Strong Single and Human

Strong Single and Human

Strong, Single and Human is a uniquely real podcast dedicated to all the single parents navigating through the challenges of raising children alone. No matter how you became a single parent, it is the hardest thing you will ever do. We talk about the real side of single parenting with all its impacts, worries and issues,. Listen to interviews with single parents who have dealt with many challenging situations and come through the other side.

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May 6, 2024 62 mins

Sandy Stream is an inspiring individual who has dedicated her life to promoting peace, inner strength, and personal growth. As an accomplished author and activist, Sandy's work is grounded in the firm belief that every individual has the capacity to discover their inner peace and cultivate warrior-like strength within themselves.

 

Before embarking on her journey as a facilitator and workshop leader, Sandy spent 20 years teaching l...

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Veronica Williams is the Co-Founder of Alliance Seminars Coaching, a veteran-owned, faith-based organization dedicated to providing coaching services, motivational speaking, and certified workshops. With a profound mission to enhance personal and professional relationships, Veronica and her team collaborate with individuals and organizations, focusing on improving leadership skills and fostering a positive business culture.

Veronic...

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This weeks guest,  Tracy Taris overcame a childhood of fear, anxiety and self-doubt to become a Licensed Marriage and Relationship Therapist, Speaker and Author of "Many Voices ONE TRUTH". She works extensively with families in crisis including coaching parents with parenting issues. 

Tracy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over ten years of experience specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. She help...

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This week's guest, Sara Deacon, aka The Adulting Coach, is on a mission to guide the next generation towards a life filled with their own aspirations rather than societal expectations. Partnering with parents, she supports teens and young adults in their journey to adulthood, empowering them to define their own path, embrace new challenges, make confident decisions, and succeed in adulting.

Sara's unique approach blends discipline ...

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April 8, 2024 45 mins

Rachel Burch, this week's guest, is a versatile individual who transitioned from a career in law to become a transformational coach and stand-up comedian. She hosts the highly popular podcast, Love Before 100, where she shares her unique journey of searching for love while navigating a dating scavenger hunt and bucket list.

In her 40s and acknowledging her inclination for staying at home, Rachel takes her audience on a humorous and...

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This weeks guest has a passion for raising awareness about a silent epidemic that affects all of us: every country, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, faith and creed, single or dual parent homes, yet it is stigmatized and not talked about. It is prenatal exposure to alcohol.

Patricia says if your children are not responding as expected to traditional approaches of parenting or discipline, chances are that the root of the probl...

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Nisha Lehman, a dedicated mobile developer by day, transforms into a passionate advocate for enhanced mental health during the night. As the visionary founder of the app Confidential Conversations, she endeavors to bridge the gap between technology and mental well-being.

Nisha is on a mission to introduce a unique approach to addressing specific mental health issues through her app, which seamlessly integrates video games into the ...

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Monty C. Ritchings, an accomplished author, has triumphed over life's challenges, navigating through feelings of inadequacy and enduring the heartbreaking loss of his wife to alcoholism. His early years were marked by the haunting specter of fear from his father, compelling him to become invisible in his quest for humanity. However, a transformative awakening prompted Monty to seek a better path in life.

With a dedication spanning ...

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Kirryn is an Energy Coach and Matrescence Mentor, devoted to guiding mothers through the intricate journey of matrescence – the often-overlooked transition into motherhood. Co-parenting two daughters, she draws from her own experiences, having grappled with self-doubt, grief, and loneliness during this transformative phase.

On a mission to liberate mothers from people-pleasing and empower them to embrace their true selves, Kirryn b...

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Jenny Toh is a seasoned professional coach with a background in law spanning nearly three decades. Despite a successful legal career and a fulfilling personal life with a supportive husband and three children, Jenny felt an inner yearning for something more and a desire to live life to its fullest potential.

Her coaching journey began when she experienced the powerful impact of coaching in an organization she worked for. Eventually...

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Jennifer Sontag: Her journey into entrepreneurship ignited during her late teens when the lack of university opportunities led her to view entrepreneurship as a path to support her son. Growing up around her grandmother's small home bakery, she imbibed the values of independence, self-made success, and the joy of connecting with customers. Witnessing her father's health decline due to work-related stress, especially as a single par...
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    Avi's journey is one of personal transformation and resilience. Despite facing challenges and struggling with feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy in his early life, Avi has emerged as a licensed realtor, professional salesperson, best-selling author, and three-time ax-throwing champion. His background includes a love for sports such as football, ultimate frisbee, and ping-pong, as well as an interest in video games, documentar...

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    Danika Sanchez is the passionate owner of Baby Steps Concierge Nursing Inc. Throughout her life, Danika has been on a quest to discover her true calling, driven by her entrepreneurial spirit and a deep desire to help others, particularly babies. Her journey has taken her through various roles, from chairing large non-profit events to exploring marketing, and financial planning, and even running her own bakery while pursuing nursing...

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    AJ Coleman is the author of Keep Those Feet Moving — A Widower’s 8-Step Guide to Coping with Grief and Thriving Against All Odds.

    Throughout AJ’s life, he has had to overcome tremendous challenges.

    As a child, AJ was frequently bullied for his hearing impairment but instead of letting social challenges define him, AJ strived to overcome them.

    In 2009, AJ faced the most painful challenge of all—losing his wife Cory to brain cancer—w...

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    This week's guest is deeply passionate about parenting, mental health, and wellness, 

    They grew up with the impression they were losers, feeling worthless and helpless.

    The environment they rose from wasn’t healthy and they struggled academically, and while resilient, they felt inadequate for a long time.

    Avi Wolfson was as a young adult, diagnosed with Bipolar Type I (previously known as Manic Depression) and Major Depressive Diso...

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    Dr. Paul Sambataro, a neurocognitive scientist with the American Academy of Primary Care Psychologists, has created a program called "The Emotional Budgeting Program" to support the mind's ability to process information and emotions. This program has been clinically tested and has shown successful results in reducing anxiety and stress in children, adolescents, and adults within 6-8 weeks of daily exercise. The program is based on ...

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    After wife and husband research and writing team Kasey Edwards and Dr Christopher Scanlon published their bestselling book Raising Girls Who Like Themselves in 2021, they started getting the same question over and over again: what about boys?

    Parents are worried about their sons - that they have low self-esteem, lack confidence, and are angry and sad. They’re scared that boys will lose their sweetness and joy as they get older.

    The...

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    Kate Hufnagel is on a mission to make it easier for individuals and families to talk about and prepare for the day when their loved ones pass away.

    She educates people on what makes up today's estates and the laws and policies that can make things more difficult for Your Person.

    Kate helps people get their affairs in order, which can save their loved ones hundreds of hours of frustration and the estate thousands of dollars in legal...

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    This week's guest Courtney Ross is a dedicated fitness enthusiast and wellness advocate with a diverse background in modeling, personal training, health coaching, and nutrition. Her journey towards a profound understanding of the human body and its optimal care started unexpectedly with a minor surgery that forced her to confront the importance of movement and self-care during her recovery.

    Motivated by this experience, Courtney em...

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    For over nineteen years this week’s guest, Dr. Levy has been operating EBL Coaching, which specializes in one-on-one home, and virtual tutoring for students in grades Preschool - year 12. She is on a mission to get many more individuals with disabilities the best and most appropriate academic support that they desperately need. 

    Dr. Levy is a consistent advocate for those with learning ...

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