177: Empowering Children with Learning Differences to Read: A Conversation with The Learning Lab founder, Aly Young

Eaton Financial Group's  motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th! 

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Brief summary of show:

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Kathleen 'Kat' Vigo, founder of Painless Pregnancy, discussing her transition to obstetric physical therapy following the birth of her first child in 2012. 

She gets into the anatomical mechanics of birth, highlighting the importance of pelvic floor conditioning and its relation to urinary incontinence and urge, especially as it pertains to childbirth. Kat also discusses postpartum sexual health, and how hormonal changes and physical trauma can disrupt sexual function.

She encourages listeners to stay connected to their bodies and advocates for pelvic floor training exercises, both pre and post-partum, to bolster sexual and overall health.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 2:31 Kat’s Personal Experience with Pregnancy and Birth
• 7:10 The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health
• 13:18 How Physical Therapy Can Support Pregnancy and Birth
• 20:04 Understanding the Process of Childbirth
• 20:56 Personal Experience and Changes After Childbirth
• 22:09 Understanding the Pelvic Floor and Its Importance
• 23:12 Effects of Pregnancy and Childbirth on the Pelvic Floor
• 26:02 Exercises to Strengthen the Pelvic Floor
• 29:37 The Connection Between the Core and the Pelvic Floor
• 32:07 Impact of Childbirth on Women's Sexual Health
• 37:45 Connecting with Your Body Post-Childbirth

Resources

• How to Live Your Best Life Now by Lewis Howes
  

Connect with Kat

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/painlesspregnancy
• Links: https://linktr.ee/painless_pregnancy
  

Connect with Nicole 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
• https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA 

Eaton Financial Group's  motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th! 

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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guests Kristy, the founder of Twinkle Toes™ Nanny Agency, and the owner of the Gainesville and Tampa, Florida locations. She founded Twinkle Toes when she was having trouble finding a nanny service for her own children, and Nicole, the owner of Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency West Broward. She worked as a nanny for the Tampa location and moved back home after school and decided to take the risk of opening a south Florida location. 

The episode explores their journey from being nannies to becoming successful entrepreneurs. Founded by Kristy to solve the problem of finding quality local nanny services for her own children, Twinkle Toes has grown into an expansive network with 22 locations. It provides a unique framework that ensures security and work-life balance for the nannies, and reliability for the families. Aside from discussing their entrepreneurial journey, this podcast also shares the importance of cultivating community relationships in achieving business growth and personal fulfillment.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 0:59 Favorite books to recommend
• 3:27 What inspired Kristy to open Twinkle Toes and what is their mission
• 10:04 Lessons from owning a business for the last 13 years 
• 18:52 What makes Twinkle Toes special and stand out
• 24:59 How Twinkle Toes helps the nannies thrive in their roles, the ongoing support they offer and the process to book a nanny
• 27:30 Turning the business into a franchise and how the owners are vetted
• 31:08 How the experience changed them from being a nanny to owning a franchise
• 37:00 How Nannies & Families can connect with Nicole and Kristy
• 41:02 Final thoughts to the podcast community

Resources

• 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma
• Atomic Habits by James Clear

Connect with Twinkle Toes

• https://twinkletoesnanny.com/
  
• @twinkletoesnannyagency
• @twinkletoeswestbrowardcounty

Connect with Nicole 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
• https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA 

Eaton Financial Group's  motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th! 

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Lauren Klein, an estate planning attorney, entrepreneur, and mother. 

Lauren discusses her journey of overcoming adversity amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and transforming her life and career. She also provides an insightful view on the process and importance of estate planning. 

We talk about everything from the significance of naming guardians for minor children, to making health care decisions during incapacity, the misconceptions of having an estate plan and the difference between an asset and a will. Lauren also expresses her passion for the 'Wealthy Lawyer Squad', her initiative aimed at supporting other lawyers, especially women, in navigating their careers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of financial literacy for future generations and the role of estate planning in demonstrating the empowering aspect of money management.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 0:45 Her favorite book to recommend
• 2:21 Shifting from Corporate Lawyer to going out on her own 
• 06:39 What is an estate plan and why it’s important
• 13:04 The difference between a will, power of attorney, estate plan
• 20:42 The impact of COVID on estate planning & business
• 23:43 If there is one actionable takeaway from this conversation what should it be
• 25:43 Getting things in place for caretakers of your children
• 28:02 The Wealthy Lawyer Squad - mission + services
• 31:41 How she juggles mom life, servicing her clients & owning a business

Resources

• Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
  
  

Connect with Lauren

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawyerlaurenklein/
• https://linktr.ee/lawyerlaurenaklein/
  
  

Connect with Nicole 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
• https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA 

Eaton Financial Group's  motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in helping women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th! 

Brief summary of show:

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Jennifer Szpigiel of 'Becoming Iconic.'

Jen shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship which was fueled by her pursuit of personal power and fulfillment. She talks about the importance of constantly growing and bettering oneself. 

Jen also discusses her experiences as a mom of four and successfully running multiple seven-figure businesses globally. She mentions one of her favorite books, 'The 5am club' by Robin Sharma, which helped her shape her morning routine and gather thoughts for her day. 

Jen encourages listeners to implement audacious action and trust in their life, hinting that failure should not be viewed as a dead-end but rather as an opportunity for growth and learning. The conversation concludes with Jen explaining the motive behind 'Becoming Iconic' and the different ways people can work with her.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 0:38 Her favorite book to recommend
• 1:48 What inspired her to start your business 
• 7:16 Embracing imposter syndrome to help move yourself forward and grow her business
• 11:13 Key milestones and challenges that you've had to overcome
• 16:30 What have you found that helps to juggle everything
• 22:54 About her podcast
• 26:47 What does becoming iconic really mean 
• 32:16 How to work with her & final thoughts

Resources

• The 5am Club by Robin Sharma
  
  

Connect with Jennifer

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingiconic
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-szpigiel
• https://becomingiconic.co/
  
  

Connect with Nicole 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
• https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA

Eaton Financial Group's  motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th! 

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In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Lynn Greenberg, a retired attorney and author who discusses her co-authored children's book, 'Robbie the Dyslexic Taxi.' 

The book was inspired by Lynn's son's battle with dyslexia and their journey to understanding and managing the learning disability. Lynn and her son created Robbie as a neurodiverse character that children can relate to, seeking to foster understanding and acceptance among young readers. She also discusses the importance of advocating for your child's unique learning needs, obtaining further education on learning disabilities, and finding supportive communities. 

Lynn reveals her future plans to extend the series, creating more stories featuring neurodiverse characters. The book can be obtained via Amazon and bookshop.org; meanwhile, Lynn and her son can be reached through their website and social media accounts under Creative Cab Company.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 2:16 Her favorite book to recommend
• 03:43 Her son's journey with dyslexia and the inspiration for the book they co-wrote
• 11:22 Tuning out the noise to get to the root of what's going on
• 14:17 How does a character like Robbie contribute to the understanding and acceptance of neurodiversity
• 17:16 Bringing light to inclusivity of all different types of learners
• 21:18 Why she chose this story for her book
• 23:58 Any tips for parents who might be in the middle of this

Resources

• Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
  
  

Connect with Lynn

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativecabcompany/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativecabcomp
• X: https://twitter.com/creativecabco
• https://creativecabcompany.com/
  
  

Connect with Nicole 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
• https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
• YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube 

Eaton Financial Group's  motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you! Join our FREE virtual Financial Lunch and Learn March 8th! 

Brief summary of show:

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Chelsea Bodie, one half of the amazing MamaPsychologists. Chelsea and her best friend, Caitlin Slavens, are accomplished psychologists, and renowned authors based in Alberta, Canada. Their Amazon bestseller, "Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book," reflects their expertise in maternal mental health and parenting. Covering an array of essential topics, from screen time management to addressing postpartum anxiety, they've become trusted voices in the parenting field.

Their impact extends beyond the written word, with a 560,000+ Instagram following and appearances in podcasts such as The Peds Doc Talk's podcast, newspapers, and WFL8 News, just to name a few. They created workshops that cover pressing issues such as mom rage, parenting highly sensitive children, birth trauma, and more. 

Chelsea shares insightful information about maternal mental health issues including postpartum depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the unique needs of highly sensitive children. She also speaks about the popular 'tricky people' concept that focuses on identifying behaviors rather than just strangers as potential threats to kids. Moreover, Chelsea shares coping strategies for motherhood, explaining the importance of sensory breaks, preparation, and emotional validation. The episode also covers the inspiration behind her acclaimed book, 'Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book'.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 1:24 Chelsea’s book recommendation
• 1:54 The story behind MamaPsychologists
• 3:56 Transitioning from being a psychologist in maternal mental health to being in the thick of it with her own experiences
• 5:12 Why it’s important to address issues of maternal mental health
• 7:00 Signs or symptoms of postpartum rage, anxiety, depression + advice if you’re struggling
• 15:20 How these anxieties resurface with age
• 18:07 Highly sensitive children and fostering relationships together
• 20:27 Coping strategies for highly sensitive parents
• 23:26 Advice for parents trying to parent in a different way than how they were raised
• 26:13 Tricky person vs stranger danger
• 27:51 Inspiration behind her book and key takeaways
• 32:28 Imparting words for listeners

Resources

• Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts
  

Connect with Chelsea: MamaPsychologists

• https://www.instagram.com/mamapsychologists/
• https://www.pinterest.ca/mamapsychologists/
• https://www.mamapsychologists.ca/
  
  

Connect with Nicole and Join The Motherhood Village Community! 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
• https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/

Thank you to Eaton Financial Group  for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you!

Brief summary of show:

In this episode of The Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Alyson Young, owner of the Learning Lab, and a dedicated advocate for struggling learners. 

From being a teacher and reading specialist for Broward County Public Schools for 10 years, she saw first hand the challenges faced by students with learning differences such as ADHD or dyslexia, and the inadequacy of traditional approaches. Her ultimate goal is to comprehensively transform the lives of these children through education that extends beyond just academics, all the way to encompass social and emotional growth. 

She believes in early intervention, teaching children their strengths and how to navigate their unique learning journey. They believe in open communication and empowering children about their learning differences. Aly advises parents to listen to their guts, advocate for their children, and not be afraid to seek help and evaluations.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 1:06 A book or resource she recommends listeners to read
• 3:27 The importance of early identification of learning differences
• 8:36 Inspiration in creating The Learning Lab
• 15:01 The mission behind The Learning Lab
• 21:12 What questions to ask while touring schools
• 25:45 How parents can advocate for their child/ren and tips to foster a learning environment at home
• 30:41 How the Learning Lab affects social and emotional development
• 33:02 Strengths Based Learning vs Shaming 
• 36:09 Thoughts on rewards based systems
• 43:17 Imparting words for listeners

Resources

• The Whole-Brain Child

Connect with Alyson

• https://www.instagram.com/learninglabfl
  
  

Connect with Nicole 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
• https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/

Thank you to Eaton Financial Group  for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you!

Brief summary of show:

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Lori Alhadeff, the founder of Make Our Schools Safe, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Lori, who lost her daughter Alyssa in the tragic school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, founded the organization to improve safety in schools. 

The organization focuses on initiatives such as passing Alyssa's law nationwide, establishing student clubs, and raising funds for safety projects. Until now, Alyssa’s law, which involves implementing a panic button system in schools for quicker response during emergencies, has passed in five states. 

Lori's advocacy towards safer schools also led her to serve on the Broward County School Board. Aside from her advocacy, she also honors Alyssa's memory through scholarships. Lori encourages listeners to get involved with Make Our Schools Safe through their website and social media channels.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 1:06 Lori’s favorite book to recommend
• 1:45 Why she felt compelled to start her work with Make Our Schools Safe
• 3:35 What is Alyssa's law
• 5:19 M.O.S.S. Clubs & school safety measures
• 7:13 How can people support the initiative
• 8:47 How she keeps Ayssa's memory alive through scholarships & various initiatives
• 11:39 Being hopeful for our children's future in school
• 13:06 What's next for M.O.S.S.

Resources

• Simon Sinek books

Connect with Lori

• www.MakeOurSchoolSafe.org
• https://www.facebook.com/MakeOurSchoolsSafe17/
•  https://www.instagram.com/makeourschoolssafe/
• https://www.instagram.com/lorialhadeff8/ 

Connect with Nicole 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
• https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/

Thank you to Eaton Financial Group  for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you!

Summary of show:

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with special guest Dr. Andrea Niles - a clinical psychologist and founder of Prospera Mental Health and Wellness.  She has studied anxiety and depression treatments and maternal mental health for 17 years and is passionate about making high quality mental health care widely accessible and affordable to everyone. Prospera is a mental health platform designed specifically for moms. Through weekly 1-on-1 sessions with perinatal certified mental health coaches and a library of digital tools specifically designed for moms, they help with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum rage, birth trauma, postpartum intrusive thoughts, and more.

She delves into the importance of making high-quality mental health care readily accessible and affordable, and why she is deeply passionate about this particular niche in mental health. 

The conversation encompasses common mental health challenges women face during pregnancy and postpartum, including birth trauma and postpartum rage. We also cover Dr. Niles' personal journey practicing maternal mental health before and after becoming a mother herself. Towards the end, we talk about available resources for moms and how important Prospera is to support mothers' mental health.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 0:33 Book recommendation
• 1:16 Why she is so passionate about mental health for moms and reducing the barriers
• 2:59 How was it to practice maternal mental health before and after having kids
• 5:10 Birth Trauma - definition and ways to identify and get support 
• 7:14 Postpartum rage & Transitions in Motherhood  
• 12:07 How Prospera helps moms
• 15:00 Accessibility of Prospera (cost and how to sign up for it)
• 15:59 What she does to release or recharge to fill her own cup 

Resources

• Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: https://www.amazon.ca/Good-Moms-Have-Scary-Thoughts/
  
  

Connect with Dr. Andrea

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandreaniles/
• https://prosperamhw.com/

Connect with Nicole 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
• YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
• https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/

Thank you to Eaton Financial Group  for supporting this episode and podcast! Their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. The firm specializes in assisting women who handle household financial planning by acting in a fiduciary capacity – meaning your best interests are their first priority. For a relaxed and no-obligation cup of coffee and transparent information about creating a financial portfolio – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment. Tell them The Motherhood Village sent you!

Brief summary of show:

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, I speak with Holly Daniels Christensen, mother of two and the founder and CEO of Dune Jewelry Co., to discuss her journey in building her successful experiential jewelry brand. 

She talks about her difficult childhood and how it prepared her for the hard work required in running a business and raising a family at the same time. Holly emphasizes the importance of celebrating little wins, remaining passionate about one's work and living purposefully. 

She also provides advice to listeners on maximizing one's numerous roles, highlighting how women can multitask effectively. Apart from her business, she discusses the challenges of raising tween girls and letting go of expectations. Holly ends the conversation by encouraging women to lift each other up and reinforcing that there’s enough room for everyone to succeed. 

Use the exclusive code, "Motherhood15," to enjoy a 15% discount on your next order at dunejewelry.com.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 1:31 Book recommendation
• 3:27 How her childhood shaped her into the person she is today
• 7:55 Inspiration for creating her brand, Dune
• 11:24 The different jewelry & items you can purchase & create on her website
• 14:03 Her jewelry making process
• 19:05 Balancing being a mom and CEO, and pivoting between the two roles
• 24:30 Tips for moms to live a more courageous, passionate, and purposeful life
• 27:48 Breaking out of the habit of being "smaller" and celebrating your wins! 

Resources

• Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business: Amazon: Traction by Gino Wickman
• Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker: https://www.amazon.com/Quit-Like-Woman-Radical-Obsessed/
• Happiness Comes in Waves: Amazon: Happiness Comes in Waves - Life Lessons from from the Ocean

Connect with Holly and Dune Jewelry

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunejewelry/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dunejewelry
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/dunejewelry/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/dunejewelry
• https://dunejewelry.com/
  

Connect with Nicole 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
• https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/