My Heart Is Aiken

Mara Bell
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  • Parenting
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Filter-free chats about raising a child with Down syndrome, “momming” in general, and how your life changes the second you decide to have a baby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 05/05/2025

    Karrie Out Loud

    On this episode Mara chats with Karrie Lemansky, business coach & strategist and ADHD educator, about getting an ADHD diagnosis later in life, and how you can work the chaos of your brain to be your most authentic f-ing self. Karrie's Website Karrie's Instagram Karrie's Podcast on Youtube America Ferrera's Barbie monologue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 04/16/2025

    Losing My Mind? Trying to Function Daily? Finding My Way Back?

    Just a quick update to let you know what's going on with the My Heart Is Aiken Podcast, and give you a few resources to check out. Allsides Media Bias Chart Aaron Parnas Instagram On the Road with Steve Hartman BBC News The Language of Love: A Universal Approach to Communication Talk With Children About Politics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 02/19/2025

    Shannon Striner - Activist and Advocate

    On this episode, Mara talks with Activist, Advocate, and Mother Shannon Striner about staying informed, fighting for our children's rights, and the importance of protecting Medicaid and the Department of Education from being totally gutted. Important Links: Shannon's Blog Find Your Congress Members Find Your PA State Legislators Education Voters of Pennsylvania 5 Calls To Make Your Voice Heard The ACLU The Commonwealth Triple Whammy Video Schoolhouse Rock Video About Branches of Government Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 02/09/2025

    Sophie's Potluck Founder Amy Vogel Heart

    On this episode, Mara chats with Amy Vogel Hart, founder of Sophie's Potluck, a not for profit in Southwestern PA that welcomes everyone to their events, regardless of their diagnosis. They talk about how Sophie's Potluck got started, the importance of fostering healthy friendships for kids with disabilities, and how the PA State Capitol building isn't the most accessible spot for a place called "The People's Building." Sophie's Potluck Website "Welcome to Holland" a poem by Emily Perl Kingsley Learn more about the Disability Crawl in Harrisburg, PA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 01/31/2025

    Becky Parker - Life Coach

    On this episode, Mara chats with Life Coach Becky Parker about trying to maintain your sanity, and your relationship, when you have three young kids at home who need all of your time, attention and energy. Becky is offering all listeners her "Self-Worth Awakening" training FREE when you use the Code "Worthy" at checkout! All Things Becky: Website: relationshipsuccess4life.com Instagram: @BeckyParkerrr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 01/24/2025

    Colleen Nichols - Digital Authenticity Expert

    On this episode Mara is beyond excited to make an authentic connection with a woman who is delightfully talking the talk and walking the walk as she teaches entrepreneurs how to embrace their messy, awkward, and mundane selves on the internet. That's right, the force of nature behind the Instagram sensation No Shame Sales Game, the best selling book "Don't Make it Weird" - She's the CEO & Founder of Digital Sales Growth Community, a Digital Authenticity Expert, a Speaker, a Mom, a Wife - holy shit when does she sleep? - It's COLLEEN NICHOLS! All things Colleen: Her Website: colleennichols.com Her Book: Don't Make It Weird Instagram & Threads: @NoShameSalesGame Facebook: facebook.com/micnich Digital Sales Growth Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 01/17/2025

    Jessica Patay - Executive Director of We Are Brave Together

    On this episode Mara talks to Jessica Patay, Founder and Executive Director of We Are Brave Together, a supportive community for Moms of children with disabilities and all unique needs. They talk about the challenges of motherhood, finding support in community, and about the new book from the We Are Brave Together community, "Becoming Brave Together," an anthology of Mothers' stories about facing "unimaginable challenges with unwavering courage." We Are Brave Together: www.wearebravetogether.org/ Buy the Becoming Brave Together book here: https://tinyurl.com/Brave-Together Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 01/10/2025

    I'm Back, Bitches! (Minisode)

    On this episode, Mara explains why her "couple of weeks" hiatus turned into several months. New episodes starting next week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Filter-free chats about raising a child with Down syndrome, “momming” in general, and how your life changes the second you decide to have a baby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Mara Bell
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mara Bell
  • Show Website
    My Heart Is Aiken