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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March 26, 2024 64 mins

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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    Riana Milne is a global-certified life, dating, and relationship coach with over 23 years of research and experience working with trauma. Her passion for counseling started as a teen, and she later obtained her master’s degree in Applied Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Rowan University and gained an education as a Cert. Clinical Trauma Professional and developed coaching programs for both Singles and Couples ages 16-76, wit...

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    December 12, 2023 51 mins

    Rick DellaRatta is considered by many to be one of the finest Singer/Pianists performing today and one of only a handful of Jazz artists who can make a successful musical presentation to a large audience without having to abandon the true art form of Jazz.

    Through his lifelong endeavor to help advance people to their highest potential through the understanding of Jazz as well as spreading peace worldwide through his “Jazz for Peace...

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    Roger Pollard is a writer, teacher, and coach based in Miami, Florida.

    Growing up, sports were his life, and he played a variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, football, and soccer.

    While his parents supported his passion for sports, they also emphasized the importance of academic performance. After playing college football on a scholarship and coaching he worked as a Graduate Assistant for the Middle Tennessee State fo...

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    This week's guest Mark Aylward has over 30 years of experience helping people who are unsure of their next steps in life utilising his teaching and mentorship personality, which he attributes to his father. 

    After college, he tried different things and failed a lot, which led him to realize that most people don't know what they want to do in life however after becoming a father, he shifted his focus to supporting his new family and...

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    November 21, 2023 53 mins

    This week’s Guest Keli Kane is a Kindergarten Reading Specialist with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science in Education

    Keli suffered brain trauma after being hit by a drunk driver in 2014 when her son was not yet a tween. 

    Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the impact that one person can have on the lives of those around them. 

    Her confidence and self-discipline have helped her overcome many ob...

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    November 14, 2023 71 mins

    This week’s guest Elaine Belson obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1987 and her master’s degree in Social Work in 1993 from the University of Maryland at Baltimore and has been a clinical social worker for 30 years

    In addition to this, she decided to join the Army at the age of 42 because she wanted to be part of something bigger than herself and have a bigger impact during her time served in Afghanistan, from 2008-201...

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