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Imperfect Parenting

355 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Ariel Green Andersson is here to get you through life’s big transitions, aligning you with self, family and work giving access to joy and health.. Through.. moving you BEYOND the “it’s not possible”to creating and being what you're meant to. At home, in your belly or the work your meant to grow and create.. Does your life feel in alignment with what you do each day/week? We support overwhelmed world moms/parents who are getting lost in the mix of daily demands.. What are you (re)creating? Your business, New family, and best work AND life.. Sharing personal and guest world stories, shared madness, and coaching inspires and moves your forward at your own pace. Every week, Coach, Mom, writer, and creator, Ariel Green Andersson and Imperfect Parenting is focused on your story is asking for. We know it's challenging to be on your own path AND be a present, especially as a conscious parent. We've got your back!  AND, bonus:  Every 1st week of the month is dedicated to Midlife Fertility and Pregnancy and being an older mom. Our early shows grow the foundation of empathy  as beautifully imperfect world parents shared their own journeys through life, work, and creating. In this new era, Mindfulness, the entrepreneurial path, and reality of many people at home is something we are familiar with as coaches, parents, creators and we want to continue to shed light on the possibilities to keep building joy and health.

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Stephanie Haynes Gets us thinking, “Is College Mandatory?”

June 15, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

What happens after graduation?  SUCH a big question we well dive into today with Stephanie Haynes, author, parent and so much more! Remember the Instagram Live Stephanie and I had on “Parent Burnout” a couple months ago? Well, it’s time you see what else Stephanie’s been up to: Stephanie Wrote an incredible book: College is not mandatory. A Parents Guide to Navigating the Options Available To Our Kids After High School. Soooo good.  Her book talks about other options in a way that real...

A better parent day

June 08, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

I see you! Will you breathe and receive or react, today? Work with what is? Or, get sucked into that crappy feeling, again? IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and  FOR YOU: Ready to have your say? https://forms.gle/by7eAppDT6RFS9jB8 *Keep your eyes open!  Upcoming event coming when things calm. Waitlist will start, soon. *Just right now? With school closing, world opening.. I’m flowing with the go:)… FREE RESOURCES Experienced pregnancy loss?  I have a little something for you.. Just write me at: ari...

Dance joyfully, future mama!

June 02, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

It’s Midlife Fertility and Pregnancy Podcast week! Come back to the joy of creating, doing what you are on the path for. What are you ready to attract?! Fantastic.. let’s get there.. IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Keep your eyes open!  Upcoming event coming when things calm. Waitlist will start, soon. *Just right now? With school closing, world opening.. NOPE.. too nuts:) 1.  Do what you love BEFORE what you MUST do!:) 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: ...

Break the “Conditional Daily Parenting Pattern”

May 26, 2022 03:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MB

Let go of the pattern that is trapping you into energy losing days. Stop creating conditions in order to get to what you love. We need to break through the “shoulds” into what you REALLY want to be doing. Hmm is it allowed? To get to what you loge and energize vs the usual .. I MUST.. finish laundry, order food, etc and then, I can.. No!  Enough of that!!  Life can be so much better than that. IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Keep your eyes open!  Upcoming event coming when th...

Break the “Conditional Daily Parenting Pattern”

May 26, 2022 03:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MB

Let go of the pattern that is trapping you into energy losing days. Stop creating conditions in order to get to what you love. We need to break through the “shoulds” into what you REALLY want to be doing. Hmm is it allowed? To get to what you loge and energize vs the usual .. I MUST.. finish laundry, order food, etc and then, I can.. No!  Enough of that!!  Life can be so much better than that. IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Keep your eyes open!  Upcoming event coming when th...

I only needed a Knife!

May 19, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

How many times, do you start one thing, especially as a mom, and along the way you discover and do many other to dos. Frankly, you could keep doing until the end of time. Yet, is it unavoidable? IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Keep your eyes open!  Upcoming event possibly LIVE in person AND virtual. (Getting creative with you! *Just right now? With school closing, world opening.. NOPE.. too nuts:) 1.  Take a moment for you, even a little one:). 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to H...

Mom’s letting go and picking up

May 11, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

What are you ready to let go of? What’s ready to go in it’s place? IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Keep your eyes open!  Upcoming event possibly LIVE in person AND virtual. (Getting creative with you! In May!! 1.  Space for you. 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH Midlife Fertility Pregnancy 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A o...

Moms letting go and picking up

May 11, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

What are you ready to let go of? What’s ready to go in it’s place? IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Keep your eyes open!  Upcoming event possibly LIVE in person AND virtual. (Getting creative with you! In May!! 1.  Space for you. 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH Midlife Fertility Pregnancy 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A o...

Stillness and Midlife Fertility

May 05, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

What difference does standing still make on your own fertility and pregnancy journey? IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: *Upcoming event possibly LIVE in person AND virtual. (Getting creative with you!) 1.  A place to be yourself 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH Midlife Fertility Pregnancy 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on you...

Permission to STOP DOING

April 27, 2022 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MB

Permission to STOP DOING.  Yep, I said it out loud.. for me.. and for you.. Because I know.. you do a lot. Maybe like me, you used to be much better at “not doing”, yet since marriage and maybe motherhood.. “not doing” doesn’t even seem like a possibility let alone a reality. Yet, these last weeks, with illness and an out of country funeral with the added joy of family politics for that extra twist.. my body just said.. enough.. And, the Earth did NOT stop spinning. I’ll tell you what I...

Families and mutual responsibilities

April 20, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

How much responsibility can kids take on? The grown ups? What factors are important? _______ IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1.  A place to exhale 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH Midlife Fertility Pregnancy 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST on Youtube, except 1st Friday which is 9:30AM PST:). ...

Parent Burnout

April 13, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.96 MB

No more. Honestly, the parent burnout thing..it's just too much. Inspired by Instagram live with Stephanie Hanes 3/21/22 I talk about choices. And she and I have a podcast that will be coming out, this summer!:) _____ IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1.  A moment to breathe 2.  Free Midlife Fertility resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/...

Parnent Burnout

April 13, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.96 MB

No more. Honestly, the parent burnout thing..it's just too much. Inspired by Instagram live with Stephanie Hanes 3/21/22 I talk about choices. _____ IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1.  A moment to breathe 2.  Free Midlife Fertility resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST on You...

Midlife Mishaps and Recovery

April 07, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.75 MB

A few of you.. accidentally got a sneak listen to my 1st Midlife Pregnancy interview.. the uncut raw version:).. Luck you! Yet, that experiment.. though fun.. well I’d like to fluff it up a bit for you.. So this month’s Midlife Fertility and Pregnancy Episode is about..(drum roll please.. or, wait.. maybe that’s just my stomach:)).. is.. Midlife Mishaps.. those “wait that’s NOT what I ordered up for my life!” Moments.. and how they relate to what you’re up to.., right now;)) IP ANNOUNCEM...

Jana of OZ.. The unexpected Path

April 07, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

A story of Midlife Pregnancy gone RIGHT. _______ IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1. Reminder of what is possible! 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40: https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST on Youtube + 1st Thursdays @5PM PST and 1st Fridays @9:30AM PST, each month. THIS WEEK’S LIVE: “Integrity to Your Midlife Pregnancy Story:   April 6, 2022@10AM ...

Garrett and Mandi Oler make family travel easy, fun and accessible!

March 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Who’s ready for a total travel mindset shift with Garrett and Mandi Oler?! Me, me! Imagine that travel is a truly sustainable thing. Hmm.. and, NOT the nightmare you might imagine when thinking of family travel (non-disaster National Lampoon’s style:). This episode will change your life. Listen until the end.  You won’t be disappointed:). BIO and more info: Mandi and Garrett teach people how to get more miles and travel well and keep things within reach. Looking at travel in an entir...

Garrett and Mandi Oler make family travel easy and fun!

March 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Who’s ready for a total travel mindset shift with Garrett and Mandi Oler?! Me, me! Imagine that travel is a truly sustainable thing. Hmm.. and, NOT the nightmare you might imagine when thinking of family travel (non-disaster National Lampoon’s style:). This episode will change your life. Listen until the end.  You won’t be disappointed:). BIO and more info: Mandi and Garrett teach people how to get more miles and travel well and keep things within reach. Looking at travel in an entir...

Dear parents, “yes.. go out!”

March 16, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

This week was our 9th anniversary of meeting.  What a beautiful flashback. We had an incredible night.. on our own.. And, just days before, a girls night happened that curled my toes and had quite the family effect. _______ IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1.  A place to exhale 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 4.  FRE...

Cattle calling and Wild kids

March 10, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

What about wild kids? Got one? Are your kids bringing them home? Feeling like friendships are becoming like a cattle call? Parenting doesn’t get much more imperfect! _______ IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1.  A place to exhale 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST...

Truth or dare..Pause or Meno-pause?

March 02, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.91 MB

There is a moment when decisions are made. What is the true reality of deciding to be a mom/parent again or for 1st time.. at the edge of peri-menopause?  It’s a ride! _______ IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1.  Trust in alignment 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST...

Kids influencers

February 24, 2022 02:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MB

The conversation around what and who influences your kids. Where do values clash and connect? Are you/your kids being the fullest version of self? _______ IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1. space 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST on Youtube (5PM PST 1st Thursday/9...

Boundaries and Parent Overwhelm

February 16, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Do you cross over your own boundaries? It happens. How much do you give? When is it OK.. to give and not be overwhelmed? What’s OK in your circles? **LISA NICHOLS.. is the “give from your saucer and not from the cup” incredible woman to pay attention to. AND, she has a free summit coming up! _______ IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1. space 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips f...

When is “child led” the right choice?

February 09, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Child led? Or, parent led? This episode I give an example of a moment  that had me twisted in knots.  Maybe it will be familiar territory. Every day, you have to  choose to let the outside world, your ideas or your kids lead the way. It’s not easy. Yet, it can be. And, trust me when I tell you.. “ life gets easier with just a couple simple choices. Listen up.:)) IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1. clarity 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2...

Creating and Fertility Monet Style

February 03, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

What does Monet and your fertility path have in common? Listen and find out today:). Next month’s midlife pregnancy episode has a big surprise. We just need to get past this Mercury Retrograde:)), this month:)! Craziness:). IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1. Hope 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 4.  FREE LIVE Q and...

Can you be your full self inside parenting?

January 26, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Permission to be you, parent.. mom.. **Parenting thoughts while driving Northern California back roads. Put your full self forward.. and see the message your kids and future kids receive.. ______ IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1. Parent consciousness in all its humanness. 2.  Free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Another FREE resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 4.  FREE L...

Hey, mama/parent.. what are you tolerating and losing energy on?

January 20, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Stop losing energy as a parent? Where is it escaping through what you are tolerating on a daily basis? Let’s look at this more closely and blow it open! ______ IP ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1. A little piece of my heart. 2.  Get your free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 3. Get a free resource for Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST ...

Big Brain, Little Brain with author Kevin Thomas McCarney

January 12, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

Conflict.  Reaction.  Choices. Kevin Thomas McCarney and I had an incredibly open and flowing conversation about his book Big Brain, Little Brain and the effects on our daily lives and business. THIS is exactly the message and wisdom needed to kick off 2022! I am excited to share with you for your work, business and daily life. So good! ABOUT KEVIN: Kevin Thomas McCarney Best Selling Author A successful entrepreneur, speaker, mentor, husband, and father, Kevin has spent several deca...

Midlife Fertility and Pregnancy 2022 kick off

January 06, 2022 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Free Midlife Fertility Retreats, this week, soon! It’s the 1st Wednesday of the month, so it’s Midlife fertility and Pregnancy podcast! Reminders to bring in the good stuff, and more. Don’t worry, there’s some goodness in here for you. And, a big announcement, I’m excited about.:) Listen until the end! ______ ANNOUNCEMENTS: and GIFTS FOR YOU: 1. 2022 is finally here! Yippee!!!! 2.  Get a free resource: Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after and get special live invites. https://bit....

Snowed in Perspective

December 30, 2021 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MB

Unexpectedly snowed in after an unexpected 20 hour adventure up the mountain and around avalanches and other madness (normally takes 3.5-6 hours ro get to snow.) I am reminded.. that you can’t expect all plans to sort out.. meaning the long lovely episode planned for today. And, there is goodness in over preparing. And, how deep gratitude.. wakes the soul for 2022.:). ______ Imperfect Parenting ANNOUNCEMENTS: Due to great storms, I’m in a place with low signal, so I’m throwing some thou...

The power of being yourself as both person and parent

December 23, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MB

In this life.. there are only so many people you can truly be yourself with. Where are your people? ______ Imperfect Parenting ANNOUNCEMENTS: *Exciting 2022 announcement coming, this month!! Stay tuned:), for the last podcast of the month! 1. Holiday time! 2.  Get a free resource: Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after: https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 3. Get a free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST on You...

Where are your people?

December 23, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MB

In this life.. there are only so many people you can truly be yourself with. Where are your people? ______ Imperfect Parenting ANNOUNCEMENTS: *Exciting 2022 announcement coming, this month!! Stay tuned:), for the last podcast of the month! 1. Holiday time! 2.  Get a free resource: Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after: https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 3. Get a free resource: 7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST on You...

Family: Entitlement and Gratitude

December 16, 2021 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

It’s that time of year when things get a little wacko. Kids are excited for holidays.  Generosity abounds.  And, entitlement rears it’s ugly head along with the balancer gratitude. How are things in your house this year? Today’s talk is a get real moment after a bit of ugliness with the advent calendar:). _______ Imperfect Parenting ANNOUNCEMENTS: *Exciting 2022 announcement coming, this month!! Stay tuned:). 1. Whew! How’s it going?! 2.  Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after: https:...

Where do you need parent support?

December 08, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Where do you get stuck in communicating your needs? Where in your life does the light need to shine? How are you willing to be brave? To experiment?  Like we teach our kids? _______ Imperfect Parenting ANNOUNCEMENTS: *Exciting 2022 announcement coming, this month!! Stay tuned:). 1. Still breathing? 2.  Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after: https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 3.  7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST!  T...

Fertility over 40 and your Intentions Tensions

December 01, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

What are your intentions that are causing tension? How does this affect fertility? And, are you REALLY not moving closer to your dream family? Are you sure? The body remembers, even when the mind doesn’t.  Grief memories, family memories at a time of year.. it’s SO strong.. And, in this .. you may feel an illogical pull to slow down and your mood can change.. and if not listening.. and responding..you can have injuries or illnesses and so much more. This episode hits on this and I ...

3 years of imperfect Parenting with Mats and Ariel

November 25, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

We reflect on the last 3 years of Imperfect Parenting with current eyes. The conversation happens in the car, just like our 1st episodes back in spring  2018, well before we launched. It’s a rambling, thoughtful, heartfelt look at then and now and all the massive imperfection through this “ugly transition” hopefully into the beauty .. yes, yes.. of now..:)). Imperfect Parenting ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. What are you thankful for? 2.  Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after: https://bit.ly/2HB7uJ...

3 years of imperfect Parenting with Mats and Ariel

November 25, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

We reflect on the last 3 years of Imperfect Parenting with current eyes. The conversation happens in the car, just like our 1st episodes back in spring  2018, well before we launched. It’s a rambling, thoughtful, heartfelt look at then and now and all the massive imperfection through this “ugly transition” hopefully into the beauty .. yes, yes.. of now..:)). Imperfect Parenting ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. What are you thankful for? 2.  Pregnancy Loss Over 40, tips for after: https://bit.ly/2HB7uJ...

Resilience parenting on the road with Chris and Holly Santillo the remix

November 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

Remember Chris and Holly Santillo and their 3 boys and the big transition from their home and martial arts studios.. to being on the move? And, their book, Resilience Parenting? Did you read it, yet?! Don’t worry! There’s another chance!;)) 2 years of travel.. and self discovery.. and.. putting their book’s principles to work!! Ready for a great episode? Conflict resolution, logic, and more are essential learning you don’t always do what you expect.. or feel how ypu imagined you would. ...

Immigrant parents

November 11, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.17 MB

After my talk with Dr. Shemmassian, I reflected on  my own family life in USA. What of your history is affecting today? Imperfect Parenting ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Be kind to yourself:))) 11/2, 11/3, 11/4 10AM Pacific live in our Facebook pop up group:). 2.  Pregnancy Loss Over 40 resource: https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 3.  7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST!  This week’s topic: Family stories and fertility  New youtu...

The importance of “the feminine” with fertility and midlife pregnancy

November 03, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MB

Deepen the feminine on your midlife fertility and pregnancy  path. Have we lost touch with true mother energy? ____________________ Imperfect Parenting ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. This  week! Free  Fertility Over 40 Challenge: “3 Day Exhale”:  Signup: https://mailchi.mp/79d5f0b3dbe9/3-day-exhale-sign-up-2021 11/2, 11/3, 11/4 10AM Pacific live in our Facebook pop up group:). 2.  Pregnancy Loss Over 40 resource: https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 3.  7 steps to Healthy Midlife pregnancy: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS ...

What’s the secret to getting into top US colleges with Shirag Shemmassian

October 28, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Dr. Shirag Shemassian talks with me about how he helps teens and parents through the sometimes rocky terrain on the way to a good college. Dr. Shirag myth busts the mis-information out there, reminding people to be patient and move beyond thinking there’s a quick fix. On the way to Harvard and other top schools. Things take more time than you can imagine.  The earlier you start it all, the better it will be. Do teens need to take every IP and honors and college course? Be careful about m...

School.. friend or foe??

October 20, 2021 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.7 MB

School, it’s a mixed blessing. Sometimes, too much paperwork, control, over constraint and mutual support. What can we all do better to make things BETTER. ________ ANNOUNCEMENTS: MIDLIFE PREGNANCY: 1.  Fertility Over 40 Challenge: “3 Day Exhale”:  Signup: https://mailchi.mp/79d5f0b3dbe9/3-day-exhale-sign-up-2021 2.  Pregnancy Loss Over 40 resource: https://bit.ly/2HB7uJH 3.  7 steps to Healthy Midlife: https://bit.ly/2ZbPS 4.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST! Ever...

“You Look Tired” a brutally honest talk with Jenny True

October 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Jennie True is an absolute gem! I loved this conversation!  The great exhale. If you don’t mind a little profanity and shocking realism.. this episode is going to be the fresh air you’ve needed, this year. We cover from  being inclusive to the shocking realities of parenthood and doing “your thing” with littles around. Don’t miss this! _________ About Jennie: Jenny Pritchett (alias Jenny True) is a nationally recognized columnist for Romper, where she publishes advice on pregnancy and p...

Midlife Fertility and Receptivity

October 06, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

One of the hardest things to do as a strong independent woman, is to truly let go into receptivity. You don’t have to be a super hero. Make space and surrender to allowing your partner, if you have one.. step up.. or your support circle.. And,…. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST! Every Friday @ 10:00 Pacific = Midlife Pregnancy Q and A on my youtube channel! (Set a reminder!) click “youtube videos, below)  New youtube videos coming out, this month! ...

Energy Escape

September 30, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.72 MB

Where you put your energy determines, joy, opening and health. Where do you need/want opening? ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST! Every Friday @ 10:00 Pacific = Midlife Pregnancy Q and A on my youtube channel! (Set a reminder!) click “youtube videos, below)  New youtube videos coming out, this month! __________ Imperfect Parenting Coaching, Podcast and More! Imperfect Parenting Website: https://imperfectparenting.net Imperfect Parenting Instagram @...

Bullying and Social Media with Marc Berkman and Ed Peisner

September 22, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

There is little doubt that you have or will see bullying on social media.  The trolls, seemingly innocent comments and veiled space to create likes and attention is a dangerous zone. Today, social media has become a vehicle for many things and not all beneficial to our teens (or us for that matter). In this episode Ed Peisner reveals his family story of his son Jordan’s experience and how it grew this organization. Jordan’s story grew Jordan’s law and yhe urgency to create awareness, educ...

Parent food clashes

September 15, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

How do you work with different parent values around health. What happens when your joy food is someone else’s nemesis.. Eating, national diets and more. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST! Every Friday @ 10:00 Pacific = Midlife Pregnancy Q and A on my youtube channel! (Set a reminder!) click “youtube videos, below)  New youtube videos coming out, this month! __________ Imperfect Parenting Coaching, Podcast and More! Imperfect Parenting Website: http...

Family Health Question answered

September 15, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

How do you work with different parent values around health. What happens when your joy food is someone else’s nemesis.. Eating, national diets and more. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST! 9/17/21:  Midlife Pregnancy Q and A on my youtube channel! (Set a reminder!) Link comes here at 10 Pacific Wednesday:). 2.  At last, New youtube videos coming out, this month! __________ Imperfect Parenting Website: https://imperfectparenting.net Imperfect Parenti...

Family decisions and surrender to kindness

September 09, 2021 02:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MB

How do we we make family decisions and agree to disagree and surrender to kindness and what is being called for.. Choose what YOU know is right for YOUR family. Weekly challenge midway through and at end:). ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST! 9/10/21:  Fear Factor and Midlife Pregnancy: https://youtu.be/HSarZ5mFLQg 2.  Coaching  Applications open  until September 13th, 2021. 3. At last, New youtube videos coming out, this month! __________ Imperfect ...

Defocusing for Midlife Pregnancy and health.

September 02, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MB

Midlife pregnancy over 30, 35, 40, 45 is about de-focusing on “the process” and the “trying. Ariel gets real about the process. No bs moments of diving into what will make the difference for you or maybe a friend who is ready to get pregnant over a certain age!:) ************** ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1.  FREE LIVE Q and A on youtube every Friday 10AM PST! 9/3/21= 11:00 PST (forgot pitch panel:) 2.   I’m taking applications for 2 new client openings coming up. I will decide by September 13th, 2...

Family Health Choices with Dr. Carole Lieberman

August 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

**A word of warning, Like Timothy C. who wrote about the other side of this issue, I’ve invited Dr Carole Lieberman, MD psychiatrist, masters in public health and fiery soul, opens our conversation with raw honesty about polarized topics of today.. I encourage all sides to agree to disagree, therefore this episode feels important in this moment in time. As we have heard from multiple sides and opinions around what’s coming up, these days.. this is a power-full conversation. What is this p...

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