Parents Are People: Recent Episodes
Ashley Cole
Host Ashley brings you thoughtful discussion and interviews with different people from different journeys, reminding us that Parents Are People!
In this episode Ashley meets with Kenya, who embarked on motherhood later in life and raised two children born 11 years apart. Kenya discusses how she parenting has evolved for her throughout different phases of life, and how her experiences have influenced her approach to parenting at different stages. She offers a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of managing such a significant age gap between her kids and her parenting years.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parentsarepeople/message
In this episode of our podcast, Brittany bravely opens up about her journey growing up in foster care. From the circumstances that led her into the system to the challenges she faced along the way, Brittany shares candidly about the highs and lows of her experience. Join us as she reflects on the lessons learned, the resilience gained, and the importance of finding support and belonging. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parentsarepeople/message
In this episode of Parents Are People, host Ashley meets with Laquista, a single mother who shares her experiences navigating parenthood solo. Laquista opens up about the support she receives from her inner circle and the love she pours into raising her child. However, she also discusses the frustration of facing societal stigma as a single mother.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parentsarepeople/message
Ashley meets with Shanta, as she shares about her positive coparenting experience and keys they have found to make it work by trying to find the right way.
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Host Ashley meets with Jennifer who shares about her experience growing up with a distant father, and how this experience shaped her own family and relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parentsarepeople/message
Join us in this episode as Dr. Wes Robins shares his journey of conscious parenting and raising his special needs daughter. Gain valuable insights as Dr. Wes reflects on the unique challenges, rewards, and transformative power of parenting with mindfulness and compassion.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parentsarepeople/message
Ashley meets with guest Johnique as she shares her experience of navigating parenting and life after the loss of her fiancé. Join us as we listen to her story of resilience, hope and strength. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parentsarepeople/message
In this episode, Ashley talks with guest Amber about overcoming personal struggles, focusing on emotional healing, and raising emotionally intelligent children. Throughout the conversation, they delve into Amber's experiences and share valuable insights on nurturing healthy relationships and effective parenting habits.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parentsarepeople/message
Guest Host Greg interviews Ashley (host of parents are people) as she shares her perspective and views. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parentsarepeople/message
Ashley meets with guest Aaron who is sharing his honest reflection about blending families, and what it actually means to give your all.
This episode Ashley sits down with Dani, a teenager, to hear her perspective as a person, and a person being parented. What sorts of things do adults overlook? What matters, what doesn't?
Ashley meets with guest Candice who shares her story of healing after growing up parentified.
Host Ashley meets with guest Greg Sr. as he shares about building character as a father of 4.
Ashley meets with guest Teka as she shares lessons she’s learned through her own journey.
Ashley meets with guest Dani who shares what it's like having her only baby leaving turning into an adult.
Father's Day special episode where we are giving Props to Pops. Ashley meets with two guests Toni, and Gregory they share about fathers and the beauty of that relationship.
Ashley meets with guest Devin, he shares about he and his wife's philosophy on raising boys in todays world, to become happy, healthy, emotionally intelligent beings.
Guests Amber and Heather weigh out their decision about whether or not they want to embark on their own parenting journey. Is parenting for everyone? What are the risks, costs associated? Listen in as they explore their own hope and fears.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Ashley meets with Ress and Andrew to discuss to effects of mental health on people and how it impacts parenting. They also share some great tools and tips of how to advocate and care for yourself!
Parents Are People hosts a Mother’s Day Special featuring three mothers shared by the people who love them. Ashley meets with Shate, Andre and Quanda to give flowers and spread love to the mother's in their life.
Ashley is joined by guest Jackie to talk about FEELINGS and why it matters to talk about them.
Ashley is joined by guest April. She shared about her experience having to advocate for her son every step of the way.
Ashley meets with guest Forrest as he shares about his journey to be more present in all relationships, especially with his children.
Ashley meets with guest Quanda to hear her story as a parent and grandparent and the lessons she has learned in letting go and trusting the process.
Host Ashley, shares about some of her experiences as a Social Worker for Social Work Appreciation Month and leads us to this week's guest Robert, who talks about ways he tries to use his knowledge an experience to ensure his daughter is happy, and grows into a happy, well adjusted adult... in due time.
Host Ashley sits with Adrienne to discuss those things that hurt the parent-child relationship such as; disrespect, criticism, sarcasm, or judgment. The effects of those things, and some ideas on how to mend.
Ashley sits with guest Alicia to discuss giving kids privacy, why it's important, how to do it, and what the benefits are.
Ashley sit down with guest Rudy to hear his experience going through the journey of gaining custody of his child, and the growth and bond that formed as a result.
Ashley is joined by guest Toni talks about the journey of maternity and the process of growth that has to occur to provide for a new life.
This weeks guest Ress, brains behind the podcast SheWolf Alchemy, joins us to discuss what it's like supporting a child’s free spirit. What it looks like to not let your stuff get in the way of your child growing into the most full version of themselves.
Ashley talks with guest Andrew as he shares how his journey has been shaped by his relationships with the people around him. He explains how examining and strengthening those relationships has helped him grow as a person, parent, and husband.
This episode guest Patrice shares her experience of being a new mom and it has challenged her as a person. She also shares with us some words of wisdom of how setting boundaries can create space for vulnerability.
This week Ashley meets with guest Derron as he shares about the lessons of his father had how it had shaped him as a man, a partner, friend, entrepreneur, and of course as a person.
Ashley begins the journey of exploring parents as people by sitting down with her own mother to discuss what it was like for her as a young, single parent in the military. For blog and additional updates check out Parentsarepeople.net
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