Mamas Know Best, We Got Something to Say!: Recent Episodes
Nicole Cumberbatch
It truly takes a village to raise a child, and the more informed we are; the better decisions we can make that will positively affect us, and help to shape and develop our families. Which is why I created this podcast. There is something special about hearing stories you can relate to and learn from.
This podcast showcases honest, raw & real conversations about life, motherhood, family, marriage, and everything in between. My mission is to educate, empower, and inspire the world by sharing powerful and meaningful stories.
www.themotherhoodvillage.com IG: The.Motherhood.Village1
Brief summary of show:
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Dr. Noor Ali, a Bangladeshi American medical doctor turned health insurance expert, who shares her journey of motherhood and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Noor discusses strategies on managing multiple businesses through time blocking, prioritizing tasks, and outsourcing. She also shares the inspiration behind her ventures, including her platform, 'Think Like a Woman,' and her new beverage brand, 'Happy Panda.' Our conversation goes into practical tips for maintaining peace of mind, setting boundaries, and the importance of gratitude in achieving personal and business goals. We talk about:
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:15 Favorite Book Recommendation
- 03:16 Time Management Strategies
- 06:27 Google Chrome Profiles for Productivity
- 08:21 Letting Go of Control
- 10:46 Outsourcing and Delegation
- 16:47 Negotiation and Asking for What You Want
- 18:48 The Birth of 'Think Like a Woman'
- 19:44 Creating Curated Experiences
- 24:16 Balancing Ambition and Gratitude
- 30:04 Introducing Happy Panda
- 32:58 Final Thoughts and Connection
Resources
- The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
Connect with Dr. Noor
- https://drnoorhealth.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.noorhealth/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/think.likeawoman/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkhappypanda/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Amber Jayne, an early childhood expert with nearly 30 years of experience. Her mission is to inspire parents and fellow child whisperers to become the best guides during those early years of growth.
We discuss impactful books, the importance of being present, and essential factors parents should consider when selecting high-quality child care centers. Ms. Amber also shares her journey of opening her first preschool at age 23 while navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship.
The conversation also gets into the challenges and shifts in education, including the growing popularity of homeschooling and micro-schools. Ms. Amber provides valuable advice on supporting struggling students within the traditional school system and highlights the importance of strong communication with teachers. Finally, Amber introduces her venture, The Loving Start Way, offering resources and support for current and aspiring childcare professionals. We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 00:20 Impactful Books and Personal Growth
- 01:47 Choosing the Right Child Care Center - day care, preschool, etc.
- 08:47 Opening a Preschool: Lessons Amber Learned
- 11:51 How Did You Invest In Yourself to Become A Teacher/Educator
- 16:19 Homeschooling and Alternative Education
- 19:57 Ways Parents Can Advocate For Their Child In The School System
- 23:01 The Loving Start Way method & services offered
- 25:32 Final Thoughts and Parting Words
Resources
- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Connect with Amber
- https://thelovingstartway.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheABCsofPreschoolPodcast
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THELOVINGSTARTWAY
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amber.farman/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community and the resources we provide.
Brief summary of show:
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Ilana Shapiro Yahdav, an advanced certified grief recovery specialist.
Known for her personal experience of losing her father to brain cancer right after her 24th birthday, Ilana shares her journey through grief recovery and her commitment to helping others, notably mothers, navigate their own grieving processes. The conversation explores the concept of 'matrescence'—the transition into motherhood—and how it parallels adolescence, impacting identity and emotional wellbeing. Ilana introduces practical strategies for self-care, building community, and validating the complex emotions that accompany motherhood. She also provides insights on coping with the lingering psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and emphasizes the importance of compassion and communication. We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:20 The Power of Words in Healing
- 04:24 Understanding Matrescence: The Transition to Motherhood
- 06:47 Navigating Grief and Motherhood
- 16:14 Practical Tips for Moms: Self-Care and Compassion
- 22:53 Building Community and Support Systems Post-Pandemic
- 31:43 Final Thoughts and Parting Words
Resources
- The Alchemist by Paul Coelho
Connect with Ilana
- https://thenonlinearjourney.com/
- Scheduling link for Discovery call: https://tidycal.com/ilanayahdav/30-minute-meeting
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonlinearjourneylife/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheNonLinearJourney
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-non-linear-journey/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thenonlinearjourney/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community ad the resources we provide.
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Jamie Bleacher, founder of Glitter Enthusiast. Jamie shares her journey of battling infertility and how she found solace and empowerment through painting with IVF needles.
Transitioning from secrecy to building a supportive community, Jamie discusses the impact of her art and her mission to help others by teaching art classes with IVF needles. She touches on her background in fashion merchandising and how it has influenced the growth of her business. The conversation delves into the importance of support systems for those facing infertility and the role of advocacy and education in the future of fertility. We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 02:59 Favorite Books and Inspirations
- 04:53 The Creation of Glitter Enthusiast
- 05:54 The Power of Art in Overcoming Struggles
- 08:16 Sharing her IVF Journey on Social Media
- 12:42 Support and Community in Infertility
- 18:27 Turning Art into a Business
- 23:04 Future of Fertility and Final Thoughts
Resources
- Why We Buy
- Work of ART Book
Connect with Jamie
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glitterenthusiast/
- https://glitterenthusiast.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as an official member
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Elizabeth Milian, a first-generation professional and passionate trademark attorney.
Elizabeth, also an entrepreneur and devoted mother, shares her journey of balancing her career in law and parenting, her appreciation for art and business, and her efforts in shaping a better world for her children. She delves into the importance of trademarks, particularly for women in business, offering a captivating example of Taylor Swift’s strategic trademarks. Elizabeth also talks about her advocacy work with The Lucy Project, a nonprofit aiding children with learning difficulties, driven by her personal experience with her son’s dyslexia. The episode is packed with practical advice on achieving a balanced life, the significance of intellectual property protection, and the power of community and support among women. We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:36 Elizabeth's Favorite Book: The Selling Staircase
- 04:10 Navigating Multiple Roles: Strategies for Balance - its not what you think!
- 05:34 Morning Routine Changes for Better Balance
- 06:35 The Importance of Grace and Adaptation
- 08:37 Discussing the Lucy Project
- 09:44 The Impact of Literacy and Dyslexia
- 13:36 Introduction to Trademark Law
- 15:51 The Power of Trademarks for Women in Business
- 24:07 Elizabeth's Personal Experiences and Advocacy
- 26:04 Empowering the Next Generation
- 28:22 Final Thoughts and How to Connect with Elizabeth
Resources
The Selling Staircase by Nikki Rausch
Connect with Elizabeth
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplyclaims
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmilian/
- https://www.elizabethmilianlaw.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as an official member
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of 'Mommy Burnout.'
Dr. Ziegler discusses her book, TEDx talk on maternal connection, and the prevalence of mommy burnout. She emphasizes the importance of social connection for combating burnout and shares personal experiences that highlight the isolation and challenges of motherhood. Dr. Ziegler introduces her upcoming book, 'The Crucial Years,' focused on children ages 6-12, highlighting essential strategies for bolstering mental health and readiness for teenage years. Our discussion offers practical advice for parents to foster resilience, address chronic stress, and build a supportive community. We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:15 Book Recommendations
- 03:21 Mental Health Awareness and Parent Connection
- 04:24 Understanding Mommy Burnout
- 07:08 Impact of Burnout on our Children
- 12:25 The Importance of Social Connection
- 24:37 Navigating Modern Parenting Challenges
- 24:47 Learning from Past Generations
- 26:47 The Impact of Social Media on Parenting
- 29:54 Building Community and Support Networks
- 32:23 Mother-Daughter Puberty Classes
- 35:14 Writing and Publishing a Parenting Book
- 41:05 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Resources
- The Truth About Beauty by Kat James
- Good Inside by Dr. Becky
Connect with Dr. Sheryl
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mommyburnout/
- X: https://twitter.com/drsherylziegler
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drsherylziegler/featured
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/drsherylziegler/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sherylziegler
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherylziegler/
- https://drsherylziegler.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting our mission and podcast! Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as an official member
Brief summary of show:
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Ivy Price-Ware, a seasoned educator dedicated to transforming lives through education, empowerment, and inspiration.
Ivy shares her remarkable journey from being a former foster child and teenage mother to becoming an influential figure in education. She discusses how her personal experiences shaped her approach to education and empowerment, particularly for families from disadvantaged backgrounds. Ivy emphasizes the importance of communication between parents and schools, advocating for children, and the crucial role of supportive communities and organizations. The conversation also touches on Ivy's book, 'Only Heaven Knows My Heart,' which details her struggles and triumphs, aiming to inspire others to overcome their challenges and advocate for themselves and their children. We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:08 Book Recommendation
- 02:54 Addressing Trauma and Empowerment in Education
- 05:09 Ivy's Personal Triumphs: Overcoming Adversity
- 07:06 The Importance of Communication with Schools
- 09:33 The Role of an Advocate in Education
- 10:43 Misconceptions About Educational Advocacy
- 20:31 Ivy's Book: A Beacon of Hope
- 26:58 How to Reach Ivy and obtain her services
- 27:55 Advocacy Across States: Ivy's Nationwide Impact
- 28:29 Final Thoughts: The Power of Parental Advocacy
Resources
- Ramona the Brave by Beverly Cleary
Connect with Ivy
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamivysdream/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by Autumn McKay, an early childhood educator, author, and mother, who shares insights into combating motherhood burnout through mindfulness and gratitude practices.
Autumn discusses the impact of certain books on her parenting, her transition from a classroom educator to homeschooling, and the delicate balance of respect and love in mother-son relationships. She also touches upon gender roles, resilience, and the importance of allowing children to solve problems independently. Additionally, Autumn provides practical tips for mothers on balancing nurturing a family and pursuing personal passions, emphasizing routines, delegation, and self-compassion.
She also explains the inspiration behind her Full Life Gratitude Journal for Moms and activity books aimed at intentional parenting and the early introduction of gratitude in children's lives. The podcast wraps up with tips on how parents can instill resilience in their kids and Autumn extends an invitation for listeners to explore her resources available online. We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:05 Book Recommendation
- 01:54 Navigating Motherhood and the Mother-Son Relationship
- 02:47 Understanding Boys: Love, Respect, and Nurturing
- 10:02 Balancing Motherhood and Career: Strategies for Success
- 13:34 Building Resilience and Gratitude in Families
- 17:41 The Inspiration Behind the Full Life Gratitude Journal
- 21:04 The Power of Gratitude and Setting Goals
- 23:54 How to Access Autumn McKay's Resources
- 24:37 Parting Words of Wisdom: Giving Yourself Grace
- 25:13 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
Resources
- Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James
- The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt
Connect with Autumn
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmomideas/
- Books and Education: https://www.bestmomideas.com/Home?category=Educational
- https://www.bestmomideas.com/
- http://www.bestmomideas.com/podcast-free-mom-saver-bundle
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Dr. Elizabeth Vainder, a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience in South Florida.
Dr. Vainder discusses her background, growing up in a Cuban family in Miami and working in public health before joining Pediatric Associates, where she provided care for a diverse range of children. She also talks about becoming a certified health coach. The conversation then shifts to the importance of selecting the right pediatric care for families, highlighting the need for continuity of care and the impact of technology on children's mental health.
Dr. V stresses the importance of mental health awareness from a young age and the role of parents in supporting their children. She advocates for the personalization of pediatric care and encourages parents to trust their instincts when choosing a pediatrician. The episode also covers the challenges and changes in pediatric healthcare impacted by the pandemic, Dr. Vainder's transition to a concierge practice model, and her efforts to provide educational resources through her website and social media. We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:15 Book Recommendation
- 05:05 Pediatrics and Passion: Why Dr. Vainder Chose Her Path
- 07:35 Transitioning to Concierge Pediatrics: A New Approach to Care
- 12:18 The Importance of Continuity of Care in Pediatrics
- 18:15 Addressing Mental Health: Early Intervention and Awareness
- 21:17 The Role of Social Emotional Development in Child Health
- 22:50 Addressing Social and Emotional Development
- 22:58 Empowering Parents with Tools for Early Intervention
- 25:58 The Impact of Technology on Childhood Development
- 32:15 Choosing the Right Pediatric Care and School
- 38:17 The Value of Personalized Care and Advice
Resources
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Connect with Dr. Vainder
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvcares_pediatrics
- https://linktr.ee/dr.elizabethvainder Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member!
Brief summary of show:
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Ashli Daley, a renowned mama coach and registered nurse with NICU experience, on the challenges of parenthood, especially around sleep and feeding.
Ashli, who specializes in judgment-free infant feeding support and holistic baby and toddler sleep coaching, offers personalized guidance to parents, aiming to help them navigate these challenges with confidence and grace. She emphasizes the importance of flexibility and understanding that difficulties in baby sleep are normal and not indicative of parental failure.
She also highlights common misconceptions around baby sleep and stresses the significance of setting realistic expectations based on a baby’s unique needs. Additionally, she briefly touches on the impact of podcasts like Mel Robbins and the Mindset Mentor on her personal growth and coaching approach. The conversation pivots to practical tips for establishing effective sleep routines, addressing feeding issues, and the importance of parental instinct in decision-making. Ashley’s approach is deeply rooted in feeding optimization, sleep science, and nurturing parent-child connections without succumbing to societal pressures or unfounded standards. We talk about:
- 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:01 Podcast recommendation
- 07:34 Why she chose to focus on sleep training + bottle feeding
- 13:50 Misconceptions + myths about baby's sleep and "sleep training"
- 21:16 Tips on how to address those that have a difference of opinion on how your baby sleeps
- 22:49 Her holistic way of coaching vs. traditional baby sleep methods
- 28:22 The importance of having a sleep routine + how to eliminate unrealistic expectations
- 34:11 Final thoughts to the podcast community
Resources
- Mel Robbins Podcast: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast
- Mindset Mentor Podcast: https://robdial.com/podcast/
Connect with Ashli
- Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/ashlithemamacoach/
- https://ashli-daley.themamacoach.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Brooke Schmoe, who discusses her transformative journey from being inspired by her OB-GYN father and experiencing her own midwife-led delivery, to becoming a midwife herself.
Brooke graduated from the Florida School of Traditional Midwifery, driven by disparities she observed in maternity care. Residing in Southeast Orlando with her family, Brooke passionately brings prenatal and postnatal midwifery care closer to families through The Midwife Bus, serving as an alternative and accessible health option.
The Midwife Bus, an innovative mobile clinic, provides comprehensive care, including ultrasounds and lab services, to under-resourced communities in Central Florida. Brooke and her team aim to bridge healthcare disparities, promote informed consent and autonomy in birth choices, and embody the integration of holistic and medical care. The episode gets into the significance of fear-free guidance, the impact of having a supportive care provider that matches one's birth goals, and the powerful difference thoughtful, personalized care can make in the birthing experience.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:13 Book recommendation
- 02:19 How Brooke got into midwifery
- 08:35 Misconceptions of working with a midwife
- 13:23 About her team
- 14:46 The idea behind The Midwife Bus
- 17:11 How is midwifery addressing and helping disparities in health care for women of different races
- 20:00 Is she hopeful that there will be more integration with hospitals and midwifery care
- 26:51 How people can connect with The Midwife Bus - donate to non-profit
- 28:23 The locations they serve
- 29:55 How she pours into herself so she can take care of her patients + family
- 32:17 Final thoughts to the podcast world
Resources
- The Stranger by Albert Camus
- Boundaries by John Townsend and Henry Cloud
Connect with Brooke
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themidwifebus
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themidwifebus
- https://themidwifebus.org/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Thank you to our community partner, Eaton Financial Group - their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member!
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member!
Brief summary of show:
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Coach Zach Kasabo, a certified school counselor and parent coach with extensive experience working with children from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Coach Zach discusses his mission to assist parents in confidently managing their children's challenging behaviors and offers valuable insights into modern parenting techniques. Topics covered include the importance of balancing empathy and limits, the impact of technology and social media on children's behavior, and practical strategies for effective communication and setting boundaries. Coach Zach emphasizes the need for parents to trust their instincts and model cooperation and responsibility for their children. The conversation also touches on the societal shifts in parenting styles, the potential downsides of over-empathizing, and the importance of both structure and understanding in raising resilient, securely attached children.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:02 Book recommendation
- 02:23 How he became a certified counselor and parent coach
- 04:46 Did he feel prepared to become a dad?
- 07:16 Why it’s so important to talk about challenging behaviors
- 10:19 Some of the challenging behaviors he’s seeing and misconceptions about these behaviors
- 12:16 Instant gratification and the correlation to electronics & screen time
- 14:19 Noticing these behavior signs and addressing them
- 18:54 Modeling behavior for children
- 20:55 Strong-willed kids
- 29:25 How society enables this behavior
- 33:53 Kids need to learn they will hear no, having anxiety and anxious attachment styles
- 39:18 Effective communication
- 45:22 Final thoughts
Resources
- The Stranger by Albert Camus
- Boundaries by John Townsend and Henry Cloud
Connect with Coach Kasabo
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090084296053&mibextid=V3Yony
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkasabo/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachkasabo
- https://www.coachkasabo.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Connect with resources and learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Dr. Karl Yousef, an ER doctor and owner of Total Pediatric Care in Fort Lauderdale. Dr. Yousef discusses his mission to provide affordable healthcare to children, particularly amidst challenges such as Medicaid cuts in Florida. He shares innovative solutions his clinic has implemented, such as offering free visits and low-cost programs for uninsured patients.
The conversation also covers the pressing healthcare challenges faced by children today, with a particular focus on mental health and the lack of specialized care providers. Dr. Yousef emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in children's health, offering practical advice for adopting healthier lifestyles at home.
The episode also explores the critical role of pediatricians as part of a family's support system, highlighting the need for a trusting relationship between doctors and parents. Additionally, Dr. Yousef outlines his vision for Total Pediatric Care, aiming to create a welcoming and supportive environment for both children and their parents.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 01:16 Book recommendation
- 02:33 Acquiring Total Pediatric Care
- 03:50 Some of the key challenges he faces in ensuring healthcare access to children in South Florida
- 05:07 How Total Pediatric Care is trying to solve the major medical problems
- 07:08 Key needs for children in the community and how his practice is contributing to adjusting those needs
- 10:05 Children's mental health issues
- 12:24 Things parents can do at home to address some of the most pressing health concerns for their children
- 16:05 Advice for parents that have a hard time finding time & resources
- 23:02 Resources moms and dads need during prenatal & postpartum period
- 27:04 Why it's important to find the right pediatrician
- 29:19 How to vet a pediatrician to make sure they're aligned with your values
- 37:22 Contact info and what's next for Total Pediatric Care
Resources
- The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz Connect with Dr. Karl
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086406502229
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalpediatriccare/
- https://mytotalpediatriccare.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Before proceeding with this podcast episode, we want to provide a trigger warning. The following content may be sensitive and could potentially trigger adverse reactions in individuals who have experienced or are currently experiencing similar situations. We advise discretion and encourage self-care. In this episode, we will discuss the challenges of eating disorders and the struggles associated with them. If you believe this content may trigger you, we recommend exercising caution before listening.
If you need support related to eating disorders, you can contact the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. Trained professionals are available to offer assistance and resources.
Please note that while we strive to provide informative and supportive content, The Motherhood Village will not be held legally responsible for any effects that may occur as a result of watching or listening to our podcast episodes. We encourage self-awareness and self-care, and urge listeners to prioritize their mental health and well-being.
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Katie Cassin, a mom, wife, and photographer who's also a passionate advocate for body positivity, gentle parenting, and documenting the journey of womanhood.
Katie shares the profound impact of the book 'Girl Code' on her life, emphasizing the limitless opportunities for success and the importance of self-love. The conversation gets into her personal story, highlighting her experiences with eating disorders, her approach to gentle parenting, and how she integrates body positivity into her family life. Katie offers insights into the significance of treating oneself with kindness, the concept of mindful parenting, and the transformative power of photography in fostering self-acceptance and empowering women to celebrate their bodies at any stage of life.
The episode concludes with Katie encouraging listeners to cease the war with themselves for a more fulfilling life and shares how they can connect with her for photography services.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 00:25 Book recommendation
- 02:52 How to integrate gentle parenting skills and body positivity into your home life, and specific practices to foster love and acceptance
- 05:19 The foundation of healing yourself first
- 06:09 Body positivity in her family and with her son
- 12:48 How she navigates the body positive space as a photographer to promote it in her work and also in her life
- 15:16 Embracing the ebb and flow of happiness within ourselves
- 18:06 Her photography and the impact on the women she photographs
- 20:21 Celebrating women in boudoir shoots
- 26:23 Final thoughts to the podcast world
Resources
- Girl Code by Cara Alwill
Connect with Katie
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiecassinphotography
- https://www.katiecassinphotography.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Connect with resources and learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Dr. Eric Nach, a developmental and behavioral specialist with expertise in autism, ADHD, and related disorders. Dr. Nach, who founded the Support for Students Growth Center and created the College Life Skills Program in Boca Raton, Florida, shares his passion for supporting the neurodiverse community.
He discusses the importance of specialized services outside the traditional school system to help individuals with neurodiversity develop social, executive functioning, life skills, and emotional maturity.
Dr. Nach emphasizes the necessity for early intervention, the power of parental modeling in developing essential life skills, and the importance of executive functioning for successful transitions to adulthood and college life. The conversation reveals the invaluable resources available for neurodiverse individuals and their families to navigate challenges and achieve their full potential.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 00:29 Book recommendation
- 01:52 His inspiration in starting The Support for Students Growth Center
- 07:48 The process of being admitted to the school
- 12:50 How the hours of the school work in tandem with kids going to school and are there grants or scholarships
- 17:09 Common challenges he has observed while coaching neurodiverse individuals
- 25:20 Tips for parents to help prepare their kids for how to deal with being left out as their friends join new things they may not be a part of
- 32:33 What is executive functioning and why it's important for kids to thrive in life
- 43:16 Final thoughts to the podcast world
Resources
- One Small Starfish by Anne Addison
Connect with Dr. Nach
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrENach
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentsgrowthcenter/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063690514291
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-j-nach-phd-%F0%9F%92%9C-51322038/
- https://www.supportforstudentsgrowthcenter.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Disclaimer:
Before proceeding with this podcast episode, we want to provide a trigger warning. The following content may be sensitive and could potentially trigger adverse reactions in individuals who have experienced or are currently experiencing similar situations. We advise discretion and encourage self-care. This episode discusses topics such as suicide, depression, and grief. We delve into personal experiences and challenges related to these issues, aiming to provide insight and support to our listeners. However, if you feel that these topics may be distressing or triggering for you, we recommend refraining from listening to this episode.
If you find yourself in need of additional support after listening to this episode, please remember that help is available. You can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or call 988. Trained counselors are available 24/7 to provide confidential support and guidance. Additionally, if you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please call 911 or seek immediate medical intervention.
Please note that while we strive to provide informative and supportive content, The Motherhood Village will not be held legally responsible for any effects that may occur because of watching or listening to our podcast episodes. We encourage self-awareness and self-care and urge listeners to prioritize their mental health and well-being.
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Connect with resources and learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member!
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, Nicole speaks with special guest Heather Palacios, the founder of WONDHERFUL , INC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing suicides and supporting individuals through mental health crises.
Heather shares her deeply personal journey of battling suicidal thoughts from the age of eight, into adulthood, and how this experience led her to create Wondherful. The organization sends out 'life boxes' to those in need, containing essentials and extras to remind people of their worth, encourage them to seek help and choose life. She emphasizes the importance of believing children when they express feelings of despair, addressing mental health issues directly, and the vital role of faith and resilience in her ongoing recovery.
We also touch upon how to foster conversations around mental health within families and the significance of support systems, education, and proactive measures in both personal recovery and aiding others.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 0:38 Book recommendation
- 2:19 Her history with suicidal ideation
- 5:30 Creating Wondherful as a non-profit
- 8:37 The purpose of the Life Boxes and examples of different kinds they send out
- 16:01 How her faith played a role in her journey to recovery and efforts to support others also in a mental health crisis
- 19:12 Is there something her parents could have done differently when she were 8 to help her?
- 23:46 The framework that helped her communicate with her little ones into tweens + teens
- 29:10 The role schools, workplaces, etc. have in addressing mental health challenges
- 32:57 How she maintains her own mental health while helping others
Resources
- Oh The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss
Connect with Heather
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/wondherful?lang=en
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wondherful/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wondherful/?fref=nf
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wondherful/
- https://wondherful.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you.
Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member!
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with the founder of Girl Next Door Fitness and The Pole Circus virtual competition, Salis Charming. Salis has been Teaching Pole for 7 years, and is IPSF Artistic certified, and Liquid motion certified.
Salish discusses her mission to educate people and empower women through pole movement, addressing misconceptions and the evolving perception of pole dancing as a sport and form of fitness. She shares insights into the impact of pole fitness on women's confidence and self-esteem, breaking down societal norms surrounding female sexuality.
The conversation covers the variety of classes and services offered at her studio, Girl Next Door Fitness, emphasizing the community and body positivity fostered among participants. Salish also highlights the importance of communication and adaptation in catering to individuals' needs, including those with disabilities. The discussion concludes with ways to connect with Salish and participate in both in-person and virtual pole fitness activities.
Join Salis at her open house on Sunday, 4/14 at 1 PM EST
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 0:57 Book recommendation
- 1:58 How does she see the perception of pole fitness evolving
- 3:59 Misconceptions and stigma around pole fitness & dancing
- 6:38 Destigmatizing the taboo of female sexuality
- 7:43 What put her on this path to empower women and be empowered in this way
- 9:30 What inspired her to create her business
- 11:38 How she adapts pole fitness for individuals with different disabilities
- 18:01 Shares a time when pole fitness has impacted a woman's confidence
- 22:05 How pole fitness redefines societal norms of female sexuality
- 26:02 What women can expect if they go to a class and classes they offer
- 30:21 The importance of body positivity & sexual empowerment
- 32:34 Final thoughts to the podcast world
Resources
- How to Live Your Best Life Now by Lewis Howes
Connect with Salis
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlnextdoorfitnessllc
- https://www.girlnextdoorfitness.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th!
Learn more about joining The Motherhood Village community as a member!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Kathleen 'Kat' Vigo, founder of Painless Pregnancy, discussing her transition to obstetric physical therapy following the birth of her first child in 2012.
She gets into the anatomical mechanics of birth, highlighting the importance of pelvic floor conditioning and its relation to urinary incontinence and urge, especially as it pertains to childbirth. Kat also discusses postpartum sexual health, and how hormonal changes and physical trauma can disrupt sexual function.
She encourages listeners to stay connected to their bodies and advocates for pelvic floor training exercises, both pre and post-partum, to bolster sexual and overall health.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 2:31 Kat’s Personal Experience with Pregnancy and Birth
- 7:10 The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health
- 13:18 How Physical Therapy Can Support Pregnancy and Birth
- 20:04 Understanding the Process of Childbirth
- 20:56 Personal Experience and Changes After Childbirth
- 22:09 Understanding the Pelvic Floor and Its Importance
- 23:12 Effects of Pregnancy and Childbirth on the Pelvic Floor
- 26:02 Exercises to Strengthen the Pelvic Floor
- 29:37 The Connection Between the Core and the Pelvic Floor
- 32:07 Impact of Childbirth on Women's Sexual Health
- 37:45 Connecting with Your Body Post-Childbirth
Resources
- How to Live Your Best Life Now by Lewis Howes
Connect with Kat
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/painlesspregnancy
- Links: https://linktr.ee/painless_pregnancy
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guests Kristy, the founder of Twinkle Toes™ Nanny Agency, and the owner of the Gainesville and Tampa, Florida locations. She founded Twinkle Toes when she was having trouble finding a nanny service for her own children, and Nicole, the owner of Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency West Broward. She worked as a nanny for the Tampa location and moved back home after school and decided to take the risk of opening a south Florida location.
The episode explores their journey from being nannies to becoming successful entrepreneurs. Founded by Kristy to solve the problem of finding quality local nanny services for her own children, Twinkle Toes has grown into an expansive network with 22 locations. It provides a unique framework that ensures security and work-life balance for the nannies, and reliability for the families. Aside from discussing their entrepreneurial journey, this podcast also shares the importance of cultivating community relationships in achieving business growth and personal fulfillment.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 0:59 Favorite books to recommend
- 3:27 What inspired Kristy to open Twinkle Toes and what is their mission
- 10:04 Lessons from owning a business for the last 13 years
- 18:52 What makes Twinkle Toes special and stand out
- 24:59 How Twinkle Toes helps the nannies thrive in their roles, the ongoing support they offer and the process to book a nanny
- 27:30 Turning the business into a franchise and how the owners are vetted
- 31:08 How the experience changed them from being a nanny to owning a franchise
- 37:00 How Nannies & Families can connect with Nicole and Kristy
- 41:02 Final thoughts to the podcast community
Resources
- 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
Connect with Twinkle Toes
- https://twinkletoesnanny.com/
- @twinkletoesnannyagency
- @twinkletoeswestbrowardcounty
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th!
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Lauren Klein, an estate planning attorney, entrepreneur, and mother.
Lauren discusses her journey of overcoming adversity amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and transforming her life and career. She also provides an insightful view on the process and importance of estate planning.
We talk about everything from the significance of naming guardians for minor children, to making health care decisions during incapacity, the misconceptions of having an estate plan and the difference between an asset and a will. Lauren also expresses her passion for the 'Wealthy Lawyer Squad', her initiative aimed at supporting other lawyers, especially women, in navigating their careers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of financial literacy for future generations and the role of estate planning in demonstrating the empowering aspect of money management.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 0:45 Her favorite book to recommend
- 2:21 Shifting from Corporate Lawyer to going out on her own
- 06:39 What is an estate plan and why it’s important
- 13:04 The difference between a will, power of attorney, estate plan
- 20:42 The impact of COVID on estate planning & business
- 23:43 If there is one actionable takeaway from this conversation what should it be
- 25:43 Getting things in place for caretakers of your children
- 28:02 The Wealthy Lawyer Squad - mission + services
- 31:41 How she juggles mom life, servicing her clients & owning a business
Resources
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Connect with Lauren
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyerlaurenklein/
- https://linktr.ee/lawyerlaurenaklein/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helpingwomen who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Jennifer Szpigiel of 'Becoming Iconic.' Jen shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship which was fueled by her pursuit of personal power and fulfillment. She talks about the importance of constantly growing and bettering oneself.
Jen also discusses her experiences as a mom of four and successfully running multiple seven-figure businesses globally. She mentions one of her favorite books, 'The 5am club' by Robin Sharma, which helped her shape her morning routine and gather thoughts for her day.
Jen encourages listeners to implement audacious action and trust in their life, hinting that failure should not be viewed as a dead-end but rather as an opportunity for growth and learning. The conversation concludes with Jen explaining the motive behind 'Becoming Iconic' and the different ways people can work with her.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 0:38 Her favorite book to recommend
- 1:48 What inspired her to start your business
- 7:16 Embracing imposter syndrome to help move yourself forward and grow her business
- 11:13 Key milestones and challenges that you've had to overcome
- 16:30 What have you found that helps to juggle everything
- 22:54 About her podcast
- 26:47 What does becoming iconic really mean
- 32:16 How to work with her & final thoughts
Resources
- The 5am Club by Robin Sharma
Connect with Jennifer
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingiconic
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-szpigiel
- https://becomingiconic.co/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Lynn Greenberg, a retired attorney and author who discusses her co-authored children's book, 'Robbie the Dyslexic Taxi.'
The book was inspired by Lynn's son's battle with dyslexia and their journey to understanding and managing the learning disability. Lynn and her son created Robbie as a neurodiverse character that children can relate to, seeking to foster understanding and acceptance among young readers. She also discusses the importance of advocating for your child's unique learning needs, obtaining further education on learning disabilities, and finding supportive communities.
Lynn reveals her future plans to extend the series, creating more stories featuring neurodiverse characters. The book can be obtained via Amazon and bookshop.org; meanwhile, Lynn and her son can be reached through their website and social media accounts under Creative Cab Company.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 2:16 Her favorite book to recommend
- 03:43 Her son's journey with dyslexia and the inspiration for the book they co-wrote
- 11:22 Tuning out the noise to get to the root of what's going on
- 14:17 How does a character like Robbie contribute to the understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity
- 17:16 Bringing light to inclusivity of all different types of learners
- 21:18 Why she chose this story for her book
- 23:58 Any tips for parents who might be in the middle of this
Resources
- Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
Connect with Lynn
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativecabcompany/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativecabcomp
- X: https://twitter.com/creativecabco
- https://creativecabcompany.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
- YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube
Eaton Financial Group's motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Chelsea Bodie, one half of the amazing MamaPsychologists. Chelsea and her best friend, Caitlin Slavens, are accomplished psychologists, and renowned authors based in Alberta, Canada. Their Amazon bestseller, "Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book," reflects their expertise in maternal mental health and parenting. Covering an array of essential topics, from screen time management to addressing postpartum anxiety, they've become trusted voices in the parenting field.
Their impact extends beyond the written word, with a 560,000+ Instagram following and appearances in podcasts such as The Peds Doc Talk's podcast, newspapers, and WFL8 News, just to name a few. They created workshops that cover pressing issues such as mom rage, parenting highly sensitive children, birth trauma, and more.
Chelsea shares insightful information about maternal mental health issues including postpartum depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the unique needs of highly sensitive children. She also speaks about the popular 'tricky people' concept that focuses on identifying behaviors rather than just strangers as potential threats to kids. Moreover, Chelsea shares coping strategies for motherhood, explaining the importance of sensory breaks, preparation, and emotional validation. The episode also covers the inspiration behind her acclaimed book, 'Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book'.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 1:24 Chelsea’s book recommendation
- 1:54 The story behind MamaPsychologists
- 3:56 Transitioning from being a psychologist in maternal mental health to being in the thick of it with her own experiences
- 5:12 Why it’s important to address issues of maternal mental health
- 7:00 Signs or symptoms of postpartum rage, anxiety, depression + advice if you’re struggling
- 15:20 How these anxieties resurface with age
- 18:07 Highly sensitive children and fostering relationships together
- 20:27 Coping strategies for highly sensitive parents
- 23:26 Advice for parents trying to parent in a different way than how they were raised
- 26:13 Tricky person vs stranger danger
- 27:51 Inspiration behind her book and key takeaways
- 32:28 Imparting words for listeners
Resources
- Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts
Connect with Chelsea: MamaPsychologists
- https://www.instagram.com/mamapsychologists/
- https://www.pinterest.ca/mamapsychologists/
- https://www.mamapsychologists.ca/
Connect with Nicole and Join The Motherhood Village Community!
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you!
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In this episode of The Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Alyson Young, owner of the Learning Lab, and a dedicated advocate for struggling learners.
From being a teacher and reading specialist for Broward County Public Schools for 10 years, she saw first hand the challenges faced by students with learning differences such as ADHD or dyslexia, and the inadequacy of traditional approaches. Her ultimate goal is to comprehensively transform the lives of these children through education that extends beyond just academics, all the way to encompass social and emotional growth.
She believes in early intervention, teaching children their strengths and how to navigate their unique learning journey. They believe in open communication and empowering children about their learning differences. Aly advises parents to listen to their guts, advocate for their children, and not be afraid to seek help and evaluations.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 1:06 A book or resource she recommends listeners to read
- 3:27 The importance of early identification of learning differences
- 8:36 Inspiration in creating The Learning Lab
- 15:01 The mission behind The Learning Lab
- 21:12 What questions to ask while touring schools
- 25:45 How parents can advocate for their child/ren and tips to foster a learning environment at home
- 30:41 How the Learning Lab affects social and emotional development
- 33:02 Strengths Based Learning vs Shaming
- 36:09 Thoughts on rewards based systems
- 43:17 Imparting words for listeners
Resources
- The Whole-Brain Child
Connect with Alyson
- https://www.instagram.com/learninglabfl
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Lori Alhadeff, the founder of Make Our Schools Safe, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Lori, who lost her daughter Alyssa in the tragic school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, founded the organization to improve safety in schools.
The organization focuses on initiatives such as passing Alyssa's law nationwide, establishing student clubs, and raising funds for safety projects. Until now, Alyssa’s law, which involves implementing a panic button system in schools for quicker response during emergencies, has passed in five states.
Lori's advocacy towards safer schools also led her to serve on the Broward County School Board. Aside from her advocacy, she also honors Alyssa's memory through scholarships. Lori encourages listeners to get involved with Make Our Schools Safe through their website and social media channels.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 1:06 Lori’s favorite book to recommend
- 1:45 Why she felt compelled to start her work with Make Our Schools Safe
- 3:35 What is Alyssa's law
- 5:19 M.O.S.S. Clubs & school safety measures
- 7:13 How can people support the initiative
- 8:47 How she keeps Ayssa's memory alive through scholarships & various initiatives
- 11:39 Being hopeful for our children's future in school
- 13:06 What's next for M.O.S.S.
Resources
- Simon Sinek books
Connect with Lori
- www.MakeOurSchoolSafe.org
- https://www.facebook.com/MakeOurSchoolsSafe17/
- https://www.instagram.com/makeourschoolssafe/
- https://www.instagram.com/lorialhadeff8/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Dr. Andrea Niles - a clinical psychologist and founder of Prospera Mental Health and Wellness. She has studied anxiety and depression treatments and maternal mental health for 17 years and is passionate about making high quality mental health care widely accessible and affordable to everyone. Prospera is a mental health platform designed specifically for moms. Through weekly 1-on-1 sessions with perinatal certified mental health coaches and a library of digital tools specifically designed for moms, they help with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum rage, birth trauma, postpartum intrusive thoughts, and more.
She delves into the importance of making high-quality mental health care readily accessible and affordable, and why she is deeply passionate about this particular niche in mental health.
The conversation encompasses common mental health challenges women face during pregnancy and postpartum, including birth trauma and postpartum rage. We also cover Dr. Niles' personal journey practicing maternal mental health before and after becoming a mother herself. Towards the end, we talk about available resources for moms and how important Prospera is to support mothers' mental health.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 0:33 Book recommendation
- 1:16 Why she is so passionate about mental health for moms and reducing the barriers
- 2:59 How was it to practice maternal mental health before and after having kids
- 5:10 Birth Trauma - definition and ways to identify and get support
- 7:14 Postpartum rage & Transitions in Motherhood
- 12:07 How Prospera helps moms
- 15:00 Accessibility of Prospera (cost and how to sign up for it)
- 15:59 What she does to release or recharge to fill her own cup
Resources
- Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: https://www.amazon.ca/Good-Moms-Have-Scary-Thoughts/
Connect with Dr. Andrea
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandreaniles/
- https://prosperamhw.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with Holly Daniels Christensen, mother of two and the founder and CEO of Dune Jewelry Co., to discuss her journey in building her successful experiential jewelry brand.
She talks about her difficult childhood and how it prepared her for the hard work required in running a business and raising a family at the same time. Holly emphasizes the importance of celebrating little wins, remaining passionate about one's work and living purposefully.
She also provides advice to listeners on maximizing one's numerous roles, highlighting how women can multitask effectively. Apart from her business, she discusses the challenges of raising tween girls and letting go of expectations. Holly ends the conversation by encouraging women to lift each other up and reinforcing that there’s enough room for everyone to succeed.
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We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 1:31 Book recommendation
- 3:27 How her childhood shaped her into the person she is today
- 7:55 Inspiration for creating her brand, Dune
- 11:24 The different jewelry & items you can purchase & create on her website
- 14:03 Her jewelry making process
- 19:05 Balancing being a mom and CEO, and pivoting between the two roles
- 24:30 Tips for moms to live a more courageous, passionate, and purposeful life
- 27:48 Breaking out of the habit of being "smaller" and celebrating your wins!
Resources
- Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business: Amazon: Traction by Gino Wickman
- Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Like-Woman-Radical-Obsessed/
- Happiness Comes in Waves: Amazon: Happiness Comes in Waves - Life Lessons from from the Ocean
Connect with Holly and Dune Jewelry
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunejewelry/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dunejewelry
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/dunejewelry/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/dunejewelry
- https://dunejewelry.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you!
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with Mia Funt, co-founder and president of ByHeart, a next-generation baby nutrition company dedicated to empowering parents everywhere with feeding choices that build a healthier foundation for their babies’ lives to follow. ByHeart products are crafted with farm-to-formula quality, leading nutrition science, and ingredient transparency to sit at the forefront of immune, cognitive, digestive and microbiome health.
Mia shares about the launch of their first formula in March 2022, which was the first new U.S. infant formula manufacturer registered with the FDA in over 15 years. ByHeart's formula is an easy-to-digest recipe with all-in-one benefits and certified ingredients.
Beyond being the only U.S. brand to own manufacturing, it also runs clinical trials to prove the benefits of their products. Mia discusses the challenges of formula availability, the importance of providing access, and the company's commitment to donating formula to families in need. Overall, ByHeart aims to support parents in feeling confident about and prepared for feeding their babies effectively.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 1:00 Mia’s best resource for moms
- 3:31 What inspired her transition into the formula market and how her company is changing it
- 8:18 The challenges they faced and overcame to get their formula manufactured and on store shelves
- 13:00 Different kinds and types of formula
- 18:30 How she envisions the market changing and where ByHeart fits into it
- 24:34 Where the name of the company came from
- 27:33 Outsources to free up time as a busy mom
- 30:28 Navigating scaling a business and making a positive impact
Resources
- Julia Donaldson books: https://www.juliadonaldson.co.uk/
Connect with Mia
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byheart/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/byheartbaby
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/byheartbaby
- https://byheart.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
Thank you to Eaton Financial Group for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you!
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with licensed clinical social worker, Jennifer Benoit. Jennifer shares her insight on maternal mental health concerns and the under-discussed issue of birth trauma, describing its range from subtle microaggressions to diagnosable PTSD.
We discuss communication strategies, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and addressing underlying issues before seeking healthy communication. The conversation pivots towards understanding and healing from narcissistic abuse, where Jennifer presents common signs to identify possible narcissism. Finally, Jennifer uses her professional and personal experiences to emphasize the potential of motherhood as a means to personal growth and healing.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 0:42 What is birth trauma
- 4:17 Signs and symptoms of birth trauma and is it preventable
- 7:44 The importance of education and advocacy
- 11:09 Coping strategies for moms
- 16:25 Trauma that can carry through the process of giving birth
- 19:39 The importance of communication
- 26:48 What is narcissistic abuse
- 32:25 How to not raise a narcissist
- 40:13 Why she does this work
- 45:03 Final thoughts to the podcast community
Connect with Jennifer
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbenoit1
- https://www.mindwellstrategies.com/
Connect with Nicole and Learn more about The Motherhood Village Community
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
This episode is supported by Eaton Financial Group: their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - the firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you!
In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I interview Sheli Muniz, an Emmy award-winning news anchor for NBC6 News.
Sheli discusses her journey from delivering morning announcements in elementary school to anchoring major news in South Florida. Discussing the demands of the news industry and being a mom, Shelly talks about the importance of having a support system, setting boundaries, and prioritizing oneself.
Drawing from her own experiences covering impactful events like the Parkland tragedy, she underscores the value of journalistic duty even in the face of personal emotional toll. While acknowledging the rapid changes happening in the industry due to social media, Sheli reaffirms the commitment to delivering factual and unbiased news to her viewers.
We talk about:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 0:44 How she got started in her career as a journalist and why she is passionate about telling stories
- 2:48 What she learned since becoming a mom, and how she prioritizes things differently
- 5:42 Getting clear about setting boundaries and what you are able to do for yourself
- 7:18 How she takes care of herself to be able to cover the hard stories
- 11:54 Staying true to her values when delivering news stories
- 15:53 Systems she uses to “balance” work and home life
- 18:41 What she hopes her children will gain from watching her work as a journalist
- 22:59 Final thoughts
- 25:00 How the positive, good stories offsets the tough stories we hear
Connect with Sheli
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelimuniznews/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelimuniz/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheli-muniz
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I interview Titania Jordan, the Chief Marketing and Parent Officer of Bark Technologies.
The discussion covers a wide range of digital parenting concerns, such as maintaining safety online, addressing inappropriate content, and managing digital screen time. Titania provides practical advice on how parents can navigate these challenges, drawing from her personal experiences as a mother and her experience in working with Bark.
She emphasizes the importance of parents being aware of their children's online activities and establishing open lines of communication to address potential issues. Also discussed is the value of Bark Technologies in helping parents monitor and control their children's online activities to promote safety.
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Titania and I discuss:
- 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
- 1:15 Getting to Know Tatiana Jordan
- 1:37 Her Favorite Book Recommend
- 2:27 Introduction to Bark Technologies - Who They Are and What They Do
- 5:16 Why she Joined Bark and their Mission
- 7:55 The Challenges of Digital Parenting
- 10:03 The Dangers Children Encounter Online
- 14:39 How to Start Conversations About Online Safety with Our Children
- 18:05 The Role of Bark in Parenting in a Digital World
- 24:56 Managing Mental Wellness in the Digital World
- 25:20 Tatiana's Personal Experience and Lessons
- 28:19 What She Does for Her Own Mental Wellbeing
- 30:04 Balancing Privacy and Safety in Digital Parenting
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Parenting in Tech World with Matt McKee and Titania Jordan
Connect with Titania and Bark Technologies
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barktechnologies
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barktechnologies/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/barktechnologies
- https://www.bark.us/learn/resources/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, my guest Rebecca Gleed, a licensed family therapist, perinatal mental health professional and author of 'Employed Motherhood' discusses coping strategies for working mothers. Her mission is to support and empower working mothers, with tools and insight for challenges, opportunities and changing dynamics in our post-pandemic world.
She shares insights based on her training and personal experiences and offers advice on navigating motherhood and work-life balance. She covers a range of topics from relationship complexities to child separation anxiety. Becky talks about the concept of 'micro-transactions' in our daily lives and suggests methods to manage it using cognitive behavioral therapy. She advises on handling anxiety and details the difference between high-functioning anxiety and productivity.
She also discusses the importance of honesty in conversations with children, and encourages early interventions when addressing mental health concerns. Becky emphasizes the importance of community, sharing that 'we are in this together'.
We talk about:
- [0:00] Introduction and Guest Background
- [1:15] Favorite book to recommend
- [6:20] The implications for working mothers in the rise of remote work
- [10:40] The inspiration and journey that prompted her to write her book
- [13:25] Three takeaways from her book
- [17:45] Microtransactions in our lives and methods to manage them
- [20:10] Strategies to combat separation anxiety in ourselves and children
- [30:55] How to address "what if" questions and anxiety in our kids
- [38:35] Final thoughts to th podcast community
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Gottman Method by John and Julie Gottman
- The Science of Trust by John Gottman
Connect with Rebecca
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/employedmotherhood/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-gleed-991631195/
- Books: https://rebeccamgleedlmft.com/shop-coming-soon
- https://rebeccamgleedlmft.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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In this episode of the Motherhood Village Podcast, Erika Wasserman, a financial therapist, joins me to talk about the vital link between emotions and money.
Erika shares her personal journey from growing up in a financially literate household, studying finance, and then pivoting from a corporate role into financial therapy.
She discusses how she helps clients, whether individuals, couples, or businesses, navigate their financial wellness from a mental health perspective. Erika shares tips on how to have a healthy relationship with money, how to teach kids about money, and how to plan and budget for holiday shopping.
We talk about:
- [0:00] Introduction and Guest Background
- [1:50] Her favorite book to recommend
- [5:35] What the word money means to us - the difference between wealthy & rich
- [11:50] The 'aha' moment behind wanting to help people have a better relationship with money
- [16:10] What a financial therapist does
- [20:00] Misconceptions about her work and what she does
- [22:35] How to start modeling positive behavior with money
- [26:50] How to talk to your kids about saving, budgeting & financial planning
- [33:10] Eliminating financial overwhelm from the busy holiday season - Mom Hacks
- [42:40] What she does for self care
- [44:10] Additional financial resources you can tap into
- [45:25] Final thoughts to the podcast community
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Psychology of Money
Connect with Erika
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-financial-therapist/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCam5mLhzUv_7HIeDeiYtZA
- https://www.facebook.com/yourfinancialtherapy
- https://www.instagram.com/yourfinancialtherapist/
- https://yourfinancialtherapist.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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This week’s episode of The Motherhood Village podcast features holistic health coach and travel enthusiast, Kelly Tolliday. Kelly shares her personal journey from competitive swimmer to yoga and mindfulness coach, and her passion for global travel. She talks about ways parents can maintain emotional regulation through breathwork, and the importance of incorporating mindfulness into our daily routines especially as mothers.
We also discussed how travel can serve as a life-enriching and character-building experience for our kids, and the impact it has on shaping the world around them, as well as insightful travel ‘mom hacks’ to make traveling a little bit easier with little ones.
The discussion extends to Kelly’s approach in designing her Rising Nature Retreats - a comprehensive wellness travel experience.
We talk about:
- [0:30] Introduction and Guest Background
- [1:39] Favorite Books and Their Impact
- [5:04] Her Journey into Yoga and Wellness at the Age of 15
- [8:45] The Role of Yoga in Motherhood
- [13:58] The Power of Breathwork in Creating Mindful Moments
- [27:04] The Love for Travel and Its Influence
- [39:01] The Importance of Yoga in Travel
- [44:55] Helping Our Kids Learn Through Travel, and Easing Anxiety
- [47:06] Rising Nature Retreats
- [56:35] Travel Hacks for Moms Listening
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
- Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Connect with Kelly
- https://www.instagram.com/risingnatureretreats/
- https://www.instagram.com/kelly.tolliday.yoga/
- www.risingnatureretreats.com
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
In this episode, you will hear Raven’s talk from the first Motherhood Village live show in Orlando, FL. We first talk about her journey through motherhood, generational differences in parenting, and setting boundaries and limits with your kids and family members.
We then pivot into talking about entrepreneurship and how that’s changed for her since becoming a mom, as well as navigating her place in the influencer industry. Raven and I also discuss finding motivation when you’re feeling stuck, how to scale your business, the overwhelm of social media and more!
Lastly, you'll hear Raven's inspiring keynote speech.
Timetamps below:
- [0:00] Intro
- [1:30] What Raven thought motherhood would be like and how it’s changed
- [3:40] Who has been an integral part of her motherhood village
- [5:15] The differences in parenting dynamics today vs “back then”
- [6:35] Generational differences when setting boundaries and limits with family
- [9:50] How things shifted for her in the wellness/influencer space once she had a child
- [16:40] How she motivates moms to be their best through her online and in-private workout sessions
- [18:55] How having to "always be on" affects your mental health
- [24:20] Handling leaving your children with your partner
- [25:55] Advice for entrepreneurs or solopreneurs looking to scale their business
- [31:40] The overwhelm of social media
- [36:10] Raven’s speech
Connect with Raven
- https://www.instagram.com/raycruz_fit/
- https://linktr.ee/RayCruzFit
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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This week's episode features Leslie Forde. Leslie is the CEO and Founder of Mom's Hierarchy of Needs®. The business provides evidence-based tools for Moms to reclaim time from the never-done list for well-being and helps Employers retain caregivers. Over 3,500 parents have participated since March 2020 in the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs research study. The longest-running of its kind about the pandemic's ongoing impact on work/life, care, and wellness needs for parents. Leslie shares her personal journey and research on the challenges faced by working moms and offers practical strategies for managing self-care. We also discuss the need for organizations to create supportive environments and provide resources for working parents.
Tune in to learn the importance of prioritizing self-care and mental health while navigating the demands of work and parenting.
We talk about:
- [0:00] Intro
- [1:40] The Importance of Self-Care and Setting Boundaries
- [2:20] Leslie’s favorite book
- [3:30] The Origin Story of Mom's Hierarchy of Needs
- [8:10] Practical Self-Care Strategies for Busy Parents
- [14:35] The Mom's Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid
- [19:00] Resources for working mother's who join her community
- [24:15] Her work with organizations - building employee friendly programs.
- [36:10] The Future of Work-Life Balance
- [41:30] Ways to connect and work with Leslie
Resources Mentioned:
- Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended on It by Chris Voss
Connect with Leslie
- https://www.instagram.com/moms_hierarchy_of_needs/
- https://linktr.ee/momshierarchyofneeds
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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In this week's insightful episode, we dive headfirst into the world of peaceful parenting alongside Jessica Hausknecht, the founder of the Find My ZenFam movement.
Together, we deunk the common misconceptions surrounding peaceful parenting, revealing the true essence of this transformative approach to parenting. Our discussion delves deep into the methods and science behind peaceful parenting, shedding light on why it proves to be so effective in fostering healthier family dynamics.
Throughout the episode, Jessica provides invaluable advice on helping children decipher their emotions, especially during BIG emotions and unwanted tantrums. When those moments of desperation strike, she offers practical strategies for implementing peaceful parenting even in the most challenging situations. We explore the intriguing realm of attachment science and its alignment with peaceful parenting principles, understanding how it can enrich the parent-child relationship. Jessica also guides listeners on how they can work directly with her to gain personalized support on their peaceful parenting journey. Lastly, we address a common hurdle faced by many parents: handling unsupportive family and friends who may question this unconventional parenting style. Our conversation provides insights on navigating these conversations while remaining steadfast in your commitment to peaceful parenting.
We talk about:
- [0:00] Intro
- [1:45] Her favorite parenting book to recommend.
- [4:30] The misconceptions around peaceful parenting.
- [7:30] How and why peaceful parenting works
- [10:20] Helping our children decipher their emotions.
- [13:55] How to implement these strategies when you're at your wits end.
- [18:30] Studying attachment science.
- [22:05] How you can work with her - the services shes provides families.
- [24:20] Handling unsupportive family or friends when it comes to this parenting style - setting healthy boundaries and becoming more confident.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn
- The Power of Showing Up by Dr. Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Connect with Jessica
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZenFam.co
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zenfam_parent_coaching
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenfam_parent_coaching_yoga/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aDnfIRiewkJxR52LvHKfQ
- https://www.findmyzenfam.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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In this week's episode of The Motherhood Village podcast, Vanessa Silva joins me to talk about nurturing a healthy relationship with food.
Vanessa Silva is founder and CEO of Culinary Artistas. Vanessa began cooking with her grandmother in Brazil., and as an introverted child, the kitchen was the first place in her life that she felt she belonged.
Cooking was a creative outlet, a means to get a bite of the tastiest treats first, and a place to get rewarded for her creativity. Her involvement with food took further dimensions after getting a bachelor's degree in food engineering and a master's in holistic nutrition.
First, she shares her book recommendation and the profound impact it had on her parenting journey. We also discuss the various individuals and resources that have been part of her motherhood village, shaping her perspective on how she raised her daughter as a single mother.
Vanessa opens up about the inspiration behind creating her own organization and the legacy she hopes to leave behind through her work. We delve into the valuable services she offers to parents and families.
In the latter part of the episode, we shift our focus to nutrition and parenting. Vanessa offers insights on how parents can help their children develop a healthy relationship with food and encourages getting kids involved in cooking from an early age. We explore the concept of shifting the mindset of food as a reward and she shares practical tips for busy moms who often feel overwhelmed with meal preparation.
When is the right time to introduce kids to the joys of cooking? We explore this question and discuss the importance of setting boundaries for kids in the kitchen, as well as the importance of building positive relationships with food for both parents and children.
Vanessa also reveals her personal strategies for releasing, resetting & recharging when motherhood becomes overwhelming.
Join us in this engaging and informative conversation as we navigate the complex and rewarding world of parenting, learning valuable insights from Vanessa's experiences and expertise as a chef.
We talk about:
- [0:00] Intro
- [1:20] Vanessa’s book recommendation.
- [2:35] Who and what has been a part of her motherhood village.
- [3:50] What inspired Vanessa to create her organization and what kind of legacy she hopes to leave behind.
- [8:55] The services she offers both in-person and virtually.
- [10:05] How parents can help their children create a healthy relationship with food and get their kids involved with cooking early.
- [15:35] Shifting the mindset of food as a reward.
- [16:50] Tips for busy moms who feel overwhelmed with meal prep.
- [20:50] The best age to get kids involved with cooking.
- [25:00] Creating boundaries for kids in the kitchen.
- [27:40] What Vanessa does to release, reset & recharge.
- [31:15] Building positive relationships with food.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Yoga of Eating: Transcending Diets + Dogma to Nourish the Natural Self
- Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly
Connect with Vanessa:
- https://www.instagram.com/culinaryartistas/
- https://www.instagram.com/lavanvansf/
- https://www.culinaryartistas.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - the firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.
In this episode, Sarah Spiegel joins me to talk about Loftie, an awsome product created to help kids & families get better and deeper sleep.
Sarah Spiegel is the founder of the New York city based boutique agency With Sara PR. She leads a team of seasoned vets with the reputation of launching startups into the market and taking established brands to the next level, specializing in consumer products and apps and executive level representation.
Their holistic approach combines traditional PR strategies with new digital and affiliate methods in a thoughtful, dynamic way. One of those companies is Loftie.
Loftie believes that getting good sleep is one of the most important things we can do to increase our overall wellness. Bad sleep is closely tied to diabetes, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, stroke, obesity, hypertension – the list goes on. One out of two people in the developed world would not get the sleep they need this week, and this massive global sleep deficit results in lost wealth, lost health and lost lives. Loftie's mission is to retake slumberland one good night's sleep at a time.
She talks about the benefits of using it to help families find more peace and calm at bedtime. I have my own Lofite clock and have found myself waking up more peaceful and calmer to the soothing sounds of the clock rather than my phone.
We talk about:
- [0:00] Intro
- [1:50] Her favorite book and resource to share.
- [2:45] How she started working with Loftie.
- [5:25] Misconceptions users have about Loftie clock.
- [6:50] How she has implemented Loftie into her family life.
- [7:40] The Loftie lamp and other products.
- [9:10] The benefits of Loftie versus other alarm clocks.
- [12:55] The marketing and branding behind Loftie.
- [15:05] Loftie sleep types.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63241104-tom-lake
Connect with Sarah and Loftie:
- https://www.instagram.com/_withsara/
- https://www.instagram.com/byloftie/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactivecare and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.
In this episode, I sit down with Coach Franny Katz. Coach Franny is a parent, professional educator, and founder of Mindful-Ish® Parenting, guiding schools and families in Mindfulness-Based Social-Emotional Learning (MBSEL) and responsive behavior management.
Franny is a thought leader in human potential, and her niche is to see the best in others, especially children who present with challenging or concerning behaviors.
In this conversation, she opens up about her remarkable transformation into a family and parenting coach, shedding light on the philosophy of Mindfulish parenting. Her journey involves deep introspection, leading to a conscious and intentional approach to parenting that she generously shares with our audience.
Listen in as she demystifies the concept of conscious discipline and discusses practical methods for its implementation. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing when to seek help and provides valuable insights into what it means to be dysregulated.
Our conversation also addresses common misconceptions surrounding non-punitive discipline and offers tips for effective conflict resolution with our children. Coach Franny Katz's wisdom extends to parents raising children who may require additional support, making this episode a must-listen for anyone navigating raising children with a learning, attention, or behavioral difference and children with challenging and concerning behaviors.
We talk about:
- [0:00] Intro
- [1:10] Her favorite book to recommend
- [2:25] Who and what has been a part of her village
- [4:15] The inspiration of becoming a family and parenting coach, and what Mindfulish parenting is
- [9:50] The unpacking she had to do before being able to parent in a conscious way
- [13:25] Taking conscious discipline and implementing it into her methods
- [24:10] Knowing when you need to stop and ask for help
- [25:50] What it looks like to be dysregulated
- [33:25] Misconceptions of non-punitive discipline
- [35:55] Learning the proper tools to handle conflict resolution
- [39:20] Advice for parents raising a child that needs extra support
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline by Dr. Becky Bailey: https://www.amazon.ca/Difficult-Discipline-Becky-Bailey-2002-03-04
Connect with Coach Franny
- https://www.instagram.com/bemindfulish/
- https://www.tiktok.com/@bemindfulish
- https://www.facebook.com/bemindfulish/
- https://bemindfulish.com/
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactivecare and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.
In this enlightening and very important episode, I sit down with Dr. Celine Hamilton, a highly regarded child and adolescent psychiatrist, and the medical director of the CATS Behavior Unit Health Unit at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. Dr. Hamilton's extensive training in the Triple Board Residency Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center has uniquely equipped her with a deep understanding of pediatrics, adult psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry.
Dr. Hamilton's primary mission is to unravel the intricacies of normal child development and the various medical conditions that can impact children. Her focus is pinpointed on identifying, diagnosing, and treating mental health concerns that deviate from the expected developmental trajectory.
As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Hamilton places great importance on truly listening to her young patients and their families. She strongly believes in fostering strong working relationships that lead to tangible changes for parents and their families, all of which bring immense satisfaction to her work.
We talk about:
- [0:00] Intro
- [2:15] Her favorite book to recommend to moms.
- [4:45] What happens to kids when a big transition happens (like starting school and a new routine) and how to support them through the transitions.
- [9:50] How to help kids regulate and decompress after hard days.
- [12:30] The importance of limiting screen time, keeping kids safe online, and having open and honest conversations with your children about internet safety - predators, cyberbullying, sexting, etc.
- [17:20] How Depression and anxiety have increased in teens and kids.
- [24:35] Signs and symptoms to look for to see if your kids are struggling and ways to help them.
- [30:55] Her work and how she helps kids every day.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.ca/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck
- Why We Sleep by Chris Walker: https://www.amazon.ca/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams
Connect with Dr. Hamilton and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital at:
- https://www.facebook.com/JDCHospital/
- https://www.instagram.com/jdchospital/?hl=en
- https://twitter.com/JDCHospital
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/joe-dimaggio-childrens-hospital/
- https://www.youtube.com/jdchospital
Connect with Nicole
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
- TikTok: Nicole C. (@themotherhoodvillage) | TikTok
- https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactivecare and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.
This week's episode features the founder of Cabanas Consulting, Katie Cabanas. Katie is a branding expert with domestic and international experience. From AT&T and Coca-Cola to the University of Miami and A-ROD CORP., Katie loves to develop ways to connect people to brands and causes to create lasting value. What's most exciting is Katie takes key strategies and tactics learned through big brand experience and translates them to support everyday entrepreneurs -- many of them women and mothers.
Prior to Cabanas Consulting, Katie served as the Vice President of Operations for A-ROD CORP. where she was responsible for strategic planning and implementation of all branding, marketing and philanthropy. There, Katie worked closely with the New York Yankees and Major League Baseball on various youth and philanthropic initiatives. Before joining A-ROD CORP, Katie raised major and principal gifts at the University of Miami. Katie helped launch the $1.6 billion Momentum campaign, oversaw the fundraising efforts of the undergraduate academic schools and colleges while expanding relationships with individual and large corporate donors.
Resources Mentioned:
- Playing Big by Tara Mohr
- Strong Mothers Strong Sons by Meg Meeker
- The Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud
- Never Enough by Jennifer Wallace
We discuss:
- Katie's introduction to branding and marketing, and pivoting from a successful Corporate Career to entrepreneurship.
- Why mothers make great entrepreneurs!
- Soft and hard skills that are most helpful for entrepreneurs - or would be entrepreneurs.
- Can you really prepare for entrepreneurship? Her tips on becoming an entrepreneur.
- The importance of being self-aware and knowing your strengths and "weaknesses."
- Her Three C's of success - Clarify, Craft & Connect
- Being clear about your branding and messaging in business, your career and with your family.
Connect with Katie at Katie Cabanas | LinkedIn and https://www.instagram.com/cabanasconsulting/
Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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This week's episode features Frances Fishman, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who does ABA differently. She is also a mom of 3 young children, originally from Toronto, Canada, who moved a year ago to Boca Raton to expand her business, The Play Base. Her goal is to help as many children, families, and educators as possible and change the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Her team offers a play-based, child-centered, child-led, and adult-guided approach to ABA, which incorporates mindfulness, mental health, a holistic view of the individual, and a deep connection as the root and key to their approach in ABA.
With over 14 years of experience in behavior modification in the home, community, and educational settings, and being a mother of 3, Frances has developed a skill set and a perspective that has allowed her tremendous success with her team and client base. Her goal is to support the growth and development and instill confidence and a sense of self in as many children, parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists as she can because we can flourish when we feel loved, seen, heard, and respected.
Resources mentioned:
- Man's Search for Meaning
Topics we cover:
- What is ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) and how The Play Base does it differently.
- Who can benefit from, and the misconceptions of ABA therapy.
- How parents can incorporate some of the different approaches at home.
- How The Knowledge Base supports families.
- Finding grace for ourselves when we don't always handle things the way we know we should.
- Her journey from Toronto to Boca Raton, FL
Connect with Frances at www.us.theplaybase.com , The Play Base (@theplaybase) • Instagram photos and videos ,
Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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This week's episode features, Elizabeth Brunner the Founder and CEO of StereoType, a pioneering gender-free kids' fashion brand that aims to break-free from traditional gendered clothing by creating what she coined as "blended fashion" — a mix of girl and boy esthetics that are equal in value and defined by no one.
Inspired by her girl-boy twins to start StereoType, Elizabeth would observe her twins who at a young age would often naturally be drawn to wear pieces from each others' closets to create their own unique blended fashion style that authentically represented who they are and how they wanted to dress. From watching her twins dress, Elizabeth was inspired by the way they joyfully broke the rules of traditional dressing and soon realized it was time to unlearn the rules of gendered fashion. She did this by supporting and encouraging her twins to discover their individuality by embracing a blended fashion approach where any piece of clothing could be worn by any child, regardless of gender. StereoType offers a wide range of stylish, comfortable, high-quality clothing and accessories for children ages 4-14, enabling them to express themselves through their wardrobe choices without being limited by societal expectations, limits, and stereotypes.
Elizabeth recently named her twins' co-founders of StereoType, and they have been the leading brand ambassadors since the launch of the brand in 2020, participating in fittings, photoshoots, social media content creation, while learning the behind-the-scenes operations of the business. Both kids are offering their own creative input on the designs of the clothing as well as testing out the products to make sure they're play-worthy. StereoType is the second disruptive fashion company Elizabeth has started. After studying fashion design at California College of the Arts, she found herself at odds with wasteful fashion industry standards. This led her to launch her first fashion business Piece x Piece, a pioneering line of one-of-a-kind, high-end garments that reused discarded sample swatches and leftover fabric from larger fashion houses that would typically be sent to landfill.
Topics we cover in this episode:
- Gender-free fashion - How breaking fashion rules, and disregarding the boundaries we put around what boys and girls should wear, we encourage a more playful, creative, and expressive sense of self for everyone.
- Conscious parenting - By removing limiting labels and stereotypes, we offer our children the freedom to be who they actually are. It starts with us.
- Uncovering our traumas and triggers to allow us to be fully present for our children and to eliminate the judgment and expectations we create for them.
- The importance of giving our children the opportunity to play a role in our business, and how it creates empowerment, growth, and deep learning that can help them shape their confidence and self-esteem while also learning how to make a vision a reality.
Connect with Elizabeth at https://www.facebook.com/StereoTypeKids and https://www.instagram.com/stereotypekidsofficial/
Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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Karyn Rosenberg is a licensed psychotherapist and certified in Perinatal Mental Health. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from The University of Texas. Her practice is located in Boca Raton, FL where she offers virtual and in person sessions. Karyn helps provide emotional support to parent's as they navigate the postpartum journey, and specializes in grief and loss counseling and reproductive mental health. She facilitates the weekly " Mommy Matters” virtual support group with Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Gutin Pre and Postpartum Program. Karyn offers hypnotherapy services and is trauma trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
Karyn has been an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University where she has taught Grief and Bereavement counseling, Issues in Counseling Women, and Issues in Mental Health Counseling on a graduate and undergraduate level.Her professional membership includes the Association of Oncology Social Workers, Association of Death Education and Counseling, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Postpartum Support International, Resolve, National Association of Social Workers, Emdria and Florida Society for Clinical Hypnosis.
In this episode, Karyn and I discuss:
- Her work as a psychotherapist and ways she supports mothers and families.
- How mothers can and should prepare for postpartum.
- The Gutin Pre and Postpartum Progam at Boca Raton Regional.
- The importance of community/collaboration/connecting in motherhood.
- Tips for families to connect more in the digital age.
Resources mentioned:
- Barbara C. Gutin Pre and Postpartum Program - 561-955-MAMA
- FREE Baby Fair
- Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts
- Surrender by Bono
- Storyteller by Dave Grohl
Connect with Karyn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyn-rosenberg-lcsw-pmh-c-14248a68 , www.karynrosenberg.com, and https://www.instagram.com/karynlcsw/
Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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This week's episode features, Natasha Falconi, the founder of Falconi Capital, a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily real estate focusing on South Florida.
With a rigorous approach to sourcing properties – Natasha has created a business acquiring class B and C properties with existing cash flow and opportunities for value-add improvement. Natasha firmly believes you can create value for investors while uplifting the assets to benefit tenants and the greater community.
With decades of experience in a Big Three accounting firm, responsibilities as Controller and President of a national real estate investment & development company, and Chairwoman of a Florida-based community bank, Natasha keenly understands how investors determine value. Natasha lives with her husband, Arthur, and their two sons in Coral Gables.
Interested in chatting with Natasha? Reach out to her at any of the methods below:
Ph: 305.968.8100, Em: natasha@falconi-capital.com
instagram: @natfalconi , twitter: @natfalconi , website: www.falconi-capital.com
In this episode, Natasha and I discuss:
- Misconceptions of real estate investing.
- The different types of real estate investing and ways to fund the investment.
- Why she is on a mission to empower women to invest in real estate - the stats are astonishing.
- How to build generational wealth through real estate investing.
- Tips when looking for the right property to purchase.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan
Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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This week's episode features Dr. BG Mancini of The Brain and Gut Institute for Research and Recovery. BG has more than 25-years experience in her field as an Acupuncturist Physician, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Neurodevelopmental Specialist. Dr. Mancini works with children, adults, families and practitioners to identify the root causes of physical, emotional, and neurological challenges. She has helped thousands of families around the world increase neurological connections in their children’s brain through mobility, nutritional changes, and creating awareness of available techniques to deepen the connection between children and parents. She helps individuals learn safety in their own body and mind so they can more deeply connect with themselves, their families and the world around them.
Her mission is to inform individuals, parents, and practitioners of new ways to “see” what babies are and aren’t doing through the lens of a developmental model, and to help give families the foundation for securing their children's sensory experience in the world.
In this episode, Nicole and BG explore:
- The important connection between the brain and gut.
- What is the Family Nervous System, and how the mothers nervous system informs and helps develop an infants nervous system through serve and return engagements, and what happens in the child’s brain when they receive and don’t receive this.
- The stimuli that are needed for children to grow and develop.
- What happens when parents have unresolved trauma and physical health challenges that are causing them to check out and not able to engage with their children.
- How foods impact our nervous system and tips to make small but impactful change for optimal health.
- Clinically effective resources for children with neurological and behavioral challenges.
Connect with BG at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bg-mancini-functional-medicine-neurodevelopmental-specialist-62ab0410 and FB, Twitter and IG at @braingutinstitute
Watch BG's Free 30 minute class for new parents to help emotionally and neurologically prepare their children https://youtube.com/@brainandgutinstitute7018 and learn more about her parenting resources: https://braingutinstitute.com/parents-1
Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
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This week's episode features Cynthia Eidelman - creator of the Mindful Mom Method.
Cynthia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, turned Parenthood Mentor, based in South Florida, and has been in practice for a decade. She is also the founder and CEO of Eidelman Consulting, which allows her to support individuals, couples, and families to receive high-quality, holistic, ethical therapy and coaching services internationally.
In addition, Cynthia crafted a 6-week group coaching program (called the Mindful Mom Method) for moms who want to end limiting beliefs and find a calmer and more conscious way of enjoying motherhood. She is on a mission to help millenial moms feel seen, understood, and validated in their decisions and every day efforts.
When not wearing her therapist hat, she is a mom of 2 littles, wife, book, and sea lover.
In this episode, Nicole and Cynthia explore:
- How to remove the outside noise (family members, friends, culture, society), and truly listen to your mom instincts.
- Why moms feel burned out and overextended more than ever.
- How to set limits & boundaries with family members, and end limiting beliefs and expectations about how we "should" parent.
- What it means to redefine yourself after motherhood.
- The creation and inspiration in creating her Mindful Mom Method.
- The importance of building your community that aligns with your values, and supports you and your family.
Connect with Cynthia at: https://www.cynthiaeidelman.com and learn more about her mastercourse and community at: https://cynthia-eidelman.mykajabi.com/the-mindful-mom-mastercourse .
Her next program launches this fall and you can receive 25% off her 6-week program using this link: https://www.cynthiaeidelman.com/offers/W25v42m2?coupon_code=MOMVILLAGE25
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This week's episode features Nicole Mastrangelo and Romi Wallach. Nicole is a business owner, entrepreneur, marketing & busines strategist and mom of one! Romi is a financial rep, paddle board & beach enthusiast, powerful connector, and mom of two!
Together they created The Daily Drip. The Daily Drip provides content, resources, programming and community to support the modern businesswoman on her journey to maximum potential. Unlike traditional media, their content and programming comes exclusively from their community of local female industry professionals. Their blog was designed to inspire through everyday insights and practical advice from their community of Industry Experts.
In this episode, Nicole, Romi and I discuss:
- What it means to redefine the role of "work" in our lives, and how the great resignation impacted & shifted the workforce.
- How they created an impactful village of resources for women in business to collaborate, connect, grow, and support each other.
- The powerful intersection & integration between personal and business relationships.
- Mental Health in entrepreneurship and the impact of isolation.
- The most important attributes of a successful business owner, and building successful relationships.
Resources Mentioned:
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
- The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level: Hendricks, Gay: 9780061735363: Amazon.com: Books
Connect with The Daily Drip at https://www.instagram.com/thedailydripofficial/ and (1) The Daily Drip: Overview | LinkedIn
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As a mom of 4, former foster mom of 27, a neurodiverse family, and experience helping educate more than 1,000 children, Emily Hamblin understands the overwhelm that can come when parenting a child with challenging behaviors...especially when s/he hasn't seemed to outgrow their challenges quite like you thought they would. Emily created Enlightening Motherhood to help other parents have access to tools to help your big emotions child learn emotional regulation, so they can have a brighter future.
She has undergone the transformation of going from frustrated and stressed to calm and in control - and her mission is to help moms be empowered to more effectively handle their child's intense behaviors - in a way that feels good to them and their children.
In this episode, Emily and I discuss:
- What it means to be enlightened in motherhood.
- Her passion for fostering children and the misconceptions of being a foster parent.
- Tips to confidently handle your child's big emotions.
- How to support and help build your child's confidence.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://drdansiegel.com/book/the-whole-brain-child/
https://monadelahooke.com/brain-body-parenting/
Download Emily's free gift: Why is My Child Melting Down? Cheatsheet + Mini-Training: https://www.enlighteningmotherhood.com/freebies
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Susan Winograd, MSPT, owns a private Pelvic Health and Wellness practice in Boca Raton, Florida called Pelvicore Rehab Pelvicore Rehab which specializes in Women's Health, Men’s Health issues, and Pre and Postnatal Care and digestive, bowel, bladder and sexual issues.
Susan enjoys teaching workshops internationally. Her hands-on treatment approach of treating the whole person has often led her to discover the primary or contributing cause of pain, dysfunction, or imbalance was pelvic floor related. Susan has expanded Pelvicore Rehab to provide clients with complete and comprehensive healing and wellness programs using a revolutionary system and approach to educate, empower and inspire people to optimize their health and achieve health independence for the rest of their life!
Her passion and commitment now is helping to empower and educate her patients to address the underlying root cause of their health concerns for the long term using a whole body approach to relieve pain, restore optimal function, and improve quality of life. She is committed to providing the highest quality of individualized care that every patient deserves.
In this episode, we discuss;
- The importance of pelvic floor physical therapy for women and men.
- How to tell if your pelvic floor is in need of therapy.
- Why common pelvic floor issues may NOT be normal and should be corrected.
- How your current pelvic health affects you throughout your lifespan.
- The inspiration behind her new wellness program and her 5 pillars of health.
- Her new transition of motherhood and building her business.
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This week's episode features Dr. Shivani Gupta. As a busy wife and mother of two, Dr. Shivani understands the challenges modern women face when it comes to putting their health and wellbeing first. Unfortunately for many women self-care has become a dirty word and yet another unrealistic expectation on our never-ending to-do list.
She believes investing in our health is key to unlocking our potential. Neglecting self-care is a stumbling block on the path to success, wealth, joy, and vibrancy. But with ayurveda, we have a powerful blueprint for optimal health and wellness. By embracing its principles, we can pave a new path towards vitality and unleash our full potential.
Dr. Shivani created her revolutionary Modern Ayurveda program and Fusionary Formulas to fuse east and west practices for self-care, digestion, stress reduction and metabolism. Her goal is to ensure no more women sacrifice their health for the life they deserve.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What causes inflammation and how foods can reduce the inflammation in our bodies.
- How Ayurveda can help tired moms feel vibrant and how it can help with fertility issues.
- Three things an overwhelmed mother can do, now, to become healthier, and bring more joy to their lives.
- Her journey to creating Fusionary Formulas.
- The benefits of Turmeric and other spices to transform your health.
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https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014
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The Motherhood Village podcast is powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactivecare and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.
Justine Carino is a licensed mental health counselor, anxiety treatment specialist and host of “Thoughts from the Couch” podcast. Justine currently maintains a private practice in White Plains, New York and helps individuals and families decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, recover from anxiety disorders, improve their relationships and set better boundaries. Justine has over 10 years of experience and uses both cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and family systems techniques when working with her clients. She also has a signature online program for stressed out working moms called “The Path to Peace.” This course offers a step-by-step system that is clinically proven to reduce anxiety, set better boundaries and help you create a personal mental health routine. Justine’s advice has been featured in various media outlets such as Cosmo, The Huffington Post, News 12 Westchester and The Self-Helpless Podcast. Her services can be found on www.carinocounseling.com and you can find her on Instagram @_thoughtsfromthecouch_
In this episode, Justine and I discuss:
- Ways we can manage or prevent burn out as working mothers.
- Cognitive behavioral & family system techniques: What they mean and techniques families can implement.
- Tips for ambitious working moms to manage anxiety & stress.
- Independence Anxiety - what it is and how to help your teens and young adults overcome it.
- Irrational and Rational Anxiety.
- Letting go of our perfectionism
Get 10% off Justine's "The Path to Peace" course with code MOTHERHOODVILLAGE. The course can be accessed here: https://www.carinocounseling.com/path-to-peace
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Amber Trueblood, MBA, is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), best-selling author, speaker, podcaster and mother of four sons. She has over 25 years of experience in mental health, and co-founded The M.E.C.A. Project to help teens and young adults thrive Mentally and Emotionally through Conscious Awareness.
Amber has been featured in People, Oprah Magazine, CNN, Motherhood Maternity, KTLA5, and many more.
She believes that when we communicate better, meditate, and use true self-care, our lives go from flustered to flourishing and she is on a mission to help moms build an emotional toolbox to regain control of their life when the stressors of daily life take over.
In this episode Amber and I discuss:
- Our Addiction to Overwhelm - How the distractions and expectations of modern motherhood has led to an "addiction" to this overwhelmed physiological state and what to do about it - specifically and realistically.
- Tips and strategies to reduce overwhelm and how she thrives in the chaos as a mom of four boys.
- The Five Anxiety Styles - What they are and How understanding your anxiety style can reduce triggers, lower anxiety levels, and help you argue less with your partner and children. My anxiety style is The Lover.
- Key takeaways from her book and why she felt compelled to write it.
- Why it's important to add joy to our day and to celebrate our wins!
Connect with Amber on Instagram, and take the Flourish Quiz to learn your anxiety style and purchase The Unflustered Mom book.
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The Motherhood Village podcast is powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactivecare and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.
Jodi Klaristenfeld is the founder of FLRRiSH. She is a mom to an adorable little girl who was born at 28 weeks due to a rare and life-threatening form of preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome.
After her daughter's early birth, Jodi quickly discovered preemie moms and dads aren’t always given the support they need. As a result, she created FLRRiSH, a platform that offers NICU parent education, empowerment, support and resources to help families navigate this beautiful and challenging journey. Jodi, her husband and her family live in NYC.
In this episode, Jodi and I discuss:
- How FLRRISH supports NICU parents through coaching and other services.
- Maternal Mental Health and how it relates to preemie moms.
- Ways loved ones can support their family or friends who are NICU parents.
- The misconceptions of NICU families.
- How to reset your mindset as a preemie mom, and how to get help for yourself and for your children who need extra support.
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The Motherhood Village podcast is powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactivecare and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no obligation cup of coffee and second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.
This week's episode features Caitlin Meister, the Founding Director of The Greer Meister Group, a New York City-based private tutoring and educational consulting practice. Her interest in how children learn began when she was young, and she began teaching children and teens while pursuing her own education. Inspired by her own educational experiences at the Little Red School House, Stuyvesant High School, and Wesleyan University, she went on to receive additional training through the Harvard Graduate School of Education and in the Orton-Gillingham approach for teaching students with language-based learning differences.
Meister has extensive experience working with gifted learners and supporting neurodiverse students, and she is dedicated to a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach. Becoming a mom of two had a profound impact on her work. She, like all parents, wanted to provide the best educational opportunities for her children. She began offering educational consulting, connecting with other parents, and supporting them throughout their children’s academic careers.
Today, Meister's team of passionate tutors works with students around the world. She has been recognized by New York Magazine as providing “The Best Online Classes for Kids,” and as well as the American Library Association for her work with young adults and has appeared in national media including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Parents. In addition to consulting with private clients, Meister speaks and writes on a variety of education topics for consumers, parents, and faculty.
Joyfully Learning, at the Greer Meister Group, believes that education is supposed to help your child shine – not dim your child’s light. Their mission is to make sure that every child they work with feels seen, heard, and respected in school and that parents are empowered to advocate for their children’s learning needs.
Resources mentioned:
- The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett
- Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
In this episode, Caitlin and I discuss:
- The #1 thing parents can do to make sure they're advocating for their child when it comes to academics and school.
- The importance of a "Strengths-Based" approach learning in and out of the classroom.
- Tips to help your children with homework, how to make it stress-free and how to choose a good school.
- How she helps high school kids thrive in their transition to college and what should be the main focus.
- Her passion for bringing joy back to learning - for children and their parents.
- What the terms gifted and neuro-diverse mean.
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The Motherhood Village podcast is powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactivecare and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning, by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority.
This week's episode features The Parenting Mentor, Sue Groner. As an experienced mother of 2 young adults, Sue knows how stressful and overwhelming parenting can be at times. She founded The Parenting Mentor to provide an ally for parents in their quest to raise confident and resilient children. Sue is the author of Parenting with Sanity and Joy. 101 Simple Strategies, is the host of The Parenting Mentor Sessions Podcast, and is a certified Positive Discipline parent educator. Sue is also the creator of the CLEARR™ method of parenting, developed through years of trial (and her fair share of errors!) with her own family. CLEARR™ adheres to the belief that parenting strategies should be grounded in six important pillars: Communication, Love, Empathy, Awareness, Rules, and Respect. This has become the cornerstone of her practice as The Parenting Mentor.
A graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a former advertising executive, Sue is a frequent guest expert on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox to name a few, and provides advice for many national publications and websites such as The Wall Street Journal, Parents, Real Simple, Today.com, HuffPost, and Katie Couric Media. Sue resides in New York City and Bedford, NY with her husband, and when she’s lucky, with her children. She is available for speaking engagements as well as for private and group mentorship sessions(in-person or virtual) nationwide for individuals and corporations.
Resource mentioned:
- The Coddling of The American Mind by Greg Lukianoff (Author), Jonathan Haidt (Author)
In this episode, Sue and I discuss:
- Her journey into becoming "The Parenting Mentor" and her own trial & error with her older children.
- The CLEARR Method's 6 important pillars.
- Why working parents make good parents and should let go of the "guilt."
- Her tips for parenting with sanity and joy.
- Letting go of the warden mentality as parents.
Connect with Sue on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook
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Marnie Madras is the founder and CEO of Rumbly, and she is on a mission to change how women experience pregnancy. Rumbly started as a small idea during her third pregnancy when she realized women’s experiences during this life-changing time deserved a new narrative. With previous entrepreneurial work in hospitality, food, drink, and product development, Marnie embarked on a new journey focused on leading a change in how we approach the transition to motherhood.
Helping women prioritize themselves throughout the whole journey (and particularly when no one else is) while further tapping into the excitement of it all continues to be the mission of Rumbly since its first conception. And to this day, Rumbly is so much more than just a curated box of awesome products. It’s carving a new way for women to experience pregnancy - one that’s dedicated to both the woman she is and the mom she’s becoming.
In this episode, Marnie and I discuss:
- Her mission and inspiration behind creating Rumbly.
- How not to lose yourself in the process of becoming a mother.
- How to navigate Matrescence and your "new identity."
- Changing the narrative when it comes to how women experience pregnancy.
- How your experience in pregnancy impacts your postpartum experience and early years of motherhood.
- How to work around the "mom guilt," and find new ways to connect with friends, and prioritize keeping up with your hobbies, and your needs.
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Sara Olsher is the founder and CEO of the family mental health and wellness company Mighty + Bright, and the author of picture books for kids coping with divorce, cancer, change and big emotions. As a single parent and cancer survivor, Sara has seen firsthand that the universe can deal some pretty harsh blows. Through her work as a speaker, author-illustrator, and founder, Sara helps parents claw their way out of deep, dark holes to create families that don't just survive, but thrive.
Her company, Mighty + Bright, provides tools meant to make getting through impossibly hard things as simple and accessible as humanly possible — with the goal of coming out the other side with coping skills that will last a lifetime.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why it's important to have hard conversations with our children like divorce, cancer diagnosis, death, etc.
- How parents can support their children through divorce and having a different family structure than other kids.
- How she managed to go through a life-threatening illness as a single mother and what she has learned since that time.
- How cancer changed her parenting style.
- Tips and strategies for parents going through difficult times.
- The inspiration behind her first calendar and book.
Connect with Sara on Instagram , TikTok and get 10% off her parenting resources & tools with code VILLAGE at https://mightyandbright.com/collections/the-raising-resilience-program
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Feeding kids can feel complicated, especially if your child doesn’t seem to be growing appropriately or making food choices you feel good about. Understanding positive approaches to feeding and eating can solve issues with your child’s eating, weight, growth, blood sugar management, health, and overall well-being.
Amelia Sherry is a registered dietitian who practices using a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach. She is also the author of Diet-Proof Your Daughter: A Mother's Guide to Raising Girls Who Have Happy, Healthy Relationships with Food & Body.
As well as, the founder of NourishHer.com, where she offers courses, workshops, and coaching for moms who want their kids to have positive relationships with food. Her mission is to make meals more nourishing (inside and out!) for you and your family!
In this episode, we discuss:
- The creation of the NourishHer Method and her book.
- How she helps moms climb out of the food stress, and helps them create body confidence daughters with a solid set of eating skills.
- Body resilience and food trauma.
- Tips and strategies to have a non diet approach in ourselves and our families and raising healthy eaters who also feels good about food.
Connect with Amelia on Instagram and book a consult.
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Please share anything that will help prepare for our conversation.: Anita Kharbanda is an Indian-American engineer by trade, and a storyteller by heart. She lives in North Texas with her loving husband and two sons. An avid lifelong reader of all kinds of fiction, she revels in seeing her children do the same.
The healing power of letters filled with family history inspired Anita to start writing. She now writes the kinds of stories she’s devoured through the years, with one difference. She promised herself she’d write stories about the characters she dreamed of seeing in books growing up, and lift the voices of those who go unheard.
Yali Books published her debut YA novel, Lioness of Punjab on September 17, 2022. The story is told from the perspective of Mai Bhago, the first female, Sikh warrior.
In this episode we discuss:
- The inspiration behind her young adult novel, Lioness of Punjab.
- Some of the takeaways a young adult reader will gain from reading her novel.
- Her tips & strategies for people that want to write a book.
- The importance of finding opportunity in our day to have quality time with ourselves and our family.
- Why its necessary to understand where we come from and to feel seen and heard in books, movies, etc.
- The significance and impact of reading to our children.
- The lessons and values she hopes her children will gain from her work.
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Melanie McNally, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Destination You, a boutique mental wellness service designed to help Gen Zers step into a version of themselves that is aligned with their values and goals.
It’s personal development + life coaching + cheerleading + accountability to help your tween, teen, or young adult discover who they truly are. Dr. McNally uses her 16 years of experience working in the mental health field and 9 years working specifically with tweens, teens, and young adults to develop programs and create curriculum that help build self-confidence, set goals, and promote mental wellness.
She’s created an experience that will promote mental well-being and help Gen Zers feel energized, invigorated, and excited about their lives.
In this episode we discuss:
- How she helps Gen Zers identify and reach their goals and how parents can support them through this process.
- Her transition from psychology to life coaching and how life coaching is different from therapy.
- The misconceptions of Gen Zers.
- The negative impact of social media and cellphones on Gen Zers and their mental health.
- Impactful ways to connect with your Gen Zer.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- A Guide for Parents to Engage with their Gen Zer:
- Everyday Sisu: Tapping into Finnish Fortitude for a Happier, More Resilient Life
Connect with Dr. Melanie on Instagram and Destination You.Net for more resources.
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Dr. Susan Landers is a mother, grandmother, author, speaker, educator and retired neonatologist.
She practiced neonatology (the critical care of sick infants and premature babies) for over thirty years. While working full-time she also raised three children, all to young adulthood.
Her children presented her with many typical maternal trials and triumphs. She is an expert in breastfeeding medicine and donor human milk banking, and she served as a regional and national instructor for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In this episode we discuss:
- The importance of enhancing our social connections and relationships.
- How to be kinder to ourselves and remain positive during stressful situations.
- Ways to cope when we're feeling overstimulated.
- What she has learned being a grandmother with adult children and ways her parenting style has changed.
- Tips for new moms.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Lessons in Chemistry: A Novel by Bonnie Garmus
Connect with Susan on Instagramand download her free resources at susanlandersmd.com
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Jessalyn Burden is the founder and owner of Inspired Tutors LLC. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi, class of 2020, with degrees in Elementary and Special Education.
As the oldest of 5, 3 of which struggled in school, Jessalyn has always had a heart for children with learning disabilities. She worked for two years in the public school system as a Special Education Teacher, and it was during that second year that she realized that she needed to do something different; that the children needed something different. And after carrying the workload of 3 teachers, with a caseload of over 50+ students, as well as the guilt of not being able to give those struggling children what they needed...it all became too much.
Therefore, in June 2022 she launched Inspired Tutors, a virtual tutoring platform for children K-6 with and without learning disabilities. Her mission is to give parents and children (homeschooled and those in public school) additional support and resources so that more children do not get left behind.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Her experience growing up in Romania and being a TCK "third culture kid."
- The overwhelming journey of being an ESE teacher and then pivoting to start her her own business to support children and enhance their education.
- How impactful it is to read to our children at home and how early we should begin reading to our children.
- The importance of parents getting involved in their children's academics.
- How powerful learning another language is.
- Easy things parents can do to increase their children’s education and awareness.
- Working with our children's teachers not against them.
- Breaking the stigma behind tutroting and the benefits of 1-on-1 tutoring.
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Are you a working parent? If so, what does work-life balance mean to you? Well, Adrienne Paolini of Child and Company is redefining work-life balance for the modern family.
Adrienne is the owner of Child and Company, a family-friendly co-working space offering private offices alongside child care. As a working professional, she saw the opportunity to create a flexible space where parents could drop-in with their young children to gain more productivity and peace of mind. Adrienne's background is in healthcare technology and challenging the status quo in traditional industries is something she's passionate about.
She created Child and Company to give parents working remotely a different option than daycare and nannies. She also sees Child & Co. as a destination for all parents who need another creative outlet for their family. Adrienne is originally from Alabama but has called Boca Raton home for her family over the last 9 years.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Her journey into creating Child and Company.
- The values of Community, Independence, Hospitality, Wellness, and Creativity that guide Child & Co. and the services that are offered.
- Valuing & supporting her employees, her leadership style, and the importance of continuing to development in business and leadership.
- Challenges she has faced as a business owner and tips for women that want to start a new business.
- Being intentional with our actions in motherhood, and our businesses.
- What's next for Child & Co.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Think Again by Adam Grant
Learn more about and Connect with Adrienne at Facebook, Instagram and download the Child and Company App on Android and Apple.
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Lenora Edwards loves to teach and educate others and is a ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist and Chief Knowledge Officer with Better Speech. Since obtaining her CCC’s in 2010, she has worked with individuals of all ages from little ones who are learning to understand and express themselves to adults who want to improve their speaking skills and become a more fluent and effective communicator.
Better Speech is an online speech therapy company that has been providing professional, affordable and convenient speech therapy services for more than a decade. All the Speech Language Pathologists with Better Speech are Board Certified and State Licensed which allows them to provide online speech therapy services nationwide and internationally. At BetterSpeech.com , they are experts at helping people communicate in the most efficient and affordable way possible!
In this episode, Lenora and I discuss:
- The importance of talking to babies from the very beginning (in the womb).
- How speech and language skills develop in children and ways parents can develop a language rich environment.
- How speech impacts behavior.
- Signs of speech and language delays.
- Ways parents can lessen the power struggles with their littles, tweens and young adults.
- Benefits of teletherapy services.
- Working with babies in the NICU to help with their swallowing to develop oral skills.
Learn more about and Connect with Better Speech at Facebook, Better Speech Resources, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube
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Lael Stone is a TEDx talk speaker, educator, and author on a mission to create wellness in families through education, connection and communication.
If you were to ask Lael what it is that she does, she could sum it up in a sentence; “I speak for the heart of the child.”
Whether it is supporting parents to understand their children, helping adults process their own childhood trauma, or creating education systems that value emotional awareness – it all comes back to connection and compassion.
She began working in childbirth education and postnatal care in 2004 – working with couples through pregnancy, birth and the first few years of parenting as a Doula, Calmbirth® Practitioner and Postnatal trauma Counsellor. Working in this field certainly showed her the importance of connection and trust. From a woman trusting her baby and birthing body to learning all about how to parent with presence and awareness.
However, her children have facilitated her greatest learning and self-discovery. From challenging and unexpected birth experiences to navigating fears and traumas, to holding on tight through the teen years, they continue to show her what is possible when you are free to be the true essence of yourself.
In this episode, Lael and I have an honest conversation about what it means to be an aware parent and how to deeply connect with our children.
We also discuss:
- Her journey to being an educator and working with families.
- What creating wellness in families looks like.
- The importance of being mindful, empathetic and compassionate with our children.
- Ways we can help and support our children to thrive emotionally.
- Her amazing TEDx talk: How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children.
- What it means to hold space for our children's wellbeing.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Aware Baby by Aletha Jauch Solter
- Raising Resilient & Compassionate Children by Lael Stone
- Vagina by Naomi Wolf
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Sasha is the Founder of two 501c3 nonprofits; Project Intentional, Inc and LIT, Inc. She is also a Wife, mother of two, and full-time LinkedIn employee. Board member to two other nonprofits; Better Being Foundation and Omaha Mom Prom, as well as a co-host of the podcast “Be a Better Being. 8 years sober from alcohol.”
Sasha is a motivated, competitive, organized ball of energy. Her biggest passion is helping others. She believes everyone should strive to become the best version of themselves and that there is enough real estate for us all to succeed. Sasha wants to leave her legacy on this world by making it a better place.
In this episode we discuss:
- Her heart-warming story behind creating Project Intentional, Inc.
- How she powerfully impacts the motherhood community of Omaha, NE.
- The key to building momentum for her non-profits.
- The advice she would give to someone that wants to start a non-profit or impact their community but doesn't have "time."
- Grieving and growing throughout her motherhood journey.
- The future of Project Intentional, Inc.
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This week's episode, Be Informed, Be Aware and Be A Safe Space for Your Kids is with Major Lynette Falzone of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.
Lynette joined the FLPD in August of 2000 and was assigned to the Special Investigations Division as a Street Narcotics Detective (raiders), prior to being a Narcotics Detection K-9 Handler. She also served on the department’s Honor Guard, Tactical Bicycle Platoon and as a part-time instructor of General Law Enforcement Topics/Tactics, Firearms and Defensive Tactics.
In 2006, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and served in patrol until 2012, when she was re-assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division as the Detective Sergeant over Property Crimes.
In 2013, she was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. She later was assigned to the Patrol Division, where she served as a shift commander until being promoted to the rank of Captain in 2015.
Major Lynette Falzone is currently in charge of the Special Investigations Division of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, teaches in the Public Safety Leadership Academy at Broward College, and is a proud mom of twins~
We have a very informative conversation about:
- How the Ft Lauderdale PD has been combating drugs in Broward County.
- Educational programs & resources available to the community about drug safety.
- The importance of communicating to our children the finality of drug usage and to speak if they see or hear something.
- How strong the current drugs are today compared to those of the 70s and 80s.
- Monitoring the medications are tweens and teens take & finding alternative ways to heal as opposed to taking highly addictive pain medication.
- How she comparmentalizes work and home life.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- DEA - Operation Engage
- United Way Broward
- Poison Control Florida
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Becky Skeba-Mancini is unstoppable! She is a proud mom of 2, a podcaster with Single Mom Success, entrepreneur and realtor.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Her journey from trying to make ends meet to being a successful entrepreneur.
- Gaining the strength to leave toxic, co-dependent partner relationships.
- The challenges she has faced and continues to face as a single mom, and the lessons she has learned along the way.
- The importance of investing in yourself and your growth.
Connect with Becky on Instagram and check out her Single Mom Success podcast here
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An entrepreneur from a young age, Stephanie Cartin walked away from her corporate gig to launch Socialfly, a leading social-first digital and influencer agency based in New York City. Within seven years, Socialfly has blossomed to over 30 full-time employees, helping over 200 brands including the Girl Scouts, Samsung SmartThings, Nest Fragrances, 20th Century Fox and Univision. Stephanie is the Co-Author of "Like, Love, Follow: The Entreprenista's Guide to Using Social Media To Grow Your Business,” and the Co-Host of the Entreprenista Podcast. She has appeared and been featured on Bloomberg, Forbes, entrepreneur.com, Refinery29, and CheddarTV. Stephanie is also a recent recipient of the SmartCEO Brava award, which recognizes the top female CEOs in New York and a Stevie Award for Women Run Workplace of the Year.
On the personal side of things, Stephanie Cartin was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the age of 27 and it has been tough for her to deal with both the symptoms and the treatments. However, dealing with infertility was something else entirely. She always knew that she wanted to be a mom but had no idea she would have to deal with infertility, especially as early as age 30. She is a successful business owner and has a supportive husband, but no amount of success or support prepared her for the often-shocking, painful, and confusing infertility journey she has been on.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Her physically challenging and emotional journey into motherhood.
- Advocating for herself medically.
- Finding a village of women on Facebook dealing with the same medical and fertility issues she was.
- How she and her business partner hope to impact the business community with The Entreprenista League.
- Her approach to work/life integration.
- How she shows up as her best self and overcomes self-doubt.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- COR Parenting Conversations by Caley Kukla
- Good Inside by Dr. Becky
- Entreprenista Podcast
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn or Instagram.
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Rosina DiBello is an award-winning documentary-style wedding photographer known for her photojournalistic and editorial style. With more than 23 years of experience, Rosina’s creativity, versatility, and ability to capture the essence of a moment have made her one of the most well respected and sought-after photographers in the country. She is a distinguished member of the international platform of elite Master Photographers and strives to continually push the limits and refine her craft.
With her artistic talent and technical skill, Rosina expertly creates dramatic, natural and lifestyle images to suit the needs of her client. From first contact to image delivery, Rosina and her team of talented photographers deliver a unique and personalized experience that aims to provide the highest level of quality and customer service to all her clients.
In this episode, Rosina and I discuss:
- Her love for photography and the journey to turn it into a successful business.
- What seperates her from other photographers.
- What her clients can expect with "The Rosina Experience."
- The key to building and holding the momentum for her business.
- Some of the challenges she has faced as a business owner and working mom.
Connect with Rosina at www.rosinadibello.com and Instagram
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Healthy Parenting: How Your Upbrining Influences the Way You Raise Your Chicldren and What you Can do to Make it Better for Them by Janet G. Woititz
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Helen has spent more than three decades working with babies and toddlers and currently lives on the beautiful North West coast of Tasmania, in Australia. She qualified in Scotland as a nursery nurse/childcare educator and has worked in centres in the UK and numerous states of Australia. Helen has always been a huge fan of holistic remedies and how they can help all ages and has spent time over the years training in areas including kinesiology and brain gym. In 2010, Helen heard about baby/infant massage for the first time and decided to train to become an instructor after seeing how it helps build a magical bond between baby and parent whilst helping babies with conditions such as colic and constipation.
Helen enjoys teaching mums via her online Zoom workshops. She commenced her First Time Mum's Chat podcast in early 2021 and enjoys providing mums with tips to help them in their new parenting journey. She regularly interviews mums who share their journeys and challenges as well as experts in related areas that can help. In her spare time, Helen enjoys reading and the great outdoors via cycling and walking. She also enjoys getting away from technology and exploring the many delights of Tasmania.
Connect with Helen at https://www.mybabymassage.net/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Out On A Limb by Shirley Maclaine
Kinesiology
In this episode, Helen and I discuss:
- Why touch is so important with babies.
- The benefits of baby massage: helps with colic, constipation, gas and increases connection between the baby and parents.
- How baby massage helps develop a baby's senses and increases their language and social skills.
- How baby massage can help a baby relax and improve their sleep.
- What she has learned over the 30+ years in childhood education.
- Her advice to new mums.
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Cassie Parks is the fairy god-mother for people who struggle to manifest more than parking spaces. Through her positive reality podcast, books and online coaching program, she shakes up your approach to using the law of attraction while making it all feel easy, practical and of course fun. Her insights have been featured on Colorado’s best, in the Huffington Post, and on one of the most downloaded episodes of Primal Blueprint. When she’s not teaching people how to attract more money, you can find her in the pool, having a dance party with my favorite kiddos, concocting powerful female leads for her novellas and occasionally sipping on her favorite chocolate cake champagne cocktail. Learn more about her and manifesting what you really want at MoreCassie.com
In this episode, we discuss:
- The misconceptions of manifestation.
- Her journey into becoming the fairy Godmother of manifesting.
- The biggest mistake people make when they are trying to leverage the law of attraction.
- How moms can leverage their future selves to create more happiness, and peace in their lives now.
- Can a mom without an income manifest money?
- The different types of money stories.
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Adam Schwartz is the proud father of 2 boys, and throughout his career, he has accomplished and achieved many things, both personally and professionally. After graduating from the University of Florida, Adam became a Financial Advisor. His career continued upward until his last position in the Financial Sector as a Private Client Advisor with JPMorgan. There he handled the investments for some of the most affluent and influential people in South Florida. However, none of it mattered to him nearly as much as being the father of his two boys and raising respectful, polite, appreciative, & kind children. Five years ago, he lost his Mother, then two years later, his father; he got divorced a month later, and the following month, Covid began. His children gave him the strength to get up and smile each day. Amidst all these losses, Adam started assessing his life and where he belonged. He knew he wanted to help people and has been on a path ever since.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How he is raising and why it's important to raise his boys into respectful, kind, emotionally intelligent men.
- The most impactful gifts he hopes to give, and is currently giving to his children.
- The lessons he has learned through the grief and loss he has experienced over the past 5 years, and how it has impacted his parenting and the relationship with his sons.
- His journey as a single, divorced dad of two and the challenges he has faced and overcome.
- His legacy of making the world a better place through his YouTube channel, Being Racist is Stupid, becoming a board member for The Mental Wellness Networking Alliance and the Elder Wisdom Circle, and pivoting from working with affluent clients in the financial sector to working with Seniors ad directing them to better health care with Chen Medical Center.
Further connect with Adam at iamsuperman922@gmail.com
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- 7 (Seven) Kinds of Smart: Identifying and Developing Your Multiple Intelligences by Thomas Armstrong
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As an experienced classroom teacher & former fashion model, Dr. Simone is blazing a powerful trail as a results-driven self-esteem coach & keynote speaker. With practitioner certifications in both Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) & Metaphysics, as well as an Honorary Doctorate in Divinity, & an active membership in the Association for Integrative Psychology, Dr. Simone is known globally as The Self Esteem Doctor, . She is a 5-star rated self-esteem coach, international speaker, and founder of The Self Esteem Doctor Academy.
She is often compared to World Renowned Speaker Tony Robbins because of her quick and consistent results in personal development. Dr. Simone has a unique talent for transforming the abstract concept of self-esteem into stunning visuals, hands-on demos & practical tools that are both entertaining and results-driven for all ages.
In this episode, Dr. Simone and I have a powerful discussion about:
- Strategies mothers can use to instill positive self-talk and nurture positive self-image into themselves and their children.
- How she uses mental rehearsal & neuroscience to improve her clients self-esteem, performance, and outcomes.
- The misconceptions of what building our self-esteem looks like.
- Finding the success & opportunity in our failures.
- Deprogramming the negative messaging we're accustomed to.
- How to live a lifestyle of self-confidence.
Connect with Dr. Simone on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
Resources mentioned in this article:
The Magic by Rhonda Byrne
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Sascha Mayer is the Co-founder of Mamava, the creator of freestanding lactation spaces for breastfeeding on the go. Mamava pods are designed, engineered, and assembled at Mamava Manufacturing, their production facility in Springfield Vermont; and their mission is to create a healthier society through infrastructure and support for breastfeeding.
Sascha is a recognized expert on lactation space design, family-friendly workplace policies, and social entrepreneurial leadership. Her career in design started at JDK (now Solidarity of Unbridled Labour) where she helped develop the Living Brand®, Solidarity’s philosophy on brands and brand creation. As Strategy Director, Sascha designed and facilitated multidisciplinary creative-collaborative sessions with brands including HP, Levi’s, Lululemon, Merrell Apparel, Nike Women, and Seventh Generation. Prior to joining Solidarity, Sascha served as assistant press secretary for former Congressman (now Senator) Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). She has a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Vermont and has been a Board Member of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility since 2019.
In this episode, Sascha and I discuss:
- Her journey as a mother and entrepreneur looking to solve a problem through thoughtful, human centered design.
- How Sascha and her co-founder Christine used branding and design to influence change, and create momentum for Mamava.
- How parents can be advocates in their workplaces.
- Where moms can find the lactation (feeding) pods and how they work.
- The importance of breastfeeding advocacy.
- All of the resources Mamava provides for employers, organizations, and mothers who are pumping and nursing.
Connect with Mamava on Facebook and Instagram
Resources mentioned in this article:
No Rules Rules - by Reed Hastings & Erin Meyer
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Ilana Shapiro Yahdav, MPA, and Kim English Hanlon, MA, are Grief Advocates and Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialists, fueled by their own personal loss experiences. They co-founded Yahdav & Hanlon Grief Support out of a shared passion for offering individual grief support and enhancing corporate wellness programs to support employees around loss and life changes. Their tools and programs help increase productivity, emotional resilience, retention, and engagement both in the workplace and in one’s personal life.
In this informative & emotional 3rd episode, Ilana, Kim and I discuss:.
- How to have age appropriate conversations, about what death is, with our children.
- Tips for answering questions about what happens when we die.
- Ways we can support our children through their grief and loss of friendships, parent's divorce, no longer being an only children, death of a loved one, etc.
- How to incorporate faith & religion into the conversation about death and loss.
- Signs to look for when the grief is too much for children to handle.
- How to have age appropriate conversations with our children about classroom safety drills, mass shootings, and other tragedies.
Connect with Ilana and Kim on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
Resources mentioned in this article:
- The Dougy Center for Grieving Children
- When Children Grieve by John W James and Russell Friedman & Matthews
- The Rabbit Listened
- The Invisible String
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Ilana Shapiro Yahdav, MPA, and Kim English Hanlon, MA, are Grief Advocates and Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialists, fueled by their own personal loss experiences. They co-founded Yahdav & Hanlon Grief Support out of a shared passion for offering individual grief support and enhancing corporate wellness programs to support employees around loss and life changes. Their tools and programs help increase productivity, emotional resilience, retention, and engagement both in the workplace and in one’s personal life.
Ilana and Kim take what can be a very difficult topic and through gentleness, humor, and vulnerability, make it accessible for all. They have worked with corporations, higher education institutions, law firms, and individuals; and have recently consulted on a film about suicide loss to bring insight, tools, and support to process the difficult themes throughout the film. With the belief that it is important to meet grievers exactly where they are, Ilana and Kim continue to create new ways to engage and support them, from workbooks to online courses and workshops.
They are the authors of the digital workbook: Grief & Gratitude: Building Your Coping Action Plan Workbook , with the goal of having it in print by the end of 2022.
In this 2nd episode, Ilana, Kim and I discuss:.
- Grieving our past identity, after becoming a mom, and accepting our new identity.
- How to navigate the changed relationship with spouse/partner - discussed tips to reconnect - accepting new roles and responsibilities of the relationship.
- How to deal with changing friendships - losing old friends and gaining new friends.
- The juxtaposition of motherhood: loving a tiny human so much but also feeling overwhelmed and disliking your new "normal."
- How organizations can support their employees that are grieving and experiencing loss.
Connect with Ilana and Kim on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
Resources mentioned in this article:
- The Peanut App - A safe space for women to meet and find support
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Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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Ilana Shapiro Yahdav, MPA, and Kim English Hanlon, MA, are Grief Advocates and Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialists, fueled by their own personal loss experiences. They co-founded Yahdav & Hanlon Grief Support out of a shared passion for offering individual grief support and enhancing corporate wellness programs to support employees around loss and life changes. Their tools and programs help increase productivity, emotional resilience, retention, and engagement both in the workplace and in one’s personal life.
Ilana and Kim take what can be a very difficult topic and through gentleness, humor, and vulnerability, make it accessible for all. They have worked with corporations, higher education institutions, law firms, and individuals; and have recently consulted on a film about suicide loss to bring insight, tools, and support to process the difficult themes throughout the film. With the belief that it is important to meet grievers exactly where they are, Ilana and Kim continue to create new ways to engage and support them, from workbooks to online courses and workshops.
They are the authors of the digital workbook: Grief & Gratitude: Building Your Coping Action Plan Workbook , with the goal of having it in print by the end of 2022.
In this episode, Ilana, Kim and I discuss:.
- Their inspiration/motivation to support other people going through their own grief process.
- How to define grief and the different types of grief.
- The misconceptions of grief and loss.
- The importance of working through our unresolved grief.
- How we can support our loved ones through their grief and loss.
- The difference between grief support and therapy.
Connect with Ilana and Kim on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram
Resources mentioned in this article:
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
- The Book of joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World - Dalai Lama
Connect with me:
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Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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Monique Rodriguez, AP, Dipl. Ac. is a board-certified (NCCAOM) and licensed acupuncture physician and founder of Five Element Wellness Center in Coral Springs and Weston. She also holds a certification in injection therapy and is licensed as a primary care physician in the State of Florida. Monique graduated from the Academy of Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, Florida, with her graduate degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in molecular biology from Florida Atlantic University (FAU).
She is also a PhD candidate at Pacific College of Health and Sciences in San Diego, completing her specialization in pain management with concentration in neurological disorders. Monique’s philosophical approach to treatment includes patient education, lifestyle changes, and herbal medicine. She has over 18 years of clinical experience and is very comfortable within both Western and Eastern medical paradigms. Her focus has been on treating neurological disorders, chronic pain, sports injuries, and infertility by incorporating the time-tested science of Acupuncture with cutting edge, innovative medical solutions.
Monique is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has called South Florida home for over 31 years. She is also a wife, entrepreneur, mom of four and grandmother of 2. When away from the clinics, she enjoys spending time with the family, watching her kids’ play sports or can be found passionately planning her next trip.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The many health benefits of acupuncture in treating chronic pain, depression, infertility, etc. and the services her wellness center provides to the community.
- How acupuncture changed the trajectory of her career and life.
- Her philosophy in treating her patients.
- How science aids in the successful treatment of acupuncture.
- Her passion for helping moms understand that self-care isn't selfish, it's necessary.
- How she juggles being a mom, wife, business owner and taking care of her patients.
Connect with Monique on Instagram
Resources mentioned in this article:
- The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny by Robin Sharma
- The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler
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Sarah Maynard is the founder and CEO of THE START EFFECT. She helps people understand the impact the digital world has on their offline lives and helps them find balance between online and unplugged so that they can live a safe, healthy, and intentional life in both worlds.
Sarah is a passionate storyteller and lifelong learner. She has worked with kids for almost 20 years and she is a children’s book writer and illustrator and digital marketing communications strategist. Her big current project is helping teens become published authors and teaching them to use digital media to their benefit.
In this episode, Sarah and I discuss:
- How to manage being online without burning out.
- What we should, and shouldn't, be sharing online.
- How to find balance between being online and unplugged for yourself and your family.
- Ways to get your kids to talk about what they are doing online.
- The positives and negatives of being online.
- How to manage your digital presence so it helps create the best, truest impression of you.
- How to prepare our children to navigate cyber space in a safe, healthy, and beneficial way.
Connect with Sarah: Instagram, LinkedIn, and at Teens Write Books
Resources mentioned in this article:
- Heartless by Marissa Meyer
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Kristi Spencer is on a mission to make life easier, smoother, and more pleasant for everyone. She founded The Polite Company with one goal in mind: to help people present the best version of themselves to the world. Kristi provides personalized in-person or online etiquette lessons with an emphasis on social skills, self-esteem building, and teaching empathy for others.
Kristi helps clients find success in personal and professional relationships as well as increasing confidence through a better understanding of manners and principles. Kristi’s dedication to etiquette is unparalleled, she is a certified etiquette trainer and graduate of the Emily Post Institute. The gold standard of etiquette training for a century. Kristi’s experience in journalism and leadership has spanned over two decades. She lives with her husband, and two sons in the Midwest and has also lived abroad which instilled an appreciation for diverse cultures around the world.
In this episode, Kristi and I discuss:
- The inspiration behind creating The Polite Company.
- Ways moms can politely, yet firmly, say no to activties and events.
- How to politely deal with nosey questions and move away from negative gossip.
- Ways to incorporate etiquette at home and with our families.
- Her device-free dinner pledge sheet.
- The free resources and guides available on her website.
Kristi believes the right combination of knowledge and skill can transform your relationships, and you might be surprised by how much more successful you will feel when all the people in your life are operating at their best, which is why she wants to offer The Motherhood Village listeners an opportunity for a special discount on private virtual etiquette coaching sessions with her!
She's found that learning about appropriate social behavior gives one clarity on what they should do or not do (and vice versa). Learning these skills opened her world beyond just knowing some rules—it gave her a greater sense of self-awareness and insight.
Her course topics available are:
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You're Hired! Job Interview Etiquette: This course covers everything you need to know about nailing a job interview, from what to wear to how to answer tough questions. She'll give you the inside scoop on how to make a great first impression, stand out from the competition, and land the job you want.
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The 24/7 professional Image and Branding Etiquette: Successfully managing your image is more important than ever in today's digital world. Learn how to dress for success, manage your brand reputation, and make the most of every opportunity.
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Empowering Etiquette Being Polite doesn't mean being a doormat. The ability to ask for what you want, say 'no' politely, and handle difficult situations builds confidence and inspires those around you to do the same.
And this is your chance to get personalized, virtual one-on-one coaching from Kristi Spencer. Coaching sessions are available for just $240 instead of the regular price ($400). To take advantage before the offer runs out (60 days after the episode initially airs) email thepolitecompany@gmail.com with the subject line Motherhood Village to claim.
Resources mentioned in this article:
- Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition (Emily's Post's Etiquette)
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Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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Shellee Howard is a Certified Independent College Strategist and Counselor. She helps Middle and High School students (and their parents) by preparing them for the college admissions process; helping them create a Stand Out Strategy, get into their best fit college without going into debt, and even how to succeed once admitted.
Shellee has traveled around the world helping students plan for their “perfect match” college. She knows what it takes to compete in the Ivy schools as well as finding the best fit for all students. Shellee believes that no two students are the same and each student must have their own strategy and plan to be successful.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Her journey into becoming a College Strategist and gaining a passion for helpings students and parents get college ready.
- Her strategy to help teens get into their dream college and graduate debt-free.
- Tips on how to send your children to College without losing your mind or your money!
- What really matters in picking the right college. (Academically, Socially, and Financially).
- What colleges look for and how parents can help their children stand out.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow: Marsha Sinetar
- FREE copy of Shellee's best selling book: "How to Send Your Student to College without Losing your Mind or Your Money!"
Connect with Shellee and learn more about College Ready on LinkedIn, Instagram, and on College Ready.com
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Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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Lucas Seipp-Williams is a father of two children, Jacob and Noah. Jacob is 7, autistic and non-verbal, and Noah is 4, typical and very verbal! Lucas and his wife Richele are raising their boys in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains in SW Virginia.
Lucas has been contributing to individuals, couples, businesses and families as a professional full-time coach since 2005... as a health coach, life coach, business coach, and now parenting coach.
His favorite tool for impacting parents and children is Human Design analysis, which he has been studying, living and sharing since 2014. Lucas is trained in Human Design at the OC16 level through the BG5 Institute. He has been a student of and guide for others using many many personal and professional growth methods and tools. Human Design has been, by far, the most powerful tool for improving his own marriage, parenting and family dynamic, which is why he has now shared this revolutionary knowledge and how to practically apply it with hundreds of clients and why he's so excited to share with us today on the podcast.
In this episode we discuss:
- The different types of Human Design: Manifestors, Generators and Projectors.
- How human design can help families resolve conflict, reduce resistance, nurture self-love, and understand each other better.
- How it differs from Strengthsfinder, the Enneagram Test and other personality tests.
- The ways human design can benefit business owners to help them better understand their employees and clients.
- My family's human design results and how it helped me better understand myself and my son.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- BFG (Big Friendly Giant) by Roald Dahl
Connect with Lucas at www.coachwithlucas.com
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Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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Sarah Rosensweet is a certified peaceful parenting coach, speaker, and educator. She lives in Toronto with her husband and three big kids (ages 15, 18, and 21).
Peaceful parenting is a non-punitive, connection-based approach that uses firm limits with lots of empathy. Sarah works one-on-one virtually with parents all over the world to help them go from frustrated and overwhelmed to, “We’ve got this!”
Read more at: www.sarahrosensweet.com or listen to her top-rated parenting podcast, The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts!
In this episode, Sarah and I discuss:
- What peaceful parenting is and why it's important.
- Strategies parents can use to have less stress and more joy with their family.
- Ways parents can connect more with their children.
- The misconceptions of peaceful parenting.
- How "parenting" has changed in the 21 years since she first became a mom.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (And You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage by Dr. Stuart Shanker
- Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting by Laura Markham
Connect with Sarah on Instagram, Facebook, and listen to her podcast here .
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Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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Rosemarie Griffin, MA, CCC/SLP BCBA, is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She divides her time between a public school and her own private practice, ABA SPEECH. ABA SPEECH offers therapy services, courses, consultations and products geared towards helping autistic students find their voice.
Rose is also the host of the Autism Outreach Podcast, a weekly show all about autism and communication. She is a sought after speaker who enjoys connecting with audiences at the local, state and national level. Rose is passionate about the mission of ABA SPEECH, which is to help all students become more independent communicators. Follow Rose on Instagram .
In this episode we discuss:
- What to do if your little one is not yet speaking and/or has autism or another communication delay.
- What you can do in your home environment to embed work on communication.
- How communities can be more supportive of parents with children of autism.
- How communication correlates to behavior.
- What she covers in her Start Communicating Today Course .
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller
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As a Chaplain, entrepreneur, speaker, advocate, mentor and strategic connector; Vida Kalhor has over 20 years of leadership experience in healthcare and business operations and is the owner of Radiance Consulting, where she provides business and professional leadership coaching and accountability for her clients.
She is also the current Center Director at Amen Clinics in Hollywood; a mental health outpatient center helping patients to improve their brain health.
She has dedicated her time to improve her community by holding various board seats such as the Broward County School Diversity Committee, where she serves by working to improve equity for all students across Broward County Schools. She is also the secretary on the Governing Board of Imagine Charter School, where she works with other board members for student success, she is a board member for the Broward County Health Facility Authority, and she is a member of the Mental Wellness Networking
Alliance (MWNA) working to stop the stigma that is associated with mental health in our community.
The decision to get involved in her community came as a promise to herself when she was 10 years old. Vida came to the United States when she was 10 years old as a 5th grader. She did not speak the language and had to be placed in the ESOL programs at school. She strived very hard to learn the
language and become more independent. During this time, she faced many challenges. Challenges that made her make a promise to herself, that one day she would help others not have to go through what she went through, and she has stood on that promise ever since.
Vida is an advocate for students, seniors and people struggling with mental health challenges.
In this episode we discuss:
- The struggles she faced and overcame as a first-time mother.
- Grieving and mourning the women we were before we had children.
- The challenges she faced and overcame when she came to the US from Iran.
- Healing from trauma to be the best you can be for your children.
- Informed Consent in Healthcare.
- Asking for help and communicating needs to your partner and family.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
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Jamarah Amani, LM is a community midwife who
believes in the transformative and healing power of
birth and that every baby has a human right to human
milk. Her mission is to do her part to build a
movement for Birth Justice locally, nationally and
globally. Jamarah is the architect of the Birth Justice
framework, the Black Midwives Model of Care and
the Birth Justice Bill of Rights. She identifies as
Black, Femme and Queer.
A community organizer from the age of sixteen, Jamarah has worked with several organizations across the United States, the Caribbean and in Africa on various public
health issues, including HIV prevention, infant mortality risk reduction, access to emergency contraception and access to midwifery care. As a birth worker and activist,
Jamarah has been tackling issues of racial justice, including the epidemics of Black maternal and infant morbidity/mortality for over fifteen years. She is currently the Executive Director of Southern Birth Justice Network, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization working to expand the Birth Justice movement and to make midwifery and doula care
accessible to marginalized communities. She is also the co-founder of National Black Midwives Alliance, the only national professional association in the U.S. specifically for
midwives of African descent, and a founding member of the Queer and Transgender Midwives Association.
Jamarah is the recipient of the 2019 Trailblazer Award from the City of Miami, which proclaimed a day in her honor- Jamarah Amani Day, celebrated annually on March 14.
She has been featured in a variety of media outlets including PBS, NPR, NBC and publications such as Vox, Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Miami Times, among others. She has written for several blogs including the Huffington Post and the Birth Justice blog, and is a fellow of Echoing Ida, a collective of Black women and non-binary
writers. In addition to parenting four children and watching the sunrise whenever possible, Jamarah offers midwifery care to families in South Florida and teaches
workshops on Birth Justice to organizations across the United States. Jamarah is currently producing a documentary entitled Legacy Power Voice: Movements in Black Midwifery with her partner, filmmaker Karyl-Lyn Sanderson, scheduled to be released in 2022.
In this episode we discuss:
- The root causes of health disparities in marginal communities.
- Why the black maternal mortality rate is so high and what needs to be done to lower the number.
- What full spectrum reproductive care consists of.
- Questions black mothers & families should ask their providers and the research they should do to arm themselves with information.
Learn more about Jamarah and her work with Southern Birth Justice Network and National Black Midwives Alliance .
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
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Melissa Reilly, Psy.D. is a mom of two boys, a clinical psychologist, and mom coach passionate about helping moms separated from their mother by physical distance, estrangement, or death, move from feelings of insecurity, isolation, and overwhelm to a place of resilience.
Through her personal and professional experience, she has come to recognize that Moms without a mom experience grief as part of their motherhood experience, even if they don’t realize it. The relationship moms have had (or didn’t have) with their mothers impacts how they see themselves but doesn’t define them. She believes it isn’t knowledge and skills that create resilience, but rather it is born through overcoming hardship, having a community, and living by one’s values.
Melissa is honored to walk with moms on their journey to becoming the mom they always wanted to be. Her psychological practice, Shoudt & Reilly Psychological Services has been serving residents of Berks County, Pennsylvania for over 22 years, and she is now expanding her services to include parent coaching focusing on Moms Without a Mom which can be accessed by women all over the world through her website momswithoutamom.com.
In this episode, Melissa and I discuss:
- The depper aspect of what it means to be a mom without a mom.
- How she recommends moms get help and support when they don’t have a mother who they can depend on as their go to person.
- The unique circumstances moms without a mom face and how she helps moms to reach a place of confidence and resilience.
- Strategies for moms if they find themselves mentally struggling and strategies for moms experiencing grief.
Learn more about Sarah and her resources for moms at: Facebook and Instagram. Download her FREE guides: Enjoy Being a Mom Again, Care for Yourself While You Care for Your Baby and Schedule a Complimentary Coaching Call.
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Sarah Harmon is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, mindfulness & yoga teacher, wellness expert and founder of The School of MOM (Mothering Oneself Mindfully) and Postpartum Wellness Group. She is passionate about supporting moms on their unique wellness journey with a holistic approach to mind and body wellness.
In this episode we discuss:
- What the practice of Mothering Oneself Mindfully means.
- The creation of her postpartum wellness group and the need for accessible perinatal mental health resources for mothers.
- How she helps moms become more aware and more mindful.
- The programs and services the School of Mom offers.
- The challenges / successes she's encountered as a small business owner.
Learn more about Sarah and her resources for moms at: School of Mom and Postpartum Wellness Group . Download her FREE Invisible Birth Bag Checklist .
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Unbound: A Woman's Guide to Power by Kasia Urbaniak
- Nurture by NAPS - Newborn & Parenting Support
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Tiny Sprouts Foods is a children's nutrition company focused on producing easy, convenient, nutrient-rich products that offer functional health benefits to the developing child. Tiny Sprouts Organic Superseed Boosters are the first-ever seed products designed for babies & young children. Their unique blends consist of cold-milled seeds, probiotics, vitamin D and other superfoods that can be added (or hidden!) into any food to support a child’s daily nutrient needs, combat common ailments from constipation to the cold & flu, and even reduce risk of future disease.
Each Tiny Sprouts Superseed Booster has been developed in collaboration with pediatric exerts using organic, non-GMO and vegan ingredients with no added sugars, salts, preservatives, or artificial flavors. Tiny Sprouts Foods was founded by two BIPOC moms who understand the importance of good quality nutrition for young children and also the challenges with making such foods easily accessible and easy to consume. Their goal is to reduce mealtime stress, support picky eaters and help parents navigate children’s nutrition, enabling children to sprout, grow and thrive to their best potential.
In this episode, I speak with founders Kim Pabla and Tina Rajani and we discuss:
- The inspiration in creating and the mission behind Tiny Sprouts Foods.
- The amazing health benefits of seeds for children.
- The changing landscape of the children's food industry.
- How their products differ from other similar items on the market.
- The most common challenges parents have today when it comes to feeding their kids.
- How families can overcome bad habits and make easy changes to their children’s nutrition.
- Successes and challenges of starting their business.
Connect with Tiny Sprouts Foods on Instagram , LinkedIn and Facebook
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Dr. Mark Hyman Podcast and Books
- The Last Law of Attraction Book You'll Ever Need to Read by Andrew Kap
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Sherrie Barch is the CEO of two Forbes’ ranked top executive search firms and a leadership consulting company. An expert in the areas of leadership, team development, and diversity, her forward-thinking approach to work was recognized when she was chosen to participate in the ‘altMBA” program designed and led by leadership guru Seth Godin.
Born and raised in Northern Illinois, Sherrie earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communication from Western Illinois University. Sherrie is married with three sons. As a mom, she describes herself as a part-time pancreas for her two youngest sons who were both diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes within the same year. Playing this role for the last 11 years, she is relentless about creating open and honest communication with her family about this chronic and life-threatening condition.
Sherrie’s passion for storytelling and making room for serious and “heavy” conversations was a strong motivation for her to write her first children’s book Heaven’s Bell based on a story of the same name she penned several years prior. The story focuses on 11-year-old best friends Cody and Ashley, and what happens when their once-in-a-lifetime friendship is threatened by personal tragedy. One of her goals for Heaven’s Bell is to create and inspire a safe space for families to have a conversation about death and dying in a natural and productive way.
Sherrie is currently working on her second book, a business leadership fable designed to help new college graduates navigate the “real life stuff they don’t teach you in school” about career conversations, conflicts, and challenges.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How she navigated her sons' type 1 diabetes diagnosis and how that affected her family's lifestyle.
- What she has learned about grief & death since writing her book.
- The importance of having difficult and heavy conversations with our children.
- How she used storytelling as a way to start an important conversation about death and grief, and remembering loved ones we've lost.
Connect with Sherrie on Facebook, and Instagram .
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Think Again - The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant
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Wondering how to survive as a working parent?
Mindful Return is a movement that helps new moms and dads navigate the uncertain terrain of working parenthood.
And my guest, Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (ages 9 and 11) and is a health care lawyer in private practice.
Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, Thrive Global, and The Huffington Post.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Lori's mission & inspiration in creating The Mindful Return
- How individual parents can navigate a more calm and successful parental leave.
- How employers can support new parents through the parental leave transition.
- The ways Lori believes parenthood grows your leadership skills.
- Questions to Ask Yourself Before, During, and After Parental Leave
Connect with Lori on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Download her FREE guide: 99 Questions to Ask Yourself Before, During, and After Parental Leave
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Overwhelmed: Work, Love, And Play When No One Has The Time by Brigid Schulte
- Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons by Lisa Damour
- Parenting in the Age of Attention Snatchers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Balancing Your Child's Use of Technology by Lucy Jo Palladino
Connect with me:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/ Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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Barbara Ann Mojica, M.A. S.A.S., S.D.A is a historian and retired educator. Her education career spans more than forty years serving as a teacher, special educator, principal, and school district administrator. Using the whimsical Little Miss History character to narrate her book series, she makes learning history a fun-filled adventure. Barbara firmly believes, "If you don't know your history, you don't know what you're talking about."
She provides tools to inspire, entertain and educate youth. History is the key to solving today’s problems. Tired of being bombarded by social media noise? Accept the challenge. Be a truth-teller.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Strategies to strengthen your children's education.
- Ways you can help your children become critical thinkers.
- How social media changed the way we think and learn.
- The importance of understanding the difference between fact and opinions and ways we can teach our children to recognize each one.
- Why our cultural heritage is important and how you can help your children to understand and appreciate it.
Connect with Barbara Ann on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Clan of The Cave Bear/ The Valley of The Horses /The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel
- Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
- Matthew Henson - African American Explorer
Connect with me:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/ Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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Melisa Porobic-Wicker is a mom of 2, ages 21 and 9, and was born in Ex- Yugoslavia, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. She came to the US in 1999 as a refugee of war. Even though she holds a degree in psychology, over the years she has worked in retail and property management.
She enjoys reading, yoga and relaxing with her family. She is an animal lover who has 4 rescues- 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Melisa values respect, hard work, and treating people well, which she tries to instill in her children. Motherhood has made her more patient and outspoken, and she had an incredible village of women who supported her throughout her motherhood journey.
In this episode we discuss:
- How she adapted to a new country and culture as a refugee of war.
- Lessons she learned through adversity.
- Overcoming postpartum depression and the lack of resources available to her.
- The difficulties of balancing her career and family as a first time mother.
- Creating a much needed village that supported and uplifted her.
Resources discussed in this episode:
- My Life in Full by Indra Nooyi
Connect with me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/ Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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Joy Acaso is a wife, mother of two, anxiety support coach and licensed psychotherapist. She helps her clients navigate stress, anxiety, and trauma.
She is constantly learning and unlearning for the purpose of cultivating the true essence of happiness. Joy values the integrity and uniqueness of every family and individual she meets, and she has made it her mission to spread awareness in utilizing therapy and coaching as a means of helping people make their mental health their priority.
Joy is an Amazon best,-selling author, coach, and teacher, and has been featured in numerous articles and podcasts for her unique approach in combining brain health, neuroscience and trauma-healing.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What Joy has learned about the brain and anxiety.
- How families can make mental health a priority with practical steps.
- Strategies parents can use to help their children manage anxiety and build self-confidence.
- The importance of parents taking care of their own mental health.
- How we can heal from trauma.
- How therapy has evolved over the years.
Connect with Joy on Instagram, Facebook , TikTok and JoyAcaso.com
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Quiet Power by Susan Cain
- The Big Life Journal for parents and tweens/teens
- The National Institute of Mental Health
- Brightline
Other episodes you'll enjoy:
- Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness with Mayor Scott Brook
- Teen Mental Health with Gen Z Psychologist Dr. Melanie McNally
- Trauma, Substance Abuse & Connecting with your Teenagers with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Beth Alhanti
Connect with me:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
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Maria Maldonado Smith is an eternal optimist, and a relentless pursuer of happiness. Discovering how most everything in life can be solved or fixed with a little grit, moxie, and a love for doing what you do, is her superpower. She is a natural born leader whose purpose and passion in life is to help women find their purpose, passion, and why.
She is a motivator and supporter, an advocate, encourager, empowerer of women, a mother, and a friend. Her company, MMS Consulting Firm, is a place where all women can come to feel their best. But that starts with making a commitment to yourself – to do the work, to want more, to challenge yourself and to love yourself enough to make YOU, a priority.
A graduate of the University of Kentucky, and a former Miss Kentucky and Kentucky Derby Queen who spent 16+ years in corporate America across 3 different industries as an individual contributor and people leader, spending the majority of her career in the automotive industry.
Last June she made the biggest leap of her life and left the corporate world, and began consulting full time in the automotive industry, and building her empowerment coaching business and creating her successful vision board method.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Her passion for empowering and inspiring women to find their purpose, passion, and why.
- How she helps her clients create the vision for their future through her powerful vision board method.
- Her journey into entrepreneurship.
- What she learned during her pageant days and the misconceptions people have about beauty contestants.
- The advice that has had the most imact on her life.
You may connect with Maria Smith at MMS Consulting Firm, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Resources mentioned within the conversation:
- Nonfiction Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear
- Nonfiction Book: Lifepass by Payal Kadakia
- Fiction Book: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Connect with Nicole Cumberbatch
- On Instagram
- The Motherhood Village
Do you have a topic you'd like discussed on The Motherhood Village podcast? Or a guest you'd like Nicole to interview? Send an email to themotherhoodvillage1@gmail.com
Scott J. Brook, is the Mayor for the City of Coral Springs, and renowned family law attorney. Scott is a father of five, grandfather of four, and a big advocate for mental wellness and veterans. He is serving in his fourth term as the Mayor of the award-winning City of Coral Springs.
Scott is the founder of the Coral Springs Customer-Involved Government Committee, a member of the Board of City’s Charter School, co-founder of Premier Networking Alliance and Project Leadership and the founder of the Mental Wellness Networking Alliance.
The Mental Wellness Networking Alliance, founded by Scott J. Brook, is a 501c3 that formed shortly after the tragic suicides that occurred after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. As Scott had lost his own mother to suicide at only 23 years old, he was compelled to contribute to our community to save lives and break the stigma surrounding mental illness. Their goal is to connect the community, break the stigma, and provide those in need with the necessary resources to help improve their mental wellness.
In 1985, he graduated from Tulane University where he remained to obtain an M.B.A. on a fellowship. Brook graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1992 and as a member of the Florida Bar, he has practiced successfully before the Florida Supreme Court, the First District Court of Appeal and many other Courts throughout Florida. Scott founded the firm, Scott J. Brook, P.A., in March of 2020, where his practice centers on solutions to divorce, child issues, modification, domestic violence and estate planning.
In this episode, we discuss:
- His journey into becoming a successful lawyer and the Mayor of Coral Springs.
- The impact of losing his mother at a young age to suicide.
- How we, as a community, can break the stigma surrounding mental health, and come together & support mental wellness.
- The misconceptions society has about mental health.
- The creation of the Mental Wellness Networking Alliance.
- How he balances serving the community as Mayor, owning a law firm/practicing as an attorney, and being a loving father/husband/grandfather.
You may connect with Scott Brook at Family Law Firm Website , Facebook, and City of Coral Spring Commission-1
Resources mentioned within the conversation:
- Nonfiction Book: Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins
- Fiction Book: Beach Music by Pat Conroy
- 24-Hour helpline for mental health resources: 211 - Broward
- Mental Wellness Networking Alliance
Connect with Nicole Cumberbatch
- On Instagram
- The Motherhood Village
Do you have a topic you'd like discussed on The Motherhood Village podcast? Or a guest you'd like Nicole to interview? Send an email to themotherhoodvillage1@gmail.com
I'm excited to announce that The Mamas Know Best We Got Something to Say podcast has relaunched into The Motherhood Village podcast!
In this episode, I discuss:
- The purpose behind the relaunch.
- My mission and vision for the podcast and Motherhood Village community.
- The amazing things to come!
A special thank you to my podcast producer, Simona Costantini, and my Marketing team at Marketing Service Boutique who have assisted me along my journey!
This episode has been sponsored by NGC Consulting LLC.
I am a podcast host, speaker, author, community columnist and have held several executive level positions during my 20-year career in Corporate. I have also served on the Institute of Management Accountant’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee from 2016 to 2022.
I founded NGC Consulting, a boutique consulting firm for small business owners, in 2021.
After my son was born in 2017, I battled postpartum anxiety, and struggled with balancing a demanding career, and life in general with a newborn. I needed a safe space to discuss honest, raw and real conversations about motherhood, and the challenges mother’s face; so, I created this podcast, Mamas Know Best, We Got Something to Say, in 2019.
What started as a hobby has turned into a labor of love and resource for the motherhood community. Every conversation is informative, insightful and empowering!
In this special 100th episode, I am interviewed by my friend and business mentor Lynn Lessell, and we discuss:
- What I've learned during the journey to 100 episodes.
- What has changed and stayed the same since my first episode aired on 11/8/2019.
- What's next for Mamas Know Best and The Motherhood Village.
- My mission and how I hope to impact my community.
- How I release, reset and recharge.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.
- Lifepass by Payal Kadakia.
- Inner Power Partners.
Connect with Lynn Lessell on:
- ItzWhy.com.
- LinkedIn.
Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village on:
- The Motherhood Village website.
- Instagram: @The.Motherhood.Village1.
- LinkedIn.
Beth Alhanti is a Solutions Focused, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, helping Adults, Teens and Couples deal with the hurdles faced at different phases of life. Beth teaches tools to deal with life's current changes and challenges, while making every day happier and more fulfilling. She graduated from Lynn University with a Masters in Psychology and completed practicum training at one of Florida's premier counseling facilities. She has extensive counseling experience in Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, Trauma including EMDR Therapy and Career Counseling. In addition, she spent several years in the business world working for corporations including Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic.
In this episode we discuss:
- The benefits of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
- Misconceptions of people with substance abuse issues.
- Warning signs parents should look out for if they suspect their child may be doing drugs.
- Strategies parents can use to help their children build self-confidence and manage stress.
- The rise of mental health issues in teens.
- The dangers of the motherhood wine culture.
- Ways parents can connect with their teenagers.
- Her advice for embracing the challenges we face.
You may connect with Beth on LinkedIn, her website, or call her at: (954) 260-9056.
Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn and at The Motherhood Village
Caitlin Johnson is a foster parent recruiter for Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) of Nevada. Caitlin has also been a licensed foster parent herself, and adopted children through this experience. Her experience in the child welfare and trauma-informed space include program design, web design, community program management, graphic design and marketing campaigns.
The mission of SAFY is to preserve families and secure futures. Since 1984, SAFY has worked to ensure that every child and family can reach their full potential.
In this episode we discuss:
- How lessons from foster parent training can help all parents build better connections with teenagers.
- Misconceptions people have about teenagers and teenagers in foster care.
- How parents can create a balance of respecting the autonomy and independence of their teens while also helping them make good choices.
- How to have difficult conversations with your teenagers.
- How to build relationships with your teens, and help your teens build healthy relationships with others.
You can connect with and learn more about SAFY and foster parenting & adoption on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Melanie McNally, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who helps Gen Zers become the super heroes of their life stories. She provides online support through teletherapy and coaching; online programs; and books that teach Gen Zers how to build self-confidence, manage anxiety, and achieve their goals.
Dr. McNally founded Therapy Bootcamp, an app-based psychoeducational service for Gen Zers to get therapy tools delivered right to their phones. Therapy Bootcamp is an 8 week program where bootcampers build self-awareness and develop coping tools, all while being able to DM Dr. McNally directly. The next bootcamp starts June 13, 2022.
Dr. McNally has worked in the mental health field since 2005 and teaches the skills, strategies, and tools that she herself has used and continues to use. She lives in the forest of the upper peninsula of Michigan with her husband and two dogs.
In this episode we discuss:
- Her journey into psychology.
- The impact of social media on teens' mental health.
- Tools teens and young adults can use to manage their anxiety.
- How parents can tell the difference between general stress and significant anxiety.
- How parents with mental health issues can ensure their condition doesn’t negatively impact their children.
- Ways parents can connect with their teens and young adult children.
- The future of therapy and counseling.
You can learn more about Dr. McNally and to connect with her destinationyou.net , Instagram, Pinterest , Facebook and download her free guide.
Melissa Mayer is a Holistic Physical Therapist in Hampton Bays, NY. She received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2006 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and worked for many years as a physical therapist in New York City. Melissa has spent the majority of her life faithfully searching, contemplating, studying, and traveling. Along the way allowing in love, self awareness, and adventure, which have led to growth, expansion and freedom.
She is also the author of, 'Recovering My True Self.' In the book she describes her experience donating her kidney to her husband and the associated transformational journey that came from that experience.
Melissa is eternally grateful for all the miracles in her life and so excited to have the opportunity to share her journey with others, and be a conduit to healing. She spends her days treating patients, writing, meditating, doing yoga, walking on the beach, and spending time with her 2 daughters and husband.
Her mission is to extend love and healing in any way she can, whether it be through her healing work, her book, a compassionate ear, a prayer or a smile.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How she uses her highly sensitive traits as a super power.
- The transformative and miraculous experience of donating her kidney to her husband and how it changed her familys life.
- The journey of reparenting ourselves as we parent our own children.
- The joy of simplicity parenting.
- The importance of bridging traditional medicine with holisitic practices.
- How she's turned obstacles into opportunities.
You may connect with Melissa on Instagram and learn more about her on her website.
Melissa Rohlfs is a certified holistic health and life coach helping busy women break free from sugar without deprivation so they can be happy, healthy and love their life.
She is committed to empowering women to break free from dieting, emotional eating and self-image issues so they can ditch the diet mentality, and feel empowered in their own skin.
Melissa loves to teach women how to have their best body, best moods and best life, all by breaking free from sugar. After her own tumultuous history with food {withholding and then later in life, bingeing}, she learned how to deal with the core issues around her broken relationship with food. As a result, she felt called to go to school and learn to teach other women how to do the same.
She graduated from the Health Coach Institute as a Holistic Health and Life Coach in 2018 and is the proud owner of Free 2 B Coaching.
Melissa is a proud Boilermaker alumna living in Arizona with her husband, Chad and two kids!
In this episode we discuss:
- Healing our trauma before motherhood.
- The impact of food on our mental health & wellbeing.
- How she broke free from sugar and built healthier habits.
- The importance of teaching children the impact of food on our body.
You may connect with Melissa on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
Download her Ultimate Guide to Body Freedom and Peace.
Raven "Ray" Cruz is a proud mama, personal trainer, wellness Influencer, and entrepreneur. Along with her signature workout programs, she also trains on the number one women's live workout platform, Queen Warriors TV. Her mission is to teach people, specifically women & children, how to discover their strengths, tap into their mental power, and maximize their life. She wants people to fearlessly live their life to the fullest. This is Raven's second time on my podcast. In the first episode, we discussed her fitness journey and anticipation of motherhood.
In this episode we discuss:
- How she turned her fitness hobby into a successful business.
- Her journey into becoming a wellness influencer.
- How she helps women, especially mothers, build healthy habits.
- Overcoming the traumatic birth of her son; from planning a birth center birth to a c-section.
- Allowing herself grace and patience to recover & heal from her c-section.
- Her VBAC aspirations.
You may connect with Raven on Instagram and her website Fit by Ray Cruz.
Marisa Lonic is a keynote speaker, life & business coach, 3x author, top-rated podcast host and the founder of Mama Work It. After spending nearly 15 years in corporate leadership positions, Marisa shifted gears to become a full-time Time Momager & Biz Momager. Through her books, courses, and coaching programs, she helps busy moms juggling mom life, work life, wife life, and fill in the blank life.
Her time management and goal achievement strategies have helped the most overwhelmed mamas turn their dreams into reality, even when they thought they had no time to make any of it happen.
In this episode we discuss:
- How she empowers moms to manage their time and fulfill their dreams.
- Her tips for mothers that want to start or grow their own business.
- The importance of shifting our mindset and adjusting our language to achieve success.
- How we can get rid of the overwhelm!
- When we should multitask and when we should not.
- Her books, coaching program, and Biz MOMagement Club.
You may connect with Marisa on Instagram, and Facebook and learn more about who she is and the services she offers at Mama Work It!
Iman Alleyne is a best selling author, speaker, and advocate for learners. She has worked with children most of her life and after teaching Special Education in Public schools decided to create a program that would work for all learners. She earned her Master's in School Counseling in 2013 and is certified in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Guidance Counseling.
Iman has been featured on NPR, New York Times, and Miami Times as well as other outlets. Her mission is to connect families with the best educational opportunities for their learners, and to empower students to believe they can be leaders in their communities by incorporating passion based learning, hands-on education, and 21st century learning models.
She is currently the Principal of Kind Academy, a progressive microschool located in South Florida.
In this episode we discuss:
- The future of education.
- Why progressve, microschools are important & becoming more prevalent.
- The benefits of conscious parenting.
- The importance of developing social and emotional intelligence in our children.
You may connect with Iman on Instagram, Facebook, and see her on YouTube
***Kind Academy currently has a few spots left (20 is the maximum). If parents work full-time but love the idea of homeschooling or individualized learning then definitely check out Kind Academy. The founding families tuition is set at $1000 less if parents apply and are accepted by June 1st.
Amanda served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer including a combat deployment to Afghanistan. When her first son was born, she traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her son.
Shortly after leaving the military, she began her blog Airman to Mom as a creative outlet for her to share her experiences. Today she is a mom of two boys, a Space Force spouse, the author of Women of the Military, and the host and creator of Women of the Military podcast.
Amanda is using her voice to help create resources for women who have served; while also inspiring the next generation of women to serve.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Her journey from Airman to mom, blogger & podcast host.
- The challenges she faced while serving in the military and becoming a mom.
- Ways civilians can support military families.
- Her mission to help young women as they join the military.
- The positive impact & challenges the military can have on military children.
- The importance of reaching out for help regarding mental health.
You may connect with Amanda on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and download her free guide Girls guide to the military
Sara Horowitz was raised in Broward County, Florida before moving to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida for undergraduate and law school. During her tenure at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Sara studied abroad in Sydney, Australia for a summer semester, which she thoroughly enjoyed, and also participated in the Gator TeamChild Juvenile Advocacy Clinic, where she represented children in dependency and delinquency cases. Sara has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2009.
After seeing the need for a firm with a focus on peacefully resolving family law matters, Sara founded Sara Horowitz PA, a boutique family law firm. Sara works closely with her clients in striving to achieve the best outcomes for each one. Sara has a passion for and has handled a considerable number of uncontested cases, including dissolutions of marriage, paternity cases, and adoptions, which assists clients in timely resolving their cases.
Sara believes you need to embrace and understand the family dynamic in order to excel within family law and to assist parties in reaching amicable resolutions. She enjoys empowering her clients to embrace a new tomorrow. Through her experience and proven methods, Sara has successfully helped a number of her clients settle their cases outside of court.
In this episode we discuss:
- Her journey to starting her own boutique law firm.
- What a successful case looks like.
- The difficulty of juggling a work/life balance with a family and career.
- How the divorce process (and any family law matter) does not have to be negative.
- The ugly side of litigious court battles.
- The umbrella of family law & the services she provides.
You may connect with Sara on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook
Register for her free webinar, with The Motherhood Village, on Family Law here
Nellie Harden is a family life and leadership coach helping parents lead their daughters through the good, great, hard and sticky parts of childhood to the greatest and strongest beginning of their adulthood.
Nellie helps families build leadership into the DNA of their family to elevate their family experience, and to set their kids up for a wildly successful future equipped with their own greatness.
She is a wife, and mom to 4 daughters; whom she has been homeschooling for 7 years. She has a degree in biology and psychology, and knows that the best way to help the world is through one living room at a time!
Her mission is to help parents build a foundation for their children to use their unique gifts and talents; so they may thrive in life and have an amazing family experience along the way.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Her natural transition to becoming a family life coach.
- Preparing our children for adulthood with self-disciplined leadership skills.
- How we can lead our kids toward confidence, respect & wisdom.
- Making the most of the time we have with our children during their formative, and young adult years.
You may connect with Nellie on Facebook, Instagram, listen to her podcast, join her masterclass, and work with her here .
Aryan is the founder and CEO of TREMBLE, a chain of boutique Pilates studios in South Florida and growing. Aryan focuses primarily on strategy and vision as well as oversight on operations in the Company. She and her team work with a wide variety of clientele from beginners to professional athletes. As a former lawyer who started the business out of a passion, Aryan has used her skill set to scale a company without taking outside capital. She holds degrees from the University of California at Berkeley, Stanford, and the University of Miami and wants to use her education and experience to continue to empower women and the youth to enter into the entrepreneurship space, while giving back to the communities she works with. Aryan is a former lululemon ambassador, a featured speaker and moderator at the NFL Business Combine as well as numerous business podcasts. She also sits on the board for the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of people living with disabilities through fitness and wellness programming.
In this inspiring episode, we discuss her successful entrepreneurial journey, as well as:
- How she pivoted from lawyer to entrepreneur.
- Learning customer service for her business.
- Creating a successful business mindset.
- What she learned during the pandemic and how she grew her business during that time.
- Her appreciation for mothers.
- What's next for Tremble.
You may connect with Aryan on Instagram .
Jennifer Johnstone Lopez is a mother of three: Cameron, Caroline & Carly, and wife to a serial entrepreneur, Ricky. She is also an international award-winning digital marketer, and co-founder and managing partner of Jalapeño Digital, an ad agency lovingly deemed her “fourth child.” Jennifer loves to cook, entertain and tell stories.
"Why I Cried: Tales from Hysterical Pregnant Women" is her debut book; though she is credited with many other published works including articles and blogs in her field, as well as poetry dating back to 2002. Much of the proceeds from the book go back to supporting Postpartum Support International
In 2022, she is slated to publish the next book in the series called "Why I Laughed: Tales from Talkative Toddlers"
In this episode, Jennifer and I discuss:
- Creating her successful, seven figure digital marketing business.
- Pregnancy rage.
- The struggles of the fourth trimester.
- How to declutter like a mother.
- Her favorite mom hacks that get her through her busy days.
- The importance of organizations like Postpartum Support Int'l.
- The inspiration behind her first book.
You may connect with Jennifer on Facebook and Instagram .
Danielle Vardaro is a proud working mom, Aviation Executive, global speaker, and a champion for women in the workplace. She holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering and has spent her entire professional career in aviation. Danielle is currently the Vice President of Worldwide Customer Support & Aftermarket Sales for Commercial Aviation with Embraer where she leads a high-impact global team. Alongside her day job, she is committed to elevating the impact and presence of women in STE(A)M and is passionate about helping women actualize their full potential.
She created the Unstuck Your Career Bootcamp for busy women on the verge of change, where she coaches women on the tactics, tools and strategies to dial in your purpose, get unstuck, level-up, and love what you do. Danielle is based in Boston, Mass. USA where she resides with her husband, and twin 4-year-old boys.
In this episode we discuss:
- Getting unstuck, and creating a career and work-life integration of your dreams.
- Navigating challenges & change while staying resilient throughout.
- Her frameworks & systems that helped her land her dream job.
- Her journey into STEAM.
- How she leveraged her network successfully.
- Her mission to elevate women and why we should all cheer each other on.
Connect with Danielle on Instagram UYC and Instagram DV
Yana Gil de Montes is an international marriage coach on a mission to create a new paradigm for marriages all over the world. Her unique approach combines over 15 years of training with her experiences from her own marriage.
After getting married and becoming a mom, Yana found herself falling into the unhealthy marital patterns she learned from her parents and realized that if she wanted to be happy and fulfilled in her relationship, she had to learn new ways of being married and living life.
What she discovered after almost 16 years of training and development, thousands of hours of coursework, seminars and a spiritual awakening was a brand new paradigm for relationships and marriage and in collaboration with her husband Rick, they wrote and developed a life-changing marriage program that has saved and rebuilt marriage after marriage.
Her mission is to support women in rediscovering connection and fulfillment in their marriage by healing the past, creating a strong vision and practicing loving and heart-centered communication where they honor themselves and their partner.
In this episode we discuss:
- Creating a conscious marriage.
- Using conflict to grow and heal.
- What to do when your partner isn't on board with resolving issues within your marriage.
- The biggest difference between a successful marriage vs. an unsuccessful marriage.
- The key to having great communication in a marriage.
- How to create more intimacy and connection with your partner even during busy seasons of life.
Learn more about How to Transform Your Marriage here , follow Yana on Instagram and download the free booklet of Communication Strategies that Work.
This episode has been sponsored by Modern Mom Style Box! Ashley Paré of Own Your Worth! and NGC Consulting LLC .
Tara Clark is an author, content creator, mother, and the Founder of Modern Mom Probs. Tara began her career at Nickelodeon, overseeing social media for Nick Jr. and Nick@Nite. After becoming a mom and recognizing a hole in the online space for moms to authentically connect, she used her social media skill-set to launch Modern Mom Probs in 2017.
She has since amassed a following of over 700K women, solidifying herself as a humorous and authentic voice of a generation of women, and her brand as a go-to resource for modern moms. Tara published her first parenting book, “Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers” in April of 2021. Additionally, her work has been featured in prominent publications including Buzzfeed, Today, Parents.com, Romper and Yahoo Life.
As an advocate for maternal mental health support, Tara is proud to be the 2021 Spokesperson of The Blue Dot Project, the national symbol for maternal mental health survivor-ship, support, and solidarity.
Tara holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Villanova University and an MBA from Metropolitan College of New York in Media Management. She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband and son.
In this episode we discuss:
- Her journey from Nickelodeon to launching Modern Mom Probs.
- The mental load of motherhood and smashing the work/life balance concept.
- Being an advocate for Maternal Mental Health.
- Being a proud mom of one child
- The inspiration behind creating her book.
- Making her dreams come true with Modern Mom Style Box!
You can connect with Tara on Instagram & Facebook, purchase her book on her website, and learn more about her clothing rental subscription company Modern Mom Style Box!
This episode has been sponsored by Modern Mom Style Box! Ashley Paré of Own Your Worth! and NGC Consulting LLC .
"Truth is everybody is going to hurt you: you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for.” Bob Marley
Mark and Carlina Smith met while in Advanced Individual Training for the United States Army in 2005. They have been together for 16 years, married for 14 years and have 3 children: ages 18, 13, and 12.
In honor of Love month, listen in on an honest, raw, and real conversation about Love and Marriage.
In this episode, we discuss:
- His & Hers version of how they met.
- The effects of bringing baggage into a relationship & learning to let the past go.
- How they learned to be on the same team and not opposing forces.
- How they overcome struggles together.
- Learning each other's Love Language.
- The values that guide their marriage & family.
- How they maintain their connection and make time for each other.
- And so much more!
'Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. ' 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
This episode has been sponsored by Modern Mom Style Box! Ashley Paré of Own Your Worth! and NGC Consulting LLC .
Susan Landers, MD practiced neonatology (the critical care of sick infants and premature babies) for over thirty years. While working full-time, she also raised three children, all to young adulthood. Her children presented her with many typical maternal trials and triumphs, and she called on her village to help her with some of those issues.
She is an expert in breastfeeding medicine and donor human milk banking, and she served as a regional and national instructor for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Susan Landers suffered from burnout after 32 years of practicing in the NICU. She now serves to educate others about this condition, and her mission is to support and serve other working mothers while they attempt (struggle?) to balance their work and their family life.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Her journey as a Neonatologist and working in the NICU
- The pressures to be a perfect mom and to understand you can be a "good enough" mom.
- Tapping into our strengths and weaknesses as we wear many different hats.
- Recognizing our mood boosters to help manage stress.
- Creating a supporting & understanding village for your family & career.
- Understanding life is all about trade-offs, and doing the best you can with what you have.
You can connect with Susan on LinkedIn Instagram and her website Susan Landers MD .
This episode has been sponsored by Modern Mom Style Box! Ashley Paré of Own Your Worth! and NGC Consulting LLC . Dr. Carline Crevecoeur is a Haitian American board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, a wife, and a mother of five adult children. She was raised in NY and attended St. John’s University as an undergraduate, earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. She did her medical school and residency training at SUNY Downstate.
However, after several years of medical service in New York and Pennsylvania, Carline gave up her career to raise and homeschool her five African American children. Her homeschool journey is told in her new memoir: Pressure Makes Diamonds: From Homeschooling to the Ivy League – A Parenting Story.
She has volunteered on education boards such as WPSU, a local public radio, and NAAHP (National Assoc. for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals) and sponsored many public health programs. Dr. Crevecoeur has recently won her school board election race, making her the first Black person in her school district to do so.
Her mission is to involve parents, especially minority ones, in promoting quality education for their children.
On this episode we discuss:
- The importance of education and creating a safe space for children to be themselves
- The impact teachers have on a child's life
- Leaving her career to home school her children
- How she blended the roles of private school teacher, stay-at-home mother and helping her kids achieve at the highest level while dealing with struggles of her own.
- Finding joy & the will to live again after being diagnosed with & surviving cancer
- Her journey to the School Board
- The creation of her memoir Pressure Makes Diamonds
You can learn more about and purchase her book at Carline Crevecoeur .
This episode has been sponsored by Modern Mom Style Box! and Ashley Paré of Own Your Worth!
Lynn Lessell is an entrepreneur at heart who worked several jobs while raising two wonderful sons that are now successful business professionals themselves. With a Bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing, she has: Managed many small businesses, Worked in business development within multiple industries, Started two businesses of her own, and Aided others in business start-ups. Now certified in health and life transformation, functional nutrition, and as a facilitator of Compassionate Integrity Training Lynn founded Itz Why LLC to help other leadership professionals obtain and maintain the desired return on the investment they make in all relationships; personal and business, while prioritizing their investment in their health.
Lynn's mission is to show professional leaders how to take back control of their lives, love who they are, & what they do again to achieve their success potential!
On this episode we discuss:
- How she overcame challenges as a working mother
- Her journey to become a health & life coach
- The symptoms of burnout
- How to end the day with positive and uplifting thoughts
- The importance of knowing your true story
- The misconceptions of coaching and much more!
You may connect with Lynn on Instagram and itzwhy.com
Sarah K Peck is the founder and CEO of Startup Parent and the host of The Startup Parent Podcast, an award-winning podcast featuring women in entrepreneurship, business, and parenting.
Sarah is also the founder of The Wise Women’s Council, an annual leadership program for women to come together honestly while navigating the challenges of working and parenting.
Sarah’s professional career started in environmental psychology and the design of environments. She pursued a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Design. In 2011, Sarah began consulting with Y-Combinator backed startups, and launched her own consultancy in 2013.
Today, she’s the CEO and founder of Startup Parent, a company focused on the narratives we share (and the ones we don’t share) about work, parenting, and motherhood.
Sarah's mission is to tell new, truthful stories of what motherhood is actually like in America. To connect people to new ideas, to each other, and back to themselves.
On this episode we tackle:
- Leadership & Business: the pain she wanted to solve with Startup Parent, the inspiration behind creating the Wise Women's Council, the need for support for working parents
- Parenting & Motherhood: how to make parent friends, letting go of the "balance" myth, accepting motherhood is hard, parenting through a pandemic and having grace for it all
You can connect with Sarah on Instagram , Twitter and apply for the Wise Women's Council .
Ashley Paré is the CEO & Founder of Own Your Worth®, an organization bridging the gap between employees and employers.
As a leadership and negotiation coach, Ashley gives clients the tools to own their worth and negotiate for what they want without fear of negative consequences. Ashley is a TEDx Speaker with more than a decade of corporate experience in global Human Resources. She’s been featured in The New York Times, Glamour, CNN Money, Good Morning America and more. Her mission is to help women own their worth, ask for what they want, and be bold changemakers who confidently negotiate for more.
On this episode we discuss how to manifest the life you want, healing from your past for your children, letting go of your fears and advocating for yourself, surrendering in motherhood, her career & business journey and much more!
My listeners can enjoy a FREE copy of the Own Your Value guide to activate your next level of success!
You can learn more about her work at www.ownyourworth.com and may connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram .
Heather Yurovsky, owner of Shatter & Shine, is your resume expert, job offer catalyst, and career confidante! She helps driven job seekers show their value and shine to get hired faster and with less stress. Her unusual career path from practicing law to growing multiple successful startups to consulting with Fortune 500 companies, has armed her with experience across a variety of industries, including communications, hospitality, wine and spirits, finance, tech, and social impact, and touching all functions.
As a career coach and former COO, she leverages her understanding of what employers are looking for and her expansive marketing, sales, and operations experience to help clients showcase their value and shine to get the job faster and with less stress. She enjoys empowering her clients to shatter perceptions and position themselves for that next step. Through her proven method to help clients articulate their strengths and value, create standout resumes, and apply for that next-level job with confidence, her clients have secured roles at coveted organizations like Nike, Twilio, Ogilvy, Mastercard, and Microsoft.
When she’s not writing resumes, optimizing LinkedIn profiles, and preparing clients for interviews, you can usually find her listening to a podcast or at a park in South Florida with her daughter, dog, and husband.
On this episode we discuss her shift from Lawyer to Career Coach, our struggles with postpartum anxiety, the identity shift of career moms, job searching tips, the great resignation, the services she provides and so much more!
You can learn more about Shatter & Shine on their website, and you can connect with Heather on LinkedIn , Facebook , and Instagram
Dr. Kara Ayers is the Associate Director and an Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCCEDD), which is a part of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
She's also co-founder of the Disabled Parenting Project and researches parenting with a disability. Dr. Ayers infuses the mantra, “Nothing about us with out us,” into her scholarly and community-based pursuits. She and her husband are disabled parents to 3 children, ages 4, 11, and 14.
The Disabled Parenting Project seeks to inform social policy through the development of resources, created by and for the disabled parenting community, and to promote social justice for disabled families. Dr. Ayers' mission is to increase visibility of disabled parents and the need for more inclusivity for parents with a disability.
On this episode we discuss her motherhood journey, the different challenges parents with a disability face, and the creative strategies they use to overcome them. The misconceptions, scrutiny, biases and surveillance of parenting with a disability. The importance of positive representation of people with disabilities in movies, TV & books, teaching our children to be kind to people who are different than them, and much more!
You can connect with Dr. Kara on Twitter, and Instagram and you can learn more about the Disabled Parenting Project here.
Dr. Jonathan Moukhtafi was born and raised in the small city of Miami, Florida. He attended Florida State University where he graduated with a Bachelors in Exercise Science and a minor in Chemistry. Shortly after graduating, he attended Parker University where he found and grew his love for chiropractic. Prior to graduation with his Doctor of Chiropractic, he was able to attend numerous seminars, travel the country for continuing education, and even go on a chiropractic mission trip to Haiti.
His passion and life purpose are serving children and families with an abundance of love through chiropractic and helping them express their true potential. He is certified in pregnancy-specific Webster technique, has had numerous experience working with children, and has had extensive training in various adjusting techniques.
During his spare time, he loves to travel with his wife, spend time with his family, and give back by serving his local community.
On this episode we discuss his journey into chiropractic care and starting his own practice, the benefits and misconceptions of chiropractic, the importance of chriopractic care or expectant mothers, babies, and for maintaining your wellness, the services he provides and so much more!
You can connect with Dr. Moukhtafi at True Life Chiropractic , and Instagram
Casey McGovern is the founder of the McGovern Foundation, Inc. A non-profit organization, located in South Florida, that focuses on drowning prevention education and bereavement services. Casey brings a unique perspective to the work she does; being a mother of a drowning victim herself, her daughter, Edna Mae passed away after a drowning incident in their backyard pool.
Casey immediately knew she needed to help other families never experience the same heartache as her family did. So, she plugged herself into the community educating caregivers all over the South Florida area. And in 2014, she accepted a position with the Florida Department of Health as the Drowning Prevention Program Manager; where she spent the last 7 years leading all efforts related to drowning prevention. However, Casey felt a nudge on her heart to go back to her roots, and this past summer dove back into working for her family's non-profit organization, the McGovern Foundation. She felt she needed to do more, and not be limited by the bureaucracy of governmental work.
Her goal is to reach the entire State with the education that is so desperately needed. Drowning is the number 1 cause of unintentional death for children 1 to 4 years of age, and although it may be difficult to hear that, there is so much more that can be done to change those statistics.
Cassie bravely and openly shares her story of being a parent of a drowning victim, and how she relied on her faith to gain the strength to move forward & help others after Em passed away. We discuss the surprising risk factors, statistics, myths, and preventable measures that can be taken, as well as the services the McGovern Foundation provides, the misconceptions of secondary drowning, and so much more!
You may connect with Cassie at McGovern Foundation or on Facebook.
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For over 32 years, Dina Legland has been a wife and mother of two successful daughters all while working as a licensed RN, EMT, and home care health provider. As a first responder, she exemplifies strength and courage as she thinks on her feet, though her self-response time wasn’t always that way. Cancer saved her life by helping her discover the underlying fears that paralyzed and almost killed her. Now Dina is certified in health and life transformation to help women face their greatest fear, to gain clarity around its source and to overcome worries that feel toxic like cancer. Today, she has great strength and response time for herself.
Dina's mission is to help others identify their fears to overcome what they dread; using their custom tools, to gain back control and unleash their inner warrior.
On this episode, we discuss her journey to raising 2 successful daughters, breaking generational cycles & trauma, how cancer saved her life & how she now helps women to overcome their own fears, the importance of having a strong support system, taking care of yourself and so much more!
You can connect with Dina on LinkedIn and Facebook .
Linda's cooking skills were so bad, her own family banned her from cooking when she was a teen. Happily, her skills have dramatically improved. She is now a kitchen confidence coach and owner of Balaboostas Secret; where she helps busy moms with meal planning, prep & cooking lessons, as well as coaches them on how to serve their delicious dinners with side dishes of games and clever conversations with their family. Her mission is to bring back meaningful and memorable weeknight family dinners with stress free cooking tips for maximum flavor, fun and yum.
On this episode we discuss ways to simplify dinner & make dinnertime fun, tips to organize your kitchen, batch cooking to save time, the services she provides, her motherhood journey and so much more!
Linda can be found at Balaboostas Secret, Facebook and on Instagram .
Connect with her for some 1:1 or group virtual coaching. And download her Dinnertime Sanity Saving Tips ...Your inner dinner demons will thank you.
Kathy Stowell is a business mentor for moms who are coaches. She helps her clients get clarity on their niche, their signature offer and simple marketing plan to follow that attracts consistent dream clients. With her background as a simplicity and creativity coach, her superpowers include sniffing out over-complicated so you can build the business of your dreams with ease, self-confidence and loads of down time to connect with your loved ones - and yourself.
Her mission with, Bliss Beyond Naptime, is to ensure that all moms find their dream coach and that all mom coaches can get their unique magic into the world. Because the world gets better - one blissed out mama at a time.
Kathy lives in the cozy mountain town of Nelson, British Columbia with her mountain-loving man, their pre-teen son and teenage daughter and their two mini-dachshunds. She's obsessed with Game of Thrones, triple shot lattes and working on jigsaw puzzles while listening to Game of Thrones podcasts and drinking latte.
On this episode we discuss her journey into creating her coaching business, how she helps mom coaches grow their business, her free spirit approach to life, the importance of having niche clarity, how she created her own bliss beyond naptime and so much more!
You can connect with Kathy on her website , Facebook , and Instagram , and you can gain access to her 50 Coaching Niches for Moms , and join her Five Day Challenge
Jenny Elliott is a mom to a 4 year old son, has been married to her husband for 8 years and has had a career in Corporate America, at a Fortune 100 company, for over a decade. After Jenny had her son she was unprepared for the identity crisis she experienced when she returned to work. It was that experience that led to her podcast, Career Mom, where she has conversations with working moms about the joys and challenges of raising children while juggling a career.
Her mission is helping women navigate the identity shift of working motherhood to be a great mom with a fulfilling career.
Jenny and I have a fun, heartfelt conversation discussing our struggles with returning to our Corporate jobs after our children were born. We dig deep into our career identity shift struggles, how unprepared we were to understand it & overcome it. As well as things we would have done differently & wished we knew before hand in the early stages of motherhood. We also discuss channeling our mom guilt, being open and vulnerable about our experiences & struggles to help other mothers, and so much more!
Check out Jenny's podcast: Career Mom Podcast, to hear other amazing stories, you can follow her on Instagram , and join her Facebook group: Career Mom Group.
Jennifer Borget is an award-winning digital content creator and mom of three. She graduated with a degree in communications from Brigham Young University; where she met and married her husband at the ripe old age of (almost) 19. From weekend news anchor to homeschooling mom; it’s been quite an adventure for Jennifer and her family. What started as a pre-pregnancy blog evolved into a baby blog and then ultimately transformed into Cherish 365; where she shares stories about her family, life and home.
Cherish365 has won Best Photography, 2018 Mom Blog of The Year, and the 2020 People's Choice for "Best Blog" awards.
On this episode Jennifer and I discuss embracing our children's individuality, experiences as a millennial mom, her love of movies and inspiration behind creating the "movie night journal", growing a business as a content creator, letting go of the scarcity mindset and so much more!
You can find all of Jennifer's great blog stories at Cherish 365 and her family adventures on Instagram .
Rebecca Linney is a Corporate Executive and Mompreneur, authoring her first children’s’ book after struggling to find a way to get her young son to sleep in his own bed throughout the night. Her mission is to help families, struggling with sleep, to approach the problem in a way that creates a win-win for parents and children alike!
As a longtime resident of San Diego, CA, Rebecca graduated from CSUSM with a BFA in Communication. Landing speaking roles at San Diego Start Up Week and onsite at USD, Rebecca inspires other struggling and tired parents to appeal to their child’s sense of empathy and desire to grow up. She currently resides in Carlsbad, CA.
On this episode we discuss the sleep struggles she faced, with her son, that inspired her to create The Growing Bed book, her process from turning her parenting struggle into a story, the importance of creating a community for her family, and learning to trust the way you parent!
If you'd like a personalized & signed copy of The Growing Bed, please visit The Growing Bed to purchase!
David Hall is the owner of A+ Clutter Clearing Services. He has been organizing, decluttering and designing interior and exterior spaces for over 15 years. Starting with family and friends, he created an exciting and effective process to clear the mind!
David offers clutter and chaos relief with the opportunity to move lives forward, in a positive, more purpose-driven way. Unwanted, unused, and under-appreciated possessions weigh us down, and hold us back from what we truly want and desire, and David supports his clients and assists them in eleiminating those items. A+ Clutter Clearing “enlivens” your space and “frees you up” to experience new ways to make room in your busy life. Moving stagnant energy into life-affirming action, helps you in all areas of your life. Whatever space and clutter challenges you may be facing, A+ Clutter Clearing is here to guide you & works directly with you, and your loved ones, in order to get your house in order; effectively and with long lasting results.
On this episode we discuss how he turned a hobby into a successful business, his fatherhood journey, the SMART system of decluttering, how to get your children involved with cleaning, turning your bedroom into a sanctuary and so much more!
You can find David online at APlusClutterClearing.com .
Chrissy Barco is a loving wife, and mom of 5. She is also a home educator inspired by nature, a woman of faith, content creator and a proud Latina!
On this episode, Chrissy discusses her motherhood journey. From a young, single mom to a passionate homeschooler, and we discuss all things homeschooling; the curriculum & resources she uses, challenges & misconceptions of homeschooling, what a typical day looks like, and her mission. We also tap into the importance of having support, and a village surrouning you.
Chrissy believes in embracing each season of motherhood, and owning your own motherhood journey as every family is different, and has different needs. Chrissy also believes in utilizing creative outlets, learning through life & nature, and leading with family values.
You can see Chrissy's beautiful photography, and family on Instagram and YouTube.
Katie Corbett holds a Masters Degree in Community Health Education and is a Certified Health Education Specialist, as well as a busy, homeschooling mom of 8. She also teaches busy moms how to manage stress & anxiety without using food as a crutch, and how to make time for self care. Katie walks her clients, step by step, in how to implement a holistic approach to their health & create a sustainable life that suits each individual personality. She created Health Wellness & Chocolate; an online community where women can learn how to lose weight for the last time, improve their wellness, and start creating a life they love. Her "why" is helping people live a full and vigorous life without chasing the next diet and obsessing over food. Katie has a special offer for my listeners: a $1 trial for her signature course, The Health & Wellness Blueprint: click here to learn more
On this episode we discuss her motherhood & homeschooling journey, using food as a distraction & way to cope with feelings, the importance of emotional intelligence, and how she helps busy moms fight overwhelm and build healthier & more positive habits.
You can learn more about Katie and Health Wellness & Chocolate here , Instagram and YouTube
Dr. Natasha Beck MPH, Psy.D is a parenting expert and founder of Dr. Organic Mommy, an online resource focused on pregnancy, parenting, and non-toxic living. With over 56K loyal and engaged followers who look to her for real-world advice on raising children, Natasha is now known as @dr.organicmommy. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, specializing in pediatric neuropsychology, and a Master’s in Public Health, specializing in child and family health. She is also certified in leadership education in neurodevelopmental disabilities from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Beck has been named one of the Top 100 Health and Wellness Influencers in 2020 by the New Hope Network. She has been featured in New York Metro Parents, Kind Humans, Bumpkins, Benzinga, and Romper and has appeared on the Atomic Moms Podcast with Ellie Knaus, The Hamilton Review, We Gotta Talk with Sonni Abatta as well as MAMA SAID with Jamie-Lynn Sigler & Jenna Parris.
On this episode we discuss the impact of diet & environmental toxins and how they effect children's behavior, the importance of reading nutrition labels, her top 3 nontoxic swaps, how to handle mealtime difficulties, and her favorite parenting methods.
You can find great resources on Dr. Organic Mommy's Website and Dr. Organic Mommy on Instagram
Holly Dixon has an impressive background in enhancing the energy of her clients’ bodies AND minds -- understanding that trust and connection are the building blocks to achieving your fitness and wellness goals. She is a lifetime athlete, having played Collegiate Soccer at Assumption College in Massachusetts. With 13 years of experience in the fitness industry, she’s a Certified NASM Personal Trainer, Pelacore Method™ Instructor (Pelvic Core Fitness), and ACE Health Coach. Holly is also currently enrolled in school to add Physical Therapy Assistant to her tool box! Since her collegiate athlete days, she has become a Figure/Bikini Fitness Competitor, Holistic Health Consultant and her most important title, Mom. Her own daily management of Pelvic Dysfunction (post 2 C-Sections), Disc Degenerative Disease & Autoimmune Arthritis has re-created her entire lifestyle. She has worked with a wide range of clients and now specializes in optimizing women's health in all stages of life through fitness, pelvic core work, nutrition, and quality practitioner referrals. On this episode we discuss holistic wellness, letting go of the over training mentality, the importance of pelvic floor training, advocating for yourself and building your toolbox.
You can find Holly on Facebook & Instagram
Dustin Young is a Mentor, Physical and Mental Health Advocate, and a Doula. He is also the founder of Our Own – a nonprofit organization serving as a catalyst for innovation and epicenter to provide resources in untapped communities. Dismantling systemic barriers in nutrition, education, entrepreneurship, maternal health, and mental & physical fitness to further bridge the gap and ensure racial equity and social justice. After graduating with a degree in Psychology and Sociology, Dustin went on to work for various organizations that focused on mental, physical as well as behavioral prevention with inner city youth. His firsthand experience has given him deep knowledge and understanding of issues in providing optimal health solutions. This has also prepared him for the new role he has take as a Male Doula. On this episode we discuss the inspiration behind creating Our Own, breaking generational curses, empowering the youth, the red tape of the nonprofit world, programs he provides, and his journey to become a doula & advocate for black women during birth. You can learn more about Dustin and Our Own here: ourown.com and Instagram
Meet Samantha Davis, owner and operator of Mommy Made Encapsulation Southern California. Samantha was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley, where she then graduated from FIDM in L.A. at the age of 19 with an Associates of Arts degree in Visual Communications. After pursuing her career in the visual arts industry for the past decade, she and her fiancé became pregnant with their first child. While pregnant, she fell in love with all things pregnancy and birth related, placenta encapsulation being one of them. Having already known a little bit about placenta encapsulation, she knew this would be one of her first steps in taking control of her postpartum recovery! Samantha was able to experience all of the benefits that her placenta had to offer, including lessening her symptoms of Postpartum Anxiety, giving her extra energy, and helping with milk production. Her interest in holistic medicine and alternative postpartum support in combination with benefiting from her capsules first-hand, led her to explore this industry further. Seeing for herself the void in the postpartum healthcare system, she wanted to become an active part in creating a better recovery period for all new mothers by opening her very own branch of the Mommy Made brand. While on maternity leave, Samantha earned both of her certifications – Bloodborne Pathogens and OSHA’s Safe Food Handling License, along with completing her Placenta Preparation Certification Program with IPPA, International Placenta & Postpartum Association, along with extensive hands-on training and mentor-ship with Juliane Corona. She now successfully manages the Southern California branch for all new mommies within the L.A., O.C., and I.E. counties. On this episode we discuss her journey into becoming the owner of MME SoCal, the benefits and misconceptions of placenta encapsulation, being flexible and adaptible with motherhood, knowing your options & rights with regards to your birth, being passionate about her work, and what's next for Samantha. You can find out more about MME at Mommy Made Encapsulation, and about Samantha on Instagram.
Lorraine Taylor is a Personal Branding Coach, Educator, Author and International Speaker. She is an expert in guiding people to develop the skills needed to authentically live purposefully, communicate effectively and execute efficiently. She is the owner and founder of the BEbrandYOU Academy and the DO!brandYOU Membership Community. Her mission is to empower people to make an IMPACT by CLARIFYING, COMMUNICATING and EXECUTING their brandYOU. On this episode we discuss her journey into creating BEbrandYOU & her personal brand, being aware of your social media reputation, living your purpose, process of writing her book with her daughter, and the importance of knowing someone's story before making any judgments or assumptions based on how they look or talk.
You can find Lorraine at Lorraine Taylor, LinkedIn, BEbrandYOU Academy, YouTube, Facebook, BEbrandYOU IG, DO!brandYOU IG
Matt Travis is a Rapid Transformation Hypnotherapist & High-Performance Lifestyle Coach. He helps mom entrepreneurs transform their subconscious mind, health & business habits, and identity to ensure a SUSTAINABLE long term growth strategy. He believes that mothers are the linchpin, and when she becomes healthy and happy it creates the ultimate ripple effect of well-being throughout the entire family. Through supportive coaching and therapeutic subconscious mindset work he is able to help mom's all over the world create the long term sustainable self care and lifestyle habits that will empower them to show up for themselves first so that they can have the ultimate impact on the ones they love, without burning out. Matt's ultimate mission is to empower people at a deep subconscious level to become the person that their dreams require, without sacrificing their lifestyle and mental well-being. On this episode we discuss his fatherhood journey, the identity shift of parenthood, letting go of vulnerability, subconscious shifting of words to create impactful change, creating healthy habits, embracing self care and so much more!
You can find Matt online at www.ThePotential-U.com and on social media LinkedIn , Instagram , and Facebook .
Amber Shaw is a Body Transformation Expert and Founder of The Wellness Revolution. She has extensively coached thousands of women (age 40+) from all across the world to get off the crazy train of dieting and find true food freedom so they can feel empowered, confident and sexy. Amber has spent the majority of her life being what most would call “in shape” while struggling with body image issues. It wasn’t until her 30’s when her father passed away, her marriage fell apart and she ultimately lost herself that she hit rock bottom. However, through self care, nutritious foods and a manageable fitness routine, Amber was able to go from a life of barely surviving to thriving and now she’s helping other women do the same.
On this episode we discuss her mission with The Wellness Revolution, the negative effects of "yo-yo" dieting, making healthy food choices, leveraging Tik Tok for business owners, creating a community, and much more!
You can find Amber at www.ambershaw.com and IG/Tik Tok at @MsAmberShaw and Facebook Group
Kristine McLellan is the co-founder of One Tough Mother. After giving birth to her first born, Kristine was in shock. She was in pain, and struggling mentally & emotionally. She felt ready for birth, but no one prepared her for postpartum. Then she had her second baby and it was a night & day experience. She made sure she had everything she needed and she knew what to expect. Now Kristine, and her friend Allison are on a mission to give women a beautiful 4th trimester. To give everyone that "second time experience" every single time. They want mothers to be armed with the products and resources they need to be prepared for birth and postpartum and have a more joyful experience.
It's why their all natural, plant based postpartum care products are more than just a beautiful gift. Every order comes with the information that sets women up for a more joyful entry into motherhood.
And they just recently launched Reclaiming Birth, a comprehensive prenatal program designed by Certified Childbirth Educator Christine Sexauer alongside One Tough Mother Co-founder, Allison, and it covers everything needed to have a fear-free, less painful birth. And right now it comes with their Postpartum program for free!
On this episode we discuss: the tough learning curve of your first born, empowering women to get the birth they want with the right resources and support,"preparing" for motherhood the best we can, their R&D process for their products, and much more!
Join the postpartum revolution, and spread 4th trimester wellness with 15% off all products using code: mamaknowsbest You can find One Tough Mother at https://www.imonetoughmother.com/ , their Reclaiming Birth courses at reclaimingbirth.ca and IG: One\_ToughMother
Christine Woodward CEO/Founder of 19th&CO - a woman-owned & women-led consulting company focused on empowering brands one project at a time. Their mission is to remind the world that it was the 19th amendment that solidified the efforts of the amazing women who fought for women's rights.
Christine supports, challenges, and empowers women for a living. She strikes the perfect balance of design-thinking with action-based methods to get each clients’ dreams over the finish line. To further her mission of empowering women, her consultancy, 19th&CO launched The JuDi Project - a mission-driven training program for women to level up in their confidence.
On this episode we discuss her journey into creating 19th&CO, her passion helping women & underrepresented groups, the services she provides, building confidence as a skill, believing in and letting our children's truth be discovered, and much more.
You can find Christine on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwoodward1 and her website: https://19thandco.com/about
For the past 20 years, Lois Letchford has been a literacy problem solver. Specializing in teaching children who struggle with learning to read, her creative teaching methods vary depending on the reading ability of the student, employing age-appropriate, rather than reading-age-appropriate, material. Lois’s non-traditional background, multi-continental exposure, and passion for helping failing students equip her with a unique skill set and perspective. Through coaching and workshops at international conferences, TV appearances, and highly-rated radio stations, she uses her own story in Reversed: A Memoir, the story of her son's—and her own—learning disability,to teach educators and parents how to create flexible learning environments using comprehensive & innovative teaching methods.
On this episode we discuss her transition from SAHM to going back into the workforce after 14 years, the hindrance of labeling children, looking into what is causing a child's behavior and not just writing them off, her mama bear instincts to step in & help her son when no other teachers would, and her son's incredible journey from being called "the worst child" to receiving a scholarship to Oxford.
You can find out more about Lois here https://www.loisletchford.com/ , on IG @loisletchford and FB: Loisletchfordauthor
Dr. Jillian Zambon was born and raised in Vermont and joined the U.S.Navy Seabees at the age of 18, where she served for 5 years. She attended Norwich University, a private military college in Vermont, and earned both a Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics and an M.B.A. in project management from Norwich. In 2019, she completed her Doctor of Education in Healthcare Administration and she currently works as a Director of IT Operations for a large clinical research organization based in Boston. In January 2021, Dr. Zambon founded Brave Original Designs and 6-months later is focused on getting the business off the ground to provide women with clothes that flow with the movement of their bodies, while being stylish, sustainable, and eco-friendly. On this episode we discuss her mission behind creating BOD and giving back to veterans, the importance of slow fashion, her disciplined work ethic, being present, giving our children a voice, and how she manages a career, building her business & being a mom! You can check out Brave Original Designs and stay up to date on releases by following them on IG or FB @braveoriginaldesigns and check out their website at https://braveoriginaldesigns.com/
Ashley Connell, CEO and Founder of Prowess Project, is one-part fearless entrepreneur, and one-part fearless women’s advocate landing her thought leadership pieces in Forbes, Built in Austin and at SXSW. For the first 15 years of her career, she was an award-winning tech marketer in both Austin and London. Ashley’s unstoppable drive to have both a career and time for family motivated her to start Prowess. Now she is committed to changing the lives of overloaded employers, women seeking rewarding work, and doing all she can to close the gender gap. In her pretty much non-existent spare time she enjoys yoga, walks with her bulldog, cheering on her beloved Longhorns, and spaghetti and meatballs. On this episode we tap into biases against women in the workplace, mother's making the best leaders, statistical data of women leaving the workforce, her journey of building Prowess Project, tips for new entrepreneurs, eliminating the resume & the importance of personality tests. You can find out more about Prowess Project at https://prowessproject.com/ and on IG @prowessproject.
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Bria Gibson is a savvy bookkeeper who specializes in money management, bookkeeping, and financial strategies to help growing business owners become savvy business owners! Bria is also a new mom, and on this episode we discuss surviving the newborn stage, her journey into entrepreneurship, bookkeeping tips, services she provides, being flexible & pivoting tasks as needed, the importance of investing in yourself and capitalizing on opportunities! You can find DeBria on IG at @debriagibsonbookkeeping and LinkedIn/Facebook/Twitter at DLG Bookkeeping Services Check out www.themotherhoodvillage.com for more motherhood resources! And check out our sponsor www.nicolegconsulting.com to book a consultation call! Code MKB2021 for 15% off a tax planning deep dive assessment.
The Mamas Know Best, We Got Something to Say podcast has officially reached 50 episodes! It has been a whirlwind of an adventure being the host and producer of this podcast. I have had the honor of interviewing amazing women who have been honest, raw and real about who they are, what they do, their family life, and their passions.
But on this episode, the tables are turned, and I am interviewed by my mentor Lynn Lessell, The Identity Coach, and owner of Itz Why. Listen in as I candidly discuss my journey with Mamas Know Best and the creation of The Motherhood Village, the transition from ambitious career woman to juggling being a new mom, overcoming postpartum anxiety & missing my freedom, what I've learned from my guests, what's next for the podcast and much more!
I welcome you all to send me your feedback. Tell me what you love and maybe dislike about the podcast, what topics you'd like for me to discuss in the next 50+ episodes, any guests you'd like me to interview (send me their contact info), and if you have a business and would like to promote your company on my show then send an email to mamasknowbest3@gmail.com.
Thank you for coming along on this journey with me! I'm humbled by the loyal listeners and supporters I have of the show. Cheers to the next 50 and continued blessings for love and light!
You can find me on IG at @Mamas.Know.Best and my website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/ . You can also find Lynn at https://itzwhy.com/ .
Join me Tuesday, 6/22 for a relaxing sound healing/meditation experience via Zoom! Register at The Motherhood Village link above.
Tanya B. is a wife, mother of nine, yogi, crystal jeweler, and a healer who wants nothing more than for you to be you, to be true and to be free. Tanya lived in Rishikesh, India for 30 days, and in that beautiful city, she earned her meditation, hatha, vinyasa, yin, and aerial yoga certifications, as well as studied sound healing. Tanya created "Yoga with Tanya B." where she says the experience feels like a big ol', warm, yummy hug. With Tanya, you soar to new heights both physically and mentally, and explore what it means to truly be kind, compassionate, connected and non-violent with ourselves and others both on & off the mat. She designs apparel with positive affirmations that promote body positivity because she believes "everybody and every body is beautiful!" Tanya also creates handmade crystal jewelry and all natural body butters!
On this episode we discuss: the power of yoga and sound healing, the growth of her motherhood journey, the beauty of India, setting health boundaries for our children & their bodies, lotus birth, shifting your energy and so much more!
You can find Tanya on Instagram at: @tanyasbeautifullife and online at https://yogawithtanyab.com/
Collette Woghiren is a mother, wife and corporate attorney. She represents clients in complex civil litigation matters impacting their businesses nationwide, including breach of contract, tort defense, business torts and products liability. She knows first hand the challenges of juggling a demanding career, motherhood, marriage and self-care. On this episode, we discuss parenting her newborn during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, how necessary it is for employers to support their working mothers, her serendipitous journey into becoming a successful lawyer, the importance of surrounding yourself with a village, splitting parenting responsibilities with her husband, being intentional with our children and so much more!
You can find Collette on IG @ CWOGHIREN
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Jacqueline Farkas is a Working Mom and Founder/Marketing Consultant/Strategist/Content Creator of Social Marketing Boutique. She lives in North San Diego, California with her Husband, 3-year-old son and 5-year-old French bulldog. She's an extrovert, Enneagram Type 1, who thrives on connecting with others, a creative, foodie, and a huge go getter!
As Mothers, we each have our own unique strengths, weaknesses, and story to tell, and her fitness routine and journey with the Peloton Community has inspired her to show up in all areas of her life with strength. As a working mom, she practices self care and self love as a commitment to taking care of herself and her mental health. Having a consistent fitness routine has made her a stronger mother from the inside out, motivated her to show up in tough mom-life moments and helped her to live a balanced life.
Some of her favorite positive vibes and affirmations are Always be Authentically You, Follow your Passion, Face your Fears and You Will Get Stronger and Go Out There and Do Something Remarkable!
On this episode we discuss her passion with marketing and helping business owners grow with her support and marketing expertise, the importance of personal branding and connecting with your target market, balancing motherhood and building a business and her love for positive affirmations!
You can find Jacqueline at https://www.social-marketingstrategy.com/ and IG: @socialmarketingboutique
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Chef Kristiahna Clark is the owner of Platinum Desserts, and the author of the cookbook "Let's Say Grace." She is a graduate of Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Le Cordon Bleu, and has been in the industry for over 20 years! She is also a dedicated and loving mother to 2 amazing young women. Her passion is teaching people how to cook and sharing her food knowledge with the world! She believes that love can be tasted in every bite so it should be the main ingredient. Kristiahna is also the founder of Brown Girls Cook, which was born out of a need for a place where there is room for all brown girls to have a seat at the table. She wanted a space for women of color to shine, and share their culinary creativity. Brown Girls Cook is all about celebrating and highlighting one another in the culinary world! They share recipes, food products, the latest food news to stay-up-to-date with what's happening with brown girls all over the world and most importantly they support and cheer each other on!
On this episode we discuss where her love of cooking came from, the importance of believing in yourself, checking in with your children, charging your worth, the future of Brown Girls Cook, revamping her YouTube page and advice for entrepreneurs. You can find Kristiahna Clark on IG @KristiahnaClark and online at https://browngirlscook.com/ Visit https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/ to register for the upcoming virtual webinar and subscribe to our newsletter to receive educational resources, virtual event invites, purchase motherhood apparel and more!
Listen in on an informative and powerful conversation as I discuss the necessary and impactful role a doula plays in a woman’s birthing experience with four wonderful Doulas that are a part of the Doula Care Collective. Each bringing their unique experiences and passion to limit overwhelm and provide support during a transformative, and beautiful time in a woman's life: childbirth.
Brooke Sternberg (she/her) is a Certified Integrative Life Coach, Birth and Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula, and Reiki Master who offers family-centered support throughout the childbearing year. In addition to being the visionary behind the Collective she is the owner of Aspired Mother, a private doula practice here in Palm Beach county but also serves Broward and North Miami Beach. Her approach utilizes self-inquiry, comfort touch, breathwork, and movement to tap into the wisdom of the body to promote a positive experience
Annabelle "Belle" Chauviray is a birth and postpartum Doula, a peer lactation counselor, and a Belly Binding practitioner. She is the Doula behind the Oulala and is the owner of Oulala Doula – Holistic Birthkeeper. She wholeheartedly believes in every woman's inherent power, abilities, and right to birth her baby between science and sacred. She believes in evidence-based information while valuing the wisdom of the women before her. Science reminds us that respecting physiology is the approach to prioritize because it is the safest, and that, technology and medical interventions should be reserved only when needed, and not in the foreground.
Audrey is a DONA trained doula who brings her creative and caring personality to every birth along with calm, sense of humor, and encouragement. A woman's birth experience is a wonderful and important journey. She is honored to be invited into that journey as a helper, encourager, and companion. She is their first out-of-state doula and supports families within the Philadelphia, Wilmington (DE) and South Jersey areas, but also continues to offer virtual support to families here in Florida.
Averjill Rookwood is a passionate doula who is trained to serve in holistic fertility, birth, and postpartum arenas. She also brings over 15 years of employer benefits management experience to the table to assist her clients behind the scenes with the business of healthcare. Compassion, cultural awareness, education, and advocacy are the pillars upon which she has built her business. Her company The Corporate Doula offers traditional doula services and modalities such as childbirth education, comfort measures training, acupressure, and evidence-based alternative care integration.
You can find The Doula Care Collective on IG @thedoulacarecollective and their respective websites:
Brooke: https://www.aspiredmother.com/
Belle: http://www.oulaladoula.com/
Audrey: https://pwbirth.com/
Averjill: https://www.thecorporatedoula.com/
As the voice and creator of the “Unapologetically Me” blog, Pamela Hawkes coaches and empowers women to be the best version of themselves. She provides member support as well as group lessons through her social media presence, inspired by her own personal development journey.
Pamela’s hardships have led her down a path to discover self-acceptance, self-love, and personal growth, and she has a passion for helping women embrace this for themselves. She mentors and works alongside women, teaching them how to set goals and create habits to truly show up for their lives.
When she’s not coaching, her passion lies in being a Mama to three girls, ranging in age from toddler to teenager, being a wife to her best friend and biggest cheerleader, and working as the Vice President of fundraising for the biggest homeless nonprofit in New Hampshire.
On this episode we discuss mothering thru different stages and ages, surrendering to motherhood, her self-discovery journey, learning to show up unapologetically, and understanding there is no work/life balance but rather work/life satisfaction!
You can find Pamela on IG and FB @ Theunapologeticallymeblog and online at http://theunapologeticallymeblog.com/
Charlyn Nater is a published author, purpose coach, speaker, mother of 3 and wife! Born on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and raised in The Bronx, Charlyn has a BA in Business Management and 25 years experience in Conflict Resolution and Youth Development. She is full of life, has an infectious positive outlook and a gift of propelling others into their purpose. She is a true "serialpreneur" as she has many successful businesses under her belt, including a 501c3 nonprofit called House of GEM; which helps women heal from past abuse through resources, prayer & workshops.
On this episode we discuss shifting away from the poverty mindset, the power of words, her relentless faith, motherhood, propelling yourself into purpose, and her entrepreneurial journey.
You can find Charlyn on IG at @iamcharlynnater , @houseofg.e.m and online at http://charlynnater.com/ .
Taryn Jackson is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Taryn J Writes, a freelancing business that offers Education Consulting and Copywriting services. She is also the Co-Owner of Tails and Toddlers Inc., a furniture company that makes custom pieces for children and pets. Taryn shares her personal journey as she navigates through the world of entrepreneurship hoping to inspire others to find the joy in everything they do.
On this episode we discuss letting go of unrealistic expectations, overcoming self-doubt, the pressures of being self-employed, changing the narrative of how to fulfill your purpose, learning from other people, and much more!
You can find Taryn at www.tarynjwrites.com and IG @tarynjwrites
Lisa Howe is an MSW, mother, and a Certified Peaceful Parenting Coach. Over the last 25 years, Lisa has worked with families and children providing them with education, support, and empathy as they navigate their lives and relationships.
In January 2016, Lisa was one of only 15 clinicians chosen worldwide for an intensive six month training with Dr. Laura Markham, Clinical Psychologist, and author of AhaParenting.com. Using her knowledge, professional experience, and personal journey as a parent, Lisa coaches other parents to develop happier, healthier, and more peaceful relationships with their children.
On this episode we discuss the challenges of early parenting, not taking parenting personally, the importance of emotional intelligence, modeling selfcare for our little ones, how connection creates cooperation, and so much more!
You can follow Lisa on IG @becoming_peaceful, and online at http://www.becomingpeaceful.com/
HER Collected was founded in 2020 by Loveleen Rai and Janine Bowen. Their mission is to share the inspirational stories of women living in their purpose and to elevate them on their platform. Each founder brings their unique approach & experience in business. Through their careers, they have expanded their knowledge in business development and leadership. Loveleen specializes in Money Mindset coaching and Janine in Life Skills/Business Building coaching. Together they elevate and celebrate the women in their community. Their motto is: Collect. Connect. Create.
On this episode we discuss entrepreneurship, the 7 stages of financial wellness, slowing down, creating your own happiness, women empowerment and silver linings.
You can find HER Collected on IG at @hercollected and online at https://www.hercollected.com/
Jeantel Carter is a wife, boy mom and founder of Style Creative Agency. SCA was created through an ordained path that forged its way into existence in 2020. Jeantel followed an intuition that was backed by signs to start something that would not only help her, but other women like her, who needed organization in their lives.
Jeantel fused her fashion background into the lifestyle stationary realm, and it worked! The idea of creating this business came after she became a mom, as the transition into new mommy territory was not easy for Jeantel, and she had to figure out how to balance being a wife, mother & working. When she realized she couldn't find what she was looking for she created it herself! And that's when Style Creative Agency was born; to keep mompreneurs and bossbabes organized in style!
On this episode, we discuss the growing pains of transitioning from marriage to parenthood, her path to entrepreneurship, learning from other entrepreneurs, creating a functional stylish office space, knowing when to outsource and ask for help, building connections, and much more!
You can find Jeantel on IG @stylecreativeagency and online at https://stylecreativeagency.com/
Sabrina Moss is a Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach, and the founder of Maverick Health Coaching, based in Los Angeles, CA. With over a decade of service and a proven track record of results, Sabrina has created and facilitated several corporate and community wellness programs; including an in-house fitness program for the City of Austin Texas! Her mix of evidence-based practice, and individually inspired support, deliver a holistic approach to selfcare and health management that's much easier to maintain.
On this episode, we discuss building a business organically, embracing your postpartum body, creating a healthy lifestyle, generational health issues, accepting change and being adaptable, and the importance of scheduling family time.
You can find Sabrina on IG @maverickhealthcoaching
Stephany & Emily are two awesome mamas empowering women to prepare for birth & life with baby! Breastmoms was born with the goal of supporting moms in every stage of their motherhood journey, especially breastfeeding. Stephany & Emily are also Doulas and Lactation Consultants in training, and they have breastfed their babies for over a year! Their passion for encouraging moms through education is a top priority, and their Instagram page is shame-free and a safe space for mamas to connect and share their experiences with one another.
They have great things on the horizon for Breastmoms; which we discuss on this episode. We also discuss how they connected & became friends, their postpartum journeys, the major misconceptions of birth and breastfeeding, receiving unsolicited advice, struggles with unsupportive family members, prioritizing selfcare and much more!
You can find Breastmoms on IG @Breastmoms
Natacha Parmantier is a French multi-income stream entrepreneur, self taught crypto trader, single mom, vegan food lover and world traveler. With over a decade of experience as an online entrepreneur, working from her laptop, she has lived in 7 different countries and has traveled to over 50 countries, both alone, and with her 3 year old daughter.
Natacha is currently based in Spain, where she owns a property in the countryside of Valencia, running several of her businesses and world schooling her daughter. She now specializes in helping mompreneurs who want to simplify their life, and business to avoid burnout; so that they can free up time and be the example they want to be for their kids - while scaling to the monthly figures they have been struggling to reach.
On this episode we discuss how she created her free living lifestyle, her vegan journey, the importance of prioritizing and delegating to avoid mental exhaustion, how to take control of your own journey, and to work smarter not harder.
You can find Natacha on IG @easybusyveganmom and online at https://lifecoach.natachaparmantier.com/
Kaya Stewart launched Manaya Cosmetics in 2020, with her daughter Mya, with the goal to redefine what it means to provide truly natural plant based products that can heal & benefit people.
All of Manaya Cosmetics' products are free from parabens & unsafe chemical preservatives, 100% vegan and packaging is 100% recyclable! They use high quality ingredients, sourced from various parts of the world, that abide to Fair Trade Standards, and are formulated using expert ingredient knowledge of plant properties & their health benefits. More than just skincare they also sell plant protein powders, oils, masks & herbs.
On this episode we discuss her inspiration behind leaving her career in formal education and starting her business in 2020, making organic, real connections, entrepreneurship, finding your target customer, motherhood and much more!
You can find Manaya Cosmetics on IG @manayacosmetics and online at https://manayacosmetics.com/
Ruthie Sterrett is a wife, boy mom, lifestyle coach and marketing director. Her passion is motivating and inspiring busy women to live their best lives by overcoming mom guilt and beat overwhelm through her Sparkle method.
Her life's motto is to "work hard and be nice" and she truly believes we can all achieve our biggest goals through hard work and kindness. She hopes Sparkle, Sun & Style encourages you to live your best life and brings a bit of positivity into your day.
On this episode we discuss her inspiration behind creating Sparkle, Sun & Style, and dive deep into what the sparkle method entails & how it changed her life, the importance of "finding your why", and having a community to hold you accountable and cheer you on!
She is giving away a free journal, tracker & resource to implement the Sparkle Method, to fill your cup, so you can have the energy to juggle all of the things~ https://bit.ly/SparkleMethodJournal
You can find Ruthie on IG @sparklesunandstyle
Shavontana “Starr” Davis, Esquire, is a woman dedicated to positively impacting her community through mentorship and motivation, serving as both a resource and beacon of hope for youth. A native of Louisville, KY Starr came from a tumultuous upbringing that has made her a resilient woman who is passionate about the care and treatment of youth within the justice system and beyond. After overcoming childhood sexual abuse & having represented adult & minor victims in the criminal & juvenile systems she created The Starr Institute. Founded in 2017, The Starr Institute is committed to educate, engage & empower youth & the community about child sexual abuse & exploitation. The organization offers in-person & virtual workshops & conferences to youth ages 12-17. Some workshops include Sex Trafficking Awareness & Safety, Internet Safety, You SHINE Self Esteem, and Goal Setting.
Not believing she was capable of being in a healthy, loving relationship Starr met her husband in college and they now have 2 beautiful children! On this episode, we discuss myths about sex trafficking, how to be a trusted adult, ways in which traffickers target & recruit youth, how we can contribute to the anti-trafficking movement and so much more!
You can learn more about the organization & donate at https://www.thestarrinstitute.org/ . You can also follow her on IG @TheStarrInstitute
Anne Margolis is a Licensed Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Femme! Teacher, Certified Clarity Breathwork Practitioner, & Yoga Teacher. She has helped thousands of families in her 25+ year midwifery practice & has personally ushered the births of over 1000 healthy babies in the world! 'Through her online childbirth course 'Love Your Birth', her online and in-person midwifery for pregnancy and postpartum support consultations, her birth professional mentoring, her holistic gynecology, Clarity Breathwork, Yoga and Femme! experience offerings she infuses wisdom, compassion, inspiration, and joy into the entire process of women’s health care from teenaged years to menopause, as well as facilitating incredible healing and wellness for both men and women of all ages.'
She is also a 2 times number one national and international best selling author, wife, and proud mama of 4! On this episode we talk all things home birth, birth trauma, postpartum care, mental health, educating & empowering mothers, self care, and so much more!
You can find out more about Anne and the services she provides at https://homesweethomebirth.com/ , information about her books at https://homesweethomebirth.com/mynewbooks and on IG @homesweethomebirth and Facebook: Home Sweet Homebirth.
I am also excited to share that Anne will be launching an online community website, the end of this January, which will be a great resource for mamas and their partners! https://holisticbirthandlifenetwork.com/index
Nicole de Larzac is a Product Development & Marketing Coach, with over 20 years of experience working with large global brands, who helps aspiring 'productpreneurs' create products that sell so they can live a life of freedom and success beyond the 9 to 5! In addition, she started her own product business when she lived in Australia, and was pregnant with her first child, which she grew to over $2 million in sales!
On this episode we discuss all things motherhood, business, stepping out on faith and following your dreams.
She is offering my listeners a FREE one hour strategy call and is opening up her course, The Product Pathway, for registration by 1/23/21. This course is designed to get you from product idea (or no idea) to prototype, and business plan; through a proven system that is used by major brands and multinational companies! But it's way more than a course as you get weekly group coaching, and one-on-one mentoring from Nicole to keep you accountable and on track toward your goals. Course starts January 25th with sign up by January 23rd! Link to register is below!
https://nicole-de-larzac-courses.thinkific.com/courses/product-pathway
You can listen to inspirational female 'productpreneurs' on her podcast called The Productpreneur podcast, and find out more about Nicole on IG: @nicoledelarzac or her website https://nicoledelarzac.com/
Majidah Muhammad is a Childhood Education Expert and Mompreneur! A few years ago Majidah started a company called Momiswap; where parents could find responsible & safe childcare. Then COVID hit, and she wanted to keep her children engaged in learning, while also being quarantined, so she created elevated work binders and they were an instant hit with family/friends & social media! Therefore, unintentionally, pivoting her business from a service based company to a product based company.
Majidah and I discuss how women have a tendency to sell themselves short & don't always charge their true value, ways children can learn outside of traditional schooling & how we can actually learn from them, her future goals for The Learning Cove, and finding joy in the small things!
You can find The Learning Cove on IG @ the.learning.cove and online at https://www.ourlearningcove.com/
Listen in as I give a brief introduction into who I am and my inspiration for starting this podcast.
Sarah Braud is a writer, brand & marketing consultant and keynote speaker. She loves talking about how entrepreneurs & leaders can use storytelling devices to connect with audiences, spark interaction & ignite their businesses. Sarah's creative writing has been published in several online publications & she is the lead writer for Nadus Films.
Sarah is also a wife, proud adoptive parent & breast cancer survivor. On this episode we discuss her adoption journey, raising bi-racial children, brand storytelling, activism with her children within her community, and much more!
Sarah is also offering a free website audit to my listeners! You can connect with, and find out more about Sarah at https://sarahbraud.com/ or on IG at @braudcreative
Evelyn Mendal, owner & creator of Hatch + Bloom, is an early childhood expert with a passion for infant mental health. "From the first ultrasound to first grade, Hatch & Bloom helps you raise happy, well-adjusted Littles."
On this episode, we discuss her journey with IVF, conscientious parenting, validating children's fears, the importance of raising resilient children, freezing her eggs, quarantining as a single parent, and much more!
You can find Evelyn on her website: https://www.hatchandbloom.co/ and her IG page: @hatchandbloomco
Martha Lerner is an Internationally Acclaimed Birth, Newborn & Intimate Motherhood Photographer, Doula, Midwife's Assistant, VBAC Supporter, Childbirth Educator, Peaceful Parenting Coach & Author. She has graciously served over 200 families since 2015!
On this episode we discuss her special journey into becoming a support system for mother's during their most powerful, vulnerable, and beautiful moments of their lives!
You can find her on IG @zenmamalove , her website https://zenmamalove.com/ , and you can purchase her book Baby Got VBAC on Amazon!
Ivania Montero is a full spectrum doula, with Keiki Nest Birth Services, assisting mamas in the Northern Virginia area. Ivania believes "every birth is a unique journey," and being a mom of 3 her birth stories are no exception!
She is a wife, U.S. Army Veteran, boy mom, girl mom, home schooler, and lover of all things nature and birth! We discuss her motherhood, and VBAC journey, when she knew it was the right time to start her own business, the divine intervention into becoming a doula, unschooling, maternal mortality rates, allowing our children to be who they are, and letting go of generational curses.
You can find Ivania on IG @ libelula_mama_doula and her website https://www.libeluladoula.com/
Benita Conde is a former professional ballet dancer, project manager, creative manager & recruiter who is now guiding people to awaken their true self and live an abundant life! She is also a loving wife and mother.
On this episode she shares details about her motherhood journey & journey into finding her purpose and starting her own business; and how her desire to be a mother helped propel her to overcome substance abuse. We also discuss being fearful but courageous in taking chances, how love is missing from business, finding space to connect with yourself & creating Meditation for People Big and Small with her 10-year-old son, and so much more!
You can find Benita on IG @Benita_conde and online at https://www.createradicallove.com/
On part 2 of Midwife On The Block, Christina and I discuss the value of midwifery care & how it embodies the spirit of sisterhood, as well as, the racial disparities of maternal death rates in the black and indigenous communities.
We also discuss her future goals for Black Sisters Midwifery, her passion for teaching & bringing back the much needed village for families, setting boundaries as a working mother, and never settling for less than what your spirit is guiding you to do!
You can find Christina on IG @Blacksistersmidwifery or online at https://www.blacksistersmidwifery.com/
Christina Jemine is a loving, dedicated mother, and Certified Professional Midwife, and Licensed Midwife. She has been serving in the field of maternal-child health for over 10 years and has been caring for mothers & babies all of her life. She is also the founder and CEO of Black Sisters Birth Academy and a children's book author. Her book is titled My Mommy Makes Milk.
Christina is a woman of faith, and on part 1, we discuss her predestined journey into midwifery, having courage to take a leap of faith & start something new, and the importance of finding the right midwife that matches your energy and fulfills your needs.
"God knows your journey. Don't doubt & don't give up hope. Wherever he wants you to be, you will be! Even if he has to open up a new door for you." Christina Jemine
You can find Christina on IG @blacksistersmidwifery and online at https://www.blacksistersmidwifery.com/
On this episode I speak with Nalene Baker, Brand Builder & President of the non-profit organization, Supermoms of Broward.
Supermoms provides families with a robust calendar of events, resources & discounts to local businesses! It started as an organic, grassroots mom meetup group and has transcended into an inspiring virtual online community. We discuss the motivation behind creating Supermoms, the importance of having your mom tribe, getting out of the mom funk, embracing the motherhood challenges & leaving a legacy for your children.
You can find Supermoms on IG at Supermomsnonprofit and online at https://www.thesupermoms.org/
Bryce Reddy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a passion for "helping mothers be the example they want to be, controlling their mom-temper, so that they can create happy & safe relationships, and a more peaceful home." Bryce is also a wife and mother to a 3-year-old girl & 6-year-old boy.
On this episode we discuss acknowledging our emotions, understanding & not judging our anger, how to recognize triggers, repairing the rupture of losing our temper with our children, unrealistic perfectionism, adjusting our expectations and so much more!
You can find Bryce on IG @mombrain.therapist or online at https://www.mombraintherapist.com/
On this episode I talk with Cora Miller, CEO & Co-Founder of Young King Hair Care line. Young King Hair Care is a plant-based, natural hair care line intentionally crafted for multicultural boys. Their goal is to redefine male grooming by encouraging boys with textured hair to celebrate and love their crowns!
I talk with Cora about her motherhood journey, the struggles & triumphs of starting a new business from the ground up, inventory issues during a pandemic, advice for other women who wish to become entrepreneurs, the importance of representation, and so much more!
You can order products at https://youngkinghaircare.com/ and follow on IG: @youngkinghaircare .
Simara Blair, M.S., LMFT is a wife, mom of 2 & licensed marriage & family therapist with a passion for maternal mental health. Simara & I share a lot in common & she dropped so much wisdom & information! We discuss how her first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, dealing with your own childhood trauma while parenting, anxiety, the importance of letting children be who they are & not who we want them to be, understanding you don't have to do it all and so much more!
You can find Simara on IG at @SimaraBlair
Tasheena is a blogger, and teacher turned SAHM. "You’ll find her honest, real-life mommy experiences combined with 10 years of child development insight" on https://thecinnamonmom.com/ which is all about family, homemaking, fun, learning & food! On this episode we discuss her passion for teaching, the inspiration behind her blog, the importance of representation, and her 10 day simple meal prep plans!
You can find Tasheena on IG at @thecinnamonmom
Dr. Simran and Nurse Practitioner Carlie are palliative care & aspiring lifestyle medical clinicians who keep it real on all things life and wellness! We discuss their motherhood journeys, their experiences as a doctor & nurse practitioner during COVID & their passion for lifestyle medicine. Dr. Simran also discusses the 6 ways to prevent, reverse and treat 80% of chronic diseases, and how the book How Not to Die changed her life..."It's about progress not perfection"
IG: HonestlyWholistic
Book: How Not to Die by Michael Greger
Carrie Harper, CPT is a best selling author and postpartum fitness specialist. She is also a wife, girl mom and woman of faith. Carrie specializes in helping women recover from Diastasis Recti, which is very common in women during and after pregnancy. It's so common, that she even has a course on the subject through Udemy! We discuss the importance of loving yourself, your imperfect body and allowing yourself time to recover after you give birth. There is no timeframe to bounce back, you just bounce forward.
You can find Carrie on IG @Carriefit and her book, Flatten my Postpartum Belly, can be found on Amazon. Her course link is below.
https://www.udemy.com/course/diastasis-recti-recovery-system/
Tyler Lucchese and I have a beautiful, candid conversation about the importance of postpartum care for mothers. She has over 12 years experience helping families & created Baby Bloom Newborn Care to support mothers in one of the most pivotal moments of their life. Her newborn care agency places a strong emphasis on women's empowerment, postpartum support & self-care.
“Baby Bloom was created out of my love for newborns, and deep compassion for the moms who should be nurtured just as much." Tyler L.
Www.babybloomnewborncare.com
IG: @Babybloomnewborncare
Mrs. La Toya Carter M.Ed, LPC is a dedicated wife & mom to 3 beautiful children, as well as, a licensed therapist & author. On this episode, we have a very open and honest conversation shortly after the unjust, public killing of George Floyd. We discuss raising black & brown children in today's society, properly channeling anger, choosing who you do & don't give your energy to, coping mechanisms, action plans and so much more!
You can find La Toya on IG: @latoyathetherapist and get her book The Wife's Guide to Beating the Sidechick on Amazon or her website.
Natalie Fund is a wellness coach focusing on the mind, body and soul. On this episode we discuss her motherhood journey & her passion for guiding women to powerful self love and the confidence to take up space in body and voice! She helps women discover positive, healthy relationships with food and themselves. You can find her on IG @ nataliepfund for great, positive content and the link to register for her mind, body & soul program or ebooks. You can also go directly to her website @ nataliepfund.com.
Debrah Lewis has been a nurse since 1978 and midwife since 1984! I was honored to have her on my podcast to discuss her journey into midwifery, her passion for helping mothers during the prenatal and postpartum periods, her advocacy for why fathers should be present at birth, and to discuss her most important roles as a mother and grandmother. Debrah Lewis is co-owner of, Mamatoto, the only birthing center in the English speaking Caribbean and she has been featured in a Tedx Talk discussing why fathers should be present at birth. Link to the video is below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmAyFYjtmok
My sister Dana is back to discuss her intense & amazing 32 hour labor and natural birth story. We also talk about how motherhood has been a thrill ride for her; with ups & downs and unexpected adventures. Her daughter, Ava, and my son Jais also make quick appearances, lol.
Masika Lewis is a career mom and mompreneur! She works full-time as an Operations Manager for an experiential marketing company in Trinidad, as well as, creator and designer of her own calligraphy company Masika Rain Calligraphy; which first started as a hobby but has quickly turned into a successful business. Masika traveled to the states to study at Georgetown University where she earned a degree in business and won the African Studies Award for outstanding thesis om SME's & their role in economic development in Africa.
You can find Masika on IG at MasikaRainCalligraphy
Rochelle David is a married, career mother of 2. She is passionate about spreading awareness for mamas to prioritize their self-care, even if they have just 15 minutes! Rochelle believes that doing better for herself, allows her to be better for her family and in her career. We discuss the struggle in finding balance and the shift in our marriages after our babies were born. We recorded this towards the end of 2019, and it was a great reminder for me to be guilt free and to be aware that what I'm giving out is what I will attract, therefore it's necessary to take care of my mental and physical health.
You can find Rochelle on IG at tlf.findz
Raven Cruz –Social media influencer & "soon to be" mama bear. She is a hustler and positive vibes vixen! Raven is certified in personal training and nutrition, but also self-taught through research and learning her client’s needs. We discuss her path to exercise & fitness, her unexpected pregnancy & her decision to go with a midwife and give birth at a birthing center. We're both passionate about educating mamas on their birthing options, healthy lifestyles and going against what society says we should do with our bodies!
You can find her on www.fitbyraycruz.com or www.shopraycruz.com and on IG: raycruz_fit
On the final episode, Melissa discusses finding an ob/gyn that believed in her natural, noninvasive birth plan, and despite her past health issues she was able to deliver a beautiful, healthy baby girl naturally. But afterward her body suffered major complications & needed a lot of medical intervention. Howeverm she persevered and has dedicated a lot of time educating women on living a healthier lifestyle thru pregnancy & post-partum. She also discusses her affiliation with Earthley products.
www.mamasknowbest.net IG: MamasKnow_Best
FB: Natural Minded Mama IG: Natural.Minded.mama
On part 2 of Melissa Long's episode we discuss the effects of her auto immune disease, Hashimotos, and how she had to listen to her instincts when her doctor's told her she was fine but in her heart she knew she wasn't. We also discuss the major lifestyle changes she had to make to control Hashimotos and live a clean, healthy lifestyle; and how that all affected her ability to conceive and become pregnant with her daughter, Skylar.
Wwww.mamasknowbest.net
Host: Nicole Cumberbatch
Music: William O'Brien
Melissa Long is married to her high school sweetheart & is a mother to an adorable 2 year old little girl! However, she is also a childhood cancer survivor. After many years of health issues caused by the effects of the cancer & radiation treatments, she took matters into her own hands and started healing herself through a healthy diet & lifestyle. We talked for 2 hours & probably could have continued talking but it was getting late and we had to go! This is part 1 of a very inspiring & informative 3-part episode!
You can find her on IG: natural.minded.mama & FB: Natural Minded Mama. She's also an affiliate for earthley.com
Host: Nicole Cumberbatch
Music: William O'Brien
Carlina Smith is a dedicated wife, veteran & career mom. Her children range between the ages of 16, 11 & 10 years old. She was in the army for 7 years and did 1 tour in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. On this episode, we discuss her journey through motherhood as a young mom at 16 and the sacrifices she has had to make along the way.
Host: Nicole Cumberbatch
Music: William O'Brien
On this episode I talk with a wonderful mama of 2 boys who I actually barely know. We connected on Instagram & instantly liked each other! ;-) Along with being a bad a$$ mama, she is also a paralegal and a firefighter wife. Some of her passions include spreading positivity on social media, the band Queen and being a distributor for Young Living. You can find her on IG at momma_in_real_life.
Www.MamasKnowBest.Net
Host: Nicole Cumberbatch
Producer: Nicole Cumberbatch
Music: William O'Brien
In the second episode, (due to having a low risk, healthy pregnancy with my first born son) I discuss the events that lead me to leave my ob/gyn and go with a midwife, why I chose to have a home birth instead of delivering in a hospital or birthing center, and I explain why it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Documentary: The Business of Being Born
Birth Center: Natural Birth Works
Doula: Zen Mama Love
Blog: www.mamasknowbest.net
Host: Nicole Cumberbatch
Producer: Nicole Cumberbatch
Music: William O'Brien
The first episode is with my sister Dana, who was 36 weeks pregnant at the time with her first child. She and I discuss her pregnancy journey thus far, how cool it is to have kids at the same time even though we’re 8 years apart in age (my son is 2), and her decision to go the non-traditional route and choose a midwife & birth center. We laugh and shed some tears. Enjoy!