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sheila — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:57:25 +0000

NEW The Courage to be a Single Mother

Audiobook in itunes format
PLUS BONUS Workbook!

Raising Boys without Men

sheila — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:35:59 +0000

If you want to listen to a fabulous podcast presentation titled, How Maverick Moms are Creating the Next Generation of Exceptional Men CLICK HERE. You’ll be directed to the itunes link where you can download or listen in.

Peggy Drexler is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University, she is a former Stanford University Gender Scholar whose current studies focus on the changing American family.

Having the Confidence to Be Yourself

sheila — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:54:22 +0000

In this episode we brainstorm ways to be brave, confident and comfortable being ourselves. How do we become more confident? What are we most afraid of? Challenge of the day. Spend more time focused on how you can be comfortable being yourself than you spend focused on what other people might think.

Finding Peace with Your Body and Food

sheila — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:33:59 +0000

We hear so much about how to get in shape, ways to diet, how we’re supposed to look and feel. But the words finding peace point us in a whole new direction. Today’s guest, Shelley Jensen shares her journey to finding peace and gives us some tips on acceptance, triggers, stresses and how we can gain the ability to cope with compassion and love towards ourselves.

Visit Shelley’s websites; “S”Team Counseling and Shelley’s Angels (a non-profit organization with a vision to aid those struggling with disordered eating through messages of hope and to provide funding to those unable to afford private counseling through bursaries.)

Summer Fun on a Budget

sheila — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:16:44 +0000

Financial planner Jennifer Maier talks about having a life plan that includes a list of what is most important to you. A budget is created based on this list. For summer fun, brainstorm as a family all that you might like to do. Talk about what it is you like or would look forward to with each. If it’s too expensive think of something that might be similar–if you can’t make it all the way to the ocean is there a lake or pool available? Other great ideas include a gift list and how to have guilt free shopping. Visit Jennifer Maier’s website and sign up for her free newsletter.

How to be More Assertive

sheila — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:18:28 +0000

Today we interview assertiveness guru, Judith McClure, author of Civilized Assertiveness for Women. Find out the difference between aggressive and assertive. How to say NO and feel good about it and all the things that get in the way of women getting what they want.

The Joys of Single Motherhood

sheila — Mon, 11 May 2009 00:20:31 +0000

Join us in celebrating our single motherhood with a list that includes; the joy of teaching our kids, setting our own house rules, having the freedom to chose whatever we want to do or be, the joy of empowering our children, and much more.

Overcoming Your Fears

sheila — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:21:59 +0000

In this episode we discuss how fear can limit us from fully living our lives. We divide fears into two groups,a realistic fear and unrealistic fear. A realistic fear is appropriate and necessary because it warns us about danger. An unrealistic fear which paralyzes, it stops us from taking the actions that would actually move us in the best direction.

When Kids Miss Their Fathers

sheila — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:25:31 +0000

Today we discuss; what to say when your kids ask why they don’t see their father; ways to promote positive relationships between mom and dad so kids aren’t put in the middle, how to build mentor relationships for your kids, ways to teach your kids to express themselves and much more.

Having an Empty Nest

sheila — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:26:52 +0000

In today’s episode we talk about all the kinds of empty nests that single moms might experience. From weekends when your kids are gone and you’re alone to when they leave for college and your life changes completely.