Best Serena Ward Podcasts (2024)

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How to Be Taken Seriously | That’s a Good Question (Replay) 21:58

17d ago21:58

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PROBLEM: How do I manage being a young woman in a director level role? I find that it can be challenging in getting folks to take me seriously. I run a department of three offices with multiple full-time staff and oversee a critical area of compliance. While I don’t want to completely change how I […] The post How to Be Taken Seriously | That’s a G…

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The Story Behind His Success with Guest Akeem Shannon 26:30

1M ago26:30

26:30

Akeem Shannon joins Tina and Serena this week to talk about his journey with mental health. Akeem is an entrepreneur, a pitch pastor, dog dad, and motivational speaker and talks very candidly about the windy path that took him to being in the happy successful place he is today. Listen in! Akeem Shannon: https://www.akeemshannon.com/ Visit our websi…

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Take Control of Your Stress Response 34:37

1M ago34:37

34:37

In this episode, Jeff Benton shares a roadmap for self-evolution — and for changing your feelings from the enemies of ease to a superpower in all areas of life. Jeff channeled tragedy in his personal life into success, confidence, and strength; now, his company, Paragon Performance Evolution, teaches those principles on the individual and team […] …

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Resilience: a Journey Through Trauma to Intentionality with Guest Somiah Lattimore 40:31

2M ago40:31

40:31

Join Tina and Serena this week as they are joined by Somiah Lattimore, entrepreneur, investor, community builder and for our purposes a survivor of childhood trauma. Please listen in to this story of resilience, one in which the Mental Health Mamas help listeners understand that survivors are to be believed, supported and to never feel alone. Liste…

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Tap into Your Inner Genius and Progress Your Career 29:08

2M ago29:08

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This episode features The Karma of Success author Liz Tran, a pioneer in blending spirituality with practical strategies for personal and professional growth. She will share insights to help you recognize your core competencies, understand your motivators, and offer ways to manage your strengths effectively. With a mix of advice and inspiration, yo…

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Parenting with Pride with Guest Heather Hester 20:33

2M ago20:33

20:33

This week the Mental Health Mamas welcome encore guest Heather Hester talking about her brand new book Parenting with Pride: Unlearn Bias and Embrace, Empower and Love Your LGTBQ+ Teen. Excellent guest! Excellent book! Listen in! Visit Heather's website for more content and resources at: https://www.chrysalismama.com/ Visit our website for more con…

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Get Out of the "ShouldStorm" with guest Alison Escalante 28:38

3M ago28:38

28:38

With the hustle culture comes anxiety and the ever dreaded "ShouldStorm". This week Alison Escalante joins the podcast to talk about parenting, the ShouldStorm, her antidote and so much more. Listen in! Visit Alison's website at: https://theprimarycarer.com www.sighseestart.com Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/ Clai…

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How To Deal – And Heal – With Your Money 34:20

3M ago34:20

34:20

In this episode, Kara Stevens — AKA the Frugal Feminista and author of Heal Your Relationship with Money — brings her signature honesty and compassion to a candid conversation about all things money. Learn the tactical ways you can save, invest, build wealth and retire, without sacrificing today. And explore how your emotional relationship with mon…

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Personality: Changeable or Static? with guest Shannon Sauer Zavala 24:05

3M ago24:05

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This week the Mental Health Mamas dive into an in depth conversation about personality and our personalities are more malleable than we think. Our guest is clinical psychologist Shannon Sauer Zavala founder of Compass, Intentional Personality Change https://www.personality-compass.com/. Listen in. Visit Shannon's website at : https://www.personalit…

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The Art & Science of Effective Communication 44:40

3M ago44:40

44:40

In this episode, join Hillary Wicht, an acclaimed expert in executive leadership coaching, as she explores the art of communication. Discover the hidden “power leaks” that undermine influence, and learn practical strategies to overcome them. With Hillary’s guidance, listeners will learn how to build trust, ensure their voices are heard, and gain re…

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The Importance of Rejuvenation with guest Tessia Watson 32:31

4M ago32:31

32:31

The Mental Health Mamas are back this week with guest Tessia Watson, mum and author of the new book Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids. In the episode, Tessia discusses the importance of finding your true self after motherhood, having a responsibility to our own well being and building a support network. Listen in! Visit Tessia's Website: https://tes…

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Secrets to a Successful Interview 27:33

4M ago27:33

27:33

In today’s competitive job landscape, acing an interview is more challenging than ever. Anna Papalia, seasoned HR expert and author of the transformative guide Interviewology, brings a game-changing approach to mastering interviews. In this enlightening conversation, uncover the pivotal role of self-awareness, and why standard advice often misses t…

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Storytelling Drives Connection with Guest Erin Rodgers 37:07

4M ago37:07

37:07

Join the Mental Health Mamas this week as Erin Rodgers entertains us with her storytelling talent and her self deprecating humor, normalizing autism, ADHD and mental differences. https://www.storystarcoaching.com/about Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/ Claim your FREE printable, 100 Ways to Care for Your Mental Heal…

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Does Mommy Really Need a Drink? with guest Celeste Yvonne 28:30

5M ago28:30

28:30

This week the Mental Health Mamas talk with a mom whose story and honest postings about her dealing with her own sobriety touched so many people that she made it her life's work. Listen in as she talks about her book, It's Not About The Wine: The Truth Behind the Mommy Wine Culture. https://www.celesteyvonne.com/ Visit our website for more content:…

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Unpacking Our Past: A Key to Wellness 28:52

5M ago28:52

28:52

This week Tina and Serena are joined by Melissa Crook, host of the F.E.E.L.S, podcast joins us to talk about her journey and how she helps others find wellness through feeling all of the feels. Visit Melissa Crook's website: https://www.embracinglayers.com/ on Instagram @embracinglayers Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.…

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Feeding the Soul: A Conversation with José Andrés and Laysha Ward

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This episode features an extraordinary conversation between chef and humanitarian José Andrés and Target strategic advisor Laysha Ward. Andrés’s work with World Central Kitchen recently earned him a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. In this conversation, which was recorded at the 2023 Pennsylvania Conference for Women, we’ll hear about his work…

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Seeing Disabilities as Super Powers with Guest Alex Gilbert 26:03

6M ago26:03

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This week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Alex Gilbert, career coach for adults with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. Tune in to hear how Alex used her own experience with ADHD and Dyslexia to help other and why she believes disabilities are actually super powers. Visit Alex's Website: https://www.capeableconsulting.com/ Visit our website f…

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New Year, New You? 22:13

6M ago22:13

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New Year, New You? We like you just the way you are! Tune in to hear Tina and Serena talk about their frustrations with New Year's Resolutions and why they're not making any this year. Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/ Claim your FREE printable, 100 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health by joining our mailing list: ht…

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Best of Women Amplified | Juggling Team Engagement & Balance | T.A.G.Q. 39:23

7M ago39:23

39:23

This episode originally aired in June of 2023. We’re closing out the year by highlighting the best episodes of 2023. We hope you’re enjoying some much-needed down time! The Women Amplified listener featured in this episode of “That’s a Good Question” is leading a remote business unit with ambitious goals, a steep climb ahead, and […] The post Best …

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Best of Women Amplified | Power of Our Words and Actions 28:56

7M ago28:56

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This episode originally aired in January of 2023. We’re closing out the year by highlighting the best episodes of 2023. We hope you’re enjoying some much-needed down time! This episode features an extraordinary conversation between award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Americanah, Notes on Grief) and Target strategic advisor Laysha Ward. S…

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Is it the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Everyone? with guest Lisa Sugarman 30:31

7M ago30:31

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In this just-before-the-holidays holiday episode the Mental Health Mamas are joined by an encore guest Lisa Sugarman. Lisa is a Boston based author and shares her pivot since the death of her father, a death by suicide, not a heart attack as originally reported. She shares her new endeavors as well as her sage advice for those of us who struggle wi…

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Live Your Life One Footstep at a Time with guest Shaun Coffey 24:23

8M ago24:23

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Join us this week as we interview Shaun Coffey, Certified Recovery Specialist on a mission to normalize men's mental health. From his personal childhood trauma, military experience and years of homelessness, his compelling story of wellness is inspiring. Listen in! https://www.shauncoffey.com/ Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealt…

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Lessons in Resilience and Recovery 20:37

8M ago20:37

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This episode highlights the resilience and courage of an extraordinary woman: Shoshana Johnson, the first Black female prisoner of war in U.S. military history and a Purple Heart recipient. Johnson has proven her strength in the face of adversity, and now she shares her experiences as an author and speaker. In a heartfelt discussion with […] The po…

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Boundaries for People Pleasers with Guest Kara Regas 40:31

8M ago40:31

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Are you a people pleaser? Do you struggle with perfectionism? Do you have trouble setting boundaries at work or at home? You are in the right place! Listen in this week when our guest Kara Regas talks us through some scenarios just in time for the holidays. https://www.kararegas.com/ Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com…

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Sunflowers Bend but Rarely Break with Oksana Kukurudza 32:51

9M ago32:51

32:51

We continue our theme of immigrant culture and assimilation this week. Immigrants have family history and culture deeply rooted in their country of origin. Our guest this week is Oksana Kukurudza whose parents were Ukrainian refugees. She shares stories of the Ukrainian struggles past and present and growing up with immigrant parents and their stru…

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Alone in a New Country with Anita Resch 15:19

9M ago15:19

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At a time when immigration to the US is at an all time high, the Mental Health Mamas take a peak into the life of Anita Resch. When her country was not affording her family the opportunities they desired for their family, her husband got a job in the US and they moved. Listen in to hear Anita's experiences, how immigration affected her mental healt…

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We Face it Together: A Unique Approach to Addiction Peer Support with guest Kattie Lail 32:07

10M ago32:07

32:07

The Mental Health Mamas continue our theme of connection as a key to favorable outcomes as we hear Kattie Lail's compelling story of overcoming addiction. As Kattie shares her story we are feeling all of the feels! Listen in to hear about the wonderfully innovative model for recovery support Kattie leads. https://www.wefaceittogether.org/ Visit our…

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Link Before You Sink: The Power of Connection with Guest Jenna Righi 18:39

10M ago18:39

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Continuing the theme of connection, connection being the antidote for lonliness, Jenna Righi joins the podcast this week. Jenna is the founder and creator of Link Before you Sink, a mission driven, handmade jewelry business that was created to find strength by linking with others. Join the Mental Health Mamas as we further explore the power of conn…

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Lonely in a Crowd: You Are NOT Alone 27:25

10M ago27:25

27:25

In their season opener Serena and Tina talk about the US Surgeon General's report on the Epidemic of Loneliness, feeling lonely vs being alone and the prevalence of loneliness in our nation, even before the COVID 19 pandemic. And, as always, the Mental Health Mamas look to the hope in this report. Tips and tools with a side of HOPE. Listen in! Link…

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Season 3 Closer with Serena and Tina 26:24

1y ago26:24

26:24

Join Serena and Tina as they wrap up the season with a mishmash of topics from the season as well as comments on current events. As you will find in any episode with these host, they are real, feeling all of the feels! Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/ Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382 Claim your FREE printable…

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HRV Technology for Greater Awareness with Guest Rohan Dixit 25:32

1y ago25:32

25:32

Listen in as we talk with Rohan Dixit, founder and CEO at Lief Therapeutics, a company that has developed a wearable device to help with self-regulation. Lief measures your heart and breath to track your stress levels in real-time, using a clinically-proven biomarker of stress called heart rate variability (HRV). Lief helps to retrain your body’s s…

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The Bench Project with guest Beth Romanoski 24:20

1y ago24:20

24:20

Connection is a very powerful tool in our mental health wellness toolboxes. This week, Tina and Serena welcome guest Beth Romanoski to talk about a project that began very organically in their family to get them through some hard times. The Bench Project has spread throughout the country allowing people to connect over common feelings, gratitude, a…

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Talking Chronic Pain with The Pain Game Podcast host Lyndsay Soprano 39:51

1y ago39:51

39:51

Our guest this week, Lyndsay Soprano, takes us on her journey with chronic pain. Lyndsay has lived with debilitating chronic pain for seven years and the conversation delves into her approach to life but also her tips for living your best life. Get ready for a funny (yes funny), sometimes explicit, very real conversation that will inform and entert…

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Mama Systems: From Overwhelm to Peace with Guest Laura Hernandez 18:01

1y ago18:01

18:01

Have you ever felt totally overwhelmed by all of the things? Do you feel like you are depleted and exhausted, just surviving and not thriving? Our guest this week is Laura Hernandez, a mama of 10, shares details of her coaching program called Mama Systems. She has created a unique individualized coaching system born from the order she found in her …

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Being Owned with Guest Jasmine Sleigh 33:11

1y ago33:11

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We all own stuff, but what happens when that stuff starts to own you? Jasmine Sleigh, a professional declutterer and author of the book, Being Owned; A Decade in Professional Decluttering, chats with the Mental Health Mamas about the challenges we face when we get overwhelmed by our belongings. Jasmine shares with us some of the reasons we might fi…

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My Heart Behind Bars with Guest Lorri Britt 20:41

1y ago20:41

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This week we continue with the theme around lack of control and caring for ourselves in the midst of challenging circumstances. We are joined by guest Lorri Britt who shares openly and vulnerably about having two of her children incarcerated in her book, My Heart Behind Bars. Tune in to hear Lorri talk about the judgment she faced, the pain of seei…

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Own Your Choices, Own Your Life with Guest Marsha Vanwynsberghe 36:03

1y ago36:03

36:03

As the parents of kids who struggle, the Mental Health Mamas know that we often don’t have any control over the choices our children make. This week we are joined by guest, Marsha Vanwynsberghe who believes that when you own your own choices, as a parent, that you own your life despite the choices of your children. Marsha chats with us about parent…

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Being the Parent You Want to Be with Guest Lisa Candera 24:24

1y ago24:24

24:24

This week we are joined by Lisa Candera, AKA The Autism Mom Coach. Lisa is a full-time single mother of a teenage boy with autism, a certified life coach, and a lawyer. Lisa teaches moms raising kids with Autism how to show up in their lives as the parent they want to be even when parenthood looks nothing like they imagined. We chat with Lisa about…

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Healthcare Rooted in Community with Guest Dr. Michelle Stephens 33:01

1y ago33:01

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This week we are talking holistic healthcare rooted in community with guest Dr. Michelle Stephens. Michelle chats with us about her personal and professional inspirations to create a new approach to healthcare through her app, Oath Care. Tune in to hear Michelle talk about her journey to motherhood, a model where health happens in communities, how …

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Becoming a Grief Ally with Guest Aly Bird 21:55

1y ago21:55

21:55

When someone close to you loses a loved one it can be hard to know what to do or how to help. This week we are joined by guest Aly Bird who experienced the loss of her husband at the age of 30. Through this experience, Aly was driven to do something about the way we treat the bereaved. Aly joins us to share her experience and talk about her book, G…

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