Becoming Parents

Casey is my daughter. She is one of the 5 kids I had long-term in foster care from age 10. She is so brave and strong and I’m so proud of her for sharing her experience in foster care, how it’s still impacting her, as well as her parenting.    Continuously running away, putting herself in a mental health facility to stay safe and healthy since she couldn’t come “home” to my house. She knew she needed support to move forward in her life.    We discuss getting pregnant at 16 and how that impacted leaving the foster care system, and how the situation for 6 years has impacted us the next 17 and not in a good way.  She is brave and strong and - yes - I cried. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

How to talk to your children about Alzheimer's disease How to help them understand what is happening to their grandparent/relative who has the disease How to react/respond to them when visiting or face timing, etc. when they say things that don't make sense About Lisa: I am a behavior specialist with expertise in living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia FIND HER HERE: www.truthliesalzheimers.com https://www.facebook.com/LisaSkinnerAuthor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Teen Mom, Being a Full-Spectrum Doula & Cremating First Trimester Miscarriages - with Emily Griffin - S6 E31 In this episode we discuss: - personal childhood trauma -The role my horses have played in my life and my birthing experience starting with them as a child and teenager. -Becoming a teen parent at 17 -Raising three daughters -Journey into becoming a doula during a pandemic -My experience with Olivia & Bereavement keepsake package and what it’s like to “cremate” miscarriages up to 20 weeks gestation FIND EMILY HERE:  www.unbridledbirth.com Ig @unbridledbirth Fb facebook.com/unbridledbirth Olivia's episode relating to Emily https://youtu.be/WW4bvqg-86s Resources we discuss: www.wildflowersandmilk.com https://www.dropofgoldkeepsakes.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

I teach parents how to listen to their children into existence through emotional reflection. This is a foundational skill that deepens trust, emotional safety, and intimacy. Many parents are not emotionally competent and pass on their incompetency to their children. By learning how to be an emotional coach for your children, you will create deep peace in your family and promote resilience, emotional strength, and emotional intelligence in your children. In his words: I am a lawyer-turned-peacemaker, author, speaker, teacher, and visionary. FIND HIM HERE: Audience page: https://dougnoll.co/becoming-parents (this is a bit.ly link to the podcast page) Group coaching link: https://www.deescalate.dougnoll.com/groupcoachingorder Website: https://dougnoll.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougnoll/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/doug.noll.52/ https://www.facebook.com/DouglasNoll Twitter             https://twitter.com/dougnoll Instagram       https://www.instagram.com/douglasenoll/ DN YouTube           https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtAHXdBT1Y0Pl7SGrM_HcFw EC YouTube       https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLMgSgzfVqHdriHEN3MiIKA Pinterest         www.pinterest.com/b990204361f85f4a8ac1a25a9a0920 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

For 20% off James' program, go here: https://getfitforbirth.com/becoming-parents/ -I am a father to three kinds of relationships: (1)  A son that was planned within a marriage, (2) A daughter that was unplanned with a person who I considered to be a friend, and (3) A daughter who is not biologically mine, and who doesn't know her biological dad, but whose birth I attended, and whose initial years were spent in my home, and calls me daddy. -Since modern life can easily work against foundational health & family life, I spend much of my time implementing Ancient Wisdom. -Thankfully, health in my home feels rather simple. -I am an advocate of alternative schooling, and I have tried homeschooling at times. -As a Holistic Health Educator, I teach my kids to understand the foundations of: Breathing, Movement, Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Mindset. -I feel that I was a born-to-be dad, yet fatherhood definitely didn't turn out the way that my Disney mind expected, and so I've had to let go of a lot of things... ABOUT JAMES: I consider my work to be "empowering people" to believe in themselves and find what works for them.  As the founder of Fit For Birth, this is done primarily through personal training and health education for pregnant and postpartum moms, as well as continuing education for fitness professionals, birth workers, and other wellness professionals. FIND HIM HERE: GetFitForBirth.com Instagram.com/fitforbirth/ Facebook.com/getfitforbirth TikTok.com/@fitforbirth --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

raised 3 children....   many years as a single dad..  all kids are grown and successful... I designed my life around my kids' lives… as busy as I was... I never asked them to design their lives around mine Joseph is the CEO and Executive Director of the Sierra Association of Foster Families and has won many awards for his work. FIND HIM HERE: nevadascolorfulchildren.com educatingfosteryouth.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

TRIGGER WARNING!  We discuss in detail Olivia's miscarriage. She is brave, honest, and strong, and I'm so proud of her willingness to speak out about her miscarriage.    Olivia's Mission: Helping Women feel Seen, Heard, and not Forgotten   The reason WHY she is so passionate about women feeling empowered through parenthood is from her first NOT great experience.  She's shared what it's like to have two kids 18 months apart, toddlers, teething, temper tantrums, sneaking chocolate, wanting to be the best parent, and sometimes feeling like you're failing WHILE going back to school to help other mamas.   She's also been on discussing both of her births and what a difference it was the second time around in the hospital - where she was her own advocate. Also, why she became a doula and what it's like to make a difference in another woman's pregnancy. HER FIRST EPISODE: https://youtu.be/LacXqaHKnzM HER SECOND EPISODE: https://youtu.be/phqTR2w4Pyw HER THIRD EPISODE: https://youtu.be/-GaYLns6UII  FIND OLIVIA: https://www.forgetmenotdoulaservices.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

- became a mom at age 48 in 2018 -relocated to Reno knowing no one - left my corporate career to be a stay-at-home mom after 27 years (high pressure, always  on, a lot of tech years) - my husband retired after 28 years at Deloitte- we both had major adjustments - became a full-time stay-at-home mom, and primary caregiver for two 1/2 years - adjusting to a new home, used to running things learned how to just be and join - pandemic changed everything - started to realize needed more (guilt/failure feeling) - found ways to rethink how I look at career and success - admired other moms forging their own way- can I do that too? - took some leaps of faith (heard it as a calling to try this) Pampered Chef “mission” - discovered transforming  my  kitchen was also transforming myself - how I think and do things - daughter central component in being involved  in what I did, kids in the kitchen, exposure, thinking exploring included - parenting learning in the kitchen from the start - multiple things leading to a bigger idea  - how can I share what I’ve learned in all areas of life to inspire others (jennmarieliving) Jennifer is a marketing consultant contract with the Diocese of Reno and writes/edits a magazine - everything I do is really marketing - how I think/strategy Www.rejuvenatemarketing.com Transform kitchen through- Pampered Chef - www.jennmariecuisine.com My mission is to bring joy into your kitchen. Help people love their hair through -Theorem Hair - www.Jennmarietresses.theoremmethod.com FIND HER HERE: www.LinkedIn.com/in/jmpelfini Www.Facebook.com/JennMarieCuisine Www.Facebook.com/jmpelfini Www.Facebook.com/Jennmarietresses www.jennmarieliving.com @jennmariecuisine Instagram @jennmarieliving TikTok / Instagram Facebook @jmpelfini Instagram, twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

We decided to get try for a baby early on in 2009. I got pregnant on our first try. Immediately imagined the life I’d wanted for forever. The baby was lost at 7 weeks. 18 months of unexplained infertility. Clomid, temps, obsession, and every month excitement ending in disappointment. I got pregnant with my firstborn and gave birth in May 2012. We thought we would lose him too in the beginning and the birth was traumatic, but he was perfect. Three babies (bgb), three natural births, completely different experiences with all. Unrecognized ppd with my first. Severe anxiety. I was alone most of the time with a firefighter husband who worked far. I felt alone in much of my parenting journey. It's hard to know someone until you have kids and find that how you were raised was so different. This is even more of a struggle when my husband was gone most of the time and came home to a family and home he didn’t get to control most of the time. I lived far away from my own supportive family and got used to doing things alone. I love the baby seasons, I thrive in the newborn stages. I mourn them still. I’m currently separated and while we are fighting for marriage but it’s a struggle. I’m full-time single parenting far from our beautiful home. ABOUT KATIE: I left a 1300-person team in February of 2021 to start over with a new company with a new outlook and a better opportunity for everyone to grow and succeed. I’ve rebuilt a beautiful team. I coach, train, and work with individuals on branding and reinvention. I focus on personal growth and specifically work with women who have given up on their goals and dreams, we can be both amazing moms and successful in business. FIND HER HERE: Www.levelafternext.org Insta: @ktannebarnett Facebook: Facebook.com/thekatieannebarnett Blog: www.levelafternextorg.com TikTok: KtAnneBarnett --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

IVF, Twins, 3 Kids & Being an Entrepreneur with Nicole Brodie  S6 E24 secondary infertility after my daughter, IVF, twins raising 3 kids, building a business, working, coaching. Twin Mum +1 Nicolle is involved in coaching, summits, podcasts, & health programs I Help Mums in Business/Careers UPGRADE Their Lifestyle so they can FEEL LOOK & BE AMAZING FIND HER HERE:  www.nicolebrodie.com https://www.instagram.com/nicole_fitandfab/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

9 children. 7 boys and 2 girls. Currently, the youngest is 14, and the oldest is 31. I have grandchildren now too. I’ve been divorced twice so I can speak to single parenting. Large families. Pretty much anything to do with parenting I have probably dealt with at least once. I have a gay daughter. I have had 2 miscarriages. Parenting is a beautiful labor of love as parents and kids truly grow up together. Laura is a realtor and a certified life coach. FIND HER HERE: On almost all platforms as @joyfulicity For real estate as @lauratnrealtor Website  Www.joyfulicity.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

- I became pregnant when I was 21 and had an abortion - 2 Miscarages after that - 2 babies (one breech pregnancy and the other emergency c-section) - Had another abortion something I never EVER thought I would ever do again. - Writing a book about my experience and the journey of women after abortion Mayi Lenz is a Personal Branding & Fine Art Photographer, Speaker, Podcaster, Philanthropist with a passion for helping women lead unapologetically. Her focus is to help women entrepreneurs increase brand awareness to generate more leads, increase sales and grow their small businesses. Her Photoshoots are a personal and transformational experience. Photography has allowed her to have deeper conversations with women of all ages, shapes, and sizes. She loves learning about their stories, their challenges, and their fears. While many people may know her as a photographer. They may not know that she’s also been on a journey to deeply understand how we, as women perceive ourselves, our bodies, and how we can learn to shift our mindset from negative emotions to positive ones. She hosts a weekly podcast delivered every Wednesday. Throughout each episode, you’ll hear her having deep and honest conversations with not only experts and community leaders but with women from all walks of life. She believes we can all learn from each other’s experiences. The goal is to inspire and help women develop powerful confidence and become the best version of themselves unapologetically. Every woman deserves to be seen and appreciated. My book is titled Unborn - Stories of women's journey after abortion If you would like to be part of this book just let me know. I would love to hear and tell yours. Names will not be included or maybe changed to protect the identity of those who do not want to share it. FIND HER HERE:  https://twitter.com/mayilenz https://www.facebook.com/MayiLenzPhotography https://www.instagram.com/mayilenzphotography/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayilenz/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

Today we talked about Kim's experiences including -a previous childhood sexual assault at 14 by her step-father, and how it kept showing up in her body -3 traumatic births & postpartum periods -chronic body pain, especially focused in her hips and pelvis -postpartum depression, adrenal fatigue, low thyroid, and total burnout -how the body literally keeps the score and is brilliant at sending us messages -how coming back home into her body and reconnecting to her sexuality allowed for deep healing for herself, her partner, and her children ABOUT KIM: Kim Coffin is an Empowerment & Sexuality Coach, a VITA™ Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach, as well as a Female Sexuality Coach, Tantric Sex Coach, and founder of Get Your Sexy Back. She specializes in sex, love, intimacy, sexuality, sensuality, empowerment, relationship transformation, jade egg, tantric sex, and sacred sexuality. She teaches singles and couples how to RECONNECT to their body, ACTIVATE their turn-on, HEAL heartbreak & shame at a body-based level, RECLAIM the places they’ve been disempowered, so they can come back into their body and step into their UNAPOLOGETIC POWER through sacred sexuality. In their relationships, in their businesses, in their body, and in their lives. FIND KIM HERE: * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=569755109 * Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/get_your_sexy_back_coach/ * Website - https://getyoursexyback.ca/ * Private FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2251812558445958/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

We went a little long because discussing surgeries including a hysterectomy - and how you really FEEL - physically and emotionally through Walker’s journey as well as navigating being a step-mom. infertility as a result of cysts endometriosis symptomatic fibroids 9 surgeries & drug-induced menopause miscarriage near death after surgery when the doctor punctured my uterus while trying to prepare the uterine lining for IVF choosing not to go IVF due to being at high risk for hemorrhage losing the battle to save my uterus finding my way to acceptance being a step-parent through most of it all and receiving that blessing ABOUT WALKER: What most didn’t know about me until March 2020 when my first book was released, AWAKEN – Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence, is my journey of healing, self-discovery, to not be broken by but rather seek to transcend the environment of my youth. I share my path to resilience, of knowing acknowledging what is part of me but doesn’t define me and how creating success instead of becoming a statistic was possible. I am a professional actor, artist, model, writer, and now published author. I have worked in the entertainment industry for over 25 years. My work has included international blockbuster films, TV shows, and over 2000 advertising campaigns and commercials for global brands. This is a result of choosing to embrace the unknown and choose to live. At 15 during a suicide attempt, two words spoke loudly in my mind, “Stop. Leave.” I chose to listen and ran away for the 3rd time since the age of 13. Determined to break the chain I felt was trying to hold me captive as it did so many of my family members. A little over a year later, with the help of a compassionate and giving family who took me in as a runaway, I became emancipated at the age of 16. AWAKEN - Amazon #1 International Best Seller. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086HMT56S FIND HER HERE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086HMT56S https://walkerbrandt.com https://www.instagram.com/iamwalkerkimbrly/ https://www.facebook.com/iamWalkerKimberly/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/walker-kimberly-brandt-a40507163 https://walkerbrandt.com/awakenaudio/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

We go into depth about very challenging homebirths after c-section, losing a baby at 17-weeks and her amazing and beautiful experience at the hospital within that loss, (finally) having a girl and the surprise party her husband threw her, and how to have a more connected c-section for her last pregnancy. We also covered breastfeeding difficulties, feeling rejected, and getting through it. Side note for what to do when someone has a baby - bring food, take older kids, and help clean the house (please). -I'm a mom of 4 kids. 10 and under -I've experienced 2 c-sections and 2 home births -I've had 2 miscarriages (one of them at 17 weeks gestation) -I struggled with breastfeeding with my 3 boys, tongue-tie, breast aversion, and milk supply prob -I advocate self-care for moms and prioritizing their needs SO they can be less stressed and become the calm and patient moms they desire to be. -I teach stress management and emotional regulation to mamas. Elizabeth is a life coach for moms - I help overwhelmed moms reduce the mental stress so they can respond with patience and calm. FIND HER HERE: emotionallyhealthylegacy.com IG @emotionally_healthy_legacy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message