Podcasts about maltipoo

Rosa Kwon Easton was born in Seoul, Korea, and grew up with her extended family in Los Angeles. Easton holds a bachelor's degree in government from Smith College, a master's in international and public affairs from Columbia University, and a JD from Boston College Law School. She is a lawyer and an elected trustee of the Palos Verdes Library District. She has two adult children and lives with her husband and Maltipoo in sunny Southern California. Her debut novel is White Mulberry. Learn more at RosaKwonEaston.comIntro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

Keef Yap the founder of YapYap.dog joins us this week to talk about her hugely successful events. Inspired by her own MaltiPoo called Buttons, Keef reached out to like minded people four years ago and has built a community of modern ‘pet parents' who want to enjoy outings and events like the hugely successful Winter Woof with their dogs. We chat about the organisation that goes on and the creative thinking to make fun  interactive features for the dogs to enjoy as much as the humans.  We chat about what's lined up for 2025 as well as the ups and downs of creating a successful brand. See the website or follow on InstagramFor more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

In dieser Folge widme ich mich einem kontroversen und immer beliebter werdenden Thema: Pudel-Hybriden. Egal ob Havapoo, Maltipoo oder Labradoodle – die Mischung aus Pudel und anderen Rassen hat viele Fans, aber es gibt auch eine Menge Kritik. Ich erkläre, warum diese Hybridhunde so begehrt sind, aber auch, warum sie nicht die „hypoallergenen Wunderhunde“ sind, als die sie oft vermarktet werden. Außerdem gehe ich darauf ein, welche Herausforderungen die Zucht solcher Hybriden mit sich bringt und warum es wichtig ist, die ethischen Aspekte im Auge zu behalten. Eine spannende Folge für alle, die über diese Trendrassen nachdenken oder mehr über die Hintergründe erfahren möchten! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 13 Episode 43 of the ParentingAces Podcast, a proud member of the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. This week, Lisa talks with former touring pro and current WTA coach of Marta Kostyuk, Sandra Zaniewska. Be sure to check out the video version of this episode for a peek at Marta's 6-month-old Maltipoo puppy named Mandar! Sandra, a professional tennis coach born in Warsaw, Poland and based in Southern France, shared her journey into coaching and her coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of understanding and nurturing the growth of junior tennis players. She also discussed the challenges and importance of guiding parents through the journey of raising a junior tennis player, and the need for collaboration and sharing experiences among coaches.  Sandra started playing tennis at age 10 and became a professional player, reaching a singles high ranking of 142. After retiring at 26, she began coaching and found it to be a fulfilling experience. Sandra credits her success to her willingness to learn from other experienced coaches and her ability to adapt to each player's unique needs. She emphasized the importance of unlearning previous coaching methods when working with a new player, a lesson she learned from Patrick Mouratoglou. She went on to discuss the importance of understanding and nurturing the growth of junior tennis players, beyond just their technical skills. She emphasized the role of a coach in guiding players to develop their natural strengths and style of play, rather than trying to mold them into a specific type. Sandra shared her personal experience as a player, highlighting the confusion and lack of confidence she faced when trying to conform to a typical style of play. She concluded that it's crucial for coaches to see players with fresh eyes and create training plans based on their unique abilities and potential. Sandra emphasized the need for coaches to be proactive and focus on being the best coach for their players, rather than fearing losing them. She also shared her experiences of writing books, with her first book, "Coaching 2.0: How to Develop Great Female Players on and off the Court," focusing on the connection with players and the mental aspect of coaching. Her second book, "Raising Champions: The Ultimate Guide for Tennis Parents," was born out of her role as a high-level director at the Mouratoglou Academy, where she was responsible for scouting and coaching top players. For more information on Sandra and her coaching philosophy, visit her website at www.sandrazaniewska.com. You can also find and follow her on social media as follows: Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandrazaniewska Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandrazaniewska/ X: http://www.twitter.com/szaniewska And don't forget to register for our upcoming trip to Spain! More info at https://parentingaces.com/articles/join-us-for-10-days-in-spain/. The deadline is coming up at the end of November, so don't miss out! If you're so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. Please be sure to check out our logo'd merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our online shop. CREDITS Intro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNE Audio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenn speaks to Ariana Ost a jewelry designer, healer and founder of Ariana Ost. Born and raised in NYC, Ariana enjoyed growing up surrounded by museums and traveling with her father. Her love for fashion and design, history and old world atelier ultimately inspired her to get a degree in design from Parsons which led her to work for her father who ran a jewelry business in NYC. In 2009 she lost her mom to cancer and this experience led her on a deep-end healing journey. Ariana shares with us her journey and how she made sense of her grief, she is so passionate about healing the world through fashion forward aesthetics, motherhood, leaving a legacy and how these are elements that drives her to continue to build the business she started with her father in 2016. (Recorded on April 15, 2024)About Arianna:Ariana Ost is a design atelier based in New York City created by Ariana Ost and her father in 2016. The mission is to elevate the everyday by creating decorative objects infused with soul, conviction and healing energy. The companies purpose is to fill a whitespace in the wellness market for decor with a contemporary aesthetic and resonance with mindfulness.Ariana loves working with her Father Jack and her Maltipoo dog named London at their dreamy Flatiron Studio in NYC. In addition to being a female entrepreneur, Ariana is also a wife to her husband Eric and mother to her precious daughter Aurelie, and charming son Julian.Episode Resources:WebsiteIGDr Joe DispenzaThe Choice by Edith Eva Eger

Ihr Lieben, heute gibt's was auf die Schnauze! Janine talkt hier und heute nicht mit Lola, sondern mit ihrem vierten Kind, Krümel, ihrem innig geliebten Maltipoo. Besser gesagt: ÜBER ihn. Wir wollen hier mal nicht das Bellen anfangen. Warum das jetzt? - Janine ist gerade Gast in der aktuellen Folge des Podcasts „Auf die SCHNAUZE! - Haustiere und ihre Promis“ - und das wollen wir euch nicht vorenthalten. Und darum geht's: Krümel ist für die Kunzes nicht nur ein Hund. Er ist ein vollwertiges Familienmitglied, somit sitzt er zu den Mahlzeiten auch in Reihe. Warum sie an dieser Stelle Erziehung für überbewertet hält, sie nicht ohne den Vierbeiner in den Urlaub fahren will und sie ihn bei aller Liebe als Typ „egomanes, verfressenen Arschloch“ bezeichnen würde, verrät Janine in dieser Folge. Außerdem berichtet sie, warum 50 definitiv das neue 30 ist, wie gut ihre Pflanzen Wodka vertragen, der rote Teppich nichts für sie ist und inwiefern sie in der Kindererziehung versagt hat. Es gibt also auch was auf die Ohren. Ein Leckerbissen außer der Reihe - lasst ihn euch schmecken…

This week we're joined by Annabel Karmel, who has pioneered the way families all over the world feed their babies and children. In 2006, Annabel received an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for her outstanding work in the field of children's food and has since become recognised as one of the UK's leading female entrepreneurs. Credited with starting a ‘food revolution' with her trusty recipes and methods, she has become the UK's No.1 children's cookery author, best-selling international author, and the mother of all feeding experts with 47 cookbooks…and counting. As a massive dog lover Annabel is equally conscientious about what her pooches eat. We chat about her Samoyeds, Puskin, her scary dog theft experience, her American Cocker spaniel, Bono, and Skye, her MaltiPoo whose personality has captured her heart. For more information follow Annabell on Instagram or go to her website. For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsAdvertising and sponsorship opportunities info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Author Lisa Dodson stops by to discuss her newest release, The Bodyguard's Deadly Mission. Lisa is a National Bestselling Author and an Amazon #1 bestselling author with a remarkable portfolio of over nineteen novels. Her extensive work covers various genres, from Multicultural to Contemporary, Romantic Suspense to Sweet Romance, and Clean Read. Lisa, a hybrid author, has her novels published by both Harlequin and Kensington publishing houses and independently. She strives to create positive and relatable characters that readers can connect with. Lisa has functioned as a publicist and radio talk show host in the literary community. She has also worked with aspiring and published authors in marketing and content editing. Lisa lives in Raleigh, NC, is a Business Development Manager at a technology consulting firm, and is the mother of two adult children and a Maltipoo, Brinkley. Connect with Lisa on Social Media: https://sociatap.com/LisaDodson

Author Lisa Dodson stops by to discuss her newest release, The Bodyguard's Deadly Mission. Lisa is a National Bestselling Author and an Amazon #1 bestselling author with a remarkable portfolio of over nineteen novels. Her extensive work covers various genres, from Multicultural to Contemporary, Romantic Suspense to Sweet Romance, and Clean Read. Lisa, a hybrid author, has her novels published by both Harlequin and Kensington publishing houses and independently. She strives to create positive and relatable characters that readers can connect with. Lisa has functioned as a publicist and radio talk show host in the literary community. She has also worked with aspiring and published authors in marketing and content editing. Lisa lives in Raleigh, NC, is a Business Development Manager at a technology consulting firm, and is the mother of two adult children and a Maltipoo, Brinkley. Connect with Lisa on Social Media: https://sociatap.com/LisaDodson

This week we're joined by Keef Yap whose initiative YapYap.dog is taking meet up groups to new levels in London. Inspired by her own MaltiPoo called Buttons, Keef wanted to reach out to fellow dog moms after the pandemic to get together in real life. Her idea to set up meet up groups, and build a dedicated community of like minded dog moms.  Teaming up with Yumove - the joint care supplements brand - to offer support from a health perspective, the puppy parties also focus on training and proactive engagement with your dog. Initially launched for Maltipoos, Cavapoos and Cockapoos, Keef is looking to expand her breeds groups in 2024 and introduce group meet ups for all rescue dogs to join in and take centre stage. We talk about how important it is to socialise and get out and about with your dog, to help train a pup that's happy and confident to enjoy metropolitan life. We also talk about the Big Woof which Keef organised in the summer at the new impressive Kings Cross area - known as Coal Drops Yard where hundreds of dogs and their owners benefited from dog friendly shopping opportunities all thanks to YapYap.dog. We're very excited to announce the next big dogcentric party which is at St John's Church near Hyde Park on December 16th which is set to a dogtastic winter wonderland for dogs with Secret Santa, a grotto, competitions and lots of prizes to be won!Visit their website or Instagram If you want to move your dog to a raw diet or even switch brands we wholly recommend Paleo RidgeFor more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsFor advertising and sponsorship opportunities contact info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Casey Kang a three-time cancer survivor who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and finding hope. They discuss how cancer is not always a death sentence and the need for a shift in the perception of cancer staging. They also touch upon the complexities of cancer research and the potential metabolic factors involved. The conversation highlights the importance of considering stress, lifestyle, environment, and trauma in understanding and treating cancer.Episode Highlights:-Cancer is not a death sentence-Childhood trauma and cancer-Impact of stress on the immune system-Accumulation of negative reinforcement-Changing your life through self-work-Self-reflection is crucial for healing-The work is the work-Superficiality and finding true happiness-Transformation and shifting one's life-Triggered by the movie's portrayalAbout our Guest:Casey Kang Head is a remarkable individual, a triumphant three-time survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and a stroke. Her journey through adversity has shaped her into a beacon of hope and resilience. Dedicated to empowering fellow survivors, Casey is a passionate advocate and teacher, guiding others on how to rediscover life's joys after facing life-altering challenges. As the author of "Finding Your Way Back to Heart Center; cancer treatment ended now what?", Casey imparts wisdom and guidance gleaned from her own experiences. She extends her expertise as a cancer survivorship coach, specializing in aiding women in their post-treatment phase to embrace a more robust physical, mental, and emotional state through her program, "A Happier Healthier You." Additionally, she serves as a personal trainer and a cancer exercise specialist, based in Chicago. Beyond her professional endeavors, Casey finds solace and joy as a devoted dog mom to her beloved Maltipoo, Lily. Her unwavering determination and compassionate spirit continue to inspire and uplift many on their own paths to healing and living fearlessly.Find out more about CaseyWebsite: https://www.thehappierhustle.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappierhustle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehappierhustleLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-kang-head-37a4b488/Subscribe and leave us a rating and reviewApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deborah-peters-show/id1612307739Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z3JQWX9S4LRWSE6mPOIkMYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeborahPetersShowConnect with Deborah PetersWebsite: https://neimind.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.peters.754Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdeborahpeters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahpetersnei4change/

Today's Episode Dr. Raj talks with Dr. Khankhanian about how Chiropractic and Neurology have intertwined in his medical practice, the unique challenges that come up with each phenotype of concussion, and how holistic and Western medicine coexist in his own practice to find non-traditional ways of treating Post-Concussion Syndrome.  Today's Guest  Dr. Joseph Khankhanian was born and raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California, where he completed and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology/BioEthics from American Jewish University. Dr. Khankhanian has always been passionate about natural medicine and holistic approaches to managing health. This is why he decided to continue his education and complete his graduate studies at Life Chiropractic College West in the San Francisco Bay Area. There, he received his Doctorate in Chiropractic and decided to continue his postdoctoral studies at the Carrick Institute. He further specialized in Clinical Neuroscience and received his Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACNB). He has taken over 400 hours of coursework on neurological rehabilitation and Functional Medicine/Nutrition, and is currently in pursuit of a Fellowship in Clinical Neurochemistry and Nutrition (FABNN). With his extensive doctorate and post-doctorate training, Dr. Khankhanian has helped many patients return to or find their optimal selves without drugs or surgery. He has worked through many challenging cases and has achieved remarkable results with his patients. He specializes in Traumatic Brain Injury, Migraines & Headaches, Dizziness & Vertigo, Developmental Disorders, Chronic Pain, and Autoimmune & Metabolic Illnesses. As a "Root Cause" clinician, his only goal is to help his patients find the source of their issues and to fix it permanently. Every patient is unique, and by using the latest research-grade technology, he is able to create a care plan that is tailored to each patient. Instead of taking the batteries out of the smoke alarm, Dr. Khankhanian looks to put out the fire. Dr. Khankhanian's core belief is that holistic care is the future of medicine. His mission is to share his knowledge and practices of this life changing medicine with his patients. When he's not in the office, Dr. Khankhanian enjoys playing golf, singing, riding bikes, watching NBA, playing board games, and working out. He loves dogs and has a Maltipoo of his own named Oscar. About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board-certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles. Want more Dr. Raj? Check out the Beyond the Pearls lecture series! The Ultimate High Yield Bundle: The complete review of high-yield clinical medicine topics necessary for graduate medical education board exams including NBME, USMLE Steps 1/2/3, ITE and ABIM Boards. You can also listen to the Beyond the Pearls podcast. Check out our other shows: Physiology by Physeo Step 1 Success Stories The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast The InsideTheBoards Podcast Produced by Ars Longa Media To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Erin McCue. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christie Carmelle Lopez is a higher education consultant and manager for the big-four firm Deloitte and has worked in higher education for more than a decade. She is a lifelong learner and loves sharing her knowledge through writing. Over the past twenty years, she's written for various print and online newspapers, magazines, and journals, including The Huffington Post. Christie is a former U.S. diplomat and holds a master's degree in International Relations and an MBA in International business. She loves to travel and spent years living overseas while working for the State Department at the U.S. Embassy, London.Christie is based in Los Angeles, California, where she enjoys working out, spending time with her Maltipoo, and practicing yoga.https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/get-the-degree-without-losing-your-mind-christie-carmelle-lopez/1143397468https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-carmelle-lopez https://www.instagram.com/christiecarmelle

Despite "designer" dog breeds resulting from crossing traditional AKC recognized breeds with Poodles being technically little more than very expensive mutts, it seems these days everyone in the market to puchase is new puppy is opting for these so called "Doodles."  Whether it is a Goldendoodle, Labradoodle, Maltipoo, Yorkiepoo, Shih-poo, Bernadoodle, etc. (the list can go on forever), the Doodling of America is full on with no end in sight.  Inspired by a listener email,  Dr. Roger offers his perspective on this trend of the current generation of dog owners opting to purchase Doodles and other designer breed crosses. Dr. Roger Welton is a practicing veterinarian and media personality, CEO/attending veterinarian at Premier Veterinary Care , and author of the top selling book, The Man In The White Coat.  Dr. Roger selects listener emails to be addressed on the air, so if interested in having your voice heard on the podcast, email comments or questions to comments@web-dvm.net.  For more content from Dr. Roger visit his blog at Web-DVM.net and you can also follow his public Facebook profile by friend requesting "Roger Welton DVM".

This week, Susan Guthrie welcomes podcaster and child of divorce Grace Casper to the Divorce & Beyond podcast. Grace shares insights on what your kids wish you knew about how your divorce impacts them.   The scariest part of divorce for parents is how it may negatively impact their kids. In this episode, Grace Casper joins Susan to offer her unique perspective (as a child of divorce) about what kids need, want, think, and feel about divorce and how it affects them. During this conversation and in Grace's new book, Dear Parents: Notes From a Child of Divorce, Grace shares how you can help your kids through a divorce and have open and ongoing conversations with them. Grace Casper's world changed forever when her parents told her that they were getting a divorce. In the wake of this, Grace started writings tips for her younger brother based on what she was learning from her parents' divorce, trying to help him as they went from house to house. Fourteen years later, Grace began the first draft of the book that would be borne from these tips, writing in the hopes of being able to provide parents with a look into the effects of divorce on their children with first-hand experience. She also runs a page called Divorce Tips From Kids and a podcast called "Divorce: What I Wish My Parents Knew." This podcast allows other children of divorce to share their stories.  Topics and Golden Nuggets include: Creating a catalyst for conversations with children about divorce - conversations about divorce are not a one-and-done conversation How to empower your kids (and keep them at the center) - a good place to start is to trial co-parenting schedules and ask them for input   Golden Nugget! Grace's “suggestion box” approach to parenting during divorce  Teaching your kids to find the good  Find a safe person to share your thoughts and feelings with about divorce that is NOT your children It is a gift to your child and yourself to be able to be the safe parent  **************************************** About this week's special guest: Grace Casper When she was eight years old, Grace Casper's world changed forever when her parents told her that they were getting a divorce. In the wake of this, Grace started writings tips for her younger brother based on what she was learning from her parents' divorce, trying to help him as they went from house to house. Fourteen years later, Grace began the first draft of the book that would be borne from these tips, writing in the hopes of being able to provide parents with a look into the effects of divorce on their children with first-hand experience. She also runs a page called Divorce Tips From Kids and a podcast called "Divorce: What I Wish My Parents Knew". This podcast allows other children of divorce to share their story. Grace Casper is a writer, speaker, podcast host, and full-time elementary school librarian. She lives in Waco, Texas with her tiny Maltipoo, Teddy, and two of her best friends. She graduated from Baylor University, but her hometown in Colorado will always have her heart.  Grace's website: DivorceTipsFromKids.com Read the first two chapters of Grace's book, for free! Visit: https://www.divorcetipsfromkids.com/freebie and enter code: FOR THE KIDS Grace's book: Dear Parents: Notes From a Child of Divorce Grace on Instagram: http://instagram.com/divorcetipsfromkids Grace on Facebook: http://facebook.com/divorcetipsfromkids Grace on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divorcetipsfromkids ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE PARENTING PLAN THAT WORKS FOR YOUR FAMILY Lesa Koski was recently my guest on the show in a popular episode entitled “Doing Divorce Different” because there isn't just one way to divorce.  Lesa is back to help you co-parent better with an online parenting course that helps you: Create A Comprehensive Parenting Plan That Works For Your Family. If you are terrified that divorce will ruin your child, this course will help you develop a plan that works for your family.  Learn how to create a parenting plan that meets the unique needs of your family.  Understand the terminology of parenting plans and how they are used in the legal process.  Learn strategies for effective communication and conflict resolution with your co-parent.  Get guidance on addressing common challenges and issues that arise in co-parenting.  You can find the program at lesakoski.com/online-parenting-course  Use code “Parents10” for 10% off! ________________________ AMAZON PRIME VIDEO TRIAL After a long day at work helping people to navigate divorce, I like to unwind with a little binge-watching, and currently, Amazon's Prime Video is my channel of choice.   If you want to try out Prime Video for free, I've got a 30-day trial for you!  Just go to https://divorcebeyond.com/Prime-Video for your free trial.    ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!  https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. You can find out more about Susan and her services here:  https://neon.page/susanguthrie Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 25,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online.  Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold-standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their careers.   Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susaneguthrie/ Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq ********************************************************************* We'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!  You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.  Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!! ********************************************************************* DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

We have an incredibly inspiring guest on the show today: Grace Casper. Grace became a child of divorce at age eight. By age 10, she had already written her first manuscript draft for her book. Ever since, she's had a mission to help families through the process of divorce. She is now 24 years old and runs Divorce Tips from Kids, which involves active social media engagement, sending out emails to parents, and hosting her podcast, Divorce: What I Wish My Parents Knew. The podcast is the first of its kind, which discusses the divorce process from the kids' perspective. As a divorced father myself, and Colton being from a divorced home, we greatly appreciate Grace and her guests' bravery and courage to serve the children and parents of divorce. Grace is a Baylor University alumni; however, her hometown in Colorado will forever have her heart. When Grace isn't creating content about divorce, she works as a full-time elementary school librarian (that's way freaking cool, by the way!). She lives in Waco, TX with her tiny Maltipoo, Teddy (Yay, I have two dogs very similar to Teddy!), and two of her best friends. Grace has lovingly written a book with practical wisdom and a compassionate heart, titled Dear Parents: Notes from a Child of Divorce. Grace and the Dads discuss many of her tips for parents, the mission she was called to at a young age, and the questions we ask ourselves, our parents, and our children through the journey of divorce and beyond. We all know and love someone affected by divorce, if we haven't been involved directly. Kids have a lot to say, and we fathers should listen. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Show Notes Divorce Tips from Kids website Divorce: What I Wish My Parents Knew Podcast Grace Casper | Divorce from the Kids' Perspective on Instagram Divorce Tips from Kids on Facebook Divorce: What I Wish My Parents Knew on YouTube Recommendations Good Inside with Dr. Becky Kennedy Screamfree Parenting by Hal Runkel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theadhdads/support

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes entrepreneur and Presbyterian minister, Jonathan Shenk, to the Restorative Works! Podcast.   Jonathan speaks to us about how he incorporates restorative practices in his business in order to build stronger relationships with his team. He focuses on proactively addressing conflict amidst language and cultural barriers by utilizing different restorative methods and activities. He has found ways with his congregation to uplift members of their community through microloans, mentorship, and providing spaces for all voices to be heard, through faith, financial support, and listening.   Working and living in New Jersey, Jonathan incorporates restorative practices into Greenleaf Painters LLC, his company of 15 employees. As part of his community ministry involvements, he is a founding member of the Trenton Microloan Collaborative, which offers zero interest loans and pro bono business services to formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs. The TMC is a joint effort between two congregations. Rev. Shenk was born in Somalia and lived in Kenya as the child of Mennonite missionaries. He and his wife, Cynthia, enjoy being entertained by their Maltipoo and attending concerts by Sonoa, their son, Gabriel's, indie rock band.   Tune in to learn more about Jonathan's work and approaches to restorative practices in the workplace and check out the Trenton Microloan Collaborative and Greenleaf Painters LLC to see his work in action

Krista Smith joined Baylor Athletics in July of 2022 as the Director for Character Formation with the Student-Athlete Center for Excellence. Smith previously worked as the Student-Athlete Development Coordinator and Academic Counselor from April 2021 to July 2022 at the University of Arkansas. Prior to that role, she served the Razorbacks as the Student-Athlete Development Assistant from February 2019 to April 2021. The San Antonio, Texas, native attended Arkansas, earning her bachelor's in recreation and sport management in 2018. She earned her master's in sports administration from St. Thomas University in 2019. The former Krista Kolbinskie is married to Dionte Smith. The couple has a daughter, Layla Faye, and a Maltipoo pup, Kobe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel is a pediatric dentist who owns her own practice in Pensacola, Florida. She fought for an empowering second birth experience even with an initial diagnosis of complete placenta previa. When her placenta thankfully moved, Rachel was cleared to go for her VBAC and she was all in!Rachel drove six hours to be able to birth with the provider she knew would best support her VBAC. With her doula and supportive family by her side, Rachel achieved the beautiful birth she envisioned. Additional LinksHow to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for ParentsThe VBAC Link Facebook CommunityFull Transcript under Episode DetailsMeagan: Women of strength, you are listening to The VBAC Link and I cannot wait for today's story. Reading this story, there are so many twists. Not even twists I should say, but factors to this story. We have our friend Rachel telling it from Florida so welcome, Rachel. Rachel: Thank you so much. I'm so, so honored to be on this podcast. I can't believe I'm actually getting to share this amazing journey with you guys so thank you for having me. Meagan: We are honored that you are here with us. Yeah. I feel like there are quite a few things within your story. Things like baby's position, placenta previa which we are going to talk a lot about at the end, even dental stuff, close duration, so there are a lot of things where I feel like people can relate to this story. Review of the WeekI will read a review and then we will get right into your beautiful story. Today's reviewer is haley222222. It says, “I can't recommend enough. I found this podcast shortly after my C-section in 2019 with my first and it has helped me so much. My doctor had told me that I was only going to be able to have four children because I was going to have C-sections from here on out. This podcast opened my eyes to the possibilities I didn't have a clue about and I had options.” Oh, I just scrolled, and okay. Here we go. It says, “I was able to find providers that I trusted and who actually believed in me. I prepared for my VBAC and unfortunately, my first VBAC was a stillborn at 26 weeks, second baby boy in October of 2022.” So sorry to hear that, Haley. It says, “Although it was heartbreaking, it was truly an amazing experience and I can't wait to have another vaginal birth hopefully with a better outcome and a baby we can bring home. I am pregnant with my third now and I'm relistening to all of the episodes. I am so excited to do this. I am in the process of hiring a doula and we will be taking a birth course this time around. Thank you so much for creating this podcast and I'm so grateful for all that I have learned.” Well, Haley, thank you so much. Again, my condolences to you on your second and congrats on your third, and thank you so much for sharing your review. Rachel's StoriesMeagan: Okay, we have our friend Rachel. Like I said earlier, she is from Florida. So you are a dentist and you have your own clinic, is this right?Rachel: Yes. I am a pediatric dentist. I only work on children. We have a private practice in Pensacola, Florida which is the panhandle of Florida. It's lower Alabama, kind of LA but it's on that end of the spectrum, not south Florida. Meagan: Awesome. That is so exciting. So, so exciting. Rachel: Thank you. Meagan: Well, thank you so much for being with us. I would love to turn the time over to you to share this story and then at the end, we'll get into that placenta previa and some dental stuff. Rachel: I know, who would have thought that dentistry could be related to C-sections? Meagan: Who would have thought? Really, though. Rachel: I know. It's all related. Meagan: We never talk about it so I'm excited too. Rachel: Well, I guess I'll just get excited about my children journey. Again, I'm just so thankful that I get to talk on this podcast. I listen to you guys every single day when I was preparing for a VBAC and Meagan, what you're doing is changing so many people's lives. Like we talked about, I'm sure recording a podcast can get a little crazy like with any job that we do, but you really are making such a difference in so many people's lives so I really thank you for that. Meagan: Oh, thank you. Thank you. Rachel: Yes. So okay, my children journey I guess what you could say started in Gainesville. My husband and I were living in Gainesville. He was finishing up an orthodontic residency at that time and I was working as a pediatric dentist. I had just finished residency and I was working at a private practice. We became pregnant with our first baby. They said I had a subchorionic hematoma around 7 weeks and said, “Don't worry.” It's a pretty common thing I think. Meagan: It is. Rachel: I came back for a follow-up ultrasound anyway around 10 weeks or so and no heartbeat. We had a miscarriage. They gave me two options, either the misoprostol pill to pass the baby or the D&C.Meagan: Cytotec. Rachel: Yeah, or the D&C. After talking to a lot of people, I just decided to have the D&C. It seemed less emotionally scarring. Anyway, so we did that. Right around that time, the day before surgery, the whole COVID thing in 2020 started and they said that for some reason, dentists were considered non-essential so everything was shut down for the whole month of April. Meagan: What?!Rachel: I had never not worked my whole life. This was the most time I had ever had off ever so it was crazy. I was not working. I had scheduled the D&C. That morning, I had a 99-degree fever or something. My OB in Gainesville was amazing. The whole hospital staff was like, “Oh my gosh. She might have COVID. We can't do the surgery.” Yeah, so crazy. My OB had to vouch for me to say that I didn't have COVID and that we could still do the D&C anyway. I'm pretty sure I was the last elective surgery to have done and then after the date, literally I think it was March 20th, and the day after, they stopped doing elective surgeries and stuff. I was super thankful for that. It's Dr. Erin in Gainesville and she was just awesome. We had a miscarriage. It was a super tough time for me and my husband. I just remember praying and asking God to comfort us because we are Christians and I just really believe that God is close to the brokenhearted. The Bible says, “He's near to the brokenhearted.” It's still hard though because he's not here to comfort you physically. I just remember I was praying and there was this dove that came to our house and lived in our backyard. It was so crazy. For several weeks, he just made a nest on the ground.Meagan: That just gave me the chills. Rachel: It is. I'm telling you, I prayed so hard. He can comfort you but he's not going to give you a hug or something. I don't know. Do you know what I mean? So literally this dove came and lived in our yard. That dove was there. I'm not even kidding you. The day that I found out I was pregnant, the dove just left. We were like, “Where did that dove go? He was living in our yard and now he's not there.” That was the day I found out we were pregnant with our second baby, or our first baby. Meagan: Uh-uh. Wow. Rachel: It was so insane. Meagan: Oh my gosh. Rachel: Yes. That was the first crazy thing. I had wanted a puppy after the miscarriage and we had a really small courtyard so my husband was like, “Well, if we get a puppy, I'm getting a monkey.” I'm like, “No.” I was like, “Well if you really do want a monkey, I can look into finding us a monkey if you'll let me have a puppy.” He's like, “Okay, deal.” Well, he knows not to put anything past me after that because I found a monkey and we literally have a little squirrel monkey. His name is Rocko and we have a Maltipoo whose name is Remi. So the week after we got our monkey, that's when we found out we were pregnant again. I was like, “Now we have a monkey and this puppy and now we're going to have a baby.” That's how life goes. If you know me, that's just how my life goes. It's just like, the more fun, the better. Anyway, so I was pregnant with the second one. I also had a subchorionic hematoma in the beginning and Dr. Erin was like, “Okay, I know I told you not to worry about it last time but seriously it's usually not a big deal.” But you know, you're still worried because you have the same thinking. Meagan: Yeah, trigger back a little bit. Rachel: Exactly. So I was just a little worried about that, but I kept pressing forward. So then fast forward later, everything is healthy. Six months into the pregnancy, I found out that we got a great opportunity to move back to Pensacola which is where I'm from. It's about six hours away from Gainesville. It's near my home town. My parents live here. A pediatric dentist, Dr. Stu Bonnin was selling his dental practice in Pensacola so we decided to merge together and transition. I went there. I was probably about seven months pregnant when we moved to Pensacola. I was starting up. I'm seven months pregnant. I'm starting brand new seeing all of these patients I'm just getting to know. My husband started an orthodontic practice next door which is a dream come true. We have always wanted to do this. The doors opened up to where it could happen. Timing sometimes seems crazy but it just happened that way. I mean, I remember we moved here on December 24, 2020, so Christmas Eve. U-hauls are a lot cheaper then by the way. Our family had COVID so we weren't going to go see them anyway. I remember waking up on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day morning and I was sleeping on an air mattress. We had just bought our house and moved everything in. I'm like, “Wow. What a whirlwind. This is crazy.” So we moved halfway through. I'm a new business owner. So then I started seeing patients at about eight months pregnant. I'm trying to establish rapport with my new patients. I just decided it was in their best interest to work up until my due date. I worked up until my due date. At this point, I had no knowledge of birthing a baby at all which is my fault. I should have researched everything but there was just a lot going on. Meagan: Yeah. Don't put too much pressure on yourself there. Rachel: Knowing what I know now–Meagan: You had a lot of juggling pieces. Rachel: I know. Plus I was like, “I don't want to know how the baby gets here. I just want to know what to do after it gets here,” so I did a lot of Taking Cara Babies, reading how to get them to sleep through the night. I really wanted to breastfeed so I was focused on what to do when the baby gets here. Meagan: Which also is something that a lot of the time we forget to do. Rachel: I know. I know. It's all hard. So I worked up until my due date. I was expecting to be two weeks late for some reason because I was two weeks late as a baby. My husband was two weeks late and we were both first babies. I'm like, “It's going to be fine. I'll probably just be a little late.” A week passed and I had found an OB here. They did the BPP thing, the biophysical profile. Everything had been healthy. Nothing was out of the ordinary. She started talking about inducing me because I had borderline low amniotic fluid. That's the reason they gave me. So I guess amniotic fluid level from my understanding can be anywhere from 5 centimeters to 25 centimeters and mine was a 7. So she's like, “It's borderline low. The baby's not in distress but the older your placenta gets, the more likely that you'll have a stillbirth or you can have babies born with cerebral palsy and complications.”Meagan: Big words, very big words. Rachel: Yeah. I'm like, “Oh my gosh, well I don't want that.” I trust the doctor. I'm a doctor. I feel like I look out for people's best interests. I mean, I know I just deal with baby teeth but I truly want the best for my patients so I know she was probably recommending the same thing. All of that is not untrue, but anyways. Knowing what I know now, I'm just like, “What in the world?” She recommended that I be induced because of the borderline low amniotic fluid and that the longer time passes by, the increased chance of stillbirth. Because I had done zero birth education, I had nothing to really guide my decision-making process and my husband wasn't there because it was all COVID stuff. He couldn't come to any of the appointments so I was making these decisions on my own. I was just like, “Okay. We'll get induced. That's fine.” I only had a month off for maternity leave anyways, so I'm like, “Okay. It'll probably work out that the baby's born more on time.” Meagan: That you'll have some time. Rachel: Yeah, exactly. The day before, I just had this really bad feeling. I called the doctor's office and I was like, “Hey, is there any way we can postpone the induction?” I was really nervous. They were like, “No. This is the only time. We don't recommend that. This is the best thing.” I'm like, “Okay.” I got to the hospital. I started on, is it Cervadil?Meagan: Yeah, Cervadil. Rachel: The insertion pill thing. Meagan: So the pill is Cytotec and then there's the tampon-looking thing and that's Cervadil. Rachel: Okay. I think that might have been what that was. So yeah. I did that. I got to 2 centimeters dilated and they started the Pitocin. So then after the Pitocin, it was a gentle induction. The doctor I went to I guess is known for gentle inductions so that was good. I got to 2 centimeters dilated. Our daughter's name is Heidi. Her heart rate started dropping even this early on. I was only 2 centimeters dilated. Every time they turned the Pitocin up, it would drop. I was just like, “Just take me off of everything. Let's just wait.” The OB came in and she's like, “We've already had nonreassuring fetal heart rates.” I hope I'm using the correct words but I think that's what it is. Meagan: Correct. Rachel: It's just not looking good so we would recommend some kind of intervention at this point. I was like, “What about an epidural?” She was like, “Maybe you could use an epidural. It would help you relax and just speed things along.” So I got an epidural and then Heidi's heart rate dropped again. This just kept happening and I will never forget. There was a younger nurse. The doctor wasn't there. It was 2:00 AM and she came walking in the room. She said, “Hey, so the doctor just told us that we need to prep you for a C-section.” I'm just like, “What? A C-section? Excuse me? No one told me this was a possibility.” I had never even researched what that was. I never even knew that was a possibility. Meagan: A lot of us don't. Rachel: I mean, I'm stupid for not realizing that is a possibility, but at the same time, you're not planning on it. It's just an unplanned surgery. Meagan: Yeah. We go in thinking we're just going to have this baby which we do have a baby but we just don't envision it that way. Rachel: I know. I just truly wanted what was best for my baby. Meagan: Absolutely. Rachel: If it meant a C-section to save her life, then obviously that's what I would do but I was realizing this cascade of interventions was leading from one thing to another thing to another thing and I just was so upset. The OB got there and finally, my husband was like, “Whoa. Okay. What is going on here?” He talked to her and he was like, “Let's just take her off of everything and see how her heart rate is.” We literally asked her. We were like, “Listen, if you think our baby is going to lose oxygen or something dangerous where it's going to save her life to do a C-section, we will do a C-section, but if she is okay and we can work through–” the nurses were changing my position and the heart rate would get better. Sometimes I think the cord can just get compressed or things like that. She literally looked at us. I was really upset. I don't even know what I said. I was just really upset. But she looked at us and she was like, “Okay, yeah. The heart rate looks great. You're doing great. I'm okay with that. Let's just give it a little bit longer.” It was probably another 12 hours that we had done that. Long story short, the same thing happened again and after she gave me time, and at that point, I think I had progressed to 6 centimeters. I was like, “Okay, we're going to have this baby. This is looking good.” Even the nurse said that it was looking good. I think the final thing that happened is that I started running a fever and then when I ran a fever, the heart rate shot up and it was super high. Yeah, she was tachycardic. I'm like, “Yeah, she is not looking good.” At this point, it's been 72 hours. I mean, I have so many fluids. I've been on an IV. So we were like, “Okay, we really need to do this.” I was kind of expecting it at that point even though I was super upset and super sad. I was just kind of waving my little white flag. We did what we could and they prepped me for a C-section. It was the craziest thing I've ever experienced because everything went really well with the C-section. The OB was great with the C-section. All of the team was really fast. I kept saying, “I can still feel some pressure. Give me some more medicine. More, more, more.” I was so numb that my intercostal muscles were numb all the way up into my chest so it was kind of hard to breathe. I knew it was just because my muscles were numb so I was okay with it. It was so crazy because I was so happy. I heard my daughter cry so I knew she was healthy. I knew she was there. It was the best moment ever but at the same time, you're sad. Everybody that has talked on this podcast, you know the feeling of where you're so happy. Your baby is here. You're healthy. There could be way worse other things, but at the same time, it's just that this was not what I was expecting. It's crazy. Anyway, she had to go to the NICU because there was fluid in her lungs so she had to have help with oxygen and then she had to get IV antibiotics because there was suspected chorioamnionitis. Meagan: Because of the fever? Rachel: Yeah, because of the fever. So it wasn't proven, but they go ahead and put the baby on antibiotics before the results get back from pathology because it takes a while so they want to go ahead and get them on antibiotics just in case. It came back and it wasn't chorio so she had unnecessary antibiotics. But I get it. You have to have certain protocols in place. So she had to have that. She was in the NICU for just a couple of days. It wasn't bad. I was able to breastfeed. It was a struggle. You have to really make sure you're on a strict schedule when your baby is in the NICU. You have to go feed them and pump especially when your milk is coming in. So that was hard but we were able to do the breastfeeding which is good. Oh, Heidi had a lot of donor milk in the NICU because it was good that they gave her donor milk. I always joke around. I'm like, “She's going to have the best immune system because of all of the donor milk that she got.” Side note, whoever donates breastmilk, you guys are amazing. I just cannot believe that is a thing, so thank you to whoever donated breastmilk.Fast forward to the follow-up, everything is looking good after the C-section. Heidi is doing great. I'm so happy. I wanted to share this. I don't know if a lot of people have ever experienced this but I talked to my provider. I mean, I really liked her other than she suggested the induction. I just really wasn't that on board but she was like, “Yeah. In the future, you will definitely be a candidate for a VBAC.” But then I got this letter in the mail. I'm just going to read it. It says, “Dear Rachel, The patient/physician relationship is important in providing quality care. I feel your unacceptable behavior toward me and the hospital staff as well as your unwillingness to follow my recommendations for your safety and the safety of your baby has jeopardized our relationship. Therefore, this letter serves to notify you that I will not continue to be your provider.”Meagan: What?Rachel: I was so, so sad because I thought I followed her recommendation. She thinks I put my baby at jeopardy. If she thought my baby was at jeopardy, she should have told me that I should have had the C-section earlier. I just was so sad. I, as a physician, I'm not a physician but I'm a dentist and all of my patients, I try to give them both sides to everything. Not everybody is as informed as I am about teeth. Duh, we all don't know. That's why you go to a doctor for advice. Meagan: That's why you go to a specialist. Rachel: I try to give everybody two sides. I try to inform them and then they make the decision. I don't ever want to force someone into doing something that they don't want to do but also if someone doesn't take my recommendation, I'm not going to say, “Okay, you're dismissed from my practice.” I get that some people just don't feel comfortable treating certain people which is fine. I'm not bitter about that but I was super floored that she would dismiss me as a patient because I didn't take her recommendation to get a C-section in the first place. Meagan: You did and then you had a conversation and she said, “Yeah, I'm totally fine with it. Let's keep going.”Rachel: I had a doula with me, Ashley Andrews, she is amazing. She is my prayer warrior doula. She even said, “I don't think you're out of line, Rachel. I'm really confused.” Meagan: I'm sorry. Rachel: Anyways, not to harp on that but it was really sad. It was really for the best because I started looking at other providers anyway because I knew I wanted another baby. Okay, so here's the good part of the story. Dun, dun, dun. Nine months later, we found out we were having another baby. This time, it was a boy so I found a different provider in Pensacola that was okay with VBAC. It's really hard surprisingly to find someone that is super on board. It really is up to you to do the research and all of that. We have doctors. People think doctors are there to give you a magic pill and everything is solved. Doctors can't do anything if you don't make an effort on your end too. I feel like that's why there is so much diabetes and all of these things because you have to do some kind of work on your end too to educate yourself and realize that you can't just go to a doctor and expect them to fix all of your problems. I realized that and I'm like, “Okay, that's in every situation. I have to become educated myself.” I found you guys. I listened to your VBAC podcast literally every single day at lunch and I would cry on my lunch break. I'm such a loser. Meagan: You are not. These stories are amazing. Rachel: I would listen to these stories and I would just cry. I'm like, “Wow. This is so awesome.” My husband, I love him. He's so sweet. He's like, “You guys should make a podcast for husbands on how to deal with their wives when they have decided that they are going to have a VBAC,” because he's like, “All right, I've already accepted all of this stuff. It's fine.” Anyways, at 20 weeks I was diagnosed with complete placenta previa, not just partial. The placenta is completely covering your cervix. My OB here in Pensacola, the new one, was like, “It's highly unlikely that this is going to move. It's complete. It's very rare.” He started talking about placenta accreta and how sometimes it can even grow into the C-section scar and grow out into your bladder and stuff. I'm like, “Whoa.” I was so sad. I'm like, “Y'all, okay. I guess I'll just have another C-section. This is fine.” But then I was like, “Okay. God, you said in the Bible.” Matthew 17:20 says, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there' and it will move and nothing will be impossible.” I'm like, “God if you can move mountains, I know that you can move this placenta. I know that nothing is impossible for you.” I just started praying. In the meantime, my sister who lives in Jacksonville had this great practice that helped her with her delivery. Full Circle Women's Care, I highly recommend. I also talked to a friend, Saundra Fetner, who had a VBAC with them. I talked to her about it and she was like, “Yes. You need to go there.” I had a Zoom conference or a telemedicine conference with Dr. Adams. She is the owner there, the OB there. She was like, “Okay, yeah. We even have some missionaries that will be in Africa and then fly here and deliver their baby here and go back.” She was like, “If you want to deliver here, that would be fine with me. You just see your provider in Pensacola and then when it gets time, you just make arrangements to stay in Jacksonville until you have the baby.” Meagan: Dual care. Rachel: Yeah, exactly. I was like, “If something crazy happens in Pensacola, then I have the provider here.” I talked to my provider here and he was completely okay with it. He was like, “Well, with the placenta previa, you might want to try to rent a private jet so you can get there really quick.” I'm like, “Okay, that's not going to happen but whatever.” He was okay with it. I didn't care. Dr. Adams by the way, just has such passion for what she does. If you don't have passion for what you do and you don't enjoy it, why are you doing it? She actually had a C-section with her first baby and she's an OB. So she's like, “I understand how medicine is there if you need it, but sometimes you need to let your body do what it was created to do.” I was like, “Oh my gosh, yes girl. Preach, preach. I'm going to come see you. I don't care that I have to drive six hours. I'm going to come here.” I scheduled a follow-up. Granted, it had only been two weeks since I had been diagnosed with placenta previa. Coming to the follow-up, I had another ultrasound and all of that at Full Circle Women's Care. My first appointment, my sister went with me and we were like, “Let's just not say anything. Let's not say that I had placenta previa. Let's just see what they say.” The ultrasound tech looked at everything and she was like, “Yeah, everything looks great. Your baby's healthy. We just might need to get one more little position of the head when you come back.” I'm like, “What?” So then I'm like, “Okay, well you don't see placenta previa or anything going on?” She's like, “No. The placenta is way over here. This is the placenta here. This is your cervix here. There's no placenta previa.” I'm like, “Oh my gosh.” My mom had been praying. My dad, my mother-in-law, Angie. I'm like, “Y'all, you will not guess what just happened.” I sound so crazy but I'm like, “God moved my placenta.” I even had Ashley, my doula, had her Sunday School group. She was like, “Girl, we've been praying for you.” I know that's not the story with everybody, but it's just so crazy. I really do believe that and I'm just so thankful. I had my appointment with Carol, one of the midwives and she's like, “Yeah, everything looks great. You're due around September. We're going to do everything we can to help you have a successful VBAC.” I'm like, “Okay, Carol. You promise I don't have placenta previa?” She's like, “What are you talking about sweetie? Your placenta is far away from the cervix.” I couldn't believe that it was the case. I had this regained energy and excitement. We were back on track. Let's do it. Then a couple of weeks later, I met with Dr. Adams and it's a group so you meet with different people because you don't know who's going to deliver you. Everyone I saw, I'm like, “If you deliver me, I don't care. Everyone is great. Fantastic.” I met with Dr. Adams and she's like, “You know, there's this thing that you can read.” It is a recommendation for TOLAC or how to have a successful VBAC and how to ripen your cervix. She had all of the guidelines there. She was like, “Have you been following the guidelines? Have you been doing your daily squats to open up your pelvis and doing the specific Spinning Babies exercises to get the baby in the right position?” I'm like, “Yeah, I've been doing my squats.” She's like, “Let me see you do 20 squats right now.” This is at my OB appointment. I'm like, “Okay.” She's holding my hands and doing squats with me at the appointment talking to me about what I need to do. Meagan: Oh my gosh, I love that. Rachel: I'm just like, “This is awesome.” Anyway, she really practices what she preaches. She's like, “All right, then let me see you do some squats.” So I did that. Also, going back so for Valentine's Day of last year, instead of giving me chocolates and stuff, my husband printed off the recommendations that they gave me. I'm like, “You don't care about this as much as I do. I wish you could just know what I'm going through.” He's like, “Okay, Rachel.” He printed off the guidelines of how to have a successful VBAC and he highlighted all of the things. This is on the OB's website, How to Have Your Cervix Ripened Before Birth. These were the things you needed to do. At 20 weeks, drink red raspberry leaf tea. At 36 weeks, do acupressure, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. At 37 weeks, start taking evening primrose oil. At 38 weeks, start using clary sage oil and do birth stimulation, sex, and all of that stuff. At 39 weeks, you can do membrane stripping. He's just so funny because he even bought all of these things. He's like, “Are you drinking red raspberry leaf tea? Is it 36 weeks yet because that's when you need to start going to a chiropractor.” That was awesome. I was just doing everything. I wasn't perfect. I tried to eat healthier and all of that stuff. You do what you can but I work full time. At the end of the day, we're not perfect but I tried to do all of those things. I did that. I found a doula in Jacksonville and she helped me through Hypnobabies. It is super interesting because your mind really can help you control pain. It's so crazy. It really can. I even want to look into this for my patients. I think it would be so cool if you could learn to hypnotize. Dentistry is scary, especially for kids so I'm always looking for new things to try. Okay, so we go to Jacksonville. I was due September 29th. I took a week off early from work. We closed the dental clinic down. I had a dentist that's working for me too, Dr. Bonnin and he's awesome. Thank you for working for me on maternity leave. I closed for a week. We just went to Jacksonville. We had a little mini vacay. We took Heidi. I feel like it was so much just to spend time with me and Edwin with my daughter for a straight week in a really long time and focus just on our family. We have had a lot going on up until then so it was a nice little breather away. Meagan: That's such a beautiful way to spend the end of pregnancy. Rachel: I know. Meagan: Sometimes in the end of pregnancy, we're so stressed. We're getting a lot of pressure from the outside world or from whoever. Why haven't you had your baby yet or why haven't you been induced? So it's nice to just be with your family and create this space going into it. Rachel: Yeah, it really was. It was such a blessing that we were able to do that. I didn't have to worry about, “Okay, let me do the last-minute touches on the nursery.” It was just relaxing. So I'm like, “Okay, for sure this baby is going to come soon.” I'm super relaxed. I saw a shooting star. I'm like, “All right. It's going to happen.” It didn't. A week passed so I'm already a week later and then I think I was 41 and a few days. I had the BPP again and they start doing the monitor thing. They just do the heart rate monitor. Meagan: Oh, a non-stress test? Rachel: A non-stress test just to make sure everything is good. They kept saying, “Everything is good but we are going to keep seeing you back.” They weren't letting me go very long. Meagan: It's very standard doing NSTs at 41 weeks, very standard. Rachel: Yeah, okay. They were just doing all of the things to make sure everything was good. But Dr. Adams was like, “I know you want to go into spontaneous labor on your own. If you're not by 42 weeks,” and she was one to wait up until 42 weeks to do an induction. She's like, “We'll do a super gentle induction. We'll start with breast stimulation. We won't even go to Pitocin or anything.” I didn't even want to hear the word induction so I'm like, “Okay.” But she was great because she allowed me all the way up until two weeks to schedule the induction whereas for some people, it just depends on the hospital scheduling and that's where modern medicine is sad because you have to do the schedule and your body's not on a schedule. Your due date is just a guess date. I mean, Jane, the doula in Jacksonville is like, “So what's your guess date?” because it is. We try to do what we can but at the end of the day, sometimes you just have to let nature take its course. Anyway, so I talked to Dr. Adams and everything was good. I was trying to go into labor on my own. My best friend from dental school, Jackie, actually had premature contractions at 32 weeks so her doctor was telling her all of the things she needs to do to not go into labor and I was trying to do all of the things that they told her the opposite. I'm like, “Okay, what did your doctor say? Okay, I need to do that.” It just goes to show you that getting babies on this earth is just hard no matter what way you look at it but if you're educated, it's a lot easier. Hurricane Ian was brewing up and we had to move from our hotel because our hotel was on the beach and they were like, “We are going to have to evacuate the hotel because a hurricane is coming.” I'm like, “Oh, this baby is for sure coming. It's a hurricane.” It didn't. The hurricane came and went. I even drank midwives' brew and all of that stuff. I was 41 and 5 days or something like that. Our daughter, Heidi, got really sick. She contracted something while we were there. She was throwing up. She couldn't keep anything down. My husband was getting a little bit antsy. My husband was like, “I have a lot of stuff I need to work on at home. Why don't you just stay here with your sister? I'll take Heidi home and I'll come back when you go into labor.” I was like, “Okay, sounds good.” He took Heidi home. She actually couldn't keep anything down when he got home. Home was in Pensacola so it was six hours away from Jacksonville. He drove home and she actually had to be admitted to the ER because she had to get an IV and all of that stuff. I'm just like, “Oh my gosh. My daughter is in the hospital.” I feel guilty because I've been focusing on myself and making sure I don't have a C-section meanwhile my daughter is at home in the ER. I was thinking about, “I'm just going to go home. I'll just be induced again.” You just want what's best for your babies. That's why we're here. That's why we try to avoid C-sections when we can but have them when it's going to save our babies' lives. We just want what's best for our babies so I just felt so guilty that I wasn't there with her. But anyway, she was fine. I finally went to Dr. Adams again. It was the first time I had a check. She said, “Okay, you're 2-3 centimeters dilated.” I'm like, “Why am I not in labor right now?” I was 2 centimeters dilated at the hospital a couple of hours in. So anyways, she's like, “You are super favorable. You are 2 centimeters dilated. You're at whatever plus station where your baby is really low.” She's like, “I'm surprised you're not in labor right now. All you're waiting on is for this baby to say, ‘Okay, it's time for me to come into the world.'” I mean, we just don't know. That's why medicine still has some mysteries to it. You just don't know what puts someone into labor. Anyways, she did a membrane strip which was great. Membrane stripping, is that what it's called? Membrane sweep. Meagan: Yeah, a stripping or a sweep. Rachel: She's like, “Okay.” We had the induction scheduled for that Thursday and it was a Monday. She's like, “Rachel, you're going to have this baby. You're not going to have to be induced. We have it scheduled just in case but you are going to go into labor on your own.” I'm like, “I really hope you're right.” I went home. My sister and I went to a coffee shop and we just relaxed for a little bit and then we went home. We were going to see a movie. My brother lives in Jacksonville too. Me, my sister and my brother were going to see a movie together. He happened to be off work. It was crazy. We're getting ready and then I start having some Braxton Hicks stuff but some contractions. Anyways, it really progressed and it started getting uncomfortable. I didn't know. I thought, “Okay.” We contacted our doula. We met her at the hospital. She was like, “Do y'all really think y'all should go to the hospital?” I was having trouble breathing through everything. I was like, “I don't know. It might just be Braxton Hicks.” We got to the hospital. I couldn't breathe through it very well so then Jane, our doula, was like, “Okay. Let's just go to the hospital and get checked.” I'm getting scared. “No, they're going to trap me. They're going to make me stay and I'm going to have to get a C-section again.” She's like, “Rachel, no. That's not true.” I've got my birth posse with me. We go in. They checked me and I was only at a 4. I'm like, “What the heck? I'm such a woosie. I'm only at a 4?” I'm like, “Let's just go back home.” Carol was there, the midwife that I really had a good connection with and she's like, “Rachel, I really don't recommend you going home. I really think that things are progressing quickly. You should stay here and just relax.” Then I talked to my husband too. Meagan: Make your drive. Rachel: As soon as I got admitted to the hospital, Heidi actually got dismissed so he's like, “We've got two babies heading out.” I'm like, “You're such a nerd.” He's like, “Rachel, stay at the hospital. You're being crazy. Just relax. Do your Hypnobabies thing and I'll be there.” I did that and it was crazy. As soon as I zoned everybody out and put my little headphones on– Meagan: And acclimated to the space.Rachel: Yeah, exactly. I had time to get acclimated. I was like, “Okay. This is going to be okay. This baby is coming.” I just relaxed and then things started getting a little cray cray during transition. Yeah. Now I know what people talk about with that. Also, I didn't have an epidural because I'm like, “No. They slow things down. I do not want to get an epidural.” Yeah. So that was great and then the transition thing. Okay, things started getting really serious. My sister was there with me because my husband couldn't be there. I had my sister and a doula. I was like, “Sarah, why did you talk me into this? This is so stupid. I can't believe I'm doing this. This is the dumbest thing ever.” Then Jane was like, “Okay, I think she's ready.” Meagan: Usually when there is intense talk and doubt kicks in, it's like, “I think it's happening right now.” Rachel: Exactly. So then Carol came in. She checked me. I was 9.5. I had a little cervical lip and I was like, “Oh my gosh. No. I cannot believe it.” I was just like, “How in the world?” Carol was like, “Okay, I think your husband is almost here so we can wait to pull the cervical lip out of the way.” I'm like, “No. We are not doing that!” I'm not waiting. He should have been here a little bit ago.Anyway, so we did that. I'm about to start pushing. My brother was there at the hospital. He met my husband out in the hospital parking lot and they were literally sprinting. They were like, “Okay, your baby is about to be born. Here you are.” Luke led him to the exact room. Edwin comes in. He has a backward baseball cap on. I'm like, “They're going to think you're a crazy person coming in here.” They're like, “Is this the baby daddy? Okay, come in here.” I was pushing and I'm like, “Oh my gosh. The baby is going to get stuck,” because I've heard stories that the baby is going to get stuck at 10 centimeters. Carol was so amazing. By the way, she has a British accent. She's from Africa and she's the coolest person ever. She's like, “Rachel, you are doing it. You're about to have this baby.” I'm like, “No way. Are you serious?” At that moment, she's like, “Rachel, you're having this baby. This is happening. It's too late to turn back. He's not getting stuck.” I'm crying. I'm like, “This is the best feeling ever.” He was born. He's healthy. He's here. I'm healthy and this is how things are supposed to happen. It was the most amazing thing ever. You just can't explain it. I'm just like, “Oh my gosh.” I just can't believe that it actually happened and everything was great. The births were such polar opposites. No one's birth is less important than the other. I don't ever want my daughter to think, “Oh my gosh. I was a failure birth, and then baby John–”. His name is John Edwin Richard the Third and then John was a regular birth. It's not about that. It's just how God can take our pain and our failures that we have and turn beauty from ashes. That is what happened. This is how it's supposed to be. It was the best feeling in the whole world. I was just so thankful. I can't believe my husband made it there. I didn't think he was but he did. Meagan: So close. Rachel: Yeah. I was like, “Oh my gosh.” I do want to say that I'm not trying to diss C-sections. You need it when you can but who you have as a provider is the most important thing. I trusted them and I knew that if she had recommended that I needed a C-section I was going to say, “Okay. I know that I've tried everything I can. I'm going to trust you guys.” She even said, “The position of the baby is the most important thing.” Baby has to be in the right position to do that. So anyway, it was just the most beautiful thing ever. I'm just so thankful for everything. Meagan: Oh my goodness. It's such a beautiful story honestly from all of it, from the dove in the yard flying away to moving and driving six hours away. Those are hard decisions sometimes to make and sometimes dual care is really hard too because sometimes you will have providers disagreeing with the other provider so that's really hard. But so beautiful. I could see the emotion and I could hear the emotion in your face. You're so happy. It sounds just so beautiful. Rachel: I know. It's amazing. It's the best. Meagan: Well, thank you. I do want to talk about that placenta previa because it's interesting to go from being diagnosed with complete previa to so far away. That's a miracle. It's so crazy but a lot of the time, we hear diagnoses of full placenta previa so I wanted to talk about what that is. You mentioned accreta too but previa is where it covers the cervix. To diagnose complete previa, it should be directly over the innermost side, so the OS. Directly over the canal of the uterus which is the cervix. So with pregnancies 16 weeks or more when this is happening, sometimes they're diagnosed with a low-lying. Low lying is when it's really, really close or the edge is less than 20 millimeters away from the OS, the cervix. 20 millimeters is 1 inch or 2 centimeters. Usually, most providers when it's 20 or more are totally okay and comfortable with that. One of the interesting things, and I'm curious how you had yours, but a transvaginal ultrasound to diagnose the placenta previa has a way higher chance of it actually being accurate than an abdominal. Did you have an abdominal?Rachel: It was transvaginal, yes. Meagan: It was. Rachel: Yes. On both, yeah. Meagan: See? Look at that. That's so amazing. If someone is diagnosing you with previa on the abdominal outside, you can also request a transvaginal because that can bring higher accuracy. If we get diagnosed and there are placenta issues within the pregnancy, then sometimes they will suggest a 34-36 week induction so that's another thing and then if there aren't any complications, sometimes it's 36-37. So just for those who have been diagnosed. I also want to mention that a lot of the time when we have low lying or something like that, it does move throughout pregnancy. Rachel: Yeah, and usually it does take a lot longer than that. I did so much research too. So yeah, just like what you were saying, and if it does migrate upwards, it never will migrate back down because your uterus is growing up, not down. It all is about where the placenta attaches to the uterus. It's this tissue and you can't help it. It's when the baby is conceived, that it attaches. I had a D&C and a C-section which can increase the risk of it. I had a friend that was diagnosed with it and she even had some bleeding. She almost had to have a C-section but it had migrated more than what did you say it was? Meagan: 20 millimeters, 1 inch, or 2 centimeters. Rachel: Yeah, she said it was 3 centimeters so her provider was letting her go. I'm not saying that everybody's just miraculously moves all of the time but the chances are pretty good that it's going to move. If your provider says that you need a C-section, just maybe give it some time. Everybody is different. Meagan: Yeah. Well, yeah. I think it's just something that a lot of the time we don't talk about, placenta previa. It can be really scary when you hear at 20 weeks, “Hey, you've got this possible placenta previa or low lying and you might have to have a C-section,” so at 20 weeks we're hearing, “I might have to have a C-section,” and it immediately starts making our wheels turn. Rachel: It does. It's crazy. Meagan: And then last of all, I really want to talk about teeth. Rachel: Yeah, teeth. Meagan: Our pearly whites. So obviously, you're a pediatric dentist and one of the interesting things that you have found that we didn't realize is that C-sections can affect enamel. Rachel: Yes, it can. If you think about it, at about six months in utero is when the baby teeth are starting to develop. Anything that happens, if the mom gets a fever or you don't have the certain Vitamins A, C, D, or E which are really important for your teeth to mineralize and you don't have the certain minerals, then your teeth can be a little bit weaker when you are born. All of these things in pregnancy affect the development of your teeth. Right at birth is when your adult molars, so you have four adult molars in the back and the front four on the top and the front four on the bottom. Right at birth is when those molars start to calcify. If you have, and I'm not saying that a C-section increases but it's more of a correlation. It's not a cause and effect. It's a correlation. Meagan: It's a correlation, yeah. Rachel: Yes. That's observed if you have anything that happens right around the time of birth. With a C-section, sometimes the baby might be a little bit earlier. When you are born, you have things that happened at birth. The baby might be a little bit earlier. A C-section brings the baby earlier. Sometimes those things can affect the mineralization process of those six-year-old molars and the front four top teeth and the front four bottom teeth. It's called molar incisor hypomineralization. If you have something like that, it's just a really good idea to see a pediatric dentist. You can put sealants on it. Sealants can protect the adult molars from getting cavities and things like that to strengthen it. Also, being on antibiotics right at birth–Meagan: That's just what I was going to ask. What about antibiotics?Rachel: Yeah. I'm not getting into the nitty-gritty of everything, but certain antibiotics are worse than others. Usually, the C-section has a higher chance of having to be in the NICU and taking antibiotics. That can affect the mineralization process of your molars. That in turn can cause them to be weaker which puts them at higher risk for cavities. It's just so crazy that even a C-section can affect your teeth which is my small little bubble of medicine that I do. Even that can have a role. It's not like if you have to have a C-section, you're like, “Oh my gosh. My kid is going to have cavities forever.” It just puts you more at risk for that just like someone could be more at risk of being overweight but there are things that you can do through your diet and all of that to keep yourself healthy. It's not an automatic thing. There are things you can do. Don't drink juice and eat sugar. There are things you can do to keep cavities from forming. But yeah, at around that time is when everything is forming. It's so crazy. Meagan: It's just good to know.Rachel: It is. It is. Meagan: Even if you've had a vaginal birth with a lot of antibiotics from Group B Strep or something like that, it's good to just be aware. Rachel: Yes. It's not necessarily with a C-section, but with antibiotics and stuff. Meagan: Awesome. Rachel: Oh my gosh. Awesome. You guys are the best. I love you. Meagan: We love you back and we are so honored that you wanted to share your story and touch the world around you.ClosingWould you like to be a guest on the podcast? Tell us about your experience at thevbaclink.com/share. For more information on all things VBAC including online and in-person VBAC classes, The VBAC Link blog, and Meagan's bio, head over to thevbaclink.com. Congratulations on starting your journey of learning and discovery with The VBAC Link.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Matt Fruge is the CEO of SquareDash, an accounting and capital solution for insurance restoration contractors. He's a husband and the father of 3 (4 if you count the family's Maltipoo, Carl). He's a Navy veteran and a proud Texan. He's also my best friend of over 22 years and an all-around badass. LinkedIn: Matt Fruge' Website: www.squaredash.com Email: matt@squaredash.com Follow Dean: IG: @risingsonpodcast Facebook: The Rising Son Podcast with Dean Howell LinkedIn: Dean Howell Substack: The Rising Son with Dean Howell Twitter: @steaminseadaddy

Jeanine and Mike are back in the pod sharing some news! On this episode they dive into rules! How rules and restrictions on diets don't work and why.Work with mehttps://coaching.jeanineescobar.comMaltipoo Pups in So Calhttps://www.gooddog.com/breeders/maltipoo-tiny-pups-california#breed_id=169Jeanine Personal IGHttps://www.instagram.com/mrsceo_jWeight Loss IGHttps://www.instagram.com/jsbodybootcampTIKTOKHttps://www.tiktok.com/mrsceo_jYouTube Https://www.youtube.com/c/jeanineescobarAmazon StorefontHttps://www.amazon.com/shop/mrsceo_jBUILT Bar Discount code: MRSCEOJhttps://builtbar.com?baapp=MRSCEOJINNO Supps Code Jeaninehttps://www.innosupps.com/JEANINE

Special guest Yvonne Jupin-Mayorquin and birthday girl Miss Coco Reese Maltipoo joined Patricia Zeller and me on “What's Barking Local!” powered by Animal Connection! YOU can win a catered birthday party for dogs; plus, get the scoop on Animal Connection's Easter Parade, Bunny Photos, Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA adoption event and the popular Egg Hunt, featuring over $200 in gift cards hidden in the golden eggs! “What's Barking Local!” airs every Wednesday at 3 pm on The I Love CVille Network!

In today's episode, I ramble on about 'the whole picture,' hence the title!!  Questions? Advice? Want to share your story? Want a shout-out?  Please write in,  at amber@dramberq.com.  If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate and share : ) Support the podcast (so I can make it even better) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dramberq  Thank you for your support xoxo

Meet Sue Tostevin. She is the mom of Miss Teddy, who is 10 years old Maltipoo. The fur princess is a calm, loving, and generally quiet girl. Miss Teddy used to have tear stains, so Sue created a special, very effective natural product, tear stains remover....Nowadays, Miss Teddy's mom helps a lot of parents from all around to overcome and remove the redness of their faces...P.S. Did you know: The brown or red stains you can find under a dogs eyes are tear stains. Even in the happiest of dogs, they can make your happy chappy look glum. Typically more visible in dogs that have white or lightly coloured fur, they tend to affect dogs with shorter noses and are generally caused by excessive tearing or insufficient drainage – the medical term for this is called Epiphora.Listen to this podcast episode and learn more...Connect with Sue and Miss Teddy:https://www.youngwoofians.comInstagram: @young_woofiansInstagram @missteddyuk Meet Sue Tostevin. She is the mom of Miss Teddy, who is 10 years old Maltipoo. The fur princess is a calm, loving, and generally quiet girl. Miss Teddy used to have tear stains, so Sue created a special, very effective natural product, tear stains remover....Nowadays, Miss Teddy's mom helps a lot of parents from all around to overcome and remove the redness of their faces...P.S. Did you know: The brown or red stains you can find under a dogs eyes are tear stains. Even in the happiest of dogs, they can make your happy chappy look glum. Typically more visible in dogs that have white or lightly coloured fur, they tend to affect dogs with shorter noses and are generally caused by excessive tearing or insufficient drainage – the medical term for this is called Epiphora.Listen to this podcast episode and learn more...Connect with Sue and Miss Teddy:https://www.youngwoofians.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/young_woofiansInstagram @missteddyuk 

Coronation Street actress Samia Longchambon, who has appeared on the famous cobbles for over 20 years, talks to new puppy parents Hannah Jones and Karen Jones about her maltipoo Ralf.The actress, who plays Maria Connor in the ITV soap, discusses her grief over losing her dog Sonny, how Ralf came into the family, Ralf's separation anxiety, and how dogs can help lift our moods.The former Dancing on Ice contestant offers Hannah and Karen top tips for their "fur babies" and reveals all about what puppy parent she is in Posh Paws Corner.Fetch. Chase. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. is brought to you by Pooch and Mutt, the health food experts for dogs. Their vet-recommended, hypoallergenic good mood food for our pooches is tailored to all ages, including their popular the best selling Calm & Relaxed range for anxious dogs.Pooch and Mutt is offering podcast listeners 25% off on their website. To claim, use the discount code PODCAST at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.Fetch. Chase. Eat. Sleep. Repeat is a Laudable production for TeamDogs.co.uk. It is presented by Hannah Jones and Karen Price, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.

Janine Kunze ist nicht nur Schauspielerin, Moderatorin, Buchautorin und eine der bekanntesten Blondinen in Deutschland! Bekannt geworden ist sie mit „Hausmeister Krause“, aber sie spielt mittlerweile auch ganz andere Rollen, zum Beispiel eine Staatsanwältin im ZDF. Vor allem ist sie aber auch noch dreifache Mutter, Ehefrau und vor allem Hundebesitzerin. Der süße Maltipoo „Krümel“, den sie eigentlich lieber „Wodka“ genannt hätte, gehört auch noch zur Kölner Familie. Und das heißt, im Hause Kunze ist jede Menge los! „Krümel“ hat nämlich einen großen Dickkopf – und zwei ihrer Kinder sind mitten in der Pubertät. Das Problem: Janine hält sich weder in der Hunde- noch in der Kindererziehung für besonders begabt. Krümel ist aber dennoch ihr bester Freund – und tickt auch ähnlich, wie sie sagt. Er ist schlau, stellt sich aber dumm, das passt zum Klischee der dummen Blondine, mit dem sie häufig konfrontiert wird, das sie aber mittlerweile zu nutzen weiß. Janine plaudert im Podcast über das Leben mit Hund, über den 50. Geburtstag, über Kinder in der Öffentlichkeit und darüber, was sie richtig aufregt.

„Ein Leben ohne Mops ist möglich, aber sinnlos“, das sagte einst schon Loriot so weise - und die Kunze-Budachs haben das eins zu eins für ihren Familienhund Krü-mel adaptiert. Der ist zwar kein Mops, sondern ein Maltipoo, aber er ist genauso un-verzichtbar wie jedes andere Mitglied von KUNZES KOSMOS auch. In dieser Folge kommen Janine und Lola also zum Pudels Kern und erzählen uns, wie ihr Leben mit ihrem Lieblingsvierbeiner so läuft: Wie kam Krümel überhaupt zu ihnen? Wieso heißt er Krümel, und nicht Wodka oder Tonic oder Justin Bieber? Wie sehr hängen Lola und Janine an dem kleinen Fellracker - ist er wirklich Lolas zweiter Bruder? Und: wie sehr bereichert der Kleine den Kunz'schen Kosmos eigentlich? In diesem Podcast liegt heute mal der Hund begraben und wird zudem noch in der Pfanne verrückt - ein ehrlicher, lustiger und berührender Talk für alle Zweibeiner, die ein großes Herz für Tiere haben. Oder auch ein kleines - besser ist es; denn: wie schwedische Studien gerade ergeben haben, scheint man mit Hund nicht so schnell vor die Hunde zu gehen. Das sagen zumindest die Forscher der Universität Uppsala: „Wer mit einem Hund zusammenlebt, stirbt demnach seltener an einer Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankung“. Wau!! Und hier noch ein Leckerli aus Irland: „Ein Hund ist ein Herz auf vier Beinen.“ Das fand auch Marilyn Monroe, die einst meinte: „Hunde beißen mich nie. Nur Men-schen.” Ein Buchtipp zur heutigen Folge von uns: „Hilde“ von Ildiko von Kürthy (2019) - „Mein neues Leben als Frauchen. Sehnsucht an der Leine, Irrsinn auf der Hundewiese und spätes Glück mit Gassibeutel“

Notre star du jour dans ce nouvel épisode est le Maltipoo, le chien le plus adorable qui soit !

Meet Chris Bryson. She love to design and create for my three little loves. Bella, her amazing little shihtzu girl, Jack, her little lover, who is a shihpoo, and the Coco, her fur baby niece who is a Maltipoo. They are her inspiration even though they don't like clothes much, she lives near North Myrtle Beach in the land of sunshine. She retired from teaching to be near the ocean and create doggie designs. She has been involved with Celebrity Catwalk for about 3 years now. She truly love the rescue mission and look forward to each event .  See her designs at :Two Sisters DesignBelladonna Auction page Insta: @chrisbryson81 ⭐️Celebrity Catwalk/ Paws in the City South Carolinawww.celebritycatwalk.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/celebritycatwalk

This episode features Kid Stars Annalise Huang, Aiden Han, and Mischa Noorzad, as well as actors Anisha Joshi, Christian Allan King, April Lowery, and Graciela Cuevas. The story performed in this episode is Get Your Cheer in Gear! by Janet Milstein. ​ The Cast: Lacey - Annalise Huang Chase - Aiden Han Angel - Anisha Joshi ​Jayden - Christian Allan King Ms. Flair - April Lowery Principal Jackson - Graciela Cuevas ​Thanks to David Renata and Steven Oxen at fesliyanstudios.com and Jason Shaw at audionautix.com for the use of their wonderful music in this episode and in Lacey and Angel's "videos." Special thanks to Anabolic Beatz for the rap music in Chase's "video." You can hear more music and subscribe to Anabolic Beatz here: www.youtube.com/c/AnabolicBeatz. Aiden Han's YouTube Channel can be found here: Yeets Fun Island. Guess what? Annalise's parents bought her a Maltipoo puppy! Her name is Millie and you can see her here milliethemaltipoo.

Sindre Haaland was born and raised in Norway but lives with his beautiful wife, son, daughter, and Maltipoo-dog in Brooklyn, New York. Founder & CEO of SalesScreen, the world's most comprehensive gamification platform that creates a fun, motivating, and competitive atmosphere for revenue teams.

Alex is originally a Midwestern girl hailing from Ohio. With a wedding planning background rooted in Washington, D.C., Alex is all in on events in the PNW these days. After living and working in the nation's capital for two years, Alex wanted a change but wasn't ready to give up the wonderful world of weddings and so Willow & Ivy Events was born!Alex draws design inspiration from fresh flowers, vibrant color stories, playful patterns, and anything that sparkles.When she's not planning, organizing, and executing events, she can either be found out training for an upcoming half marathon weekend or staying in with a good book. Alex also enjoys checking out new restaurants, watching baseball, traveling the world, and hanging out with her Maltipoo, Kip and her boyfriend, Brandon. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @willowandivyevents and while you’re there, be sure to follow @lifeconciergepodcast as well!

It's time again for another Rápido Rapidito! These are quick 30ish minute episodes where we simply give you some life updates and other chingaderas we're up to but don't worry, we still spill the té! This week, Fifi – Andres' v cute Maltipoo dog-child – had her spay surgery and now has to wear a cone, Victoria gives us some deets on her new job as a baker, and we spill all the té[quila] from Victoria's 26th [drunken] birthday party. Please subscribe, write us a review, and don't forget to follow us on the Gram, Twitter, and TikTok @callatepod!

Shaun Adams is an ICF internationally certified life coach with an extensive background in IT. Tia Adams is a certified special education teacher. Together, they have invested over 30 years in mentoring thousands of students and adults, helping them develop their strengths and overcome obstacles. Their international travels, service as licensed ministers, and collaboration with various non-profit organizations have cultivated their love for service. Shaun and Tia have been married for 22 years and are the proud parents of three wonderful children and an adorable Maltipoo. They are experts at coaching leaders, influencers, creators, and high-performance achievers to realize their purpose and discover their inner Genius. #shaunandtiaadams #defragyourlifediscoveryourgenius #sherrygideons You can find Shaun and Tia Adams on the web: Website: www.DefragYourLife.com Facebook @Defrag Your Life Instagram: @DefragYourLife Shaun's IG: @CoachShaunAdams Tia's IG: @TiaBeGreat Follow High Vibe Nation on Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/thehighvibenation Instagram: https://instagram.com/thehighvibenation Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUH5fG6ZBWCmDoPlRCtkDwQ To Your Success Sherry Gideons The High Vibe Nation www.thehighvibenation.com The High Vibe Nation Movement www.thehighvibenationmovement.com Wednesday, 4/14/2021 @5PM PST - Watch in HD www.TheHighVibeNation.com and get the replay. #TheHighVibeNationLiveShow #TheHighVibeNation #TheHighVibeNationMovement #PositiveTvNetwork #PositiveMedia #Highvibes #loverevolution --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehighvibenation/support

Richard Bliss Brooke went from chicken chopper to CEO, according to Success magazine in its 1992 cover story ... an issue that outsold every issue in the 100-year history of the magazine. He was only 36 years old when Success magazine featured his journey from earning $3.05 an hour cutting chickens for Foster Farms to creating millionaires from his sales training and performance coaching. Had it not been for an obscure management decision by Foster Farms – they would not promote anyone who did not have a college degree – Richard would have recently retired from a 40-year career at the processing plant. Instead, he pivoted and built a nationwide sales organization of 30,000 people by the time he was 28, and went on to build two global companies over the next 35 years. As a keynote speaker, he has wowed audiences of over 10,000 and shared the stage with Tony Robbins, Sir Richard Branson, Bob Proctor, John Maxwell, and many others. As an author, he has written three books and hundreds of articles and blogs. He has been acknowledged for his ontological coaching and his book “Mach2” by Gale Sayers, John Elway, Harvey Mackay, Les Brown, Jack Canfield, and thousands of others. “I am a classic case of failing forward,” says Richard. “I have always looked for the seed of equal or greater benefit in adversity, as suggested by Dr. Napoleon Hill. And I am a passionate believer in self-motivation. With it, nothing else really matters. Without it, nothing else really works." Today Richard runs his three multimillion-dollar companies from his home on the island of Lanai, Hawaii. He loves to golf, fly helicopters, scuba dive, boat, ATV, hike, paddleboard, and bask in the good life with his wife, Kimmy, step-daughter Hailey, and Marley the Maltipoo. He values fun, leadership, adventure, contribution, and friendship. The theme of his life is “to inspire others to play full out.” On the episode: Stacey is joined by Best Selling Author & Entrepreneur Richard Bliss Brooke, for a discussion on life as business owners, relationship building, and their initial aggressive sales strategies.  Key Takeaways: -Every cell of our body responds to what you're doing. -Connection requires time and listening. -Continuously grade your progress. Tweetable Quotes: "If you're investing in yourself... stop calling it spending." -Stacey O'Byrne "People don't say or do anything unless a need of theirs is being met by what they're saying or doing." -Bill Stierle "When you identify what a prospect's primary needs are, there will be no need for 5-10 calls before closing." -Bill Stierle "We don't change our goals, we change how to pursue them." -Stacey O'Byrne Richard Brooke: Connect with and find out more about Richard Brooke: https://www.richardbrooke.com (https://www.richardbrooke.com) email: rb@richardbrooke.com Resources: Instagram: @pivotpointadvantage Schedule a 15 minute call with Stacey:http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey ( http://pivotpointadvantage.com/talktostacey) If you’re ready to take yourself and your business to the next level and are interested in a coaching program that will get you there check out:http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccess ( http://pivotpointadvantage.com/iwantsuccess)  Join an interactive environment to help you build the success you’ve always wanted with other like-minded, success-driven entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals:https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling ( https://facebook.com/groups/sellwithoutselling)

Casey’s journey just floored me with what she had to endure and I was deeply moved by the love and presence demanded of her and her family by this seemingly unending diagnosis.   Casey is the author of “Finding Your Way Back to Heart Center; cancer treatment ended now what?”   She’s a cancer survivorship coach: helping women thrive post-treatment, stronger physically mentally & emotionally through her program: A Happier Healthier You. She’s also personal trainer and a cancer exercise specialist. Casey is based out of Chicago and she is a dog mom to a Maltipoo named Lily.   Casey ’s been cancer free for 3 1/2 years.   Instagram @TheHappierHustle Website TheHappierHustle.com  Facebook Group “Thriving After Cancer Treatment.”   0:00:00 How the cancer was found 0:10:15 Adult with pediatric cancer 0:22:00 Petechiae and bruising 0:32:48 Extracting the bone marrow 0:42:45 Get walking! 0:54:08 IT Chemo infusions 1:01:52 Rehab hospital  1:09:13 All that we take for granted 1:18:55 Chemo-brain 1:25:05 Two years of treatment and then a recurrence 1:30:55 Fever 105°F 1:39:40 Sitting in the uncomfortableness 1:52:10 Twenty more good years 1:57:12 Stem cell treatment  2:14:30 Third recurrence   - recorded 04/04/2020

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Kate Carney is an experienced lawyer, strategic advisor and senior executive. She has 11+ years advising public and private companies, C-suite executives, and investors on corporate legal matters, business development strategies, relationship-building best practices, reputation/crisis management, and building your tribe (boards, leadership and team dynamics). She brings a unique mix of busy-savvy legal, finance and communications experience to the opportunities and challenges that entrepreneurs faces daily. The struggle is real! She is a creative thinker, value-driven problem-solver, and nimble “get it done” business partner. Not to mention, a yogi, former ice hockey player, jewelry enthusiast and the momma of a little Maltipoo named Finnegan.

A production assistant with Tyler Perry Studios by day and a writer by night, Sakari Milan is the author of The Tales of Camelia B. She is a civic leader, activist and Winston Salem, NC native who believes every book she writes – a child is yearning to hear – The Truth! Prior to writing historical children’s literature, Sakari obtained her B.A.- May 2020 in Global Studies and Public Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she was involved in student government and The Black Student Movement which is devoted to improving cultural diversity, inclusion and equity on campus. With the intent to move to Washington DC to work in government and obtain her Masters, Sakari like many others was struck with a major turn of events – the widespread COVID 19 pandemic and racial tension. During this tumultuous time, while in lock down, she was able to complete her first literary work and introduce The Tales of Camelia B. to the world. She was inspired to write the series due to the lack of black representation in her studies throughout her crucial developmental ages and beyond. She is valiant in her efforts to awaken “the system” and rewrite history one book at a time. A passionate community servant with the ability to motivate and inspire others, Sakari is a voice for change and believes that education is key. Throughout her college years, she worked diligently focusing on educating, advocating and empowering young people. Globally, she taught early stages of literary education to children in Spain and the Dominican Republic. Working in a myriad of ways with refugee outreach organizations, the school system, and educational workshops, Sakari seeks to promote values of social justice, equity, sustainability and academic freedom. As a scholar, researcher and lifelong learner, she hopes to be able to improve racial solidarity and cultural tolerance through her writings. She is a lover of naps, fuzzy socks and a warm cup of tea – a perfect writer’s nook. When she is not writing, Sakari spends most of her time reading, traveling, and spending quality time at home with her family and her favorite pooches California (a Boxer) and Rio De Janeiro (a Maltipoo). Milan enjoys writing sweet, fun, action-packed poignant children’s stories that teach, impact and uplift each reader. Her characters are clever fearless, adventurous and seekers of the truth. Like her characters, she is on a never-ending quest to travel back in time uncovering hidden deleted and altered facts in black history. The Tales of Camelia B. is a guided journey that aims to inspire and empower children of all backgrounds focusing on K- 5. She hopes her books will teach awareness, cultural tolerance, reflection, pride and are a call to action. Her hope is to one day be amongst the many scholars who have made a great change in academia. As a new author during a crucial moment in history where division is prevailing, she hopes that “The Tales of Camelia B. will encourage our youth to claim the identities and cultural legacies that shape who they are.” She acknowledges inequality is deeply entrenched into the “system” but believes education is the key. She says, “knowing the past, opens the door to the future and every school in America should have The Tales of Camelia B. for learning”. Milan understands that she will face challenges uncovering the HIDDEN TRUTHS in history, although often times uncomfortable to hear, she believes it is necessary for change. Keep in touch with Sakari via the web and follow her journey at: Website: www. https://www.sakarimilan.com https://www.facebook.com/sakarimilan/ https://www.instagram.com/sakarimilan/ https://twitter.com/sakari_milan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVATy7PJ9R87HtVgNos9D1w/featured Books Available for sale at Sakarimilan.com/books, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Book Depository, Kobo, Indie Bound and other global retailers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-d-king/support

Caroline:Thank you so much for joining us. That wallpaper behind you is absolutely beautiful.Teggy:It's Dorothy Draper, who like did all of the interior design for The Greenbrier Hotel and The Beverly Hills Hotel.Caroline:Nice.Teggy:Yeah. You can still buy her wallpapers, which is fun.Caroline:Amazing. They're beautiful. I love stripes, all stripes.Jacqueline:I'm Jacqueline. I'm going to be co-hosting today with Caroline Morris. I did want to do a shout out to the vipHomeLink app, which is our sponsor, our main sponsor for this podcast, and also where me and Caroline work vigorously to help homeowners prevent any issues in the home and make living in their homes better.Jacqueline:Today we have with us Teggy French, fashion blogger and designer, who's going to be talking about all things home inspiration, home decor, home design, and how to make living beautiful easy on a budget. Welcome, Teggy. How are you?Teggy:Hi, I'm great. So nice to be here, thank you for having me.Jacqueline:Why don't you give us a little bit of introduction about yourself?Teggy:I am Teggy. I also go by the name of Alex, but Teggy was a nickname given to me in college, it's a play off of my maiden name, which was Tegenborg, and French is my middle name. I decided when I started my blog that I wanted a name that would translate into a business, should I decide to go that way. That's where Teggy French came from. I reside in New Vernon, New Jersey. I currently co-own a jewelry company called French and Ford, with my partner out of Dallas, and I'm getting ready to launch Teggy French, the clothing brand, on October 15. I'm still doing influencing, but now I'm starting to go into more of the design field, which is super exciting.Caroline:That's an inspiration to all. Could you share a little bit about how you got into the design space and what your inspiration is? We see the wallpaper and the fabrics behind you, it's so beautiful, but not necessarily every day. Could you share a little bit about your inspiration and how you got into the field?Teggy:I grew up with parents that spent every weekend going to auction houses or antiquing, and they loved to decorate. I mean, I probably changed my bedroom growing up like every six months. It was great having parents that nurtured that. My background in school was in acting and that didn't pan out the way I had hoped to, but with that, I still longed to have that creativity in my life. One day, someone was just like, "You should start a fashion blog," and I was like, "I should start a fashion blog." I came home and I did a lot of research and I literally launched the blog like 24 hours later.Teggy:I've always had an affinity for the 1960s, as you can probably tell. I think it was a time where people really took pride in the way that they dress. There obviously wasn't as many options, so wardrobes were much smaller, which I think is hopefully something we're now getting back into with sustainability of buying things that are going to be classic and take you through being able to wear it from the beach.Teggy:Through the blog, I just started to realize that people really responded to the 1960's style that I'm showing. There's not a lot of caftans on the market right now, so that's where I was like, "Well, maybe this is something that people would respond to." Instead of throwing on your workout clothes to go to the post office, why not throw on a caftan? Then my jewelry company started with a pair of bow earrings that I found at an antique store in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. I reached out to a woman I knew and I was like, "Do you think we can get these made?" and she was like, "Let me try it."Teggy:The bottom line of my story is just give it a whirl. If you're passionate about something and you have an idea, there's a way to get it done. I'm definitely living proof of that. I never thought that I would have two companies and be living my dream life five years after starting a blog. It's been a blessing, for sure.Jacqueline:I love the story about how you ... I was actually just down the shore. I was in Lavallette, which is near Point Pleasant, a little bit, not too far. But I love how you were in an antique store and you found these earrings and now you're creating this brand. Can you talk about antiquing in terms of creating a home space and finds that you've had or advice for people who want to start to bring antique and vintage home decor items into their space?Teggy:The biggest thing to just get over any hurdle of when it comes to home decor is be open to shopping anywhere and everywhere. I think a lot of times people think they need to go to one place and decorate their home in one color. It works and it looks pretty, but get a little creative, especially if you're on a budget. In Morristown, for example, which is near where we all live, there's the Market Street Mission. The stuff that they get is absolutely incredible. You can go every day and it's the thrill of the hunt. I have these beautiful chinoiserie pieces of art in my bedroom and they were $40 range. Then if you were to walk into a store, they would probably cost you about $2,000.Teggy:It's going antiquing, going to TJ Maxx, putting it all together. Then you invest in certain pieces, like maybe a sofa or something like that. But I spout that if you just manifest what it is you're looking for that the shopping gods will answer. You just have to be open to going to all different places.Caroline:I love decorating. This is my third apartment to decorate. My husband is very neutral, but the next, we're looking to buy a house and I was like, "I get my pinks and my blues and I don't care what you say. I get in an apartment it's a couple of rooms, but in a house, I was like, "I've given you three apartments of neutral, we can expand from here."Teggy:I bet you once you do it, he will actually like it. It's just getting out of the comfort zone.Caroline:I totally agree. Honestly, he wears colors. His suits are neutral, but his dress shirts, his ties, everything's so colorful. I was like, "Here we go to our bland apartment. Whoopideedoo."Teggy:[inaudible 00:06:47] stand out as the art, which is also quite [inaudible 00:06:49]. But it creates a space that you love, that's what I found. You would look behind me and be like, "Oh, she must be in Florida or California," and I'm in the suburbs of New Jersey. Some people might be like, "That doesn't go here," but there are no rules when it comes to fashion or decor. It comes from with it, you have to do what makes you happy. I'm like, "Well, Palm Beach and Palm Springs make me happy," so I'm going to create that world so when I'm in my home I feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be. I am where I'm supposed to be, which is New Jersey, but you can have a little fun with creating an atmosphere to match maybe where you'd rather be.Caroline:Now, does your husband love it?Teggy:Well, it's funny. I painted the front hallway pink, and that was the first time he was like, "I don't want to live in an all pink house." Okay, I respect that, so I had it painted back to white. It does have to be a compromise. If you walk to the other end of my house, it's definitely more masculine. The living room and the sunroom are kind of Teggy World and then the other rooms are definitely more dark and a bit more Ralph Lauren-esque.Caroline:Okay. Yeah, my parents' house, I honestly tried to get up there to film today, but they're both home so it really didn't make that much sense, their bedroom is pink, the dining room is this jungle bright green, the ceiling is like a felt, not felt, like a velvet. It's so interesting.Teggy:Wow.Caroline:Then the library is this dark navy, like Ralph Lauren too.Teggy:Yes.Caroline:I guess it's all about compromise.Teggy:I need to see their house because that sounds fabulous.Caroline:My mom's similar to you, decorates the whole entire house like every couple of months. When we were growing up and she was just home with my brother and I, and my dad just, I think, gave her jobs and was just like, "Oh, you want to redo the bedroom again? Sure, whatever makes you happy." I had a bedroom change every couple of years too. It's just-Teggy:Gotta keep it moving.Caroline:Exactly. In your style that you wear in your style and your home, how do you draw those parallels to still be you?Jacqueline:What is your process for [crosstalk 00:09:13] a space? It's like you have the aesthetic that you love, you have a bit of a vision for a room, but how do you really bring that into action?Teggy:It all starts with color for me. I'll see colors that really speak to me. For my living room, for example, I walked into a store and they had this turquoise and this deep kind of marigold color. I never would have thought to put those together, but it really spoke to me. It was a bench that they had, and my living room at this point was all white velvet and yellows, and I brought the bench home and then it just turned into redecorating the entire room with that one piece.Teggy:My process definitely starts with color, and then from there, kind of laying out how the room is going to look. I'm a very visual person, so what I will do is if I find pictures online, I have this app called PicMonkey, where you can actually create a collage and I'll place all of the pieces of furniture and see how it feels. I do that a lot with outfits as well. It just makes things much easier with the way that my mind works.Teggy:Then once the furniture and everything is in there, that's where the fun really begins. Take your time with accessorizing and with artwork. I can live with a blank wall for like three years because I would rather happen upon the perfect piece of artwork as opposed to settle for something. I found this giant foo dog at HomeGoods on clearance for like $50.Caroline:It's so cute.Teggy:It's so cute. Also, I highly recommend having an SUV or a pickup truck. So the next lease you get or your next car you buy, definitely got a big car because you have to be prepared at all times. I mean, my dad and I will literally be driving down the road and we'll pull a U-ey and somebody's put something out by the garbage and we're like, "That's fabulous. We're going to take that and make it super cool."Jacqueline:You start with the color, then you create the space in terms of the flow with the furniture, and then the accessorizing is really that last part.Teggy:100%, yep.Jacqueline:That's helpful. That also makes me feel better because I moved into my new apartment back in April, and you can't see the wall that's in front of me, but I have a little dining area, it's kind of like a living room, dining room space and then I have an eat-in kitchen. I want to put artwork on these walls, but I don't want just any artwork so I've been holding off, holding off, so it's blank. I'm like, "I want something there, but I don't want it to be just anything."Jacqueline:The same thing I got rid of some of the artwork in my bedroom. I had just had it for four years, I wanted something fresh. I wanted more color, actually. I'm a neutral girl.Teggy:Okay.Jacqueline:[crosstalk 00:12:05], grays. I like the gold accents, but whites and grays with some gold. I'm trying to bring in more color, like I brought in some blue curtains. But my bedroom, I want to bring color in there too so I kind of got rid of my gray, but I don't have anything there yet. Knowing that it's okay to wait, that you endorse it, for the right piece makes me feel better, because I'm like I just don't want to put just anything in there because if I don't like it or if it's just trying to force itself in there, I'm not going to feel good in this space.Teggy:No, and now more than any other time, I think we're realizing our homes are our sanctuaries right now. We have to create an environment that we really love and that makes us zen. We're spending every waking moment in our homes, it should be a place that you've created that you really love. It's a good time to redecorate, that's for sure.Teggy:Don't be afraid of buying things and trying them out, and if they don't work, bring them back. I think a lot of people are afraid of that, like "Is it going to work? Is it not going to work?" but just throw it in your car, see if it works.Jacqueline:Yeah, I need to see it in the space. I'm really visual that way, I have to see it in the space or I don't know. I'm not as good at visualizing, I need to see how it really works.Teggy:Absolutely.Caroline:It's interesting. My sister-in-law and my grandmother-in-law, whatever they're called, both are artists. So we're not allowed to have blank spaces or they'll just bring a million pieces of art to us. It's beautiful, I don't want to ... It's like nice and everything, but I'm sort of like, "Oh my God, just let me have a blank wall for 10 minutes. My God, I don't need this."Teggy:That when you politely accept it, you hang it when they come over.Caroline:Exactly.Teggy:Because newsflash, nobody gets to tell you what to do with your own space. That has taken me 37 years to learn, to tell people, "No, this is going to be what I want."Caroline:Good to know. I'm going to take that with me. I'm going to tell them, "Teggy says."Teggy:Yeah. Sorry, are you living here? Hopefully not. I believe the answer's no, so thank you and let's move on.Caroline:That might be the best advice of this whole podcast.Caroline:I know you touched on this a little bit about the Market Street Mission and TJ Maxx and all those sorts of places, but can you share a little bit more on feeling fabulous on a budget? I mean, I think a lot of our listeners definitely like that space and splurge here but don't want to splurge on everything. How can you create your unique space without spending all this money?Teggy:Regardless of where you are, buying at the local thrift stores. Go on Facebook Marketplace. Also, don't be afraid, most thrift stores will give you at least 10% off of whatever the prices are marked, never feel nervous about negotiating prices.Teggy:It depends what your aesthetic is. If you don't have a big budget to decorate, go through books of time eras that maybe speak to you, for me, mid-century modern. Then you go on Facebook Marketplace, you do a search, and you'd be so surprised at the prices you can get. Sometimes people are even giving them away for free. You can go, and Benjamin Moore has the best color paints, there's like Fine Paints of Europe that is this beautiful, high-gloss lacquered paint. You just throw some paint on it and all of a sudden it looks like you've spent a fortune.Teggy:Then, again, TJ Maxx. I literally went into TJ Maxx and found Missoni pillows on clearance for its $13. Velvet, beautiful Missoni pillows. You just have to be open to shopping anywhere and everywhere. Listen, Pottery Barn, Crate and Barrel, places like that are great, but they're expensive. Your living space should be a place that just makes you super happy, and I've found that I'm never happy if I've put myself into debt to have something nice.Teggy:But I remember, when I lived in New York City, I lived in this really teeny, tiny apartment. I had no money and the world's smallest bedroom, but I had a lot of clothes. So I went to Ikea, I got a plain white bed that had drawers underneath it to store everything and then I got their armoires and that's where I hung all my clothes. Then they painted the room a really fabulous color. That's another key, paint the room a super fun color and then you could just throw ... TJ Maxx has the best priced mirrors. A sunburst mirror that's gold on a navy blue wall looks amazing. Then I just got one giant piece of artwork. My little apartment was so cute and I did the whole thing for under a thousand dollars.Caroline:Wow.Teggy:Yeah. I mean, I don't believe that you have to have a lot of money to look like you have a lot of money.Caroline:That's fair.Teggy:Don't put yourself into debt because you think that you need to spend to create a certain life. It's not true. Some of the best items in clothing that I own are from Salvation Army, that cost ... I got a Pucci dress once for like $3. I know. Market Street Mission, I found a vintage Pucci dress for $7.Jacqueline:That's incredible.Caroline:I have to go there.Jacqueline:Yeah, we're not far.Caroline:Yeah, seriously.Jacqueline:We could go there.Caroline:Jacqueline, let's go one of these days.Jacqueline:I actually used to live like two blocks from there.Teggy:[crosstalk 00:18:04]. Let's say I'm carrying a designer bag and somebody is like, "I like your bag," and it's a Chanel bag or something, I'm like, "Thanks," and I get so uncomfortable. But if somebody's like, "I like your shirt," and I found it at TJ Maxx on clearance for $13, I'm so proud to tell that because it's way more exciting. I'm more proud that I found something for $13 and more embarrassed that I'm carrying something that I probably should not have bought.Teggy:That's what I really tried to do through Teggy French. Once a week, I'll do my under $100 picks because I think it's just important. Even if you can afford the expensive stuff, what's the point? It's all about creativity for me, that's where I get the most excitement.Jacqueline:I got a lot of things in my home on Facebook Marketplace. I love the thrill of negotiation. Right now, I'm at this IKEA table, it's like a tulip table. I spray painted the base of it gold and, I haven't done it yet, but I have some marble contact paper on the top. Because the one I love from West Elm is thousands, so I'm like, "How could I make this myself?" I got these cheap velvet chairs that look like the West Elm ones on Amazon for ... I think I got four chairs for like 150. I'm like, "I'm really proud of myself."Caroline:That's so funny because I've been debating whether or not I should get that table and chairs from West Elm.Jacqueline:Yeah, I love it. You'd be surprised, sometimes you can negotiate. I went to World Market, and in my living room area, I have these two little marble gold tables. I was able to negotiate the floor model as opposed to one in the back. They were originally, I think it was 600 for the two tables, they nest, and I took them all for 250 because he gave me the floor model.Teggy:See?Jacqueline:I have advice, I didn't even know it. But I was so proud of that. I wanted to be sustainable in my purchases. This is a rental, I'm not living here, so it's like I don't want to spend a lot of money because I'm moving in with my boyfriend down the road. It's going to change, we're going to have to turn things over.Jacqueline:Facebook Marketplace, I love it. I have a wine rack, I just stained the wood on there. I'm becoming such a DIY-er, it's incredible.Teggy:We have such a unique time in our life right now where we really can be creative, we have time to do that.Jacqueline:Yeah. I do love garage sales, but they're not happening as often I don't think right now with COVID. My dad never found a garage sale he didn't like, he'd always bring home something from a garage sale. I think I got that from him.Caroline:My mom is the bigg estate gal, estate sale gal. She always finds some great finds.Teggy:The vintage clothes you can find at those places are amazing. Also, become friends with realtors because a lot of times the realtors will know prior to these homes going on the market that they're going to be having an estate sale and they can get you in there.Caroline:See, that's what I need.Teggy:People at your favorite stores, because when it does come time to buying investment pieces, my shoe guy at Neiman Marcus, I'm going to be one of the first people he texts, "These are going to be going on sale," because we have a good relationship. It's always good to be friends with people.Caroline:Speaking of investment pieces, I know you're talking Neiman's and not furniture, but if you had a few things that you would say investment pieces for your home, what would you say that the splurge items would be?Teggy:The splurge items in my home have been my rugs. I go to J&S in Morristown and they have the best selection and they can work with your price point. I love Oriental rugs, and so that's been a great investment. I also invested in a Missoni runner for my hallway, which actually should have been twice the price, but they were able to do it somehow that they sewed it together to make it less expensive for me. So rugs for sure.Teggy:Then I always had this thing growing up, my parents were very into decor, but they did not have any comfortable couches. When we first bought our house, I was like, "I need to get the world's biggest L-shaped, comfortable couch." That was our first big investment piece. I do not recommend getting velvet if you're planning on having children that probably wasn't the smartest investment, but I look at it and it makes me really happy.Teggy:Then artwork. If there's an artist that you love, save up and buy one of their pieces because it's going to be something that's really special for you. If you study it, a lot of times they're going to go up in value. I have a painting that my parents bought in 1979, it was the first painting that they ever bought together. The value of it is crazy compared to what they bought it for. It's nice to be able to pass those things down.Teggy:Besides that, I'm looking at my lamps, I got those down the shore too. If you're looking to go antiquing, Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant has great places, as well as Asbury Park.Caroline:Amazing.Teggy:But I got these for like a hundred dollars for two of them. Then I found them online and they were over a thousand dollars.Caroline:They're so cute.Teggy:It's mixing old with new, but you don't have to really invest in a lot. It's all about how you put things together. You can make things look like a million dollars, and secretly it was like $5.Caroline:You remind me a lot of my mom in her thought process as well.Teggy:Well, it's so sad because the auction houses have all really closed. Talk about exhilarating, with bidding on things. You know who has good stuff actually, which I was unaware of until recently? Walmart. Is it annoying if I get up and walk to show you guys stuff?Caroline:No, that's super cool.Jacqueline:No.Teggy:Actually, mostly online. I went to Walmart yesterday, oddly enough, and I got so many cute long T-shirts in the men's department. Okay, I needed two end tables for this space here. If you go on Jonathan Adler, these cost a fortune. I found them on Walmart for like a quarter of the price and they were delivered within two days. I remember I posted them on Like To Know It and they sold out immediately because people could not believe what I paid for them.Teggy:What else did I get there? Oh, these I got from HomeGoods, these ghost chairs.Jacqueline:That's awesome.Teggy:Then I just had them reupholstered. I get so many compliments. These were a hundred dollars each and then-Caroline:Your house is phenomenal.Jacqueline:I know.Teggy:Well, thank you.Caroline:I mean, I'm not surprised, but it's really ... Wow.Teggy:Thank you. I love it. I wake up every day and I'm just so grateful, that bar cart is from Walmart. It was a hundred dollars.Jacqueline:That's adorable.Caroline:Who even knew Walmart had furniture.Jacqueline:I think they're trying to step up their game.Caroline:Okay.Teggy:They've upped their game, big time. Go on Walmart and anything that you can find on Amazon you can find on Walmart. They outsource a lot from different people, but they're shipping super fast.Teggy:Then with bar carts, fill it up with all of the vintage glasses. Go to Market Street Mission and they have the ... Or if you need china, I got Fitz and Floyd stuff there yesterday, they had Royal Doulton.Caroline:Wow.Teggy:Amazing china for $150 for the whole set. But you just fill it up, I have my vintage poodles. These are all from TJ Maxx. That's another thing, if you see something at TJ Maxx that you love and they only have one of it, keep going to different ones throughout the state, because chances are that you'll find more. The Missoni pillows, I found in three different places on clearance.Caroline:Speaking of poodles, this is off script, but I remember a few weeks ago you were maybe doing a shout out for doodles.Teggy:Yes.Caroline:Did you ever find a breeder?Teggy:Oh my gosh. I have like a million breeders that people sent me, but no, I have not committed to one. Why do you have one?Caroline:Yeah, we got ours, she's a mini labradoodle and she's that apricot color.Teggy:Oh, that's my favorite.Caroline:She's so fabulous. Jacqueline's met her. I think we'd agree that she's pretty cute. She's right in Blairstown, New Jersey.Teggy:I went to Blair Academy.Caroline:Really? Okay, so yeah, you drive literally like two miles past the school and it's this little farm on your left.Teggy:Oh, I love that.Caroline:[crosstalk 00:26:56].Teggy:I love that information. I'm thinking of doing that for Christmas for our son.Caroline:Oh my God, you're going to be so in love. They're such a perfect size. I think she's maybe 17 pounds.Teggy:Oh, that's amazing. Yeah, because I have a Maltipoo now who's also apricot. That's my favorite color.Caroline:Aw, how cute.Teggy:He's 13 pounds, but he's eight years old and he's been very sick so I almost feel like it might be good for him to have a little friend around.Caroline:Yeah, definitely. I can send over the information.Teggy:Okay. That'd be great, thank you.Caroline:Yeah. All right, back to normal scheduled programming.Jacqueline:Dogs are important, they're part of home life. I think it's related.Caroline:Perfect.Teggy:That's true.Jacqueline:I was going to add, before we move on, when I was looking for things for my new apartment, a girlfriend of mine, she's really good at if you have an idea she'll put together a vision board and then she'll go out and find the pieces online. She's just really great at that. I'll tell her I like this thing, I'm inspired by this, and within an hour she has an Amazon cart for me of all the items that are [inaudible 00:28:02] versions of it or something like that. She's great.Teggy:She should start a business.Jacqueline:But looking through Walmart ... I know, she should do that, she's amazing. I guess they're doing a new collaboration with Drew Barrymore so they have a lot of really cute, mid-century items, home decor, and I was loving it. The prices are great.Teggy:The prices are great and the quality is really good. I have some of the Drew Barrymore stuff in my son's nursery because she did a little kids collaboration with them. It's all really well-made. You get it, girl. You guys have taught me a lot on this call, thank you. It's amazing.Teggy:But also, looking out at my pool right now, I have to get everything on a budget and I got these cement urns on Facebook Marketplace, two for $100.Jacqueline:That's a great price.Teggy:Then I got the vintage table and chairs on Facebook Marketplace for $500, which was a splurge. Again, if you looked on eBay or something like that, they would be more expensive. You've got to shop around, that's the case in point, you know? Get creative.Jacqueline:Let's talk about Splendor in, September. Can you talk about what it is for our listeners and your involvement?Teggy:Splendor in September is normally known as Mansion in May. It happens every other year. The Women's Association here find a mansion and they create a showhouse that designers come into. They have to apply with their vision and then they're selected to decorate a space within the mansion. The money goes to Morristown Hospital, which is such a great hospital here. We're so lucky to have it.Teggy:Yeah, people pay to go in and tour the house. Obviously, with COVID, Mansion in May was canceled, but the women from the Women's Association, they're rock stars and they managed to get everything in place so that it can happen. I got involved in it, I actually did just the designer sales space, which is where people go if they want to buy anything in any of the rooms. That's a great place too to get inspiration, is seeing what these designers did. A lot of times the stuff in the rooms are for sale.Teggy:I am not an interior designer by any means, but Mrs. [inaudible 00:00:30:23], from F. Gerald New, who I'm absolutely obsessed with and talk about inspiration and style, you guys should stop in and see her because she has the perfect bouffant, she's always dressed immaculately and she has the most incredible personal style as well as interior style. She recommended to them that maybe it would be fun for me to do a space because I have Teggy French. There was this 1950's wallpaper that was equestrian themed and I could not bear to part with it, so my space was all based around that specific wallpaper. Then everything in the room was a bargain. I got to go to all the vintage shops and you can buy all of that.Teggy:But the house is spectacular, so I highly recommend to anybody listening, either go and visit or do the virtual tour because it goes towards a great cause. It's definitely inspiring if you're looking to redecorate a space in your home. The mansion is open for tours starting on the 8th.Caroline:That's so exciting, I can't wait to see it.Jacqueline:[crosstalk 00:31:22], checking it out.Teggy:Yeah, it is really exciting. The house is for sale, it's on Van Beuren Road. It's listed with Weichert Realtors, with Mary Horn, and so if you love the house, it can be yours. It's a phenomenal, phenomenal home. Literally, you drive up and you just feel like you're stepping back in time. There's actually a picture of the couple that lived there in the 1960s that I put into my design space. She's wearing a fur and he's dressed in his riding clothes. Again, like all of that 1960s, you just look at it and it's just like, "Ah," people were so chic.Caroline:Yes, I love that era. I think it's pretty phenomenal.Teggy:Me too. Maybe we lived in the 1960s, who knows?Caroline:Yeah, like a past life version of ourselves.Teggy:Exactly.Jacqueline:I was a big Mad Men fan.Teggy:Was that not everything, the fashion in that show?Jacqueline:It was incredible. My grandmother worked at an advertising agency in the '60s.Teggy:She [crosstalk 00:32:25].Jacqueline:So we watched it together. She really liked Don Draper, as did I. Complicated as he was and all, I mean.Teggy:He is a spectacular specimen, that Don Draper.Jacqueline:Yeah, but the clothes and the decor are fabulous, and juxtaposing Betty with Megan and their different aesthetics, super cool, super fun.Teggy:That's another great example, is watch old shows and old movies and get out those books. That's what it's about. Anything that speaks to you, tear pages out, Pinterest it, whatever it is. I really do believe in the power of manifestation, if there's something you're looking for, write it down in a journal and think about it and it just might come to you.Jacqueline:I actually recently went to Graceland, which is just like a time capsule. I don't have a lot of color, but if I show ... I'm trying to bring color in a little bit more.Teggy:Oh, it's fabulous.Jacqueline:I'm starting to play with it, but I walked through Graceland and his front seating area has beautiful blue peacock stained glass and then these white couches with these dark blue accents. I'm like inspired by it, so [crosstalk 00:33:44].Caroline:Get some plants, Jacqueline.Teggy:Yes, you've got to bring Graceland to New Jersey.Jacqueline:It is a time capsule. It is so cool, I was in awe.Teggy:Isn't it?Jacqueline:Except for the carpeting in the kitchen. I don't know if I can get down with that.Teggy:No, that's like shag carpeting in bathrooms. It's like, "Mmm."Jacqueline:Yeah, no. Yeah.Caroline:It's not great.Jacqueline:I was phenomenal. This was so much fun. Thank you so much for coming on and speaking with us.Teggy:Oh my gosh, anytime. It was so much fun.Caroline:Well, thank you, Teggy, so much for joining us. We can't wait for listeners to hear this.Jacqueline:If they want to follow you on Instagram, check out your blog, where should they go?Caroline:[crosstalk 00:34:21].Teggy:@TeggyFrench is my Instagram and that's where I do most of my stuff, as well as TeggyFrench.com is my blog, and then French and Ford is the earring line. Yeah, we'll be launching our first real, legit line of Teggy French caftans October 15. It's going to be a Very Teggy Christmas, is the theme.Caroline:I love that.Teggy:Yeah.Caroline:I can't wait to buy something.Teggy:Oh, good. Yes, I want to see you both in caftans next week.Jacqueline:You got it.

We are back with another “P” in the 12 Oaks (pod)cast. Mark and Lauren Hanna moved to the 12 Oaks community from Massachusetts four years ago and have no desire to look back. They are parents to a wonderful little girl and share more about their lives, family, and upbringing.  Both Mark and Lauren are only children, raising an only child. Listen in as they share insights into what it was like for them growing up and how their friends became like siblings. They also give a bit of insight on what it’s like to raise their only daughter and their ability to provide her with every opportunity.  They are also fur-parents to the most adorable little Maltipoo. Their dog goes with them everywhere despite Mark’s initial adamant refusal of ever being a fur-parent. They talk about flying with their fur-baby and how Lauren finally got Mark to cede the issue. He refuses to say he was wrong, but he does love that dog. Mark and Lauren dig deep. From their upbringing in neighboring towns to meeting at one of their first jobs out of college, they reveal it all. Listen in and learn more about your phenomenal neighbors. More “P’s” to come, but as Mark said, you have to Practice Patience.  In This Episode: [00:40] February 18th is National Drink Wine Day. Learn more about wine and grab a glass as you listen in. [02:36] Welcome Mark and Lauren Hanna, parents and the third “P” in the (pod)cast. [06:38] Mark and Lauren share why the number 8 is important in their lives.  [07:55] Lauren fills in the blanks on her early childhood in Massachusetts.  [10:44] Learn more about clamming and what happened to Lauren’s back. [14:31] Why did she end up not having surgery?  [18:42] Mark shares more about his early childhood and burning down the woods. [20:56] What was it like growing up as only children?  [23:30] Why did Lauren want to be involved in the 12 Oaks Ambassador Committee? [26:02] Hear Mark share a day in the life of a director for a financial institution.  [26:52] What is Mark’s plan for the future of his career? [28:47] Mark and Lauren chat about their snuggly puppy.  [32:00] Lauren digs a little deeper and shares the story of meeting Mark.  [33:24] How did Mark and Lauren’s parents feel when they decided to leave Massachusetts?  [34:41] Do they go back to Boston often?  [35:54] What do they miss most about Boston?  [37:30] Why 12 Oaks? What do they love most about their home? [41:44] How has golf been an asset for Mark in 12 Oaks? [42:54] Do they have any mulligan moments?  [43:46] What will they be most proud of in the end?  [44:58] Learn what Mark and Lauren think they’ll be known for. [45:50] If they were in a movie, which actor would play their roles? Links and Resources: 12 Oaks Community Website Team Anderson Realty Stonehill College - Mark’s College Merrimack College - Lauren’s College State Street Corporation - where Mark and Lauren met Boston - Mark and Lauren lived in Boston all of their lives until the move to NC Fidelity Investments - Mark was recently promoted to Director Maltipoo - Teddy’s breed Holly Springs Club Pilates - instrumental in Lauren’s recovery

Michael Weisberg considers running to be more than a passion, but a way of live. He ran his first 5K race when he was seven and ran track & field through high school. After a lengthy hiatus and significant weight gain, Michael started training for his first marathon, the 2012 Los Angeles Marathon. In addition to losing 55 pounds in 8 months, he rekindled his love of running. Since then he has run 9 marathons and over 20 half-marathons. In a desire to give back to the running community, Michael is a co-founder and President of the South Bay Runners Club. In just over 4 years, SBRC now has over 400 members of all abilities and all demographics. He is an RRCA Certified Coach, senior pace leader for the LA Roadrunners (the official training program for the Los Angeles Marathon), and is on the race committee for the Manhattan Beach 10K, where he will be taking over as race director in 2020. Michael ran his first Boston Marathon in April 2017, after qualifying at Mountains 2 Beach in May 2016. He has completed the US leg of the Abbott World Majors and is hoping to add some international marathons to his schedule. Also the CCO of the South Bay Runners Clubs (that’s Chief Culinary Officer), Michael often brings homemade baked goods. When not training with SBRC, he can usually be found spending time watching Marvel movies with his family or walking Suki, the Maltipoo. While he doesn’t post often, you can follow him on Instagram at @weisberg262.

We deep dive into the mysterious pool of squirting! Is it urine? Is it ejaculate? Is it connected to an orgasm? How do you make it happen? We're not sexperts, but we'll listen to your comments and respond! We also discuss Cam's dressing in costume to what he THOUGHT was a costume party. A rando hits on KarenLee at her bday party and Gus the Maltipoo cockblocks her. Need a better way to groom below the belt? Get the best trimmer and other male grooming products at manscaped.com. Enter promo code MOMTALK for 20% off and free shipping! Join our convo by texting or leaving a voicemail at (YES) TEXT-MOM, or (937)-839-8666. You can also subscribe to our channel on Castbox.fm, so you can join us live! Mondays at 11:30AM PT! We'd love to take your calls and messages in real-time at castbox.fm. Thank you for all the love over the past 200+ episodes. We couldn't do it without you. If you'd like to support the show, consider helping us in the following ways: 1) Help us keep making this show by supporting us financially on Patreon at www.patreon.com/sextalkwithmymom. You will also gain access to an exclusive podcast stream where we release the best bonus episodes with our guests! 2) Leaving us a rating and review on iTunes.  3) Snag the new Sex Talk With My Mom t-shirt or sticker from our merch store at www.sextalkwithmymom.com/merch. You'll look fly as hell! 4) Share this episode with a friend! Word-of-mouth is really the best way to spread the love. Get close with us on social at: Facebook/Instagram - @SexTalkWithMyMom Twitter - @SexTalkPodcast Website - www.SexTalkWithMyMom.com Our podcast's music was crafted by the wildly talented Freddy Avis! Check out his work at http://www.freddyavismusic.com/ Sex Talk With My Mom is a proud member of Pleasure Podcasts, a podcast collective revolutionizing the conversation around sex.

How CBD Dog Health saved Olivia with Jennifer Pak. Jennifer is the owner of Olivia, a 13-year-old Maltipoo who was found to have tumors after Jennifer adopted her. When Jennifer found warts on Olivia she became using topical creams then slowly realized this method wouldn't help her. That's when Jennifer found CBD Dog Health.

After 8 seasons, HBO's Game of Thrones has wrapped up its reign of entertainment and our watch has ended. Vince (@vmostajo09) aka the Rad King and Jeremiah (@xjdempseyx) aka Hand "TO THE".... are joined in the realm of Nerdom by the winner of the - Keeping It Nerd Game of Thrones Fantasy league, Stacey (@_staceythegreat_). She comes to us from "The Weekly Wine Down podcast". We all sit down to discuss the finale of one of the most entertaining shows as well as sharing some thoughts on the final season over all. Special Thanks to: Special Guest: Stacey  (Not First of her name, Mother of Maltipoo, breaker of nails) from The Weekly Wine Down podcast  found here https://theweeklywinedown.podbean.com/ Gameboy Jones & Caliberbeats for the official song of this podcast. (@gameboyjones on Instagram and Caliberbeats.com) Please rate, comment and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music and on Stitcher Radio. Email: Keepingitnerdpodcast@gmail.com Social Media: @Keepingitnerd (Instagram & Twitter) Web: www.keepingitnerd.com

Welcome to She Leads Podcast Season 4, Episode 6! This episode of She Leads Podcast features Devoreaux Walton founder of The Modern Lady.  Devoreaux is an Author, Confidence Coach, and Women Empowerment Advocate who leads her life like the Boss she is. To hear Devoreaux Walton’'s take on leadership, listen to her interview as she discusses the importance of having a mentor, standing up for the less fortunate, and being organized. Devoreaux Walton’s Bio Devoreaux Walton is an author and confidence coach who serves as the CEO and Founder at The Modern Lady, a lifestyle company that educates and empowers women to live their best lives. Walton and her team teach women worldwide how to elevate their lives with elegance – helping them to unlock and unleash their feminine power through coaching, courses and community. Walton knows the power of mindset, wardrobe and charisma, and teaches timeless life principles for women to upgrade the essence of their chic selves to truly thrive. A Spelman College graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Washington University in St. Louis graduate with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Walton is candid about sharing lessons learned from her corporate career at Google and IBM to inform and inspire her clients. A southern belle from Atlanta, Georgia, Walton currently resides in Dallas, Texas, with her Maltipoo daughter, Nyla. To learn more please visit www.TheModernLady.com   Nicole Walker’s Interview Commentary I really enjoyed this interview with Devoreaux, and I hope you did as well. I agree with Devoreaux’s viewpoint of it being frightening, yet necessary to step outside of our comfort zone. When we step outside of our comfort zone, we allow ourselves to grow personally and professionally. As Devoreaux mentioned, stepping outside of our comfort zone is where the magic happens. IF we are looking to achieve optimal performance, THEN we must step outside of our comfort zone. Learning to get comfortable being uncomfortable is what successful leaders do. A quote by Neal Donald Walsch reads, “life begins at the end of your comfort zone”. I admire Devoreaux’s decision to stand up for the underdog as it shows her care and compassion for those around her. Being a compassionate leader is so important. I especially admire how Devoreaux exhibited this trait while growing up and ended up working in a field where she is still standing up for those that need her. Choosing to work with women who feel less than an undeserving of love is needed and I'm glad to see Devoreaux leading in this capacity. We all have power and  must choose whether to use our power for good or bad. Devoreaux decided to use her power for good by helping others. I can relate to Devereaux being the queen of lists as I am the same. I love lists as they help me to stay organized and track my progress. Putting a check next to completed items on my list soothes my soul, as I am a results oriented individual. Lists help to make goals and aspirations tangible and within reach. Breaking down goals into tasks and using lists to plan those tasks is essential for success. List gives you direction and helps to relieve stress, further proving why lists are important for progress. If you need direction and want to relieve stress, like me, then using lists is the way to go. Nicole Walker’s Takeaway of the Week Devoreaux mentioned the importance of listening more than you speak, in an effort to be mindful of not pushing your own agenda. As Devoreaux suggested, we should tailor our leadership to what others are seeking and not be self serving. As Devoreaux stated, we must be open minded and not overlook this simple task. I will make it my business to listen more and speak less, as I aim to be more mindful of others. I do not want to be self serving, and I know this is a must to reach this goal. I care about helping others and realize that I must listen to successfully do so. I have to listen to the needs of others above my personal desires. A quote by Doug Larson reads, “wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd preferred to talk”. Nicole Walker’s Leadership Challenge of the Week My leadership challenge for you is to think about the one thing you can take away from this episode and adopted for your life. I know it's hard to absorb too much information at one time and it's even harder to try and implement to make changes at once. When I attend a training or listen to podcasts, I aim to walk away with at least one thing that stuck out to me and one way that I can change as a result. I challenge you to do the same. If you decide to take me up on my challenge, I would love to know about your key takeaway, if you care to share please go to the She Leads Podcast Discussion Group on Facebook and leave your comment under the Takeaway Thursday post or Season 4, Episode 6. Don't forget to subscribe to She Leads Podcast or first access to future episodes. And, also like and share this episode of She Leads Podcast entitled “Listen More, Speak Less with Devoreaux Walton”. Thanks. And until next time, “Be Empowered and Empower On”.

A quick episode from the dog park. It's easy! It's fun! And it even has a transcription! — Share, follow, subscribe to Unexpected English! Rough transcript: OK here we are again at the dog park talking to some dog owners about their dogs — Hi what's your dog's name — His name is Max — Max what kind of a dog is Max — He is a maltipoo — a maltipoo could you tell people what a maltipoo is if they don’t know — so he is half Maltese and half poodle — oh sweet what color is he — he is black and he has a little bit of white on him — and where, what's his name — max — max — and where did you meet Max — we actually got him from someone off of craigslist so yeah OK — and what is the most trouble that Max ever got into did Max next ever do anything bad or is he always good — When he was younger he's about 10 months old now and he was younger he liked to cry a lot when we left when we had him in the crate and now he's like he cries a little bit but he's OK with us leaving because he knows we're gonna come back — OK so Max was kind of a crybaby when he was a puppy but he's all grown-up now — where does Max sleep — he sleeps with us in our bed he sleeps right right near our head — OK another another happy dog sleeping in the owner's bed — that seems to be the way it goes...

Meet today's guest, Devoreaux Walton, an author and confidence coach who serves as the CEO and Founder at The Modern Lady, a lifestyle company that educates and empowers women to live their best lives. Walton and her team teach women worldwide how to elevate their lives with elegance – helping them to unlock and unleash their feminine power through coaching, courses and community. Walton knows the power of mindset, wardrobe and charisma, and teaches timeless life principles for women to upgrade the essence of their chic selves to truly thrive. A Spelman College graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Washington University in St. Louis graduate with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Walton is candid about sharing lessons learned from her corporate career at Google and IBM to inform and inspire her clients. A southern belle from Atlanta, Georgia, Walton currently resides in Dallas, Texas, with her Maltipoo daughter, Nyla. To learn more please visit www.TheModernLady.com. This is your one-stop shop for style, fashion, health, and fitness. Deidra’s passion is to help empower women. Deidra is Mrs. Washington 2017, has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University, and is a professional fashion stylist and health guru that helps women become more confident both inside and out.  Check out her story, free resources, and more at: FREE Wardrobe Checklist www.StyleByDeidra.com & www.TheSynergyChallenge.com Insatgram@StyleByDeidra   facebook.com/StyleByDeidra/ twitter.com/stylebydeidra

What does confidence have to do with reaching your potential? What’s one secret you need to know to live more confidently today? And how does your wardrobe impact how others respond to you? Devoreaux Walton, an author and confidence coach, joins me as we talk about confidence, self-talk, and your wardrobe.  While we don’t see eye-to-eye on everything we talk, we still collaborate and connect, and respect the heck out of each other! If your confidence needs a boost and you don’t know where to start, listen to Devoreaux’s wisdom.   Devoreaux’s Journey from Feeling Stuck to Living with Confidence In 2014, Devoreaux was frustrated. She felt stuck working at a job she didn’t enjoy. She wanted to be confident and charismatic, but she wasn’t. Then she discovered counseling and therapy then she hired a life coach and audited her closet. Through her experience, she discovered “insider secrets” to become confident in who you are.  One insider secret is to be aware of your mindset and to understand the power of self-talk.  We all have lots of thoughts throughout the day with the majority being negative. Being self-aware of the thoughts you’re thinking can shift the focus of the negative and toward the positive. But how do you stop the negative self-talk? Focus on gratitude. Ask yourself, “What’s the best-case scenario?” Focus on the good that can happen.  What happens when the best-case scenario doesn’t happen? Remember to control what you can control, which is what you do, say, and think. When the outcome doesn’t go your way, think through what went well and what could be improved for next time. Honor yourself for what you did well and then evaluate what could go better the next time. How does your wardrobe impact your confidence? There’s a massive impact between clothing and confidence. How you dress impacts how others view you and how you view yourself. The response you get from people when you wear yoga pants will be a different response than when you wear a suit. After a difficult emotional time, dressing in a way that makes you feel confident and taking good care of yourself will help you feel more empowered.   Spending time the night before can make a world of difference in having a successful tomorrow. What if you’re multi-faceted and you’re unsure what image you want to show the world? There are times and places for everything. In general, it’s possible to have a consistent theme with your colors, fabrics and textures no matter what roles you play.   So what is Devoreaux’s Style? Her style has evolved because style is all about continuous improvement. We’re all changing and growing. It’s about a journey and enjoying the present moment.   Three to four years ago, Devoreaux’s style was more Americana, e.g. J. Crew and Ralph Lauren. Now, she prefers timeless elegance like Talbots, St. John, and Chanel. Her wardrobe has really shrunk. She encourages us to get rid of things that don’t fit, that we haven’t worn in a while, and aren’t respectful to our bodies. Audit your closet and maximize the essentials in your wardrobe. Devoreaux believes that women should always cover their derrieres, bosoms, and mid-sections. I don’t agree with this. But that’s okay! Connect with Devoreaux Walton:  Website YouTube Facebook     Devoreaux Walton is an author and confidence coach who serves as the CEO and Founder at The Modern Lady, a lifestyle company that educates and empowers women to live their best lives. Walton and her team teach women worldwide how to elevate their lives with elegance – helping them to unlock and unleash their feminine power through coaching, courses, and community. Walton knows the power of mindset, wardrobe, and charisma, and teaches timeless life principles for women to upgrade the essence of their chic selves to truly thrive. A Spelman College graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Washington University in St. Louis graduate with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Walton is candid about sharing lessons learned from her corporate career at Google and IBM to inform and inspire her clients. A Southern belle from Atlanta, Georgia, Walton currently resides in Dallas, Texas, with her Maltipoo daughter, Nyla.   Listen + Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or STITCHER We’d greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so that we can reach more women! Search for the podcast in your podcast app (Shamelessly Feminine) Scroll down and click 5 stars Tap “Write a Review” & enter a brief review Press send   Key Quotes from the Episode: “The real problem lies in the fact that most women are constantly focusing on only the areas of improvement and not the areas of excellence.” - Devoreaux Walton “It’s about you being able to like what you see in the mirror.”  - Devoreaux Walton You’ll have much more joy and confidence when you’re authentic.” - Devoreaux Walton “Who we are today is a reflection of who we want to be today.” - Devoreaux Walton “We can all live differently and still be powerful and amazing and a collective.” - Jen Rozenbaum   Connect with Jen and Shamelessly Feminine:   Join our Shamelessly Feminine Facebook Group Follow Shamelessly Feminine on Facebook Follow Shamelessly Feminine on Instagram   This episode was originally published on shamelesslyfeminine.com/episode42.

Elle Drouin is the founder of The Styled Stock Society and human behind @mochiandthecity. After several years working as the Director of Marketing & Digital Strategy for e-commerce businesses, Elle launched her own business to focus on helping other women build brands that are as profitable as they are pretty. Elle currently runs the Styled Stock Society, a stylish stock photography membership for female entrepreneurs, as well as works as a commercial photographer for beauty and lifestyle brands. Elle's dog Mochi is a 3-year-old maltipoo model and influencer with over 100,000 followers. Elle and Mochi have been featured on Entrepreneur, Refinery29, the Today Show, and a number of other media outlets. They've collaborated with brands like ABC, American Express, Disney, Google, and The Ritz-Carlton and also use their platform to raise awareness for organizations like the Humane Society and (RED).We explore these hot topics!Getting feedback from your customers, but not letting it get you down when it’s negative Handling those moments when your perfectionist tendencies get in the wayHow to bring an idea to market quickly and get feedback from your audienceBatching your month by creating focus WEEKS vs. focus DAYSHow you never really “arrive” at the moment when everything is figured outLearning to adapt & evolve as you go to continue growing in life & businessTry Teami Blends!We have a special offer for Art of Podcast listeners. Save 20% on orders of $49.99 or more at www.teamiblends.com with the code HATCHTRIBE! We love the 30 Day Detox & the Green Tea Face Mask!Connect with Elle Drouin:Website: http://elledrouin.com Styled Stock Society: http://styledstocksociety.com Styled Stock Society social media link: InstagramElle's social media links: Facebook | Instagram | TwitterConnect with Hilary Johnson & Hatch Tribe:Website: https://www.hatchtribe.com/Members Circle: https://members.hatchtribe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hatchtribe/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hatchtribe/FREE BOOK DOWNLOAD!Get a FREE copy of "The Girls Guide to Surviving the Startup" written by Hilary Johnson, founder of Hatch Tribe. http://hatchtribe.pages.ontraport.net/girls-guide-download.

Tonight on the show, JR has Washington, DC native, Lisa Watson on the show. Her clever writing style and large collection of published romance novels landed her on the Jerry Royce Show. She is published with Harlequin KIMANI™ ROMANCE.About Author:Lisa Y. Watson is a native of Washington D.C., the city’s historic and political backdrop fed Lisa Watson’s romantic imagination. Her hobbies are as eclectic as her music collection. Enamored with natural beauty, the picturesque locales she visits always seem to find a way into her latest novels. Lisa has written several multi-cultural short stories and novels, and loves creating engaging storylines with strong characters that are drawn together by respect and love. She has been interviewed in various magazines, radio shows, book clubs and blog sites, and has received award nominations in contemporary fiction. Lisa works at a technology consulting firm, and is also the co-publicist for RT Book Review Magazine’s annual RT Booklovers Conventions promoting National Bestselling authors that attend the conference via media outlets. Lisa’s first series romance with Harlequin KIMANI™ ROMANCE is Love Contract. It is Book I of The Match Broker series and ranked on the Amazon Best Sellers lists for both KIMANI™Series Romance and Multicultural Romance. Look for Book II, Her Heart's Desire, May 2014. Lisa is currently working on Book III, and will self publish her next two e-books.Lisa lives outside Raleigh, NC with her husband of seventeen years, their two teenagers, and Maltipoo, Brinkley. Connect with Lisa on Facebook (NCLisaWatson), Twitter (@LisaYWatson), and at www.lisawatson.com.

Tonight on the show, JR has Washington, DC native, Lisa Watson on the show. Her clever writing style and large collection of published romance novels landed her on the Jerry Royce Show. She is published with Harlequin KIMANI™ ROMANCE.About Author:Lisa Y. Watson is a native of Washington D.C., the city’s historic and political backdrop fed Lisa Watson’s romantic imagination. Her hobbies are as eclectic as her music collection. Enamored with natural beauty, the picturesque locales she visits always seem to find a way into her latest novels. Lisa has written several multi-cultural short stories and novels, and loves creating engaging storylines with strong characters that are drawn together by respect and love. She has been interviewed in various magazines, radio shows, book clubs and blog sites, and has received award nominations in contemporary fiction. Lisa works at a technology consulting firm, and is also the co-publicist for RT Book Review Magazine’s annual RT Booklovers Conventions promoting National Bestselling authors that attend the conference via media outlets. Lisa’s first series romance with Harlequin KIMANI™ ROMANCE is Love Contract. It is Book I of The Match Broker series and ranked on the Amazon Best Sellers lists for both KIMANI™Series Romance and Multicultural Romance. Look for Book II, Her Heart's Desire, May 2014. Lisa is currently working on Book III, and will self publish her next two e-books.Lisa lives outside Raleigh, NC with her husband of seventeen years, their two teenagers, and Maltipoo, Brinkley. Connect with Lisa on Facebook (NCLisaWatson), Twitter (@LisaYWatson), and at www.lisawatson.com.