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In this episode, Sakina shared her experiences and insights on overcoming barriers to midwife reimbursement and delivering transformative care. She emphasized the importance of personalized mentorship, cultural responsiveness, and dismantling structures of oppression in maternal health care. We also discussed the challenges of accessing midwife care in the US, particularly in North Carolina, and argued for an integrated system that respects midwives and provides equal reimbursement rates to fix the US healthcare system.
Sakina O’Uhuru is a dedicated midwife with over 30 years of experience in the field of midwifery. She has an unwavering commitment to birth justice and believes in improving and enhancing the lives of women whose voices often go unheard, particularly within marginalized communities. Sakina is a published author and founder of the non -profit called “A Women’s Way” which is a community-based organization whose mission is to offer women, people, families, health information and training, aimed at improving both Infant and Maternal health within African American Communities. She offers personalized mentorship for aspiring midwives who are looking to take their skills and practice to the next level through her “A Wombman’s Way Warrior Midwife Training.”
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Barriers to midwifery care and their impact on maternal mortality.
Midwife care costs, insurance coverage, and ideal healthcare system.
Midwife reimbursement and legal requirements in New York and other states.
Challenges faced by midwives, including control and politics, and the importance of empathy and humility in their work.
Midwifery challenges, overcoming obstacles, and cultural sensitivity.
Episode Notes and Resources:
https://www.gentlespiritbirth.com/
https://www.awombmanswaywarriormidwifetraining.com/
A Journey to Birth (Sakina’s book)
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Sakina O’Uhuru is a dedicated midwife with over 30 years of experience in the field of midwifery. She has an unwavering commitment to birth justice and believes in improving and enhancing the lives of women whose voices often go unheard, particularly within marginalized communities. Sakina is a published author and founder of the non -profit called “A Women’s Way” which is a community-based organization whose mission is to offer women, people, families, health information and training, aimed at improving both Infant and Maternal health within African American Communities. She offers personalized mentorship for aspiring midwives who are looking to take their skills and practice to the next level through her “A Wombman’s Way Warrior Midwife Training.”
In this episode with Sakina, we discuss how midwifery and specifically homebirth are promising answers towards a future where women receive culturally responsive care. Sakina shares the US states where midwifery has less stringent controls and is more universally used.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Midwifery and birth justice with Sakina.
Midwifery, purpose, and spirituality.
Midwifery, home birth, and combating stigma.
Midwifery licensure and practice in the US.
Episode Notes and Resources:
https://www.gentlespiritbirth.com/
https://www.awombmanswaywarriormidwifetraining.com/
A Journey to Birth (Sakina’s book)
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Michaela Cox uses a variety of platforms to inspire, support and guide people on their journey of life from surviving to thriving in all things. Michaela is a multi- published author and speaker on a variety of topics that she is passionate about. Michaela is a published author and TEDx speaker with her talk titled, “Thriving: Open the Door, Leave Survival Behind” for TEDxBergenCountyAcademies. She is a solo mom to two kiddos, lives in Louisiana and has a crew of fabulous friends who she travels and does life with.
We are speaking with Michaela about her books, her story of living with a disability and journey of 38DDD and how she applies GRACE to all things. She discusses her personal journey and what to do when feeling stuck in life to find the way forward.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Surviving and thriving with a speaker who has experienced disability, divorce, and death by age 38.
Finding grace and overcoming struggles through grounding and redefining oneself.
Teaching children resilience and perseverance through personal experiences.
Friendships, struggles with making friends, and the importance of valuing close relationships.
Grief, friendship, and moving forward after loss.
Grief, loss, and finding purpose through writing.
Resilience, self-care, and redefining life's challenges.
Episode Notes and Resources:
HER Circle: https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership
Michaela’s Books
Learn more about Michaela Cox
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Several of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in this first Roundtable discussion of 2024 to talk about the topic of Strategies for Healthy Conflict Resolution. This is part two of our conversation. Part one (Ep. 97) discussed Toxic Individuals and Setting Boundaries. In this episode we discuss specific methods of handling conflict resolution, exploring parts work and how it can help in navigating family conflict, setting boundaries around negative comments about food around children and more!
This HER Health Collective Roundtable features the following HER Provider Directory Experts:
Melanie Yukov - Herbalist and a Health Coach focusing highly on digestive health
Erin Baute - Behavior and Business Strategist for female small entrepreneurs, small business owners
Sarah Szymanowski - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Natasha Harvey - Massage Therapist
To connect with any of our experts, please go to our website directory. For more information about setting boundaries, please listen to episodes 87 & 88.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Handling toxic family members and conflict resolution.
Conflict resolution and parts work in mental health.
Conflict resolution strategies for Enneagram types.
Setting boundaries with toxic family members during meals.
Episode Resources:
Melanie Yukov: https://root2risewellness.org/h-o-m-e
Erin Baute: https://livingtheenneagram.com/
Natasha Harvey: https://www.massagebook.com/Raleigh~Massage~natasha-l-harvey
Sarah Szymanowski: https://www.fermata-counseling.com/
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Several of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in this first Roundtable discussion of 2024 to talk about the topic of Toxic Individuals and Setting Boundaries. Our conversation in this episode discusses identifying exactly what is meant when we say a person is toxic, signs/ characteristics we should be looking out for, how to hold space for empathy while still creating boundaries with loved ones, and more!
This HER Health Collective Roundtable features the following HER Provider Directory Experts:
Melanie Yukov - Herbalist and a Health Coach focusing highly on digestive health
Erin Baute - Behavior and Business Strategist for female small entrepreneurs, small business owners
Sarah Szymanowski - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Natasha Harvey - Massage Therapist
To connect with any of our experts, please go to our website directory. For more information about setting boundaries, please listen to episodes 87 & 88.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Handling toxic family members and conflict resolution.
Toxic family members and their impact on moms.
Recognizing and dealing with toxic people in various relationships.
Toxicity, humanity, and nervous system regulation.
Managing toxic relationships and its physical effects.
Setting boundaries and toxic relationships.
Setting boundaries with toxic relatives.
Setting personalized boundaries with empathy and love.
Setting boundaries and overcoming guilt.
Setting boundaries, emotional regulation, and self-love.
Episode Resources:
Peaceful Living Daily Meditations for Living with Love, Healing and Compassion by Mary McKenzie
Louise Hay (Books)
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What if moms recorded their conversations when they got together? There’s something wonderful about having casual conversations on a specific topic when out to dinner, having coffee, drinking wine or on a walk with other moms. We wanted to capture these conversations and share them with you. In this episode and once a month going forward, we will be joined by some of our HER Circle members (HER Circle is the mom community created by HER Health Collective) for special episodes called, Mom Chats.
In this Mom Chat episode, we are joined by two of our cherished HER Circle members, Rachael and Rhyan. We will be discussing the topic of adult friendships and friendships in motherhood specifically developing, nurturing and maintaining friendships.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Adult friendships and motherhood with HER Circle members.
Childhood and teenage friendships.
Childhood friendships and college bonding.
Friendship dynamics throughout life.
Friendship shifts from childhood to adulthood.
Adult friendships and their evolution.
Friendship and commitment challenges.
Friendship and support networks for moms.
Challenges of being an older mom in a neighborhood of younger moms.
The value of friendships among moms at different stages of motherhood.
Vulnerability and energy levels in adult friendships.
Coping mechanisms and fear of loss in friendships.
Social withdrawal and unreciprocated connections.
The value of connections and feelings of rejection.
Gender differences in communication styles.
Episode Notes and Resources:
HER Circle: https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership
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The Life Council by Laura Tremaine
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Ann Garcia is a mom of twins who are attending their top-choice colleges because they were able to get scholarship packages and made choices that best fit their family’s budget.
Ann is also a CFP® and owner of Independent Progressive Advisors, a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor in Portland OR, author of The College Financial Lady blog (thecollegefinanciallady.com). Her blog has approximately 15,000 subscribers in various media (blog, Facebook) and she is regularly cited in national media (New York Times, US News & World Report) on the subject of college planning.
In her work she realized that parents were asking the same questions and having the same concerns about college. She was also researching the answers for her own family. She took her knowledge and started writing down answers in blog format, and The College Financial Lady was born.
Ann’s goal is to share her knowledge on the topic with as many people as possible. She is also striving to help parents plan and finance affordable college educations for their children.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
College finances with expert Ann Garcia.
Affording college and retirement savings.
College planning and financial aid options for families.
Balancing letting your child pursue their passions with keeping them on track for college
Role that AP and IB classes play in admissions and scholarships
College pathways and financial aid options.
The importance of academic fit for students.
College preparation and scholarships.
College financial aid and scholarships.
Financial planning, college, and career options.
Episode Notes and Resources:
Ann Garcia’s Website: https://howtopayforcollege.com/
Ann’s Book: https://howtopayforcollege.com/book
https://www.collegedata.com
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Dr. Anne Welsh is a mother of 4 who left her career at Harvard to build a practice supporting women in growing their careers and families. She is a licensed psychologist with a doctorate in counseling psychology, and a certified executive coach (ACC) through the International Federation of Coaching, and a Retain Certified Parental Leave Coach (R-CPLC) through the Center for Parental Leave Leadership.
She is also Peripartum Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
Dr. Welsh has a true passion for helping overwhelmed mothers feel less alone and enjoy their lives more. Today we are talking about the importance of discerning our changing values and the secret gifts parenting gives toward professional development.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Work-life balance and personal values.
Setting boundaries and prioritizing personal wants.
Self-discovery and values alignment for moms.
Parenting as a leadership development tool.
Work-life balance, values, and leadership development for mothers.
Episode Notes and Resources:
https://www.drannewelsh.com
Anne's website where prospective clients can access more information about her, contact her to set up a fit call, get started on an individual coaching package, and see links to group coaching programs as they launch.
https://www.instagram.com/dr.welsh.coaching/
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Dr. Anne Welsh is a mother of 4 who left her career at Harvard to build a practice supporting women in growing their careers and families. She is a licensed psychologist with a doctorate in counseling psychology, and a certified executive coach (ACC) through the International Federation of Coaching, and a Retain Certified Parental Leave Coach (R-CPLC) through the Center for Parental Leave Leadership.
She is also Peripartum Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
Dr. Welsh has a true passion for helping overwhelmed mothers feel less alone and enjoy their lives more. Today we are talking about how TO drop the ball: the key to surviving as a working parent.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
The 5 most common struggles Anne hears from working mothers in her office.
Motherhood, identity shifts, and societal expectations.
The biggest myths and misconceptions about “balance” that set working mothers up for failure.
Work-life balance and support for working mothers.
Motherhood struggles and setting realistic expectations.
Work-life balance as a moving target.
Navigating life's challenges and finding balance.
Episode Notes and Resources:
https://www.drannewelsh.com
This is a link to my website where prospective clients can access more information about me, contact me to set up a fit call, get started on an individual coaching package, and see links to group coaching programs as they launch.
https://www.instagram.com/dr.welsh.coaching/
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Managing personal finance can be an overwhelming and stressful process, especially if you have not been taught about financial wellness. Jillian is on a mission to help women heal their relationship and start using money in alignment with their vision and values. She discusses the 4 aspects of financial wellness that she feels are important in order to have a deeper understanding of what it means to have true financial wellness. She also gives tips on how couples can discuss money while being productive and friendly.
Jillian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of North Carolina with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is also one of the first woman-identified Financial Therapists in North Carolina, which means that she specializes in helping professional women and moms feel good about their relationship with money. She is a Mom, a recovering people-pleaser and perfectionist.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Personal finance books and resources for diverse perspectives.
Financial wellness aspects, including knowledge and income.
Financial wellness aspects and their interconnectedness.
Money management and communication in relationships.
Suggestions on how couples can broach the topic of money.
Examples of questions that we could try out with our partners to determine where they are at with money.
Episode Notes and Resources:
Jillian’s website
https://www.herfinancialtherapy.com/
Remit Sethi, “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” https://www.amazon.com/Will-Teach-You-Be-Rich/dp/0761147489
Bari Tessler: https://baritessler.com/
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Managing personal finance can be an overwhelming and stressful process, especially if you have not been taught about financial wellness. Jillian is on a mission to help women heal their relationship and start using money in alignment with their vision and values. She is a Mom, and a recovering people-pleaser and perfectionist.
Jillian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of North Carolina with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is also one of the first woman-identified Financial Therapists in North Carolina, which means that she specializes in helping professional women and moms feel good about their relationship with money.
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Financial therapy and its impact on mental health.
Money mindset, parenting, and career growth.
Money beliefs and their impact on mental health.
Improving relationships with money and setting healthy financial examples for children.
Teaching kids about money management and personal finance.
Personal finance and debt management.
Personal finance and values.
Money beliefs and their impact on financial decisions.
Financial wellness and relationships with money.
Episode Notes and Resources:
https://www.herfinancialtherapy.com/
www.herhealthcollective.com
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Jenn Drummond is the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents. She is an international speaker, author, and Host of the Seek Your Summit podcast, who’s focused on inspiring others to go beyond success to a life of significance. Jenn is a Mom of 7, successful business owner, and World Record holder. Jenn now spends her time inspiring others to create a thriving business and lasting legacy of their own. She shares her story and strategies for success through her book, BREAKPROOF: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals.
In this episode, Jenn talks to us about overcoming setbacks in life and how it feels to hold a Guinness World Record. She also shares her thoughts on pushing past comfort zones and pursuing your dreams.
Our discussion today included:
Overcoming setbacks in life and business with a Guinness World Record holder.
A moment where Jenn thought “What am I doing? Why am I doing this?
Climbing Mount Everest and personal growth.
How it feels to hold a Guinness World Record.
Comparison and prioritization of personal struggles.
Goal setting and finding support.
Pushing past comfort zones and pursuing dreams.
Life lessons from climbing Mount Everest.
Thank you to our sponsor:
Camp Gladiator:
campgladiator.com/trainer/tammyyalch
Resources Mentioned in Episode:
Jenn’s Book - Breakproof: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684814359/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk
Website: https://www.jenndrummond.com
Surrender Experiment - https://untetheredsoul.com/surrender-experiment
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Jenn Drummond is a Mom of 7, successful business owner, and World Record holder. As the first woman to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents, she now spends her time inspiring others to create a thriving business and lasting legacy of their own. She shares her story and strategies for success through her book, BREAKPROOF: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals.
Jenn is also an international speaker, author, and Host of the Seek Your Summit podcast, who’s focused on inspiring others to go beyond success to a life of significance. In this episode, Jenn talks to us openly on how an almost death experience changed her and the lessons she took away from the experience. She also shares a few of her strategies that she teaches in her challenges, podcast and new book.
Our discussion today included:
Overcoming challenges and living authentically with Jen Drummond.
Priorities, embarrassing story shared.
Near-death experience and its impact on life perspective.
Coping with trauma and overcoming fear after a near-fatal car accident.
Life lessons after a near-death experience.
Resilience and significance in life and business.
Finding joy and perspective in life's challenges.
Mindset, prioritizing family, and perspective shift.
Thank you to our sponsor:
Mama Needs A Moment - Patreon
Resources Mentioned in Episode:
Jenn’s Book - Breakproof: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1684814359/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk
Website: https://www.jenndrummond.com
Surrender Experiment - https://untetheredsoul.com/surrender-experiment
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Several of our 2023 expert panelists have come together in this Roundtable discussion to talk about the topic of Setting Boundaries. Our conversation in this episode discusses the qualities needed to begin setting boundaries, how the experts help people begin learning about boundaries, hurdles and challenges a person should be prepared to overcome and examples from our experts of how they have personally set an effective boundary in their own lives.
Our final HER Health Collective Roundtable of 2023 features the following HER Expert panelists:
Veronica Kemeny - Anchor Perinatal - licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a certification in perinatal mental health (PMH-C), one of the founders of Anchor Perinatal Wellness
Kyrsten Spurrier - owner of the Perinatal Pelvis in Hillsborough, North Carolina, providing pelvic floor therapy and maternal wellness.
Dr. Hilary Mandzik - licensed psychologist, owner of a private therapy practice specializing in perinatal mental health as well as an online parenting support.
Christy Maloney - Registered Dietitian specializing in helping those with eating disorders and disordered eating in Charlotte, NC
To connect with any of our experts, please go to our website directory
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Setting effective boundaries for women's health.
Setting healthy boundaries and self-awareness.
Mental health and coping strategies.
Setting boundaries in parenthood and relationships.
Prioritizing self-care for parents.
Setting boundaries with in-laws.
Setting boundaries and self-awareness.
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Several of our 2023 expert panelists have come together in this Roundtable discussion to talk about the topic of Setting Boundaries. Our conversation in this episode discusses what boundaries are, how to know when they have been breached and how to set effective boundaries. We are striving to give you everything you need to know about boundaries from different professional backgrounds. We also glean insights from our experts’ personal experiences as well.
Our fourth and final HER Health Collective Roundtable of 2023 features the following HER Expert panelists:
Veronica Kemeny - Anchor Perinatal - licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a certification in perinatal mental health (PMH-C), one of the founders of Anchor Perinatal Wellness
Kyrsten Spurrier - owner of the Perinatal Pelvis in Hillsborough, North Carolina, providing pelvic floor therapy and maternal wellness.
Dr. Hilary Mandzik - licensed psychologist, owner of a private therapy practice specializing in perinatal mental health as well as an online parenting support.
Christy Maloney - Registered Dietitian specializing in helping those with eating disorders and disordered eating in Charlotte, NC
To connect with any of our experts, please go to our website directory
Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:
Setting effective boundaries for moms with various professional backgrounds.
Personal boundaries in relationships and work.
Lack of boundaries in relationships and its impact.
Setting boundaries in relationships and parenting.
Setting boundaries around body image and food choices.
Recognizing and respecting boundaries in pelvic floor therapy.
People-pleasing, shame, and boundary-setting.
Setting healthy boundaries and gender differences.
Motherhood and decision-making.
Gender roles, parenting, and socialization.
Women's body image and setting boundaries.
Generational differences in setting boundaries and saying no.
Generational differences in self-awareness and boundaries.
Emotional boundaries and parenting.
Parenting and generational differences.
Setting boundaries vs. making requests.
Boundaries, people-pleasing, and shame.
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Dr. Robin Buckley feels there is a relationship between mental health in the workplace and women’s empowerment. In this episode, she discusses how organizations that support mental wellness tend to be more open to letting women have a voice. She talks about becoming a priority.
As an author, professional speaker and cognitive behavioral coach, she works to help high achieving individuals thrive in their careers and relationships. She loves teaching strategies to women that they can apply to their lives, whether it's personally or professionally to take hold of their lives and develop their voices no matter how old they are.
She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology, and served as a doctoral professor and dissertation chair for students in business leadership, education and healthcare. She has published two books, and is a columnist for several well known publications. Her proprietary coaching model uses a business framework and cognitive behavioral strategies to support clients in creating and executing concrete strategic plans for developing their careers and relationships.
Our discussion includes:
Relationships, marriage, and personal growth
Women's empowerment and mental health in the workplace.
Prioritizing self-care for moms.
Empowering women and achieving work-life harmony.
Motherhood, grief, and female pleasure.
Raising girls for sexual pleasure and protection.
Building trust and open communication between parents and children.
Parenting strategies and communication with children.
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Resources Mentioned in Episode:
Dr. Robin Buckley
Website: www.drrobinbuckley.com
Website: www.insightsgroup.net
Confidence Code - Claire Shipman & Katty Kay
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It seems that humans tend to make plans for everything else in their lives, except when it comes to their relationships. They just wing it. Dr. Robin Buckley recognized this pattern and created programming to help high achieving individuals thrive in their careers and relationships.
Dr. Buckley is an author, professional speaker, and cognitive behavioral coach who works with executive women and high performance couples. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology, and served as a doctoral professor and dissertation chair for students in business leadership, education and healthcare. She has published two books, and is a columnist for several well known publications. Her proprietary coaching model uses a business framework and cognitive behavioral strategies to support clients in creating and executing concrete strategic plans for developing their careers and relationships.
Our discussion includes:
Parenting, Dr. Buckley’s TED talk, and personal growth.
Sexual wellness, college choices, and gap years.
Using business strategies in relationships.
Using cognitive behavioral strategies in couples coaching.
Writing books for adolescent girls and career advice.
Relationship planning and cognitive behavioral tools.
Thank you to our sponsor:
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Resources Mentioned in Episode:
Dr. Robin Buckley
Website: www.drrobinbuckley.com
Website: www.insightsgroup.net
Big Magic by Elisabeth Gilbert
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As we continue to evolve further into a digital age of smartphones, social media, apps, and artificial intelligence, parents grow more and more unsure of how to guide their children. As parents, we are treading in uncharted waters of the effects a child’s digital blueprint can have on their lives as well as the long term effects of the extended use of digital technology.
Julie Fisher is an educational consultant and coach who focuses on helping parents navigate the complicated task of balancing the digital world with the real one. She is a former teacher and has a background as an Executive Director of the nonprofit organization, BBFA (Building Better Families for Action) where she created specialized curriculum and led educational programs for both parents and students that gave them answers to real-life questions about tech and social media use.
She is an author, keynote speaker and a digital coach with private clients, and also works with businesses. Julie helps parents cope with the chaos that comes from parenting digital kids by offering realistic solutions to help manage family tech use, keep kids safe online, and ensure that kids’ past posts don't hurt their future.
Our discussion today included:
Benefits and drawbacks of social media and smartphones for youth.
Benefits of social media for kids' mental health and safety.
Managing technology use in households with children.
Parental control and education for children's online safety.
Sextortion, cyberbullying, and online safety for children.
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Resources Mentioned in Episode:
Your Digital Guardian
Julie’s Instagram page where she offers free resources: https://www.instagram.com/yourdigitalguardian/
Julie’s TicTok page:
https://www.tiktok.com/@yourdigitalguardian
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Regardless of whether it’s physical, mental, or possessional, clutter takes up space. The space it takes up in our minds and calendars could be put to more productive, creative, and fun use. According to Connie Ellefson, author of "Clear the Space Feel the Rush," you can start anywhere on your decluttering journey and there is a rush of energy we get from decluttering and organizing a space. This energy is the same rush we get from exercising or releasing emotional burdens.
Connie Ellefson is an engineer, author and professional organizer who is helping people release the incredible amount of creativity and energy tied up in unnecessary clutter. In this episode, we continue talking to Connie about her new book, "Clear the Space Feel the Rush."
Our discussion includes:
Clutter's impact on mental and physical well-being.
Clutter, memory, and brain function.
Decluttering, tidying up, and the emotional benefits.
Emotional release and endorphins for better health.
Decluttering and mental well-being.
Decluttering with humor and real-life stories.
Thank you to our sponsor:
HER Health Collective Patreon
Resources Mentioned in Episode:
www.ClearTheSpace.com
Connie Ellefson, “Clear the Space, Feel the Rush”
Dr. Joe Dispenza, “Becoming Supernatural”
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Clutter has different effects depending on the type of person you are. According to Connie Ellefson, you can start anywhere on your decluttering journey and there is a rush of energy we get from decluttering and organizing a space. This energy is the same rush we get from exercising or releasing emotional burdens.
Connie Ellefson is an engineer, author and professional organizer working in the Denver metro area, helping people release the incredible amount of creativity and energy tied up in unnecessary clutter. Whether physical, mental, or possessional, clutter takes up space in our psyches and calendars that could be put to more productive, creative, and fun use. She joins us to discuss her new book, "Clear the Space Feel the Rush."
Our discussion today included:
Explaining the process of ‘upcycling’ all areas of life, reevaluating your choices, finding greater appreciation for all you have, and rediscovering the joy and enthusiasm within.
Decluttering and organizing with a focus on mental and emotional aspects.
Aging, decluttering, and self-improvement.
Decluttering mental and physical bodies for better health and longevity.
Decluttering, mental clutter, and self-care for moms.
Creativity, motherhood, and simplicity.
Simplifying life as parents with cluttered homes and children.
Instilling this perspective into our children when everything around them sends the message that more is better and they need “things” to be happy
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Resources Mentioned in Episode:
www.ClearTheSpace.com
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