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10/01/2025

Trazodone Is Not a Sleeping Pill—Here’s What You Need to Know

Ep. 93 Have you been prescribed Trazodone to help you sleep? You may be surprised to learn it was never designed as a sleeping pill—it’s actually an antidepressant being used off-label for insomnia. In this episode of The Doze Podcast, sleep health educator Soda Kuczkowski explains why Trazodone often falls short, what the American Academy of Sleep Medicine really recommends, and which evidence-based solutions can restore your natural sleep. What's Inside? Trazodone is not FDA-approved for insomnia and isn’t recommended as a first-line treatment. CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) is the gold standard for lasting results. Natural supports like GABA and glycine can help regulate sleep without prescription side effects. Seeing a sleep specialist is critical for uncovering root causes and creating a personalized plan. “If your sleep plan begins and ends with Trazodone, you’re not receiving evidence-based care.” 🎧 Recommended Episode: Ep. 2 :Your Doctor doesn't sleep well either Ep. 9: Diagnosing Sleep Disorders at Home: Your Easy Guide 🔗 www.startwithsleep.com 🔗⁠ www.thedoze.co Chapters: 0:00 – Long-Term Trazodone Use: What You Need to Know 1:29 – Trazodone for Sleep? Better Alternatives Explained 2:25 – Why “Non-Addictive” Sleep Aids Became Popular 2:55 – The Real Risks of Trazodone for Insomnia 4:29 – Hidden Dangers of Relying on Sleep Meds 4:58 – Why a Sleep Specialist Matters for Insomnia 6:05 – Talk to Your Doctor Before Changing Meds or Adding Supplements 6:40 – Natural Sleep Aids That Work: GABA & Glycine 7:08 – Don’t Settle: Demand Better Sleep Solutions Beyond Trazodone 9:11 – Teaser: Live at The Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-Thon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/01/2025

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9 min
FEB 13

Committed to Kids with Special Needs | Insights from Toni Helwig

Ep. 9 Unconditional love as a foster parent means showing up again and again… even after the child leaves your home. It looks like answering late-night calls, sending groceries across state lines, and reminding a child—no matter where life takes them—that they still have a family. In this episode of Licensed to Love, you’ll hear the story of a foster-adoptive mom whose commitment didn’t end when the kids turned 18. For her, forever truly means forever. Toni Marrocco-Helwig shares what it really means to provide a safe home and unconditional love to children in foster care—especially those with special needs who often wait the longest for families. For 15 years, Toni and her husband Mike have welcomed more than 50 children into their home, offering stability, patience, and lifelong support. Foster parents can play a powerful role in supporting birth families. Building trust takes time. Showing up consistently is more powerful than words. Loving children with special needs or trauma backgrounds requires patience, flexibility, and a willingness to meet them where they are. Key Takeaways🔗 Learn more about fostering and support services at 🌐 FamiliesThriveinc.org 📞 Contact Families Thrive: 585-232-5110 Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:38 – Meet Toni: Foster Mom to More Than 50 Children 1:28 – What Foster Care Really Looks Like at Home 2:49 – Fostering Children With Special Needs 5:24 – Supporting Birth Families 11:00 – Loving Kids Even After They Leave Home 14:56 – Why Commitment Means Never Giving Up 19:19 – How Trauma Shapes Behavior 21:14 – Parenting Doesn’t End at 18 24:48 – The Teenage Years 26:42 – Living Moment to Moment as a Foster Parent 29:05 – Don't Take it Personal 31:50 – Parenting Strategies That Build Trust 32:58 – Why Consistency Matters 38:11 – The Daycare Story: A Child’s Fear of Being Left Behind 40:15 – Why Unconditional Love Is Half the Battle 41:53 – Celebrating Small Wins and Progress 43:17 – What Happens When Kids Are Given Up On 44:17 – Expectations vs. Reality in Foster Care 45:34 – What Foster Parents Need to Understand 48:06 – Earning Trust One Day at a Time 48:35 – Fighting for Your Child 50:04 – Why Kids Come Back Years Later Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13

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55 min
04/10/2025

The Rise of ROC AI: What’s Next for Business Tech Integration in Rochester

Ep. 1 What if Rochester is on the brink of another tech revolution—and your business could be part of it? In this premiere episode of Elevating Enterprise, hosts Jazzy T and RJ Williams sit down with ROC AI co-founders Cody Henehan and Brendon Frazer, two Rochester natives building powerful AI solutions for businesses like yours. With support from Microsoft and a mission rooted in community and innovation, ROC AI is helping businesses integrate Artificial Intelligence to streamline operations, secure bigger contracts, and grow with confidence. From working with local governments to partnering with global giants, this conversation proves that the next wave of tech leadership is happening right here in Western New York. "2025 is the Year of the AI Agent" and with partners like ROC AI your SME can be ahead of the curve of the business tech revolution. 🎯 Action Steps from This Episode: Get in the room – Attend conferences and meetups where innovation is happening. Invest in relationships – Building community opens doors to major partnerships. Think enterprise, act local – Position your business to scale by thinking bigger while staying rooted in community. Take your time – Quality data builds quality tools—don’t rush the process. 💡 AI solutions like Microsoft Copilot can streamline your business operations—start small but think big. Resources: ROC AI Website: https://rocai.us/ Cody Henehan – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-henehan-bbab13271/ Brendon Frazer – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendon-frazer/ 🎧 Listen now and learn how to scale with intention—because success isn’t overnight, it’s strategic. AI, enterprise, innovation, automation, networking, AI conference, enterprise growth, local innovation, strategic investments, AI models, how to reduce AI bias, importance of networking in business, building AI solutions in Rochester, strategies for enterprise success, 2025 AI agent trends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04/10/2025

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33 min
3D AGO

Go Slow

Ep. 148 Lately, the world feels heavy. The news, the stress, the constant pressure to keep going, it can take a real toll on your nervous system. In this episode of Healthy Illness, I’m sharing a mindfulness and breathing practice that I personally rely on when everything starts to feel like too much. I call it the Go-Slow Framework — a simple way to slow your breath, calm your body, and bring your nervous system back into balance. This isn’t about pretending things aren’t hard. It’s about giving yourself a moment to pause, regulate, and reconnect with yourself so you can move through life with a little more steadiness and care. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by everything happening in the world right now, this episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and come back to yourself. Crisis helpline phone numbers: Dial 988 in a mental health crisis Use 211 as the helpline for resources 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife, Email KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com 🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros 🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts 🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify 🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora. 💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3d ago

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21 min
1D AGO

Plant the Seed

Ep. 140 Building a business feels a lot like planting a garden. You start with a vision of what could grow, but between the seed and the harvest is what I like to call the messy middle. That’s the part where doubt creeps in. Where you’re not sure if what you planted will actually bloom. But here’s what gardening and entrepreneurship have taught me: Nothing grows if you never plant the seed. Your ideas already contain the blueprint for your future. The key is nurturing them with action, patience, and belief. ✨ Action builds confidence. ✨ Action breeds clarity. ✨ And every brave step you take today is watering the vision you’re creating for tomorrow. You are the designer of your own garden. You are the designer of your own business. You are the designer of your own life. What seeds are you planting this season? 💬 Join the Conversation on Threads @‌HighVibeCowork 💻 Virtual Co-Working for Creators – SPS High Vibe Cowork 📈 Sales Prospecting Simplified: The Course – Register Now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1d ago

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13 min
10/18/2023

Navigating the Transition: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business Owner

Ep. 19 Are you a woman business owner with dreams of taking your side hustle full-time? In this episode, Merchon shares her personal journey and the invaluable lessons she learned along the way. She dives deep into the realities of transitioning from a part-time entrepreneur to a full-time business owner. Tune in to discover: ✨ The glittery expectations vs. the eye-opening realities of entrepreneurship. ✨ The importance of intentional time allocation for sales, marketing, HR, operations, and billing. ✨ The power of separating creative ideation from execution to maximize productivity. ✨ How to create environments that nurture your unique creative and business energies. ✨ A reassuring reminder that it's okay to face bumps in the road, and you are more than capable of navigating them. Resources mentioned: Gretchen Rubin The Four Tendencies: https://amzn.to/3tAmwqN Atomic Habits: https://amzn.to/3ZWF7cI Marie Forleo Everything is Figureoutable: https://amzn.to/3RXb2I0 My favorite lyric less playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWUPafHP1BJw1?si=a5d0dcd6a8754d15 Writing/Creative Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57g7S0vzP2Ir1Wj3WKzvou?si=a9bd91d4670b4bc3 Join the High Vibe community! https://www.highvibecowork.com/joinhighvibeco This community is a space for you to show up for yourself, your dreams, your business, whatever you are looking to achieve, we're here to support you. From accountability calls, coworking hours, 24-7 discussions, Q&A sessions, and courses, you can find it here! Free Co-working Hours Wednesdays 12pm - 2pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82035509164?pwd=R0d2aWVIaWlGSWR5dk40alJwZzMxZz09 More info https://www.highvibecowork.com/ Instagram: @highvibecowork) Riverside.FM Promo Code JAZZYCAST for 15% off remote audio & video podcast recording studio. CREDITS Hosted by Merchon Hargrave owner of High Vibe Cowork Music: The Greatest by All Good Folks, Wanderer by Aylex Produced by JazzCast Pros This episode is a must-listen for ambitious women entrepreneurs navigating the journey of taking their business to the next level. Remember, you are enough, and your dreams are worth pursuing! 🌟 Join the High Vibe community at highvibecowork.com or reach out on Instagram to connect with Merchon and fellow women entrepreneurs. 🌐✨ Big dreams and small steps can truly transform your life. 💪🎧 #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #HighVibeTableTalks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10/18/2023

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26 min
TRAILER

Don’t Get Left Behind—It’s Time to Elevate Your Enterprise!

Are you a Small to Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) ready to level up? Elevating Enterprise is here to equip you with the strategies you need to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing tech and policy landscape. In our trailer, we’re giving you a sneak peek of what’s to come—including actionable insights from the founders of ROC AI on navigating these shifts. This podcast is your go-to resource for growth, with real advice on leveraging your M/WBE status, securing bigger contracts, and scaling up smarter and faster. 🎧 Listen now, subscribe, and get ready to scale! #ElevatingEnterprise #WBE #ScaleSmarter #TechSavvy #PolicyReady #AI #DEI #SME #MWBE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trailer

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2 min
03/03/2023

#DBT: A New Therapy Tool That Helps Me Understand Emotions

Ep. 70 Discover the power of emotional regulation to build better relationships with yourself and others with DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy. DBT is a therapy used to treat people with Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, and Generalized Anxiety. DBT helps to reprogram your brain by focusing on today and making better decisions based on the information at hand. It also helps with emotional regulation, which is something I have been working on. "Giving yourself that time to pause, to do that mental work, may take time to get to that place. Many folks are quick to respond, quick to have that instantaneous reaction in that 5 seconds to pause. Pausing saves lives and relationships, and we're all about building better relationships." To help with this, I have been using a workbook that helps to break down emotions into different buckets, and to identify the emotions associated with traumatic events or with life in general. It helps me to pause and think before reacting, and it gives me a way to process the emotions I'm feeling. In this episode, you will learn the following: What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy and how can it help with mental health conditions? How can understanding emotions help reprogram the brain and build better relationships with yourself? What is the process of emotional regulation and how can it help with trauma recovery? Credits Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC IG @thefrontseatlife FB @thefrontseatlife Email FrontSeatLife@gmail.com Produced & edited by Jazzy T IG @Jazzytonair Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcast Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify Add this show to your collection on Pandora. Support the Show with a one-time donation Resources DBT® Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets Author: Marsha M. Linehan, an American psychologist and author. She is the creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a type of psychotherapy that combines behavioral science with Zen concepts like acceptance and mindfulness. Suicide Prevention Helpline has someone for you to talk to 24/7 call 988 Text GO to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor Call 211 or visit www.211.org for help finding public services in your area Podcast Like a Pro! Riverside.FM Promo Code JAZZYCAST for 15% off Remote Recording JazzCastPros.com for help launching, branding or editing your podcast. Other episodes you'll enjoy: His & Her Mental Health Checklists with Rah of Fatha Torch Podcast (Part 1) What is a Mental Health Condition vs Illness? | Healthy Illness Better Relationships Come from Within: Self-Love and Forgiveness | Healthy Illness Check out other Podcasts on the JazzCast Pros Network: Fatha Torch, be the Dad You Wish You Had Getting Real with Bossy, for Women who OWN Business Igniting Hope for Health Equity Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03/03/2023

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24 min
04/14/2025

Top Five Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Doula

Ep. 121 This Black Maternal Health Week Kelly Marie explores essential questions to ask when choosing a doula, focusing on training, services, compatibility, availability during labor, and backup plans. Drawing on her experience as a doula, Kelly emphasizes the importance of establishing clear communication and understanding individual needs. She also briefly touches on the impact of doulas in maternal health and offers resources for finding support services. Stay tuned for insights from upcoming guests, Shannon Johns and other doulas, who are transforming the maternal health landscape. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 4:57 Please tell me about your training and experience as a doula 5:57 Understanding Doula Certification and Medicaid Coverage in New York 10:54 What services do you provide and how much do they cost? 11:25 Do you work with people like me? 12:38 When do you show up once labor begins? 14:07 What happens if you're not available for my labor? 21:16 Mental Health Support and Resources for Challenging Times Crisis helpline phone numbers: Dial 988 for immediate assistance or 741741 for text support Use 211 as the helpline for resources 🎙️ Hosted by Coach Kelly Marie, founder of Front Seat Life LLC 📲 Instagram @‌thefrontseatlife FB @‌thefrontseatlife Email KellyMarie@FrontSeatLife.com 🎧 Produced & edited by JazzCast Pros 🔗 Click Here to rate & review on Apple Podcasts 🚀 Rate & Share this Podcast from Spotify 🔐 Add this show to your collection on Pandora. 💪 Support the Show with a one-time donation on PayPal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04/14/2025

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25 min
12/03/2025

Your Visual Blueprint for Better Sleep

Ep. 102 In this week’s Sleep by the Senses series, we unlock the surprising visual triggers quietly sabotaging your sleep. Sight is a sense most people never consider when thinking about sleep, yet it influences your nervous system more powerfully than you realize. In this episode of The Doze Podcast, sleep health educator Soda Kuczkowski uncovers how what you see—light, color, shape, and space—directly affects how deeply you sleep. From the sliver of hallway light sneaking under your door to the clutter your brain scans the second you enter your bedroom, Soda explains how visual cues communicate safety or stress long before your head hits the pillow. You will learn how minimal nighttime light exposure can elevate heart rate, how chaotic visuals create micro-activation in the brain, and why pairing color psychology with strategic lighting can transform your bedtime routine. If you want deeper rest, steadier nights, and a bedroom your brain instantly trusts, this episode is essential. ✨ What’s Inside? Even tiny amounts of light can disrupt your ability to enter deep sleep. Clutter and chaotic visuals trigger nervous system stress. Cool tones + warm neutrals help signal calm. Visual safety—like clear pathways and calming décor—supports sleep. Pair lighting strategy with visual harmony for a full-sensory sleep upgrade. Visual harmony is not décor—it is biology 🧠 Notable Quotes “Light does not hint at your biology. It commands it.” “Color is the emotional soundtrack of your room. If the soundtrack is intense, your nervous system stays on guard.” “A clutter free bedroom is not an aesthetic. It is a sensory intervention.” “What your eyes register becomes the cue your body follows.” Resources: - The Doze Sleep Products | Shop - www.thedoze.co⁠ Sleep Eyemask Amber Light Bulb Amber Night Light Light Dims - Black/Red Amber Blueblocker Glasses Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome Back: The Senses That Shape Sleep 00:23 – Most Underrated Sleep Disruptor 00:55 – How Your Brain Reads Your Bedroom 02:05 – Light Commands Your Biology 03:31 – Patterns, Shapes & Emotional Cues 04:54 – The Problem with High-Contrast Bedrooms 05:21 – Calming Color Palettes 05:48 – Why Furniture Placement Affects Safety & Sleep 06:16 – Tools for Blocking the Wrong Light 07:03 – Smart Lighting Routines 07:59 – Decluttering for Visual Ease & Better Rest 08:28 – Soda’s Personal Sleep Setup 10:00 – Final Thoughts + Explore the Other Senses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/03/2025

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11 min

Welcome to JazzCast Pros Podcast Network, where women come to learn about business + personal development! Every show created is a celebration of diverse voices, bold ideas, and meaningful conversations. Our lineup of podcasts is designed to uplift BIPOC women, spark innovation, and foster connection. Whether you're here to gain business insights, explore mental wellness, embrace cultural authenticity, or find balance in your daily life, there’s a podcast for you. Founded by Jazzy T 2022 in Rochester, NY For sponsorship visit www.JazzCastPros.com/Advertise