Exceptional Parents, Extraordinary Challenges
Being a parent is challenging enough - parenting a child with extraordinary challenges (non-neuro typical kiddos) can be overwhelming, debilitating and at times, downright depressing. Angie Shockley and Dave Gold bring their combined 70 years of real world experience - Angie as the founder of young adult transition programs and Certified Shamanic Practitioner; Dave as a successful attorney, business and spiritual mentor and father - to bring you practical, powerful solutions to your biggest parenting challenges Join us each week to discover how to navigate crisis, protect your own health and well-being, and create a family unit that is filled with love, creativity and deep, mutual respect no matter what life brings your way.
Episodes
47 episodes
The Dog Whisperer's Secret: It's Not About Training Dogs
Professional dog trainer Marsha Martin reveals that successful dog training actually depends on training the humans, not just the animals. By creating proper boundaries and understanding your dog's unique temperament, you can transform chaos in...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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45:38
Navigating Parenthood and Adoption with Courage
Imagine navigating the emotional rollercoaster of unexpected pregnancies and grandparenthood. How do families handle decisions that challenge personal limits and redefine family dynamics? Join us for a heartfelt discussion with Dave Gold and hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:29:52
A Counselor's Transformation: Cultivating Empathy Amidst Sorrow
When the unimaginable strikes, it can peel back layers of ourselves we never knew existed. Amanda Rossi, a lawyer by trade, shares her heart-rending journey of losing her young daughter to pediatric cancer, a battle that unearthed an unexpected...
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48:43
Navigating the Waves of Parenting: Finding Support and Growth Through Struggle
As the waves of parenting challenges rise high, it's the shared stories of struggle and triumph that keep us afloat. Casie Fariello, co-founder and CEO of Other Parents Like Me, joins us to share her wisdom on the...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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50:32
episode 43: A Father's Leap from Courtroom to Entrepreneurial Dreams
Have you ever stood at the crossroads of professional success and personal fulfillment and wondered which path to take? Dan, a Charlotte attorney, walks us through his transformative experience of aligning career triumphs with his core values a...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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48:32
Navigating Life's Transitions: Embracing Wholeness and the Art of Self-Acceptance
Have you ever felt like life's transitions could actually be the key to a more unified, whole version of yourself? Angie Shockley and I, Dave Gold, are back with the podcast that dives deep into the heart of exceptional parenting and the extrao...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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33:57
A Rollercoaster of Emotions: Dealing with Unforeseen Parenthood
What happens when you're faced with the unexpected news of your daughter's pregnancy and your world turns upside down? Can you navigate the whirlwind of emotions, make challenging decisions, and rise above the situation? As your hosts, we invit...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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55:58
Episode 40-Unlocking the Power of Myofunctional Therapy: Holistic Healing with Erin Browning
Do you struggle with sleep apnea, bedwetting, or even a deviated septum? Discover how myofunctional therapy can improve your overall health by exercising your mouth and throat muscles for better airway function. We sat down with our dear friend...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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51:35
Episode 39-150 Foster Kids, 3 of her own, Holding boundaries and love as a parent for all
Angie and Dave, along with Dave's wife Julie, talk. with Sharon Pack. Over the course of the 65 year marriage Sharon and her husband Sam fostered over 150 children and adopted 5 of them to add to their three biological childr...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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53:43
episode 38 - Matt Nannis, Addiction, recovery, change, and trusting the process
Angie and Dave talk with Matt Nannis, Founder of PIVOTPoint WNC. Matt has an amazing story of his life and journey of addiction, recovery, adaptation and growth both personally, as a son and student. Matt's amazing story applies to...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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57:42
Episode 37- Foster Parents, Adoptive Parents, Blended Families and lots of love
Dave talks with Tom-Dalonzo-Baker, father and husband to a blended family. Tom and his wife have raised a blended family, and their story of adoption, fostering, and dealing with life's curveballs is a true story of love and compass...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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52:44
Episode 36- Foster Care, adoption and the challenges that go with it but most of all, Love
Meet Audra Bullock, Foster Parent, NASA Engineer, mom and passionate advocate for kids who need love. https://www.fostercareaware.orgTidewater Friends of Foster Care.
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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57:31
Episode 35- Horses, Equine Assisted Learning, Growth and Parenting
Angie and Dave talk with Keith Bishop, COO of Q&A Associates, EAL provider at Saddles & Smiles, and many other hats. The discussion is about how EAL is used in the programming, and how it helps kids AND parents connect and create ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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50:17
Episode 34- Coparenting, mixed family and the beautiful mess it is
The realities of parenting a challenging child are magnified in blended family situations, where the stepparent has “married in” to the situation and doesn’t have the same biological connection to the child as his or her spouse, Dave’s w...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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49:43
Episode 33 - Jodi Liston, Ed Consultant: "I can be the voice of reason, I've lived it"
Angie and Dave talk with Jodi Liston, Educational Consultant. Jodi is a powerhouse of a woman, mom, and industry leader. She talks about her story, parenting 2 Extraordinary Challenged kids, and how she has managed that and how she ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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49:37
Episode 32- 2 Shamans walk into a bar.... and discuss parenting on an energetic level
Join Angie and Dave as they talk with Oswaldo Mora, Shaman. They discuss exceptional parenting with a unique view. Exceptional Parents, Extraordinary Challenges: Angie has helped young adults, adolescents, and their...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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44:39
episode 31-Overwhelmed, Ask and Educational Consultant, Meet Ken Davis MAEd
Meet Kenneth Davis, Educational Consultant. Kenneth Shares his insights as an Educational Consultant, and how he can help parents navigate the overwhelming process and take some of that burden on. As a professional, he has a ton of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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46:34
Episode 30- Changing Habits, Seeing what's beneath the behaviors
Dave and Angie talk with Michael Allison, a health and fitness coach as well as a member of the Polyvagal Institute. http://www.theplayzone.com Read more about the polyvagal theory in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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53:56
episode 29 Spain Abroad - Johnny Tock talks about travel for young adults to facilitate change
Dave and Angie talks to Johnny Tock, Owner of Spain Abroad. He discusses how his international travel program helps young adults grow while traveling abroad. Reach out to Johnny Tock here, 42540001241 and ask about the Spain...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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44:48
Episode 28- Entrepreneur and Dad, fights for custody and wins
Meet Alexander, a very successful businessman, creator in his life, and divorced father. Alexander shares his story of fighting the system to gain custody of his now 17 year old son. Join Alex, Dave and Angie as they learn about Ale...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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50:50
Episode 27-Meet Kim, Therapist, Parent Coach, Travel Guide, Goddess
Dave and Angie talk with Kim Mlinarik, Owner of Alchemy Adventures as well as a therapist, parent coach and goddess. Kim shares her insight about working with parents and how the energetic process plays a role, as well as sharing how pare...
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57:20
Episode 26- How can I support vs. How do I fix it
Being parents of a child at any age poses challenges, how do parents of a toddler approach Extraordinary Challenges? Angie and Dave are joined by Ryan and Liz, parents of young kiddos and discuss navigating the challenges of development, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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46:27
Episode 25 - "The Transporter"
Dave and Angie talk with Holly Hunter, Owner of Safe Passages Global. Holly has been a key leader in the transport industry for over 20 years, and shares her insight for families who may be choosing a transport company for their child.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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57:16
Episode 24- Meet Mindy: Mom, Ed Consultant, Parent Coach
Join us as we talk with Mindy Goodman. Mindy is a parent, Educational Consultant and Parent Coach. Mindy has a ton of experience working with families, and she also has some great parenting background raising her kids.
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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52:55
episode 23-The balance of being the parent of a challenged child
Join Angie and Dave as they talk with Jessica Bennett, mother of two amazing kids and how she has navigated parenting kids, one with exceptional challenges and one with a strong personality, As parents, it is natural to have goals for our...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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51:26
