The Motherhood Village Podcast

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In this week's episode of The Motherhood Village podcast, Vanessa Silva joins me to talk about nurturing a healthy relationship with food.

Vanessa Silva is founder and CEO of Culinary Artistas. Vanessa began cooking with her grandmother in Brazil., and as an introverted child, the kitchen was the first place in her life that she felt she belonged.

Cooking was a creative outlet, a means to get a bite of the tastiest treats first, and a place to get rewarded for her creativity. Her involvement with food took further dimensions after getting a bachelor's degree in food engineering and a master's in holistic nutrition.

First, she shares her book recommendation and the profound impact it had on her parenting journey. We also discuss the various individuals and resources that have been part of her motherhood village, shaping her perspective on how she raised her daughter as a single mother.

Vanessa opens up about the inspiration behind creating her own organization and the legacy she hopes to leave behind through her work. We delve into the valuable services she offers to parents and families.

In the latter part of the episode, we shift our focus to nutrition and parenting. Vanessa offers insights on how parents can help their children develop a healthy relationship with food and encourages getting kids involved in cooking from an early age. We explore the concept of shifting the mindset of food as a reward and she shares practical tips for busy moms who often feel overwhelmed with meal preparation.

When is the right time to introduce kids to the joys of cooking? We explore this question and discuss the importance of setting boundaries for kids in the kitchen, as well as the importance of building positive relationships with food for both parents and children.

Vanessa also reveals her personal strategies for releasing, resetting & recharging when motherhood becomes overwhelming.

Join us in this engaging and informative conversation as we navigate the complex and rewarding world of parenting, learning valuable insights from Vanessa's experiences and expertise as a chef.

We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro
• [1:20] Vanessa’s book recommendation. 
• [2:35] Who and what has been a part of her motherhood village.
• [3:50] What inspired Vanessa to create her organization and what kind of legacy she hopes to leave behind.
• [8:55] The services she offers both in-person and virtually. 
• [10:05] How parents can help their children create a healthy relationship with food and get their kids involved with cooking early. 
• [15:35] Shifting the mindset of food as a reward.
• [16:50] Tips for busy moms who feel overwhelmed with meal prep. 
• [20:50] The best age to get kids involved with cooking.
• [25:00] Creating boundaries for kids in the kitchen.
• [27:40] What Vanessa does to release, reset & recharge. 
• [31:15] Building positive relationships with food.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• The Yoga of Eating: Transcending Diets + Dogma to Nourish the Natural Self

• Bring Yourself: How to Harness the Power of Connection to Negotiate Fearlessly

Connect with Vanessa:

• https://www.instagram.com/culinaryartistas/
• https://www.instagram.com/lavanvansf/
• https://www.culinaryartistas.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/
• Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
  
  

Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

In this episode, Sarah Spiegel joins me to talk about Loftie, an awsome product created to help kids & families get better and deeper sleep. 

Sarah Spiegel is the founder of the New York city based boutique agency With Sara PR. She leads a team of seasoned vets with the reputation of launching startups into the market and taking established brands to the next level, specializing in consumer products and apps and executive level representation.

Their holistic approach combines traditional PR strategies with new digital and affiliate methods in a thoughtful, dynamic way. One of those companies is Loftie.

Loftie believes that getting good sleep is one of the most important things we can do to increase our overall wellness. Bad sleep is closely tied to diabetes, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, stroke, obesity, hypertension – the list goes on. One out of two people in the developed world would not get the sleep they need this week, and this massive global sleep deficit results in lost wealth, lost health and lost lives. Loftie's mission is to retake slumberland one good night's sleep at a time. 

She talks about the benefits of using it to help families find more peace and calm at bedtime. I have my own Lofite clock and have found myself waking up more peaceful and calmer to the soothing sounds of the clock rather than my phone. 

We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro

• [1:50] Her favorite book and resource to share.

• [2:45] How she started working with Loftie.

• [5:25] Misconceptions users have about Loftie clock. 

• [6:50] How she has implemented Loftie into her family life.

• [7:40] The Loftie lamp and other products.

• [9:10] The benefits of Loftie versus other alarm clocks.

• [12:55] The marketing and branding behind Loftie. 

• [15:05] Loftie sleep types.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Tom Lake by Ann Patchett: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63241104-tom-lake

Connect with Sarah and Loftie:

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

• https://www.instagram.com/byloftie/

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/

Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

In this episode, I sit down with Coach Franny Katz. Coach Franny is a parent, professional educator, and founder of Mindful-Ish® Parenting, guiding schools and families in Mindfulness-Based Social-Emotional Learning (MBSEL) and responsive behavior management.

Franny is a thought leader in human potential, and her niche is to see the best in others, especially children who present with challenging or concerning behaviors. 

In this conversation, she opens up about her remarkable transformation into a family and parenting coach, shedding light on the philosophy of Mindfulish parenting. Her journey involves deep introspection, leading to a conscious and intentional approach to parenting that she generously shares with our audience.

Listen in as she demystifies the concept of conscious discipline and discusses practical methods for its implementation. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing when to seek help and provides valuable insights into what it means to be dysregulated.

Our conversation also addresses common misconceptions surrounding non-punitive discipline and offers tips for effective conflict resolution with our children. Coach Franny Katz's wisdom extends to parents raising children who may require additional support, making this episode a must-listen for anyone navigating raising children with a learning, attention, or behavioral difference and children with challenging and concerning behaviors. 

We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro

• [1:10] Her favorite book to recommend

• [2:25] Who and what has been a part of her village

• [4:15] The inspiration of becoming a family and parenting coach, and what Mindfulish parenting is

• [9:50] The unpacking she had to do before being able to parent in a conscious way

• [13:25] Taking conscious discipline and implementing it into her methods

• [24:10] Knowing when you need to stop and ask for help

• [25:50] What it looks like to be dysregulated

• [33:25] Misconceptions of non-punitive discipline

• [35:55] Learning the proper tools to handle conflict resolution

• [39:20] Advice for parents raising a child that needs extra support

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline by Dr. Becky Bailey: https://www.amazon.ca/Difficult-Discipline-Becky-Bailey-2002-03-04

Connect with Coach Franny

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

• https://www.tiktok.com/@bemindfulish

• https://www.facebook.com/bemindfulish/

• https://bemindfulish.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/

Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

In this enlightening and very important episode, I sit down with Dr. Celine Hamilton, a highly regarded child and adolescent psychiatrist, and the medical director of the CATS Behavior Unit Health Unit at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. Dr. Hamilton's extensive training in the Triple Board Residency Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center has uniquely equipped her with a deep understanding of pediatrics, adult psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry. 

Dr. Hamilton's primary mission is to unravel the intricacies of normal child development and the various medical conditions that can impact children. Her focus is pinpointed on identifying, diagnosing, and treating mental health concerns that deviate from the expected developmental trajectory.

As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Hamilton places great importance on truly listening to her young patients and their families. She strongly believes in fostering strong working relationships that lead to tangible changes for parents and their families, all of which bring immense satisfaction to her work.

We talk about:

• [0:00] Intro

• [2:15] Her favorite book to recommend to moms.

• [4:45] What happens to kids when a big transition happens (like starting school and a new routine) and how to support them through the transitions.

• [9:50] How to help kids regulate and decompress after hard days.

• [12:30] The importance of limiting screen time, keeping kids safe online, and having open and honest conversations with your children about internet safety - predators, cyberbullying, sexting, etc.

• [17:20] How Depression and anxiety have increased in teens and kids.

• [24:35] Signs and symptoms to look for to see if your kids are struggling and ways to help them.

• [30:55] Her work and how she helps kids every day.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.ca/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck

• Why We Sleep by Chris Walker: https://www.amazon.ca/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams

Connect with Dr. Hamilton and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital at:

• https://www.facebook.com/JDCHospital/

• https://www.instagram.com/jdchospital/?hl=en

• https://twitter.com/JDCHospital

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/joe-dimaggio-childrens-hospital/

•  https://www.youtube.com/jdchospital

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/

• TikTok: Nicole C. (@themotherhoodvillage) | TikTok 

• https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/

Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

This week's episode features the founder of Cabanas Consulting, Katie Cabanas. Katie is a branding expert with domestic and international experience. From AT&T and Coca-Cola to the University of Miami and A-ROD CORP., Katie loves to develop ways to connect people to brands and causes to create lasting value. What's most exciting is Katie takes key strategies and tactics learned through big brand experience and translates them to support everyday entrepreneurs -- many of them women and mothers.

Prior to Cabanas Consulting, Katie served as the Vice President of Operations for A-ROD CORP. where she was responsible for strategic planning and implementation of all branding, marketing and philanthropy. There, Katie worked closely with the New York Yankees and Major League Baseball on various youth and philanthropic initiatives. Before joining A-ROD CORP, Katie raised major and principal gifts at the University of Miami. Katie helped launch the $1.6 billion Momentum campaign, oversaw the fundraising efforts of the undergraduate academic schools and colleges while expanding relationships with individual and large corporate donors.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Playing Big by Tara Mohr
2. Strong Mothers Strong Sons by Meg Meeker
3. The Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud
4. Never Enough by Jennifer Wallace

We discuss:

• Katie's introduction to branding and marketing, and pivoting from a successful Corporate Career to entrepreneurship.
• Why mothers make great entrepreneurs! 
• Soft and hard skills that are most helpful for entrepreneurs - or would be entrepreneurs.
• Can you really prepare for entrepreneurship? Her tips on becoming an entrepreneur.
• The importance of being self-aware and knowing your strengths and "weaknesses."
• Her Three C's of success - Clarify, Craft & Connect
• Being clear about your branding and messaging in business, your career and with your family. 

Connect with Katie at Katie Cabanas | LinkedIn and https://www.instagram.com/cabanasconsulting/

Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/

YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/ 

Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/

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Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

This week's episode features Frances Fishman, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who does ABA differently. She is also a mom of 3 young children, originally from Toronto, Canada, who moved a year ago to Boca Raton to expand her business, The Play Base. Her goal is to help as many children, families, and educators as possible and change the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. 

Her team offers a play-based, child-centered, child-led, and adult-guided approach to ABA, which incorporates mindfulness, mental health, a holistic view of the individual, and a deep connection as the root and key to their approach in ABA. 

With over 14 years of experience in behavior modification in the home, community, and educational settings, and being a mother of 3, Frances has developed a skill set and a perspective that has allowed her tremendous success with her team and client base. Her goal is to support the growth and development and instill confidence and a sense of self in as many children, parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists as she can because we can flourish when we feel loved, seen, heard, and respected.

Resources mentioned:

• Man's Search for Meaning

Topics we cover:

• What is ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) and how The Play Base does it differently.  
• Who can benefit from, and the misconceptions of ABA therapy.
• How parents can incorporate some of the different approaches at home. 
• How The Knowledge Base supports families.
• Finding grace for ourselves when we don't always handle things the way we know we should. 
• Her journey from Toronto to Boca Raton, FL 

Connect with Frances at www.us.theplaybase.com , The Play Base (@theplaybase) • Instagram photos and videos , 

Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/

YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/ 

Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/

Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherhood-village-podcast/id1487274178

Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

This week's episode features, Elizabeth Brunner, the Founder and CEO of StereoType, a pioneering gender-free kids' fashion brand that aims to break-free from traditional gendered clothing by creating what she coined as "blended fashion" — a mix of girl and boy esthetics that are equal in value and defined by no one.

Inspired by her girl-boy twins to start StereoType, Elizabeth would observe her twins, who at a young age would often naturally be drawn to wear pieces from each others' closets to create their own unique blended fashion style that authentically represented who they are and how they wanted to dress. From watching her twins dress, Elizabeth was inspired by how they joyfully broke the rules of traditional dressing and soon realized it was time to unlearn the limitations of gendered fashion. She did this by supporting and encouraging her twins to discover their individuality by embracing a blended fashion approach where any piece of clothing could be worn by any child, regardless of gender. StereoType offers a wide range of stylish, comfortable, high-quality apparel and accessories for children ages 4-14, enabling them to express themselves through their wardrobe choices without being limited by societal expectations, limits, and stereotypes.

Elizabeth recently named her twin's co-founders of StereoType, and they have been the leading brand ambassadors since the launch of the brand in 2020, participating in fittings, photoshoots, and social media content creation while learning the behind-the-scenes operations of the business. Both kids are offering their own creative input on the designs of the clothing as well as testing out the products to make sure they're play-worthy. StereoType is the second disruptive fashion company Elizabeth has started. After studying fashion design at California College of the Arts, she was at odds with wasteful fashion industry standards. This led her to launch her first fashion business, Piece x Piece, a pioneering line of one-of-a-kind, high-end garments that reused discarded sample swatches and leftover fabric from larger fashion houses that would typically be sent to landfill.

Topics we cover in this episode:

• Gender-free fashion - By breaking fashion rules and disregarding our boundaries around what boys and girls should wear, we encourage a more playful, creative, and expressive sense of self for everyone.
• Conscious parenting - By removing limiting labels and stereotypes, we offer our children the freedom to be who they actually are. It starts with us.
• Uncovering our traumas and triggers allows us to be fully present for our children and to eliminate the judgment and expectations we create for them.
• The importance of giving our children the opportunity to play a role in our business, and how it creates empowerment, growth, and deep learning that can help them shape their confidence and self-esteem while also learning how to make a vision a reality.

Connect with Elizabeth at https://www.facebook.com/StereoTypeKids and https://www.instagram.com/stereotypekidsofficial/ 

Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/

YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/ 

Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/

Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherhood-village-podcast/id1487274178

Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

Karyn Rosenberg is a licensed psychotherapist and certified in Perinatal Mental Health. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from The University of Texas. Her practice is located in Boca Raton, FL where she offers virtual and in person sessions. Karyn helps provide emotional support to parent's as they navigate the postpartum journey, and specializes in grief and loss counseling and reproductive mental health. She also facilitates the weekly "Mommy Matters” virtual support group with Baptist Health's Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Gutin Pre and Postpartum Program.  

Karyn has been an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University where she has taught Grief and Bereavement counseling, Issues in Counseling Women, and Issues in Mental Health Counseling on a graduate and undergraduate level.Her professional membership includes the Association of Oncology Social Workers, Association of Death Education and Counseling, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Postpartum Support International, Resolve, National Association of Social Workers, Emdria and Florida Society for Clinical Hypnosis. 

In this episode, Karyn and I discuss:

• Her work as a psychotherapist and ways she supports mothers and families.
• How mothers can and should prepare for postpartum. 
• The Gutin Pre and Postpartum Program at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health. 
• The importance of community/collaboration/connecting in motherhood. 
• Tips for families to connect more in the digital age.

Resources mentioned:

• Barbara C. Gutin Pre and Postpartum Program - 561-955-MAMA
• FREE Baby Fair
• Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts
• Surrender by Bono
• Storyteller by Dave Grohl

Connect with Karyn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyn-rosenberg-lcsw-pmh-c-14248a68 ,  www.karynrosenberg.com, and https://www.instagram.com/karynlcsw/ 

Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/

YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/ 

Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/

Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherhood-village-podcast/id1487274178

Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

This week's episode features, Natasha Falconi, the founder of Falconi Capital, a real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily real estate focusing on South Florida.

With a rigorous approach to sourcing properties – Natasha has created a business acquiring class B and C properties with existing cash flow and opportunities for value-add improvement. Natasha firmly believes you can create value for investors while uplifting the assets to benefit tenants and the greater community.

With decades of experience in a Big Three accounting firm, responsibilities as Controller and President of a national real estate investment & development company, and Chairwoman of a Florida-based community bank, Natasha keenly understands how investors determine value. Natasha lives with her husband, Arthur, and their two sons in Coral Gables.

Interested in chatting with Natasha? Reach out to her at any of the methods below:

Ph: 305.968.8100, Em: natasha@falconi-capital.com
instagram: @natfalconi ,  twitter: @natfalconi , website: www.falconi-capital.com

In this episode, Natasha and I discuss:

• Misconceptions of real estate investing. 
• The different types of real estate investing and ways to fund the investment. 
• Why she is on a mission to empower women to invest in real estate - the stats are astonishing. 
• How to build generational wealth through real estate investing. 
• Tips when looking for the right property to purchase. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan

Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/

YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/ 

Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/

Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherhood-village-podcast/id1487274178

Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

This week's episode features Dr. BG Mancini of The Brain and Gut Institute for Research and Recovery. BG has more than 25-years experience in her field as an Acupuncturist Physician, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Neurodevelopmental Specialist. Dr. Mancini works with children, adults, families and practitioners to identify the root causes of physical, emotional, and neurological challenges. She has helped thousands of families around the world increase neurological connections in their children’s brain through mobility, nutritional changes, and creating awareness of available techniques to deepen the connection between children and parents. She helps individuals learn safety in their own body and mind so they can more deeply connect with themselves, their families and the world around them.

Her mission is to inform individuals, parents, and practitioners of new ways to “see” what babies are and aren’t doing through the lens of a developmental model, and to help give families the foundation for securing their children's sensory experience in the world.

In this episode, Nicole and BG explore:

• The important connection between the brain and gut. 
• What is the Family Nervous System, and how the mothers nervous system informs and helps develop an infants nervous system through serve and return engagements, and what happens in the child’s brain when they receive and don’t receive this.
• The stimuli that are needed for children to grow and develop.
• What happens when parents have unresolved trauma and physical health challenges that are causing them to check out and not able to engage with their children. 
• How foods impact our nervous system and tips to make small but impactful change for optimal health. 
• Clinically effective resources for children with neurological and behavioral challenges.

Resources mentioned:

• Polyvagal Theory by Steven Porges
• Peaceful Piggy

Connect with BG at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bg-mancini-functional-medicine-neurodevelopmental-specialist-62ab0410 and FB, Twitter and IG at @braingutinstitute

Watch BG's Free 30 minute class for new parents to help emotionally and neurologically prepare their children https://youtube.com/@brainandgutinstitute7018 and learn more about her parenting resources: https://braingutinstitute.com/parents-1 

Connect with Nicole and The Motherhood Village at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/

YouTube: The Motherhood Village - YouTube

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/ 

Website: https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/

Loved this episode? Leave a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-motherhood-village-podcast/id1487274178

Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

This week's episode features Cynthia Eidelman - creator of the Mindful Mom Method.

Cynthia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, turned Parenthood Mentor, based in South Florida, and has been in practice for a decade. She is also the founder and CEO of Eidelman Consulting, which allows her to support individuals, couples, and families to receive high-quality, holistic, ethical therapy and coaching services internationally.

In addition, Cynthia crafted a 6-week group coaching program (called the Mindful Mom Method) for moms who want to end limiting beliefs and find a calmer and more conscious way of enjoying motherhood. She is on a mission to help millenial moms feel seen, understood, and validated in their decisions and every day efforts. 

When not wearing her therapist hat, she is a mom of 2 littles, wife, book, and sea lover. 

In this episode, Nicole and Cynthia explore:

• How to remove the outside noise (family members, friends, culture, society), and truly listen to your mom instincts.
• Why moms feel burned out and overextended more than ever.
• How to set limits & boundaries with family members, and end limiting beliefs and expectations about how we "should" parent.  
• What it means to redefine yourself after motherhood. 
• The creation and inspiration in creating her Mindful Mom Method. 
• The importance of building your community that aligns with your values, and supports you and your family. 

Connect with Cynthia at: https://www.cynthiaeidelman.com and learn more about her mastercourse and community at: https://cynthia-eidelman.mykajabi.com/the-mindful-mom-mastercourse .

Her next program launches this fall and you can receive 25% off her 6-week program using this link: https://www.cynthiaeidelman.com/offers/W25v42m2?coupon_code=MOMVILLAGE25

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This week's episode features Nicole Mastrangelo and Romi Wallach. Nicole is a business owner, entrepreneur, marketing & busines strategist and mom of one! Romi is a financial rep, paddle board & beach enthusiast, powerful connector, and mom of two!

Together they created The Daily Drip. The Daily Drip provides content, resources, programming and community to support the modern businesswoman on her journey to maximum potential. Unlike traditional media, their content and programming comes exclusively from their community of local female industry professionals. Their blog was designed to inspire through everyday insights and practical advice from their community of Industry Experts. 

In this episode, Nicole, Romi and I discuss:

• What it means to redefine the role of "work" in our lives, and how the great resignation impacted & shifted the workforce.
• How they created an impactful village of resources for women in business to collaborate, connect, grow, and support each other. 
• The powerful intersection & integration between personal and business relationships.
• Mental Health in entrepreneurship and the impact of isolation.
• The most important attributes of a successful business owner, and building successful relationships.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
• The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level: Hendricks, Gay: 9780061735363: Amazon.com: Books

Connect with The Daily Drip at https://www.instagram.com/thedailydripofficial/ and (1) The Daily Drip: Overview | LinkedIn

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As a mom of 4, former foster mom of 27, a neurodiverse family, and experience helping educate more than 1,000 children, Emily Hamblin understands the overwhelm that can come when parenting a child with challenging behaviors...especially when s/he hasn't seemed to outgrow their challenges quite like you thought they would. Emily created Enlightening Motherhood to help other parents have access to tools to help your big emotions child learn emotional regulation, so they can have a brighter future.

She has undergone the transformation of going from frustrated and stressed to calm and in control - and her mission is to help moms be empowered to more effectively handle their child's intense behaviors - in a way that feels good to them and their children.

In this episode, Emily and I discuss:

• What it means to be enlightened in motherhood.
• Her passion for fostering children and the misconceptions of being a foster parent.
• Tips to confidently handle your child's big emotions.
• How to support and help build your child's confidence. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

https://drdansiegel.com/book/the-whole-brain-child/

https://monadelahooke.com/brain-body-parenting/

Download Emily's free gift: Why is My Child Melting Down? Cheatsheet + Mini-Training: https://www.enlighteningmotherhood.com/freebies 

Connect with Emily at: http://instagram.com/enlighteningmotherhood/ , http://facebook.com/EnlighteningMotherhood/ , https://www.tiktok.com/@enlighteningmotherhood 

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Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

Susan Winograd, MSPT, owns a private Pelvic Health and Wellness practice in Boca Raton, Florida called Pelvicore Rehab ​Pelvicore Rehab which specializes in Women's Health, Men’s Health issues, and Pre and Postnatal Care and digestive, bowel, bladder and sexual issues.

​Susan enjoys teaching workshops internationally. Her hands-on treatment approach of treating the whole person has often led her to discover the primary or contributing cause of pain, dysfunction, or imbalance was pelvic floor related. Susan has expanded Pelvicore Rehab to provide clients with complete and comprehensive healing and wellness programs using a revolutionary system and approach to educate, empower and inspire people to optimize their health and achieve health independence for the rest of their life! ​

Her passion and commitment now is helping to empower and educate her patients to address the underlying root cause of their health concerns for the long term using a whole body approach to relieve pain, restore optimal function, and improve quality of life. ​She is committed to providing the highest quality of individualized care that every patient deserves.

In this episode, we discuss;

• The importance of pelvic floor physical therapy for women and men. 
• How to tell if your pelvic floor is in need of therapy. 
• Why common pelvic floor issues may NOT be normal and should be corrected. 
• How your current pelvic health affects you throughout your lifespan. 
• The inspiration behind her new wellness program and her 5 pillars of health. 
• Her new transition of motherhood and building her business. 

Connect with Susan at https://www.facebook.com/pelvicorerehab/ , https://www.instagram.com/pelvicorerehab and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-pelvic-health/id1661663899

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Powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

This week's episode features Dr. Shivani Gupta. As a busy wife and mother of two, Dr. Shivani understands the challenges modern women face when it comes to putting their health and wellbeing first. Unfortunately for many women self-care has become a dirty word and yet another unrealistic expectation on our never-ending to-do list.

She believes investing in our health is key to unlocking our potential. Neglecting self-care is a stumbling block on the path to success, wealth, joy, and vibrancy. But with ayurveda, we have a powerful blueprint for optimal health and wellness. By embracing its principles, we can pave a new path towards vitality and unleash our full potential.

Dr. Shivani created her revolutionary Modern Ayurveda program and Fusionary Formulas to fuse east and west practices for self-care, digestion, stress reduction and metabolism. Her goal is to ensure no more women sacrifice their health for the life they deserve.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What causes inflammation and how foods can reduce the inflammation in our bodies.
• How Ayurveda can help tired moms feel vibrant and how it can help with fertility issues. 
• Three things an overwhelmed mother can do, now, to become healthier, and bring more joy to their lives. 
• Her journey to creating Fusionary Formulas. 
• The benefits of Turmeric and other spices to transform your health.  

Download Dr. Shivani's 7-Day Inflammation Detox Guide at:

 https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014

Purchase Fusionary Formulas Sleep Tea, and Turmeric Supplements : https://fusionaryformulas.com/

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The Motherhood Village podcast is powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

Justine Carino is a licensed mental health counselor, anxiety treatment specialist and host of “Thoughts from the Couch” podcast. Justine currently maintains a private practice in White Plains, New York and helps individuals and families decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, recover from anxiety disorders, improve their relationships and set better boundaries. Justine has over 10 years of experience and uses both cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and family systems techniques when working with her clients. She also has a signature online program for stressed out working moms called “The Path to Peace.” This course offers a step-by-step system that is clinically proven to reduce anxiety, set better boundaries and help you create a personal mental health routine. Justine’s advice has been featured in various media outlets such as Cosmo, The Huffington Post, News 12 Westchester and The Self-Helpless Podcast. Her services can be found on www.carinocounseling.com and you can find her on Instagram @_thoughtsfromthecouch_

In this episode, Justine and I discuss:

• Ways we can manage or prevent burn out as working mothers. 
• Cognitive behavioral & family system techniques: What they mean and techniques families can implement.
• Tips for ambitious working moms to manage anxiety & stress. 
• Independence Anxiety - what it is and how to help your teens and young adults overcome it.
• Irrational and Rational Anxiety. 
• Letting go of our perfectionism 

Get 10% off Justine's "The Path to Peace" course with code MOTHERHOODVILLAGE. The course can be accessed here: https://www.carinocounseling.com/path-to-peace

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Amber Trueblood, MBA, is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), best-selling author, speaker, podcaster and mother of four sons. She has over 25 years of experience in mental health, and co-founded The M.E.C.A. Project to help teens and young adults thrive Mentally and Emotionally through Conscious Awareness.

Amber has been featured in People, Oprah Magazine, CNN, Motherhood Maternity, KTLA5, and many more. 

She believes that when we communicate better, meditate, and use true self-care, our lives go from flustered to flourishing and she is on a mission to help moms build an emotional toolbox to regain control of their life when the stressors of daily life take over.

In this episode Amber and I discuss:

• Our Addiction to Overwhelm - How the distractions and expectations of modern motherhood has led to an "addiction" to this overwhelmed physiological state and what to do about it - specifically and realistically.
• Tips and strategies to reduce overwhelm and how she thrives in the chaos as a mom of four boys. 
• The Five Anxiety Styles - What they are and How understanding your anxiety style can reduce triggers, lower anxiety levels, and help you argue less with your partner and children. My anxiety style is The Lover. 
• Key takeaways from her book and why she felt compelled to write it. 
• Why it's important to add joy to our day and to celebrate our wins!

Connect with Amber on Instagram, and take the Flourish Quiz to learn your anxiety style and purchase The Unflustered Mom book.

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The Motherhood Village podcast is powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

Jodi Klaristenfeld is the founder of FLRRiSH. She is a mom to an adorable little girl who was born at 28 weeks due to a rare and life-threatening form of preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome. 

After her daughter's early birth, Jodi quickly discovered preemie moms and dads aren’t always given the support they need. As a result, she created FLRRiSH, a platform that offers NICU parent education, empowerment, support and resources to help families navigate this beautiful and challenging journey. Jodi, her husband and her family live in NYC.

In this episode, Jodi and I discuss:

• How FLRRISH supports NICU parents through coaching and other services.
• Maternal Mental Health and how it relates to preemie moms.  
• Ways loved ones can support their family or friends who are NICU parents. 
• The misconceptions of NICU families. 
• How to reset your mindset as a preemie mom, and how to get help for yourself and for your children who need extra support. 

Connect with Jodi on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

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The Motherhood Village podcast is powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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 second opinion – live or virtually – visit eatonfinancialgroup.com to set an appointment.

This week's episode features Caitlin Meister, the Founding Director of The Greer Meister Group, a New York City-based private tutoring and educational consulting practice. Her interest in how children learn began when she was young, and she began teaching children and teens while pursuing her own education. Inspired by her own educational experiences at the Little Red School House, Stuyvesant High School, and Wesleyan University, she went on to receive additional training through the Harvard Graduate School of Education and in the Orton-Gillingham approach for teaching students with language-based learning differences.

Meister has extensive experience working with gifted learners and supporting neurodiverse students, and she is dedicated to a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach. Becoming a mom of two had a profound impact on her work. She, like all parents, wanted to provide the best educational opportunities for her children. She began offering educational consulting, connecting with other parents, and supporting them throughout their children’s academic careers.

Today, Meister's team of passionate tutors works with students around the world. She has been recognized by New York Magazine as providing “The Best Online Classes for Kids,” and as well as the American Library Association for her work with young adults and has appeared in national media including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Parents. In addition to consulting with private clients, Meister speaks and writes on a variety of education topics for consumers, parents, and faculty.

Joyfully Learning, at the Greer Meister Group, believes that education is supposed to help your child shine – not dim your child’s light. Their mission is to make sure that every child they work with feels seen, heard, and respected in school and that parents are empowered to advocate for their children’s learning needs.

Resources mentioned:

1. The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett
2. Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler

In this episode, Caitlin and I discuss:

• The #1 thing parents can do to make sure they're advocating for their child when it comes to academics and school.
• The importance of a "Strengths-Based" approach learning in and out of the classroom.
• Tips to help your children with homework, how to make it stress-free and how to choose a good school. 
• How she helps high school kids thrive in their transition to college and what should be the main focus. 
• Her passion for bringing joy back to learning - for children and their parents. 
• What the terms gifted and neuro-diverse mean.

Connect with Caitlin on Instagram, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/ 

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The Motherhood Village podcast is powered by Eaton Financial Group: where their motto is to live well, work hard and give generously. Under the leadership of Doug Eaton - Eaton provides counsel to its family of clients on complex financial issues, delivering a high level of proactive care and customized financial plans that meet each client’s individual needs. 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.  

This week's episode features The Parenting Mentor, Sue Groner. As an experienced mother of 2 young adults, Sue knows how stressful and overwhelming parenting can be at times. She founded The Parenting Mentor to provide an ally for parents in their quest to raise confident and resilient children.  Sue is the author of Parenting with Sanity and Joy. 101 Simple Strategies, is the host of The Parenting Mentor Sessions Podcast, and is a certified Positive Discipline parent educator. Sue is also the creator of the CLEARR™ method of parenting, developed through years of trial (and her fair share of errors!) with her own family. CLEARR™ adheres to the belief that parenting strategies should be grounded in six important pillars: Communication, Love, Empathy, Awareness, Rules, and Respect. This has become the cornerstone of her practice as The Parenting Mentor.

A graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a former advertising executive, Sue is a frequent guest expert on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox to name a few, and provides advice for many national publications and websites such as The Wall Street Journal, Parents, Real Simple, Today.com, HuffPost, and Katie Couric Media. Sue resides in New York City and Bedford, NY with her husband, and when she’s lucky, with her children. She is available for speaking engagements as well as for private and group mentorship sessions(in-person or virtual) nationwide for individuals and corporations.

Resource mentioned:

• The Coddling of The American Mind by Greg Lukianoff (Author), Jonathan Haidt (Author)

In this episode, Sue and I discuss:

• Her journey into becoming "The Parenting Mentor" and her own trial & error with her older children.
• The CLEARR Method's 6 important pillars.
• Why working parents make good parents and should let go of the "guilt."
• Her tips for parenting with sanity and joy. 
• Letting go of the warden mentality as parents. 

Connect with Sue on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook

Download her Free Book Chapter Download and 5 Tips for Parenting with Sanity and Joy

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