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March 10, 2022

Lessen the Stress of Chronic Illness

In this episode Kelsey Harris and I talk about how to shift your mindset and find support to lessen the massive amounts of stress that accompany chronic illness. As a psychotherapist, Kelsey shares simple and effective tools ...

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March 3, 2022

Self-Care During Divorce

In this episode, Jacqueline Newman shares her perspective on what divorce is like post-covid. With over 20 years of practice as a divorce attorney, she sympathizes with listeners who are navigating divorce after two years of ...

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Feb. 24, 2022

Name Your Mice

In this episode, David Wood teaches us how to artfully communicate needs and wants that often go unexpressed. Helping all of us shorten the gap between who we are and how we show up in the world, David's insights will help us...

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Feb. 17, 2022

Phone Camera = Mindfulness Tool

In this episode I share a fun and simple way to teach kids mindfulness using your phone camera. By helping them zoom in and focus on certain objects we teach them present moment awareness and be helping them zoom out and see...

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Feb. 10, 2022

How does tapping work?

In this episode, EFT and tapping expert Lauren Fonvielle shares quick and effective practices for working through emotion and letting go of struggle and frustration. Her relatable stories and easy to follow practices enable y...

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Feb. 3, 2022

How can I help my kids through hard things?

In this episode Dr. John Huber talks with us about how to support kids through adversity instead of clearing all the adversity for them. He shares practical examples for dealing with everyday parenting moments as well as effe...

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Jan. 27, 2022

Mindful Tools for Meltdowns

In this episode I share some mindful ways to work with meltdowns using practical items like a snowman and a snowglobe. Listen with your family and learn fun and effective tools for calming overactive thoughts soothing yoursel...

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Jan. 20, 2022

How can I let go of emotional baggage from divorce?

In this episode, Erin Breeze walks us through the mindset shifts that can support moms and kids after divorce. With amazing analogies, Erin's authentic perspective is an invitation to let go of guilt, shame and emotional bag...

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Jan. 13, 2022

How can I release tension & emotional energy right now?

Ann Hince is an expert at recognizing and releasing emotional tension. In this episode she shares simple practices for letting go of stress in the body. Teaching with EFT techniques, Ann can help grown-ups and kids feel bet...

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Jan. 6, 2022

How can I feel supported right now?

This episode with Jonah Jensen will blow you away. His down-to-earth wisdom coupled with his love of nature bring so much simplicity to the process of stress relief. Using somatic experiencing to explore the wholeness of li...

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Dec. 30, 2021

How Can I Teach Resilience To My Elementary Age Kids?

In this episode Devin Tomiak and I teach you how to have conversations with your kids to build emotional resilience. Using simple conversation starters, playful examples and real-life applications, Devin created The Biggies ...

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Dec. 23, 2021

How Can I Help My Kids Who Are Worriers?

In this week's episode I share one of my favorite activities for helping kids who worry. With worry balloons we get clear on the worry, decide how big it is, what color it is and then we decide if we're going to carry it aro...

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Dec. 16, 2021

Fun & Easy Tool for Stressed Out Kids

On this episode about helping stressed out kids, I had the chance to connect with Shanna Truffini again. Shanna is the author of You Are A Gardener, a book she wrote after experiencing some hard things in her own family. Sh...

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Dec. 2, 2021

Stressed About Your Interior? Fix These 5 Things

In this episode renowned designer Kathy Prounis shares her 5 tips for creating a welcoming interior. With social events picking back up, we can feel the stress of hosting. Kathy helps us focus our energy on the most importa...

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Nov. 25, 2021

Introducing Gratitude BOT

Have you met Gratitude Bot? This exercise is a fun way to bring gratitude into your family culture. Gratitude helps our mental health so try practicing this conversation after dinner or before school to settle into your own...

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Nov. 18, 2021

The One Question to Ask Yourself to Curb Emotional Eating

In this episode Jonathan McLernon, Emotional Eating Coach, breaks down key tips to help you change patterns of binge eating and emotional eating. With an emphasis on gentle awareness and self-care, this conversation will inv...

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Nov. 11, 2021

How To Talk With Kids About Bodies, Sex & Reproduction

If you get nervous answering questions about sex and reproduction, this episode is for you! It's also for you if you want guidance on age-appropriate ways to talk with your kids about their bodies. Mandi Nuttall is a mom o...

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Nov. 4, 2021

Parenting Adolescents: What You Need to Know

In this episode, Positive Parenting Coach Debbie Godfrey and I talk about about specific ways to enhance communication between parents and caregivers and adolescents. With specific wording and relevant examples, this episode...

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Oct. 28, 2021

Stress Less About Your Body Type

In this episode, trainer Christine Hronec and I talk about cultivating body positivity. Body image issues are a very common cause of stress and when we can understand the body better and shift our relationship with it, we ca...

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Oct. 14, 2021

"Feel Better" Tools

In this episode, Denise Cambiotti shares a simple technique to release tension and stress. Easy for adults or children, this simple tool can have a big impact. Denise and I talk about how simple tools are sometimes easy to ...

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Oct. 7, 2021

Waking Up To Your Power

In this episode Christian de la Huerta and I explore why women accessing their innate power is the most important thing the world needs right now. With his down-to-earth style, sincerity, and practical applications, Christia...

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Sept. 30, 2021

The Struggle is Real...Connecting with Challenging Children

In this episode, child behavior expert, Sandra Kwesell and I explore practical ways to connect with challenging children. Sandi has simple ways to help parents diffuse arguments and strengthen relationships. If you have a l...

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Sept. 24, 2021

Building A Resilient Family Culture

In this episode, Jodi Woelkerling shares tips on creating an environment of resilience. Pulling in tools from her professional practice, Jodi and I talk about what resilience is, why it's important and how to build it. List...

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Sept. 16, 2021

Creating a Fitness Flow

In this episode with sisters Jocelyn Gaddie and Ashley Rice, we dive into fitness for modern moms. With an emphasis on becoming more fit inside and out, Ashley and Jocelyn share ideas and tips on getting started no matter yo...

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