Best Josh And Noelle Podcasts (2024)

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The Role of Legal Advocacy in Family Reunification w/ Keshia Adeniyi 46:02

2d ago46:02

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Send us a Text Message. Keshia The child welfare system is waging war on Black families, and Keshia Adeniyi-Dorsey is on the front lines. In this episode, she shares her journey from foster child to family defender, exposing the racist roots of CPS and the urgent need for change. Keisha breaks down her tactics for protecting families during CPS inv…

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Exploring Abolition, Intergenerational Trauma, and Creative Resistance w/ Benjamin Lundberg Torres Sánchez 54:17

16d ago54:17

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Send us a Text Message. Benjamin Words matter. Especially when it comes to adoption. Benjamin Lundberg Torres Sanchez isn't just "adopted" - they were separated from their first family for 28 years. In this episode, we unpack how the language we use shapes our understanding of adoption. Benjamin shares their journey of rejecting industry terminolog…

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Unpacking Adoption w/ Henry: Identity, Community, and Healing 37:38

2M ago37:38

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Send us a Text Message. Henry What happens when a Black child is adopted into a white Mormon family? The Mormon church silenced Henry's identity as a Black transracial adoptee, but he's done being quiet. From "colorblind" racism to the weight of forced gratitude, he exposes the ugly truth behind his adoption. We explore the impact of media represen…

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Adoption, Therapy, and Self-Discovery: Fai Knudson's Story 53:34

2M ago53:34

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Send us a Text Message. Fai Knudson Fai Knudson grew up in a white, conservative town, always feeling different. As a biracial, transracial adoptee, Faye faced racism and isolation. Leaving their hometown ignited a journey of self-discovery, leading to advocacy and therapy focused on adoptee mental health. In this episode, Fai shares their powerful…

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Finding Freedom: Reflections on One Year of No Contact 46:06

2M ago46:06

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Send us a Text Message. 1 Year of No Contact It's been 365 days since I cut ties with my adopters to protect myself. A year of healing, self-discovery, and finding my voice. In this episode, I share my no contact journey, the reasons behind my decision, the process of healing, and the freedom I’ve found. Hear my story of setting boundaries, seeking…

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Operation Stop CPS w/ Amanda Wallace 36:02

3M ago36:02

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Send us a Text Message. Amanda Wallace Amanda Wallace helps families powerfully stop Child Protective Services from stealing their children. In this episode she talk about how you can do it too, how her organization reunited 20+ families, and why we should abolish the belief that the CPS system should even exist. Listen and let’s stop CPS. What we …

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Adoption is not a part of God's plan 41:02

3M ago41:02

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Send us a Text Message. Abolition is Not A Part Of God’s Plan People who adopt say it’s God’s plan for them to adopt. But, they almost never say that God’s plan is for them NOT to have children. This is just one of the many ways people use religion to justify human trafficking. I found out, through an archived article, that I was trafckied into ado…

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Ep 047: The FUN Habit in Parenting and in Life with Dr. Mike Rucker 1:12:47

4M ago1:12:47

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Dr. Mike Rucker is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He has been academically published in publications like the International Journal of Workplace Health Management. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington P…

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Mila's Truth: Navigating Adoption, Liberation, and Community 58:08

4M ago58:08

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Send us a Text Message. Mila's Truth: Navigating Adoption, Liberation, and Community The Church does an excellent job of silencing you if you oppose them. They’d even hire a marketing company to rebrand adoption so that their business as adoption middlemen can continue to thrive. But, it’s not just the Church. The dominant culture is to silence any…

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Ep 046: Mindset and Growth Through Parenting as a Single Father with Rob Rohde 1:05:58

4M ago1:05:58

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As the host of The Business of Being Dad podcast, Rob is on a mission to empower growth-minded single fathers to lead extraordinary lives. Having walked through the fire of single fatherhood himself, Rob intimately understands the struggles and joys of raising children on your own. It's from this deeply personal place that he developed a framework …

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Ep 045: A Tribute to Papa Rick with His Three Kids, Josh, Jennie and Nathan 1:47:39

4M ago1:47:39

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Papa Rick passed away unexpectedly on Feb 1st, 2024. This episode is our tribute to him. We could fill many hours talking about the impact that our dad had on our lives, but we managed to edit it into a 90 minute episode so we could share it with the world and with the parenting realm that meant so much to him. We are so grateful to have had our da…

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My Journey to Abolition 33:56

5M ago33:56

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Send us a Text Message. My Journey To Abolition Every adult in my childhood has failed me, none of them did what they’re supposed to. Every part of the system failed me…it did exactly what it’s supposed to. The system kills children and breaks families, it must be abolished. In this episode, I share how I gradually evolved towards this deep belief …

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Ep 044: Papa Rick has Passed Away, and some announcements 3:13

5M ago3:13

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Hi Friends, I’m on here today, unfortunately, to inform you of Papa Rick’s passing. Today is Feb 29th – leap day – 2024. Papa Rick passed away on Feb 1st, just after midnight from a massive heart attack. He was at home with his partner, Judy, and neither she nor paramedics could successfully resuscitate him. Over the past 4 weeks, my two brothers a…

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Navigating Change: A Conversation with Josh Lamers, Co-founder of Collective of Child Welfare Survivors 49:48

5M ago49:48

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Send us a Text Message. Josh Lamers Adoption is trauma. How do we help surviving children heal the wounds they’ve sustained from the child welfare system? Josh Lamers, a transracial adoptee, is public enemy #1 for child welfare agencies in Canada. He joins the show to discuss what adoption and child welfare are like in Canada; and how his organizat…

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Adoptees & Community 24:18

6M ago24:18

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Send us a Text Message. Adoptees & Community Before I found other adoptees online I was lost. I wanted to know where I came from, and I wanted to know others like me. Most adoption communities center adoptive parents and foster parents. We are left out of the picture. This doesn’t make sense. This episode is a collection of my thoughts on this matt…

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Ep 043: Creating an Intentional, Peaceful Home with Mama Systems and Laura Hernandez 1:06:24

5M ago1:06:24

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Laura is a wife and mama to 10 amazing people. She is the founder of Mama Systems, a coaching business that helps mamas bring peace to their homes through systems so they can be intentional with their people and show up as the best mama possible. Laura Hernandez from Mama Systems shares her journey of creating systems to manage her large family and…

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Ep 042: Communication, Resilience and Keepin' It Real in Parenting with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne 1:17:41

6M ago1:17:41

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Dr. Maiysha Clairborne is an integrative family physician, Master Practitioner of NLP & Hypnosis, and founder of the Mind Re-Mapping Academy: School of NLP, Hypnosis, & Time Line Therapy®. A healer at heart with over 20 years experience, she is passionate about transforming the lives of the people she coaches and trains by teaching them how to comm…

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Confronting the Racist Legacy of the Child Welfare System w/ Alan Dettlaff 43:10

6M ago43:10

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Send us a Text Message. Confronting the Racist Legacy of the American Child Welfare System It was when Alan arrived at a home with the cops to remove a child and heard his mother say “Charles, run, they're coming to take you and they're going to sell you to the white people” that he realized how the trauma of slavery cannot be disentangled from the…

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Ep 041: Parenting Through the Father Wound and Fathers' Empowerment with Coach Steve Anderson 1:17:38

6M ago1:17:38

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Steve Anderson is married and has two sons. He is the former Director of the nonprofit Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Minnesota, where he led national and international transformational weekends for boys. He has over ten years of experience working with men and boys, developing the emotional awareness and skills they need to reach their full pote…

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Ep 040: Parents with Teenagers and Blended Families - From Troubled to Triumphant with Claudette Osborne 1:13:11

6M ago1:13:11

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In this episode, we are joined by Claudette Osborne, who works with horses, youth and families. We discuss the power of horses as mirrors for our own fears and ego, and how horses can teach us about leadership and trust. We also explore the importance of breaking old parenting patterns and focusing on building trust and communication with children.…

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Ep 039: How Feng Shui Creates Happier Homes and Families with Patricia Lohan 1:15:57

7M ago1:15:57

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The conversation explores the importance of creating Zen spaces, particularly in bedrooms, and the impact it has on one's well-being. It emphasizes the need to separate play and sleep areas for children and avoid excessive storage containers. The discussion also touches on the significance of letting go of unnecessary books and teaching children to…

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Ep 038: Rewiring Your Parent Brain and Overcoming Generational Patterns with Alex Smith 1:24:39

8M ago1:24:39

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Alex Smith is in the rewiring business. No, he's not an electrician, but he's rewiring how people think and have conversations around money and parenting. On the money side, Alex works with doctors, nurses, and entrepreneurs to help them increase and control their monthly cash flow without having to work more hours and without keeping their money i…

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Unveiling Roots: The Journey of Gregory D. Luce, Attorney and Advocate for Adoptee Rights 42:19

9M ago42:19

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Send us a Text Message. Unveiling Roots: The Journey of Gregory D. Luce, Attorney and Advocate for Adoptee Rights Us adoptees have to pay thousands of dollars and jump through hoops to unseal our records. This robs us of autonomy, dignity, and equality. Gregory D. Luce is an attorney who helps adoptees all across the US go through this hurdle. In t…

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Ep 037: Inner Child Work and Reparenting the Self with Jana Wilson 59:32

9M ago59:32

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Jana Wilson is an emotional healing educator, meditation teacher, retreat leader, hypnotherapist, HeartMath Facilitator, and founder of the Emotional Healing System. For the past two decades she has taught thousands internationally in group and private retreats. Jana trained with best selling author and physician, Deepak Chopra MD and NY Times best…

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Ep 036: Parenting Through Gender, Sex, and Identity with Veronique Porter 1:10:35

9M ago1:10:35

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Hey there, lovely listeners! It's Jennie here, and I'm beyond excited to dive into a topic that's been on my heart: how to tackle those tough conversations with our kids. Joining me on this enlightening journey are the wonderful Veronique Porter and of course, Papa Rick, as we explore the intricacies of discussing race and gender with our children …

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Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families--and How Abolition Can Build a Safer World 1:10:02

9M ago1:10:02

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Send us a Text Message. Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families--and How Abolition Can Build a Safer World More than anyone else, black women get their children kidnapped by the state, by the child “welfare system”. This episode is about the whys and hows of abolishing a system built to strip families away from their childr…

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Embracing Identity: John's Journey of Self-Discovery 39:14

10M ago39:14

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Send us a Text Message. Reuniting with his birth family showed John McCormick, a transracial adoptee, a new world. He physically felt a relaxation he had never felt before, he connected with music and art like never before, and he started to own who he is - confidently - even when others denied his identity. This is the story of how John’s reunion …

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Ep 035: Single Parenting and Finding Your Village with Emily Blake 1:09:44

10M ago1:09:44

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Welcome back Parents! Our guest this week is Emily Blake, a social worker turned social entrepreneur. She created KINTOPIA, an intentional shared living community catering to single moms and non-traditional families to collectively thrive. With her background in social work and relationship skills such as motivational interviewing, restorative just…

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Ep 034: Confident Parenting: How To Set Boundaries With Your Kids 1:12:38

10M ago1:12:38

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Welcome back Parents! In this episode: - Boundary setting: What are boundaries? It's not what you think! - The 4 commonly known parenting styles and which one we are aiming for - How boundaries are actually what allows us to create deeper connection with our kids - How to hold a boundary as a parent - How to get your kids to buy-in to your boundari…

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Emily's Journey: Identity, Language Learning, and Adoption Realities 40:40

10M ago40:40

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Send us a Text Message. Emily's Journey: Identity, Language Learning, and Adoption Realities After 9 months of living with monks, Emily Harris was adopted from China. She was left behind by her bio family due to the One Child Policy. To process her loss of identity, she has started to learn Chinese with a community of adoptees. In this episode, she…

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Ep 033: Sleep Awake Camp for Young Adults with Cat Tweedie 1:09:29

10M ago1:09:29

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Cat Tweedie PhD is a social entrepreneur, facilitator, and passionate experimenter in support of collective wellness. She is co-founder of Sleepawake Camp, a 30-day immersive right of passage for 18-27 year-olds. Mother of two and long term meditator, Cat works to support our capacity to meet the challenges of our time. Find Cat: https://www.sleepa…

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Ep 032: Stop Punishing or Fixing Everything For Your Kids 1:14:16

11M ago1:14:16

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In parenting, it's vital to recognize that punishment and rescue are two sides of the same maladaptive coin. When we exclusively rely on punishment or rescue (or DISMISSAL) as our only responses to our child's big feelings, we inadvertently rob our children of opportunities to build their resilience. It's essential to be there for your child when t…

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Adoption Trauma, Mental Health, and Suicide Risk with Lina Vanegas 46:04

11M ago46:04

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Send us a Text Message. Lina Though Lina Vanegas was born to a Colombian family, she was forced to assimilate as a white jewish person. 38 years later, she’s unable to fully connect with her bio family nor speak their language. Forced assimilation is trauma. Her mission is to educate people on adoption trauma. In the episode, she gives a crash cour…

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Ep 031: Building Resilience in Kids and Nurturing A Growth Mindset as a Modern Dad with Jeevan Balani 1:18:03

10M ago1:18:03

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In this episode, Jeevan explores the challenges and joys of parenting, highlighting the importance of building resilience in children while allowing them to discover their unique identities. He shares personal experiences and insights gained from conversations with Jennie and Papa Rick, shedding light on the intricacies of raising children in a rap…

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Ep 030: Navigating Important Conversations: Talking to Kids About Race and Gender with Veronique Porter 1:09:13

11M ago1:09:13

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Hey there, lovely listeners! It's Jennie here, and I'm beyond excited to dive into a topic that's been on my heart: how to tackle those tough conversations with our kids. Joining me on this enlightening journey are the wonderful Veronique Porter and of course, Papa Rick, as we explore the intricacies of discussing race and gender with our children …

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Navigating the Complex World of Adoption: Unveiling Azriel June's Journey 45:26

11M ago45:26

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Send us a Text Message. Navigating the Complex World of Adoption: Unveiling Azriel June's Journey They were told they’re white. They aren’t. They were told they’re Jewish. They aren’t. They tried to erase her heritage over and over again. They couldn’t…so they “gave her back”. This is the story that explains how US adoptions human rights violations…

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Ep 029: Single Parenting, Alternative Education, and Supporting Moms in Business with Amy Kuphal 1:17:30

11M ago1:17:30

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Amy Kuphal is a Fitness Business Owner turned Digital Entrepreneurship Coach who specializes in helping heart-centered entrepreneurs build businesses that give them time, financial, and location freedom while making a positive impact on the clients they serve. Outside of working with her coaching clients, Amy is a homeschooling mom to her 11-year-o…

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Setting Your Aging GreatFULLy Compass with Holley Kelley 56:43

11M ago56:43

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Join us for this soul enriching power-hour and set your Aging GreatFULLy compass towards your True North to live your best life NOW by design on your terms! You’re invited to get excited about every milestone of your amazing life journey…Aging GreatFULLy style as we revisit this popular Flashback Friday favorite! It’s easy find ourselves headed off…

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Ep 028: How to Use Praise in Parenting to Grow Self-Motivated, Confident Kids (instead of People Pleasers) 1:09:21

12M ago1:09:21

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Y'all, the facial expressions in this one are priceless - if you aren't already, go watch this episode on YouTube lol! I swear it's worth it. Praising your kids is GOOD, right? It's positive reinforcement, it's connection, it's showing your kids you're proud of them and you get to celebrate together! Yes. And no. Not all praise is created equal whe…

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Navigating No Contact: Adoptees' Journeys to Healing 37:58

12M ago37:58

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Send us a Text Message. Should you cut off your adoptive parents? Should you “go no contact” with your adoptive parents? “Oh hell no. Not this time. I’m done.” That’s what we felt before cutting off contact with your adoptive parents. Sometimes, the healthies thing we can do is to go no contact with our adoptive parents. Escaping abuse. Escaping ra…

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Ep 027: The Long-term Effects of Parent Abandonment and The Ways You Are Probably Doing It 1:10:45

12M ago1:10:45

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Parents get overwhelmed, overstimulated, impatient, uncomfortable, lose safety and hit their threshold every single day. It happens to all of us. When we are working inside of RELATIONSHIP - how we mitigate these very real experiences is KEY. Building tolerance through breath work, mindset shifts, expanding your upper limit, and coping BEFORE you s…

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Ep 026: Nature vs Nurture in Parenting 1:09:24

12M ago1:09:24

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Nature Versus Nurture. Determinism versus Free Will. Or is it the alchemy of all? Join us this week as we explore how these concepts apply to raising kids, parenting principles, and breaking cycles. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therelationalparentingpodcast/videos Email us your parenting questions and stories!: jennie@jenniebee.co.…

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Reclaiming Identity: Dr. Amy Ritterbusch on International Adoption & Abolition 39:59

1y ago39:59

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Send us a Text Message. Reclaiming Identity: Dr. Amy Ritterbusch on International Adoption & Abolition Dr. Amy Ritterbusch was stolen from Colombia as a child and forced to live in the United States with her adoptive family. Foreign land, foreign people, foreign language. But, her longing for where she came from and who she came from never died. Sh…

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Ep 025: Parenting Through Sleep Hygiene for Kids and Neurodivergence with Noelle Eichholtz 1:17:45

12M ago1:17:45

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Noelle Eichholtz is a Sleep Consultant who created Sensationally Wired to help neurodivergent individuals and their families achieve better sleep. By combining natural methods, such as craniosacral therapy, yoga, breath work, somatic work, nutrition and healthy sleep hygiene habits, the central nervous system can become calm and relaxed to allow th…

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Ep 024: Parenting through Sibling Rivalry and Birth Order 1:13:35

12M ago1:13:35

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Today we're talking all things siblings! Parenting multiple children, navigating conflict in ways that will serve their relationship long term, and avoiding the pitfalls of birth order roles. The most important takeaway this week is this: the relationship you have with your parenting partner will model relationships to your children. The way you re…

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Navigating Holidays as an Adoptee: Exploring Complex Emotions and Self-Care 37:38

1y ago37:38

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Send us a Text Message. Navigating Holidays as an Adoptee: Exploring Complex Emotions & Self Care For adoptees, holidays mean performance. Acting like you care, acting like you’re happy, acting like you’re grateful. And if you don’t perform, then you live in guilt. It’s ironic, because adoption itself is an act. Join us as we explore this and discu…

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Ep 023: Supporting Mama's Through Birth, Parenting and Wisdom with Shira Barlas 1:30:20

1y ago1:30:20

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Iiiiiiit's my birthday!! Shira Danielle is a life coach, community organizer, yoga teacher, chef, healer, and event planner. Her work focuses on the intersections of spirituality, social justice, creative expression, and Earth medicine. She is the creator of Mamas' Wisdom. A mama of two beautiful beings, she is on a mission to help other mothers fe…

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A Happy, Healthy, FUNderful Summer with Coach Omar Cumberbatch 58:35

1y ago58:35

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In this Aging GreatFULLy power-hour we invite you to embrace all things summer with one of our favorite health coaches, founder of Health Coach Academy, podcast host and returning guest, Omar Cumberbatch! We will be talking all things summertime fun, adventure and health as we enjoy this season that seems to come and go all too quickly. Coach Omar …

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Ep 022: The Importance of Wellness for Nurturers and Parents with Caitlin Morris 1:14:05

1y ago1:14:05

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You may notice someone is missing this week - Papa Rick had an ill-timed storm roll through and was without power and wifi for awhile. He is ok now, but you'll notice only two voices for this week's guest spotlight with Caitlin Morris! And don't worry - Papa Rick will be back with us next week - I know you'll miss his Dad-jokes in this episode! Cai…

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Ep 021: Parenting Through Sharing, Apologizing and The Bedtime Scaries 1:08:36

1y ago1:08:36

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We're baaaaaaaack....! After a much needed 2 weeks off, a VERY delayed honeymoon and about 7 hours of technical difficulties later - we finally got episode 021 recorded for ya. This episode is all about how to teach kids the meaning and purpose of apologies, how to balance social expectations, how to teach kids sharing from a REAL WORLD functional …

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