Becoming Parents - Birth Stories and Birthwork Wisdom

Meg is your gal if you want to live a healthier lifestyle and learn how to remove the masks we put on in life. She's a friend worth having! Meg is happy to hear your story, so don't be shy reaching out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

It was so much fun to visit with Ralph. Catching up with old friends is how I want everyone listening to feel! Ralph and I went to high school together and - although we haven't seen each other in 30 years, the bond is strong with this one. I admire Ralph's candidness about his weight, attitude, upbringing, weaknesses and how he finally maintained a healthy weight and a much happier life. Join us...

Johnny was put in foster care in Puerto Rico at the age of one where he remained until he joined the army. With 7 children in the home, plus the reconnecting with biological siblings from both his mother and father, his family is very large. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becoming-parents/message

WOW! Is the best way I can sum up this podcast! Sean was amazing - raw and honest and empowering!   We discussed Sean's life, his battles and struggles and how he keeps going strong! Sean's personality is magnetic and his wisdom is invaluable. I loved how honest he was in answering all of my questions (especially through some technical difficulties!). Sean has an upbeat attitude and is funny as he...

Hang on for a raw adventure into loss, grief, parenting and forging ahead   Hector is raw about his past and even his present! From his "mum's" death when he was nine, to his dad's alcohol abuse and emotional detachment, to his own alcohol abuse, learning to ask for help, finding faith and admitting his failings. Hector will take you on an emotional journey that will resonate with all of you! ---...

Latoya and I talk real issues - body issues, infertility, being a mom, diets, weight loss, growing up in the hood. ​I'm an eighties kid who takes herself seriously while NOT taking herself seriously sometimes. I can be a walking contradiction. I love all around respect, be passionate about all things artistic and a full-fledged potty mouth. In a society where we are constantly being censored on so...

Laura is a friend and a kindred spirit. I'm thankful she candidly spoke about domestic violence, being raised in a strict religion and her triumph and successes in spite of her struggles! I'm not an advocate for divorce. I am an advocate for you - living your best life. And sometimes that includes divorce. I know only too well how difficult divorce can be - rather you made the decision or your par...

A fantastic conversation with Aaron with LifeAID beverage about life, finding balance with family, success and failure! I loved how candid Aaron was about his life, family, finding balance (or lack thereof at times!), his business model and why he has almost zero staff turnover. We talked about how he met his wife, how much he absolutely loves her after 14 years and what he does to keep that spark...

Mike and I chat openly about dating, living life, succeeding and conquering the world around you while having a disability! I am blessed to call this man my friend and someone I work with professionally. Motivational speaker, coach, athlete and all-around amazing young man. Mike is candid about opening up about life with a disability and how the world treats him. Find his video's on YouTube and wa...

Willie Macc and I chat and have a blast! He's a fun, outgoing gentleman that I'm so happy to know Willie and I chat about his rise and fall in fame, comic relief (his favorite), his family, being a dad and living in Cali.  Willie and I cyber met via a Public Speaking group on Facebook. I was so impressed with a video he did, that I reached out to him and our friendship blossomed from there. I hire...

HOW TO NOT ONLY SURVIVE BUT THRIVE THROUGH BANKRUPTCY, TRADITIONAL PIANO LESSONS AND ADDICTION!! Neil and I chatted about his life, his struggles - including a unique and in-depth conversation on addiction. We discussed his wife, how he "sees" music and created his business(es). Neil is engaging in telling his story and a joy to interview! Neil is the outstanding creator of Simply Music - a piano...

John is a kindred spirit whom I found on LinkedIn via professional contacts in the same field. He tells the grim story of foster children and why - despite the heartache - he and his wife continue on. He speaks internationally on behalf of foster children in the US and is an inspiration. He and his wife are beyond amazing. Find him on his website below and all social media by searching Dr John DeG...

CREATING A HOME BUSINESS, RAISING A FAMILY, STAYING FIT AND ACTIVE AS A RUNNER Meli Anna (and her husband) share their journey of starting a home business, getting the word out, keeping what's important, important while running and remaining a tight family unit and strong marriage. It's not easy but her happy attitude, drive, and determination to fill a need in the running community is absolutely...

CAROLYN'S DRIVE TO HELP OTHERS HOLISTICALLY WITH THEIR HEALTH INSPIRED HER TO WRITE A BOOK - "SOAR INTO HEALTH" I've had some great conversations with Carolyn and I love how outspoken she is about difficulties in parenting, how people don't look at their health in a "full body" holistic manner and how difficult it is to change an unhealthy mindset. She's inspiring people one at a time to take a st...

NOAH DISCUSSES WITH ME HOW HE BUILT HIS FITNESS CENTER, THE CHALLENGES HE ENDURED, MEETING HIS WIFE AND FINDING THAT ALL TOO ELUSIVE BALANCE I "met" Noah when I worked for a mutual acquaintance. We've never met in person which is tragic and he won't move his fitness center and wife to Reno which I keep telling him is frustrating as hell. He has boundless energy and drive and I'd love to go visit f...

BRIAN SHARES HIS DESIRE TO BRING KINDNESS TO ONE SCHOOL AT A TIME, IN THE HOPES THAT CHILDREN WHO LEARN TO BE KIND EARLY ON WILL CONTINUE THE TREND Brian and I discuss his family, his business and the difficulties he had starting and maintaining it. We talk about being kind and the enormous impact that can have and the positive ripple effect it causes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste...

WHAT'S IT REALLY LIKE TO LIVE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY? TO HAVE OTHERS PUT LIMITATIONS ON YOU Win and I chatted about working in pre-school, with special needs kids, what it feels like to be stared at and talked about (as if she's not standing right there), the issues with using a walker or a wheelchair in public, writing books, getting degrees, losing her mom and dating. She's a kick in the pants and...

HE MIGHT BE MY BROTHER AND WE NEVER KNEW.... OR AT LEAST MY NEIGHBOR SINCE WE GREW UP SO SIMILARLY Matt and I chatted about growing up in abuse and dysfunction, moving out of it on his own to navigate life. He had to determine in what way he wanted to give back and how that would look. We discussed his family and the hiccups he met along his path --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...

HOW DO YOU GO FROM ORGANIZING OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES TO COACHING BUSINESSES? Erica discusses her journey from being a professional organizer to assisting other people to build their dream businesses. Her knowledge is vast and her personality is so much fun. I asked her everything I could think of from business, ending relationships, removing toxic forces in your life and dating.  I first heard about...

DEEP DISCUSSION ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS, LOSING HER MOM, FEELING LOST, GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY, TRAINING FOR TRIATHLONS Diana talked candidly about having surgery to not only lose weight but to save herself - quite literally. Her quest to live more intentionally with physical activity (hello, Ironman!), starting her own business after 25 years of working for other people as well as what it was like to lo...

MINIMALISM, TRAVEL, BEING A PUBLISHED AUTHOR (MANY TIMES OVER), AND HOW HE SEES THE WORLD Colin is not only a minimalist, but he also travels with two carry-on's and that's pretty much all he owned for the years he asked his followers to vote on where he should move. Not only would he move there, but he also lived like a native and immersed himself in his new culture. His photography is breathtaki...