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Episode 123 - Releasing Trauma with HMR - Interview with Lenora Edwards

Finding Your Village - November 12, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes
Thank you so much for listening. Today we are talking about healing trauma with Holographic Memory Resolution. Our guest to discuss this is Lenora Edwards, who was on the show a couple weeks ago. Our guest to talk about this Lenora Edwards and she is an ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Patho...

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Protecting Mama Energy with Mara S. Campo

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - November 08, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes
Mamas, we are smack dab in the middle of election season. There are a lot of narratives, a lot of opinions, and a lot of conflicting ideologies that are all hitting a fever pitch right now. The anxiety is just tap dancing on our nervous systems. But here’s the thing: It’s up to us to be responsi...

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54. Protecting Mama Energy with Mara S. Campo

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - November 08, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes
Mamas, we are smack dab in the middle of election season. There are a lot of narratives, a lot of opinions, and a lot of conflicting ideologies that are all hitting a fever pitch right now. The anxiety is just tap dancing on our nervous systems. But here’s the thing: It’s up to us to be responsi...

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Ep. 93 Living an Iceland Adventure with Ulfar Andresson

Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - November 08, 2022 09:27 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Does making hot chocolate while bathing in a hot spring sound fantastic to you? How about playing ice hockey on a crater? This is just a regular day in the life of Ulfar Andresson, who runs Iceland Activities.  Ulfar was born and raised in a hot spring! Iceland Activities has been a family comp...

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Episode 122: Well Worth Watering: Interview with Lou-Ann Wattley Belk

Finding Your Village - November 06, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes
Thank you so much for listening. Our guest today is Lou-Ann Wattley Belk. As the creator of Well Worth Watering, Lou-Ann's goal is to empower parents with soulfully-curated childbirth education classes and postpartum services that honor each unique birth journey. At the core of Well Worth Wateri...

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53. Codie Elaine, the MomBoss Behind Black Love

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - November 01, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes
Growing up, there were very few examples of authentic-feeling Black love in the media. Sure, we had the Huxtables and the Winslows, but their stories were always centered around the kids—very rarely did we see a kiss or even a hug between Cliff and Clair or Carl and Harriette. But real life isn’...

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Codie Elaine, the MomBoss Behind Black Love

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - November 01, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes
Growing up, there were very few examples of authentic-feeling Black love in the media. Sure, we had the Huxtables and the Winslows, but their stories were always centered around the kids—very rarely did we see a kiss or even a hug between Cliff and Clair or Carl and Harriette. But real life isn’...

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Ep. 92 Learning to Enjoy Winter with Erin Gallimore

Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - November 01, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
For some, winter may be their favourite season, and for others, they may need to learn to embrace it, and maybe even enjoy it! Erin Gallimore believes that teaching her son to love all seasons and all weather, starts with her. You’ll be making a winter bucket list after this episode!!    Erin ...

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Episode 121 - Affordable and Accessible Speech Therapy - Interview with Lenora Edwards

Finding Your Village - October 30, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes
Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about making speech therapy more affordable and accessible. Our guest to talk about this Lenora Edwards and she is an ASHA Board Certified Speech Language Pathologist working with Better Speech. She works with individual...

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Radical Self Care (and a Side of Zoloft) with Angelina Spicer

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - October 25, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes
This episode contains a frank discussion of mental illness that some listeners may find potentially disturbing. Welcome to the one year anniversary of Mamaste with Tanika Ray! There have been times in my life where I felt like I couldn’t commit (and times when I definitely didn’t…) but I’m pro...

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52. Radical Self Care (and a Side of Zoloft) with Angelina Spicer

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - October 25, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes
This episode contains a frank discussion of mental illness that some listeners may find potentially disturbing. Welcome to the one year anniversary of Mamaste with Tanika Ray! There have been times in my life where I felt like I couldn’t commit (and times when I definitely didn’t…) but I’m pro...

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Ep. 91 Taking Your Kids Skating for the First Time

Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - October 25, 2022 05:30 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Embracing winter. Enjoying winter. That is our theme this winter. One way we embrace winter is taking our kids out skating. Today we discuss what we did to take our toddlers skating for the first time last year.     Our Skating Comfort Level:  Adrianna was a competitive speed skater, and taug...

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Episode 120 - Birth, Postpartum and Voting for Abortion Rights - Interview with Emily Tisch Sussman

Finding Your Village - October 24, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes
Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about why it is so important to vote in the midterm elections in the US, and how  you can do it even if you are a postpartum mom. Our guest to talk about this is Emily Tisch Sussman is a podcast host, women’s empowerment...

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51. How Ya Doing, Sis?

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - October 18, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes
I’m what you might call a commitment-phobe. I have a little bit of an issue committing to things, whether it’s a class, a workout, a relationship… or even hosting a podcast! I try not to put anything on myself because it's expected or because it's the right thing to do, even when it is. That’s w...

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How Ya Doing, Sis?

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - October 18, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes
I’m what you might call a commitment-phobe. I have a little bit of an issue committing to things, whether it’s a class, a workout, a relationship… or even hosting a podcast! I try not to put anything on myself because it's expected or because it's the right thing to do, even when it is. That’s w...

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Ep. 90 When The Going Gets Tough, Get Outside

Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - October 18, 2022 05:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Adrianna Skori had quite the postpartum this time around. What was an “easier birth” and postpartum initially, turned into illness upon illness upon illness. Yet she always found peace in the outdoors, even if it was walking around the hospital.     Some Ways She Let Nature Reset Her:  Walkin...

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Episode 119: What is Postpartum Psychosis: Interview with Megan MacCutcheon

Finding Your Village - October 16, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes
Thank you so much for listening. In today’s show we are going to be talking about a lesser discussed topic, which is Postpartum Psychosis. Our guest to discuss this is Megan MacCutcheon. Megan is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health practitioner who helps overw...

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Deep Soul Dive with Malinda Williams

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - October 11, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes
So many of us want a new life, to change the course we’re on, to make a shift... You can look at the times we’re in as dark and scary, or you can see them as an opportunity to stretch yourself and allow yourself the room to grow. Today, you’ll hear part two of my conversation with my sis and yo...

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50. Deep Soul Dive with Malinda Williams

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - October 11, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes
So many of us want a new life, to change the course we’re on, to make a shift... You can look at the times we’re in as dark and scary, or you can see them as an opportunity to stretch yourself and allow yourself the room to grow. Today, you’ll hear part two of my conversation with my sis and yo...

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Ep. 89 Living on Wheels as a Family of 7 with Anna Roberts

Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - October 11, 2022 05:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
The Roberts are a family of 7 who lives in a 40-foot school bus that they converted themselves, travelling all over the USA! Learn the pros and cons of living in such close quarters where adventure is a daily endeavour, with Anna Roberts! Now, the question is, will they travel by boat next?!   ...

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49. Soul Food with Malinda Williams

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - October 04, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes
One of my greatest hopes for this podcast is that I can create a space of elevated thought and peace. I have worked toward intentionally creating this space so that we can see ourselves, we can feel a kindred spirit, and we can feel a sisterhood with women all over the world. That’s why I featur...

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Soul Food with Malinda Williams

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - October 04, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes
One of my greatest hopes for this podcast is that I can create a space of elevated thought and peace. I have worked toward intentionally creating this space so that we can see ourselves, we can feel a kindred spirit, and we can feel a sisterhood with women all over the world. That’s why I featur...

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Ep. 88 Rattlesnake Safety with Brighton Peachy

Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - October 04, 2022 05:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
We hope you can all avoid rattlesnake bites, and Brighton Peachy has tips for that, but in case you or anyone you know ever gets bit by a rattlesnake, we want you to know all the steps to take. Today’s episode is very important! The more you know, the better prepared you can be.    Brighton Pe...

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Episode 44 Replay: Holistic Postpartum Support: Interview with Christy Matusiak

Finding Your Village - October 03, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes
We are replaying one of my favorite episodes this week...my interview with Dr. Christy Matusiak discussing one of my favorite topics! In the episode today we are talking about approaching postpartum from a natural and holistic perspective. Dr. Christy Matusiak is a holistically-driven chiroprac...

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Mama Oprah of Makeup with Ashunta Sheriff

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - September 27, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes
Wake up at dawn, get home after dark, no breaks in between… sound familiar? So many of us are burning the candle at both ends in both our careers and our home lives, but at what price? By not allowing ourselves space to rest and  recover, we’re only hurting ourselves and our loved ones—mentally,...

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48. Mama Oprah of Makeup with Ashunta Sheriff

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - September 27, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes
Wake up at dawn, get home after dark, no breaks in between… sound familiar? So many of us are burning the candle at both ends in both our careers and our home lives, but at what price? By not allowing ourselves space to rest and  recover, we’re only hurting ourselves and our loved ones—mentally,...

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Ep. 87 Less Waste & More Earth Love with Launne Kolla

Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - September 27, 2022 05:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Raise your hand if you care about our planet! Launne Kolla says she is not perfect, and none of us should expect to be, but trying our best with the knowledge we have can make our earth a little bit greener. Launne graciously does all the hard research for us, to make our gentle footprint a litt...

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47. Here Comes Baby with While They Nap

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - September 20, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes
If you’ve ever given birth, how much did you really know about the process beforehand? Were you prepared for the pain? How long the whole thing might last? The mommy-sized diapers?! So much of mommyhood is shrouded in mystery until we actually get there, but there’s no reason for that to be the ...

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Here Comes Baby with While They Nap

Mamaste with Tanika Ray - September 20, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes
If you’ve ever given birth, how much did you really know about the process beforehand? Were you prepared for the pain? How long the whole thing might last? The mommy-sized diapers?! So much of mommyhood is shrouded in mystery until we actually get there, but there’s no reason for that to be the ...

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Ep. 86 Getting Babies Outside (in the Womb) with Supriya Rajaraman

Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - September 20, 2022 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Getting babies outside starts in the womb! Supriya Rajaraman grew up in India, and has now been living in Canada for the last 10 years. She feels like she is breaking barriers in her family and culture by exploring the outdoors, especially while pregnant, and now with her little explorer.    S...

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