Generational Shifts Darlene Victoria

The lowdown on today’s episode: The inspiration behind the podcast, who you will be hearing from this season, and a sneak peek into future episodes!
In this inaugural episode, I'm excited to share:
What sparked the fire for this podcast Give you some background about me, just a teeny bit Provide a glimpse of what's in store for the upcoming episodes This GenXer mom (and your podcast host) urges you to grab your Walkman, adjust those leg warmers, and get ready to uncover the tools (along with me, in almost real-time) for navigating parenthood in today's ever-changing world.
Episode references:
Kate Anthony
Amy Lang
Amy Green Smith
Christina McGhee
Bari Tessler
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Episode 2 is here, and we’re talking all about speaking up and “boundary-ing” up with family. My guest is Amy Green Smith, a certified and credentialed life coach, hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and courageous communication expert. Amy is a long-time client of mine, and I am thrilled to share her brilliance with you!
Amy shares:
Why it might be hard to speak up around family 
How people-pleasing and speaking up for yourself are closely connected
The importance of tapping into emotions to inform when you need to be an advocate for yourself
Her 3-prong approach to creating and enforcing boundaries
The art of the soft entry into difficult conversations with family and friends
Speaking up to family about respecting your child’s likes and dislikes
How to talk to other adults when their child infringes on your child’s personal space/values/beliefs
Amy's approach stands out because she emphasizes finding one's voice with kindness and thoughtfulness, even in potentially difficult conversations.
As the podcast series moves along into future episodes that focus on parenting and challenging traditional parenting techniques, I encourage you to revisit this episode for a refresher on boundary creation and advocating for your choices and your children.
Episode references:
Amy‘s website
Amy on Instagram
Amy’s Free-resources
Can A Child Be Raised Free Of Gender Stereotypes? This Family Tried, NPR’s Hidden Brain

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What to expect from this week’s episode: I share an emerging theme of the podcast and podcast episodes, what resonated with me the most from my conversation with Amy Green Smith, and a resource to help cultivate meaningful connections. Plus, I drop some minor details about an upcoming giveaway!
Episode references:
Track 2: The Art of Speaking Up with Amy Green Smith
Amy’s website
Brene Brown
Atlas of the Heart
Kate Anthony

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Kate Anthony joins me for a conversation about separation and divorce, specifically how to talk to your kids about it. I know Kate and her work because she’s been my client since 2018! I’ve been editing her podcast since then and have firsthand knowledge of her work and how she does it. I think you’re really going to enjoy this week’s episode. 
Kate is the author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, which, as of this episode's airing, is now also available in audiobook form! Kate is the host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times-recommended podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program Should I Stay or Should I Go? which helps women make the most difficult decisions of their lives.
Kate shares:
The answer to the question, “Should you stay in your marriage for your kids?”
How to talk to your child/children about divorce, including getting on the same page about your why (why you’re getting a divorce) and having some plans/details figured out before having the conversation
Therapy and support for children of divorce 
How do you respond if your child asks, "Are you and dad getting divorced?” when you actually are not?
Episode references:

Kate Anthony

Kate’s book

Generational Shifts on Instagram

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Christina McGhee
 

Hey everyone, Darlene here. TLDR: New episodes are coming!

Just wanted to pop in with a quick update. April’s always a whirlwind for me, what with birthdays, Spring Break, and the start of racing season. So, I’ve been a bit out of the office lately.
But fear not! New episodes are just around the corner. Starting soon, you can expect fresh podcast interviews every other week all the way through June. We'll be diving into topics like bullying awareness, the birds and the bees talk (yep, that one!), and navigating the tricky waters of co-parenting post-divorce.
And hey, if you've got a burning topic you want me to cover or a guest you're dying to hear from, reach out! Drop your ideas at GenShifts.com or DM on Instagram @dvpodcasts or @genshiftspod.