Strong Single and Human Claire Martin

This weeks guest,  Tracy Taris overcame a childhood of fear, anxiety and self-doubt to become a Licensed Marriage and Relationship Therapist, Speaker and Author of "Many Voices ONE TRUTH". She works extensively with families in crisis including coaching parents with parenting issues. 
Tracy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over ten years of experience specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy. She helps clients who need empowerment due to feelings and beliefs that their life is not within their own control or due to overall feelings of not being “good enough” or “worthy.” She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
Tracy holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, and Bachelor's of Journalism with an Emphasis in Broadcasting from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. She is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 50782) and certified in Prepare-Enrich Marital Preparation and Therapy. She is an active member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Find Tracy at
www.tracytaris.com
www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-taris-843a4a21

This week's guest, Sara Deacon, aka The Adulting Coach, is on a mission to guide the next generation towards a life filled with their own aspirations rather than societal expectations. Partnering with parents, she supports teens and young adults in their journey to adulthood, empowering them to define their own path, embrace new challenges, make confident decisions, and succeed in adulting.
Sara's unique approach blends discipline and creativity, providing a balanced center for individuals to connect with their power and passion. Her goal is to instill true confidence, successful adulting, and an element of fun in the process. With infectious energy and optimism, Sara engages young people, challenging them to question assumptions and take purposeful actions toward their goals. Whether doing karate in the garage or delivering thought-provoking performances, Sara inspires individuals at every level of their "adulting" journey.
 
Find Sara at 
www.saradeacon.com
www.linkedin.com/in/saradeacon

Rachel Burch, this week's guest, is a versatile individual who transitioned from a career in law to become a transformational coach and stand-up comedian. She hosts the highly popular podcast, Love Before 100, where she shares her unique journey of searching for love while navigating a dating scavenger hunt and bucket list.
In her 40s and acknowledging her inclination for staying at home, Rachel takes her audience on a humorous and cringe-worthy expedition as she steps out of her comfort zone. Her mission is not only to find love but also to help others feel less alone in the often challenging world of dating. Listeners describe her podcast as "relatable," "raw," "hilarious," and "binge-worthy," catering to both single and married women (and men).
Residing in Orange County, CA, with her two boys, Rachel enjoys the coastal lifestyle with long walks on the beach and short commutes on the Pacific Coast Highway. She has a keen interest in personal growth, embraces all things 'woo,' and prioritizes healthy living.
Beyond the quest for love, Rachel is committed to exploring a unique form of personal development—transformation through entertainment. Love Before 100 is a blend of comedy, personal development, vulnerability, dating, romance, and true crime. Described as a mix of Sex and the City and Jackass, the podcast is raw, real, and relatable. It invites laughter, tears, and cringes, offering a unique combination of a reality show, rom-com, and Ted talk. Love Before 100 is positioned as the guilt-free guilty pleasure for those seeking an entertaining and transformative journey through life's adventures.
 
Find Rachel at
www.facebook.com/rgburch

This weeks guest has a passion for raising awareness about a silent epidemic that affects all of us: every country, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, faith and creed, single or dual parent homes, yet it is stigmatized and not talked about. It is prenatal exposure to alcohol.
Patricia says if your children are not responding as expected to traditional approaches of parenting or discipline, chances are that the root of the problem is altered wiring in the brain from prenatal exposure to toxins and/or trauma (there are over 50,000 things that can alter the development of a baby in the womb), which means there are biological reasons why rewards and consequences, praise or punishment are not changing their behavior. Patricia isn't about shaming mamas! She just wants to raise awareness. 
She is also a trainer and neurobehavioral coach, a Certified VIRTUAL Coach, a podcaster with a podcast, Living with FASD. and if that wasn't enough she is writing a book geared to reaching the 16.6 million adults in the US who are impacted by prenatal exposure to alcohol, most of whom have no clue.
When we understand both how our children's brains, changed by drugs, alcohol and/or trauma, drive their behavior, and as we understand what we bring to the table in our interactions with our children, these shifts will happen.
 
Find Patricia at
www.patriciakasper.com
 

Nisha Lehman, a dedicated mobile developer by day, transforms into a passionate advocate for enhanced mental health during the night. As the visionary founder of the app Confidential Conversations, she endeavors to bridge the gap between technology and mental well-being.
Nisha is on a mission to introduce a unique approach to addressing specific mental health issues through her app, which seamlessly integrates video games into the therapeutic process. Focusing on concerns such as grief, divorce, widowhood, and the profound impacts of mental health on remaining children, Nisha aims to provide tailored, immersive experiences. Her goal is to offer users struggling with mental health challenges a safe and secure outlet for exploration, allowing them to view their struggles through a different lens without reliving painful moments or trauma.
Nisha Lehman is deeply fascinated by the potential of utilizing games to contribute positively to the mental health space. In the contemporary world, where the importance of mental well-being is increasingly recognized, she believes that incorporating technology and tailored experiences can be a powerful tool in addressing and improving mental health.
Find Nisha at
www.linkedin.com/in/nisha-lehman
www.instagram.com/confidconvos

Monty C. Ritchings, an accomplished author, has triumphed over life's challenges, navigating through feelings of inadequacy and enduring the heartbreaking loss of his wife to alcoholism. His early years were marked by the haunting specter of fear from his father, compelling him to become invisible in his quest for humanity. However, a transformative awakening prompted Monty to seek a better path in life.
With a dedication spanning over three decades, Monty immersed himself in the study of mystical arts, energetic healing, and emotional and core belief work. The insights drawn from his personal journey, often lived on the fringes of life, now resonate in the pages of his books. Monty's motivation to share these profound observations lies in his earnest desire to guide individuals toward discovering and embracing their innate strength and truth. He firmly believes in the inherent potential within every person, urging them to accept and embody it.
In the current context of our world, Monty passionately emphasizes the critical importance for individuals to uncover and walk in their truth, viewing it as the essential key to a truly fulfilling and authentic life.
Find Monty at
www.montyritchings.com
www.facebook.com/montyc.ritchings