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WhozYourMama
Welcome to WhozYourMama, the podcast dedicated to empowering your mental health and wellness. Each episode is a journey towards mental strength, resilience, and holistic well-being. We explore the challenges and triumphs of mental health, offering expert insights, inspiring personal stories, and actionable strategies to help you thrive. Whether you're seeking to build mental fortitude, enhance your self-care routine, or find strength in community, WhozYourMama is your supportive companion. Tune in, find your strength, and let's conquer the path to wellness together.
Episodes
18 episodes
How Intention Turns Food Into a Tool for Health, Creativity, and Service
What if the way you plate dinner could rewire the way your family thinks, feels, and shows up for the world? Chef Keven Lee joins us to explore how intention transforms everyday meals into tools for health, creativity, and community. He traces ...
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How Reflection, Accountability, and Kindness Build a Life You’re Proud Of
A father’s wisdom hits different when you can feel the miles behind it. We invited my dad, Jim “Jimbo” England, to pull back the curtain on the values that shaped our family—integrity, perseverance, and caring without fear—and the result is a c...
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From Burnout to Flow: How Music, Energy, and Mindfulness Reset the Body and Brain
What if your body aches were really energy leaks—and your best medicine was a song you could move to? We sit down with DJ and producer Sebastian Siren to trace the line from burnout to flow, using dance, sleep hygiene, and intentional creativit...
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How Small Habits Create Big Shifts in Your Energy
Ever wish your brain came with a dimmer switch for the late-night buzz and a quick-start button for mornings? We delve into energy hygiene—simple, science-backed habits that clear mental clutter, safeguard your inner peace, and help you navigat...
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23:35
From Overwhelm To Ownership: How Intentional Energy Shapes Brain Health And Daily Life
Change doesn’t feel big or small to the nervous system. It just feels like change. We open up about “intentional energy” and how choosing context on purpose can turn overwhelm into steady progress, whether you’re moving states for a PhD, advoca...
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Sunshine, Sleep, and Science: The Vitamin Truth Nobody Told You
The modern medical system has a startling gap in its knowledge—a nutritional foundation so vital that its absence may be responsible for much of our chronic disease epidemic. Dr. Gould, a dentist who suffered from chronic illness until age 48, ...
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Reclaiming Your Health: The Modern Hunter-Gatherer Approach
What if the root of modern health issues isn't just about what we eat, but our fundamental disconnect from nature itself? Dr. Joel Gould returns to share his revolutionary concept of "modern hunter-gatherers" – a framework that reconnects our m...
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Beyond the Smile: Oral Health as the Gateway to Whole-Body Wellness
Have you ever considered that your child's teeth grinding might be connected to their overall health? Or that the dental issues you've been experiencing could be symptoms of something more fundamental?Dr. Joel Gould, with 35 years of de...
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Pedaling Change: Sam Balto's Mission to Transform Communities Through Bike Rides
Discover the incredible journey of Sam Balto, the passionate founder of Bike Bus World, as he takes us from his beginnings as a physical education teacher in Boston to becoming a leader in the movement for active transportation. Sam, affectiona...
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Communicating With Care: Karen Hayett's Journey of Building Bridges in Education
Karen Hayett, a beloved educator with a remarkable career spanning over thirty years, joins us to share her lessons and insights that are bound to inspire any listener. Hear Karen's captivating story, beginning with her passion for teaching at ...
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A Journey Through Sound: How Babz Afolabi Embraces the Evolving Music Scene
Ever wondered how cultural shock can lead to a discovery of passion? Join us as Babz, a DJ originally from the UK, shares his inspiring journey of becoming a DJ in America. His story begins with a quest for a DJ for his fraternity, which turned...
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Mindfulness and Journaling: Anabel Salimian's Innovative Approach
Is planning your day-to-day life the key to better mental health? Join us as we sit down with Anabel, a dynamic 23-year-old aspiring clinical psychologist, to explore this intriguing idea. Anabel shares her inspiring journey, rooted in her acad...
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Journey of the Soul: Allan Knight's Path to Inner Freedom and Growth
What if true fulfillment in life requires more than just spiritual enlightenment? Join us on this captivating episode of WhozYourMama as we explore the extraordinary journey of Allan Knight. From grappling with his mother's battle with cancer t...
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Navigating Artistic Paths: Cerraeh Dutchess Laykin's Inspirational Journey
What if you could transform childhood playtime passions into a thriving creative career? Join us as we welcome Cerraeh Dutchess Laykin, better known as Dutchess, a multi-talented artist who reveals the secrets of nurturing creativity from a you...
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PART 3 - Empowering Youth Through Boxing: The Legacy of Jon "THE COBRA" Crosby
Ever wondered how a small act of kindness could transform an entire community? Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Jon "THE COBRA" Crosby, who has dedicated himself to building a supportive environment for young boxers in El Segundo...
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28:39
From Violins to Virtual Therapy: Melanie Wells' Journey
Discover how the art of music and storytelling intertwines with psychotherapy as we welcome Melanie Wells, a groundbreaking psychotherapist with a unique background in musical performance. Growing up in a household filled with musicians in Amar...
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PART 2 - Navigating Life's Challenges: Jon "THE COBRA" Crosby's Path to Self-Discovery
How does one overcome multiple obstacles and still find a way to inspire others? Join us for another heartfelt and powerful conversation with Jon Crosby of Cobra Crosby Fitness as he shares his incredible story of resilience and determination. ...
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PART 1 - Rising Above: Jon "THE COBRA" Crosby's Journey of Empowerment and Resilience
What happens when a young boy from Los Angeles, inspired by legends and driven by personal battles, transforms his challenges into a mission of empowerment? Meet Jon "THE COBRA" Crosby, whose journey to becoming a boxing champion is nothing sho...
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