Amber Arens joins Parently to discuss her IVF journey that led to her son, Otto. She details the emotional and financial challenges, and shares what life is like as a single mother sharing custody of her three-year-old.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
In Parently’s first episode of Season 6, Emily Bauer discusses her dramatic life transformation from working in bars as a new mother to becoming a business owner and founder of Embrace Our Souls. She reflects on her parenting style, navigating changes in her marriage, and her personal growth through meditation and self-discovery.Now through 12/31/25, listeners can use code Parently to receive 20% off orders at embraceoursouls.com.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
In Parently’s Season 5 finale, seasoned parent coach Amy Armstrong provides tips on how to address conflict in your relationships and build the skills required for positive parenting. She also explains how fear is an invitation for growth.
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Naomi Riley is a brain injury survivor and founder of Text Pledge, a nonprofit that addresses critical issues that deeply impact families and schools. She talks about the gamut of issues affecting youth today and gives tips on how to prepare children for crisis situations
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After a 30 year-career as an elementary school teacher, Terri Lilga rekindled her early passion for writing children’s literature by publishing a delightful holiday tale called Santa’s Simon. Terri shares the importance of fostering leadership and kindness in children and how she’s shifted that lesson from the classroom to the bookshelf.
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Anthony Franzese is the host of The Successful Working Parents podcast. His show explores the intersection between career, family life, and personal development. He shares what he has learned from interviewing dozens of busy working parents, as well as from his own transition into parenting.
Successful Working Parents: www.youtube.com/@workingparentspod
Amanda Finneman (rhymes with cinnamon) rings in her 41st birthday by divulging the twists and turns experienced on her parenting adventure. She discusses nuanced family dynamics, divorce, the complexities of dating with young children, and how she found success in her co-parenting journey.
Emily Greenberg shares her thoughts on the challenges of parenting, and how she set out to solve them using a combination of her educational background and startup experience to co-found the Joy Parenting Club.
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Melissa Taylor is a mom, teacher, writer, author, and passionate advocate for children’s literacy. We discuss the importance of the often overlooked nonfiction genre in a child’s reading diet, followed by an interesting detour into sharing our toxic mold stories.
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Financial "Dadvisor” and author of the award-winning Owning the Dash children's book series, Anthony Delauney, shares suggestions on when and how to introduce and talk to kids about money. He provides real-life examples of his own experiences as a Financial Advisor and father of two.
As a women’s health expert with advanced certifications in yoga and personal training as well as prenatal, postnatal, and group fitness, Desi Bartlett offers a holistic approach to health and wellness. She explains the importance of the mind-body connection and provides parents a few tips on how to prioritize their wellness.
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Jen Morris is the Founder of Renegade Motherhood, a brand dedicated to amplifying, elevating, and connecting moms building businesses while raising the next generation. Jen discusses the challenge of balancing motherhood with professional business endeavors and how to prevent burnout.
www.renegademotherhoodlife.com
Ben Hockema is the founder of Illuminate Wealth Management. He explains his philosophical approach to financial planning and the significance of self-reflection and being intentional with your spending. Ben shares easy tips for busy, overwhelmed parents on how to develop a path that is unique to their own family’s goals, hopes, and dreams.
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Chelsey Goodan has been an academic tutor, mentor, and empowerment coach to teenagers for 16 years and serves as the Mentorship Director of DemocraShe, which supports and guides girls from underserved communities into leadership roles. Chelsey explains the power behind equipping young women with the tools to be successful, and how to avoid projecting your own fears onto them.
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Allison Task is a certified life coach who helps her clients clarify, pursue, and achieve their goals. Our fun conversation ranges from the dot-com era to television cooking shows as Allison shares tips on how to meet your kids where they want to be.
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Maria Jaime, she describes the experience of delivering babies for others’ families, and shares the most challenging part of her surrogacy journey.
In addition to her own 4 children, Maria Jaime has carried and birthed three children for other families. In Part 1 of our conversation, she explains the operational pieces of the surrogacy process, including selecting an agency, executing the legal contract, and pairing with a family.
One of the world’s leading experts on trust, Darryl Stickel, describes how to future-proof your kids by utilizing tools like vulnerability and benevolence to build trust.
What exactly is pelvic floor therapy? Who is it for? What does a typical session look like? Dr. Luba Khakham joins Parently to demystify the practice while empowering listeners to restore and maintain their bodily function and wellness.
Patricia Lohan is an internationally renowned Feng Shui expert with a passion for empowering families to create happy and successful environments for their children. She explains the positive impact Feng Shui can have on individuals and families, and provides guidance on how to begin harmonizing the energy in your home.