Synopsis
I LOVE to interview!!! I spend a lot of time writing and speaking about my own experiences, but the podcast gives your story a place to shine! It's not about being rich and famous or well spoken. Simply listen to someone's story evolve, share in their journey of trials, tribulations and ultimately what makes them #triumphwithlove!!! You can contact me to be a guest - everyone has a story that should have a voice and wings. Or hang out and listen to people being their amazing, awesome selves!
Episodes
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Parenting A Complex Child, Advocacy, Support Group, & Passion with Michelle Choairy S7 E42
06/11/2024 Duration: 34minfirst pregnancy at 38 no amniotic fluid at 29 weeks sent straight to hospital 3 weeks on bed rest and had a C section at 32 weeks. He was 3 lbs 1 oz and stayed in NICU for 4 weeks. He fell behind in all milestones and didn't like to eat. 18 months I knew something was wrong and started looking for help. I found an OT that got me Regional Center help. This is our state's program. at 3 he still wasn't saying any words. so I started searching for speech therapist that could help. We ended up in Connecticut. forward to when he was 8 and we were able to get a genetic test and he was diagnosed with TBR1 a rare genetic disorder with 190 kids in the world with it. He is one in 190. I am now helping moms with complex kids take the steps they need to get help for them with early intervention. I am a mom of a complex kid. I have been my son’s best advocate and have learned through the years what it takes to get the best care for my child. I am the Founder of Collective Wisdom for Complex Kids
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Special Ed Teacher to Leading Mom Crew & New Mom Talk Podcast with Mariela DeSantiago S7 E41
30/10/2024 Duration: 27min- Unplanned pregnancy - Planned to return to work part-time but decided to raise my son instead - I felt like I was missing something and needed something to keep me mentally challenged so I started my podcast called New Mom Talk out of a need and lack of resources - Expanded to a mom group called Carlsbad Mom Crew - I had to learn to accept and ask for help from in-laws and so glad I did - I've learned to let go of so much and accept the mess I started my parenting podcast called New Mom Talk and a mom group called Carlsbad Mom Crew as a way to provide moms with resources and connections. FIND HER HERE: https://newmomtalk.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQZH_AmrVDn7cdGHROIQH6Q https://www.instagram.com/newmomtalk.podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/carlsbadmomcrew/ https://www.tiktok.com/@newmomtalk.podcast
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Parenting as Post Trauma Recovery Work in Action with Emily Cleghorn S7 E40
23/10/2024 Duration: 31minBecoming a mama was a catalyst that set much needed trauma recovery work in action. From living in my fight/ flight response to learning how to calm my nervous system in the midst of helping my littles cope. I'm a holistic trauma recovery coach specialized in helping trauma-surviving mamas navigate the triggers of their childhood trauma so they can create the peaceful and loving mamahood they deeply desire. FIND HER HERE: mamahoodaftertrauma.ca/home https://www.instagram.com/emily.mamahoodaftertrauma/ BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Ashes-Journey-Transform-Depression/dp/1959989820/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cnMUtgCjGViw-6QFggjSIa5t6koCdkUFU3JzNvwbdHSSFKqTgvjvzdr9blb7AsMWcZ17Rx0nJ-L7G5AopmxlUZZVddEYN_yThZkx3rdgdfkHOdqlGc_iwGXk-f6ALk7YbBRR4QA1wxTS12eWQA0mEzR79gERVS6pX_nWc7-JY5PLbsaBeIxYF_K0aqCEvy3dMVKGZfMoy7OgXB67uKe1RYXdXh566zwgkKq3_NgFl_g.NrKr480ygtH7nzZxDUrLSN-LRCr3_CEcdLYzSu-ltQ8&qid=1729703228&sr=8-1
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Postpartum Depression and Feeling Blindsided with Overwhelm in Postpartum with Marissa Zwetow S7 E39
16/10/2024 Duration: 36minI was blindsided with the overwhelm and lack of enjoyment when I became a mother. I had heard about postpartum depression, but didn’t hear anyone really be candid about how hard it is or unenjoyable outside of a mental health or postpartum depression context, which understandably would be scary and vulnerable to share. I knew that the validation I so desperately sought out was missing in postpartum conversations and I had to give voice to what I went through and help another person on a similar journey through my private therapy and coaching practice as a licensed therapist and by writing a book about my postpartum journey and research. https://a.co/d/0WzBJet Get your free copy of 12 taboo postpartum truths: What you may need to know, but probably haven't been told - https://www.postpartumhappiness.com/free-postpartum-article I'm a licensed mental health therapist and coach specializing in supporting new moms in private practice FIND HER HERE: www.postpartumhappiness.com https://www.facebook.com/postpartumhap
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Mom, Step-Mom, CBE, Gold Coast Doulas in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with Kristin Revere S7 E38
14/10/2024 Duration: 35minI am a stepmom to a 22-year-old. I am married with two kids 11 and 13. I became a doula and childbirth educator after my youngest was born. Had preeclampsia with my first and bedrest for 3 weeks. Was induced at 39 weeks She was in the NICU for 4 days. Had struggles with breastfeeding both. Did not get pree with my 2nd and hired doulas Son had a tongue tie so needed to see an IBCLC with both kids I own Gold Coast Doulas in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are a full-service birth and postpartum doula agency. We have an online course called Becoming A Mother, a podcast called Ask the Doulas that launched in 2017, a book called "Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby" that came out on Mother's Day 2024. Please provide all your website and all social media links for show notes.: www.supportedbook.com www.goldcoastdoulas.com www.askthedoulas.com @goldcoastdoulas on Insta/FB/pinterest/etc.
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Research & Book on Maternal Mental Health and Fetal Development - Dr. Dawn Kingston S7 E37
02/10/2024 Duration: 40minWorld-renowned researcher Dr. Dawn Kingston shares new insights regarding the impact of a mother's mental health on fetal development in her upcoming U.S. book release, Your Brain on Pregnancy (September 17, 2024). Within it, she leverages her over 25 years of expertise (including as a NICU nurse) to share groundbreaking insights at the intersection of maternal mental health and fetal development. The book is an enlightening and practical guidebook for mothers to help them navigate mental health challenges during and after pregnancy. A timely topic, in 2023, the White House, under the advisement of the Centre for Disease Control and the American Psychiatric Association, issued a report stating that the United States faces alarmingly high rates of perinatal mental health conditions, such as prenatal & postpartum depression and anxiety, and tragically, these preventable conditions are the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the country. Dr. Kingston is an excellent interview subject to discuss the
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Mother of 4, and Author of “Raising Justice” a Christian lens on Mother Daughter Relationships - Doris Daniel Jackson-Shazier S7 E36
27/09/2024 Duration: 34minI am a mother of 4 children, ages 19, 16, 11 and 5. I am literally raising children at different stages all at the same time. I've experienced an 18 week miscarriage between my 1st & 2nd child, having a baby after 35 (gestational Diabetes), and having a child after being diagnosed with PCOS. My first two children I had while in college and working a full tme job. I am a new author of a book called, Raising Justice. The book addresses common challenges faced by mothers and daughters, such as communication breakdowns, conflicts, and misunderstandings, and offers practical strategies for resolving these issues. I emphasize the importance of empathy, open communication, and forgiveness, guiding readers through the process of healing and strengthening their relationships. Through a Christian lens, I show how nurturing, problem-solving, and collaboration can be effectively utilized in the home, workplace, and community to foster stronger, more meaningful connections. I am a ICF Accredited Leade
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IUI to get pregnant, In Utero Heart Condition, C-Section & Immediate Open Heart Surgery - Paulette Kamenecka S7 E35
25/09/2024 Duration: 39min* had a hard time getting pregnant, and despite going through the "infertility gauntlet", the "problem" was never identified * did get pregnant with an IUI and assumed whatever had been the obstacle was now resolved (who in retrospect is bonkers optimistic) * 25 weeks into the pregnancy my doctors find a too slow fetal heartrate *drs find life threatening heart condition for the fetus, created by an autoimmune problem I didn't know I had *12 weeks in limbo, with drs saying fetus would not survive pregnancy or birth *scheduled C section at 37 weeks...after she is born alive; next day has open heart surgery to implant a pacemaker *after surgery drs say whether she lives or dies "is up to her" *creating a strong sense that this life is "hers" *that baby just graduated college *learn about the very hard limits of my control over my child (whose life was "in her own hands", and my body ABOUT I am a writer. I write essays about women's health focused on pr
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Founder & CEO of The Life School, Keynote Speaker, Trainer & Mom of 2 - Elona Lopari S7 E34
29/08/2024 Duration: 24minElona met her husband at 17, married 4 years later, then graduated college with a degree in business management and finance, then had her first baby, then her second 2.5 years later. A lack of self-care, feeling like she was missing out on her kids growing up, strain on her marriage, and walking away from corporate america due to her ideals not aligning (plus her husbands encouragement) launched her entrepreneurial journey! Elona is the Founder & CEO of The Life School , Speaker, Best Selling Author to numerous books, Award Winner, Show and Speaking Events Organizer to an audience of over 30,000+ purpose driven service based entrepreneurs and corporations. She has supported 100+ companies double and triple their impact and revenue through fractional and business management Operations and HR Services. She is a Prior Fortune 500 C Suite Executive also Featured in Disrupt, NY Weekly, Business Insider, CEO Weekly, The Business News & Famous Times. FIND HER HERE:https://www.elonaloparicoaching.com/
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Purple Heart Marine Combat Veteran, Divorced, Blended Family & Leadership Coach - Michael Allison - S7 E33
27/08/2024 Duration: 33minMarried Divorced Single Father Child-Custody Child Support Remarried Blended Family Step-Parents 13 medications for mental health Meet Michael W. Allison • Michael Allison, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps Purple Heart Combat Veteran, is the driving force behind The Adversity Academy, serving as its Founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman. With over two decades of leadership experience and strategic business acumen, Michael has a proven track record of steering organizations towards seven-figure success, earning him recognition as an award-winning INC 5000 entrepreneur. • Michael's journey is marked by resilience and determination, evident in his remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth. A beacon of inspiration, he shares his insights as an International Keynote Speaker, 2x - TEDx Speaker, and Host of the empowering Overcoming Adversity Show. • In addition to his military service, Michael holds an MBA in Business Administration and a Bachel
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6 Miscarriages, Custody Of Her Sister, BiPolar, Neurodivergent (8 Disabilities) with Katherine McCord - S7 E32
09/08/2024 Duration: 39min** 6 miscarriages ** Custody of my sister when mother was ill I designed an HRTech Product and do Inclusion and HR Consulting. I am also an international speaker. I am successful WITH my diagnoses, not in spite of them. FIND HER HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-mccord-093bb343/ https://www.kmccordspeaking.com jointheneuroverse.org RESOURCES: https://www.jointheneuroverse.org/general-9 Certifications: Neuroscience Coach Neuroscience: Brain and Space Human Resources Management DEI Strategy HER BOOK:The Obvious Solution You Never Heard Of: Universal Workplace Design: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9V7TXCL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E3BIGK4L6KS3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7mUdPx40d3K-oQQabqc7jA.qXVpC5YZBrlsy2LyBnGpdXCmsXYuXCU5mRy1UIl8f2E&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+obvious+solution+you+never+heard+of&qid=1721657231&sprefix=the+obvious+solution+you+never+heard+of%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1
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Lucky Chick Owner, & Mom of Twin Boys via IVF with Stephanie Miklosvary - S7 E31
03/08/2024 Duration: 39minMy journey to parenthood was marked by 6 years of longing and uncertainty. I endured numerous medical procedures and the heartache of repeated disappointments. Accepting that parenthood might not be part of my story was challenging. I was open to adoption, but it also presented its challenges. In 2013, after one final attempt at IVF, I was blessed with healthy twin boys. This moment transformed my journey into one of profound joy and fulfillment. With over 20 years of experience as the founder of Lucky Chick Beauty, I was familiar with life’s ups and downs as an entrepreneur, but nothing prepared me for the challenges of making a baby. While others seemed to achieve parenthood easily, my path was more complex. I faced the demands of injecting medications and surgically implanting embryos. Today, my fertility struggles put life’s challenges in perspective. I’m grateful that more people are open about their struggles, helping others feel less alone on their journey to parenthood.
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Windy City Nanny and Published Author with Florence Ann Romano - S7 E30
02/08/2024 Duration: 30minFlorence Ann Romano is a personal growth strategist, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman with a sparkling personality. With an eye for marketing, Romano flourishes as both an advisor for and the vice president of business strategy for Yakkety Yak. Florence is a proud member of the board of directors at the Children’s Research Fund as well as Female Strong. She is also a founding member of Sesame Street’s Leadership Council. Her latest book, Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life, (Beyond Words, February 21, 2023) After spending more than fifteen years as a childcare provider, during which she was known as the Windy City Nanny, Romano is the authority on childcare and family support in this new millennium and has more than five hundred media appearances discussing these topics. Born and raised just outside of Chicago, Romano wants to show people that not only is the saying “It takes a village” true, but also how important the need for community is. Florence Ann a
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Mom Of Non-Verbal Child With Autism Helps Him Communicate & Write A Book - Laura Hirsch S7 E29
24/07/2024 Duration: 34minLOCAL EDITION EPISODE! Mom Of Non-Verbal Child With Autism Helps Him Communicate & Write A Book - Laura Hirsch S7 E29 More Than Meets the Eye is a collaboration between a mother and son, Laura Hirsch and Trevor Hirsch. Trevor was diagnosed with regressive autism at age three. He is now 25 years old. He does not say a lot verbally, however Trevor learned how to play the piano and sing songs when he was 21 years old. Then, two years later, he started doing Spelling 2 Communicate, and learned to spell on a letterboard what he couldn’t say verbally. He spelled to his mom that he wanted to write a book with her about his life to inspire others. Trevor even chose the title of the book. As an author of numerous books, Laura knew she had to tell Trevor’s story. This method is giving a voice to the voiceless millions who have been trapped in a silent cage, and have been misunderstood their entire lives. If this wasn’t enough, since Trevor has been doing Spelling 2 Communicate, he has been able to share with Laur
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One Miscarriage, No Children, Doctor of Oriental Medicine Helping Women with Hopi Wilder - S7 E28
24/07/2024 Duration: 25minI was happily going through life devoted to my career as a healer and massage therapist. I then went back to school in my mid-thirties to get my Masters in Oriental Medicine. Suddenly I started feeling the clock ticking, even though I was extremely busy and did not have a partner at the time. I had always been hesitant to bring a child into this world, but did not want to miss out. Five years later, I did end up getting married and carried a baby into the end of the first trimester before I had a miscarriage. I was 42 years old. It was then that I learned for the first time that miscarriages, especially in the first trimester, are extremely common. I connected with many women who suffer this trauma silently. Never-the-less, I was devasted. I started studying everything I could about infertility and how to fix it. That is when I discovered the work of Weston Price, a dentist in the 1930s. His ancestral, nutrient dense diet was an integral part of cultivating a new, more wholistic approach to how I
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Discussing ALL things Doula! TAKE 2 with Suzzie Vehrs - S7 E27
23/07/2024 Duration: 48minSuzzie came back on to discuss ALL things doula! Join us as we chat finances, time, contracts, standard of care, informed consent, family scheduling, etc… Hi I'm Suzzie, a doula and childbirth educator. Like many moms I had a turbulent entry to motherhood. First with a molar pregnancy and loss and then with an emergency c-section. These experiences left me feeling like birth was scary, hard and I didn't know enough to fully put into words the anxieties and worries that kept me up at night. By the time I had my second daughter a lot changed. I had learned so much more, felt very prepared and was able to work through the pain that accompanied my other experiences. After Hazel's birth, I knew I wanted to work in the birth world. I LOVE working one on one with moms as a doula and am very passionate about education as one of our best tools to improve outcomes and create experiences that are also strong starts to motherhood. OUR FIRST EPISODE: https://youtu.be/oMJCN4adNUU FIND HER HERE: www.shebi
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From Molar Pregnancy, To C-Section, To Homebirth, To Doula with Suzzie Vehrs
28/06/2024 Duration: 42minHi I'm Suzzie, a doula and childbirth educator. Like many moms I had a turbulent entry to motherhood. First with a molar pregnancy and loss and then with an emergency c-section. These experiences left me feeling like birth was scary, hard and I didn't know enough to fully put into words the anxieties and worries that kept me up at night. By the time I had my second daughter a lot changed. I had learned so much more, felt very prepared and was able to work through the pain that accompanied my other experiences. After Hazel's birth, I knew I wanted to work in the birth world. I LOVE working one on one with moms as a doula and am very passionate about education as one of our best tools to improve outcomes and create experiences that are also strong starts to motherhood. FIND HER HERE:www.shebirthsbravely.com What Does Your Birth Plan Say About Your Personality? www.shebirthsbravely.com/quiz Childbirth Class www.shebirthsbravely.com/learn
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Becoming A Parent Of A 37 Year Old - Life Coach Working With Clients In Trauma & Addiction Recovery - Jim Pehkonen S7 E25
26/06/2024 Duration: 41minLOCAL EDITION EPISODE!-Been a parent for just under 2 years-My son is 37-45 minutes after giving him my number, the mother called-She promised I’d NEVER have a relationship with him-We met once with my Granddaughter-Great coffee with my son once-I wrote a book - DNA Results: Navigating Peaceful Family Dynamics-Currently, my son is choosing minimal contact.I’m A Life ArchitectFIND HIM HERE:www.PeacefulFamilyDynamics.comwww.AmazingLifeDesign.comJim@AmazingLifeDesign.com
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Not Wanting Children To Becoming a Mom of 2 & A Coach Helping Women Conceive - Alara Sage S7 E24
21/06/2024 Duration: 36min*Saying I would never be a mother*Deep desire to then become a mother*Difficulty feeling connected to my boys*my own journey through the connection to the "ma" within me*complete transformation with my connection to my boysI help men and women to heal sexual energy, infertility, and activate their creative life force energy (Shakti)FIND HER HERE: https://www.alarasage.comhttps://www.instagram.com/alarasagehttps://www.facebook.com/alarasage
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Adopted, Finding Her Biological Family, Mom of 6, & Protecting Minors with AuthentiKid - Lisa Manns S7 E23
14/06/2024 Duration: 13minAdopted, Finding Her Biological Family, Mom of 6, & Protecting Minors with AuthentiKid - Lisa Manns S7 E23*Adopted at 5 days old as an only child, I discovered I was born a middle child.*Mom of 6*Grandma of 8*5th child has Down's Syndrome *Want to talk about communication and its long term effects on the parent child relationship*Protection is key, but building independent skills is a must, so how do we do that without breeding a lack of trust?I created AuthentiKid a software suite that allows companies to do their job regarding data compliance and content when the end user is a minor. For those wondering…@AuthentiKid has built a software suite that solves multiple issues revolving around minors online and compliance difficulties by verifying the age group of a minor end user without using PII or biometrics. #VC #AngelInvestors #ChildrensOnlineSafety #COPPA@barktechco want to partner? @epicgames could use a collaboration as well.FIND HER HERE: www.AuthentiKid.comhttps://www.facebook.co