Love Raising Us - Women, Career, Motherhood, and the Messy Truth about Raising Ourselves

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Motherhood, Love and Marriage- Recognizing the Humanness in all of us, with Cassidy Fleisner Dec 03, 2021

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In this episode, Erin talks to Cassidy Fleisner- mom of three, wife to Rayce, and a business owner, about parenting in a blended family, how she helps her children to develop confidence, and about the evolution of her idea of what love looks like .
Specifically, Cassidy and Erin discuss:
- discussing confidence with your children
- coparenting a child in a blended family
- allowing your partner to be the leader
- seeing your spouse as a human with needs, rather than a function of a role you need him or her to play
- being a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, and the challenges and joys of both
- a willingness to grow in the way you express love
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A Legacy of Healthy Living- with True Grace Health Founder and CMO Kristie Hall Nov 19, 2021

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Kristie Hall is the Founder and CMO of True Grace – a new brand of nutrient-dense supplements formulated to improve the health of body and planet for generations to come. Kristie’s passion for health and wellness grew from seeing first-hand the health challenges faced by her father, who battled metastatic prostate cancer for 2 years. Becoming a mother of two then further strengthened her passion for health, body, planet, and, most importantly, making her time on Earth really count.
Kristie has deep-rooted expertise in the supplement and natural space fields. Before founding True Grace, she served as Editor in Chief at Delicious Living Magazine for 2 years where she built connections with many great companies in the industry along with incredible writers, practitioners, photographers, and editors who brought the magazine to life. Prior to that, she held various roles over a seven-year period at New Chapter, Inc. where she concluded her time at the company as Vice President of Sales, Canada. Earlier in her career, Kristie worked for Garden of Life and Standard Process Inc., building a great foundation in the dietary supplement industry. Before embarking on her professional journey, Kristie attended Arizona State University where she graduated with a B.S. in Marketing.
Through her life experiences, Kristie saw the importance of addressing nutrient deficiencies through diet, which led her to the belief that the health of our bodies and the planet all starts with nutrient-dense soil and regenerative agriculture. It was upon this foundation that True Grace was built. Through True Grace, Kristie is dedicated to inspiring change and protecting the planet for future generations.
Kristie currently resides in Pewaukee, Wisconsin with her husband Brian Hall, True Grace’s CEO, and two young children, Grace and Pierce. Kristie is a lover of fresh air, sunshine, and clean and healthy food and enjoys running, paddle boarding, swimming in local freshwater lakes, and tennis.
For product information, go to:
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Military Life, Motherhood and Medicine- Lessons on Leadership with Katherine Vergos (Revisited) Nov 12, 2021

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Katherine is a mother, wife, sister, aunt, veteran, and President of St. Agnes hospital, in Fond du Lac, WI. You will be pulled in by her calm confidence and her ability to accept people where they are, and lead them to where they are capable of being. Her stories show how humility and understanding the integral role relationships play are essential are to the success of any organization.
I learned so much from this episode. My favorite lesson? The many ways that living with a servant's heart can positively impact our lives, and the lives of those around us.

Building the Foundation for a Healthy Relationship- with Lisa Thom Nov 05, 2021

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So many of us have experienced an unhealthy relationship, or know someone that is part of one. However, many of us ignore the warning signs or feel helpless to support someone we love that is in an unhealthy relationship.
If you find yourself in one of those categories, this week's episode is for YOU!
Lisa's real-life experience is honest, relatable and sincerely helpful. This episode is a beginner's guide to having the relationship you are worthy of.
In this episode, Erin and Lisa discuss:
- The warning signs of an unhealthy relationship
- How to heal after being in an unhealthy relationship
- How to support someone you love that is in an unhealthy relationship
- How to attract and maintain a healthy relationship
Lisa's real-life experience is honest, relatable and sincerely helpful. This episode is a beginner's guide to having the relationship you are worthy of.
Lisa Thom is a literacy consultant serving southeastern Wisconsin through CESA#1. She has served as an elementary school principal, reading specialist and also currently teaches for Cardinal Stritch University. She is recently married and has two fur babies at home. As an avid Yogi, book lover, and traveler, Lisa keeps busy alongside her dissertation writing as a doctoral student at UW-Madison.
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Nurturing Your Body with Nature- with Herbalist Caitlin McCabe Oct 22, 2021

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Fall is upon us in the Midwest, and the cooler temperatures are calling us to snuggle in with pumpkin spice everything! Why? Herbalist Caitlin McCabe educate's the audience on the benefits of cinnamon, clove, and ginger, and why our bodies crave these and other spices in the slow crawl to winter.
In addition to this education, Caitlin gives practical ways to integrate the following:
- Oregano
- Selenium
- Vitamin C
Finally, Caitlin provides insight into:
- The benefits of Fire Cider
- How to identify high quality herbs
- How to use beneficial herbs in every day cooking
- How to preserve the beneficial properties of herbs while using them in cooking
Caitlin is the owner of Curious Herbs and can be found at:
www.curiousherbs.com
IG: @caitlinmc
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Choosing Your Narrative with Erin Flood Oct 15, 2021

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This week's episode is an audio version of a class Erin gave for Women's Empowerment Series. Today you will learn how to capture the power to tell your own story, by:
- Designing a life that is in line with your values
- Bringing awareness to yourself as the narrator of your story
- Recognizing how your voice impacts the quality of your experiences.
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Kids and Accountability- Back to School with Jessica Stickel Oct 08, 2021

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In this episode, Erin and Jess discuss the gift parents can give their kids when they leave room for ownership and accountability.
Specifically, Jess and Erin cover:
- the importance of establishing a routine to create security and opportunities to have your needs met
- Suggestions for kids that need help with time management
- Ways to model emotional thinking and develop emotional literacy
- The importance of asking empowering questions
- How to establish coping skills that can help your kids find success at home and school
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The Summer of Love, Turning 40, and the Future of US Oct 01, 2021

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In this episode, Erin details:
- the value of defining what success or "enough" is for you, particularly during times of transition
- the fear and freedom of turning 40, and what I hope to share
- the future of The United State of Us Podcast- a focus on physical, mental and emotional and relational wellness, and honest conversations about what we need to do to finish raising ourselves
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Learning outside the Classroom, With Mary Dopierala Sep 24, 2021

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In this first episode of Season 3, Erin connects with Mary Dopierala- mother, wife, educator, preacher's daughter and so much more! In this episode you will find:
- Mary's awakening to her perfectionism and her path to being a "recovering perfectionist"
- Find a way to connect with a spiritual self, even in the noise of daily life
- Discovering a place for career and family
- Connecting with your child's love language
This episode is packed with personal testimony that contributes to The United State of Us' theme that our true role as adults, is to finish the job of raising ourselves.
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"Friending Failure" with Actress Shannon Kenny Carbonell and her Book, All is Not Lost Jun 25, 2021

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SHANNON KENNY CARBONELL grew up in Sydney, Australia, and moved to the US at age 18 to study acting. After earning a BFA in Theater from The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), she worked in regional theater, where she had the privilege of playing some classic roles like Nina in The Seagull, Julie in Miss Julie, and Helena in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She then transitioned into television guest star roles, one of her favorites being Allison, George’s girlfriend, on NBC’s Seinfeld.
In her new book All Is Not LOST, Former working actress Shannon Kenny Carbonell—wife of actor Nestor Carbonell of LOST, Bates Motel, and The Morning Show fame—tells of attempting to reconcile her growing feelings of failure and sudden loss of identity. Her no-holds-barred honesty, heartbreak, and humor will undoubtedly resonate with women, mothers, and anyone who struggled to find their way.

Shannon lives in Los Angeles with her husband Nestor, their two sons Rafa and Marco, and their dog Donna Borrelli Carbonell.

All in Not LOST is her first book.

https://shannonkennycarbonell.com/
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