Episodios

  • E438: How To Embrace Your Leadership Role As A School Educator And A Parent With Dr.Cynthia Rapaido

    E438: How To Embrace Your Leadership Role As A School Educator And A Parent With Dr.Cynthia Rapaido
    Dec 1 2025
    Today on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, host Omobola Stephen is being joined by Dr Cynthia Rapaido an educational leader, school leadership coach and author as we continue with our episodes on Parenting and Family Dynamics in the 21st century.
    Dr. Cynthia Rapaido is a respected figure in education, known for her expertise, leadership, and dedication to academic excellence and inclusivity.
    In July 2024, Dr. Rapaido published her first book, "Step Up Your School Leadership Game ~ The New Administrators' Guide ~ Lessons to Navigate Big and Small Challenges with Confidence and Purpose".
    On the show, Dr.Cynthia talked on embracing your leadership role as a school educator and a parent.
    Discussions were on
    Fruit leadership chart- How it works and how it can help others become a better leader by knowing their Fruit leadership style.
    The importance of parent-teacher relationship.
    Addressing students affairs and discipline.
    Promoting parent and family engagement.
    Amongst others.
    Connect with Dr. Cynthia and learn more about her book here
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/...
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    24 m
  • E437: On How To Become A. Successful BirdYLauncher With Hanna Bankier

    E437: On How To Become A. Successful BirdYLauncher With Hanna Bankier
    Nov 28 2025
    You are welcome to Life Well lived by Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations on disruptive yet constructive insights lives.
    We are thrilled to have another life-transforming topic on Parenting and family dynamics which is on how to become a successful birdylauncher.
    For a start,birdylaunching is all about raising human beings who are ready to take on the world. As a parent, we raise our kids from infant to adulthood and the work never cease even when these kids are now independent. It's a life long assignment and on the show today we are pleased to have Hanna Bankier, a CEO/Founder,sought-after coach,change catalyst and speaker dedicated to guiding and supporting moms through their birdylauncher transition -helping them in finding joy and purpose as their little ones leave the nest.
    Host, Omobola Stephen and Hanna talked on
    Succeding as a birdylauncher parent.
    How moms can reinvent themselves during this transition.
    The importance of having a framework or plan when it comes to this major life transition.
    Empty nesting and parenting regrets.
    How social justice interplay with family dynamics in the 21st century and so much more.
    This is more than a conversation, it is a mindshift. Do enjoy every bit of the episode.
    Welcome to the show.
    There is a downloadable free offer and other life-transforming resources from Hanna here at birdylauncher.com
    https://www.birdylauncher.com/...
    IG&FB :Birdylauncher
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    29 m
  • E436: Dealing With Divorce In The Digital Age With Kristen Holstrom And Samantha McBride

    E436: Dealing With Divorce In The Digital Age With Kristen Holstrom And Samantha McBride
    Nov 26 2025
    Welcome to Life Well lived by Omobola Stephen and we are glad to be focusing on another important parenting and family dynamics topic on divorce in the digital age with host Omobola Stephen and her guests Kristen Holstrom And Samantha McBride both of whom are certified family law Specialists ,family law attorneys and the host of No 1 family law show, Custody Queens.
    Kristen and Samantha are on a mission to bring order to chaos and heart to the courtroom. They tackle divorce and custody battles with fierce advocacy ,sharp strategy and genuine compassion- always keeping children’s best interests front and center.
    On the show,.they talked on screen, tik-tok,and Snapchat and how it is impacting children in split household.
    How children can be kept out of the crossfire of conflict in the home.
    Age appropriate for telling kids about divorce when one parent wants it and the other doesn't.
    Breaking up with dignity-The low-drama divorce.
    Healing broken family dynamics.
    What judges look for in custody cases and so much more.
    Why not sit back and take a listen to how the interview went down.
    Welcome to Mindshift conversations on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen.
    Check out their social media handles where their intelligent, relatable takes on divorce, co-parenting, and modern family life have built a loyal following.
    @custodyqueens
    Check out Kristen's and Sam's radio show on iTunes,
    Custodyqueensonair
    If you are a true crime lover, check out Kristen's and Sam's true crime podcast titled custodyqueensofftheclock on YouTube
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    26 m
  • E435: From Chaos To Calm: How To Parent Sensitive And Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Yourself With Melissa Schulz

    E435: From Chaos To Calm: How To Parent Sensitive And Strong-Willed Kids Without Losing Yourself With Melissa Schulz
    Nov 20 2025
    Welcome to Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations happen. Today, our guest is Melissa Schulz, a parenting coach and behavior analyst that specializes in supporting moms of strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodiverse kids turn daily struggles into calmer, more connected moments using her proven processes. Melissa has been recognized as the "Best Parenting Coach in the United States for 2025" by Evergreen Awards.
    Using her proven 5-step framework, she helps moms feel calm, confident, and capable—whether we are talking about parenting strategies, mindset, boundaries, relationships, or simply staying grounded when life feels overwhelming.
    On today's show, Melissa and host Omobola Stephen talked on
    - struggles parents face with strong willed or sensitive kids.
    -Getting kids to cooperate with their parents.
    -Breaking the cycle of guilt and overwhelm in motherhood.
    -Fostering communication and connection in families.
    -Mindful parenting in the 21st century and lots more.
    You do not want to miss the full interview, take a listen here!
    Sign up for Melissa's free e-guide, "How to Get Kids to Listen with 3 Simple Strategies" and it will also subscribe them to my weekly email full of encouragement, parenting tips, and letting them know about free webinars and mom challenges she is hosting.
    https://www.melissaschulz.com/
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    19 m
  • E434: The Importance Of Giving Back And Helping Others As Parents With Kenneth Kunken

    E434: The Importance Of Giving Back And Helping Others As Parents With Kenneth Kunken
    Nov 19 2025
    Today On Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we focus on the importance of giving back and helping others as parents with host Omobola Stephen and her guest Kenneth Kunken.
    Kenneth is a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor. He worked for more than two years at Abilities Inc., where he provided vocational and placement counseling to severely disabled individuals. He also worked for more than 40 years as a Nassau County assistant district attorney, where he became a Deputy Bureau Chief.
    Ken is married and the father of triplet boys. His memoir, “I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story” was published in 2023.
    On the show, both talked on
    How can we be a good dad to our kids
    Reconnection amongst family members.
    Setting high expectations as parents.
    About his memoir
    Dealing withh stress and much more.
    Please enjoy the episode.
    Welcome to Life Well lived by Omobola Stephen.
    You can learn more about Kenneth and connect with him
    https://kenkunken.com/
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    17 m
  • E433: How To Stay Grounded In Chaos: Tools For Leading Through Emotional Storms With Katherine Sellery

    E433: How To Stay Grounded In Chaos: Tools For Leading Through Emotional Storms With Katherine Sellery
    Nov 15 2025
    Welcome to Life Well lived by Omobola Stephen. Today on the show, we would move forward with the topic of mindful parenting in the 21st century as we bring to the fore on how parents can stay grounded in chaos while leading through emotional storms with our guest Katherine Sellery, a powerhouse of emotional intelligence and transformational communication. Katherine Sellery is a three-time TEDx speaker, founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution, and a trusted voice for parents, educators, and leaders seeking to create more connected, respectful, and empowered relationships—at home and in the workplace.
    For over 20 years she has been guiding parents, educators, and leaders through powerful mindset shifts that transform the way we communicate, connect, and lead.
    On the show,among other topics discussed were
    - Identifying the hidden patterns that are no longer serving us as parents or our children.
    - Parenting in alignment with our values.
    - Solving chaotic situation that arise when kids fight for their rights in family dynamics.
    - Staying grounded in chaotic situations as a parent and providing same environment for the children and more.
    Sit back and take a listen to the full interview here on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations lives.
    Learn more about Katherine's 90-Day Parenting reset training
    https://katherinesellery.com/
    Join the Supportive family lifeline community and get tools, resources and insights to help families thrive.
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    30 m
  • E432: How Important Is Trusting Our Instincts As Parents With Dr Caroline Danda PhD

    E432: How Important Is Trusting Our Instincts As Parents With Dr Caroline Danda PhD
    Nov 11 2025
    Welcome to Life Well lived by Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations lives.
    Today, we host a Licensed psychologist, owner at Caroline Danda PhD LLC Solution-focused child psychologist.
    Dr. Caroline want to help families navigate emotions with clarity, confidence, and calm.
    2ap a child psychologist, Dr Caroline knows what works.not just in theory. She specializes in emotion regulation, parenting anxiety, and building genuine connection.
    On the show, host Omobola Stephen brought to the fore a topic worth exploring under Parenting and family dynamics which is trusting our parental instincts.
    Both Omobola and Dr. Caroline amongst other topics talked on
    - Managing anxiety as parents inorder that our kids might not suffer anxiety disorder also.
    - Why parenting can make a parent so anxious and how emotional regulation can help.
    - Some underlying emotions parents go through but are unwilling to share.
    -The right approach to parenting.
    - Building genuine connections amongst families and much more.
    Stay tuned to the full interview right here.
    Learn more and connect with Dr. Caroline here
    www.carolinedanda.com
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    28 m
  • E431: Youth Mental Health: How Play Therapy Can Be A Game-Changer With Stacy Schaffer

    E431: Youth Mental Health: How Play Therapy Can Be A Game-Changer With Stacy Schaffer
    Nov 5 2025
    On Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we focus on how play therapy can be a Game-Changer in addressing the modern mental health challenges of our youths/young adults.
    Exploring this topic on the show with host Omobola Stephen is Stacy Schaffer a Licensed professional counselor,author, child therapist, and founder and director of Strong Hearts Counseling specializing in grief therapy and Synergetic PlayTherapy with over twenty years of experience helping children, teens, and young adults navigate emotional and behavioral challenges.
    Stacy has facilitated numerous grief support groups, worked with nationally recognized healing camps throughout Colorado, and served in community mental health agencies supporting high-risk and suicidal teenagers and their families.
    Amongst the topics covered were
    - Breaking the cycle of unresolved childhood trauma in the family dynamics.
    - Impact of childhood trauma on the mental health of youths.
    -Suggesting practical intervention strategies for youths who manifest suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety.
    - Parental support for youths dealing with mental health challenges.
    - The importance of play therapy as a game changer in addressing mental health of our young adults and lots more.
    You do not want to miss out on this episode. Sit back and take a full listen .
    Connect and reach out to Stacy here
    authorstacyschaffer.com
    IG: hoperestored
    FB: Stacy Schaffer
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    23 m
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