Join Marilyn as she dives into two-time best selling author, domestic violence and infertility advocate survivor, Lindsay Fischer's experience and how she bravely got out of her abusive relationship. Lindsay, a former English teacher takes us through her journey and highlights red flags, details the moment she knew she had to leave, and how her healing journey began. Lindsay is open, raw, transparent, as she shares things about domestic violence people are afraid to talk about. Marilyn references Lindsays book, "The House On Sunset", her memoir detailing her haunting experience of how her nightmare began and Lindsay does not hold back on the difficult episodes of abuse she endured. Lindsay also shares the importance of Safety Planning your exit strategy. The resources below can help guide you through doing so. You may also consider sharing your safety plan with a relative or someone you trust.

If you feel your life is in immediate Danger, call 9-1-1.

To add, Men are also victims of Domestic Violence. The information below are resources for anyone who are in this situation.

You can buy "The House On Sunset", here:
amazon.com
Barnes and Noble

Resources:
National Network to End Domestic Violence
NNEDV
Domestic Shelters

Marilyn has volunteered at this DV shelter organization
The Harbor House of Domestic Violence

Connect with Lindsay on Instagram:
@Lindsaymfischer

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Join Marilyn as she chats with her Instagram friend Desirae Whittle. Marilyn and Desirae met in the Infertility community #TTC and connected through their mutual passion for advocacy for infertility with emphasis on mental health. Desirae is a Doula who specializes in pregnancy after Infertility and loss and was pulled to support her community based on her personal experience in battling Unexplained Infertility. She fiercely advocates for mental health awareness, specifically maternal mental health. She educates women on her platform and in her community on Maternal health crisis and ensures women are educated to get the proper care and support they need at brith.

Below are links to what we discussed on the episode, including Doula training and certification resources:
Dona.org

Organization Advocating for Maternal Mental Health rights and access
Mom Congress

Instagram Page where women share their raw stories about motherhood
@notsafeformomgroup

You can connect with Desirae on her webpage
Harmony Births

On her Instagram:
@harmonybirths

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With over 20 years of friendship, Marilyn sits down to talk with her BFF Mai Linh about how they met, hysterical memories and when she was diagnosed with a rare type of Ovarian Cancer. Mai Linh will take you through her journey, the symptoms she was having, how she sought out answers and the moment she realized she had cancer. Mai Linh is a brave woman now advocating in her community for Ovarian Cancer Awareness and started a local support group in Orlando Florida.

Stay connected for September 2020 Fundraiser at:
https://ocrahope.org

Connect with Mai Linh on Instagram on her personal page and her support group:
@mai82life   @toteallysisters

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Marilyn opens up this episode as she takes you through her Infertility journey. Join her while she is authentic, raw, emotional, and shares her truth during this story. Marilyn will share the 3 pillars that has helped her heal while battling Unexplained Infertility for the last 10 years.
Self-Advocacy, Community, and Healing
She shares in detail and doesn't hold anything back.

This powerful episode is sponsored by: http://Infertiletees.com, Statement tees for your Infertility Journey.

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Gabbi Norman a nurse, was diagnosed with a rare disease that left her fighting for her life. Gabbi takes us through how it happened and details her experience that will leave you with your mouth open. She highlights what she learned about herself through it all and what her driving force was for a miraculous recovery. Gabbi will share what you need to know before you take a new medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

You can connect with Gabbi on Instagram:
@normnorm22

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Marilyn takes us through this episode highlighting how we influence the little ears in our home by how we speak about ourselves. She reminds us about the little things we say about ourselves that are negative and that can impact how their children begin to view their bodies, worth, and relationship with food. She gives examples of forms we express ourselves and how we are constantly influencing our children. She shares an Acronym MEMAS she created that helps listeners use as a guide to form healthy self-love and positivity habits in their home. This eye opening and raw episode was inspired by a series of Instagram stories she did last year where hundreds of viewers expressed positive feedback and the need to hear this message.

M: Model Healthy Behavior
E: Eat and have fun
M: Media Images should be diverse
A: All Bodies are Good Bodies
S: Set Boundaries

In this Episode she references Kacie Barnes a Registered Dietician and a recent Instagram post @mamaknows_nutrition
about not giving all the power to dessert.

You can connect with Marilyn on Instagram:
@marilynbgomez 

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Megan Michael owner and founder of The Medicine Basket takes us through this powerful episode in how she helps women remember and tap into the natural rhythm of their body through her practice in Energy and Body Work, and passion in Holistic Pelvic Care. Megan shares her journey as a Body Worker and how she discovered her healing abilities and how the essence of her practice is to teach women to connect to the root of their bodies. This episode dives into sex, body shame, periods, and reprogramming our focus on how we learn to live in the feminine realm.

She mentions these books during the show:
If Women Rose Rooted by: Sharon Blackie
Wild Feminine by: Tami Lynn Kent

You can connect with Megan on Instagram:
@themedicinebasket and @Iammeganmichael

and her business page
The Medicine Basket

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They met 24 years ago in High School, and recently reconnected on social media, bonding over motivational quotes, motherhood, and life. Ashley Mayo joins Marilyn to talk about "Getting Unstuck". Ashley is a girl-mom, school counselor, and overall badass. She brings her career and life experience to this topic and leaves you feeling inspired to make small and attainable changes. You will laugh during this episode. Marilyn wanted to keep things real and unedited, so you can feel connected to REAL life conversations.

You can find Ashley on Instagram
@ashleyrmayo

and her upcoming Launch of her new Podcast We Arrow On
@we_arrow_on

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Marilyn pauses to share her honest take on COVID-19, Social Distancing, Boundary Setting and motherhood-ing through it all. Marilyn talks about leaning into people who have the capacity to empathize and sit with you while you process panic and anxiety throughout the unknown.

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@marilynbgomez

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I affectionately call all my girlfriends Mama, because to me it means babe, girlfriend, lady, chica; Mama feels warmer and endearing which is why I use it.  Vida means life.

Here at Mama Vida Podcast I will engage in conversations with bold and powerful women, movers and shakers, healers, entrepreneurs, and women with a story to tell that will help us learn from each other.

Some days, I will talk to you about what I am learning from some of my favorite philosophers teachers, and life coaches, and what I am reflecting on, or simply what is happening in society.

EPISODE NOTES:

Welcome to the brand new Mama Vida Podcast hosted by Marilyn Gomez @marilynbgomez. Marilyn is stepping into Podcasting because there is space for her too. This episode she talks about overcoming fears and what inspired her to start a podcast. Marilyn hopes to show you that it is okay to be vulnerable and how we as women should create safe spaces for each other to do so.

Find Marilyn on Instagram:
@marilynbgomez

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