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The Name Pros Show
by Alix Brown
Alix Brown, The Name Mentor, sits with a cup of coffee and breaks down the naming process, and speaks to the dilemmas she's helped navigate over the last 10+ years as a name consultant.She is the 1st Name Regret Coach and the author of the First Name Regret Guidebook. She has helped thousands of women find peace in their naming process. As an author, name mentor, and a mother herself, Alix spends her time working to uplift and empower mothers."I came for the names, and stayed for the mothers."
Episodes
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Episode 27: What the Name Community Has Taught Me
I've been immersed in the name sphere for over 20 years, and in it professionally for over 10. I have been inspired by so many women who uplift other women, and we've navigated the valleys of toxicity together, too. I wanted to take a few minutes to share with you all that I've learned thus far....
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Episode 26: The Do's & Don'ts of Building a Name
I chat with Pliny the Elder about what it takes to create a name that lasts beyond the critics! Naming a baby can feel difficult and leave you uncertain. After helping thousands of women, here are some of the things I've seen help people feel like they can succeed in the final decision. #namementor
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Episode 25: Can NAME REGRET Be Cured?
Name Regret aka Postpartum Name Depression Find the 1st Name Regret Book Here: https://thenamementor.com/shop/ols/products/all-good-names-bring-peace---the-1st-name-regret-guide
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Episode 24: How Are Babies' Names Made?!?! with Name Explain's Patrick Foote!
For almost 10 years, Patrick Foote has been making extraordinarily fun videos about the origins of names on YouTube as Name Explain. Now an author of 3 books as well, Patrick joins me for some fun about... coconuts and bidets??? It's a fun episode! Find Patrick Here: YouTube...
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Episode 23: Heart Baby Names with Lilia!
What an amazing, fun and important conversation with Lilia from the boutique Instagram account Heart Baby Names. She has a gift of articulating truths in a fresh way. I loved this conversation with her so much! Find Lilia here: Instagram @HeartBabyNames Her Books and Consults
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Episode 22: Mistakes in Baby Naming with Abby Sandel!
Abby Sandel aka Appellation Mountain joins me for an AMAZING conversation about the world of baby naming. We chat about trends but also the deeper and darker topics of naming a baby, and Abby offers some tips for success. I am absolutely humbled by Abby's talents and wisdom, and so honored to…
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Episode 21: Are LAST NAMES the End of All The Endings?!?!
They have become a cultural staple and yet, they weren't always in existence. This episode unpacks what last names really mean, and some ideas if you're thinking of changing yours.
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Episode 20: A Name is a Brand
A conversation of names being brands with Taylor @whatsinababyname. What is a brand? It's the feeling you get when you hear the name of something. Nike, Etsy...2 very different feelings. Now parlay that into humans. A name comes with a feeling...that's why we give it. And certainly, it only takes...
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Episode 19: Modern "Puritan" Names
Virtue/Symbolism, and the beautiful rebellion of a new trend that is happening. In this episode, Taylor the Baby Name Doula and I unpack what a modern Puritan name is. We are living in a post-pandemic world, and baby names have taken on a whole new curve. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and dive in...
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Episode 18: NAME REGRET & Postpartum Name Depression
What actually matters the most when naming a baby? Name Regret/Remorse... How do you find your way out of it, and is it normal? Between 10% and 20% of parents regret their baby's name. It's all over the news right now, as Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott announced they are changing their son's name....
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Episode 17: Signs of SUICIDE and How To Help
*trigger warning My cousin Jenn knows firsthand what the affects of suicide look like. All that she's learned firsthand and through her own journey of support, she's now dedicated her life for prevention and postvention. Right now, Jenn works as a Program Specialist for School Care Team, is a...
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Episode 16: Empowering Women Through Childbirth, Healthcare & Acknowledging Trauma
Taylor Humphrey, the TikTok famous baby namer, has an incredible and deep conversation with me about what it's like to truly help people on a deep level. We talk baby names but also what it's like being a doula and what she's learned from trauma. Follow Taylor on Instagram and TikTok #namementor
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Episode 15: Preference Does Not Spell No
Do you feel like baby names becomes a frustrating YES/NO checklist? On this episode, I dive in to that pinnacle feeling of frustration and what to do about it. For the name worksheets discussed in the episode, click here.
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Episode 14: Horse Talk with Jeff Wilson
What's better than eating carrot cake and smilin' like a donkey eating briars? Come hang out with us as we talk about some amazing horses, including one who actually did eat carrot cake. My dad, Jeff Wilson, a nationally acclaimed horse trainer and cool cat, joins me on this episode where we talk...
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Episode 13: NAME CHANGE as an ADULT
It takes a special kind of bravery to change your name as an adult, and it's a conversation that needs to be had. I'm joined by Kate, a mental health advocate from @thehippodcast, to talk about her journey and process of changing her name after the year the name Karen felt cancelled after a...
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Episode 12: Baby Name Guide Book Excerpt
I thought it would be fun to read a couple of pages from my book... Who would want to say no to free advice? Trending + Timeless Baby Names on Amazon My website, TheNameMentor.com, which sells internationally and is the home of other amazing tools available to you on your baby naming journey.
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Episode 11: Naming Rainbow Babies
Not for small ears. How do you honor what's been lost? Is there an invisible line that keeps you from closure? Tune in to this special conversation on how to navigate the weight of honor with your rainbow baby. Follow me on Instagram @thenamementor and visit my website for more name help resources.
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Episode 10: I HATE ALL THE NAMES!
Pregnancy overload got you like, "I hate every name and I can't find one I like!" What do you do? Here are 3 tips to help refresh you to finding your baby name...
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Episode 9: I’ve Heard the Cry
Toxic wisdom in the naming community and how pain changed me.
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Episode 8: Are Girls Stealing All The Boy Names?!?
Are the girls stealing all the boy names?!? Will there be any good names left for the boys?!? *insert angry emoji face Tune in to hear my thoughts on this. "Get in, Adaltrude, we're going shopping."
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Episode 7: Names That Honor
On this episode, we're discussing honoring! What it means, and some ways to work around a name that's difficult to wear.
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Episode 6: Expectations vs. Reality
Some thoughts about relationships and expectations that #radandhappy shared a while ago.
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Episode 5: Pocahontas and George Eliot
Reclaiming our names and our heritage as people, especially the women in our history who kept their heart a secret.
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Episode 4: We Can't Agree
In this episode, we're talking about when couple can't agree on what to name their baby. How do you navigate troubled waters, different minds, and what does it mean to compromise? I brought my husband, Josiah Brown, as my special guest, as I felt it would be a more complete conversation to have...
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Episode 3: A Swift Kick in the Pants
Coughing, Taylor Swift, and Lucy Maud Montgomery.
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Episode 2: Weird Names, Save Yourself!
Talking my favorite celebrity baby names, putting up our dukes, and not failing our kids. Grab a copy of my new book, Trending + Timeless Baby Names, which is my big hug to new mamas and papas....
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Episode 1: When Life Gets You Creamed
Hey, it's Alix! It's Episode 1 of the Names + Coffee chat/podcast/convo with me, the #namementor! What is really important in life, and what can we take from nature to show us? Tag along with me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/namesdaily/ Grab a copy of my book!...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Alix Brown, The Name Mentor, sits with a cup of coffee and breaks down the naming process, and speaks to the dilemmas she's helped navigate over the last 10+ years as a name consultant.She is the 1st Name Regret Coach and the author of the First Name Regret Guidebook. She has helped thousands of women find peace in their naming process. As an author, name mentor, and a mother herself, Alix spends her time working to uplift and empower mothers."I came for the names, and stayed for the mothers."
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Alix Brown, The Name Mentor, sits with a cup of coffee and breaks down the naming process, and speaks to the dilemmas she's helped navigate over the last 10+ years as a name consultant.She is the 1st Name Regret Coach and the author of the First Name Regret Guidebook. She has helped thousands of...
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