Episodes

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. Shanna's simple and powerful message for kids is that we can choose to pay attention to positive thoughts. In her beautifully illustrated book, courses and programs, she walks kids through the process of taking care of their mental gardens so cultivate positivity. Shanna's messa...

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 important parts of the home and she encourages us to create interiors that match our own unique style. Kathy Prounis is the founder of Design Elevated, Architectural Interior Designer and Writer. She is a designer, philanthropist, mother, founder and lifestyle blogger based in New Y...

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 skin, connect to other people and try new things! This episode was recorded by me, Lindsay Miller. I want to make your life easier so each week here on the podcast I interview guests and share playful mindfulness tools and stories that you can use in your family. Mindfulness...

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 invite you to see yourself differently. Coach Jon is a weight loss coach and emotional eating expert who has lost 100lbs. From nanotechnology researcher, to Navy marine engineer, to globetrotting nomad, Coach Jon spent most of his life running from his true calling, until one q...

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 of 5 and former health teacher who has taken all the guesswork out of the birds and the bees conversations with her Birthday Suit Books. In this episode she shares real-life examples of the type of misinformation kids often have based on her experience as a health teacher and sh...

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 will help you connect with your teen/pre-teen. Debbie Godfrey, certified Parent Educator, brings over 30 years of expertise in the parenting education field. Through her business, POSITIVE PARENTING in schools and community centers around the world. She has served many orga...

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 can let go of tons of stress and live with more enjoyment. Listen for tips on how to work with different body types as well as insights on how to change your thinking to support a positive self-image. Christine Hronec ( https://gaugelife.com ) is an award-winning chemist and t...

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 overlook when we're facing big problems but often small and simple actions can bring about great things. Denise gets really animated around teaching and supporting people to get great results using bioenergetic muscle testing. She's the President of Muscle Tuners Internationa...

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, Christian's work as a personal transformation coach and breath work practitioner is accessible and inspiring. Listen in for mindset shifts and inspiring stories to help you access your own innate power and use it to live in the world and in your family with more impact and integrity....

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 little one who pushes your buttons or if you're related to a child who tends to be hard to connect with, this episode is a must-listen! For 30 years, Sandra Kwesell fostered children with complex behavioral concerns for whom every other placement failed. She has worked with ch...

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. Listen in for helpful tips on how to create stress-management practices that fit into your life and strengthen your family. About Jodi-Decades of experience in the corporate world showed Jodi that resiliency is a key feature of every enduringly successful individual and every org...

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 your age or your goals. With the fun and encouraging energy, they share their own inspiring stories as well as moments from lives of women they've coached. As founds of The Lavender Lifestyle Brand, Jocelyn and Ashley are on a mission to create a comparison free wellness commun...

In this episode, Dr. Laura Parson and I discuss contemporary theories around care and empathy especially as they pertain to women learning to care for themselves. This is a great episode for women who struggle to insert their needs in the equation of daily life. We review reasons that women's needs have not historically been at the forefront of most environments and then explore how to acknowledge and legitimize women's ways of knowing and experiencing with an eye toward having empathy for our o...

In this episode sponsored by The Essential Calendar, a must-have tool for busy families, Josephine Atluri shares insights from her recent book Mindfulness Journal for Parents: Prompts and Practices to Stay Calm, Present and Connected. Guided by her years of working with clients to cultivate a mindfulness practice, Josephine sets out simple steps to bring the power of mindfulness into family life. Her book doesn’t just explain how mindfulness can deepen your understanding of yourself and your chi...

In this episode sponsored by R. Koso, a fermented Japanese drink designed to support healthy digestion, Dr. Christian Heim explains 7 ways that we love. By understanding the different types of love we can understand and deepen our relationships. Covering everything from romantic relationships to general goodwill, Dr. Heim shares experience from his practice and research to help us love fully and appropriately. Using his background in music he helps us explore the concept of love as it relates to...

In this episode sponsored by The Essential Calendar, a popular must-have tool for busy families, Executive Function Coach Emily Hawe and I chat about how to help kids ease into the school year. Our conversation covers the ways that mindfulness can support executive function skills like emotional regulation, focus, impulse control, prioritizing, time management and other actions that are important for success in school. Recognizing that these skills are highly taxed at the beginning of a new scho...

In this episode, Ashley Parker and I talk through simple steps to move toward greater health, wellness & wholeness. In her playful and insightful style, Ashley asks clear questions to help us all live with a little more joy. As the CEO of Splash of Ash, a mental health and wellness company, Ashley Parker believes that in order to change your life, it starts with your habits, routines, and rituals that you partake in every single day! A Splash of Ash seeks to nourish the mind, body, and soul in ...

In this episode with Justin Caffrey we explore the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of grief. A successful entrepreneur, Justin and his wife lost a son at a young age and in navigating the stress of grief, Justin had to re-arrange his priorities and change his relationship with life. After healing, re-connecting with his family and enriching his spirituality, Justin has dedicated his life to helping others make their way to more wholeness. Justin is a proven multi-business entrepreneur ...

In this episode, Florence Ann Romano, the Windy City Nanny, and I focus on building and being part of villages to help kids grow up surrounded in love with parents feeling supported. Her pillars for building your village are so helpful for caregivers, aunts, nannies, parents and anyone invested in the growth of children. Florence Ann Romano, also known as the Windy City Nanny, is an author, philanthropist and web series Star and host who always has it has a special place in her heart for childr...

In this enlightening podcast, Jodi Sternoff Cohen shares her 5 step process for balancing brain health to promote healing. Covering complex principles using everyday analogies, Jodi's wisdom will leave you feeling empowered to care for yourself in simple and effective ways. Jodi Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, a top resource for essential oils online, which welcomes 300,000 visitors every year. Her #1 bestselling book, Healing with Esse...

With encouraging anecdotes, stories from school and home, and deeply practical wisdom, this episode with Sarah Scheldt will nourish you. Instead of "How are you doing?" Sarah asks the question "How are you being?" Sarah shares insights on how to live in full presence while gracefully acknowledging vulnerability and failure. As a coach and teacher, she supports families in setting up their own family brand incorporating compassion and emotional resilience. Her unconditional positive regard is bor...

Sophia DeSantis is a wizard when it comes to creating meal systems that are sustainable. Her family-friendly vegan recipes, coupled with her down-to-earth meal prep advice will smooth out any stress you feel about trying to get dinner on the table! As a client-centered health coach, meal systems expert and plant-based recipe creator, Sophia focuses on helping people feel empowered instead of overwhelmed when it comes to overall health and wellness. She helped her husband better his heart health...

In this episode, Rob Schulz shares practical insight from his recent book Thoughts on Things Financial: Your Guide to a Chaotic Money World. As a certified financial planner, Rob has been sharing wisdom to help people make values-based financial decisions for more than 25 years. Himself a Navy veteran, Rob guides clients through common money mistakes to help them build stable financial futures. Robert R. Schulz CFP® is the founder and president of Schulz Wealth, Ltd. Named on Investopedia’s lis...

A Mom. A dog. Cancer. Hope. In this episode, Caroline Rose, a 3 time cancer survivor, shares the story of Riley Rose, a rescue dog that helped her through some of the hardest moments of her life. Illustrating the deep and meaningful connection between people and their pets, the story of Riley will have you laughing, crying and feeling a little more hopeful. Caroline Rose is a forty-three-year-old mom, wife, dog-lover, wine-loving, hope holding, three-time stage 4 cancer thriver. After being tol...