I Know I’m Crazy with NAJA HALL

Imagine never knowing what your father looked or sounded like for the 1st 38 years of your life! Our guest Corey Andrew did just that. On today's episode of IKIC, Corey shares his experience of growing up fatherless to all of a sudden gaining a Dad and 9 siblings overnight. 

About Corey: I wear many hats as a copywriter, content producer and podcast host/interviewer. I have significant experience in art direction, video production, video editing, music writing and producing on-air promos.

Visit Corey online at linktr.ee/Coreyandrewmedia

This is a Tony Takeover! Naja's Hubby, her muse taps in to talk to all of the Dads in I know I'm Crazy-land. Trying to raise GOOD kids in a BAD situation is daunting for the most mindful man. As a father, your nature is to protect your kids but when your efforts are undermined, conflict is inevitable. This episode is for all the fellas! 

Naja chats with Coach Bee Chatman about her experiences going from being a single girl to having an instant family. Inheriting an awesome Dad and his two kids from previous relationships, Bee was thrust into unfamiliar waters and she made the decision to swim upstream.

To learn more about Bee, visit ChatWithBee.com 

Naja catches up with an IKIC fave Mindful Bree Gordon about her NEW life! Since her last visit, Bree has become a Mom and her stepkids have turned 18 years old. She shares so many gems about her modern epiphanies and things she wishes she would've known before all of her major life changes. Spoiler Alert: Sweating the small stuff doesn't get us anywhere.

Does your child's other parent villify you every chance they get? If so, this episode will help you combat the lies your child is being fed in real time. If your coparent fills your child's head with lies and toxicity, it is YOUR obligation to provide the child with references so they can have access to the truth.

It is quite unfair to adultify a child, however, if your coparent is committed to doing so, it is YOUR job to provide the afflicted child with references to refute the lies. You no longer have the luxury of trying to preserve their childhood by telling them fairytales. They've already been exposed to a very real, very harsh reality. The truth is the tool they will need to fend for themselves one day.

P.S. This episode is abbreviated as we're having some technical difficulties. We still wanted to put it out because this message was too important not to share. Enjoy and see you next week!

After a daunting weekend on Auntie duty, Naja sits down with parenting experts Kira Dorrian and Deana Thayer of futurefocusedparenting.com. The awesome duo have created a community that focuses on raising 'future adults' as opposed to just barely making it through childhood.

After a bit of a family shake-up, Naja comes back on air and brings her hubby along for a very transparent marriage check-in. Grab your partner and a cup of tea and be prepared to smile (and gasp)!

Attorney Aaron Thomas is a 2002 graduate from Harvard Law School and a 1998 graduate of Emory University. Since 2004, Aaron has been known as a skilled litigator, winning dozens of jury trials and bench trials in several metro Atlanta counties. He’s known as a family law specialist, representing clients in cases of divorce, custody and child support.

Learn more about “the prenup that helps you stay married,” by downloading the free ebook “7 Financial Strategies for Building a Rock-Solid Marriage” at www.prenups.com

Naja chats with Cameron Normand, host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast, co-founder of The Stepmom Summit, and founder and CEO of This Custom Life, where she provides stepmoms with tools and advice to help them embrace their blended family lives. She is a Certified Stepparent Coach, the creator of the BLENDED Family Formula For Stepmom Success, and author of The Stepmom’s Gratitude Journal.

Have you ever wanted to talk to an actual psychologist that testifies for families in court? Today Naja chats with an actual psychologist that's gone to Family Court over 300 times! Dr. Baker. Kelley Baker earned her Ph.D. in Developmental, Social, and Personality Psychology and she has counseled individuals and families since 1994. Dr. Baker specializes in providing mental health services to families during divorce and post-divorce.  She has completed over 190 hours of specialized training for mental health professionals working with families of divorce and alienation. She has worked with over 300 cases since beginning her private practice and provided testimony throughout central Texas.

In Dr. Baker's own words, " I will not make light of the realistic loss and pain that accompanies this transition, but I will not allow the client to remain entrenched in fears that are irrational and will destroy their children. I am interested in helping adults who believe in the unity of all human beings and the ultimate goodness from which we come. The primary objectives aim at teaching the client how to end their marriage in a way that uplifts them personally and spiritually, models appropriate and healthy relationship skills to their children, and increases their ability to make psychologically healthy choices for themselves as they move on with their lives."

To learn more, visit her at www.kelleybakerphd.co