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Dana Baker is a mother of two who started Parenting In Real Life, a platform where she shares her experience and expertise to help other parents navigate challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, and depression in their children. Having gone through similar struggles with her daughter, Dana felt overwhelmed and alone without a guide to effective parenting. She then decided to learn tips and tricks to help her child with emotional dysregulation, panic attacks, and executive functioning, which she now shares with other parents and children. Dana's mission is to help families find calm in chaos and connect with their children, leading to effective parenting and fewer struggles.
Through Parenting In Real Life, Dana aims to provide an outside perspective that can help families with executive function and emotional regulation, which can be difficult to manage within the family dynamic. Dana believes that bringing one's whole self, personality, sense of humor, and heart, to the table is essential to thriving in today's world, and she brings this philosophy to her work as a parenting coach.
Find Dana at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/parentinginreallife/
https://twitter.com/Danaparenting
https://www.parentinginreallife.org/
https://www.facebook.com/parentinginreallife/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvs2cPAbw0lXZLkm33p_N6Q
https://www.instagram.com/parentinreallife/?hl=en
https://grownandflown.com/author/danabaker/
https://www.additudemag.com/author/dana-baker-williams/
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Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has been working with traumatized children for over 40 years. Her experience in this field started when she was a preteen helping her parents with their summer camp and church ministries.
Throughout her career, she has served in various roles, including juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer, and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations.
Her most important roles, however, have been as a foster parent and stepparent, through which she has managed to collect seven children and ten grandchildren. Debbie has learned important life lessons from her experiences with her foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren, and she now enjoys sharing about how to build strong relationships as their Plan B parent.
She has appeared on numerous podcasts, radio shows, and television broadcasts and is a frequently requested speaker for foster parent associations, camping programs, childcare center associations, private school conferences, and childâservice organizations. My book, Raising Other Peopleâs Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family, outlines many of those lessons. I also blog about parenting topics at RaisingOtherPeoplesChildren.blog
Find her at:
https://www.debbieausburn.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahausburn/
https://www.instagram.com/debbieausburn/
https://www.facebook.com/OtherPeoplesChildrenLLC/
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Gina and Don Grothoff,(Grodoff) are parents and founders of Focused Healthy Family. Despite their qualifications as occupational therapists, child-led learning coaches, EFT practitioners, and mindset coaches, One might think with all those qualifications and the fact Donald and Gina are the proud parents of three children who are now 25, 21, and 14 that they were prepared for any parenting challenges.
But along with the joys and challenges of everyday parenting, the Grothoff family has experienced issues with mental illness, extreme personality and behavior changes raising three kids two of whom suffer from severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,
Gina and Donald understand the joys and challenges of everyday parenting and believe that communication and emotional stability are crucial for a healthy, happy family. They are passionate about helping other families, particularly those in the "Sandwich Generation" who are raising kids while caring for aging parents, find their way through similar challenges. Their non-traditional paths of life and learning have led them to follow their passions and use their experiences to assist others.
They share their unique journey and experiences, with an emphasis on parenting, on their podcast, the Focused Healthy Family Podcast and have spoken to groups including National Alliance of Mental Illness, National Association of Women Business Owners, National American Holistic Nurses, Rotary clubs, Holistic Health Network
Find them here:
https://www.focusedhealthyfamily.com/index
https://www.autismspeaks.org/provider/focused-healthy-family
http://ginaanddon.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldgrothoff/
https://www.instagram.com/donaldgrothoff/
https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/29458
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AJ Coleman is the author of Keep Those Feet Moving â A Widowerâs 8-Step Guide to Coping With Grief and Thriving Against All Odds.
Throughout AJâs life, he has had to overcome tremendous challenges.
As a child, AJ was frequently bullied for his hearing impairment. Instead of letting social challenges define him, AJ strived to overcome them.
In 2009, AJ faced the most painful challenge of allâlosing his wife Cory to brain cancerâwhen their daughter was just one-year-old.
AJ started the Keep Those Feet Moving blog in 2013 to share his advice, experiences, and philosophical wisdom with the world. He was inspired to write by the encouragement of close friends and family members, who were all astonished by how AJ was able to stay strong after losing Cory.
Today, AJ lives in a suburb of Chicago. He is remarried with a blended family and focuses his time on raising his family and helping others overcome challenges. AJ is an avid Florida Gator fan who enjoys traveling, learning languages, and playing soccer. When he isn't writing, he always looks for opportunities to self-educate.
AJâs story is truly an inspiration for all of us to Keep Those Feet Moving, no matter how difficult it may seem at the time. And He is back to talk to us about how he started dating after losing his wife.
Find AJ at:
https://keepthosefeetmoving.com/our-story
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This weeks guest is a lawyer who is now a full-time divorce coach, Parent Coordinator, author, and mother who supports single parents to do better for themselves and their children with co-parenting skills
She has an approach that combines logical reasoning with empathy and compromise to achieve successful results in conflict resolution. Cherie believes that each decision made during a divorce should be carefully analyzed for its long-term consequences, especially when children are involved, and that a divorce coach can help provide an objective perspective.
Cherie is convinced that acting as one's best self is the best way to serve the best interests of children during a divorce, inspiring flexibility and resilience in them.
As part of a blended family with four children of her own and one from her partner, Cherie understands the challenges and rewards of navigating complex family dynamics. Along with her work with Dear Divorce Coach, Cherie also offers parent coordination and coaching sessions for individuals and couples going through divorce or other life transitions.
Find Cherie at
https://deardivorcecoach.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DearDivorceCoach/
https://twitter.com/DearDivorceTeam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/morrischerie/
https://www.instagram.com/deardivorcecoach/
https://www.pinterest.ph/DearDivorceTeam/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJMAXn_j7fwszBM6-Zh8EQ/featured
https://www.tiktok.com/@deardivorcecoach?
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This week's guest was a successful business entrepreneur who grew up with divorced parents whose styles were very different, leading to confusion regarding his adolescent needs for support, security, and safety. And then a few years ago, he struggled with his daughter as she faced anxiety and depression as a teenager.
Both experiences were challenging and heart-wrenching. He wondered what his parents or he could have done differently. In hindsight, after much learning and reflection, he realized a lot could have been done to make these far more positive experiences.
As a result, he has made it his mission to help parents like find smoother and more productive paths, to better communicate and connect
Andy Goldstrom is the founder of Parents Journey Coaching, he coaches and helps parents better navigate the challenges of raising children today. Deepening your knowledge about your situation, your parenting style, and what works and doesnât by leveraging your strengths and helping you develop your own solutions.
Find Andy at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andygoldstrom/
https://parentsjourneycoaching.net/podcast/
https://oplm.com/speaker/andy-goldstrom/
https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fgoldstrom_andy
https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/experts/expert/parents-journey-coaching
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This week's guest was born in Cleveland Ohio to a very Sicilian family. Her father played jazz trumpet and infused the arts into all of her experiences and was blessed to explore all aspects of creative expressive art forms.
She has been personally touched by addiction, adoption, and complex trauma and as an athlete overcame extraordinary obstacles.
With over 30 years of experience in the consulting and coaching field. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families and in various roles for example at the maximum security prison in North Carolina. managing the psychiatric in-patient unit, assessed custody levels, and provided services to death row inmates.
Another role she was part of the team contracted by the U.S. Army in Ft. Bragg, as health coaches and team members partnered with soldiers preparing for deployment.
Now as the executive director of The Vecchio Group, Art for the Heart, Kathryn's unique take on using all art forms to tap into the clientâs creativity is brilliant. She is using art to encourage creativity to gain access to different perspectives on any given issue.
Find Kathryn at:
http://www.artfortheheartfoundation.org
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This week we have 2 guests.
One Momma firefox is a mental health advocate and part-time live show host/podcaster/content creator and variety gamer with a full-time job on top of all that. This superstar mum is raising her two kids as a single mom! She has a 9 year old who has Tourette Syndrome and a 16 year old who is transgender and struggles with anxiety.
The second guest is Jax Momma Firefoxâs is 16, whoâs biggest challenge he has faced since coming out as transgender has been communicating with his parents. Conversely, he has found a lot of joy in interactions with complete strangers when they affirm his gender even unknowingly. He enjoys gaming with his friends, spending time with his girlfriend, playing with his little brother and pets, chilling with family, "art stuff" and listening to music.
They both live in Texas and together they just do their collective best to get by with all the politics and real dangers that come along with being *different* these days.
All they want to do is help others feel less alone and encourage people to seek help when it feels the hardest but they need it most.
Find Momma at:
https://www.twitch.tv/mommafoxfire/about
https://www.instagram.com/mommafoxfire/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/MommaFoxFire/about
https://www.tacosfallapart.com/about
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Todays guest Patti handy has spent a combined 20 years as a Financial Advisor and Mortgage Advisor, however it was only after she experienced a heartbreaking divorce that shattered her world and made her feel overwhelmed and fearful about her financial future as a single mother and where she made costly mistakes out of desperation despite her background in finance, Patti now is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and experience to help women overcome financial challenges and achieve fulfillment and joy in their lives.
She acknowledges the difficulties that women face when it comes to money and aims to provide them with the tools and guidance they need to navigate financial decisions confidently. Patti's story of resilience and transformation serves as an inspiration for those who may be going through similar challenges, offering hope and the promise of thriving even in the face of adversity.
Find Patti here:
https://www.pattihandy.com/about
https://www.facebook.com/groups/870805444193498
https://www.instagram.com/patti.handy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattihandy/
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In 20 years of clinical medicine, Sheila has taken care of a lot of very sick children but to an even greater extent, she saw kids with lifestyle induced problems. Poor sleep, unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy weight and frequently a lot of depression and anxiety were keeping these kids from living in their best health.
Dr. Sheila Carroll is a board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine physician who is dedicated to helping children achieve their best health.
Shelia opinion is a child cannot be expected to change their lifestyle habits by themselves. Children need their parent's and caregiver's help. And parents need help figuring out first, exactly what to do and then, how to actually do it.
She does this by working exclusively with parents who are willing to focus on modifying their own behaviors to ultimately improve their child's health.
She help children by empowering their parents to be the parents they truly want to be .
Find Shelia at:
https://weillcornell.org/sjcarroll
https://doctors.nyp.org/sheila-j-carroll-md/pediatric-cardiology-upper-east-side
https://vivo.weill.cornell.edu/display/cwid-sjc7002
https://www.mainehealth.org/Provider-Directory/C/Carroll-Sheila-M
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-carroll-a2326322/
https://health.usnews.com/doctors/sheila-carroll-415361
https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-sheila-carroll-xkmr2
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Susan Gold's life is a testament to the power of resilience and determination.
She was raised in a challenging and chaotic family system, the middle child of five. Escaping the toxic family environment after high school graduation, she embarked on a remarkable journey of self-discovery.
Professionally, Susan became known for attaching celebrity talent to projects in NYC which led her to produce for television and film and on to Los Angeles.
She convinced modern art legend Andy Warhol to do an on-camera commercial for Pontiac, and on behalf of Disney Channel persuaded A-list celebrities including Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Taylor Swift, David Beckham and more to be interviewed by cartoon charactersâŠPhineas & Ferb.
Susan is also a decorated endurance athlete competing in three marathons, and dozens of triathlons and has the distinction of finishing third in her age group at the treacherous Escape from Alcatraz event.
Keen on leaving a legacy to help others heal from challenges sheâs successfully documented her journey of transforming trauma into triumph with the release of her book, "Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom," which chronicles her personal trajectory.
In her book, Susan shares her own experiences of overcoming a challenging family dynamic and provides invaluable insights for others facing similar obstacles. Her story is an inspiration to those who have endured childhood traumas,
Susan's ability to transform her own pain into a source of strength and empowerment has made her a beacon of hope for countless individuals seeking healing and personal transformation.
Today, Susan continues to make a profound impact through her speaking engagements, workshops, and coaching programs. She passionately helps others navigate their own healing journeys, encouraging them to reclaim their lives and find joy and purpose beyond their past.
She has become a guiding light for those seeking to turn their trauma into a powerful gift and live a life of authenticity and fulfillment.
Find Susan at:
Official Website
Facebook
LinkedIn
Instagram
Twitter
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Patricia Clarke is a British Columbia-based artist, writer, and speaker who draws much of her inspiration from the natural splendor surrounding her and her real-life experiences.
During her rewarding journey she has been an entrepreneur and won various awards and contracts to import her specialty candy into stores like Costco, London Drugs, and Superstore.
However in 2010, she left her import/export career to channel her experience and energy into building her art practice. Her intuitively painted art can be seen hanging in galleries, homes, and businesses worldwide.
But this isnt why she is with us
Today she published her 1st book, The Unknown Sister - A Memoir of The Search For The Truth Of My Paternity and it has become a best-seller,
Her purpose in writing this book was to support others and to give them the courage to have difficult conversations.
Patricia has been seen on screens and stages educating about adoption, secrets, art, and spirituality, and often, her art and book are woven into her speaking. You can often find her traveling and spending time in nature when she's not in her studio creating.
Find Trisha at:
https://patriciaclarkecreations.com/gallery/
https://www.facebook.com/patriciaclarkecreations/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-clark-11209b24/
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Motivational consultant, international speaker, and author Ahmard Vital has empowered people globally with his inspirational guidance and tips for self-development.
He provides his audiences with the tools needed to achieve personal success, utilize willpower and determination, and develop strategies that will allow people of all ages to achieve personal and professional excellence.
After nearly a decade of studying the performance habits of high-achieving athletes, Ahmard has developed programs of inspiration and motivation that are beneficial to individuals, professionals, companies and organizations worldwide.
In 2011, Ahmard published Awaken the Baller Within, which was quickly labeled as the âathleteâs life manualâ by some pundits in sports media. This book was taught in more than a dozen colleges and close to 50 athletic departments and sports camps.
Ahmard is becoming one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world, working in countries like Zambia and Abu Dhabi (UAE). In the United States, heâs inspired professionals at companies like the Boys and Girls Club, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Salvation Army. His college clients include Prairie View A&M, Houston Community College, and West Texas A&M.
He published his second book, I Am More Than Enough, in April 2019 to address many of his clientsâ confidence challenges in their personal and professional lives.
Find Ahmard at
https://ahmardvital.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmard-vital-6959464/https://www.facebook.com/ahmardvital/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrrvUluHZEfyoektk9Q2Gg -
In today's episode, we have the privilege of delving into the captivating realm of Bobby Huntley, the brilliant author behind the mesmerizing novel, "Mothers Please " Bobby is a very gifted and insightful educator of 19 plus years and has produced a thought-provoking self-help book for single mothers raising sons without the help of the father and or positive male role models.
Within the book Bobby lists 8 mistakes that single mothers make in raising their sons.
Find Bobby at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyhuntley/https://www.facebook.com/BobbyRHHuntleywww.brayehuntleyenterprises.com -
Welcome Reneé Rodriguez again to the podcast
As highlighted in the last podcast episode Renee is a highly skilled and passionate individual dedicated to empowering women and advocating for their rights in family court cases. With a career spanning over 25 years, Reneé has emerged as a prominent figure in the field of custody battles, specializing in supporting women in their pursuit of physical and legal custody.
Her unique approach is to teach client to adopt a "noble warrior" mindset when entering the courtroom. By instilling a sense of strength, resilience, and determination in her clients, Reneé empowers them to confidently present themselves as the healthier and more capable parent during custody disputes.
Reneé has also become a trusted advocate for victims of domestic violence. She understands the unique struggles faced by people in abusive relationships and helps them develop strategies to protect themselves and their children. Reneé's deep commitment to promoting awareness about domestic violence and advocating for its victims has led her to become a respected figure in the field.
Find Renee at
https://www.facebook.com/bffconsultinghttps://bestfootforwardllc.com/about/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqzpdr2Oytk -
This weekâs guest is becoming a regular on the podcast
Elaine Belson obtained her bachelorâs degree in psychology in 1987 from the University of Maryland and her masterâs degree in Social Work in 1993 from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and has been a clinical social worker for 30 years
In addition to this she decided to join the Army at the age of 42 because she wanted to be part of something bigger than herself and have a bigger impact and during her time served in Afghanistan, from 2008-2010.
She is an expertise in the following topics: anger management, anxiety, coping with chronic pain, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief/loss, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, stress, substance abuse, trauma, women's issues, and work issues and she has provided trauma services for Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, bank robberies, military deployment and has helped children and teens cope with academic challenges, bullying, divorce, peer pressure and low self-esteem.
She is here this time to talk about setting and maintaining good boundaries.
Find Elaine at
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Fiona is the founder of Home Sweet Homes, a co-parenting journal and planner aimed at helping young children adjust to life after a separation or divorce.
As a single mother to a 5-year-old boy, she experienced first-hand the challenges that come with co-parenting, including stress, anxiety, guilt, and a lack of resources to support young children.
Fiona searched for tools and products to help co-parents and their children but found that there were few solutions available that directly involved children. This inspired her to create the Home Sweet Homes journal and planner, which evolved from a $2 mini planner she found at a dollar store.
The Home Sweet Homes journal and planner is designed to keep co-parents and their child connected and informed about each other's daily lives, while also providing comfort and joy across their two homes.
Fiona's mission is to bring positivity out of a difficult situation by combining the benefits of a journal and planner into a tool that stays with the child. After countless hours of brainstorming, writing, editing, and designing, Fiona had the first prototype of Home Sweet Homes in her hands in February 2021.
Find Fiona at
https://www.tiktok.com/@coparenting_momhttps://www.facebook.com/fiona.w.konghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fionakong/https://www.instagram.com/homesweethomesjournal/?hl=en -
Janet Price is the founder of JP Coaching & Consulting, and her mission is to help parents and children navigate divorce and beyond.
She offers innovative tools, strategies, and solutions to minimize the impact of divorce trauma and help families shift from surviving to thriving.
Janet has personally experienced many life-altering events, including being a child of a high-conflict divorce, then finding herself in a high-conflict co-parenting dynamic defending false allegations that no parent should have to defend, and having her children never come home to live with her at the ages of 11 and 13, to eventually building strong loving bonds with her children as adults.
Through her own healing journey, she has discovered her life's purpose, which is to work with parents in their co-parenting relationships and end the generational cycle of pain and trauma caused by unconscious parenting.
Janet believes that it's possible to enjoy life despite experiencing pain and complications, and she wants to help others do the same.
Find Janet here
https://jpcoachingandconsulting.com/about/https://www.linkedin.com/company/jp-coaching-and-consulting-inc/about/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpcoachingandconsulting/https://twitter.com/JPCoaching2 -
Jay Rosenthal is an entrepreneur and Child Welfare Consultant with a diverse background in various areas of social work. With prior experience in conducting child welfare investigations, Jay has developed a comprehensive understanding of child protection systems and protocols and additionally, his expertise extends to therapy, specifically in a children's congregate care setting, where he has worked closely with children in a group care environment.
Jay holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University. This academic foundation has equipped him with a deep understanding of human behavior and psychological principles, which he can apply in their work as a Child Welfare Consultant.
Jay's dedication to advocating for vulnerable populations is evident through his involvement as a member of the founding board of directors of a non-profit organization established in May 2014. This organization focuses specifically on championing the rights of children with rare or undiagnosed diseases and their families. Jay aims to create awareness, provide support, and drive positive change in the lives of these children and their families.
Find Jay here
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-m-rosenthal-ba44b866/https://cpsprotect.com/https://www.listennotes.com/top-podcasts/jay-rosenthal/ -
When her kids were young she parented intuitively which worked pretty well. Then they hit the teen years and life became chaotic, tense, and drama-filled. This weeks guest felt worried, angry, frustrated, scared, and exhausted.
She told her kids what they âshouldâ do and what they âneedâ to do. She offered her wisdom and told them why they were wrong and what the ârightâ way was.
And when none of that worked, she punished them. The result was more conflict, arguments and they shut her out.
Like most parents, she read books, listened to podcasts, and speakers, but nothing seemed to worked.
In 2016, she found a program which showed completely new parenting communication strategies that dramatically changed her relationship with her children and made her house a more calm and peaceful place to be.
These strategies and tools were so life changing that she knew she needed to get this information into the hands of as many parents as possible.
Jeanine Mouchawar is a professional life coach who specializes in helping parents navigate the challenges of raising teenagers.
Her coaching services aim to provide parents with the necessary tools and techniques to create a more harmonious relationship with their teenagers.
Parents gain the skills needed to set boundaries, encourage responsibility, and empower their teens to become the best versions of themselves.
One of the key goals of Jeanine's coaching is to help parents reduce drama and conflicts in their parenting journey. She believes in providing simple and easy-to-implement solutions to everyday challenges, allowing parents to feel more relaxed and confident in their teen's choices. Through her guidance, parents can foster an environment of ease, where meaningful conversations and connections can thrive.
Find her at
https://www.facebook.com/jeaninemouchawarcoachinghttps://www.jeaninemouchawar.com/meet-jeaninehttps://www.instagram.com/jeaninemouchawarcoaching/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeaninemouchawar/www.jeaninemouchawar.com - Vis mere
