My name is Stefanie Fernandes and I created this podcast for you as a resource in your parenting and your life. I am a clinical hypnotherapist, BWRT practitioner and a conscious parenting coach. I specialize in working with moms who want to learn about conscious parenting and heal from traumatic experiences, especially when there is too much anger and yelling in the home. Do you struggle with your child not listening? I have a solution for you --> Get your free guide "How to Get Your Child t ...
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Birthing Journeys: Exploring Your Own Birth Story and Your Child’s Arrival with Sharon King. Episode 54
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Sharon King is an international trainer of energy psychology techniques for transforming trauma and living a more joyful, connected, and empowered life. One of her specialties is working with pre and perinatal birth trauma for both mother and baby. As a best-selling author, Sharon shares her extensive knowledge in her books Heal Your Birth, Heal Yo…
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Dr. Rebecca R Block, an experienced educator and passionate advocate for student engagement, authored the book *Can You Help Me Give a Sh*t?* after speaking with teens across the country. Her deep dive into the lives of these young people revealed a profound disconnect between their school experiences and their genuine engagement. Many students sha…
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Ali Miller is a Nonviolent Communication (NVC) expert and has been a Marriage & Family Therapist for over twenty years. As a relationship coach, she helps parents worldwide level up their communication and conflict resolution skills so they can be happy together again and model healthy communication for their children. If you ever wondered what non…
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Andi is a mom to two boys. One of whom she had to pull from school when his anxiety and depression hit high levels that she was worried about his safety. Andi had to learn how to figure out how to best help and support her son, find classes that worked for his brain all while running her business and often solo parenting as her partner often works …
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Miriam Rachel is a writer out of Toronto Canada who is also a mental health advocate. Due to extreme scapegoating and bullying, she became a pathological people pleaser, also called echoist. However, that came to an end when she had no other option than to surrender one of her children with complex special needs to a therapeutic environment in 2017…
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Jill Wright is a Time Management Strategist and Motherhood Advocate that helps her clients take ownership of their time, and make it all work so that they don’t have to work so hard. Her SuperMom clients end up not only with a better running business, but also time for family, self-care and even REST! Tune in to learn what self-care has to do with …
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Louise is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. She shares her story of awakening, awareness, and healing after leaving a toxic relationship and what helps her to redefine and rebuild the relationship with her adult children. As a mom of 3 adult children from a 25-year marriage to a cover…
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In this episode, Mariah Boyer, a Trauma Therapist and Motherhood Empowerment Coach, discusses how to help moms overcome mom rage, heal burnout, and shed guilt. She shares practical strategies for managing anger and building deeper connections with children, transforming motherhood from surviving to thriving. Mariah shares her expertise on helping m…
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Shruti is an international lawyer turned full-time parent coach. She is a mother of two kids based in the Netherlands and helps parents deal with their triggers better, and cultivate self-awareness and emotional regulation. Connect with Shruti on Instagram and visit her website to download her free Self-Regulation Guide. ----- Hi there! I'm Stefani…
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Get ready for an engaging chat with Carrie Bonnett, a seasoned educator with 20 years of experience in both public and private schools across the U.S. From middle school classrooms to mentoring early-career teachers at the University of Portland, Carrie's journey is packed with stories and strategies. Tune in to hear her unique take on teaching div…
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Mompreneur: Balancing Parenthood and Running a Business from Home with Leslie Huffer. Episode 44
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Leslie Huffer, a former school teacher turned entrepreneur shares with us her secrets how to work from home and have kids running around the house! Together with her husband, she ventured into the world of business ownership while raising their young daughter from home. Leslie shares her journey of transitioning from the classroom to the home offic…
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Dating in Captivity: Rediscovering joy and fun as a couple after having kids with Bailee McClellan. Episode 43
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Bailee McClellan is the founder of Dating in Captivity, a resource with at-home date night and activity ideas for busy parents to help them connect and strengthen their relationships (even with little kids!). She is an American expat mother of 2 toddlers living in Denmark. Download Bailee's 30-minute free date night guide “Forget Roommate Syndrome:…
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Schoolyard Dilemmas: A Parent's Guide to Solving Kids' School Challenges with Scotti Weintraub. Episode 42
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Scotti is a parent coach, advocate, and educator who specializes in helping other parents find the knowledge & resources they need to help their kids succeed when they are struggling at school. When her kids struggled and she couldn’t find the roadmap she wanted, Scotti channeled her inner-researcher and got to work. With Reframe Parenting, she’s s…
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Waldorf-inspired parenting as a way of relating to our children with Julie Behnken. Episode 41
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Waldorf-inspired parenting is so much more than just an educational philosophy, it's a way of how we relate to our children. You'll take so much from it! Julie Behnken, the owner of StarSong Postpartum and Beyond, believes that we can change the world through parenting our children and is no stranger when it comes to raising healthy, thriving child…
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In this episode we delve into the powerful relationship between self-regulation and co-regulation, exploring how mastering our own emotions lays the foundation for fostering deeper connections with our kids. Join us as Emily Hamblin from Enlightened Motherhood unpacks the concept of emotional self-regulation, discusses practical strategies to manag…
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Kiddo Scribbles: Navigating the Scribbles of Handwriting Challenges with Kelli Fetter. Episode 39
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Join us in this heartwarming episode as we unravel the charming chaos of kids mastering the art of handwriting. From the adorable squiggles that first grace a page to the triumphant victory of crafting legible letters, we're diving into the unique challenges that pint-sized hands face on their writing journey. Hear Kelli Fetter share insights on na…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges that adoptive parents often confront on their unique journey of parenthood. From the initial task of building trust and forming attachments to addressing difficult behaviors, each challenge presents an opportunity for growth and understanding. With Angie Grandt, I explore the emotional rollercoaster…
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In this insightful podcast interview, I sit down with Sharon Constanzo, a relationship coach who delves into the world of parenting. As she shares her expertise and experience, we explore the common challenges that couples face when raising children and the practical solutions she offers. From communication strategies to maintaining connection and …
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Conquering Late Bedtimes: Strategies to Regain Healthy Sleep Habits with Lindsey Clark. Episode 36
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Late bedtimes with kids can often feel like an uphill battle for parents. The struggle is multi-faceted, as it not only disrupts a child's essential sleep routine but also tests a parent's patience and stamina. Kids can become increasingly irritable and difficult to manage as the evening wears on, making bedtime routines a real challenge. Furthermo…
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Meredith is a mom of 5 kids who all have ADHD and as it turned out, she also has ADHD. In this episode, she dives into the challenges that she faced and now as her kids are young adults, she sees now what is really important for a good relationship with her kids. You get a special discount code for her services, use RAWREAL for 10% off" ** The soun…
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Are you still breastfeeding your toddler and don't have a lot of people to talk about it? If you are a mom-to-be and you are looking into the options of tandem feeding or this is your first child and you want to learn about the possibilities of breastfeeding from infancy to toddlerhood, this episode is for you. Jenna is a Certified Lactation Counse…
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Bedtime can be a time of vulnerability for both moms and children. By empowering highly sensitive moms, Maisie helps them develop resilience and self-compassion. When moms have the tools and strategies to navigate bedtime challenges, they can bounce back from setbacks, practice self-compassion, and model healthy coping mechanisms for their children…
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I raise my children in 4 languages, and by the age of 6 and 4 they are fluent in German, Portuguese, and Danish, and they understand when my husband and I speak in English with each other. This episode is to give you hope, to give you inspiration, and some direction when it comes to multilingualism. The expert in this Episode is Bettina Gruber who …
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Sherine Lovegrove is an expert in birth. As an experienced midwife, she now helps mothers to create a conscious birth experience. Preparing for birth goes beyond birth, it's about creating the life you want to have with yourself and your baby. This is a beautiful introduction to Conscious Living. Visit Sherine's website and her Instagram page -----…
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Samantha is on a mission: to make mealtimes more fun and less stressful for children and parents. We talk about sensory processing difficulties, what to do with the belief "We don't play with food" and how to deal with the fear that your child cannot thrive with the current nutrition they have. Here are the resources Samantha mentions in the episod…
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Absolutely inspiring episode on generational patterns of parenting. How do we teach our kids to regulate themselves when we are not regulated? How do we move from Cycle-Breaker to Cycle-Starter and what is the difference? So much insight in this episode with Avril Brown. I hope you enjoy it! And please rate this episode and my podcast so that more …
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Carolina dives into my human design chart with me. We talk about the healing effects Human Design can have and how you can use your chart as a guide in motherhood and business. Learn more about Carolina's work https://www.instagram.com/iamcarolinawikstrom/ And if you'd like to learn more about my work as a parent coach and therapist, visit my websi…
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Why are boundaries so important? How do set them, teach them and enforce them? Tune in to learn about the different types of boundaries and learn practical tools from Terina Maldonado. Connect with Terina and grab her freebie: www.terinamaldonado.com https://www.instagram.com/terina_maldonado/ https://www.facebook.com/Terinamaldonadolifecoach/ http…
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In this very first solo episode of my podcast, I am talking to my fellow cycle-breakers. Understanding the impacts of generational trauma on our parenting, helps to put things into perspective and focus on what we can actually change now. We understand ourselves better, knowing that we are not wrong. There is nothing wrong. We are merely the result…
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This episode is so exciting! It gives you an introduction to human design and how it can help you to raise your children. We all have our own human design chart, based on the date and time of birth, and the location. It provides a map of who we truly are, authentically, without the conditioning of our upbringing and the environment around us. This …
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This is an honest conversation with Charlie Beswick, the mom of twin boys who had to discover what motherhood meant for her. Letting go of limiting beliefs, our own expectations towards our children, and our own role as a mother often blind us from what truly is, now, here, in this precise moment, with our children. She is the author of the best-se…
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In this today’s episode, I talk to Monica Cox about unexplained infertility. So many women are experiencing delays in conceiving, a journey paved with emotional distress, guilt, sadness, and shattered hope time and again. Monica dealt with years of unexplained infertility, failed IVF & survived several miscarriages before becoming an IVF mom & gett…
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Sexual abuse and why feeling safe, seen, heard and understood is paramount for our children's future, with Jenn Maroney. Episode 22
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My guest today is Jennifer Maroney. Jennifer has an incredible story of resiliency that began as a young child, witnessing family violence and being a survivor of sexual assault. At such a young age, with minimal coping strategies, she began to create a “secret life” which only led to poor boundaries, low self-worth and confidence, and disordered e…
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In today’s episode, I talk to Emeka Obidi about the importance of supporting the mom of a newborn baby. There is a strong focus on the baby after birth, which is understandable and totally necessary right? I mean, we need to be sure the baby is healthy, growing well, breastfeeding, or bottle feeding well so they can thrive. For a baby to thrive, it…
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Today’s episode is about the ins and outs of play therapy. What actually is play therapy and how could it help your child? I talk to Desiree Argentina from the wellness project with des who uses play her sessions with children all the time. It’s a great episode to break the stigma of therapy for kids and change the perspective that play therapy is …
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Today I had the honor to speak with Susanne, who is raising 5 children as a single mom. She broke free from a dysfunctional relationship and said, that it was the best thing she could have done for her children. We talk about mindset in motherhood and clear up the cliché that raising 5 children must be impossible to manage. Susanne reveals her tips…
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This is such a vulnerable episode about the stillbirth of Tonya's babyboy at 40 weeks. A stillbirth is the death of a baby in the womb after week 20 of the mother's pregnancy. The reasons go unexplained for 1/3 of cases. The other 2/3 may be caused by problems with the placenta or umbilical cord, high blood pressure, or infections, just to name a f…
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In today's episode, we will be talking about hypnobirthing. The stories and images we see about birth condition us to think about birth in a certain way, such as “this are scary” or “or this is very hard”. I recently launched my hypnobirthing course and I am so excited to be supporting parents to be in their preparation of the most significant even…
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Growing up deaf bears certain challenges. I had the lovely Kellina Powell on the show, a truly remarkable and powerful young woman, who talks with us about her experiences growing up deaf. She lost her hearing when she was about 4 years old. This would change forever how she experiences the world around her, and herself. This is an awesome episode …
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This episode is a beautiful story of the limitless possibilities we have as mothers. Melissa was in a toxic relationship, had a son, and didn't know anymore who she was. Thank you Melissa for talking us through your experience, sharing your raw feelings and inspiring so many! Tune in to listen to her impactful story! And connect with Melissa on Fac…
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The amount of women who experience abusive relationships is mindblowing. Abusive behavior, where the intimate partner intends to exert power and control over another, affects 1 in 3 women worldwide. 85% of domestic violence victims are women. Women between the ages of 20 to 24 are the greatest risk of becoming victims of domestic violence. This can…
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In this episode, I am talking about growing up with a mother who suffered from mental illness with Lisa Arterton. It has been long suggested that negative events in childhood may be associated with poor mental health throughout the life course. Parents' psychological problems may lead to negative parenting behaviors, lack of attention to children's…
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Exhaustion is overwhelming and it's not like normal tiredness. It’s like trying to move through thick mud and think through thick fog. All you want is to lie down and sleep, and then sleep some more, after that. You can't function because everything leaves you wiped out. Trying to juggle different aspects of life and having less time to prioritize …
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Gaslighting is very common in abusive relationships. It makes the abuser look sane, and the victim insane, sometimes even believing they have a mental illness. How do you detect this? How do you get out of such a relationship? Lynette took the brave and very scary decision to walk away from an emotionally abusive relationship, from gaslighting. It …
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Covid-19 was first detected in December 2019, with an estimated 6 million deaths worldwide according to the world health organization Covid-19 has exposed persistent inequalities by income, age, race, sex, and geographic location. People still face complex and interconnected threats to their health and well-being, rooted in social, economic, politi…
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In this episode I am talking to Caryn Rich about the struggles of fertility and how to manage them. After spending 8 years going through double-digit ART cycles, 5 miscarriages, and the loss of one of her twins, Caryn was able to fulfill her dream of completing her family. She talks about her journey, her experience with cycles of fertility treatme…
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I am excited to be releasing a limited series about living a life with physical disabilities in my first season of raw and real. In this first episode of a series of episodes, my guest Amla Mehta tells her story about the challenges in going blind and how to find the light again. This episode is full of insights into how we can live our lives to th…
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I had the absolute pleasure to speak with the lovely Lesley Markey about menopausal symptoms. Due to stress at work, Lesley's body went (again) into perimenopause. We talk in this episode about the symptoms and the possible root causes of severe symptoms of menopause and what you can do about it. Tune in, this is such an impactful conversation. If …
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Lauren Roskilly is transparent about her past with mental health, depression, anxiety, and self-harm. But through God, she learned to refocus from the negative and towards Christ. She practices being mindful of Him, thus the name of her blog ‘Mindful of Christ’. Lauren is the author of ‘Christian Based Cognitive Behavioural therapy’ and her most re…
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Jaclyn spent over $50k on 2 business ideas that failed. Today she is a life coach for women and bestselling author, a TEDx speaker and host of the popular podcast Spark your light. Jaclyn has been featured by Forbes, Elite Daily, Bustle, and Washington Business Journal, and her book has been featured on Good Morning Washington. So how did she achie…
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