Pistons & Parenting: Recent Episodes
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Certified Parent Coach and Gear Head Sami Andrew gives a unique look into parenting in our world and the custom automotive scene.
On this episode, I interview my amazing friend & personal trainer, Rocio “Rosy” Rodriguez. We chat about the challenges of meeting our child/ren’s needs when our basic needs have not been met.
We get a little workout in while discussing her journey (so far) with me as her parent coach, how she became a trainer, and how chronic health conditions can make conscious parenting a bit more difficult.
Books mentioned;
Unleash the Power of the Female Brain: Supercharging Yours for Better Health, Energy, Mood, Focus, and SexDaniel G. Amen M.D.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones James Clear
Rosy’s IG:
https://instagram.com/rosy_rod08
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On this episode I chat with my dear friend Angela Benjamin. We discuss our journey with the Jai Institute and working towards peaceful parenting with PMDD.
Find Angela on IG: https://instagram.com/nextlevelafs
Book mentioned:
Finding Me: A Memoir
Book by Viola Davis
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On this episode I sit with my long time homie and one of the B’s in BBS Customs to discuss the importance of having a tribe of good people. His lessons learned after losing himself to the corporate world, figuring out fatherhood through a messy divorce, the beauty that is now his co parenting relationship and finding the woman who centered him.
Sponsors mentioned:
@bbscustomstexas
@1824tequila
@andrew_metalwerks
Trigger Warning Domestic Violence & Addiction Discussed
On this episode we kick off 2023 with one of my soul sisters, Licensed Massage Therapist and owner of Catch These Hands Massage Therapy in Houston. We discuss our experiences with addiction and intimate parter abuse.
On this episode I sit down with father and son team behind CuttingSoles. We discuss what it’s like running a business together, and how parenting looks a little different when you’re focused on each others success in life.
IG: Jaden https://instagram.com/cuttingsoles
Adrian
https://instagram.com/txf_soloartist
Books Mentioned:
Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by 50 Cent
It’s All In Your Head by Russ
Greenlight by Mathew McConaughey
On this episode with chat with the awe inspiring Catherine Dodd about her experience as a “preachers kid”, deconstruction and finding her spirituality.
Book Mentioned: The Path of a Christian Witch by Adelina St. Clair.
On this episode we discuss some judgments or false ideas around being non-monogamous and an adult content creator AND a wonderful mom with Freaks Of Nature member Cheryl AKA Pocahontas.
IG: Pocahontas_is_a_freak
Book: Polysecure by Jessica Fern
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On this episode we learn a little bit about the man I can my brother, and what it’s like trying to break down generational patterns and joining a family that had already been started.
stronger language that usual
On this episode I get to interview Mrs. Protouring Texas, Cynthia Pierce, We dive into life of thus badass woman and the false narrative and limiting beliefs that we may carry with us.
On this episode I interview the awe inspiring husband and wife team behind Texas Racing League. K’lis and Lucero open their home to me and we have soul shaking conversions about parenting and stepping out of the cycles we were born into until the wee hours of the morning.
IG: @texasracingleague
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On this episode I get to interview our 19 year old son Isaac about; growing up between two household, being raised in the custom vehicle scene and DND.
Parenting Book Mentioned:
Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn
Isaac’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCoXB2el4gWkDP7_RpLvRzeQ
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Join us as the man behind my truck’s build shares how we met, being a blended family, growing up in El Paso and the 90s lowrider/mini truck scene.
Book mentioned: Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson.
This episode I get to interview the beautiful Ms. Sylvia Molina. We talk about parenting, navigating mental health and hear about Girl Truck’n and how it was born.
This episode we chat with the amazing and inspiring OBS Queen Lindsey Barrientez. We talk about being a women in a male dominated scene, Attachment Theory with regards to childhood and what’s going on in our worlds.
IG: @Squarebodysweetie - Sami
@ OBS.Lindss - Lindsey
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