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Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Interview with Sandy Fowler and Sharon Girodo
Cara Nitz kicked off The Way of the Toddler Hour with a product review for Laura Brown’s Intuitive Wellness program (www.intuitive-wellness.com). Cara is giving away a free month of Laura’s coaching on her website www.yourworldnatural.blogspot.com. Leta interviewed Sandy Fowler of Heart Filled Holidays (www.heartfilledholidays.com) and Sharon Girodo of Mom Time TV (www.momtimetv.com). We talked about putting ourselves “out there” in business, patience, courage, fear, holidays, perseverence and much more. It was a wonderful conversation filled with much laughter and love – there was something there for everyone to enjoy!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Interview with Jill Hickey, Leah Jantzen and Ally Loprete
This week Leta interviewed Jill Hickey of “Not So Soccer Mom” (www.notsosoccermom.com), business and life coach Leah Jantzen (www.leahjantzen.com) and Our Milk Money founder Ally Loprete (www.ourmilkmoney.com). We discussed working women, finding a right balance for work and motherhood and considering all the options for work and child-raising.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Interview with “GirlfriendIt” co-founders Lisa Jernigan and Patty Wyatt
Cara Nitz started us off with a review of the Playful Planet yoga DVD for kids (http://www.playfulplanet.com/). The interview this week centered around female friendships and the power of asking questions to make connections. Leta interviewed Patty Wyatt and Lisa Jernigan, who co-founded GirlfriendIt and run women events featuring fun. They also host their own talk show on TogiNet Radio on Thursdays at 9am pst/12pm est.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Interview with Tracy Springberry
Opening the show, Theresa Henson shared with us how the Benedictine nuns with whom she works approach living together with harmony and stability. Next, Lori and I interviewed Tracy Springberry, co-editor and contributor to the anthology CHAOS, WONDER AND THE SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE OF PARENTING. Finally, Lori led us through a guided meditation to work out any questions and/or problems we are facing with one of our children that we do not seem to be able to “fix.”
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Interview with Marilyn Schoeman
Cara Nitz (www.yourworldnatural.blogspot.com) opened the show with a review of Ecosmart products (www.ecosmart.com). They make safe solutions to pests for both indoors and outdoors using essential oils. Our featured Truly Amazing Woman (www.trulyamazingwomen.com) was Sandy Klein, principal of Margaret Mead Elementary School in Sammamish, WA and Love & Logic troubadour. We interviewed Marilyn Schoeman, author of GO! HOW TO THINK SPEAK AND ACT TO MAKE GOOD THINGS HAPPEN. She told us how to consciously choose language that creates the kind of results we want. See www.letahamilton.com for a blog on what we learned. For more information, see www.gogreenlightway.com) Finishing off the show, Lori Hamilton took us through a guided meditation to discover where we were stuck in “red light” limiting beliefs and move into “green light” possibilities.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Interview with Odette D’Aniello
Theresa Henson opened the show with a lesson about the correlation the nuns at St. Gertrude’s are showing her between cultivating one’s creativity and one’s spirituality. We interviewed Odette D’Aniello, mom of 2 and CEO of Celebrity Cake Studio (www.celebritycakestudio.com). She has a wonderful approach to manifesting her dreams and shared with us her proven formula for success. She was an absolute inspiration and Leta immediately blogged about her technique for manifesting after the show (www.letahamilton.com). Lori finished the show with a meditation on reaching out to angelic support in times of stress and duress.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011 Interview with Karen Clifton of Unstuff Your Life
Cara Nitz started us off with a product review for a Himalayan salt lamp from Himalayan Salt Shot (www.himalayansaltshop.com). Lori and I interviewed Karen Clifton from Unstuff Your Life about how clutter affects our overwell happiness and wellbeing. She provided simple, effective, techniques any family can adopt to bring everyone on board the “Let’s Get Organized” bandwagon. Lori finished off the show with some practical, spiritual, methods for removing the emotional clutter from our energetic bodies.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Interview with Michele Barak and Nina Weiss
Michele Barak talked about working with middle and high school kids in a Native American inspired circle format, which is making its way through the Los Angeles public school system. The idea behind the project is to teach kids how to both listen and communicate authentically and without judgement. Her work with kids and her global travels have inspired her to put together a collection of true stories from around the globe that highlight the common ties that bind humanity. Our second interview was with professional artist Nina Weiss, who juggles a full-time passion with motherhood. She shared her belief that women can, indeed, have it all and that there is a difference between a sacrifice and a choice. She also teaches art and talked a lot about how teaching adults how to paint landscapes has helped her in her own parenting skills. For more info on Nina’s art and classes, see www.artendeavors.org or www.ninaweiss.com
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Interview with Rev. Merilyn Davis
Theresa Henson opened the show by sharing what she is learning about inclusiveness and exclusiveness as an employee at the St. Gertrude’s Benedictine Monastary in Cottonwood, ID. We discussed how the nuns discern who is the right candidate to join their order. It was also a conversation about how our exclusive time with ourselves can help know who we are so that we can then be more inclusive generally in our lives. Theresa was followed by an interview with the Rev. Merilyn Davis, who has worked extensively with military families, children of single parents and divorce. This was a beautiful conversation about talking to our children so that they feel listened to and heard. Lori finished the show with a guided meditation to speak to our inner child about any ailments we are experiencing in our bodies.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Interview with Mary Bailey and Sherlyn Luedtke
Cara Nitz reviewed www.lovingeco.com and Sprout Skincare on today’s show. All of Cara’s reviews and prize giveaways can be found at www.yourworldnatural.blogspot.com. Jennifer Guadagna was today’s prize winner on our prize draw. Our first interview was with Mary Bailey, author of Jesus My Son: Mary’s Journal of Jesus’ Early Life. More on the book can be found at www.jesusmyson.com. Mary’s book is on offer for our next prize draw on Aug 30th. Then we interviewed Sherlyn Luedtke of Present Parent Training. She teaches parents how to unravel their inner parent programming and become fully present for their kids. Her website is www.presentparenttraining.com. Lori finished off the show with a guided meditation to help us wake up in the morning.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Interview with Jennifer Shaw Hancock and Trinda Latherow
Today Theresa Henson shared with us what she is learning about mercy from the nuns at St. Gertrude’s Monastary (http://www.stgertrudes.org/). Our first interview with Jennifer Shaw Hancock (www.jen-hancock.com) explained the basics of Humanism and the difference between being a Humanist and “Humanistically inclined.” Following that we interviewed Trinda Latherow (www.trinda.net) about her numerous paranormal experiences and the decision to write about them in a four volume nonfiction spiritual growth series about her experiences. Leta finished the show by sharing her 7-Step Process for Moving into Peace Again after a VERY unexpected event turned her world upside down.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 Interview with L.A. Say and Sarah Nagourney
Product review by Cara Nitz of Your World: Healthy & Natural. This week she reviewed the book The Help, which is being released Aug 10 as a movie starring Catherine Stockit, Emma Stone and Viola Davis. We interviewed L.A. Say, author of Moment of Clarity: Diary of a Love Addict and Sarah Nagourney, singer and song writer.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Cara Nitz gave us a product review for Learning Link Technologies (learn more at www.learning-aids.com). We interviewed mom entrepreneurs Lisa Edwards and Sarah Nicoli about their company Dotmine (www.timemine.com). Lori took us through a forgiveneness meditation.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Mom Entrepreneur Month Continues…
Another great product review from Cara Nitz on eco-friendly flip flops. Then a terrific interview with Jenn Furr, founder of Picture That Sound. This sound recording product for scrapbooking is totally unique AND Jenn is a shining example of that mom entrepreneur spirit that is such a great role model for our kids. Then we interviewed Leslie Irish Evans of Peeling Mom Off The Ceiling about her new book Mom Entrepreneur Extraordinaire. She gave great tips to stay sane while building a start-up business. Finally, Lori helped us with some practical techniques to deal with conflicts.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 Mom Entrepreneur Month
We begin our month long series of talking to mom entrepreneurs with a product review by mom entrepreneur Cara Nitz of Your World: Healthy and Natural. Then we interview Tracy Crowley of Extraordinary Mama about how she launched her family friendly business. Finally, Lori gave us some practical stress reducing tips for when it all feels too overwhelming and I explained how I started my business of public speaking and writing.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Interview with Robin Gorman Newman
In this interview, we talk about the life of a late mother. What are the implications of having a child after 35? What are the advantages? Disadvantages? Together we explore the every day realities of being a parent to young children in our 40s and 50s. Fascinating look at what it means to know yourself as a person before parenthood.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Interview with Kathleen Bunn
Kathleen Bunn, mother of 4, shares her journey with surrogacy. We discuss the process and implications on her life and those of her children. It is a touching interview about how to talk to our children about difficult subjects, how sibling dynamics affect a family and what it means to make a choice others find incomprehensible. (www.lifewith4boys.com)
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Interview with Gary Springfield
Gary Springfield shared his wisdom about our energetic bodies and guided us through a Golden Light Meditation. This is a wonderfully relaxing and peaceful show. Perfect for a listen when things seem hectic and overwhelming. You are also treated to two spiritual lessons from our kids.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Interview with Dr. Doug Lehrer
In this interview with Dr. Doug Lehrer he educates us on the many toxins in our environment that effect us at a cellular level. Not a doom and gloom show, we make sure he provides plenty of information about how to combat these toxins and live healthy, energetic and pain-free lives.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Interview with Diane Lang
Diane wrote a book called Baby Steps: The Path from Motherhood to Career. In researching the book, she interviewed hundreds of mothers and employers about the realities for women wanting or needing to return to the workforce. This interview gives great practical tips without ignoring the longings of the heart. Ultimately, this is an interview about being happy in your life. Diane asked us some wonderfully thought provoking questions about making our lives work for us on all levels – personal and professional.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Interview with Drawing Water
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Interview with Tony Burroughs
Tony Burroughs co-founded the Intenders Circle movement, which now has groups all across the globe. He is also the creator of the Vision Alignment Project. His teachings on the power of intention is profound and his book The Code: 10 Intentions for a Better World is one of Leta’s favorites. Everything about Tony can be found at www.intenders.org.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Interview with Rachel Pappas
How do mental health issues affect a family? Rachel Pappas speaks openly and honestly about raising her bipolar daughter. Rachel was later also diagnosed with the same personality disorder. If that wasn’t enough, she found out she had advanced breast cancer and may not survive the treatment. Well, she did survive and it was the wake up call that turned her life, and her relationship with her daughter, around. She wrote an incredibly moving memoir about what mental illness can do to a family and how love and forgiveness can prevail.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Interview with Sally Anderson
At the age of 16, Sally Anderson survived an abduction and gang rape that lasted for 10 straight hours. She spent the next 20 years recovering from the experience. Her new book Freefall is the story of her transformation and incredible philosophy for life. Today she works as a corporate leadership trainer and transformational coach. Her 3-day seminars change people for good and for ever. This is an incridibly inspiring interview that, despite some technical difficulties with the line to New Zealand, is worth a listen.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Reiki for moms and children with Reiki Master Teacher Laura Magpali
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Our product review from Cara Nitz was for Ace Magnetics (www.acemagnetics.com). She shared with us the state of the art, patented magnetic bracelet she has been wearing. Our Truly Amazing Woman segment was dedicated to all the moms who volunteer for their PTSAs. Then we interviewed Laura Magpali about Bowenwork and Reiki. We talked about how reiki can be used on ourselves, on children and on situations. She did a great job of talking about energy work in general and why it is so effective. Learn more about Laura at www.lauramagpali.com.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Interview with Barbara Schmitz Orendi of OpenButton about the human aura (or biofield)
Today we started out the show with a spiritual lesson from Theresa at St. Gertrude’s Monastary in Cottonwood, ID. Find out why the word “slowly” is spiritual! We played an interview clip with author and mom Janna Cawrse Esarey, which again addressed that word “slowly.” Finally, our interview was with Barbara Schmitz-Orendi of OpenButton. She is a European trained aura expert. This was a fascinating discussion about how we can learn from out children about auras, support them in what they know and also how to best clear our energetic fields with simple techniques and household tips.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Interview with Dynamic Duality Co-Director Erik Laurentz
Cara Nitz gave a review of Yoga Pulse (www.yogapulse.com), an in home yoga program. Our Truly Amazing Woman was Deb Lund, a children’s book author. The interview today was about the energetic cords that tie us to our children (and to our own parents). We discussed how they are formed and when, the implications of unhealthy and dysfunctional ties, how to break them, how to create a healthy aura and much more. For more information on Dynamic Duality, visit www.dynamicduality.com
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Interview with Lori Aletha, Director of teh NW Center of Enlightenment
In this broadcast, the 5th Tuesday of March, Lori and I each gave a spiritual lesson that we learned from our children. Then in our Truly Amazing Woman segment I honored all the moms of my generation who are facing less than ideal choices about work, family, balance and finances. Our guest was Lori Aletha, Director of the NW Center of Enlightenment and an Intuitive Counselor, Tarot Reader, spiritual teacher and minister. We had a fascinating conversation about past-life regression therepy and inner child work. She talked at length about how to connect with our children on multiple levels – both in terms of our daily interactions with them and our past life connection to them. As a great grandmother (of 15 no less!), Lori has been involved in Metaphysical studies for 40 years. Her story is an inspiring glimpse at how a child’s connection with who they are as a soul can rise up from the ashes of suppression and live to teach the world about who we really are. It was a beautiful show.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Interview with Shajen Joy Aziz, Executive Producer and star of “Discover the Gift”
Podcast is ready for this week’s “The Way of the Toddler Hour.” This week Theresa Henson gave us a beautiful spiritual lesson from St. Gertrude’s Monastary in Cottonwood, ID on the power of grace. Then we featured Teresa Springer-Grounds as this week’s Truly Amazing Woman. The show’s interview this week was with Shajen Joy Aziz, Executive Producer and Director of Operations at Equilibrium Entertainment. Her new film “Discover the Gift” comes out on June 14, 2011. It is the moving story of reconciliation between Shajen and her brother, award-winning film maker Demian Lichtenstein. Intermixed with their narrative are countless interviews with best-selling authors, educators and spiritual teachers including His Holiness the Dalia Lama, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Jack Cranfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Marianne Williamson and many others. The film is a journey in healing and transformation, leading the audience closer to the innate gifts inside each of us that culminate in living the lives we want. For a full listing of everyone interviewed in this film visit www.discoverthegift.com.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Interview with Darlene Montgomery, dream expert and author of Conscious Women, Conscious Lives
This week we explored the world of our dreams with dream expert and author Darlene Montgomery. She is also the editor of the Conscious Women, Conscious Lives book series and a former story editor of Chicken Soup for the Soul Canada. In total she has read well over 6,000 stories and has compiled many healing essays in her Conscious Women series. On this show, we also had Cara Nitz giving a review of Smartipants cloth diapers, which was really interesting. Our Truly Amazing Woman was a surprise to co-host Lori Hamilton, as Leta did a special tribute to her sister. Lori also gave a description of the Brain Integration Technique, which is the healing modality she practices. All in all, this was a great show. We hope you enjoy.
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Interview with Jennifer McGlothern of Mama Needs a Refill about divination cards
In this episode of “The Way of the Toddler Hour,” Osprey Orielle Lake is our Truly Amazing Woman. Her book Uprisings for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with Nature is the next prize for our prize draw question, which is “Where do you feel hopeful about the future?” Our interview was with Jennifer McGlothern of Mama Needs a Refill. She took us through the many divination cards on the market today and we discussed their purpose and how to use them. Then gave example readings to Lori and me. It was fascinating. Lori cried! I had a serious AH-HA moment. If you are curious about divination cards, this is one to download.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Interview with Alisha Michell of Astro Aware
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Cara Nitz from Your World: Healthy and Natural reviewed Little Green Books, a series of children’s books that teaches kids about environmental issues. Our Truly Amazing Woman was Jeane Goforth, founder of Scrollworks (www.myorch.org). We interviewed Alisha Michell of Astro Aware about all aspects of astrology. She not only described what is happening with the planets now and what it means for our lives now, we also went into great detail about the history of astrology, its biblical references, how it became taboo in Western culture, famous historical figures who practiced astrology and much, much more. This is a fascinating interview and overview of our connection to the cosmos.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Interview with Bella Casarella, money coach with Art and Soul of Money
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PODCAST IS READY! Today we interviewed Bella Casarella, money coach and financial advisor at The Art and Soul of Money. She gave practical and easy to follow tips for healing our relationship with money. This is a note taker, so get a pen and paper ready! Learn about money personalities and archetypes, unhelpful cultural messages, how money can be a spiritual growth tool and much more!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Interview with Sandy Klein (Love & Logic show)
Cara Nitz from Your World: Healthy and Natural gave us a product review. Our Truly Amazing Woman (inspired by Hope Katz Gibbs) was Mari Stevens for her Starbuck’s gift card story. We interviewed veteran Love and Logic teacher Sandy Klein. This is a great review of the information if you are already a seasoned Love and Logic parent. It’s also a fantastic place to start your investigation about this parenting approach that has been around since 1977.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Interview with Susan Haid
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The featured truly amazing woman for this episode was Jennifer Munro, author of “The Erotica Writer’s Husband and other Short Stories.” This week was also a week for a spiritual lesson from St. Gertrude’s. We interviewed Susan Haid, author of Lily’s Truth, which is a book written for young people about their inherent worth. It is beautifully written and illustrated. Lori absolutely loves this book and thinks it is especially helpful for her as a step mom to 2 girls.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 First Product Review with Cara Nitz and Interview with Dr. David Walker, Psychologist (Truly Amazing Woman of the Week was Corbin Lewars) http://www.letahamilton.com/wp-admin/admin.php?page=wpsc-sales-logs
Highlights from show:
- 1st product review with Cara Nitz of Your World: Healthy & Natural (Babo Botanics)
- Truly Amazing Woman Corbin Lewars
- Interview with Dr. David Walker featuring Mirroring Neurons, “Transforming the Difficult Child,” Ba’Hai faith informing the life of a psychologist, studies prove that parents say 4 negative comments to a child for every positive comment, “The 7 Big Fights of Marriage,” and The Virtues Project (thevirtuesproject.org)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Interview with Ben Matson-Bell, Advanced CranioSacral Therapy practioner
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Interview with Mike Margolies
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Mike Margoiles is owner of Sport Psychology Consultants, an Educational Experience dedicated to an athletes’ long-term understanding of how best to perform to their potential. He provides a service which melds mind and body into an optimal relationship. Working closely with athletes, coaches and parents, programs are specifically designed for the athletes’ age, competitive level and personal needs. At every level one of the major determining factors between success and failure involves how we mentally prepare for competition. Mike’s book, The Inner Athlete in You is forthcoming and his radio program on Toginet starts on Feb. 7.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Interview with Derrick Hayes
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In this interview with Derrick Hayes, encouragement consultant and speaker, we talk about what it means to be given encouragement in our lives. How do we focus on the positive instead of pandering to the negative? What is the power of words and the way we dissect them? Derrick Hayes saw his way out of adversity and dedicated his life to being a positive role model to his children. His story and his wisdom is as insightful as it is inspirational. You will find more than you expected in this conversation. You will find hope where before there was only “woe.”
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Interview with Dr. Robert Rose
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Tuesday, December 14 Interview with LeAnne Struble
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Tuesday, December 7th Interview with Dan Millman
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Tuesday, November 30th Interview with Kristi Sakai
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Tuesday, November 23rd Interview with Hope Katz Gibbs
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Tuesday, November 16th Interview with Tara Kennedy-Kline
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