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Personal Growth / Inner Work Episodes

Dec. 3, 2023

Ep 058 - Grief, Loss & Parenting // with Shameka Williams

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...

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June 7, 2023

Unpacking Positivity & Processing Emotions // with Jen Rafferty

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 …

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Feb. 22, 2023

How to Raise Resilient Kids // with Dr. Kate Lund

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 …

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Jan. 24, 2023

The Power of Tiny Habits // with Julie DeLucca-Collins

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 bu...

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Nov. 11, 2022

Ditch Goal Guilt & 4 Ways to Set Goals with Grace // with Carmelita T…

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 ...

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July 19, 2022

How to Interrupt: Manners, Assertiveness, and No Apologies (Encore) /…

(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 interrupti...

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April 5, 2022

Mindset, and Why Modeling It Matters // with Mary Beth Henry

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 …

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March 15, 2022

Positive Psychology: Rewiring Your Brain for the Better // with Mary …

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 inc...

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March 1, 2022

On Moms as Advocates: "From Changing Diapers to Changing the World" /…

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 …

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Jan. 18, 2022

Are Your Thoughts Fooling You? Reframing Negative Thoughts & Cognitiv…

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 a...

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Dec. 7, 2021

From Bullied to Brave & Bold // with Aime Hutton

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...

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Oct. 26, 2021

Freedom, Responsibility & Trust in Tough Times // with Cheryl Spaldin…

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 …

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Oct. 19, 2021

10 Phrases to Empower Your Daughter // by Wendy Snyder of A Fresh Sta…

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 …

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Sept. 28, 2021

5 Confidence-Boosting Tips for Your Daughter // by Briana Beazley

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 f...

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Sept. 21, 2021

Rethinking Self-Care & Leisure // with Julia Hogan

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...

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