Discussing mental health, physical well being, spirituality, parenthood and life from an everyday human perspective. Reaching out to connect with others that struggle or just want to feel that connection knowing we are not alone. My hope is to inspire others to embrace their imperfections and talk freely about their everyday thoughts and challenges in life. We are part of a bigger pack in life but we also live as lone wolves. We can embrace our inner lone wolf to heal and connect to humanity ...
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Are you in the newborn haze? Maybe you’re navigating the toddler years? Or possibly the early stages of childhood? Welcome to The Whole Bundle: Nurturing Parents Through Nourishing Conversations, the podcast for new and seasoned parents navigating the complex, rewarding, and transformative journey of parenthood. Meeting you wherever you are on your parenting journey, this show delves deep into the realities of raising young children, combining heartfelt storytelling with expert advice to fos ...
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To become the men that God created us to be, we need to be trained. Fatherhood, marriage and masculinity are all God’s design.
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Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a l ...
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023: Nourishing Plant-Based Recipes for Postpartum Recovery with Chef Eduardo Justo
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Send us a text Are you looking for delicious, plant-based recipes that can help you recover postpartum? In this episode, I’m joined by Chef Eduardo Justo. Eduardo brings a wealth of experience, having worked in some of the best restaurants in the world and now specializing in vegan and plant-based cuisine. Eduardo shares his journey, cooking philos…
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024: How Parents Can Navigate Conflict While Keeping Their Connection Strong with Rhona Berens
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Send us a text Has navigating the world of parenting introduced a whole new set of challenges for you and your partner? If so, you're not alone. Today, we dive into an insightful conversation with Rhona Berens, a professional certified coach and co-author of the book *"Fight Right for Your Baby"*. This comprehensive guide is designed to help expect…
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Jasmine Brett Stringer, An Empowered Approach to Living an Authentic Life
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In this episode of the "Dancing in the Discomfort Zone" podcast, host Anne Bonney sits down with Jasmine Brett Stringer, a professional speaker, TV personality, and author on a mission to help people live empowered and authentic lives. Wwe talked about: Embracing Uncertainty and Pursuing Happiness: Jasmine shares how a pivotal moment of being laid …
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EPISODE 300: Anne's Adventures Dancing in the Discomfort Zone
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Celebrating Our 300th Episode: A Journey of Risks and Rewards! The adventure that commences this week all started at the Global Speakers Summit in Bali, where I took a leap of faith and put down a deposit. Fast forward 14 months, and here we are—celebrating our 300th episode! 🎉 and I’m about to embark on an epic three-week adventure across five cou…
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022: Navigating Motherhood Later in Life with Victoria Lauture Duncker
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Send us a text Are you wondering what it’s like to embark on the journey of motherhood later in life? Maybe you’re a new mother in her 40s, or thinking of having kids later on in life. In this episode, I have a profound conversation with Victoria Lauture Duncker from "New Mommy at 40." Victoria, a multifaceted artist, storyteller, and advocate, sha…
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Erica Shoop: Community builder living and learning with ADHD
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Understanding ADHD and Neurodiversity with Erica Shoop: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment In this enlightening episode, Erica Shoop from Find Your Kula dives deep into the complexities of ADHD and neurodiversity. Initially researching ADHD to better understand her partner, Erica uncovered valuable insights about herself, leading to a prof…
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021: How to Navigate Endometriosis and Infertility with Steph
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Send us a text Have you ever faced a medical diagnosis that changed the course of your life? Today, we delve into the heartfelt journey of Steph, a woman who has battled endometriosis and infertility, and her ultimate triumph in becoming a mother. This is a compelling story of resilience, emotional strength, and the tireless pursuit of a family. St…
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Leslie Josel: Student and Parenting Coach for kids with ADHD
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Navigating ADHD and Neurodiversity with Leslie Josel: Expert Strategies for Students and Parents Explore the world of ADHD and neurodiversity with Leslie Josel, a renowned ADHD Student & Parenting Coach. (https://www.orderoochaos.com/) In this insightful episode, Leslie discusses how the traditional educational system often overlooks the needs of n…
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020: Going Deep to Understand the Postpartum Mindset with Kathleena Nair
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Send us a text If you’re here, you have likely felt overwhelmed by the challenges of new motherhood, and deservedly so. While it’s a beautiful time, it can be an equally challenging one for many new parents. In this episode, we welcome Kathleena Nair from White Feather Coaching. Kathleena is a transformational coach specializing in helping women ch…
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Charles Vogl: Speaker and International Best Selling Author of The Art of Community
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Belonging in a word that is being thrown around a lot in the workplace, and in the world. What is the impact of not having community. I think we’re seeing the backlash in some of the mental health statistics, crime, division and many other huge societal problems that we’re seeing. Charles Vogl (https://www.charlesvogl.com/) is trying to change that…
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After over a month Lone Wolf Nation is back! My hesitation on releasing this episode and exposing my vulnerability is the very reason why I started this podcast. My experience is not unique in the sense that we are a community. We all struggle sometimes with being vulnerable. It's the spirit that longs for connection and the human that sometimes se…
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019: Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding and Which is Right for You with Courtney Livaudais
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered why some new mothers struggle with breastfeeding, while others seem to transition seamlessly into bottle feeding? In today's episode, I’m joined by Dr. Courtney Livaudais, an occupational therapist and lactation consultant. Courtney shares her unique insights and experiences, offering a holistic approach to sup…
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Being transgender is a life experience that many are confused about these days. Tons of misinformation flying around the interwebs, that can make us all really uncomfortable! When I met Deanna Jones (www.deannajonesnow.com) I knew she would be the perfect addition to the Dancing in the Discomfort Zone lineup! She has such an eloquent way of speakin…
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018: Turning Tired Moms into Present, Vibrant Women with Kelly Sinning
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Send us a text Have you ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure about how to move forward as a mom? Welcome to a deep-dive conversation with Kelly Sinning from Fulfill and Flourish Coaching. This week, Kelly shares her inspiring journey and expert insights on overcoming the challenges of motherhood. With over a decade of experience as a licens…
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Lauren Trantham: The Truth about Human Trafficking
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National Human Trafficking Hotline: Call for confidential help and info 24/7 888-373-7888 Human trafficking is a multi-BILLION dollar criminal industry (Estimated at $5.7 billion in the US alone…and the US has some of the highest demand in the world.) Human trafficking denies freedom to almost 25 million people around the world. (and those numbers …
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017: How to Safely Co-sleep with Your Baby with Ashley Cooley
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Send us a text Are you considering co-sleeping but concerned about the potential risks and stigma associated with it? In this episode, we get into the often controversial topic of co-sleeping with expert Ashley Cooley of Birth Baby Sleep. Together, we aim to provide comprehensive and evidence-based information to help parents make informed decision…
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Martinus Evans, Proud Marathon runner and Founder of Slow AF Run Club
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Running is one of those things. You either identify as one, or you don’t, and when Martinus Evans’s (https://martinusevans.com/) doctor office called him fat and said he was going to die, he never thought that he would become a running sensation, but baby, look at him now! Martinus is a proud, fat marathon runner (8 marathons to date!) a best-selli…
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016: Guiding New Dads: A Conversation with Tyler Kort, Founder of Fathercy
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Send us a text Are you a new dad feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn for support? Today, we’re diving into the inspiring story of Tyler Kort and his creation, Fathercy, a business and social media platform designed to support dads. Tyler's initiative aims to encourage, equip, and educate fathers as they navigate the complex journey of p…
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Eduardo Placer, Fearless Communicator and Authentic Discomfort Facer
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Public speaking is one of those things that terrifies people, and for Eduardo Placer, (https://eduardoplacer.com/) if started with show-and-tell in second grade! Finding that inner confidence and safety in that vulnerability is a challenge, and in this insightful, love-filled episode, we explore that theme throughout Eduardo’s life, and discuss how…
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015: The Emotional Side and Toll of IVF with Vanessa Nasrallah
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to undergo IVF, not just physically but mentally and emotionally?* Welcome to part two of Vanessa Nasrallah's IVF journey. While Vanessa had previously shared the physical challenges of IVF in last week’s episode, this episode delves deeper into the emotional and psychological toll of the pr…
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Nick Jonsson: Executive Mental Health Advocate, Author and Ironman Triathlete
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Loneliness, it’s a terrible feeling in and of itself, but when compounded by isolation, feeling like you can’t ask for help and the pressure to be successful on your own, it can lead to extreme anxiety, overwhelm, burn out and depression! This is happening to many people, but especially high performing leaders, so this week I welcome Nick Jonsson, …
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We are back with episode 7 and our guest this week is Stephanie Prado Dempsey! We discuss what being a Capo means to us and how we embrace the Austin Futbol culture. Stephanie talks about the amazing healing power of nature and how it has helped with her anxiety and the loss of her father. She also shares her love and admiration for Selena and how …
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014: The Physical Part and Process of IVF: Vanessa Nasrallah’s Journey
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Send us a text Are you or someone you know on the IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) journey? It can be lonely, but you're not alone. Infertility is a challenge faced by many, and hearing personal stories can provide comfort, guidance, and a sense of community. In today's episode, we get into Vanessa Nasrallah’s IVF journey, exploring the physical, emoti…
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We're all moving at a million miles an hour these days, and firing off e-mails and text messages in an effort to keep up! But how many clients are we losing, colleagues are we overworking and how much credibility are we losing because of our efficiency? A LOT! In this episode, I discuss the very uncomfortable process of slowing down to double check…
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Reflecting on my gratitude and anger in the continuous process of self healing. Also, what keeps calling me that I just can’t ignore? It’s life or death for me! Find out on this week’s episode. Stay blessed ya’ll! Instagram @lonewolfnationpodcastBy Kirk Eduardo Mangum
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013: Aware Parenting and Emotional Wellbeing with MamaMariaCoach
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Send us a text In today's episode, we dive deep into aware parenting with María of Mama Maria Coaching. María, a psychologist and certified aware parenting coach, brings a wealth of knowledge to parents looking to navigate the challenging yet rewarding journey of parenthood. From her multicultural blended family in Amsterdam, Maria offers insights …
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Scott Syphax: Proof that GIVING FIRST works out...really well!
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Passion! The old adage goes that when you love what you do, you never work a day in your life, and this week’s guest Scott Syphax (www.syphaxstrategic.com) lived by that saying…until he didn’t! Massive success and still he knew when it was time to step away and let someone with passion take the reins. A very humble move, but because of the way he s…
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Episode 5 - A mother's light a father's shadow
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On this weeks episode of Lone Wolf Nation, Lindsey Johnson joins us to talk about her journey in finding and living in her purpose. She shares the challenges and obstacles she overcame along the way unpeeling layers of darkness, trauma, addiction, abuse and suicidal thoughts . Most importantly, she brings to light the resiliency and strength she ga…
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012: The Unscripted and Unfiltered Challenges and Joys of the First Four Weeks Postpartum with Gwyneth Fountain
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Send us a text Every new mom’s journey with their newborn is different, but in some ways, we encounter similar challenges, yet often feel alone. In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Gwyneth Fountain, a 22 year old first-time mom to a beautiful baby boy. She shares her experiences of the initial four weeks postpartum, and we cover everything from u…
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Karen MacNeill: Mental Performance Consultant to Olympians and other High Stakes players
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STRESS! It’s hard enough to deal with stress, but when you need to perform under stress, the challenges really pile on! This is why I welcome Dr Karen MacNeill (www.macneillperformance.com), psychologist, mental performance consultant and speaker to talk about how she consults with Olympians, professional athletes, and high level leaders and execut…
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011: Dog meets Baby with Dominika Knossalla-Pado
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Send us a text Bringing a baby into a household that already has a dog can be both joyful and challenging. How do you ensure that your beloved pet adapts well to this significant change? In this episode, I’m joined by Dominika Knossalla-Pado, a certified dog trainer and founder of Dog Meets Baby, to discuss tips and insights for introducing a newbo…
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Flux! Things are always changing, and this week’s guest knows this all too well! April Rinne (https://aprilrinne.com/) joins us to share the creation of her career and life portfolio, and how shifting perspective and moving forward despite challenges and speedbumps has led her to a very happy and healthy life full of service to others and great gif…
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Get ready to dig into the world of Cannabis and psychedelics as Javi shares his knowledge on how this will revolutionize mental and physical health. Can it heal you? Tune in to find out on this episode. The multitalented Javi Pereyra also talks about his experience growing up in Bolivia and living in Louisiana, New York and Texas. Javi's road from …
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010: Rebecca Mendoza helps us better understand sleep training
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Send us a text Are you a parent struggling with your child's sleep patterns and wondering how sleep training could help? Rebecca Mendoza, a certified child sleep consultant, shares her wisdom on the journey to better sleep for your little ones in this week’s episode. Timing is crucial when it comes to sleep training. Most sleep consultants recommen…
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Pegine: Empowering Women to be Bold, be Brave, be Seen, be Heard and BE PAID WELL!
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“Be BOLD, be BRAVE, be SEEN, be HEARD and BE PAID WELL!” Audiences around the country yell this with this week’s guest Pegine (https://www.pegine.com/). Like Madonna, Oprah and J-Lo, she needs only one name! From a gang member in the Bronx to a high achieving, multi-award winning entrepreneur, Pegine know how to make things happen. She tells us how…
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009: Pre and Postnatal Fitness with Tonya Holmes
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Send us a text In today's busy world, maintaining fitness and nutrition during pregnancy and the postpartum period can be incredibly challenging. However, Tonya Holmes, a certified prenatal and postnatal fitness and nutrition coach, has dedicated herself to helping women navigate these crucial stages of motherhood. With her personal experience and …
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Trauma. Addiction. Uncomfortable topics, but ones that are vital to talk about so we can get through them ourselves, or so we can support our loved ones and fellow citizens, so this week I welcome Mary Beth O’Connor, former junkie, retired judge, and now an advocate, speaker and trainer on all things addiction and trauma recovery. This episode is J…
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Welcome back to another episode of Lone Wolf Nation! This week we are psyched to have guest, Cori Aiken on the show. We talk about our love for all things 80s and Cori shares her most memorable moments growing up and how it shaped her life and mindset as a parent. She also opens up about her life changing visit to the ER which paved the way for a n…
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008: Phillip’s story: A dad’s perspective of postpartum depression
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Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Phillip, who’s Cayla’s husband, whom we’ve had the pleasure of talking to in the last three episodes to uncover her postpartum depression journey. Today, we’ll be hearing from Phillip’s perspective on those challenging times and gaining insights into how dads or partners can offer more support. Philip e…
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Anne's experience with the unfamiliar! (and milking a goat!)
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I'm working on a TedX talk, and recently visited a very special AirBnB on a farm where they let me milk goats! I had to override the voice of doubt in my head...and it was TOTALLY worth it! If you want to see the AirBnB, here's a video tour! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOqgDpjjXzk&t=33sBy Anne Bonney
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007: Cayla’s Story: Healing From Postpartum Depression (Part 3)
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Send us a text Motherhood is often depicted as a joyous and seamless transition, but the reality for many can be starkly different. This third part of Cayla’s story offers an intimate look into the struggles and triumphs of navigating motherhood while dealing with overcoming postpartum depression (PPD). Together, we aim to shed light on her experie…
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Jerry Michalski: Expert on Trust and Mistrust
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TRUST! Makes many of us cringe just thinking about it, and when I think about it, I think individual and interpersonal trust, but Jerry Michalski (https://www.jerrymichalski.com/) thinks about it on a much broader level! Jerry is the founder of Open Global Mind, a community of practice seeking to help humans make better decisions together and he cu…
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Episode 2 part 2 - Embrace your weirdness
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(part 2) In this two part episode fellow Lone Wolf, Trevor Blow, shares his insight on life and his journey in discovering himself and love. We dive into the beauty and chaos that is the human experience and the power of embracing our weirdness. We also talk about our shared experience and passion for being "Capos" in supporting our futbol club. Th…
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Episode 2 part 1 - Embrace your weirdness
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(part 1) In this two part episode fellow Lone Wolf, Trevor Blow, shares his insight on life and his journey in discovering himself and love. We dive into the beauty and chaos that is the human experience and the power of embracing our weirdness. We also talk about our shared experience and passion for being "Capos" in supporting our futbol club. Th…
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006: Cayla’s Story: A Journey Through Postpartum Depression (Part 2)
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Send us a text In this episode, we get into the second part of Cayla’s journey through postpartum depression. This episode uncovers the raw and often hidden struggles that many new mothers face after childbirth. The first signs of trouble appeared early on when Cayla faced judgment for her baby's weight loss and her decision to breastfeed. Despite …
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Amelia Earhart: Learn To Love the Turbulence
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"Blue Skies” is a pilot saying, wishing someone a calm, turbulent-free life, but life for Amelia Rose Earhart (AmeliaRoseEarhart.com) has been anything but smooth sailing, but she has found amazing strength and fabulous insights along the way. Inspired by flight from a young age, Amelia learned to be a pilot and eventually decided to fly around the…
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005: Cayla’s Story: A Journey Through Postpartum Depression (Part 1)
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Send us a text Welcoming a new life into the world is an incredible occasion that brings joy, excitement, and sometimes, unexpected challenges. In this week’s episode of The Whole Bundle, we share part 1 of Cayla Guins heartfelt story about her journey through postpartum depression following the birth of her first daughter. This conversation touche…
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Elaine Rodriguez on International Travel and Following Your Calling
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Travel! If you know me, you know I love doing it, and will get any chance I get to extoll the benefits. (I’m even writing a TED talk about it…but that’s for another episode!) But why should I extoll the benefits when I can get someone else to do it, so this week I welcome Elaine Rodriguez (www.elainerodriguez.com) to talk abouther experience with t…
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Episode 1 - Lone Wolf Nation Introduction & Fear
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This is Lone Wolf Nation podcast and it gives me great joy and honor to start and introduce everyone to the very first official episode. This is an introduction to the podcast, the purpose and what we are going to be talking about in depth on the show. We will have amazing guests on the shows to come that are going to share their perspective, exper…
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004: A Peek at Postpartum Care in Iceland with Soffia Bæringsdóttir
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Send us a text Postpartum care varies widely across cultures, offering a rich tapestry of traditions, practices, and values that support new mothers and their infants. Iceland, with its progressive and family-centric healthcare system, provides a fascinating case study. In this episode, I have the honor of sitting down with Soffía Bæringsdóttir, a …
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