iN-POWERMENT: DIGGING DEEP INTO HOW FAMILIES CAN TRULY THRIVE
Radhika (aka: Rad) Lakhani Esq., LLM JD, is an expert in human conflict resolution and relationship dynamics. She has thousands of hours of experience as a divorce lawyer, mediator, children’s lawyer, court appointed dispute resolution officer, and educator.
Key points of our interview include:
💥 Pain Pushes you until vision pulls you
💥 Moving from Bay Street, to private practice and listening to her heart call her for something bigger.
💥 Conscious lawyering
💥 Rad's own awakening following the loss of her son at birth where she faced the greatest Armageddon of her life. What BIG question did she ask and get an answer to after experiencing such a loss?
💥 What are the foundational pillars that help us live an epic life?
💥 When we get quiet, what do we hear? Silence is underrated.
💥 What does it take to make a family thrive for parents and children? The three overarching categories?
💥 Different types of meditation and the impact of Dr. Joe Dispenza on Rad's life. Breaking through the four minute mile to tap into the next level. 💥 Rad shares tools through free resources, 1:1 coaching, group-coaching, and various online education courses.
Radhika (aka: Rad) Lakhani Esq., LLM JD, is an expert in human conflict resolution and relationship dynamics. She has thousands of hours of experience as a divorce lawyer, mediator, children’s lawyer, court appointed dispute resolution officer, and educator. Rad's clients have called her their “life guru”, “Yoda” and “soul activator.” Her desire is to help people transform their greatest challenges into their greatest miracles, to help them experience rapid transformation with greater ease, and provide a new pathway for families to resolve conflict in a lasting and empowering way.
Key points of our interview include:
💥 Pain Pushes you until vision pulls you
💥 Moving from Bay Street, to private practice and listening to her heart call her for something bigger.
💥 Conscious lawyering
💥 Rad's own awakening following the loss of her son at birth where she faced the greatest Armageddon of her life. What BIG question did she ask and get an answer to after experiencing such a loss?
💥 What are the foundational pillars that help us live an epic life?
💥 When we get quiet, what do we hear? Silence is underrated.
💥 What does it take to make a family thrive for parents and children? The three overarching categories?
💥 Different types of meditation and the impact of Dr. Joe Dispenza on Rad's life. Breaking through the four minute mile to tap into the next level. 💥 Rad shares tools through free resources, 1:1 coaching, group-coaching, and various online education courses.
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From children to seniors: How expressive arts can change lives
Renata Chubb is a registered Expressive Arts Therapist and Arts Facilitator, working with groups and individuals, from young children to seniors whose backgrounds include a variety of needs and experiences. Whether you are looking to find your way through a challenging situation (e.g., grief, anxiety, substance abuse, medical conditions, relationship issues) or whether you want to rediscover your joy and aliveness, expressive arts therapy is right for you. She believes in her core that art, sound, movement, words, and play offer great potential for healing and reconnection with self. We need to tap out of. our thinking mind and feel our way through that moment, that experience, that memory. Without a doubt, a space can be made by working with colour, or sounds, tiny movements, our breath, written words.
Key points of our discussion include: 💥 What's the difference between Expressive Arts Therapy and an Art Therapy?
💥 The connection to journaling, drawing, painting, playing acting, dancing ... and diffusing the energy of a emotional tension.
💥 How children express themselves differently and why many are stifled from a young age. What's our role as parents to help embrace the arts, when we ourselves need to be in control?
💥 How we heal ourselves through the arts or identify what's getting in our way. It can be as gentle or as deep as we need it to be.
💥 Using our imagination and visualization and how our bodies/minds respond.
💥 How do our children express themselves in the world? Curiosity, physical, flow through nature, music etc
💥 Convenience Verses Skill... Let's stop correcting and fixing!
Renata Chubb is a registered Expressive Arts Therapist and Arts Facilitator, working with groups and individuals, from young children to seniors whose backgrounds include a variety of needs and experiences. Whether you are looking to find your way through a challenging situation (e.g., grief, anxiety, substance abuse, medical conditions, relationship issues) or whether you want to rediscover your joy and aliveness, expressive arts therapy is right for you. She believes in her core that art, sound, movement, words, and play offer great potential for healing and reconnection with self. We need to tap out of. our thinking mind and feel our way through that moment, that experience, that memory. Without a doubt, a space can be made by working with colour, or sounds, tiny movements, our breath, written words.
Key points of our discussion include:
💥 What's the difference between Expressive Arts Therapy and an Art Therapy?
💥 The connection to journaling, drawing, painting, playing acting, dancing ... and diffusing the energy of a emotional tension.
💥 How children express themselves differently and why many are stifled from a young age. What's our role as parents to help embrace the arts, when we ourselves need to be in control?
💥 How we heal ourselves through the arts or identify what's getting in our way. It can be as gentle or as deep as we need it to be.
💥 Using our imagination and visualization and how our bodies/minds respond.
💥 How do our children express themselves in the world? Curiosity, physical, flow through nature, music etc
💥 Convenience Verses Skill... Let's stop correcting and fixing!
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How Can EdTech Promote Behavioral Health and Academic Success?
Educational technology should play a critical role in fostering both academic achievement and behavioral health. Our children need us more than ever. But has it? Michael Bates has designed a groundbreaking framework to help tech founders understand the challenges faced by our children and youth and their social responsibility to develop products that prioritize student wellness while supporting academic performance. How can these companies separate themselves from competitors and have an impact far beyond their product? wellness while supporting academic performance. How can these companies separate themselves from competitors and have an impact far beyond their product?
💥 Mike's work with Ed Tech developers to shift the focus for well-being to drive student success. How can tech foster authentic connections for Gen A and Gen Z, who are the most isolated generations?
💥 We are the face of our brand. What can we give rather than take?
💥 Understanding how we use technology effectively for our students from our holistic and wholistic lens.
💥 The United States model of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) which include academic and behavioural health. How can national standards drive change within district school boards?
💥 How can tech help educators tailor their teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each student, including disengagement, lack of focus and behavioural issues?
Educational technology should play a critical role in fostering both academic achievement and behavioral health. Our children need us more than ever. But has it? Michael Bates has designed a groundbreaking framework to help tech founders understand the challenges faced by our children and youth and their social responsibility to develop products that prioritize student wellness while supporting academic performance. How can these companies separate themselves from competitors and have an impact far beyond their product? wellness while supporting academic performance. How can these companies separate themselves from competitors and have an impact far beyond their product?
💥 Mike's work with Ed Tech developers to shift the focus for well-being to drive student success. How can tech foster authentic connections for Gen A and Gen Z, who are the most isolated generations?
💥 We are the face of our brand. What can we give rather than take?
💥 Understanding how we use technology effectively for our students from our holistic and wholistic lens.
💥 The United States model of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) which include academic and behavioural health. How can national standards drive change within district school boards?
💥 How can tech help educators tailor their teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of each student, including disengagement, lack of focus and behavioural issues?
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The GRIT Advantage: Guts, Resilience, Initiative, and Tenacity
Haze Schepmyer is a Life-Event Transition Consultant dedicated to helping individuals transition from surviving to thriving through life events. Following the unexpected loss of her dream job in 2019, Haze founded Grow My GRIT to spark powerful conversations about facing life's challenges with resilience.
She emphasizes reframing thoughts to focus on personal strengths and resources during tough times. Haze created the GRIT Growth Guide, a tool that helps people understand, develop, and demonstrate their GRIT both personally and professionally. Her GRIT framework has supported individuals of all ages in finding meaningful ways to thrive through life's transitions.
We delve into the incredible value of GRIT, especially for children and youth. Haze will explore the essential elements of GRIT and why understanding, developing, and demonstrating it is crucial in today's world. Here are six key questions we'll tackle:
💥 What is GRIT and who’s got it?
Discover the essence of GRIT and the characteristics of those who possess it.
💥 Why is it important to know your GRIT?
Reflect on Buddha's wisdom: "All that we are is the result of what we have thought," and learn why self-awareness of your GRIT matters.
💥 Why is it important to grow your GRIT?
Inspired by William James' insight, "Our greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another," understand the significance of nurturing your GRIT.
💥 Why is it important to show your GRIT?
Embrace Eckhart Tolle's belief that "Awareness is the greatest agent for change," and see how demonstrating your GRIT can inspire transformation.
💥 Why is it important to sow your GRIT?
Learn about the impact of modeling and nurturing GRIT as parents, guardians, mentors, role models, teachers, and community members.
💥 What’s the GRIT game?
Uncover the engaging and practical aspects of the GRIT game, a tool to instill resilience and perseverance in the younger generation.
Haze Schepmyer is a Life-Event Transition Consultant dedicated to helping individuals transition from surviving to thriving through life events. Following the unexpected loss of her dream job in 2019, Haze founded Grow My GRIT to spark powerful conversations about facing life's challenges with resilience.
She emphasizes reframing thoughts to focus on personal strengths and resources during tough times. Haze created the GRIT Growth Guide, a tool that helps people understand, develop, and demonstrate their GRIT both personally and professionally. Her GRIT framework has supported individuals of all ages in finding meaningful ways to thrive through life's transitions. We delve into the incredible value of GRIT, especially for children and youth. Haze will explore the essential elements of GRIT and why understanding, developing, and demonstrating it is crucial in today's world. Here are six key questions we'll tackle:
💥 What is GRIT and who’s got it? Discover the essence of GRIT and the characteristics of those who possess it.
💥 Why is it important to know your GRIT? Reflect on Buddha's wisdom: "All that we are is the result of what we have thought," and learn why self-awareness of your GRIT matters.
💥 Why is it important to grow your GRIT? Inspired by William James' insight, "Our greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another," understand the significance of nurturing your GRIT.
💥 Why is it important to show your GRIT? Embrace Eckhart Tolle's belief that "Awareness is the greatest agent for change," and see how demonstrating your GRIT can inspire transformation.
💥 Why is it important to sow your GRIT? Learn about the impact of modeling and nurturing GRIT as parents, guardians, mentors, role models, teachers, and community members.
💥 What’s the GRIT game? Uncover the engaging and practical aspects of the GRIT game, a tool to instill resilience and perseverance in the younger generation.
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CHANNELING PAIN INTO PURPOSE: THE POWER OF RADICAL EMPATHY
𝑯𝙤𝒘 𝒄𝙖𝒏 𝒂 𝒑𝙚𝒓𝙨𝒐𝙣 𝙬𝒉𝙤 𝙡𝒂𝙘𝒌𝙨 𝙪𝒏𝙙𝒆𝙧𝒔𝙩𝒂𝙣𝒅𝙞𝒏𝙜, 𝒂𝙬𝒂𝙧𝒆𝙣𝒆𝙨𝒔 𝒂𝙣𝒅 𝒔𝙚𝒏𝙨𝒊𝙩𝒊𝙫𝒊𝙩𝒚 𝒎𝙤𝒗𝙚 𝙩𝒐 𝒂 𝒑𝙡𝒂𝙘𝒆 𝒐𝙛 𝙧𝒂𝙙𝒊𝙘𝒂𝙡 𝙚𝒎𝙥𝒂𝙩𝒉𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨? Bryan Saint-Louis has a goal to empower 1 million people to unlock their potential and pursue their dreams, equipping them with the tools to succeed and take action in today's world.
Bryan, a seasoned youth advocate and motivational speaker, has spent over a decade promoting resilience and leadership across North America. His personal journey through the loss of his daughter and his battle with depression grounds his advocacy in "𝑹𝙖𝒅𝙞𝒄𝙖𝒍 𝑬𝙢𝒑𝙖𝒕𝙝𝒚," a movement that not only fosters societal understanding but also inspires action.
💥 Bryan shares his vulnerability with the tragedy of losing a child and how one student saved his life.
💥 How his early calling towards becoming a pastor and working in a youth juvenile detention centre taught him the importance of meeting children where they are to truly help them.
💥 Why did he drop out after two years into his Master’s Program for Theology and how did this decision lift his relationship with his father?
💥 How do we practice and teach empathy with our own young children? Bryan shares concrete examples.
💥 He discusses major school issues: teacher support, rising student behavior problems, and the need for earlier intervention. He demonstrates practical empathy-building activities like the ‘breathing ball’ exercise with grade 3 students.
Bryan’s Website
𝑯𝙤𝒘 𝒄𝙖𝒏 𝒂 𝒑𝙚𝒓𝙨𝒐𝙣 𝙬𝒉𝙤 𝙡𝒂𝙘𝒌𝙨 𝙪𝒏𝙙𝒆𝙧𝒔𝙩𝒂𝙣𝒅𝙞𝒏𝙜, 𝒂𝙬𝒂𝙧𝒆𝙣𝒆𝙨𝒔 𝒂𝙣𝒅 𝒔𝙚𝒏𝙨𝒊𝙩𝒊𝙫𝒊𝙩𝒚 𝒎𝙤𝒗𝙚 𝙩𝒐 𝒂 𝒑𝙡𝒂𝙘𝒆 𝒐𝙛 𝙧𝒂𝙙𝒊𝙘𝒂𝙡 𝙚𝒎𝙥𝒂𝙩𝒉𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨? Bryan Saint-Louis has a goal to empower 1 million people to unlock their potential and pursue their dreams, equipping them with the tools to succeed and take action in today's world.
Bryan, a seasoned youth advocate and motivational speaker, has spent over a decade promoting resilience and leadership across North America. His personal journey through the loss of his daughter and his battle with depression grounds his advocacy in "𝑹𝙖𝒅𝙞𝒄𝙖𝒍 𝑬𝙢𝒑𝙖𝒕𝙝𝒚," a movement that not only fosters societal understanding but also inspires action.
💥 Bryan shares his vulnerability with the tragedy of losing a child and how one student saved his life.
💥 How his early calling towards becoming a pastor and working in a youth juvenile detention centre taught him the importance of meeting children where they are to truly help them.
💥 Why did he drop out after two years into his Master’s Program for Theology and how did this decision lift his relationship with his father?
💥 How do we practice and teach empathy with our own young children? Bryan shares concrete examples.
💥 He discusses major school issues: teacher support, rising student behavior problems, and the need for earlier intervention. He demonstrates practical empathy-building activities like the ‘breathing ball’ exercise with grade 3 students.
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EMILY MCDERMOTT | SIMPLIFYING MOTHERHOOD ... THE PROFOUND IMPACT OF MINIMALISM
Did you know there is a connection between clutter, anxiety and stress? It's not only about our materialistic belongings! Discover the power of decluttering homes, heads, and hearts as we explore the profound impact minimalism can have on the well-being of moms and families with today's guest, Emily McDermott on VoiceAmerica.
If you've struggled to let go of clutter and are looking for a fresh perspective, this episode on #takingthehelm is a must-listen with practical tips for overwhelmed moms to start their decluttering journey.
💥 What are the four things clutter robs from us?
💥 What is the connection between clutter and decision fatigue?
💥 How do the number of decisions we make a day impact our stress and anxiety, and how can we simplify our decisions to improve our well-being? When we do so, how do our children and families benefit?
💥 Where can a busy, overwhelmed mom start her decluttering journey?
💥 How do we make those tough decisions about things that have a sentimental value but have been in a closet for years?
Emily is also the host of the top 1 % globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm. She has in-person and virtual decluttering coaching services to help walk you through how to declutter your home step-by-step.
Emily offers a free resource to get us started at the end of our conversation. It's not only about our materialistic belongings!
Did you know there is a connection between clutter, anxiety and stress? It's not only about our materialistic belongings! Discover the power of decluttering homes, heads, and hearts as we explore the profound impact minimalism can have on the well-being of moms and families with today's guest, Emily McDermott on VoiceAmerica.
If you've struggled to let go of clutter and are looking for a fresh perspective, this episode on #takingthehelm is a must-listen with practical tips for overwhelmed moms to start their decluttering journey.
💥 What are the four things clutter robs from us?
💥 What is the connection between clutter and decision fatigue?
💥 How do the number of decisions we make a day impact our stress and anxiety, and how can we simplify our decisions to improve our well-being? When we do so, how do our children and families benefit?
💥 Where can a busy, overwhelmed mom start her decluttering journey?
💥 How do we make those tough decisions about things that have a sentimental value but have been in a closet for years?
Emily is also the host of the top 1 % globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm. She has in-person and virtual decluttering coaching services to help walk you through how to declutter your home step-by-step.
Emily offers a free resource to get us started at the end of our conversation.
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THERESA ALEXANDER INMAN | UNLOCKING DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES ... SMALL INTERVENTIONS TO BIG TRIUMPHS
Theresa Alexander Inman is an experienced and accomplished parent coach with expertise as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist.
Theresa’s passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families shines through in her work and her expertise in behavior analysis and infant-toddler development makes her an invaluable resource for those looking to promote healthy development and improve communication skills in young children.
💥 Discover why early intervention is key and why it's essential to trust your instincts as a parent.
💥 The importance of creating a nurturing environment from birth to three years, where children can develop vital skills, especially in communication. She introduces the CDC developmental milestones and offers actionable recommendations to seamlessly incorporate them into your daily routine. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
💥 Learn about engaging educational tools like the Carrots and Cake app, designed to promote educational and healthy screen time habits. What's the "Wait Until 8th" movement and the significance of limiting technology use.
💥 Explore the subtle cues that can reveal your child's progress and potential challenges. Shared attention, reaching out, and laughter are indicators of linguistic development.
💥 Embrace your child's interests and play styles.
💥 Discover practical strategies for helping children with focus so they can thrive. Understanding their interests and observing their play can be instrumental ... acceptance, patience, and mirroring positive energy.
💥 How well-intentioned assistance can sometimes hinder a child's growth. Learn about the power of allowing children to struggle, problem-solve, and build resiliency.
💥 What's the difference between "helping" and "doing" and encourages parents to empower their children to ask for help or tackle tasks on their own.
💥 Self-care is presented as a selfless act, and techniques like EFT tapping are discussed.
Theresa offers free ebook, insightful articles, engaging TikTok content and her course, "Breakthrough Parenting Solutions."
Theresa Alexander Inman is an experienced and accomplished parent coach with expertise as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist.
Theresa’s passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families shines through in her work and her expertise in behavior analysis and infant-toddler development makes her an invaluable resource for those looking to promote healthy development and improve communication skills in young children.
💥 Discover why early intervention is key and why it's essential to trust your instincts as a parent.
💥 The importance of creating a nurturing environment from birth to three years, where children can develop vital skills, especially in communication. She introduces the CDC developmental milestones and offers actionable recommendations to seamlessly incorporate them into your daily routine. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
💥 Learn about engaging educational tools like the Carrots and Cake app, designed to promote educational and healthy screen time habits. What's the "Wait Until 8th" movement and the significance of limiting technology use.
💥 Explore the subtle cues that can reveal your child's progress and potential challenges. Shared attention, reaching out, and laughter are indicators of linguistic development.
💥 Embrace your child's interests and play styles.
💥 Discover practical strategies for helping children with focus so they can thrive. Understanding their interests and observing their play can be instrumental ... acceptance, patience, and mirroring positive energy.
💥 How well-intentioned assistance can sometimes hinder a child's growth. Learn about the power of allowing children to struggle, problem-solve, and build resiliency.
💥 What's the difference between "helping" and "doing" and encourages parents to empower their children to ask for help or tackle tasks on their own.
💥 Self-care is presented as a selfless act, and techniques like EFT tapping are discussed.
Theresa offers free ebook, insightful articles, engaging TikTok content and her course, "Breakthrough Parenting Solutions."
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JENA PONTI JAUCHIUS | FROM RAINBOW BRIDGES TO BUTTERFLY GARDENS: NATURE'S CLASSROOM
Get ready for a journey into the magical world of childhood development through nature play with our guest, Jena Ponti Jauchius, a renowned nature play specialist. Jena began her work focusing on creating play spaces for children with Autism which was not done in 2004. It is now the driving force behind her passion for creating spaces and exploring incredible ways our outside environment can support the development of all children inclusively.
We are inherently connected to nature which has a profound impact when we foster this in children.
Jena:
💥 Unravels the fascinating world of seven senses, shedding light on the lesser-known vestibular and proprioceptive systems, and revealing their crucial roles in a child's holistic development.
💥 How can we transform our homes, neighborhoods, and schools into sensory-rich spaces that ignite children's curiosity and imagination, leading them to become environmental stewards from a young age?
💥 Jena's remarkable story of her twins uncovering "rainbow trails" through observation inspires us to encourage mindful exploration in our own lives.
💥 Dive into the world of butterfly and pollinator gardens and learn how these enchanting spaces can nurture children's sense of wonder, foster communication and problem solving skills, while teaching them valuable lessons about our environment.
💥 Jena invites us to join her Facebook Group called, Sensory Rich Nature Play where she shows "before and after" photos of projects that have been done in homes etc.
Jena deepens our appreciation for the great outdoors and empowers us with practical ideas on creating immersive, sensory-rich environments for children everywhere.
Get ready for a journey into the magical world of childhood development through nature play with our guest, Jena Ponti Jauchius, a renowned nature play specialist. Jena began her work focusing on creating play spaces for children with Autism which was not done in 2004. It is now the driving force behind her passion for creating spaces and exploring incredible ways our outside environment can support the development of all children inclusively.
We are inherently connected to nature which has a profound impact when we foster this in children.
Jena:
💥 Unravels the fascinating world of seven senses, shedding light on the lesser-known vestibular and proprioceptive systems, and revealing their crucial roles in a child's holistic development.
💥 How can we transform our homes, neighborhoods, and schools into sensory-rich spaces that ignite children's curiosity and imagination, leading them to become environmental stewards from a young age?
💥 Jena's remarkable story of her twins uncovering "rainbow trails" through observation inspires us to encourage mindful exploration in our own lives.
💥 Dive into the world of butterfly and pollinator gardens and learn how these enchanting spaces can nurture children's sense of wonder, foster communication and problem solving skills, while teaching them valuable lessons about our environment. 💥 Jena invites us to join her Facebook Group called, Sensory Rich Nature Play where she shows "before and after" photos of projects that have been done in homes etc.
Jena deepens our appreciation for the great outdoors and empowers us with practical ideas on creating immersive, sensory-rich environments for children everywhere.
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WYSTERIA EDWARDS | WAITING FOR MR. ROGERS ... WHAT CAN THIS STUDENT TEACH ME?
Are you an educator who finds yourself triggered by a person, event or action? Self-awareness has a profound impact on the teaching journey when we empower educators to reflect on the "why" behind their triggers. Our past experiences often shape the way we interact with our students. If we uncover the roots, we can respond to our students with greater empathy, patience, and understanding.
💥 Wysteria shares specific experiences that forced her to have an "aha" moment and change her perspective entirely.
💥 We can create safe spaces where students' emotions are not only valued but deeply understood, fostering an atmosphere of trust and growth.
💥 How do we teach and normalize conversations about feelings so they become natural and accepted from K - 12? How do we make this a part of our classroom routine every day so students learn to listen and respond to each other with empathy?
💥 As we build stronger, more compassionate connections with our students, we enrich both their educational experience and our own.
💥What did Mr. Rogers have to teach us?
Are you an educator who finds yourself triggered by a person, event or action? Self-awareness has a profound impact on the teaching journey when we empower educators to reflect on the "why" behind their triggers. Our past experiences often shape the way we interact with our students. If we uncover the roots, we can respond to our students with greater empathy, patience, and understanding.
Wysteria Edwards BA, Ed.M., is changing the way we live with attachment, attunement, and intention. She's a respected Kindergarten teacher who has perfected the art of creating a classroom filled with care, hope, and healing. Her passion for teaching even led her to gain access to Mister Rogers' personal papers to write the groundbreaking book, "Waiting for Mister Rogers: Teaching with Attachment, Attunement, and Intention." She's the visionary behind Simple & Deep TM, a company that empowers women to comprehend insecure attachment through engaging stories and intentional living.
💥 Wysteria shares specific experiences that forced her to have an "aha" moment and change her perspective entirely.
💥 We can create safe spaces where students' emotions are not only valued but deeply understood, fostering an atmosphere of trust and growth.
💥 How do we teach and normalize conversations about feelings so they become natural and accepted from K - 12? How do we make this a part of our classroom routine every day so students learn to listen and respond to each other with empathy?
💥 As we build stronger, more compassionate connections with our students, we enrich both their educational experience and our own. 💥What did Mr. Rogers have to teach us?
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GINNY LUTHER | PEACEFUL PARENTING: SETTING BOUNDARIES WITH KINDNESS
Are you frustrated daily because you can't connect with a child who is out of control or defiant? Ginny Luther has experienced crises in her life that are unimaginable.
Ginny Luther's tremendous knowledge provides creative solutions to many difficult issues facing schools and families today, giving audiences the tools necessary to succeed. Ginny has brought to life the principles of Dr. Becky Bailey's Conscious Discipline to schools, early childhood centers, parents and in mentorship. Both national and internationally Ginny has mentored those who aspire this transformational journey, to unite in building Conscious Discipline communities. In semi-retirement, she maintains her focus to local communities. She also is co-founder of Bart’s Blue Star Foundation non-profit which supports funding opportunities for people on the front lines with children to receive Conscious Discipline training and coaching. Ginny’s most recent accomplishment is the release her book Blue Star Grit: A Mother’s Journey of Triumph and Tragedy Raising a Defiant Child into an Exceptional Leader on May 2, 2023
💥 Through her own experiences and trauma, she helps us see how we can change our approach.
💥 Our response in any moment has an impact on a child – they will mirror us.
💥 The connection we have with them is the key to discipline and what we do in that moment to show empathy or compassion shows them we are a secure person.
💥 Control comes with a cost to connection. Children will blame themselves or us as parents.
💥 How we talk to ourselves is how we talk to children. It reflects our Inner speech.
💥 How many of us are "shouting" our children and provoking shame and guilt?
💥 Peaceful or conscious parenting comes with consequences. We DO NOT give up our limits. Ginny will help us see how we can be assertive, set boundaries and be kind/firm at the same time with concrete examples.
Are you frustrated daily because you can't connect with a child who is out of control or defiant? Ginny Luther has experienced crises in her life that are unimaginable.
Ginny Luther's tremendous knowledge provides creative solutions to many difficult issues facing schools and families today, giving audiences the tools necessary to succeed. Ginny has brought to life the principles of Dr. Becky Bailey's Conscious Discipline to schools, early childhood centers, parents and in mentorship. Both national and internationally Ginny has mentored those who aspire this transformational journey, to unite in building Conscious Discipline communities. In semi-retirement, she maintains her focus to local communities. She also is co-founder of Bart’s Blue Star Foundation non-profit which supports funding opportunities for people on the front lines with children to receive Conscious Discipline training and coaching. Ginny’s most recent accomplishment is the release her book Blue Star Grit: A Mother’s Journey of Triumph and Tragedy Raising a Defiant Child into an Exceptional Leader on May 2, 2023 💥 Through her own experiences and trauma, she helps us see how we can change our approach.
💥 Our response in any moment has an impact on a child – they will mirror us.
💥 The connection we have with them is the key to discipline and what we do in that moment to show empathy or compassion shows them we are a secure person.
💥 Control comes with a cost to connection. Children will blame themselves or us as parents.
💥 How we talk to ourselves is how we talk to children. It reflects our Inner speech.
💥 How many of us are "shouting" our children and provoking shame and guilt?
💥 Peaceful or conscious parenting comes with consequences. We DO NOT give up our limits. Ginny will help us see how we can be assertive, set boundaries and be kind/firm at the same time with concrete examples.
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FAUST RUGGIERO | THE POWER OF PRESENCE: UNLOCKING YOUR CHILD'S INNER DIALOGUE
Faust A. Ruggiero’s professional career spans almost 40 years. He is a published research author, clinical trainer, and a therapist who has worked in settings that have included clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, inpatient facilities, major corporations, both national and international
How can we connect with our children to better understand and be proactive when it comes to their mental health? That adage that what children need most is our time couldn't be a better fit to help us understand what our child is feeling. There is a tremendous correlation between time spent with our child, and your ability to understand what they are thinking and feeling.
💥 Can we try to get away from denial and avoidance behaviors? It can be hard for parents to come to terms with their children's anxiety. No one wants this for their child, and as a result, it can be easy to miss.
💥 If our child is bringing up a complaint, and they are having a difficult time explaining it to us, there may be another problem. We can expand the conversations into other areas of their life to determine if they're hiding anything.
💥 Children don't always express themselves efficiently. This life moves fast, and as a result, anxiety gains momentum quickly.
💥 Is it wise to educate our children, even the younger children, about anxiety, what it feels like, and how to talk about it?
💥 How does validation positively affect our children and how do we respond when we don't agree with their actions or choices?
Faust A. Ruggiero’s professional career spans almost 40 years. He is a published research author, clinical trainer, and a therapist who has worked in settings that have included clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, inpatient facilities, major corporations, both national and international
How can we connect with our children to better understand and be proactive when it comes to their mental health? That adage that what children need most is our time couldn't be a better fit to help us understand what our child is feeling. There is a tremendous correlation between time spent with our child, and your ability to understand what they are thinking and feeling.
💥 Can we try to get away from denial and avoidance behaviors? It can be hard for parents to come to terms with their children's anxiety. No one wants this for their child, and as a result, it can be easy to miss.
💥 If our child is bringing up a complaint, and they are having a difficult time explaining it to us, there may be another problem. We can expand the conversations into other areas of their life to determine if they're hiding anything.
💥 Children don't always express themselves efficiently. This life moves fast, and as a result, anxiety gains momentum quickly.
💥 Is it wise to educate our children, even the younger children, about anxiety, what it feels like, and how to talk about it?
💥 How does validation positively affect our children and how do we respond when we don't agree with their actions or choices?
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JULIA RECKER AND KELSEY TIMIUK | CHILD YOUTH PRACTIONERS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE ... WHY NOT?
Julia Recker and Kelsey Timiuk are Child and Youth Care Workers who are offering counselling services through private practice. The centre they work in is one of few currently available in Ontario.
Kelsey has specific trauma training and trauma care from Arizona Trauma Institute. She runs a private practice called Soulful Connections. Through counselling, she believes that focusing on individuals' strengths and providing a safe non-judgemental environment for her clients is essential. Julia Recker is the owner of Helping Hand Counselling, She specialize in individuals up to the age of 28, helping those who cross her path through goal setting, behaviour management, and motivational training. Julia and Kelsey discuss how they work with their clients, the 3 year college program and how they are helping close the gap for affordable and accessible counselling.
💥 What is the role for Child and Youth Care Workers in supporting children, youth and adult mental health needs? 💥 Why do so few students graduating with this qualification consider private practice as an option? 💥 What is Rosie's Mission and how does using vocabulary, talk therapy and books help people cope?
💥 Kelsey and Julia also share how self-regulation as an adult is important to children's well-being as well as resources that are available.
Julia Recker and Kelsey Timiuk are Child and Youth Care Workers who are offering counselling services through private practice. The centre they work in is one of few currently available in Ontario. Kelsey has specific trauma training and trauma care from Arizona Trauma Institute. She runs a private practice called Soulful Connections out of Pure Mentality, a Mental Wellness Service Centre located in Windsor, Ontario.
Julia Recker is the owner of Helping Hand Counselling, She specialize in individuals up to the age of 28, helping those who cross her path through goal setting, behaviour management, and motivational training. Julia and Kelsey discuss how they work with their clients, the 3 year college program and how they are helping close the gap for affordable and accessible counselling.
💥 What is the role for Child and Youth Care Workers in supporting children, youth and adult mental health needs?
💥 Why do so few students graduating with this qualification consider private practice as an option?
💥 What is Rosie's Mission and how does using vocabulary, talk therapy and books help people cope?
💥 Kelsey and Julia also share how self-regulation as an adult is important to children's well-being as well as resources that are available.
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MELISSA LYONS | THOUGHT NUTRITION ... SHIFT WORRIES INTO WELLNESS
One of Melissa’s gifts is her ability to help people shift worries, fears and challenges into wellness and desired results. learning to shift perspectives and make better choices at any given moment allows them to create better outcomes and more fulfilling experiences, creating pathways for continuous growth, strategic thinking and increased happiness. Everyone wins!!! Our guest shares why she sold a prospering business to take what resulted in a long self-realization sabbatical to becoming an international best-selling author, coach, and course/program creator that has changed thousands of lives.
💥 We all agree that feeding our bodies with wholesome foods in vital for ourselves and our families. Don't our minds require intentional care and nourishment like our physical bodies do?
💥 Taking time to pause is more critical than ever but what does that really mean?
💥 How do our childhood experiences generate the ingrained beliefs, patterns, and fear that hold us back from living our most joyful lives?
💥 What can we do to give our children a head start to avoid being blocked by fear?
💥 We can gain clarity to make intentional choices every day.
💥 When we are in the most challenging times facing stress, anxiety, or self-doubt, what is a thought rescue plan? How can we have it ready to use when we need it most?
Melissa’s Website
One of Melissa’s gifts is her ability to help people shift worries, fears and challenges into wellness and desired results. learning to shift perspectives and make better choices at any given moment allows them to create better outcomes and more fulfilling experiences, creating pathways for continuous growth, strategic thinking and increased happiness. Everyone wins!!! Our guest shares why she sold a prospering business to take what resulted in a long self-realization sabbatical to becoming an international best-selling author, coach, and course/program creator that has changed thousands of lives.
💥 We all agree that feeding our bodies with wholesome foods in vital for ourselves and our families. Don't our minds require intentional care and nourishment like our physical bodies do?
💥 Taking time to pause is more critical than ever but what does that really mean?
💥 How do our childhood experiences generate the ingrained beliefs, patterns, and fear that hold us back from living our most joyful lives?
💥 What can we do to give our children a head start to avoid being blocked by fear?
💥 We can gain clarity to make intentional choices every day. Imagine workplaces where everyone practices thought nutrition.
💥 When we are in the most challenging times facing stress, anxiety, or self-doubt, what is a thought rescue plan? How can we have it ready to use when we need it most?
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JODI NOLIN | CULTIVATING WELL-BEING FOR A CALM AND FOCUSED CLASSROOM
Whether you are a new teacher or seeking ways to calm your classroom, this podcast is your guide to fostering well-being and non-reactivity in both teachers and students.
Working as an Educator for 25 years, now on Special Assignment for Student Well-Being, Jodi Nolin continues to be on an incredible and rewarding journey. Jodi is dedicated and committed to the social/emotional and academic growth and development of all students/educators. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of mindfulness practices, well-being, and all things eco-friendly, helping people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
💥 Dive deep into the world of mindfulness, sharing personal experiences, practical techniques and insights to help educators cultivate calm and focus within themselves and their students.
💥 From kindergarteners to high school seniors, our aim is to provide valuable tools that can be applied throughout the entire K-12 journey. Our approach is secular and inclusive, ensuring that anyone can benefit. We'll explore how this has transformed educational environments and improved overall well-being.
💥 What's your superpower? Through 40 years of data and research, we'll discuss the compelling evidence behind the effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing stress, enhancing attention, and fostering resilience.
💥 Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to create a calm and focused learning environment from the very start of the new school year.
Whether you are a new teacher or seeking ways to calm your classroom, this podcast is your guide to fostering well-being and non-reactivity in both teachers and students.
Working as an Educator for 25 years, now on Special Assignment for Student Well-Being, Jodi Nolin continues to be on an incredible and rewarding journey. Jodi is dedicated and committed to the social/emotional and academic growth and development of all students/educators. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of mindfulness practices, well-being, and all things eco-friendly, helping people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
💥 Dive deep into the world of mindfulness, sharing personal experiences, practical techniques and insights to help educators cultivate calm and focus within themselves and their students.
💥 From kindergarteners to high school seniors, our aim is to provide valuable tools that can be applied throughout the entire K-12 journey. Our approach is secular and inclusive, ensuring that anyone can benefit. We'll explore how this has transformed educational environments and improved overall well-being.
💥 What's your superpower? Through 40 years of data and research, we'll discuss the compelling evidence behind the effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing stress, enhancing attention, and fostering resilience.
💥 Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to create a calm and focused learning environment from the very start of the new school year.
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DR. ANNA ESPARHAM | CALMING YOUNG MINDS: EXPLORING RESEARCH-BASED MIND BODY THERAPIES
Dr. Anna Esparham, MD , founder of Health Is PowHer, Is a nationally-recognized physician. The field of pediatrics offers us many evidence-based possibilities to help our children become resilient, self-confident, empathetic, motivated, and able to solve the hurdles life will throw at them. Dr. Anna Esparham works with children and youth who have anxiety, ADHD, are sleep deprivation, have chronic pain, or other challenges.
💥 Our guest shares many of these approaches and walks us through how we can all use the technique of "tapping" to calm ourselves.
💥 Acupuncture or acupressure?
💥 There are many mind/body therapies including self-hypnosis. How can children use this themselves?
💥 If we can activate our parasympathetic systems, it will serve us well in all areas of our being - mind, body, soul and spirit.
💥 The power of breathing, yoga, various forms of meditation, distracting techniques and nutrition.
💥 How does osteopathic medicine relate to emotional regulation and awareness?
Dr. Anna Esparham, MD , founder of Health Is PowHer, Is a nationally-recognized physician. The field of pediatrics offers us many evidence-based possibilities to help our children become resilient, self-confident, empathetic, motivated, and able to solve the hurdles life will throw at them. Dr. Anna Esparham works with children and youth who have anxiety, ADHD, are sleep deprivation, have chronic pain, or other challenges.
💥 Our guest shares many of these approaches and walks us through how we can all use the technique of "tapping" to calm ourselves.
💥 Acupuncture or acupressure?
💥 There are many mind/body therapies including self-hypnosis. How can children use this themselves?
💥 If we can activate our parasympathetic systems, it will serve us well in all areas of our being - mind, body, soul and spirit.
💥 The power of breathing, yoga, various forms of meditation, distracting techniques and nutrition.
💥 How does osteopathic medicine relate to emotional regulation and awareness?
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SARA OLSHER | HOLDING HANDS: SUPPORTING CHILDREN THROUGH PARENTAL CRISES
When faced with the worst thing that’s ever happened to you, how do you want to show up for yourself — and your family? Sara Olsher is a cancer survivor and also experienced a difficult divorce when her daughter was under 2 years of age. She is the founder of Mighty + Bright, which provides a wealth of information and tools to help overwhelmed parents prioritize mental health for their kids, learning together and incorporating coping skills into day-to-day life.
When parents are dealing with something hard, our kids are too. When we’re trying to survive, how do we help our kids through the worst thing that ever happened to them?
Key questions we discussed:
💥 How can we support each other with empathy in these times?
💥 Little people know when something is wrong. What happens if we don't talk to them about it?
💥 What resources are available and appropriate for children and families to open communication?
💥 If it's a big deal from their perspective, how do we teach problem-solving skills and build resilience?
💥 The power of admitting it when we make mistakes as adults.
Mighty & Bright
When faced with the worst thing that’s ever happened to you, how do you want to show up for yourself — and your family?
Sara Olsher is a cancer survivor and also experienced a difficult divorce when her daughter was under 2 years of age. Our children know when something is wrong in our homes, even if they can't identify what it is and often we will see it in their behaviours as they become anxious and worried. She is the founder of Mighty + Bright, which provides a wealth of information and tools to help overwhelmed parents prioritize mental health for their kids, learning together and incorporating coping skills into day-to-day life.
When parents are dealing with something hard, our kids are too. When we’re trying to survive, how do we help our kids through the worst thing that ever happened to them?
Key questions we discussed:
💥 How can we support each other with empathy in these times?
💥 Little people know when something is wrong. What happens if we don't talk to them about it?
💥 What resources are available and appropriate for children and families to open communication?
💥 If it's a big deal from their perspective, how do we teach problem-solving skills and build resilience?
💥 The power of admitting it when we make mistakes as adults.
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