No Rewinds

In those moments when life is tapping you on the shoulder, do you turn around and listen to what life has to say or do you brush it off and act like there was no tap?  Those no rewinding moments have lasting effects.  Enjoy!Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

As we train our children to become productive adults, we must focus on their personal hygiene.  Leading by example is the first step because we know, children repeat what they see their parenting doing.  In this episode, I talk about teaching your child to pay attention to body oder, combing hair and dressing appropriately.  Out number one job as a parent is to make sure that our children are as best prepared for life as possible.  Cleanliness is something we should teach at an early age so that when they are young adults it becomes a habit.  Enjoy!Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Most people want to make sure that their family is taken care of should something tragic happen to them.  However, very few consider pre-planning their final arrangements.  Some don't want to think about it and others just don't know pre-planning is a thing.  In this episode, I discuss some of the most frequent topics I use to cover with families when they were considering planning their final arrangements.  Those topics include: life insurance, the person in charge of your final arrangements, cremation vs burial cost and most importantly, what are you going to wear in the casket.  Don't get your panties in a knot, this is a light educational conversation.  Enjoy!Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Dr. Shawna Whitehead Starks wears many hats when running her seven businesses.  This conversation is about her personal quest to help her community with her Destined 2 Succeed business she owns with her daughter, Sondaya.  This honest woman to woman episode in about obeying your faith and  being true to yourself so that you can receive your favor.  That philosophy is one of the reasons she was newly appointed to be the Wisconsin Economic Chair of the NAACP. Dr. Shawna Whitehead Starks has assisted over 1500 felons with her It Takes A Village Foundation Re-Entry Program and offers a numbers programs on entrepreneurship.  This extended podcast is worth sharing with a friend.  Enjoy!Support the show

Social media has increased the awareness of plastic surgery.  Some decide to go under the knife once their childbearing years are completed and others chose to in their early 20's.  There are so many reasons why one would chose to get nipped and tucked, but the the number one reason should be for your own personal desires.  Despite the number of amazing plastic surgeons in the United States, Dolls are booking flights and headed to the Dominican Republic for surgery in the country known for the best brazilian butt lifts in the land.  In this episode, Mel Box describes her experience in the DR and why she went abroad vs staying stateside.  Enjoy!Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Raising kids as a single parent is probably one of the most challenging jobs in life.  There is no way any parent can do it alone.  There has to be some support system that secretly guides you on this child rearing journey.  For me, it has been 1 Corinthians 10:13.  This one scripture has been my source of strength at every step of the way.  In this episode, I talk about losing a job and the challenges I faced as a result of a decrease in income.  But a job loss is common to man.  Once I realized that and refocused my energy in the proper place, doors started to open for me.  This episode is to help you find your strength.Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Everyone has a story that has shaped who they are today.  Coach Russell, passionately details the events in his life that he later had to learn how to unwrap to become the man he is today.  Coach Sanjay reveals his "No Rewind" moment that he wishes he could go back and rewind.  Enjoy!Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

And the conversation continues with Coach Sanjay and Coach Russell Adell.  Parents sometimes think their child is a better athlete than he really is and may disagree with the Coaches game calls or playing time.  What should they do?  How will it affect the player?  Both coaches talk about parent involvement and the appropriate ways to approach a coach.  We also discuss kicking players off the team and when and why separating ways might be in the best interest of the team. Enjoy!Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Sports is such a big part of our society.  Parents invest time, energy and money into athletics for their children for various reasons, some to increase their child's athletic ability and others to give the kids something to do.  In this episode, we have a brother duo, Coach Sanjay Adell and Coach Russell Adell giving their coaching perspective on basketball as it relates to winning and losing, what coaches look for during tryouts and parent advice.  Enjoy!Coach Sanjay - Cream City ChosenCoach Russell  - Cream City Chosen - SESupport the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

When a separation or divorce happens, often time there are disagreements that the co-parents can't resolve on their own.  Rather than argue for months, family mediation is a option to help families make important decisions regarding the child.  In this episode, attorney Sheila Parrish -Spence shares her pearls of wisdom on the mediation process.  Attorney Parrish-Spence talks about the difference between mediation, arbitration and the role of the guardian ad litem .  Enjoy!Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Most days of the week we are caring for others, so much so that we forget what we like to do.  The chaos in our lives can be one of the barriers to falling in love with ourselves.  In this episode, we talk about how to stop looking for closure in failed relationship and creating closure to move forward.  The challenge this week is to work on finding your happy place.  Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/tv/CLgEpZGBWin/?igshid=1cr5iz91jqx9eSupport the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

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Coparenting after a separation can be challenging for all parties involved.  Unresolved emotions may get in the way of focusing on doing what is best for the child.  In this episode, we will talk about communication tips that can help the transition go a bit smoother. Enjoy!Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

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The series Bridgerton on Netflix was an amazing love story.  So much so that it got me to thinking about the current day of vetting suitors.  In this episode, I talk about being equally yoked, 100 percent transparency, picking a man that can keep a job and meeting the family.  Enjoy! Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

So many people are looking for a mate to date and keep dating the same kind of man.  Yeah his name my change, but when you really get to the core, it's actually the same person.  In this episode I take an ordinary job description outline and apply the same qualification for the search of a man.  The rules are the same, but when writing the job description you should tailor it to what YOU want!  Enjoy!Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

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There is a lot of hesitancy in the black and brown communities about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.  With good reason, considering the time it took for the vaccines to come to market.  However, with thousands of people dyeing everyday from the disease, do we really have time to wait?  With the endless memes being circulated on social media, it is sometimes hard for people to get accurate information.  In this episode, Dr. Robert Citronberg, Executive Medial Director of Infectious Disease for Advocate Aurora Health Care, answers questions about herd immunity, masking vs social distancing, DNA/mRNA and myth busters.  Enjoy!https://care.advocatehealth.com/doctors/robert-j-citronberg-oak-lawn-infectious-disease?_ga=2.254800264.1610410051.1611953507-960660719.1611953507I, Safronia Ivory, am a current Advocate Aurora Healthcare employee and I am not representing the views or opinions of Advocate Aurora Health Care.  This is my personal podcast and this episode is for the purpose of answering community questions about the COVID vaccine.  Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Bennett talks about bring his boyfriend home and dealing with his parents wanting the best mate for him.  Have you ever heard of a "gentleman caller"?  Well, you are about to learn a lesson.  This episode is Bennett sharing his relationship experiences and his thoughts about marriage and having kids.  Enjoy! Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Bennett Williamson knew he was different at an early age, but didn't know what to call it.  His love for fashion allow him to open doors to becoming his true authentic self.  Bennett opens up about his journey from being outted about his sexuality by his school counselor to his new found freedom when he went away to college.  This open book conversation is a passionate look at the emotions that come along with growth.  Enjoy!Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

There aren't many areas of our lives that we can be 100% our true authentic selves except at home.  Our kids get to see the good and bad of who we really are.  Raising children in suburban environments forces us to encounter situations that we may not have to face, if you are not from  the suburbs.  The current state of our country has me evaluating my sons friends while at the same time encouraging him to be his true authentic self.  The lesson is to not let our roles as parents inhibit us from allowing our children to be their true authentic selves.   Enjoy!Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

As we work on being a single parent, let's start with attending parent teach conference 2021.  It's only a couple times per year, so we are going to talking about everything from making sure that the parent teacher conference date is on your calendar,  to making sure that you come prepared with questions.  Hear how I got a better understanding as to why my daughter kept getting B's in gym class. Share your PTC plans on the links below.  Enjoy!Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/NoRewindsPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/norewindspodcast/?hl=enSupport the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

We continue this financial conversation about which car we should purchase, taking into account vehicle ratings, car features, budget and just plan old wants.  Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Alicia Stingley has lived through rebuilding her wealth after a divorce.  In this episode she talks about being vulnerable with kids about money to help them understand how far money will go, after the monthly bills are paid.  She talks about the pros and cons of kids having jobs, becoming financially savvy and she details her 10/20/30/40 rule that she works with clients to achieve.  And if your expenses exceed your income, Alicia suggest creative was of getting a second job.  Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Please share this episode with someone that is in a domestic abusive relationship.  In this episode I answer the questions that I ask all guest "If there is one thing in your life that you could rewind, what would it be and why?" This very personal podcast forced me to relive and evaluate my experience and why it took seven years to leave the relationship.  I discuss missed birthdays, how I normalized the abuse, my response the physical violence and how it impacted my family and friends.EnjoySupport the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

In this episode we are dissecting the controversial topic of cursing at and around kids.  Acknowledging that there are levels to swearing, there is definitely repercussion to using profanity around and at children that could be viewed as verbal abuse.  I reference an article on Fatherly.com where Dr. Benjamin Bergen explains what happens to the body on a cellular level when people swear and the effects it can have of kids.  We examines the levels of swearing based on two clips from K.Lala104's instagram account where she is being pranked by her son and nephew.  And let's not forget about listening to explicit music in the car with the kids.  Enjoy! Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Deana Patterson, Integrative Nutritional Health Coach and founder of DsFit2Run joins the show today.  Deana explores the affects of food on the body and personal energy levels. "Discover Your True Self with the 16 Week Challenge"  examines how specific foods can can be more beneficial to your body and Deana explains what she has learned from the program about avocados and coffee.  As a personal coach, she teaches her clients about water, meal prepping, meat and the emotional components of eating to hopefully teach our children healthy eating habits young.  KXArJqPCUbu11S4c63pESupport the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Educational Psychologist, Shantrell Huffman walks through the process of obtaining a learning disability assessment for school aged kids.  I'm here for it - as in everything Shant has to say about parents roll in the process, IEP's, 2nd opinions, what parents should ask and assessments during the current national pandemic - COVID19.  If you think your child may need an assessment, there is no reason to delay, give them the tools they need to be successful now because there are NoRewinds.Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

It's time to start having political conversations with children so that they can be educated on the process.  In this episode we unpack the importance of educating children about the voting process and the reason why and how to vote.  We will touch on parents assuming the ownership of conversing with their children about politics and what a senator actually does. As well as breaking down exactly what "common sense" means.  Enjoy! Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

Many people smoke in front of their children, but not in the presence of others.  How is it that the kids don't make that priority list?  In this episode, I talk about how quitting smoking allowed me to increase my time with the kids and the legal fine I avoided by quitting. Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)

In this episode, I talk about my experience with travel basketball.  Despite the sacrifices of being a sports mom, I used AAU as a way to bond with my son and teach him life lessons.Support the show (https://cash.app/$SafroniaDodd)