As we continue in our episode on parenting and family dynamics in the 21st century on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, host Omobola Stephen talk on The Importance of Supportive And Interactive Parenting In Family Dynamics as she features Janice Robinson-Celeste,a parenting expert,and Publisher of Successful Black Parenting Magazine, the first national print magazine for Black parents in the U.S. Janice's background spans more than 25 years in education and media serving as a certified early childhood specialist, public school teacher, child care center owner and executive director, and school-age child care coordinator.
On the show, Janice shared her thoughts on how we can begin to create a stimulating environment for kids especially in their early childhood.
The background differences and identities which often stems up with parents of different ethnic identity/race interms of seeking the right parental knowledge and information.
Black and marginalized communities- Parenting style and challenges.
Reaponsive parenting strategies for different situations and a lots more.
Take a listen to full interview on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations lives.
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Today On Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we focus on how we can make the kitchen to be better and livelier with our kids as we continue with our episodes on Parenting and Family Dynamics.
Host Omobola Stephen guest the founder of MY MINDFUL KITCHEN, Janet Irizarry where she help families return to simplier, more connected times by bringing them back to the table not just to eat but to slow down,talk and share gratitude for food that nourishes us and the planet that provides it.
Janet Irizarry believe the kitchen is one of the greatest classrooms we have — a place where kids learn values that ripple outward: caring for others, wasting less, respecting the earth, and savoring what we have. These small, daily lessons can shape not just our children’s futures but the future of the planet.
Both talked on
- Importance of family connection in raising kids who are ready to care each other in the world.
- Challenges parents may face in maintaining open kitchen policy in the home.
- Binge-watching and how to get our kids to eat healthy.
-The power of effective communication in the kitchen between parents and kids and lots more.
Stay tuned to the full episodes here
Connect with Janet here and learn more about here via
www,mymindfulkitchen.com
Instagram : themmkmethod

On Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we are delighted to bring to fore one of the most important topic as it concerns teens and young adult's health and wellness which is on self-regulation termed the 'superpower' young adults need to navigate the emotional challenges of today's complex world.
Host Omobola Stephen is joined by a Licensed psychologist and author Kathy Wu PhD to explore on this topic.
Kathy Wu is the author of the book - The Self-Regulation Handbook for Teens and Young Adults: A Trauma-Informed Guide to Fostering Personal Resilience and Enhancing Interpersonal Skills. Dr. Kathy is
committed to supporting young people in their personal growth, creativity, and overall well-being. A former college professor, she brings a rich educational background to her clinical work, blending trauma-informed care with evidence-based practices. 
On the show, some of the topics focused on are amongst others
How to talk to kids about troubling events in a way that is age-appropriate, honest, and calming
- How to help children manage anxiety, fear, and confusion when faced with distressing news.
-Practical tools parents can use to create open, safe spaces for their children to express their feelings.
This is such an indepth and profound insights you don't want to miss. Sit back and take a listen to how the conversation went down.
Welcome to Life Well lived by Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations lives.
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Learn more about Dr. Kathy and her resources here>>>
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You are welcome to Life Well lived by Omobola Stephen with host Omobola Stephen As we progress in the topic of Parenting and family dynamics, we would love to dive into challenges faced by Parents In demanding executive roles. On the show, Omobola Stephen is joined by Shayna Bergman, an executive and leadership coach with a background in corporate leadership. Shayna support parents—especially those in senior roles—who are juggling it all and quietly wondering if they are dropping the ball everywhere. Her work is grounded in helping them reclaim their energy, redefine success, and learn how to lead and parent with more clarity, confidence, and presence.
On the show,both talked on some amongst others on career-parents who are going into full-time Parenting and the support they need to be given.
Carer-parents supporting their children's career choices.
Unique family challenges faced by parents especially on Ownership.
Transferring parental skills into the workplace and more.
Take a full listen to the interview right here, live on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen mindshift conversations lives.
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It's Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen and host Omobola Stephen is with John Fela, a National Disability Advocate and a Special needs Dad on the show to discuss on Being More Than A Parent.
John has worked with both faith based and secular disability organizations. He previously worked for Joni and Friends, a global disability ministry. Prior to that, he spent almost 20 years in education, serving in a variety of roles as a classroom teacher in both public and private school settings, as well as being a mentor teacher and school director.
On the show, amongst other topics covered were the struggles of parents with Special needs with emphasis on discrimination and stigmatization.
_The importance of community support for parents of disability.
Resources available for the parents of disability.
The importance of not forgetting Special needs father.
Importance of communication in supporting patents of disability and lots more.
This is such an indepth topic on Parenting and family dynamics and you don't want to miss out on this episode. Sit back and catch up the full episode here on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen.
Connect with John here and learn more about his upcoming books also.
https://www.johnfela.com/

Welcome to Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations lives.
We explore on the topic of dysfunctional eating behavior on the show today with host Omobola Stephen and her guest Jessica Setnick, a eating disorder specialist and dietitian. This is a conversation about the people who raised us and how their eating experiences and issues contributed to the way we eat today. Once we become aware of the food stories in our head, we can choose to keep or rewrite them.
Jessica is known by eating disorder professionals worldwide for bringing a new vision of eating disorder care to the field. Through her training workshop, Eating Disorders Boot Camp, and hundreds of conference and community presentations, Jessica has spread her message to thousands of healthcare professionals, educators, college students and others.
Amongst the many topics covered were
_How eating disorder can affect mental health.
_The need to use treatment strategies to help everyone who eats.
_ Physical and emotional problems in children with eating disorders.
_The importance of a parent's emotional regulation in influencing a child's self-regulatory behaviors and lots more.
Sit back and do have a great listening experience as you capture the full conversation here on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen.
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Today on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we continue on the topic of Parenting and family dynamics especially as it relates to the reproductive health and how families can better manage this situation.
To explore on this topic with host Omobola Stephen is Abbe Feder, the founder of Incircle Fertility, Coach,and Podcaster.
Abbe is an infertility coach and she works with clients on all aspects of their challenging parenthood journey to lighten the load - emotional, physical, and financial aspect.
Amongst the topics discussed were:
_Role of Parenting in educating adolescents about reproductive health- challenges and barriers.
_The emotional, physical and financial aspect of the parenthood journey. How we can address this burden.
_ Programs that can strengthen parent-adolescent communication.
_ How ART( Assisted Reproductive Technology) method and protocols affect romantic relationships and how can families handle it.
_ Teenage reproductive health interms of social, cultural barriers and inadequate Healthcare system and lots more.
Connect and learn more about Abbe here>>>
http://incirclefertility.com/
instagram: @incirclefertility and @abbefeder
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On today's show, host Omobola Stephen is honored to have Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst as a guest to discuss on the topic of raising sons in the 21st century.
Dr. Gloria has wisdom gained through 50 years of experience working with preschoolers through adults in her dynamic psychology practice. Her current focus is on the emotional development of men and boys and how the culture robs males of access to the full range of emotions, leaving them handicapped. She is the author of a New York Times best-selling journal book called Read, Reflect, Respond: The 3 R's of Growth and Change.
On the show, they explored on these salient topic amongst others like:
~The emotions expressed by boys.
~The connection between a mother and her son and how to handle this connection better.
~ How parents can know if they are truly Parenting well.
~Facilitating emotional development in boys as a society.
~How fathers can cultivate healthy relationship with their sons.
~How parents can deal with toxic masculinity and screen-time amongst our teens and more.
Get ready to be transformed on the show Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations happen.
Learn more about Dr. Gloria here:
https://www.drvanderhorst.com/

Welcome to Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen. On the show host Omobola Stephen features Estefana Johnson LCSW, therapist and Director of Clinical Training at ARISE Alliance also leading the launch of a powerful new therapy model called Critical Memory Integration (CMI™).
She brings warmth, deep clinical insight, and real-world stories of transformation, perfect for audiences interested in healing, mental health, neuroscience, or personal growth
CMI is shaking up the mental health world by challenging the idea that trauma is something we just desensitize or reframe cognitively. Instead, it helps people identify the hidden survival strategies and unconscious patterns that are still shaping their behavior and response to challenges years or decades after the original trauma.
In this episode, Omobola and Estafana talked on why she got into trauma therapy as well as the following:
> -Common misconceptions of Trauma
> - What Trauma actually is
> - How and Why Trauma shows up later in life
> - How talk therapy can be powerful, but for many trauma survivors, it doesn’t reach the root of what’s driving their reactions.
> - Why traditional therapy can leave trauma untouched.
> - Why symptom relief isn’t the same as deep healing
> - What real healing looks like
> - How CMI helps people actually rewire their trauma responses.
Take a listen to such profound insights from Estafana Johnson and experience a mindshift only on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen .
Learn more here>>>
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Today, we explore on how families can have fun time without screen or spending a fortune.
Host Omobola Stephen features Craig Parks,author of Parenting A-E,and the founder of Parenting Harmony.
Craig Parks has worked with kids for decades as a camp director, kids musician, and a proud dad of two kids,. His A to E Parenting method has helped many parents to lift the mundane into the memorable and increase the joy while reducing the stress of parenting! He has trained hundreds of people how to effectively work with children to elicit their best and be lifted by the experience.
Some topics covered were on how we can get the most of Parenting young kids, how music can help create happy family.Parenting A-E and how it can help make Parenting more enjoyable,reducing stress level as parents to lessen overwhelm and much more.

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Today on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations lives, we delve into the ethics of emotional regulation considering nervous system awareness as a foundation for ethical action in a world that normalizes burnout, commodifies healing, and rewards reactivity over reflection.
Host Omobola Stephen is with Lauren Friedman as they explore on this topic.
Here is the background of Lauren Friedman...
A former AdTech executive and lifelong CTPSD thriver, Lauren blends personal experience, critical thinking, and radical empathy to create access for those historically excluded from healing spaces, especially those who can’t afford therapy or have been failed by traditional systems.
As the founder of The LFE (The Lauren Friedman Experience), Lauren is a Trauma Translator™ helping people move from survival to what she calls Thrival Mode™.
Some of the topics covered are
- Who has access to nervous system regulation, and who’s left out?
-What happens when emotional regulation becomes a performance rather than a practice?
-Is healing an individualized indulgence if it doesn’t contribute to collective care or challenge the systems that caused the harm?
-How do we stay emotionally regulated while contributing to social change and so much more. You do not want to miss out on this life-transforming and important topic. Stay tuned.
Check out Lauren Friedman's website to learn more.about tools that can help you in your journey of healing.
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Today On Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we shine light on rewriting the Startup Success Script: Building with Sanity, Not Burnout with host Omobola Stephen and her guest Gabrielle Browne.
Gabrielle Browne a seasoned startup mentor is the Creator/Founder of Dynamic Unicorn, a business advisory services for startups, small businesses and those over fifties. She helps women break free from societal pressure and the false beliefs that equate worth with hustle. Her work is more than mentorship, it’s a movement that empowers entrepreneurs to build from a place of wholeness, not burnout.
Having helped hundreds of women create aligned, profitable businesses with limited resources, Gabrielle speaks from a place of deep empathy, spiritual insight, and lived transformation. Her message is clear: your divine purpose doesn’t require perfection, only obedience and authenticity.
Here's a sneak peek of how the interview went:
Gabrielle challenges the glorified grind of hustle culture by showing entrepreneurs how to scale consciously and sustainably, even with limited resources.
Drawing from her personal story and startup experience, Gabrielle talked on how emotional intelligence, lean thinking, and community support help founders survive the toughest seasons.
Gabrielle’s personal transformation from tech executive to soul-led mentor for founders was a case study in choosing a life that feels good on the inside, not just looks good on the outside and much more.
You can only get the best of life transforming contents on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen- where mindshift conversations lives.
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Connect with Gabrielle Browne today and learn more about her projects and how she can support you in your startups and entrepreneurial journey.
https://dynamicunicorns.com/

Welcome to Life Well lived by Omobola Stephen where transformative mindshift conversations lives.
Join host Omobola Stephen alongside Susan Pilato as they converse on how we can begin to intentionally design inclusive spaces that can positively influence our wellbeing and how we show up in our world today.
Here is a ŵhat you may need to know about about Susan Pilato.
Susan Pilato is the CEO of MANTRA INSPIRED FURNITURE. She is a sustainability-driven entrepreneur whose company designs inclusive, American-made furniture using 95% U.S.-sourced hardwoods. She champions neurodiverse-friendly and accessible spaces that prioritize people and the planet equally.
As a sustainability-first entrepreneur and advocate for underserved communities, her company reflects her spiritual conviction that everyone deserves to be seen, supported, and empowered. Her story is one of impactful leadership and transformation, proof that when women embrace their full purpose, they can build businesses that change lives and rewrite cultural norms.
Susan talked on what "designing for belonging’' look like in practice, Why the materials we surround ourselves with influence our well-being and how we show up in the world.
Her brand had made equity, sustainability, and inclusion non-negotiable and Susan shared some advice for leaders who want to lead with values but are afraid it might limit their growth.
Having disrupted the commercial furniture space with a neurodiverse-friendly, women-owned manufacturing company, Susan shared with the audience on the mental barriers she had to overcome to do something so unconventional.
You don't want to miss out on any of this. Tune in to catch the full interview.
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Today on the show, Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen , we are focusing on why it is important to deschool the parent: Detox the educational system and why it matters more than curriculum with guest , Moira Mills who is the founder of Soul Path Brandin. Moira is a life-long unschooler and a road schooling mom.
Moira was unschooled from birth on a homestead in Alaska. She never stepped foot in a classroom, and now she is raising her own son without the traditional school model as they roadschool full time across the U.S.
Moira help people unlearn the rules they were never meant to follow, whether in how they parent, how they build a business, or how they define success.
As the show went on, Moira shared her Lived experience in what it was like to grow up unschooled on a homestead in Alaska.
How becoming a mother shift the way she thought about education and freedom, and What most parents get wrong when they try to “do school differently."
Moira also shared tips that could help parent in their deschooling success.These are just some inspiring and life-transforming discussion it was on the show with host, Omobola Stephen. Tune in to full interview and experience the vibes of disruptive mindshift conversations only on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen.
Connect and learn more about Moira Mills here>>>
https://moiramills.com/
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On the show, Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen,host Omobola Stephen shares the podcast mic with Tom Hagerty, a retired coporate executive, author and business fixer as they explored on the topic of relationships.- The personal impact and business impact of relationships.
Tom Hagerty has a career spanning over 45 years. He has made presentations at numerous public and private events, written articles and op-ed pieces, and has been interviewed by a variety of print publications and electronic media outlets.
Some of the topics covered were the reasons why relationships fail. Going by the alarming statistics of the rate of failed relationships in the U.S, Tom talked on the relationship most at risk and the signs to watch out for in an unhealthy relationship.
Tom also talked on the qualities of thriving relationships and why instincts can actually sabotage our relationships. How possible can this be when we know that instincts is crucial for a healthy relationship? Tom brought the answer to bare.
Sit back and listen up to full interview live on Life Well Lived where mindshift conversations lives.
Here is Tom's personal website with additional information, useful tips and weekly wisdom, and information about speaking and training opportunities.
https://thetomhagerty.com/

On Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations lives, we would be exploring the topic on Vein disease, and all there is to know about it with guest, Dr. Tonie Reincke, an interventional radiologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of Vein disease.
She has been exclusively doing this for the past 10 years and had treated over 10,000 patients. Dr. Tonie owns and is equally the sole practitioner in her practice.
On the show, host Omobola Stephen and Dr.Tonie talked on Vein disease commonly misdiagnosed/ under diagnosed.
Basics of vein disease and how to recognize them.
Treatment options for leg vein disease.
How vein disease should be a part of our overall health and wellness and on the specific and intentional community outreach and education for underserved and minorities and all there is to know. Such expository topic and you can actually get a feel of the full interview live and right now.
Dr. Tonie is available for consultation, connect with her here>>>
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Today, On the podcast Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we focus on the toll of leadership and what executives rarely admit out loud as they take on their challenging role of being a leader.
Host Omobola Stephen guest Rob Matzkin who is an executive advisor, investor, and strategic growth expert with over 20 years of experience guiding CEOs, executive teams, and high-performing companies through complex growth, transformation, and capital strategy. With a career spanning 16 companies and two successful exits, Rob brings hands-on insight to executive leadership, enterprise scaling, and unlocking the next level of business performance.
On the show, they had a candid conversation  about the emotional weight of leadership—identity, burnout, performance pressure—and the practical tools executives can use to lead with clarity and resilience.
An honest look at the emotional and mental cost of sustained high performance—why so many top leaders struggle in silence, and what it takes to shift from surviving to thriving.
This and more were explored on the show.
Sit back and listen up to how the conversation went down. It's Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations happen.
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On Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, host Omobola Stephen is with "The Stress Interventionist" Jason Munson.
Jason is the leading consultant at NeuroChangeSolutions.
Jason specializes in leveraging the transformative power of neuroscience to master stress management techniques that enhance both professional performance and personal well-being.
Working in collaboration with Dr. Joe Dispenza, he has developed programs that not only tackle stress head-on but also promote substantial improvements in emotional intelligence and overall life balance.
On the show, the core topic of discussion is on how neuroplasticity is the key to Reshaping our brain for better stress management.
Jason shared his thoughts on his tailored approach to meditation practices.
The habits which are best for a healthy brain.
Stress,depression and neuroplasticity was discussed and the common misconception about stress that is encountered at work.
The role emotional intelligence play in managing stress and mental health problems..
The importance of addressing leadership stress was also explored on the show.
Jason shared life-transforming insights and tips to the audience and much more. It was a worthwhile interview.
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Book a time directly with Jason Munson if you need professional expertise in your leadership role>>>
https://meetwithjason.net/
Book: Rewire for Calm: How to break the cycle of stress and thrive
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Today on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we feature an expert in the field of Health and Nutrition, Micheal J. Dorfman.
Michael is a certified Health and Nutrition Life Coach and investigative author. Although born in Brooklyn in 1942 and living in Mexico for 45 years, Michael has spent the last 17 years deeply rooted in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle transformation. At 83, he speaks passionately about how food, mindset, and daily habits can radically transform health at any age. He's presently writing his next book, "The Longevity Wellness Revolution."
Micheal and host Omobola Stephen amongst other topics on health and wellness touched on Why we fall sick and how we can begin to harness our body's self-healing powers .
Diet problems and how our lifestyle plays a major role. Lifestyle practices that could bring tremendous changes was also discussed.
- Plant-based diet and how crucial it is for us to incorporate into our daily diet habits.
Micheal also shared excerpt on his upcoming book, Information Warfare- Battle for Truth and Freedom with the audience.
The subject of Health and Wellness is definitely extensive and it was a worthwhile time having Micheal share very important life-transforming insights to the audience.
Take a listen.
Connect with Micheal and learn more here>>>
http://www.michaeljdorfman.com
michaeljdorfman.substack.com
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Today, Sylvia Lerch was a guest on the show, Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations lives.
Sylvia is an octogenarian and the author of the debut novel, GRASP THE NETTLE.
Lerch's writing motivates readers to face life's challenges with boldness and decisiveness. As a mother of four(4) and a member of a committee that runs a women's refuge center in Australia, Sylvia has her own life-experience to match the stories of her ancestors that she tells in her novel.
Sharing her experience with host Omobola Stephen, Sylvia explored the physical and social challenges of a world without modern day conveniences and institutions. She points to how the problems that people at that time faced still affect communities today.
Take a listen to full interview.
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Learn more about Sylvia Lerch and the book here
https://www.austinmacauley.com...