Best Jena Young Podcasts (2024)

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13: Managing Conflict with Enneagram Teacher Lisa Hancock 47:47

1d ago47:47

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We are thrilled to bring Enneagram Expert, Lisa Hancock, to Elevated Leadership. Her knowledge in all things Enneagram, coupled with conflict mediation, make her an expert in managing the inevitable tough times that come in leadership. In this episode she shares the 3 Social Stances that every one of us fit into: Assertive, Withdrawn and Responsive…

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The Ego Project+ Bonus Episode: How Detachment is Misunderstood 27:50

1M ago27:50

27:50

In this The Ego Project+ Bonus Episode, therapist Cristine Seidell and author Lisa Heidle continue the discussion on the ego and detachment. In the bonus episode: -Lisa shares how she misunderstood detachment and how it impacted her life and relationships -Cristine shares her personal struggles and healing around detachment -Cristine and Lisa offer…

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The Ego and Detachment 23:19

1M ago23:19

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On this episode of The Ego Project Podcast, therapist Cristine Seidell and author Lisa Heidle discuss the ego and detachment. Topics include: -What is detachment? -How detachment and dissociation are often confused -How detaching from outcomes can enhance creative projects -How healthy detachment can improve our relationships and connection with se…

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S2E17: Designing Life and Business with SLP Mary Brezik 44:25

2M ago44:25

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Tune in for our very last episode of this season's "How I Made My Speech Path Business" with hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon. This episode shines a spotlight on Mary's personal journey in starting her own private practice. With a background rich in healthcare and creative arts, Mary recognized the need for a more balanced approach between her prof…

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S2E16: Networking and Partnerships in Private Practice with SLP Kim Dillon 39:23

2M ago39:23

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This has been such a fun season of The Speech Source Podcast! As we wrap up our season of How I Made My Speech Path Business, Kim and Mary each take a turn in the interviewee seat and talk about how they themselves have built their own private practices. First up was Kim Dillon talking about her private speech practice. Kim shares about the beginni…

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S2E15: Start and Grow Your Private Practice with SLP Jena Castro-Casbon 49:54

3M ago49:54

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In this epside, hosts Kim and Mary welcom Jena Castro-Casbon, a speech therapist with her own private practice and creator of the Start Your Private Practice and Grow Your Private Practice programs. Jena shares her journey into the field of speech therapy, initially inspired by her father's experiences with stuttering and his positive feedback abou…

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S2E14: Sustaining a Business in All Seasons of Life with SLP Rachael Baethge 49:24

3M ago49:24

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In this episode, Kim and Mary talk with Rachael Baethge as she shares how she created a flexible and sustainable business model that accommodates her roles as a mom and a speech therapist. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal and professional limits to avoid burnout, ensuring she remains effective in all her roles—business owner, m…

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S2E13: A Specialized Speech Practice with SLP Sydney Bassard 47:18

3M ago47:18

47:18

In this podcast episode, hosts Kim and Mary talk with Sydney Bassard, known as The Listening SLP, who shares her intriguing journey from a public health undergraduate to a successful speech therapist and entrepreneur. Sydney discusses her initial career aspiration in pharmacy, which shifted after a impactful summer at a literacy center. This experi…

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S2E12: Empowering SLPs with Creative Resources with SLP Erin Larsen 35:09

4M ago35:09

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In this episode of the Speech Source Podcast, hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon, interview SLP Erin Larson, the dynamic force behind Speech Tea. Erin shares her fascinating journey from aspiring pharmacist to passionate speech therapist. Erin's career took shape in a private practice setting, where she faced the challenge of working at a new, under-…

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S2E11: Transforming Ideas into a Sustainable Business with SLP Lindsey Hockel 41:12

4M ago41:12

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Kim and Mary get to sit down for a second time for insight, ideas, tips and laughs with the incredible Lindsey Hockel, SLP and founder of Speechy Things. We've had her on previously to talk about all things "R," but this time she talks us through how she went from her clinical fellowship to digital resource and course creator and niching down in th…

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S2E10: Innovation and Authenticity with SLP Barbara Fernandes 59:11

4M ago59:11

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This episode will have you captivated, motivated and in awe! Kim and Mary feature Barbara Fernandes, an SLP, author, CEO of Smarty Ears and Smarty Symbols, advocate, and educator. To say she has taken her business and created something so unique and on her own terms is an understatement. She is a testament that staying true to who you are and on th…

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Kara Laudenslager on Energy Work 54:34

4M ago54:34

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Kara Laudenslager from www.radicallywhole.com joins The Ego Project Podcast to discuss energy work, her journey as an energy healer, and how she keeps her ego in check when working with clients. More about Kara: Kara Laudenslager is the owner of Radically Whole and is a Brennan Healing Science Energy Practitioner and Empath. She’s also the creator …

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S2E9: Crafting Her Ideal Work Combination with SLP Venita Litvack 50:46

4M ago50:46

50:46

In this episode, hosts Mary Brezik and Kim Dillon discuss all things AAC, podcasting (The Speechie Side Up Podcast), presenting and more with guest Venita Litvack, a speech therapist and entrepreneur. Venita details her progression in specializing in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and her eventual roles including an AAC consultant…

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S2E8: Building the Play on Words Practice with SLP Annie Gist 38:00

4M ago38:00

38:00

SLP Annie Gist joins us this week to share her remarkable journey from an employee to a proud owner of the speech therapy practice, Play on Words. After working for a private practice for several years, Annie was staying home with her 2 little girls and living the mom life when she found herself in a position as a single mom needing to bring in inc…

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S2E7: Creating a Digital Speech Course with SLP Ashley Christensen 45:40

5M ago45:40

45:40

Ashley Christensen, an experienced speech language pathologist with a background in educational settings, leveraged her expertise to create My Magic Words Speech Sound Academy, a digital speech course born out of a successful Zoom session. The name of the program stems from affirmations she would consistently use at the beginning of each speech ses…

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S2E6: A Pioneer In Digital Resource Creation - SLP Jenna Rayburn Kirk 48:39

5M ago48:39

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In our 6th episode of this season's "How I Built My Speech Path Business," Kim and Mary talk to Jenna Rayburn Kirk, a pioneer in the world of digital creation and blogging and owner of Speech Room News. Her story begins in graduate school, with a literacy intervention program that set the stage for her online venture. Working as an SLP in the schoo…

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S2E5: Building a Brick and Mortar Speech Practice with SLP Jacey Bullock 40:06

5M ago40:06

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On this episode of the series "How I Built my Speech Path Business," we talk with SLP Jacey Bullock. Jacey spent the beginning of her career as a speech therapist in the school setting, and once she became pregnant with her 3rd child, she knew she wanted to create an opportunity for herself that would allow more time with her children while still u…

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Jena Young on Trust and Leadership 1:00:06

5M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Jena Young, hospitality entrepreneur, certified professional coach, and host of the popular Elevated Leadership Podcast, joins The Ego Project Podcast to discuss Trust & Leadership. On the Elevated Leadership Podcast, Jena highlights topics to help leaders understand how they lead themselves and how that impacts the people around them. She speciali…

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S2E4: A Hybrid Business Approach with SLP with Whitney McMullin 32:56

5M ago32:56

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Whitney McMullin joins us on the Speech Source Podcast with an insightful conversation that shares her experience of balancing contract work with the entrepreneurial spirit. She discusses how she sidestepped the pressures of productivity quotas to craft a career that's both fulfilling and flexible. Her journey is a testament to setting boundaries t…

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12: It’s Time to Get Uncomfortable 27:47

5M ago27:47

27:47

In the final episode of Season 1, we bring all of the tools together for one massive topic and life reframe. How can we accept and even embrace the hard challenges that we face in life? It does feel impossible at times, but we will break down what these waves of struggle and uncertainty really boil down to. Uncertainty, difficulty and challenge are…

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S2E3: Creating and Selling Merchandise with SLP Belle Ormiston 47:43

6M ago47:43

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In this episode, we talk with speech pathologist Belle Ormiston about her journey in blending creativity with the discipline of speech pathology. Belle's entry into entrepreneurship began as an endeavor to fill a gap she observed in the market during the global pandemic—an absence of merchandise that connected and appealed to speech therapy profess…

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11: Imposter Syndrome 29:12

6M ago29:12

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Join us as we explore the very common issue of Imposter Syndrome. This sneaky block affects nearly 70% of people, but no one wants to talk about it for fear that they will…look like an imposter. In today’s episode, Jena shares her personal experiences with imposter syndrome while also sharing: *How to tell imposter thoughts from reality thoughts *D…

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S2E2: Branding and Marketing Your Private Practice with SLP Marcia Church 39:43

6M ago39:43

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In the first episode of our new series "How I Built My Speech Path Business," we talk to pediatric speech pathologist Marcia Church. Over the last few years, Marcia has built her private practice in the Dallas, Texas area called Pediatric Speech Stars. Not only has she grown her pediatric private speech practice into a thriving business, but she ha…

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Ryen Blaschke on Internal Family Systems (IFS) 58:09

6M ago58:09

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Ryen Blaschke joins The Ego Project to discuss Internal Family Systems (IFS). Ryen Blaschke, MA (she/her) is a Holistic Therapeutic Coach based in Boulder, Colorado. Ryen has been providing Holistic Therapeutic Coaching since 2019 with additional experience teaching workshops and coaching for several Mental Health providers. She holds a Master’s de…

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S2E1: How I Made My Speech Path Business Season Preview 16:07

6M ago16:07

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As a speech therapist, have you ever been curious about the entrepreneurial world? This season, we are so excited to bring you a line up of remarkable professionals who've taken that leap. From clinic owners to digital innovators, hear firsthand accounts of how these passionate and driven individuals manage to create a dream that becomes success. G…

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10: Leadership Q&A 39:55

6M ago39:55

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Today’s episode is diverse and offers something for everyone. Whether you are a new or experienced leader, the same themes and challenges exist for all of us. Jena answers the most common questions and concerns that she hears. The questions include: *How to not take “things” personally *How to react with less emotion *How to prioritize what you out…

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9: The Truth about Trust 22:09

6M ago22:09

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At its core, Elevated Leadership is about how to be a less fear based leader, and the opposite of fear is TRUST, so this episode takes a deep dive look at how to foster, gain and give trust on every level. This is a special and vast topic because trust is imperative to healthy relationships, and leadership is all about relationships. If you are not…

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8: Introverts in the Workplace 22:56

7M ago22:56

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In today’s episode we create awareness around where we fall on the spectrum of introverted and extroverted and why that matters in the context of work and leadership. Jena tells a fun real life example of what “self awareness” looks like and how to cultivate more of it in your own life as well! In this episode we will: *Answer the age old (trick) q…

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7: The Decision Making Mindset 12:49

7M ago12:49

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Do you avoid making decisions and dread dealing with the opinions everyone has along the way? Decision making comes with being a leader, and we need to be confident in it. One thing that makes it even harder is trying to get agreement from everyone. It is almost never possible! Learn a simple tool from leadership expert John Maxwell that can make d…

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Candis Fox on The Ego and Money 1:01:15

7M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Candis Fox, Financial Wellness and Career Coach & Diversity Consultant, joins The Ego Project Podcast to discuss The Ego and Money. Candis has combined her 10+ years in cognitive science & education with her 30+ years in unconscious transformational practices to create a breakthrough new system for transforming the way you make, spend, invest, and …

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6: Where Every Leader Can Improve 18:19

7M ago18:19

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Being a *clear and direct* communicator is THE cornerstone of good leadership. You can quickly tell how impactful a leader is based on HOW they communicate. In this episode Jena breaks down the main fears around saying the things you need to say as well as the 4 Communication Faux Pas to avoid. -Avoidant Communication -Anxious Communication -Insecu…

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5: Five Leadership Habits to Drop Today 20:05

7M ago20:05

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A habit is a pattern or routine that happens subconsciously and, in these cases, you will want to drop them ASAP. As always, Jena offers powerful NEW options to replace these habits with. In this episode you will hear: *The importance of allowing flexibility in goal setting *The pitfalls of oversharing with employees *How to avoid taking things per…

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Deep Dive into Attachment Patterns 52:07

7M ago52:07

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The Ego Project, hosted by therapist Cristine Seidell and author Lisa Heidle, takes a deep dive into Attachment Patterns. Cristine and Lisa discuss their own attachment patterns and how they work to heal their attachment pattern wounds. The hosts share the recent attachment conversations they've had on the podcast/videocast with therapist @joymalek…

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4: People Pleaser Rehab 19:12

8M ago19:12

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Many leaders either struggle with people pleasing themselves or can identify it in others. This is an episode that can be shared far and wide because people pleasing is prominent in the business world and exhausting. “It is a personality type that feels a strong urge to please others, even at their own expense. They may feel that their own needs ar…

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3: How to Finally Be "In Control" 13:39

8M ago13:39

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Many leaders are grasping to be in control of situations, other people, outcomes, how they are perceived. Today’s episode is the key to TRUE control, and that is in learning to control yourself. It really is the only thing that you can actually control anyway. Jena shares about the difference between “responding” and “reacting” and how mastering or…

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2: What do You Stand For? 19:30

8M ago19:30

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This topic is near and dear to Jena’s heart because she has watched this one shift change entire businesses. This episode dives into the importance of establishing the core values of your Self and your business and then aligning all of your decisions (including who you work with) through those values. It is easy, simple and fun and will simplify ma…

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1: Is Fear the Foundation? 13:40

8M ago13:40

13:40

Welcome to 'Elevated Leadership,' where we embrace the truth that everyone is a leader…whether they recognize it or not. The secret to having great impact lies in how well we lead ourselves above all else! In this episode you will: *Get to know Jena and her history as a leadership coach and hospitality entrepreneur *Understand how fear and cataboli…

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Eli Harwood on Parenting & Attachment Patterns 49:57

8M ago49:57

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Therapist and author Eli Harwood joins @theegoproject to discuss Parenting and Attachment Patterns. Eli, also known as @attachmentnerd , is a licensed therapist, author, and educator who has more than 17 years of experience helping people process relational traumas and develop secure attachment relationships with their children and partners. Learn …

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Therapist John Sovec on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Kids 44:07

9M ago44:07

44:07

Therapist John Sovec joins The Ego Project to discuss how to support LGBTQIA+ kids through the coming out process and beyond. John Sovec is a therapist and coach in Pasadena, California who specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ youth and their families during the coming out process. He is the author of “Out: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your LGBTQ…

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67. Season Recap! 35:42

9M ago35:42

35:42

It's been such a fun and exciting season with great topics and interesting guests. Listen to Episode 67 to hear clips from some of our favorites, and a little reflection from Kim and Mary about why we really enjoyed these episodes. Episodes we talk about: 58. The Movement Mama: Kailee Noland 60. What is Apraxia of Speech 61. How to Motivate Kids 62…

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66. What is OMT? 28:35

9M ago28:35

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Oral Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) is all about the interconnectedness of eating, speaking, and sleeping. Yes - these things are all related! Discover how common issues like pacifier use, mouth breathing, and tongue ties can shake this delicate balance. We dive into the importance of proper nasal breathing and touch on structural issues such as enlar…

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65. Real Life Child Nutrition with Emily French, RD 58:13

10M ago58:13

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Today's guest is Emily French, registered dietician, co-owner of RDs for Little Eaters, and mother of two. As a working mother with two children, she is in the thick of it with activities, appointments, and a busy lifestyle! She gets it when it comes to what it takes to have healthy eating habits on the go. Emily shares her biggest tips and tricks …

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Joy Malek on Couples & Attachment Strategies 1:02:48

10M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Therapist Joy Malek joins @theegoproject to explain couples and anxious and avoidant attachment strategies. Use code TEP10 to receive 10% OFF Joy's PodCourse: From Heartache to Connection: 6 Strategies for Growing Secure Attachment In this episode of The Ego Project, we discuss: - Anxious Attachment - Avoidant Attachment - What Secure Attachment lo…

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64: First Words and Building into Sentences 41:22

10M ago41:22

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What are the most common first words? How do those words become phrases and sentences? Kim and Mary talk through the process of how children learn to talk and make a very complicated process simple. Join us to learn about how you can help teach your child their first words and sentences! Link to resources for moving through our First Words plan Fir…

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iScry with Steph on Art and Scrying 1:07:11

10M ago1:07:11

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Steph Zagorski from iScry with Steph joins The Ego Project to discuss art, scrying, and intuition. Visit The Ego Project Website to view the original ink blots created by Steph for Cristine and Lisa. Topics include: -What is scrying -Steph's introduction to the metaphysical -The ego work Steph has done as a scrier and tarot reader -The intersection…

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Subtle-Arts on Creativity and Collaboration 48:31

11M ago48:31

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Lisa Thrower (Creative Concierge | Art Consultant) and Connie Worthy (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) from Subtle-Arts joins The Ego Project to discuss creativity and collaboration. Lisa and Connie created Subtle-Arts as a creative collaboration to provide inspiration and resources as support for others in achieving wholeness. As best friends and…

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63. Love Languages for Kids 23:35

11M ago23:35

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Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell's book "The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively" is a great book for anyone who works with children. Love languages are not a foreign concept to most adults in relationships, but have you ever thought about your children having their own love languages? Knowing your child or patient…

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62. How to Advocate for Sons with ASD and DS with Sara Lopez 31:04

11M ago31:04

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Join us for an inspiring conversation about the importance of advocacy and community with the Sara Lopez, a dedicated mother of two, Enrique and Joaquin. Sara shares her personal journey of advocacy, revealing how she navigated the emotional journey of IEP meetings and dedicated herself to ensuring the best educational opportunities for her sons. T…

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61. How to Motivate Kids 28:01

12M ago28:01

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What does it take to successfully motivate children, whether in a therapy session or day-to-day parenting? Imagine if you could seamlessly infuse your goals into the time spent with a child while establishing a deep bond built on trust, respect, and genuine care. In our discussion, we draw from our 25 years of experience as pediatric speech-languag…

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Chwynyn Vaughan on Slow Living 44:38

12M ago44:38

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Chwynyn Vaughan joins The Ego Project to discuss how embracing Slow Living has brought self-awareness, deeper connections, and joy to her life. Chwynyn is the creator of Slow Botanicals, an all-natural organic skin-care line. With a background in healthcare and design, her passion for natural beauty, knowledge of healthy skin and a deep love of loc…

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