A lively interview show about how to talk when you’re not sure what to say.
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Amy Flanagan Podcasts
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This isn’t your typical podcast. Here, we’re having the real conversations — the spiritual awakenings, the inner battles, and the breakthroughs that change everything. No surface-level success stories. No perfectly packaged advice. We’re pulling back the curtain and diving into the truth — the struggles, the wisdom, and the fire that’s made some of the world’s most powerful women unstoppable. This is about the real journey — the unfiltered grit, the moments of reckoning, and the rise that fo ...
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Meet Tory Giles: Doctor of Chinese Medicine, master breathwork & movement instructor, keynote speaker, and holistic health powerhouse. With a double bachelor’s in Health Science (Chinese Medicine & Exercise Science), Tory blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge biohacking and modern functional medicine. Over the past 12 years, she’s helped thousand…
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Frequency First: The Energetics of Power + Presence with Priscilla Skippington
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48:05Our chat with Priscilla Skippington is next-level. Cosmic, raw, and full of those truth-bomb moments you feel in your gut. She’s a brand visionary, the fire behind Inspired Founders, and a woman who’s walked through the shadows to rise in full power. Her mission? To help women remember who the hell they are abundant, magnetic, and deeply worthy. We…
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Behind the Veil: Founders Unfiltered with Amy & Cara
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1:08:37Leaders in the Light with Amy & Cara In this episode Amy and Cara share an unfiltered conversation about their own stories; their healing journeys, and gifts they've uncovered along the way. Leaders in the Light is a community of like-minded women who are here for the perfect combination of transformation and spirituality. Cara and Amy talk openly …
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Cracked Open: Sophia Harris on Healing, Power & the Energy of Wealth
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49:13We go deep into Sophia’s spiritual journey - the initiations that cracked her open, the lessons that reshaped her path, and how she’s alchemised it all into the powerful work she now leads in money energetics. From navigating shadow work to anchoring into self-worth, Sophia shares how she turned spiritual breakdowns into breakthroughs and how she n…
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From Illness to Intuition with Margo Flanagan, Co-Founder of Two Raw Sisters
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1:01:01In this raw and deeply moving episode, Margo, co-founder of Two Raw Sisters, opens up like never before. In conversation with the Amy Shaw and Cara Calvin, Margo steps into uncharted waters — diving into the often-unspoken layers of self-doubt, grief, spiritual awakening, and the energetics that have shaped her journey. Together, they explore what …
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Amy Shaw—also known as the Logical Hippy—fuses the strategic with the spiritual. A Reiki Master with a proven track record in transforming multi-million-dollar companies, she brings a visionary, high-energy approach to both life and business. She’s neurospicy (labels aren’t a thing in her house—it’s a superpower), a Manifesting Generator, and a fir…
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Cara Calvin is not just a coach—she’s a woman on a mission to live bravely, love fiercely, and light up the path for others to step into their power. As the co-founder of 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, she is here to help women elevate unapologetically and step into their fullest potential. A transformation coach, business mentor, and keynote speaker, …
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Loving The Way You Parent: Building Strong Communications With Your Child. Featuring Rosemary Clark.
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44:49Send us a text Ever wondered if your baby is secretly masterminding ways to manipulate you? Our expert guest, Rosemary Clark, debunks this myth and dives into the nuances of positive parenting communication techniques. Rosemary sheds light on how misconceptions about children can create unnecessary conflict in parent-child relationships. Learn how …
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Deepening Connection by Speaking Your Partner’s Language: with Cheri Timko
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32:05Send us a text Unlock the secrets to effective communication with your partner as we sit down with Sherry Timko, an expert couple's relationship coach. Misunderstandings could be at the root of many of your arguments, but what if simple changes in the way you communicate could resolve them? Learn how to articulate your thoughts clearly and how over…
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LARPing and Narrative Therapy: Ben Stimpson on Finding Your Voice
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49:05Send us a text Ever wondered how storytelling can transform lives? I had such a wonderful time with this episode! Join me as we unpack this compelling subject with our special guest, Ben Stimpson—an author, therapist, and podcaster. Ben's journey begins in North Wales, where he faced significant speech challenges due to dyspraxia. Through dedicated…
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Finding Your Inner Truth and the Strength to Be Authentic—with Dr. Christina Fontana
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35:46Send us a text Welcome back to the Savvy Communicator! Facing adversity with resilience can lead to remarkable transformations, as Dr. Christina Fontana's journey from trauma to triumph so powerfully demonstrates. In our latest episode, Christina shares the raw and often hidden struggles that shaped her, and the profound metamorphosis that occurs w…
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Embracing Life's Final Chapter: The Compassionate Journey with Jill McClennen
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49:32Send us a text Death isn't often a comfortable coffee table discussion, but it is as natural as life itself. In an honest and eye-opening conversation with Jill McClennen, a seasoned death Doula, we traverse the delicate terrain of end-of-life planning and the profound services provided by those who guide us through our final days. Jill enlightens …
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There's Nothing Wrong With You!--Authenticity through Creativity with Dr. Fred Moss
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37:30Send us a text Discover a radical new perspective on mental wellness as Dr. Fred Moss, the "Un-Doctor," joins us for a fascinating journey beyond the bounds of traditional psychiatry. Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about mental health as Dr. Moss shares his approach to undiagnosing, unmedicating, and unlocking the true poten…
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The Journey of Nonviolent Communication with Ali Miller
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40:41Send us a text Embark on a journey to the heart of empathic conflict resolution with Ali Miller, a renowned nonviolent communication coach who's here to transform the way we perceive and navigate disputes. Imagine a world where communication is not a battlefield but a bridge towards understanding and connection—a paradigm shift from confrontation t…
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Leading with Laughter: Insights from Comedian Mike Goodwin
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43:38Send us a text Picture this – a soldier turned comedian and leadership trainer who brings laughter in boardrooms and classrooms alike. Join me, Amy Flanagan, as I sit down with the wonderful Mike Goodwin on the Savvy Communicator podcast, where we dance on the fine line of humor, leadership, and building connections. Discover how this military man …
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Authenticity and Vulnerability: Unconventional Insights into Leadership--with Jo Zulaica
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31:26Send us a text Imagine learning leadership from the rather unusual perspective of a tour guide. That's the fascinating journey of our guest today, Jo Zulaica. A seasoned leadership coach, Jo started her career as a tour guide on luxury, active travel trips. Through navigating people in vulnerable and uncomfortable situations, Jo discovered that aut…
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Freeing Yourself from Self-Shame and Judgement--with Anna Thellmann
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26:32Send us a text Ever wondered how open, honest dialogue can transform your sex life? Prepare to gain deep insights as we sit down with sexual intimacy coach, Anna Thellmann. Anna pulls back the curtain on her coaching journey, sharing how she equips individuals to quiet their mental noise and tune into their bodies. She also shines a light on her me…
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The Positive Side of Saying No: Setting Boundaries and Reclaiming Yourself--with Emma Roy
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32:03Send us a text What if you could carve a boundary so firm between your work and personal life that they never bleed into each other? Imagine how liberating it would feel to say 'no' without guilt. With our guest, boundary coach Emma Roy, we explore this very concept and the crucial role it plays in our lives. The conversation takes an interesting t…
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Arika Patneaude is a licensed clinical social worker who is the director of bioethics and pediatric palliative care at Seattle Children’s Hospital. She is also a passionate advocate for health equity and awakening to unconscious bias in medicine and the impact it has on underresourced and historically excluded populations. I experienced her passion…
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The Power Dynamics of Asking and Receiving at Work--with Kim Nicol
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30:28Send us a text Ever wonder why it's so hard to ask for what you want in the workplace? The truly savvy communicator knows it's not about demanding, but about advocating for professional needs with grace, strategy, and bravery. Kim Nicol, expert life coach, joins us to unravel this complex topic. We delve into the power dynamics of asking, the impor…
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Social Media, Digital Communication, and the "About Me" page--with Val Casola
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34:36Send us a text What does it take to become a captivating copywriter and brand storyteller? Our guest, Val Casola, shares her inspiring journey of discovering her love for writing, and how she's turned it into a successful career in communications and external relations. From early encouragement in second grade, to pursuing creative writing in colle…
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Unlocking Effective Communication: Nurturing Meaningful Connections and the Five Links In Love—with Ann Visser
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40:45Send us a text Have you ever felt lost in your relationships, struggling to communicate effectively? In this captivating episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ann Visser, a life coach, speaker, and trainer at 4better4ever.com, and certified John Maxwell coach. Ann shares her personal journey of learning to communicate better in her marriage…
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Navigating the Dance: Effective Communication Strategies for Connecting with Teens—with Emily Powell
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31:56Send us a text Ever wondered why communicating with teenagers can feel like walking on eggshells? Join us as we sit down with Emily Powell, a therapist specializing in teen and young adult care, to uncover the unique challenges and rewards that come with talking to teens. We talk plainly about the things that make adolescents prone to volatility an…
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Live the Life You Want, Relationship Red Flags, and Taking Up Space—with Alyse Freda-Colon
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32:27Send us a text Do you ever struggle to communicate what you truly want or need in your relationships? Join us today as we explore the power of clear communication with therapist and coach, Alyse Freda-Colon. Discover how speaking up can help you live the life you deserve and break the cycle of attracting jerks. We dive into the importance of knowin…
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Ashley and Theron are parents of three children, including Viggo Rick, who died at 6 months of complications related to Trisomy 5p. They offer so much wisdom to other caregivers and suggestions to clinicians about what helps (and what hinders) parents of newborns born with very rare, life-limiting conditions.…
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Mom Amy Graver and Palliative Care Doctor Erin Flanagan
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42:07Mom Amy and her daughter Lauren's palliative care doctor, Erin, talk about Erin's care of 7-year old Lauren: how she saw her as the full child that she was -- not just a cancer diagnosis -- and how she managed Lauren's 'total pain' during her 3 years of treatment for cancer, including addressing Lauren's fear of dying.…
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CPN's Blyth Lord talks with child and adolescent psychiatrist Elena Lister about the importance, value and life-long positive impact of talking with children honestly about illness and death. "What is mentionable is manageable." This far ranging conversation focuses especially on supporting siblings of children who are sick or who have died from il…
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CPN Jerris Marr Bob Macauley Blyth Lord June 2022 MP3
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49:31Jerris advocated for his daughter Faith from her diagnosis at age 4 with osteosarcoma, through 23 major surgeries, side effects, setbacks, and complications, until her death shortly after her 18th birthday. Towards the end, they met Dr. Bob Macauley who helped get Faith home. Jerris emphasizes the need to create a space for dads as advocates and em…
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CPN's interview with Pediatric Palliative Care NP's Luke and Sean
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35:20CPN's interview with Pediatric Palliative Care NP's Luke and Sean, Valley Children's Hospital, Madera, CABy Courageous Parents Network
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Shared Struggles: CPN's Blyth Lord talks with contributing editors parent Ann Schrooten and Dr. Barry Markovitz about their book and the collective wisdom from parents and physicians about the sacred, shared enterprise of caring for children living with serious illness and medical complexity.By Courageous Parents Network
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Michelle Moon, DO: a bereaved mother and doctor pivots to hospice and palliative medicine
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34:54CPN’s Blyth Lord talks with Michelle Moon, a bereaved mom and adult neurologist, about her decision to pursue fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine: what about her experience with her daughter Julianna led to this career pivot and how is it feeling for her as she nears the end of her fellowship and considers her future as a doctor while alw…
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Dr. Wynne Morrison, director of pediatric palliative care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, talks with Blyth Lord about what drove the creation of Courageous Parents Network.By Courageous Parents Network
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CPN's conversation with mom and writer Faith Wilcox about her experience parenting her teenage daughters Elizabeth and Olivia, following Elizabeth’s diagnosis with Osteosarcoma. Elizabeth died at age 14. Faith talks about how she and Oliva grieved together and separately in the years that followed.By Courageous Parents Network
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In the Zoom Room - Couples Relationship Matters
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33:03An audio recording of CPN's In the Zoom Room event on Tending the Adult Relationship with families and psychologist Nancy Frumer-Styron.By Courageous Parents Network
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CPN’s Blyth Lord talks with Carla, the mother of Talia who had infantile Tay-Sachs and died shortly before her second birthday, and Robin, Carla’s mother, Talia's grandmother. Theirs is a particularly close relationshipBy Courageous Parents Network
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In this episode, CPN's Jennifer Siedman talks with her son Noah about the days leading up to Noah's brother, Ben's passing. They explore grief, the pressures siblings feel and creating a new family dynamic.By Courageous Parents Network
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The Miller Family - Hunter Syndrome and Identity after loss
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25:58In this episode, Amy and Ray Miller , parents to Dan, who had Hunter Syndrome and Hailey join CPN’s Jennifer Siedman to talk about surrounding their son Dan with love, family and friends during his final days, their identity as parents and being happy again.By Courageous Parents Network
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Dr. Kate Davidoff - journey to becoming pediatric palliative care doctor
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35:53CPN's interview with Dr. Kate Davidoff on her journey to becoming an attending pediatric palliative care doctor: what drew her into medicine and then working with seriously ill children and their families.By Courageous Parents Network
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Kris & Chelsey - Grieving a Son and Brother
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22:45In this episode, CPN’s Jennifer Siedman talks with Chelsey Klenke Robertson about the challenges and gifts of loving Craig, her brother who had Hunter’s Syndrome(MPS II). Her mother Kris joins them to talk about Craig’s final days, the grieving process and how Craig’s legacy has impacted their careers.…
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In this episode, CPN’s Jennifer Siedman talks with Grey Chapin, founder of the BLAIR Connection, a digital resource to support siblings as they experience the challenges of having a terminally ill brother or sister. Jennifer is the mother to three – Noah and Isabelle, and their brother Ben, who died in 2014 from Sanfilippo Syndrome. Grey is the you…
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Jennifer and Leslie - Community and Clinical Trials
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10:57By Courageous Parents Network
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Diana Pangonis, Director of Family Services for NTSAD
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Dawn and Blyth: anticipating a clinical trial
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Rebecca Kuzarski, mom to Ethan, Hannah, and Sophia, sat down recently to talk with her friends about the death of her daughter Sophia 5 years ago. Sophia was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 3 and unexpectedly died 7 months into her treatment. Listen as this intimate group of friends, these 5 years later, reflects upon how they came together a…
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Emma Artinian was diagnosed with Sand-hoff disease when she was 12 months old and she died when she was 3 and a half. Here her mother Becca and her grandmother Christine, Becca's mother, talk about what it was like to love and care for and lose Emma, together. Emma's little sister Ava was born after Emma passed away and has brought new light into t…
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Cari is the mother of Dylan and his older sister Jessie. Jessie died in December 2015, at the age of 13, from Sanfillipo Syndrome, a form of MPS. Cari and her husband Matt say that Jessie was the light of their family, always happy, and with a huge smile for everyone, especially her brother who she absolutely adored.…
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Sarah is the mother of Emerson. After 7 sleep-deprived but blissful months, Sarah and her husband Steve learned that Emerson had Gaucher Type 2. Gaucher Type 2 is always fatal in early childhood. Sarah shares here the vital role that Courageous Parents Network AND pediatric palliative care played in the months that followed the diagnosis and then E…
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Ben is 15 years old and lives with his mother, father and two younger sisters, McKenna and Joelle. Ben was born with Cerebral Palsy. He loves school, the Red Sox, and spending time with his sisters. Makenna and Joelle include Ben in everything they do and have become compassionate advocates for children with disabilities.…
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Wendy is currently twelve years old. At the age of three and a half, she contracted an E-coli infection that resulted in a syndrome called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome which causes kidney, pancreatic and heart failure. Wendy has had many surgeries including a kidney transplant, and she continues to struggle medically.…
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Jean and Tim share their family memories and the cancer diagnosis of their only daughter Megan. Megan chose to follow the path of hope and gratitude as she fought against this disease. Her parents supported her wishes and continue to work to live a life that Megan would be proud of. Megan left this physical world August 9th, 2014, two days after he…
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