Welcome to "Calling It Out: Real Talk for Real Co-Parents," the podcast that tackles the tough truths of co-parenting head-on, without sugar-coating and without excuses. Hosted by Sai Gonzalez Silva and Rick Hartley, this show is all about diving deep into the challenges of co-parenting and offering real, actionable solutions. Each week, Sai and Rick bring over 40 years of combined co-parenting experience to the mic, discussing the most pressing topics that parents face today. Whether you're ...
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Recommended Books: "Two Homes, One Childhood: A Parenting Plan to Last a Lifetime" by Robert E. Emery(Soft Cover) (eBook) This book provides a comprehensive guide for parents navigating the complexities of co-parenting. It emphasizes creating a stable, loving environment for children across two homes and offers practical advice for managing shared …
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Recommended Books: "The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation" by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book offers practical strategies for raising children in two homes after separation or divorce. It emphasizes the importance of creating…
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Recommended Books: "The Financially Intelligent Parent: 8 Steps to Raising Successful, Generous, Responsible Children" by Eileen Gallo Ph.D. and Jon Gallo Ph.D. (Soft Cover) This book provides a comprehensive guide to managing finances while raising children. It offers practical steps to instill financial wisdom and responsibility in your children,…
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Recommended Books: "The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation" by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book offers practical strategies for raising children in two homes after separation or divorce. It emphasizes the importance of creating…
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Recommended Books: "Co-Parenting with a Toxic Ex: What to Do When Your Ex-Spouse Tries to Turn the Kids Against You" by Amy J. L. Baker, Ph.D., and Paul R Fine, LCSW (Soft Cover) (eBook) Overview: This book provides essential guidance for parents dealing with a toxic ex who attempts to alienate children. It offers practical advice on protecting you…
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Recommended Books: "Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend (Soft Cover) (eBook) Overview: This book is a comprehensive guide on setting healthy boundaries in various aspects of life, including co-parenting. It teaches you how to take control of your life by defining and main…
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Recommended Books: "The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation" by Karen Bonnell (Soft Cover) (eBook) Overview: This comprehensive guide provides practical advice for navigating co parenting from early childhood through young adulthood. It emphasizes the importa…
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Recommended Books: "The Mediation Handbook: Theory, Research and Practice" by Alexia Georgakopoulos (Soft Cover) (eBook) Overview: This comprehensive guide covers the theoretical foundations, research, and practical applications of mediation. It provides in-depth insights into various mediation techniques and strategies. Unique Contributions: Expla…
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Recommended Books: "The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business" by Erin Meyer (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book provides valuable insights into how cultural differences impact communication and relationships. While it focuses on business, the principles apply to co-parenting by helping parents understand and navigate…
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Recommended Books: "Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds" by David C. Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken Overview: This book explores the experiences of children who grow up in cultures different from their parents' native culture, offering insights into the unique challenges and opportunities they face. Unique Contributions: Provides an in-depth…
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Recommended Books: ‘The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships‘ by John M. Gottman PhD Overview: This book offers a practical, five-step program to improve all relationships in your life—be it with a spouse, family member, friend, or coworker. Gottman provides insights into how small changes in com…
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Recommended Books: ‘Joint Custody with a Jerk: Raising a Child with an Uncooperative Ex- A Hands-on, Practical Guide to Communicating with a Difficult Ex-Spouse’ by Julie A. Ross, M.A. and Judy Corcoran (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book offers practical advice for managing co-parenting with a difficult ex-partner. It provides strategies for effective …
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Recommended Books: ‘Co-Parenting with a Toxic Ex: What to Do When Your Ex-Spouse Tries to Turn the Kids Against You’ by Amy J. L. Baker PhD and Paul R Fine LCSW (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book provides practical advice for dealing with a challenging co-parenting situation where one parent attempts to alienate the children from the other. It offers s…
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Recommended Books: ‘The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation’ by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book offers practical advice and strategies for co-parenting effectively through all stages of your children’s lives. It provides tools …
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Recommended Books: ‘Co-Parenting with a Toxic Ex: What to Do When Your Ex-Spouse Tries to Turn the Kids Against You’ by Amy J. L. Baker PhD and Paul R Fine LCSW (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book provides practical advice for dealing with a toxic ex-spouse who may try to turn the children against you. It offers strategies for protecting your relationsh…
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Recommended Books: ‘Child Custody A to Z: Winning with Evidence’ by Guy White (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book is a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about child custody. It provides detailed information on the legal processes involved in custody cases and practical advice for navigating these challenges. Unique Contribution…
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Recommended Books: ‘The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation’ by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book is a comprehensive guide to co-parenting, covering everything from setting up a co-parenting plan to dealing with conflicts and com…
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Recommended Books: ‘The Coparenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation’ by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book offers practical advice for coparenting effectively after divorce or separation. It covers essential topics like communication strat…
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Recommended Books: ‘The Coparenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation’ by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book offers practical advice for coparenting effectively after divorce or separation. It covers essential topics like communication strat…
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Recommended Books: ‘Two Homes, One Childhood: A Parenting Plan to Last a Lifetime’ by Robert E. Emery (Hardcover) (eBook) This book emphasizes creating a stable and consistent coparenting plan that lasts throughout your child’s life. Emery provides insights into how parents can work together to ensure their child feels secure and supported in both …
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Recommended Books: ‘The Coparenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids from Little Ones to Young Adults through Divorce or Separation’ by Karen Bonnell and Kristin Little (Softcover) (eBook) This book is an excellent resource for coparents looking to improve their communication skills. It offers practical strategies for effective co…
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Recommended Books: ‘The Co-Parenting Survival Guide: Letting Go of Conflict after a Difficult Divorce’ by Elizabeth Thayer and Jeffrey Zimmerman (Soft Cover) This book provides practical advice on managing the challenges that come with co-parenting after a difficult divorce. Thayer and Zimmerman emphasize the importance of communication and coopera…
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Recommended Books: "Co-Parenting 101: Helping Your Kids Thrive in Two Households after Divorce" by Deesha Philyaw and Michael D. Thomas (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book offers practical advice and real-life examples to help co-parents navigate the complexities of raising children in two households. The authors emphasize communication and cooperation,…
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Embracing a New Beginning: Creating a New Foundation for Co-ParentingEpisode 3 of 3: Establishing Roles and SupportIn the enlightening final episode of "Embracing a New Beginning: Creating a New Foundation for Co-Parenting," join Sai Gonzalez Silva and Rick Hartley as they share their decade-long journey and expertise in transforming co-parenting c…
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Embracing a New Beginning: Creating a New Foundation for Co-ParentingEpisode 2 of 3: Defining the Co-Parenting FrameworkTune in to "Embracing a New Beginning: Creating a New Foundation for Co-Parenting," where Episode 2, "Defining the Co-Parenting Framework," offers transformative strategies for redefining your co-parenting relationships. This epis…
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Episode 1 of 3: Embracing the ShiftIn this inaugural episode of our new series, "Embracing a New Beginning," we explore the transformative journey from romantic partners to collaborative co-parents. Dive into the practical first steps towards a supportive and child-focused co-parenting dynamic. Discover how personal challenges and past relationship…
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Recommended Books: Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn (Soft Cover) (eBook) offers a profound exploration into the practice of mindfulness meditation as a tool for cultivating detachment. This book is particularly effective in addressing how mindfulness can help manage and reduce feelings of ang…
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Recommended Books: ‘Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender‘ by David R. Hawkins (Soft Cover) (eBook) offers profound insights into the process of letting go of the emotional obstacles that hinder personal growth and peace. This book provides a clear methodology for surrendering to life's challenges and relieving the pressures caused by intense emotio…
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Recommended Books: ‘Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life‘ by Jon Kabat-Zinn (Soft Cover) (eBook) Overview and Contribution to Anger Management: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to mindfulness meditation, highlighting how it can be used to calm the mind and reduce stress, which are often precursors t…
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Recommended Books: ‘Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life‘ by Marshall B. Rosenberg (Soft Cover) (eBook) This foundational text delves into how we can communicate our needs clearly and empathetically, which is crucial for managing anger effectively. Rosenberg outlines how to recognize emotional triggers and replace reactive responses with mi…
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Recommended Books: "The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions" by Christopher K. Germer (Soft Cover) (eBook) Overview: Germer's book is a guide to becoming more compassionate toward yourself, especially when dealing with negative emotions or self-criticism. It's about using mindfulness to understan…
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Recommended Books: ‘Walking Meditation: Easy Steps to Mindfulness’ by Thich Nhat Hanh and Nguyen Anh-Huong (Soft Cover) (eBook) ‘The Art of Mindful Walking: Meditations on the Path’ by Adam Ford (Soft Cover) (eBook) ‘Positively Inspired Mindfulness Journal: A Year of Awareness‘ by Sai Gonzalez (Soft Cover) is your guide to a tranquil self-discovery…
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Recommended Books: ‘Wherever You Go, There You Are’ by Jon Kabat-Zinn (Soft Cover) (eBook) is an essential read for anyone interested in mindfulness. Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in the field, makes mindfulness accessible to everyone, including busy single moms. The book includes practical tips for incorporating mindful breathing into daily life, helping …
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Recommended Books: ‘Wherever You Go, There You Are’ by Jon Kabat-Zinn (Soft Cover) (eBook) is an essential read for anyone interested in mindfulness. Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in the field, makes mindfulness accessible to everyone, including busy single moms. The book includes practical tips for incorporating mindful breathing into daily life, helping …
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Recommended Books: ‘Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art’ by James Nestor (Soft Cover) (eBook) delves into the science behind how we breathe and why modern breathing habits may contribute to health issues. Nestor provides compelling evidence and stories about how changing our breathing can dramatically affect our overall health and well-being. For…
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Recommended Books: ‘Wherever You Go, There You Are’ by Jon Kabat-Zinn (Soft Cover) (eBook) is an essential read for anyone interested in mindfulness. Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in the field, makes mindfulness accessible to everyone, including busy single moms. The book includes practical tips for incorporating mindful breathing into daily life, helping …
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Recommended Books: "The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness" by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, and Jon Kabat-Zinn (Soft Cover) (eBook) offers a lifeline to those struggling with depression. This book introduces mindfulness as a tool to break the cycle of depression, highlighting how mindfulness pra…
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Recommended Books: "Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn (Soft Cover) (eBook) is a classic introduction to the practice of mindfulness. Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in making mindfulness accessible to everyone, guides readers through simple yet profound practices to cultivate mindfulness in daily life.…
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Recommended Books: 'The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)’ by Hal Elrod (Soft Cover) (eBook)provides techniques for transforming your life by changing how you start your day. Elrod emphasizes the importance of morning routines that include silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, readin…
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Recommended Books: 'The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)’ by Hal Elrod (Soft Cover) (eBook)provides techniques for transforming your life by changing how you start your day. Elrod emphasizes the importance of morning routines that include silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, readin…
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Why Is There a One-Size-Fits-All Approach in Many Mindfulness Programs? An Annoying Practice Explained
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Positively Inspired Mindfulness Journal: A Year of Awarenessby Sai Gonzalez (Soft Cover) Unlock the tranquility within with the “Positively Inspired Mindfulness Journal,” your personal guide to a year of self-discovery and serene reflection. Crafted with care for anyone navigating the dance of life’s joys and challenges, this journal is a daily inv…
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From Darkness to Empowerment: An Interview w/ Cynthia Concordia on Transforming Trauma and Cultivating Resilience
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Welcome to another empowering episode of the Get Positively Inspired podcast, the go-to place for single moms seeking guidance, inspiration, and a sense of community in their journey through motherhood, personal growth, and beyond. Today, we're honored to host Cynthia Encinas-Concordia, a beacon of resilience and transformation whose life's work is…
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Recommended Books: 'Mindfulness in Plain English’ by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana (Soft Cover) (eBook) - This book offers a clear and straightforward guide to mindfulness meditation, making it accessible to beginners and experienced meditators alike. Gunaratana's insights into mindfulness practice illuminate its potential to transform our lives, high…
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Recommended Books: 'Wherever You Go, There You Are’ by Jon Kabat-Zinn (Soft Cover) (eBook) - This book serves as a fantastic introduction to mindfulness meditation and its application in everyday life. Kabat-Zinn, a pioneer in mindfulness in the West, offers insights that are accessible to beginners and profound enough for seasoned practitioners. I…
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Recommended Books: 'The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment’ by Eckhart Tolle (Soft Cover) (eBook) - While not exclusively about visualization, this book delves into the profound impact of presence and mindfulness on our ability to shape our reality. Tolle's teachings encourage readers to find power in the present moment, a concept tha…
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Recommended Books: 'Creative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life’ by Shakti Gawain (Soft Cover) (eBook) This book is like a treasure map to using your imagination to create positive changes in your life. Shakti Gawain guides you through understanding how your thoughts shape your reality. For parents…
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Watch the full episode now! 🔗https://youtu.be/JqDSYRbvJH4 Read the blog now! 🔗https://www.getpositivelyinspired.com/blog/mindfulness-for-anger-management-cultivating-emotional-regulation-part-2 Recommended Books: 'Wherever You Go, There You Are’ by Jon Kabat-Zinn (Soft cover) (eBook) - breaks down the practice of mindfulness meditation into accessi…
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Watch the full episode now! 🔗https://youtu.be/E0U53zlzA-Q Read the blog now! 🔗https://www.getpositivelyinspired.com/blog/mindfulness-for-anger-management-cultivating-emotional-regulation-part-1 Recommended Books: 'The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems’ by Ronald D. Siegel (Soft Cover) (eBook) - This book is a genuine re…
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Recommended Books: 'How to Break Up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life’ by Catherine Price. (Soft Cover) (eBook) - This book dives into the love-hate relationship many of us have with our phones. Catherine Price provides a practical, step-by-step plan to take back control over our digital lives, focusing on the concept of a dig…
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Show Notes: Recommended Books: 'Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World’ by Cal Newport. This book is like a map that shows you how to find calm and focus in our loud digital world. It talks about choosing what's truly important to us and making space for those things in our digital lives. 'The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balan…
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