Talk To Danielle: Recent Episodes

Danielle C. Baker

Talking about things we wished we would have been taught early on in life and how important it is for us to transfer this information over to our children. Danielle C. Baker talks about things no one wants to talk about. No sugar-coating. From parenting traps to avoid, to children’s non-verbal ways to communicate, to wellness and positive mindset, Danielle works to help you heal faster so she does not have to heal your child. When it comes to breaking patterns, she can help.

What happens when leaving your faith also means losing your identity, your community, and your support system?

In this powerful episode of Talk to Danielle, I sit down with Audra Phelps who helps former Mormon mothers navigate the difficult journey of healing after religious trauma. We explore the emotional weight of leaving a high-demand religion, overcoming guilt, rebuilding confidence, and creating a new foundation for yourself and your family.

Whether you've experienced religious trauma yourself or are supporting someone who has, this conversation offers hope, practical insights, and a reminder that healing is possible. The practical support Audra offers is transferable to any situation you may be going through, from leave a toxic relationship or family, to overcoming professional burnout, this is all transferable.

If you would like to learn more about Audra's work, get access to a free masterclass or work with her for your specific situation, visit: https://mamaaudra.com .

ReligiousTrauma #HealingJourney #ExMormon #Parenting #Identity #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealth #SelfDiscovery #BreakingGenerationalCycles #TalkToDanielle

What if your child's behavior isn't the problem, but the clue?

In this episode of Talk to Danielle, Danielle C Baker explores how your child's behaviour is a form of communication and how shifting from correction to curiosity can transform the way you parent.

Learn what your child's behaviour may be telling you, how your own responses influence emotional regulation, and practical ways to respond with both empathy and healthy boundaries.

If you've ever wondered, "Why is my child acting this way?" this episode will give you a new perspective that can strengthen your connection and support your child's emotional development.

The topic of raw food diet can be quite controversial. In this episode, my guest Axay Shah, joins me as he sheds some light on the misunderstood lifestyle choice, walks us through the process of how our body responds to plant-based raw food nutrition, and gives us great information and tips on how to transition into Raw Food Diet.

He also shares some down-to-Earth wisdom on how to drown out the background noise around raw food diet and how to prepare your body for the transition.

Living the raw food diet lifestyle for 16 years and getting ready for his 9th marathon at the age of 67, Axay knows he is on the right path.

You can get a copy of his book: "In Nature We Trust" on Amazon. If you would like to know more about Raw Food Diet and get more information on Axay's work, visit his website: https://rawfoodiest.com

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What happens when your parenting doesn't reflect the values that matter most to you?

In this episode of Talk to Danielle, Danielle C Baker explores why even the most loving parents can find themselves reacting in ways that don't align with who they want to be.

Discover how stress, nervous system overload, and old patterns create a gap between our intentions and our actions, and learn practical steps to realign your parenting with your core values.

If you're ready to parent with greater intention, connection, and confidence, this conversation is for you.

Want to explore this topic further? Danielle shares this values-based approach to parenting in her book, Bringing Up the World, available on Amazon.

You can also access her Values Course on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmMQJZNTAyVU4G3mDR6U6QVXZJrpi7W3n

There is no such thing as Perfect Parenting but there is such a thing as Present Parenting.

Rachel Russell from Quite Frankly Coaching joins me this week to help us understanding our children's behaviours and needs in terms we can all understand.

From getting over what we expected our children to be before we had them, to bringing everything back to what truly matters when things feel out of control, Rachel helps us see that our children are right where they are meant to be and all we need to do is be there for them.

We all know that it takes a village to raise a child. But what happens when there is no village and you are going through it alone? Rachel offers great resources in her book: Raising RAD Kids (available on Amazon) and her podcast: The Parent Pod (available on Apple and Spotify).

If you would like to find out more about her work, you can check out her website: https://www.quitefrankly.com.au

PTSD is not a life sentence. As long as you are ready to do something about it and find someone trained specifically in PTSD to guide you through it.

Faust Ruggiero joins me this week, sharing some of the most important points on how to get started in your healing journey and how to help your loved one get the support they need. Faust gives us absolute gold in this episode, opening up a conversation that needs to happen more and leaving us with the most message of all:

PTSD is what happened to you. It is not who you are.

If you would like to find out more about Faust's work, on his latest book "Fix Your PTSD", or help support or see the progress on his Documentary "Aftermath", visit his website: https://faustruggiero.com

Anxiety, trauma, blocks, and habits we can't seem to be able to shake off. We are covering it all in this episode.

Tim Shurr joins me in this episode to share the framework he has perfected to can help us move ahead of our blocks. Tim gives us gold here by walking us through some changes we can make in our lives now that will have a long-lasting impact on what we want to build for ourselves and our loved ones.

For more information on Tim's work and his incredible book: One Belief Away, visit https://timshurr.com. You can also follow him on IG and Linked In.

You can also access the gift he mentions at the end of the episode at: Free Hypnosis Program With Best Hypnotist In The World Tim Shurr

What does Australia's social media ban for children under 16 really mean for families?

In this powerful conversation, we look beyond the headlines to examine how the digital world is shaping children's brain development, mental health, emotional well-being, and social connections.

My guest, Dr. Sajita Setia, explains why this ban presents a valuable opportunity for parents and educators to understand the developmental impact of technology and learn how to guide children toward healthier digital habits.

In this episode, you'll discover why governments are becoming concerned about children's online experiences, how excessive screen use can affect developing brains, the connection between technology, mental health, and emotional well-being, practical ways to create healthy digital boundaries at home, and a simple three-step framework parents can use immediately

If you've ever wondered whether your child's relationship with technology is helping or hindering their development, this conversation is for you.

Visit Sajita's website, https://sajitasetia.com for more evidence-informed resources on parenting, child development, education, and raising resilient children. Be sure to follow her on IG, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

What if one of the most powerful leadership skills isn’t strategy but emotional intelligence?

In this episode, Ellie Laliberte helps us explore why emotional intelligence is the foundation of leadership. From raising resilient children to guiding teams, organizations, and future leaders, she breaks it all down.

Ellie shares practical insights on helping youth, professionals, and CEOs recognize emotional triggers, manage stress, avoid burnout, and lead through challenging times with greater awareness and connection.

You cannot lead others if you cannot lead yourself... and leading yourself starts with emotional intelligence.

Whether you are a parent, educator, leader, or professional, this conversation offers powerful tools for building emotionally intelligent individuals, stronger teams, and healthier futures.

If you would like to know more about Ellie's work, you can visit her website: https://ei-connected.com

You didn’t fall off track. You fell back into pattern.

In this episode of Talk to Danielle, Danielle C Baker explores why old parenting patterns resurface under stress, what your nervous system is really doing in those moments, and how awareness (not pressure) is the first step toward lasting change.

If you’ve been questioning how you’re showing up lately, this conversation will help you understand yourself with more compassion and clarity.

In this deeply moving episode, we explore how mediumship can offer comfort, healing, and connection to families navigating grief.

With over 30 years of experience supporting individuals through crisis, loss, and trauma, my guest, Barbra Banner, shares how she now helps people reconnect with loved ones who have passed on, bringing messages of love, peace, and reassurance.

Through compassion, wisdom, and even moments of humour, she reveals the profound ways healing can continue beyond loss. Plus, in a surprising and heartfelt moment, I receive a personal message from a loved one.

If you want to learn more about Barbra's work, visit her website: https://bannermedium.com and follow her on IG.

Blending a family takes more than good intentions, it takes patience, empathy, and the right approach.

In this episode, Karine Di Cesare joins me as we explore how stepparents can gently find their place within the family, build meaningful connections with their stepchildren, and create a sense of stability without overstepping.

We also dive into how to maintain peace with the other parent and, most importantly, how to remain a steady ally for the children through it all. If you're navigating the complexities of a blended family, this conversation offers practical guidance and reassurance that connection is always possible.

Check out Amazon for Karine's book "I Love You Like Lemonade" and visit her website: https://storiesforkids.ca for more information on her work.

Are you busy… or actually moving forward?

In this powerful episode, we’re shifting the conversation around time management. Because it’s not about doing more, it’s about doing what truly matters.

My guest, Jill Wright walks us through how to stop filling our schedules just to feel productive and start focusing our energy on what aligns with our values, our goals, and our life.

We dive into simple, practical strategies to help us recenter our schedules on what truly matters, find our glimmers, get creative with time confetti, and teach our children how to prioritize our activities with our time pockets. This episode is about more than managing your time. It’s about reclaiming it.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, constantly busy, or stuck in the cycle of “doing it all”… this conversation will help you reset find the Time Magic that works for you.

For more information on Jill's work, you can visit her website at https://jillwright.ca and follow her on social media under Energy and Hours. Be sur to check out her podcast: Energy + Hours for more amazing resources on how to reclaim your time.

Don't forget to get your copy of her journal and her book as well!

This episode holds an extremely important message from a parent whose name had to be removed from the episode due to her son's school calling her in for a meeting once this episode was Live. She has been advocating and fighting for her autistic son's basic rights since he started school. The unfortunate reality of too many autism parents.

Imagine! A parent who works with 8 therapists for her son to support the school in implementing his 27-pages long IEP and being told: "As a parent, you need to do more!"

Now she is faced with the harsh reality that her son, who is at a modified Grade 3 level of learning, is being pushed into a regular High School class with not assistance. The principal's take on this situation? "He'll just have to survive".

Words of "reassurance" from a school who is actively advertising on radio and tv that they pride themselves in their safe and inclusive programs.

Unscripted and completely free-form conversation, Vickie gives a voice to all parents. From having to start from scratch every year, to being told her son will not survive high school, where are parents suppose to turn to to make sure their child will be SAFE to learn?

This parent's message to other autism parents is clear: "Keep being LOUD for your child".

This conversation needs to happen to address the reality that Autism Parent Burnout is not comparable to any other form of burnout. Dealing with extreme chronic stress, social isolation, and guilt, autism parents are truly underserved for support and resources.

In this episode, Danielle identifies the most common signs that an autism parent is facing this form of burnout, the main causes for Autism Parent Burnout, and how families, friends, and the community can truly help.

Danielle is a strong advocate for raising awareness on the importance of having properly trained professionals and individuals to help autism families. Without proper training, the people that come in to help the families become another problem.

If you would like more episodes on this topic, leave a MORE in the comments.

Not being a "perfect" parent is exactly where real connection begins.

In this episode, I sit down with parenting coach, Gayathri Vamsi, who helps families repair and rebuild their bond after reactive moments. We dive into the power of asking for help, why it actually makes you a stronger parent, and how to navigate the tough realization that parenting doesn’t always look the way we imagined.

If you’ve ever struggled with yelling, guilt, or feeling like you’re falling short, this conversation will give you practical tools and a whole lot of relief.

If you would like to know more about Gayathri's upcoming workshop (Preteens and Teens, and Screens and Sanity) and her 90-Day Parenting Reset Program, follow her on IG @g3parentingsimplified or on LinkedIn.

How do you feel when you are getting ready to head over to work on Monday? In this episode, we explore what it really means to hit reset on success.

So many high-achieving parents find themselves chasing goals that once mattered, only to realize they feel burned out, disconnected, or completely misaligned.

My guest, Bill Amirault shares a powerful framework to help you step back, reflect on how you got here, reconnect with your values, and intentionally design a life that feels aligned.

This conversation is a reminder that success isn’t just about what you build in your career. It’s also about the moments you don’t want to miss at home.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to slow down, recalibrate, and lead your life with more purpose and presence, be sure to visit Bill's website: https://careerwithcoachbill.com or contact him directly at billamirault7@gmail.com.

You can also get his book: Finding God's Purpose For Your Career on Amazon.

In this episode, Cameron Allen brings a powerful neuroscience approach to helping families navigate physical and mental health challenges.

By making complex medical scans accessible to everyone and easy to understand, he helps parents gain clearer insight into what may be happening in their child’s brain so they can make informed decisions about their care and support.

We talk on how parents can override stress responses in their nervous system, practice self-compassion during difficult parenting moments, and maintain healthy communication with each other. When parents remain calm and connected, the positive impact on children can be profound.

This conversation offers practical insight for parents who want to create more harmony at home while supporting their child through challenges. If you would like to know more about Cameron's work, visit:

https://sensoriumneuro.com

and

https://immersive.neuroprogeny.com

Parenting #Neuroscience #FamilyWellbeing #EmotionalRegulation #TalkToDanielle

What if the habit that changes your parenting, leadership, and entire life isn’t productivity?

In this episode of Talk to Danielle, Danielle C Baker breaks down the one internal shift that transforms how you respond to stress, show up for your children, lead others, and navigate everyday pressure. If adding more habits hasn’t worked for you, this conversation will not only show you why but will also show you what actually does.

You’ll walk away with simple, practical steps you can start today to strengthen emotional regulation and create lasting change at home and beyond.

Want the Reflection Questions mentioned in this episode? Email me to receive them and begin applying this work immediately.

What happens when all you can do is focus on the negative? When you reach a point when you are DONE but realize that nothing changes. How many times do you need to be "done" to start doing something about it?

My guest this week, Denise Frenette, walks us through how to manage those moments when we are not proud of how we showed up for our children and how to make peace with how our parents showed up for us.

She brings us to a place, by switching over to positive habits, where we can start appreciating the moments where our parents did good things for us, and those moments when our children are doing great things. Its's all about getting to a place where you can live in the essence of More.

No matter where you are in your life journey, this is the episode you want to hear,

If you would like to know more about Denise's work, her Book: More, and her "Because You Can" program, visit her website at https://www.denisefrenette.com You can also get her book More on Amazon.

What if your parenting triggers aren’t about your child… but about your past?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Hector to uncover the hidden patterns of trauma that quietly shape how we show up as parents. We explore how unresolved experiences can surface as overprotection, heightened anxiety, and fear-based decision making , often without us even realizing it.

You’ll learn why allowing children to safely navigate stress, frustration, and natural consequences is essential for building resilience and how stepping back can actually be an act of love, not neglect.

We also talk openly about the guilt parents feel when they recognize they’ve been projecting their own fears and how to move through that guilt with awareness, compassion, and growth.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your reactions are truly about your child or about something deeper, this episode will bring clarity, reassurance, and practical insight.

If you would like to know more about Dr. Hector's work, including retreats and issues of his new Magazine, visit https://www.whitebutterflyclinic.com. You can also follow him on IG.

We are getting real this week, addressing and shedding light on certain realities of autism parents that we often not hear about.

Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and deeply emotional. But, most importantly, if not addressed properly, can lead to PTSD, trauma, isolation, and guilt that no parents want to admit to.

In this powerful episode of Talk to Danielle, we explore what it truly means to navigate life after diagnosis not from fear, but from clarity, confidence, and even awe.

My guest, Theresa Lyons, brings a rare and powerful perspective. As both a medical professional with a strong foundation in science-based research and a mother of an autistic child, she bridges the gap between clinical understanding and lived experience. Most importantly, Theresa shares information on how parents can recover from the challenges to get your life back and what they can do to fully support their child without neglecting themselves.

To know more about Theresa's work, visit the Navigating AWEtism platform at https://awetism.net .

You can also follow Theresa on social media where you will find loads of videos to help you get the right information.

What if the new goals you are struggling to achieve or you find yourself reverting back to old habits aren’t a discipline issue at all? What if it was a safety signal?

In this episode, Danielle explains why we default back to our old ways when we try to create new habits, how emotional safety shapes our habits, our boundaries, and our motivation, and walks us through simple steps to reframe our nervous system to stop seeing a threat when we step out of our comfort zones.

In her true nature, she will also show you how to teach you how to model this to your children so that they have a head start on how to recognize the signs that their nervous system is acting out and what parents and educators need to understand before discipline can ever work.

In this Self-Leadership Series, Danielle will guide you through what you really need to take control of yourself, because... if you can't lead yourself, you cannot lead others.

What signals does your body sends you when you feel unsafe? Start paying attention to how your "lack if discipline" is really telling you.

In this episode, double board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Angela Casey joins us for an important and timely conversation about skincare for our tweens and teens.

Angela breaks down why young skin needs a very different approach, which ingredients can actually do more harm than good, and how parents can help their children navigate the overwhelming (and often misleading) skincare advice they see on social media from sponsored influencers.

She also shares insight into the skincare line she designed specifically for youth: Bright Girl to protect, support, and respect developing skin rather than strip or damage it.

For more information on Dr. Angela's work and the Bright Girl Skin Care line, visit www.brightgirl.com. You can also follow her on social media for additional information and resources @brightgirlbeauty.

Bonus for listeners: Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on her youth skincare line by using the discount code DANIELLE at checkout on the brightgirl.com website.

This is a must-listen for parents, caregivers, and teens who want healthy skin without the hype.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

With so much health advice online, it can be hard to know who to trust.

In this episode of Talk to Danielle, Sarah Boyd shares the habits needed to maintain long-term health, why old patterns resurface, and how to distinguish credible health expertise from influencer content.

We also explore insights from her book, The Health Revolution, and its impact on women’s health. Exercise, nutrition, and health! We cover it all!

If you would like to know more about Sarah's work, visit www.sarahboyd.ca. You can also follow her on social media @Sarah The Health Coach. And, of course, you can get her book: The Habit Revolution, on amazon.

Life’s challenges don’t have to break you, They can actually build you. In this episode, Angèle shares how to turn adversity into opportunity by shifting inward, gently regulating your nervous system, and releasing the victim mindset.

Learn how self-leadership, emotional awareness, and intentional energy create lasting change. Inspired by her book: The Frequency Effect, this episode explores how inner regulation and mindset shifts transform life’s challenges into growth.

You can access Angèle's book, you can get it on Amazon. To find out more about her work by visiting www.angelelamothe.com.

Parenting on the autism spectrum comes with unique emotional demands.

In this episode, Cristina P. Simmons joins us to share practical tools to help parents regulate their nervous system, model self-soothing techniques for their children, and communicate more effectively using fewer words.

Learn how to stay grounded, reduce overwhelm, and navigate the daily emotional roller coaster of parenting with greater calm, clarity, and confidence.

You can get a copy of Cristina's book: "Eat Your Feelings" on Amazon. Cristina is also offering a free download of her CALM framework that will get you though the rough times. Follow her on IG, LinkedIn, and FB to get access to the free PDF.

Season 4 Premiere — Part 2

Every January tells us the same story: Be better. Do more. Try harder.

But what if real change doesn’t come from reinventing yourself? What if it comes from repairing your relationship with yourself?

In Part 2 of the Season 4 premiere, Danielle reframes personal growth through the lens of self-leadership, emotional safety, and self-trust. She explores why motivation fades, why discipline alone doesn’t work, and how many of our patterns are rooted in unmet needs, not failure.

This episode offers a grounded, compassionate way to move forward without pressure, shame, or starting over.

✨ Reflection Questions Available To support this conversation, Danielle is offering reflection questions you can use as journaling prompts. Email her at danielle@beingconnected.ca and she will send you the questions.

Season 4 Premiere — Part 1

You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. And you’re not behind.

If you’re heading into the new year already feeling tired, this episode is for you.

In this Season 4 special two-part Premiere, Danielle explores the kind of exhaustion rest doesn’t fix: emotional fatigue, invisible labor, and the pressure of constantly holding things together. She unpacks why so many parents and leaders feel depleted before the year even begins and why burnout isn’t the full story.

This episode isn’t about doing less or pushing through. It’s about understanding what your exhaustion is trying to tell you.

✨ Reflection Questions Available If you’d like a set of gentle reflection questions to journal with after this episode, email Danielle at danielle@beingconnected.ca and she will send them to you.

Healing doesn’t begin by fixing what’s outside of us. It begins when we’re willing to look inward.

In this episode, we explore how shadow work helps women heal trauma, unmet needs, and emotional patterns formed throughout life.

My guest, Alexis Neve, shares how facing the parts we’ve learned to hide allows us to break free from survival mode, reclaim personal power, and create a life rooted in choice rather than pain. If you’re ready to stop repeating old patterns and start living with intention, this conversation is for you.

If you would like to find out more about Alexis' work and the upcoming collaboration work that will be available to you soon, you can visit: www.alexisneve.com/new-year

You can also follow Alexis on IG: @thisisalexisneve

Some children don’t rush in. They watch. They listen. They take it all in.

In this episode, I’m joined by Christine Devane, author of Elephant Beach, for a powerful conversation about supporting shy children and how they teach us about belonging. We explore how to help shy kids integrate into group settings without forcing them to perform, how to guide other children toward inclusion and empathy, and why patience is one of the most underestimated tools adults have.

Christine shares the inspiration behind her children’s book and explains how stories can help children understand that shyness isn’t something to fix. It’s something to respect. We talk about giving children the space to observe, feel safe, and join in on their own terms, and how this approach builds confidence that lasts far beyond childhood.

What makes this conversation especially meaningful is that these strategies don’t apply only to shy kids. The insights shared here are transferable to any child who feels different, unsure, or on the outside. This episode reminds us that belonging doesn’t come from changing who a child is, but from changing how we welcome them.

If you would like to know more about Christine's work, you can follow her on IG @stined13 You can also get her books on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, and on her website at www.christine-devane.com

In this powerful episode, we sit down for an honest conversation about surviving cancer emotionally, mentally, and physically. Sonia shares the mindset to adopt to fight through the hardest moments, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and how truly listening to your body can guide the decisions that matter most.

Sonia also gives tips on how to silence the noise of outside opinions and what meaningful support really looks like for someone going through treatments. Whether you’re navigating cancer yourself or supporting someone you love, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and strength.

You can follow Sonia's journey and inspiring message, you can follow her on social media @cancerandthesinglewoman

You can also support Sonia at stan.store/cancerandthesinglewoman

In this episode, we dive into the world of media literacy and explore the responsibility of communications and media organizations to provide accurate and trustworthy content.

My guest, Yesenia Reinoso, founder of Y Communicate, explains how parents can help their children develop critical thinking skills to question what they see online and in the news and how schools can also take the lead on what students are exposed to.

Learn practical tips to guide your kids in distinguishing fact from fiction in today’s digital world and how to make sure to practice healthy digital habits.

You can access Yesenia's collaborative book: Educational Luminaries on Amazon. You can also find out more about her work at www.ycommunicate.org. You can also find her on social media and LinkedIn.

Ricardo joins me as a returning guest this week to talk about his experience as a new dad and how choosing to enter his son's world has given him a great understanding of what his son needs from him.

Putting the emphasis on the importance of play for children's healthy overall development and how our children's play patterns reveal how they learn, Ricardo shares helpful information and encouragement for parents who want to get involved in their child's early education but may feel overwhelmed with the information they have access to.

If you would like to hear more about Ricardo's journey with his son and what he is learning along the way, you can follow him on FB and Instagram as well as on LinkedIn.

You can also get a copy of Ricardo and Danielle's The Grateful Dad Journal on Amazon.

Expecting a child to take on the adults' responsibilities is not a healthy home environment. This statement will sting for many of you, but that is a fact.

Parentification has been a strong pattern for generations making it a reference for how we must raise our children. It is in fact so strong that parents who are now trying to break this cycle are being ridiculed and judged harshly for being "too soft" with their children.

Children should be allowed to be children. In this episode, Danielle walks covers the causes that lead to adults expecting their children to take on the parenting role, two types of Parentifications that we often see, the long term effects parentification has on children once they reach adulthood, and what NOT to tell your eldest child.

Everyone will see a bit of themselves and their childhood home dynamic in the topics that are being discussed in this episode. Which part resonated with you the most? I invite you to share in the comments if you are called to do so.

Linda Harkey joins me on this episode to share her wonderful approach to storytelling which weaves in life moments with colourful and lovable animals.

With Linda, it is not just reading! Children and parents get to experience her stories through the senses, transforming story time into an incredible time for parents to connect with their child. Her books are great tools for parents to use to get their children to love to read.

This episode is part of an exciting collaboration with Story Monsters LLC, featuring great Children's Books Authors, opening up a world of possibilities for families worldwide.

You can find Linda's book (and The Missing Pink Piggy) on Amazon and at www.harkeyanimaltales.com

To find out more about her work, visit www.harkeybooks.com

To find out more about Story Monsters and to discover the many authors they work with, visit www.storymonsters.com

Homeschooling is not what it used to be. With access to the required remotely, programs that supplement what our children need to learn, and the option of getting the best of both worlds with hybrid homeschooling, parents now have even more control and influence on getting their kids to succeed with their education.

Chris Linder joins me this week, sharing what parents must consider when thinking of homeschooling their children, where to find the curriculum and support they need, and gives us more information on the Homeschooling Remix he designed to support families,

If you would like to get more information on Chris' work and find out more on how to prevent homeschooling isolation, you can visit his website at www.homeschoolremix.com. That is where you can also have access to his book and the Seat Squad.

You can also find his on most socials @homeschoolremix

Living with lifelong trauma does not have to be your norm. When you dare to overcome your darkest moments, great moments of strength comes out of it.

Greg Linkowski joins me this week to share his journey in disrupting generational patterns in order to make sure his children would not have to do it for him. The lessons he shares in his book: Dare To Thrive brings the reader a wealth of information on how to find the strength to overcome whatever obstacles life throws at you.

You can get Greg's book in Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and so many other places. You can also follow Greg on:

IG: thegreglinkowski_m.d

FB: Greg Linkowski M.D.

Or contact him at:

email: linkowskigreg@gmail.com

As we are getting more concerned with our kids' screen time addiction, we are completely avoiding the real issue... our kids are simply mirroring us!

With the average daily screen time for adults ranging from 6 to 13 hours a day (globally), we are now forced to admit that, before we can address our kids' screen time problem, we need to confront ours.

In this episode, Danielle walks us through the alarming stats that are coming up for 2025, shares how adults can get real with their screen time habits and the changes they can make to improve their number, and THEN what we can do to help our kids with their issues.

This is a topic we all need to be talking about with a more honest and realistic view. We are now 3 generations deep into this problem, the change has to start with us.

Victor "Victorious" Lopez joins me this week to share how you can get past people's opinions on you wanting to get more out of life than what they expect for you.

From hearing you will not get far in life in high school to co-workers roasting you about wanting to make a career change, Victor gives us gold on how to block our that negative background noise and stay focus on your dreams.

We cover the small changes to make in our habits to succeed, how to recognize the people who want to see you success, and how we can help our Youth to overcome the limiting beliefs that keep them from working towards their dreams. In this episode, Victor shows us why he got the name "Victorious".

For more information on Victor's work and book him for an inspiration talk on the importance of building good work habits for the students and bringing a school together to uplift the students and teachers, visit his IG: victor_victorious_lopez or email him at victorernesto613@gmail.com. Keep an eye out for his upcoming website: www.thinkvictorious.com

In celebration of his latest book "The Unqualified Hockey Coach", Craig Colby joins me this week to talk about life lessons we carry through our lives from the most unusual and "out-of-box" moments of our lives.

From reflections on what we learn from watching our aging parents to showing up even when we don't feel qualified for the task at hand, Craig gives us a glimpse of his incredible storytelling skills as he shares the wisdom he picked up along the way and how to make a difference in the world.

If you would like to learn more about Craig's work and get a copy of his book, visit www.colbyvision.net/books. You can get a copy of Craig's book on Amazon.

Todd Sarner joins me this week to open up an important conversation on what parenting really is all about. In a world where debates continuously occur between gentle parenting and disciplinary parenting, Todd reveals a more important topic that both are right!

Devoting his practice to transformative parents where building a healthy connection with your child matters first, Todd also advocates for the fact that our role as parents, is to have to set firm boundaries as well.

Talking about the strain different parenting approaches can have on a couple, the different types of energies related to emotions that they need to learn how to handle from their parents, and what children need from us in order to mature in a healthy way.

To learn more about Todd's work and for more resources, visit www.transformativeparenting.com and his YouTube channel: Transformative Parenting with Todd.

Anne Laurie joins me this week to talk about the impact culturally sensitive assessments have on our children's academic success and overall language development.

Co-founder and president of TRICOAST Education has devoted her work do developing a more effective way to assess multi-lingual students. She shares how this method gives a clearer view of whether the child is struggling with language due to being assessed in a different language or if it is an underlying side of DLD.

To learn more about the dynamic assessment approach at TRICOAST Education and how to access the books specifically created to help all children, visit www.tricoasteducation.com. You can also follow TRICOAST Education on IG and reach Anne on LinkedIn. You can also contact them directly at info@tricoasteducation.com

The books are available in English, French, and Spanish on Amazon.

With the release of her new book: Not Today Frank, Jennifer LeClair reaches our teens in a unique and interactive way.

She shares the challenges of presenting important information to our teens in a format that they are not naturally reaching out for, the importance of making information available to our teens in an appealing way so that they do not revert to Google or AI to get their information, and the importance of explaining the "why" behind healthy coping skills.

You can get a copy of "Not Today Frank" on Amazon. To find out more about her work and her services, visit her website at www.healthyroutes.ca .

An episode packed with valuable information for parents with neurodivergent children! From getting on the same page with your co=parent on your child's diagnosis, understanding the variations in your disciplinary approach, conversations to have with your neurodivergent teen on impulsivity, how to handle the extended family's opinions on your child's condition, and amazing resources to support you as a parent! Dr. Norrine Russell has it all for us!

For additional resources, she recommends Attitude Magazine, CHADD, and ChildMind.org for additional support to help you adjust with your child's specific needs.

If you would like to know more about Dr. Norrine's work and access her podcast, visit her website at russellcoaching.com . You will also find Russell Coaching on social media.

Stephanie Applejohn, owner of Merry Maids of Ottawa, joins me this week to talk about a side of self-care that we don't talk about enough.

Knowing that we spend, on average, 6 hours a week cleaning our home, I have to ask... what would you do if you had an extra 6 hours? Finding productive ways to free up some time to create memories with your family or taking time for yourself is not selfish!

With businesses and corporations encouraging their senior leaders to get assistants, cleaners, and gym memberships so they can focus on the work they should be focusing on and maintaining their mental health, we should also be looking into that in our personal lives.

Stephanie gives great tips on how to approach house chores with our children, shares the flexibility of house cleaning services that suits your family's needs, and gives ideas on what to do with that extra time now that the house is clean!

If you would like more information on how outsourcing your house work to a cleaning service as part of your self-care, or if you would like to give the gift of getting time back to a new parent, an aging parent, or a good friend that is going through a hard time, you can contact Stephanie at www.merrymaidsottawa.ca . You can also follow Stephanie on Facebook, TikTok, and IG, and connect with her through LinkedIn.

Mistakes do happen in parenting but forgiving ourselves for how we showed up (or didn't show up) for our children can be a challenge.

In this episode, Danielle get raw and real about her parental guilt journey and shares the main reasons that can provoke parental guilt, some of the causes for it, and how to cope with it to move forward in a positive way.

If you are ready to move towards the positive side of your parenting, contact Danielle at danielle@beingconnected.ca and ask for her Parenting with Gratitude Journal. She will send you a free digital copy of it.

Remember that parenting is a marathon, give yourself grace when you switch to reactive mode and work on breaking the patterns you don't want to pass on to your children.

Play is just as important to adults as it is to children!

Lacey Artemis joins me this week to talk about the benefits of playfulness for adults, the realities (and challenges) neurodivergent people face in the coaching/speaking business, and the beauty of going after what makes you happy.

You can find out more about Lacey's work here:

https://www.laceyartemis.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceyartemis

https://bit.ly/shinelanguage

https://www.instragram.com/laceyartemis

And you can also get a copy of her book here:

https://www.amazon.ca/Parker-Tucker-Private-Investigators-Stolen/dp/B08RH2C6RD

Jennifer Rigley joins me this week, talking about how women can rediscover who they are once the kids are grown and our many responsibilities taper down.

When you are left with that life-changing questions: "What now?", and "Who am I now?", Jennifer offers great information and resources to help rediscover yourself. This information can also be passed down to our daughters so they don't have to go through this stage in their older years.

Jennifer's gentle approach to this important step in our life makes this transition incredibly kind and reassuring. To learn more about finding your path to joy and to get access to the Joy Triangle, you can visit Jennifer's website: www.flourishingoverfifty.com and follow her on social media @flourishingoverfifty .

You can rewrite your story, the way you want it to go, and Jennifer is there to help you make it happen!

Join us this week as my guest, Siona Talekar, gives us a glimpse of how our youth are ready to take the lead!

Author, artist, and humanitarian are just a few of the titles she already holds. At the age of 13, she published her book: I Know What You Do When I Go To School, which she also illustrated! Already winning awards and getting recognition in the film industry, Siona's story is absolutely inspirational to any young person who loves to create!

Siona has a mission and you can help her make it happen. As she explains: "But I don’t want to just sell my book—I want to share it with other kids who might need a little joy, imagination, and comfort in their lives."

You can help Siona's with her fundraising campaign to donate 5,000 books to children here: https://givebutter.com/Siona

You can find out more about Siona's book at https://storymonsters.com/i-know-what-you-do-when-i-go-to-school?rq=siona

The book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, just to name a few.

You can also follow her on IG: @siona.author and @siona.art

This is an episode you don't want to miss.

Our children are the first generation to be raised shared on social platforms. Ang we are the first generation of parents who are sharing our children! As we are still trying to figure out how to do so safely, Sharenting is becoming an important issue we need to be talking about.

Danielle walks us through the realities of Sharenting, how our everyday social sharing can harm our children, what lessons are to be learned, and how to proceed in a way that will not make us the source of our children's predatory and cyber-bullying attacks.

Patti Bevilacqua joins me this week to talk about how she was able to define the mindset that MS will not define her.

She shares the lessons she learned while living with a chronic illness and relates it to how these lessons can serve us in our teaching and parenting.

From self-care, acceptance, routine, and letting go of expectations, Patti brings an incredible outlook on life that will inspire us all to tackle whatever unexpected things life throws at us.

To find out more about Patti's work and to get access to her book: MS Doesn't Define Me, visit www.pattibevilacqua.com

You can also follow Patti on IG @fearlesswithms

The season of divorce won't last forever but your bond with your child can. Vivian Meraki joins me this week to share how we can make that bond Unshakable through it all.

We are talking about how to maintain psychological safety for your child, how to manage the transition days between co-parents, and where to keep the focus when parenting through divorce. Using the "I'm the expert" practice is by far one of my favorites!

Vivian's bestselling book: Parenting Through Divorce: The 3 Keys to Building Unshakable Bonds With Your Children becomes a great resource and tool to support families going through their difficult times. It is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many more independent bookstores.

For more information on the work Vivian does and the programs she offers, visit her website: www.vivianmeraki.com and www.unshakableyou.com

You can also follow her on social media @vivianmeraki

We all want the healthy, athletic, smart, successful boy or girl. But children are not "made-to-order" and don't come with substitution options. The disappointment of not getting the child you wanted is very real but also very taboo.

In this episode, Danielle covers how to adjust your parenting for the child you have, not the child you hoped for and 5 ways to deal with that disappointment.

You can get a copy of Danielle's "Parenting with Gratitude: Finding Your Smile Through It All" journal and her "My Happy Days" journal for children on Amazon. They are available in English, French, and Spanish.

Anthony J. Mohr joins me this week, sharing a realistic view of how divorce affects our children. From the complicated subjects of the trauma related to the separation and redefining family portraits, to the importance of keeping our word, Anthony gives us incredible insight that he mentions in his book: "Every Other Weekend: The Coming of Age With Two Different Dads.

You will find copies of his book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other book stores, You can also find out more about Anthony's work and essays on his website: www.anthonyjmohr.com

You can also find him on LinkedIn, FB, and IG.

What you choose not to heal in yourself show up in your parenting. But what exactly does that mean?

In this episode, Danielle identifies some of the most common ways your childhood wounds will creep up in your parenting. She also explains why this happens and what to do to make sure the generational patterns and traumas end with us.

Danielle's book: Bringing Up The World: How To Finally Focus On What Matters and Watch The Child Bloom can be used as a guide to help you heal your childhood traumas so you do not pass them down to your children.

Teri Kingston shares with us the importance of effective story telling and gives us great insight on how we can prepare our children to face their fears of performing.

Whether it is for the first day of school, a recital, and even getting ready for that first job interview, Teri gives us great tips and tricks to calm our nervous system, and explains the science behind the process of reminding our brain that it is not in danger.

You can reach out to Teri directly at teri@realimpactspeaking.com and on LinkedIn for more information on her coaching programs. Her book: "Get Ready for TED When TED is Ready for YOU!" is also available on Amazon.

From what consistency looks like in parenting, to the impact inconsistency has on our children, and to how to deal with an inconsistent co-parent, Danielle walks you through what it takes to be an effective leader as a parent.

Danielle works with many families in helping them find the consistent rhythm they need for their family, you can contact her directly by email or through LinkedIn if you would like to get more information.

Author, K. Snyder joins me this week to start the conversation that needs to happen now more than ever.

With his book: "Reparations 101", K. lays down the foundation of what reparations really looks like and how to get the process started in order to heal the Nation. From the key players of slavery in the United States of America to the 4 Demands required for reparations, we dive deep into the conversation that makes everyone uncomfortable.

For more information on the change K. is working for and to support the National Petition, visit www.reparations-101.com . You can also get a copy of the book on Amazon and follow Reparations 101 on IG.

As an autism parent, your time and energy are focused on the chaos you and your child are faced with. When you are simply trying to get through the next minute, the last thing to cross your mind is thinking about planning for a Special Needs Trust, Guardianship, and Power of Attorney.

Michael Pereira joins me this week to shine a light for this underserved community. As a father who lives through this reality as well, he has made it his mission to help families get through the everyday challenges and plan for the future they need.

You can access Michael's blog, the book for the neurotypical siblings, a template of a letter of intent that gives all the information needed on your child if anyone needs to look after your child in case of emergencies, and even budget sheets at www.theautismvoyage.com

For more information on services you can have access to, contact Michael by email.

There is no such thing as bad emotions. There is only a bad way to handle these emotions.

This week, Danielle walks us through 8 BIG emotions that will often overwhelm us when our child is experiencing them. In this episode, she reveals the positive sides of these "BAD" emotions, the shadow side of them when they are not handled properly, the physical signs that your child will have that reveals the emotion, and the hidden need behind these emotions.

Anger, fear, resentment, regret, jealousy, sadness, shame, and guilt are on the menu today! You can save this episode to go back to each emotion, as needed. You can also check out the Teacher's Corner playlist on the Being Connected e-Learning Inc. YouTube channel for shorter videos on the individual emotions. The videos will be uploaded within one week of the time this episode aired.

You can visit www.beingconnected.ca for more physical signs and hidden needs of the most common emotions in children (including the good ones!). You will find them in the "Learning" tab.

Dr. Sonali Dasgupta, founder of STEMonsters, joins me this week to talk about the changes our education systems need, how to prepare the new generations for a STEM-driven future, and the platform she created to help parents, educators, and students to find their passion for true learning.

Sonali's world class programs help bridge the gap between quality education and career, giving students the skills needed to thrive in their field of choice.

To learn more about STEMonsters' programs and the annual STEMXplore Symposium, visit www.stemonsters.com.

You can also reached Dr. Sonali Dasgupta on LinkedIn under her name or under STEMonsters, or by email at sonali@stemonsters.com

Richa Rehan is a physiotherapist who quickly realized, from her clients' questions and concerns, that there was a need to open up safe conversations about pelvic health.

With her book: "Things Every Girl Should Know About Her Body", she is shedding light on the outdated information and taboos around changes girls and women go through. This book is a great tool to help parents who do not know when and how to start the conversation with their daughters.

From age-appropriate terms for the body parts to setting the example to promote body positivity, Richa covers everything and more!

Be sure to follow Richa on IG (thepelvicexperts) for information on her upcoming book on menopause and digital platform on pelvic health for girls.

You can also visit www.richarehan.com to get access to her book and services.

Any autism parent will relate to that one movie clip or song verse that gets played over and over again until you feel like you are going to snap! Or your child repeating the same word a million times!

In this episode, Danielle puts a spin on this "disturbing" behaviour and breaks down how gestalts can be used not only to determine how your child is feeling and what could trigger meltdowns, but how they can be used as tools to help your child learn and development their language skills.

Gestalt language processors speak a beautiful and complex language that analytical language processors misinterpret as a lack of language skills. It is time to change that misconception.

A fierce advocate of the fact that children speak 100 languages where only one is spoken, when Danielle mentions developing language skills, she includes body language, sighs, grunts, gestures, and so much more, enabling parents and teachers can help all children, even if they are non-verbal.

As a collaboration with Podcasthon, where podcasters worldwide are dedicating their episodes to raise awareness for various Charities and Organizations, it is a privilege to showcase Ottawa's own Youville Centre. To see all participating podcasters and their episodes, visit www.podcasthon.org

This week's episode features Karen O'Meara, Communications and Program Assistant, and Natasha McBrearty, Clinical Supervisor, from The Youville Centre, an organization dedicated to inspiring, educating, and nurturing young mothers and their children to utilize their strengths and to achieve their goals.

From the realities of being a young mother, to the programs and childcare services the Youville Centre provides to help the community, this episode sheds light on the support and resources our young mothers truly need.

Financial donations can be made anytime on our Canada Helps page linked on our website; www.youville centre.org, and for this specific Podcasthon Event, we have a unique Canada Helps donation link: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/129310

Here is more information about The Youville Centre:

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Intake Information: Email: intake@youvillecentre.org Call: 613-231-5150 x121 or Text: 613-864-6611 or online enrollment info here
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Join our email list: https://www.youvillecentre.org/stay-in-touch/
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Michael Davis brings up a very important topic of how we can help our children protect themselves in the online world.

Giving us tips on how to start the awkward conversations about social media behaviours, to the role schools play in the matter, Michael walks us through simple steps that brings the human back into the tech space.

For more information on Michael's groundbreaking school programs (ages 6 to 10), visit www.mindfulbytes.io

You can also follow him on LinkedIn under his name and his company, Merek Security Solutions.

Don't miss Michael's thought-provoking TEDx Talk on Cyber Happiness on YT with link here: Cyber Happiness: Mindfulness as a Service | Michael Davis | TEDxABQ

Author Kevin Blaize joins me joins me this week, taking us into his world of creative writing and how he shares his passion for the industry to the youth. Kevin's unique angle on the industry introduces students to the benefits of being a creator as oppose to a consumer while giving them the opportunity to meet an actual author who is living it every day.

From protecting our work, to taking our book into a multi-billion dollar industry, Kevin shows us how to present this unlimited world to our inspiring writers and artists.

Be sure to get your copy of Kevin's books at www.dogsofthewild.com

You can follow Kevin on FB @dogsofthewild, on IG @dogsofthewildseries. For more information on Kevin's work or to book him as a speaker for your next event, you can contact him directly at authorkevinblaize@gmail.com

Dr. Norrine Russell walks us through a realistic view of what parents need to face when advocating their neurodiverse children. She highlights the challenges and the rewards of parenting neurodiverse children, shares her unique and very important view on parental self-care, defines how positive support looks like, and provides tools and resources to help set our children up for lifelong success.

You can learn more about academic and life skills coaching on her website: www.russellcoaching.com, you can also listen to Dr. Norrine's podcast "Breaking out of The Box" for more insight on the subject.

This week's guest, Dr. Blanka Kellermayer, walks us through the 3 main pillars of Peaceful Parenting, addresses the most common myths about this parenting style, and shares with us tools and resources that will help us control our parental triggers.

Blanka is offering a new Masterclass on how to stop yelling at our children. It is scheduled for the end of February. Sign up for it here: https://www.drblankapeacefulparenting.com/free-masterclass

For more information on the work that Dr. Blanka does, visit: www.drblankapeacefulparenting.com .

You can also follow Blanka on LinkedIn.

Author Sasha Saidman brings us into the magical stories in her book and shares the powerful messages each one holds with regards to real and diverse family portraits.

From adoption, to learning disabilities, to dealing with messy homes and big emotions, Sasha's work offers representation that are seldom found in children's books.

For more information on her books and her work, visit sashasaidman.com. You can also follow her on social media under her name.

Shelley Murdock shares her lifelong expertise and walks us through the every day habits we can develop, and teach our children along the way, to ensure we maintain a great quality of life all the way to the end.

With loss of mobility and strength being a major issue for our children, it is now the adults' responsibility to step up to the plate and model healthy habits.

For more information on Shelley's work (and for great ideas for exercise and diet), visit www.fitnesswithshell.com . You can also follow Shelley on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

Her book: Healthy & Fit For Life: The Starter Kit For Women Over 50 is available on Amazon.

Jewel Veitch walks us through living and leading from the heart space in life and business. With her many years of experience in the field, she not only shares her expertise and helps us identify how and when grief can show up for us, but also equips us with resources on how to transform that grief into joy.

For more information on Jewel's book: True Gifts and the work that she does, visit www.jewelveitch.com.

She is also generously gifting the listeners with a Free Hear Key Card Reading: https://www.jewelveitch.com/products/courses/view/1177333

And a free copy of her book: https://www.jewelveitch.com/products/courses/view/1133188

Jennifer LeClair Avery sheds light on the complex realities parents of teenagers face. From how to tell if your child is pulling away as part of their healthy development or if they are disconnecting, how parents can modify the way to show up in order to keep communication open, and how to handle letting our teens develop their autonomy.

Jennifer has a wealth of resources and tools for a part of our children's developmental stage that many try to stay away from.

For more information on Jennifer's work, complimentary support group, and her upcoming book, visit www.healthyroutes.ca. You can also follow her on social media under Healthy Routes.

Charles shares his incredible story of traveling around the world with his family for 7 months, creating unforgettable memories within 4 continents and 11 countries.

Not only does he share this incredible journey but also highlights the transformation he has seen in his daughters, in his partnership with his wife, and his new outlook on life after this experience.

If you would like to follow Charles' travel experiences through his blog or to have Charles speak at your event or workplace about the importance and benefits of taking a pause, you can visit www.charlesachampong.com

Keep an eye out for his upcoming book: Around The World In Family Days scheduled to launch on January 28, 2025!

Your can also follow Charles on IG @aroundtheworldinfamilydays or on LinkedIn @Charles Achampong.

Laurie Bowen explains how trying healing programs with animals and with nature can benefit everyone, whether it is for stress management, chronic pain, and any form of complex traumas.

Laurie has opened up her mini farm to the community to help as many people as she can. Visit www.healingminisfarmschool.com to see all the programs Laurie offers. You can also follow her on social media under Laurie Lynn.

Keep an eye out for her upcoming book: Life Lessons I Learned From My Dogs that is scheduled to launch in January 2025.

Susan Caso walks us through one of the most challenging roles as parents... staying connected with our teens!

With her extensive work that spans over one decade, she understands the struggles we go through and brings light to how our parenting roles should shift to show up the way our teens needs us to.

To get a copy of her book and to find more resources and information on Susan's work, visit www.susancaso.com. You can also follow her on social media @susan.caso.

More about our guest:

Susan Caso, MA, LPC, serves as a beacon of hope for parents. She explains how, now more than ever, parents play a crucial role in their teens lives.

The Parent-Teen Connection: to Build Lifelong Family Relationships (On Sale: October 22, 2024; Parenting; Radius Book Group Hardcover; ISBN: 9781635769364) coaches parents on to relate to what their teen is experiencing emotionally and guides through handling difficult situations. The goal is to build a lifelong relationship that both parent and child can cherish.

As a mother of three with both grown and middle-aged children, Caso understands the complexities of raising kids in today’s hyper-connected world.

The amazing Michelle Weger not only shares her story of thriving with narcolepsy but also gives us a wealth of incredible advice and tips on how to succeed in achieving our goals, no matter our situation.

Her best selling book has been at the top of the charts for months! Be sure to get your copy. If you would like to know more about Michelle's work or getting her (and Quinn) to speak at your next event, you will find the details on her website: www.michelleweger.com . Be part of the team that will help her get on 100 stages in 2 years!

You can also follow Michelle on social media. Don't forget to follow Quinn on IG too @daneonaplane !

The episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for a wealth of resources to help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more.

An inspiring episode with Cristie Vito! She shares her story of living with chronic pain and gives advice on how to advocate for yourself (or your loved ones) when the medical systems is unable to provide you with answers.

Cristie's new book: "Bless The Meds: Pain Management and Mindfulness Tips from One Chronic Pain Warrior to Another", will guide you through finding the freedom in living with chronic pain.

Cristie's new book is available on Amazon. You can find out more about Cristie's story and what is to come at www.cristievito.com. You can also find her on social media under Cristie Vito.

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for a wealth of resources to help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more.

Our amazing guest, Fran Garton, explains how multi-faceted pain actually is and the may ways pain can influence our quality of life.

Working with people who are ready to stop letting chronic pain control them, she shares the 3 factors that influence your pain levels: food, stress, and the boundaries you set.

You can read about her journey to pain-free living in Healing the Hurt: A Step-By-Step Guide to Alleviate and Minimize Pain and about her struggle with body acceptance in Body Bliss: The Journey to Body Acceptance.

Take your first step towards living pain-free with Fran's quiz: Pain Free Quiz - https://astounding-speaker-8058.ck.page/49e53a0ddb

You can also take a step further by joining the Momentum Starter Online Course - Dealing with Stress - https://fransacademy.thinkific.com/courses/MomentumStarter

To learn more about Fran's work, visit https://frangartoncoaching.com/

and on all major social media platforms.

Darlene Koskinen shares with us how the alarming decline in our children's physical ability impacts their overall development, including focus, cognitive abilities, and self-regulation.

Darlene devotes her time in designing fun and interactive exercises to help parents and teachers to get our children moving. Through MoovKids, she has designed curriculum-based activities that offers a wide range of physical activities.

Darlene also offers amazing workshops for teachers to take the guesswork out of how they can help their students with their physical development. You can have a look at a variety of activities on YouTube and find videos and lesson plans at https://moovkids.com

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for resources to help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more.

Dionne Nicholls-Germain walks us through why and how practicing forgiveness every day is so important. Sharing the myths vs realities of forgiveness, the effects forgiving has on our Mind, Body, And Soul, and some practical tips on how to start getting into the habit of forgiving.

Dionne is setting us up for success right on time for the Holidays! Her book: The 90-Day Conquering Unforgiveness Journal is available on Amazon! Be sure to grab your copy,

Get access to Dionne's Forgiving For Thanksgiving Toolkit for FREE here! Forgiving for Thanksgiving Tool Kit

You can see more of Dionne's amazing work at www.liveyourbestlifeforyou.com and follow her on social media @dionnenicholls or @dionnenichollsgermain on LinkedIn.

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for great resources to help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more.

Jacob walks us through his unique method of discovering your unique gifts, building meaningful connections, and creating lasting impact.

You can dive right into your transformation with his new book: "The GIVER Method: How To Transform Lives Through Generosity", which will be available on Black Friday!

You can follow Jake on all socials through The GIVER Method or personally @the.real.jake.talbert. You can also get more information on Jake's work at www.thegivermethod.com and get all the information and upcoming bonuses about the book at www.thegivermethodbook.com.

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for great resources to help your child with confidence, self-esteem, and so much more.

Imagine making the last payment on that one debt that has been gnawing at you for years! Imagine booking that "bucket list" trip, buying that car or boat you have been dreaming of!

It is easier to reach those financial goals than you think! Rosy walks us through some simple things we can do now to get us to our financial independence and easy ways to change our mindset on how finances should be handled. From the "Christmas Hangover" to " The Sweep", you will also get so much more in Rosy's upcoming book!

You can reach and follow RoseMarie here:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/mortgagelessmentor/

Web: www.mortgagelessmentor.ca

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosy-the-mortgageless-mentor-11a133b7/

Convicted child predators come clean and give the 2 main reasons why they won't follow through with their acts... and the statistics are disturbing!

How is it that, with all the precautions taken, 86% of our children are left alone to defend themselves against predators?!! Although this statistic shows that body safety education done in schools and with some parents is working, we are now faced with the dark truth that parents are easier to groom than children.

In this episode, Danielle will walk you through the main points to teach your child about body safety rights and, most importantly, protect parents from becoming the gateway (the first target) to their child's abuse.

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for resources to help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more.

In this episode, Ellie Laliberté initiates the conversation on a childhood trauma no one is mentioning... school!

For children who cannot fit in the "traditional" school system, the experience is indeed traumatizing. Yet, when going through the healing process, no one looks into how things were going for them at school.

There is a need to change the Education System where the focus will be put back on the child. By creating a healthy learning environment, schools will end up benefiting much more than they are now.

You can get Ellie's book, "Letters From You To You", on Amazon, with the Audio book now available! You can also follow Ellie's work by visiting www.lettersbyellie.com

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for great resources to help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more.

From bridging the 30,000,000 word gap to the real impact screen time has on your children's brain development, Dr. Stephanie Montgomery from Build A Brain lays it all down for us.

Stephanie explains how parents play an important part of their child's healthy brain development and shares ways they can help set their children up for success throughout their academic years.

To know more about Build A Brain and to access great resources, visit www.buildabrainnow.com.

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Our guest, Dr. Rishma Walji walks us through the journaling style that gave way to her Connected Parent and Connected Partner journals.

A wonderful approach, backed by science, Rishma explains how build lasting memories and stronger bonds with the refreshing approach rooted in positive psychology and relational savoring.

For more information and for access to her journals, podcast, and her Gratitude Challenge, visit: www.livingxo.com/shop , www.livingxo.xom/podcast , and www.livingxo.com/gratitude .

This episode is brought to you by the Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for great resources to help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more.

Our special guest, Nadee Fernando O'Driscoll, talks about how it is often the parental expectations that makes it difficult for children to find their balance between 2 cultures, rather than the cultural values.

She shares the reality parents have to face when leaving their home behind to start a new and better life abroad, while still trying to hold on to values that may no longer thrive back home.

Nadee's book is available on Amazon, having made the Best Selling Book in 2 categories. You can get more information on Nadee's work on her site: nadeefernando-odriscoll.com.

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Having your child come home from school only to have them go into a full meltdown is a reality that many parents of neurodivergent children wish they didn't have to go through.

The fact of the matter is, restraint collapse is real! Adults experience the same thing. Masking all day and holding everything in to fit in leave you completely depleted.

In this episode, Danielle introduces some of the causes and triggers of a restraint collapse, what that may look like in adults and in children, what we can do to support our children through it, and gives concrete examples of what that support can look like.

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for great resources to help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more.

Sarcasm can have negative effects on our children without us even knowing it.

In this episode, Danielle talks about the reasons why sarcasm can be caustic on our children, what our children need to understand sarcasm, how to properly use it on our children, how to teach it to our children, and most importantly, how to teach them the difference between sarcasm and manipulation/gaslighting/abuse.

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for great resources to help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more.

With suicide being the #2 leading cause of death in the USA for people ages 10 to 24, we need to stop censoring it and talk about it! Our babies would rather take their lives than to come to us for help.

In this episode, Danielle shares the signs that will tell you this goes beyond attention-seeking, what to do about it, and what not to do about it.

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for amazing resources to help with your child's self=esteem, confidence, and so much more.

It is known that Neurodivergent people do not process emotions in the same way as Neurotypical people, so it is perfectly natural that they would show their love in a different way.

In this episode, Danielle explains 5 main Love Languages, also know as Love Locutions, often found with neurodivergent people in order to help you tune in to the way your neurodivergent may be showing affection.

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Fear of Embarrassment, one of the most impactful fear in adulthood is a result of the shame we have been subject to as children. Knowing this, why are we still using shame as a management tool for our children's behaviours?

In this episode, Danielle walks you through what shame is, how children process it, how to recognize the sign in our children, the long-term effects of chronic shaming, and how to move away from this parenting tool.

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for resources that will help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more.

The role of godparents has evolved considerably over time, taking on different roles according to the family's needs. Whether it is just a title to give and receive, a continuation of religious traditions that also involve legal implications, or an upgraded version to make sure the child is being supported as needed, this is a role that does need to be redefined.

What does the role of a godparent mean to you?

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Everybody stims! So why are the stimming behaviours of neurodivergent people viewed in such a negative way? In this episode, Danielle walks us through 6 different stimming behaviours and how to raise awareness for this perfectly normal coping mechanism.

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This week's episode features an amazing guest, Alexandra Obey, shares her journey of finding the right treatments to address her daughter's medical condition that led her to become an aromatherapist.

She addresses some common misconception of aromatherapy and shares a few ways to get into it as a holistic approach to maintaining your family's overall health.

Should you like to know more about a simpler way to transition into this approach, you can book a consultation with Alexandra at https://calendly.com/alexandrafota/60min. You can also follow her on IG @divine_coach_alex

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Have a look at www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for great resources to help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more.

With the launch of her new book "Letters From You to You: Awaken your powers through conversations with your higher self", Ellie walks us through her life-long healing journey that led to this book. Her experiences opened her up to receiving these letters and is now sharing them with us.

Her new book is available on Amazon. You can also see the work she does around the book at www.lettersbyellie.com. You can see Ellie in action on FB and IG.

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy with the amazing Dr. Simone Alicia. You will find a wealth of resources to help your child with self-esteem, confidence, and so much more at www.theselfesteemdoctor.com

There is so no such thing as a bad student. The reason why the Education System is not working for our students is because we are not putting the child's needs first.

Danielle explains 6 of the main learning styles and how you can adjust your classroom and you home to encourage positive learning for all learning types. Danielle is all about reducing the workload for parents and teachers so her approach to teacher does just that.

If you would like sample lesson plans or video demonstrations to help you make some simple changes to your teaching style, you can contact her directly or visit www.beingconnected.ca.

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Yelling at our children is not a parental strategy, it is an emotional response. No matter what our child did to trigger us, the minute we start yelling, it is no longer about our child. It's all on us. We are having our own meltdown.

In this episode, Danielle goes over the reasons why we still yell at our children, the impact yelling has on our them, and she also shares how we can get out of this generational habit.

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Free Play is very serious work for children. It is where they learn the best! Danielle gives you a glimpse of her world in this episode and share 8 of the most common play patterns children have and how they reveal the child's learning style.

Allow yourself to make learning fun with this information. You get the best results when you teach according to each child's learning style rather then force them to learn according to your teaching style.

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy, with the amazing Dr. Simone Alicia. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for great resources that will help with your child's confidence, self-esteem, and so much more.

Saying "I'm sorry" is not an apology.

In this episode, Danielle explains how the lack of guidance in the early years when it comes to apologizing creates adults with toxic traits. By understanding your apology languages, you are in a much better position to teach your child about the true meaning of an apology. This will then allow your child to set the right boundaries to nurture healthy relationships.

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When we have an honest look at why the reasons why children do not want to share, we can see that those reasons are valid. In the beginning, it is very normal for young children to not want to share their belongings.

Danielle explains 4 of the main reasons why your child may not want to share and how the adults' reactions create the struggle.

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When looking at the true role of a parent, we can clearly see that it is the most unselfish acts in life.

However! When we reflect on the reasons why we want children, and how we are taught to care for children, we can clearly see that having children is a selfish act.

Danielle explains why wanting and having children is selfish, why we have such a distorted view of our role as parents, and the steps we can take to end the toxic generational patterns so our children don't have to take on our burdens.

This episode is brought to you by the Self-Esteem Doctor Academy. Check out www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for amazing resources that will help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more.

When you know what is truly happening behind the Supermom Mentality, you will quickly realize that being called a supermom is an insult.

Being consumed by being the incredibly perfect mom is a call for help, a toxic behaviour that is deep rooted in trauma. In this episode, Danielle explains why the term supermom needs to be called out for the socially accepted abuse that it is and gives advice on how to let go of that destructive behaviour, allowing all the wonderful moms out there to get the support they need.

This episode is brought to you by The Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for amazing resources to help with your child's self-esteem and confidence.

Before you can start talking about Love Languages, you need to know what love is and how that shows up for you! In this episode, Danielle gives the true definition of what love is, breaks it down into 3 easy-to-explain levels of love and then shares how you can teach your child about love.

By having these conversations early, you are giving your child the guidance they need to find the right relationships in their life. This may even shed light into how your interpretate love and how you can find the right relationships in your life.

This episode is brought to you by the Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for great resources to help with your child's confidence, self-esteem, and so much more.

What is one thing your child does that drives you crazy? Why do you get such a sudden and irrational reaction to that behaviour?

Danielle explains what parental triggers are, how they develop, interesting facts about triggers, and, most importantly, how our children are actually showing us where we can heal our childhood traumas.

This episode is brought to you by the Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Visit www.theselfesteemdoctor.com for great resources to help your child with their self-esteem and confidence.

With social maturity having a direct impact on our overall well-being and being a factor in many mental illnesses, why is it not talked about?

Danielle explains a parent's very important role in supporting their child's social maturity and goes over Erikson's 8 stages of social maturity. She also describes what conflicts occur with each stages of life and what issues they create if they are not resolved in a healthy way.

Questioning our parents' values and being open to discussions about the values that are being passed down from one generation to the next is how we raise the best world leaders and have a positive impact on our world.

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With the word Narcissism being tossed around like candy on social media and everywhere else, it becomes difficult for parents to get the right information they need when questioning if their child may be suffering from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).

There is a lot of pain and trauma associated to this condition for both the individual with NPD and the people who suffer the inevitable narcissistic abuse. It is not a word that should be used freely by calling someone a narcissist when you are not getting your way.

Danielle will walk you through some of the signs to look for in your child as well as what to do if you are interacting with a narcissistic child. The harsh reality of this personality disorder is not to be taken lightly and must be addressed promptly, with professional help and support. While most people give up on a narcissist in the adult years, it is important to support them the best we can when they are children.

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The best approach to parenting is to find the right balance between the different parenting styles in order to truly support your child from infancy to adulthood.

Danielle refers to this equilibrium act as the Parenting Palette where, like an artist crafting the most beautiful painting by mixing and creating their own colours, parents find the right combination of parenting styles that their child will respond to the best.

She describes the pros and cons of the 4 most common parenting styles, along with what kind of parent-child relationship each parenting style may create once the children are adults.

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Parental Alienation is an incredibly abusive behaviour and both sides (the alienator and the alienated) play a part in it.

In this episode, Danielle explains 3 major impacts parental alienation has on a child and speaks to the alienator and the alienated on what they need to do to end this manipulation tactic.

This episode is brought to you by the Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Check out the site for amazing resources that will help with your child's self-esteem, confidence, and so much more. www.theselfesteemdoctor.com

Finding out that your child gets excluded from their peer groups or that they are the ones doing the excluding can be quite difficult to handle.

Danielle goes over the main reasons why children get exclude, and exclude at school, what the adults' role is in these situations, and what to absolutely avoid doing when "handling it".

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What is you weren't asking for help? What if you were asking for Backup? Would it be easier to ask for the support you need? With asking for help seen as a weakness, we simply have to change the vocabulary to put an end to the supermom, superdad, and super parent era!

In this episode, Danielle challenges the viewers and listeners to dig a little and see why it is so hard to ask for help and were would they need support right now. Where and when, in your day, could you have asked for backup but didn't? Who would you have asked if you had?

Surrounding yourself with people who will have your back rather than stab you in the back when you call in for reinforcement is crucial. Time to declutter your entourage and build yourself the right village for your family.

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Many are still on the fence with positive discipline, still holding on to the way they were disciplined as children. When it comes to something as severe as a child who hits, can positive discipline really work? Or does correcting violence with more violence the way to go?

Danielle walks us through the 3 key points of maintaining positive discipline successfully and the key steps to incorporating this still foreign concept into changing this unacceptable behaviour. Danielle would have been the first one to tell you that this method would not work but, after 20 years of putting it to use in daycare and school settings, she is in a good position to now see the positive results in helping children manage their emotions and maintain their mental health in a good way when they get into their adult years.

This episode is brought to you by the Self Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Check out the site for amazing resources on helping your child with self-esteem, confidence, and so much more. www.theselfesteemdoctoracademy.com

Many are still on the fence with positive discipline, still holding on to the way they were disciplined as children. When it comes to something as severe as a child who hits, can positive discipline really work? Or does correcting violence with more violence the way to go?

Danielle walks us through the 3 key points of maintaining positive discipline successfully and the key steps to incorporating this still foreign concept into changing this unacceptable behaviour. Danielle would have been the first one to tell you that this method would not work but, after 20 years of putting it to use in daycare and school settings, she is in a good position to now see the positive results in helping children manage their emotions and maintain their mental health in a good way when they get into their adult years.

This episode is brought to you by the Self Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Check out the site for amazing resources on helping your child with self-esteem, confidence, and so much more. www.theselfesteemdoctoracademy.com

Many are still on the fence with positive discipline, still holding on to the way they were disciplined as children. When it comes to something as severe as a child who hits, can positive discipline really work? Or does correcting violence with more violence the way to go?

Danielle walks us through the 3 key points of maintaining positive discipline successfully and the key steps to incorporating this still foreign concept into changing this unacceptable behaviour.

Danielle would have been the first one to tell you that this method would not work but, after 20 years of putting it to use in daycare and school settings, she is in a good position to now see the positive results in helping children manage their emotions and maintain their mental health in a good way when they get into their adult years.

This episode is brought to you by the Self Esteem Doctor Online Academy. Check out the site for amazing resources on helping your child with self-esteem, confidence, and so much more. www.theselfesteemdoctoracademy.com

The overuse of the word PARENTING is now making it irrelevant and meaningless. As more and more people use the words without understanding its true meaning, they are ridding themselves of their accountability towards their role in every child's life.

In this episode, Danielle dissects the true meaning of the word PARENTING, crushes the idea of an ideal family portrait, and guides us through simple ways we can show up in our community to support parents.

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In this episode, I dive into the silent yet profound impact of emotional neglect on children and how it shapes their adulthood. Contrary to overt abuse or neglect, emotional neglect often flies under the radar, leaving lasting scars that aren't immediately visible.

I explore the intricate dynamics of parenting and the unintentional ways in which we may be failing to meet our children's emotional needs and uncover 6 significant consequences that emerge when signs of emotional neglect are ignored, painting a vivid picture of the long-term repercussions.

Join me as we navigate the complexities of parenthood, shedding light on the critical importance of recognizing and addressing emotional neglect for the well-being of future generations.

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We are not prepared as parents to hear that we may be potentially hurting our children. But here's the thing... it's not our fault! Parents are not understanding their parental roles for generations.

In this episode, Danielle, founder and CVO of Being Connected E-Learning, walks us through what is the major misconception in our roles as parents that leads to undetected emotional neglect towards our children. She shares the characteristics of a child suffering from emotional neglect, the risk factors that could lead to emotional neglect, and the unseen symptoms of a child suffering from emotional neglect.

This is a delicate topic which can potentially trigger some viewers and listeners. You can reach out to Danielle is you would like to get more information on how to break the generational patterns so your child doesn't have to do it later on.

This episode is brought to you by the Self-Esteem Doctor Online Academy. You can get access to amazing resources to help your child build their self-esteem and confidence. https://www.theselfesteemdoctoracademy.com/

Carlos Kyles shares his life experiences with epilepsy and how he has learned to take care of himself in order to live his best life. Talking about the effects bullying, nutrition, and overall stress have on epilepsy, Carlos sheds light on the stigmas of the condition, and how to overcome its challenges to build a life you have full control over.

Living your best life, and setting the right conditions for your success is possible. You can support Carlos with his cause by donating to $CTKrb (Cashapp) or @CKyles3 (Venmo).

You can also reach out to him through email: madridchina7@gmail.com, and follow him on IG @neek_art and FB @Carlos Kyles.

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Your story needs to be heard, so what are you waiting for? Sally Lotz joins me to talk about the challenges that come with writing a book and gives great advice on how to overcome the fears and excuses we give ourselves that stop us before we even get started.

Sally is a children’s author, writing coach, and mentor. Her fourth book, The Truth is Lie, a young adult novel, came out in May of 2023 and is based on her true-life experiences of growing up in the world's largest doomsday cult.

As a writing coach and mentor, she is passionate about writing and teaching others how to create and share their stories with her program Write a Book in 30 Days – No Experience Required. She also leads workshops, hosts virtual workspaces, and is a podcast guest speaking about writing, making time to write, and working with ADHD and Dyslexia.

You can find Sally on FB and IG and see her work at www.sallylotz.com

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Our amazing guests shares her experiences on how to make learning to read fun. She offers a variety of resources that encourages parents to read to their children from birth and how to keep their children reading as they get older. Check out the Just Us And Books YouTube Channel for ways to keep reading with our older children! You can get access to the Bundle of Books through Dr. Danielle's non-profit organization at www.thebundleofbooks.org and you can get Dr. Danielle's own books at www.drdanielle-writes.com (as well as Walmart, Target, Barnes and Nobles, and Amazon).Be sure to follow and like Dr. Danielle on FB and IG @drdanielle-writes.

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Sharing her experiences in politics, law, and so much more, Claudette gives us great insight on how to reach our goals and speaks up on mental health awareness. She is now sharing her inspiring story through public speaking and her career, leadership, and how to get elected coaching business.You can help support Claudette's cause by purchasing her book for $20 (taxes and shipping included) with the proceeds going to The Royal Ottawa to help with research and treatments. You will also have access to a free 30 minute coaching call with Claudette to help you get to where you want to be!Get your book by emailing Claudette at ladiestakeyourplace@gmail.com. You can also follow Claudette on FB @claudettecaincoulas, @ladiestakeyourplace, and @caincoulascommunications.

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Children react to any form of loss with great emotions. What we may find trivial as a change in our daily routine can be perceived as mourning a great loss for a child.Melanie McDonald joins us in this episode to talk about her experiences as and Early Childhood Educator and her personal experiences with her own children. She shares great advice on how we can support our children when things change around them.You can access Melanie's endless supply of resources on FB @Melanie McDonald EPEI TES and on her YouTube channel (La Pedagogie Avec Melanie).This episode is brought to you by The Self Esteem Doctor online academy! Sign Up for amazing resources and programs to boost your child or teen's self esteem and confidence here: Online Resources by The Self Esteem Doctor (theselfesteemdoctoracademy.com)

Starting over is a natural part of life, whether it is a conscious decision to do so, or a forced one due to circumstances. Isabelle Boily shares her experience and expertise on how to take what life throws at us and build the life we've always wanted, making sure to do it our way this time around.Be sure to follow Isabelle on TikTok @isabellathesuccesselevator and on FB @isabelleboily or @successelevator.You can also find out more about her programs at www.isabelleboily.comThis episode is brought to you by The Self Esteem Doctor online academy! Sign Up for amazing resources and programs to boost your child or teen's self esteem and confidence here: Online Resources by The Self Esteem Doctor (theselfesteemdoctoracademy.com)

Dr. Gino Collura shares great insight on what a true partnership should be and talks about what should be taught in schools to get our youth ready for the realities of relationships.He absolutely blew me away with the two simple things he recommends doing with your partner to starts improving how we show up for them.You can get more information on his book at www.se7enlayers.com. You can also get great resources on his IG account @ Doctor_gino_ and also on FB and on LinkedIn @Doctor Gino.Be sure to check our the Husband Strength and Wife Strength apps!

From deadly food allergies, intolerances, dietary restrictions related to health issues, faith, or lifestyle choices, food inclusivity is still not taken seriously. When we could be responsible for taking someone's life, we would think that the food industry would be held more accountable for doing their part in taking people's health seriously.Heather Landex speaks on a professional level with her experience as a food inspector, and personally with her experiences with having to make sure she can eat when she steps out of her home. This is a conversation we all must be having now! People are not being fussy when their lives are at risk.You can find many useful resources on Heather's website: www.heatherlandex.com

Going through negative experiences at work, and in life in general, can often be an amazing opportunity to live your Epic Encore and finally become who you are meant to be.Eunice speaks from her own personal experience and walks us through how she can get us to redesign the life of our dreams through her incredible program: Epic Encore. You can follow Eunice and find out more about her services on IG @epic_encore, LinkedIn @euniceoneil and on her website: www.euniceoneil.com

The new world of work has pushed for a change in leadership. Sat Kirtan shares her experience helping businesses make the necessary changes in order to get more effective results.She talks about the long term benefits of leaders working from within in order to inspire and motivate their team. If you are looking to be ahead of the game when it comes to the new form of leadership, this is the episode to listen to!You can get more information about Sat Kirtan's programs and her books at www.investinyoga.com and follow her on IG and FB @satkirtankaurkhalsa or @investinyoga.

Beauty is more than just skin deep. There are great benefits by working our beauty from the inside out.Rachelle talks about how she has been led to offer Nourishing Soul treatments as part of her spa's services and shares the transformations she's seen with her clients.She also shares how her business keeps flourishing through her guidance and through trusting her inner voice.You can learn more about Rachelle's services at www.spapassionbyrachelle.com and follow her on FB at Spa Passion by Rachelle,

When struggling with infertility and the emotional roller coaster that comes with it, becoming a human pin cushion is the last thing a woman needs to go through.Dr. Karen Stillman talks about her experiences, both personally and as a OB-GYN and shares her human approach to getting woman to finally hold their baby.You can follow Karen on FB at Universal Well-BEing Institute Inc, on, on IG @conceivewithkaren and you can book a 15 minute consultation at www.babymakinggenius.com

How better to understand the reality of addiction than to hear it from someone who has lived it, and healed from it!

Helen Lidman walks us through the physical, mental, and psychological reactions addicts go through, something we do not see in textbooks.

Her story and her guidance are all laid out in her book: Never Again!You can find the help and support you need on Helen's website: inspirationslabbet.se

Your relationship with money will determine how your finances work out for you. Florian shares amazing information on how to establish a great relationship with money in order to reach financial success. An episode you don't want to miss!

Florian blew my mind when he confirmed that we can join his Money Hero Academy, getting professional advice and guidance for financial success for only $7 a month! For one cup of coffee per month, you can be on your way to financial freedom! You can join the Academy now right here: http://www.moneyheroacademy.com/?via=danielle-baker

You can also find lots of information at moneyheroacademy.com and reach Florian directly at florian@moneyheroacademy.com. You can also find Florian Fritz on Fb and IG.

Women will burn themselves out running their lives with the masculine hustle. We are not meant to push with the same energy.

Rosalean shares some incredible wisdom on the reasons why women must keep their Sacred Feminine intact in order to enjoy and thrive in every aspects of their lives. Make yourself comfortable, grab your cup of hot chocolate (you'll get the reference in this episode) and start bringing back your creative, playful, feminine self.

Follow Rosalean on Instragram @rosaleanbatool for amazing guidance and for her upcoming programs.

The world of work has dramatically changed in the last couple of years. It is now, more than ever, crucial that our leadership approaches evolve in order to meet the new demands.

Matt Poepsel gives us a look at what effective leadership looks like for today's workforces and shares some easy steps to get us started in this new direction of next level leaders.

You can see Matt's work at www.mattpoepsel,com and find out more about his upcoming book on the topic at www.mattpoepsel.com/circle.

Starting off strong as an athlete, from shot put to bobsleigh, making it to the Olympics, and then moving on into Health Care, Union leader and vintage item "hunter", Douglas shares his wisdom about how it is possible to go for everything you want in life.

You can see Douglas' rare finds on Etsy under Apollo Vintage Design.

The top concern parents have about their children is now their mental health. Worrying about your child and wondering if they are ok is an issue that is more concerning than drugs, sex and academic performance. We must start addressing these concerns in order to help our children.

Now, how can you help your child navigate through life and be mindful of their mental health when you can barely keep up with yours? In this talk, I will walk you through where to even begin helping your child find the words and balance to stay healthy and how to identify their superpower, the signs that will tell them something doesn't feel right.

Helping children and the adults who care for them is what I do. If you are struggling, I can help. You can find resources and tools to help you on my social media platforms (FB, IG and LinkedIn) @danielleconnected and through my website: www.beingconnected.ca.

Be sure to Like, Follow and Subscribe to my channels, including YouTube (Being Connected e-Learning).

Creating the life you always wanted is possible with the right mindset. Dr, Simone Alicia, The Self Esteem Doctor, can help you get there! Simone walks us through some easy steps to help shift our minds towards positivity and tells us about words we should take out of our vocabulary altogether.

She also shares amazing resources from The Self-Esteem Doctor Academy! When watching her beautiful energetic approach comes through her workshops and her mesmerizing speaking engagements, it is easy to see why Simone's incredible energy is exactly what we need to get us where we want to be!

You can see her amazing work at www.theselfesteemdoctor.com and follow her o n FB and IG (@theselfesteemdoctor).

As parents and educators struggle to get children interested in books, it has become clear that reading must be presented to them as a fun activity rather than a chore.

Children's book author, Jane Keightley, has taken reading to another level by pairing it with fun, interactive workshops and sharing her passion of reading through author's visits in school, libraries, and other great events.

Jane shares her view on the importance of immersing children in a wonderful world where creativity, problem solving and critical thinking is encouraged. With the help of her colourful character, Smudges, she transports the young readers to wonderful worlds to explore.

You can follow Jane Keightley on IG (@smudgesadventures6).

Building a community of women empowering women, Sabrina shares her story of how she moved from not being in control of her life to finding the path that has her thriving.

Sabrina devotes her life to helping women build a life they want, without having to hit rock bottom first! To fully see Sabrina's wonderful work or to contact her, visit her website: sabrinavictoria.com

How can we help our children find their passion and live their life to their full potential when we ourselves struggle with doing just that?

As a coach for children, teens and their families, Ashley Blanco guides us through simple steps we can take to support our children in becoming the incredible beings that they are and gives us some wisdom that can help us navigate through it all.

You can reach Ashley at www.risewhereyouare,com and follow her on FB & IG (@ashleythekidscoachblanco and @ashleythekidscoach).

Developing your child's reading skills starts from birth. Reading is not just about sitting down and reading a book. Learning new words, leaning to count, making up stories, these are all the "pre-work" that needs to be done to set up your child for success.

Mrs. Aishah Baig shares incredible insight on how to get children excited about reading and how to encourage those who may be struggling.

Mrs. Baig started her Storytime with Mrs. Baig Lives to share her passion for reading, showing us all how fun reading can actually be. You can follow Mrs. Baig on IG and YouTube (@storytimewithmrsbaig). If you would like Aishah to read your book on one of her Lives, you can contact her at storytimewithmsbaig@gmail.com.

Healthy eating is a choice. Once you are determined to invest in your health, you will no longer look for excuses. Chef Whitney Watts shares her journey that led her to becoming an incredible vegan Chef. She gives us a bit of wisdom on how to get started and how to make healthier eating choices that we can feel comfortable with.

You can follow Chef Whitney on all social media platforms (@theflorafare) and see how good her creations look at www.theflorafare.com

Making that leap towards the life you truly want to live and leaving the comfortable life behind is one of the most exciting and terrifying thing to do. Ricardo talks about how he made that leap of faith and how he is living the life that is truly calling out to him.

Ricardo also gives us a little sneak preview of his book coming out in January 2023, Life's Biohack, The Handbook.

You can find Ricardo on FB (Ricardo Wilkins). You can also find out more about his work by checking out his website: ricardowilkins.com. Have a look at his upcoming book at www.ricardosnewbook.com.

The journey to self-discovery is a long and ongoing journey. Author Sarah gives us insight on how to become the person we are meant to be and to become our true selves, authentically and unapologetically.

Sarah's books carry a diversity of powerful messages that will open you up to being truly free. You can follow Sarah on FB, IG, and LinkedIN and through her From Fearful To Fearless channels.

ADHD is not only a "male thing". And yet, women and girls with ADHD are still not taken seriously. Brianna Hosack shares her story and her devotion in helping women with ADHD take their place in this world and to see their diagnosis as a blessing. Women who think differently are exactly what this world needs for a positive change.

Who can follow and contact Brianna Hosack on FB & IG.

Going from being an engineer, to an international conductor, to a psychotherapist, to an amazing entrepreneur, Vincent Cheng gives us incredible insight on how, in order to know exactly who we are, we must let go of what we think we are.

You can follow Vincent's incredible work on FB and IG (@vincentchengenterprise). Visit www.healthesource.com to get information on his new book, Heal The Source.

Motherhood is not easy at any age. We need to be talking more about the realities and the challenges young mothers have to face, often in hiding or without little to no help and resources. Why would we not want to help our daughters to succeed in life?

Katherine shares her incredible journey and, quite frankly, we all have lots to learn from her wisdom. You can follow Katherine in IG @kat_regn.

You can also watch the interview in French. It will be airing on Sunday, December 4th on tv Rogers Ottawa. I will be posting the links on my social media platforms.

Your health is not meant to fit in a box. A generic health and fitness plan cannot work. Sheri-Lynn talks about how her outlook on health has changed over the years and acknowledges that health is not just about exercising and dieting.

Find out the holistic approach that will give you the results you need. You can see Sheri-Lynn's work on FB (@Sheri-Lynn Marshall) and on IG (@smarshallfitness).

High Fashion at its best with a powerful message behind the garments. IsKream Kultur creator and designer, Crystal Watts, talks about the Brand's mission to raise Mental Health Awareness and shares the very powerful message that we must embrace our imperfections because the world needs us just the way we are.

You can follow and support Crystal Watts and isKream Kultur on IG, FB, TikTok and all other platforms @iskreamkultur. Have a look at Crystal's beautiful creations at www.iskreamkultur.com.

One of my favorite comedians of all time, Wafik Nasralla, shares the realities of a profession that can give you the life of your dreams and destroy that same life all at once.

Keeping an incredible outlook on life, Wafik talks about how he is loving everything that he is doing, despite what that may have cost him in the past. You can see Wafik at work on YouTube and follow him on Facebook. Keep a lookout for his upcoming Live Album scheduled to be released soon.

Serious about suicide or looking for attention? That is a challenge many parents face when their teen begins to show signs of suicidal thoughts. Sroda Aglagoh talks about the signs that cannot be ignored.

For more information or support, you can follow and contact Sroda on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram @loveforgivelive and at luv4givelive@gmail.com.

Dorothy Attema shares her incredible story and explains how she now helps people take their power back for good by moving away from the victim state.

She also generously offers a free downloadable portion of her book. You can download your copy at www.bookinvisiblenomore.com. You can follow Dorothy on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram @dorothyattema.

The reality of a parent who has to fight for her child's basic right to feel safe at school. Imagine for a minute that your child is a victim of bullying from the students and teachers at school, and has to go through it every...single...year. Everyone agrees that something needs to be done to end bullying and yet, so many still turn a blind eye because it makes them uncomfortable. Vickie shares her story and her struggles as a parent who will not give up on her child. She gives a voice to all parents who keep saying exactly what kind of support they need but are ignored school every year.

Can-Am, National and World Series Champion, Adron Chambers, talks about what it took to get his championship rings and where life is taking him following his professional career.

Always wanting to give back to the community and to help the Youth, Adron has great programs on the go.

You can follow Adron on FB, IG, and Twitter @adronchambers. You can also reach him at 11adron56@gmail.com

Dads play a very important part in their children's lives and yet, they still struggle to get the support they need. Anthony, creator of the "Dad, Can We Talk" podcast, talks about his experience as a father and how he started a community of dads helping dads. Anthony's work helps to change the narrative on how fathers are perceived and gives a voice to the fathers who are there for their children everyday.

You can see Anthony's work on FB, IG, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube @dadcanwetalk.

You can listen to his podcast, "Dad, Can We Talk" on Spotify and Apple Podcast and on his website: www.dadcanwetalk.com

You can reach Anthony at dadcanwetalk@gmail.com

Fathers play an important role in their children's lives and yet, they are not taken seriously in this role. Dee shares his story of how he knew early on that he would be there for his children and how his children are everything to him.

You can follow Dee on IG @fatherfigure_89, on YouTube and TikTok @fatherfigure420 and you can reach him via email: fatherfigure420@yahoo.com

Thinking outside the box is how you keep a business thriving. Promise Mangum shares his story on how he was able to propel his business through some of the most fast-changing, uncertain times, by working outside the norm.

If you want to see Promise's amazing work, follow him on IG, LinkedIn and Facebook @promisemangum. You can also follow him through his company @atmbankshot.

To show how outside the norm he works, Promise also shares his number so you can connect with him to talk business! 850-398-0402

From questioning, to transitioning, to becoming a therapist, Dayne shares his incredible story in order to give a voice to those who have not found theirs yet. We also had the opportunity to talk about the importance of pronouns, the work society still needs to do when it comes to the transgender community, and how kindness and respect goes a long way in accepting people for who their are...human.

You can reach Dayne at www.twinpeakscounseling.com and by email at twinpeakscounseling2018@gmail.com.

Congratulations to Dayne who is the recipient of the Connecticut Voice Award!

Betty Alvarado shares information on how flower essences can help you through your healing process in a holistic way, whether you want to work on one specific aspect of your health, or explore a full healing therapy.

If you would like more information on healing through flower essences, you can contact Belly at www.plusalma.com

As a parent of a differently-abled child, getting advice from people who do not understand our reality is frustrating. It makes us feel even more alone. It is so easy to get caught up in trying to make our child fit into this world that we lose ourselves as individuals and parents.

Christine L'Abbé speaks from personal experience and explains why it is so important to take care of yourself in order to show up the way your child needs you to. Imagine getting support from a community who understands the reality of caring for a differently-abled child. This is what this episode of the "Talk To Danielle" podcast is all about.

We can follow and reach Christine through Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/the.conscious.practitioner/), (https://www.instagram.com/la.praticienne.consciente/)

Through Facebook:

((1) Evolve Movement - Holistic Family Healing | Facebook)

Websites:

https://evolvemovement.ca

https://www.christinelabbe.com

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A real and raw look at the life-long effects of bullying. Carlos Kyles shares his experience of getting bullied throughout his academic life. Through the work he has done to overcome the traumas, Carlos is able to give a voice to the children who still cannot speak up.

Hearing the realities of bullying, the ones our children will not talk about, it is easier to see that we need to make a change now more than ever.

Bullying is still a topic that schools and communities are still unable to address in a healthy way. Adults are just not equipped to deal with the issues and we find the incidents to quickly out of hand. Kelly Karius, creator of the "No Such Thing As A Bully" shares her experiences dealing with bullying in schools and gives us great tools we can use today to start making changes.

You can see Kelly at work on Facebook and Instagram. If you would like to support her cause, you can make a donation to the Moment Of Kindness Foundation at Moment of Kindness Foundation - FundRazr

Fixing teeth by day, breaking them at night! I had the pleasure of talking with dentist/wrestling champion, Dr. Jim McDowell, AKA The Golden Boy! This amazing guest talks about how he gets to live two dreams at a time and shares his wisdom on not settling for mediocrity.

Leader, and original SassBoss, Sara Weiss, talks about how you can quickly shift your mindset to become limitless in everything you do.