Episodes

  • 55: Replay: Meditation - Orsi Discusses Using Meditation And Yoga To Help Cope

    55: Replay: Meditation - Orsi Discusses Using Meditation And Yoga To Help Cope
    Sep 29 2024
    This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.

    Today we look back at my discussion with Orsi, which was originally published on 5th February 2023.

    We discuss how meditation and yoga can help cope. Methods for coping with trauma are vital when going through alienation, family court or other stress. Orsi has great practical advice which is why this episode was picked to air again.

    It originally aired as episode 12, way back on 5th February 2023. Here are the show notes from that show:

    Today we talk with Orsi, a meditation and yoga teacher about using them to help cope with trauma.

    There is lots of content out there but I want to discuss meditation and yoga in the context of parents going through hell and how it can help. Some parents may not have considered meditation due to lack of time or stress so, for our listeners, I wanted to raise it as a tool to try.

    The family court is brutal for parents and children. It shouldn’t be but it is.

    Children and parents can be in limbo for years and suffer alienation. Parents can also suffer false allegations and financial hardship. Servere trauma can result.

    One thing I want the podcast to look at is ways to cope. We need ways to cope because family law is a long way from perfect and legal professionals can be detached from empathy and understanding.

    There are many tools we can use and today we look at meditation and yoga.

    Both are used increasingly these days. Many top people use meditation for business, sport and wellness. We need to try and stay well throughout the court process or while being abused so this episode is in the context of using these tools to help parents cope.

    Orsi discusses also discusses how meditation and yoga can help children, whether they are stressed by court or just to help with life in general. Meditation and yoga can help in so many situations.

    Orsi’s links are:
    Website: https://femininetothrive.co.uk
    Youtube yoga and meditations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHo4kISYHjzR8qMstfdOI6ZnFuS64QqOg
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    36 mins
  • 54: Replay: Books - Anna Maria DiDio Discusses Adoption

    54: Replay: Books - Anna Maria DiDio Discusses Adoption
    Sep 15 2024
    This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.

    Today we look back at my discussion with Anna Maria DiDio, originally published on 23rd June 2023.

    Anna Maria lives in Philadelphia. She holds a BA in Psychology from Villanova University and an MSW in Family Specialization from the University of Pennsylvania.

    For over twenty years, she has devoted time to non-profit organizations, locally and globally. She has served as President of Women International Leaders (WIL) of Greater Philadelphia, which provides micro-finance loans and empowerment grants to women in under-resourced countries. She is also on the board of Impact100 Philly.

    Her parenting journey began with infertility struggles, which were isolating and sent her into depression. After two miscarriages, she was blessed with a baby girl, but adding to her family proved impossible.

    That's how she found herself at an orphanage in Mexico, to meet a six-year-old girl who she adopted. Inspired by that journey, she wrote a memoir called Love at the Border, An Adoption Adventure.

    Traditionally orphanages are portrayed negatively however Anna Maria speaks warmly of her experience in Mexico and of the Ministerios de Amor shelters which have changed the way Mexico cares for children.

    She has also written the ‘L.I.F.E. Adventures’ series of children's books, featuring stories about adoption and foster care. The books cover topics such as trauma, attachment, identity, and grief. Anna Maria’s mission is for parents and educators to use these stories as an effective tool to open up the discussion about adoption, foster care and the love within blended families.

    Anna Maria’s Links

    Website - https://AMDiDio.com
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anna.m.didio
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amdidio
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamariadidio
    Book 'Love at the Border: An Adoption Adventure' - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737703505
    Book 'How I Wonder Where You Are' - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737703521
    Book 'Many People to Love' - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737703513
    Twitter - https://twitter.com/amdidio
    Impact 100 Philly - https://impact100philly.org
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    51 mins
  • 53: Story: Dave Bond’s Astonishing Family Court Journey (Part 2)

    53: Story: Dave Bond’s Astonishing Family Court Journey (Part 2)
    Sep 1 2024
    Today we talk with Dave Bond who, by any measure, has had an astonishing time in the family courts of the UK and USA.

    It’s an incredible journey and one that no good parent and child should have to go through.

    Dave has a crowdfunding effort (link below) and he is writing a book. Personally, I think his story would make a good film. What has happened is astonishing.

    It's a long conversation so it’s being published in 2 parts. Part 2 is today and part 1 was last time.

    Links
    There is lots of information at Dave's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/justice4keanu
    Twitter: @Justice4Keanu
    Crowdfunding - https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice4keanuPetition - https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-keanu-end-forced-adoption-demand-reunification-of-father-and-son
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 52: Story: Dave Bond’s Astonishing Family Court Journey (Part 1)

    52: Story: Dave Bond’s Astonishing Family Court Journey (Part 1)
    Aug 18 2024
    Today we talk with Dave Bond who, by any measure, has had an astonishing time in the family courts of the UK and USA.

    Dave has a crowdfunding effort (link below) and he is writing a book. Personally, I think his story would make a good film. What has happened is astonishing.

    It's a long conversation so it’s being published in 2 parts, with part 1 today and part 2 next time.

    Links
    There is lots of information at Dave's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/justice4keanu
    Twitter: @Justice4Keanu
    Crowdfunding - https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice4keanuPetition - https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-keanu-end-forced-adoption-demand-reunification-of-father-and-son
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    56 mins
  • 51: Authorities: How They Fail Us In Life And Court

    51: Authorities: How They Fail Us In Life And Court
    Aug 4 2024
    Today I look at a few recent examples of many at how authorities fail the public. This may put in context part of why Family Court is so bad.
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    10 mins
  • 50: Review: A Look Back at Episodes 41 to 49

    50: Review: A Look Back at Episodes 41 to 49
    Jul 21 2024
    Episode 50 is a look back at episodes 41 to 49. Thanks to all the fantastic guests and listeners. The podcast would be nothing without you.

    As I often say, if someone wants to take over presenting this podcast let me know and I will be glad to go back behind the scenes.

    This episode is a compilation of episode clips rather than a ‘best of’ clips as that is individual choice. It is for regular listeners and also a taster for people new to the podcast. It covers these episodes:

    Episode 41 - Change: Britain’s NHS Bans Blockers

    Episode 42 - Protests: Outcry At The Garrick Club

    Episode 43 - Replay: Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro Discusses Alienation

    Episode 44 - Fallible: Do We Expect Too Much From Experts?

    Episode 45 - Paternity: Test Issues for Mums, Dads and Children

    Episode 46 - Documentaries: Telling Your Story

    Episode 47 - Replay: Inception - Derick McDuff on Parenting and Child Separation in the Movies

    Episode 48 - Replay: Interstellar - Derick McDuff on Parenting and Child Separation in the Movies

    Episode 49 - Accountability: Is There Any In Family Law?

    Many thanks to everyone who took part and listened. Here's to the next 10 episodes.

    The sound effects used are:
    https://pixabay.com/users/cristian_changing-30278997
    https://pixabay.com/users/muzaproduction-24990238
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    52 mins
  • 49: Accountability: Is There Any In Family Law?

    49: Accountability: Is There Any In Family Law?
    Jul 7 2024
    Many of us have ours and our children’s futures decided by the family law system, not just courts but other decision makers i.e. guardians, child solicitors, social workers, etc.

    In practise none of them are really accountable for bad outcomes and there is no measuring of outcomes. These are 2 serious flaws I discuss that in this episode.
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    8 mins
  • 48: Replay: Interstellar - Derick McDuff on Parenting and Child Separation in the Movies

    48: Replay: Interstellar - Derick McDuff on Parenting and Child Separation in the Movies
    Jun 23 2024
    This is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.

    Today we look back at episode 5 which originally aired on 30th October 2022.

    It was the second episode discussing parenting in Christopher Nolan films with @DerickMcduff from the Underrated podcast (@undercastco).

    This was a meandering hoot with lots of offshoots! We discuss @Interstellar and also talk music: @Trevor_Horn_, Steve Lipson and @HansZimmer. We also discuss @mrbobodenkirk, @BetterCallSaul and other movies and TV shows.

    It was very enjoyable talking with Derick about parenting themes in Christopher Nolan films. I hope you enjoy listening!

    Two quick corrections to things I said in this episode:

    1. I mentioned Steve Lipson produced Hans Zimmer’s James Bond soundtrack. He co-produced the theme song, not the soundtrack, but Steve Lipson has produced other Hans Zimmer soundtracks.

    2. When discussing Hans Zimmer I remembered his Top of the Pops performance incorrectly. If you search on YouTube, he was performing Living in the Plastic Age not Video Killed the Radio Star, although he does appear in the music video for Video Killed The Radio Star briefly. See if you can spot him!

    One warning: if you haven’t seen the movies mentioned, this episode may contain spoilers!

    Derick’s links are:
    Twitter: @DerickMcduff
    https://linktr.ee/derickmcduff
    https://letterboxd.com/derick89
    https://www.instagram.com/dericks_photos

    The Underrated podcast:
    Twitter @undercastco
    https://linktr.ee/Undercastcompany

    The original episode aired on 30th October 2022 as episode 5:
    https://audioboom.com/posts/8175651-interstellar-derick-mcduff-on-parenting-and-child-separation-in-the-movies

    There is a companion episode which looks at another Christopher Nolan movie, Interstellar, as well as lots of other films and music. It is episode 5:
    https://audioboom.com/posts/8162825-inception-derick-mcduff-on-parenting-and-child-separation-in-the-movies
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    57 mins