The Empowered Child

The Power of Positivity & Persistence: Cam F. Awesomes Journey From Anxious & Bullied to an Olympic Trials & Boxing Champion

On today's episode, Cam F. Awesome shares how he continued to show up despite what most would consider being repeatedly punched in the face by circumstance.
He shares how he went from anxious and bullied to confident and one of the most decorated boxers in US history holding multiple Olympic Trials titles as well as multiple National Championship titles (with over 400 wins under his belt!).
He rose to fame after being featured in the Netflix documentary “Counter Punch” which chronicled his Olympic journey.  He’s now a sought-after speaker and known as “The Motivational Comic”
This episode is full of insights on how you can practically curate a more positive mindset and life by tapping into your inner strength so that you can achieve your goals. Enjoy!   
Connect with Cam here: www.camfawesome.com
Connect with Cam on IG: @camfawesome
Connect with Cam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamFAwesome/
 

Tips And Skills To Keep Your Relationship Strong By Understanding Your Attachment Style with Julie Menanno

In this episode, Julie shares tips and skills to keep your relationship strong by understanding your attachment style.
She explains what attachment theory is, the different types of attachment, and how it relates and makes a remarkable difference in our emotional and personal relationships. 
When we know what our style is and when we can work towards a secure attachment style, our relationship with ourselves and others can thrive. 
Julie Menanno MA is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and Relationship Coach.
She earned her Master’s degree in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute in Los Angeles, CA. She currently has a clinical therapy practice treating couples in Bozeman, Montana, as well as a relationship coaching practice with a staff of coaches who serve clients all over the globe.
Julie is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and specializes in working with attachment issues within relationships.
While Julie’s first passion is treating couples, she also provides invaluable relationship insights and advice to nearly 1 million followers on Instagram. She is currently working with Simon and Schuster on a book, Secure Love.
Secure Love is scheduled for a December 2023 release date and will be translated into multiple languages.
In addition to her work as an author and social media creator, Julie hosts a bi-weekly Patreon discussion group on a variety of relationship and self-help topics.
She is a public speaker and a regular guest on podcasts.
As a wife of 22 years and a mother of six children and one dog, Julie has a plethora of personal experience with attachment in relationships to augment her professional expertise. This shines throughout this episode. Enjoy :)  
Connect with Julie:
https://www.instagram.com/thesecurerelationship/
www.Iceeft.com
The book Julie referenced: Good Inside by Dr Becky Kennedy:
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Inside-Guide-Becoming-Parent/dp/0063159481/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19AXSNUHQOV91&keywords=good+inside&qid=1675368296&s=books&sprefix=good%2Cstripbooks%2C214&sr=1-1
Download our FREE guide "The Ultimate Guide To Help Your Kids Understand And Regulate Their Emotions" here: www.zamio.live/theultimateguide
 

A Candid Conversation With My Mom On What It Means To Be Emotionally Intelligent & Mentally Resilient

In this episode, I have a candid conversation with my Mom about what emotional intelligence and mental resilience mean to her.
We had a lot of laughs and my Mom shared what she wishes she would have done more and less of when raising us girls. She also shares what she feels would make a difference for parents now, knowing what she knows now.  Appreciate and love you so much, Mom! 
 
 

A Proactive Approach & Evidence Based Strategies For Children’s Mental Health with Lynn McLaughlin

In this episode, Lynn McLaughlin and I have a conversation about using a proactive approach and evidence-based strategies to help children build self-awareness, motivation, empathy, and social and self-regulation skills at a young age.
Lynn McLaughlin’s mission is to lead and empower people to make conscious and positive choices. She gives people the opportunity to share their voices through her podcast Taking the Helm, her writing, and public speaking.
As a best-selling and award-winning author, Lynn has now teamed up with her niece, Amber Raymond, to co-author a children’s book series titled, “The Power of Thought”. Both she and Amber are passionate about being proactive when it comes to children’s mental health. When children learn to manage their emotions at a young age, they learn to problem-solve and find positive solutions to everyday situations.
Which is something that we are so focused on here on The Empowered Child Podcast. 
Lynn’s professional speaking experiences have been local, provincial, and international as she leads us in tackling our barriers so that we can move forward to new and exciting possibilities. 
Dedicated to community causes, Lynn is a member of 100 Women Who Care Windsor/Essex and is a Rotarian. As a brain tumor survivor, she works tirelessly to support the goals of the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. She shares more of her story and is truly a champion in every sense of the word.  
As an educator … Superintendent, Principal, Vice-Principal, Teacher, and Educational Consultant, Lynn McLaughlin served in many roles. In addition to her business, Lynn continues to be active in education, teaching future Educational Assistants at her local College.
This was a powerful and fun conversation. I hope you enjoy it as well. 
And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through AI, gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started. 
You can find all of Lynn’s books on her author page here:  https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lynn-McLaughlin/author/B0788C9V4R?
Her webpage https://lynnmclaughlin.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lynnmcla/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lynnmclaughlin.co/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyeari6SNO4ZKQ5Un-_f4w?view_as=subscriber

How To Apply Self-Help Principles In Real-World Scenarios As An ADHD Mom with Heidi Speaker

In this episode, I have a conversation with Heidi Speaker. Heidi is a 33-year-old mother of 3 children ranging from ages 7 to 18 mo. She is the CEO and founder of Growth and Gainz, an online health & fitness coaching company.  She specializes in helping adhd moms build muscle, burn body fat, while boosting their mental & emotional health in the process. 
Growing up with a stigma around adhd, and thinking it was a just a poor excuse people made for their lack of work ethic, Heidi soon realized the power and growth that would come when she learned the truth about adhd, how it impacted her, and the treatments & tools available to overcoming the shame and pitfalls that are so common with ADHD. 
Heidi’s journey is one of ups and downs, but a happy ending where she is thriving and living her best life!
She initially coped and managed her adhd by working harder than everyone else, journaling, and staying structured with exercise and routines. 
After having two children, her symptoms became unmanageable as she didn’t know how to ask for help, or understand all the sensations she was experiencing in her body. 
As she got better at seeking out resources, asking for help, and stepping into the scary world of vulnerability, Heidi saw the growth that came and got addicted. 
She has since had a third baby, launched her online business, and grown her influence to now helping hundreds of other women overcome their own crippling fears and habits so they too can step into a life they love in a body they’re proud of. 
She has also competed in two bodybuilding shows since her third baby, who just turned 18 months old. 
Join us today as we have talk more about her journey and the tools that have been most helpful in her growth and successes.
And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through AI, gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started 
 

The Ultimate Guide To Helping Your Child Understand & Regulate Their Emotions

In this episode, I have a conversation with you about how to understand and regulate your child's nervous system. It is filled with insights and practical tips you can begin using TODAY. 
Click here to download your FREE copy of The Ultimate Guide To Helping Your Child Understand & Regulate Their Emotions: www.zamio.live/theultimateguide
 
 

How To Break Generational Cycles Using Therapeutic Techniques and Natural Options with Angie Weber

In this episode, I have a conversation with Angie Weber, the creator of The Parent Toolbox and host of the podcast Mom Essentials.
She is on a mission to help break generational cycles on how we approach health with our kids. By pairing together therapeutic techniques and introducing natural options into homes, parents are able to be more proactive with health on all levels; physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Angie shares a lot of practical and useful tips and insights throughout this episode, I hope it’s helpful, enjoy! 
And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through AI, gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started 
& We now have the Ultimate Guide to Helping Your Children Understand & Regulate Their Emotions. Pick up your copy here: www.zamio.live/theultimateguide
Go to Theparentoolbox.info for the free 3-Step Guide To Calm Emotional Choas In Your Home
Check out Angies Podcast: Mom Essentials Podcast 
IG & FB @theparentoolbox

Warning Signs of Suicidal Ideation and What To Watch For with Nikki Lytle

In this episode, Nikki Lytle and I talk about the warning signs of suicidal ideation so that you know what to watch for and what you can do about it. 
Nikki is a 46-year-old- middle Georgia native with 4 really cool kids, ages 12, 14, 17, and 19, and married to her very own UPS guy.  She has 21 years as a PA and is now working in child and adolescent psychiatry. 
Graduated from Northside HighSchool then Wesleyan College (pre-med), South University (Bachelor of PA studies), University of Nebraska Medical School (Master of PA studies), Master of Developmental Psychology from Walden and is now working on her Doctorate in Psychiatry from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals.
Nikki wrote About Suicide; Memoir of Jane Doe in 2016 and founded a nonprofit, Mental Health 1st in 2021.  Her purpose is the prevention of adolescent suicide because of her own suicide attempt as a teenager. 
Besides working in behavioral health for her day job, She speaks locally on suicide prevention and has organized several mental health campaigns in local school districts. 
She is a gem of a human and is doing so much good in the world. I really enjoyed our conversation and hope you do, too. 
And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through AI, gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started 
& We now have the Ultimate Guide to Helping Your Children Understand & Regulate Their Emotions. Pick up your copy here: www.zamio.live/theultimateguide
Nikki's Non-profit: Www.mental-health-1st.org
You can pick up her book here: 
https://www.amazon.com/About-Suicide-Memoir-Jane-Doe/dp/1534898832/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39RRATCM8CID2&keywords=suicide%2C+memoir+of+jane+doe&qid=1668105696&sprefix=suicide%2C+memoir+of+jane+doe%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1
 

How To Tap Into Responsive (Not Reactive) Parenting With Kristen Watts

In this episode Kristen and I dive into her process that takes you from being overwhelmed and dysregulated to regulated and able to respond instead of react. 
With over 30 years of evolution in business, Kristen Watts has a fascinating and expansive history of helping women thrive in all aspects of life.
Kristen is an internationally recognized Motherhood Mentor, Emotional Alchemist, Spiritual Teacher, Travel Guide and Business Strategist.
Among her many successful pursuits working with Mothers, Kristen founded Raising Happy! a platform of personal growth programs for conscious, loving mothers of young children and co-authored a New York Times bestselling book, The ONE Thing Every Mom Needs to Know! 
For over 10 years, Kristen has been helping mothers to eradicate mom guilt, self-doubt, and the fear of messing up, so they can ditch the “pursuit of perfect parenting” and start enjoying many more moments of motherhood, even the messy ones!
Her mission is to help mothers break cycles of dysfunction in order to raise children who do not have to RECOVER from their childhood. PERIOD.
Kristen has developed several simple methods for healing and life transformation that she has offered across the globe at international retreats and workshops. Kristen has recently founded and now currently leads Soul Activation Adventures™, where she safely facilitates women through accelerated transformations using travel, adventure, exploration, and profound experiences that are unique and life altering, and she is currently working on her next book! 
Connect with Kristen @ www.soulactivationadventures.com 
And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through  gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started 
 
& We now have the Ultimate Guide to Helping Your Children Understand & Regulate Their Emotions. Pick up your copy here: www.zamio.live/theultimateguide

Purposeful Strategies For Less Defeating and More Rewarding Parenting with Mike Wallach

In this episode, I have a conversation with Mike Wallach. Mike lives in Edmonds with his wife and 4 young children.  He’s a Behavior Analyst and he loves to share positive, practical, and effective tools with parents to improve every member of the family’s experience. Through his work he has broke down the specific actions we can take (and avoid) to create a happier household… like, siblings who care about each other, minimal frustration for everyone, and how to create lasting, healthy relationships.
We chat about how parenting is exhausting with or without effective strategies, but with more purposeful strategies...parenting becomes more rewarding and less defeating. The insights and strategies he shares are from what he calls the RIGHT approach, which is an acronym he explains throughout, and the strategies actually WORK to drive a closer connection with your children. This conversation was a lot of fun, and I hope it will be for you as well. 
Find and connect with Mike in the links in the show notes 
https://www.facebook.com/mwwallach
And here is his community for parents:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentingSolutionsCommunity
And as always, these weekly episodes are powered and brought to you by Zamio: the world's first social and education platform that develops emotional intelligence and growth mindsets for children and teens through AI, gamification, and humanistic psychology. Go to www.zamio.co to get started