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The Biggest Safety Issues Parents Need to be Aware of When it Comes to Their Teens with Deputy Gomez Sep 26, 2022

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How can kids be safer at school? And what do we need to do as parents to help them?

Joining me for this conversation is Deputy Dave Gomez, who has 13 years of law enforcement experience with 10 of those years being served as a school resource officer in Idaho. Gomez has become a national expert on juveniles and their use of social media in their daily lives.

Gomez has used his knowledge to assist the Idaho Crimes Against Children Task Force, as well as provide information to many police departments and community agencies, on internet predators. Gomez has operated multiple undercover social media accounts to arrest predators and track down missing children in his jurisdiction and beyond.

Gomez educates kids, parents, educators, and law enforcement on the latest technology and trends regarding social media.

Listen in as we talk about:

[3:25] Why Deputy Gomez is so passionate about keeping our kids safe
[5:00] The biggest safety issues Deputy Gomez sees in schools
[8:15] What age kids really need cell phones at
[10:00] The kind of privacy kids should have on their phones
[21:50] Does having no phones at school really work?
[25:55] The biggest safety issues parents need to be aware of when it comes to their teens

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Reconnecting as a Couple and Family with Trey & Lea Morgan Sep 19, 2022

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With busy lives, kids and activities, how do we find time to reconnect as a couple and family?

We all know that family time and alone time are both important when it comes to building and keeping a strong foundation with our partners and kids – so why is it the thing most often overlooked?

Joining me for this conversation are Trey and Lea Morgan, Marriage Coaches, parents and married for over 30 years.

Trey & Lea speak to thousands of couples every year at their marriage workshops. They are also authors of the best selling book, "10 Ways to a Stronger Marriage" & "Wisdom for your Marriage".

Listen in as we talk about:

[3:25] What family time really consists of
[6:50] How to protect family time without feeling like you're missing out
[9:00] The importance of "coffee time"
[13:30] Tips and strategies for successful marriages and families
[16:15] Top issues couples struggle with
[20:45] Advice for couples who are ready to throw in the towel on their marriages

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The Stages of Betrayal and Post-Betrayal Healing with Dr. Debi Silber Sep 12, 2022

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Are you aware of the stages of betrayal?

Did you know that low energy, gut issues, weight gain, and more can be attributed to the impact of betrayal, even from situations more than 20 to 30 years ago?

Betrayal is an important topic, and we're exploring the stages of betrayal and how to heal from it in this episode with Dr. Debi Silber.

Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset and personal development expert, the author of Trust Again, and is a 2-time #1 International bestselling author of: The Unshakable Woman AND From Hardened to Healed. Her podcast: From Betrayal to Breakthrough is also globally ranked within the top 1.5% of podcasts.

Her recent PhD study on how we experience betrayal made 3 groundbreaking discoveries that change how long it takes to heal. In addition to being on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, TEDx (twice) and more, she's an award-winning speaker and coach dedicated to helping people move past their betrayals as well as any other blocks preventing them from the health, work, relationships, confidence, and happiness they want most.

Listen in as we talk about:

[3:30] Why Debi decided to study betrayal
[5:00] What betrayal can look like
[6:45] The three discoveries of betrayal
[9:10] Statistics around betrayal
[12:30] The stages of betrayal
[17:35] How to get out of the effects of betrayal

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From Betrayal to Breakthrough Podcast

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8 Ways to Take Care of Yourself for a More Fulfilling Life Sep 05, 2022

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How do you take care of yourself? How do you make sure your own cup is full? How do you make sure you're showing yourself the same kindness and care that you show others?

In this episode, I'm sharing my 8 ways to take care of yourself for a more fulfilling life.

Listen in as we talk about:

[3:45] Identifying and solving problems
[4:40] Focusing on the future instead of the past
[5:40] Planning something to look forward to
[6:00] Practicing gratitude
[7:00] Eating healthy foods and living healthily
[8:50] Prioritizing friendships
[9:40] Asking for help and accepting it when it's offered

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Navigating Emotional Contagion with Jackie Insinger Aug 29, 2022

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Have you heard of the term 'Emotional Contagion'? I know it sounds scary, but it's crucial when it comes to understanding our emotions, how to regulate them, and identifying the ways in which we want to show up in the world.

Jackie Insinger joins me on my podcast to talk about this.

Throughout her career, Jackie has brought her expertise in Cognitive Psychology and Interpersonal Dynamics to the business world as a sought-after Leadership and Team Dynamics Coach.

Using her research-based, action-oriented methodology, Jackie helps leaders and teams focus on unique strengths and authentic connection in order to increase performance, results, and fulfillment. Her Positive Psychology-led framework, Platinum Leadership, has been a game-changer for thousands of people and businesses throughout the world.

Listen in as we talk about:

[2:50] What emotional contagion is
[4:40] How to navigate our moods according to the energy in the room
[7:00] Can you change the emotion and energy around you?
[8:55] Staying calm in challenging situations
[12:40] Why we can't be responsible for other peoples' moods
[17:40] Modeling behaviors and how to regulate emotions

Jackie has a psychology degree from Duke University and a master's in human development and psychology from Harvard. She is a member of both the Forbes Coaches Council and the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council and lives in Denver with her husband, Rob; two sons, Simon and Miles; and enormous Newfoundland, Hailey, aka Big Nazty.

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(RERUN) How to Optimize Hormone Health Through Menopause with Pauline Cox Aug 22, 2022

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Have you hit that health slump, you know, the one where your metabolism seems to be changing, and diet and exercise isn't helping?

Our bodies are complex and ever-changing, and my guest this week, Pauline Cox, explains how hormone health and blood sugar levels are part of the root causes of many imbalances.

Pauline is a nutritionist and has a deep passion for health and nutrition. Her day-to-day work involves translating complex science into simple, easy to follow steps to make health information increasingly accessible.

She is the author of the award-winning book, Primal Living in a Modern World, co-founder of high street and online low-carb and keto specialists Sow & Arrow and co-founder of online women's health membership, My Health Mastery. Her own health journey inspired her to focus on optimizing health and hormonal balance in women of all ages.

Listen in as we talk about:

[7:55] Tips to balance estrogen and progesterone
[9:20] What kinds of sugars to avoid in order to support proper blood sugar
[18:00] Signs to look out for to know if you're entering perimenopause or menopause
[20:40] Tips to get your family onboard with eating healthier

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When You Just Don't Feel Like Being a Parent Anymore with Nicole Schwarz Aug 15, 2022

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What is grace-based parenting? Do you give yourself grace in those hard moments with your kids?

Do you ever feel tired of parenting and want a break?

You're not alone, and Nicole Schwarz joins me to talk about what to do when parenting feels overwhelming.

Nicole Schwarz is an imperfect mom to 3 girls, Parent Coach with a License in Family Therapy, and author of "It Starts With You." She believes there are positive alternatives to timeouts, spankings and never-ending arguments with your kids. She also knows that parents can use some encouragement to take a deep breath and try again.

Listen in as we talk about:

[2:30] The pressure of being the perfect mom or parent
[3:15] The difference between guilt and shame
[4:25] Where shame comes from
[7:30] Being curious vs. judgemental
[11:10] Reclaiming ourselves as our kids get back into daily routines
[15:05] The biggest challenges Nicole sees in kids today
[18:20] Thoughts on anxiety in children today

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How to Reduce Chronic Stress with April Likins Aug 08, 2022

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In this episode, April Likins and I discuss how to reduce chronic stress.

Our society is one that is always connected, and friends, family and colleagues expect us to be available at all hours of the day. How do we navigate this? Is there a way to put a boundary around our inner peace?

April is a nationally board-certified stress + burnout health coach for busy and overwhelmed high achievers trained at both Duke Integrative Medicine and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Driven by her own health struggles of battling Lyme Disease, Endometriosis & her personal burnout journey, she's extremely passionate about empowering driven & professional women to optimize their health, reduce their stress levels, find balance and start nourishing their bodies from the inside out.

Listen in as we talk about:

[2:30] Why we have so much chronic stress
[3:30] How to deal with external expectations and stressors
[4:35] The difference between stress and chronic stress
[8:20] Steps you can take to lessen chronic stress
[14:10] Tips to get in tune with your body
[14:05] How to set boundaries

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15 Ways to Say Goodbye to Chronic Stress: https://aprillikins.com/how-to-reduce-stress
Book a FREE 20 minute consultation call here: https://calendly.com/alikins/20-minute-discovery-call?month=2022-07

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10 Things I'm Glad I Taught My Kids Before They Left for College Aug 01, 2022

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When the kids leave for college, it is a trying time for the parents, and of course, not so much for the kids.

My husband and I have one daughter who is a senior in college in Florida, and one leaving in just a few weeks. She graduated in the Spring and is headed off to Nashville to pursue her dreams.

In this episode, I want to talk about preparing our kids to leave home and share 10 Things I'm Glad I Taught My Kids Before They Left for College. And I don't just mean the days and the weeks before they leave, but the 18 years before they leave.

Listen in as we talk about:

[3:15] Why what other people say or think doesn't matter
[4:45] The value in doing chores
[6:15] Showing your kids vulnerability and that pain is okay
[8:30] Why you don't need to be friends with everyone
[9:45] Staying true to yourself
[10:35] The power of listening
[11:15] Allowing yourself to make mistakes
[12:00] Teaching them how to help
[12:55] Patience and manners
[13:55] Creating traditions

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No Guilt Parenting with JoAnn Crohn Jul 25, 2022

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Do you feel guilty as a parent? Do you feel like you could always be doing more?

You're not alone in how you feel, in fact many parents feel this way and simply don't share it.

In this episode, JoAnn Crohn joins me to talk about taking the guilt out of our parenting and raising kids that are smart, capable, kind and make empowered decisions.

JoAnn Crohn, M. Ed is a parenting educator who helps moms feel confident in everything from raising empowered, self-sufficient kids to dropping the anxiety and guilt out of modern parenthood.

She's an accomplished writer, author, podcast host of the No Guilt Mom podcast, and speaker, appearing in national media and founder of the company, No Guilt Mom Her specialty is talking to both parents and kids - with her self-paced digital courses in handling big emotions, getting kids to help out more, creating a morning routine and conquering the homework drama.

JoAnn is a former elementary school teacher with a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction as well as a National Board Certified Teacher in Middle Childhood Education. She's a mom to 2 kids - ages 13 and 8.

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