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EP 165 - Patti Handy - Thriving Single Motherhood: Overcoming Financial Challenges with Patti Handy

Todays guest Patti handy has spent a combined 20 years as a Financial Advisor and Mortgage Advisor, however it was only after she experienced a heartbreaking divorce that shattered her world and made her feel overwhelmed and fearful about her financial future as a single mother and where she made costly mistakes out of desperation despite her background in finance, Patti now is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and experience to help women overcome financial challenges and achieve fulfillment and joy in their lives.
She acknowledges the difficulties that women face when it comes to money and aims to provide them with the tools and guidance they need to navigate financial decisions confidently. Patti's story of resilience and transformation serves as an inspiration for those who may be going through similar challenges, offering hope and the promise of thriving even in the face of adversity.
 
Find Patti here:
https://www.pattihandy.com/about
https://www.facebook.com/groups/870805444193498
https://www.instagram.com/patti.handy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattihandy/

EP 164 - Sheila Carroll - Transforming Children's Health Through Parental Guidance

In 20 years of clinical medicine, Sheila has taken care of a lot of very sick children but to an even greater extent, she saw kids with lifestyle induced problems. Poor sleep, unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy weight and frequently a lot of depression and anxiety were keeping these kids from living in their best health. 
Dr. Sheila Carroll is a board-certified pediatrician and obesity medicine physician who is dedicated to helping children achieve their best health.
Shelia opinion is a child cannot be expected to change their lifestyle habits by themselves. Children need their parent's and caregiver's help. And parents need help figuring out first, exactly what to do and then, how to actually do it. 
She does this by working exclusively with parents who are willing to focus on modifying their own behaviors to ultimately improve their child's health. 
She help children by empowering their parents to be the parents they truly want to be . 
 
Find Shelia at:
https://weillcornell.org/sjcarroll
https://doctors.nyp.org/sheila-j-carroll-md/pediatric-cardiology-upper-east-side
https://vivo.weill.cornell.edu/display/cwid-sjc7002
https://www.mainehealth.org/Provider-Directory/C/Carroll-Sheila-M
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-carroll-a2326322/
https://health.usnews.com/doctors/sheila-carroll-415361
https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-sheila-carroll-xkmr2

EP 163 - Susan Gold - Redefining Parenthood: Overcoming Trauma with Resilience

Susan Gold's life is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. 
She was raised in a challenging and chaotic family system, the middle child of five. Escaping the toxic family environment after high school graduation, she embarked on a remarkable journey of self-discovery. 
Professionally, Susan became known for attaching celebrity talent to projects in NYC which led her to produce for television and film and on to Los Angeles. 
She convinced modern art legend Andy Warhol to do an on-camera commercial for Pontiac, and on behalf of Disney Channel persuaded A-list celebrities including Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Taylor Swift, David Beckham and more to be interviewed by cartoon characters…Phineas & Ferb. 
Susan is also a decorated endurance athlete competing in three marathons, and dozens of triathlons and has the distinction of finishing third in her age group at the treacherous Escape from Alcatraz event.  
Keen on leaving a legacy to help others heal from challenges she’s successfully documented her journey of transforming trauma into triumph with the release of her book, "Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom," which chronicles her personal trajectory.
In her book, Susan shares her own experiences of overcoming a challenging family dynamic and provides invaluable insights for others facing similar obstacles. Her story is an inspiration to those who have endured childhood traumas, 
Susan's ability to transform her own pain into a source of strength and empowerment has made her a beacon of hope for countless individuals seeking healing and personal transformation.
Today, Susan continues to make a profound impact through her speaking engagements, workshops, and coaching programs. She passionately helps others navigate their own healing journeys, encouraging them to reclaim their lives and find joy and purpose beyond their past. 
She has become a guiding light for those seeking to turn their trauma into a powerful gift and live a life of authenticity and fulfillment.
Find Susan at:
Official Website
Facebook
LinkedIn
Instagram
Twitter
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EP162 - Trisha Clarke - Canvas of Parenthood: A Journey of Courage and Creativity with Patrisha Clarke

Patricia Clarke is a British Columbia-based artist, writer, and speaker who draws much of her inspiration from the natural splendor surrounding her and her real-life experiences. 
During her rewarding journey she has been an entrepreneur and won various awards and contracts to import her specialty candy into stores like Costco, London Drugs, and Superstore. 
However in 2010, she left her import/export career to channel her experience and energy into building her art practice. Her intuitively painted art can be seen hanging in galleries, homes, and businesses worldwide. 
But this isnt why she is with us 
Today she published her 1st book, The Unknown Sister - A Memoir of The Search For The Truth Of My Paternity and it has become a best-seller, 
Her purpose in writing this book was to support others and to give them the courage to have difficult conversations. 
Patricia has been seen on screens and stages educating about adoption, secrets, art, and spirituality, and often, her art and book are woven into her speaking. You can often find her traveling and spending time in nature when she's not in her studio creating.
 
Find Trisha at:
https://patriciaclarkecreations.com/gallery/
https://www.facebook.com/patriciaclarkecreations/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-clark-11209b24/

EP161 - Ahmard Vital - Empowering Personal Success Worldwide

Motivational consultant, international speaker, and author Ahmard Vital has empowered people globally with his inspirational guidance and tips for self-development.
He provides his audiences with the tools needed to achieve personal success, utilize willpower and determination, and develop strategies that will allow people of all ages to achieve personal and professional excellence.
After nearly a decade of studying the performance habits of high-achieving athletes, Ahmard has developed programs of inspiration and motivation that are beneficial to individuals, professionals, companies and organizations worldwide.
In 2011, Ahmard published Awaken the Baller Within, which was quickly labeled as the “athlete’s life manual” by some pundits in sports media. This book was taught in more than a dozen colleges and close to 50 athletic departments and sports camps.
Ahmard is becoming one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world, working in countries like Zambia and Abu Dhabi (UAE). In the United States, he’s inspired professionals at companies like the Boys and Girls Club, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Salvation Army. His college clients include Prairie View A&M, Houston Community College, and West Texas A&M.
He published his second book, I Am More Than Enough, in April 2019 to address many of his clients’ confidence challenges in their personal and professional lives.
 
Find Ahmard at
https://ahmardvital.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmard-vital-6959464/
https://www.facebook.com/ahmardvital/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrrvUluHZEfyoektk9Q2Gg

EP160 - Bobby Huntley - Navigating Single Motherhood in "Mothers Please"

In today's episode, we have the privilege of delving into the captivating realm of Bobby Huntley, the brilliant author behind the mesmerizing novel, "Mothers Please " Bobby is a very gifted and insightful educator of 19 plus years and has produced a thought-provoking self-help book for single mothers raising sons without the help of the father and or positive male role models.
Within the book Bobby lists 8 mistakes that single mothers make in raising their sons.
 
Find Bobby at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyhuntley/
https://www.facebook.com/BobbyRHHuntley
www.brayehuntleyenterprises.com

EP159 -Renee Rodriguez - Custody Battles and Domestic Violence Advocacy

Welcome Reneé Rodriguez again to the podcast
As highlighted in the last podcast episode Renee is a highly skilled and passionate individual dedicated to empowering women and advocating for their rights in family court cases. With a career spanning over 25 years, Reneé has emerged as a prominent figure in the field of custody battles, specializing in supporting women in their pursuit of physical and legal custody.
Her unique approach is to teach client to adopt a "noble warrior" mindset when entering the courtroom. By instilling a sense of strength, resilience, and determination in her clients, Reneé empowers them to confidently present themselves as the healthier and more capable parent during custody disputes.
Reneé has also become a trusted advocate for victims of domestic violence. She understands the unique struggles faced by people in abusive relationships and helps them develop strategies to protect themselves and their children. Reneé's deep commitment to promoting awareness about domestic violence and advocating for its victims has led her to become a respected figure in the field.
 
Find Renee at
https://www.facebook.com/bffconsulting
https://bestfootforwardllc.com/about/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqzpdr2Oytk

EP158 - Elaine Belson - Boundaries: A Key to Emotional Well-being with Elaine Belson

This week’s guest is becoming a regular on the podcast
Elaine Belson obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1987 from the University of Maryland and her master’s degree in Social Work in 1993 from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and has been a clinical social worker for 30 years
In addition to this she decided to join the Army at the age of 42 because she wanted to be part of something bigger than herself and have a bigger impact and during her time served in Afghanistan, from 2008-2010.
She is an expertise in the following topics: anger management, anxiety, coping with chronic pain, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief/loss, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, stress, substance abuse, trauma, women's issues, and work issues and she has provided trauma services for Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, bank robberies, military deployment and has helped children and teens cope with academic challenges, bullying, divorce, peer pressure and low self-esteem.
She is here this time to talk about setting and maintaining good boundaries.
 
Find Elaine at
https://mentallyspeakingdotblog.wordpress.com/
https://twitter.com/elaine_lcsw

EP157 - Fiona Kong - Home Sweet Homes: Nurturing Co-Parenting Connections with Fiona

Fiona is the founder of Home Sweet Homes, a co-parenting journal and planner aimed at helping young children adjust to life after a separation or divorce. 
As a single mother to a 5-year-old boy, she experienced first-hand the challenges that come with co-parenting, including stress, anxiety, guilt, and a lack of resources to support young children. 
Fiona searched for tools and products to help co-parents and their children but found that there were few solutions available that directly involved children. This inspired her to create the Home Sweet Homes journal and planner, which evolved from a $2 mini planner she found at a dollar store.
The Home Sweet Homes journal and planner is designed to keep co-parents and their child connected and informed about each other's daily lives, while also providing comfort and joy across their two homes. 
Fiona's mission is to bring positivity out of a difficult situation by combining the benefits of a journal and planner into a tool that stays with the child. After countless hours of brainstorming, writing, editing, and designing, Fiona had the first prototype of Home Sweet Homes in her hands in February 2021.
 
Find Fiona at
https://www.tiktok.com/@coparenting_mom
https://www.facebook.com/fiona.w.kong
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionakong/
https://www.instagram.com/homesweethomesjournal/?hl=en

EP156 - Janet Price - Thriving After Divorce: Navigating Co-Parenting with Janet Price

Janet Price is the founder of JP Coaching & Consulting, and her mission is to help parents and children navigate divorce and beyond.
She offers innovative tools, strategies, and solutions to minimize the impact of divorce trauma and help families shift from surviving to thriving.
Janet has personally experienced many life-altering events, including being a child of a high-conflict divorce, then finding herself in a high-conflict co-parenting dynamic defending false allegations that no parent should have to defend, and having her children never come home to live with her at the ages of 11 and 13, to eventually building strong loving bonds with her children as adults.
Through her own healing journey, she has discovered her life's purpose, which is to work with parents in their co-parenting relationships and end the generational cycle of pain and trauma caused by unconscious parenting.
Janet believes that it's possible to enjoy life despite experiencing pain and complications, and she wants to help others do the same.
 
Find Janet here
https://jpcoachingandconsulting.com/about/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/jp-coaching-and-consulting-inc/about/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpcoachingandconsulting/
https://twitter.com/JPCoaching2