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Sofia’s Social Segments
by Sofia
Join me, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Army Veteran, as I share techniques that I implement in raising a sibling group of 7 adopted children. My ideas have been featured nationally on media outlets such as ABC, NBC, and CBS. My family and I have been featured on talk shows like The Harry Show, Pickler & Ben, and Rachael Ray.This podcast explores the world of youth and their guardians. It also gives tips and ideas to enhance mental health and overall the standard of life. Sofia’s Social Segments is a safe and positive environment for all age groups.Subscribe to learn and be inspired! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sofia-d-pelt-olds/support
Episodes
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E#53: C H A N G E
Change is constant so be a consistent forever learner. That way adjusting to change will not be such a challenge. Instead, it will open doors of opportunity.
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E#52: Communication Creates Connection
In all relationships, we must be routine, intentional, and present when communicating. Practice these ideas when parenting your children to help build and stabilize relationships.
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E#51: Communication
In this episode, I am sharing ideas about different forms of communication. We often communicate with others, with our bodies, and with ourselves. Be kind and intentional when communicating.
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E#50: Dava
Join me and my youngest daughter, Dava, as we discuss weightlifting. Dava will share some background details as to her journey. She will shed insight on how she continues to succeed in the sport.
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E#49: 2022 - Year of the Action Plan
It would not be a new year without goal setting. This episode dives into the specifics on how to achieve our goals using action plans and quantitative and qualitative ideas.
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E#48: Dinnertime Conversations: COVID-19, Mask Wearing, and Our Thoughts
It’s another unedited and real deal conversation at dinnertime with Our 7. This time, all 7 share their feelings and thoughts about COVID-19, mask wearing, school, and etc. Of course, I give feedback, guidance, and encouragement.
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E#47: Dinnertime Conversations: School is in Session
We are back at it! In this episode, all 7 of our children (and the dog) are a part. Join us for an original and unedited version talking about their return to school and how they coped with nervousness. Disclaimer: Bear with us in this episode. It’s loud. It’s noisy. It’s annoying. It’s not…
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E#46: It’s Only Up From Here
Here’s a reminder of how great you are and how even greater you will become. It’s a few steps to take while setting and accomplishing goals.
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E#45: Dear All You Mommas Out There
Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s a short letter to all you mommas out there. Be encouraged and remember, our children need us.
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S2E6: Show Up and Show Out
It is important that we show up and show out in whatever place we occupy. To show up and show out, we must be willing to be our best selves and freely give positive energy.
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S2E5 Insightful Segment 4: An Unorganized Clean Mess
This. It’s a laundry basket full of clean clothes. Of course, these clothes were once dirty. Dingy. Maybe even a bit smelly. But now, after an intense wash, rinse, and spin in my Maytag washer with my Tide Clean Breeze, they have been cleansed. Ready to wear again. Ready to serve their purpose.…
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S2E4: Invest in Yourself
Investing in yourself is necessary to accomplish your goals. 2021 has been full of distractions that can easily detour goals. Be sure not to invest in distractions. In this episode, learn 3 simple steps to keep you on track with investing in yourself and reaching your goals.
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S2E3 Insightful Segment 3 Procrastination - The Silent Serial Killer
Procrastination is the action of delaying or putting something off. Although our procrastinations are often individual and secret to others, it can manifest openly in many different forms. Procrastination affects all people of all ethnicities from all socioeconomic groups and of all ages. From...
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S2E2 Insightful Segment 2: Distraction Attraction. Beware.
Distraction Attraction. Beware. Distraction. Interruption. Disturbance. Intrusion. Interference. Obstruction. Call it what you may. It’s a distraction. And if you are attracted to distraction, you surely will be led off course. Here we are. Not even two weeks into 2021, yet we have been…
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S2E1 Insightful Segment 1: 2021 is here. Check your rear.
2021 is here. Check your rear. So, I have been asked who am I trying to prove something to. I have been told to “slow my Mustang down.” Not literally. I’ve never had a Mustang. I’m more of a Chevy Camero type of lady. In this sense, it was assumed that I was speeding my way through life. Reaching...
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S1E31: Rain, Rain, Go Away; Staying resilient in the midst of obstacles.
The rain is associated with slowing down. It can be compared to obstacles that we encounter in life. These obstacles make it difficult to navigate our day to day tasks. In the midst of the rain, we must remain resilient and keep pressing forward. Setting a positive example for our youth in the...
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S1E30: The 5 Ws of Thankfulness
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, here is a reminder of thankfulness. In The 5 Ws of Thankfulness, we explore the When, Where, What, Why, and Who of thankfulness.
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S1E29: A Teenager’s Thoughts on His First Job
In this episode, my 14 year old son (Eric) gives us some insight on working his first job. Eric and I have honest dialogue about the his experience.
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S1E28: Finding Sanity While Serving; Use these ideas of time.
As parents, it can be a challenge to find or keep our sanity while giving so much to our children. This episode gives 5 ideas that will benefit your day to day while maintaining or producing sanity. Me Time, We Time, Free Time, He/She Time, and Jubilee Time are ideas that will benefit the day to...
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Insightful Segment_7: Empty your trash.
👀 This is what children do. Fill the trash up, let it overflow and act like there is no problem‼️ At first, this really annoyed me. 😤 Then, this thought came to my mind. 💭 Sometimes, we as humans let trash fill us up. We overflow with mess and act like it’s ok. We ignore the problem(s) instead...
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S1E27: The Idea of LISTEN; We must learn how to LISTEN to identity the sound of the speaker.
There are numerous techniques that are beneficial in teaching us how to effectively LISTEN. In this podcast episode, I explore a few techniques to utilize when communicating and having conversations. What is most important is that we learn to LISTEN using this idea: Let It Settle This Ego Now.
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Insightful Segment_6: Use your full potential.
My oldest son, Eric, was leaving for school this morning with this. I asked him why he had such a BIG binder with only a few pieces of paper in it. Who needs a 3 inch binder to carry around almost empty? That’s when I realized that his BIG 3 inch binder is necessary. It’s almost empty now but not...
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S1E26: Reject Fear & Refocus Faith
In this episode I address the idea of how faith over fear is important while navigating to our life’s purpose. There will be times that fear tries to take ahold of us while trying to reach a goal. That fear may come from family, friends, or even strangers questioning our next move. During this...
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Insightful Segment_5: A broken heart can be for better or for worse.
Oftentimes we associate a broken heart 💔 with a negative connotation. A broken heart can symbolize sadness, loneliness, and depression. In my studies, it even has a name - Broken Heart Syndrome. It is caused by traumatic life events such as the death of a loved one, a physical injury, or even an...
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S1E25: Fan your flame: discover that which ignites your innermost and fulfill it.
In this episode, I will explore why it is important to find that hobby, calling, or purpose that brings ultimate joy. Way before I held the titles of wife, mother, and soldier, I was just me, Sofie. As life progresses, we transform but can lose our unique identity. In this episode, we will…
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Insightful Segment_4: If you have the means and opportunity to help others, do so.
This beautiful butterfly started off as a caterpillar, of course. What’s odd is that the caterpillar spun its cocoon inside of a cage. When it hatched, it was not able to free itself. It was only freed when someone came along and took the time to notice its unfortunate challenge. My...
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S1E24: Tips to Safeguard - Traumatic events can have a negative impact on a child’s mental health.
In this episode, Zavian, my 4th child of the 7, talks about his feelings and how he coped with Hurricane Michael 2018. In talking to him, I realized that as his parents, his father and I put measures in place to safeguard his mental health. Join us for this episode to learn a few tips that will...
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Insightful Segment_3: You may have to trash old ideas and welcome new ideas.
These shoes have seen better days. Perhaps they should have been tossed months or years ago. In their prime, these Kenny Griffey, Jr. baseball officiating shoes were effective in providing for hours of comfort to my husband’s feet. It looks like they have served their purpose and need to be...
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S1E23: Who, What, and Where: These Shape the Behavior of a Child.
I am concerned that my children reported “lots of fights at school.” The behavior of a child is shaped by who they spend time around, what they spend time around, and and where they spend time around. As parents, we must be intentional in parenting and focusing on the who, what, and why.
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Insightful Segment_2: Don’t make decisions based upon what is easy; you may end up delayed.
The other week I needed to run a quick errand. I didn’t want to be gone long, I knew exactly where I was going, and it was an easy task. So, I jumped in my little black car to zoom on down the road. Let me back brief you....... My little black car had a tire that was low on air. I noticed the...
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S1E22: Raising Children with Winning Mindsets
In this episode, I discuss 3 ideas/actions parents can take to equip their children with winning mindsets. These ideas have proven to be successful in my case of developing children who play sports and dominate.
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S1E21: Analyzing When to LET GO
Life brings so many changes and often times we do not change with life. This episode focuses on the acronym LET GO to analyze when we should let go of ideas or areas in our life and transition to what is next for us. As adults, we set the example for our youth. It’s imperative that they see us…
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Insightful Segment_1: Life is full of obstacles that may damage us; we still have the same potential
Welcome to Insightful Segments, an addition to Sofia’s Social Segments. Insightful Segments consists of limited content and spoken word narrated by me, Sofia. It will post as bonus content to provide words of encouragement to the audience of Sofia’s Social Segments. In these 5 minutes or less...
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S1E20 Adoption is all that and a bag of chips; this is why.
This podcast episode is dedicated to my 7 children. It’s our 3 year adoption anniversary, and our adoption is all that and a bag of chips! It didn’t start like that but we prepared for it and continue to prepare for it everyday. Learn the ins and outs of the steps we took to get to where we are...
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S1E19: When You Get Tired of Making Lemonade, Make it Anyways
We have all heard the phrase, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. As cliche as it is, it holds so much truth. My middle daughter, Erica, inspired me with the lemons as I observe her making freshly squeezed lemonade and the process it takes. In this episode, I discuss how life brings...
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S1E18: A Teenager’s Thoughts on Returning to Public School During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In this episode, a teenager shares her thoughts as to public school and the pandemic. Necia, my 15 year old daughter, gives us some pros and cons of brick and mortar and virtual school. She shares her experiences in regards to the changes in the classroom and around the school as a whole.
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S1E17: Virtual School = NO GO
School is starting back and parents are having to make decisions where there seems to be no perfect solution. In this episode, I discuss why our family (Olds Party of 9) will not be attending virtual school. You may agree with some while disagreeing with others and that’s ok. We all have to make...
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S1E16: School Sessions with Coach Olds_1
It’s back to school time for so many children! Join me and our guest host, Coach Olds, teacher and child advocate, for some useful tips. It has been approximately 6 months since our children have attended the classroom environment with their teachers and peers. As they prepare to transition back...
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S1E15: Putting Peace in Pandemic
The pandemic has been a time of such unrest and uncertainties. It is a time of limited peace. Because of this, we must intentionally practice ways that will make our lives more tranquil. When we practice improving our mental, spiritual, and physical states of being, the pandemic will present in a...
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S1E14: Building a Blossoming Birthday
Birthdays serve as our very own Happy New Year! With each year, we should aspire to blossom/progress into an even greater version of ourselves. In this episode, explore the 5 W’s to learn The Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Ask yourself these questions to discover ways to make each birthday year…
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S1E13: 7 Habits to Be a Happier Human
This episode will be helpful in contributing to us being happier humans. It lists 7 verbs (action words) that we can practice to improve our quality of life. Although I have practiced most of these ideas for years now, my 7 children have made me more cognitive. I have observed my children...
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S1E12: How to SERVE a Dream
In this episode, I teach my audience how to manifest a dream using my unique and original SERVE acronym. I utilize these ideas on a daily basis while sharing them with my children and helping them navigate their own dreams. The idea of SERVE has been helpful in manifesting a numerous amount of...
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S1E11: I Asked - You Delivered; Q&A Session
This episode is comprised of questions from my audience. Listen up as I answer the questions in an honest but tactful manner. Be sure to send me more questions to hear my point of view too. Feel free to comment back and respond to my answers. Do you agree? Disagree? Your feedback is valued and...
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S1E10: 7 Finds to Forgo Frustration
These finds will be helpful to you in times of frustration. Utilize them to forgo frustrations so that we can become better parents, guardians, and mentors.
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S1E9: 7 Ways to Give A Child Room to Grow
As our children grow older, they should also grow in responsibility. This episode explores ways parents/guardians/adults can give children more responsibility that will promote growth. These 7 basic ideas are necessary for building the foundation of children’s development.
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S1E8: Father’s Day 2020: 7 Facts of a Favorable Father
This episode is dedicated to my husband and father of my 7 children, DaShoan (Darelle) Olds. He is my inspiration as he epitomizes each of the ideas. My two oldest sons, Eric and Zavian, are my co-host in this episode. We discuss 7 ideas that fathers can follow when raising their children. These…
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S1E7: Some Encouraging Words
Throughout our life journey, there comes a time when we need encouragement. This episode is just that. I even left our my list! Be encouraged while you run your race with the grace you have been given. Believe in yourself and set a positive example for our youth to emulate.
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S1E6: 7 Ways to Build and Maintain a Child’s Mental Health
In this episode, my teenage daughter (Necia), joins me to discuss ways that we can improve mental health. We list 7 ideas that I implement with my 7 children. Necia gives her personal feedback and ideas as to the topic as well.
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S1E5: Safe LOVE Lessons
This episode is dedicated to my 4 BLACK SONS as they navigate this world of uncertainty. It contains a tool that children can learn and implement as they grow and go through their daily activities.
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S1E4 Memorial Day 2020: 7 Army Values to Value
This episode is dedicated to all the fallen men and women of the military . It is a special tribute to SPC Daryl A. Davis. SPC Davis and I served in the Florida Army National Guard 144th Transportation Company together. He gave the ultimate sacrifice on November 29, 2004 in Iraq at the young age…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join me, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Army Veteran, as I share techniques that I implement in raising a sibling group of 7 adopted children. My ideas have been featured nationally on media outlets such as ABC, NBC, and CBS. My family and I have been featured on talk shows like The Harry Show, Pickler & Ben, and Rachael Ray.This podcast explores the world of youth and their guardians. It also gives tips and ideas to enhance mental health and overall the standard of life. Sofia’s Social Segments is a safe and positive environment for all age groups.Subscribe to learn and be inspired! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sofia-d-pelt-olds/support
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