Embark on an empowering journey through the highs and lows of motherhood with Season 2 of the Empower 2 Heal Podcast! Join me, your host, Dena Tibsherany, as I delve into the unfiltered and raw experiences of motherhood. From expert insights to personal stories, we'll navigate, prepare for, and uncover all facets of motherhood together. Because, here, we believe that authentic stories, education, and awareness pave the way to empowerment. Buckle up for an insightful ride that promises candid ...
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Organize Your Way to Peace: Expert Tips for Moms
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Organize Your Way to Peace: Expert Tips for Moms Season 2 Episode Number: 35 Today's Episode: Today, in Season 2 Episode 35 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we are joined by Malka Rodal, founder of The Organized Fairy. Malka shares her expert insights on how organizing your environment can profoundly impact how you feel in your home. Whether you're a…
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How Self-Preservation Transforms Lives: Nicole Burbank on Prioritizing Wellness
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How Self-Preservation Transforms Lives: Nicole Burbank on Prioritizing Wellness Episode Number: 35 Today, in Season 2 Episode 35 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, I am joined by Peak Performance and Transformation Coach, Nicole Burbank. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from overwhelm and burnout to a life of empowerment, self-care, and balance. In …
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How to Predict and Prevent Common Food Allergies in Babies: Proactive Healthcare with Early Detection from MyOr Care
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Season 2 Episode 33 How to Predict and Prevent Common Food Allergies in Babies: Proactive Healthcare with Early Detection from MyOr Care In Today's Episode: Today, in Season 2 Episode 33 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we are joined by Jana Pitcock, the lead dietitian at MyOr Care. Jana shares groundbreaking insights into allergy prevention in infan…
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The Power of Music for Baby's Development: Insights into Infant Learning and Bonding
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Season 2 Episode 32 The Power of Music for Baby's Development: Insights into Infant Learning and Bonding Today's Episode: Today, in Season 2 Episode 32 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we are joined by Mary Goodman from Musicology. Mary shares her expertise on the profound impact music has on infant development and parent-child bonding. What We're Ta…
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Why Every Expecting Parent Needs a Doula: Support, Mindset, and Pain Relief
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Season 2 Episode 31 Today, in Season 2 Episode 31 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we dive deep into why every expecting parent needs a doula to provide support, mindset preparation, and pain relief during childbirth. Dena and Ursula discuss the benefits of having a doula present through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Whether you're a first-time p…
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Why 'Bouncing Back' Is Overrated: Redefining Postpartum Fitness by Nourishing Your Body and Mind
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Season 2 Episode 30 Why 'Bouncing Back' Is Overrated: Redefining Postpartum Fitness by Nourishing Your Body and Mind with Amanda Casillo In this enlightening episode, Empower 2 Heal Podcast Host Dena Tibsherany is joined by Amanda Casillo of Fit by Amanda, a fitness and nutrition coach specializing in pre and postpartum wellness. They dive deep int…
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Mothering the Mother: Transforming Motherhood from the Inside Out
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Today, in Season 2 Episode 29 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, host Dena Tibsherany and guest Perinatal Mental Health Therapist Karissa Whitlatch dive deep into the concept of "mothering the mother" and the importance of self-care beyond the traditional roles of motherhood. They discuss how crucial it is for mothers to reconnect with their own identi…
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Starting Your Day Right: Intentional Practices for Busy Moms
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Season 2 Episode 28 Starting Your Day Right: Intentional Practices for Busy Moms Today, in Season 2 Episode 28 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we are talking about the one SIMPLE thing that can make the biggest impact on your day. Empower 2 Heal Podcast host, Dena Tibsherany will be guiding you through conceptualizing how you can effectively and eff…
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Finding Light in Darkness: The Power of Choosing Hope
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Season 2 Episode 27 Finding Light in Darkness: The Power of Choosing Hope In this deeply moving episode, Empower 2 Heal Post and Maternal Mental Health Therapist, Dena Tibhsernay, shares an intimate reflection on the profound importance of choosing hope, even in the most challenging and heartbreaking moments of life. Dena opens up about a time in h…
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How Your Gut Health Affects Your Mental Health: Functional Medicine Insights
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Season 2 Episode 26 In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Julie from Soal Wellness about the profound connection between gut health and mental well-being. We delved into the importance of functional medicine, how our gut microbiome impacts our overall health, and practical steps to improve both gut and mental health. Key Takeaway…
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Parenting with Compassion: Learning to Surrender and Embracing Imperfections
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Season 2 Episode 25 Title: Parenting with Compassion: Learning to Surrender and Embracing Imperfections In this heartfelt episode, our host, Dena Tibsherany, shares a personal journey of learning to surrender and embrace imperfections, both in life and in parenting. Through a series of experiences, including a recording mishap and a poignant moment…
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Transform Your Newborn Experience with Professional Postpartum Care
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Season 2 Episode 24 Today's Episode: In this episode, we dive into the invaluable support systems available for new parents, featuring Marisa from Luxe Baby Custom Newborn Care. Join us as we discuss the multifaceted role of postpartum support specialists, the importance of community, and the myriad ways to prepare for the newborn season. Key Takea…
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Breaking Down Systemic Barriers in Black Maternal Healthcare
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Season 2 Episode 23 Breaking Down Systemic Barriers in Black Maternal Healthcare Today we have an incredibly powerful and enlightening conversation with the inspiring Mych'Iayla Alexander, the CEO and founder of #TheWombKeeper. Mych'Iayla is a mother, an author, a Perinatal Mental Health Certified and Trauma Licensed Associate Counselor, Certified …
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Maximizing Breast Milk Nutrients: Tirza Jova on Freeze-Drying Benefits
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Maximizing Breast Milk Nutrients: Tirza Jova on Freeze-Drying Benefits Today, in Season 2 Episode 22 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we have a special guest, Tirza Jova, the founder of Milk by Mom LLC, a unique breast milk freeze-drying service based in Phoenix, Arizona. Tirza shares her journey as a breastfeeding mom and the inspiration behind Milk…
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Navigating the Uncontrollable: Tips for Emotional Safety in Childbirth and Postpartum
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Empower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2: Episode 21 Navigating the Uncontrollable: Tips for Emotional Safety in Childbirth and Postpartum If this episode resonates with you or someone you know, please like follow, leave a review, and share it with others. Join the no-obligation waitlist for the next cohort of the Empowered First Year program to prepare for…
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Treating Postpartum Psychosis: Personal Stories and Professional Advice
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Navigating Perinatal Mental Health with Ayla Perez Season 2 Episode 20 Today, in Season 2 Episode 20 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we dive into the intricacies of perinatal mental health with Ayla Perez, a dedicated therapist and shamanic practitioner. Ayla shares her personal journey with postpartum psychosis and the challenges of finding appropr…
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Next-Gen Baby Shower Registries: Innovating with Postpartum Care Services
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Empower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2 Episode 19 Next-Gen Baby Shower Registries: Innovating with Postpartum Care Services Episode Description: In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative shift in how the next generation of parents approaches baby shower registries. Moving away from traditional gift-giving, our conversation focuses on …
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Pregnancy Challenges and Hypnobirthing: Our Birth Journey
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Season 2 Episode 18 Today’s episode is all about our son’s birth story! My husband, Michael, is joining us today to partner with me in sharing our journey from conception to childbirth. This episode holds nothing back and is designed to normalize aspects of conception, pregnancy, and childbirth while finding the humor in things we can look back on.…
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Understanding the Mental Health Gut-Brain Connection Postpartum
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Downloads Grab your free resource library to guide you in learning about what labs you can request from your doctor, how you may be able to request your own labs, and to find online doctors who will support your functional medicine journey. Today's Episode: Today, in Season 2 Episode 17 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we delve into the profound conn…
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Holistic Baby Sleep Solutions: Expert Insights from Specialist in 2024
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Empower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2 Episode 16 Please subscribe and leave a review to help us spread this info far and wide! In this episode, we sit down with Certified Baby Led Sleep Specialist Lauren Fucci of Holistic Mama Sleep, to explore nurturing approaches to baby sleep. Lauren shares her expertise on why traditional sleep training may not be th…
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Strategies to Strengthen Your Relationship During the Newborn Phase
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Empower 2 Heal PodcastSeason 2 Episode 15 Strategies to Strengthen Your Relationship During the Newborn Phase What We're Talking About:In this episode, I'm joined by my hubby to dive into uncharted territory—our candid discussion on strengthening relationships during the newborn phase. We share personal stories, reveal untold experiences, and discu…
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Supporting New Moms: Key Strategies for Building Your Village
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What We're Talking About: Join host Dena and her guests Jessica Hartley Woelkers & Keeley Bruner in a heartfelt conversation on the intricate journey of motherhood, focusing on the essential element of building a strong support system. From navigating the highs and lows to embracing the transformative experience of becoming a mother, they share per…
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Enjoy Motherhood: Strengthening Postpartum Support
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Empower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2 Episode 13 Enjoy Motherhood: Strengthening Postpartum Support In today’s episode, we unravel the crucial yet often overlooked aspects of building protective factors during the postpartum period. As we navigate through the vulnerable transition into motherhood, understanding and strengthening these factors can greatly…
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Discussions With a Midwife: A Postpartum Checklist for Creating Your Postpartum Care Plan
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Empower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2 Episode 12 Discussions With a Midwife: A Postpartum Checklist for Creating Your Postpartum Care PlanIn this episode of the Empower 2 Heal Podcast, host and Maternal Mental Health Therapist and Coach, Dena Tibsherany, engages in a rich conversation with Jennifer Hoeprich, CPM, founder of Magical Mamas. Jennifer, a Lic…
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Understanding Perinatal PTSD: Healing and Moving Forward
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Understanding Perinatal PTSD: Healing and Moving Forward Season 2 Episode 11 Today's Episode: Today, in Season 2 Episode 11 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we delve into the often overlooked topic of perinatal PTSD, exploring its causes, symptoms, and potential impacts on new mothers. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of this condition…
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Today's Episode: In Season 2 Episode 10 of the Empowered Heal Podcast, we delve into the complexities of postpartum anxiety. Highlighting its various manifestations beyond general anxiety, we explore its impact, symptoms, and prevalence, aiming to provide clarity and support for those navigating the postpartum journey. What We're Talking About: Pos…
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In this episode, we delve into the crucial question many new parents face: "Do I have postpartum depression?" We unravel the complexities of postpartum depression beyond common misconceptions, exploring its signs, symptoms, differentiating factors from baby blues, and risk factors. Additionally, we discuss treatment options, including therapy, medi…
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Understanding Mood Changes During Pregnancy and Postpartum: Signs, Symptoms, and Support for Perinatal Mental Health
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Season 2 Episode 8 of the Empower 2 Heal Podcast Today's Episode In this heartfelt episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the world of understanding mood changes during pregnancy and postpartum AKA perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), shedding light on the challenges and complexities of motherhood that often go unspoken. With compassion…
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Empowering Maternal Mental Health: Diving into Maternal Mental Wellbeing
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Season 2 Episode 7 What We're Talking About: This episode delves into the often overlooked topic of maternal mental health, offering insights into the complexities of the postpartum experience, statistics on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and the importance of supportive community for mothers. Main Ideas: -Maternal mental health is a signifi…
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Strengthening Relationships in Early Parenthood: Navigating the Journey of Becoming Parents
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Empower 2 Heal Podcast Season 2 Episode 6 In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of early parenthood, focusing on how this changes our relationships and ways we can support strengthening them. -Learn how the brain undergoes remarkable changes during this period, prioritizing the needs of the newborn. -Discover practical tips for bal…
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How Your Relationships Change When You Have a Baby
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How Your Relationships Change When You Have a Baby Season 2 Episode 5 Today, in Season 2 Episode 5 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we delve into the impact that the developmental stage of matrescence has on our relationships. Key Points Covered: -Understanding the impact of matrescence on your relationship with yourself, your partners, and your frie…
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Today's Episode: In Season 2 Episode 4 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast, we're delving into the transformative physical journey of matrescence. What We're Talking About: - Matrescence: The Developmental Stage in Motherhood - The Physical Changes in Matrescence - The Start of Matrescence: Trying to Conceive and Pregnancy - The Postpartum Stage: Physica…
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How Does A Woman's Brain Change After Childbirth?
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Mom Brain! In today’s episode we're delving into the intriguing realm of Mom Brain – or as some call it, Mommy Brain. Brace yourselves for a journey through the neurological changes that accompany motherhood, offering insights into what's normal, what to expect, and the duration of Mom Brain's effects. What we’re talking…
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Intro to Season 2 "Empowered Motherhood" | Season 2 Premiere
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Episode 1: Intro to Season 2: Empowered Motherhood | Season 2 Premiere Today’s episode is an introduction to Season 2 of the Empower 2 Heal podcast. In this episode, we embark on a journey through empowered motherhood. Empower 2 Heal aims to provide a welcoming and supportive community for empowered motherhood. What we’re talking about... -An intro…
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Navigating Matrescence: The Unspoken Journey into Motherhood
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Season 2 Episode 2 Navigating Matrescence: The Unspoken Journey into Motherhood In today's episode, we'll dive into the intriguing world of Matrescence, a term often unspoken but profoundly influential in the journey of motherhood. Join us in unveiling the secrets of Matrescence. Click, listen, and discover the extraordinary journey that is motherh…
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Episode 47: Two Factors You Can’t Forget to Include in Your Healing Journey
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Today’s episode is all about the two HUGE factors that I recently realized left out of my healing journey. Over the past 5 years I have done ALOT of work in my own healing journey, and it wasn’t until 2 weeks ago that I experienced two HUGE missing pieces of my healing puzzle. This is the last episode of season 1 and you’re NOT going to want to mis…
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Episode 46: Hormones and Mental Health Featuring Audrey S. Geyer
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Today’s episode is all about how our hormones influence our mental health. Our featured guest, Audrey S. Geyer, is a Women’s Health Coach and Fertility Awareness Method Educator who teaches women how to become body literate and harness the hormones behind their menstrual cycles, mood, and denergy so that they can achieve their goals without PMS, mo…
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Episode 45: The Happy Black Therapist with Chantelle Oguadimma
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Today’s episode is all about building your dreams out of necessity. Our guest, Chantelle Oguadimma, AKA The Happy Black Therapist, joins us to share how she took her education and experience in a moment of desperation as a new mom to create a behavioral health residential facility for adults. Chantelle shares with us her upbringing and nurturing th…
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Episode 43: I Donated My Kidney- Part 1 Meet My Recipient
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Today’s episode is all about donating my kidney to an old friend! I am someone who is squamish, terrified of needles, doesn’t do blood, and never opts for pain...yet something told me, deep in my soul, that I was going to be donating my kidney to an old friend. Come join me and my friend whom I donated to, Alethea Rodriguez, as we come together to …
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Episode 44: I Donated My Kidney- Part 2 Ask Us Anything
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Today’s episode is all about donating my kidney to an old friend! I am someone who is squamish, terrified of needles, doesn’t do blood, and never opts for pain...yet something told me, deep in my soul, that I was going to be donating my kidney to an old friend. Come join me and my friend whom I donated to, Alethea Rodriguez, as we come together to …
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Episode 42: Healing Through Serious Mental Illness Featuring Bipolar Bachelor’s Jarred Madison Frey
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***Trigger warning for discussion of suicide attempts, psychosis, and mania.*** Today’s episode is all about healing through severe mental illness. Most people who witness severe mental illness see the bigness of moments and may experience fear and worry for their loved ones. Hear from our guest, Jarred Madison Frey as he shares his personal journe…
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Episode 41: Embodying Healing, Featuring Priscilla Rodgers
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Today’s episode is all about healing through our senses to truly live our lives. Our guest Priscilla Rodgers, an embodiment coach who helps women connect deeper with themselves and in their relationships, joined the show to share how becoming attuned with your body and sensuous living can support us in healing, especially within our relationship wi…
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Episode 40: Building Resiliency When you Feel Like Giving Up
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Today’s episode is all about learning how to strengthen our ability to be resilient in the face of stress and hardship. You, my friend, are not alone in feeling as if you are constantly having to be strong and always have to be brave while you march forward with a smile on your face when your insides are screaming. Just the thought of this makes me…
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Episode 39: Treating Loneliness by Bridging Connections Featuring Peace Pals Founder Kristy Daube
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Today’s episode is all about the power of connection in treating loneliness as you walk through your healing journey. Our guest, Kristy Daube, the founder and face behind Peace Pals is joining us today to share about this powerful initiative. Peace Pals is a global initiative that brings together people with common struggles in an effort to combat …
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Episode 38: God, Is That You? Featuring Wisdom of A Four Year Old
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Today’s episode is all about spirituality, faith, and energetic healing. Join me as I share a powerful conversation from my four year old son as he discusses who he believes God is, where God came from, and what he believes God looks like. His simple yet insightful perspective is the reminder we need to stay grounded in our belief system and in how…
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Episode 37: Menopause and Mental Wellness with Terri Kellums
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Today’s episode is all about empowering women through menopause. That’s right, I said it! Menopause. Menopause is the thing none of us want to think about, the inevitable transition in our life, the symbol of a transition from youthfulness and life giving to hormonal turbulence. Today’s guest, Terri Kellums, the host of the “What Women Want Today” …
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Episode 36: For All My Fellow Mamas Out There, This One's For You!
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Episode 36: For All My Fellow Mamas Out There, This One's For You! Today’s episode is all about reclaiming your life and showing up in ways you are proud of for your kiddos and for yourself! As mom's, we sacrifice in every way imaginable for our kids, and that often includes sacrificing our energy. Energy is key in staying whole, in maintaining fru…
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Episode 35: My Co-Occurring Diagnoses are Not My Identity Featuring Karey Maciha
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Today’s episode is all about healing through multiple co-occurring mental health diagnoses. Our guest, Karey Maciha, is sharing her journey with navigating depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and Bipolar Disorder with Mixed Features. Karey shares her healing journey with learning to love herself, learning what she needs during her moments of stru…
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Episode 34: What I Learned Throughout My Energetic Reset and Five Ways You Can Reset Your Own Energy
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Today’s episode is all about the journey I have been on over the past two months as I've detoxed from my workaholic ways. Two months ago I started a 28 day energetic reset that was triggered by an extremely insightful and eerily accurate soul reading by a psychic named Chelsea MacLeod Schultz. Queue messy meltdowns and overthinking 😅. All jokes asi…
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Episode 33: “No Way, They Were Gay?” Featuring Author Lee Wind
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Did you know that our history is inundated with powerful leaders who were Queer? Men who loved men, women who loved women, and those who identify outside of gender boundaries. The theme of love throughout history knows no bounds and today’s guest is here to shed light on the powerful facts and data that our history books left out. From Abraham Linc…
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