Jon McLernon is a Certified Health Coach that teaches his clients an inside-out approach that helps them reverse engineer weight loss. Having successfully lost and kept off over 100 lbs, Coach Jon is deeply familiar with the…
In this conversation with Iva Paleckova, we talk about what happens when you make the decision to move beyond the devastation of finding yourself a solo parent. Abandonment by her child’s father didn’t make Iva give up. Ins…
Carrington Smith is a divorced mom of two sons, an attorney, and an author. She shares her story of not only enduring sexual assault while in college but also the devastation that came with unsupportive family members. Carr…
In this interview, I chat with DP Knudten about building a personal brand. DP is the host of The Nonfiction Brand podcast and author of Nonfiction Brand. Building a personal brand takes focus and dedication. It's the best …
Katie Belfi is a former FEMA attorney and a Readiness & Resilience Consultant. She currently focuses on helping individuals learn how to not only prepare for disasters but also how to bounce back from those circumstances. “…
November is National Children’s Grief Awareness Month. 1 out of every 20 children age fifteen and younger will experience the loss of one or both parents (www.childrensgriefawareness.org). I can’t imagine the statistics for…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel solo in an RV? I’ve dreamed of doing that most of my adult life. But fear held me back. In this episode I talk with Kathie Belge, host of Travels With Squeaky Podcast…
Howard Dekkers helps individuals create an environment of economic scarcity so they can develop a system to become financially free. He teaches his student to become "money mindful". "It’s not how much you make but it’s wha…
CPA, Susan Stutzel pursued perfection to the point of overwhelm and exhaustion. Being a mother, wife, and employee, made it necessary for her to make adjustments to create a more balanced life for herself. As a mindset and …
When you need a good distraction from the grind of life, take a break. Play a sport. Bond with your kids and grandkids. Even the dog can get into the fray. In this episode, I talk to Lynn Cherry, host of Pickleball Fire P…
Today's guest is Dr. Cam Caswell, Adolescent Psychologist and family success coach. We talked about teenage behavior and how we as parents interpret them. She points out how different the relationship is when you are a solo…
I wanted to kick off Season 4 by bringing to you one of my favorite online mentors. Jonathan Milligan is an author, podcaster, and online business coach. His "15 Success Traits of Pro Bloggers" was of the roadmaps that got…
Tashondra Smith is a solo mom of 4 children and business owner. She tunnels through the mountains in her life to raise well adjusted kids who love and respect her. Tashondra also runs a business that specifically hires solo…
I recorded this episode almost a year ago. But it's still very relevant to our day to day. Jed Doherty, host of the Reading to Your Kids Podcast , talks about the benefits of reading. Reading benefits the reader. Benefits …
A short bonus episode in addition to my upcoming interview with Tashondra Smith. What my son says about connecting with your neighbor. Join us on our next Connect Monthly Meet Up for a special presentation by Bonnie Burkett …
Amanda Carrasco is a solo mom, law student, business owner, and volunteer. Phew! She married her now ex-husband twice. Unfortunately, it didn't work the second time either. But Amanda has decided to live in the moment, enj…
"Husbands love your wives just as Christ loves the Church and gave His life for her..." "...In this same way husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies." (Ephesians 5:25) In this episode, Donna Wayles, author and…
To be better in our relationship with others, we may need to look at the person in the mirror. Some self-healing and self-reflection helped me recognized the mistakes I made about relationships I've had. This bonus episode …
When you need help with your current or past relationship, Dr. Roberta Shaler may be just the person to talk to. Dr. Shaler will coach you on how to handle "hijackals" as well as how to spot a chameleon. Very interesting co…
I like to reflect on aspects of interviews that resonate with me. Sometimes I've had similar experiences as my guests. When that's the case I want to explore those ideas. In this bonus episode I talk about tips to create b…
Struggling to understand your teenager? Dr. Lisa Bravo is the author of The Bravo Effect. She has used her experiences from her teenage years to create a framework based on her last name -- BRAVO. Bravo is also a psychother…
While listening to Cassandra Spencer's story, these 5 things resonated with me and inspired this bonus episode. *Considerations: Keep record of everything Get professional help Remember it's about the kids Don't be afraid to…
After listening to Cassandra's story, I started writing letters to my sons. This is the story of a solo mom's struggle with the family court system and the loss of custody of her daughter. "When kids end up in the system, ve…
Queen D. Michele talks about her life after divorce, being an empty nester, and living in Jalisco, Mexico on today's episode. She explains how living on a small pension and hustling to make up her budget shortfall after reti…