The WHoly Mom Chat

For most people, financial independence may seem like a lofty goal. However, if you start early and stay consistent, you can reach it without much of a struggle. But how do you get there? 

On this episode of the WHoly Mom Chat, I sat down with Erika Baez, a mother who suddenly found herself in a financial nightmare. Erika shares her journey and her wisdom with us. Once she discovered how to become financially secure and independent, she made it her mission to help others.  

Listen in as we talk to learn more about: 

• Erika’s journey and lessons she learned along the way. 
• Advice for mothers, especially single mothers, to become financially secure.
• Practical methods for women to start taking charge of their finances and become financially secure. 

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To connect with Erika:

•  Website:  www.TheBaezAgency.com
• Email:  [email protected] 

To get the full version of the show notes: https://wholymom.com/podcast/episode40/   

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Did you know that 91% of women are displeased with their bodies? An eating disorder displays behaviors that negatively impact one's physical, psychological, and social well-being. These behaviors are persistent, and they are often associated with emotional distress. 

 In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I sat down with Lex Daddio to discuss eating disorders and her recovery from orthorexia. Orthorexia is a dysfunctional eating pattern based on the need to eat healthy foods to the extent that one becomes obsessed with this way of life.

 Lex Daddio is a wife & mama of 2 little boys living in Richmond, VA. She's been the face behind @daddioskitchen (previously @restoring_radiance) for almost eight years. Her Instagram page began as a food diary when she struggled with an eating disorder. It led to a journey of healing, lots of new life transitions, and now it's a place where she and her husband share lots of fun recipes and real life. Her husband Thomas cooks and Lex bakes, and together they create delicious recipes to feed their family and yours!

Listen in as we talk to learn more about:  

• Lex shares her journey with battling an eating disorder and her relationship with food.
• Celebrating small victories during recovery.
• How to overcome setbacks?
• The importance of a healthy body image and positive self-talk.
• Practical advice on having a healthy relationship with food.

**If you are experiencing an eating disorder, please get professional help. I assure you. You will not regret it.**

To Get Support and Learn more about eating disorders, check out:

 https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/what-are-eating-disorders

https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ 

https://www.notonemore.co

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To connect with Lex: 

Website: www.daddioskitchen.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daddioskitchen/

To get the full version of the show notes: https://wholymom.com/podcast/episode39/   

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Everyone is on their healing journey that involves recovery from traumatic experiences or elements that may be related to how one deals with conflict. Cultural differences, gender biases, socio-economic factors, and family of origin – all play a role in developing our conflict resolution style.

Conflict is a part of everyday living and necessary for growth. Conflict can be a source of adding new value and meaning to any relationship if handled healthily. . During the healing process, engaging with the pain (that a conflict may trigger) instead of avoiding it would be beneficial. Having a genuine conflict resolution style instead of compromise is essential to committed relationships and enhances the relationship's quality.

Reconciliation is possible. However, the choice is ours to select a healthy and intentional path to resolve conflict. Discussing conflict is constructive and provides a positive opportunity for understanding and growth.

In this episode of the WHoly Mom Chat, Jenny sits down with Dr. Jen Ripley to discuss conflict resolution in our relationships, especially marriage. They discuss the L.O.V.E. Method and why forgiveness is so important. 

Listen in as we talk to learn more about:  

• Dr. Jen Ripley shares her journey and her background in psychology + counseling 
• The L.O.V.E. Method 
• Dr. Ripley shares practical tips for utilizing the LOVE Method
• The importance of the role of forgiveness and reconciliation in relationships

We are all on our own healing journey. We can be instruments of peace, joy, and support to each other while we process healing together. May we seek the help we need to choose restoration, reconciliation, and healing over violence, avoidance, brokenness, and living in survival mode. 

Jennifer Ripley, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Virginia and is a Professor at Regent University. She promotes healthy families in church communities around the world. Dr. Ripley also directs the Hope Project, a long-term clinical research study of the Hope approach to couple therapy, which has seen over 500 couples demonstrating clinical efficacy in various ways with student leadership. Her students learn the Hope approach to provide therapy to couples in the Psy.D. program’s internal clinic and advanced students are selected to provide supervision. Ripley is an extrovert who thrives on relationships with students and colleagues. She also loves a good theology discussion, wrestling with some of the most challenging issues in Christian integration today, meditative prayer, and analyzing data.

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In this episode of the WHoly Mom Chat, Jennifer talks with Dr. Erica Hurley on attachments in parenting and relationships. We discuss the different attachment styles and how they affect us as adults. We also dive into how we can ensure our children have a suitable attachment to be better adults. 

Dr. Erica Hurley is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Her office is in Richmond, Virginia, and she is licensed to practice telehealth in 25 other states. Dr. Hurley is one of two psychologists on the east coast specializing in Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment. C/TA is a brief therapy process that integrates psychological testing to help clients develop a deeper, more compassionate understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their struggles. 

Listen in as we talk to learn more about: 

• Dr. Hurley shares her personal story and journey in parenting. 
• The different types of attachment styles and how they present themselves.
• How can we utilize learning our attachment to improve our relationships?
• Dr. Hurley shares her journey of enhancing your relationships after learning about attachment styles.

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To connect with Dr. Hurley:

 Website: ericahurley.com

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https://wholymom.com/podcast/episode37/

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When we go through unhealthy experiences, it can take a while to get over the pain and feel safe again. But with strategies, a sound support system, and identifying it, we can speed up our recovery.

Today, we are joined by Khadija Tishan to learn what trauma is, discuss generational trauma and her healing journey. We also talk about Khadija's book: R.E.A.L Radical Empathic Acceptance of Life: How to Live and Serve Abundantly.

 
Listen in as we talk to learn more about:  

• Khadija's story and how she recovered from her trauma. 
• What is Generational Trauma, and how to identify the symptoms of trauma?
• What are the steps we can take on our journey of healing?
• The impact of her experiences and how she has dealt with those struggles.

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 To get the full version of the show notes: https://wholymom.com/podcast/episode36/  

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To connect with Khadija: 

• Instagram: @khadijahtishan
• Facebook: Khadijahtishan
• Website: Khadijahtishan.com
• To Pick up a copy of her book - R.E.A.L Radical Empathic Acceptance of Life: How to Live and Serve Abundantly.

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What is Food freedom? Quite simply, it refers to ditching dieting culture and restrictive diets by permitting yourself to enjoy all foods in moderation (unless you have medical needs or allergies that prevent you). Food is more than just fuel. We need to build a positive and judgment-free relationship with all foods, where shame and guilt are not considered an ingredient.

Today, Elizabeth Dall joins us to chat about living with food freedom.  Elizabeth shares her personal journey tells us how we can improve our relationship with food and connect with our bodies. 

Listen in to learn more about:  

• Elizabeth shares her story and journey with food.
• What is Food Freedom, and how can you experience it?
• How can moms improve their relationship with food?
• How do you connect with your body?

**Free** Emotional Eating Course: http://awomanofwellness.com/overcome-emotional-eating

Elizabeth Dall, M.S., CEP, is the owner of awomanofwellness.com and helps women heal their relationship with food and their bodies and experience joy in wellness. Elizabeth believes every woman knows what she truly needs deep within herself and that they can learn to love their bodies, heal their relationship with food, and find joy in exercise and movement. She helps by offering online programs & personalized coaching to women searching for food freedom and a desire to live a happy, healthy lifestyle without limitations.

To connect with Elizabeth:

•  Website - http://www.awomanofwellness.com 
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/awomanofwellness/ 
• Podcast - A Woman of Wellness 

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Sylvia’s whole life changed when her young son, Brandon, was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism called metatropic dysplasia at the age of two.

In this episode of the WHoly Mom Chat, Jenny talks to Sylvia Farbstein, Brandon’s mom, branding strategist, and sought-after speaker. We talk about the importance of modeling positive behavior, growth opportunities in our education system, and how we can help our children to become independent adults. 

Listen in to learn more about: 

• Sylvia’s journey about how she navigated Brandon's diagnosis.
• The growth opportunities in the education system.
• Treating each child as a unique individual with distinct attributes and gifts.
• Lessons Sylvia learned along the way while dealing with several challenges in life. 
• The importance of taking care of your own mental health, especially when you are a caregiver. 

Sylvia Farbstein has spent the last 2 decades learning how life presents us with unexpected twists and turns that can shake us to our core and stop us in our tracks. It is a matter of having a growth mindset, one that she adapted, to utilize the challenges as a catalyst for an exciting change. 

Her professional world took a leap from the predictable and defined realm of private banking in New York City to one of few answers and no blueprint when her son, 21-year-old Brandon, was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism at the age of 2. Their experiences navigating a world not built for somebody like him prompted them to seek out ways to neither be confined nor defined by limitations, perceived or otherwise. This has led to an entrepreneurial career path for both mother and son that has impacted millions of lives. Sylvia is passionate as a speaker to share ways to embrace uncertainty with a sense of curiosity rather than getting stuck in fear.

To connect with Sylvia - 

Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviafarbstein

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/speakbeyondwords/?hl=en 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/speakbeyondwords/ 

Brandon’s book: A Kid’s Book About Self-love 

Brandon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farbstein/

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 To get the full version of the show notes: https://wholymom.com/podcast/episode34/ 

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It's never too late to start doing what you want to do. Thankfully, being creative, following your dreams, and being innovative doesn't come with an age limit. Many people will get to a certain age, maybe after their babies are all grown up, and think: "I wish I had done that." 

Remember, it is never too late to find the fabulous you!

In this episode of the WHoly Mom Chat, Jenny talks with Lisa Trani about her business "Finding Fabulous You" and how Lisa started her business at the age of 51. Lisa shares her journey and advises other women who want to follow their dreams, no matter their age. 

Lisa is the owner of Finding Fabulous You LLC., which handles public relations and social media for businesses in the area.  She is also a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle influencer and blogger of Finding Fabulous You, focusing on beauty and style for all ages.  She is also a brand ambassador. 

Listen in to learn more about: 

• Lisa's journey and how she started her own business at 51. 
• The emotions and obstacles she faced in the early stage of building her business and how she overcame them. 
• Lisa shares her advice for women who want to pursue their dreams later in their life. 

To connect with Lisa - 

Website - www.finding-fabulousyou.com 

Instagram handle @findingfabulousyou

Facebook - Lisa Trani 

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https://wholymom.com/podcast/episode33/   

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Happy New Year! 

 Having it all may seem like the recipe for a perfect life. As we check all the boxes, it might feel like something is missing —and that "something" most often is our "purpose." 

"Finding your purpose" is so much more than a dream or goal that will never be fulfilled. It just may be the secret to a happier and healthier life. So Mama, what is your purpose? 

Today on the WHoly Mom Chat, I'm joined by Mary Tomlinson, a former Disney executive, entrepreneur, and mom of 2 adult children. Mary and I take a deep dive into why you need to have a purpose, how to find one and how to make it a priority in your life. 

Listen in to learn more about: 

• Mary's story and her journey of motherhood  
• What is your purpose, and how to find it?
• Practical tips on what to do when we get away from our specific God-given purpose? 
• The option that we don't have to say YES to everything, and there is freedom in that!  

Before owning her own business, Mary Tomlinson enjoyed an 18-year career with the Walt Disney Company, where she was an executive in marketing and a general manager coaching teams of 8-800. Since 2001, she has been President of On-Purpose Partners, LLC, a coaching, facilitation, and consulting firm. She specializes in brand and marketing development, customer service training and consulting, the design and facilitation of planning retreats, workshops, and personal and executive coaching. She is a national speaker, and the published author of Wholehearted Purpose and Facilitation Made Easy and has co-authored business articles in Meetings & Conventions, Training Magazine, Successful Meetings, HR Innovator, and Inspired Women Magazine.com. Mary also is the Co-Founder of Professional Christian Women and is the Board Chair for Your CenterPeace; and she lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband.  

Resources

To connect with Mary - 

Email:  [email protected]

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryctomlinson/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryctomlinson 

Mary's Website - MaryTomlinson.com

professionalchristianwomen.com

yourcenterpeace.org

How to find your 2-word Purpose:

onpurposechristian.me

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Merry Christmas, my lovelies! 

 The holiday season is often marked by a season of anticipation, frenzy, excitement, and stress. Many grievers experience a variety of emotions. For most people going through a sudden loss, the holiday season can be the most painful time of all, thanks to holiday interactions, parties, and holiday traditions. 

 Today on the WHoly Mom Chat, I'm doing things a little bit different than usual. Recently, I had the honor of being on the Simply Wholehearted Podcast with Amy Wicks, where we had a fantastic conversation.  I shared several tips for how to navigate grief during the holidays. 

Amy is a mom, entrepreneur, Enneagram coach, and host of the Simply Wholehearted Podcast. She's also an Enneagram 7! 

Listen in to learn more: 

• Grief is a process. We all process it differently and at different paces. 
• Set up healthy boundaries with others and with yourself. 
• Practical tips on finding ways to honor your loved ones
• Plus, several more tips that will help you not only survive but thrive this holiday season. 

I wish you all the love, happiness, and joy this holiday season. 

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To get the full version of the show notes - https://wholymom.com/podcast/episode31

If you would like to listen to my full interview with Amy, go to:
Jenny's Interview with Amy Wicks

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