Best Invisible Tears Podcasts (2025)

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S5 EP5: Re-Release The Murder of Melissa Tremblay (S4 EP18) 48:16

9h ago48:16

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Season 5 Episode 5: *Re-Release* The Murder of Melissa Tremblay (S4 EP18) The purpose of this re-release is to take you back and acclimate you to the facts involving the murder of Melissa Tremblay. We previously release this episode in Season 4 Episode 18. Tomorrow we will have an update to her case as the second trial for the accused has now taken…

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Navigating High School in 2025: A Teen Perspective 40:21

3d ago40:21

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In this episode of Invisible Strings, host Katie Gierke is joined by her daughters, Olivia and Whitney, to discuss the unique challenges faced by teen girls navigating high school in 2025. They explore topics such as academics, friendships, the pressure of college preparation, and the impact of social media on self-image. The conversation highlight…

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211 Receptive or Expressive Language - What’s The Difference? 20:09

4d ago20:09

20:09

Hey Friends~ Do you Ever feel like your child understands everything but can’t quite put their thoughts into words? In this episode, I’m breaking down expressive vs. receptive language— what each one is, how it develops and of course, this knowledge will be paired with ways YOU can support the growth of BOTH receptive and expressive language skills…

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Episode #025 How to Take a Deep Breath and Go For It as a Midlife Woman with Guest Sophie Garner 55:40

5d ago55:40

55:40

Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Finding our voice as a Midlife woman can be challenging. We’re so used to playing it safe, holding ourselves back. So how can we unleash the courage to sing our own praises? To step out of the shadows and own our Midlife stage? Find out by joining your host Kate Porter The Midlife Meta…

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S5 EP4: How Is This Not Suspicious? What Is Going On In New England? 32:11

7d ago32:11

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Season 5 Episode 4: How Is This Not Suspicious? What Is Going On In New England? It's hard for the Invisible Tears team to not react to so much buzz and activity that is happening in New England right now. In this episode, Jane, Drew and Amanda, give their honest opinion about what is happening and the messaging they would like out there as social …

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210 Kari A. Baker: Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences 31:46

11d ago31:46

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Hey Friends~ Kids with neurological differences often APPEAR typical until the invisible becomes visible. Today’s episode showcases a journey of one mom - a mom I call a very successful parent! If you know any Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences, this episode will be particularly helpful and intriguing for you. I am glad you are here. You …

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Episode #024 How to Bird Launch through Empty Nesting as a Midlife Woman with Guest Sheena Sabharwal 50:28

12d ago50:28

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Midlife Unlimited® is all about having those conversations we just don’t have enough. Because not talking about what is on our mind can leave us feeling isolated, thinking no one is interested in how we are feeling or what we are going through. And Empty Nesting is a prime example. So …

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S5 EP3: Janes Got A Lot To Say Part 2 37:17

14d ago37:17

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Season 5 Episode 3: Janes Got A Lot To Say Part 2 As we continue with Jane's updates in this episode, the conversation picks up right where we left off from Part 1. Jane explains in more detail how she was attacked in the comments of the WMUR small video that circulated. As always, Jane and Amanda are opinionated and do not hold back. If you have a…

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Are you Listening? 23:13

17d ago23:13

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In this episode, Katie Gierke shares her personal journey through burnout, exploring the deeper spiritual and emotional struggles that accompany it. She discusses the pervasive burnout culture and how it affects our lives, relationships, and mental health. Through her experiences, she emphasizes the importance of listening to the subtle nudges from…

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209 What Is The Difference Between SPEECH and LANGUAGE? 15:11

18d ago15:11

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Hey Friends~ What is the difference between speech and language? This common question is today’s topic. Understanding the difference helps you more accurately describe what is going on with your child when you seek guidance! Please Share, Like, Subscribe, & Follow! Also - Sign up for the Newsletter & Freebies below to stay connected to The Language…

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Episode #023 How to Turn your Biker Dreams into Reality at 50 with Guest Adela Mei 35:40

19d ago35:40

35:40

Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Midlife Unlimited® is all about smashing stereotypes and leaping out of our comfort zone by finding something that lights us up. But so many of the women your Host Kate Porter The Midlife Metamorphosis Coach® helps feel like they are stagnating in the Midlife swamp. They have lost thei…

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S5 EP2: Janes Got A Lot To Say Part 1 43:59

21d ago43:59

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Season 5 Episode 2: Janes Got A Lot To Say Part 1 It has been a long time in between Season 4 and 5, with much of the updates and focus being on the Hurricane Helene impact on co-hosts Drew and Amanda. In this episode, we get back to updates about Jane, her case, and clarifications that need to be made about information that has been put out there.…

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It's Bigger Than Me - Jules Bosi 1:13:08

24d ago1:13:08

1:13:08

Summary In this conversation, Katie Gierke and Jules Bosi explore the journey of personal growth, faith, and community support through the lens of Shine Teens, an organization dedicated to empowering young people. They discuss their personal experiences, the challenges of navigating life transitions, and the importance of authentic relationships. T…

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208 Diana Fannon: Insights From A Special Education Teacher Whose Child Receives Speech Therapy + Special Education. Sitting On Both Sides Of The Table 30:58

25d ago30:58

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Hey Friends~ Today’s guest is a mother of a child who had a language delay at age 3, and then was diagnosed with autism later. She worked in special education as a special education advocate. And then she had her own child so now she has the dual role of being BOTH the parent and an educator in the special education system. We talk about the role o…

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Episode #022 How to Become your own Best Friend with Guest Zeenat Ahmed-Peto 36:35

26d ago36:35

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Midlife is often a time of shifting friendships. But there is one friendship that it’s all too easy to let slide at this pivotal time. It’s a friendship we just don’t focus on enough – and one it’s vital we nurture. The one with ourself. So join your Host Kate Porter The Midlife Metamo…

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S5 EP1: Survivor Strong 28:39

28d ago28:39

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Season 5 Episode 1: Survivor Strong In our Season 5 Premiere, Jane Boroski and Amanda Bedard give updates on what is happening most recently down in North Carolina with the impact of Hurricane Helene. Co-Host's Amanda and Drew Bedard moved down to Black Mountain North Carolina right before Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina on September 27…

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The Silent Struggle: Anxiety and Its Impact 19:36

1M ago19:36

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In this episode of Invisible Strings, Katie delves into the complexities of anxiety and panic attacks, exploring their differences, impacts on daily life, and the importance of listening to one's body. She shares personal experiences and practical tools for managing anxiety, emphasizing that anxiety is not always the enemy but can be a signal for n…

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207 Preschooler Need A Nap, But Doesn’t Nap? Making This Transition Positive 18:14

1M ago18:14

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Hey Friends~ Although it’s true that our children do better when they nap, there is a transition out of naps. And it's usually not a smooth ride. Today we will talk about when your 3 & 4 year-old does not nap. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn: [email protected] Information about Costa Rica retreat: https://www.s…

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Episode #021 How to Embrace your Neurodivergent Identity as a Midlife Woman with Guest Talia Zamora 49:49

1M ago49:49

49:49

Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text As Midlife women there are a complex range of changes we go through that can leave us losing sight of who we are – questioning our identity. Add into this a Midlife neurodivergent discovery, and this can bring yet another overwhelming layer to knowing and loving who we are at this pivo…

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Breaking the Cycle: Mental Health in Men 1:00:32

1M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

In this episode of Invisible Strings, host Katie Gierke engages in a heartfelt conversation with her husband, Brad, about the complexities of mental health, particularly in men, and the impact of growing up with a narcissistic parent. They explore Brad's childhood experiences, the challenges he faced in his family dynamics, and how these experience…

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206 Jeremiah Program: Disrupting Poverty Two Generations At A Time A PODCASTHON SPECIAL EPISODE with Ally Hanten Ebert 35:59

1M ago35:59

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Hey Friends~ Podcasthon is a global movement of podcasters simultaneously promoting a charities of their choice. The Language of Play joins Podcasthon by highlighting the amazing impact of the Jeremiah Program, in this episode with Ally Hanten Ebert. PODCASTHON: "Your platform. Their story. Simultaneously, we amplify causes that matter." JEREMIAH P…

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Episode #020 Podcasthon Special with Guest Denise Greene of Beyond Boundaries Foundation 35:22

1M ago35:22

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Midlife Unlimited® is proud to be taking part in the Podcasthon charity initiative by joining its podcasting for good mission. So join your Host Kate Porter The Midlife Metamorphosis Coach® for this Midlife Unlimited® Podcasthon episode where she’s joined by Denise Greene Founder and C…

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The Heart Of Motherhood with Sara Lynn Hanberry 41:08

2M ago41:08

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In this conversation, Katie Gierke and Sara Lynn Hanberry explore the multifaceted roles of motherhood, homeschooling, and faith. They discuss the joys and challenges of raising children, the importance of community among women, and the unique pressures faced by a pastor's wife. Sara shares her insights on how motherhood has shaped her faith and th…

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205 Jackie Bailey: Your Vacation Is An Education - Let’s Maximize it in Costa Rica! 28:03

2M ago28:03

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Hey Friend~ In this episode, we talk about Family Talks Retreat for the whole family of kids ages 10+. I invite you to join me on this adventure in Costa Rica along with hosts Jackie Bailey and Todd Cudaback. Away from all your normal daily pressures Away from the Internet, (mostly…) Connect on a deeper level and develop your family story. Build st…

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Episode #019 How to Find Joy in Loss as a Midlife Women with Guest Carolyn Cowperthwaite 45:08

2M ago45:08

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text As Midlife women it can feel like every relationship in our life is changing and shifting. And loss – and the inevitable grief it brings – plays a huge part in how we show up for ourselves and tell our story. So join your Host Kate Porter The Midlife Metamorphosis Coach® and her Guest …

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204 A Simple Direction Made Your Child Burst Into Tears? Let’s Look At How The Brain Processed That! 29:59

2M ago29:59

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Hey Friends~ Parents say versions of, “I just asked him to say these words. I am trying to help him speak, but he melted down again. How do I help him? So common. But Why? Today we unpack another reason for this and with that understanding, you will learn where to start in making the changes you want. Always cheering you on! Dinalynn CONTACT the Ho…

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Navagating Mental Health and Motherhood 20:08

2M ago20:08

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In this episode of Invisible Strings, host Katie Gierke discusses the intersection of mental health and motherhood, sharing her personal journey with anxiety, depression, and self-advocacy. She emphasizes the importance of community support, understanding one's mental health challenges, and the role of medication. Katie encourages listeners to seek…

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Episode #018 How to Stop Existing and Start Living with Guest Andrea Rainsford: International Women's Day Special 49:25

2M ago49:25

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th and its theme #accelerateaction, host Kate Porter is delighted to be joined by her friend Business Growth Mentor and Women Winning in Business Champion Andrea Rainsford to talk about How to Stop Existing and Start Living. As Midlife w…

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Your Story 16:15

2M ago16:15

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In the inaugural episode of Invisible Strings, host Katie Gierke shares her personal journey, including her struggles with anxiety, her family life, and the importance of storytelling. She emphasizes the connections we share through our experiences and encourages listeners to embrace their stories as a means of healing and connection. Make sure to …

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203 Jill Garner: Building Respect & Security. It Happens Earlier Than You Think! 37:00

2M ago37:00

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Hey Friends~ In today’s world, we are taught to seek answers within ourselves. But if we stay there, we become self-absorbed or self-conceited and depressed. We need to also see outside of ourselves, looking for ways to contribute, serve others, and be connected to others. In having this balance, people become whole and happy. This foundation begin…

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Episode #016 How to Evolve from Mum to Mum and Grandma with Guest Suzanne Knowlson 43:03

2M ago43:03

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Change can seem the only constant in Midlife, causing us to feel we’re losing our power. That life is just happening and we have no control over our destination. As a result, we can lose sight of the woman we really are at the heart of all this change. For the Midlife mums among us, it…

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202 How Is Play Different For You As An Adult? Consider This! 14:10

2M ago14:10

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Hey Friends~ There are many forms of play. And, play is different for us as we grow up! What does play look like for you now? Many adults wish for more time off from work, more time to rest and play. However, many of us have the thinking pattern that work comes before play. Perhaps you were taught that as a child. I was. What if… Your parenting cou…

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Episode #015 How to Find your Flow as a Midlife Woman with Guest Gemma Junyent-King 42:57

2M ago42:57

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Midlife Unlimited® is all about rocking our Second Spring our way. And movement plays a key role in this. This is a pivotal time for us Midlife women – it’s use it, or potentially lose it. But finding the right way to move for us is vital. Our old exercise regime may no longer suit us …

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201 Leroy Slanzi: Using Free Play And Structured Play With Intention To Develop Emotional Regulation 31:33

2M ago31:33

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Hey Friends~ We experience play with our children in a variety of ways. One of those ways is Free Play. Free Play is completely imaginative and it is entirely directed by the child. Another way we play is Structured Play is when we use play to help our children go in the direction we want them to go. That may be learning, movement, practice, or any…

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Episode #014 How to Wear what you Love, and Love what you Wear as a Midlife Woman with Guest Alex Standley 53:36

2M ago53:36

53:36

Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Style in Midlife is a potential minefield. As Midlife women we can feel under so much pressure to keep up with trends, while at the same time avoiding the whole “mutton dressed as lamb” dilemma and our Inner Critic uttering an eye-rolling “You can’t wear that!” But we still want to fee…

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Episode #017 How to Take Perfectly Imperfect Action with Kate Porter - introducing Midlife Unlimited - Live for Five 6:51

3M ago6:51

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Midlife Unlimited® and Me Time go hand in hand – because my podcast is all about celebrating wonderful Gen X-up women just like you. But I’m the first to encourage you to choose wisely how you spend your precious time. And as Midlife Unlimited® episodes average around 40 minutes, I’ve …

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Episode #200! The Top 10 Topics You Listened To + FREE GIFTS to Celebrate #200 ! 18:56

3M ago18:56

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Hey Friends~ Whoot! Surprises Today! We are CELEBRATING 200 Episodes! To CELEBRATE this milestone, I have gifts and big SAVINGS to give away! The Prizes: 4 books and 4 coaching slots and 1 Starbucks gift card! TO PLAY: EMAIL “200” to: [email protected] !! In this episode, you will enjoy learning the TOP 10 Episodes in the past 12 months! …

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Episode #013 How to Stretch the Elastic as a Midlife Mum of Teens with Guest Jo Brianti 48:54

3M ago48:54

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text As Midlife mums, navigating the teenage years can be a potential minefield of change and all the emotions that this encompasses. We can feel like we’re losing control as our whole routine as we know undergoes upheaval. It’s a real struggle not to lose sight of who you are both as a Mum…

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199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child’s speech is “different.” 33:29

3M ago33:29

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Hey Friends~ Have you ever thought my child’s speech is “different” and you wonder if it’s normal or possibly delayed? How do you develop your child through their issues when you aren’t sure if they are actually issues? How do you push for what you think your child might need, when you aren’t sure? Today’s guest will share her journey of being brav…

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Episode #012 How to Swim not Sink as a Midlife Woman with Guest Amanda FitzGerald 39:32

3M ago39:32

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Get roar and real with Kate Porter and her leopard print sister Amanda FitzGerald in Episode 012 of Midlife Unlimited®, the podcast for women who want more, as they wave goodbye to January in style talking about How to Swim not Sink as a Midlife Woman. Join Kate and Amanda for philosop…

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198 Is Your Child Part of the 40% Who Struggle? The State Of Speech Pathology In The USA 16:42

3M ago16:42

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Hey Friends~ Many of you have acknowledged how much of a struggle it is to get Speech Therapy services - either enough or at all. Today, I will address what is going on in speech pathology, how this impacts you, and what you can do to help your kids. According to the National Institute of Health, 40% of our children ages 3-10 are struggling to deve…

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Episode #011 How to Reinvent Home as a Midlife Woman with Guest Alex Hughes 45:37

3M ago45:37

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Midlife brings with it many challenging changes that can leave us feeling overwhelmed… but we just get on with it, thinking no one will be interested. And moving out of the family home is right up there, whatever the reason – divorce, downsizing, relocation and bereavement can all play…

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197 Michelle Choairy: Our Speech Therapist Became Family. Help for Complex Kids 27:30

3M ago27:30

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Hey Friends~ Do you have a complex kid? If you do, you know how much of a struggle it is to find help and get help that gives you confidence in the future. Are you struggling with Mom Guilt? You are not alone! Today’s guest shares her journey with having a complex kid and her journey with speech therapy. Michelle Choairy’s child has Childhood Aprax…

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Episode #010 How to Refire Your Midlife with Guest Wendy Garcarz 42:12

3M ago42:12

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Is the “What Now?” conundrum casting a shadow over your Midlife? Like so many of the fabulous women Kate coaches, do you feel you've lost direction? Worrying about what comes next. We can feel we're in a career slump as our 50s gather pace, dreaming of going it alone but held back by f…

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196 I’m always giving in! How do I stop? 2 Examples to support the process 29:25

4M ago29:25

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Hey Friends~ Your kids whine … and after a while, you doubt your resolve. “Maybe I am being too harsh.” “Maybe one more cookie doesn’t matter.” “Maybe they aren’t tired enough to go to sleep.” Then, as time goes on, you resent the situation. You resent that you got yourself in this situation AGAIN. And, in those moments, you even resent your child……

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Episode #009 How to Unslump Yourself as a Midlife Woman with Guest Steph Walsh 54:26

4M ago54:26

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text If you’re suffering from a case of the January blues then join host Kate Porter and her fabulous guest Steph Walsh for insights, anecdotes and advice on how to reignite your Midlife mojo and unslump yourself this January and beyond. Kate and Steph are all too aware of how the pressure …

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195 Zorina Pritchett: Using Games To Develop Reading, Writing, Speaking and Comprehension After Brain Injury 29:26

4M ago29:26

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Hey Friends~ How do you re-teach language to someone who has had a brain injury and lost their language? Today’s guest does a fantastic job to describe how she taught her brother to speak , read, write, and comprehend again after a stroke. This episode is inspiring and educational on how you can build confidence and encourage as well as build in jo…

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Episode #008 How to not just Be Visible - but Feel Visible as a Midlife Woman with Guest Sapna Pieroux 42:26

4M ago42:26

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Again and again the Midlife women Kate Porter coaches tell her they are feeling invisible, unseen…insignificant even. The result? This can cause us to feel stagnant and unfulfilled… when we want to feel visible. But this quandary runs deeper than merely stepping out of the shadows, whe…

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194 Just What IS Your Child’s Behavior Communicating this Holiday Season?!? 16:47

4M ago16:47

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Hey Friends~ IF Behavior IS Communication, then WHAT are they communicating??! This is a common question parents ask! Today we will dig into some common ways that kids communicate with us - IN WAYS THAT WE DON’T LIKE! When we learn how to interpret well, we can give words to our littles so that they have other ways to communicate. When a tantrum wo…

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Episode #007 How to Turn New Year Resolutions into New Year Me-Solutions that Work as a Midlife Woman with Guest Carrie Frost 40:09

4M ago40:09

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text With Christmas Day done and dusted, take some Me Time and beat the Twixmas “meh” by joining your host Kate Porter and her Boxing Day guest Carrie Frost as they turn the spotlight on a subject that is highly likely to crop up in conversation over the coming days. New Year Resolutions. K…

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