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Join us as we ride the waves to calmer waters empowering our children and youth to take charge of their own emotional well-being.

The purpose of this podcast is to educate, which does not provide any financial, legal, medical, psychological services or advice. You are responsible for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. Lynn McLaughlin Inc. disclaims any responsibility for your reliance on the contents of this podcast. If you are in need of professional advice or medical care, seek out the services of your own healthcare professional. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-helm/support

TAKING THE HELM with Lynn McLaughlin Lynn McLaughlin

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Join us as we ride the waves to calmer waters empowering our children and youth to take charge of their own emotional well-being.

The purpose of this podcast is to educate, which does not provide any financial, legal, medical, psychological services or advice. You are responsible for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. Lynn McLaughlin Inc. disclaims any responsibility for your reliance on the contents of this podcast. If you are in need of professional advice or medical care, seek out the services of your own healthcare professional. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-helm/support

    Ep 141: Channeling Pain into Purpose ... The Power of Radical Empathy

    Ep 141: Channeling Pain into Purpose ... The Power of Radical Empathy

    ๐‘ฏ๐™ค๐’˜ ๐’„๐™–๐’ ๐’‚ ๐’‘๐™š๐’“๐™จ๐’๐™ฃ ๐™ฌ๐’‰๐™ค ๐™ก๐’‚๐™˜๐’Œ๐™จ ๐™ช๐’๐™™๐’†๐™ง๐’”๐™ฉ๐’‚๐™ฃ๐’…๐™ž๐’๐™œ, ๐’‚๐™ฌ๐’‚๐™ง๐’†๐™ฃ๐’†๐™จ๐’” ๐’‚๐™ฃ๐’… ๐’”๐™š๐’๐™จ๐’Š๐™ฉ๐’Š๐™ซ๐’Š๐™ฉ๐’š ๐’Ž๐™ค๐’—๐™š ๐™ฉ๐’ ๐’‚ ๐’‘๐™ก๐’‚๐™˜๐’† ๐’๐™› ๐™ง๐’‚๐™™๐’Š๐™˜๐’‚๐™ก ๐™š๐’Ž๐™ฅ๐’‚๐™ฉ๐’‰๐™ฎ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š๐™ข๐™จ๐™š๐™ก๐™ซ๐™š๐™จ?

    Bryan Saint-Louis has a goal to empower 1 million people to unlock their potential and pursue their dreams, equipping them with the tools to succeed and take action in today's world. Bryan, a seasoned youth advocate and motivational speaker, has spent over a decade promoting resilience and leadership across North America. His personal journey through the loss of his daughter and his battle with depression grounds his advocacy in "๐‘น๐™–๐’…๐™ž๐’„๐™–๐’ ๐‘ฌ๐™ข๐’‘๐™–๐’•๐™๐’š," a movement that not only fosters societal understanding but also inspires action.

    His insights have motivated students, workplace leaders, and directors to surpass their circumstances and actively engage in empathetic leadership. Bryan's workshops emphasize recognizing strengths and making impactful societal contributions.

    ๐Ÿ’ฅ Bryan shares his vulnerability with the tragedy of losing a child and how one student saved his life.

    ๐Ÿ’ฅ How his early calling towards becoming a pastor and working in a youth juvenile detention centre taught him the importance of meeting children where they are to truly help them.

    ๐Ÿ’ฅ Why did he drop out after two years into his Masterโ€™s Program for Theology and how did this decision lift his relationship with his father?

    ๐Ÿ’ฅ How do we practice and teach empathy with our own young children? Bryan shares concrete examples.

    ๐Ÿ’ฅ He discusses major school issues: teacher support, rising student behavior problems, and the need for earlier intervention. He demonstrates practical empathy-building activities like the โ€˜breathing ballโ€™ exercise with grade 3 students.

    Connect with Bryan: https://www.bslspeaks.com/



    The Primary Purpose Of This Podcast Is To Educate, Which Does Not Constitute Professional Advice Or Services. The Views And Opinions Expressed Are Those Of The Guests. Their Appearance On The Podcast Does Not Imply Any Endorsement Of Them, Their Products, Or Their Services. Connect with Lynn:

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    • 55 min
    Ep 140: Kristi Simons | Teen Empowerment: Breaking Toxic Cycles

    Ep 140: Kristi Simons | Teen Empowerment: Breaking Toxic Cycles

    Kristi is a woman who broke free from toxic patterns after becoming a mother. She empowers both herself and the teens she now supports. From battling low self-confidence and self-worth to finding a new sense of purpose through motherhood, our guest shares her deeply personal story of growth and resilience.

    Through the guidance of a trusted coach, she gained invaluable insights into her own needs and potential, paving the way for a career dedicated to supporting struggling teens. She opened doors to opportunities in online tutoring and holistic coaching. Our guest reveals the power of mind-body-soul alignment in helping teens navigate life's challenges, emphasizing the importance of managing mental health through thought awareness and more.

    Kristi shares:
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ How becoming a mom sparked a profound shift in perspective, leading her to leave behind a full-time teaching job and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ Tools and strategies for building confidence and self-worth
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ How setting intentions and creating safe spaces for vulnerability fosters trust and connection with teens, empowering them to overcome obstacles.
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ What's the Mindful Mountain of self-discovery?
    ๐Ÿ’ฅWith insights from experts like Byron Katie and a toolbox of tailored resources, how do we support children/teens through challenges like self-doubt or test anxiety?

    Connect with Kristi:

    www.kristisimonscoaching.com


    The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, which does not provide any financial, legal, medical or psychological services or advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests. You are responsible for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. Lynn McLaughlin Inc. disclaims any responsibility for your reliance on any opinions or advice contained in this podcast. If you are in need of professional advice or medical care, you must seek out the services of your own doctor or healthcare professional.



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    Website: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/




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    • 53 min
    Ep 139: Angela Legh | Phoenix Rising: Angela Legh's Path to Emotional Liberation

    Ep 139: Angela Legh | Phoenix Rising: Angela Legh's Path to Emotional Liberation

    Angela Legh is best known as the author of her childrenโ€™s fantasy book series, The Bella Santini Chronicles, which gives children and their parents tools and techniques for emotional balance. For over 50 years, Angela experienced abuse, bullying, and belittlement, and through that exposure, she developed emotional management methods. Angela has been featured in USA Today; she is a Los Angeles Tribune newspaper and magazine columnist and has countless other media exposures. Angela is an international bestselling author with ten published books. Her most recent book is a 90-day journal that prompts users into self-love.

    Angela is a conscious parenting consultant who has done everything from speaking to high school students about emotional intelligence to cohosting a television show on Thriving Women Network.

    Have you asked yourself, "Where did that come from" after a situation where you over reacted or blew up? Emotional triggers happen to all of us but why? How do we change patterns of behaviour that are harmful to us and others? Angela suffered from the tyrrany of an alcoholic father, entered a toxic marriage and in a time of crisis after a wild fire, listened to the angels whispering in her ear to take her first act of self-love.

    Key takeaways and questions we discuss:
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ What is emotional repression and how does it hurt ourselves and others?
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ How do we feel and express our emotions to heal, without harming others?
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ When we shift our responsibility through the game game, we become a victim rather than putting ourselves in control.
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ How can we combine a high level of nurturing with a high level of boundaries and rules for children?
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ What does emotional well-being mean?
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ Angela shares countless resources including her up-coming TV show, blog post, website resources, speaking and writing engagements as well as her book series.



    Connect with Angela:
    angela@angelalegh.com



    The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, which does not provide any financial, legal, medical or psychological services or advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests. You are responsible for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. Lynn McLaughlin Inc. disclaims any responsibility for your reliance on any opinions or advice contained in this podcast. If you are in need of professional advice or medical care, you must seek out the services of your own doctor or healthcare professional.



    Connect with Lynn

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnmcla/

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    Website: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/


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    • 55 min
    Ep 138: Jim White | Connecting With Our Kids ... A Love Based Approach

    Ep 138: Jim White | Connecting With Our Kids ... A Love Based Approach

    Jim White is an author, coach and founder of the Family Enrichment Academy.ย He has spent the last 40 years studying the topics of personal development, marriage and parenting. More importantly, he has also spent those 40 years applying these lessons and living his life as a husband, a father to 6 children and a grandfather to 12 โ€ฆ Papa Jim.

    What's Jim's connection to the classic storytelling technique of heroes embarking on two journeys โ€“ the pursuit of external goals and internal transformations? Let's build better habits and move out of fear into love based habits.

    Jim is a seasoned expert in family dynamics and shares his insights on raising six children while instilling new principles and guides for family growth. Why do we wait for life lessons to become apparent through crisis or when confronted?


    ๐Ÿ’ฅ What are the challenges parents face in the age of social media?
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ How do we acknowledge and validate children's feelings while fostering open two-way conversations?
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ How can we build better habits, transition intentionally during the day, and create love-based connections with your children?
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ When de we take control as a parent and provide a safe space for our child to regain composure in overwhelming emotional situations?
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ What if your love language is different than you child's? Learn about the five love languages and how understanding your child's preferences can strengthen your connection.

    Jim introduces his course and its three fundamental components while highlighting key insights from his book, "How to Be the Parent Your Teenager Needs You to Be."




    Connect with Jim: https://www.familyenrichmentacademy.com/



    The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, which does not provide any financial, legal, medical or psychological services or advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests. You are responsible for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. Lynn McLaughlin Inc. disclaims any responsibility for your reliance on any opinions or advice contained in this podcast. If you are in need of professional advice or medical care, you must seek out the services of your own doctor or healthcare professional.



    Connect with Lynn

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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkye...

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    Website: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/






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    • 54 min
    Ep 137: Sharon Pyke | Actions Spark Change: The Power of Volunteerism in Mental Health

    Ep 137: Sharon Pyke | Actions Spark Change: The Power of Volunteerism in Mental Health

    When community members come together and unite through volunteerism, the impact can be profound. How can individuals turn their passion for mental health advocacy into a meaningful impact?

    Our guest, Dr. Sharon Pyke, shares the personal and professional journey that led her to the volunteer work she does today, focusing on mental health. She has over 30 years of experience in public education with the majority of time as an elementary and secondary administrator, a supervising principal, and lastly, as a Superintendent for the last 14 years of her tenure.ย 


    Key points of our discussion include
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ What are the benefits when we normalize talking about it?
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ What are some examples of communities coming together and how do we get past the challenges facing a grassroots movement?
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ How do we foster collaboration through a shared sense of purpose, while thinking outside of the box to become a catalyst for positive change?
    ๐Ÿ’ฅ What are some innovative ways to complement the support and services that are already in place through government agencies and non-profit organizations?


    Connect with Sharon through email at lynn@lynnmclaughlin.com



    The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, which does not provide any financial, legal, medical or psychological services or advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests. You are responsible for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. Lynn McLaughlin Inc. disclaims any responsibility for your reliance on any opinions or advice contained in this podcast. If you are in need of professional advice or medical care, you must seek out the services of your own doctor or healthcare professional.

    Connect with Lynn

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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnmclaughl...

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkye...

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynnmcla

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-mcla...

    Website: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/


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    • 56 min
    Ep 135: Emily McDermott | Simplifying Motherhood ... The Profound Impact of Minimalism

    Ep 135: Emily McDermott | Simplifying Motherhood ... The Profound Impact of Minimalism

    Did you know there is a connection between clutter, anxiety and stress? It's not only about our materialistic belongings! Discover the power of decluttering homes, heads, and hearts as we explore the profound impact minimalism can have on the well-being of moms and families with today's guest, Emily McDermott. If you've struggled to let go of clutter and are looking for a fresh perspective, this episode onย Takign the Helmย is a must-listen with practical tips for overwhelmed moms to start their decluttering journey.๐Ÿ’ฅย What are the four things clutter robs from us?๐Ÿ’ฅย What is the connection between clutter and decision fatigue?๐Ÿ’ฅย How do the number of decisions we make a day impact our stress and anxiety, and how can we simplify our decisions to improve our well-being? When we do so, how do our children and families benefit?๐Ÿ’ฅย Where can a busy, overwhelmed mom start her decluttering journey?ย ๐Ÿ’ฅ How do we make those tough decisions about things that have a sentimental value but have been in a closet for years?Emily is also the host of the top 1 % globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm. She has in-person and virtual decluttering coaching services to help walk you through how to declutter your home step-by-step.

    Connect with Emily:
    http://www.simplebyemmy.com

    Facebook Group - Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms: tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm



    The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, which does not provide any financial, legal, medical or psychological services or advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests. You are responsible for your own physical, mental and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results. Lynn McLaughlin Inc. disclaims any responsibility for your reliance on any opinions or advice contained in this podcast. If you are in need of professional advice or medical care, you must seek out the services of your own doctor or healthcare professional.

    Connect with Lynn

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    Website: https://lynnmclaughlin.com/




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    • 54 min

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