Parenting Well Podcast

Hi! I'm Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today's Well Source is Karleen Savage. Karleen is a sought-after speaker, trainer, hostage negotiator, and conflict resolution expert with a passion for fostering peaceful, harmonious environments. Through her Savage Theory of Resolution, she emphasizes the importance of communication and collaboration in order to achieve success. Through more than 15 years of professional experience, Karleen has learned that the conflicts we experience in business are usually a reflection of the conflicts happening at home. This belief inspired her to write her book The Confident Teen Blueprint. Throughout her career, Karleen has worked with corporations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, creating a positive environment for growth and development. In this episode, we talk about: Resources: Book: The Confident Teen Blueprint Ted Talk: A Hostage negotiator on how to resolve conflict Website: https://www.karleensavage.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karleensavage/

Hi! I'm Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today's Well Source is Jenn Wert. Jen has been an educator in Colorado for decades. She is a devoted parent, speaker, mentor of young teachers, writer and seeker. She has a Master’s in Education, teacher’s lens, doula’s experience, and extensive post-graduate social and emotional intelligence training. Jenn has run both for-profit and non-profit businesses built around empowering families and self-expression. Jenn knows how to counsel parents who want to do their best by their children. She believes in not being committed not to perfection, but to a presence of mind. She has done her own deep personal work, which has allowed her to discern what really matters - authenticity, humility, and connection. As a coach, she weaves these attributes of consciousness together for families to help create parenting that’s honest, nurturing and transformative. In this podcast, we talk about: Resources: Website: www.jennwert.com For a free consult with Jenn: www.jennwert.com/free-consult Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennwertparentcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/consciousparentingsupportforparentsofyoungchildren Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-wert-a91175b5/

Welcome! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and this episode is with Jan Reagan. Jane is a Boulder, CO based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who believes that food has the power to heal, and that understanding food choices, food quality and one’s relationship with food can lead to greater awareness, improved health and a more abundant life. She regularly helps individuals understand how food impacts them physically, mentally and emotionally with a “food first” philosophy. Jane's provides incredible insights on how to recognize, address, and treat eating disorders. Please join us to learn more about: Resources: Jane ReaganProgram for Parents of Children with Eating Disorders - Jane Reagan NutritionEating Disorder MythsEating Disorder Support and Resources

Welcome! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and I am excited to share my recent conversation with Jesse LeBeau. Jesse has a passion for supporting young people, supporting parents, and basketball. However, at 5’8” Jesse had nearly every odd stacked against him as a young and aspiring player. Despite his size and circumstances, he managed to rise above it all and became a name in the world of street ball. He's been featured on TV, film, international tours, and the Warner Brothers film “Thunderstruck". Currently, he plays himself on ‘The LeBeau Show’, a reality series that allows viewers to follow him around the country to see firsthand the major impact he is having on youth, particularly troubled teens. While basketball is where his story began, I think what struck me the most is how he leverages his talents to serve young people and parents all over the globe. His story is one of humanity, resilience, and being your best self - even when life gets tough. In this podcast, we talk about: Resources https://www.jesselebeau.com/https://www.jesselebeau.com/welcomehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-IS9-a6bSQThe LeBeau ShowNBC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xlY8WX85qI We Are Iowa Local 5 News - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUC1pEPmjJE Jesse’s Other Podcasts Darren Sugiyama - https://youtu.be/691V5_rS4Zo David Meltzer - https://youtu.be/s5CSIxL4U2I Charlie Rocket - https://youtu.be/Ws4Kc9q5QrA YouTubeFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to Parenting Well, where we know that parenting well is challenging and that all parents are the best parents they know how to be. Today's Well Source is Jenny Hecht. Jenny is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Yoga Teacher with over 20 years of experience working with middle and high school-aged youth and adults in a variety of settings. Her practice is grounded in strengthening distress tolerance skills through mindfulness practices and a supportive examination of the thought patterns that limit an individual's potential. Her approach is relational and client-centered, with a focus on the specific goals of each individual and working in partnership towards them. She has a passion for supporting the social-emotional needs of neurodivergent individuals and consulting with professionals who work with this population. Jenny participates in expert panels, provides workshops and parent presentations, professional development within school districts, and is a trainer for a curriculum called Sources of Strength. She also sits on the Board of Directors for Colie's Closet, a non-profit peer education organization that educate students about depression and suicide. In this podcast, we talked about: Resources: FacebookAtlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of the Human Experience by Brene BrownHow We Feel

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to Parenting Well, where we know that parenting well is challenging and that all parents are the best parents they know how to be. Today’s well source is Meredith Ethington. Meredith is an award winning writer, and published author of The Mother Load just this last April 18, after her debut parenting book, Mom Life: Perfection Pending in 2018. She’s also a mom of three kids residing in Salt Lake City, UT. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is pursuing her Master’s in clinical mental health counseling. She began writing in 2007 as a way to document life as a new mom, but quickly realized that she had a passion for writing, and has turned it into her career. She believes it is important for moms to share the real, honest truth about motherhood so that moms can feel like it’s ok if they have a bad day. In this podcast, we talked about: Resources Perfection PendingThe Mother LoadMom Life: Perfection Pendinghttps://www.facebook.com/PerfectionPending/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-ethington-324013b4

"Look for the gold in every child." Ryan Dawson Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. Today’s well source is Ryan Dawson. Ryan is a counselor, therapeutic mentor, life coach, and educator in Boulder, Colorado. He is passionate about helping people discover their true selves and create deeper relationships. For the last 20+ years, Ryan has worked extensively with adolescents and families as a youth advocate, school counselor, and family therapist, with a focus on empowering his clients through clear reflection and powerful tools to facilitate change. He’s also worked as a camp counselor, fitness trainer, swim instructor, and basketball coach. In addition to being a sought-after therapist, Ryan is a teacher: He has taught psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels at Naropa University, and speaks at high schools, treatment programs, and community organizations about psycho-social development, parenting strategies and the impact of technology on the developing brain. Ryan is currently inspired to “walk the talk” at home, where he lives with his supportive wife, Jill, and two young children, Ben and Avery. In this podcast, we talk about: Resources: https://www.elevatedstatecounseling.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar%27s_numberhttps://www.amazon.com/Yes-Your-Teen-Crazy-Without/dp/0936197447

“Comparison is the thief of joy. When I let go of all of that, and focused on what I needed to do for myself and my family, parenting became a joy.” Erin Soto Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. Today’s well source is Erin Soto. Erin is the best-selling author of The Mother of all Fights, stage III cancer survivor, wellness coach and mother of four based in Orange County, California. She teaches life changing habits to reclaim control over your health for cancer thrivers and anyone wanting to know the most effective evidence-based preventive measures to protect against development and support recovery. Sign up for one of her popular online courses, receive free weekly tips on her website and check out her Living Well App for healthy habits, goal tracking and motivation. This podcast covers: Resources: https://www.erinsoto.com Book: Mother of All Fights - FREE COPY available on the website Program: Anti-Cancer, Five Week Wellness Program (Also available on the website) App: Think Dirty - Shop Clean Holmes Rahe Stress Inventory: https://www.stress.org/holmes-rahe-stress-inventory

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. Today’s well source is Rachel Bailey. Rachel is a Parenting Specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, a certification in Positive Discipline, and has provided services as an ADHD Coach, in-home mentor, and therapist. Through her podcast, Your Parenting Long Game, programs, and services, Rachel teaches parents how to reduce negative interactions and drama for a more calm, peaceful home. In this episode, we talk about: Resources WebsitePodcastFree Guide YouTubeInstagramFacebook

"I work with kids that I know have something special inside them but can't demonstrate it in the classroom". Brandon Slade Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. Today’s well source is Brandon Slade. Brandon is the Founder of Untapped Learning. Brandon’s struggle with academics growing up caused him to have an overwhelming experience in college. After getting diagnosed with ADHD, he began to figure out ways to implement habits, routines, and learning strategies that enabled him to succeed as a student. Even after his academic setbacks, Brandon has made it his mission to figure out how the ADHD brain works, now helping other students with executive functioning challenges discipline their gifts at Untapped Learning. In this episode, we: Resources Untapped LearningGet connectedBrandon Slade

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. Today’s well source is Dr. Missy Gryder and we are going to talk about Three Steps to Help Children Develop a Positive Body Image. Dr. Gryder serves as the Founder of Meeting Kids’ Needs, an online course for parents of kindergarten through fifth grade children that teaches parents how to help their children handle their feelings, especially the tough ones. Meeting Kids’ Needs gives parents the latest in research-based social and emotional learning so they can purposefully help build their children’s emotional intelligence. Her professional interests include social and emotional learning in schools and in homes, positive classroom and school climates, brain-based best classroom practices, and holistic health and wellness. Dr. Gryder is also the developer of The Body Safety Box, an evidence-based child abuse prevention educational kit offering children along with their parents, schools, and community groups a series of active, engaging, and age-appropriate learning opportunities to help prevent abuse and its often lifelong consequences. The Body Safety Box has served children in 31 states, Canada, Africa, India, and Papua New Guinea to date. In this episode, we discuss: Resources Meeting Kids NeedsCourse EnrollmentMothers, Daughters & Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are, by Hillary McBride, Ph.D.Dr. Carolyn Becker, Combating Body Dissatisfaction, The Destructive Impact

I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to The Parenting Well Podcast. Today’s well source is Nina Cruz. Nina is a certified Conscious Parent Coach, Social Worker (BSW), and Meditation Teacher who’s made it her mission to support parents through shifting archaic parental paradigms, many of which contribute to increased stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and feelings of disconnection for themselves, their partners, and their children. Her approach to coaching revolves around trauma-informed care that puts others at-ease, providing a safe space for everyone to facilitate their individual healing and growth. In this episode, we talk about: Resources WebsiteFree Discovery Session12 Days of Presence ProgramBookChannel on "The Wild Network"Wild Network Masterclass Transformational 6 month Coaching Program

“You have to treat people with dignity when it is hard. I didn’t say respect because I don’t respect someone’s actions when they are taking away the dignity of someone else. Being in a culture of dignity is being prepared to be forever changed by what you hear.” Rosalind Wiseman I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to The Parenting Well Podcast. Today’s Well Source is Rosalind Wiseman. Rosalind is a parenting educator who fosters civil dialogues and inspires communities to build strength, courage, and purpose. As the founder of Cultures of Dignity, she works to shift the way that communities think about our physical and emotional wellbeing by working in close partnership with the experts of those communities, including young people, educators, policy makers and business / political leaders. Her Owning Up Curriculum teaches students and educators to take responsibility as bystanders, perpetrators, and victims of unethical behavior. She is the author of several books, including Queen Bees and Wannabes, which was the basis for the 2004 film Mean Girls. In May 2022, Rosalind and Shanterra McBride will publish Courageous Discomfort: How to Have Brave, Life Changing Conversations about Race and Racism. In this podcast, we talk about: - Recognizing the challenges of young people - Managing tough emotions - Understanding how parents/caregivers play a role in the well-being of young people - Increasing your awareness of the issues that parents and schools encounter together - Treating people with dignity when its hard - Recognizing social emotional learning in the teachable moments RESOURCES - Website: Cultures of Dignity - Article: Teen Publication - My Great Expectations - Amazon: Books by Rosalind Wiseman

"You didn't have a choice in the loss of your child, but you do get to choose what you do from there. You have a choice in what you do with the rest of your life." I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to The Parenting Well Podcast. Today's Well Source is Michele Benyo. Michele is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, a parent coach, and the founder of Good Grief Parenting. After her 6-year-old son died of cancer, her 3-year-old daughter said, “Mommy, half of me is gone.” This heartbreaking statement focused Michele’s career as an early childhood parenting specialist on the impact of grief on young children, particularly after child loss. Michele equips parents and other caring adults to recognize young children’s grief and to provide the support children need to cope well with any loss. The desire of Michele’s heart is to see families live forward after loss toward a future bright with possibilities and even joy. In this podcast, we discuss: - Tips for recognizing when your child is grieving. - Being equipped to support your child through grief and loss. - Handling difficult feelings. - How to manage your own grief so you can be there for your child. - Creating space and simple ways to have important conversations. - Trusting your instincts. - Living FORWARD after the loss of a child. RESOURCES: - Michele's website: Good Grief Parenting - Resource: The Good Grief Guide - Michele's LinkedIn Profile - Michele's Instagram Account

I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today’s well source is Kim Bevill. Kim is a speaker, author, and teacher. After spending 14 years teaching high school history and international baccalaureate (IB) psychology, she felt a calling to understand and improve health and wellness. She has conducted massive amounts of research on the brain and productivity, and how they can be used to heal your life. Recently, she released a book called, Top Ten Things, which gives you the neuroscience to support behaviors that are key to excellence, academics and athletics. She also holds interactive, hands-on classes around subject like stress, happiness, and mental health. Her clients consistently report feeling a new passion, purpose, and inspiration to new endeavors. In this podcast, Kim shares: Resources: Website:The Ten Things by KimStrategies for Your BrainElizabeth Blackburn: Because Science is Worth ItDr. Susan Lazar on meditation You can reach us, or make a donation to the Parent Engagement Network by visiting our website at www.penbv.org Happy Parenting!

Today’s well source is Dr. Dan Siegel. Dr. Siegel is one of the world’s leading neuroscientist and psychiatrists. He’s a graduate of Harvard Medical School and a professor at UCLA School of Medicine. He is also the founder of the field Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB). He has written a lot of books, is a co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, and the executive director of the Mindsight Institute – which is an educational organization that offers online learning and in-person seminars focused on how to develop mindsight. In this podcast, we discuss: Resources: WebsiteMindsight InstituteBooks The Wheel of AwarenessMothers and Others: The Evolutionary Origins of Mutual UnderstandingThe Power of Discord: The Future We Choose:

Today’s well source is Deborah Farmer Kris. Deborah is a writer, teacher, parent educator, and school administrator. She writes for PBS KIDS, MindShift - an NPR learning blog, and Intrepid Ed News. She is the author of the book, “I Love You All the Time” which helps parents and caregivers communicate the one message children most need to hear: that they are unconditionally loved. Deborah has two kids of her own. As you can imagine they test her theories about child development all the time. She’s passionate about providing nuggets of practical wisdom that helps kids and families thrive. In this podcast we discuss: We hope today’s conversation has added to your parenting well, and that the information and insights shared will help you in raising happy, healthy humans! If you are inspired, there are also options to make a donation or become a sponsor on our website, www.penbv.org It was an honor to have you join us and until next time, Happy Parenting!

We all have a good heart and we all deserve to be trusted. Today’s Well Source is Bill de la Cruz. Bill is an exceptional mediator and leader who has been guiding individuals and groups through the process of personal transformation for more than 30 years. He is passionate about helping individuals and groups build self-awareness, enhance relationships, and folstor positive and sustainable personal growth. His approach to bias work grew out of his own experiences attending hundreds of self-help trainings and self-help books that instructed him to “do the work”. However, they failed to define what “the work” should look like. From this, he has developed daily practices that continue to support his personal growth and self-awareness, and he is committed to sharing these with others. This Podcast Covers: Resources: Website: Bill de la Cruz: Belonging and Inclusion Thought Leader Book: Finding the Origination Point: Understanding Our Biases to Create a More Peaceful World Podcast: Origination Point You can email Bill at inclusiontalk@comcast.net

Today’s well source is Tom McSheehy. Tom is a licensed social worker and licensed teacher in Colorado and Illinois. He is also the founder of the Teaching Heart Institute, an organization dedicated to connecting the worlds of education and mental health and supporting teachers and parents in developing children’s and teenagers’ Social Emotion Intelligence. Further, he is the author of the book, Infocus: Improving Social and Emotional Intelligence, One Day at a Time. This is a brain-based manual that guides teachers in doing quick, daily lessons that develop the Social Emotional Intelligence of their students. Tom is one of the presenters of our upcoming Stress & Anxiety Conference of May 1st and 2nd. We want to thank our sponsors, Premier Members Credit Union, Centennial Peaks Hospital, and Sandstone Care Addiction Treatment Center for their generous sponsorship. You can visit our website, www.penbv.org to get yourself registered RESOURCES: Tom’s Website: Teaching Heart Institute Parent Book Resources from Tom Books & Resources from Tom: Infocus: Parents can use books in conjunction with teachers Study: Google Study on Soft Skills (SEL) Study: Terrie Moffit study on impulse control or self-control Economic Value of SEL Book: The Development of the Unconscious Mind by Alan N. Schore, Ph.D. Hayden Hurst Video

Welcome to the Parenting Well podcast with Parent Engagement Network! I am Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host. And today, you are listening to Parenting Well, where we know that parenting well is challenging and that all parents are the best parents they know how to be. The foundation for raising happy, healthy youth is for us as parents to fill our own well with useful, reliable, credible information, tools and strategies. This leaves us more engaged, educated and empowered to support our children in being strong, resourceful, confident and resilient in the face of life’s many challenges and adventures. So, let’s fill that well! Today’s well source is Isabelle Tierney. Isabelle is a licensed therapist, a stress management specialist, and an international speaker. She has two master’s degrees, a license in marriage and family therapy, and a certificate in energy healing. Over the last 25 years, she has maintained a thriving private practice and built an international speaking platform. After struggling with life-depleting stress herself, she discovered a path to the peace, love, and joy that lives at the core of all of us. Isabelle is committed to teaching this path to people all over the world with her “Feel Good Life” methodology. This podcast covers: Resources The Feel Good Life with Isabelle TierneyThe Feel Good Life Foundational CourseThe Feel Good Life Blog Break Through Your Comfort Zone and Uplevel One Key Area of Your LifeHow to Stop Fighting in 5 Minutes or LessBreaking the Habit of Being YourselfRelax More, Try Less: The Easy Path to Abundance