Finding balance: The intersection of motherhood and finances

Janet Hum joins Blanka Falk to discuss the challenges mothers face regarding financial self-care and mom guilt. Janet Hum is a CPA-turned-financial strategist, and she specializes in helping professionals - especially women - take control of their money, overcome fear, and create tax-smart wealth-building strategies that set them up for lasting financial independence.  They explore strategies for saving on a tight budget and emphasize the importance of cultivating financial habits within the family. Janet highlights the benefits of prioritizing personal savings and explains how financial education can empower both mothers and their children. The episode also covers automated savings, emergency planning, and how parental influence shapes children's financial futures. Janet offers guidance to mothers seeking to boost their confidence in financial decisions. Get in contact with Janet Hum: https://linktr.ee/janethum 

Empowering daughters: Unveiling the ideal balance

In this episode, Margitt Royce joins Blanka Falk to explore "The Fearless Mother" and the complexities of letting go of daughters. They discuss the balance between guiding and controlling children, emphasizing the importance of understanding and trusting the motherhood process. Blanka shares her personal experience, highlighting the transformative journey of motherhood and the healing from past traumas for stronger mother-daughter relationships. The conversation delves into embracing intuition, the significance of women's support circles, and offering advice on handling children's mistakes. They also discuss managing fears, fostering deeper connections, and intentional communication strategies with adolescents. FB:  https://www.facebook.com/margitt.brigantroyce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margitt_royce/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@margittroyce

Art became my son's secret superpower

Led Bradshaw joins Blanka Falk to explore the intersection of art, emotional expression, and family connection. Led is an award-winning comic book illustrator, autism advocate, and graphic artist. He is the creator of Jetpulse Studios, an online comic book store in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY. Since 2018, Jetpulse Studios has published the Emmy award-winning comic book series "The Adventures of Jake Jetpulse." The episode begins with Led recounting Jake's initial drawing sessions, revealing significant emotional breakthroughs. They discuss how comic book art serves as a therapeutic tool. Led advises parents on integrating art into family life to foster stronger bonds and highlights how art aids in understanding and expressing emotions, ultimately boosting children's emotional intelligence. Jake Jetpulse Website: www.jakejetpulse.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jetpulse_comics Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/JakeJetpulseStudios# Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@jetpulsestudios8922

Stand up to bullies with confidence and resilience

Blanka Falk is joined by Lisa McGrath to discuss bullying and parental instincts. Lisa McGrath is the Founder and CEO of LPM Enterprises, a consulting firm in Alberta specializing in construction and restoration for condos and commercial clients. With 10,000+ hours of industry experience since 2005, she brings expertise in project management, HR, and safety. Lisa also hosts the podcast "Devil’s Advocate: Trades Edition" and advocates for informed decision-making in capital projects. A single mom and lifelong learner with ongoing studies in psychology, she’s a passionate voice for transparency, accountability, and support in the trades and condo sector. They explore schools' roles in handling bullying and the importance of teaching moments. Lisa emphasizes empowering children with self-worth and assertive communication. [email protected] TikTok: LPM.devilsadvocate LinkedIn: Lisa McGrath

Can motherhood truly be judgement-free?

In this episode, Blanka Falk is joined by Kristin Revere to delve into the transformative journey of motherhood. They explore the role and benefits of having a doula, emphasizing the importance of informed childbirth and the common judgments mothers often face. They highlight the crucial role of partner support and the importance of seeking help. Kristin and Blanka advocate for creating a judgment-free space for mothers, addressing self-imposed pressure, and debunking the super mom myth. Social is @goldcoastdoulas on FB, Insta, TikTok, Pinterest, etc website- doula agency: www.goldcoastdoulas.com Podcast: www.askthedoulas.com Book: www.supportedbook.com Course: https://www.thebecomingcourse.com/join/. Becoming50 is a code for $50 off.     Kristin Revere, MM, CED, NCS  Owner & Founder Gold Coast Doulas  Ask the Doulas podcast Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby book Becoming A Mother Online Course Cell: 616-340-1086 Awarded Best Doula Agency in Michigan in 2024 by LUXLife

Raising confident kids: the secret to navigating a tantrum like a pro

Una Archer joins Blanka Falk to explore attachment parenting and its impact on emotional regulation. Una MSC is passionate about helping parents raise emotionally secure children. She uses tried and tested attachment-informed Circle of Security Parenting framework to help parents feel more confident in their role and navigate the challenges of parenting in a more connected and peaceful way. They discuss viewing toddler tantrums as co-regulation opportunities and the importance of a secure base for children. Una highlights kindergarten teachers as secondary attachment figures and shares calming techniques for guilt-stricken parents. The episode emphasizes rupture and repair in parent-child relationships and how parental behavior affects children's emotions. Website link: https://www.helpyourchildthrive.co.uk/ Getting to know you form: https://forms.gle/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/c6ea65b609b8/ne6ruw8hbn

Mom fights for better family future

Blanka Falk and Frances Fomai delve into the nuances of family dynamics and parenting within cultural contexts. In Fran's book, Can You Hear Me?, is a raw and powerful reflection of her personal journey through the struggles of parenting, cultural identity, and communication breakdowns. Born from your own healing after years of miscommunication with your children, it shares the transformative tools and spiritual practices you used to rebuild connection—from pausing techniques and vulnerability to emotional ownership. Her journey weaves together ancestral wisdom, holistic healing, and modern self-awareness, inviting others to come back to their own voice. It’s more than a book—it’s a call to remember, realign, and rise.The episode concludes with an offer of support for listeners navigating their parenting journeys. About Fran: https://linktr.ee/francesfomai

How to raise children with emotional intelligence

Kristina Manning, founder of Calm Minds Parent Coaching, is an experienced ADHD Parenting Coach with 15 years in education as a teacher and school counselor. She empowers parents to raise kids with ADHD using peaceful parenting and emotional intelligence. In this episode with Blanka Falk, Kristina explains the HALT concept, shares a tantrum-handling example, and contrasts traditional parenting with emotionally intelligent approaches. She offers stress relief tips for families and highlights her coaching programs and listener gifts. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calm__minds/ Website: https://calmmindsparentcoaching.com/ ADHD parent guide: https://prodigious-inventor-7753.kit.com/878eb13da7 Let's connect: https://linktr.ee/calm__minds?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=76e43704-8938-4150-902c-e6e26724798f Calm parent bundle: https://prodigious-inventor-7753.kit.com/15f94c1063

What makes your child a genius?

Blanka Falk and Kristina Heagh-Avritt explore education beyond traditional models. With 27 years of teaching experience, Kristina guides parents in providing a holistic education that fosters academic skills, compassion, integrity, and a growth mindset. She believes that understanding strengths and weaknesses helps children develop their unique learning styles and reach their full potential. Kristina now consults in private education, challenging the flaws of the one-size-fits-all system. URL: https://www.vibrantfamilyeducation.com  Podcast: https://bringingeducationhome.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/kristina.heaghavritt Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-heagh-avritt  YouTube: Vibrant Family Education - YouTube Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kristinaheaghavritt/  Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/6632664253430731 

Designing a brain-friendly room home for your child

Blanka Falk engages in a conversation with Dr. Kathryn Murray about the pivotal role of early interactions in a child's brain development. Dr Kathryn Murray is passionate about creating opportunities to give children the best possible start in life. She is proud to be the founder of Future Strong Education Consultancy, Australia. She is the creator of the original Brain-SET Environments Formula™, an early childhood pedagogy. Kathryn works globally and is grateful to have had the opportunity to support children, educators, teams, leaders and parents to be all they can be. Blanka and Dr. Murray address sensory overload and its effects on both children and parents, exploring the influence of technology on sensory and brain development. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kathryn-murray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurestrongeducation Instagram: @futurestrongeducation

Raising Resilient Authentic Kids; Practical Parenting Tips For today’s social media area

Blanka Falk and Aliesha Embleton explore how to nurture children's authentic selves through resilience, authenticity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Aliesha, a Child Development Coach, best-selling author, and speaker, is a leading expert in childhood training and mentoring. She offers a personalized approach to childhood development, helping parents unlock their child’s full potential. Book a free discovery call to learn how Aliesha can support your little sapling! Free discovery call: https://www.saplingminds.com.au/free-discovery-session Book or ebook: https://www.saplingminds.com.au/category/all-products LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alieshaembleton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A6LKFgca3/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.facebook.com/alieshaembleton Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/saplingmindsau?igsh=NWJqeGU1dTZxc3Iw&utm_source=qr

How to find the light in your grief

Blanka Falk and Bradley Vinson explore the complexities of grief using the "Women are spaghetti, men are waffles" analogy to highlight gender differences. Bradley is a grief coach, speaker, and trainer who helps people heal and grow after loss. With nearly 30 years of experience in ministry, storytelling, and grief care, he equips churches, caregivers, and communities with practical tools to support the grieving. His GRIEVE Method™ offers a heartfelt, step-by-step path toward healing. Through workshops, coaching, and speaking, Bradley helps others rediscover hope, purpose, and joy. The episode delves into shared versus individual spousal grief, the impact of child loss on relationships, and balancing spiritual beliefs with human emotions. website: http:BradleyVinson.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyvinson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradleyvinsoncoach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bradleyvinson

What makes a father truly powerful?

Ryan Alan Jones joins Blanka Falk to discuss emotional regulation in parenting and his journey to fatherhood with a focus on applying neuroscience. Ryan is a father, husband, coach, and doctoral student in coaching and leadership. He has been married for 8 years and has an 19-month-old daughter, and brings his academic and personal development experience to his relationships with his wife and daughter. He runs a small coaching business helping people to live with greater depth of meaning and satisfaction as they become the people that they could be and live the lives they long for. They explore the challenges of parenting and the importance of social-emotional work, debunking myths about fatherhood and examining gender roles. Ryan shares daily habits for strong family bonds and highlights the value of vulnerability. Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/drjones-coach.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-alan-jones-7201361a2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjones.coach/

Motherhood without guilt: be kind & let go of perfect

Blanka Falk welcomes Jennifer Erwin to discuss self-worth's impact on motherhood. Jennifer is a women’s empowerment coach dedicated to guiding high-achieving moms through burnout to a thriving, confident life.  After leaving a successful teaching career due to burnout, she found her new calling in life coaching in 2016 and has been supporting women ever since.  As a recovering perfectionist and empathetic high-achiever, Jennifer intimately understands the challenges women face with a loud inner critic, often leading to overwhelm and stress. Her mission is to help women conquer burnout and inner stress and become their own best friend to create purposeful, connected lives. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-erwin-2b2519229/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/JenniferErwinCoaching Youtube:  https://youtube.com/@jennifererwincoaching

What's really holding you back from being a happy, modern Mom?

Blanka Falk welcomes Dr. Ashley Poklar to explore the concept of "good enough" parenting, emphasizing the pitfalls of striving for perfection. Dr. Poklar is a homeschooling mother of 4, a licensed psychologist, and an educator.  Serving as the Clinical Director for Sentinel Foundation, a US based organization that addresses child sex-trafficking and exploitation both domestically and abroad, Ashley seeks to positively impact the lives of childrens and families across the globe.  Ashley bases her career upon the desire to bridge the gaps between parenting, education, and psychology in meaningful ways. They discuss the role of parents as role models, highlighting the importance of balancing harmony within the family. The conversation delves into parenting values, societal expectations, and the impact of the social media comparison trap. www.APoklarPonders.org www.FoundationSentinel.org instagram:  @APoklarPonders LinkedIN: (2) Ashley E. Poklar | LinkedIn 

Moms, turn chaos into creative GOLD

Blanka Falk welcomes writer and mentor Leigh Shulman to explore creativity amidst motherhood’s chaos. With 20+ years of experience, Leigh founded "The Inspired Writer Community" and authored the bestselling "The Writer's Roadmap". Her work appears in "The New York Times", "Washington Post", and more. Living in Argentina, she shares insights on transforming stress into creativity, the power of rituals, and teaching kids to create. They discuss balancing structure with creativity and reigniting inspiration for mothers. Website: https://leighshulman.com Contact form for podcast listeners directly: https://leighshulman.com/podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/theleighshulman

Are you trapped in survival mode as a modern mom

Blanka Falk engages in a conversation with Dr. Emily Guarnotta about the concept of survival mode in motherhood. Dr. Emily Guarnotta is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider who specializes in maternal mental health. She is the owner of Phoenix Health, a therapy practice that supports parents navigating the challenges of parenthood. They explore the prevalence of survival mode among modern moms, highlighting the isolation and childcare challenges that contribute to this state. Dr. Guarnotta identifies signs of burnout and offers advice for coping, emphasizing the importance of creating a thriving daily routine for mothers. Website: https://joinphoenixhealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_phoenix_health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_emily_guarnotta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoinPhoenixHealth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-guarnotta/

Motherhood and me: Balancing parenting with personal passion

Blanka Falk welcomes Sumeet Ahuja to discuss the complex journey of motherhood and self-discovery. Sumeet empowers stressed-out, anxious moms to release trapped emotions, helping them reclaim their inner peace, rediscover their true selves, and live with renewed clarity and purpose.   They delve into struggles with self-worth and the challenge of rediscovering identity amidst societal expectations. Sumeet shares insights on overcoming feelings of comparison and disconnection, emphasizing the importance of self-care and balancing personal goals with motherhood. The conversation highlights redefining success and facing judgment, while exploring the pivotal role of self-compassion. Sumeet offers unconventional tips for mothers seeking self-discovery and strengthening family bonds through personal identity. Website: www.sumeetahuja.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sumeetahuja_/profilecard/?igsh=MnVhbzBwaHpsNGs2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sumeet.ahluwalia.1?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Being stressed out as a Mum? Here are your 3 best tips

Blanka Falk sits down with Rita Desnoyers-Garcia to explore the power of self-compassion and mindfulness in transforming family dynamics. Rita has helped people reach their potential for over 30 years. With a BA in Psychology from Holy Cross and an MSSW from Columbia, she worked as a social worker in NYC before a spiritual transformation led her to become a teacher, speaker, and life coach for stressed professional moms. She is the author of "Extraordinary Abundance", "Outside of the Box Love Experiments", and "The Self-Compassion Project" and creator of "The Forest Meditations". Learn more at http://www.becomingawake.com She lives in New Jersey with her family. FB group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmmomalliance Freebie: https://www.becomingawake.com/rapidstressrelief Workbook:  https://www.becomingawake.com/books Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritadesnoyers/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-desnoyers-garcia-06a790b/

How to become an entrepreneur as a mom

Blanka Falk invites Yola Bastos to share her journey as a mother and entrepreneur. Yola delves into the delicate balance of managing a business while nurturing a family, emphasizing the importance of self-care and personal growth. She discusses embracing mistakes as learning opportunities and shares valuable business insights. Yola highlights the significance of strong family bonds and offers advice on strengthening and balancing family relationships. The episode also features listener engagement through questions and stories, alongside a sponsor segment by Family Co. "You are not defined by your mistakes or difficulties. Right now, you have the power to shape your day and your future." - Yola Bastos Yola empowers young women financially and boost medium business profits with effective social media strategies. Link: https://yolabastos.womenflix.org/