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Episode SummaryDays for Girls is an organization empowering communities worldwide through menstrual health education and resources. Today, I'm thrilled to welcome the founder of Days for Girls, Celeste Mergens, along with her husband, Don. This episode dives deeper than just menstrual equity and the work of DfG. We discuss Celeste's memoir, The Power of Days, which chronicles her inspiring journey—from growing up in poverty and overcoming abuse to leading a global movement. They also open up about Celeste's rare hereditary movement disorder that affects her and four of her grandchildren.About Celeste MergensCeleste Mergens is an author, thought leader, and changemaker and has been featured in Oprah's O Magazine, Forbes, and Stanford Social Innovation Review. She is the Founder of Days for Girls, a global award-winning organization championing Women's Health and Menstrual Health Equity. Days for Girls was named by the Huffington Post as a ‘Next Ten' Organization poised to change the world in the next decade and has reached more than 3 million women and girls in 145 countries.Typically averaging dozens of speaking events a year, Celeste is a sought-after professional speaker and consultant. She was awarded the AARP Purpose Prize, Conscious Company Global Impact Entrepreneur Top Ten Women, 2019 Global Washington Global Hero, and Women's Economic Forum's Woman of the Decade.CelesteMergens.comCeleste's Book The Power of DaysFrom This Episodehttps://www.daysforgirls.org/The DfG Pad and KitNYC Chapter of Days For Girls - Sign up for Monthly Volunteer SessionsNYC Chapter of Days For Girls InstagramDonate to the NYC Chapter of Days For GirlsGet Involved with Days for GirlsThe Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School - NYT article by Nicholas KristofAbout familial paroxysmal nonkinesigenic dyskinesiahttps://www.risegatherings.com Find and Follow Carole and Wisdom Shared:https://www.caroleblueweiss.com/Subscribe to YouTube channelFollow and send a message on FacebookFollow and send a message on LinkedInFollow on InstagramFollow on TikTokFollow on ThreadsThe Wisdom Shared TeamAudio Engineering by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting WorksCo-Producer and Marketing Coordinator: Kayla NelsonProduction Assistant: Becki Leigh
Rachel Rubin has been in the wellness world for over a decade, studying the body and using it as the gateway to understanding yourself and to experiencing greater health and healing. Her career began with fitness which segued into somatic therapy and developing a practice. She's able to incorporate all of her skills and passions into producing Rise Gatherings. Learn more and connect with Rachel: @humanitywithrachel and @risegatherings --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fit-to-lead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fit-to-lead/support
Have you ever wondered what exactly forest bathing is and it's benefits? Now you can find out in this episode! You'll also learn about the variety of offerings provided by Rise Gatherings. Tami Astorino shares how she co-founded this incredible organization designed to empower and lift up women. Learn more at www.risegatherings.com and connect with on social @risegatherings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fit-to-lead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fit-to-lead/support
My dear friend Louise joined me for today's episode. She and I spoke at the Rise Gatherings retreat this weekend, and before I took her to the airport to fly home to Canada this morning, we recorded this episode based on a HUGE message that we got from and observed this weekend. Join us - it is a very important episode for moms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/powerful-parenting/support
Crunchy Cocktail Hour with Alison Thompson & Larisa Weihbrecht
Everyone strives to live a healthier and happier life, but often life’s responsibilities can get in the way of our goals. On this episode, we are joined by Tami Astorino as she shares her hacks for sticking to your health and happiness goals. Tami Astorino Tami is a national speaker, yoga instructor, educator and plant-powered nutrition enthusiast who facilitates transformational experiences to empower women and girls. Her current work creating the organization Rise Gatherings is a result of her 25 year career focused on healthy human development – including developing the national teen empowerment program, Rosh Hodesh It’s a Girl Thing, leading workshops and retreats for couples and individuals with Interfaith Family, as well as 10 years as an elementary and middle school counselor. We had the distinct pleasure of meeting Tami at Rise Gathering in 2017 (affectionately called Ladycamp) and jumped at the opportunity to collaborate with her. Where to find Tami: Facebook: Tami Relles Astorino Rise Gatherings Website Instagram Facebook Tami’s Health and Happiness Hacks Health Hacks Make ahead smoothie bags Keep your superfoods(collagen, hemp seeds, chia seeds etc.) on the counter Make your morning routine a healthy one with health boosts: Lemon water, elderberry, B12, fousigmatic mushrooms Avoid having technology be the first thing you do Adopt the mantra for healthy eating: Eat when you’re hungry. Stop when you’re full. Happiness Hacks Podcasts! Tami’s favorites: Crunchy Cocktail Hour (Shoutout!) Rich Roll The China Study Creating experiences with friends – think beyond the brunch and happy hour. Have a vision for yourself – you write your own story! Family Life Hacks Small Children Dinner Games: The animal game – everyone goes around the circle and names something in a category (animals, fruits, ice cream flavors) Read books to your kids when they are really small High, low and act of kindness or good deed of the day Conversation starters in the center of the table – kids take turns selecting the questions Bedtime Journals Love notes for kids noticing behavior – not always praise! Teens Get your own life because your teens are getting theirs Learn more about the teenage brain to better understand their behavior Self-care Hacks If you don’t take care of you, the people in your life will suffer Sign up for that course, trip, class, workshop! Spend time by yourself, try an experience on your own Do less, say no – don’t glorify busy Listen to your own voice, your own body Links Mentioned in the Episode: Drink Recipe: Kombucha Negroni Ball Jars for storing superfoods Dinner Questions for School Age Children Books on teenage brain development Why Do They Act That Way?: A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults Episode Sponsor: Rise Gathering Rise Gathering is an annual, women’s only, weekend retreat in the Pocono Mountains. Rise offers an opportunity to disconnect and immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings, attend a range of workshops from empowerment, to palm reading to yoga and connect with some fabulous women. We want to see you there! Rise Gathering Weekend 2018 takes place May 18 – May 20th at the beautiful lake front property of Trail’s End Camp, located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, about 2 hours driving distance from NYC and Philadelphia. All activities, meals, and accommodations are included and you can select private or shared accommodations. The biggest thing that’s included? Time for just you. Come join us! Exclusively for Crunchy Cocktail Listeners, you can get $50 off your ticket price by using the code CRUNCHY at checkout at risegatherings.com.
Rachel Rubin is the Founder of Fitness with Rachel and Rise Gatherings; a supportive community for women to learn and grow through retreat experiences. In this episode, you'll learn why not caring what other people think has been Rachel’s greatest strength, the most vulnerable thing she shared with her audience and how she got over the fear of opening up about it, why her most successful marketing strategy comes from her regular grassroots efforts to build community and person connection, and more. To learn more about Rachel Rubin and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes. Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram
The Mindful Parenting in a Messy World podcast with Michelle Gale is for parents who long to be meaningfully connected to themselves and their children, even as the demands and complexities of modern life are accelerated. Our intent is to share a collection of supportive conversations, meditations, and nuggets of practical wisdom to help you embrace the parenting journey as your greatest potential for growth. www.michellegale.com This week, Join Tami and Michelle as they explore why nurturing ourselves nurtures our children. Tami Astorino, M.Ed. is the Co-Creator or Rise Gatherings. Tami is a national speaker, yoga instructor, educator and plant nutrition enthusiast who facilitates classes and retreat experiences to empower women. She combines her 25 years of experience in the fields of counseling psychology and fitness to create opportunities for people to grow and experience more joy. Her organization, Rise Gatherings, provides day and weekend retreat experiences where women gather to raise their voices and spirits. www.risegatherings.com Should you decide to join us for the annual retreat weekend May 18th-20th please use the code MICHELLE to receive $100 off the cost of your ticket. If you love this podcast please head over to iTunes to leave a review and don't forget to check out Michelle's book "Mindful Parenting in a Messy World" at Amazon.