You can follow the show at @DrMayaShankar on Instagram. Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year 2021 Editor's Note: Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are and who we become in the face of a big change. Maya is no stranger to change. “My whole childhood revolved around the violin, but that changed in a moment when I injured my hand playing a single note,” says Shankar, who was studying under Itzhak Perlman at the Juilli ...
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The Single Greatest Choice is a podcast about singleness, fertility, motherhood, and choice. This is a show for women who are grappling with what to do when life doesn't follow the love-marriage-baby carriage trajectory. It's about exploring the options when things don't seem to be turning out as we'd always planned. Most of all, is a place for women give and receive support as they grapple with these big topics - because what we decide to do with these years could be the single greatest cho ...
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Experiencing Motherhood: Single & Black is a conversational podcast for single moms. Kim shares her experiences throughout her single mom journey along with tips to educate, inspire, and uplift other moms. Kim also brings on other moms (and sometimes dads) to talk about various topics related to single parenting in the black community. Visit the website at www.singleblackmotherhood.com Connect with Kim on social via www.instagram.com/singleblackmotherhood Interested in being a guest or have ...
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The Unsupervised Mom is a weekly podcast hosted by Christian leader and mompreneur, Jovan Brown. She uncovers the grins and grime of single motherhood and how to navigate it God's way!
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There is so much about motherhood that goes unsaid but we're not afraid to discuss it all. Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide is an ongoing honest conversation with Black British women about what motherhood looks like for them and how they survive it's ups and downs. For Season 2 we have an array of guests including Black Mums Upfront, Jamelia, Laura Henry-Allain, Dr Beverly Tatum Daniel and so many more. We'll be talking sex after childbirth, when to tell your kids they're black and ...
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For Black women, by a Black woman. This podcast is an extension of the Black women's empowerment brand Black Girl Thriving & a way for Ciera' Harris, the founder and CEO, to connect with supporters on a whole new level.
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Babies Balance and Bliss is a podcast about modern motherhood by melanated mamas. Whether you are in a space where you are enjoying every speck of motherhood and basking in magical moments wishing they were an eternity, or if—and we’ve all been here—you are overwhelmed and incapable of wiping another tear, cleaning up a mess, or giving a single … you get the point, join us for thoughtful conversations about raising brilliant babies, creating balance in our busy lives, and appreciating the mo ...
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Moms Actually is a motherhood community that aims to redefine motherhood and break away from the unhealthy expectations society has placed on women. Our community provides spaces for women to authentically relate to each other in a society that often prioritizes appearances over genuine experiences. We host a visual podcast that addresses the experiences of womanhood, sisterhood and motherhood through candid and transparent discussions We have discussed a range of topics, including marriage, ...
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Mama Meets World is hosted by Mama Bre and chronicles her journey as a single mother and black woman. It features very real conversations on all things motherhood through the lenses of race, love, marriage, divorce, co-parenting, dating, womanism, dealing with special needs children, and more. Mama's here to make it all better... or at least try her best to. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mamameetsworld/support
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mater mea tells the stories and discusses that topics that matter most to Black women at the intersection of career and family. Host Anthonia Akitunde talks to guests about everything from work-life balance to single motherhood to self-care and more.
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Welcome to That's Wright, your favorite sister podcast with Crystal and Alisa Wright! On this show, we're not educating you on self-help or selling you to be anyone besides yourself. Instead, we'll be talking about insecurities, triggers, black businesses, struggles we deal with, some tears, a whole lot of money, and a whole lot more on our lord & savior, Jesus Christ! Get ready to get real vulnerable with us - we're real crazy, but we're real prosperous over here too. So join in on our unfi ...
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WORK IT LADY PODCAST- PODCAST FOR ALL WOMEN! SPECIAL TOPICS FOR MOMS!Hey Girl! Join the tribe! We've got something for everyone! The goal at WORK IT LADY PODCAST is to bring young ladies, single women, married women and mom's information that will help them have happier and healthier lives. The goal is to help you to think outside the box regarding everyday aspects of life that all women must navigate.Topics on women's health, women's mental health, society & culture, entrepreneurship, small ...
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Rated one of the top 10 #mompods by Podcast Magazine: Broadway Moms, Cara Cooper and Jessica Rush have returned for season three of their hit podcast, Mamas Talkin' Loud. Whether it’s a light-hearted chat, their series with special needs mothers (co-host Cara Cooper is one herself), or the months of content celebrating Int’l Women’s Month, Black History Month & PRIDE, many Tony winners and Broadway stars have graciously joined them ‘in the dressing room’ to share their stories. Whether discu ...
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HereWeAre is a mindful podcast for millennials; it's all about remembering where we've been, knowing where we're going, and taking up space in the present through the art of storytelling. Teka ties together the practice of presence, life lessons, and mental health nuggets to connect to listeners. Whether sharing her own experiences or featuring a special guest, Teka hopes to inspire others to take control of their story and take control of their life.
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Welcome to the OneSun3Flowers Podcast, " Stories our Mothers" a wellness and self-care podcast designed to uplift the voices of women of color. Author, Self-Love Activist, Educator, mother and poet, Courtney Brookins will help you “Bloom into your Best Self” and encourage you to make self-care a part of your daily practice. Join the tribe as we embark on a journey of healing, mothering, womanhood and collectivism through the ancestral practice of story-telling. Whether you're looking for an ...
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MULTIPLE REASONS TO TAKE TIME OUT FOR YOURSELF LIFESTYLE MOM LIFE STAY AND HOME MOM WORKING MOM
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JUST 3 MOMS SHARING HOW THEY HAVE BENIFITTED FROM FORCING OURSELVES TO TAKE TIME OUR FOR OURSELVES AND WHY YOU SHOULD TOO.بقلم Clari
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Faith and Self-Advocacy on the Path to SMBC with Jamela Black
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In this episode, we discuss: The pressures women often feel to fit men into their lives to fulfill societal expectation Jamela’s decision to pursue solo motherhood after her divorce at 37; How her mom played an active role in her decision to become a solo mom by choice; The emotional journey of mourning both her marriage and the traditional family …
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Maya’s Slight Change of Plans, Revisited
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A few years ago, Maya experienced a heartbreaking change in her personal life, while on her way to trying to become a mom. Two days after it happened, she felt the need to process it out loud, like so many of her guests have done on her show. In this episode, Maya asked her producer, Tyler, to interview her about her own “Slight Change of Plans.” Y…
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THIS MENTALITY AGES YOU FAST- 4 THINGS
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THIS MENTALITY AGES YOU FAST- 4 THINGS BEAUTY HEALTHبقلم Clari
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SMBC, mental health advocate and entrepreneur, Whitney Foley
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Born and raised in a close-knit Michigan community, Whitney always knew she wanted to be a mom. But after years of dating and only one long-term relationship in her 20s, she found herself single at 34. Instead of waiting for the "perfect" time or partner, she took control of her fertility and started her journey to solo motherhood. Through IVF, mul…
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PLUS SIZE MODEL AND VIRAL DATING GURU GABBY FE'
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IF YOU HAVE SEEN GABBY'S VIRAL VIDEO'S THIS IS A NICE QUICK CHAT WITH HER.بقلم Clari
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TIPS TO GET MOTIVATED TO EXERCISE AND EAT RIGHT PERSONAL TRAINER INTERVIEW
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TIPS TO GET MOTIVATED TO EXERCISE AND EAT RIGHT PERSONAL TRAINER INTERVIEW MAKE A HEALTHY SNACK WITH A HEALTH COACH AND PERSONAL TRAINERبقلم Clari
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Single Mother by Chance and then by Choice, Designer Virginia Drader
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In this episode, Virginia shares: How a surprise pregnancy and subsequent miscarriage reignited her desire to have another child, this time as a single mom by choice; The reactions she received from family and friends when she chose to pursue motherhood on her own; Why she traveled from Canada to the USA for her fertility process and the factors th…
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EASY DANCE EXERCISE FOR WOMEN, WOMEN'S HEALTH PODCAST
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Tommy Caldwell’s near-death experience unlocks a completely new state of mind that propels him to become a record-setting big wall climber. We'll be back with new episodes in your feed later this fall, but in the meantime, enjoy Maya's conversation with Tommy Caldwell, one of our favorite episodes from the archives. Connect with Maya on instagram @…
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CHAT WITH A MENTAL HEALTH NURSE SPECAILIST GENERATIONAL TRAUMA CYCLES MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH, BLACK WOMEN MENTAL
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NURSE SABINE STOPPED BY AND SHARED SOME TIPS ON STAYING HEALTHY. WE HAD A GREAT CHAT ON GENERATIONAL TRAUMA. CHAT WITH A MENTAL HEALTH NURSE SPECAILIST GENERATIONAL TRAUMA CYCLES MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH, BLACK WOMEN MENTALبقلم Clari
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S7, Ep 2: Super Sperm Donors, Off-the-Grid Insemination, & Unconventional Family Planning with Valerie Bauman
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Valerie Bauman, is an investigative reporter for Newsweek, solo mother by choice, and author of one of my favorite memoirs in the solo moms space, Inconceivable:Super Sperm Donors, Off-the-Grid Insemination, and Unconventional Family Planning. I devoured Valerie’s book during a 30-hour airport layover, and by the time I finished, I felt like I had …
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MULTIPLE REASONS NOT FEAR DIAGNOTIC TESTING MAMMOGRAMS RADIATION CT SCANS BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH HEALTH PODCAST, WOMEN'S HEALTH, BREAST HEALTH, EQUALITY IN HEALTH CARE
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THIS IS A MUST LISTEN! YOU KNOW MOST OF US GOT ANEXIETY AROUND HEALTH PROCEDURES. INSTEAD OF LISTENING TO THE FEARS LISTEN TO SOME FACTS AND A CONVERSATION THAT GIVES FACTUAL REASONS NOT TO FEAR. I USE TO BE AFRIAD OF IT ALL TOO. HOPE THIS EPISODE HELPS YOU! MULTIPLE REASONS NOT FEAR DIAGNOTIC TESTING MAMMOGRAMS RADIATION CT SCANS BLACK WOMEN'S HEA…
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SADIE SHARES TIPS TO STAY FIT WITH A DANCE ART FORM AND LISTENING TO OUR BODIES ON DIET
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SADIE SHARE TIPS TO STAY FIT WITH A DANCE ART FORM AND LISTENING TO OUR BODIES ON DIETبقلم Clari
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SEPT 6 WHAT ON EARTH HAPPENED THIS WEEK, TRENDING HOT TOPICS, CELEBRITY GOSSIP, TRENDING, HOT TOPICS, POP CULTURE
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SEPT 6 WHAT ON EARTH HAPPENED THIS WEEK, TRENDING HOT TOPICS, CELEBRITY GOSSIP, TRENDING, HOT TOPICS, POP CULTUREبقلم Clari
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Cynicism is Exhausting. There’s an Alternative.
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Psychologist Jamil Zaki studies the science of human connection and he believes cynicism is holding us back. Cynicism isn't just harmful for our health, he says, it’s also misguided. He talks to Maya about a powerful, alternative mindset that can help: what he calls “hopeful skepticism.” For more on hopeful skepticism, check out Jamil Zaki’s book “…
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S7, Ep 1: Why Educated Women Are Turning to Egg Freezing With Marcia Inhorn, Author of ‘Motherhood on Ice’
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In this episode on the mating gap and egg freezing, we discuss: The challenges created by the shortage of eligible, educated men. How the education gap between men and women affects dating dynamics. How societal expectations and outdated gender norms are contributing to this issue. Why considering partners from diverse educational backgrounds can b…
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TOP 4 HOMESCHOOL TIPSبقلم Clari
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I QUIT CAFFEINE FOR 6 MONTHS, QUITTING CAFFEINE, HEALTH BENIFITS OF QUITTING ALL CAFFEINE, CAFFEINE
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I QUIT CAFFEINE FOR 6 MONTHS, QUITTING CAFFEINE, HEALTH BENIFITS OF QUITTING ALL CAFFEINE, CAFFEINEبقلم Clari
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WHAT ON EARTH HAPPENED THIS WEEK, TRENDING HOT TOPICS, CELEBRITY GOSSIP, TRENDING, HOT TOPICS, POP CULTURE
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WHAT ON EARTH HAPPENED THIS WEEK, TRENDING HOT TOPICS, CELEBRITY GOSSIP, TRENDING, HOT TOPICS, POP CULTURE CELEBRITY GOSSIP, TRENDING, HOT TOPICS, POP CULTUREبقلم Clari
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The Grief of Empty Nesting with Kelly Corrigan
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Sometimes, even when things go precisely as you hoped they would, change hurts. Writer Kelly Corrigan talks to Maya about wrestling with the reality that her daughters' childhood was ending, and that her role as their parent had to transition, too. In this conversation from the archives, Maya and Kelly reckon with the question of what parents and c…
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Olympian Gabby Thomas On Choosing Happiness
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U.S. track star Gabby Thomas recently won three gold medals at the Paris Olympics. To celebrate, we’re sharing Maya’s conversation with Gabby that took place shortly after the athlete’s Olympic debut in Tokyo. Gabby explains why her relationship with running isn’t as straightforward as you might think, and how competing interests have continually l…
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3 REAL REASONS WOMEN ARE CHOOSING TO STAY SINGLE WOMEN ARE CHOOSING TO STAY SINGLE INSTEAD OF MARRYING
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IN THIS EPISODE I SHARE 3 MAIN REASONS REASONS WOMEN ARE CHOOSING TO STAY SINGLE, WORKING WOMAN, SINGLE LIFE, WOMEN WORLD WIDE ARE CHOOSING TO STAY SINGLE BY CHOICE. MORE AND MORE WOMEN ARE CHOOSING TO STAY SINGLE. BENIFITS OF STAYING SINGLEبقلم Clari
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Just a few days after Kelsie first talked with Maya for the podcast, Kelsie's husband, Chris, was rushed to the hospital after he didn’t wake up from a nap. He died a few days later, as a result of complications from ALS. Eight months later, Kelsie reached out to say she wanted to share what life has been like for her since then, as she handles a n…
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When Kelsie first met her co-worker Chris, she fell hard. They soon fell in love, got married, and had two kids. But then, Chris received a devastating diagnosis. In conversation with Maya, writer Kelsie Snow explores the complex grief of being both a wife and caregiver. Note: this is part one of two conversations with writer Kelsie Snow. It was re…
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A Novel Approach to Treating Chronic Pain
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A lot of chronic pain isn't actually caused by structural issues with the body, says psychotherapist Alan Gordon. Instead, it's often the brain misinterpreting safe bodily signals as dangerous. Alan joins Maya to explain a novel, research-backed approach to coping with chronic pain and guides her through an exercise to alleviate her persistent knee…
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S6, Ep 10: SMBC with a known donor, Ashley Coates
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My final guest of this season is Ashley Coates, a longtime Instagram friend and solo mom by choice living in Portland, Oregon. When Ashley decided to pursue solo motherhood, she decided to ask a close friend to be her known donor. What happened next feels almost too good to be true. Tune in as Ashley shares her experience of navigating conception, …
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Real Talk: The Transition to Motherhood
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Motherhood can be a time of profound internal upheaval, says clinical psychologist Molly Millwood. Molly offers an honest look at the transition into motherhood, drawing from scientific research, stories from her private practice, and her own experiences as a mother. She and Maya talk about how to navigate the grief, guilt, ambivalence, and other d…
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A Syrian Refugee Fights for Olympic Dreams
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Swimmer Yusra Mardini grew up in Syria and dreamed of one day representing her home country at the Olympics. But when the civil war in Syria intensified, she fled the country and had to put that dream on hold. After escaping to Europe, she faced an unexpected opportunity. Yusra tells Maya the harrowing story of how she made it to safety, and then t…
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S6, Ep 9: Solo Mum Society founder, author and podcast host, Alisha Burns
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We discuss more about….. The transition from corporate life to focusing on solo motherhood. The joys and challenges of parenting during a global pandemic. Her mother’s health crisis and its impact on her responsibilities. The process of writing her book featuring stories of 20 Australian SMBCs. Strategies for achieving a better work/life balance. P…
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SEPHORA KIDS & ULTA KIDS ARE RUINING EVERYTHING-SEPHORA KIDS, ULTA KIDS, SKINCARE, DRUNK ELEPHANT, KIDS SHOPPING AT SEPHORA SEPHORA REELS, SEPHORA
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IN THIS EPISODE WE SHARE THE ONGOING SITUATION WITH YOUNG KIDS DISTROYING ULTA AND SEPHORA STORES SEPHORA KIDS, ULTA KIDS, SKINCARE, DRUNK ELEPHANT, KIDS SHOPPING AT SEPHORA SEPHORA REELS, SEPHORA SEPHORA KIDS & ULTA KIDS ARE RUINING EVERYTHING-SEPHORA KIDS, ULTA KIDS, SKINCARE, DRUNK ELEPHANT, KIDS SHOPPING AT SEPHORA SEPHORA REELS, SEPHORA…
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Brad Snyder was part of the U.S. Navy’s most elite bomb squad. In his role, he was rewarded for his intense independence. But after a bomb blast left him blind, he had to relearn how to depend on others. He talks with Maya about how embracing vulnerability helped him reach his dreams. Sign up for Maya's new newsletter here https://bit.ly/41lPqaZ an…
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What Comes After Gold, With Olympian Missy Franklin
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Swimmer Missy Franklin won four gold medals at her first Olympics. But as she trained for her second trip to the world stage, her mental health began to crumble. With so much to defend, the pool suddenly felt like a pressure cooker. She talks with Maya about coping with defeat and how she learned to value her identity outside of sports. To hear mor…
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S6, Ep 8: “Accidental” SMBC through foster to open adoption with Elizabeth Friedland
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We discuss more about….. Elizabeth’s journey to fostering and adoption. Balancing professional life with motherhood. The emotional and logistical challenges of fostering. dating and introducing our children to a future partner. Building and relying on a support system. Insights and advice for those considering fostering or adoption. Connect with El…
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SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE REMOTE WORKERS, STAY AT HOME MOMS, IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH WITH THESE RANDOM TIPS WOMEN'S HEALTH PODCAST, NUTRITIONAL HEALTH
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IN THIS EPISODE I SHARE HOW TO OVERCOME SOME OF THE HEALTH CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH SEDENTARY LIFESTYLES. IF YOUR A REMOTE WORKER, WORK IN THE OFFICE 9-5 AND SIT IN TRAFFIC OR JUST A HOME BODY THIS INFO COULD BE HELPFUL.بقلم Clari
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S. 2 Ep. 5 "Fatherhood Unfiltered" with Zakee Williams
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In this heartfelt and enlightening episode of the "Here We Are Podcast with Teka," we sit down with the inspiring Zakee Williams to delve into his remarkable journey to fatherhood. Zakee opens up about the joys and challenges of raising a blended family, sharing his personal experiences and the lessons he's learned along the way. We explore the imp…
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S6, Ep 7: SMBC to two through adoption with Emily Driscoll
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We discuss more about….. Emily's initial adoption research and the steps involved in the process. The emotional journey and uncertainties of getting matched. The costs and logistical aspects of adopting in the U.S. Adjusting to motherhood and balancing work with childcare. The importance of support and strong friendships in solo motherhood. 👩👧👦Th…
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