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Listen to today's episode, "Emotions Only Last 90 Seconds: A Somatic Coaching Perspective with Rachel Friedman" as Somatic Practitioner/Therapist/Life Coach Rachel Friedman joins Dori Durbin. Rachel shares:

• What is a Somatic Coach
• Rachel's Transition into Somatic Coaching
• What Somatic Coaches Treat
• Somatic Coaching & Kids
• Assessing Body Language
• Emotions Last for 90 Seconds
• Public Emotions & Kids
• Somatic Therapy Process and Outcomes
• Where to Find Rachel

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More about Rachel

Running businesses has been my life for the last 20 years. I understand what it feels like to struggle with ANXIETY and constantly feel like something simply isn't right. It’s why I created this program. I've been a psychotherapist,  a fitness coach, run three yoga studios, and now run a six-figure coaching business. In short, I know the ins and outs of rewiring the mind. It starts with having a regulated nervous system and learning how to change your relationship with yourself. My clients have rewired their minds and completely transformed their lives. The results they have manifested are proof that it works.

Follow Rachel:
http://www.rachelbethcoaching.com
http://www.instagram.com/rachelbfriedman
email: info@rachelbethcoaching.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
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http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "Sleepless Nights with Cindy Davies: Navigating Pregnancy Insomnia and Beyond" as Holistic Sleep Consultant & Parenting Coach Cindy Davies joins Dori Durbin. Cindy shares:

• About Cindy Davies
• Pregnancy and Insomnia
• The Holistic Sleep Approach
• Night Terrors & Sleep Walking
• Onboarding Process for Treatment
• Utero Sleep Patterns
• What Not to Eat to Sleep
• Tracking Your Sleep
• Proper Baby Sleep Hours
• 2 Pieces of Advice for Sleepless Moms
• Upcoming Events

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More about Cindy
I am a holistic parenting and sleep specialist. I focus on expecting mamas, sleep in kids 0-7, and helping parents feel more empowered in their parenting choices. I also help parents master gentle and respectful parenting techniques. I have a certificate in perinatal mood disorders. I have two amazing boys. We homeschool and live on a very tiny farm!

Follow Cindy:
http://www.holisticsleepcenter.com
http://www.instagram.com/TheHolisticSleepCenter
email: Cindy@holisticsleepcenter.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "Decluttering Your Life: The Benefits of Intentional Living with Suzanne Goulden" as Intentional Living Consultant Suzanne Goulden joins Dori Durbin. Suzanne shares:

• How Simplifying Started
• How Clutter Effects Us Emotionally
• How to Help Kids Declutter
• What Decluttering Does for Families
• Why People (think they) Need MORE
• How to Let Go of the Sentimental Things
• The Joyful Kitchen Clean Out
• Where to Find Suzanne and The Challenge

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More about Suzanne
Suzanne Goulden has been a minimalist since 2018. While recovering from non-functioning burnout, Suzanne had to evaluate priorities and learn to make intentional lifestyle choices. Through her blog, her goal is to inspire people like you to live a simpler life and feel the stress fall away.

Challenge: The Joyful Kitchen Clean Out
https://deft-thinker-4300.ck.page/f6ae483f73

Follow Suzanne:
Http://www.suzannegoulden.com
Http://www.Instagram.com/suzannegouldenilc
Http://www.Facebook.com/suzannegouldenilc
Email: hello@suzannegoulden.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin

Listen to today's episode,  "Snap Happy: Insights for Inspiring Your Kids' Love for Photography" with Stacy Canzonieri" as Professional Family Photographer Stacy Canzonieri  joins Dori Durbin. Stacy shares:

• Her Photography Passion
• About Memory Keepers
• Moms in Pictures
• Social Media and Pictures
• How to Have a Creative Eye
• Feeling the Impostor Syndrome
• How Parents Can Encourage Kids
• Photo Camp
• Problem with Forced Pictures
• How to Find Stacy

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More about Stacy
I’m Stacy Canzonieri, an NJ mom of 3 girls, professional photographer, and founder of The Memory Keepers Club, a community for moms who want to learn how to take more creative photos and be in more photos with their kids.

Downloadable: How to Teach Your Kids Photography

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CurqAD5Tg4PhsJyYl_tUwO7w60S4UwXG/view?usp=sharing

Follow Stacy:
https://stacymaeandco.com
http://www.instagram.com/stacymaeandco

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin

Listen to today's episode,  "The Invisible  Disability Unveiled (CVI): Empowering Families Through the "Eyeless Mind" with Stephanie Duesing" as author,  speaker,  and international advocate for cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI) Stephanie Dueling joins Dori Durbin. Stephanie shares:

• About Stephanie's "Eyeless Mind" Book
• About Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) 
• About Stephanie's Son, Sebastian 
• Different Manifestations of Blindness
• Discovering Steven's CVI
• Frustrations of a CVI Diagnosis
• "Eyeless Mind" Book Reading
• Steven's Life Now with CVI
• Helping Kids Understand Blindness

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More about Stephanie
Stephanie Duesing is an author,  speaker,  and international advocate for people who have cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI.) A former music teacher,  she made a major medical discovery in the field of visual neuroplasticity. Stephanie discovered, diagnosed,  and documented the first known case of neuroplastic verbal visual processing in her genius artist son Sebastian. A survivor of life-threatening child abuse,  she is an unapologetic advocate for all victims of abuse,  animal and human.

Stephanie's Book "Eyeless Mind":
https://a.co/d/fSl8Pox

Other helpful links about CVI:

• https://www.perkins.org/our-work/cvi/, https://www.aph.org/product/vision-and-the-brain-understanding-cerebral-visual-impairment-in-children/
• https://www.nei.nih.gov/about/news-and-events/news/vision-loss-children-whose-eyesight-may-be-2020-requires-new-diagnostic-and-teaching-strategies
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028393221002359

Follow Stephanie:
https://www.facebook.com/stephanieduesingauthor?mibextid=ZbWKwL
email: stephduesing@gmail.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, " Where Your Beginning Began: Exploring the Power of Adoption in Family and Faith with Steve & Courtney Cohen" as Entrepreneurs, Authors, and parents  Steve & Courtney Cohen join Dori Durbin. Steve & Courtney also share:

• About "Where Your Beginning Began"
• Kaynay: Symbolism and Connection
• Importance of Honoring Birth Moms
• New Revisions
• Reading of the Book
• Preparing Their Lives for Adoption
• Why You Should Adopt
• Hardest & Easiest Parts of Adoption
• How to Best Use the Book

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More about Courtney
For Courtney Cohen, everything comes down to two questions: Who is God? And, who has He designed us to be? Whether she’s writing, speaking, or homeschooling her children, these questions propel her forward.

Author of multiple books, including Where Your Beginning Began and Refining Identity, Courtney passionately helps others encounter the reality and nearness of God in everyday life. Co-founder of Now Found Ministries, along with her husband, Courtney utilizes videos, blogging, and books to encourage others towards intimate relationships with God and a deeper awareness of His Voice speaking purpose over every life.

Courtney is married to Steve, her most radical supporter, who also keeps her real. Living in Texas, Courtney and Steve have three children who, simultaneously, bless her socks off and keep her on her toes. Stay in touch with Courtney at NowFound.org. 

Buy their books:
https://amzn.to/3XpTkMs

Follow Steve & Courney:
https://nowfound.org

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode,  "Joy in the Journey: Embracing the Precious Gift of a Special Needs Child  with Colleen Keefe Faul" as Stay-at-home wife, mom , and author Colleen Keefe Faul joins Dori Durbin. Colleen shares:

• All About Grace
• "God's Precious Gift: A Special Needs Child"
• Facing Reality
• Mama Bear Radar
• How Faith Carries You Through
• How Her Book Has Affected Her Life
• Book Reading
• Tuber Sclerosis Complex Alliance
• 2 Reasons Pros Need Their Own Kids' Books

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More about Colleen
Colleen Keefe Faul is the author of God's Precious Gift: A Special Needs Child. At 6 months old, Colleen’s daughter, Grace, was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Her daughter’s diagnosis pulled Colleen deeper into her faith, where she found consolation in the form of creativity. She was inspired to write a faith-based children's book for the special needs community that was as much for the parents as it was for the children. Her mission is to help members of the special needs community, their loved ones, and their caretakers find peace in God's Will.

Follow Colleen:
http://www.GodsPreciousGift.com
https://www.facebook.com/colleenkeefefaulauthor
https://www.facebook.com/gracestscjourney
https://www.instagram.com/colleenkeefefaul
https://www.etsy.com/shop/CokisCrafts

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode,  "Solving Kid's Curly Hair Frustration: Tips and Tricks from a Curly Hair Guru, Scott Musgrave" as Entrepreneur and Curly Hair Expert Scott Musgrave joins Dori Durbin. Scott also shares:

• Scott's Leap of Faith to Hair
• Cubist Curly Hair Cuts
• Making the Hair Career Switch
• How Writing Made Business
• Inspiration & Creativity
• Becoming a "Curly Hair Guru"
• Why NOT to "Fix" Curly Hair
• Scott's Take on Kid's Hair
• Parent Advice for Curly Haired Kids
• Yes or NO: Satin Pillow Cases
• How To Find Scott Musgrave Hair

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More about Scott
Scott says "I went from USMC to construction worker and to a hairstylist. Over time I started to work with curly hair in a different way that became a system that I shared in an old blog. While it was meant for consumers it was also read by hairstylists that noticed what I was doing was different and asked me if I would teach them. So, I started a small educational company called Curly Hair Artistry. I am now in my tenth year training stylists from around the world. I also created Cultivate Your Curls which is an online course for consumers to learn how to embrace their hair."

Follow Scott:
http://www.instagam.com/scottmusgravehair
http://www.instagram.com/curlyhairartistry1
Www.scottmusgravehair.com
Www.curlyhairartistry.com
(YouTube) Curly Hair Artistry

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, " Fostering, Love, and Stability in 'However Long Forever' with Steve & Courtney Cohen" as Entrepreneurs, Authors, and parents  Steve & Courtney Cohen join Dori Durbin. Steve & Courtney also share:

• About "However Long Forever"
• Transient nature of fostering
• Omari the Orca
• Reunification, sacrifice, and healing
• Fostering experiences
• Reading of "However Long Forever"
• Future book plans
• How to find them

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More about Steve
"A life lived from LIES to LOVE…
Whether teaching, writing, or being a husband and father, I approach life with ardent intensity, calling God’s design and desire out of others. But it wasn’t always that way.

As an atheist for 20+ years, I debated the existence of the very God I love today with that same passion and intensity. I searched for a solution to the unceasing, unquenchable desire for something greater than me. I explored multiple religions and cultures only to be temporarily satisfied. Ultimately, I was left lacking true hope or understanding of who I was. I know now that God continued to pursue me, saving me from myself.

In 2002, I experienced complete love and the true fulfillment of my longing for more. This deep satisfaction was achieved when I surrendered myself, my desires, my will, and my pride to The Savior, Jesus Christ.

Shortly after God revealed His desire for me to share with the world that we are never too lost to be found. This is the heart of Now Found Ministries: that you would know and be known by your Creator, Savior, and Counselor, and that you would experience His undying love for you."

Buy their books:
https://amzn.to/3XpTkMs

Follow Steve & Courney:
https://nowfound.org

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

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Listen to today's episode, " 'The Unconditional Love' that Transforms Lives : 'Loved As You Are' by Steve & Courtney Cohen" as Entrepreneurs, Authors, and parents  Steve & Courtney Cohen join Dori Durbin. Steve & Courtney also share:

• Inspiration behind  "Loved As You Are" 
• Giff the Giraffe
• Perilously providential
• "Loved as You Are" Reading
• Book purpose & impact
• Should you be a foster parent?
• Who is the book for?
• Discovering the Easter eggs

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More about Steve
"A life lived from LIES to LOVE…
Whether teaching, writing, or being a husband and father, I approach life with ardent intensity, calling God’s design and desire out of others. But it wasn’t always that way.

As an atheist for 20+ years, I debated the existence of the very God I love today with that same passion and intensity. I searched for a solution to the unceasing, unquenchable desire for something greater than me. I explored multiple religions and cultures only to be temporarily satisfied. Ultimately, I was left lacking true hope or understanding of who I was. I know now that God continued to pursue me, saving me from myself.

In 2002, I experienced complete love and the true fulfillment of my longing for more. This deep satisfaction was achieved when I surrendered myself, my desires, my will, and my pride to The Savior, Jesus Christ.

Shortly after God revealed His desire for me to share with the world that we are never too lost to be found. This is the heart of Now Found Ministries: that you would know and be known by your Creator, Savior, and Counselor, and that you would experience His undying love for you."

Buy their books:
https://amzn.to/3XpTkMs

Follow Steve & Courney:
https://nowfound.org

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "Education for All: Megan Prendergast's Book 'Included' for Fostering Inclusion in the Classroom" as Licensed School Counselor, children's book author, and mama, Megan Prendergast talks with Dori Durbin. Megan also shares:

• About Megan
• Megan's heart for inclusion
• What motivated her to write
• What is okay to ask?
• Book read of "Included"
• How her book has affected people 
• Trickiness of self-advocacy
• Her next books
• 2 Reasons professionals should have their own kids' books

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More about Megan
Megan Prendergast is a mom of 3, Licensed School Counselor, Author, and advocate for kindness ans inclusion. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Arts in School Counseling and holds a Professional Educator License with a School Counseling Endorsement. Megan has worked with children in schools in a variety of capacities. She is excited to share her book and upcoming books with children around the world to encourage kindness and inclusion (and even some adventure) for all!

Buy her book:
https://www.Includedbook.com

Follow Megan:
http://www.facebook.com/ includedthebook
http://www.instagram.com/included_book
http://www.Includedbook.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
 Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "Unlocking Effective Communication with Autistic Children: Insights from 'Let's Talk' author Lisa Jacovsky" as Psychologist, podcaster, children's book author, and mama, Lisa Jacovsky joins Dori Durbin. Lisa also shares:

• What is the "No Limits" Podcast
• Lisa's books on Autism
• Common Autism misconceptions 
• Why Lisa focuses on Autism
• How kids' and adult's Autism misconceptions differ
• Book reading of "Let's Talk! Learning to Bowl"
• Keeping the communication process simple
• 2 Reasons professionals should have their own kids' books

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More about Lisa
Children's book author, professor of Psychology and behavior specialist, and podcast host of show "No Limits with Lisa Jacovsky".  Her desire is to change the negative connotation around Autism.

Buy her book:
https://amzn.to/3XpTkMs

Follow Lisa:
http://www.facebook.com/Booksbylisajacovsky
http://www.instagram.com/Booksbylisajacovsky
http://www.twitter.com/Lisachildbooks
http://www.lisajayauthor.com
email: Lisa@lisajay.net

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
 Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "The Rainbow After the Storm: Understanding Miscarriage and Celebrating New Life with Lindsey Leask"  as former Elementary Educator and current mama, Lindsey Leask joins Dori Durbin. Lindsey also shares:

• About Lindsey
• How she moved from grief to action
• What is a "Rainbow Baby"
• How Lindsey hope her book will help
• Reading of "I am a Rainbow Baby"
• Handling her fears
• Effects of her book
• Plans for future books
• Looking beyond possible miscarriages
• Two reasons people who have traumatic experiences should write kids books

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More about Lindsey
Lindsey Leask is a former elementary school teacher, wife, and mom of two rainbow babies. She graduated from Adrian College in 2014. In her free time she enjoys crocheting, sewing, walking her dogs, and spending every precious moment with her rainbow babies, Avery and Jack.

Buy her book:
https://amzn.to/3XpTkMs

Follow Lindsey:
http://www.instagram.com/iamarainbowbaby
Leask.lindsey@gmail.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
 Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Welcome

Listen to today's episode, "Discovering Caring in ‘Lani Rae's Marvelous Hair”’: A Conversation on Kids' Books and Identity with Yesenia Rodriguez"  as Cosmetologist and mama, Yesinia Roderiguez joins Dori Durbin. Yesinia also shares:

• About Yesenia
• About hair and kids
• Reading of "Lani Rae’s Marvelous Hair"
• Identity and hair
• Childhood cancer
• On being an independent (indie) author
• How to use Yesenia's book
• What kids can do to help others
• On being on an author
• How having a book has changed her business

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More about Yesenia
Yesenia Rodriguez was born and raised in Riverside, California, where she currently resides with her daughter. A self-proclaimed multipotentialite, she has drawn from her many passions to create her debut children’s book, Lani Rae’s Marvelous Hair. Yesenia is also an educator, hairstylist, and speaker through her author visits. As a cosmetology teacher at Riverside City College, Yesenia loves encouraging her students to nurture their many interests.

Lani Rae’s Marvelous Hair is a story inspired by Yesenia’s daughter, Leilani. It touches on the difficult subject of childhood cancer while encouraging kindness and friendship. It is available in English and Spanish.
The Power of Kindness: A Conversation on Writing and Hair with Yesenia Rodriguez

Buy her book:
https://www.yeseniarodriguezauthor.com/store/p2/Lani_Rae%27s_Marvelous_Hair_hardcover_book.html#/

Follow Yesenia:
https://www.instagram.com/yesenia.rodriguez.author/
https://www.yeseniarodriguezauthor.com
https://www.facebook.com/Yeseniarodriguezauthor/
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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
 Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

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email: hello@doridurbin.com

SPECIAL EDITION: KID-SIZE YOUR EXPERTISE
Experts and parents... what do you wish kids knew about your expertise?

Listen to today's episode, "What Essential Things Kids Should Know Before Getting a Puppy: Insights from Shaylyn Matthews"  as Pyrenees & Pyre-doodle Breeder and Home School Mama  Shaylyn Matthews joins Dori Durbin.  Shaylyn shares:

• Why She Got a Pyrenees and Into Dog Breeding 
• The Pyrenees vs Pyredoodle Personalities
• What Is Pup Temperament Testing
• How You Can  Establish Pup Behaviors
• How You Can Establish Routines and Rules
• How Involved Should Kids Be In Pup's Care
• Kids' Lessons From Pup Rearing
• What Should Kids Know Before They See Pups
• How a Family Knows If They Are Really Ready for a Pup 
• How To Contact Shaylyn and See Her Pups

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More about Shaylyn:
She's a homeschooling Mom of 6. 

She lives on a 62 acre remodeled Amish Farm house in a small town of 300. Her husband owns two automobile repair businesses, so entrepreneurship is a passion! 

She is raising her kids to think business minded and taking her passions and making money doing it! 

She's extremely passionate about breeding the best great Pyrenees and Pyredoodles and raising them in a safe, clean environment with early neurological stimulation and daily curriculum, plenty of exposure to environmental changes and temperment testing to place them in the perfect home .

Visit her website:
http://www.oakroadpyrenees.com

Follow Shaylyn:
http://facebook.com/OakRoadFarmandPyrenees
http://instagram.com/OakRoadFarmandPyrenees

Email: pinkladies4@gmail.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
 Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
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http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Welcome to the Power of Kids' Books podcast hosted by Dori Durbin... where we believe kids' books are a catalyst for empowering and inspiring change!

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Listen to today's episode, "Transforming Reading into a Fun and Active Experience: An Interview with Jackie Freeman on 'Bend Your Knees, Louise'"  as Educator, author, and Mimi  Jackie Freeman joins Dori Durbin. Jackie also shares:

• About Jackie
• Why write a book about pickle ball
• Reading of 'Bend Your Knees, Louise"
• Deciding on an avatar
• How her book made community change 
• Her love of words
• How her Montessori background influences her book
• Jackie's other books
• 2 Reasons professionals should write their own kids' books

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More about Jackie
The mother of three sons, Jackie Freeman lives on sixty rolling acres of farmland in rural Michigan, where she gardens, walks, practices pickleball, writes for the Christian and children’s market, plays with her grandchildren, and cares for a somewhat whimsical donkey and a cuddly and opinionated cat, who is featured in I’M OKAY, MOMMA!, as is Jackie’s mother’s piano.

Buy her book:
https://www.amazon.com/Im-Okay-Momma-Jackie-Freeman-ebook/dp/B0BJ5TXJLM/

Follow Jackie:
www.JackieFreemanAuthor.com
@jackiefreemanauthor on Instagram
http://www.bendyourkneeslouise.com
Email: jackie@jackiefreemanauthor.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
 Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "How "The Kindness Machine" reaches and teaches with Christina Dankert"  as Second Grade Teacher and author  Christina Dankert joins Dori Durbin. Christina also shares:

• How her book was born
• Her family's involvement in her book
• How to use her book
• Christina's big purpose
• Her future writing plans
• How professionals should write kids' books
• Where reading gaps show in school
• Where to find Christina and her book

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More about Christina
Christina Dankert is a mother of two and 2nd grade teacher, she reads a lot of picture books and sees the impact they have on children. She wanted to share her story about being not only to others but also being kind to ourselves.

Buy her book:
https://www.amazon.com/Kindness-Machine-Christina-Dankert/dp/1955119090

Follow Christina:
 www.christinadankert.com
http://www.instagram.com/christina.dankert
https://facebook.com/ChristinaDankertAuthor
Email: author@christinadankert.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
 Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "How Passion and Mission  Can Create International Change with Shawnee Penkacik"  as Christian Nonprofit Strategy Coach, author, and mom of 12 Shawnee Penkacik joins Dori Durbin to share how bullying led to writing "Carleigh and the Bullies: I am Enough in Christ" as well as:

• What is a Non-profit Strategy Coach
• What is "Mercy's Light Family"
• Life with 12 kids
• How bullying was a writing trigger
• Reading of "Carleigh and the Bullies: I am Enough in Christ"
• Impact and profits of her book
• How it works to collaborate with  other authors 
• Advice to aspiring authors
• Two reasons professionals should write kids' books

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More about Shawnee
Shawnee Penkacik is a best-selling author, key-team member at Infinitely More Life as the marketing and social media manager and more for Infinitely More Life and Mercy’s Light Family.

She is passionate about people knowing who they are in Christ and applying that to their daily lives to do great things for the Kingdom. 
She is a wife to her amazing husband Jason and a mom to twelve amazing children. She can often be found with her Bible and a cup of coffee in hand.

Buy her book:
https://a.co/d/jkjPnVV

Follow Shawnee:
https://www.facebook.com/177263589792650
http://www.christianrocketeers.com

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
 Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/author/doridurbin

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "How You Can Empower Your Teen to Say, "It'$ My Money" with Patrina Dixon"  as Personal Finance Expert and Owner and Founder of It’$ My Money joins Dori Durbin. Patrina also shares:

• What is "It$ My Money"?
• Why Teens Need Her Book
• Understanding Budgeting
• Making Choices with Money
• How Parents Can Help Teens $
• Where Money Habits Start
• How Her Book Affected Her Business
• Next Steps and Plans
• Free Resources and Connections

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More about Patrina
Patrina Dixon is a Certified Financial Education Instructor, #1 Best Selling Author and International Speaker. Patrina is the Founder and CEO of It’$ My Money and she and her team are on a mission to help people transform their lives by mastering money management skills. They teach the skills through various mediums such as courses, workshops, books, podcast, YouTube channel and blog.

Patrina has been featured in Black Enterprise, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, Dallas and Atlanta Voyager,  Real Simple, Fox61 and has been featured as a financial influencer by Experian. She is the star and executive producer of her own local TV show entitled It'$ My Money. Patrina has taught personal finance workshops in high schools even as far as Trindad and Tobego.

Patrina attended the University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business, holds a Financial Management and a Womens in Business certificate from Cornell University and is a license insurance agent in the state of CT. Her most notable roles are that of a wife and mom. She loves faux frogs, traveling and  the TV shows: Law and Order and Shark Tank.

Buy her book:
https://www.amazon.com/My-Money-guided-journal-finances/dp/1537639463/

Follow Patrina:
Itsmymoney.info
http://www.instagram.com/itsmymoney_

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
 Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com

Listen to today's episode, "Why "My Friend Toothy" will KICKSTART Your Kids' Toothbrushing with Stacey Laviolette"  as mom, photographer, and children's book author Stacey Laviolette  joins Dori Durbin to share how Stacey's daughter's weak enamel inspired a quest to reduce the frustrations of tooth brushing and dental visits.  Stacey also shares: 

• Stacey's career and family
• All about the "My Friend Toothy" products
• Checkout this Kickstarter Opportunity: http://kck.st/3YwweEJ through March 9, 2023
• Personal inspiration for the book"My Friend Toothy" book reading
• Stacey's book writing process 
• How her book has shaped her life professionally
• How her photography has helped her author career
• Persistence, perfection, and dyslexia.
• Two reasons people who have had major events in their lives should write kids' books

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 https://thepowerofkidsbooks.buzzsprout.com

More about Stacey
Stacey Laviolette is a mom, photographer and children's author who's purpose is to help parents know they are not alone in the struggle of brushing their children's teeth.

Buy her book:
http://www.myfriendtoothy.com/shop

Follow Stacey:
www.myfriendtoothy.com
Facebook = My Friend Toothy
YouTube = My Friend Toothy
Instagram = MyFriendToothy
Tiktok = MyFriendToothy

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books!
 
 Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/author/doridurbin

Follow Dori
http://instagram.com/dori_durbin
http://www.doridurbin.com
http://www.facebook.com/dori_durbin
email: hello@doridurbin.com