Alix Brown sits with a cup of coffee and talks about motherhood, womanhood, and her interest in names. As the Name Mentor™ she has helped thousands of women settle the struggle to find a name, but more importantly, find peace in that name. Alix spends her time working to uplift women in the sometimes subtle ways their power gets taken from them and to empower them to realize they have a voice.
I've been immersed in the name sphere for over 20 years, and in it professionally for over 10. I have been inspired by so many women who uplift other women, and we've navigated the valleys of toxicity together, too. I wanted to take a few minutes to share with you all that I've learned thus far. Find me on instagram @thenamementor and online, thenamementor.com
I chat with Pliny the Elder about what it takes to create a name that lasts beyond the critics! Naming a baby can feel difficult and leave you uncertain. After helping thousands of women, here are some of the things I've seen help people feel like they can succeed in the final decision. #namementor
Name Regret aka Postpartum Name Depression Find the 1st Name Regret Book Here: https://thenamementor.com/shop/ols/products/all-good-names-bring-peace---the-1st-name-regret-guide
For almost 10 years, Patrick Foote has been making extraordinarily fun videos about the origins of names on YouTube as Name Explain. Now an author of 3 books as well, Patrick joins me for some fun about... coconuts and bidets??? It's a fun episode! Find Patrick Here: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@NameExplain His Books on Amazon https://a.co/d/bFnquHg
What an amazing, fun and important conversation with Lilia from the boutique Instagram account Heart Baby Names. She has a gift of articulating truths in a fresh way. I loved this conversation with her so much! Find Lilia here: Instagram @HeartBabyNames Her Books and Consults
Abby Sandel aka Appellation Mountain joins me for an AMAZING conversation about the world of baby naming. We chat about trends but also the deeper and darker topics of naming a baby, and Abby offers some tips for success. I am absolutely humbled by Abby's talents and wisdom, and so honored to share this conversation with all of you. It will stick with me forever. Find Abby here: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/appmtn/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/AppMtn/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/AMbabynames
They have become a cultural staple and yet, they weren't always in existence. This episode unpacks what last names really mean, and some ideas if you're thinking of changing yours.
A conversation of names being brands with Taylor @whatsinababyname. What is a brand? It's the feeling you get when you hear the name of something. Nike, Etsy...2 very different feelings. Now parlay that into humans. A name comes with a feeling...that's why we give it. And certainly, it only takes one person to change the brand/emotional response of a name. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
Virtue/Symbolism, and the beautiful rebellion of a new trend that is happening. In this episode, Taylor the Baby Name Doula and I unpack what a modern Puritan name is. We are living in a post-pandemic world, and baby names have taken on a whole new curve. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and dive in with us. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
What actually matters the most when naming a baby? Name Regret/Remorse... How do you find your way out of it, and is it normal? Between 10% and 20% of parents regret their baby's name. It's all over the news right now, as Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott announced they are changing their son's name. As the Name Mentor, I've helped thousands of women with name dilemmas. Tune in to hear my take on what to do when you're anxious about your child's name. Episode Notes: Name List Worksheets "Litmus Test" My baby name book on Amazon The Name Mentor on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
*trigger warning My cousin Jenn knows firsthand what the affects of suicide look like. All that she's learned firsthand and through her own journey of support, she's now dedicated her life for prevention and postvention. Right now, Jenn works as a Program Specialist for School Care Team, is a speaker for RESPECT Team, and the head facilitator for We The Living. Mental health is a part of your body. We need to talk about it, and Jenn gives us some amazing tools to see when someone you love is struggling, and how exactly you can help. If you are having thoughts of taking your life, reach out for support. We love you. You matter. Your thoughts and how you feel need love and support. Call 800-273-8255 or 1-800-273-talk https://qprinstitute.com/ www.wethelivingfw.org and https://www.facebook.com/wethelivingfw/ www.afsp.org https://www.facebook.com/Schoolcareteam/ https://www.respectteam.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb24RrHIbFk https://mantherapy.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
Taylor Humphrey, the TikTok famous baby namer, has an incredible and deep conversation with me about what it's like to truly help people on a deep level. We talk baby names but also what it's like being a doula and what she's learned from trauma. Follow Taylor on Instagram and TikTok #namementor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
Do you feel like baby names becomes a frustrating YES/NO checklist? On this episode, I dive in to that pinnacle feeling of frustration and what to do about it. For the name worksheets discussed in the episode, click here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
What's better than eating carrot cake and smilin' like a donkey eating briars? Come hang out with us as we talk about some amazing horses, including one who actually did eat carrot cake. My dad, Jeff Wilson, a nationally acclaimed horse trainer and cool cat, joins me on this episode where we talk horses and yes, I got a cowboy to talk about names. Century made. Jeff Wilson Horsemanship on Facebook The Name Mentor - Website - Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
It takes a special kind of bravery to change your name as an adult, and it's a conversation that needs to be had. I'm joined by Kate, a mental health advocate from @thehippodcast, to talk about her journey and process of changing her name after the year the name Karen felt cancelled after a lifetime of feeling disconnected from her name, and the guilt that comes with that. If your name doesn't feel like home, this discussion may resonate with you. To chat with me about your name struggles, sign up for my NAME MENTORSHIP Check out the Health: It's Personal podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
I thought it would be fun to read a couple of pages from my book... Who would want to say no to free advice? Trending + Timeless Baby Names on Amazon My website, TheNameMentor.com, which sells internationally and is the home of other amazing tools available to you on your baby naming journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
Not for small ears. How do you honor what's been lost? Is there an invisible line that keeps you from closure? Tune in to this special conversation on how to navigate the weight of honor with your rainbow baby. Follow me on Instagram @thenamementor and visit my website for more name help resources. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
Pregnancy overload got you like, "I hate every name and I can't find one I like!" What do you do? Here are 3 tips to help refresh you to finding your baby name... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
Toxic wisdom in the naming community and how pain changed me. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
Are the girls stealing all the boy names?!? Will there be any good names left for the boys?!? *insert angry emoji face Tune in to hear my thoughts on this. "Get in, Adaltrude, we're going shopping." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
On this episode, we're discussing honoring! What it means, and some ways to work around a name that's difficult to wear. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
Some thoughts about relationships and expectations that #radandhappy shared a while ago. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
Reclaiming our names and our heritage as people, especially the women in our history who kept their heart a secret. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
In this episode, we're talking about when couple can't agree on what to name their baby. How do you navigate troubled waters, different minds, and what does it mean to compromise? I brought my husband, Josiah Brown, as my special guest, as I felt it would be a more complete conversation to have both perspectives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
Coughing, Taylor Swift, and Lucy Maud Montgomery. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
Talking my favorite celebrity baby names, putting up our dukes, and not failing our kids. Grab a copy of my new book, Trending + Timeless Baby Names, which is my big hug to new mamas and papas. https://www.amazon.com/Trending-Timeless-Mentors-Peacefully-Crafting/dp/1735059900/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2YP95SXMQERMF&dchild=1&keywords=trending+and+timeless+baby+names&qid=1598190657&sprefix=trending+and+timeless+baby+%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-2 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thenamementor/message
Hey, it's Alix! It's Episode 1 of the Names + Coffee chat/podcast/convo with me, the #namementor! What is really important in life, and what can we take from nature to show us? Tag along with me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/namesdaily/ Grab a copy of my book! https://www.amazon.com/Trending-Timeless-Mentors-Peacefully-Crafting/dp/1735059900/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=baby+names&qid=1597599235&sr=8-23 Check out my website for international ways to get a copy of my book, and for more resources
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