The Empowered Child

On today's episode, Cam F. Awesome shares how he continued to show up despite what most would consider being repeatedly punched in the face by circumstance. He shares how he went from anxious and bullied to confident and one of the most decorated boxers in US history holding multiple Olympic Trials titles as well as multiple National Championship titles (with over 400 wins under his belt!). He rose to fame after being featured in the Netflix documentary “Counter Punch” which chronicled his Olympic journey.  He's now a sought-after speaker and known as “The Motivational Comic” This episode is full of insights on how you can practically curate a more positive mindset and life by tapping into your inner strength so that you can achieve your goals. Enjoy!    Connect with Cam here: www.camfawesome.com Connect with Cam on IG: @camfawesome Connect with Cam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamFAwesome/  

In this episode, Julie shares tips and skills to keep your relationship strong by understanding your attachment style. She explains what attachment theory is, the different types of attachment, and how it relates and makes a remarkable difference in our emotional and personal relationships.  When we know what our style is and when we can work towards a secure attachment style, our relationship with ourselves and others can thrive.  Julie Menanno MA is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and Relationship Coach. She earned her Master's degree in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute in Los Angeles, CA. She currently has a clinical therapy practice treating couples in Bozeman, Montana, as well as a relationship coaching practice with a staff of coaches who serve clients all over the globe. Julie is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and specializes in working with attachment issues within relationships. While Julie's first passion is treating couples, she also provides invaluable relationship insights and advice to nearly 1 million followers on Instagram. She is currently working with Simon and Schuster on a book, Secure Love. Secure Love is scheduled for a December 2023 release date and will be translated into multiple languages. In addition to her work as an author and social media creator, Julie hosts a bi-weekly Patreon discussion group on a variety of relationship and self-help topics. She is a public speaker and a regular guest on podcasts. As a wife of 22 years and a mother of six children and one dog, Julie has a plethora of personal experience with attachment in relationships to augment her professional expertise. This shines throughout this episode. Enjoy :)   Connect with Julie: https://www.instagram.com/thesecurerelationship/ www.Iceeft.com The book Julie referenced: Good Inside by Dr Becky Kennedy: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Inside-Guide-Becoming-Parent/dp/0063159481/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19AXSNUHQOV91&keywords=good+inside&qid=1675368296&s=books&sprefix=good%2Cstripbooks%2C214&sr=1-1 Download our FREE guide "The Ultimate Guide To Help Your Kids Understand And Regulate Their Emotions" here: www.zamio.live/theultimateguide  

In this episode, I have a candid conversation with my Mom about what emotional intelligence and mental resilience mean to her. We had a lot of laughs and my Mom shared what she wishes she would have done more and less of when raising us girls. She also shares what she feels would make a difference for parents now, knowing what she knows now.  Appreciate and love you so much, Mom!     

In this episode, Lynn McLaughlin and I have a conversation about using a proactive approach and evidence-based strategies to help children build self-awareness, motivation, empathy, and social and self-regulation skills at a young age. Lynn McLaughlin's mission is to lead and empower people to make conscious and positive choices. She gives people the opportunity to share their voices through her podcast Taking the Helm, her writing, and public speaking. As a best-selling and award-winning author, Lynn has now teamed up with her niece, Amber Raymond, to co-author a children's book series titled, “The Power of Thought”. Both she and Amber are passionate about being proactive when it comes to children's mental health. When children learn to manage their emotions at a young age, they learn to problem-solve and find positive solutions to everyday situations. Which is something that we are so focused on here on The Empowered Child Podcast.  Lynn's professional speaking experiences have been local, provincial, and international as she leads us in tackling our barriers so that we can move forward to new and exciting possibilities.  Dedicated to community causes, Lynn is a member of 100 Women Who Care Windsor/Essex and is a Rotarian. As a brain tumor survivor, she works tirelessly to support the goals of the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. She shares more of her story and is truly a champion in every sense of the word.   As an educator … Superintendent, Principal, Vice-Principal, Teacher, and Educational Consultant, Lynn McLaughlin served in many roles. In addition to her business, Lynn continues to be active in education, teaching future Educational Assistants at her local College. This was a powerful and fun conversation. I hope you enjoy it as well.  And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through AI, gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started.  You can find all of Lynn's books on her author page here:  https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lynn-McLaughlin/author/B0788C9V4R? Her webpage https://lynnmclaughlin.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lynnmcla/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lynnmclaughlin.co/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyeari6SNO4ZKQ5Un-_f4w?view_as=subscriber

In this episode, I have a conversation with Heidi Speaker. Heidi is a 33-year-old mother of 3 children ranging from ages 7 to 18 mo. She is the CEO and founder of Growth and Gainz, an online health & fitness coaching company.  She specializes in helping adhd moms build muscle, burn body fat, while boosting their mental & emotional health in the process.  Growing up with a stigma around adhd, and thinking it was a just a poor excuse people made for their lack of work ethic, Heidi soon realized the power and growth that would come when she learned the truth about adhd, how it impacted her, and the treatments & tools available to overcoming the shame and pitfalls that are so common with ADHD.  Heidi's journey is one of ups and downs, but a happy ending where she is thriving and living her best life! She initially coped and managed her adhd by working harder than everyone else, journaling, and staying structured with exercise and routines.  After having two children, her symptoms became unmanageable as she didn't know how to ask for help, or understand all the sensations she was experiencing in her body.  As she got better at seeking out resources, asking for help, and stepping into the scary world of vulnerability, Heidi saw the growth that came and got addicted.  She has since had a third baby, launched her online business, and grown her influence to now helping hundreds of other women overcome their own crippling fears and habits so they too can step into a life they love in a body they're proud of.  She has also competed in two bodybuilding shows since her third baby, who just turned 18 months old.  Join us today as we have talk more about her journey and the tools that have been most helpful in her growth and successes. And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through AI, gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started   

In this episode, I have a conversation with you about how to understand and regulate your child's nervous system. It is filled with insights and practical tips you can begin using TODAY.  Click here to download your FREE copy of The Ultimate Guide To Helping Your Child Understand & Regulate Their Emotions: www.zamio.live/theultimateguide    

In this episode, I have a conversation with Angie Weber, the creator of The Parent Toolbox and host of the podcast Mom Essentials. She is on a mission to help break generational cycles on how we approach health with our kids. By pairing together therapeutic techniques and introducing natural options into homes, parents are able to be more proactive with health on all levels; physically, mentally, and emotionally. Angie shares a lot of practical and useful tips and insights throughout this episode, I hope it's helpful, enjoy!  And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through AI, gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started  & We now have the Ultimate Guide to Helping Your Children Understand & Regulate Their Emotions. Pick up your copy here: www.zamio.live/theultimateguide Go to Theparentoolbox.info for the free 3-Step Guide To Calm Emotional Choas In Your Home Check out Angies Podcast: Mom Essentials Podcast  IG & FB @theparentoolbox

In this episode, Nikki Lytle and I talk about the warning signs of suicidal ideation so that you know what to watch for and what you can do about it.  Nikki is a 46-year-old- middle Georgia native with 4 really cool kids, ages 12, 14, 17, and 19, and married to her very own UPS guy.  She has 21 years as a PA and is now working in child and adolescent psychiatry.  Graduated from Northside HighSchool then Wesleyan College (pre-med), South University (Bachelor of PA studies), University of Nebraska Medical School (Master of PA studies), Master of Developmental Psychology from Walden and is now working on her Doctorate in Psychiatry from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals. Nikki wrote About Suicide; Memoir of Jane Doe in 2016 and founded a nonprofit, Mental Health 1st in 2021.  Her purpose is the prevention of adolescent suicide because of her own suicide attempt as a teenager.  Besides working in behavioral health for her day job, She speaks locally on suicide prevention and has organized several mental health campaigns in local school districts.  She is a gem of a human and is doing so much good in the world. I really enjoyed our conversation and hope you do, too.  And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through AI, gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started  & We now have the Ultimate Guide to Helping Your Children Understand & Regulate Their Emotions. Pick up your copy here: www.zamio.live/theultimateguide Nikki's Non-profit: Www.mental-health-1st.org You can pick up her book here:  https://www.amazon.com/About-Suicide-Memoir-Jane-Doe/dp/1534898832/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39RRATCM8CID2&keywords=suicide%2C+memoir+of+jane+doe&qid=1668105696&sprefix=suicide%2C+memoir+of+jane+doe%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1  

In this episode Kristen and I dive into her process that takes you from being overwhelmed and dysregulated to regulated and able to respond instead of react.  With over 30 years of evolution in business, Kristen Watts has a fascinating and expansive history of helping women thrive in all aspects of life. Kristen is an internationally recognized Motherhood Mentor, Emotional Alchemist, Spiritual Teacher, Travel Guide and Business Strategist. Among her many successful pursuits working with Mothers, Kristen founded Raising Happy! a platform of personal growth programs for conscious, loving mothers of young children and co-authored a New York Times bestselling book, The ONE Thing Every Mom Needs to Know!  For over 10 years, Kristen has been helping mothers to eradicate mom guilt, self-doubt, and the fear of messing up, so they can ditch the “pursuit of perfect parenting” and start enjoying many more moments of motherhood, even the messy ones! Her mission is to help mothers break cycles of dysfunction in order to raise children who do not have to RECOVER from their childhood. PERIOD. Kristen has developed several simple methods for healing and life transformation that she has offered across the globe at international retreats and workshops. Kristen has recently founded and now currently leads Soul Activation Adventures™, where she safely facilitates women through accelerated transformations using travel, adventure, exploration, and profound experiences that are unique and life altering, and she is currently working on her next book!  Connect with Kristen @ www.soulactivationadventures.com  And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through  gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started    & We now have the Ultimate Guide to Helping Your Children Understand & Regulate Their Emotions. Pick up your copy here: www.zamio.live/theultimateguide

In this episode, I have a conversation with Mike Wallach. Mike lives in Edmonds with his wife and 4 young children.  He's a Behavior Analyst and he loves to share positive, practical, and effective tools with parents to improve every member of the family's experience.  Through his work he has broke down the specific actions we can take (and avoid) to create a happier household… like, siblings who care about each other, minimal frustration for everyone, and how to create lasting, healthy relationships. We chat about how parenting is exhausting with or without effective strategies, but with more purposeful strategies...parenting becomes more rewarding and less defeating. The insights and strategies he shares are from what he calls the RIGHT approach, which is an acronym he explains throughout, and the strategies actually WORK to drive a closer connection with your children. This conversation was a lot of fun, and I hope it will be for you as well.  Find and connect with Mike in the links in the show notes  https://www.facebook.com/mwwallach And here is his community for parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingSolutionsCommunity And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through AI, gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started 

Tune in to this episode where Adrian and Nicki dive deep into a story of How One 8-Year-Old Boy Changed Our Life Forever and the trajectory of our vision. Click here to learn more about Zamio: https://www.zamio.live

Have you ever wanted to get your kid to open up about how their feeling, but they shut you out instead? If so, this is the episode for you. I break down a step-by-step process that you can immediately begin using to create a safe space for your kid to talk about their feelings and why this matters more than anything. Here is the blog post I read: https://www.zamio.co/post/how-to-create-a-safe-space-for-your-kids-to-talk-about-their-feelings Tap here to learn how we partner with parents to raise confident, resilient and emotionally intelligent children: www.zamio.live  

In the episode, I have a conversation with Drew Tupper. He is an author, life coach, husband, and father of two. He has dedicated his life to seeking truth and creating purpose.  He practices these intentions by examining and analyzing questions such as:  Why are we here? How should we live? What matters? And how can we BE so that our lives are an outward projection of our being? He has overcome struggle and knows what it feels like to feel stuck, angry, and lost. His life is a testament to the adage that growth is not always a straightforward path, but that it is always a worthwhile pursuit. In his words, he “found liberation in loving himself unconditionally,” which “allows him to create his life, rather than react.” Now, this is what helps his clients do. During this conversation, we talk about shame and how it affects us, and how to validate and separate yourself from emotions so that you don't cultivate co-dependency, we also touch on the topics of the masculine and feminine within a relationship dynamic and so much more.  Enjoy!  The link to his book and other ways you can connect with Drew is in the show notes below. :)  And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through AI, gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started  Drew's Book: PARENTING FOR A PEACEFUL HOME: How to Overcome Anger and Lead by a Loving Example https://www.amazon.com/PARENTING-PEACEFUL-HOME-Overcome-Example/dp/B09H8MQKR9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YLG8NFSGM5M1&keywords=drew+tupper+book&qid=1665452644&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjg2IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=dr%2Caps%2C720&sr=8-1   Drewtupper.com

The Myth Of Calm With Carly Soare In this episode, I have a conversation with Carly Soare. This was such a candid, fun conversation that debunks the Myth of Calm. We talk about what it is, why it's harmful, and what we can do about it.  Carly is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Executive Function Coach. She developed the Authentic Emotional Regulation program for parents who are looking to cultivate a closer connection with their child, (and themselves!), even in the midst of meltdowns and challenging moments. Through her Parenting With Intention coaching sessions, Carly merges her comprehensive understanding of child learning development with real-life parenting experience. As a mom of two deeply-feeling and enthusiastic children (currently ages 4 & 6), she brings compassionate understanding and immediately applicable ideas to each session.  We also chatted about "Authentic Emotional Regulation”, what it is and why it's important for cultivating a closer connection with your child & what does putting on your own oxygen mask even mean and how can we as parents do this? To connect with Carly, find her on Instagram @parenting_with_intention or connect with her here www.learningwithintention.com.  

Imagine having the ability to show up for your kids in a way that makes them feel seen, heard, and loved—even when they're acting out. To be able to do this, you first need to understand how your nervous system works and how it affects your behavior. Once you understand that, you can start to make small changes that will lead to big results. And in this episode, I will share with you exactly how you can do that. READ THE ARTICLE HERE: https://www.zamio.co/post/how-to-regulate-your-nervous-system-so-you-can-show-up-more-powerfully-for-your-kids Here is my favorite Youtube channel for guided Holotropic Breathwork: https://www.youtube.com/c/breathewithsandy   Download The Ultimate Guide To Helping Your Children Understand & Regulate Their Emotions FREE E-Book: https://zamio.live/theultimateguide  

In this episode I have a conversation with  Bryana Kappadakunnel. She holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and a License to practice Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT90464) in California. She is endorsed as an Infant-Family Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, and Board-Certified as a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. She's been working with families and children since 2011, and have been extensively trained in reflective and conscious parenting models.  I'm sure you'll hear her experience shine throughout this episode where we talk about self-reflection, and why it's so important. She discusses how it leads to a much deeper understanding of yourself, and how it affects how you connect with and parent your child.  We also chat about what it means to be a cycle breaker and she shares her story. Once you listen you'll understand why this work is SO important to her.   Throughout the conversation, she gives us super helpful tips on how to handle those escalated moments with children, especially within the sibling dynamic.    Bryana says, “a more conscious family means a more connected family. So if you're ready to break the cycle of siblings hating each other until they're adults, consider Bryana's in-depth workshop on what we discussed today and so much more. Consider it an investment toward your future peace of mind.” She has just released another workshop as well, Let Go Of Your Inner People Pleaser. Links for both are below.  Click here to learn more about Bryana's Workshops: https://learning.consciousmommy.com/courses/siblings   https://learning.consciousmommy.com/courses/pleaser/ Connect with Bryana @consciousmommy on Instagram  And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through AI, gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started.

In this episode, I have a conversation with Tracy Principi about how to stay calm when you're triggered. Tracy is a Nervous System Expert, helping humans navigate childhood wounds and addressing family of origin developmental and attachment trauma.  Particularly how we pass down the dysregulation to our children. Tracy is trained in Somatic Experiencing, certified in Somatic Parts Work, and continues training to stay up to date on the latest body-based trauma treatment modalities for developmental and attachment traumas.  Connect with Traci here: www.tracyprincipi.com

On this episode, I have a conversation with Rahz "The Motivator" Slaughter. He is a motivational speaker who has invested 22 years in helping parents and teens improve their mindsets and take charge of their lives.    Born with a physical disability and raised by a single mother who suffered from alcohol and drug addiction, Rahz has been labeled countless times and told that he had limitations and that there would be things he could not do, be, or achieve. Despite these messages, Rahz was born with a growth mindset and set out to create a life of his doing and not what others expected of him.    Throughout this episode, he gives us many tools and frameworks to help ourselves and our children do the same.    For more information on Rahz go to www.rahzslaughter.com

On this episode, I have a conversation with Sarah K Ramsey on how to help your children navigate and THRIVE through turbulent times. Sarah K Ramsey, creative solution specialist and relationship expert, helps people unravel complicated situations to move forward faster in business and life. People make over 35,000 decisions a day, yet decision-making and problem-solving are not skills taught in school. Through solution-based thinking, Sarah is bringing life-changing clarity to help people find answers for problems and decisions that on the surface seem impenetrable. As the host of the globally-acclaimed podcast, Toxic Person Proof, and best-selling author of Toxic Person Proof: Clear the Confusion and Learn to Trust Yourself, Sarah has is no stranger to unraveling complex issues and she provides a sense of power and direction to her clients, enabling them to create positive momentum both personally and professionally. Order her new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Solved-Simple-Complex-Decisions-ebook/dp/B0B9T97KM9/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1THMYQCPEBWCD&keywords=sarah+k+ramsey&qid=1662738000&s=books&sprefix=sarah+k.+ram%2Cstripbooks%2C97&sr=1-2

On this episode, I have a conversation with Traci Mahan. She is the Founder and CEO of Feel to Heal Coaching and co-owner of Discover Chiropractic & Wellness in Houston, TX. Traci's passion for breathwork came after receiving a kidney transplant and finding that her body trauma was a co-factor in her dis-ease. Traci's developed her own breathing technique to help women and children develop a sense of empowerment by feeling emotions and changing their breath to help feel safe, secure, supported, and resourced. She promotes holistic health practices which helped her heal, and she shares to encourage future generations to feel and heal their body through moving energy, breathwork, pure speech, and conscious coaching tools to build emotional resilience. Connect with Traci here: www.Feeltohealcoaching.com Claim your FREE pass to Zamio here: www.zamio.co  

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After many years of working with children as an M.D, Child Psychiatrist, parent and Heart Rhythm Meditation Teacher Kathleen developed a program to bring out the unique strengths of children and adults. It became apparent to her that the norm wasn't working and set out to develop a program that does. In this episode she shares some of those simple yet profound set of skills based on positive psychology, neuroscience, somatic experience and the emerging field of neurocardiology. If you're overwhelmed by the challenges faced in guiding children despite your best efforts, tune in, Kathleen has an immense amount of insight to share. Order The Greatness Chair: www.thegreatnesschairsolution.co Claim one of our last spots for the Zamio launch: www.zamio.co/launch      

On this episode, I have a conversation with Mike Iskandar, the creator of Time Travel Journeys, a Social-Emotional Learning program that he's delivered to middle school communities across the country. These journeys allow you to explore your past, present, and future to discover the best of who you are. It's truly such a unique and powerful approach. Mike also has an insightful TedX talk outlining The Journey Back to Self Compassion. Watch Mike's TEDx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhCNj_P_Pnc&t=22s Join The Empowered Child Community Here: www.zamio.co/community      

On this episode I have a conversation with Amy Kraus. She brings incredible insight to the conversation as a former 20-year teacher and current Motivational Speaker and Empowerment Coach. One thing she saw over and over again was that the kids she worked with struggled with confidence, and being and loving themselves. Listen in as she shares the tools she used as a teacher and as a parent to empower herself and the kids. Tools she's amassed because of years of research and trial and error. There are so many gems you'll find in this episode pertaining to confidence, how to handle emotional meltdowns, the meaning behind behavior, bullying and much more… If you want to grab the FREE resource Amy shared in this episode, snag it up here in our community: https://zamio.co/community Click here to start claim your FREE pass for Zamio: www.zamio.co/now

In this episode, Stephanie gives us the tools to create a consistent place of expression for yourself and your child. The benefits of doing this are immense. Improved emotional regulation being at the top of the list. Listen in to hear how focusing on this allowed her to take kids from struggling, in many ways, to absolutely thriving. Join The Empowered Child Community Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredchild   If you would like a recap of the biggest takeaways and nuggets from the episode sent to you each week via email get on the list here