It Just Takes One

Let’s face it…being a mom is really, really hard.

If you can relate, then you’re going to enjoy today’s episode where Tanya Pershin, the bestselling author of “MOM”ing: It’s Not All Sparkles and Tutus, shares lessons she’s learned as she’s traveled along her “Mom”ing journey.

Tanya has a mission to let every mom out there know that she is not alone. In this conversation, she shares her belief that as moms, it might not all be sparkles and tutus, but we are all in this together. And in the end, our faith, our purpose and our love make every step of the journey something to celebrate.

Listen in as Tanya Pershin shares her story.

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Tanya Pershin is full of life, unending energy and curiosity. You can’t help but laugh, feel joy, and love when you’re around her. She currently works at Player’s Fitness and Performance. If you were to ask her title, she would tell you she is a professional hugger and talker.

Her first 12 years of life were spent growing up in Saudi Arabia. She moved to Maryland and currently resides in Frederick with her husband, Billy, and two very active teenage boys, Kyle and Branden.

Website:  tanyapershin.com

FB:  @tanyapershin

IG:  @tpershin

When you watch reality TV (The Bachelor, Survivor, American Ninja Warrior), do you ever wonder who those people are? Where do they come from? How do they get on the show? And what does it really take to WIN?

If so, then you're in for a treat!

On this episode, we interview Jill May, the winner of NBC's STRONG. She is a recent bestselling author of the book, Strong Enough: From Dream to Reality - a Winner's Journey and in this interview, she shares the backstory of her journey to STRONG and beyond. 

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Jill May is the Season One Winner of NBC’s Reality TV Show STRONG. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach who has coached hundreds towards healthy lifestyle changes. She is also a nationally recognized speaker known for inspiring audiences towards personal growth and betterment. She lives in Minnesota with her husband of 21 years, Dan. She also has four teenage children who regularly challenge everything she knows.

Jacqueline Gikow is a movement coach and rehab specialist, health & wellness coach. The owner of Audacious Living NYC, her holistic, health and wellness practice, she focuses on pain relief through better movement. In managing pain from her own injuries and health challenges, she is empathetic to others in pain. Jacqueline supports your determination to hurt less, get stronger, and prevent reinjury.

Jacqueline is certified as a fitness professional through the National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), as a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and is a functional aging specialist (FAI). Jacqueline lives and works in New York City.

Websites:  audaciouslivingnyc.com

                Jacquelinegikow.com

Email:  [email protected]

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On today's episode I interview Esta McIntyre, bestselling author of Fitness for Women Who Love to Eat and Hate to Move. She shares her story in an interview that is light-hearted and also thought-provoking. To find out more about Esta, you can check out her website at myhealthstudio.com or follow her on FB or IG.

Today Esta McIntyre owns My Health Studio, a fitness studio in southern California, but growing up, she came from a family with a propensity towards obesity. In this episode, she describes (with humor) how she has gained and lost 50+ pounds multiple times, tried every program, every prescription and even cosmetic surgery ... until she found some professionals in the health and fitness industry who helped her bring the rollercoaster to a halt. 

Even the best, most loving parents have self-doubts sometimes as they worry about their kids and their future. In this episode, Jackie Michel, psychotherapist, executive coach and grandmother, shares her experience and provides tools on how to raise children who are confident, caring and resourceful adults.

Imagine facing not just one life threatening event, but two. In this episode, we talk with Chrissy Lomax, bestselling author of Another Interruption, who experienced two 'interruptions' in her life. She shares her story and discusses what she learned from her experiences. 

Is it better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all? In this episode, you will hear a story that will make you think deeply about that question. Larry Indiviglia, the bestselling author of 126 Days, 11 Minutes: Our Love Story, joins us to discuss the book and to share one of the most poignant love stories you've ever heard. You can follow Larry Indiviglia on Facebook @larryindiviglia or reach out to him by email at [email protected]