We are here to help empower parents to live a happy, healthy life with their kids. You want happy, healthy kids. Who doesn’t? But something always seems to get in the way. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to challenging behavior which is why we created this podcast to bring together experts in this area to share with you proven methods, guidance and solution-oriented strategies so that you can live empowered to help your family live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Karin Jakubowski, fou ...
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Thriving in Midlife: Here's a Mindset Reset Everyone Needs Right Now|Kathy Batista
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Kathy Batista is a mindset, mindfulness and mood coach for women. She explores midlife transitions and ways to find renewed joy and fulfillment. Kathy discusses her own journey, the importance of connecting with your inner self, and the three pillars of growth. She also offers practical advice for those seeking guidance on this journey. Uncover an …
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We are Failing our BOYS! Traditional Schools Miss the Mark with Nicole Runyon
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Welcome to Momnificent, where we delve into the world of parenting with expert insights and real-life experiences. In this episode, host Dr. Karin Jakubowski sits down with Nicole Runyon, a distinguished psychotherapist with over two decades of experience specializing in child and adolescent mental health. Together, they explore the profound impact…
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How to Help Your Kids Eat Healthy with Carrie Anne Underkoffler
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Mama + Health Coach here with us today to shares her insights into the transformative power of healthy habits for kids. Carrie Anne dives deep into the keys to unlocking a healthier, happier mom life. From practical tips to motivational anecdotes, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for moms looking to prioritize their well-being in the mids…
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Dealing with ADHD as an Adult - Author, Amanda Shore Shares her Journey
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Join us on the latest episode of Momnificent, where Dr. Jakubowski engages in a candid conversation with Amanda Shore who shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s and how it has shaped her life in unexpected ways. A unique blend of triumphs and challenges, as she navigated years of infertility and miscarriages while simultaneously…
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Debunking Parent Myths with author of “Bite-Sized Parenting”|Sharon Mazel
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In this engaging episode of the Momnificent podcast, Dr. Karin Jakubowski welcomes the esteemed parenting expert and author, Sharon Mazel. The duo delves into the intricate realm of parenting, debunking prevalent myths and extending reassurance to parents grappling with common challenges. Sharon eloquently underscores the significance of avoiding t…
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Finally Settling Your Self-Worth Once and for All with Brenda Viola
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Welcome to Momnificent, a podcast where we explore the depths of self-discovery and empowerment! 🌟 In this very special episode, our host Dr. Karin Jakubowski reconnects with a remarkable guest, Brenda Viola, who played a pivotal role during their tumultuous teenage years, offering guidance through the challenges of self-worth, self-confidence, and…
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HELP! My Kid’s Behavior! Unlock a SECRET Hack! Dianne Kosto
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Dianne has an intimate understanding of the emotional journey that parents face when their children's brainwaves are dysregulated. For over a decade, her son's impulsivity wreaked havoc in their home, leaving her searching relentlessly for a solution. Finally, she unlocked the power of Neurofeedback—a game-changer that transformed their lives. In t…
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Navigating Grief to Heal Your Heart | Moving on Doesn’t Mean Letting Go with Grief Therapist Gina Moffa
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We dive deep into the topic of grief and explore how our bodies communicate with us during this process. Gina shares her personal experience of feeling her body calling out while grieving and how she initially ignored it. We discuss the different ways in which our bodies communicate with us during the grieving process and why it's essential to list…
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Helping Autistic Kids - Practical Tips with Robert Bernstein
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Bernstein's approach follows 3 basic elements: - Recognizing that each person with ASD contains a "reservoir of normalcy" that he or she can tap into: - Believing that each person with ASD is different from every other person with ASD...and working to see the world from his or her point of view; and - Creating and seizing opportunities that enable …
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How to Talk to Your Kids about Money - Q&A with Leah Hadley
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Leah Hadley is an award-winning financial planner, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and a mediator, Leah uses her 15 years of experience to help women make financial decisions in light of impending, or past divorce. She's perfect to talk about realigning your money with your values after a divorce, overcoming financial abuse, and the m…
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Teaching Kids Empathy, Acceptance and Inclusion with a Picture Book: Rebecca Mascovits
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In this episode of Momnificent, join us for a captivating conversation with the multi-talented Rebecca Wilson Macsovits, a business leader, creative professional, and author of the heartwarming children's book "Guion The Lion." Rebecca's journey from corporate branding to children's literature has been fueled by her unwavering commitment to celebra…
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From Divorce to Financial Freedom: Expert Advice YOU DIDN’T KNOW! - Leah Hadley
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Momnificent, where we dive deep into the important financial aspects of divorce. Our guest today, Leah Hadley, is a renowned financial planner, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and mediator with over 15 years of experience. Leah has helped countless women make crucial financial decisions during …
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Thriving in Your 40s: Hormone Replacement, Collagen, and Holistic Wellness
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In this special episode of Momnificent, we're thrilled to have the incredible Shannon Wright, a former RN turned SAHM to 4, on a mission to help others pursue their best preferred vision of life in whole body wellness. Shannon brings her unique perspective and expertise, sharing valuable insights for women in their 40s. Tune in as we dive into the …
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1 Man, 3 Months, Biking 9K Miles across US to End Childhood Cancer - His Story: Peter Halper
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“I went to the funeral, mostly to support my sister. I had never even met Emery’s mom, Jenna, at the time. But I went for my sister, Missy, who is Emery’s grandmother,” says Halper. “Emery’s parents and grandparents were standing in the front, and Emery was in the casket behind them. And something in me snapped that day. I didn’t understand how the…
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Social Media and Teens: Parent Tips with Nicole Runyon
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In this podcast interview, Dr. Karin Jakubowski sits down with mental health expert and parent coach, Nicole Runyon, to discuss the impact of technology on children's mental health and effective parenting strategies. Learn how to recognize signs of distress related to technology use, discover healthy coping mechanisms for children to deal with stre…
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Resource for Families of Autistic Kids and/or ADHD - Dr. Norrine Russell
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Need help and don't know where to turn? Here's a resource for you. Share it with someone you know who needs help when it comes to raising their autistic child. In this episode we take a closer look at a coaching service helping parents with autistic kids. Dr. Norrine Russell is the founder of Russell Coaching for Students, which uses an innovative …
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Surviving Summer with Kids: Parenting Hacks and Tips | Dr. Norrine Russell
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In this episode, host Dr. Karin Jakubowski is joined by special guest Dr. Norrine Russell for an insightful and engaging discussion on Summer Parenting Tips. As the summer season approaches, parents often find themselves juggling various challenges and seeking effective strategies to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for the whole family. Dr…
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Building Resilient Kids | Unlock Your Child’s Path to Thrive | Dr. Kate Lund
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Dr. Kate Lund is a distinguished licensed clinical psychologist with 15 years of experience. Dr. Lund is not only a peak performance coach, but also a best-selling author and TEDx speaker. With her extensive specialized training in medical psychology at esteemed institutions like Shriners Hospital for Children, Boston, Massachusetts General Hospita…
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Impact of Trauma on Children | First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney - Delaware
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Between 46 and 60% of all children experience at least one type of trauma by age 18. 26% of children will experience a traumatic event before they turn 4. In 2018, Governor Carney issued Executive Order #24 prioritizing efforts for Delaware to become a trauma-responsive state. I recently attended Delaware’s Trauma Awareness Conference, and had the …
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Understanding Your Child’s Behavior - When it’s Their Nervous System Crying out for Connection and Regulation
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In this podcast episode I sit down with Dr. Lori Desautels and I love what she said, “Behavior management is about adult behavior. It’s not about kids. Our brains and bodies hold the state of our nervous systems, and it takes a steady adult to settle a child or adolescent.” I was hanging on her every word that she spoke at Delaware’s Trauma Awarene…
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The Magic of Kindness | Anita Mortley’s New Picture Book | Teaching Kids Kindness
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In this podcast, we delve into the power of kindness, teaching it to our kids and explore why it's sometimes challenging to be kind in our daily lives. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting the insightful Anita Mortley. Anita Mortley is a native of Brooklyn, New York, was raised in Boston, Massachusetts, and cultural background from the …
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Meet Sam, a high-functioning individual on the autism spectrum who is on a mission to show the world that he is not broken and individuals with autism do not need to be fixed. Sam is successful, WITH autism, host of the podcast “Autism Rocks and Rolls,” CEO of his own nonprofit, and a motivational speaker. In this episode, Sam shares his story and …
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Why it’s Crucial to Recharge Your Battery or You Will Experience Burnout
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Welcome to this episode of our podcast where we delve into the fascinating topic of healing and self-care. Our guest for this episode is Robert Vetter, M.A., also known as Bob, a healer and soul coach who utilizes a unique combination of indigenous-inspired and Western methods to co-create lasting change for everyday modern problems. As a cultural …
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Raising A Child With Autism | Your Questions Answered | Dr. Norrine Russell
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Dr. Norrine Russell is the founder of Russell Coaching for Students, which uses an innovative method of coaching for complex students, including those who are 2E; have ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety; and those with learning differences. This innovative method, Connected Coaching, has proven successful for hundreds of students since 2009. She is the autho…
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Managing Grief | Caring for a Loved One with Dementia, Self-Care Tips You Can Use Today
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My guest Bethan Mary Thompson talks about mental health issues, her battles and journey with her mother suffering from dementia and experiencing grief and loss. Bethan is a grief guide and speaker from Britain. She is a deep soul, pure and kind human being who is driven to help you grieve the loss of a loved one and how to be a good caregiver all t…
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How To Manage Your Child’s Behavior With ADHD | Dr. Norrine Russell
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Dr. Norrine Russell is the founder of Russell Coaching for Students, which uses an innovative coaching method for complex students, including those who are 2E; have ADHD, Autism, or Anxiety; and those with learning differences. This innovative method, Connected Coaching, has proven successful for hundreds of students since 2009. She is the author o…
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How to Stop Yelling at Your Kid and Build Great Parenting Skills | Dr. Celia Kibler
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The biggest factor that will eliminate you having to yell at your child, is creating an atmosphere of cooperation and eliminating the need to yell. As a child who had a Dad that would yell often, Celia learned early on the devastating affects of growing up in a house where there is a lot of yelling and negativity. Kids that grow up in that environm…
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How to Parent a Child with ADHD - What You NEED to Know | Dr. Norrine Russell
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Dr. Jakubowski and Dr. Russell went LIVE together on Instagram. This is the recording for anyone who missed it. Dr. Russell shares practical tips and insights on how you can create a supportive environment at home and work with your child's teachers and healthcare providers to ensure the best outcomes. We also discuss the importance of understandin…
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Powerful Tips to Improve Your Mental Health |Tina Hallock & Serena Ward
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We ALL need to take care of our mental health. Tina Hallock and Serena Ward are on a mission to normalize the conversation around mental health.Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being and should be given attention for several reasons.Our home is where we spend a significant amount of our time, and it can have a considerable imp…
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My Experience Living with Autism | Andrew Arboe
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There are still many misconceptions about autism that persist. In this episode Andrew Arboe, autism self-advocate, breaks down some of the most common misconceptions surrounding autism and provides insights into what it's really like to live with autism. Andrew discusses how autism is often misunderstood as a disease or a disorder that needs to be …
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Help! My Kid is Having a Tantrum | Dr. Claudia Gold
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As parents, we've all experienced the frustration and helplessness that comes with our children's outbursts, but Dr. Claudia helps us to understand the underlying reasons behind these behaviors. With her extensive background in infant mental health and child development, Dr. Claudia, renowned pediatrician and parenting expert provides a unique pers…
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Teen Substance Abuse and Growing Concern Over Gambling | What Every Parent Needs to Know | Rick Capriola
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Having to find out that your teenager is using drugs may cause a big state of shock. In this video, I've got Rick Capriola with me to help us deal with teenagers and addiction. Rick Capriola has been a mental health and addictions. Counselor for over 2 decades, and in 2020 he published a book for parents called the “Addicted Child, a Parents Guide …
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How to Get Your Child to Listen Without Yelling | Parent Coach Rona Renner
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Are you tired of yelling at your child when it feels like the only thing that works? Rona Renner, parenting coach and temperament specialist, offers valuable insights on disciplining your child without resorting to yelling. Her expertise is highlighted in her international parent book titled “Is That Me Yelling? A Parent's Guide to Getting Your Kid…
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Parenting a Child with Autism | Strategies and Tips with Dr. Stephen Shore
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As a child, Stephen was nonverbal and diagnosed with “atypical development and strong autistic tendencies.” Institutionalization was recommended—but rejected in favor of parent-based intensive early intervention and support. Dr. Shore’s parents were probably asking the same question you are, “What causes autism?” Dr. Stephen Shore empowers autistic…
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Managing Grief During the Holidays | Gina Moffa | Licensed Psychotherapist
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Gina is a licensed therapist in New York City who specializes in mindfulness based therapies and focuses heavily on grief counseling and trauma studies. She talks about that hidden holiday guest named grief and why it’s important to honor your grief and how to manage it in yourself or others during this holiday season and beyond. In this episode yo…
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Teaching our Kids to Share Kindness | Tess Bell
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If you're anything like Tess Bell and her community of 35,000+ families around the world... You're also sick and tired of feeding your kids chocolate every day leading up to Christmas (to even give them more chocolates on Christmas Day). That's why Tess created an advent calendar to instead help our kids build a positive mindset and share kindness …
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Rita Farruggia is a self-care/self-love/happiness expert. Rita is the founder & CEO of happybeingwell.com, which is a wellness e-commerce site devoted to providing organic self-care products to amplify your wellness so you can be happy being well. HappyBeingWell.com has a mission of being the #1 Self-Care Community in North America. Rita’s mission …
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An Education Kids Want to Show Up For | David Preston, Ph.D.
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Since we have no idea what the economic, political, or environmental landscape will look like when today’s students graduate, we owe it to the next generation to adapt our education practices to meet their needs in facing an increasingly uncertain future. We need to stop educating children for jobs that we had. We have to do something different, so…
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The Next Wave in Education Has to Include Open Source Learning | Dr. David Preston
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Since we have no idea what the economic, political, or environmental landscape will look like when today’s students graduate, we owe it to the next generation to adapt our education practices to meet their needs in facing an increasingly uncertain future. We need to stop educating children for jobs that we had. We have to do something different, so…
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Adolescents & the Risk of Substance Abuse | Rick Capriola | Mental Health Summit
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There are very few things more heart-wrenching for a family than having your child addicted to alcohol or drugs. The most dangerous attitude a parent can have is thinking, “It could never happen to my child”, says Rick Capriola. Rick joined me this year at our virtual Mental Health Summit! What he has to share…every parent needs to hear. Share this…
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Have More Fun with Your Kids with Michael Rucker, Author of ”The Fun Habit”
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Do you ever find yourself not laughing as much with your kids? Do you miss the fun of your younger years? My guest today is Michael Rucker, author of, “The Fun Habit” - How the Disciplined Pursuit of Joy and Wonder can Change your Life. He is also an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist and charter member of the International Positive …
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BONUS EPISODE: ”What Are You Focusing On?” Shift Your Mindset...with Karin Jakubowski, Ed.D.
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Over the past year I completed my Master Certification as a Life Coach. And when I recorded this pre-work for a client, I thought maybe you might enjoy listening to it as well. www.un-veil.com info@un-veil.comBy Karin Jakubowski, Ed.D.
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Suicide Prevention and Teen Mental Health | Rick Capriola
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month and what would you do if you found out your child searched online, “How to kill myself”. Every parent MUST hear this interview. According to Baylor college of medicine, an article last November stated, “The pandemic uniquely impacted adolescents. Social isolation, constant uncertainty, stress, and fear…
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Start Your Day with a Guided Meditation | William Meyer
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Mental Health Summit was kicked off this year with a guided meditation led by William Meyer. We brought the recording here for you. It’s a great way to start your day or take a mindful moment in the middle of your day. William Meyer is the author of “Big Breath” and “Healing Breath” - Calm your worries and build your bravery — or just relax during …
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Rocked by Suicide and Reeling From the Aftermath with Barbara Rubel
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September is Suicide Prevention Month and I wanted to bring a guest who could share their experience losing a loved one from death by suicide. 3 weeks prior to giving birth to triplets, Barbara Rubel’s father died by suicide. Her story was featured in an Emmy award winning documentary, “Fatal Mistakes” and she shares her story in her recent book, “…
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See Your Doctor Once a Year - Heal Your Body Every Night with Dr. Stasha Gominak
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At our Annual Mental Health Summit, Dr. Gominak shared with us how anxiety, depression, the world epidemic of sleep disorders AND MORE are due to a lack of Vitamins D and B. Imagine a world filled with people pain-free. Mental illness, anxiety, depression and psychosis is a thing of the past. Medical illness is reduced and medication use is minimiz…
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Resilience - Where Does it Come From? with Barbara Rubel
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3 weeks prior to giving birth to triplets, Barbara Rubel’s father died by suicide. Her story was featured in an Emmy award winning documentary, “Fatal Mistakes” and she shares her story in her recent book, “But, I Didn’t Get to Say Goodbye”. She is a board certified expert in traumatic stress and she is here today to help you understand the effects…
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Practicing Self - Care | Mental Health Awareness Summit with Dr. Shahana Alibhai
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“Self awareness is the key” says Dr. Alibhai, Family Doctor, public speaker and “Community Healer.” Dr. Alibhai opened our Mental Health Awareness Summit this year with a keynote. Listen here to this episode where we recorded it just for you. Dr. Alibhai’s parents escaped Uganda as refugees and started their new life in Canada. She took classes at …
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What Goes Through a Toddler’s Mind That Parents are so Desperate to Understand?
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According to Gramps Jeffrey, one of the important treasures in life is moral values. Gramps Jeffrey’s children's book "I Don't Want to Turn 3" serves its purpose of character-building and grooming the personality of your kids by teaching them great moral lessons. It takes readers on a journey into Jordan's world. Jordan's two years old and scared b…
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How a Busy Mom can Thrive with Fitness & Nutrition, Healthy Recipes & Family Fun
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Ahna Fulmer is the author and owner of leading DIY healthy lifestyle blog, Hammers N Hugs, where busy moms are empowered to enjoy healthy hearts and happy homes with fitness and nutrition coaching, healthy recipes, DIY tutorials, home design inspiration, and family fun. Equipping you to fulfill your God-given purpose with more confidence and joy by…
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