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South Dakota Legends and Lore returns this summer with three new episodes featuring famous, infamous, and not-so-famous historical figures from Dakota Territory and South Dakota.This month, we'll hear recollections from two real-life cowboys. Bruce Siberts tells about "A Bad Winter on the Prairie" near Fort Pierre circa 1895, while Ike Blasingame recalls many a "Storm and Stampede" near Mobridge circa 1905.These readings are from the books: Nothing but Prairie and Sky: Life on the Dakota Range in the Early Days by Bruce Siberts (1868-1952), edited by Walker Wyman; and Dakota Cowboy: My Life in the Old Days by Ike Blasingame (1884-1962).Narrated and edited by Adrian Ludens. Music by Lance Conrad. Used by permission.

In our latest interview, Mia Magik & Emilio Ortiz discusses the witch wound, manifestation rituals for 2025, & emphasizing the need to reclaim our power and connection to the divine. She also delves into the significance of words as spells, encouraging listeners to speak affirmatively and reclaim their destinies through intentional language. Mia also explores the sacred arts practiced by priestesses and the significance of transfiguration in today's world, drawing parallels to historical figures like Jesus and Mary Magdalene. In this podcast, Mia Magik also explores the themes of transfiguration, the nature of power, and the importance of reconnecting with our inner child. We also explore the sacred roles of priestesses and kings, emphasizing the importance of divine feminine energy in leadership. They discuss the transformative power of Dragon Medicine, the need to reclaim our innate magic to manifest, and the significance of reconnecting with nature.Mia Magik is a content creator, coach, and headmistress of a witch school - aimed at bringing the ancient ways to the modern day. She's been a life coach in Los Angeles for 5+ years, working with hundreds of people to step into their power, overcome negative programming to access their magic and higher selves. On her YouTube Channel and others like "Sky Life", Mia Magik, shares the information she gives to her clients in short, sweet, simple guidelines to help you bring more magic into your everyday life. Intuitive Advisor, Mia Magik went viral on TikTok for her Sacred Rage Ritual. Her bestselling book, “IntuWitchin” teaches you to trust your inner-self which she believes everyone is capable of.___________________PODCAST CHAPTERS00:00 - Mia Magik Intro01:17 - Embracing Winter and Finding Joy in the Darkness03:06 - Healing Through Heartbreak 05:43 - Balancing Feminine and Masculine Energy08:39 - Showing Up for Yourself and Finding Divine Union09:24 - Understanding the Witch Wound 15:09 - Reclaiming Our Sovereign Connection to God16:45 - Rediscovering Sacred Feminine Arts 22:54 - The Mystical Practices of Mary Magdalene and Jesus29:20 - Transfiguration, Inner Alchemy, and Life's Work34:26 - Overcoming Shadows and Reclaiming True Power39:14 - Distinguishing Real Power from False Power44:28 - The Earth's Transfiguration and Humanity's Role in Healing46:47 - Returning to Harmony with Nature and Universal Cycles52:04 - Connecting Magic with Natural Laws and the Elements57:37 - Practical Rituals for Manifestation and Transformation01:08:22 - Words That Bring Life and Magnify Purpose01:11:09 - Inner Child Joy as a Guide to Authentic Living01:12:49 - The Role of the Priestess in Modern Leadership01:17:52 - Vulnerability, Feedback, and Strength in Leadership01:21:12 - Dragon Medicine and Alchemy in the Year of the Dragon01:29:30 - Dragons, Shadows, and the Path to the Golden Age01:39:06 - Reflective Rituals for Entering a New YearThe song I played for Mia before we started the podcast: ✦ Golden Age by Fia |    • Golden Age  ___________________Guest: Mia Magik | Modern Day Witch ✦ Website | https://miamagik.com/✦ Mia's Programs | https://miamagik.com/programs/✦ Mia's Retreats | https://miamagik.com/retreat-waitlist/✦ IntuWitchin Book | https://miamagik.com/book/✦ Instagram |   / miamagik  ✦ YouTube | ‪@miamagik‬ Host: Emilio Ortiz✦ IG |   / iamemilioortiz  ✦ Subscribe to Channel | ‪@EmilioOrtiz‬ ✦ Watch Emilio's latest series on 4biddenknowledge TV l https://bit.ly/AwakenThe6thSense___________________© 2024 Emilio Ortiz. All rights reserved. Content from Just Tap In Podcast is protected under copyright law.Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Just Tap In are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Emilio Ortiz or the Just Tap In Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

It’s another edition of the Sloane Knows! Podcast, and Sloane chops it up with Kysre Gondrezick, who played for the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. They talk everything from growing up, basketball, and the future of the WNBA. #Volume #DraymondSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 255 of Idea Diary - Today, I ramble about Queen Herby taking creative classes & Making her show a ride for the audience. WATCH: How This Pop Star Used Manifestation To Blow Up Her Career (QVEEN HERBY)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bifdqfxCquU&t=1021s Qveen Herby | Austin City Limits Music Festival 2024 | Full Set https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MGg8Rw-WT8&t=8s CHECK OUT MY BOOK: “Become Who You Are” By Valerie Aiello https://www.amazon.com/Become-Who-You-Valerie-Aiello/dp/1954557124?ref_=ast_author_mpb  SHOW MERCH: Get Your Own Idea Diary Idea Diary is a guided journal that keeps your ideas chronicled and archived. This bright teal hardcover book is an idea organizational system, as well as gorgeous book decor! Buy Diaries & More at https://goalparty.com If you liked today's show, you can always  BUY ME COFFEE: https://gumroad.com/l/VazlaO Thank you so much for listening today! #BusinessLifestyle #QuantumJump #BecomeWhoYouAre "Idea Diary" is a business lifestyle podcast about creative entrepreneurship. "Idea Diary" focuses on building creative businesses, and chronicles how Valerie Aiello uses multiple skills to create products, illustrations, film, music, and businesses. SHOW DISCLAIMER: EVERY INDIVIDUAL'S OBSTACLES AND SOLUTIONS ARE UNIQUE. THESE TIPS ARE SUGGESTIONS ONLY TO IMPLEMENT IN YOUR SUITABLE OWN WAY. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. —  Valerie Aiello is a multi-hyphenate brand expert from Austin, Texas. — Website: https://www.valerieaiello.com — Subscribe to follow my business journey! Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/valerieaiello⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieaiello/⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/valerieaiello⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/valerieaiello⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/valerieaiello/⁠ Medium: ⁠https://medium.com/@valerieaiello⁠

Marigold's Myla Grace speaks with WrestleZone's Ella Jay about her current run in Dream Star Fighting Marigold, adjusting to life in Japan, her frenemiship with Zayda Steel, hopes to capture tag team and singles gold in Marigold, IYO SKY's recent match against Utami Hayashishita, opponents she'd like to face from WWE, Nikki Cross' run with the Wyatt Sicks so far, recently changing her look, and more.

Meet author Pamela Freeman and illustrator Liz Anelli. They discuss their collaborative process in creating the picture book Seed to Sky: Life in the Daintree. They talk about the research, writing, and illustration process, how they balance text and visuals, and the importance of accuracy in children's non-fiction. 00:00 Introduction and welcome03:00 Nat Newman's writing tip11:48 Book giveaway: The Bookshop Woman by Nanako Hanada14:02 Word of the week: chatoyant15:40 Interview with Pamela Freeman and Liz Anelli27:37 The art of bringing colour and tone28:41 The roughs: what are they?29:32 Fiction vs. non-fiction the writing for kids33:01 The journey of an illustrator36:46 The collaborative process Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky is going to share with you how she drank her own pee in front of a massive crowd on this very entertaining Ink Pray Love exclusive!  Plus, of course other very valuable gems about being spiritually explorative, and shifting from judgment into curiosity.  Sky Cowans is a video creator and community builder who explores the world of wellness, spirituality, and alternative lifestyle on her insanely popular YouTube channel Sky Life.  Sky has gone viral for creating documentary-style videos and interviews that have her doing some really wild things. With more than 750,000 followers across her platforms, Sky has built a global community of curious seekers known as the Vibe Tribe. Sky's mission is to inspire the shift from judgment to curiosity and to awaken deep presence, and Aren and Sky shifted from strangers to good friends after one dinner together.  Enjoy!  Don't forget to let her know how you liked this episode.  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livingtheskylife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skycowans/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/skycowans Vibe Tribe Discord: https://discord.gg/sstusXMZcp The Soul Creator Workshop: https://www.patreon.com/skylifeuncut/shop/soul-creator-workshop-57442?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=productshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Also, if you're interested in transforming the way you think, apply for 1:1 coaching with Aren through:Website: www.arenbahia.com Instagram: @ink_pray_love Facebook: @aren.bahia This episode was produced by LightHouse Studios in Bali. Website: www.wearlight.house Instagram: @lighthouse.studio.bali

On this episode Matt sits down with Sky Cowans. Sky shares stories about wellness, spirituality, and alternative lifestyle with the intention to inspire personal wellbeing, curiosity, adventure, and unity through her channel Sky Life. Sky Life is a content-driven wellness brand on a mission to educate, inspire, and empower others to live their healthiest, happiest, most vibrant lives. It explores topics about health, wellness, and spirituality and provides high-quality content in the form of docu-vlog style videos, blog posts/articles, and social media content. Sky believes to be truly healthy and happy, we must understand ourselves on a soul level. During the conversation Matt and Sky discuss how Sky began creating video content and the origin story behind Sky Life. The two then jump into the topic of Ketamine, a disassociative psychedelic that has been gaining popularity recently, which Sky had recently made a documentary about. They discuss her intense journey with the compound, and the 'Light Language' that flowed through her during it. They then discuss Sky's time spent with Wim Hof, cold therapy & ice-baths in general, and finally some inspiring words for people who may be dealing with a creative block in their life. This is a special one. Enjoy!   Find Sky: https://www.instagram.com/skycowans/   https://www.youtube.com/@livingtheskylife   Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/xianarchive/   https://mattxian.com/   Sponsored by Feel Free: https://botanictonics.com/   Use code 'Xian40' at checkout to save $40   --- Sponsored by SHEATH: https://sheathunderwear.com   Use code 'TIMEWHEEL' at checkout to save 20%.

Episode Notes Glen and Marie nerd out about their favorite history books ranging from ancient authors and topics to great resources for those who want in-depth research. Glen and Marie's selections are listed below: Glen's Book Picks The Peloponnesian War Thucydides The Normans & The Norman Conquest R. Allen Brown With Zeal & Bayonets Only: The British Army on Campaign in North America, 1775-1783 Matthew H. Spring Wilderness Still the Cradle of Nature: Frontier Georgia Edward J. Cashin Other People's Money: How Banking Worked in the Early American Republic Sharon Ann Murphy Overlord: D-Day and the Battle for Normandy Max Hastings Go, Flight! The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control Rick Houston, Milt Heflin Marie's Book Picks Elizabeth: The Struggle for the Throne David Starkey The Salem Witchcraft Trials: A Legal History Peter Charles Hoffer Royal Love Stores: The tales behind the real-life romances of Europe's Kings and Queens. Gill Paul Jane Austen in Context Edited by Janet Todd Mothers of Invention: Women of the Slaveholding South in the American Civil War Drew Gilpin Faust The Encyclopedia of Civil War Medicine Glenna R. Schroeder-Lein Shutting out the Sky: Life in the Tenements of New York 1880-1914 Deborah Hopkinson What Style is It? A Guide to American Architecture John C. Poppeliers and S. Allen Chamers Jr. Recommend a book for Glen and Marie by emailing us at thenagain@negahc.org. Take our podcast survey to let us know what you would like to hear on the podcast! https://form.typeform.com/to/SOAwislN Find out more at http://www.thenagainpodcast.com

My guest is Sky Cowans. Sky is a video creator who delves into the world of wellness, spirituality, and alternative lifestyles on her YouTube channel, Sky Life. (138K subs) Her curiosity leads her on a journey of discovery and she shares her findings through her documentary-style videos. Join us as we dive into Sky's story and learn about the valuable insights she has gained on her journey. We talked about:1:01 Life of a professional seeker3:19 How Sky cultivates gratitude and positivity in the midst of challenges10:06 The art and process of creating meaningful content15:33 Reflecting on the unexpected turns and breakthroughs in Sky's journey24:18 The intentionality and serendipity behind Sky's path as a video creator26:08 What sets Sky's videos apart from others30:45 The factors that influence Sky's video creation process33:58 The key elements of a successful video for Sky45:16 The unexpected personal transformations that come with being a professional seeker47:08 Encouragement for those hesitant to embrace change51:33 The value of learning from mistakes and growth in video creation53:56 The evolution of Sky's content and personal growth as a creator56:19 The connection and vulnerability in being the main subject of one's own art58:45 The importance of authenticity in storytelling62:19 Sky's connection and relationship with her audience65:12 The meaning and significance of a "true fan"67:34 The journey of building a dedicated fanbase74:08 The distinctions between curating experiences and storytelling76:51 The integration of transformative experiences into daily life

So glad to be back hosting my podcast after an unexpected multiple month break!! For this first episode of season 4, I'm discussing the lengthy battle many of us face when trying to find a medication that is helpful to our kids, but also one that won't add additional challenges to their day to day behaviors, sleep schedule or appetite.  We've been experiencing what I call the "many seasons of Skyler" with regard to his behaviors over the last several months and it's been down right exhausting and frustrating - for him and for our family. I know I'm not alone and would love to hear about the journey each of you listening has been through when it comes to medications for autism/anxiety/moods/ADHD! ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

We live in a world where judgment is a default setting. But if we were to collectively shift into curiosity instead, the world would be a better place! Everyone is unique, so why not open our hearts, celebrate those differences, and connect authentically with ourselves and others? Sky Cowans humbly leads the way to become “weirder and weirder” every day and invites us to do the same. Sky Cowans is a video creator who explores the world of wellness, spirituality, and alternative lifestyle on her YouTube channel Sky Life through documentary-style videos. With more than 600,000 followers combined across her platforms, Sky's mission is to inspire the shift from judgment to curiosity. TIMESTAMPS: 01:40 - Beginnings in yoga 06:09 - Background in journalism 09:25 - Creating on YouTube 14:35 - Leaning into discomfort 21:10 - Following stories, not controlling them 36:00 - Routines 41:30 - Meditations 56:28 - Tips from the healthiest people in America FIND SKY ONLINE: YouTube TikTok: @skycowans Instagram: @skycowans SPONSOR: Clinique | get even better clinical Dark Spot Interrupter at Clinique.com MENTIONED: The 5 Minute Joy Journal by Lavendaire Dr. Joe Dispenza meditations Meditation app “Open” Meditation app “Headspace” The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 203 SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube LAVENDAIRE YouTube Instagram

Caryn Culver is a life long Tennessean and currently resides in Knoxville with her husband Chad and 3 children. Caryn's middle child, Peyton, was diagnosed with autism in 2010 at the age of two. Since this time, their family has been on a journey to help Peyton reach his best potential. After visiting doctors and specialists around the country and trying numerous therapies, Peyton has finally found his voice with Spelling to Communicate (S2C). Peyton, now 14 years old, has made it his mission to help other non-speakers have access to communication programs like S2C. Please visit ThePeytonproject.com for more details. *To hear my first discussion with Caryn back in 2020 where we discuss parenting and how they found the S2C program, listen to podcast episode 44. ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Lisa Dempsey is a special needs mom & is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit, Forgotten Wishes Foundation, whose mission is to inspire a sense of belonging and be a source of joy for people with disabilities. Lisa also writes a blog about her experiences called Cluck Howl Crow. Lisa is happiest when spending time with her husband Robert and family. To refuel her mind and body, Lisa travels in her trailer named Rosemary von Wunder, takes walks on the beach or binge-watches Broadway Musicals in New York City. Lisa and Robert have been married for 18 years, have 4 children and live in Houston, TX. Connect with Lisa on FB: @dempseylisa or @forgottenwishesfoundation or IG: @cluck_howl_crow or @forgotten_wishes_foundation ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Peri, better known to her FB followers as Not Raingirl is a 24-year-old autistic adult. Peri's honesty, understanding and deep desire to educate parents and caregivers about living with autism - as a nonverbal child and now an outspoken advocate, is greatly appreciated and admired. *I can assure you this Autism mom not only values Peri's willingness to help explain and guide me but that she does it from a place of kindness, love and truly to be helpful rather than confrontational* You can connect with Peri on FB: @notraingirl ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Johanne is a writer, autism advocate and mother of an adult son with severe autism. Her memoir, CHOICES - One mother's determined search for the supports to meet the needs of her aging autistic son, details her journey from her son's infancy to adulthood. Today, Johanne continues to work with special needs students in the public school system and lives in her Habitat for Humanity home on Cape Cod. Connect with Johanne via FB: @autisminsights or her website: jmcrawfordwrites.com ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Kate Swenson, the founder of Finding Cooper's Voice and nonprofit, The More Than Project, is a mother to four kids, a wife, and a proud Minnesotan. She writes and creates videos regularly about her life as a mother and an autism advocate for Facebook, Instagram, and her website, Finding Cooper's Voice. Her book, Forever Boy, A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy, is available now and highlights the transformation that she went through after her son's diagnosis.  You can purchase Kate's book, Forever Boy on Amazon via this link  https://amzn.to/3691swl ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

To kick start all things Autism Education month, I'm taking to the podcast solo to discuss my thoughts on Skyler turning 19 next week and my evolving perspective on future living arrangements.   I reference a few prior guests in this episode as well - Dottie Davis (Episode 78) 7 Michelle O'Reily (Episode 88) so be sure and listen to those! ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!  

Kim Albrecht is a southerner transplanted to California via the Midwest along with her husband and 2 teenage daughters, the oldest of which has level 3 non-speaking autism. She hosts the award winning LOMAH Disability Podcast, where over 100 expert guests have been interviewed on topics relevant to planning the future for teens and young adults with disabilities.  The show deep dives into a single issue for 12 episodes and has covered disability housing, transitioning from school to adult services, financial planning, safety, technology, health, and more.  When not in the trenches of parenting, you can find her hunting sea glass, hiking a trail, or on instagram as @journey2lomah. ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!    

Christy Pickrell is a wife, mother, author and advocate for individuals with disabilities or health concerns.  Christy has been in the caregiving field for 30 plus years, starting with family members as well as a respite provider for the ARC of Maryland. She is the mother of a 22-year-old disabled son and wife of 29 years.  Christy has been published in Autism Parenting Magazine, as well as 50 plus Lifestyle magazine and writes a regular column for Giversguide magazine out of Honolulu, HA called “Ask Christy.”  Christy is the Founder and President of Our Little Peace of Mind, where she creates solutions for care coordination for individuals and families. Connect with Christy here:  FB: @OurLittlePeaceofMind,Inc or her website: Ourlittlepeaceofmind.com ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!  

Lindsay is the founder and owner of The Pampered Parent, a monthly self-care subscription box and supportive online community for moms of children with special needs. In addition to The Pampered Parent, Lindsay is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). As a BCBA, she works with individuals with a variety of developmental disabilities, as well as with their caregivers and families, to improve communication and social skills, foster independence, and reduce challenging behaviors. In Lindsay's free time, she enjoys exercising, traveling, watching TV with her husband, and playing with her dog, Shockey!   You can connect with Lindsay here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepamperedparent/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepamperedparent LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-san-24b00578 **10% Discount Code for your first subscription box: https://account.thepamperedparent.com?r=574115&s=13754 ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Kelley Howe is a Spelling to Communicate practitioner, occupational therapist, and owner of Adroit Therapy Services in Knoxville, Tennessee. In her practice she strives to help nonspeaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking individuals gain access to reliable communication. Kelley has been using Spelling to Communicate with her clients since 2016 and is currently helping to train new practitioners through the International Association for Spelling as Communication (I-ASC).   You can connect with Kelley here: Website: https://www.adroittherapyservices.com/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adroittherapyservices instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adroittherapyservices/   Resources mentioned in the episode: i-asc.org - email info@i-asc.org   adroittherapyservices.com - email info@adroitthearpyservices.com ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Malinda Dalton-Cook resides in the San Diego area with her husband Chad and their almost 20-year-old daughter Paige, who is severely impacted by autism.   Malinda is the CEO/Founder of Paige's Pantry which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  The mission of Paige's Pantry is to help teach and empower teens and adults on the autism spectrum.  Giving them the opportunity to learn organizational, communication, community & administrative skills.  www.paigespantry.org Malinda is also the host of the Autism Masterminds Podcast: autismmasterminds.com ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!  

Silvia Abeloe is a Mom to a 19-year-old young man who is severely impacted by autism.  She has been married for 26 years to her husband Ken and they live in Carlsbad, CA (North San Diego County).   Silvia was a Service Director for United Airlines at Washington Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia when she decided to leave the workforce, start a family, and move back to her home state of California to raise their son. The travel bug has never escaped her. Traveling the world and scuba diving are her two favorite hobbies and pastimes.   Silvia's goal for her son's future is that he lead a productive and independent life with a support team in place in his own home. They want him to live his best life and are currently on a path to have Supportive Living Services aid him with that goal.    If you have questions about her journey or Supportive Living Services, you can contact Silvia via email at smakaa69@yahoo.com ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!  

Geege Taylor is an autism advocate and writer who produces and stars in LEAVE IT TO GEEGE, a reality series on The Lifetime Network (Wed 10/9c). The show celebrates autism and follows the zany adventures of her family, including her 19 year old non-speaking son, “Pootie,” along with a lively cast, which features three other young adults with autism.  She makes her home in Athens, GA with her children and describes herself as a “happy hermit” who loves to get under blankets, eat junk food and watch TV! You can connect with Geege on IG: @geegetaylor or FB: @angiegeegedudley ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Betsy Hicks-Russ is a leading autism expert with over 20 years of experience in holistic health.  Betsy is the former CEO of Green Health Wellness & author of Picky Eating Solutions (2010), a unique guidebook on the life-changing power of healthy eating habits. She has delivered lectures around the world about meal planning, special diets, and holistic health for individuals living with autism. Her experiences with her son Joey, have driven her to become an impassioned expert on the relationship between nutrition, movement, and fresh air being vital for the mind and body. Betsy strives to give those who may not have a voice the chance to express themselves and seek freedom from prejudice and social barriers. Her dedication to health and wellness translates directly to her passion for caregiving and the mission to create space for people living on the autistic spectrum to be heard, understood, and embraced. Betsy is also the creator of The Joey Bar, a delicious, organic & nutrient dense snack.  You can connect with Betsy on IG & TikTok: @betsyonthego or via her website: autismodyssey.org ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Cindy was born in Monterrey, Mexico and moved to Houston, TX with her parents and 6 siblings when she was 7. Cindy's dad was an oil & gas executive and her mom a homemaker. Cindy graduated from the University of Houston with a Hotel Management degree and met her husband Josh the year after graduation. They married in 1999 and moved to San Antonio for 1 year prior to moving to Chicago in 2000. She had 2 boys, Ethan (now 20) and Owen (now 17) in Chicago and then moved back to Houston due to job transfer. She spent 20 years working for Marriott then held positions with two other hotel companies before securing the role of VP, Market Strategy for Houston First Corporation. In 2012 she was delighted to welcome her 3rd son, Liam. At the age of 4, Liam was diagnosed with Autism, ADHD & Language processing disorder. Connect with Cindy at IG or FB: @autismwithyourshirtoff ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Alex Filstein is an award-winning inventor in Canada's energy sector whose innovations focus on emission-reducing technologies to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Alex is the recipient of the 2018 Oilweek/JWN Magazine Rising Star Award and the recipient of the prestige 2019 Technical Achievement Alumni Award from University of Calgary Schulich School of Engineering. He lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with his wife and two young sons who are both on the autistic spectrum. After his son's diagnosis, Alex was diagnosed ASD-Level 1 /Asperger's. He is an active volunteer in the autism community, administrator for the “Autism Stories ” group on Facebook and passionate about sharing data related to the autism community to advance happier Autism families. Connect with Alex on FB: @autismstories and @alexfilstein ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Sky Cowans is a video creator who explores the world of wellness, spirituality, and alternative lifestyle on her YouTube channel Sky Life. Through documentary-style videos, Sky follows her curiosity and shares what she learns along the way. Watch this on YouTube HERE! ----------

Vaish [/vIEsh/] Sarathy [/sAH rUH thEE/], Ph.D. is a Functional Nutrition Practitioner and Science Educator, and the founder of Functional Nutrition for Kids - a Functional Nutrition Practice for children, and Plum Pudding Chemistry - a science and math education practice for kids of all abilities. Her TEDx talk "Who decides how smart you are" talks about the value of Assuming Intelligence and has been called mind-blowing and perspective-shifting by practitioners and parents. Vaish believes that Sound Nutrition, an Equal Education, and a Rested Mind are the birthright of every child, and no functional practice is possible without truly Assuming Competence. Her perspective is shaped by her son, Sid, a non-speaking 14-year-old poet with Down Syndrome and Autism, who has a sharp mind and a quick wit. Connect with Vaish on IG: www.instagram.com/drvaishsarathy or FB: www.facebook.com/functionalnutritionforkids ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Octavia Walker is the mother of two children, her son is on the autism spectrum. Octavia left her media sales career to become the founder of Getting By Is Not Enough. Moms of children with disabilities rely on her first hand experience and strategic solutions to learn how to become the best advocate for their child, develop a strong support team, and live out their own heartfelt dreams and purpose.    Octavia offers personal coaching to help Moms create a roadmap that focuses on their strengths so they can have the confidence and peace of mind to take care of their family and themselves by building a life they truly deserve and desire.    Visit www.gettingbyisnotenough.com to schedule a complementary 30 minute strategy session to get started.    Connect with Octavia on IG: @gettingbyisnotenough   ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

As the parent of two teenagers with autism, Laurie felt called to share her story. Laurie Hellmann is the host of Living the Sky Life, a podcast with incredible stories and information. She is also the author of Welcome to My Life: A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism. We discuss the resilience required to make it through the challenges of autism and the passion it can bring to some parents to make connections and impact this community across the world.

Dr. Mary Barbera “fell” into the autism world in 1999 when her first-born son, Lucas was diagnosed with autism. Since then, Mary transformed from a confused and overwhelmed parent to a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and best-selling author.  After earning a PhD, Mary launched her first online course in early 2015 and later built additional courses and a membership program to help both parents and autism professionals.  In her vlogs, podcasts, books, webinars, and online courses, Mary teaches her unique step-by-step system and method to help children with autism (or signs of autism) talk more while reducing tantrums and other problem behaviors.  Mary's latest book Turn Autism Around was published in 2021 by Hay House and is helping parents and professionals start turning things around for young children with early signs of autism and older children with an autism diagnosis who are still struggling with talking, tantrums, eating, sleeping and potty training.    For more information go to marybarbera.com to access her FB, IG & YouTube pages.   ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Keli Marie found her tribe at Unleash! After discovering the 3-day transformational experience on the popular Sky Life's YouTube channel, episode, "I Went To A Secret Hippie Gathering In The Desert," Keli knew she had to make it to Unleash!   Keli shares her experiences of transformation and how she found a sense of belonging at Unleash!    Listen to hear what it's like growing up bullied for being "too much" — too big, too loud, and not accepted. She had a feeling that there was more to life. Punished as a child she'd escape to the library and read for hours, exploring spiritual concepts and alternative realities.   Now at age 33 and having endured the passing of her father, Keli has come more into her authentic self. She's a graduate of Sahara Rose's certified life coaching program, a career Full Spectrum Doula, and launching the podcast, "Your Whole Life" with Keli Marie.    Join us at the next Unleash! on March 11-13, 2022 in Miami, FL! Use referral code WEDEEPEN to save and support this podcast. Meet Christina, Keli, Yarixa, and many more fun people there!  

Corey and Andrea Landreth are the parents of 4 grown children. They moved to El Dorado, Kansas to begin Real Life Christian Church in 2006 where Corey is the lead pastor. Andrea is a school psychologist in the public school system. They began the Drawings by Trent business in 2015 for their son with the goals of encouraging families, educating communities and inspiring everyone through Trent's art and their story.  There were many difficult years, but seeing Trent's raw joy and incredible ability brings hope to families going through the struggles of raising a child on the spectrum.  You can connect with the Landreth family in the following ways: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWxUJiR8QP1AXDX-jWWwgA (just under Drawings by Trent) Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/drawingsbytrent Website: drawingsbytrent.com. (you will find information about Trent, our family, the business, and be able to visit our store!)   ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!  

Ryan LeFevers is coming up on 14 years of marriage and has been together with his wife Kristin for 20 years. They are parents to two handsome autistic boys - Parker age 5 and Dustin age 3. Ryan recently started social media pages to share a Dad's view of raising autistic children. You can follow their journey on FB: @MyHeroesRaisingBoysontheSpectrum and on IG:  @myheroesonthespectrum ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Rebecca Robbins is a speech language pathologist who has spent the bulk of her career helping children, young adults, and families impacted by autism. She has worked in various settings over the course of her 16 year career including a private school for children with autism, Early Intervention & Preschool agency work, as well as a public school. She is now the proud owner of Mind ShaperSLP, LLC where she provides 1:1 speech therapy, executive functioning and life skills coaching for individuals and social skills groups. In addition, Rebecca provides parent online training programs and consultation services. Rebecca is trained in ABA, VBA, relationship development techniques, and is a certified Hanen Centre More Than Words® practitioner. She has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of autism, apraxia, executive functioning skills, feeding therapy, mindfulness, augmentative communication, assistive technology, and parent training. Rebecca currently lives in Pennsylvania with her fiancé Mark, is passionate about theatre arts, and performs in and directs various productions each year.  You can connect with Rebecca on IG & FB : @mindshaperslp and her website mindshaperslp.com Nonverbal No More 10% Discount Link: bit.ly/nonverbalnomore10 ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Vidya Banerjee is the mom of a teenager on the autism spectrum with an additional diagnosis of Landau Kleffner syndrome. He is also nonverbal and uses an AAC device to communicate.   Vidya started a blog www.autismfamilystory.com in 2019 to help fellow parents with tips and strategies she learned over the years in raising her son.  Vidya also recently started the autismfamilystory podcast to as a way to connect with even more families.   It's Vidya's mission to build a community for parents of children with autism as she knows firsthand raising a child with ASD can be very overwhelming and isolating.   You can connect with Vidya on IG & FB: @autismfamilystory or via her blog at blogapot.com  ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

JC Ellinger brings life stories and experience as an autism mom to publications such as Autism Parenting Magazine and Exceptional Needs Today. She was also recently awarded Top General Advice Writer of 2020 honored by APM.  While currently working on her first children's book geared at bringing relatability and support to other ASD children just like her amazing son, she has returned to school attending Northwestern State University pursuing a Master's of Arts in English with the goal of teaching young minds in a discipline she loves. JC, additionally, carries a Master's Degree in Business Administration and BA in Communication Studies. Connect with JC via IG: @jc.ellinger or FB: @jc.ellinger.writer ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Shelly Henley is not unlike other special needs parents who want their children to grow up to be happy, fulfilled people - living the life they want while enjoying their work & feeling validated.  So, with a lot of hope and hustle, Shelly & her husband decided to make their son's dream of becoming a chef a reality while also giving other people's children an opportunity for meaningful work as well.  In 2018, No Label at the Table Food Co. was founded in Carmel, IN and Shelly's autistic adult son, Jacob became Chef J! www.nolabelatthetable.com FB: @No Label at the Table Food Company ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Tabitha Cabrera, lives in Arizona, amongst mostly year round sunshine and cactus. She works as an Attorney and enjoys spending her time in a public service role. She shares her life with her husband Nick, five year old son Nixon, and two year old daughter Nora. Both Nixon and Nora were diagnosed with autism in 2020. She had found a passion in advocacy and paired this passion with her bother Mike Barnett to publish two children's books. "Do You Talk the Way I Talk?" and "Me and My AAC." She also speaks about family, mothering, and their autism journey on Table for Five, No Reservations podcast. She believes that each day you have the opportunity to spread a message and extend a hand to those who are needing it the most. Connect with Tabitha & purchase her books via this link: https://linktr.ee/peaceofautism ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Lia McCabe has a Master's specialized in Human Factors Psychology and is a User Experience Researcher by trade. Inspired by her autistic children, Lia and her husband founded AutismWish, a charity initiative granting wishes to children on the spectrum. Both neurodiverse themselves, the McCabes also launched the Embracing Autism Podcast to provide parents of autistic children with tips, guidance, resources, and a newfound perspective. Her life's passion is to destigmatize autism while spreading awareness and compassionate acceptance. ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

On today's solo episode, I'm breaking down the outcome of Skyler's trip to Austin and what we've identified as the culprit of the last 6-8 months of increased aggression and weight loss! ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Valerie Gilpeer is an attorney who has been practicing law for forty years. She shifted her civil law practice twenty years ago in favor of representing families of disabled children trying to obtain educational services from local school districts. She has continued to focus on disability rights law through her volunteer work with several nonprofit organizations in the Los Angeles area. Emily Grodin is a college student studying journalism, psychology, and creative writing and has been recognized for her academic achievement. She has been featured in Leaders Around Me and published in Amuse-Bouche. Emily is an advocate for herself and members of her community in an effort to dispel the misconceptions and nonacceptance of those with autism. Valerie and Emily live with Tom Grodin, her husband and Emily's dad, in Encino, California. You can purchase their memoir "I Have Been Buried Under Years of Dust" on Amazon. ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Crystal Jordan is the proud mother of two children.  Her 13-year-old son is on the autism spectrum.  Through her experiences with him, Crystal learned how specific foods and overall nutrition can have a dramatic impact on individuals with autism, ADHD and autoimmune disorders.  She worked tirelessly on getting the information to the masses - first through an eCourse and now into a book she authored entitled "Foods Four Thought Diet," which is available on Amazon.  Crystal is thrilled with the incredible and positive impact the diet has had on her son and hopes it could provide some helpful tips and answers for other families. ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

In this week's episode, YouTuber Sky Cowans shares all about her journey to creating her YouTube channel, Sky Life.Sky shares some of her favorite and most challenging videos to make, how exploring the unknown ignites her light within, the life-changing power of manifestation & mindset work and how she found her spiritual path through yoga.If you're already a fan of Sky's work then you'll love this raw, real conversation. If you haven't checked out her channel, here are some of the videos mentioned in this podcast as well as some of Leslie Draffin's favorite videos.SUPERHUMAN Training with Wim Hof The Wim Hof Method ExplainedHippies: Crazy or GeniusInside the Magical World of a Manifesting WitchCheck out Sky's Patreon: Sky Life Uncut You can also find her on Instagram: @skycowansFollow Leslie on Instagram @lesliedraffinFollow the podcast @thelightwithinpodcastEmail us: thelightwithinpodcast@gmail.comPlease remember to download, rate, review and share this episode with those you love! 

Siraya Gloudemans is a mom of three with her oldest, Nolan being diagnosed with autism. Siraya runs a blog 'Stay at home zookeeper' in which she shares the true messiness of being a parent. It includes everything from autism parenting, neurotypical parenting, home updates, favorite products & life/mom hacks. She is a former early childhood teacher & is married to her high school sweetheart who works as a pharmacist. Together, they are navigating the many approaches to raising a child on the spectrum with siblings who are neurotypical. ***************************************** To purchase my book “Welcome to My Life – A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism” click HERE or visit Amazon.com! You can easily stay connected to the Living the Sky Life podcast and me in various ways.  Please visit my website www.lauriehellmann.com for all the links. I'd love to hear what you think, so if listening on the Apple platform, please leave a written review and rating of the podcast!  If you are interested in being a guest on an episode of Living the Sky Life, please contact me!

Sky Life is a famous YouTuber who creates the most epic mini-documentaries on all things health, wellness and woo. What does it mean to live a healthy, happy life? This is a question Sky is on a mission to answer. She is the ultimate explorer who puts herself in the hot seat to experience things firsthand. Whether she's training under Wim Hof in Poland or creating magic rituals with modern-day witches, she is a pioneer out to try it all and bring us back her findings. The first 20 minutes are an update from our first week living in Boulder, Colorado and we chat about the change of energy from the east coast to the west and how we are feeling! Check out the show notes for links to all the people and events that we reference. Enjoy the show! Sky Life Info: Sky Life YouTube Channel @skycowans Website: https://skylife.tv Other peeps we referenced: Shaman Durek Podcast @shamandurek Unleash Festival --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewoocast/message

This week, we're discussing narrative nonfiction and its power to help turn young readers into critical thinkers and global citizens.  Last year, we launched the Scholastic Focus imprint, dedicated to presenting young readers with true and moving stories to help them better understand themselves and the world around them.  Today, we're talking with editorial director Lisa Sandell as well as four Scholastic Focus authors: Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Deborah Hopkinson, Robert Edsel, and Lawrence Goldstone. Listen as they tell us about their compelling new books and what they hope readers will take away. Additional resources: Learn more about Scholastic Focus books Learn more about Dark Sky Rising by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., with Tonya Bolden Learn more about D-Day by Deborah Hopkinson Learn more about The Greatest Treasure Hunt in History by Robert Edsel Learn more about Unpunished Murder by Lawrence Goldstone Guests: Lisa Sandell is the editorial director of Scholastic Focus. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., is one of the premier U.S. scholars of African-American literature and history. Gates is the head of Harvard's African-American Studies department. He is an acclaimed author and critic who has unearthed an array of literary gems; he has also hosted PBS programs such as Africa's Great Civilizations; Finding Your Roots; Black in Latin America; and the Emmy Award-winning series, The African-Americans: Many Rivers to Cross. Gates is the recipient of more than 50 honorary degrees and numerous prizes. He was one of the first recipients of the MacArthur genius grant in 1981. He was the first African-American scholar to be awarded the National Humanities Medal, was named to Time's 25 Most Influential Americans list in 1997, selected for Ebony's Power 150 list in 2009, and to Ebony's Power 100 list in 2010 and 2012. Deborah Hopkinson is an award-winning author of picture books, fiction, and nonfiction. Her nonfiction titles include Shutting out the Sky: Life in the Tenements of New York, 1880-1924, an NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book and Jane Addams Peace Award Honor Book; Titanic: Voices from the Disaster, a Sibert Medal Honor Book and YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction finalist; Courage & Defiance, Stories of Spies, Saboteurs and Survivors in World War II Denmark, a Sydney Taylor Notable Book, NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book, and a winner of the Oregon Book Award and Oregon Spirit Award; and  Dive! World War II Stories of Sailors & Submarines in the Pacific, which was named an NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book and Oregon Spirit Award honor book. Deborah lives with her family near Portland, Oregon. Visit her online at deborahhopkinson.com, and follow her on Twitter at @Deborahopkinson. Robert Edsel is the author of three books about the Monuments Men including the #1 New York Times bestseller The Monuments Men, which Academy Award winner George Clooney adapted into a feature film in 2014, and Saving Italy, also a New York Times bestseller. In 2007 he founded the Monuments Men Foundation for the Preservation of Art, which was a recipient of the National Humanities Medal, the United States' highest honor for work in the humanities. He lives with his family in Dallas, Texas. Please visit him online at www.robertedsel.com and on Twitter at @RobertEdsel. Lawrence Goldstone is the author of more than twenty books for adults, including three on Constitutional Law. His first book for young readers, Higher, Steeper, Faster—The Daredevils Who Conquered the Skies, received three starred reviews and was named one of Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2017. Goldstone's writing has been featured in The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. Visit his website at www.lawrencegoldstone.com. Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and recording by Daniel Jordan Edited by Mackenzie Cutruzzula Produced by Emily Morrow   

This week Sean and his new co-host Joey Avalos discuss “Healthy Addiction.” Can an addiction really be healthy? Plus music from Deep Elm recording artists The Sky Life and The Dandelion War.   *Don't miss an episode, subscribe in iTunes! Show Notes: Intro Sponsors: Deep Elm Records and Charming Beard Coffee Co-host: Joey Avalos News: […]