Let's All Flourish (L.A.F.)

THRILLED to have Christine Fonseca – critically acclaimed author, licensed psychologist, counselor, and all-around dynamic woman join us on the podcast to discuss disappointment and not only how to manage through it, how to not let it define you because we are definitely not in disappointment alone and guess what, it is temporary - nothing is permanent! Using her experience consulting and coaching educators and parents, Christine brings her expertise to Psychology Today, authoring the parenting blog Parenting for A New Generation.  She has written self-help articles for Parents.com, Johnson & Johnson, and Justine Magazine.  Her appearance on the popular gifted education podcast, “Mind Matters”, was one of its most downloaded episodes.  

Christine’s critically acclaimed titles include Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students, Raising the Shy Child, Letting Go: A Girl’s Guide to Breaking Free of Stress and Anxiety, and the action-packed Young Adult series, the Solomon Experiments.

https://www.amazon.com/Christine-Fonseca/e/B003WJ6EIS?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000

Christine lives in Southern California with her husband and children and we are so glad she could join us on the podcast via zoom.  

Tune in for Christine's Nuggets on:

1.  Optimistic Mindset 

2.  Don't take it Personally

3. Temporal situation vs. Permanence 

4.  Rewrite Scripts that Do NOT Serve You Anymore

5.  Grieving Collectively

6.  Hula Hoop Protocol

7.  ROAR

8.  For Parents/Guardians in Particular:  making sure children feel safe, internally safe, experience positive connections, and help their children to not only exercise adaptability but also model adaptability for them. 

Books to consider on this topic:

"The Caring Child" by Christine Fonseca https://www.amazon.com/Caring-Child-Empathetic-Emotionally-Intelligent/dp/1618218735/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=The+Caring+Child&qid=1595311082&s=books&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNUdGTFNaSTBENUpCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTIxMTE3MlNYTzcwM0ZON0E5USZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODYzNjgxRTNUOVZESzIzM1JGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

"Transcend", Scott Berry Coffman https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Self-Actualization-Scott-Barry-Kaufman/dp/0143131206

Guys!  You do NOT want to miss this episode with Bridget!  If you are a parent, you are going to get the scoop on this young college graduate (now studying and preparing for Med School) on the healthy habits that fueled her while she played soccer, swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco at the age of 10 (yep - she did that!), swam competitively, played soccer competitively, and crushed it at school.  Bridget then explains what it was like to transition to UCLA and make her way through dorm food, navigating the dreaded "Freshman 15" (kind of a myth?), female body image and  topic of eating disorders when she was living in her beloved sorority house, and then finally managing shopping and cooking on her own when she moved out to her own apartment.  If you are a parent of little ones and want to flash forward for how good nutrition might benefit your kids, you want to tune in.  If you would like some tips for feeding those little ones (things I never thought of!), you'll want to tune in.  If you are the parent of a college kid and you're wondering what their life will be like as they start college, you'll want to tune in.  And kids of varying ages - you will find Bridget, 22 years old, so fun to listen to because she has not long left your shoes.  She's wicked smart, funny, athletic, and knows what it takes to navigate this world of food and education!  Can't wait!

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Aidan Houser!  Aidan catches up with us to give us his perspective on shelter in place as a student who had his Junior year cut short, what that has been like for him, and also what he thinks about going back for his senior year.  What does that transition look like for him?  What strategies does Aidan suggest for kids who might be nervous to head back in or are just not that excited?  Aidan has some great ideas that parents and teens will want to hear.  

We are so lucky to have Kenee join the show to talk about what it was like for her and her household as they transitioned to shelter in place back in March.  Many of us can identify with this, can we not?  Suddenly the kids are on chrome books and we are all holding zoom meetings at the same time - trying to find space in the house.  Kenee shares intuitive strategies for how families can transition back to school in the Fall that will work for younger and older kids - you will want to take a listen to this and give it a go with your kids.

So lucky to have this amazing human, Tate Shadbourne, our oldest daughter, join the conversation on movement.  Tate, 22 years old, shares her thoughts on her journey from lifelong soccer player (from the age of 5) to figuring out what she liked to do to keep her body and her mind healthy.  Tate also shares insightful tips for college students, or anyone with a busy schedule, on how to fit movement into your crazy schedules and the importance of finding something you actually enjoy doing.  What fun is moving if we don’t enjoy it!?  Tate is constantly researching the science behind exercise and nutrition and she owns her own plant based health and wellness company.  She is one of my favorite work out buddies – although I think she might be able to bench press me at this point. (yes, I mean like actually lift ME).

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Amazing husband to one-lucky-one (me!), active father of 3, and veteran teacher of 25 years – Todd Shadbourne joins the show to talk about how he went from chasing a soccer ball for fun to running 12 marathons and inspiring students to move in his running club every season.  He is incredibly humble, as you will hear, Todd’s fitness journey is one of finding what brings him joy.  Did his parents inspire him?  You be the judge!

Mr. Shadbourne’s tips for the summer:

Get up early, Put on sunscreen, Get outside, Find a trail, Look for wildlife.

If you’re in the Sacramento area – check out Lake Natoma / Hidden Falls / Pilot Hill.  There are so many great areas around us!  Don’t forget your masks ☺ #Letsallflourish

Jackson Dearing, brilliant young man, 16 years old, joining us to give us the youth perspective on FEAR as he flew solo (not his first time) to meet his family abroad at the beginning of the pandemic and what it was like trying to get home.  Jackson also shares his thoughts on what it’s like to be in a family that includes kids in the “Big” discussions, how that’s played an important role in his development and how he’s watching his siblings develop, as well.  Lots of good things from Jackson Dearing – not only for us as parents, but also tips for kids who might be struggling a bit.

If you’re struggling with anxiety or depression or if anything discussed on Let’s All Flourish hits a chord for you, we encourage you to reach out to a professional as soon as possible.  Don’t wait.

Amy Hoyt, PhD, will be in the studio today talking about FEAR.  Amy fights the good fight every day as the loving Mom of 5 amazing kids, she’s an adoring wife, a scholar, an activist (I’m adding info for her), and all-around bad-a$$.  When you meet Amy you’re like – “oh you’re so nice”.  And then after about 2 minutes, you’re like, “Ok, can we sit and talk for 10 hours?”

Amy gives us some great advice on including kids in the big conversations and avenues to navigating fear - all kinds of fear.  You really don’t want to miss this.

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