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EP 175 - John Brewer - Fight For Your Best Life

This week's guest John Brewer is a multifaceted individual and the author of the forthcoming book, "Fight For Your Best Life." With over a decade of specialized training and hands-on experience alongside indigenous forces in war-torn regions, John's journey has been defined by combating terrorism and oppression. He’s now on a mission to channel this expertise into enabling and empowering individuals to shield themselves and others from the horrors of violent crime.
John's approach is utilizing a multidisciplinary strategy, guiding people to fulfill their safety and security needs. His methodology begins with establishing a robust foundation, rooted in one's core values and aspirations.
John Brewer is not just a Special Operations veteran; he's a beacon of resilience, a protector of values, and a facilitator of empowerment, committed to equipping others with the tools they need to lead their best lives. His upcoming book promises to be a vital resource in the realm of safety and self-defense, a testament to his dedication to the well-being of individuals and communities.
 
Find him at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-t-brewer-jr/
https://www.facebook.com/fightforyourbestlife
https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1674759907872x915803198403308800

EP 174 - Shaunna Lee - Beyond the Curveballs: Shaunna's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose and Prosperity

After nearly twenty years in Corporate America and surviving three divorces, this mom of four founded a business that helps women fall in love and make more money.  She helps clients navigate life after loss to find their passion and purpose.
 
Together, Using various modalities, She works with people to create a customized wellness plan, setting intentions and manifest success & empowerment.  She helps her clients align with who they truly are.
 
Shaunna’s mission is to convince you that it’s never too late and you’re never too old. So what if life hands you lemons and threw you a few curveballs? She is here to show you how to attract the life you desire and the one you deserve.
 
Find her at:
https://www.shaunnalee.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SimplyShaunnaLee/
 

EP 173 - Babs Cheung - Parenting with Astrology: Unlocking Growth Through the Stars

Babs is a uniquely skilled individual with a diverse background in astrology and business-related fields. Her professional journey combines a deep understanding of social media marketing, content development, creative nonfiction writing, and growth strategy with her expertise in astrology.
Babs extends her astrological insights to enthusiasts through her " parenting with astrology," a insight into your child and how you relate to each other which is based on clients' natal charts. She firmly believes that aligning with your child and understanding what they do and why by the stars can unlock a unique edge in helping your child and you personal growth.
 
Find Babs here:
https://babscheung.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/babs-cheung/
https://www.instagram.com/babs.cheung/
https://www.tiktok.com/@babs.cheung

EP 172 - Dana Baker - Parenting Through ADHD and Anxiety: Dana Baker's Real-Life Approach

Dana Baker is a mother of two who started Parenting In Real Life, a platform where she shares her experience and expertise to help other parents navigate challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, and depression in their children. Having gone through similar struggles with her daughter, Dana felt overwhelmed and alone without a guide to effective parenting. She then decided to learn tips and tricks to help her child with emotional dysregulation, panic attacks, and executive functioning, which she now shares with other parents and children. Dana's mission is to help families find calm in chaos and connect with their children, leading to effective parenting and fewer struggles.
Through Parenting In Real Life, Dana aims to provide an outside perspective that can help families with executive function and emotional regulation, which can be difficult to manage within the family dynamic. Dana believes that bringing one's whole self, personality, sense of humor, and heart, to the table is essential to thriving in today's world, and she brings this philosophy to her work as a parenting coach.
 
Find Dana at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/parentinginreallife/
https://twitter.com/Danaparenting
https://www.parentinginreallife.org/
https://www.facebook.com/parentinginreallife/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvs2cPAbw0lXZLkm33p_N6Q
https://www.instagram.com/parentinreallife/?hl=en
https://grownandflown.com/author/danabaker/
https://www.additudemag.com/author/dana-baker-williams/

EP 171 - Debbie Ausburn - Lessons in Foster and Blended Parenting

Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has been working with traumatized children for over 40 years. Her experience in this field started when she was a preteen helping her parents with their summer camp and church ministries. 
Throughout her career, she has served in various roles, including juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer, and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. 
Her most important roles, however, have been as a foster parent and stepparent, through which she has managed to collect seven children and ten grandchildren. Debbie has learned important life lessons from her experiences with her foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren, and she now enjoys sharing about how to build strong relationships as their Plan B parent.  
She has appeared on numerous podcasts, radio shows, and television broadcasts and is a frequently requested speaker for foster parent associations, camping programs, childcare center associations, private school conferences, and child—service organizations.  My book, Raising Other People’s Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family, outlines many of those lessons.  I also blog about parenting topics at RaisingOtherPeoplesChildren.blog
 
Find her at:
https://www.debbieausburn.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahausburn/
https://www.instagram.com/debbieausburn/
https://www.facebook.com/OtherPeoplesChildrenLLC/
 
 
 

EP 170 - Gina and Don Grothoff - Parenting, Mental Health, and the Grothoff Family's Journey

Gina and Don Grothoff,(Grodoff) are parents and founders of Focused Healthy Family. Despite their qualifications as occupational therapists, child-led learning coaches, EFT practitioners, and mindset coaches, One might think with all those qualifications and the fact Donald and Gina are the proud parents of three children who are now 25, 21, and 14 that they were prepared for any parenting challenges.
But along with the joys and challenges of everyday parenting, the Grothoff family has experienced issues with mental illness, extreme personality and behavior changes raising three kids two of whom suffer from severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,
Gina and Donald understand the joys and challenges of everyday parenting and believe that communication and emotional stability are crucial for a healthy, happy family. They are passionate about helping other families, particularly those in the "Sandwich Generation" who are raising kids while caring for aging parents, find their way through similar challenges. Their non-traditional paths of life and learning have led them to follow their passions and use their experiences to assist others.
They share their unique journey and experiences, with an emphasis on parenting, on their podcast, the Focused Healthy Family Podcast and have spoken to groups including National Alliance of Mental Illness, National Association of Women Business Owners, National American Holistic Nurses, Rotary clubs, Holistic Health Network
 
Find them here:
https://www.focusedhealthyfamily.com/index
https://www.autismspeaks.org/provider/focused-healthy-family
http://ginaanddon.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldgrothoff/
https://www.instagram.com/donaldgrothoff/
https://www.boomplay.com/podcasts/29458

EP 169 - AJ Coleman (Part2) - Finding Love After Loss: AJ Coleman's Journey of Healing and Hope

AJ Coleman is the author of Keep Those Feet Moving — A Widower’s 8-Step Guide to Coping With Grief and Thriving Against All Odds.
Throughout AJ’s life, he has had to overcome tremendous challenges.
As a child, AJ was frequently bullied for his hearing impairment. Instead of letting social challenges define him, AJ strived to overcome them.
In 2009, AJ faced the most painful challenge of all—losing his wife Cory to brain cancer—when their daughter was just one-year-old.
AJ started the Keep Those Feet Moving blog in 2013 to share his advice, experiences, and philosophical wisdom with the world. He was inspired to write by the encouragement of close friends and family members, who were all astonished by how AJ was able to stay strong after losing Cory.
Today, AJ lives in a suburb of Chicago. He is remarried with a blended family and focuses his time on raising his family and helping others overcome challenges. AJ is an avid Florida Gator fan who enjoys traveling, learning languages, and playing soccer. When he isn't writing, he always looks for opportunities to self-educate.
AJ’s story is truly an inspiration for all of us to Keep Those Feet Moving, no matter how difficult it may seem at the time. And He is back to talk to us about how he started dating after losing his wife.
 
Find AJ at:
https://keepthosefeetmoving.com/our-story

EP 168 - Cherie Morris - Transforming Divorce: Cherie's Path to Empowering Single Parents and Children

This weeks guest is a lawyer who is now a full-time divorce coach, Parent Coordinator, author, and mother who supports single parents to do better for themselves and their children with co-parenting skills
She has an approach that combines logical reasoning with empathy and compromise to achieve successful results in conflict resolution. Cherie believes that each decision made during a divorce should be carefully analyzed for its long-term consequences, especially when children are involved, and that a divorce coach can help provide an objective perspective.
Cherie is convinced that acting as one's best self is the best way to serve the best interests of children during a divorce, inspiring flexibility and resilience in them. 
As part of a blended family with four children of her own and one from her partner, Cherie understands the challenges and rewards of navigating complex family dynamics. Along with her work with Dear Divorce Coach, Cherie also offers parent coordination and coaching sessions for individuals and couples going through divorce or other life transitions.
 
Find Cherie at
https://deardivorcecoach.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DearDivorceCoach/
https://twitter.com/DearDivorceTeam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/morrischerie/
https://www.instagram.com/deardivorcecoach/
https://www.pinterest.ph/DearDivorceTeam/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJMAXn_j7fwszBM6-Zh8EQ/featured
https://www.tiktok.com/@deardivorcecoach?

EP 167 - Andy Goldstrom - Parenting with Purpose: Andy's Journey to Empower Families

This week's guest was a successful business entrepreneur who grew up with divorced parents whose styles were very different, leading to confusion regarding his adolescent needs for support, security, and safety. And then a few years ago, he struggled with his daughter as she faced anxiety and depression as a teenager.
Both experiences were challenging and heart-wrenching. He wondered what his parents or he could have done differently. In hindsight, after much learning and reflection, he realized a lot could have been done to make these far more positive experiences.
As a result, he has made it his mission to help parents like find smoother and more productive paths, to better communicate and connect 
Andy Goldstrom is the founder of Parents Journey Coaching, he coaches and helps parents better navigate the challenges of raising children today. Deepening your knowledge about your situation, your parenting style, and what works and doesn’t by leveraging your strengths and helping you develop your own solutions.
 
Find Andy at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andygoldstrom/
https://parentsjourneycoaching.net/podcast/
https://oplm.com/speaker/andy-goldstrom/
https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fgoldstrom_andy
https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/experts/expert/parents-journey-coaching

EP 167 - Dr. Kathryn Vecchioa - The Art of Healing: Kathryn's Journey from Adversity to Empowerment

This week's guest was born in Cleveland Ohio to a very Sicilian family. Her father played jazz trumpet and infused the arts into all of her experiences and was blessed to explore all aspects of creative expressive art forms. 
She has been personally touched by addiction, adoption, and complex trauma and as an athlete overcame extraordinary obstacles.
With over 30 years of experience in the consulting and coaching field. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families and in various roles for example at the maximum security prison in North Carolina. managing the psychiatric in-patient unit, assessed custody levels, and provided services to death row inmates. 
Another role she was part of the team contracted by the U.S.  Army in Ft. Bragg, as health coaches and team members partnered with soldiers preparing for deployment.
Now as the executive director of The Vecchio Group, Art for the Heart, Kathryn's unique take on using all art forms to tap into the client’s creativity is brilliant. She is using art to encourage creativity to gain access to different perspectives on any given issue.
 
Find Kathryn at:
http://www.artfortheheartfoundation.org