the people who did not nurture her. She also decided that being 40-something was an asset, because it made her wise.
As her confidence, self-worth and vibration rose, the men she called in improved. However, they still weren’t; quite right; they were mostly cubs looking for cougars. When she turned her marketing skills on herself, she realized her "personal brand" online was out of alignment with her soul mate vision. She was playing it way too safe, presenting as vanilla instead of rocky road!
After deciding to fly her freak flag online and putting herself out there in a confident and authentic way--and got energetically aligned with her soul mate vision. She rewrote her profile and posted it, feeling the shift to her core.
The very next morning, several men who shared the similar values and goals contacted her, including her now husband
The moral to her story is, when you learn how to get aligned, the universe takes your cosmic order and delivers it to you!
She is an author of the book “Be the Soul Mate You Want to Attract” and has appeared on ABC7, NBC, Today FM, Virgin Media TV and many more…
Find Jeanne here
https://www.facebook.com/mysoulmatecoach
https://www.instagram.com/mysoulmatecoach/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannesullivanbilleci/
This week’s guest teaches busy parents how to make simple lifestyle changes so they can embrace the benefits of active, unstructured play, especially outside. In other words, she help parents spend less time actively parenting and more time connecting.
Some topics she covers include:
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How to teach your kids to entertain themselves so you don't have to spend a ton of time planning or engaging. You can engage when and how you want to, instead of when the kids are bugging you.
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How to spend more time outside when you feel like you don’t have time, the weather isn’t perfect, nature feels too far away, your kids span multiple age groups, and you/your kids don’t know what to do
Find Carrie here
www.carriecares.co
This week guest Bracha Goetz is not your typical Harvard grad - she's the author of 40 picture books that help children grow spiritually, inspiring each uniquely beautiful soul to shine.
Her first published piece was a poem that appeared in McCall's magazine when she won a "Junior McCall's" contest as a twelve-year-old. Years later, she helped coordinate and contributed an essay to the anthology, Women Look at Biology Looking at Women, while at Harvard, which became a text in women's studies courses nationwide. In addition, she writes articles for many newspapers and magazines and has had essays published in Chicken Soup for the Soul anthologies and Torn: True Stories of Kids, Career & the Conflict of Modern Mother
Her books make life's deepest concepts clear - in a delightfully simple way - as children find big ideas in little words. She has penned books on all subject from swimming safely to promoting personnel privacy as well as promoting and explaining the Jewish faith
She's also the author of a candid memoir for adults about overcoming food addictions joyfully and spiritually. Searching for God in the Garbage
Find Bracha here
www.instagram.com/brachagoetzbooks
www.goetzbookshop.com
This week guest Bracha Goetz is not your typical Harvard grad - she's the author of 40 picture books that help children grow spiritually, inspiring each uniquely beautiful soul to shine.
Her first published piece was a poem that appeared in McCall's magazine when she won a "Junior McCall's" contest as a twelve-year-old. Years later, she helped coordinate and contributed an essay to the anthology, Women Look at Biology Looking at Women, while at Harvard, which became a text in women's studies courses nationwide. In addition, she writes articles for many newspapers and magazines and has had essays published in Chicken Soup for the Soul anthologies and Torn: True Stories of Kids, Career & the Conflict of Modern Mothe
Her books make life's deepest concepts clear - in a delightfully simple way - as children find big ideas in little words. She has penned books on all subject from swimming safely to promoting personnel privacy as well as promoting and explaining the Jewish faith
She's also the author of a candid memoir for adults about overcoming food addictions joyfully and spiritually. Searching for God in the Garbage
Find Bracha here
www.instagram.com/brachagoetzbooks
www.goetzbookshop.com
www.facebook.com/bracha.goetz.52
This week’s guest has over 44 years as a paediatrician, he has developed a keen awareness of parenting skills, raising our children to be good citizens, how to improve our communities and advocating for children.
His books are
- My children's children: raising young citizens in the age of Columbine,
- All about Children (illustrated children's book),
- Thinking Developmentally: nurturing wellness in childhood to promote lifelong health,
- and Conscious Parenting: using the parental awareness thresholds, provide an array of fertile material for a variety of discussions about parenting and the like.
Where to find Robert
www.facebook.com/mychildrenschildren
www.facebook.com/allaboutchildren2017
www.facebook.com/consciousparentingPAT
www.twitter.com/@saul1robert
www.linkedin.com/in/robertasaul
www.instagram.com/rsaul
www.youtube.com/robertsaulmd
www.mychildrenschildren.com
Angela Marshall, is a motivational speaker, professional writer, columnist, bestseller author, creative consultant, ex-NFL wife and business owner of “In Other Words, By Stone.”
Angela resigned from twenty years in the corporate world to embrace the purpose that has pursued her throughout life - to be unmasked, unchained and untamed. She struggled through a lavish but sorely lacking lifestyle as a former NFL wife. That chapter in her life produced her autobiography, 'Reality to Rags to Riches; The Story and Life of an Ex-NFL Wife." and is also a featured author in the “Women Who Lead” anthology that chronicles successful women across the globe.
Angela is an Augusta, Ga., native, entrepreneur and positive words powerhouse that utilizes her personal life experiences of struggle, strength, and success to captivate audiences and readers abroad. She speaks with positive purpose and passion to motivate others while encouraging them through challenges. She is also a community advocate, youth mentor and supporter.
Where to find Angela
www.facebook.com/storyandlifeofanexNFLwife
www.inotherwordsbystone.com
This week's guest is a parenting expert, astrologer, and author (her day job is banking attorney). She writes positive parenting books based on astrology in order to help parents have the best, strongest relationship possible with their children.
She offers an unique perspective on astrology and positive parenting, including reparenting as an adult in order to better parent our children.
She was a single Mom for a few years (now remarried). And her divorce prompted a review of her life and she realized that she needed to heal from childhood trauma, including the death of her father and narcissistic abuse. She began using astrology, including the study of the birth chart, to become a better parent and she has written two parenting books and publish regular astrology and parenting content on my YouTube channel
One of her main tenets is that parents should respect children's intrinsic natures rather than pressure children to be how the parents want. I call this tendency parenting from a place of ego, since it's more about fulfilling the parents’, ego needs rather than the child's soul needs.
Find Maria here
www.lawschoolheretic.com
www.youtube.com/channel/UCIvSb2h5u1_z7YCe5aIyOug
www.amazon.com/Maria-Riegger/e/B014OJEMJC
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063708866255
This week’s guest is a certified clinical hypnotherapist.
She discovered that 100% of my 1:1 client’s have found the seed of their adult issues in childhood trauma, but mostly simple misconceptions they made as children.
So, she thought if this is the case why not learn how to help children see their thoughts clearly, ask the right questions and take advantage of this early stage of development to instil positive suggestions that will set them up for success in the future.
It all starts by learning about yourself and doing the healing work on your own.
(You know, the whole 'put your oxygen mask on first and then help your child' analogy.)
Find Ruth here
https://www.quantumfieldtrips.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnPce_hMoPJgMc0MBLYX6Xw
www.instagram.com/quantum_field_trips
www.facebook.com/quantumfieldtrips
This week’s guests are a Mother Emily who has 3 kids and has been divorced 10 years. Her middle child Forrest Rose is Trans. and I have invited them on to the podcast to talk about
their experiences regarding Forrest Rose’s gender status and how they are dealing with situation as a family
When to find Emily and Forrest Rose - If you are interesting in learning more please email the show and we'll forward your questions and contact details.
This week’s guest had her oldest son at 17, 2nd son at 19 and her 3rd son at 22. She was married at 20 and I was divorced at 24.
She is a published author of “50 Shades of Truth” whose testimony of deliverance from methamphetamine addiction and the insanity of living addicted is impacting the lives of everyone it touches.
If there is anyone struggling with addiction (of any kind), her story is a must hear and her book is a must read.
One review on Amazon reads – “50 shades of truth is a real, raw look at how we mindlessly destroy our lives and blame others, and how the road to “getting your life back” is possible. For anyone who needs hope that’s struggling with addiction, bad decisions, and/or a dysfunctional life this is a must read.”
Find Nikole here
www.Prisoner2preacher.org
www.50Shadesoftruth.com
Mind Power Lady is the author for Mind Power Mastery, it’s a book for those who want to activate the 2nd nature and enjoy the privileged sense of freedom instead of being a victim of earth dimension.
She provides consultation, coaching & training on how to make the mind power 2nd nature so that you can maximize the high performance and effectiveness of our bodies.
So, we never need become a victim of limited perceptions and can free ourselves from any unwanted mental health issue and escape lifetime effort on self-improvement
Find Mind Power Mastery here
www.facebook.com/mindpowerlady
This week’s guest is Co-Founders of OWL Home Education Network. OWL is an innovative platform similar to other service provider platforms such as Angie’s List, Upwork and Fiverr yet unique in its mission to revolutionize the educational opportunities for children and educational professionals on a global scale.
Their goal is to connect people all over the world, people wanting to learn French talking to people in France etc.
Where to find OWL
www.owlhomeeducationnetwork.com
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077477244784
This week’s guest is a college lecturer, practitioner in private practice, parent educator, and author of Hyper Healing. She has been married for 20 happy glorious years, and a mother of six beautiful children, (ages 7-19).
Her passion is helping parents and children diagnosed with ADHD, conduct disorder or learning disabilities flourish and achieve their best.
What drives her work is asking the question - “why are they suffering?” and not “what are they suffering from or what is the disorder/diagnosis?” This question ultimately led her to develop this intervention program full of novelty, discovery, structure, responsibility, routine, and faith in each child’s ability.
She is a firm believer that there is a holistic way to approach the adaptation to and management of life with someone who presents ADHD symptoms, without the sole reliance on medication.
Where to find Avigail
www.hyperhealing.org
www.instagram.com/hyperhealing.adhd
www.facebook.com/avigail.gimpel.7
Released in 2016, The Covered encapsulates many issues associated with emotional abuse. This weeks guest’s memoir talks about her abusive relationship and the consequences of maintaining unhealthy relationships.
Learning how to adapt to parenting is already challenging enough, but learning how to manage as a single, co-parent is another obstacle. Alexis Nicole White has learned how to successfully implement a work-life balance while continuously growing her career as a STEM professional, owning her own business and raising her seven-year-old son.
Whether from parent to child or within romantic relationships, Alexis would like to empower all women to take control of their relationships by optimizing healthy relationships from every perspective.
She now is a consultant, strategist, and business coach that offers small business owners the skills and expertise to help them create, scale, and deliver products, services, or results that increase revenue.
Find Alexis here
www.alexisnicolewhite.com
This week’s guest is a mother of 4 adult children and a grandmother to four grandchildren.
She was a Single Parent for the majority of her children's childhood but is now a wife and serial entrepreneur teaching financial principles, assists her husband with his landscape and hardscape business and is also a Real Estate Investor.
After reading many articles on child abuse and cruelty; Sonja felt a need to reach out and help Single Parents. Author of a new book “10 Things I Wish I Knew as A Single Parent. " Financial and Life Principles. and she is trying to reach 1 million single parents to help them.
Find Sonja here
https://www.amazon.com/Sonja-Galyon-Kamonika/e/B0BDW4VYZ6/ref=zg_bsnr_11373_bl_sccl_23/000-0000000-0000000?pd_rd_i=B0BDSNL31R
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6d4KxVhCkEnEKY0N45upaA
This week’s guest is an international brain change and behaviour expert specializing in leadership and brain optimization. She is an award-winning speaker, author, performer, and humanitarian with a gift for teaching complex concepts using storytelling, humour, and memorable metaphors. Her candid style and loving nature are powerful.
Additionally, she’s a renowned neurofeedback & autism expert. Her international docu-series, FIX IT IN FIVE with LYNETTE LOUISE aka THE BRAIN BROAD, airs on The Autism Channel and is also available via Vimeo. (Update: Due to the pandemic and isolation, Lynette has also released her FIX IT IN FIVE series free on YouTube.)
She has written articles and guest posts for diverse publications such as, FutureHealth.org, Kars 4 Kids, An Educational Blog for Parents, Tribal Woman Magazine, BrainSpeak.com and OpEdNews.com
She has been a featured guest on radio shows ranging in tone bravo from parenting eg. (DoriDeCarlo’s World of Mom) to disability activist (Insight on DisAbilities) to health and wellness (Transforming Health with Brad King) to timely topic call-in driven (Black Porch with Lon Schmidt) and every style between!
Television appearances have ranged from lifestyle inspirational segments to interview driven news stories and expert panels, Fox News, NBC, ABC, CBS, Bravo and more. Follow this link to see Lynette help a celebrity feel calm on BRAVO’s The Millionaire Matchmaker in this segment called Hooking Up the Brain to Calm Down.
She is also the single mother of eight now grown children; six were adopted and four were on the autism spectrum. Only one of her sons retains his label and remains dependent.
Find Lynette her
www.lynettelouise.com
www.facebook.com/thebrainbroad
This week’s guest is a life improvement author whose aim is to help you enjoy life and be happy now.
She uses simple yet powerful techniques to help you be peaceful, discover your inner power, and overcome your challenges.
Lana Allen is the author, publisher, and narrator of: Love Yourself Being You: A Way to Live Your Best Life (Quiet Your Mind, Eliminate Stress, Find Inner Peace), and Mindfulness: From Chaos to Calm (The Simple Success System, Book 1). She is currently working on book 2 in the series titled: Being Who You Are and Loving It: Kindness and the Courage to Be Yourself.
Lana is a wife, a mom, and a child of God. She loves photography, writing, reading, spending time with her family, long bike rides and being outdoors in nature.
And if you are listening from Melbourne Lana also home schooled both children…. I know she is a legend in my eyes.
Find Lana here
Website: https://lanahallen.com/contact/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lana.allen.14
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lanahallen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanahallen/
This week’s guest had anxiety since she was 4 years old. No-one - not her parents, teachers, her first psychologist, or even later, the people in her workplace - understood what she was going through or how to help.
It took over 20 years for me to get a diagnosis. And another 20 years to research, learn and develop the insights, understanding, thinking skills, and physiological strategies to get anxiety out of my way.
She now shares practical, evidence-based insights, strategies, and skills to help parents, educators and other professionals, and the children in their lives, find freedom from anxiety, fulfil their potential, and thrive.
A combine nine years of university study with more than twenty years of professional work in education, clinical practice, and elite sport. She has seen it all, heard it all, felt it all, and flourished through it all. and her ambition is to assist others to flourish too.
Author of 2 insightful, practical, and impactful books on Anxiety 1stly her bestselling debut book Anxious Kids and now her latest book, Anxious Mums
Find Jodie here
www.drjodirichardson.com
www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson
www.facebook.com/DrJodiRichardson
This week’s guest was born in St. Catharine’s, Ontario, Canada and was adopted at birth.
She is a mother of 3 amazing children and over the last 3 years she has had to deal with so many challenges, all which pales when compared to the trauma of losing her son. The word "miscarriage" doesn't properly paint the picture of the horror and deep trauma that Kaye - and others who live through this - endure. She is coming on Strong, single, and human to hopefully help anyone who has been through a similar experience to heal and talk about their feels
She is an increasingly well-known influencer in the mental health space and the host of "Trials and Tribulations," where she shares her struggles and interviews others about theirs
Find Kaye here
www.tiktok.com/@kayeparkerofficial
www.instagram.com/kayeparkerofficial
This week’s guest has been on the podcast before and is back to talk to us about the very worrying subject of Self harming that seems to be happening more and more in schools and with Kids nowadays.
She began her career as a classroom teacher but quit and established a harm prevention charity, called Youth Excel. she soon became well known for successful outcomes with tweens and teenagers who did not flourish under more traditional forms of therapy.
Over the next 20 years, Youth Excel continued to grow and expand. The Youth Excel Centre was established – a multi-disciplinary clinic offering psychology, counselling, mentoring for children and teenagers.
Today she uses her experience to write and speak in schools, community events and through media. Her best-selling parenting and children’s resources, including the highly popular Everyday Resilience Journal, have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide and have been translated into several languages.
She has been termed the ‘teenage expert’ by the media and is sought after for her compassionate, and grounded advice. Her innovative work has been featured on The Today Show, Today Tonight and Channel 10 Morning News and Sky News, as well as countless print media including The Age, The Courier Mail and The Daily Telegraph. You can hear her on radio in Australia on a weekly basis.
Find Michelle here
www.michellemitchell.org
www.facebook.com/michellemitchellspeaker
www.instagram.com/michellemitchell.author
This week’s guest is Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE…Feel safe where you live, work, and play. She is a TEDx Speaker, Real Estate Agent, and Consultant on promoting safety and preventing violence in the workplace, schools, and in places of residence. Sabrina’s personal and professional experience with the subject allows her to bring a unique and holistic approach as a solution. By combining education and technology, we can save lives and bottom lines.
She is also a professional dancer/teacher who uses her performance abilities to educate on the subject.
Her TEDx presentation at New Jersey City University can be viewed online. Its title is "If You're a Victim of Home Violence, Don't Leave...Stay". and she has done over 80+ radio podcast interviews to shine the spotlight on entrepreneurs doing amazing things
Find Sabrina here
www.ossosafe.com
This week’s guest is an award-winning author, speaker, and trainer. After 22 years as a trial lawyer, he became a peacemaker and mediator. Today, he helps people solve deep and intractable conflicts and teaches others to do what he does teaching Decision Making Under Uncertainty Conflict.
He is the co-founder of the award-winning Prison of Peace Project, in which he teaches murderers in maximum security prisons to be peacemakers and mediators.
He has trained mediators and leaders in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia in his innovative peacemaking and mediation processes. He has personally mediated over 1,500 disputes, including sexual abuse cases in the Catholic Church and criminal victim-offender cases.
His honours include California Lawyer Magazine Attorney of the Year, a Purpose Prize Fellow, and Best Lawyers of America Lawyer of the Year.
And if all that wasn’t enough - he has written four books - his latest released on September 12, 2017, entitled De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less (Atria/Beyond Words).
- Elusive Peace: How Modern Diplomatic Strategies Could Better Resolve World Conflicts
- Peacemaking: Practicing at the Intersection of Law and Human Conflict
- Sex, Politics & Religion at the Office: The New Competitive Advantage
He is the creator of online video courses in legal negotiation and emotional de-escalation and has conducted dozens of webinars. His video offerings on YouTube have garnered over 87,000 views.
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Today’s guest has been a college basketball player, Customer Service Manager then after his daughter was born, he became a police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, where I was a SWAT Hostage Negotiator.
In early 2012 he was diagnosed with a rare form of Melanoma, which presented on the bottom of my foot. By the time the melanoma was detected, it had metastasized to a lymph node in my groin.
After two surgeries to remove the tumours, he was put on a weekly injection of the drug, Interferon, to help keep the disease from coming back.
He took those weekly injections for almost 5 years before the Interferon became so toxic to my body that I ended up in the Intensive Care Unit with a fever of 108 degrees.
There were times he felt so poorly and was in so much agony that he prayed to die. Each day was a struggle to use his mind to override his body's apathy and distress.
One thing he learnt during all his pain and suffering is that you have two choices. You can succumb to the debilitating discomfort and misery, or you can learn to embrace it and use it to make you a stronger and better human being and he chose the latter.
I realize pain and discomfort can beat you to your knees and keep you there if you let it. But I also came to appreciate that I could use my hurting and anguish to make me stronger and more resolute.
He has recently written a book, entitled Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, to help people find and live their uncommon and extraordinary life. His hope is that people who read the book will lead a life of significance, as well as a life of success.
If there is one thing, he’s learnt is that as long as you don’t quit, you can never be defeated.
Find Terry here
www.motivationalcheck.com
www.facebook.com/motivationalcheck
www.instagram.com/sustainableexcellenceauthor
This week’s guest I have interviewed before about his separation from his wife 10 years ago and now his co parenting tips.
He has also written some books which provoke important conversations.
His first book, What Matters Most, is the distillation of the most important and effective strategies taught on his Conscious Series retreats in the Himalaya, Bali and Australia. It covers 4 conversations in a free easy read are:
- Identity – Relationship with Self
- Connection – The Greater System, Humility and Flow
- Purpose – Meaning, Significance and Contribution
- Others – EQ, Collaboration and Compassion
He has now written a second book - The Art of Conscious Communication: A Series.
The first book – for thoughtful men encourages us to rewrite the stereotypes of men; to access our emotions and abilities and to expand our self-awareness.
Where to find Jem:
www.jemfuller.com
www.linkedin.com.au/in/jemfuller
www.facebook.com/jemfuller.me
This weeks guest has been writing stories since she was little, growing up in country NSW. Author of over twenty-five kids’ books, including bestselling picture book series Human-Kind and Errol, She has been long-listed for CBCA Awards and short-listed for the Australian Book Design Awards. Her book Persistence was highly commended in the Australian Education Publishing Awards and Human-Kind was voted best picture book series by Bookstagang.
Her books are published in over twenty foreign territories. She also runs a picture book course online each year and if that wasn’t enough teaches picture books and chapter books at the Australian Writers Centre, offers private mentoring, and travels to schools and festivals across Australia, helping creatives achieve their writing dreams.
Where to find Zanni
www.zannilouise.com
www.instagram.com/zannilouise
Robin Stoltman is an Intuitive Mindset Expert, Certified Hypnotherapist and the founder and CEO of Healing for the Soul. Her mission is to help parents unlock the power of their mind to get anything they want both personally and professionally.
Robin was inspired to create her company after surviving multiple childhood traumas, a severe brain injury and then having Minnesota Child Protective Services steal her first son at just four days old without any court orders or proof. Now she helps people in releasing negative emotions, anxiety, and self-limiting beliefs related to any and all of life’s challenges.
In addition to her diploma in Hypnotherapy, Robin has a total of 26 certifications related to the mind and healing in addition to her having earned a diploma in hypnotherapy along with a directors award from the US’s only accredited college of hypnotherapy and she has been featured nationally and locally on US Radio
Find Robin here
www.healingforthesoulplus.com
www.facebook.com/healingforthesoul
www.instagram.com/thehealingforthesoul
www.tiktok.com/@healingforthesoul
This week’s guest is returning to talk about bullying and has taught conscious conflict resolution in six countries and is the author of four books:
- The Kid Code - 30 Second Parenting Strategies,
- Blessing Mistakes,
- Tuskie’s Travels.
- Bully Proof Yourself & Your Kids,
Brenda Millar has been in private practice for twenty years where she’s devoted herself to helping people free themselves from upsets and inner conflict—in 30 seconds! Her favourite discovery has been that joy is natural for all human beings—no exceptions. She helps parents and their kids rediscover theirs by doing one of these strategies every time a negative state appears.
Find Brenda here
www.thekidcode.ca
www.facebook.com/thekidcode
This week’s guest is an expert at leveraging the power of brands to secure the competitive edge, he has worked on projects for several leading brands across North America, Europe, and Africa, including Samsung, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Procter and Gamble, and Nestlé among others.
When the Covid-19 pandemic caused the world to shut down, the lenses through which he viewed life changed. He quickly went from being on the plane a few times a week to being in pyjamas all day, every day and while many of my friends saw this as challenge, He saw a unique opportunity to put his message on the pages of a book “cracking the Life Code”.
He says “Life does not come with a manual; however, if you master your mindset, behaviours, and habits so you can navigate life better and achieve personal success and teach children this from a very early age can affect their health, happiness, and wellbeing as well
Born and raised in Nigeria, he lives in New York City now, where he enjoys food photography, hiking, and conquering a goal of traveling to all 50 states.
Find Babs here
www.babsfaseesin.com
www.instagram.com/babsfaseesin
www.facebook.com/BabsFaseesin
This weeks guest Mia Northrop is a trained coach, cohost of the Life Admin Life Hacks podcast and coauthor of the book Life Admin Hacks. After a diverse and dynamic career in Melbourne, London and New York, she was on the cusp of burnout and partnered with a longtime school friend, also juggling work and home, to find a better way for themselves and other working parents. She now supports individuals and employees to streamline their life admin so they can win back more free time and mental space, save money, and nurture household harmony. She's a co parent of two primary school-aged kids, who values living authentically and inspiring others to do so too.
Find Mia at
www.lifeadminlifehacks.com
Part 2 of my interview with Graciela Ramon - a mother of 3 children one of whom was diagnosed with severe autism some 36 years ago.
From the age of 1 her eldest was different from other child and she tirelessly searched to find out what was wrong and after 4 years was told he was autistic.
During this time, she left her addicted husband and found herself alone with little to no support. Feeling rage, loneliness, exhausted, overwhelmed, confused, disconnected and stress she had to supporting her children emotionally and financially.
She worked 15 hours days and nights until one day, after being sexual harassed by my boss, she decided that she couldn’t continue living the life she was living and sought help……
Find Graciela here
www.facebook.com/gracefulcoaching.me
www.instagram.com/grace.fulcoaching
This week’s guest is a mother of 3 children one of whom was diagnosed with sever autism some 36 years ago.
From the age of 1 her eldest was different from other child and she tirelessly searched to find out what was wrong and after 4 years was told he was autistic.
During this time, she left her addicted husband and found herself alone with little to no support. Feeling rage, loneliness, exhausted, overwhelmed, confused, disconnected and stress she had to supporting her children emotionally and financially.
She worked 15 hours days and nights until one day, after being sexual harassed by her boss, she decided that she couldn’t continue living the life she was living and sought help……
Find Graciela here
www.facebook.com/gracefulcoaching.me
www.instagram.com/grace.fulcoaching
This week’s guest is a certified clinical hypnotherapist.
She discovered that 100% of my 1:1 client’s have found the seed of their adult issues in childhood trauma, but mostly simple misconceptions they made as children.
So, she thought if this is the case why not learn how to help children see their thoughts clearly, ask the right questions and take advantage of this early stage of development to instil positive suggestions that will set them up for success in the future.
It all starts by learning about yourself and doing the healing work on your own.
(You know, the whole 'put your oxygen mask on first and then help your child' analogy.)
Find Ruthie here
www.quantumfieldtrips.com/
www.facebook.com/quantumfieldtrips
www.instagram.com/quantum_field_trips/
At the beginning of Feb this year we had an awesome gentleman on to talk about the addicted child and the book he had written on the subject to help parents recognise the signs and then understand what the next steps are should their child be addicted to substances and or other things.
Since then Richard Capriola has been investigating how pandemic has impacted teen substance abuse and teen mental health.
Where to find Richard
https://helptheaddictedchild.com
My Guest this week has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The University of Queensland and is a member of the Australian College of Clinical Psychologists.
She has worked for Triple P International for the past 15 years, providing training and support to practitioners and agencies in Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, in the world renowned, evidence-based program developed at The University of Queensland, Australia and has a particular interest in child and adolescent anxiety.
When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, drinking tea and walking her cocker spaniel, Lucy.
This week’s guest has taught conscious conflict resolution in six countries and is the author of four books:
- The Kid Code - 30 Second Parenting Strategies,
- Blessing Mistakes,
- Tuskie’s Travels.
- Bully Proof Yourself & Your Kids,
Brenda Millar has been in private practice for twenty years where she’s devoted herself to helping people free themselves from upsets and inner conflict—in 30 seconds! Her favourite discovery has been that joy is natural for all human beings—no exceptions. She helps parents and their kids rediscover theirs by doing one of these strategies every time a negative state appears.
Find Brenda at
www.thekidcode.ca
This weeks guest has been a week on week off with my kids for about 10 years since his divorce, and covers 100% of the financial responsibility as well as running his own business.
In the weeks he doesn't have them he cram in as much work as possible to pay for everything and has found a positive way for us to live like this. After all, they are the ones who have to move between 2 houses every week! He'd love the chance to inspire other parents, be vulnerable, and share some of the learnings hence I have invited him on this podcast welcome Jem Fuller to the podcast.
Where to find Jem Fuller
www.jemfuller.com
www.facebook.com/jemfuller.me
www.instagram.com/jemfuller/
This week’s guest currently works as a counsellor and a yoga teacher, with a particular interest in addiction.
She spent many years working in drug and alcohol rehabilitation settings, where she learnt from her clients (rather than from formal education) the true origin of addiction, which is trauma and emotional pain management.
Recently completed an Honours in Psychology at Victoria University where her thesis subject was on masculinity and its relationship to suicidal ideation, satisfying a longstanding curiosity about men’s mental health.
She is soon to become a first-time mum and have discovered the fascinating world of natural birth practices.
This week’s guest is a mother of twin girls born in 2019 and a stepmother or 2 other children
She has 8+ years of clinical and community social work and has a strong mental health background, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and am a trained Behavioural Health Consultant working with patients (ages 0-100) on symptom reduction, achieving success in both their mental and physical health.
In 2020 was the hardest year of her life, suffering from PPD and PPA shortly after the emergency birth of my daughters and a week-long NICU stay.
She used the same tools that she uses with my patients to pull myself through the darkest time of my life while exercising healthy boundaries, severing toxic ties, and prioritizing myself and my mental health.
Today she supports mothers on their journey telling them that it’s, “me first, me second, me third.”
This week I have the Grandfather of Baby Sign Language, is one of the world’s leading experts in the baby sign language revolution. In his highly acclaimed books Toddler Talk (1994) and SIGN with your BABY (1999),
Dr. Garcia explores the miracle of how young babies are able to communicate with their parents using signing, sometimes before 6 months of age. He’s worked with more than 5,000 babies and their families through community, hospital and national education programs. help parents and caregivers find it easy to learn and use more signs than they thought possible (while still having fun).
Find Dr Joseph Garcia here
www.drjosephgarcia.com
www.facebook.com/signingwithbaby
www.instagram.com/drjosephgarcia
www.youtube.com/channel/UCqQMroFsp-NStx1qiZoL7HA
This week’s guest is a Family man. Friend. Sports fan. Founder. Australian radio host and TV personality and the driving force behind mental fitness charity Gotcha4Life.
A compassionate bloke, my guest heart was shattered the day news arrived that Angus - his friend, mentor, and father figure - had taken his life. Angus seemed to have it all but he had something else too. Inner worries that were eating away at him. And he never told anyone about it.
My guest set up the not-for-profit foundation in 2017 to help people develop the emotional muscle, resilience and social connections needed to build mental fitness and prevent suicide.
Gotcha4Life is Australia’s leading mental fitness charity, working to end suicide through delivering programs that build emotional muscle, resilience and social connection in individuals, families, and local communities.
This is close to my heart as 8 years ago I lost a very good friend at 52 to suicide, it was sudden, everyone was left wondering why, we were angry he didn’t reach out and we all where wondering how could we have prevented it
Where to find Gus and Gotch4life
www.gotcha4life.org
An Educator, Speaker and Author of “The Emotionally Powerful Mother", this week guest helps guide mothers to parent differently, so they can feel more empowered and connected to their 8–16-year-old daughters, while helping them to grow authentically and learn the emotional life skills necessary for the 21st century and build deeply satisfying connection.
Her 5 keys formula, developed through her work with thousands of individuals provide a practical pathway to the power of the true self - the diamond within, that once activated delivers clarity, strength, and quality of relationship.
She is also a mother of 4 and loves elephants, poetry, and the beach but not necessarily in that order
Where to find Lisa Jayne
www.iamlisajayne.com
www.facebook.com/iamlisajayne
www.instagram.com/iamlisajayne
www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0RH6OR3NIx5YBB11nADCg
This week’s guest is a multi-passionate mompreneur who loves to help women "shine within." She believes in living and leading with the heart (versus the mind) through energetic healing, intuitive development, holistic self-care, and creative expression.
Her nursing experience taught her a lot about the vulnerability in times of trauma, chaos, and tragedy. During her time in the critical care unit, she volunteered free Reiki sessions for her colleagues. It was during this period when she realized how much she loved providing gentle healing and balancing to the human spirit.
VAG CON envisions a shift in cultural perspectives by rising up and celebrating the divine feminine through the acceptance of women of all backgrounds. We see a gathering of soul sisters who are ready to ignite the divine feminine within us and around the world. We find new meaning to womanhood and femininity through a holistic approach by recruiting experts from the health, wellness, spiritual, business, and creative industries.
The goal of this first VAG CON is to bring together diverse women of all ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religious or spiritual beliefs, political and socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe in the divine feminine, a sacred energy force that stands for justice, peace, unity, creativity, love, and light. It is time to raise women’s voices through education, connection, and inspiration.
Find Vag Con details on
www.facebook.com/vagconference
www.vaginaconference.com
www.instagram.com/vaginaconference
This week’s guest is one of the founders of a residential mental health, trauma and dependency treatment centre for teens in Colorado, he is a parent interventionist, and a family coach.. he is also an addict in long term recovery and has ADHD which he calls his Superpower.
He has been a single father, an absent father, a recovered father, a bonus (step) father, and he understand what it’s like to have an absent father who did everything wrong, and a stepdad who did everything right.
He offers step by step guidance on how to avoid the risky choices and behaviours of teens and strategies to confront rough stuff, and so much more.
Where to find Aaron
www.brabapp.com
www.firemountainprograms.com
www.facebook.com/groups/parentingteensthatstruggle
This weeks guest is an International name expert and the Founder/creator of Neimology® Science, the study of the placement of the letters in a name, after 15 years of research followed by 3 years of testing in over 70 countries. She has evaluated thousands of names since 1995. Her bestselling book, Know the Name; Know the Person is the first in the sequence, followed by Know the Name; Know the Spirit and Know the Name; Know How to Connect. You may have seen her on Good Day LA, New York City’s Fox News, Good Morning Arizona, and in various other cities on NBC, CBS, & ABC or have heard her interviewed on any one of hundreds of radio shows.
Today she is hired by Human Resource Departments in choosing appropriate candidates to interview, lawyers in how to present cases to judges, and individuals who wish to know themselves better and maximize their ability to connect with others. She also assists nationally and internationally in naming new businesses, new products, and when people wish to change their names
Where to find Sharón
www.knowthename.com
www.youtube.com/user/neimology
This week’s guest is an expert in leading community-driven education transformation in high-need schools and districts. With more than 25 years of experience in education, and 15 years directly leading changes in schools, districts, and state-wide in California.
She is a single parent and has been one since her son was 1 and he is now 12.
This week’s guest began her career as a classroom teacher but soon discovered a special interest in wellbeing.
In 2000 she quit teaching and established a harm prevention charity, called Youth Excel. Her days were filled with running small group support programs for girls ‘at risk’ of dropping out of education, and she soon became well known for successful outcomes with tweens and teenagers who did not flourish under more traditional forms of therapy.
Over the next 20 years, Youth Excel continued to grow and expand. The Youth Excel Centre was established – a multi-disciplinary clinic offering psychology, counselling, mentoring for children and teenagers.
Today she uses her experience to write and speak in schools, community events and through media. Her best-selling parenting and children’s resources, including the highly popular Everyday Resilience Journal, have sold over 100 000 copies worldwide and have been translated into several languages.
She has been termed the ‘teenage expert’ by the media and is sought after for her compassionate, and grounded advice. Her innovative work has been featured on The Today Show, Today Tonight and Channel 10 Morning News and Sky News, as well as countless print media including The Age, The Courier Mail and The Daily Telegraph. You can hear her on radio in Australia on a weekly basis.
Find Michelle at
www.michellemitchell.org
www.facebook.com/michellemitchellspeaker
www.instagram.com/michellemitchellspeaker
www.youtube.com/user/yxl1000/featured
My Guest this week is a 33 year old single mom of two daughters, ages 8 and 9 and who works for a business consulting firm called Building Beloved Communities where they focus on offering community centred solutions, supporting small businesses and nonprofits
She has already had a hell of a journey with it being 6 years since she has left the cult she was raised in and having to deal with mental health matters due to the fall out of her father suicide, generational traumas and overcoming habits & patterns that negatively affect her mental health.
Find Shannon here
https://www.facebook.com/BuildingBelovedCommunities/
This week’s guest is proud single mother of 3 and program manager at Stride Education.
She has been living in Australia for 27 years and have had her own personal challenges with love and life.
On her journey she discovered yoga and decided to go into counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, meditation and also found the time to write a book - The Courage to Be You.
In 2018 she was introduced to stride education and has worked with hundreds of students at various schools around Australia, empowering young people with tools to develop greater confidence, courage, and authenticity to navigate the changes, challenges, and uncertainties of everyday life.
Find Cheryne here
https://new.cheryneblom.com/
My next guests are on a mission to make self-love a way of life in every household.
They liberate men and women from living in the pain of the past and fear of the future, so they can live in the miracle of the present moment, fall in love with themselves, have truly fulfilling relationships
They have each had to overcome pain and trauma from their childhood that had been creating unnecessary struggle in our lives and relationships and keeping us distracted.
Many years ago, we developed our signature Inner Child Reconnection Program® that is designed to support people in resolving past pain and trauma that is creating unnecessary struggle in their lives.
Where to find Wendi and Sam
https://www.facebook.com/heartcenteredhealingsystems/
https://wendirose.com/
This week’s guest is the author of a new book for parents entitled The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. His book is packed with information for parents including warning signs every parent should know.
He has been a mental health and addictions counsellor for over two decades and provided mental health and substance abuse treatment for adults and adolescents at one of the US top ten psychiatric hospitals.
Where to find Richard
https://helptheaddictedchild.com/
My guest this week for many years suffered with crippling anxiety, feelings of anger, frustration and an unprecedented fear of the future,
She lacked boundaries, self-worth, deep connection to herself, others and found her relationships were always surface deep.
Her breaking point came when she found day to day activities completely unachievable
For the past 4 years she has been working to develop her skills to become a relationship coach and is here to talk to us about bringing our awareness within so you can express yourself wholeheartedly and create a relationship that you love.
Her mission is to help people who struggle with relationships to build strong and meaningful connections so they can experience a healthy, loving relationship.
Find Felicity here
https://www.felicitycasey.com/
https://www.instagram.com/felicity_casey/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=590342160
This weeks guest Led Bradshaw is the creator of Jetpulse Comics, his Flagship title “The New Adventures of Jake Jetpulse” is a comic book adventure story that was inspired by his son Jacob who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of four.
Desperately looking for a way to communicate with Jacob and help him learn, he used his love of art and turned Jacob’s artwork into an exciting comic book learning adventure.
Jetpulse Comics is a unique “father-and-son” project created to uplift, encourage, and raise awareness about children and other individuals all over the world who are on the autism spectrum.
Since 2018, Jetpulse Studios has published 5 comics which are being used by educators as a tool to help both students and teachers understand the challenges inherent with autism spectrum disorders.
The Jetpulse father-and-son team has received great praise. Their efforts have been highlighted on Fox 5 News New York, Now This Media, LX.com, and the Today Show.
Find Led here
https://www.instagram.com/ledb11209/
https://www.jakejetpulse.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JakeJetpulseStudios
Solo dating is the art of treating yourself the way you would treat a best friend, a partner or a family member. We have been conditioned to believe that relationships sit at the highest value and that the epitome of our lives is to find companionship.
Hi, everyone, this week is the continuation of the interview I had with a really really good friend of mine who I have known for the last, dare I say it, 25 years.
Lindsay McGinley has been a single mum on and off for 20+ years of 3 wonderful girls.
Previously I had worked with Lindsay in the insurance industry as a contact centre rep and then in many other project management roles…..however the universe had different plans for both of us – with me moving to London and then Australia and her married an army guy moving to Germany and having her youngest daughter Sophie.
Lindsay is now an artist, has moved back to the UK, and tragically 18 months ago she and the girls lost their darling husband and father to a heart attack and once again Lindsay is not only dealing with being a widow but a single mum again.
Hi, everyone, this week I have a really really good friend of mine who I have known for the last, dare I say it, 25 years.
Lindsay McGinley has been a single mum on and off for 20+ years of 3 wonderful girls.
Previously I had worked with Lindsay in the insurance industry as a contact centre rep and then in many other project management roles…..however the universe had different plans for both of us – with me moving to London and then Australia and her married an army guy moving to Germany and having her youngest daughter Sophie.
Lindsay is now an artist, has moved back to the UK, and tragically 18 months ago she and the girls lost their darling husband and father to a heart attack and once again Lindsay is not only dealing with being a widow but a single mum again.
Hi this week I have David Taylor with me.
He is the Program Leader at DIY Dads, which is a program run by Hobart City Mission.
DIY Dads provides 8 self-contained units for dads with either full or part time care of their children. The dads can be any age and are able to stay at the DIY Dads program for up to two years.
As well as accommodation, the program provides life and parent skill training that can assist them in living independently in the community, such as budgeting, maintaining a tenancy and making healthy lifestyle choices.
To find out more about DIY Dads visit https://hobartcitymission.org.au/diy-dads/
This week's guest has overcome abuse, teen pregnancy, and homelessness. She has been on a journey of self-discovery and uncovered her passion for helping others and seeing them succeed in their own life. She uses her core method to teach women the various ways to unleash their highest level of potential and talents.
She also has been featured In Be your own magazine and as a guest on Entrepreneur podcast network. A single mother of 3 girls she definitely knows how to juggle the challenges of being a single mother and trying to hold down a career.
This week’s guest transitioned from traditional life coach to sex, love, and relationship work and it came from a place of need within herself.
She had chronic anxiety, hatred of her body, self-doubt, short-changing and depriving herself of her true needs and it finally had to come to a halt.
A voice inside was whispering, "Girl, come on now, you're not living-- you are barely surviving.
Processing years of pain and developing an understanding deep within that she was worthy of pleasure and full-blown confidence. In her words, she transformed like a motherfuckin' butterfly.
She am a certified VITA sex, love, and relationship coach with a focus on conscious dating and sexuality. Additionally, She am also a certified Life Coach, Reiki Master, and Angel Card Reader. I have also trained extensively under Mama Gena, Gabby Bernstein, Layla Martin, Sheila Kelly, amongst others.
And if that all isn’t enough, she is a podcaster and blogger too
Find Erica here
www.wethelight.org
www.wethelight.org/podcast
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericawiederlight/
https://www.instagram.com/wethelight_llc/
Growing up with a single mother who cleaned houses and buildings for some of the most wealthy and elite people in Seattle, WA, this weeks guest was instilled with a strong work ethic to pursue big dreams and help others.
One night, his life was rocked by a nightmare when his uncle murdered his aunt and cousin in a domestic violence dispute. The close-knit family was devastated, and he vowed to do something in their honour when he became an adult.
In 2007, he opened the “I AM Defence” institute which shows women and children how to protect themselves from attackers.
He is the creator of Camp Warrior King, which helps thousands of youths in the metro Atlanta area gain exposure to Amazingly-fun activities.
He is also the founder of "You Can Have IT ALL!" Youth conferences. These are conferences to motivate kids to believe they can have it all. and off the back of the conferences, they have recently launched "You Can Have It ALL!" Youth motivational Development Magazine which is the only motivational magazine for kids of its kind in the world.
If all that wasn’t enough my guest is the developer creator of Team HoTT SAWCE. these are cartoon characters who teach children how to believe in themselves using fundamental personal development principles.
He is also the author of 3 books: Persevere Overcome Win, raising extraordinary Kids, and Be Unstoppable Living Life.
Forever giving back in additional to all his work a portion of all proceeds from his businesses maintains the "You Can Have IT All!" orphanage in Bombo, Uganda, where they currently support over 30 children with shelter, food, and school supplies.
Find Sean at
https://www.ychiamag.com
https://www.campwarriorking.com
https://www.facebook.com/campwarriorking
https://www.instagram.com/ychiamag/
My next guest is the CEO of a not-for-profit organization and has been helping and offering relevant, practical support to Australia's families through radio broadcasts, preventative education programs, seminars, and counselling.
Their aim is to "To help strengthen Australian families" regardless of their religion, politics, socioeconomic status, culture, or age and they focus on real life issues, tackling binge drinking, drugs, pornography, depression, bullying and teenage sexuality head on.
Their major parenting and relationship programs undergo ongoing validation by independent experts and focus on academic and research excellence.
Find Brett at www.families.org.au
On facebook - www.facebook.com/fotfa
On YouTube - Focus on the Family
This week’s guest is a certified Parent Educator, brings over 30 years of expertise in the parenting education field and through her business, POSITIVE PARENTING, she has helped many parents go from despair to hope with practical, hands-on ideas.
Simply put……. she helps parents regain control of their homes and break the vicious cycle of yelling all day at their children through my positive parenting philosophies.
Debbie's website -https://www.positiveparenting.com/
Debbie's Podcast -https://anchor.fm/positiveparenting
Debbie's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/positiveparentingdebbie/
This week’s guest is a mother of three gorgeous human beings, an empath, & a happy wife.
Born and raised in Germany, she has lived & worked in various countries before moving to Sydney in 2012,
Living away from family and friends, in a new country sent her into a deep depression until her body finally collapsed and she had to change her whole way of life physical, mental, and in her soul.
rom depression to purpose: My guest finally had the courage to commit to a writing career which had always been her dream and has written her first children’s book - Master Mouse - now available to order on her website and from all major online booksellers.
She believes we can heal our world by healing ourselves, one by one, which requires inner work and taking on responsibility for who we truly are...
Find Mirja's book here
https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/master-mouse-by-camphausen-9780645190106
https://www.amazon.com.au/Master-Mouse-Mirja-Camphausen-ebook/dp/B09DCGMZ4N/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=master+mouse&qid=1636955775&s=digital-text&sr=1-3
And find out about Mirja here
https://www.worldofmiri.com/writing/tag/Mirja+Camphausen
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Pt 2 of my interview with Paul Dillon
He has been working in the area of drug education for the past 25 years and has been contracted by many organisations to give regular updates on current drug trends.
Through his own business, Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) he provides education and training to a wide range of audiences, presenting education sessions to hundreds of school communities right across Australia, delivering information to students, teachers and parents ensuring they have access to good quality information and best practice drug education.
He is an accomplished author of the book 'Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs' and his research and information has appeared in many other publications.
He has also regularly appeared in the media and is regarded as a key social commentator, with interviews on television programs such as Sunrise, TODAY and The Project.
To find Paul go to
www.darta.net.au
My Guest this week has been working in the area of drug education for the past 25 years and has been contracted by many organisations to give regular updates on current drug trends.
Through his own business, Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) he provides education and training to a wide range of audiences, presenting education sessions to hundreds of school communities right across Australia, delivering information to students, teachers and parents ensuring they have access to good quality information and best practice drug education.
He is an accomplished author of the book 'Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs' and his research and information has appeared in many other publications.
He has also regularly appeared in the media and is regarded as a key social commentator, with interviews on television programs such as Sunrise, TODAY and The Project.
To find Paul go to
www.darta.net.au
This week I have Heather with me.
Heather has been a single mum since 2012. Previously working with in the dental industry in a business, management and development role…..however the universe had different plans for her and she is now becoming a reiki healer and is currently studying a double diploma in business as well as starting her first wellness and healing business.
Nonie Pople is the Small Steps Coordinator and has been with Hobart City Mission for 5 years
Small Steps provides a live-in parenting and life skills program for 11 young mums (under 25 years old) and their babies, with 24/7 onsite care. Each mum can stay at Small Steps for up to two years.
The mums are taught skills that can assist them in living independently in the community, such as budgeting, maintaining a stable tenancy, and providing a safe and healthy environment for their child.
Since its establishment in June 2014, Small Steps has provided assistance to over 40 mums, who many have moved on to independent living, whilst successfully completing studies or employment.
To find out more about Small Steps visit https://hobartcitymission.org.au/small-steps/
This week I have on the podcast a master trainer from Triple P International who has trained parenting practitioners in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, Hong Kong and Singapore.
He is a registered Psychologist who has been working with children and families as a Teacher, Guidance Counsellor and Psychologist for more than 30 years and is interested in supporting families, particularly those with children on the autistic spectrum.
He completed a PhD at the University of Queensland examining the effectiveness of a preterm parenting intervention on later child behaviour and outside of his day job he loves spending time with his own family, watching Rugby League and Rugby Union and collecting antique clocks.
Where to find Triple P
www.triplep-parenting.net.au
https://www.facebook.com/triplepparenting/
https://www.instagram.com/triplepparenting/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRIWt3lxNz38OAxn19nhDg
This week I have Adam Hooper talking to me - a sperm donor,
In 2015 after investing the standard donor processes in Australia he decided he didn't want to expose his 2 existing children to incest or for his sperm to go to someone who wasn't appropriate and created Sperm Donation Australia the first of his Sperm Donation World communities
Currently in Australia more and more people are looking to his community or similar as a way to find a donor and conceive their children over and above the more conventional clinic method.
Adam plans on changing the world for the better by breaking down the stigma and creating acceptance.
Where to find Adam
https://ivfdonationworld.com
Following on from last week regarding Emily Baker and her story......
In case you missed background .....Emily Baker is a learning support officer and boarding school supervisor turned full time student at 34 who left school in year 11
Emily is coming up to the 7th anniversary of being a single mama to 3 mini humans
She likes to think of herself as a walking contradiction from doc martins and tattoos to P&C volunteer.
With strong opinions, a love for reading and learning, an advocate for intersectionality, equal rights, and body positivity
Emily is hoping to leave the world a slightly better place.
Today I have Emily Baker with me a learning support officer and boarding school supervisor turned full time student at 34 who left school in year 11
Emily is coming up to the 7th anniversary of being a single mama to 3 mini humans
She likes to think of herself as a walking contradiction from doc martins and tattoos to P&C volunteer.
With strong opinions, a love for reading and learning, an advocate for intersectionality, equal rights, and body positivity
Emily is hoping to leave the world a slightly better place.
Today I have with me a passionate fun-loving lady, who does her utmost to help the parents and boys of my local football club perform at their very best by offering home cooked, natural, nutritious, and nourishing food in the club’s canteen.
Little do her customers know she is a single mum of a wonderful 12-year-old boy working as a Librarian at a local primary school in the week and running the cafe business at weekends
In her younger years she was in the Army Reserve driving trucks and learning how to shoot things and is currently studying a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Medicine and is passionate about offering our kids nutritious and healthy options. steering them away from the 'fried chips and processed food' and offering healthier, homemade (but still fun and delicious) choices.
She has been doing the single mum thing for close to 7 years now.
It’s a real pleasure to see her friendly, positive self every Saturday.
This week’s guest back in 2005 was a very unhappy person, severely depressed to the point where he couldn’t even get out of bed. He was suffering from chronic anxiety and was just totally lost.
6 months later however…he was unrecognisable as a person, enthusiastic about life, positive, excited and above all happy.
Cody Butler is now the founder of Teen Success, and the creator of the "Teen Success Method" teaching Teens unshakable Confidence, Self-Esteem and Motivation.
He's also a #1 Best Selling Author of “Got Attitude” and the recently released “Cut The B.S - A No Nonsense Guide to Happiness”.
He’s been featured on Fox, ABC, and NBC and has worked with over 2000 teenagers to date.
This week I have Kylie who left with 3 kids and a handful of suitcases and not much else after a DV situation.
4 years on she has got a great job and bought her first home and a new car
Here is her journey and what she wants to say to anyone else in her situation listening.
If you want to contact Kylie please message me and I'll send through your details to her.
Following on from our fascinating discussion regarding feeding our brain,
I have the awesome Delia McCabe to talk to us about Stress and the female brain.
Delia shifted her focus from clinical psychology to nutritional neuroscience and then did a PhD focused on female stress and nutrition..
Her research into female stress has been published in a number of peer-reviewed journals and she's regularly featured in the media.
Delia also supports behaviour change and stress resiliency within corporates, and for individuals who want to optimize their brain health, via online courses, workshops and tailored events internationally.
Having had a stressed female brain herself, Delia now speaks on cultivating calm and serenity while enjoying chocolate and yoga to maintain it.
This week’s guest has managed a band and toured the US & Europe, done large scale event planning for festivals in NYC, Washington DC, and Seattle, been the Executive Director for an NFL foundation and spent half a decade+ fundraising for national non-profits.
They have travelled the globe, ridden a camel in Egypt, danced through the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles, volunteered in soup kitchens, sewn their own clothes, has 2 rescue dogs, recently survived breast cancer and an author of the book - I’m The Boss Of Me teaching children confidence, character, & self-esteem
Follow Casey here
https://imthebossofme.com/
https://www.facebook.com/casey.waesche.5
https://www.instagram.com/itbomseries/
After years as a consultant, recruiter, trainer, coach and mum, Diana felt stuck, frustrated, disappointed and quite anxious that she would never find direction or purpose beyond the home again and it wasn’t until her early 40’s when she finally realised (in her words) ‘what I wanted to be when I grew up!’
She realised that her experience of feeling terribly lost about what she wanted to do was incredibly common.
Diana could see so many other women feeling exactly the same way, and she realised there was an incredible opportunity to help and support these women as they navigated the process of re-connecting with their professional identity.
This was when Diana decided to develop a program to support mums wanting to go back to work. To get them past the fear and overwhelm and help them see, they have significant worth and value outside the home as well.
Find Diana on
http://www.backtoworkroadmap.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Diana-Cregan-The-Back-to-Work-Roadmap-for-Mothers-Coach-2265170470389790/
https://www.instagram.com/womenfindingtheirpurpose/?hl=en
Tim Ferriss - Why you should define your fears instead of your goals
- https://youtu.be/5J6jAC6XxAI
This week’s guest back in 2005 was a very unhappy person, severely depressed to the point where he couldn’t even get out of bed. He was suffering from chronic anxiety and was just totally lost.
6 months later however…he was unrecognisable as a person, enthusiastic about life, positive, excited and above all happy.
Cody Butler is now the founder of Teen Success, and the creator of the "Teen Success Method" teaching Teens unshakable Confidence, Self-Esteem and Motivation.
He's also a #1 Best Selling Author of “Got Attitude” and the recently released “Cut The B.S - A No Nonsense Guide to Happiness”.
He’s been featured on Fox, ABC, and NBC and has worked with over 2000 teenagers to date.
Find Cody on
www.codybutler.com
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCodyButler/
Georgia has lived in seven different countries on four different continents and has worked in a wide range of jobs from a financial analyst to running her own farm and she has also in the past, worked as a therapist counselling refugees and asylum seekers and running women’s support groups.
She is a wife, a mother of two boys, an entrepreneur, author, a yogi, insight meditation practitioner and an endurance athlete so definitely does her fair share of juggling.
If all the above wasn’t enough Georgia is a certified Life Coach and has a masters in psychology and her main focus now is in the area of positive psychology, helping people to find their spark and discover that happiness is a CHOICE.
Where you can contact Georgia
www.georgiabamber.com
www.facebook.com/georgiabamber1
www.instagram.com/georgiabambercoaching
Delia has a master’s in psychology, a PhD and for the past 20+ years has researched how food influences brain function.
What she discovered was what we eat impacts brain function directly and came to understand that until the brain is properly nourished no amount of talking can support optimal cognitive functioning.
in 2016 she authored 2 books on the subject 'Feed Your Brain - 7 Steps to a Lighter, Brighter You! and ‘Feed Your Brain, the Cookbook’ which offers a focused, insightful, evidence-based approach into how specific foods can improve our mood, concentration, memory and learning ability. Help us to manage stress, remain calm and happy in our busy, stressful world, regardless of our age!
You can reach Delia on
www.lighterbrighteryou.life
www.instagram.com/lighterbrighteryou
www.facebook.com/lighterbrighteryou/
Today I have David James joining me the founder of Juggle street.
After several successful years in the US as a serial entrepreneur David returned to Australia a proud parent of 4 children and soon discovered he and his wife needed help juggling day-care, school runs, and everything else while establish a new start up and continuing their careers.
Ever the innovator David founded Juggle Street - a social network where busy working parents put their neighbours to work.
David and the Juggle Street team are passionate about rebuilding a sense of community and friendship in our neighbourhood and this network creates trust and cooperation between families and neighbours of all ages.
David’s goal is to connect one million people of all ages, street-by-street across Australia, creating trust-based networks that invigorate local communities
This week I have the founder of a clothing brand (ND Renegade) Sally Willbanks with me on the podcast.
ND Renegade is a husband-and-wife team whose mission it is to engage people in a discussion about neurodiversity.
Sally has taken on this battle because she has two neurodivergent children, a daughter who is autistic, ADHD and dyspraxic, and a son who is autistic, ADHD and has anxiety disorder.
Both are gifted, and both are incredible.
All too often when people think of autism, ADHD, and other neurological differences, they only see the difficulties that go along with these conditions,
In the words of Temple Grandin, neurodivergent people are "different, not less", and Sally is aiming to make this known.
Find ND Renegade at...
www.ndrenegade.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/ndrenegade/?hl=en/?
https://www.facebook.com/NDRneurotribe/
Whether your needing a place to call home or you have a place you call home – sharing is one way of reducing the financial burdens of everyday expenses, having the opportunity to live in a more ideal home, create a friendship with another single parent and unofficial “siblings” for your children.
This week I'm interviewing Share Abode's founder and single mum herself, Wilhelmina Ford.
She’s knows all about the challenges of being a single parent and has done the hard yards, posting regularly on her Facebook group about the trials and tribulations she experiences
Way back in 2019 she created the Share Abode concept - its a free online platform for single parents to connect with one another for the purpose of home sharing.
The site offers a solution to the challenges that every single parent family faces when looking to move on that being high-cost housing, increased living expenses, practical everyday support and high levels of social isolation.
Www.shareabode.com.au
Follow Wilhelmina on these platforms
https://www.facebook.com/shareabode/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilhelmina-elsa-ford-b6618a33/
https://www.instagram.com/shareabode/
Alan is an Amazon #1 Best Selling Author, a Coach and Trainer and has been referred by the UK press as the leading authority on reading people and by the Australian Herald as the mentalist meets Dr Phil.
Alan teaches people how to understand themselves and read other people so that they can create better and longer lasting relationships in all areas of their lives.
He has worked with international business, the likes of Disney Films and Gillette, high profile organisations like the Australian Federal Police as well as parents and teachers to help them to understand and engage their clients, prospects and children to reach their full potential while improving the experience for all
His latest community initiative is The Campfire Project. The Campfire is a safe place for men and women to give themselves permission to tell their stories. To share their experiences and wisdom from around the world. This is his #WeTogether initiative
Alan is giving listeners access to 2 offers as mentioned in the interview - please see links below
https://alanstevens.thinkific.com/courses/Free-Course
https://www.alanstevens.com.au/7secrets/
Cris Santos has a master’s degree in Linguistics is a travel, fashion and lifestyle influencer/blogger, also an author, entrepreneur owner of Lunabluegirl.com a beautiful online clothing store and if all that isn’t enough she is a single mom of twin teenage boys.
In 2017 after leaving her husband with very little money the former model and lover of the arts decided to take control of her life and chase her dreams..
Find Cris on
Website - www.lunabluegirl.com
Facebook - https://facebook.com/lunabluegirl
Instagram - https://instagram.com/lunablue_girl
As well as
Website - https://www.crissantosstyling.com.au/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crissantos_styling/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CrisSantos.FashionStylingStudio
And finally
Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/photosbycris/
Victoria is in its 4th lockdown and I insanely decided to interview my son on his views and opinions. What he was missing? What he liked about lockdown and how homeschooling is going? It's a very insightful 8 mins.
Don't worry the real interviews will start next week...
Enjoy!!!
Welcome to the Strong Single and Human podcast, a real look at single parenting, the ups and downs and how to navigate life with kids on your own while keeping sane. Covering subjects such as domestic violence through to fussy eaters and solo dating.
In this very first episode I explain who I am, my journey and why I'm doing the podcast