Life Conversations with a Twist

By Heather Nelson

Join me once a week for a new interview with a local, badass woman who has an amazing story to tell. Join me in conversation so you too can gain inspiration and empowerment from these stories! If y

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January 29, 2026How to Strengthen Trauma Resilience in Real Time with Emma Churchman
“You have to, at some point, make a decision about how you're going to show up in the world. I had to make that decision that I am going to be the person that moves towards more life, that moves towards more possibility.” —Emma Churchman

Disaster does not arrive politely, and grief does not wait for permission. We are living in a season where trauma is stacking faster than we can process it, & most of us are still expected to keep functioning. This conversation meets that tension head-on, without fixing or softening it.
We sit with Emma Churchman, a trauma chaplain and resilience consultant whose life and work were reshaped by Hurricane Helene, compounded loss, and decades of personal trauma. Her lived experience informs how she helps communities, leaders, and organizations navigate crises in real time.
Listen with us, then stay with the work.
Trauma resilience in the age of constant crisis
What actually helps in the first days after a disaster
Compound grief and how it impacts the nervous system
Why recovery takes longer than anyone expects
Leadership during natural disasters and uncertainty
Supporting others without trying to fix them
Real-time trauma tools for everyday life

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Episode Highlights:
02:27 The Impact of Hurricane Helene and Personal Loss
05:22 Trauma Chaplaincy and Leadership Consulting
10:02 Trauma Recovery Techniques and Business Support
15:30 “Unshattered”
21:27 Advice for Trauma Survivors and Support for Friends and Family
26:47 Normalizing the Experience

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**The Deep End of Hope in the Wake of Hurricane Helene: 40 Days and Nights of Survival and Transformation
**Unshattered: Surviving My Mother’s 123 Personalities and Transforming a Legacy of Abuse
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Emma is a speaker, bestselling author, mentor, and spiritual advisor with over 25 years of experience guiding individuals through trauma toward resilience & hope. Drawing from her own experience of childhood adversity, her work spans roles as a Quaker minister, nationally certified trauma chaplain, and creator of a Trauma Recovery Certification Program.
Her book, The Deep End of Hope in the Wake of Hurricane Helene, explores spiritual resilience amid disaster. As a PhD candidate in Conscious Business Ethics, Emma integrates soulful leadership with practical trauma-recovery strategies, inspiring individuals and organizations to navigate life’s challenges with strength and purpose.
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January 22, 2026Why Women Leaders Are Done Hustling—and What Comes Next with Allie Stark
“The ultimate success story is choosing yourself above anything else.” —Allie Stark

We are living in a season where working harder is no longer the answer, yet the pressure to keep pushing has not slowed down. Many women are holding careers, leadership roles, businesses, and families while quietly questioning how much longer this pace is possible. This conversation meets that tension head-on and names what so many of us are carrying.
Allie Stark shares her path from holistic health and yoga to executive leadership coaching, shaped by chronic illness, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and years of deep inner work. Her approach blends strategy with nervous system regulation, showing how leadership becomes more sustainable when it is rooted in alignment rather than hustle.
Listen in, then pause and notice what resonates before rushing to fix anything.
Leadership in seasons of transition
Why non-linear careers are now the norm
Letting go of hustle culture and overproduction
Nervous system regulation for women leaders
Motherhood, ambition, and identity shift
Building sustainable, values-led businesses
The power of community over doing it alone
Redefining success beyond visibility and scale

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Episode Highlights:
01:11 Meet Allie Stark: Health, Life, Motherhood, and Leadership
04:43 Balancing Business and Transition
09:16 Mindfulness in Schools and the Power of Yoga
13:30 The Power of Word-of-Mouth & Authentic Marketing
17:44 Social Media Presence vs. Real-Life Connection
21:18 Daily Routines for Wellbeing: Email Boundaries, Exercise, Sleep
26:56 How Allie Coaches: The Unlearn-Awaken-Align Framework
31:39 Challenges Women Leaders Face in Today’s World
36:41 Empowering Female Entrepreneurs: From Side Hustle to Full-Time
38:53 Success Story: Courage to Pivot & Life Beyond Entrepreneurship

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Founder of Allie Stark Wellness and co-founder of Noria, Allie has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. Allie co-created a board-certified health coaching program for One Medical and taught a graduate-level class in wellness entrepreneurship at the California Institute of Integral Studies.
She guides wellness entrepreneurs and small business owners in launching and running successful businesses, trains coaches in her unique methodology, and facilitates workshops for some of the world’s biggest brands.
Allie has an insatiable appetite to deepen her understanding of herself, others, and the world. Her commitment to her own personal development is ongoing and ever-changing. She holds herself in alignment with her unique core values: community, beauty, adventure, humor, and the endless pursuit of freedom.

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January 15, 2026Entrepreneurial Trauma: Burnout Recovery for High-Achieving Women with Carmell Clark
“There is nothing wrong with you or any of us. We are absolutely beautiful, whole beings, just as we are, and we do not need to prove anything to anybody. You are everything already inside. You're the whole world.” —Carmell Clark

Life can look successful on the outside and still feel heavy, confusing, and isolating on the inside. Many women are carrying full lives while quietly questioning their direction, energy, and sense of self. This conversation names that tension without trying to rush it away.
In this episode, Transformational Coach Carmell Clark shares her journey through entrepreneurship, loss, reinvention, and entrepreneurial trauma. Her work with women leaders is shaped by decades of experience helping others reconnect with confidence, clarity, and inner stability when life no longer fits.
Listen when clarity feels distant and the pressure to hold it all together feels loud.
Why women feel isolated even when surrounded by people
The difference between work life balance and balancing life and work
How confidence erodes despite competence
Radical self acceptance as the foundation of real confidence
Entrepreneurial trauma and loss of intrinsic motivation
Rewriting the stories that keep us stuck
Non negotiables as a tool for alignment
Why nothing is wrong with us

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Episode Highlights:
01:33 From Wellness Center Founder to Global Coach
06:52 Women Leaving Corporate
12:59 Common Challenges Women Face— Isolation, Balance, and Confidence
20:36 Introducing Yourself Beyond Resumes
26:21 The Secret to Finding Balance: Understanding Non-Negotiables
33:10 Permission to Rest— Letting Go of Guilt
38:32 Managing Anxiety
43:22 Pandemic Business Impact— Loss, Reinvention & Grief
49:13 Healing the Entrepreneurial Spirit
53:23 International Retreats— Unlocking Transformation for Women
58:44 The Challenge of Taking Time for Yourself
1:02:26 Encouraging Women to Embrace Growth & Retreats

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Carmell Clark is a master transformational coach and founder of the Center for Transformational Influence, with over 20 years of experience training leaders worldwide. She works with executives, entrepreneurs, and influencers to align vision, resolve conflict, and create meaningful personal and professional change. A serial entrepreneur and author, Carmell leads group programs, international retreats, and private coaching rooted in consciousness, human behavior, and power dynamics—helping clients make bold, sustainable shifts in how they lead and live.

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January 08, 2026Overwhelmed and Tired? A Gentle Reset for When Life Feels Like Too Much with Elizabeth Webb
“Choose Yourself now, not in five months, not in five years, not in 40 years. You will never, ever regret those choices. Baby step your way back to a life that you feel excited about.” —Elizabeth Webb

Life can look full and still feel empty. We carry responsibilities, relationships, and expectations that slowly drain our energy until joy feels distant and everything feels heavy. This conversation speaks to that quiet exhaustion many women are living with right now.
Elizabeth Webb shares insights shaped by two decades of guiding leaders through burnout, relationship strain, and identity loss. Her work centers on helping people reclaim their energy, simplify their lives, and reconnect with what makes them feel alive again.
Press play if we’re ready to stop running on fumes and start choosing ourselves again.
Why so many women feel disconnected from themselves
The hidden cost of overwhelm and energetic burnout
Releasing guilt around rest, pleasure, and boundaries
How relationships can drain or restore our life force
Why saying no is a form of self respect
Reclaiming joy without burning everything down
Small, sustainable ways to feel like ourselves again

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Episode Highlights:
01:13 Meet Elizabeth Webb— Human Behavior & Self-Development Expert
05:14 The “Lack of Sparkle” at Every Age— Emotional Wellness Deep Dive
09:37 Overwhelm & Energy— Practical Steps to Reclaim Joy
14:57 Reinventing Yourself— Adapting Routines and Preferences
18:29 Fixing Energy — Insights from “Made for Magic” about Relationships
23:15 Choosing Yourself While in a Relationship— A New Perspective
28:43 Doing the Work— Individual Growth vs. Relationship Patterns
34:14 Setting the Tone— Women’s Influence & Emotional Energy
39:05 Executive Overload— Leadership, Boundaries, and Relationships
44:40 Fire to End On— Micro Choices & Choosing Yourself Now

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Made for Magic: A Practical Guide From Survival Mode to Soul-Satisfying Joy by Elizabeth Webb

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Elizabeth Webb, known as The Practical Priestess™, is a Positive Psychology expert, Master Breakthrough Coach, and best-selling author with over 20 years of experience guiding executives, founders, creatives, and public figures. Featured in The New York Times, NYT best-selling books, and major media outlets including ABC News and TLC, she is recognized for helping people strengthen intuition, gain clarity, and achieve both personal fulfillment and professional success. A sought-after keynote speaker and retreat leader worldwide, Elizabeth is dedicated to helping growth-minded individuals break free from “toxic toleration,” awaken their inner genius, and create lasting, meaningful change.
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January 01, 2026Master One Thing: Transform Talents Into Multiple Income Streams with Dr. Tabatha Russell
“Master that one thing and then continue to build on it for later. Learning is a joy, and it can be very rewarding at the same time.” — Dr. Tabatha Russell

Big ideas do not fail because of lack of talent. They stall when focus gets scattered and confidence gets shaky. This conversation pulls apart the pressure to do everything at once and replaces it with clarity that actually feels doable.
Dr. Tabatha Russell shares her journey from growing up in inner-city Philadelphia to becoming a financial empowerment strategist after losing everything in a business partnership and rebuilding with intention, structure, and mindset at the center of her work.
Press play for a grounded conversation about mastering one strength and turning it into sustainable income without burnout.
In this episode, we cover:
How to identify the one skill worth mastering
Turning one idea into multiple income streams
Why depth creates more impact than chasing every opportunity
Lessons learned from failed partnerships and financial loss
Imposter syndrome, confidence, and mindset shifts that matter
Building legacy-focused businesses with solid foundations
Creating abundance while staying aligned with purpose

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Episode Highlights:
01:07 Meet Tabatha– Building Purpose & Wealth for Women
05:07 Discovering & Monetizing Passions
09:26 The Power of Focusing on One Thing
12:57 Building Businesses & Brand
17:25 Memorable Client Success Story
25:36 The Truth About Business Partnerships
29:07 Foundational Business Advice– Structure for Success
33:47 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
38:52 Navigating Low Motivation & Practicing Daily Gratitude
49:38 Be Yourself & Launch Your Purpose

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Dr. Tabatha Russell is a renowned financial empowerment strategist, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience guiding women and men to realize their fullest potential. As CEO and Founder of Inside Inspired Women Global, Dr. Russell specializes in helping individuals unlock their purpose, transform one idea into multiple streams of income, and build lasting legacies. Known as the "Money Makeover Mogul," she is celebrated for her dynamic coaching, impactful live events, and her bestselling book, “I Divorced My Money and Married My Mindset.” Dr. Russell’s mission is to empower others to embrace abundance, resilience, and authenticity on their journey to personal and professional success.
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December 25, 2025Drunk Driving Culture: Changing Habits Before Tragedy Strikes with Beth McBride and Carli Seymour
“We're positive reinforcement. We're not about punitive. We're not saying that you can't drink. What we're saying is, be responsible.” —Beth McBride

“People don't change their behavior because we make them feel bad about it. Shame doesn't work. I would love for people to feel incentivized to make the right choice, supported in making the right choice, and feel that there's a cultural pressure to make the right choice because that is where we'll see a difference.” —Carli Seymour

A single choice can change a family forever, and silence around that choice keeps the cycle alive. This conversation sits in the space where grief meets responsibility and where culture quietly decides what behavior gets a pass. It asks why something preventable still feels accepted in so many communities.
Beth McBride and her daughter Carli Seymour share the story of losing their son and brother, Bobby, to a drunk driver, and how that loss led them to change Montana law and cofound Bar Fairies, a nonprofit focused on positive reinforcement and real cultural change around drinking and driving.
Press play for a powerful, grounded conversation about grief, accountability, and what it looks like to turn heartbreak into action.
Bobby’s story and the night that changed everything
Why Montana’s DUI laws failed victims for decades
How Bobby’s Law became a reality
The origin of Bar Fairies and why positive reinforcement works
Rural drinking culture and why it is harder to change
The emotional reality of navigating grief while building something new
How small choices can create long-term cultural change

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Episode Highlights:
02:13 Meet Beth and Carli
06:09 A Drunk Driving Accident
13:49 Why the Driver Wasn’t Charged with Felony
19:11 Seeing the Driver Again— Trauma After Loss
25:11 From Law Change to Bar Fairies
30:08 Surviving Grief and Honoring Loved Ones
39:20 Why Rural States Struggle More with DUI Fatalities
43:18 How Bar Fairies is Funded and Supported
49:13 Ending the “Walk of Shame”

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Beth McBride and her daughter, Carli Seymour, co-founded Bar Fairies, a nonprofit based in northwest Montana that works to prevent drunk driving through positive, community-led efforts. After losing Beth’s son and Carli’s brother, Bobby, in a drunk driving accident, they transformed their grief into action.
Through Bar Fairies, they distribute thank-you cards and small gifts to people who choose not to drive under the influence, aiming to make communities safer by shifting the conversation around drinking and driving from shame to encouragement.

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December 18, 2025Fertility Starts Within: Why Energy, Sleep, And Stress Management Matter Most with Kirsten Karchmer
“A woman who has fully realized her power and knows how to care for herself and her mind is not working against her— that is somebody you don't want to mess with.” —Kirsten Karchmer

The fertility conversation is louder than ever, yet clarity feels harder to find. Advice is everywhere, but most of it ignores how tired, overwhelmed, and disconnected many bodies actually are. This episode slows the noise and brings the focus back to what truly drives reproductive health.
We sit down with Kirsten Karchmer, founder of Conceivable and one of the first board-certified reproductive acupuncturists in North America. After treating more than 10,000 fertility patients and navigating her own health journey, Kirsten shares how energy, stress, digestion, and daily habits shape fertility far more than quick fixes ever could.
Press play to hear a refreshing, honest take on fertility, hormones, and whole-body health that puts power back where it belongs.
In this episode, we cover:
Why fertility struggles are increasing for both women and men
How energy, stress, and over-exercising impact hormones and cycles
The real role of diet, sleep, and digestion in reproductive health
Why most fertility advice fails without personalization
How AI is being used to make fertility care more accessible and affordable
When hormone therapy and medical interventions actually make sense
How menstrual cycles reveal deeper health patterns beyond fertility

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Episode Highlights:
01:02 Meet Kirsten— Life and Mission in Women’s Health
07:55 Why Every Woman’s Body is Different— Custom Health Matters
12:31 Fertility Doctors vs Body Regulation— Where to Start First
17:55 Why Fertility “Tips” Can Be Dangerous Without Personalization
25:47 Does This Approach Work for Perimenopause and Aging Women?
31:44 How AI is Revolutionizing Fertility and Women’s Health Care
38:21 Breathwork for Hormones, Stress, and Reproductive Health
44:58 Reclaiming Power Over Your Health

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Kirsten Karchmer is the founder and CEO of Conceivable, an AI-powered women’s health and fertility platform focused on making reproductive care affordable, personalized, and accessible. She is one of the first board-certified reproductive acupuncturists in North America and has worked with over 10,000 individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges. Trained in both Eastern and Western approaches to health, Kirsten specializes in identifying root causes of hormonal and metabolic imbalance through lifestyle, nutrition, behavioral health, and cycle data. Her work bridges ancient medical wisdom with modern technology to empower women to take control of their health at every stage of life.

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December 11, 2025 The Brain on Music: Why Your Nervous System Loves Sound with Dr. Barbara A. Minton
“Music predated language. It validates how you feel… We're physiologically wired to inhabit the patterns that the music brings.” —Dr. Barbara A. Minton

Some moments hit us hard and remind us that our stories do not run on a straight line. Growth can show up in the middle of life, in the middle of loss, or in the middle of a song that stirs something we did not expect. This conversation explores how emotional shifts can open a new chapter long after we thought the book was set.
Dr. Barbara Minton shares her journey from classical musician to psychologist to neuroscience-based creator, and how each season shaped her work with the brain and the healing power of sound. Her path shows how music, science, and reinvention often collide in ways that change everything.
Press play for a mix of heart, science, and a reminder that we can rewrite our story at any age.

In this episode:
• How music became an emotional sanctuary and a bridge out of isolation
• The shift from traditional psychology to neuroscience-based interventions
• Why diagnostic labels often miss the full picture
• Real-world stories from neurofeedback and brain-based treatment
• The rise in ADHD and autism diagnoses and what neuroscience reveals
• How music activates brain networks linked to mood, regulation, and connection
• The early signs of personalized brain-based music therapy
• A behind-the-scenes look at Barbara’s new neuroscience music project

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Episode Highlights:
01:23 Meet Barbara: Psychologist and Music Innovator
07:48 The Power of Neurofeedback: Brain Training and Mental Health
14:32 Neurofeedback Therapy: Process, Timing, Real Results
19:20 Personalized Healing and Diagnosis
25:26 Music as Medicine: The History and Emotional Impact
32:27 Scientific Music: Composing Songs for Brain Health
37:12 Migraine Mysteries: What Happens in Your Brain?
46:45 Music in Everyday Wellness

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Dr. Barbara Minton is a distinguished psychologist and neuroscientist with dual PhDs in developmental and child clinical psychology. With extensive experience spanning clinical practice, academic research, and systemic mental health innovation, Dr. Minton has served diverse communities from Alaska to Idaho and beyond. Her work blends deep clinical expertise with pioneering research in neuroscience-based interventions, particularly neurofeedback and music therapy.
Currently, Dr. Minton leads an innovative project developing therapeutic music compositions designed to target specific brain networks, helping clients manage conditions such as chronic pain, insomnia, migraines, ADHD, and PTSD. Passionate about the intersection of science, art, and healing, she is dedicated to advancing personalized and accessible mental health solutions.

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December 04, 2025 The Great Stress Reset: Simple Tips and Tools to Stay Steady with Tammy Allen
“Stress is growth. It's the driver of evolution itself. Stress is what creates everything. We need to reframe the very meaning of stress so that we don't fear it.” —Tammy Allen

Some days, life feels like one long sprint where stress keeps piling up faster than clarity. There are moments when the world pushes harder than expected, and it becomes tempting to believe the pressure means something is wrong. It may be worth considering that stress could be pointing toward growth instead of defeat.
Tammy Allen brings decades of real-life experience to this idea, shaped by a childhood marked by responsibility, a violent early relationship she escaped, and a lifetime of reinvention that led to her work on stress, intuition, and resilience. Her journey fuels her mission to help others turn survival mode into grounded confidence.
Press play for an honest, energizing look at stress that leaves room for hope, humor, and real change.

Topics covered:
• Childhood patterns that shape adult stress responses
• Surviving trauma and learning strategic calm
• The survival response and how to redirect it
• Declarations and tools that retrain thinking
• Building doubtless confidence through action
• Why intuition becomes louder in stillness
• Stress during world chaos and staying in personal coherence
• Creativity, problem solving, and finding the third option
• The Great Stress Reset and practical resets for daily life

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Episode Highlights:
01:34 Redefining Aging and “The Juice of Life” Philosophy
07:00 Escaping an Abusive Relationship and Learning Survival Strategy
14:00 Why Stress Exists and How to Reframe It
20:09 Why Creativity Peaks at 9 AM and Capturing Ideas Fast
27:45 Turning Stress Into Doubtless Confidence
31:58 Breaking the “Poor Me” Cycle
37:40 Taking Action Strategically: Influence vs Control
43:30 Collective Growth

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Tammy Allen is an artist, author, and systems theorist who survived four years of captivity by the Masked Rapist of Eugene, Oregon, and transformed that experience to become a powerful voice for personal transformation and human potential. After her escape, she faced the daunting reality that her son had inherited behavioral challenges from his father, forcing her to evolve in ways she never imagined.

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November 27, 2025 Reset With Kindness: How Simple Choices Improve Home Life Fast with Teresa Ramirez
“Personal pain is as unique as a fingerprint, and you never know what somebody's going through. Always be kind.” —Teresa Ramirez

The piece reflects on how the lack of everyday decency can weigh on us, and introduces a conversation that offers practical, hopeful ways to cultivate kindness. Teresa Ramirez shares how a school tragedy inspired her lifelong commitment to nurturing compassion in families and communities.
She shows how small, intentional acts of kindness shape our character and help us respond well in difficult moments. The conversation promises relatable stories and actionable guidance for raising kind humans in a noisy, often harsh world.

In this episode, we cover:
• Why intentional kindness shapes long-term behavior
• How small daily habits set the tone at home
• Stories of kids who changed outcomes through connection
• The link between parent modeling and child behavior
• How communities can reduce isolation through simple gestures
• Practical tools for Raising Kind Children
• Social media, parenting, and the power of what we model
• Ways to respond calmly when conflict shows up

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Episode Highlights:
01:16 From Tragedy to Kindness
04:15 Raising Kind Children
08:33 Why Kindness Can Prevent Tragedy
13:05 Kindness and Inclusion for Kids with Special Needs
17:02 Practical Tips for Kindness at Home
19:45 Handling Unkindness at Home
22:53 Setting Social Media Examples
26:05 Kindness Over Being Right
30:04 Words Matter: Ending on a Kind Note
32:51 Spread Kindness

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Teresa Ramirez is a bestselling, award-winning author, motivational speaker, and kindness ambassador dedicated to helping parents raise compassionate, emotionally healthy children. In a world where some teens resort to tragic violence, she equips parents with inspiration and practical tools to foster kindness at home. Through her uplifting video messages, blog posts, and playful “fun-with-bubbles” approach, she encourages parents to lead their families with joy, connection, and intentional acts of kindness. Outside her work, Teresa volunteers at Home For Life, spends time with her sons and pets, and enjoys outdoor adventures like hiking and kayaking.

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The podcast currently has 196 episodes available.