Sprouting Minds

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As seen on Shark Tank! I first saw Braxton Fleming on Shark Tank when he was pitching his amazing invention; a Dopp kit bag. This bag was unique in the sense that it was not just for someone transition, but also for anyone going through IVF, diabetes or any other personel matter. The invention was all about making people feel comfortable in their own skin. I reached out to Braxton and he came on the pod to talk about his journey discovering who he was and how he became the man he is today.

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Alessia Maria was living her average life with no experience with anxiety or depression. After being sick with strep like symptoms she started to experience depression, suicidal thoughts and anxiety. At just 15 years old her life quickly was turned upside down. After what felt like ages, she was diagnosed with PANDAS disorder: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. Alessia is here to share her journey from pre-diagnosis to post-diagnosis. You can follow her on her social media accounts below! 

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Jeff Corrigan and Sheldon Mills are the Habit Masters. Jeff, Sheldon and I talk about the identity of self and how we define who we are as humans. We talk about why certain habits don't last and a simple and easy way to approach starting good habits **spoiler alert: their tip does in fact work** Jeff and Sheldon blow my mind when they start talking about the Garden Method. 

FYI Sprouting Minds s officially on YouTube! 

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Jeanelle Teves is taking the term boss mom to a whole other level. Jeanelle is a wife and a mom to two young children. She is also the General Manager for Bugaboo's North America and Canadian region. In 2022, Jeanelle gave birth to her son Max and when the preschool I worked for opened up virtual classes, Jeanelle took that opportunity to sign up her older daughter for classes. Well, I'm sure you can guess who her teacher was. I have been in awe of Jeanelle and her family since the day I met her. It was an honor to have her on the podcast. 

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Join me as I talk to Rick Werry about how one event transformed his life. Rick grew up able-bodied, but one day while working on what was supposed to be his dream home, Rick fell and everything changed. Rick recounts his journey from the moment he found out he was quadriplegic to another life event that started his second life. 

TW: there is a trigger warning on this episode as we talk about suicidal thoughts and acts. If those are triggers for you, please do not listen to this episode. If you do chose to listen, please know you can stop at any time. 

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Join Aram and I as we talk about her journey to becoming a children's author and illustrator. Aram's books focus on universal themes while providing proper representation of her South Korean culture. 

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Sprouting Minds is now on YouTube! Follow along HERE

They don't call him Donofriend for nothing! Donvoan Taylor Hall is an advocate for: youth empowerment, mental health and  self growth. He is working to reframe the narrative we have of ourselves and the world we live in.  Donovan's goal is to help young adults and children build positive relationships with themselves.

Check out Donovan's social media platoforms here: Linktree

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Megan Sharp left her 9-5 job to fulfill her passion for working with people living with Intellectual and physical disabilities. Her older sister Jessie, who is living with Angelman Syndrome helped guide her in living in the now. 

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Alnardo and I sit down and chat about anxiety! We focus on social anxiety and the amazing experiences we all have during middle school (that last part was sarcasm). We talk about being adults, young adults and kids and how anxiety effects all ages. Alnardo discusses different signs of anxiety and the different ways we can make it easier for us to navigate those experiences. 

For more information on anxiety head to the Child Mind Institute's website: here