Podcast appearances and mentions of sara olsher

Sara Olsher, author of over 12 books and creator of Mighty and Bright, discusses  her experiences as a cancer survivor and a single mother. Her books help adults and children understand each other better during difficult times. The episode offers insights into the importance of honest communication with children about serious illnesses. The hosts also delve into Sara's  products, which are designed to help implement some of the communication tools she has found useful with her own daughter. KOIN 6 News in Portland, Oregon, awarded Sara the Remarkable Woman Award for 2023, and Tina and Leah are happy to bring you the many ways she is helping both kids and adults manage life's challenges.Sara's Bio Page - links to social media, website, etc.Sara's websiteMighty and Bright websiteKOIN6 News Remarkable Woman 2023 awardSupport the showOur website: https://www.thecancerpod.com Join us for live events, and more!Email us: thecancerpod@gmail.com We are @TheCancerPod on: Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn THANK YOU for listening!

In today's episode, my guest reminds us that no one goes through life unscathed. We all face big, difficult challenges—it's part of being human. And when we encounter these challenges while parenting, it's up to us to help our kids make sense of things in healthy ways that foster resilience. But how exactly do we do that? My guest, author-illustrator Sara Olsher, is a strong advocate for talking to kids honestly about the big things happening in our families. She speaks from her own experience, having navigated difficult conversations with her daughter during a messy divorce, followed shortly by a cancer diagnosis. Despite her fears about using the word "cancer," Sara knew it was important for her daughter to understand what was happening with accurate information. As Sara explained in our conversation, “Developmentally, the whole world revolves around them. So if you don't talk with children about these things, they'll invent a story that centers on them, and they may conclude it's their fault.” I love talking with people who take their personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom and turn them into tools to help others feel more supported and confident. That's exactly what Sara did, and today, she shares her journey with us. You'll hear how she navigated her divorce and used her daughter's anxiety as an opportunity to learn the power of visual schedules and open communication in helping kids cope with tough situations. She also discusses the series of children's books she's written to help parents tackle heavy topics like chronic illness, hospice, cancer, and emotions. One thing that really stood out to me was how going through hard times can actually prepare our kids to live with uncertainty. In addition to her books, Sara is the founder of Mighty and Bright, a company that helps kids and adults manage their lives more easily with magnetic visual schedules. She shares how she discovered visual schedules almost by accident, but how they transformed her daughter's anxiety overnight. They sound like a game changer for many families, so definitely check out her resources if they resonate with you. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Sara Olsher.   About Sara Olsher After surviving a divorce and cancer all before she turned 35, mom and author-illustrator Sara Olsher took the lessons she learned about helping kids through major life changes and wrote a book. Then another, and another. She now has twelve picture books under her belt, and is the founder of Mighty and Bright, a company that helps kids and adults understand and manage their lives more easily using magnetic visual schedules. Sara was chosen as a 2023 Remarkable Woman by Nexstar Media.   Things you'll learn Why open communication and honesty are crucial when discussing difficult topics with children How visual schedules provide a sense of control and security for children, especially when they're experiencing anxiety related to life circumstances How children's books can be powerful tools for explaining complex concepts like chronic illness, divorce, and death Why ongoing communication and flexibility are key in supporting children as they foster adaptability How parents can heal their own trauma and create a deeper connection with their children by addressing difficult topics openly and honestly   Resources mentioned Sara Olsher's website Mighty and Bright Mighty and Bright on Instagram Mighty and Bright on TikTok What Happens When… book series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.  After surviving a divorce and cancer all before she turned 35, mom and author-illustrator Sara Olsher took the lessons she learned about helping kids through major life changes and wrote a book. Then another, and another. She now has twelve picture books under her belt, and is the founder of Mighty and Bright, a company that helps kids and adults understand and manage their lives more easily using magnetic visual schedules. Sara was chosen as a 2023 Remarkable Woman by Nexstar Media. Enjoy! [You are now safely here] 00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!! 01:09 - Introducing and Welcome Sara Olsher! 02:06 - What's your story; what were you doing before you became an author? 02:37 - On how her ADHD helped her learn about kids and anxiety 03:30 - On handling anxiety and divorce. Ref: Mighty and Bright  04:48 - Sometimes it's the easiest things in the world that make the biggest differences 04:55 - Tell us about some of your books and your process? Ref: Cancer Party! 07:28 - On following your gut 08:20 - Cancer and book marketing professionals  09:50 - On writing her second book / how we talk about science and coping in a non-scary way 12:00 - About anticipatory grief and having conversations about tough stuff 13:30 - How can people find you? All of her books are on Amazon. @saraOlsher on INSTA and @MightyandBrightCo on INSTA and TikTok and via https://mightyandbright.com/ 13:50 - Thanks so much for listening to Faster Than Normal. Please join us again very soon! Know anyone doing wonderful things with #ADHD? We would love to have them on and listen to how they are using their #neurodiversity to their advantage. Shoot me an email and we will get them booked! My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman  

In this episode of The Adulting with ADHD Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Sara Olsher, Founder and CEO of Mighty + Bright (aff). Sara shares her journey of creating visual schedules to help her daughter cope with anxiety and how this led to developing tools that assist both children and adults with ADHD. Discover how visual charts can simplify daily tasks, improve communication and enhance productivity for neurodivergent individuals. Highlights Sara's personal journey and the inspiration behind Mighty + Bright The benefits of visual schedules for people with ADHD How visual charts work and their advantages over digital tools The impact of Sara's products Tips on getting started with visual charts Collaborations with mental health experts like KC Davis and Mr. Chazz Upcoming projects, including tools for elder care and memory care Resources Mentioned Mighty + Bright (aff) Goblin.Tools KC Davis on TikTok Mr. Chazz on TikTok Memorable Quotes "Sometimes digital is not actually as good as analog for a variety of reasons, including the dopamine rush from physically checking things off a to-do list." "The mental labor that goes into creating a to-do list can be overwhelming."

Out of sight out of mind is probably one of the best descriptions of ADHD. We need important items and reminders in front of us and it needs to capture our attention. So that's what we're going to talk about today. Why visual cues for busy adults with ADHD can be a game changer. Well many of us have challenges with short term memory, visual cues and aids can help us tremendously. Dave talks with Sara Olsher, the founder of Mighty and Bright, an organization that creates very useful products to help people with visual structure. Sara talks about founding Mighty and Bright, her personal story and why she decided to build this business. Dave and Sara discuss visual cues and why they can be highly effective for those of us with different brains. Remember out of sight, out of mind. They also discuss why from many busy adults with ADHD, important reminders as well as physical items sometimes need to be in our face. Sara discusses what makes a great visual aid including those around the house. And Dave and Sara talk about some of the important ways that visual aids can help busy adults with ADHD including task initiation, completing tasks and projects, aiding in our challenges with short term memory as well as reducing overwhelm. Sara talks about the more popular charts that her business offers and why they are popular. You can find out more about Sara's story and her visual aids here: https://mightyandbright.com/ **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

Our show today will cover a very important topic, how to help your kids understand cancer or other illnesses. Having a diagnosis like cancer can be very scary for the grown ups and children in their lives. Bryce will be talking to author illustrator Sara Olsher about how to have these important conversations and how to […] The post Courageous Conversations: Talking to Kids About Cancer and Illness with Sara Olsher appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Have you ever thought these things while attempting to play with your kid(s)?I'd rather be doing something else. I should want to do this. This is boring. OR This is too much. I feel guilty bc of how much I hate this. This is not fun. This is not easy.  How do I get this to stop?You're not alone, and my guest today, Sara Olsher is going to share a brutally honest take at the real life challenges and guilt associated with play and quality time as a parent.Cancer survivor, divorced single mom of one, author-illustrator and founder of Mighty and Bright, Sara has a credible and honest take on these challenges as well as a unique, creative solution.We know we're supposed to spend quality time with our kids. We also know it's quite often much easier said than done.In our conversation we take the time to name the obvious realities of being bored, overstimulated or doing it wrong as well as the real dynamics that make it even more challenging like being a single parent, having multiple kids, having a chronic illness, and being neurodivergent or just being under so much stress.IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...Why we believe it's a crime that your mental health as a parent is not a consideration with most expert advice of what's best for kidsHow 1:1 time prevents negative behaviorsThe critical components to make sure play together ACTUALLY fills their cupDON'T MISS-Our beef with playing "The Floor Is Lava" :)// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE//Sara's previous episodes:Ep. 37- Talking about Hard Things - April 13th, 2021Ep. 51 - Kids' Mental Health at Home - October 26th, 2021Time Timer Apps// CONNECT WITH SARA OLSHER //Website: MightyandBright.comInstagram:  @mightyandbrightcoSPECIAL TIME CARDS: https://mightyandbright.com/products/special-time-cardsEnter code: failingmotherhood for 10% offI believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/ApplySupport the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

On this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Sara Olsher! After surviving a divorce and cancer all before she turned 35, mom and author-illustrator, Sara Olsher, took the lessons she learned about helping kids through major life changes and wrote a book. Then another, and another. She now has eleven picture books under her belt, and is the founder of “Mighty and Bright”, a company that helps kids and adults understand and manage their lives more easily using magnetic visual schedules. Sara was chosen as a 2023 Remarkable Woman by Nexstar Media. Learn More About Sara: Website: MightyAndBright.com Facebook: Mighty + Bright Instagram: @MightyAndBrightCo TikTok: @MightyAndBrightCo Learn More About DDJF: Website: DDJF.org Instagram: @DeeDeeJacksonFoundation Facebook: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation LinkedIn: Dee Dee Jackson Foundation X: @DDJFoundation Leave a podcast review: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-love-show/id1282931846 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6X6zGAPmdReRrlLO0NW4n6?si=koXehESfSrSwA-zWi2vf-w Can't make the live-stream? You can always watch our syndicated interviews later on YouTube or Facebook! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Nd1HTnbaI Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/884355188308946/ Join our Official Facebook Group full of supportive community members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1500933326745571/?ref=share_group_link Visit the DDJF official website: http://www.ddjf.org/ Follow us on Instagram: @DeeDeeJacksonFoundation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepowerofloveshow/support

This podcast episode is part of our MBC webinar series with survivingbreastcancer.org, and focuses on resources for parents living with stage four metastatic breast cancer. The panel includes Carissa Hodgson from Bright Spot Network, Airn Ahlum Hanson from  Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Kelsey Mora from the Pickles Group, and Sara Olsher from Mighty and Bright. All of these organizations offer support and resources for parents and children affected by a cancer diagnosis. In this episode, we emphasize the impact of a cancer diagnosis on parenting and highlight the need for resources to help parents navigate this difficult situation.00:00:15 - Resources for parents with stage four metastatic breast cancer.00:11:58 - Books help children understand illness.00:17:05 - Support and resources for families.00:22:49 - Virtual programs build a greater community.00:29:04 - Parenting resources for families affected by cancer.00:40:01 - Importance of supporting clinicians and patients.00:47:15 - Plan A and Plan B.00:52:49 -  Navigating chronic metastatic disease together.00:57:39 - Children are more aware than we realize.Bright Spot Networkhttps://www.brightspotnetwork.org/Living Beyond Breast Cancer: https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/family-relationships/parentingMighty and Brighthttps://mightyandbright.com/Pickles Grouphttps://www.picklesgroup.org/+++++++++++++++++++++Attend a free virtual SurvivingBreastCancer.org event:https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/eventsFollow us on InstagramLaura and Will: https://www.instagram.com/laura_and_will/SurvivingBreastCancer.org: https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/Breast Cancer Conversations: https://www.instagram.com/breastcancerconversations/About SurvivingBreastCancer.org: SurvivingBreastCancer.org, Inc. (SBC) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit virtual platform headquartered in Boston with a national and global reach. Through education, community, and resources, SurvivingBreastCancer.org supports women and men going through breast cancer. We provide a sanctuary of strength, compassion, and empowerment, where those diagnosed with cancer unite to share their stories, learn invaluable coping strategies to manage wellness and mental health, and find solace in the unbreakable bond that fuels hope, resilience, and the courage to conquer adversity.Support the show

Life can be full of surprises - some good and some not so good. But when parents are dealing with something hard, often our kids are, too. And though our kids are usually our number one priority, ironically they often take a backseat when we're trying to survive whatever it is we're trying to survive. Our special guest, Sara Olsher, has a goal and that is to help parents help their kids during the worst thing that's ever happened to them — that could be a divorce or a health crisis. She leaves us with actionable takeaways that will help, whether you're in crisis or just surviving life with kids. She shares what works in reducing anxiety and also shares with us why open communication is so essential. Our children need coping skills just like we do, and there are certain types that kids need long-term to be resilient when their lives get tough. So get ready for some real talk today. About This Episode's Special Guest:http://www.mightyandbright.comIG @mightyandbrightco*EMAIL LIST*Click here to join my email list for more free content to help you on your parenting journey!or go to strongermindsstrongeryouth.com/jointhelist*REACH OUT & SHARE*Email me your stories to share with others parents just like you @ jessika@strongermindsstrongeryouth.com *CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA!!!* & *TAG ME IN YOUR STORIES!!!*#jessikashields or @strongermindsstrongeryouthGet Social to Stay Connected!!!FB: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthInstagram: @StrongerMindsStrongerYouthLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessikashieldsTo access more Podcast resources, visit strongermindsstrongeryouth.comThank you for listening!

Chad and Nikki are joined by Sara Olsher, children's book author and illustrator and founder of Mighty and Bright, for a conversation about how to talk to kids about heavy subjects like divorce, cancer, and death.

In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month we wanted to repost this episode to provide awareness to our community.  Breast cancer survivor, Sara Olsher, battles the disease as a single parent, using her experience to empower others and create resources for families facing cancer, in a moving and inspiring episode of the Child Life On Call podcast. In this episode, you will be able to: Explore Sara's firsthand experiences from her breast cancer diagnosis to treatments, offering an inspiring narrative for those facing a similar situation. Learn to simplify complex cancer terminologies into friendly conversation, developing a resourceful way to ease children into understanding the disease. Comprehend the value of a strong community in fueling hope and resilience during cancer treatments. Master the art of balancing the role of a single parent with the imperative of self-care during cancer treatment. Understand the silent toll of cancer on children and strategies to alleviate their anxiety, making them feel safe and heard. List 3: My special guest is Sara Olsher Let's meet Sara Olsher, a mother, a steadfast partner, and a formidable cancer warrior. Living in the heart of California's wine country, Sara embodies the phrase 'survivor' in more ways than one. Having traversed the rocky terrain of single parenthood and then battling against a troublesome breast cancer diagnosis, Sara's life journey is nothing short of inspirational. Her frank and sensitive sharing of her personal struggles inspires hope and resilience. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:03:43 - Sarah's Diagnosis, 00:09:04 - Treatment and Reconstruction, 00:12:57 - Pain and Recovery, 00:15:48 - Sharing the News, 00:18:35 - Explaining Cancer to Her Daughter, 00:23:48 - Providing a Concrete Understanding, 00:25:55 - Seeking Support as a Single Parent, 00:31:30 - Recognizing Acts of Kindness, 00:33:06 - Simple Ways to Help, 00:36:16 - The Importance of Support in Parenting, 00:37:22 - Empathy and Exposure to Different Family Dynamics, 00:38:02 - Sara's Books on Cancer Awareness, 00:43:09 - Creating Calendars for Children with Cancer, 00:45:36 - Donating Calendars to Children's Hospitals Link to Mighty and Bright Whether you are a parent or professional, we want you to join our community. Sign up for our newsletter here. Parents, download our free parent starter kit. When you download our starter kit, you'll learn how to: Give medicine to your child without it becoming a wrestling match Prepare your child (and yourself) for a shot so they can feel less anxious Create and use a coping plan for any medical appointment or procedure The first sign of sniffles, or worse, shouldn't send you into a tailspin. Feel confident in your role as a parent and advocate, no matter what medical situation you're facing. Child life specialists, get affordable PDUs on-demand here. Shop for your CLOC gear here. Feel empowered with Child Life On Call's Mastering Immunizations: Expert Tips to Prepare, support and respond like a Child Life Specialist  Course for Parents, Child Life Specialists and Clinicians!

When we parents are going through something hard, often our kids are, too. How do we talk to our kids about difficult things like divorce or a medical diagnosis? What if it's cancer? Sarah Olsher walks us through talking to our kids about these big things in an honest way that promotes steadiness and resilience in our kids. Go to Might and Bright to get a FREE copy of your eBook: How to Help Your Kids When Something Hard Happened. Use coupon code MINDFULMAMA If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @mindfulmamamentor. Have you left a review yet? All you have to do is go to Apple Podcasts or  Stitcher (or wherever you listen), and thanks for your support of the show! As the founder of Mighty + Bright, Sara Olsher creates books and tools to help parents put their family's mental health front and center. Get Hunter's best selling book, Raising Good Humans now! Over 200,000 copies sold! Click here to order and get book bonuses! And now Hunter's newly released book, Raising Good Humans Every Day, is available to order! Click here to get your copy! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches smart, thoughtful parents on how to create calm and cooperation in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide. Be a part of the tribe—we're over 25 thousand strong! Join the Mindful Parenting membership. Take your learning further! Get my Top 2 Best Tools to Stop Yelling AND the Mindful Parenting Roadmap for FREE at: mindfulmamamentor.com/stopyelling/ Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://mindfulmamamentor.com/mindful-mama-podcast-sponsors/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Katie's Crib, we are joined by Sara Olsher, the founder of Mighty + Bright. The mother and cancer survivor shares her joinery of developing a company that helps families through hard things like divorce, cancer, and other major changes (using calendars, daily charts and books).   Sara first explains that led her to start her company, opening up about her personal experiences with divorce and cancer. She then goes into the creation of her coparenting calendars, and how it helped her daughter understand family adjustments after divorce.    The illustrator even elaborates how she first tried to explain her cancer diagnosis to her daughter, and how her mission to find an appropriate book to help with the conversation influenced her to develop additional content on general difficult conversations.    Plus, are you a parent who is nervous about discussing divorce or a parent's illness with your children? Sara givers her insight on why it is important to disclose such info to your children in this special episode.    Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins   Producer & Editor: Casby Bias   Associate Producer: Akiya McKnightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When life gives us some difficult situations, whether divorce or a cancer diagnosis, how can we best explain it to our children? Sara used her creative and psychology background to do just that and has developed fabulous resources for all of us, whether dealing with simple or complex situations and raising resilience along the way.  Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor Have you had to explain a difficult situation to your young children? Listen in to find what one mother created to help us all. What We Talked About: What brought her to create what she needed but could not find The importance of predictability for children's mental health Parents need better tools to teach social and emotional skills Why it is important to talk about hard situations with our children Some of Sara's discoveries as she did her research for her books and resources What exactly are Protective Factors when it comes to Mental Health  Things to Remember: “Parenting means you have to be willing to get creative, make mistakes and make beauty out of all the mess ups that you make.”  “Kids understand way more than we give them credit for.” “Grief happens when anything is taken away without your consent.”  “Change is grief for kids.” “You cannot get through life today without having some coping skills.”  “You don't have to be perfect to be awesome.” - Sara Olsher “Children have the resilience to outlive their sufferings, if given a chance.” - Ishmael Beah “Children are resilient and strong with powerful spirits.” - Rhea Perlman Click here for Show Notes and more from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor

Tired of buying new everything when your kid inevitably misplaces it? It's natural for kids to be a little disorganized, but if your kid is losing things left and right, there are some simple steps you can take. A member of our Facebook group asked:  Any suggestions for the kid who loses everything? My son is 9. He lost three sweatshirts in the two months he was in in-person school, a tennis racquet at tennis camp, baseball glove at baseball practice, shin guards at soccer camp… and don't even get me started on water bottles!  The “lost and found” turned up one of the many things he has lost, but that is it. He swears each time that he put the things in his bag. Unless, there is a sweaty shin guard thief, this obviously is untrue.  We've tried charts and check lists. We've tried making him earn the replacement items, but nothing seems to stop the constant misplacing of items. HELP! For the truly forgetful kids, the oft-cited "natural consequences"– if he doesn't have his shin guards, he won't be able to play, and he'll sure remember next time!– rarely work. Your child will feel chagrined, but be just as likely to forget the next time. In this episode Amy suggests what has worked in her household, like making reminders unmissable (put the reminder ON the doorknob, not hanging above it) labeling everything that costs more than the label would (Amy uses oliverslabels.com) use list-making apps and model using them yourself (Amy uses Workflowy) Kids do well if they can. Don't give up on the checklists and the reminders if they don't work right away. Keep your support system consistent– and non-shaming– and eventually your child will check for those shin guards before he leaves the field.  Here are some resources worth looking into for kids who are a little disorganized: Check out Carolyn Dalgliesh's ideas for helping forgetful kids get organized: http://www.carolyndalgliesh.com/ Sara Olsher of Mighty + Bright has lots of great tools for helping kids stay organized Our Fresh Take with Ryan Wexelblatt, the ADHD Dude Special thanks to our sponsor, Pampers: For trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning free diapers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the 3rd and final installment of our June mini parenting series. I had an absolute blast chatting with Sara Olsher from Mighty and Bright. Her story is not only inspiring, but it is also relatable. This girl knows her stuff when it comes to kids and mental health!   I can't wait for you to check it out, share it and connect with Sara!       In this episode:     The importance of creating routines and schedules for our kids.     How and why we need to foster open communication with our kids early on.     How to name and navigate big emotions for ourselves and our kids.     Connect with Sara Olsher:     www.mightyandbright.com       @mightyandbrightco       Connect with Sarah Dalton:       Learn more about my favorite Holistic Skincare Line: Blissoma!         @‌thepeaceandproductivitypodcast              Core Values Workbook              Website             The Peace + Productivity Planner Waitlist                @‌thepeaceandproductivitypodcast 

When we're going through difficult seasons in our lives—illness, death, divorce, tragedy—it feels easier to protect our kids by leaving them out of the conversation. Sara Olsher, founder of Mighty + Bright, says kids don't miss a thing—and that we're missing the opportunity during such times to help our children learn resilience. Sara founded Mighty + Bright after guiding her child through her own divorce and cancer diagnosis. Mighty + Bright provides visual schedules, picture books, and other tools to help parents prioritize mental health for their kids, learning together and incorporating coping skills into their day-to-day lives. In this interview Sara, Margaret, and Amy discuss: How to raise resilience for ourselves and kids What works for families who are in hard seasons Why protecting kids from difficult issues doesn't work Here's where you can find Sara: http://mightyandbright.com @mightyandbrightco Check out all the amazing children's books Sara has written: https://bookshop.org/contributors/sara-olsher We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As parents, our kids are our priority. We want to raise them well and help them grow to be the best version of themselves. We want our kids to grow up to be confident and resilient.   How do we create common language between us and our kids so that we can have meaningful conversations that will instill confidence? How can we show our kids that we respect them and that they are capable?   Founder and CEO of the family mental health and wellness company Mighty + Bright,  Sara Olsher joins me for this episode to talk about the different ways we can support and encourage our kids, and how we can teach them valuable skills that will help them grow. Sara also shares her story about her journey into helping families through difficult times.   We treat kids with a different expectation than we have for ourselves. -Sara Olsher    3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode   - Building a baseline of trust How do we build a baseline of trust between us and our kids?    - Don't avoid talking about the hard stuff Sometimes we keep the difficult stuff to ourselves as it's painful or hard to talk about it. What can we do to make it easier to talk about, especially to our children?    - Projecting trauma Everyone has different experiences and we should not project our own trauma onto our kids.   Guest Bio Sara Olsher is the founder and CEO of the family mental health and wellness company Mighty + Bright, and the author of ten picture books for kids coping with divorce, cancer, change, and big feelings. As a single parent and cancer survivor, Sara has seen firsthand that the universe can deal some pretty harsh blows. Her company, Mighty + Bright, provides tools meant to help overwhelmed parents prioritize mental health for their kids, learning together and incorporating coping skills into day-to-day life. Visit https://mightyandbright.com Find Sara on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/mightyandbrightco Find Sara on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/mightyandbrightco Find Sara on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mightyandbrightco

Sara Olsher is a single mom and cancer survivor, and was chosen as a 2023 Remarkable Woman by Nexstar Media. Sara is the founder of Mighty + Bright, which provides a wealth of information and tools to help overwhelmed parents prioritize mental health for their kids, learning together and incorporating coping skills into day-to-day life. When parents are dealing with something hard, our kids are too. When we're trying to survive, how do we help our kids through the worst thing that ever happened to them? When faced with the worst thing that's ever happened to you, how do you want to show up for yourself — and your family? Sara Olsher is a cancer survivor and also experienced a difficult divorce when her daughter was under 2 years of age.

Sara Olsher went through a divorce, a major move and career change, and cancer treatment all in her daughter's first seven years of life. When she found herself frustrated with the lack of resources for cancer patients with young kids, she started creating them herself—and her company Mighty + Bright was born. Sara's products help parents and kids talk about (and even thrive) through difficult experiences. In this conversation, she opens up about her own life and how she's learning to connect with her daughter, ask for help when needed, and break generational habits of parenting. I know you'll enjoy this conversation with Sara as much as I did. Show links: Learn more at mightyandbright.com. Read No Feeling Lasts Forever: Recognizing Emotions in Ourselves and Others. Better Help — use code PGISH for 10% off your first month.   As always, I'd love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.

Episode Highlights With SaraHow she got into the work of creating resources to help kids through something toughThe importance of talking to our kids about the hard stuffWhy we need to have the real conversations with them or they will make up stories about what is happening to help them understandWhy using simple language and explaining how this will affect them are two important piecesHow a calendar had such an impact on her daughter and her anxietyThe reason she wrote a children's book to help navigate those hard conversationsThe importance of therapists, accepting help when you need it, and healthy outlets for your own emotionsResources We MentionMighty and Bright - websiteWhat Happens When Someone I Love Has Cancer?: Explain the Science of Cancer and How a Loved One's Diagnosis and Treatment Affects a Kid's Day-To-day Life by Sara OlsherNothing Stays the Same, but That's Okay: A Book to Read When Everything (or Anything) Changes by Sara OlsherUp and Down, Round and Round: A book about understanding and identifying emotions by Sara Olsher

Sara Olsher is the founder and CEO of the family mental health and wellness company Mighty + Bright, and the author of picture books for kids coping with divorce, cancer, change and big emotions. As a single parent and cancer survivor, Sara has seen firsthand that the universe can deal some pretty harsh blows. Through her work as a speaker, author-illustrator, and founder, Sara helps parents claw their way out of deep, dark holes to create families that don't just survive, but thrive. Her company, Mighty + Bright, provides tools meant to make getting through impossibly hard things as simple and accessible as humanly possible — with the goal of coming out the other side with coping skills that will last a lifetime. In this episode, we discuss: Why it's important to have hard conversations with our children like divorce, cancer diagnosis, death, etc.  How parents can support their children through divorce and having a different family structure than other kids.  How she managed to go through a life-threatening illness as a single mother and what she has learned since that time.  How cancer changed her parenting style.  Tips and strategies for parents going through difficult times. The inspiration behind her first calendar and book.   Connect with Sara on Instagram , TikTok and get 10% off her parenting resources & tools with code VILLAGE at https://mightyandbright.com/collections/the-raising-resilience-program  Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/ YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/  Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/ Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherhood-village-podcast/id1487274178

Welcome back to the Lighthouse Podcast! In this episode, Chris and Christy had the privilege of speaking with Sara Olsher. Sara is a single mother to a 12-year-old daughter, the CEO of Mighty + Bright, Author, and Executive Director of the Resilience Campaign. At the age of 34, Sara was diagnosed with breast cancer and found herself frustrated with the lack of resources explaining cancer to children. Sara began to have foundational conversations with her daughter, explaining her diagnosis and treatments. During her treatment, Sara began designing resources specific to cancer — including a children's book explaining the science of cancer and a visual calendar for kids to take the chaos out of treatment. Sara ends our discussion by sharing two helpful tips for parents: 1. Be open and honest with your children about what is happening. 2. Spend 10-15 minutes individually each day with your kids to connect and make them feel seen.For information on the resources mentioned, head to the Mighty & Bright website at https://mightyandbright.com/cancer. Follow Lighthouse on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthousefamilyretreatInstagram: http://instagram.com/lighthousefr

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This week on the You, The Mother Podcast, Abbey welcomes Sara Olsher! Sara is the Founder and CEO of the family mental health and wellness company, Mighty + Bright, and the author of 10 picture books for kids coping with divorce, cancer, change, and big feelings. Sara walks us through how to support our children through life struggles and how to navigate hard conversations with our child. She gives insight into how we can manage our emotions and expectations in order to show up for our child in a way they need. Are you struggling with a hard conversation with your child? Let's talk about it! ——————————————— You can find Sara Olsher: Instagram: @mightyandbrightco TikTok: @mightyandbrightyco Website: www.mightyandbright.com ——————————————— Instagram @youthemother www.youthemother.com Now Offering 1-on-1 and Group Coaching! Don't forget to grab your FREE guide to sharing the load on the website! The Estrangement Project is going to Costa Rica!! Join us: https://www.trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-maggie--&-abbey--nov-2023 The Estranged Mother's Day: https://calendly.com/youthemother/the-estranged-mother-s-day?month=2023-05&date=2023-05-13

Mother, Coparent, Cancer Survivor, and Entrepreneur. These are the descriptors that just scratch the surface when talking about my guest Sara Olsher. She is the creator of Mighty & Bright Co. This company provides magnetic calendars with magnetic options to fill your week with. This idea came to Sara when she put her daughter in counseling after she and her husband divorced. The counselor explained to Sara how crucial visual schedules are for children's development and for reducing anxiety levels. Sara also explains her passion for writing about hard things and translating them into kid language. Through her divorce, and battling breast cancer she became one who was very acquainted with hard things. This woman is full of passion, hope, and courage. Her calendars are a lifesaver! I can't wait for you to hear her story, and what Mighty & Bright Co. is all about. Mighty & Bright Co. Website Mighty & Bright Co. Instagram Subscribe/Follow the podcast to keep up with all future episodes! If you got something out of it, please let me know by leaving a review. Share with others who need this hope and advice! Instagram/TikTok: @divorcetipsfromkids Website: divorcetipsfromkids.com Email: grace@divorcetipsfromkids.com Music by Cameron Tarvin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grace-casper/support

There are some tough and scary things in life that we need to talk to our kids about: divorce, serious illness of a family member, moving, death of a loved one, to name a few. As parents, we don't want our kids to be hurting and often default to sharing as little painful information as possible with them. But, we do them a great disservice with that approach. Instead we need to be open and honest with them in an age-appropriate way.  What is age-appropriate for these conversations? My guest, Sara Olsher, shares a step-by-step process of talking to kids about hard things that helps parents have the conversation they need to have in a way that works for the child too. We discuss removing the unknown factor, answering questions, and talking about how the child's day-to-day life may change because of this circumstance. Not only does Sara have the knowledge, but she's developed the tools for this process as well.

Sara Olsher founded Mighty + Bright to help people weather the storms of life. In this episode, she talks about asking for help during tough times and giving yourself grace as you manage life's biggest obstacles.  After surviving divorce and cancer within her daughter's first seven years of life, Sara Olsher made it her mission to help other families facing life's most difficult challenges. She's a writer, illustrator, and speaker who creates books and visual calendar kits for kids at Mighty + Bright and talks about things that make many people want to crawl into a deep, dark hole. Whether it's divorce, cancer, or uncertainty, she's worked hard to be comfortable with the profoundly uncomfortable. She knows that as parents, we put a ton of pressure on ourselves to do everything "right.” But when life gets tough, we're in survival mode, and that pressure is downright crippling. She's on a mission to share the simple things that truly matter during a hard time, including open, ongoing communication and fostering connection between parent and child. Connect With Sara: Instagram TikTok Special Time Cards (K.C. Davis & Sara Discussing Special Time Cards) Mighty + Bright Visual Calendars Raising Resilience Subscription    

When going through divorce our number one goal is the well-being of our children. This week Sara Olsher, founder of Mighty+Bright sits down with Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss what parents can do to help their children thrive after divorce. As a co-parenting mom herself, Sara is well versed in tools and techniques that will benefit children when adjusting to co-parenting, transitioning between homes and more. Sara and Michelle take a deep dive into: How to talk to children about difficult things The importance of visual calendars for co-parented children Ways to reduce anxiety in children Helping children transition between homes AND MUCH MORE Sara Olsher is the founder and CEO of the family mental health and wellness company Mighty + Bright, and the author of ten picture books for kids coping with divorce, cancer, change, and big feelings. As a single parent and cancer survivor, Sara has seen firsthand that the universe can deal some pretty harsh blows. Her company, Mighty + Bright, provides tools meant to help overwhelmed parents prioritize mental health for their kids, learning together and incorporating coping skills into day-to-day life. Follow Sara on Instagram- @mightyandbrightco www.mightyandbright.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Brook has special author Sara Olsher to discuss the importance for parents to have special language to speak with their children about hard subject.  When children are caught in the middle of High Conflict parents they need a parent to be able to speak to them in a way that helps them navigate the unconscious behaviors of a parent that has narcissist or borderline tendencies in order to help them settle there nervous systems.     For more information you can find Sara's website https://mightyandbright.com/

This episode is going to help you help your kids as you navigate your divorce.   Meet Sara Olsher. She's the founder of a company called Mighty and Bright, a company dedicated to helping parents help their kids through difficult transitions, like a divorce.  Mighty and Bright makes stylish coparenting calendars that are designed for your children! They are have books, games and tons of other resources!!   And wise words from Sara:   Here are three steps you can take to show your child EMPATHY: 1) Get on their level- physically.  Speak to them eye to eye so you're not looking down to them when you're talking 2) Validate their emotions- refrain from using phrases like "don't cry". Let them cry. It's okay for your child to be upset. Validate their feelings by saying, "I know that you're feeling really upset right now. That's okay. I'm here for you" 3) When your child is hurt by the other parent's actions, you can tell them: "Mommy and Daddy love you very much. We do not mean to hurt your feelings and we are sorry that your feelings got hurt. Thank you for letting me know and I will make sure we do better."  Go check out www.mightandbright.com to see how their resources can help you! And here's a special link to a book that Sara wrote to help talk to your kids about Divorce! Use CODE: DONTSUCKATDIVORCE for a special discount https://mightyandbright.com/products/ebook-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-divorce And a nugget of wisdom from Morgan from our Fan Mail segment: If you find an attorney whom you cannot afford long term, but you really liked them ...you might want to consider paying them for a consultation. If can give you good feedback on your case!

Working with influencers is one of the best ways to grow your online business exponentially.  Find out where you can find influencers when you have a specialized product as Sara Olsher of Mighty + Bright talks to Alison about how finding a powerful group of influencers came as a result of one of the hardest times in her life: when she was fighting cancer.  During her interview with Alison, Sara shares about the product that took her years to fully perfect and how she's expanded that single product to suit a variety of audiences. She also outlines her specific methods for reaching out to influencers that she thinks she can help AND partner with. Get the details in this episode of the How to Sell Online podcast.- Shop with Sara at Mighty + Bright- Connect with Alison on Facebook and Instagram- Get your free Because I Can planner (you just pay shipping) here- Learn about the 0-100K System and how you can launch and grow your own online business here  

We are continuing the celebration of our 1 year anniversary of the podcast with this re-release of our very first episode featuring Sara Olsher of Mighty + Bright. We are focusing our celebration on the "hard truths" learned in cancer and this episode highlights another: sometimes you have to face cancer while also parenting children. How do you care for yourself when others depend on you for care, too? Thank you to Sara for being our first guest on The Burn!  Be sure to listen to episode 55 “Cancer's Lessons: 6 Truths - Anniversary Special (it's 2 juicy parts!) where host April Stearns and production assistant Monica Haro recap some highlights from the past year.  Now, enjoy today's re-release! Sara Olsher is intimately aware of how hard -- but also how necessary and ultimately rewarding -- talking to small kids about adult challenges affecting them can be. Sara believes facing mountains like a cancer diagnosis gives us a chance to show our kids how to handle the hard stuff head-on, with grace. Today, Sara is here to read a piece she wrote for Wildfire Magazine's 2020 Changemaker issue, “Talking to Kids About Cancer.”  More about Sarah: https://mightyandbright.com/ (https://mightyandbright.com) and https://www.instagram.com/saraolsher/ (https://www.instagram.com/saraolsher/) Get the free Wildfire email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/ (https://www.wildfirecommunity.org) Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops (https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops) Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop (https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop) Send your voice recording testimonial to editor@wildfirecommunity.org *Free* The Burn Writing Companion: Guided Prompt Journal (Vol. 1): https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/the-burn (https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/the-burn)

Join Caley and Sara Olsher from Mighty + Bright as they discuss common underlying causes of anxiety feelings in children and highlight how simple tools can decrease anxiety and increase confidence & connection. They include practical tips and relatable examples so you can implement this support in your home to help ease the transition into the school year.  Learn more about Caley's COR Membership: http://www.caleykukla.com (www.caleykukla.com) You can follow Caley on IG https://www.instagram.com/caleykukla/ (@caleykukla), TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@caleykukla_med (@caleyk_med )Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caleykukla/ (Caley Kukla, M.Ed). ----- Might + Bright's Visual Calendar and other visual support products can be found at: https://mightyandbright.com/ (www.mightyandbright.com) You can find Sara & Mighty+Bright on IG https://www.instagram.com/mightyandbrightco/ (@mightyandbrightco) and Facebook @mightyandbrightco -----

On the Fresh Start Family Show this week - Wendy has writer, illustrator, and speaker, Sara Olsher as a guest to discuss how to help children better handle change, anxiety, and all of life's uncertainties. Sara walks through her own unexpected and uncomfortable life events such as divorce and battling cancer, to help other families prepare for the unexpected. She has spent her life working hard to be comfortable with the profoundly uncomfortable and now helps others to do the same.  She believes that every one of us has the strength and resilience to overcome unimaginable hardship, and to use our lessons to make this world a much better place. For more information, go to: www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/132

I had the pleasure of speaking with Sara Olsher of Mighty & Bright. She was also joined by Danielle Bettmann of Parenting Wholeheartedly.  Sara shares her incredible story of resilience and determination as a breast cancer survivor, in addition to the challenges she overcame as a single mom of a young daughter. From those experiences, Mighty & Bright was born; a companyhelping families face though challenges with honesty and mental well-being in mind. As my listeners may know, these kinds of resources are greatly appreciated by me as I know too well what it is like to face though challenges as a family through my mom's metastatic breast cancer journey. Might and Bright's products and services would have without a doubt been usseful tools to help my daughter cope with her grandmother's cancer journey. While the experiences themselves are not always pleasant, it makes me so happy that Might and Bright exists and it is available for families and children facing challenges like divorce or cancer. Episode's Blog Post http://vidawithchristie.com/2022/03/04/episode-33-helping-kids-face-tough-challenges-with-sara-olsher-of-mighty-and-bright/ Connect With Me Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VidaWithChristie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VidaWithChristie/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/VWCpodcast/ Learn more about the Vida With Christie Podcast at http://vidawithchristie.com/podcast. 

At 11:11 am Central TODAY (10/26/21), Our Kickstarter project goes LIVE!Sara + I are SO excited to share all the details with you and invite you to join us in our mission to raise a resilient generation of kids that are aware of their emotional health and have the skills to cope with life's toughest stuff.Here's the link to check it out - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightyandbright/kids-mental-health-skills-deliveredIn this episode, we share...Why you don't need a degree to teach mental health skillsWhether or not you can use them with your 2-year-oldHow the tools in these boxes relate to my coachingWhy we're so passionate about this! In case you're unfamiliar, Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform, with pledge levels starting at $1 and "All or Nothing" funding - either it hits the goal and becomes real life.... or NOT at all.Thank you in advance for supporting it in whatever way you can and for telling everyone you know who needs to hear about it!//MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE//Ep 37: Talking about Hard Things Research on Protective Factors for Mental HealthCHAOS TO CALM: FREE Recorded Masterclasswww.parentingwholeheartedly.com/masterclass//SCHEDULE YOUR SANITY + SOLUTIONS CALL//FREE No-obligation next step for more info-https://wholeheartedly.as.me/callI believe in you & I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Join Danielle's Parenting Wholeheartedly community on Facebook.Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Write a Review & Share with a friend!Support the show (https://www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/community)

If you're going through a separation you're already dealing with a boatload of personal stress, emotions, and big decisions. Trying to figure out how to talk to the kids about all of it can be a daunting task. Parents often agonize about how to inform their kids about this massive life change, and worry that they won't do it the “right way” (hint: there are some wrong ways to do it, but no one right way). When do you tell them? Should you wait until you know all the answers about where you'll live and what the new schedule will be? Should you tell them together with their other parent, or speak to them separately? How much detail do you share? How do you word things so that young ones can understand? In this episode we address all of these questions as we speak with Sara Olsher about how we can talk to kids about hard things. With her company Mighty+Bright, Sara creates picture books and resources that deal with life's hard issues like cancer, COVID, and…divorce. We chat with Sara about her own experiences in learning to communicate openly with her daughter about all of these tough topics. We give some practical tips about what to keep in mind, why you need to go easy on yourself, and a few “what not to do's” thrown in too. Visit Sara's website www.mightyandbright.com to view all of her books, connection calendars and free resources. Follow on Instagram @mightyandbrightco To learn more about mediation and schedule a phone consultation with Jennifer click here Book a consultation for coaching with Ashley by clicking here Find us on Instagram: Ashley @theconsciouscoparent Jennifer @sandersmediation The content on this podcast is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/splittheaftereverafterpod/message

Sara Olsher is intimately aware of how hard -- but also how necessary and ultimately rewarding -- talking to small kids about adult challenges affecting them can be. Sara believes facing mountains like a cancer diagnosis gives us a chance to show our kids how to handle the hard stuff head-on, with grace. Today, Sara is here to read a piece she wrote for Wildfire Magazine's 2020 Changemaker issue, “Talking to Kids About Cancer.” More about Sara at http://www.mightyandbright.com (http://www.mightyandbright.com) and http://www.saraolsher.com (http://www.saraolsher.com). More about Wildfire Magazine at http://www.wildfirecommunity.org (http://www.wildfirecommunity.org) Get the free Wildfire email newsletter: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/ (https://www.wildfirecommunity.org) Learn about Wildfire writing workshops: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops (https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/workshops) Shop Wildfire merch & more: https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop (https://www.wildfirecommunity.org/shop) Send your voice recording testimonial to editor@wildfirecommunity.org.

“Focusing on the children is what CO-PARENTING is all about.” - Sara Olsher   Sara Olsher is a mom to a little girl with a big personality, wearer of cowboy boots, and drinker of exceptionally strong coffee. In 2012, she packed up her 18-month-old and left her marriage. What followed was about four years of intense personal growth and the birth of Mighty + Bright.   Then in 2017, Sara was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer at the age of 34. Rather than choosing to keep her daughter in the dark, Sara explained the diagnosis and treatment process to her six-year-old, included her throughout the year of healing, and documented her journey through cancer on her blog.   She started Mighty + Bright for the same reason many parents start companies: because she wanted to help her own daughter and invented a product to do it. But since then, it's become so much more. Sara has seen firsthand that the universe can deal with some pretty harsh blows. As parents, we want nothing more than to see our children thrive - and nothing is more painful than knowing that we can't fix everything when things go wrong.   Cancer taught Sara that what's important in life is our relationships. From the onset, her friends and family rallied around her, lifted her up, and showed her that much of what we spend our lives worrying about is unimportant. What is important is making sure that we stand by what matters to us, we focus on what is real, and we spend our time caring for ourselves and others.   Mighty + Bright is about helping families handle the really hard things in life. We can't control the cards we're dealt, but we can control how we respond to them, and the message we send to our kids. For Sara, the message is this: Live your truth. Don't hide from the hard stuff, because it'll come whether you try to avoid it or not.   Sara wholeheartedly believes that our darkest times are full of silver linings. It's a chance to get to know yourself (like, your real self, not the one who cares about what everyone else wants), a chance to learn how to graciously accept help when you need it, and a chance to show your kids how to handle the hard stuff head-on, with grace.   Sara's background is in psychology and illustration, and after her divorce, she used both of these skills to create tools to help her young daughter understand and cope with the major changes in her life. Her first product was the shared custody calendar, which combines research-backed methods of teaching children with bright, happy illustrations.    You can find Sara on SaraOlsher.com. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.   Check out Mighty + Bright on Facebook and Instagram.     Sponsor Today's episode is sponsored by Aura Merchandising, a proud women-owned full-service brand marketing, and global sourcing agency. Visit them at www.auralimited.com Find Us Online! Website: www.iamjuliethahn.com Instagram: @iamjuliethahn Twitter: @iamjuliethahn LinkedIn: Juliet Hahn FB: Juliet Hahn Fireside: Juliet Hahn Clubhouse: @iamjuliethahn YouTube: Juliet Hahn

Helping Families Thrive Through Hard TimesMighty + Bright is about helping families handle the really hard things in life. We can't control the cards we're dealt, but we  can control how we respond to it, and the message we send to our kids. For Sara, the message is this: Live your truth. Don't hide from the hard stuff, because it'll come whether you try to avoid it or not.Sara's background is in psychology and illustration, and after her divorce she used both of these skills to create tools to help her young daughter understand and cope with the major changes in her life. Her first product was the shared custody calendar, which combines research-backed methods of teaching children with bright, happy illustrations.Connect with Sara - https://www.instagram.com/saraolsher/ https://www.instagram.com/mightyandbrightco/https://mightyandbright.com/https://mightyandbright.com/blogs/raising-resilience-podcastSara's books on Amazon: Nothing Stays the Same -  https://amzn.to/2RgdUmo What Happens When Someone I Love Has Cancer? - https://amzn.to/3g80ottWhat Happens When Parents Get Divorced? https://amzn.to/3fHwywU (*Of note - the audio in this episode is a little weird. Thanks, Zoom!)

In 2012, my guest, Sara Olsher, packed up her 18-month old daughter, left her marriage, and after four years of intense personal growth, founded a company that sells amazing resources for co-parents and their children. Whether it’s divorce, cancer, death, or any other uncertainty, Sara has worked hard to be comfortable with the profoundly uncomfortable through her company Mighty + Bright. Much of what we discuss in this episode is about how to help our children through a hard situation and ease their anxiety. Because honestly, most kids simply want to know that you’re going to be okay, and want to know how divorce is going to affect them. As  Sara reminds us, “You’re raising resilient kids. This [divorce] is a really hard thing to go through, but every challenge that we have makes us more resilient and that’s true for your kids too. They have your support through it and you’re helping them to be stronger people.” Show Highlights Sara shares the story of her path towards healing after divorce led her into the world of child psychology and into the way that kids’ brains work. (7:45) The inspiration for her first product, a magnetic co-parenting calendar for separation + divorce. (9:58) Sara’s breast cancer diagnosis and the creation of a book about talking to children about cancer. (11:01) How her calendars and books help children get answers to unresolved questions, ease tension, and help them with executive functioning. (17:18)   Learn More About Sara: As a writer, illustrator, and speaker, Sara spends her life creating products to help kids through really hard things at Mighty + Bright, and talking about stuff that makes many people want to crawl into a deep, dark hole. Whether it is divorce, cancer, death, or uncertainty, she has worked hard to be comfortable with the profoundly uncomfortable. Her work has been featured in POPSUGAR, Reader’s Digest, the Mighty, and Good Housekeeping, to name a few, and she has spoken in front of audiences large and small about her experience making major life changes after divorce and cancer. She truly believes that everyone has the strength and resilience to overcome unimaginable hardship and use those lessons to make this world a much better place. Resources & Links: Mighty + Bright website Sara’s website Sara on Instagram Mighty + Bright on Instagram JOIN THE SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO FACEBOOK GROUP

Sara Olsher shares solutions and tips for talking with kids about hard things like divorce, cancer diagnosis and other life changing circumstances. Sara, a mother herself has been through it all- she battled cancer and divorce all before she turned 35 with a daughter in tow. While the world around her was constantly changing, Sara ... Read moreEpisode 30: Sara Olsher – Talking with our Kids about Hard things – Divorce, Cancer and Life Changes

In this week's episode I am chatting with Sara Olsher of Mighty and Bright. Sara has made it her mission to help families, and specifically children, work through hard seasons. First through her divorce and then through a cancer diagnosis, Sara developed the tools to help her daughter navigate the uncertainty, anxiety, and fear that come with those stressful times. This led to the creation of Mighty and Bright, where families can access books, tools and resources to help other families. Sara's drive to make things easier for families is incredible, and I loved her perspective on how best we can support our kids during hard seasons. You can see the full show notes, Sara's bio and contact info at https://www.momcamplife.com/podcast.

Mighty + Bright founder Sara Olsher talks about surviving hard things - including cancer at age 34 - and why she wanted to help kids build resilience and cope with uncertainty.

In this quick 10 minute episode, Mighty + Bright founder Sara Olsher talks about creating a routine, how to get your kids involved so they will actually follow through, and how to get your kids to be consistent without adding yet another thing to your to do list.

Universe, what's good?! Today's episode features the lovely Sara Olsher of Mighty + Bright!  Kelsey's five-year “Cancerversary” is approaching on November 11th, and with her recent BCI results, she has been exploring additional options because she has been advised to continue Tamoxifen for another five years. Kelsey suffers from ovarian cysts, fatigue, nausea and has been bleeding for over four weeks. Stay tuned as she continues to work on bettering her health! Speaking of tough times, Sara Olsher is no stranger to them. Sara's bravery in telling her story is astounding, as she has gone through so, so much these past few years. The losses and curveballs have changed her tremendously. As family and friends suffered from breast cancer, she was also diagnosed with this dreadful disease. Surprisingly, she has tested negative for mutations. In life, we have the option to let situations defeat us, or we can alchemize them into something purposeful. While she had already helped families understand divorce with charts and books based on her own experiences, she would also be able to draw inspiration from her diagnosis and has expanded her business to also help children understand cancer.  Studies show that children respond better to the truth, and Sara is on a mission to break down stigmas associated with adversity. She does it with beauty, style, and grace! Sara is truly an inspiration, and we hope this interview helps you if you are having a rough patch. You can find more information about Mighty + Bright on their website, Instagram, and Facebook page.    We can be found: Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCanSurvivor Facebook Group for Survivors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCanSurvivors/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihcbmr7kxbqsp27rzvbwiduozs4?t=The_CanSurvivor_Network IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/thecansurvivor/channel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecansurvivor/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cansurvivor-network/id1378120771 PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/thecansurvivor Purpose from Pain Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/purposefrompain/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MarZqSTEvoVxdZg3Is586?si=v5tWrueLS-GRLY1a9r7rWA Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCanSurvivor Website: https://www.thecansurvivor.org  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdPo7f2d1UBA_yR06nz0C   We also began a fundraiser for TCSN. If you would like to show your support, we are selling bracelets for $5. Purchase one today!  Don't forget to rate, comment and share!   Production Credits Joseph Coutcher - Production Travis Moore - Vocals Tre'sja Anderson - Make-Up Music Credits "Feeling Good" by LAKEY Inspired