Ep 653-Parenting 101 with Holly Swenson, BSN, RN
Release Date: 05/29/2024
Ep 927: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs and Stepping Into Your Authentic Power with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the life you’re living isn’t actually aligned with who you truly are? In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein, award-winning author and inner abundance coach, to talk about breaking free from limiting beliefs, rebuilding your identity, and stepping fully into authenticity. Claudia shares her powerful journey from early success in television to navigating major life transitions as a single mom — and how those experiences led her to help women reconnect with their truth and redefine success on their own terms. This...
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Ep 927: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs and Stepping Into Your Authentic Power with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the life you’re living isn’t actually aligned with who you truly are? In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein, award-winning author and inner abundance coach, to talk about breaking free from limiting beliefs, rebuilding your identity, and stepping fully into authenticity. Claudia shares her powerful journey from early success in television to navigating major life transitions as a single mom — and how those experiences led her to help women reconnect with their truth and redefine success on their own terms. This...
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Ep 926: This Is What Sugar Is Doing to Your Brain Right Now with Mike Collin
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this episode, we dive deep into the truth about sugar addiction and why so many people feel stuck in a cycle of cravings, emotional eating, and energy crashes. Mike Collins shares his personal journey from long-term recovery into uncovering the powerful effects sugar has on the brain and body. We explore how sugar impacts dopamine, behavior, and emotional patterns, and why breaking free requires more than just willpower. We also talk about fructose, hidden sugars, and what really happens during a sugar detox—including what to expect in the first few days. If you’ve ever felt out of...
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Ep 924: The Hidden Power Struggles No One Talks About with Zoe Lister Jones
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this episode, we sit down with actress, writer, and director Zoe Lister Jones to talk about her latest projects The Miniature Wife and Slip, now streaming on Peacock. We dive into the deeper meaning behind relationships, power dynamics, identity, and what it really means to feel seen and heard. Zoe shares insights on creating bold, thought provoking stories, navigating creativity, and embracing personal evolution. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, overlooked, or ready for a new version of themselves. Topics include: relationships and power dynamics...
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Ep 923: What If Autism Isn’t What We Thought? with Joseph P. Infranco
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this powerful episode, we dive into the story behind Decoding Cody, where a non-speaking autistic young man begins communicating through letter-board spelling—revealing intelligence, awareness, and insight that stunned everyone around him. As his voice emerges, he describes not just thoughts—but a deeper reality, including spiritual experiences that are being echoed by others across the country. What makes this story different? A trial lawyer’s approach to evidence and credibility Consistent accounts across unrelated individuals A tension between skepticism and faith A call to...
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Ep 922: You're Not Too Old, It's Not Too Late, You Are Enough with Linda Mitchell
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On this week's episode, we're discussing how it is not too late, and you're not too old, it's the perfect time for your dreams!
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Ep 921: Inside the Wildest Social Experiment on TV Right Now with Emily Pendergast
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What happens when one person thinks everything is real… but everyone else is in on the joke? In this episode, Linda sits down with actress and writer Emily Pendergast, who stars as Amy in Jury Duty: Company Retreat—the hilarious, documentary-style comedy that turns a corporate retreat into a brilliantly orchestrated social experiment. Emily shares what it was like performing in a fully staged environment where one unsuspecting participant believes it’s all real, how her improv background prepared her for the unpredictable moments, and why audiences are loving the mix of cringe,...
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Ep 920: The Hidden Tissue Controlling Your Pain, Aging & Anxiety with Deanna Hansen
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What if the root cause of your pain, anxiety, brain fog, and even visible aging wasn’t your muscles… but your fascia? In this powerful episode, we sit down with fascia expert and Block Therapy® founder Deanna Hansen to explore the hidden system in your body that stores trauma, restricts healing, and influences everything from posture to nervous system regulation. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Deanna shares how fascia acts as the body’s communication highway — and how releasing it can unlock deep physical, emotional, and cellular transformation. If you’ve been chasing...
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Ep 919: Are Microplastics Destroying Your Hormones with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.
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What if your everyday environment was silently impacting your health, your hormones, and even your ability to have children? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus and producer of the Netflix documentary The Plastic Detox. Together, they unpack the hidden dangers of microplastics and endocrine disrupting chemicals, and how daily exposure may be affecting fertility, increasing disease risk, and disrupting overall wellness. This conversation goes beyond fear—it is about empowerment....
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Ep 918: What Happens When Survival Becomes Real…The Yeti Story) with Corbin Bentsen
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What if the real monster… isn’t what’s lurking outside—but what’s happening within us? In this thought-provoking episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with legendary actor Corbin Bernsen to explore his latest indie psychological horror film, The Yeti. At first glance, it’s a survival story set against the backdrop of nature’s raw power—but beneath the surface, it reveals something deeper. This isn’t just about fear of the unknown… It’s about ego, greed, and the dangerous illusion that we can control everything around us. Corbin shares how The...
info_outlineAre you dealing with parenting issues? In this episode I talk with Holly Swenson. Holly Swenson, BSN, RN, is a mother to four boys, wellness blogger, perpetual student of life, and the author of Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow, a book steeped in conscious parenting and infused with joy, intention, and wellness. This conversation features Holly Swenson and Linda discussing important topics around self-care, wellness, and intentional parenting. Holly is an author who wrote the book "Stop, Drop, Row and Glow" about maintaining wellness as a busy mom. She shares techniques for moms to take care of themselves physically and mentally to feel fulfilled and radiant. Linda and Holly also explore a framework called the "Five Rights of Parenting," which provides a supportive approach for being fully present with children. Throughout, they offer advice on handling emotions, setting boundaries, allowing independence, and using reflection as a parenting tool. The discussion offers valuable insights for any parents seeking to care for themselves while raising well-adjusted kids.
Questions I asked:
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How did you come up with the title of your book "Stop, Drop, Row and Glow"?
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What do you recommend for women who feel frumpy and have lost their self?
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What are some things you do yourself as a mom to make you feel like you start to glow?
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What would you say the five rights of parenting are? The blueprint for intentional parenting?
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How can we react with grace to knee jerk reactions when our child has done something that takes our breath away?
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What is your recommendation when a child between two and three is throwing a temper tantrum because they didn't get what they wanted?
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Don't you think kids are also testing their boundaries?
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What is your recommendation for reflecting, reframing, and rising?
- Where can people find you?
Topics Discussed:
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Self-care and wellness for busy moms
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Self-care techniques for moms to feel fulfilled and glow
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Parenting rights framework of the "Five Rights of Parenting"
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Parenting techniques for handling children's emotions and behaviors
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Setting boundaries while allowing independence for teenagers
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Importance of relaxing and taking a mellow approach to parenting
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Role of self-reflection and personal growth in parenting
Quotes from the show:
- "Protein is going to take you so far."
- "Cinnamon is a sweet spice, but it doesn't spike your insulin."
- "Sugar makes you crave more sugar. It's a drug."
- "Now is a time where it feels so good to feel calm."
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