Bridget Springer, a seasoned financial advisor, planner, and administrator in the finance industry, emphasizes the importance of financial organization and generational wealth. She is the owner of The Financial Lady LLC and is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mentoring people on the path to financial freedom.

Bridgett shares her personal journey, influenced by her parents' financial conflicts, and her mission to empower women to become "wealth warriors." Bridget highlights the common challenges women face, such as debt and lack of financial knowledge, and offers solutions like her 52-week Financial Lady Deck of Cards. She stresses the importance of understanding one's money story, setting financial goals, and preparing for life's uncertainties. Bridget also discusses the need for open communication in couples' financial planning and the significance of estate planning and insurance.

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:

• Bridget Springer's Background and Philosophy

• Cash vs. Cashless Society

• Trading Places with a Favorite Person

• Mission to Empower Women in Finances

• Overcoming Financial Fear and Building Generational Wealth

• Supporting Women with Different Socioeconomic Standings

• The Importance of Financial Education for Women

• Mindset and Financial Literacy for Women

• Learning from Financial Mistakes

• Universal Financial Advice for Couples

• Preparation and Communication in Financial Planning

• The Financial Lady's Deck of Cards

• Accessibility and Services Offered

• Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Episode Notes and Resources:

The Financial Lady (all social media links are available on her website)

Financial deck of cards

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNPB6HYF

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Deanna Belleny Lewis is the co-founder and Director of Programs at Diversify Dietetics. She has worked for close to 10 years planning, implementing and evaluating programs that impact underrepresented groups. Additionally she has trained numerous allied health teams in leadership and both professional skill development with an equity, diversity, inclusion lens. She is passionate about equity and supporting students and professionals of color who wish to thrive in nutrition and dietetics.

Deanna discusses the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the field of nutrition and dietetics. She shares personal experiences of isolation and microaggressions faced as a Black dietitian. Diversify Dietetics aims to address these issues by empowering nutrition leaders of color and increasing representation. Learn ways to help them achieve their goals.

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:

• Deanna Belleny Lewis's Background and Diversified Dietetics

• Fun Question and Personal Experiences

• Personal Experiences in Dietetics

• Barriers to Diversity in Dietetics

• Impact of Diversified Dietetics

• Future Goals and Initiatives

• Supporting Diversified Dietetics

• Deanna's Motherhood Journey

Episode Notes and Resources:

Diversify Dietetics

Deanna Belleny Lewis

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Avni Panchal’s mission is to help people overcome the feeling of being an “imposter,” in both their personal and professional lives. Avni wants to support people in breaking free from the limitations that prevent them from reaching their true potential.

Avni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in mental health as a social worker, therapist, trainer and coach. As an Empowerment Coach, Avni specializes in assisting South Asians, and other individuals, who find themselves navigating multiple cultures.

Together we discuss the external and internal pressures faced by youth in South Asian culture when choosing a professional path, particularly in engineering and medicine. We explore the stigmas surrounding mental health in various cultures, including South Asian culture, and emphasize the importance of de-stigmatizing mental health and normalizing conversations about it. Avni mentioned the importance of following one's interests and doing something well, rather than conforming to societal expectations. We also discuss the challenges of self-doubt and limiting beliefs faced by moms, and the importance of recognizing and validating these feelings.

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:

• Navigating cultural expectations in career choices.

• Immigrant pressure, identity, and career choices.

• Career choices, self-doubt, and trusting intuition.

• Mental health stigmas in different cultures, with a focus on de-stigmatization and normalization.

• Combating self-doubt and limiting beliefs for moms.

• Self-doubt and self-care for moms, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing oneself for the sake of resilience

• Motherhood, self-love, and unlearning for moms.

Episode Notes and Resources:

Avni Panchal’s Website: https://www.theindiancounselor.com/

Avni’s private practice for therapy: https://strengthandselflove.com/

Avni’s article for Medium titled, “Three Ways for BIPOC Individuals to Combat Self Doubt and Recognize Their Worth” https://medium.com/therapists-in-tech/three-ways-for-bipoc-individuals-to-combat-self-doubt-and-recognize-their-worth-b89bb04d815a

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This episode complements Ep.110 and is the second part of our Roundtable discussion with several of our experts from our Provider Directory. The experts are exploring how to deal with Learning, Social, and Behavioral Struggles of Children (from both a neurotypical and neurodiverse lens).

The speakers discuss collaborative care and working with professionals from different industries to provide a holistic model of care for neurodiverse children. They emphasize the importance of early evaluations and diagnoses for developmental delays and ADHD in preschool children, and highlight the role of private practitioners in providing clinical diagnoses and educational classifications. The speakers also discuss the importance of feeding therapy and early intervention, and emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach that considers various factors, including speech, language, and sensory needs.

This HER Health Collective Roundtable features the following HER Provider Directory Experts:

• Dr. Emily King, Learn with Dr. Emily - Child Psychologist

• Kelly Smedley, MSN, PMHCNS-BC, PMH-C, Waypoint Counseling - Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Kerry Lett, MPH, RDN, LDN, CLC, Milestones Pediatric & Maternal Nutrition - Registered Dietitian

• Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo, Lux Psychiatry - Psychiatrist

• Rebecca Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, ACT Therapy Services - Speech Language Pathologist

• Sarah Parise, CPT, Great Days by Sarah - Wellness Specialist

To connect with any of our experts, please go to our ⁠website directory⁠.

For more episodes on neurodiversity and/or supporting behavior struggles, please listen to the following episodes: 110, 108, 107, 102, 45, 33, 6.

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:

• Addressing social and behavioral struggles in children from neurotypical and neurodiverse perspectives.

• Wellness, mental health, and nutrition for moms and kids.

• Evaluations for autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities in children.

• Early childhood development and evaluation for ADHD.

• Child-led therapy and self-care for parents of neurodivergent children.

• Managing guilt and setting boundaries for moms of neurotypical and neurodivergent children.

Episode Resources:

• Dr. Emily King - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/

• Kelly Smedley - https://www.waypointcounselingnc.com/

• Kerry Lett - https://www.milestonesnutrition.com/

• Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo - https://www.luxpsychiatry.com/

• Rebecca Rowe- https://acttherapyservices.com/

• Sarah Parise - https://www.greatdaysbysarah.com/

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HER Circle by HER Health Collective

Several of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in our second Roundtable discussion of 2024. We are exploring how to deal with Learning, Social, and Behavioral Struggles of Children (from both a neurotypical and neurodiverse lens).

Experts in this Roundtable discussed supporting neurodiverse children's social, behavioral, and emotional development. They emphasized understanding unique needs, nurturing resilience, and collaborating across industries. Speakers shared practical strategies for addressing challenges such as frustration tolerance, impulse control, and sensory overwhelm, and highlighted the importance of nutrition and movement in education. They also discussed collaborating with teachers and addressing behavioral differences between home and school, and acknowledged the role of anxiety in children's development.

This HER Health Collective Roundtable features the following HER Provider Directory Experts:

• Dr. Emily King, Learn with Dr. Emily - Child Psychologist

• Kelly Smedley, MSN, PMHCNS-BC, PMH-C, Waypoint Counseling - Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Kerry Lett, MPH, RDN, LDN, CLC, Milestones Pediatric & Maternal Nutrition - Registered Dietitian

• Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo, Lux Psychiatry - Psychiatrist

• Rebecca Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, ACT Therapy Services - Speech Language Pathologist

• Sarah Parise, CPT, Great Days by Sarah - Wellness Specialist

To connect with any of our experts, please go to our ⁠website directory⁠. For more episodes on neurodiversity and/or supporting behavior struggles, please listen to episodes 108, 107, 102, 45, 33, 6.

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:

• Dealing with learning social and behavioral struggles in children from neurotypical and neurodiverse perspectives.

• Parenting, education, and mental health with experts.

• Understanding and addressing behavioral differences between home and school settings.

• Supporting children with anxiety in school.

• Parenting, homework, and testing anxiety in children.

• Nutrition and mealtime challenges for neurodiverse children, including sugar cravings and meal planning strategies.

• Importance of movement and exercise for children's physical and mental health, with suggestions for incorporating movement into daily life.

Episode Resources:

• Dr. Emily King - https://www.learnwithdremily.com/

• Kelly Smedley - https://www.waypointcounselingnc.com/

• Kerry Lett - https://www.milestonesnutrition.com/

• Dr. Priscilla Hidalgo - https://www.luxpsychiatry.com/

• Rebecca Rowe- https://acttherapyservices.com/

• Sarah Parise - https://www.greatdaysbysarah.com/

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HER Circle by HER Health Collective

Let’s talk parenting, conflict resolution and teens! Karleen Savage is a TEDx speaker, certified in hostage and crisis negotiation and a seasoned parent who stands at the forefront of empowering parents to instill confidence in their teens. With more than four decades of hands-on experience parenting seven unique children, Karleen has honed her skills in navigating the complexities of raising confident and resilient individuals and has documented her approach in her new book, The Confident Teen Blueprint: A Parent’s 30-Day Challenge to Empower Your Teen.

As the creator of the Savage Theory of Resolution®, a five-skill model that can be used to resolve any conflict, Karleen knows that peaceful and amicable resolution is possible. Karleen has been featured on MSNBC for her knowledge in hostage negotiation. She holds a Masters in Conflict Resolution &

Negotiations, and is a certified hostage and crisis negotiator. She has been married for more than 30 years and lives in Utah with her family.

We discuss insights on parenting, highlighting the importance of raising resilient and confident children who can navigate challenges and mistakes without relying on external validation. We also talk about various strategies for fostering independence, self-esteem, and the ability to make mistakes without fear of judgment.

Today’s episode includes a discussion of the following topics:

• Trust, listening, and conflict resolution with a certified hostage negotiator.

• Hostage negotiation techniques and parenting strategies.

• Using mediation to resolve conflicts between children.

• Conflict resolution and the importance of curiosity and a positive attitude.

• Effective communication strategies for resolving conflicts.

• Parenting strategies for teens, including active listening and setting clear expectations.

• Parenting and building resilient children.

• Raising resilient kids through unconventional parenting methods.

Episode Notes and Resources:

Karleen Savage’s Website: https://www.karleensavage.com/

Karleen’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Confident-Teen-Blueprint-parents-challenge/dp/B0CRD71YDN

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This is a continuation of our discussion with Dr. Emily King. It is a perfect episode on its own or pairs beautifully with the previous episode (107)! Moms, if you think that you may need to get your child evaluated or get personalized support in school, this episode will be helpful!

Dr. Emily King has spent the last 20 years working with neurodivergent children and teens along with their families and teachers in schools and private practice. She has been on both sides of the IEP and 504 meeting tables, first as a school psychologist and then as a parent. She knows the feeling of thinking you are out of ideas to support your child, which inspired her to help parents and educators beyond her therapy practice with online parent workshops and professional development trainings for teachers.

This episode’s conversation centered around the complexities of neurodiversity in children, including differences between boys and girls, and the importance of addressing concerns about children's development. Dr. Emily emphasized the need for involvement from teachers, understanding the differences between medical and psychological evaluations, and addressing anxiety in neurodiverse children. We also discussed the complexities of gender and neurodiversity in children, highlighting the need to unlearn societal expectations and prioritize individual happiness and connection.

• Neurodiversity in children, gender differences, and mental health.

• How parents can identify and address concerns about their child's learning and development.

• Evaluating children's cognitive and social abilities in school.

• Supporting children with learning differences, including therapeutic and joyful activities outside of school.

• Gender differences in child development.

Episode Notes and Resources:

Dr. Emily’s Website and access to her course: https://www.learnwithdremily.com/

Dr. Emily’s Blog and Podcast: https://www.learnwithdremily.com/media

HER Circle: https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership

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Moms and teachers with neurodivergent kiddos, this episode is for you! Dr. Emily King has spent the last 20 years working with neurodivergent children and teens along with their families and teachers in schools and private practice.

She has been on both sides of the IEP and 504 meeting tables, first as a school psychologist and then as a parent. She knows the feeling of thinking you are out of ideas to support your child, which inspired her to help parents and educators beyond her therapy practice with online parent workshops and professional development trainings for teachers.

In our discussion, Dr. Emily emphasized understanding each child's unique needs, creating a supportive environment, and challenging traditional expectations in education. We went on to discuss the importance in developing a comprehensive understanding of children's skills and challenges. We highlighted the importance of adapting education to meet the unique needs of neurodivergent children, including more flexibility within general education classrooms and personalized learning approaches.

• Supporting neurodivergent children and teens with Dr. Emily King.

• Parenting neurodivergent kids, course for newly diagnosed parents.

• Parenting and education for neurodivergent children.

• Parenting strategies for children with developmental delays.

• Parenting a neurodivergent child, self-care practices for parents.

• Parenting strategies for addressing children's emotional questions at night.

• Adapting educational system for neurodiverse students.

• Homework challenges for neurodivergent children and alternative approaches to support independent learning.

• US education system challenges and potential solutions, including teacher support and flexible learning options.

• Special education, IEPs, and navigating school systems.

Episode Notes and Resources:

Dr. Emily’s Website and access to her course: https://www.learnwithdremily.com/

Dr. Emily’s Blog and Podcast: https://www.learnwithdremily.com/media

HER Circle: https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership

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