Coach Sheri Gazitt from Teenwise talks about the loneliness that began with COVID and has yet to dissipate amongst youngsters and teens, and even adults. Sheri Gazitt is a Shameless Mom of 3, the founder of Teen Wise and is dedicated to guiding teens and parents through the ups and downs of adolescence. She advocates for teen mental wellness by advising foundations, appearing on TV, Radio, and podcasts, presenting to parents and teens, and writing for magazines both off and online. Coach Sheri also provides private coaching for teen girls to help them find their inner joy, tame stress, claim their confidence, and navigate friendships. Her latest program encourages parents to create space for their teen’s inner joy by resisting the rat race and prioritizing mental wellness over GPA’s and college applications. www.teen-wise.com

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Join Kelly and Lauren for a conversation with Harvey Deutschendorf, an EQ expert, speaker and internationally published author of The Other Kind of Smart, Simple Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence for Greater Personal Effectiveness and Success. www.theotherkindofsmart.com His latest book, Emotional Intelligence Game Changers, 101 Simple Ways to Win at Work + Life, was released in August 2023.

Harvey is a regular contributor to FAST COMPANY with 146+ articles and writes a column for HR PROFESSIONALS MAGAZINE. Harvey is a certified trainer for CANFIELD SUCCESS PRINCIPLES. In 2015 he was recognized as one of the TOP THOUGHT LEADERS IN TRUST by TRUST ACROSS AMERICA. Harvey is a TEDx Speaker with TEDx Beacon Street, Boston. Harvey doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk. He used emotional intelligence to overcome a difficult upbringing and is passionate about sharing what he has learned to help others live more rewarding, fulfilling lives through his writing and speaking.

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Join Kelly and Lauren as they speak with Audrey and Dominique from R.E.S.T. Seattle, a Christian organization that provides services to survivors of sex trafficking and helps pull victims out of their dangerous situations. R.E.S.T. focuses on "unconditional care, relationships, strengths, minimizing barriers, and walking with clients on their journey to freedom." To learn more, visit iwantrest.com. To donate or volunteer, visit https://iwantrest.com/get-involved/ways-to-help and https://iwantrest.com/ways-to-give/giving-opportunities. This is a small organization based in Seattle that can really use extra help! Hotline for victims is: 206-451-7378. @IKnowAThingPodcast

Kat, Kelly, and Lauren discuss their journey with scheduling annual exams after age 40, and especially post COVID. So many of us make excuses and put it off, but we walk you through our journey, emphasizing why it's better to get bad news than not know what is going on with our bodies. Join us for the very intimate and light-hearted story of Kelly's recent doctor visit.

Note: the views expressed in this podcast are personal opinions. Please seek advice from medical professionals.

Reading and Viewing Recommendations:

The End of Alzheimers: ⁠Amazon.com: The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline eBook : Bredesen, Dale: Kindle Store⁠⁠Dale Bredesen: ⁠

⁠A precision approach to end Alzheimer's Disease | TED Talk

Those we love don't go away

They walk beside us

Every day

Unseen Unheard

but always near

Still loved, still missed

and very dear.

Unfortunately, we experienced the fear and dread of every parent when there is a legitimate school lockdown. We were thankfully fortunate that everyone came out safe, but the experience was traumatic for the students, staff, and parents.

Join us on our amazing interview with Rachelle Nesta who has worked for years with New Beginnings, a non profit in Seattle, committed to ending domestic abuse. https://newbegin.org/

Rachelle talks about the signs of domestic abuse and how to seek help or support family and friends experiencing abuse.

https://newbegin.org/learn-more/warning-signs-of-abuse/

Today, we interview Kevin who was diagnosed with ADHD well into adulthood. Kevin explains the challenges he faced as a child and young adult, how medication has helped him, and how he navigates and excels in a world built around the neurotypical brain.