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Host Jackie Tantillo is proud to announce that "Should Have Listened To My Mother " has won a 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award for best podcast in the "Society and Culture" Category. SHLTMM is also a 2024 Nominee in two other categories including, "Best Female" Hosted Podcast & "Society-Culture" category. SHLTMM is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the role they play/played in ones life. Did your mom influence you by her actions or words or both? Are you who you ...
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Letting go of the busyness, was a gift Jennifer gave to herself. Her grandmother was always keeping busy as was her mom, but Jennifer wasn't happy just doing things that she didn't really want to do. My guest wanted to satisfy her interests of both the right and left sides of her brain. Becoming an engineer seemed like a logical career choice becau…
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Gerry Strain is a former Football player in Scotland. He played Football ( known as Soccer in America) for many many years and eventually he had to come to the understanding that he wasn't going to rise to the professional level that he aspired to for many reasons. He feels it had a lot to do with not being from the proper socio-economic class. Eve…
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In time, Tina became "the fixer" in the household. The fights and yelling was too much for Tina and she also took on the role of being her younger sister's protector. She felt that she needed to calm everyone down most importantly for herself to feel safe. Feeling abandoned and neglected early on in her life, my guest's mother, was a highly sensiti…
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Beth was raised in Worcester, MA and she was the youngest of three children. Unfortunately, she was born seventeen years after her second oldest sister. She was basically raised as an only child and unfortunately didn't get much attention from her parents. Alan's grandparents felt that she was a pretty blond haired, blue eyed young lady and that sh…
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Throughout my conversation with Jordan, she spoke of what a loving family she's a part of. So much open conversation, a vast view of politics and current events going on in the world. Jordan is quick to point out that "my entire life I was raised in such an unapologetically feminist household. Both parents are/were feminists and both parents believ…
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At 50, Julie's mom got divorced, became a real estate agent and started a new life. Julie Campbell says, " we are more than our fears." And she knows first hand that it's possible to move on from your past and move on from your limiting beliefs. Julie is a New York actor and founder of Center Stage Connections, where she uses her acting background …
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Are you the parent of a teen who does not want to open up and share their feelings? Join licensed therapist Roya Dedeaux for this podcast episode where she talks about how to manage and navigate your teenagers reluctance to open up and communicate. Resources mentioned in this episode: Free guide to navigating the teen years Online Art & Writing Gro…
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Sarah is a writer and this is the first time her work has been published in the New York Times. the link is below. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/style/modern-love-looking-for-my-mother.html This is an unusual love story where a Pakistani woman proposed to her lover which was culturally not the norm. They were both young and very much in love. …
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Is your teenager struggling with big feelings? Do you wonder how to help them through these intense emotions? Is it hard to feel like you've got perspective when they are on an emotional rollercoaster? Join license therapist Roya Dedeaux for this episode of the Launch Anxiety Podcast as she helps parents go through managing the ups and downs of rai…
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This is a story of a woman who didn't realize she had neurological conditions that were perhaps altering her abilities until she was in her forties. You ask how is that possible? Well, Sadie thought that everyone was just like her. She assumed everyone else's brain worked just like hers. Her biggest cheerleader was her grandmother, who since Sadie …
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Welcome to episode 2 of season 1 of the Launch Anxiety Podcast from parenting therapist Roya Dedeaux! This episode we talk about why a teen might escape out their bedroom window, what to do if your teen is pushing your buttons, and how to remember the importance of developmental milestones during this freedom-seeking stage. I mentioned my 40-page w…
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My guest grew up in Chicopee, MA, a mill town, textiles/paper, with hard working moms and dads just trying to provide for their families. The large immigrant community was trying to develop new skills while developing new ties with their new neighbors. Ken's father's family was from Quebec, Canada and his mom, Cindy, her family immigrated from Scot…
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As a licensed Marriage and Family Counselor, author and public speaker, Roya Dedeaux hears lots of 'mom' stories. The one she's most proud of is the story of her own mother, Pam. Pam and her siblings as well as her mother, Roya's grandmother, were all educators. Education and learning was always a topic of concern whenever they got together. So whe…
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As a teen, Sam neglected to really connect with his mother. Unfortunately, Eleanor passed away at a very young. In time, as a journalist, Sam realized he had the skills to research his mom's past and get to know her from the beginning. In "Who She Was, My Search For My Mother's Life," you'll find the story of a beautiful young woman who had so many…
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Is your teenager behaving badly? Do you wish you could just punish them into understanding, respecting, or obeying? Wondering what alternatives to punishment there are -because you know that punishment just isn't working?! Join me, licensed therapist Roya Dedeaux, for an episode where we talk about 5 alternatives to punishment to help parents deal …
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Did your mother ever suggest you take a 'SeaMester'-a semester off from college to sail to the caribbean and keep a journal? Or maybe your mom convinced your dad to quit his job and jump in the car for a once in a lifetime family vacation to Alaska? Or how about, forgo Christmas in order to participate in an anti Vietnam war protest in DC? Most lik…
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Rachel's father was a prominent doctor and pastor in Brazil. Unfortunately, Rachel's dad passed away when she was only 9 months old. After a few short years, Theresa, Rachel's mother, finds herself moving to the US on behalf of a sponsorship from a Christian church mainly because of her diseased husband's reputation. The two women relied heavily on…
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In his 20's, Kevin took a job unexpectedly and stuck with it for a while. He made great money, had a car and beautiful girlfriend, but he realized he still wasn't happy on the inside. He was caught up and looking for happiness in the wrong places. Now he's motivated and confident and he's helping others get to that "next lever in life"-one that mat…
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"It was all just about her," Lang explains. Her mom, Ann, was never going to change. A mother who stuck to her routine whether it was taking a long bath, bike ride, going to the gym , it was all about he needs and wants and not her daughter's. Ann had a tough childhood, grew up in a strict household, so she was going to raise Diane the same way. Th…
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Once Faith and I had a confirmed our record date and time, Dr. Mitchell wrote saying "coincidentally this is Juneteenth. What interesting alignment and a good opportunity to honor the ancestors who paved the way for so many of us today." And I couldn't have agreed more. Ophelia, My guest's mother and one of twelve children, was born in Chester Coun…
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AJ is the youngest of three children. The eldest, Gary was born in Belarus and about three years old when the family emigrated to the United States. Tamara didn't have your typical childhood. She was born in the former Soviet Union. During turbulent times, when Tamara was a young girl, she lost many family members, including her mother at the age o…
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Elinor is definitely driven professionally and personally. She's been studying, exploring and researching how or why she feels as though she had lost her true self, and now she's doing something about it. She's written several books, won many awards for her approach and understanding of bringing "the best of you" forward and getting the best payoff…
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I've attached many of the links below that will take you to Edel's artwork and designs. He's highly regarded and is recognized nationally and internationally for his works. His childhood and childhood memories lends itself to his creations today. He has gone back to Cuba a number of times to see his remaining family members and truly understands al…
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Linda, one of six siblings, left home at 17-18 years old. She had a terrible childhood with an verbally and emotionally abusive mother. She did eventually embrace her relationship with her mother and forgave her. My guest, Gina is convinced that she can help with ones sobriety. She's living proof that you can change your life and be healthy and hap…
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It was such a joy to speak with my guest, Bonnie Kelso. A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), she's been working in the arts her whole life and it seems to fit her perfectly. As an illustrator of kid's books, she loves sharing her adventures in the outdoors from around the world with her readers. Her books are fun, informational and b…
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Jeremiah joined me to share stories of his mother, who in his mind was "a straight shooter," she told you exactly how and what she felt. She was a huge inspiration in his life and had hoped to take her on a special trip to Israel for her sixtieth birthday. He did eventually get to bring her with him but not exactly as they had imagined. At the same…
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My guest is a licensed professional clinical counselor in the state of Ohio. She has over 30 years experience working with children and parents. Friedman passionately emphasizes, "I love struggling moms, they're trying to heal generational trauma through their own parenting." Ms. Friedman also provides services through a membership program called c…
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Sharon, Shaun's mom had 2 kids and was living in subsidized housing when she started her janitorial business in the CD, central district of Seattle, WA. People laughed and were critical of her because she was 'cleaning houses' but mother knew best. Lots of drugs and crime hit their neighborhood in the 1980's and she knew she had to make a living to…
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Donna Burke explains that her mum gave birth to seven children of which there are two sets of twins. Donna is the first born twin to a boy and the second set of twins was also boy/girl. She basically in the middle of the seven children. To add to Donna's many talents, she is also the long time English announcer on the Shinkansen bullet train, from …
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I wanted to give you an update on Lorraine's mom, since our original publication of the episode was in November, 2021. Lorraine's mom, Angelina, passed away in March 2023, at 100 years old. And Lorraine let me know that it was taking some time to adjust to not having her mom with her by her side. Lorraine took care of her mother for many, many year…
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Speaking with Stephen was just such a delight. He's easy going, insightful, entertaining and talented. He clearly loves his kraft. He's an accomplished pianist, drummer, guitarist and vocalist. My guest studied jazz, pop and classical music genres. When Stephen was a young boy, he saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show, and that was the beginning …
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It was an absolute pleasure to have this open conversation with Anthony about where his journey started as a young boy full of sadness, frustration resentment and despair and the miraculous transformation he has made as a young man. He had to learn some really tough lessons but to his credit, he feels that he had to go through everything that he di…
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"Grenada is very traditional" says my guest, Moksha, who was born and raised on the island and now lives in the US. "A large portion of Grenadians still believe that 'little girls should be seen and not heard' and girls should concentrate on domestics and house keeping," continues my guest. Coincidentally, that 'saying' about little girls is an Eng…
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Today, Kevin Jerome is the proud owner of four companies, a far cry from what he thought his future would be when he was a teen. " A kid who grew up in a 2 bedroom apartment, living with 14 people, evicted twice as a teen," says Jerome, " I'm a true example of how you can turn your life around." At a young age, Kevin taught himself to read and even…
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Costas Schuler is a Graphic Designer/Marketing and Branding Specialist. He lives in the Fort Lauderdale area of Florida. You'll find links below to catch up on the latest from Costas. The thought of his mother finding out about the crazy stuff Costas was up to as a teen, kept him on the straight and narrow. He says, "she was the bad cop, dad was th…
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Kaye and her family traveled from to the Pacific Northwest and eventually settled in White Salmon, WA. In order for them to have food on the table and a roof over their head, they had to work hard. With all those mouths to feed and though at times there wasn't much to go around, they felt blessed because they had each other. Nothing could get in Ka…
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He's not a professional comic but laughter comes easy for David Thomas. It's actually one field that he hasn't tried professionally, but would love to some day. Thomas is a Global Professional Speaker and a CEO Presentation Skills Coach. In case you haven't heard about his crazy memory abilities, he's also an International Grandmaster of Memory, br…
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My Guest says he "has absolutely no fear of rejection." and he wants you to understand that "you only have one life, don't let fear hold you back from living your life's potential." Sean Kelly has this magic of making you feel that anything is possible . He loves helping people achieve their dreams. That said, he's launched "Do the Big Dream." You …
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"My parents pushed me to do my best," say Gina. "They had high expectations all the way." It didn't help Gina's cause that one of her teachers told her mother that "you could be an outstanding student if you tried." But in time the message paid off. Now a proud mother of three and a Childbirth Attorney, Gina works full time as did her mother. It's …
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Lyvita Brooks says her mission in life is "to help people get the clutter out of their lives so they can go and do what God calls them to do." Lyvita is an author, bible teacher, founder of "The Me Project" and host of the podcast "Hanging Out With Jesus." Lyvita credits her mother for inspiring her to write and love books. The book that my guest r…
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In addition to film and tv acting, Russell is passionate about theatre and stage acting. With over thirty years of experience, he's now written his first book titled, "Shoes," and it is a significant story because it mirrors his youth and his relationship with his mother. As one of the founding members and producing artistic director of "Stagewalke…
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Dr. Landers' mother completed her master's degree in library science and worked full time as a school librarian in the 1950's and 60's long before that was the norm for women/mothers. "My mother grew up on a farm, lived through the Great Depression and met my dad, a WWII veteran after the war," says Landers. "She was a natural born giver, always lo…
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Jeannine's biological mother got pregnant In her early 20's and was unwed. Her family sent her away for months to a facility in Evanston, IL, for single mothers until her baby was born, never to speak of the incident again. Though it was a closed adoption, eventually my guest was able to track down her biological mother. The unfortunate part of the…
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Father Jim can hardly contain himself when asked about his mother. "She was my biggest supporter, she's one of the main reasons I became a priest." Renea loved all her children equally, so she said on a regular basis, but Father Jim is convinced he was her favorite. The only sibling to attend college, Father Jim completed his undergraduate and 2 gr…
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Before her children were born, Betty was a teacher. Later in life, when the kids were older, she began working at the Tennessee Aquarium and worked there for more than twenty five years, some of the happiest years of her life. John is the oldest of three children, two boys and one girl. His parents raised him from a young age, with the understandin…
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Sara comes from a long line of well educated women in her family , including her mother, grandmother and great grandmother. It's no wonder that Sara has continued this passion for higher education as do her seven children. She's had several remarkable careers but she cherished the sixteen years that she had with her mom exclusively. They were very …
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Welcome to season 2! This season Roya starts out with answering some questions folks have sent online. We are starting out with a parent who believes their four year old is intentionally ruining her food...whatever shall they do?? Don't forget to check out The Recreative Online Art Group (formerly the Play with Purpose group) and the 10 week parent…
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Thierry mentions a number of times how his mom never complains, no matter what she's up against. He says she's really remarkable. When he was a young boy, he told his mom that he was going to be the president of France one day and his mom was so proud and excited. She still to this day shows her support for her son and her daughter. Leila has alway…
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