The Parent Coffee Talk Roseann Capanna Hodge

Despite all of the confusion and chaos going on around us, if there’s one thing we can control, it’s our mindset. Today's guest, Jen Gotlieb, is the founder of Super Connector Media, a motivational and mindset mentor, as well as a health and wellness enthusiast. In this conversation she shares tangible tips on how you can change your mindset to reach your goals, overcome fear, and stop holding yourself back. Join Dr. Roseann and Dr. Cleopatra in this inspirational episode to learn how you can overcome fear and start shifting your mindset.
Show Highlights:
How we use the power of our words to make change Shifting how you control your actions and feel your feelings Hows to stay connected to changing your mindset and habits Why people often don’t choose the thing that will make them happy or successful The power of intergenerational fears Using manifestation as a step to reach your goals Easy action steps to propel your momentum Why “realism” is just a fearful mentality How Jen started practicing gratitude Ways to start shifting your mindset
Links:
https://drcleopatra.com
https://drroseann.com
https://superconnectormedia.com

When it comes to education, special needs students don’t always get the accommodations and consideration they need to be set up for success. Today's guest, Jennifer Weitz, is an advocate for special ed education and an attorney. As a representative for children with special needs, she shares ways the education system could further support children during this time and what you can do at home to enhance your children's learning. Join Dr. Roseann and Dr. Cleopatra in this information and inspiring episode.
Show Highlights:
How does the conversation of homeschooling change when a child has special needs The current school guidelines for educating special needs children Why schools need to make resources more available How to utilize time at home to teach life skills What makes the lack of consistency for special needs students Using data collection to dictate whether or not students need compensatory services Jennifer discusses a recently proposed bill that threatens the education of special needs children How are parents and students are dealing with regression What makes students entitled to home-bound instruction Individualized education plans Creating experiences as a form of teaching Curriculum apps for parents What can parents do at home right now Working with dyslexic students
Links:
https://www.abcmouse.com
https://www.adventureacademy.com
https://www.time4learning.com
https://www.brainpop.com
https://drroseann.com
https://drcleopatra.com
Contact Jennifer: 917-841-7915
http://www.jwadvocates.com

Today, we have Shelley Gawith, the Professional Woman’s Functional Nutritionist, as our guest. Shelley is one of New Zealand’s top functional nutrition experts. One of her specialty areas is corporate and professional women.
Shelley started her career working for the largest investment banking firm in Sydney. She was ambitious, extremely driven to excel in sporting events, and worked very long hours until she began to struggle with debilitating health issues. Then, she learned to heal her body through nutrition. Since then, she has been using the knowledge from her training to help people from all over the world.
In this episode, Shelley shares her powerful story. She talks about how inflammation affects our bodies, eating for your optimum health, and how to read the signals when your body is out of balance. Listen in to find out more!
Show highlights:
Shelley shares the story of how she got involved with functional nutrition. How Shelley started to see the power of food as medicine. How realizing the power of food as medicine created extra stress for Shelley’s mother. Shelley shares the moment when she started looking into functional nutrition. How Shelley began to heal, layer by layer. Shelley shares some common symptoms and issues that women struggle with today. The benefits of tracking your period and poo health. Red alerts sometimes appear as subtle signs. Shelley shares some nutritional advice for professional women who want to become high-functioning machines. Shelley and Cleopatra talk about various types of protein.
Links and resources: Shelley’s website Shelley on Instagram Book mentioned: Primal Body Primal Mind by Nora Gedgaudas

Today’s guest, Sandi Scheinbaum, is a functional medicine coach and positive psychologist. She founded the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy in 2014 and has been a clinical psychologist for over 35 years. In this conversation, Sandi shares what it means to practice positive psychology, focus on strengths, and ways virtual connectedness brings us together. She also discusses what functional medicine is, and how it can serve us. This episode is full of positive and practical tips you can start practicing today. Join Dr. Roseann and Dr. Cleopatra in this insightful episode about mind, body, and medicine.
Show Highlights:
How virtual connectedness keeps us from social isolation Shifting your mindset to make a situation work for you How do strengths develop and what can we do to help parents develop The importance of recognizing what's right with kids instead of what's wrong with them What different character strengths are and how they serve us Ways kids learn by playing What is functional medicine Why we shouldn’t let societal labels define us The difference between someone who walks in their strength vs. someone who doesn’t   
Links:
https://drroseann.com
https://drcleopatra.com
 
 

Today's guest is Jennifer Hudye, copywriting queen and founder of Conscious Copy and Co. Conscious Copy is a copywriting firm that helps businesses develop their visions and core messaging in an authentic and compassionate way. In this conversation with Dr. Roseann and Dr. Cleopatra, Jennifer shares what it means to establish core values and how to bring your vision into fruition. Tune into this conversation to learn more about Jennifer Hudye’s amazing work and hear how you can gain positive momentum in your business.
Show Highlights:
How to get clear messaging about your brand Getting clear on your core values How to make sure everything in your marketing and messaging is consistent What should businesses do in times of crises to support their tribes The importance of positive momentum over scattered motion Sharing your truth with compassion How to manifest your vision What makes vision important during crisis
Links:
https://drcleopatra.com
https://drroseann.com
https://consciouscopy.co
Instagram: @Jennhudye
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The thyroid is one of the most vital organs in the body, and it’s connected to more than you might think. Today’s guest, Dr. Alan Christianson, is a naturopathic physician, New York Times best-selling author, and health expert. In this conversation, Dr. Alan shares what led him into his personal health journey, along with many insightful information on what thyroid disease is and tips on how to recognize it. Be sure to catch this educational episode to learn more about the effects of thyroid disease. 
Show Highlights: 
How Dr. Alan became focused on health in his own life  What do to if traditional methods aren’t working  Ways to brings conscious awareness to habits  Issues can thyroid disease cause  How thyroid antibodies work  Ways thyroid health impacts fertility  The importance of using an iodine substitute  The benefits of Brazil nuts  Why it’s important to pay attention to your body  How stress and other factors impact thyroid health 
Links: 
https://drroseann.com
https://drcleopatra.com
https://www.drchristianson.com