Coping Skills and Parent-Child Relationships ~ Guest, Sabrina Garrido

Let's Talk Wellness - with Host, Mara James

Parent-Child relationships are well known for the built-in obstacles that can make it feel like you’re in a spin cycle that never goes anywhere. This week, Mara welcomes Sabrina Garrido for a conversation about learning, and using, coping skills to give both parents and children ways to get out of the spin cycle and build more connection and confidence with each other.

Sabrina works with high achieving young adults & first responders as they experience life phase transitions, helping them navigate anxiety, trauma, and people pleasing tendencies. She uses various therapeutic modalities such as EMDR and attachment therapy. She connects with her clients in an authentic way which allows them to feel safe, seen, heard & not judged during their healing process.

Find more with Sabrina at https://www.sabrinagarridotherapy.com/

Or on Instagram @therapywithsabrina - https://www.instagram.com/therapywithsabrina/

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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the Extraordinary Lives Foundation’s mission with the world! ELF desires to improve children’s mental health and wellness and support families by providing educational tools, resources, and awareness events. ELF’s vision is to destigmatize mental health challenges and to increase awareness to normalize conversation and encourage families to reach out. This podcast is part of ELF’s invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.

To learn more about ELF: https://www.elfempowers.org/

**Note - The views and opinions presented in this podcast are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute, and should not be construed as, medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on this podcast, and no host, guest or other contributor to this podcast shall have any liability for the use of any information presented in this podcast. All copyrights with respect to this podcast are owned by The Extraordinary Lives Foundation and no portion of this podcast may be copied or used by any person without the express written permission of The Extraordinary Lives Foundation.

So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...

And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/

Drink Positive. Think Positive. Be Positive ~ Guest, Shannon Argyros

Let's Talk Wellness - with Host, Mara James

Can a beverage make a difference for you and your kids? It positively can. This week, Mara welcomes Shannon Argyros for a conversation about her company’s mission to provide healthy hydration with simply better ingredients great for all ages. And their message to ‘drink positive, think positive, be positive’.

Shannon Argyros, the majority owner and CEO of Positive Beverage, a healthy, functional beverage company based in Newport Beach, California, has shown remarkable resilience. She took over the role of CEO three years ago, following the sudden and unexpected passing of her husband, George Argyros, Jr. In this challenging time, Shannon has steered the company’s growth and focused on product mix, brand management, strategic product extension, cash flow management, and strategic financial and marketing partnerships. Her strength and determination are truly inspiring.

Before her CEO role, Shannon dedicated herself to managing her family’s numerous philanthropic endeavors and raising her son, G3 Argyros, who is now 14 years old. Her philanthropic interests are centered around education, children, and impoverished communities. She has been a steadfast supporter of non-profit organizations such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Childhelp, and Elephant Cooperation. Currently, she serves on the Board of Governors for the Argyros School of Business at Chapman University, a testament to her commitment to education and her community.

Ms. Argyros was married to George Argyros, Jr., for 13 meaningful years. Together, they have a son, G3 Argyros (George Leon Argyros, III), who is now 14 years old and keeps her busy managing his burgeoning open-wheel racing career. Her other passions include fitness, faith, interior design, snow skiing, water skiing, houseboating, and travel with a purpose. Shannon resides in Newport Beach, California, and Deer Valley, Utah.

Find more about Shannon and Positive Beverage at https://www.positivebeverage.com/

Or on Facebook @PositiveBeverage and Instagram @positivebeverage

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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the Extraordinary Lives Foundation’s mission with the world! ELF desires to improve children’s mental health and wellness and support families by providing educational tools, resources, and awareness events. ELF’s vision is to destigmatize mental health challenges and to increase awareness to normalize conversation and encourage families to reach out. This podcast is part of ELF’s invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.

To learn more about ELF: https://www.elfempowers.org/

**Note - The views and opinions presented in this podcast are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute, and should not be construed as, medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on this podcast, and no host, guest or other contributor to this podcast shall have any liability for the use of any information presented in this podcast. All copyrights with respect to this podcast are owned by The Extraordinary Lives Foundation and no portion of this podcast may be copied or used by any person without the express written permission of The Extraordinary Lives Foundation.

So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...

And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/

The Vital Role of Community Based Organizations ~ Guest, Adrienne Shilton

Let's Talk Wellness - with Host, Mara James

There is ever greater need these days, for people to have health and wellness resources. The challenge is often where to go or how to find them. This week, Mara welcomes Adrienne Shilton for a conversation about community based organizations and the vital role they play in making a difference in the lives of the people they serve.

Adrienne is the Vice President of Public Policy & Strategy at the California Alliance of Child and Family Services, overseeing the work of the Policy Team.

She is a recognized expert in mental health policy who has devoted her career to improving the well-being of people living with brain illness and substance use disorders. Adrienne became involved in mental health policy as a key staff person in the campaign to pass the 2004 Mental Health Services Act. Prior to her position with the CA Alliance, she has worked in a variety of roles to carry out the vision for services laid out in the law, including as the director of government affairs for the County Behavioral Health Directors Association.

Before joining CBHDA, Adrienne was a senior associate with the nonprofit California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions, and a senior policy analyst with the California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies. She has been a champion for culturally relevant program design, incorporating peer support as a crucial piece of recovery, and using evaluation and outcomes-based reporting to drive strategy.

Shilton has served as an adviser on a number of statewide efforts, and currently sits on multiple task forces working to improve behavioral health policy in California, with a particular focus on youth, young adults, and families. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Knox College, and a master’s degree in public policy and administration from California State University, Sacramento.

Find out more about the California Alliance of Child and Family Services - https://www.cacfs.org/

Or CACFS on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CAAllianceKIDS/

or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-alliance-of-child-family-services/

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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the Extraordinary Lives Foundation’s mission with the world! ELF desires to improve children’s mental health and wellness and support families by providing educational tools, resources, and awareness events. ELF’s vision is to destigmatize mental health challenges and to increase awareness to normalize conversation and encourage families to reach out. This podcast is part of ELF’s invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.

To learn more about ELF: https://www.elfempowers.org/

**Note - The views and opinions presented in this podcast are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute, and should not be construed as, medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on this podcast, and no host, guest or other contributor to this podcast shall have any liability for the use of any information presented in this podcast. All copyrights with respect to this podcast are owned by The Extraordinary Lives Foundation and no portion of this podcast may be copied or used by any person without the express written permission of The Extraordinary Lives Foundation.

So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...

And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/

Behavior & Tantrums in Young Children ~ Guest, Laurie Glickman

Let's Talk Wellness - with Host, Mara James

One experience of a tantrum with a young child is usually enough to send most people running (or at least make them want to run). This week, Mara welcomes Laurie Glickman for a conversation about things to know, and some practices to help with, unhappy behavior and tantrums in young children.

Laurie Glickman, MSW has been working with children ages 0 – 5 for the past twenty years. She is currently an Infant Specialist/Child Development Specialist at ICEC in Irvine, California. Her clients are infants and toddlers with a known or suspected developmental delay in one or more in these areas of development: fine motor, gross motor, adaptive skills, speech and language, cognition as well as social-emotional skills. The therapy includes play therapy, language stimulation techniques, as well as parent education and training.

Working with children requires a unique set of skills to connect with various personalities and age groups. Laurie is confident that she has a level of intuition needed to understand the needs of these children and their families. She knows that having a sense of empathy and sensitivity (depending on the physical and psychological background of the child and caregiver) along with behavioral management skills can only set these children and their families up for success. Patience, creativity, enthusiasm, passion, compassion, and dedication are imperative in her practice.

You can reach Laurie at lrglick53@gmail.com for questions on your infant-toddler’s development or information on parenting/behavioral techniques as well as your child’s mental health.

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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the Extraordinary Lives Foundation’s mission with the world! ELF desires to improve children’s mental health and wellness and support families by providing educational tools, resources, and awareness events. ELF’s vision is to destigmatize mental health challenges and to increase awareness to normalize conversation and encourage families to reach out. This podcast is part of ELF’s invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.

To learn more about ELF: https://www.elfempowers.org/

**Note - The views and opinions presented in this podcast are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute, and should not be construed as, medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on this podcast, and no host, guest or other contributor to this podcast shall have any liability for the use of any information presented in this podcast. All copyrights with respect to this podcast are owned by The Extraordinary Lives Foundation and no portion of this podcast may be copied or used by any person without the express written permission of The Extraordinary Lives Foundation.

So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...

And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/

Bipolar Is Not a One-Size-Fits-All ~ Guest, Gabe Howard

Let's Talk Wellness - with Host, Mara James

There is an interesting tendency to look at bipolar through a ‘one-size-fits-all' lens but do you know any two people who are exactly alike? This week, Mara welcomes Gabe Howard for a conversation about his experience and history with bipolar disorder, and his finding what works for his recovery process, as well as helping others find what works for them – because bipolar is not a one-size-fits-all at all.

Gabe Howard is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after speaker, but he wouldn’t be any of those things today if he hadn’t been committed to a psychiatric hospital and diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2003.

Gabe is the author of Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations as well as the host of the Inside Mental Health podcast. Previous guests have included Dr. Phil and Jeannette McCurdy.

He has appeared on all four major news networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. In November of 2022, Gabe had the distinct honor of speaking at Oxford University in England. He is the recipient of Mental Health America’s Norman Guitry Award and received a resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.”

Gabe makes his home in Central Ohio with his wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without.

Find more with Gabe at https://www.gabehoward.com/

Gabe on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gabehowardspeaker

Gabe’s Book ~ Mental Illness is an Asshole (signed – direct from author):

https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/

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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the Extraordinary Lives Foundation’s mission with the world! ELF desires to improve children’s mental health and wellness and support families by providing educational tools, resources, and awareness events. ELF’s vision is to destigmatize mental health challenges and to increase awareness to normalize conversation and encourage families to reach out. This podcast is part of ELF’s invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.

To learn more about ELF: https://www.elfempowers.org/

Language to Empower Children ~ Guest, Aimee Mosco

Let's Talk Wellness - with Host, Mara James

Using language to empower children can start with something like “good job” or “you can do it” - and – it extends to pretty much every conversation we are having both with and around children. This week, Mara welcomes Aimee Mosco for a conversation about choosing and using language that empowers children (and how it also empowers the parents, too).

Aimee Mosco is an author, columnist, channel and co-founder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. (IHS) Over the course of 8 years, she developed a master healing system (called SACRED) and a multi-layered technique (called the Divine Purpose Alignment Technique) after mapping the components of the human energy field based on channeled Communications.

Aimee works as an intuitive who specializes in facilitating healing of the body, heart, mind, and Soul. She trains others to facilitate healing with her various systems and she teaches classes based on her books “Gratitude + Forgiveness x(Love) = Happiness” and “Daily Agreements, Guidelines & Intentions”. Aimee is a former co-host of the “Evolve Through Love” Show, current columnist for a California publication “Coachella Valley Weekly”, and served for two years as vice-chair to World Game-Changers Board of Directors, a charity organization based in the UK.

Aimee has dedicated her journey to teaching others how to shift their beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and physical health to unearth personal power. Aimee’s passion for helping others to help themselves inspired the collaborative project and global healing movement, IHS Unity (www.IHSUnity.com), created with her co-author, Donald Ferguson.

You can find Aimee at aimee@ihsunity.com or https://www.ihsunity.com/ and through her page on Facebook @IHSAimeeMosco.

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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the HUGS center with the world! The mission of the HUGS center is to bridge the gap between medical professionals and approved holistic healers. ELF is excited to share the many amazing healers and practitioners that are part of the HUGS center as an invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.

To learn more about ELF: https://www.elfempowers.org/

**Note - The views and opinions presented in this podcast are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute, and should not be construed as, medical advice. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on this podcast, and no host, guest or other contributor to this podcast shall have any liability for the use of any information presented in this podcast. All copyrights with respect to this podcast are owned by The Extraordinary Lives Foundation and no portion of this podcast may be copied or used by any person without the express written permission of The Extraordinary Lives Foundation.

So Grateful for the music for this podcast, from Asepirawan20 via Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/asepirawan2...

And from Kevin MacLeod via FreePD.com - https://freepd.com/