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Are you ready to create your Legacy of Love? Welcome to The Legacy of Love Podcast, hosted by Sara Ecklein, a California licensed professional fiduciary dedicated to helping families navigate the complex world of estate planning, trust administration, and end-of-life care. In each episode, Sara shares her expertise and insights on planning for the future, empowering you to make informed decisions that ensure your final wishes are honored. From understanding your estate planning documents to ...
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All about the struggles, surprises, joys, and exhaustion of birth and birthwork. Sharing stories about birth, birthwork, and everything it entails - infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, labor and delivery, bottle feeding, breastfeeding & relactation, self-care after birth, sex to get pregnant and after kids, birth options, to medicate or not to medicate, adoption, midwife vs hospital, and running a successful birthwork business.
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Home Birth, 2 Years of Breastfeeding, Trust & Honor End-Of-Life Doula -Sara Ecklein - S7 E60
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- I had my dream home birth in December 2022 - Discuss motherhood while managing a small business, the pros and challenges that come with this - 2 years + journey breastfeeding - motherhood has only further my mission, and calling for the work that I do and very much inspired the launch of my podcast - the legacy of love Sara Ecklein is dedicated t…
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Planning Forward: How to Age Well and Protect What Matters Most with Laura Lynn Morrissey
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Send us a text In this episode, Sara sits down with Laura Lynn Morrissey, founder of Silver Savvy, to explore proactive and empowered aging. Drawing from her experience as a former financial services professional, home care agency owner, and caregiver, Laura Lynn shares how holistic life care planning can reduce crisis-driven decisions, prevent fam…
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Adopted, Parenting A Son, Finding His Birth Mom & Becoming an Author - Mark Jamilkowski - S7 E61
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I was adopted in the 1960s, at birth. Became a parent in the 1990s. My life journey led to self discovery and searching for birth mother. I discovered things about her and her life that answered the fundamental questions - where did I come from? What does 'home' mean? I am a co-founder of a healthcare start up FIND HIM HERE: https://www.mark-jamilk…
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The Secret to Effective Estate Planning: Education and Strategy with Jen Gumbel
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Send us a text In this episode, Jen Gumbel, creator of Organized (after)Life, joins Sara to demystify the world of estate planning and explain why education is key to creating a truly effective plan. Jen, an experienced estate planning attorney, discusses how many people misunderstand the basics of estate planning, often leaving critical tasks—like…
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The Power of Enough: Healing Scarcity & Redefining Wealth with Elizabeth Husserl
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Send us a text In this transformative episode, Sara welcomes financial advisor and author Elizabeth Husserl to explore what it truly means to heal our relationship with money. Through her experiences teaching tactical financial tools to women in Mexico, Elizabeth uncovered a powerful truth: real wealth extends far beyond finances. She introduces he…
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The Power of Mentorship: How Giving Back Creates Lasting Impact with Deborah Heiser
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Send us a text In this episode, Sara sits down with Deborah Heiser, an applied developmental psychologist and founder of The Mentor Project, to explore the profound impact of mentorship. They discuss how midlife often sparks a natural drive to give back and how mentorship benefits both mentors and mentees in unexpected ways. Deborah shares insights…
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Women & Wealth: Taking Control of Your Financial Future with Cathy Curtis
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Send us a text In this insightful episode, Sara sits down with Cathy Curtis, a seasoned financial advisor who turned her passion for personal finance into a fulfilling 20-year career. After facing barriers in the packaged foods industry, Cathy transitioned into financial planning, where she now helps clients take control of their wealth with unbias…
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Blended Family Estate Planning: Navigating Financial Decisions and Family Dynamics with Emily Bouchard
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Send us a text In this episode, Sara sits down with Fractional Chief Learning Officer and author Emily Bouchard to explore the essential but often overlooked topics of blended family estate planning and multi-generational family governance. They discuss the challenges stepfamilies face when making financial decisions together, managing co-owned pro…
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Miscarriage, IVF, Parenting 2 & Coaching with The Courage Club - Mel Findlater - S7 E58
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- As a teenager I was taught - as many are - that slip up once in the bed and you are pregnant - Always figured kids would simply happen but they weren't my one big dream that would make me satisfied in life. I have always been spontaneous and loved adventure and travel and possibility. - Decided to get married. Decided to have kids. 3 years later,…
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Birth Order Decoded: How Your Position in the Family Shapes Your Personality with Dr. Robert VV Hurst
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Send us a text In this fascinating episode, Sara sits down with Dr. Robert Hurst to explore how birth order shapes personality, relationships, and family dynamics. Dr. Hurst introduces the concept of "double birth orders" that emerge with significant age gaps between siblings and explains how first-borns, middle children, and youngest siblings deve…
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Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, NLP & Hypnotherapy Practice with Craig Meriwether - S7 E58
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Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, NLP & Hypnotherapy Practice with Craig Meriwether - S7 E58 Starting when I was a teenager I struggled for many years with depression and anxiety. It was with the birth of my son that I found the resolve to heal. My mother struggled with depression as did I and whether it was nurture or nature I want to make sure I wo…
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Maximizing Disability Benefits: Navigating SSI, SSDI, Medicaid & Medicare with Daniel Fortuno
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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode, Sara sits down with benefits expert Daniel Fortuno, who shares his decades of experience helping individuals and families navigate the complex world of public benefits. Since the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, Daniel has been advocating for those in need, ensuring they receive the support they deserve. He brea…
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Funding a Special Needs Trust: Smart Strategies to Secure Your Child’s Future with Michael Ringel
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Send us a text Planning for the future of a neurodivergent child can feel overwhelming, but expert financial strategist Michael Ringel shares how families can secure both their own financial well-being and their child's long-term care through smart estate planning and special needs trusts. In this insightful conversation with Sara, Michael breaks d…
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Parenting 2 with Heart Centered Parenting, Podcaster, Partnered with Brain Gym Fitness - Roy Coughlan - S7 E57
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Father to 24 yr Irish daughter Father to 10 yr Polish son Ensuring your child is heart centered I’m a Podcaster / Podcast coach / partner is VA World providing Virtual Assistants / Partner with brain gym fitness FIND ROY HERE: https://roycoughlan.com/ https://va.world/ https://braingym.fitness/ https://bio.link/podcaster…
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Mastering Special Needs Trusts: Key Insights for Families with Ellen Cookman
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Send us a text Planning for the future of a child with special needs can feel overwhelming, but the right legal strategies can provide security and peace of mind. In this episode, Sara sits down with special needs trust attorney Ellen Cookman to break down how families can protect their child's financial future without jeopardizing essential public…
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Parenting 2, Nutrition for Pregnancy and Beyond through Vital Earth Minerals with Kortney Leany - S7 E56
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-Mother of two. Both born in a hospital using anesthesia and post care medications. -I was never taught about how important pre- and post-natal care is during my parenting journey (aside from "walk as much as you can" and "take prenatal pills every day") and thought that physical activity was the most important aspect. -I've since learned that nutr…
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The Power of a Legacy Letter: Leaving Words That Last a Lifetime with Blake Brewer
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, host Sara sits down with Blake Brewer to explore the profound impact of legacy letters and how they shape the stories our children tell about themselves. Blake shares his deeply personal journey—how a tragic snorkeling accident that took his father’s life led to an unexpected gift: a letter from his dad tha…
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Transform Your Money Mindset: Discovering Your Money Archetype with Karen McAllister
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Send us a text In this enlightening episode, Sara chats with Karen McAllister, a mindful money mindset coach, about the often complex relationship we have with money. Karen shares her journey from studying economics to co-founding a meditation community, emphasizing how our attitudes and fears surrounding money can shape our financial behaviors. Sh…
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5 Wishes: Conversations that Connect Generations with Yvonne Caputo
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Send us a text In this deeply moving episode, Sara is joined by author Yvonne Caputo as she shares her transformative journey of connecting with her father through his World War II stories, ultimately uncovering the profound importance of end-of-life conversations. Through her experience documenting her father's life in her book, Flying with Dad, Y…
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Healing Generational Patterns: Family Constellations and Resonant Language with Katherine Revoir
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Send us a text In this enlightening conversation, Sara and guest Katherine Revoir explore the profound impact of family systems on our lives and emotional well-being. Katherine, who has dedicated over five decades to helping people “make their brains a happy place to live,” shares how family constellation work uncovers unseen patterns and unwritten…
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Birth Doula who works in Black Maternal Health through LEAD with Jennifer McLean - S7 E55
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- I am not a parent, but I am a DONA International certified Birth Doula working in North Carolina - I did not learn about what a doula was until the age of 26 years old in graduate school. Once I learned about the field, it instantly clicked for me. I've always been fascinated with birth but never wanted to be a nurse or doctor. - I had some fears…
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Buried in Work: Innovative Tools for Modern Estate Planning with Adam Zuckerman
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Send us a text In this episode, Sara sits down with Adam Zuckerman, the visionary behind Buried in Work, to explore the innovative ways he's reshaping the landscape of estate planning and administration. Inspired by his experience as an executor, Adam developed one of the most comprehensive end-of-life planning resources available. From the CLEAR K…
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