Join me as I speak with published author, Abby Teixeira about her journey with addiction. Abby is a second generation Latina Canadian whose parents immigrated from El Salvador in 1985, escaping a violent civil war happening at that time. Over the past 7+ years, she has diligently worked to overcome deep and painful trauma stemming from a childhood of violence, abuse and addiction. Through a rigorous journey of personal development, she has achieved a whatever it takes attitude and mindset that has led her to a path of wholistic healing and recovery. Abby celebrates being a wife, mother, entrepreneur and influencer. Successfully enjoying a career in nursing for 15 years and is now pursuing her passion of truly making an impact in her community and beyond. She shares her passion coaching and mentoring women, mothers and individuals who are ready for change and are willing to do the work to become the best version of themselves, creating a life of not just success, but significance.

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In this episode of Anything but Simple Talk I chat with Vanessa Orestano, Rapid Transformational Therapist & Mind, Body and Soul coach!

If you had a listen to schoolyard banter in season 1 then your going to love this one! Back again with my girl Julie and a very special guest, Filipe Barros who gives us his own perspective of what it was like being a kid in elementary/primary school, growing up in the city of Toronto. We chat about the good times, discuss what life was like for us growing up and how we parent now compared to how we were parented in the early 90's by our Immigrant parents. Not that much has changed, right?!

Marriage. It's not always rainbows and butterflies like we thought it would be when we were younger. I met my husband when I was 18 years old. We started out as friends who fell in love, We got married at a young age and had lots of fun together! We have 2 kids, 7 and 5 and are living life together making every day count. Join me as I ask Daniel some interesting questions and we discuss what made us fall in love, what we struggle with and how we believe we can overcome anything!

Join me as I speak with Daniela and Christina. Two special needs moms, navigating the system and their family life as best as they can while helping other families do the same. One boy with Autism and one boy with Down Syndrome and Autism brought this duo together. "Our boys are our greatest gifts, our why's and the inspiration behind it all."

Join me as I chat with Jaymee. Founder and creator of The Genuine Mom and the Genuine Mom Podcast. Jaymee has three children of her own and struggled with postpartum anxiety and depression, she found a passion for helping other mamas feel better and live their best life possible. She loves to make people laugh and bring a smile to their faces. We talk about the image and pressures of being a "perfect parent" and how we don't need to make it look like we have it all together all the time. Instagram: @jaymee.the.geniune.mom Website: www.thegenuinemom.com