The Awakened Village Collaborative is a place where kids come to learn, grow, and thrive!

This place is a living breathing model that shows us that education can look different!

Not a one-size-fits-all, but a place where each person can find their uniqueness and get the support they need to thrive in their own journey.

Listen in on this episode to learn more about how true education can look like, how we can really prepare our children to live a life of fulfillment and meaning!

If you'd like to learn more about the Awakened Village Collaborative fill up the form in this link:

https://www.awakenedvillage.com/

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The teen years may seem terrifying, as our kids start to step away from our sheltering presence and turn outwards, beginning to learn who they truly are.

These years can be filled with rupture and disconnection BUT they can also be a great time for connection and growth for the parent and the child!

Listen on in this important conversation I had with Cheryl Pankhurst where we talked about ways to have a great experience when parenting teens and enjoying those years of deeper connection to our kids before they shift into adulthood.

We want to make sure we nurture the best connection we can before they leave the nest and start their own life journey, so they will know that even when they leave they always have a safe place to come back to!

Here are Cheryl's info if you'd like to connect with her:

Cheryl is newly retired in order to share her expertise on a global scale with the recently launched Podcast, “Teen Minds Redefined. Cheryl is a Special Education Specialist. My mantra, “Kids do well when they can .” Her mission during the last 25+ years has been supporting teenagers with any type of disability and/or social emotional challenges; helping them navigate the often-tricky path starting in grade 9 all the way to post-secondary opportunities. Her podcast has truly evolved from the original “vision” because Cheryl soon realized that our families do not need a diagnosis in order to need support and that the work we need to do starts with us as the caring adults in our teens world. What sets her apart from the rest is her knack for thinking outside the box and finding creative solutions. Cheryl is also the mom of 2 incredible adults, the only child of her widowed mom and just found her soulmate at just the age of 54! Cheryl has seen some major life challenges- divorce, caring for a parent with dementia, and ultimately losing them, co-parenting with an ex, and navigating some pretty major transitions.

Cheryl is currently in transition to coaching in the online space as well and has just launched a podcast - to share her own insights and experiences with others who may be going through similar struggles. Whether you're a Special Education student, a parent or teacher, or just someone navigating the twists and turns of life, she’s got your back!

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There is a misconception about what colleges are looking for, and it has a devastating effect on the way we educate our kids!

We think that they are looking for people who are top of the class in grades, who excel in sports, and do all the "right" after-school activities, but is that true?

In the podcast episode, I interview Anne Johnson, she is an education coach and she guides people to find their educational path,

after 13 years working as a high school counselor, she has a deep understanding of how to guide kids to find the right path for them and assist them in pursuing their desires.

Here is a link to her website: www.edpathcoach.com

Link to the checklist I referenced: https://mindfulcollege.ck.page/pathchecklist

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Tap into this philosophical and spiritual conversation I had with Marco Colasacco. Marco is married to Dalia, they have 3 kids in the alternative school Acton Academy, he is a successful Real estate investor as the founder of the Colasacco real estate group.

We talked about the flaws of our current education system, the fact that it takes away our kid's freedom to think, to create, to make mistakes, and to just be. We discussed different concepts such as what it takes to defy the system, take control over our life, delay gratifications, adopt a growth mindset, what failure is, and trust our kids to find their path.

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Mother’s Day is around the corner and I thought it’s a great time to remind us all of the importance of self-care- not only on Mother’s Day but EVERY DAY. That is why I invited Anna Trefel who is a Health Coach that specializes in transformational coaching and low-tox living.

In this conversation, we talked about the importance of changing our mindset about self-care.

For many moms, the thought of self-care evokes thoughts of vanity and selfishness. Many of us walk around in the world feeling guilty if we prioritize ourselves, if we go out with friends and leave the kids at night time, if we go on a vacation only with our spouse or if we set a boundary around our time to meditate, take a walk, practice yoga, or exercise.

Anna said a sentence that stood out to me in the interview: We are all willing to die for our kids, But are we willing to LIVE for them?

Take that in for a second!

The shift we want to make is adopting a new belief that I as a mother am Worthy of taking care of myself! I am the foundation of my house! And that foundation needs to be strong and stable so I can hold all my family's needs. I come first!

I always say, and I want to repeat this now, our kids will become who we ARE! Whatever we wish for them, however, we want them to be in this world we have to be ourselves!

If we want our girls to become powerful women that know their boundaries and put themselves first we have to be that mother to them.

If we want our boys to respect their woman, support her in taking care of her needs, and also know that their needs matter and they need to prioritize themselves then we need to model that to them.

We are not doing anyone good by neglecting ourselves!

It’s our responsibility as parents and as leaders of our families to put ourselves first and take care of ourselves!

Here are all the links mentioned in the episode:

Anna Trefel - Clean Living Links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annatrefel
• Clean Organic Living Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/200279547370143
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clean.healthyliving
• Website: www.cleanlivingcoaching.com. Book a 15 minute complimentary discovery call.
• Nontoxic personal care and cleaning products (15% off your first order): www.purehaven.com/cleanliving
• Recommended Superfoods such as wild Sea Moss, Elderberry Elixirs, and Real Raw Kombuchas ($5 off for first time customers with code FIVEOFF): www.crunchysisters.com
• Hemp Flower Extracts to support body’s homeostasis (USDA Organic CBD) $10 off your first order: https://vitality.greencompassglobal.com/share/579326

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Every time my kids finish their martial arts class with their exceptional teacher, Dante, they come away not just with improved skills but with a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. Dante's classes are a blend of mindfulness, mentorship, and of course, martial arts. His unique approach touches the souls of his students, leaving them enriched and empowered long after the class ends.

I reached out to Dante because I really wanted to understand his approach in teaching martial arts and I thought it would also be great to share this with all you listeners! So today you will have the conversation I had with him!

In this conversation, we talked about power and discipline which are both very misunderstood in our society.

We attach a positive or negative meaning to power when actually power is just is. Power can definitely be corrupted if not utilized properly, but when we master our power we become the most powerful beings. Martial arts emphasizes discipline and how with discipline we can achieve our biggest hopes and dreams! Discipline also applies to our thoughts because when we gain control over our thoughts and become mindful then we can have a real impact on others and the world around us.

Dante Howell has been building relationships and communities for twenty years. He’s a father, entrepreneur, decorated Martial Arts practitioner, and international mentor/speaker serving youth & adults. He hosts coaching sessions for families, individuals, & professionals. He also serves as a consultant/advisor in various capacities. He carries deep compassion and endeavors to continually walk alongside individuals & communities to assist in repairing unity, and integration; with the hope of seeing wholesome & thriving families. In 2022, Dante co-founded Project DNA Inc. with the hope that all will have an opportunity to heal and be empowered to function "imperfectly perfect" in the human experience.

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In this episode, join me as I delve into three personal anecdotes from my journey as a parent. Two of these stories highlight moments I consider successful, where I was able to provide nurturing support that fostered my children's resilience. However, I also candidly share a challenging experience where my own exhaustion left me unable to offer the support my child needed to overcome their struggles. Tune in as I reflect on these experiences and the lessons they impart on the complexities of parenting.

If you haven't yet, grab your free Raising Resilient Kids guide at :

https://alternative-parenting.ck.page/resilience

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Grab your free guide- Raising Resilient Kids here:

alternative-parenting.ck.page/resilience

Aida Mysan, Aida is a trauma-informed somatic and psychedelic practitioner, she helps people who are suffering from depression, anxiety, and overwhelm or are dealing with difficult feelings and relationship issues, creative blocks, life transitions and unresolved grief, stress, and trauma.

She is trained in multiple trauma-healing modalities and is currently pursuing post-graduate clinical education. She also has extensive experience and training in using psychedelics for healing and spiritual growth where she brings 25+ years of spiritual practices into her work, guided through formal yoga, mindfulness, and meditation training.

In this interview, Aida shares what somatic experiencing is, what resilience means, how we can cultivate a bigger capacity to endure stressful situations, how we can nurture resilience in our kids, what to do with anger, and how to express aggression in a healthy way.

Find aida here: https://directory.traumahealing.org/practitioner/aida-mysan/

Aida's email: souldelic@icloud.com

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