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A Healthy Way to Blend Families with Maria Natapov

Release Date: 02/20/2023

Mel Hopper Koppelman: The Chronic Illness Reversal Blueprint: How to Reverse Chronic Illness Using a Step-by-Step Process

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This week, Tee is excited to welcome Mel Hopper Koppelman, an integrative healthcare practitioner, educator, and researcher dedicated to helping people overcome chronic health conditions by addressing the root cause, often hidden within the nervous system. As the Program Director at , she works with individuals who have "tried everything" to heal but still struggle with conditions like chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, and fibromyalgia. With over 15 years of experience blending Chinese medicine, functional medicine, and developmental neurology, Mel shares her personal and professional...

Carrie KC West: Detoxing Your Inner Narrative

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This week, Tee welcomes for a deep discussion centered on the profound impacts of negative self-talk on mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, stress-related health issues, and eroded self-esteem. Carrie, a renowned author, speaker, and life story coach, shares her personal journey from a challenging childhood influenced by her mother's mental health struggles to becoming a guiding light for others. In addition, Carrie explains her approach to helping clients rewrite their "life stories" to foster better mental and physical health. Her book, , explores how...

Amy Todisco: Hartshorn Farm and the Benefits of Organic Food

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In this episode, Tee delves into the myriad benefits of organic farming with Amy Todisco of in Vermont. Amy shares invaluable insights into sustainable agricultural practices, emphasizing the importance of soil health, reduced pesticide use, and biodiversity. The conversation highlights the everyday challenges and innovative solutions implemented on the farm, such as personalized CSA models and the vital role of pollinators in crop production. Additionally, the discussion touches upon the broader implications of conventional farming methods and the urgency of transitioning to organic food for...

Alison Bladh: Toxic-Free Living: Protecting Your Health from Hidden Chemicals

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This week, Tee is delighted to welcome , an accomplished health writer, author, podcast guest, speaker, and educator with over 30 years of expertise in health and wellness. Together, Tee and Alison explore the growing awareness of the adverse effects of chemicals that interfere with the endocrine system, detailing how they can cause developmental malformations, reproductive issues, increased cancer risks, and immune and nervous system disturbances. Allison shares her journey from dealing with acne as a teenager to becoming a leading expert in women's health, particularly for women...

Aleiah Kennedy: Healing Beyond Medicine: Overcoming Chronic Illness, Hormonal Fatigue & Anxiety Naturally

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This week, Tee explores the journey of Aleiah Kennedy, a board-certified functional medicine coach and founder of ., a holistic health company dedicated to helping women overcome chronic illness, hormonal fatigue, and anxiety naturally. Aleiah delves into her personal experiences of overcoming chronic health issues and helping her husband reverse multiple sclerosis through holistic and functional medicine. In this episode, Tee and Aleiah emphasize the importance of gut health, detoxification, and hormone balance and share practical advice on switching to non-toxic products and...

Dr. Lynn Anderson: The Yoga of Eating: You Are What You Eat, Breathe, Touch and Hear

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In this enlightening episode, Tee welcomes to dive deep into the connections between food, health, and overall well-being. Dr. Lynn is a naturopath, yoga therapist, and internationally recognized health and wellness expert. She has been featured in major publications such as Reader’s Digest, Shape, Self, Spry, The Chicago Times, Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and Red Book. Dr. Lynn shares her incredible journey from growing up on an island in Maine to becoming a leading expert in holistic health, fitness, and yoga therapy. In addition, Tee and Dr. Lynn discuss the "Yoga of Eating,"...

Mike Dillon: How Air and Water Quality Contribute to Your Health

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This week, Tee is delighted to sit down with Mike Dillon, founder of , a product line that empowers individuals to take control of their health by improving air and water quality. Mike has built a company dedicated to enhancing well-being through the most essential elements of life. His mission is to show how clean air and pure water can transform health and unlock the body’s natural ability to restore balance. In this episode, Mike shares his extensive experience in alternative medicine and holistic health while discussing the profound impact of air and water quality on our overall...

Claire Cavalieri: Secrets to a Youthful Complexion: Natural, Non-Toxic Skincare

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This week Tee sits down with Claire Cavalieri, the . She has years of experience and expertise in health, fitness, and nutrition, helping individuals maintain a youthful body and sharp mind as they age. Claire shares her holistic approach to wellness, influenced by her Italian heritage and the Mediterranean diet, while also emphasizing natural and toxin-free skincare practices. She elaborates on her journey from her Italian-American upbringing to becoming a wellness coach. Claire provides DIY recipes and tips for non-toxic skincare, discusses the dangers of common chemicals in commercial...

Cordelia McFadyen: Hormones Unfiltered: How to Thrive After 35

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This week Tee welcomes Cordelia McFadyen, current Dean for the School of Holistic Nutrition at Pacific Rim College and the founder of . Cordelia shares her journey of overcoming debilitating digestive issues while delving into food sensitivities, the importance of gut health, and how dietary changes can alleviate symptoms like fatigue and mental fog. With a focus on hormones and their impact during perimenopause and menopause, she offers practical advice on navigating these changes and fostering long-term wellness. By focusing on nutrition and her expertise in holistic health, Cordelia gives...

Dr. Anne Marie Fine: How to Thrive in a Toxic World and Prevent Disease

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This week, Tee welcomes Dr. Anne Marie Fine to explore the critical topic of thriving in a toxic world and preventing disease. Dr. Fine is a leading authority in environmental medicine and the Co-Founder of Environmental Medicine Education International, a one-year post-graduate course for physicians specializing in this emerging field. She is also a best-selling author, consultant, and internationally recognized speaker, with numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals. Her book, , became an international bestseller within 24 hours of its release. In this episode, they discuss the...

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Stepparenting can be a rewarding and life-giving experience for men and women at all stages of life. However, anyone who has experienced the process of step-parenting and living in a blended family knows that it comes with profound challenges. Our guest today is helping stepparents transform from family chaos into meaningful and harmonious co-parenting by applying both her life experience and extensive training into coaching and therapeutic techniques that are helping to heal wounds and form lasting bonds.

Maria Natapov is a Step Parenting Expert and Trusted Advisor to Divorce Professionals, Financial Advisors, and Parenting Coaches. Maria offers a caring and playful coaching approach where clients feel energetically held and empowered to joyfully and confidently blend their families.

Maria knows from experience that stepparenting isn’t something you pick up from scrolling the internet or crowdsourcing your friends. She believes that forging a relationship with your stepchild means learning to find your voice and hearing theirs.

As the daughter of divorced immigrant parents and a stepparent herself, Maria understands blended families' communication and connection challenges and the vital importance of healing pain and preventing further harm by establishing innovative parenting support systems.

Through her signature 4-step energy-focused process combined with Rapid Resolution modality, Maria helps families transition from chaos to harmony. She enables stepparents to strengthen their values, foster partner alignment, create trust with stepchildren, and enhance the community with birth families by building on their existing skills, experiences, and strengths.

Maria has helped numerous blended families foster more harmonious family dynamics through her VIP Stepparenting Breakthrough support model and her podcast, Synergistic Stepparenting. To learn more about how to work with Maria, visit her website at SynergisticStepparenting.com.

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