The Rock Your Cradle Podcast

👩‍👧‍👦 Brittney, a mom in a blended family to 4 kiddos (step, biological, and adopted), opens up about her journey as a devoted member of her church and a woman striving to be a little better each day. We're diving deep into the beauty and challenges of blended family life, and Brittney shares her wisdom on how to navigate those tricky moments with grace and resilience.🌈 On her website, Brittney says, "I get the honor of helping women just like you who want to feel better in their blended family. Women who want to resolve their blended family frustrations and feel at ease with family relationships but they aren’t sure how to or are unclear about the steps to take to make it happen." 🤝✨In this episode, we explore:🔍 Unpacking the nuances of blended family dynamics.🌟 Brittney's personal journey and the lessons she's learned.💪 Practical steps to enhance your blended family experience.🤗 Building connections and finding ease in family relationships.Whether you're part of a blended family or simply seeking valuable insights into navigating family dynamics, this episode is for you. Brittney's authenticity and genuine approach to helping others are truly heartwarming.🔗 Check out Brittney's website https://www.blendingbravely.com, and be sure to tune in to the podcast for an enriching conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted. 🎧✨Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the love! 🚀 Thank you for being part of our community. 💙 #Podcast #BlendedFamily #Inspiration #BrittneyPhillips #familylove 🎯 Brittney’s Links:https://www.blendingbravely.com/https://www.instagram.com/itsmebrittneyp/https://www.facebook.com/brittneyq🎯 Rock Your Cradle’s LinksIG: https://www.instagram.com/rock.your.cradle/FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockyourcradle/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RockYourCradle/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockyourcradleApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-your-cradle-podcast/id1727319419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oJzvZ0dia1p7TA6YBTmI2?si=SupNAmyQRhqakrqbKh_rMg&fbclid=IwAR2jEjrFXaizQbee2xR_IHV-CWg9KHarTQDNdOcMNTqR3urwTXzb6exuQy4&nd=1&dlsi=697c123a899247bca

Michelle Steiner is an expert in disabilities, having grown up with them herself. She's overcome learning disabilities to create a happy life dedicated to helping children who have learning disabilities. She now educates parents and professionals in how they can also support their children.🎒 Learn how to support your child in their educational journey.🎒 Find out how to work with the professionals in the school system.🎒 Get a window into the success and happiness your child can have.🎯 Melissa’s Links:https://www.michellesmission.net/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013356902200 https://www.instagram.com/steiner7250/https://www.michellesmission.net/press 🎯 Rock Your Cradle’s LinksIG: https://www.instagram.com/rock.your.cradle/FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockyourcradle/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RockYourCradle/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockyourcradleApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-your-cradle-podcast/id1727319419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oJzvZ0dia1p7TA6YBTmI2?si=SupNAmyQRhqakrqbKh_rMg&fbclid=IwAR2jEjrFXaizQbee2xR_IHV-CWg9KHarTQDNdOcMNTqR3urwTXzb6exuQy4&nd=1&dlsi=697c123a899247bca

Most people believe that motherhood is about how much you accomplish in a day but the happiest mothers are clear on what matters most and create systems to ensure the important things happen.Melisa Lowe, time management coach for busy mothers, floods us with practical tips and mindset support to find out what works for you and your life.🚀 Learn how to organize your schedule to give yourself time.🚀 Find the happiness and fulfillment you’ve been missing.🚀 Be proud with the progress you’re making.“I just want the courage to wake up everyday, be myself, do something that excites me, spend time with the people I love, eat amazing food, mind my own business and get at least 8 hours of sleep.” 🎯 Melissa’s Links:https://melissaklowe.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mellow0402 https://www.instagram.com/thewellthymamaco https://youtube.com/@thewellthymama 🎯 Rock Your Cradle’s LinksIG: https://www.instagram.com/rock.your.cradle/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockyourcradle/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RockYourCradle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockyourcradle Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-your-cradle-podcast/id1727319419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oJzvZ0dia1p7TA6YBTmI2?si=SupNAmyQRhqakrqbKh_rMg&fbclid=IwAR2jEjrFXaizQbee2xR_IHV-CWg9KHarTQDNdOcMNTqR3urwTXzb6exuQy4&nd=1&dlsi=697c123a899247bca

Have you heard the phrase “Hurt people hurt people?” Denise Bard’s story proves that isn’t always true. Denise grew up being abused in every way by the very person who should have protected her - her mother. Denise’s raw but beautiful story is one of survival, healing, and love. Over time, Denise💪 Survived and escaped chronic abuse at home💪 Became an incredible, driven, loving mother💪 Wrote a book to teach women about the difference that little actions can makeDenise has now become a motivational speaker and survivor advocate who inspires women everywhere she speaks. If you or a loved one are struggling through abuse, or you suspect that a child you know is being abused, please listen to Denise’s story as she shares what would have saved her if only someone had asked.🎯 Denise’s Links:https://www.youtube.com/@DeniseBard https://www.tiktok.com/@denisebard https://www.instagram.com/30.second.moment/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551992619191 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Denise-Bard/author/B0CV15NPWB?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 🎯 Rock Your Cradle’s LinksIG: https://www.instagram.com/rock.your.cradle/FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockyourcradle/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RockYourCradle/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockyourcradleApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-your-cradle-podcast/id1727319419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oJzvZ0dia1p7TA6YBTmI2?si=SupNAmyQRhqakrqbKh_rMg&fbclid=IwAR2jEjrFXaizQbee2xR_IHV-CWg9KHarTQDNdOcMNTqR3urwTXzb6exuQy4&nd=1&dlsi=697c123a899247bca

You can be a mom and have a career. Career coach Jamie Terran, who has been featured in the New York Times, Huffpost, and the Muse, teaches women how to find fulfillment with home and work life. Jamie teaches women how to💡 Take a pause and allow yourself a period of figuring it out💡 Decide how you want to use your time with work and family💡 Be mission-driven and fulfilledJamie started life thinking she would be a pediatric surgeon, but while attending Brown University, she realized her passions laid elsewhere. Now she helps women find their own paths, sharing her knowledge and experience of balancing motherhood and career.🎯 Jamie’s Links:Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-tell-me-about-yourself/id1709644810Website: https://www.jamieterran.com/Socials: @careercoachjamie🎯 Rock Your Cradle’s LinksIG: https://www.instagram.com/rock.your.cradle/FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockyourcradle/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RockYourCradle/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockyourcradleApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-your-cradle-podcast/id1727319419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oJzvZ0dia1p7TA6YBTmI2?si=SupNAmyQRhqakrqbKh_rMg&fbclid=IwAR2jEjrFXaizQbee2xR_IHV-CWg9KHarTQDNdOcMNTqR3urwTXzb6exuQy4&nd=1&dlsi=697c123a899247bca

Cindy met and married her husband within seven months, and 26 years later they're still going strong.

Vaginal birth after cesarean IS possible.Hannah Gill was a first time mom. Her birth didn’t progress as she expected and she ended up with an unplanned cesarean.🌡️  She ended up with birth trauma.🌡️  She had postpartum depression.🌡️  She wanted to heal.Hannah dove into therapy and let her emotional wounds heal. She later had her vaginal birth and became a VBAC doula who is insistent on supporting her clients in their own healing and birthing journeys.👉 Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction🎯 Hannah’s Links:www.ebbandflowbirthco.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ebbandflowbirthcohttps://informedpregnancy.com/single-post/birth-of-a-doula-pt-1-of-2-hannah-gill/https://informedpregnancy.com/single-post/birth-of-a-doula-pt-2-of-2-hannah-gill/https://dailyjournal.net/2023/07/14/franklin-womans-childbirth-experience-inspires-doula-career/🎯 Rock Your Cradle’s LinksIG: https://www.instagram.com/rock.your.cradle/FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockyourcradle/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RockYourCradle/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockyourcradleApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-your-cradle-podcast/id1727319419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oJzvZ0dia1p7TA6YBTmI2?si=SupNAmyQRhqakrqbKh_rMg&fbclid=IwAR2jEjrFXaizQbee2xR_IHV-CWg9KHarTQDNdOcMNTqR3urwTXzb6exuQy4&nd=1&dlsi=697c123a899247bc

How on earth do you save for the future while paying off a mortgage? Is there a way to get the most bang for your buck?Tayon Mitchell, creator of From Mortgage to Millions 💵, is an incredible financial strategist who helps families who are looking to pay off debt AND build wealth - and he's figured out how to use the same dollar to do both things simultaneously.If you're dealing withfamily budget strainunsure financial futurenot knowing how to build wealthmortgage stressthen listen to Tayon explain the powerful strategies he shares on leveraging life insurance to become your own bank, unlocking a path to financial independence. 🚀 📈 #FinancialFreedom #WealthBuilding #LifeInsuranceInvesting 🌐www.mortgagetomillions.net

Are you happy with the education your child is receiving? If you're concerned withthe curriculum your child is learningthe quality of academic help your child getsdeveloping your child's critical thinking skillsthen you need to listen to Kristina Heagh-Avritt, a seasoned educator who transformed her passion for teaching into a mission for positive change. 🍎✨ After 27 years in public elementary education, Kristina left public education to found Vibrant Family Education. She's on a mission to address the educational gaps that became evident to her—ensuring every child receives personalized support and empowering parents to be active partners in their child's learning journey. 💖 Join us as Kristina shares insights, stories, and the uplifting mission behind Vibrant Family Education. Whether you're navigating the school system or seeking a more personalized approach, her interview gives you actionable steps to improving your child's school experience. 📚👩‍👧‍👦 #EducationRevolution #FamilyEmpowerment #VibrantEducation 🌟vibrantfamilyeducation.com facebook.com/kristina.heaghavritt bringingeducationhome.com

If your family loves sports 🏀⚽spends a lot of time on sportsspends a lot of money on sportsis feeling overwhelmed by the juggle!then you need to hear Jenny Cheifetz, a dedicated life coach specializing in supporting families with sports kids.Jenny takes families from overwhelm to fun. After listening to her for an hour, you'll start to get ideas on how to:maintain family connections during all the hustlemanage the financial 💰 demands of travel and feescultivate a fulfilling life amidst the demands of sports and school 📝Jenny shares practical tips, personal experiences, and expert advice to help you thrive as a family unit while supporting your athlete. ⚽🏀 🏈 ⚾ 🎾 "Jenny holds such cool space. I know that whatever comes up for me in a session she sees me and has the capacity to hold it with me, the good, the bad, and the ugly, she is there for it all." - CrystalFind out more from Jenny athttps://jentlecoaching.com/https://www.facebook.com/jentlecoaching/https://www.instagram.com/jentlecoachinghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sideline-sisters/id1709566379 #SportsFamily #LifeCoaching #FamilyHarmony

Michelle wanted to be an actress, but found herself living away from her family and with her boyfriend-turned-abuser on the West Coast. Michelle tells her incredible story of escaping abuse, creating her one-woman show, and founding her 501(c)3 charity, Unsilenced Voices, for other survivors. If you or someone you care about is suffering through abuse, share this with them. Michelle gives practical advice for escaping the situation and for rebuilding your life as you rediscover your freedom.Unsilenced Voices now rescues women around the world, from the USA to Africa. Support their work by going to any of the links below:https://unsilencedvoices.org/https://www.facebook.com/unsilencevoices/https://www.linkedin.com/company/unsilencedvoices/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVo8wrcPpPE0ELRQaxLpWQhttps://www.instagram.com/unsilencedvoices/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/unsilencevoicesThanks for listening. We hope you learned something and this episode helped you. If you want to follow us, our links are below. IG: https://www.instagram.com/rock.your.cradle/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockyourcradle/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@rockyourcradle Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RockYourCradle/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-your-cradle-podcast/id1727319419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oJzvZ0dia1p7TA6YBTmI2 And remember, be 1% better, in one way, today.--------------------------------------------------"The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world." -William Ross WallaceROCK YOUR CRADLE!

🌈 If you or someone you love has a fear of pregnancy or childbirth, but still wants children, this video is for you. Alexia Leachman, author of Fearless Birthing, Clear Your Head Trash, Midwifery, Childbirth & the Media, shares her amazing personal journey, the challenges she faced whilst expecting, and the life-changing new techniques she developed out of sheer desperation that lead to complete breakthroughs. This video is not just an interview; it's a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with tokophobia.💪 Say goodbye to fear and hello to empowerment! In this video, you'll discover:✨Alexia's personal journey and the turning points that inspired her groundbreaking technique.✨ The reasons behind tokophobia and how it affects women's mental health.✨ Real-life success stories from women who have already transformed their lives using this method.🌺 Share this video with any women in your life who need help conquering tokophobia and beginning the beautiful journey of motherhood.🚀 Click now to watch, learn, and empower yourself and those you care about. Together, we can overcome tokophobia and embrace the joy of pregnancy and birth. 💖 #Empowerment #Tokophobia #MotherhoodJourney #BreakTheStigmawww.fearfreechildbirth.comhttps://www.instagram.com/alexia_headtrash/ https://www.facebook.com/fearfreechildbirth/ https://www.youtube.com/@AlexiaLeachman/featuredThanks for listening. We hope you learned something and this episode helped you. If you want to follow us, our links are below. IG: https://www.instagram.com/rock.your.cradle/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockyourcradle/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@rockyourcradle Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RockYourCradle/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-your-cradle-podcast/id1727319419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oJzvZ0dia1p7TA6YBTmI2 And remember, be 1% better, in one way, today.--------------------------------------------------"The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world." -William Ross WallaceROCK YOUR CRADLE!

Picture this: You come home after a long, busy day, and walk in the house. You're tired, and all you want to do is quietly relax. But the moment you open the door, you trip over shoes by the door. Then sees coats piled in the hall. The living room isn't much better and the kitchen looks like a tornado blazed through.What do you do next? That is the real question. Do youa. exhaustedly clean it up yourselfb. shrug and fall down on the sofa, ignoring it and hoping it will fix itselfc. shout until everyone in the house comes running, and then yell at them that you're not the maid and they need to clean their own messd. gather your husband and kids and calmly explain the requirements of cleanliness you expect and why it mattersBeing able to choose how react when you're under stress is the difference between being triggered, or untriggerable. Alex Pin, a parenting coach specializing in motherhood, teaches practical calming techniques and principles to help you learn how to get through those stressful times without becoming angry and/or damaging your relationships with your loved ones. Alex's four key steps to calm responding: 💟Step 1 - Calm your triggers 💟💟Step 2 - Support yourself💟💟💟 Step 3 - What is it really about💟💟💟💟Step 4 - ConnectionYou can learn more Alex on Facebook and her website, alexpin.infoThanks for listening. We hope you learned something and this episode helped you. If you want to follow us, our links are below. IG: https://www.instagram.com/rock.your.cradle/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockyourcradle/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@rockyourcradle Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RockYourCradle/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-your-cradle-podcast/id1727319419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oJzvZ0dia1p7TA6YBTmI2 And remember, be 1% better, in one way, today.--------------------------------------------------"The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world." -William Ross WallaceROCK YOUR CRADLE!

You probably don't know much about breast cancer, unless a loved one has had it. You probably weren't even told how to check for it in your own body - not properly anyway.Did you know...Your breast tissue goes all the way from the bottom of the breast to the collarbone?There are specific feeling patterns you need to do with your hands when checking for lumps in your breasts?Changing your diet can decrease your risk of breast cancer?Today we're bringing on breast cancer specialist, Dr. Jawad Mustafa, whose passion and career is purely educating women on how to do self-checks, how to know if something is wrong, and how to lower your risk of getting breast cancer in the first place.He's an amazing doctor with decades of experience. In this interview he shares that experience with us, so we and the women we love can prevent and/or catch it early enough to intervene. His work is life-saving and we're so grateful for him taking the time to do this interview.Thanks for listening. We hope you learned something and this episode helped you. If you want to follow us, our links are below. IG: https://www.instagram.com/rock.your.cradle/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockyourcradle/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@rockyourcradle Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RockYourCradle/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-your-cradle-podcast/id1727319419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oJzvZ0dia1p7TA6YBTmI2 And remember, be 1% better, in one way, today.--------------------------------------------------"The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world." -William Ross WallaceROCK YOUR CRADLE!

Rock Your Cradle presents an in-depth interview with author and addiction counselor Richard Capriola on how to help your child. You'll learn how to recognize the signs of addiction, how to talk with your child about addiction (not just drugs, but behavioral addictions as well), and how to get them they help that they need.RYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rock.your.cradle/RYC Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RockYourCradleAddiction book: https://helptheaddictedchild.com/Richard's X: https://twitter.com/CapriolaRichardRichard's Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/richardcapriolaRichard's IG: https://www.instagram.com/instarick1949/Richard Capriola spent 11 years working as an addictions counselor for Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas before retiring in 2019. Menninger Clinic is one of the top ten psychiatric hospitals in the United States and specializes in the assessment, stabilization and treatment of adults and adolescents with substance abuse and psychiatric disorders. During his tenure there he worked in the Adolescent Treatment program and the adult Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment and Stabilization program. Working closelywith psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and nurses he was responsible for comprehensive assessments and individual and group counseling with patients diagnosed with substance use disorders.Thanks for listening. We hope you learned something and this episode helped you. If you want to follow us, our links are below. IG: https://www.instagram.com/rock.your.cradle/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/rockyourcradle/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@rockyourcradle Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/RockYourCradle/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-your-cradle-podcast/id1727319419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oJzvZ0dia1p7TA6YBTmI2 And remember, be 1% better, in one way, today.--------------------------------------------------"The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world." -William Ross WallaceROCK YOUR CRADLE!