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Listen to this episode, "How to Transform Yourself From 'Burned Out Mom' to 'Joyful Mom' with Angela Dube" as License Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clini-Coach®, Angela Dube joins Dori Durbin.

Moms are you feeling drained, impatient, and disconnected as a parent . . . and it hasn't been just today . . . it's actually been DAYS? If so, then, you may be experiencing a very real condition called "mom burnout."  Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and Clini-Coach®, Angela Dube shares the telling signs of  burnt out. Discover why taking care of yourself first actually allows you to be more fully present for your family. Listen here for actionable tips to start prioritizing self-care and get your joy back. Don't miss this candid conversation essential for all moms about balancing it all!  Angela will also share: 

• The Definition of Mom Burnout
• Recognizing the Signs 
• How Burnout Impacts Your Kids
• Why Self-Care is Not Selfish
• How to Start Small with Consistent Self-Care 
• The Power of Community Support
• Modeling Self-Care for Your Kids
• Undoing Societal Pressures and Messages
• Angela's Top Tips for Being a Good Parent

About Angela:
Angela Dube is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Clini-Coach®, living in Salem, OR. She works remotely as a therapist specializing in therapy for children, adolescents, and parents for clients in CA and OR and as a mom burnout coach world-wide. She is passionate about supporting herself and her clients in optimizing mental health and well-being so that we can raise a great next generation of kids.

Follow Angela:
https://linktr.ee/heycoachangela
email: angela@selfcareparenting.com

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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, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here:  https://doridurbin.com/

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Listen to this episode, "How a Journey with Epilepsy and a Mom's Instincts Created Hope with Jennifer Simmons" as mom, author, and epilepsy consultant, Jennifer Simmons joins Dori Durbin!

Meet Jennifer Simmons, author of "A Mom's Will: A Story of Hope and Determination in Overcoming Will's Mysterious Illness" and mother of a son who struggled with epilepsy. When her son Will experienced his first seizure at age two, Jennifer entered a world of fear and uncertainty. In this episode she shares her family's journey navigating various medical treatments and strict diets until his seizures were under control. Jennifer offers emotional advice for advocating for your child, trusting your instincts as a parent, and finding hope. She also reads a heart-pulling excerpt from her book and talks about the resources that helped her family cope with Will’s epilepsy diagnosis. This is a MUST listen for any parent.

• How They Saw Different Forms of Seizures
• How They Navigated the Medication Struggles
• What is the Medical Ketogenic Diet
• Proof of Improvement: Halloween on the Diet
• Who Jen's Book is For
• How She Found Necessary Resources
• A Brief Reading of "A Mom's Will: A Story of Hope and Determination..."
• Why You Need to Trust Your Parent Gut
• How You, Too Can Find Hope in Their Story
• Where to Find Her Book and More
  
  

More About Jennifer:
Jennifer Drake Simmons is a devoted mom to sons Will and Blake and wife to her high school sweetheart, Brian.  She graduated with honors from Virginia Tech where she received a B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Science. Jennifer pursued a career in event planning and fundraising with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in Washington D.C. before she moved home to Pittsburgh, PA. She stays busy making jewelry and volunteering on multiple boards and booster clubs.  Jennifer offers support, encouragement and resources to families living with epilepsy.

Buy Jennifer's  Book:
https://amzn.to/46ImMD7

Follow Jennifer:
https://facebook.com/amomswill
Email: jensimmons4@outlook.com

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-good-parenting/id1667186115

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, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here:  https://doridurbin.com/

Buy Dori's Kids' Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

---> Thinking about writing a kids' book?  Book a Chat with Dori:
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Listen to today's episode,  "6-Steps for Parenting with More Joy & Less Yelling with Susan Morley" as Parenting Coach, Susan Morley joins Dori Durbin. Susan shares:

• Susan's Career "Why"
• Busy Lives, Shorter Patience, More Clients 
• The Six-Step Plan
• The Vision & Mission Statement 
• Parenting Seasons
• Running From Responsibility
• Meeting Kids' Needs
• Steps 4-6
• Common "Problem" Themes By Age
• Family Happiness
• How to Reach Susan
• Piece of Parental Advice

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
 https://thepowerofkidsbooks.buzzsprout.com

More about Susan:
Susan Morley is a Certified Elementary Educator and Parenting Coach with over 10 years experience helping moms end constant power struggles with their children, get on the same page as their parenting partners, and start having more fun with their families.
As a mom of two young adult women, one of whom was “spirited” from the moment she took her first breath, Susan created a Six Step system to help parents of spirited children set healthy limits and boundaries so they can feel confident that they are raising successful and happy adults.
It is Susan’s passion to help create new, deeper connections as they create a family legacy of love and success for generations to come.
When not on Zoom or on the phone with clients, Susan enjoys her new phase of parenting, “empty nester” and can be found on tennis courts around Atlanta or spending time with her husband Dean in the North Georgia mountains.

Follow Susan:
http://www.parentcoachatlanta.com
https://www.instagram.com/coachatl
https://www.facebook.com/CoachAtlanta
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlmorley/

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

Listen to today's episode, "Perfectly Imperfect Pictures: Embracing Authenticity in Family Photography with Anouk Briere-Godbout" as Documentary Photographer and Parenting Support, Anouk Briere-Godbout joins Dori Durbin. Anouk shares:

• Anouk's Background Story
• "Documentary Photography" Style 
• Photo Journaling
• Capturing Moments of Life
• Capturing YOU in the Mix
• How to Manage the Photo Stash
• Perfectly Imperfect Pictures
• Bringing Joy Out in Kids
• Where to Find Anouk

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 https://thepowerofkidsbooks.buzzsprout.com

More about Anouk:
I have a masters in social work, and almost 15 years of experience working with parents (and as a mom)

I support parents, like you, who normally feel confident in what you do and you've read all the things about parenting, but you still feel lost, confused and overwhelmed.

I guide you to refocus on your values and let go of unrealistic expectations, so you can become a present, patient and joyful parent (most of the time) and trust that you know what’s best for your kids

Follow Anouk:
http://www.familymoments.ca
https://www.instagram.com/moments.famille/
https://www.facebook.com/momentsfamille/
email: info@momentsfamille.ca

Freebies From Anouk:
https://familymoments.ca/self-portraits-im-there-too/
https://www.momentsfamille.ca/realistic-self-care-for-busy-parents
https://familymoments.ca/self-portraits-im-there-too/

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