Raw and Real with Stefanie Fernandes

In this episode, I sit down with Jess Glazer DeRose , a powerhouse entrepreneur, business mentor, and former teacher who has built a multi-million-dollar coaching business while navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood and entrepreneurship . We talk about: The real challenges of running a business and being a new mom How to build a successful business without burning out Strategies for scaling...

In this episode of raw and real I sit down with Hannah Bailey, a psychotherapist specializing in Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) and a wellbeing life coach. Hannah shares her inspiring journey from frontline police officer to therapist, and how her unique experiences shaped her passion for supporting others. We talk about the transformative power of BWRT as Hannah recounts how it helped her...

How we talk to each other has an impact on us and our partners yet most of us didn't grow up learning how to communicate effectively with kindness. Ali Miller, an expert in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), has been a Marriage & Family Therapist for over twenty years. As a relationship coach, she helps parents all over the world level up their communication and conflict-resolution skills so...

Sharon King is an international trainer of energy psychology techniques for transforming trauma and living a more joyful, connected, and empowered life. One of her specialties is working with pre and perinatal birth trauma for both mother and baby. As a best-selling author, Sharon shares her extensive knowledge in her books Heal Your Birth, Heal Your Life and co-author of Return to The Mother Worl...

Dr. Rebecca R Block, an experienced educator and passionate advocate for student engagement, authored the book *Can You Help Me Give a Sh*t?* after speaking with teens across the country. Her deep dive into the lives of these young people revealed a profound disconnect between their school experiences and their genuine engagement. Many students shared stories about when and how school fell short,...

Ali Miller is a Nonviolent Communication (NVC) expert and has been a Marriage & Family Therapist for over twenty years. As a relationship coach, she helps parents worldwide level up their communication and conflict resolution skills so they can be happy together again and model healthy communication for their children. If you ever wondered what nonviolent communication is and how to start inco...

Andi is a mom to two boys.  One of whom she had to pull from school when his anxiety and depression hit high levels that she was worried about his safety.    Andi had to learn how to figure out how to best help and support her son,  find classes that worked for his brain all while running her business and often solo parenting as her partner often works 7 days a week.   Her other son joined them th...

Miriam Rachel is a writer out of Toronto Canada who is also a mental health advocate. Due to extreme scapegoating and bullying, she became a pathological people pleaser, also called echoist. However, that came to an end when she had no other option than to surrender one of her children with complex special needs to a therapeutic environment in 2017 at the age of 13. She is healing but struggles wi...

Jill Wright is a Time Management Strategist and Motherhood Advocate that helps her clients take ownership of their time, and make it all work so that they don’t have to work so hard. Her SuperMom clients end up not only with a better running business, but also time for family, self-care and even REST! Tune in to learn what self-care has to do with time management and what time confetti is. Visit J...

Louise is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. She shares her story of awakening, awareness, and healing after leaving a toxic relationship and what helps her to redefine and rebuild the relationship with her adult children. As a mom of 3 adult children from a 25-year marriage to a covert narcissist, she had to find a new way forward. L...

In this episode, Mariah Boyer, a Trauma Therapist and Motherhood Empowerment Coach, discusses how to help moms overcome mom rage, heal burnout, and shed guilt. She shares practical strategies for managing anger and building deeper connections with children, transforming motherhood from surviving to thriving. Mariah shares her expertise on helping moms of young children overcome mom rage, heal burn...

Shruti is an international lawyer turned full-time parent coach. She is a mother of two kids based in the Netherlands and helps parents deal with their triggers better, and cultivate self-awareness and emotional regulation. Connect with Shruti on Instagram and visit her website to download her free Self-Regulation Guide.   ----- Hi there! I'm Stefanie Fernandes, and I've created this pod...

Get ready for an engaging chat with Carrie Bonnett, a seasoned educator with 20 years of experience in both public and private schools across the U.S. From middle school classrooms to mentoring early-career teachers at the University of Portland, Carrie's journey is packed with stories and strategies. Tune in to hear her unique take on teaching diverse youth, cultivating executive functions,...

Leslie Huffer, a former school teacher turned entrepreneur shares with us her secrets how to work from home and have kids running around the house! Together with her husband, she ventured into the world of business ownership while raising their young daughter from home. Leslie shares her journey of transitioning from the classroom to the home office, offering valuable insights and practical tips f...

Bailee McClellan is the founder of Dating in Captivity, a resource with at-home date night and activity ideas for busy parents to help them connect and strengthen their relationships (even with little kids!). She is an American expat mother of 2 toddlers living in Denmark. Download Bailee's 30-minute free date night guide “Forget Roommate Syndrome: The Fun Way to Rekindle the Flame in Your Ma...

Scotti is a parent coach, advocate, and educator who specializes in helping other parents find the knowledge & resources they need to help their kids succeed when they are struggling at school. When her kids struggled and she couldn’t find the roadmap she wanted, Scotti channeled her inner-researcher and got to work. With Reframe Parenting, she’s sharing her hard-won successes and strategies w...

Waldorf-inspired parenting is so much more than just an educational philosophy, it's a way of how we relate to our children. You'll take so much from it!  Julie Behnken, the owner of StarSong Postpartum and Beyond, believes that we can change the world through parenting our children and is no stranger when it comes to raising healthy, thriving children who embody their true selves.   As...

In this episode we delve into the powerful relationship between self-regulation and co-regulation, exploring how mastering our own emotions lays the foundation for fostering deeper connections with our kids. Join us as Emily Hamblin from Enlightened Motherhood unpacks the concept of emotional self-regulation, discusses practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, and shares perso...

Join us in this heartwarming episode as we unravel the charming chaos of kids mastering the art of handwriting. From the adorable squiggles that first grace a page to the triumphant victory of crafting legible letters, we're diving into the unique challenges that pint-sized hands face on their writing journey. Hear Kelli Fetter share insights on navigating the crayon-covered path to legible c...

In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges that adoptive parents often confront on their unique journey of parenthood. From the initial task of building trust and forming attachments to addressing difficult behaviors, each challenge presents an opportunity for growth and understanding. With Angie Grandt, I explore the emotional rollercoasters inherent in the adoption process, emphasizing th...

In this insightful podcast interview, I sit down with Sharon Constanzo, a relationship coach who delves into the world of parenting. As she shares her expertise and experience, we explore the common challenges that couples face when raising children and the practical solutions she offers. From communication strategies to maintaining connection and navigating differences in parenting styles, this c...

Late bedtimes with kids can often feel like an uphill battle for parents. The struggle is multi-faceted, as it not only disrupts a child's essential sleep routine but also tests a parent's patience and stamina. Kids can become increasingly irritable and difficult to manage as the evening wears on, making bedtime routines a real challenge. Furthermore, late bedtimes can lead to sleep depr...

Meredith is a mom of 5 kids who all have ADHD and as it turned out, she also has ADHD. In this episode, she dives into the challenges that she faced and now as her kids are young adults, she sees now what is really important for a good relationship with her kids. You get a special discount code for her services, use RAWREAL for 10% off" ** The sound of the episode is not as clear as usual due...

Are you still breastfeeding your toddler and don't have a lot of people to talk about it? If you are a mom-to-be and you are looking into the options of tandem feeding or this is your first child and you want to learn about the possibilities of breastfeeding from infancy to toddlerhood, this episode is for you.   Jenna is a Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Purejoy Parent Coach, and Ho...

Bedtime can be a time of vulnerability for both moms and children. By empowering highly sensitive moms, Maisie helps them develop resilience and self-compassion. When moms have the tools and strategies to navigate bedtime challenges, they can bounce back from setbacks, practice self-compassion, and model healthy coping mechanisms for their children. Maisie is a family sleep specialist and parentin...