The Parenting 411 Podcast

It was a delight speaking to Ellen Mongan, author, blogger, and speaker. She is the mother of 8 children and grandmother of 14 grandchildren. She has made a ministry of inspiring and encouraging mothers through her writing which includes articles in Charm Magazine and over 40 books, including the WOW Mom Bible Study Guide. Ellen offers excellent advice for staying connected with adult children.Learn more about Ellen at www.ellenmongan.com.Guest: Ellen Mongan

Shannon Savoy knows a thing or two about narcissism. She calls herself a narcissism survivor and she has dedicated her life's work to helping others overcome this trauma as well. As the founder of Narc Free Living, she helps people break the chains of narcissist abuse. We examine the impact exposure to narcissism in childhood can have on relationships later in life. Shannon offers tips for recognizing it and establishing protective boundaries to neutralize and/or eliminate narcissists from your life. Learn more about Shannon Savoy at www.narcfreeliving.com.Guest: Shannon Savoy, Narcissist Abuse Life Coach & Founder, Narc Free Living

Coach Angela Kerri shares her journey as a life coach and recently widowed mother of three. She gives professional women tools to thrive during life transitions, re-discover their true purpose and harness their intuition through her customized signature coaching program. Her personal testimony inspires and bears witness that there is life after loss.For more information on the retreat go to www.innherwork.com; for coaching services go to www.angelakerri.com.Guest: Angela Kerri, Wholistic Life Coach

None of us knows how long we have here on earth. As parents, we fervently pray that we will have enough time to pour love along with knowledge and wisdom into our children to prepare them to grow up and create fulfilling lives. We hope we get to see a fair amount of this process unfold before we depart this life and our children carry on our legacy. We don't expect to outlive our children, yet that can happen and it is devastating when it does. Today, I speak with a tenacious and devoted mother who knows this pain. Dr. Chere Goode sheds light on her experience of tragically losing her son in an accident and offers coping strategies for parents who are also wrestling with such a loss. She has moved gracefully on her journey to heal her heart, find meaning in this experience, and keep her son's memory alive.Learn more about Dr. Chere Goode's work at www.totalharmonyenterprises.com and the foundation she created in memory of her son at https://jacfoundationinc.com. Guest: Dr. Chere Goode

Anybody who's been paying attention knows our teens are struggling. On top of processing all of the typical physical, emotional, and neurological changes, they've got social media, the internet, and the media machine vying for their attention AND compliance. They are growing up in a unique time and the pandemic has pulled back the curtain on deep-rooted mental health concerns, Thankfully, today's guest has received the message loud and clear and she is doing her part to help today's teen. Listen to learn about her book for teenage girls and her non-profit, Love Circle Inc. which serves adolescents who have lost a parent. Learn more about Kizzy Dogan at www.kizzykdogan.comGuest: Kizzy Dogan, Entrepreneur, Author and Youth Advocate

Today, we explored a crucial topic - Black women's health. Today's guest, Dr. Alisha Liggett is a passionate advocate for health equity and reproductive justice. Who better to enlighten us about Black women face in the healthcare community and strategies to ensure they receive the care they need. It's clear that we've got a long way to go toward ensuring equitable treatment for Black women and people of color, but Dr. Liggett is hopeful about the next generation of practitioners. Listen to find out why! Learn more about Dr. Alisha at www.empowerherhealth.comGuest: Alisha Liggett, M.D., Executive Director of Empower Her Health LLC

As we continue to navigate a pandemic, today's episode features a quick word on conquering crisis. Trying times stretch us, strengthen us, and teach us lessons that will be vital on the road ahead. I present personal lessons as offered in my essay, I'm Fire-Proof which is featured in the anthology, I Am A Victor: Stories of individuals who victoriously turned their pain into purpose.

I call Yana Gil de Montes a relationship TRANSFORMER. A wife and mother, she is committed to helping women become unstuck in their relationships with themselves, so they are free to show up authentically in marriage in way that honors their internal connection to their own well-being, physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and in all of the ways that make them feel whole.Guest: Yana Gil de Montes, Marriage Coach

Believe it or not, the U.S. is light years behind other countries on establishing national, career-friendly policies for working parents who are committed to buildng and nurturing healthy families. Today's guest is not only an expert in this area, but a fierce parental leave policy advocate. She is also a trusted guide for companies who are awakening to the value of supporting their employees with robust programs that facilitate their work-life goals. Guest: Dr. Amy Beacom, Founder & CEO of The Center for Parental Leave Leadership and co-author of The Parental Leave Playbook

As the number of multigenerational households increases in response to economic pressures as well as cultural and demographic shifts in our country, a handbook for families is essential. Today's guest shares her valuable insights and tips for those balancing elder care, childcare, and living with adult children; all under one roof, in any combination.Guest: Cheli English Figaro, Esq., Attorney, Co-Founder of Mocha Moms, Inc. and Author of When the Nest Never Empties: A Handbook for Living with Adult Children and/or Elderly Parents