On this episode of Responding to Life, I am joined by Nikki Sapp Spoelstra. Nikki is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a mother of two boys, a wife, a dog-mom, and a former Teacher of the Year. Nikki has lived with anxiety and depression and after hitting a personal rock bottom, she sought out the freedom and peace that comes from working a 12-step program. She has dedicated her life to service and is now living as a sober woman and mother.   Tune in to hear us discuss:

• Expectations of motherhood
• Battling anxiety, depression, and alcohol addiction
• The importance of forgiveness, self-love and compassion in one's journey towards healing

@nikkisappspo @theknowwithnikkispo www.nikkispo.com

On today's Responding to Life episode, I am joined by power couple Niki Shadrow Snyder and John David Snyder. This husband and wife team co-created a business model designed to empower people to be giving while making a living called the Project Pop Drop. They are also creators of the Givefluencer Network and are helping change the way we all give back while redefining what it means to be an influencer.   Tune in to hear us discuss:

• What it means to influence giving
• Steps you can take to incorporate giving back into your life
• Parenting with a purpose

@projectpopdrop @nikishadrowsnyder @mrjohndavidsnyder

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https://www.facebook.com/PlatinumInt

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On today's health episode, I am joined by Melissa Monte.   Melissa is a mindset coach and host of the popular podcast, Mind Love. She is an influential and thought-provoking explorer of the mindset and positive energy who teaches people the tools she used to overcome challenges in her own life.    Tune in to hear Melissa and I discuss:

• The role of the mind in creating a life you love waking up for
• How to dissipate the overwhelm
• Acquiring the tools needed to overcome challenges

https://mindlove.com

@mindlovemelissa

On today's health episode, I am joined by Colleen Christensen.   Colleen is a Registered Dietitian who believes in the power of food freedom. Through her social media channels, blog, videos and popular membership community, The SociEATy, Colleen helps women to stop dieting and start fueling their bodies intuitively - without food rules! As a dietitian, Colleen guides and inspires others to discover the style of food freedom that feels GOOD...both mentally and physically!   Listen to today's episode to learn more about Colleen, intuitive eating and how you can discover the power of food freedom.   https://colleenchristensennutrition.com https://www.youtube.com/c/ColleenChristensen/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-socieaty-podcast/id1555103494 @no.food.rules @the_socieaty

On today's episode, I am joined by Annie Tevelin.   Annie started her career as a professional makeup artist and during this time began experiencing symptoms of acne. While she was fortunate to have the 'skill-set' to cover the physical marks; the emotional scars were not as easy to conceal. It was then that she recognized the need for a beauty destination that not only informed the consumer, but also satiated the need for results driven skincare with a conscience. Annie has combined her knowledge as a makeup artist and skincare authority and introduced a curated collection of clean skincare called SkinOwl.    Listen to today's episode to learn more about Annie and her soul work.   skinowl.com @skinowl @offtherecordwithyou

On today’s episode, I am joined by Lisa Thomas.

Lisa is a sought-after Epigenetics expert, speaker, author, and transformational leader who contributes to society by facilitating accelerated healing. Lisa achieves this within her small group programs, Infinite Opulence - Healing Activation products, and her Soul Awakening (™) Certification for healers. She lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband and family.

In today's episode, we will discuss: 

• How to heal from trauma, loss and grief

• Forgiveness of self and others

https://lisathomasenergyhealing.com/

On today's parenting episode, I am joined by Yetunde Rubinstein and Yamilet Medina Lopez from Shero's Rise.   Sheros's Rise is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing girls and young women from underserved communities with the essential skills, experiences, tools, and support needed to become empowered agents of change in their world. Their purpose is for every girl to find her voice, own her power and learn how to use her "invisible cape" to soar high in each stage of her development. Their goal is for each girl to become her own Shero.   Born and raised in Guyana, Yetunde Daniels Rubinstein serves as the Cultural Impact Strategist & Operational Officer at Shero's Rise. Beyond her work at Shero's Rise, Yetunde is an Associate Director of College Counseling at an independent school in Los Angeles and an instructor in the UCLA College Counseling Certificate Program. Yetunde centers the voices and skills of those who are most at risk and systemically overlooked. Her intersectionality illuminates the unique gifts that are needed to provide novel solutions to old problems.   Yamilet Medina Lopez is an admission professional, educator, Diversity Equity Inclusion practitioner, and partner. Her roots are in the island of Puerto Rico where she lived until attending college in the mainland. She currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Diversity Outreach and External Relations for Stanford University. Yamilet believes in the power of compassion and education to build a more socially equitable future for women.   In today's episode we will discuss Shero's Rise and the great work the organization is doing to empower young girls and women.   https://www.sherosrise.org/

On today’s episode, I am joined by Cara Harvey.

Cara is a wife, mom to a 14-year-old stepson, 5-year-old daughter, 3-year-old son, and a woman of God. She works as a mom empowerment coach and her mission is to provide women with the tools, resources, and community to reach their goals, empower themselves, find their happiness, and live a life by design. She does this via her blog, podcast, virtual community groups, and e-courses that help women learn to balance their lives, finances, schedules, health, and themselves!

In today's episode, Cara will share how to: 

• Take a proactive vs reactive approach to our time management. 

• Create space for our goals in our busy mom week.

https://apurposedrivenmom.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/findyourawesome/ 

https://www.instagram.com/apurposedrivenmom/

On today's health and parenting episode, I am joined by AmyJo Mattheis. AmyJo is the CEO of Pavo Navigation Coaching, a unique resource that helps companies eliminate toxicity from the workplace. Often described as a "sparkplug," Mattheis brings years of rich and varied professional experiences to all of her endeavors. She is a scholar and professor, a seasoned organizational leader and executive, and a keen listener.

Mattheis has always been committed to being a catalyst for change, and to transforming systems of exclusivity and separation into opportunity for all. She considers it her life purpose to equip individuals, organizations and companies with tangible, easy and actionable tools that take the office from a place that is toxic and siloed to one that is collaborative, innovative and welcoming.

In today's episode, we discuss: 

• AmyJo's methodology on addressing fear, lack, separation and navigating towards love, abundance, and unity
• How to balance working while being a mother (especially during work from home/virtual school)
• How to take an effective "mental health day" from work

https://www.pavonavigation.com

Kim Hooper is the author of four novels, with her fifth (No Hiding in Boise) coming this June. Her personal experience of four pregnancy losses inspired to co-write All the Love: Healing Your Heart and FInding Meaning After Pregnancy Loss, which was released on March 23.

Meredith Resnick, LCSW, worked in healthcare for two decades and maintains a strong interest in the expressive arts. The co-author of All the Love: Healing Your Heart and Finding Meaning After Pregnancy Loss, her work also appears in the Washington Post, JAMA, PsychologyToday.com, Lilith, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, Motherwell, Literary Mama and others.

In this episode, we discuss:

- relationships and infertility

- navigating grief

- pregnancy after loss

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