Parent Coaches Unleashed
Parent Coaches Unleashed is a podcast that dives deep into the unspoken realities of parenting. Hosted by life coaches Carrie Wiesenfeld and Jessica Anger, this show is an unfiltered, no-holds-barred exploration of the joys, challenges, and everything in between that comes with raising children.
Whether you're a new parent feeling overwhelmed, a teacher seeking insights, or a grandparent navigating your role, this podcast offers a community where your experiences are acknowledged and discussed. We tackle the topics that others shy away from, from the daily struggles to the profound moments that shape our parenting journeys.
Where no topics are taboo or off limits. Join us as we let loose and discuss the real, raw feelings about parenting.
Parent Coaches Unleashed
The Art of Reinventing Yourself (As a Mom)
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In this special one-year anniversary episode of Parent Coaches Unleashed, Carrie & Jessica dive deep into the journeys of moms who have reinvented themselves after years of parenting. With Mother’s Day around the corner, the episode shines a light on moms who made bold pivots—leaving careers, embracing new passions, and figuring out how to balance their own evolution while raising teens and young adults.
You'll meet three inspiring guests:
Ilise Litwin, a University of Florida graduate and Therapeutic Recreational Specialist known as the Fiery Redhead, has a diverse background in mental health, podcasting, writing, and motivational speaking. Her extensive experience across various populations equipped clients with coping skills. She hosts the "Wide Open Spaces with Ilise" podcast, authored "Wanderlust Within," and delivers impactful motivational talks.
South Florida artist, mother, and entrepreneur Kelly Merkur, who holds a BFA in Fiber Art/Textile Design, returned to her creative passions through painting after raising her daughters and working as a textile designer. Her vibrant, layered pieces, driven by color, texture, and experimentation, bring her joy and aim to emotionally resonate with viewers.
Michele Baron, an Integrated Health Coach with a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, helps clients make lifestyle shifts, improve nutrition, and transform unhealthy habits for optimal health through support and understanding of the mind-body-food connection. As a mother who personally helped her daughter with digestive issues, Michele deeply understands the far-reaching impact of chronic illnesses on individuals and families.
Takeaways
- Passions change—and that’s okay
- Vulnerability is powerful
- Family conversations matter
Timestamps
00:00 Reinventing Life After Motherhood
05:42 Career Transition to Coaching & Podcasting
15:24 Pursue Meaningful Work Passionately
17:11 Holistic Health and Skincare Coach
22:39 Daily Social Media Routine
30:28 Organic Creativity Rediscovery
36:52 Balancing Motherhood and Career Dreams
39:15 Flexible Parenting and Modern Work Dynamics
46:45 Single Mom: Rec Therapist Journey
50:25 "Evolving Mental Health Podcast Journey"
57:54 "Embracing Self-Validation for Influence"
01:02:39 Listening to a Frustrated Child
01:08:17 Overcoming Fear for Family Pride
01:09:42 Midlife Passion and Renewal
🔗 Connect with the guests:
Instagram:
Michele Baron: @michelebaron_
Kelly Merkur: @kellymerkurart
Ilise Litwin: @wideopenspaces
🔗 Connect with Jessica Anger and Carrie Wiesenfeld:
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