Personal Growth / Inner Work Episodes

In this episode, host Carmelita (Cat) Tiu, welcomes Tamie, a passionate entrepreneur and political candidate, who shares her journey from being a single mom and business owner to running for Congress. Tamie discusses the importance of women's voices in politics, the unique challenges women face in leadership roles, and her commitment to bringing compassion and civility to government. Content Highlights: [02:10] Tamie’s Background: Tamie shares her background as a single mom, entrepreneur, an...

Grief is not exclusive to death. Guest Shameka Williams, founder of Those Without Mothers, and From Grief to Love, shares her journey with grief and the lessons she learned, including: Giving yourself permission to grieve How grief, loss, transition intertwine What can happen if we don't process our grief The difference between processing feelings and stewing in them How grief is like a weed To learn more about Shameka, visit www.thosewithoutmothers.com, or find her on Inst...

Do you love learning about how our brains work, and what makes us tick? Do you wonder what positive psychology is, and whether you’ve got a positive attitude or toxic positivity? Me too! In Ep. 55, host Carmelita Tiu chats with Jen Rafferty - an educator, speaker, and founder of The Empowered Educator - about brains, positive psychology, toxic positivity, the importance of feeling our emotions, and so much more. Tune in to learn about: What positive psychology is, on a high level Th...

Resilience – we know we all want our kids to have it. But what is it really, and how do we foster it in our kids? In this episode of Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them, Host Carmelita Tiu chats with Dr. Kate Lund, Psy.D., author of Bounce: Help Your Child Build Resilience and Thrive in School, Sports, and Life. Dr. Kate shares her unique viewpoint on how to help our tweens and teens build resilience and provides various strategies for how we can equip our kids to thrive, through all of life’s ups...

We’re still early in 2023 and if you’re like me, you’re still thinking about goals, intentions, resolutions, etc. Julie DeLucca-Collins joins host Carmelita Tiu to talk about the power of tiny habits, how small habits and build into big results. Listen to hear: How motivation doesn’t work when creating habits, and what does The recipe for creating tiny habits that stick The importance of celebrating even the small wins About Our Guest Julie DeLucca-Collins is the Founder an...

Do you find yourself beating yourself up when you don't reach a goal...even if you have very good reasons for not attaining it? Are you saddled with "shoulds" and little perfectionist gremlin voices that make you feel like a failure whenever a goal isn't met? In this episode, host Carmelita Tiu talks about how to cut through the negative self-talk and guilt by asking a key question -- "Am I living in alignment with my values?" She also covers 4 alternatives to traditional "goals" -- perfec...

(Encore of Episode 05) “I’m Speaking.” We all remember that magical, kick-ass Kamala Harris moment, right? We encourage our daughters to be assertive, share their stories, and speak up. But when we teach them that interrupting is impolite and rude, are we inadvertently undermining their ability to rightfully claim airtime -- even if they’re interrupted by someone else? Will they choose politeness over being heard? Will they be afraid to assert themselves in a lively discussion, afraid that...

How do we define "mindset"? Why does it matter, and how do we model a positive, growth mindset for our kids? Personal growth & life coach, Mary Beth Henry, breaks it down for us with host Carmelita Tiu. Mary Beth Henry touches on: The basics - what growth mindset and fixed mindset are Why modeling a growth mindset is so important The downsides of a negative, fixed mindset How to provide perspective to help offset your kids' negativity Plus, you can hear one of Cat's funny p...

What is positive psychology? Personal growth & life coach, Mary Beth Henry, breaks it down for us with host Carmelita Tiu. Mary Beth Henry shares: What positive psychology is How it differs from toxic positivity Tools to incorporate into our and our kids’ lives The one thought she wants listeners to know! For more info and to follow Mary Beth Henry www.mary-beth-henry.com Instagram: @if.she.can.you.can LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mary-beth-henry Find Mary Beth’s...

As moms, we are powerful creatures. We know we have an impact on our children’s lives, and our families. But have you ever wondered, “How can I be a part of even bigger changes, bigger movements?” In today’s episode, Cynthia Changyit Levin, author of From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates & How to Get Started - discusses advocacy, motherhood, and points us in the direction to make even broader societal changes. Cynthia: Gives us a simple definitio...

What's a cognitive distortion? How do I manage my or my daughter's negative thought spirals? Join host Carmelita Tiu as she chats with her guest, author and therapist Julia Hogan. Julia explains: What cognitive distortions are, and dives deeper into Catastrophizing All or nothing thinking Magical thinking or mind reading Personalizing "Should" Statements Others not mentioned but that are widely recognized include: Mental Filter Disqualifying the Positive Overgen...

Bullying can take many forms -- and we’re all too aware of the damage it can cause. In this episode, hot Carmelita Tiu chats with coach, mentor, Youth Diversity Advisor, writer and speaker, Aime Hutton about how she survived being bullied, her current work, and more. Aime shares: Her experience of being bullied Her source of solace during that time What she wishes went differently Tips for parents to support their kids Her work to help empower girls A favorite quote - "Be b...

What if your daughter decided to move out at 16? Our first “mom who’s been there” guest is Cheryl Spalding, a midlife empowerment coach. Now a mom to two daughters in their 20’s, Cheryl and host Carmelita Tiu talk about raising girls through tough times, what worked for her, and more. Cheryl shares: What her parenting approach was like, and her relationship with her daughters now How she handled her daughter moving out in her teens The importance of trust and reasonable boundaries ...

Ever wish you had a magic spell that would guarantee your daughter turns into a brave and confident woman? An “abracadabra” to ensure she grows up to be bold and powerful, in the best way? While sadly there’s no such thing, Wendy Snyder, Positive Parenting Teacher, Family Coach and founder of A Fresh Start Family, offers us some guidance in her article, "10 Important Phrases Parents Can Use to Empower Their Daughters.” The episode dives into how we can rephrase our words - how we can say t...

Have you noticed a confidence dip in your tween or teen girl? You aren’t dreaming...it’s a real thing. Today's article, "5 Steps to Helping Our Daughters Grow Up With More Confidence," comes from Briana Beazley. Briana is founder of NadiaGirl, a tween girls clothing brand focused on empowering young girls by creating comfortable clothing that fits well, to help them feel more confident. When Briana’s daughter was entering her tween years, shopping for her was discouraging and frustrating. ...

Are "self-care" and "authentic rest" just buzzwords? Is there a right way to do self-care? What does authentic rest or leisure look like? Join host Carmelita Tiu as she chats with her guest, author and therapist Julia Hogan. Julia describes her road to becoming a therapist and writer, and she explains: The importance of nurturing yourself and “filling your cup” Rethinking your self-care, making sure it works for you Authentic rest & leisure -- what these are The importance of mod...