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Oct. 17, 2023
Mom Rage with Joi
In this episode, Jen and Joi talk openly and honestly about the internal boiling point of emotions when raising children with special needs. Where does the rage come from, how can they anticipate it, how do they repair after unleashing the verbal rage on a person, and so much more!
Guest: Joi
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Oct. 9, 2023
Part 2: Chinese Medicine Applications and Dolphins with Dr. Jen Minor
Welcome back to part 2 of Jen's conversation with Dr. Jennifer Minor. Today they talk more about applications with children and how Dr. Jen approaches her patients. She dives into Cranio Sacral and how there are quite a few similarities between Chinese medicine and CST. At the end of the conversation, Jen talks about the work she does with the dolphins in the Bahamas. We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if y...
Guest: Dr. Jen Minor
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Oct. 2, 2023
Part 1: The Basics of Chinese Medicine with Dr. Jen Minor
In this week's educational episode, Dr. Jen Minor introduces us to the basics of classical Chinese Medicine. She covers the 8 major parts of Chinese Medicine, the meridians, qi, and so much more. Next week, Jen and Dr. Jen discuss different ways to use this information with your kiddos. We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tel...
Guest: Dr. Jen Minor
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Sept. 25, 2023
The CP World from Dr. Nuzzo's Eyes
This week's episode dives deep into the wonderful world of Dr. Nuzzo. His revolutionary approach to movement, walking, surgery, and all things CP is profound.
Guest: Dr. Nuzzo
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Sept. 18, 2023
"What's Wrong With Her?" with Kristen O'meara
Oh the dreaded questions ... what's wrong with her? or what is her diagnosis? Kristen and I dive into why people ask this question, what they are really looking for, and how as mamas we can handle the challenge of providing an answer. Or, perhaps the bigger question is do we need to provide an answer! Join us for a dynamic and honest conversation!
Guests: Kristen O'Meara , kristen
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Sept. 11, 2023
Healing via Zoom? Bioenergy and Eden Energy Medicine with Jody G.
Our friend, Jody, joins us from Canada today to introduce a new style of energy healing called Bioenergy work and Eden Energy Medicine. And, yes, you can receive this work via zoom or during your sleep!!? What? This means, caregivers and moms, that you don't have to drive to this therapy for your child! Life changing. We talk about the power of the figure 8 symbol, auras, energy balls, spooning, and so much more! we hope you enjoy and let us know what you think!! XO
Guest: Jody G.
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Sept. 4, 2023
Something New! A Channeled Message from Jen's Spirit Team
This episode is a 1st for Jen as she is sharing a channeled message from her spirit team today. If this isn't your cup of tea, then please come back again next week or scroll down to find some "not-so-woo-woo" content!! We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us on Instagram & Facebook,...
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Aug. 28, 2023
Overcoming the "Overwhelm" with Annemarie Miller
As we head back into the school year, we all need to have tools in our toolbox to handle the overwhelm. This week, Annemarie talks with Jen about the ways she’s changed over the years to help with the chaos of raising 5 children and having a young man with special needs.
Guest: Annemarie Miller
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Aug. 21, 2023
Intuition or Imagination with Susan G!
When is your intuition talking with you and when are you just imaging things? This week Jen and Susan have a parent-focused conversation about following their intuition, how their intuition presents itself, some tips for determining if it's your imagination, and when trauma and anxiety sneak in and effect everything!
Guest: Susan G
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Aug. 14, 2023
When Grief Creeps In and It's Not-So-Perfectly Timed! with Tania Ginsburg-Jambou
Tania Ginsburg-Jambou joins us again to talk about her 40th birthday in Paris, the importance of slowing down, why alone time with a spouse is so important, loss of control, and how the trauma, grief, and stress of a decade can come"flooding" back at a not-so-perfect moment. This is a gorgeously therapeutic interview. We hope you enjoy! We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell...
Guests: Tania Ginsberg-Jambou , Tania
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Aug. 7, 2023
Special Episode: Jen talks Essential Oils & Our Kiddos on the Essential Oils Revolution Podcast
While Jen is on holiday, she wanted to share an interview she did with Samantha Lee Wright of The Essential Oil Revolution Podcast. Jen was a guest on their show last year and spoke about how she uses essential oils in her daily life for self-care and how she uses them with Teal! Website: RevolutionOilsPodcast.com Instagram: @samleewright Facebook: @samantha.revolutionoils We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.co...
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July 31, 2023
What's It Like with Jolie Griffin
In this episode, Jen's mind is blown with the raw emotion and honesty that Jolie shares with the world today about her life as a sister of a 16 year old with special needs.
Guest: Jolie Griffin
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July 24, 2023
"Every BODY is different and that's ok!" with author Jayneen Sanders
Last week we spoke with Eli Harwood, the Attachment Nerd, about sexual abuse. This week we are speaking with Jayneen Sanders, an author and publisher, of books designed to help families and educators address the issue of abuse.
Guest: Jayneen Sanders
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July 17, 2023
Honesty about Sexual Abuse & Trauma with The Attachment Nerd
In today's episode Eli Harwood and Jen openly talk about sexual trauma and abuse occurring within our community of children with special needs. Yes, it happens. And, Eli is very honest about how we can't control everything that happens but we can prepare our children and ourselves in the very best ways possible. Eli talks about the 3 most common areas that sexual violence/abuse can happen. How we can minimize the chances and increase the confidence within ourselves and our children. She gives u...
Guest: Eli Harwood
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July 10, 2023
Tangible Tools for Using our Chakras for Education: Part 3 with Maureen Burford
Today Jen and Maureen conclude their 3rd episode in the 3 part series regarding the best ways to incorporate balanced chakras within an education environment for children with special needs.
Guest: Maureen Burford
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July 3, 2023
What's It Like: Finding Joy with Tyler Lapkin
Today's episode brings a full circle to an interview series with the Lapkin family...unless Larry wants to join us in the future! Tyler Lapkin, sister to Haley (Mar 12 Episode) and son to Deborah (Feb 12 Episode) joins us today to talk about the compassion, empathy, joy, and lessons he learned growing up with Haley. His honesty and genuine nature shine through during our entire conversation! It was an absolute pleasure! We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think! Get in touch with Tyl...
Guest: Tyler Lapkin
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June 19, 2023
Hope Behind the Lens with Joey Travolta
In this episode, Joey Travolta introduces us to the hopeful side of Hollywood with his company Inclusion Films. Learn how Joey is taking the word "inclusion" to a whole new level by not just speaking about it but living it and loving it. We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think. To learn more about Inclusion Films visit: www.inclusionfilms.com Follow them on Instagram: @inclusionfilms We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, ...
Guest: Joey Travolta
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June 12, 2023
Touching Moments: Part 2 with Maureen Burford
If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode yet with Creative Lives' Executive Director, Maureen Burford, I recommend you take a few minutes to listen to that before diving into this part of my conversation with Maureen as it gives you some substantial building blocks on how to use a better balanced chakra system to engage with your child. In today’s shorter episode, Maureen and I do a bit of brainstorming on how to work with children with special needs using this approach. And she shares ...
Guest: Maureen Burford
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June 5, 2023
A New Perspective on the Chakras and Education: Part 1 with Maureen Burford
You may be blown away by this episode as it restructures the way we look at our chakras and their influence on our child's ability to learn. Maureen Burford shares the philosophies of Ellen Tadd and how we can discover them again for ourselves.
Guest: Maureen Burford
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May 29, 2023
Meet Amazing with Sara England
Sara England is an amazing mom to 3 children one of whom has Down Syndrome. Today she shares with us some incredible tips on how to change your life...little by little, how familial patterning can change with you, and how self-care really is where we can most benefit our life with our children.
Guest: Sara England
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May 22, 2023
The Journey AFTER a Non-Fatal Drowning with Annemarie Miller
In this week's episode, Annemarie shares her journey with us about her and her son's life after a non-fatal drowning at the young age of 17 months. Choices make all of the difference and Annemarie speaks openly how her choices each day shaped the life they would live as a family.
Guest: Annemarie Miller
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May 15, 2023
You gotta fall before you walk! with Sylvia Shordike
Sylvia Shordike joins us to talk about walking. Her interactions with Teal have been profoundly beneficial for helping Teal get upright and move! This episode covers why it is important to know how to fall before you learn to walk and all of the lovely neurological steps it takes a brain to get there.
Guest: Sylvia Shordike
May 10, 2023
Go Mom Yourself!
Just some quick thoughts on how it's ok to not want to "mom" others on Mother's Day. Take this day, if you can, to mom yourself!! Write down the things you would do with your free day so you're ready when you get that time! I think that list is so very important...have a list of 5 things you would do for yourself whenever you have those moments of solitude. Enjoy...and Happy Mother's Day! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/high-hopes License code: T2D29QQQ...
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May 8, 2023
Meet Amazing with Kristin Micalizzi
We're back with another episode of Meet Amazing! This week Jen talks with Kristin Micalizzi, super mom to 4 children. They discuss some tough topics as well as the moments to celebrate.
Guest: Kristin Micalizzi