In this episode, we are talking with Dr Orlena Kerek, a pediatric doctor turned health and weight loss coach, and we are talking about how to get children (and adults) to eat healthy choices during stressful times.  To connect with Dr Orlena, visit her website https://www.drorlena.com/ Listen to Dr Orlena's podcast  Fit and Fabulous At 40 And Beyond, FB group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/drorlena/  Her 3 healthy meals and “system video”: https://www.drorlena.com/healthy-family-meal-plan  and https://snotty-noses.com/ Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you Podcast and be sure to share it with a mom-friend! To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster Be a fan on Facebook and like https://www.facebook.com/ChaptersofMotherhood/  You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) Looking for an alternative way to ease pain? CBD oil is a simple solution. To learn more visit https://familyfriendlycbd.myctfo.com/ To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Chapters of Motherhood

Healthy Habits & Meal Planning for Children with Dr Orlena Kerek

It's everywhere, we can't avoid the topic, Coronavirus! A world pandemic and a Nation under quarantine.  We are all stay at home moms and homeschooling moms now. Since we are all in the same boat, I'm sharing what I have been doing, my method of homeschooling, my frustrations and how I am entertaining myself and my children. Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you Podcast and be sure to share it with a mom-friend! To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster Be a fan on Facebook and like https://www.facebook.com/ChaptersofMotherhood/  You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) Looking for an alternative way to ease pain? CBD oil is a simple solution. To learn more visit https://familyfriendlycbd.myctfo.com/ Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25   To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Quarantine Mom; We're all in it together.

In this episode, Dr. Susan VanScoyoc is here to talk about raising socially confident kids and more specifically for those who suffer from social anxiety.  What is the difference between social anxiety, general anxiety and depression?  How do you know if your child is exhibiting typical teenage behavior or if its something more serious?  How can an anxious parent help their own child?  Listen, as child psychologist of 20 years in practice gives particle and easy advice. Join Dr. Susan's Facebook group "Raising Socially Confident Kids" https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingsociallyconfidentkidsfreegroup/ and mention that you listened to this episode to enter the raffle for her book, Navigating Negativity or you can get it from amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Negativity-Practical-Parenting-Strategies/dp/1543943292/  You can email her directly at susan@myconfidencecoach.com for any further questions and more information regarding her parenting coaching service. Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you Podcast and be sure to share it with a mom-friend! To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster Be a fan on Facebook and like https://www.facebook.com/ChaptersofMotherhood/  You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) Looking for an alternative way to ease pain? CBD oil is a simple solution. To learn more visit https://familyfriendlycbd.myctfo.com/ Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25   To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Raising Socially Confident Kids with Dr. Susan VanScoyoc

Jennifer Garcia is back! In this episode, she is talking about her motherhood journey with her daughter that she birthed.  Breaking cycles and changing mindset, she decided to raise her daughter very different from the way she was raised, with mutual respect.  Hormonal pregnancy, calm trip to the hospital and a birth plan that did not go to plan all lead up to a healthy baby girl. Jennifer  has modified the world to fit the needs of her daughter in the Montessori Method, and her now 3 year old can cook her own meals.  To reach out or to follow Jennifer, you can connect with her on Instagram www.instagram.com/jen__fer Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you are listening on. To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) Looking for an alternative way to ease chronic pain or anxiety? CBD oil is a simple solution. To learn more visit https://familyfriendlycbd.myctfo.com/ Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25  To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Montessori Mom: Mindful Parenting

In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Garcia to talk about her early introduction to being a "mom" to her 4 siblings that were in foster care.  She talks about her family history, emotional abuse of being raised by a narcissistic mother and a father who couldn't help much because he was in an inebriated state due to alcoholism. Jennifer felt the family home at age 17, shortly after that, her family was homeless and 5 of her siblings were in foster care. She knew she wanted to take custody, and at only 20 years old, she took the responsibility of raising 4 of her siblings.  The road was not easy, she had a lot to prove to them, others and most importantly, herself.  **warning; there is talk about emotional, physical and sexual abuse, and domestic violence.**  To reach out or to follow Jennifer, you can connect with her on Instagram www.instagram.com/jen__fer Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you are listening on. To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) Looking for an alternative way to ease chronic pain or anxiety? CBD oil is a simple solution. To learn more visit https://familyfriendlycbd.myctfo.com/ Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25  To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Sister Mom: Legal Guardian to siblings

In this episode, we are joined by 11 year old Kyra, founder of Foster For Hope, and her Momager, Crystalina.  Foster for Hope is a charity that raises money to help local foster kids. Kyra does this by holding various events through the year.  At the tender age of 7, Kyra knew that she had to do something to help foster children and what else was mom to do but to encourage and support her daughter's passion for helping. To connect with Kyra follow her on Instagram @fosterforhope2016 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fosterforhope/ Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/859758510873671/permalink/ Website https://fosterforhope2016.wixsite.com/smile Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you are listening on. To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) Looking for an alternative way to ease chronic pain or anxiety? CBD oil is a simple solution. To learn more visit https://familyfriendlycbd.myctfo.com/ Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25  To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Foster for Hope with Kyra and Momager Crystalina

In this episode, we are joined by Victoria Moore (A.K.A. Yogi Mami) to talk about her sudden and unexpected grief journey.  She shares about her happy marriage and family who did many activities together, including homeschooling and learning.  Until her husband began to suffer from depression. For over a year, he was under a doctor's care, on medication, as well as holistic treatment. One morning, everything changed and Victoria had to find a new normal in a new life as a widow. You can reach Victoria on her website https://yogimami.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_yogi_mami/ Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you are listening on. To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) Looking for an alternative way to ease pain or anxiety? CBD oil is a simple solution. To learn more visit https://familyfriendlycbd.myctfo.com/ Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25  To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Widow & Homeschool Mom

Often times, a person is unaware that she/he may be in an abusive and controlling relationship, until after they have left it.  Such was the case for our guest, Jessica Cordova.  She explains how she fell prey to a controlling, insecure boyfriend who first showered her with gifts at a very young age. Then as time went on, abuse began, and she knew it was time to leave him. Months later, and to her surprise, Jessica found out she was pregnant and her single mom journey began. But there is light at the end of that tunnel, as she finally found what she had always longed for. Follow Jessica on Instagram @jessie_jesss_  Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you are listening on.  To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) Looking for an alternative way to ease pain? CBD oil is a simple solution. To learn more visit https://familyfriendlycbd.myctfo.com/  Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25  To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Escaping a Traumatic Relationship and a rocky start to motherhood.

While I am still navigating through motherhood, I do not have it all figured out yet. But here is what I have learned: children thrive on routines, temper tantrums are inevitable and picky eaters will turn you into a very creative cook! In this episode, I share the tips and tricks that have worked for me and my children.  Here's a hint: finding the natural rhythm will solve most issues. Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you are listening on. To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25 To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Taming Tantrums and Picky Eaters

Season 2 is back talking all about birth with a couple of birth Junkies. In this episode, Ana joins us to talk about her motherhood journey and what led her to quit medical school and go straight to being a certified doula. She talks about how hospitals are more baby friendly, the staff is becoming more accepting of birth workers such as midwives and doulas, encouraging breastfeeding and non-medicated birth. Did you ever wonder what is a doula? What do they do? Do they deliver babies? How can they help a pregnant mom? Can they help in postpartum? And why do some women consume the placenta? Press play and have all your questions answered.  To reach Ana directly you can visit her website https;//www.anathedoula.com and on Instagram @anathedoula Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you are listening on. To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! https://www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25 To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

All about Birth with Ana the Doula

Season 1 is complete and I will be taking a break, but not before giving you an update of new developments in my life and a wrap up of previous episodes.  I will be back on January 15, 2020 with new episodes! Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you are listening on. To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) https://www.zhounutrition.com/ use promotional code 25THRIVE at check out for 25% off  THE CODE WILL ALSO APPLY ON AMAZON Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25 To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Season 1 Finale: Updates & Wrap-up

Grief is a difficult and uncomfortable  subject to talk about, especially when it involves the loss of a child.  In this episode, I am joined by Megan Hillukka, the founder of Grieving Moms Haven.  Megan shares with us the interruption of her motherhood joy by her sudden and unexpected grief journey.  Her healthy 15 month old daughter, Aria, died from Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood  while Megan was 8 months pregnant with her 4th child.  The experience of finding her daughter dead left her with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that turned her world upside-down and she struggled to care for her older boys and her newly born daughter. Grief is a journey but there is help and hope and most importantly, joy after loss.  To connect with Megan, you can visit her website www.meganhillukka.com and on her Instagram @cultivatedfamily  Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you Podcast and be sure to share it with a mom-friend! To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) https://www.zhounutrition.com/ use promotional code 25THRIVE at check out for 25% off  THE CODE WILL ALSO APPLY ON AMAZON Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25   To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Grieving Mom: Loss of a toddler

We are joined once again by Andrea Romero. She had shared part of her story in an earlier episode titled "Mom to an Angel: loss of a child" and now she is back to continue her motherhood journey with raising her daughter, Sarah, who has special needs. Less than a year after losing her son, Andrea noticed that her daughter started to develop the same symptoms. Sarah suffers from a neurological disease that has no name, she eventually lost her sight and some of her hearing. Five years ago, she separated from her husband and found herself really struggling, both financially and emotionally. At which point, she made a decision to give physical custody to Sarah's father. Throughout the years and all the struggles, she found support in the family she thought she had lost and is back in her daughter's life, co-parenting better than ever. You can visit Andrea and Sarah on Instagram @thrusarahseyes  or her website www.thrusarahseyes.com To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you Podcast and be sure to share it with a mom-friend! Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25   https://www.zhounutrition.com/ use promotional code 25THRIVE at check out for 25% off  THE CODE WILL ALSO APPLY ON AMAZON To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Special Needs Mom: All about Sarah

Kind of like "ghosts of Christmas past, present and future" except I include all the holidays. I think you will be surprised as to which holiday is my favorite and even more surprised as to which holiday is my least favorite.   Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you are listening on.  To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) https://www.zhounutrition.com/ use promotional code 25THRIVE at check out for 25% off  THE CODE WILL ALSO APPLY ON AMAZON Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25    To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Holiday Traditions

Vanessa and Abby from The Real Moms of Bravo stopped by to talk about their motherhood journey. Abby talks about the stress of losing a parent while being pregnant and still caring for her 1st born who was only 8 months old at the time.  Vanessa shares the events that lead to an unplanned C-section, a rocky start to motherhood and the emotions that left her with postpartum anxiety. Breastfeeding struggles, pumping woes and a mutual love for reality TV only strengthen their friendship and bond to form The Real Moms of Bravo. Give them a follow @realmomsofbravo and a listen on wherever you podcast. Please rate and review on Apple Podcast, Podbean or Castbox or wherever you are listening on. Learn more about Heilo Skin Care and their Nobel Prize winning ingredient, EGF, that will leave your skin glowing and cause cell turnover, resulting in plumper, softer and firmer skin with luster.  Use promotional code podcast25 at check out for 25% off the entire purchase! www.heiloskincare.com/discount/podcast25  https://www.zhounutrition.com/ use promotional code 25THRIVE at check out for 25% off  THE CODE WILL ALSO APPLY ON AMAZON To leave a comment or DM you can Connect with me on Instagram @Chaptersofmotherhood and on Twitter @motherpodcaster You can leave a voice message on Anchor FM *(may be featured on a future podcast) To be a supporter of the podcast for as little as $0.99 per month visit https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

Abby & Vanessa: The Real Moms of Bravo

A weekly podcast about this #momlife that is motherhood and all the struggles, chaos and true blessings that come with the title "mom". In the book of motherhood, there are several life experiences that make up a chapter. The host, Veronica, has 5 children and has been a mother for over 26 years. With these life experiences, Veronica has been almost every type of mother there is; from being a Teen Mom, raising teens, to now raising centennials & so much more in between. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom or a working mom, tune in each week to find your chapter. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chaptersofmotherhood/support

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Chapters of Motherhood

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