The Way of The Toddler Hour Podcasts

Theresa Henson kicked off the show with what she is learning about dancing and singing from the nuns at St. Gertrude's Monastary in Cottonwood, ID. Lori and I interviewed Silvia Rossi of Making Contact about our connection to the non physical dimension. Silvia gave a couple of live readings on air and Lori ended with a quick lesson on how to ritualize significant endings in our lives.

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!

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.

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.

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."

Cara Nitz 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this interview with Cara Walter and Tracie Gorham, we discuss how theatrical drama can unlock our internal dramas and create transformation in our lives. They take their funny, but real, sketches into prisons, women's shelters, churches and more and perform while the tears flow and the laughs consume. Their work is totally awesome and it is changing lives! We also had a spiritual lesson from St. Gertrude's monastary in Cottonwood, ID and our Truly Amazing Woman was Schamet Horsefield.

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.

This is an interview with Rachel Pappas. Her memoir Hopping Rollercoasters is about her tumultuous relationship with her bipolar daughter. Later, Pappas herself was diagnosed with the disorder. Then she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her story of forgiveness and reconcilliation is an inspiration to anyone who has ever "lost it" with a child.

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.

If you have never heard of Theta or Ho'oponopono, this is a great introduction to both of them. Kathleen Krantz is a master healer and teacher who has some incredible stories to share about using these techniques to help her son with his mental illness and also create miracles in the courtroom.

Our product review from Cara Nitz was 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.

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 support our energetic fields with simple techniques and household tips.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

In this show, Cara Nitz from Your World: Healthy and Natural gave us a product review. Our Truly Amazing Woman of the week was Mari Stevens, who shared an inspiring story about Starbuck's gift cards with host, Leta, that she had to share. Our interview was with Sandy Klein, Principal of an elementary school and long time Love and Logic teacher. This is a great introduction to Love and Logic concepts. Start here and investigate further if this philosophy speaks to you.

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.

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)

1. Spiritual Lesson from St. Gertrude's in Cottonwood, ID. 2. Truly Amazing Woman Candace Murrow 3. Prize Draw announcement for YOUR most influential reads (email them to thewayofthetoddler@gmail.com) 4. Lori's and Leta's books that changed the way they parent. 5. Interview with Ben Matson-Bell. His website is www.duramater.info. He is an Advanced CranioSacral Therapy practitioner. In this interview he explains what it is, what it does and how it can help infants through adults.

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.

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."

Dr. Robert Rose is author to The Complete Teacher, Becoming a More Creative Teacher and 23 other books on the art of teaching. As parents, we are teachers too. At 78 years young and still teaching, this interview is an inspirational testament to the innate wisdom within each child and their right to be heard in the classroom and in life.

We interviewed LeAnne Struble about her journey from small logging town in western Washington with magical Christmases (think Normal Rockwell or Thomas Kinkaid) to marrying a man who was opposed to celebrating the holiday. To honor her husband's very real objections to observing this bonanza of corporate advertising, she had to be inventive and create a family holiday that everyone could enjoy. Her approach is unique and refreshing with special ideas that make the holidays ALL about meaning and not at all about keeping up with the Joneses.

Interview with Dan Millman, author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior. This interview contains technical difficulties. Please be advised that if downloading there are sound qualitity issues with this broadcast.

Kristi Sakai is an award winning author and nationally recognized speaker on autism and Asperger's syndrome. She is the mother of three teenage children all with autism. This interview is a frank discussion about the realities of parenting autistic children and what moms can do for their own maintenance.

Interview with award winning journalist Hope Katz-Gibbs who is collecting stories of 100 truly amazing women. Her info can be found at www.trulyamazingwomen.com

Tara Kennedy-Kline owns a successful toy company, gives thousands to charity every year, is a certified Dream Coach trained by an Oprah favorite, is the author of STOP RAISING EINSTEIN! and is the proud mom of 2 boys, one of whom has Asperger's Syndrome. This is a inspiring interview about how we can support our children in becoming the masters of their lives through a 12 week step by step process that transforms families. This is not one to be missed.

Leta and Lori interview Esther Jacobs author of What Is Your Excuse? Esther raised $25 million for charity despite being told by everyone that she couldn't do and she shouldn't try. Then she went on to the Dutch/Belgian Survivor TV show and faced a whole new set of people telling her she should just give up. Her story is incredible. She's a celebrity in The Netherlands and a total inspiration. This is a fascinating interview with an amazing woman.

Tools and tips for finding clarity on the all important questions Who are you? and What do you stand for?