Guardians of Hope

03/06/2024

📣 New Episode Alert! 📣

Are you a co-parent navigating the challenges of raising children with an ex-partner? My latest episode is a must-listen! 🎧
The Darlene Taylor, certified professional parenting and life transitions coach, therapist, and author of "It's Not About Us." Darlene shares her expertise on:

✨ The art of compromise in co-parenting
✨ Common mistakes to avoid
✨ Emotionally separating from past frustrations
✨ Prioritizing your children's well-being

Whether new to co-parenting or seeking to improve your interactions with your ex, this episode will help you with practical strategies and insights. https://zencastr.com/z/weCqRfaY

After a separation or divorce, co-parenting with an ex-partner can be a challenging and emotionally charged experience. In this episode, Darlene Taylor, [https://darlenetaylor.com/]certified professional parenting and life transitions coach, therapist, and former clinical social worker, helps guide....

13/05/2024

In this powerful episode shattering the silence around domestic abuse. 🗣
Romona Jackson, CEO of The Women's Advocacy Center, discusses the stigma surrounding domestic violence and its far-reaching impacts.
Despite women's empowerment, the shame & blame still exist. Domestic abuse isn't just a private matter - it's a community crisis affecting businesses, families & future generations.
Romona pulls back the curtain on:
✨ Why the stigma persists
✨ Intersections with mental health & substance abuse
✨ The Women's Advocacy Center's vital work
✨ An upcoming forum providing support
https://womensadvocacycenter.networkforgood.com/events/70557-2024-community-forum?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1tNXAfZxBb7c5tqIXO9_r6EETMXwlI4ShOIC1_UBRhXYTA5LXCYhMqCZQ_aem_AVihw785dgZA1ne9ThbQPnoz5dtENu6ja8vJ5OjVt9BJKldKCcZD696q4GwdA2hyG_oCTL038VKBsHnwis4DPVpi
Get ready to have your perspectives challenged on this highly personal, must-listen episode.
Tune in, share your thoughts, and let's continue uplifting survivors' voices.
https://zencastr.com/z/FsfAjPdG

In honor of Mother's Day, this special episode takes a personal turn as Romona Jackson, founding president and CEO of the Women's Advocacy Center, [https://www.womensadvocacycenter.org/] discusses the often stigmatized topic of domestic abuse. Despite the empowerment of women in modern society, the....

29/04/2024

The system is failing when it comes to knowing whether a parent is not fit to be a caregiver or providing support to families in need. In my most recent episode, Prestina Yarrington, The Growth & Development Coach, explains what family preservation is and how to help someone you think may be in need.
https://zencastr.com/z/UHv4Ag75

Recent headlines have been devastatingly reporting children dying at the hands of their caregivers. Cases like Jailyn Candelario [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.aol.com/news/mother-sentenced-life-her-toddlers-171348801.html&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1714239832209200&usg=AOvVaw0-7w8Q5PAjQdXNtbhc...

11/03/2024

If you are a parent who has suffered a deep loss, trying to keep normalcy in your life - especially for children - can be extremely difficult.

Grief counselor Elizabeth Schandelmeier of Howling Lion Grief Support shares advice for parents juggling grieving and caretaking after dealing with significant losses.

https://zencastr.com/z/irPan-QX

Death and dying are a natural part of life, but the grief that comes with it can feel overwhelming and disrupt our lives. If you are a parent who has suffered a deep loss, trying to keep normalcy in your life - especially for children - can be extremely difficult. Grief counselor, educator, and reco...

27/02/2024

The opioid epidemic and fentanyl crisis are killing our children. According to the NY Times, opioids are the leading cause of child poisoning deaths. Learn how you can protect your kids.

The opioid epidemic and fentanyl crisis are killing our children. According to the NY Times, opioids are the leading cause of child poisoning deaths. Research from Yale University recently found that in 2021, fentanyl was responsible for 94% of pediatric opioid deaths. Why aren't more people talking...

13/02/2024

Thank you, Dr. Charlene Doak-Gebauer, for helping raise awareness of child predators online. This is a crucial topic for every parent to learn about.

We live in a digital world. Our children have access to many devices such as gaming systems, cell phones, tablets and more - leaving them vulnerable to predators online. In this episode, Dr. Doak-Gebauer, Ambassador for Canada to the United States Presidential Service Center and online child protect...

12/02/2024

Don't miss this eye-opening episode. Charlene Doak-Gebauer shares how you can take steps at home to protect your kids and how hackers are using technology like artificial intelligence to traffic minors.

https://zencastr.com/z/cRQahZj_

We live in a digital world. Our children have access to many devices such as gaming systems, cell phones, tablets and more - leaving them vulnerable to predators online. In this episode, Dr. Doak-Gebauer, Ambassador for Canada to the United States Presidential Service Center and online child protect...

29/01/2024

Childhood trauma can affect all aspects of our well-being, particularly our relationships.
Tune into our latest podcast episode and learn about one form of couples counseling that helps couples address how early childhood relationship experiences affect committed relationships.
https://zencastr.com/z/0PqnPJhk

Childhood trauma can affect all aspects of our well-being, particularly our relationships. Negative behaviors in our relationships often stem from unmet needs we had as children. Couples therapy can help parents examine where their conflicts arise from and, in turn, break toxic cycles as parents. Dr...

16/01/2024

Being a parent can trigger stressful memories of childhood trauma. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, an Integrative and Pediatric Mental Health Expert, shares how to stay regulated and calm even during the most stressful and triggering times as a parent.

Being a parent can cause us to re-evaluate our own childhood experiences. Because I grew up in a household where emotional neglect and physical/mental abuse were normalized, I find myself triggered at times when raising a son with oppositional defiance disorder. But we can break the cycle. Dr. Rosea...

09/01/2024

2024 - let's go!
Parenting can trigger childhood trauma - healed or not. I am dedicating my next two episodes to how childhood trauma affects us as parents and what we can do to regulate our emotions. Stay tuned!

24/12/2023

Happy holidays to all of you! Thank you for supporting my podcast. I needed to find a way to give back to kids and parents who are managing a lot on their plates. This has been an incredible healing journey and I could not have done it without your support.

Wishing you and your families a happy and healthy new year. Here's to more learning and healing in 2024. ❤️

18/12/2023

The news is flooded with information about obesity and weight loss drugs, like Ozempic. And it's no wonder - 2/3 of adults in the U.S. are obese. One in five children in the country are considered obese.

Keep your kids healthy and motivated - tune into episode six here:

The news is flooded with information about obesity and weight loss drugs, like Ozempic. And it's no wonder - 2 out of 3 adults in the U.S. are obese. One in five children in the country are considered obese. In this episode, Dr. Dina Peralta-Reich [https://www.nyweightwellness.com/about], MD FAAP FO...

04/12/2023

Episode five is now out! I am posting this as I am recovering from COVID.

Burnout is real, everyone. Listen and learn from family coach Ana Vega on how you can lessen the load. Thank you to my son for editing my podcast this week.

With all the responsibilities on our plate - caring for our children, working, household duties and more - it's no wonder most of us are burned out! Ana Vega, [https://www.anavega.co/] family coach, shares how we can battle burnout and her methods for staying mindful. She even offers a free guide fo...

01/12/2023

Are you feeling burned out lately? So am I! So much so my next episode is about burnout. Why do we allow ourselves to get to that point, and what we can do to let some things go?

Tune in for some answers! When you listen in, you'll get a 20% discount for Liquid I.V. Because who doesn't need extra hydration when they are burned out, right?

With all the responsibilities on our plate - caring for our children, working, household duties and more - it's no wonder most of us are burned out! Ana Vega, [https://www.anavega.co/] family coach, shares how we can battle burnout and her methods for staying mindful. She even offers a free guide fo...

22/11/2023

Divorce is never an easy decision or process. Fortunately, there are mediators who can help make things a bit easier. Amy Colton from Your Divorce Made Simple explains.

It wasn't too long ago that married couples stayed together for the sake of their kids. But now more than ever, couples are more inclined to splitting for the sake of their children and the effect staying together can do to everyone's mental health. Amy Colton, Family Law Mediator and Certified Divo...

20/11/2023

Episode Four, with Amy Colton - For the Sake of the Children is live:
https://zencastr.com/z/cUrE0-vB

13/11/2023

More than half of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. Tune in to my upcoming episode and learn more about the emotional, legal and financial aspects of divorce and how couples can navigate through them - even with kids involved.

08/11/2023

Learn the difference between an IEP and a 504. How do you speak up for your child to get the support they need in school?
Jennifer Bernheim, founder of Right to Read Advocacy shares her experience and knowledge on the topic.
https://zencastr.com/z/uepSMRqf

06/11/2023

Episode three is out! Listen and learn the difference between an IEP and a 504. How do you speak up for your child to get the support they need in school? Jennifer Bernheim, founder of Right to Read Advocacy shares her experience.

https://zencastr.com/z/uepSMRqf

31/10/2023

Have a safe and happy Halloween!

30/10/2023

Does your child need an IEP or 504 plan?

15% of all public school students across the United States in the 2021-2022 schoolyear were served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. In my upcoming episode, we dive into how to get started with getting your child the educational support services he or she may need.

30/10/2023

Don't forget to tune in to a very important conversation to learn what to do if you think your child may need therapy.

Mental health treatment for children is on the rise. Now more than ever, kids struggle with strong emotions and undiagnosed issues. Dr. Caroline Danda, [http://www.carolinedanda.com/] a clinical child psychologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in childhood anxiety, depression, ADHD,....

16/10/2023

Does your child need therapy?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - nearly 15% of children received mental health treatment in 2021. The stats show that 5.8 million American children have anxiety, and 2.7 million battle depression.

Check out my next episode with Dr. Caroline Danda https://zencastr.com/z/RCJZkCMi

Mental health treatment for children is on the rise. Now more than ever, kids struggle with strong emotions and undiagnosed issues. Dr. Caroline Danda, [http://www.carolinedanda.com/] a clinical child psychologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in childhood anxiety, depression, ADHD,....

07/10/2023

About one in every seven American kids aged 5 to 17 underwent some form of mental health treatment in 2021 - according to the CDC.

My next episode is on children and therapy and will be published soon!

29/09/2023

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29/09/2023

In this first episode, Romona Jackson, founding president and CEO of The Women's Advocacy Center, discusses an important but often overlooked topic: Parentification.

Learn how parentified children face life-long challenges as adults and what signs to look out for if you know a child being forced to take on adult-like roles and responsibilities.

In this first episode, Romona Jackson, founding president and CEO of The Women's Advocacy Center, [https://www.womensadvocacycenter.org/] https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h87aJRNd33cYAHhrnd92xSTMXKx3yVBxlGvst4B-7c/edit?usp=sharingdiscusses an important but often overlooked topic: Parentification...