About Exceptional Parents, Extraordinary Challenges
Being a parent is challenging enough - parenting a child with extraordinary challenges (non-neuro typical kiddos) can be overwhelming, debilitating and at times, downright depressing. Angie Shockley and Dave Gold bring their combined 70 years of real world experience - Angie as the founder of young adult transition programs and Certified Shamanic Practitioner; Dave as a successful attorney, business and spiritual mentor and father - to bring you practical, powerful solutions to your biggest parenting challenges Join us each week to discover how to navigate crisis, protect your own health and well-being, and create a family unit that is filled with love, creativity and deep, mutual respect no matter what life brings your way.
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Send us a text Professional dog trainer Marsha Martin reveals that successful dog training actually depends on training the humans, not just the animals. By creating proper boundaries and understanding your dog's unique temperament, you can transform chaos into harmony in your home. • Dog training is actually people training—it's about relationships, not just commands • Setting boundaries with dogs parallels setting boundaries with children • Many people focus too much on keeping their dog "...
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A Counselor's Transformation: Cultivating Empathy Amidst Sorrow
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When the unimaginable strikes, it can peel back layers of ourselves we never knew existed. Amanda Rossi, a lawyer by trade, shares her heart-rending journey of losing her young daughter to pediatric cancer, a battle that unearthed an unexpected wellspring of empathy within her, challenging the oft-held belief that legal minds are devoid of emotion. Her personal narrative weaves through the delicate art of balancing professional poise with the raw vulnerability of grief, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the transformative power of human connection and resilience.
Embarking on this profoundly personal quest, Amanda uncovers the intricacies of managing emotional boundaries while nurturing one's empathic nature. Our conversation traverses the landscape of sorrow and strength, where the act of existing serves as a beacon to others navigating similar dark waters. Through Amanda's story, we bear witness to the enduring human capacity to harbor both joy and despair, and the essential support systems that buoy us as we traverse the unpredictable seas of loss.
The episode culminates in an exploration of faith shaken and redefined in the wake of tragedy. Amanda speaks candidly about her spiritual evolution post-loss, a journey marked by questioning, anger, and ultimately, a personalized reconciliation with belief. The poignant practice of channeling grief into charitable endeavors paints a picture of a community united in remembrance and action. Join us as we honor the complex tapestry of emotion and the indomitable spirit that continues to thrive, even in the wake of life's harshest trials.
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