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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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/

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.
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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

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

As we continue in our episode on parenting and family dynamics in the 21st century on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, host Omobola Stephen talk on The Importance of Supportive And Interactive Parenting In Family Dynamics as she features Janice Robinson-Celeste,a parenting expert,and Publisher of Successful Black Parenting Magazine, the first national print magazine for Black parents in the U.S. Janice's background spans more than 25 years in education and media serving as a certified early childhood specialist, public school teacher, child care center owner and executive director, and school-age child care coordinator.
On the show, Janice shared her thoughts on how we can begin to create a stimulating environment for kids especially in their early childhood.
The background differences and identities which often stems up with parents of different ethnic identity/race interms of seeking the right parental knowledge and information.
Black and marginalized communities- Parenting style and challenges.
Reaponsive parenting strategies for different situations and a lots more.
Take a listen to full interview on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations lives.
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successfulblackparenting.com
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PODCAST: BACKTALK PODCAST by Successful Black Parenting Magazine.

Today On Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we focus on how we can make the kitchen to be better and livelier with our kids as we continue with our episodes on Parenting and Family Dynamics.
Host Omobola Stephen guest the founder of MY MINDFUL KITCHEN, Janet Irizarry where she help families return to simplier, more connected times by bringing them back to the table not just to eat but to slow down,talk and share gratitude for food that nourishes us and the planet that provides it.
Janet Irizarry believe the kitchen is one of the greatest classrooms we have — a place where kids learn values that ripple outward: caring for others, wasting less, respecting the earth, and savoring what we have. These small, daily lessons can shape not just our children’s futures but the future of the planet.
Both talked on
- Importance of family connection in raising kids who are ready to care each other in the world.
- Challenges parents may face in maintaining open kitchen policy in the home.
- Binge-watching and how to get our kids to eat healthy.
-The power of effective communication in the kitchen between parents and kids and lots more.
Stay tuned to the full episodes here
Connect with Janet here and learn more about here via
www,mymindfulkitchen.com
Instagram : themmkmethod

On Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we are delighted to bring to fore one of the most important topic as it concerns teens and young adult's health and wellness which is on self-regulation termed the 'superpower' young adults need to navigate the emotional challenges of today's complex world.
Host Omobola Stephen is joined by a Licensed psychologist and author Kathy Wu PhD to explore on this topic.
Kathy Wu is the author of the book - The Self-Regulation Handbook for Teens and Young Adults: A Trauma-Informed Guide to Fostering Personal Resilience and Enhancing Interpersonal Skills. Dr. Kathy is
committed to supporting young people in their personal growth, creativity, and overall well-being. A former college professor, she brings a rich educational background to her clinical work, blending trauma-informed care with evidence-based practices. 
On the show, some of the topics focused on are amongst others
How to talk to kids about troubling events in a way that is age-appropriate, honest, and calming
- How to help children manage anxiety, fear, and confusion when faced with distressing news.
-Practical tools parents can use to create open, safe spaces for their children to express their feelings.
This is such an indepth and profound insights you don't want to miss. Sit back and take a listen to how the conversation went down.
Welcome to Life Well lived by Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations lives.
You can get Dr. Kathy's book on amazon, Barnes and Noble and other major book stores worldwide.
Learn more about Dr. Kathy and her resources here>>>
www.wupsychology.com

You are welcome to Life Well lived by Omobola Stephen with host Omobola Stephen As we progress in the topic of Parenting and family dynamics, we would love to dive into challenges faced by Parents In demanding executive roles. On the show, Omobola Stephen is joined by Shayna Bergman, an executive and leadership coach with a background in corporate leadership. Shayna support parents—especially those in senior roles—who are juggling it all and quietly wondering if they are dropping the ball everywhere. Her work is grounded in helping them reclaim their energy, redefine success, and learn how to lead and parent with more clarity, confidence, and presence.
On the show,both talked on some amongst others on career-parents who are going into full-time Parenting and the support they need to be given.
Carer-parents supporting their children's career choices.
Unique family challenges faced by parents especially on Ownership.
Transferring parental skills into the workplace and more.
Take a full listen to the interview right here, live on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen mindshift conversations lives.
Learn more about Shayna via the information below.
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IG&FB : @shaynabergmancoaching

It's Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen and host Omobola Stephen is with John Fela, a National Disability Advocate and a Special needs Dad on the show to discuss on Being More Than A Parent.
John has worked with both faith based and secular disability organizations. He previously worked for Joni and Friends, a global disability ministry. Prior to that, he spent almost 20 years in education, serving in a variety of roles as a classroom teacher in both public and private school settings, as well as being a mentor teacher and school director.
On the show, amongst other topics covered were the struggles of parents with Special needs with emphasis on discrimination and stigmatization.
_The importance of community support for parents of disability.
Resources available for the parents of disability.
The importance of not forgetting Special needs father.
Importance of communication in supporting patents of disability and lots more.
This is such an indepth topic on Parenting and family dynamics and you don't want to miss out on this episode. Sit back and catch up the full episode here on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen.
Connect with John here and learn more about his upcoming books also.
https://www.johnfela.com/

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We explore on the topic of dysfunctional eating behavior on the show today with host Omobola Stephen and her guest Jessica Setnick, a eating disorder specialist and dietitian. This is a conversation about the people who raised us and how their eating experiences and issues contributed to the way we eat today. Once we become aware of the food stories in our head, we can choose to keep or rewrite them.
Jessica is known by eating disorder professionals worldwide for bringing a new vision of eating disorder care to the field. Through her training workshop, Eating Disorders Boot Camp, and hundreds of conference and community presentations, Jessica has spread her message to thousands of healthcare professionals, educators, college students and others.
Amongst the many topics covered were
_How eating disorder can affect mental health.
_The need to use treatment strategies to help everyone who eats.
_ Physical and emotional problems in children with eating disorders.
_The importance of a parent's emotional regulation in influencing a child's self-regulatory behaviors and lots more.
Sit back and do have a great listening experience as you capture the full conversation here on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen.
Jessica Setnick Food Fairy Tales is the companion workbook to Healing Your Inner Eater. She offers a discount to each listener when you use the promo code PODCAST when purchasing the handbook.
HealingYourInnerEater.com
Here you can also connect and learn more about Jessica
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Today on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we continue on the topic of Parenting and family dynamics especially as it relates to the reproductive health and how families can better manage this situation.
To explore on this topic with host Omobola Stephen is Abbe Feder, the founder of Incircle Fertility, Coach,and Podcaster.
Abbe is an infertility coach and she works with clients on all aspects of their challenging parenthood journey to lighten the load - emotional, physical, and financial aspect.
Amongst the topics discussed were:
_Role of Parenting in educating adolescents about reproductive health- challenges and barriers.
_The emotional, physical and financial aspect of the parenthood journey. How we can address this burden.
_ Programs that can strengthen parent-adolescent communication.
_ How ART( Assisted Reproductive Technology) method and protocols affect romantic relationships and how can families handle it.
_ Teenage reproductive health interms of social, cultural barriers and inadequate Healthcare system and lots more.
Connect and learn more about Abbe here>>>
http://incirclefertility.com/
instagram: @incirclefertility and @abbefeder
podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...

On today's show, host Omobola Stephen is honored to have Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst as a guest to discuss on the topic of raising sons in the 21st century.
Dr. Gloria has wisdom gained through 50 years of experience working with preschoolers through adults in her dynamic psychology practice. Her current focus is on the emotional development of men and boys and how the culture robs males of access to the full range of emotions, leaving them handicapped. She is the author of a New York Times best-selling journal book called Read, Reflect, Respond: The 3 R's of Growth and Change.
On the show, they explored on these salient topic amongst others like:
~The emotions expressed by boys.
~The connection between a mother and her son and how to handle this connection better.
~ How parents can know if they are truly Parenting well.
~Facilitating emotional development in boys as a society.
~How fathers can cultivate healthy relationship with their sons.
~How parents can deal with toxic masculinity and screen-time amongst our teens and more.
Get ready to be transformed on the show Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations happen.
Learn more about Dr. Gloria here:
https://www.drvanderhorst.com/

Welcome to Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen. On the show host Omobola Stephen features Estefana Johnson LCSW, therapist and Director of Clinical Training at ARISE Alliance also leading the launch of a powerful new therapy model called Critical Memory Integration (CMI™).
She brings warmth, deep clinical insight, and real-world stories of transformation, perfect for audiences interested in healing, mental health, neuroscience, or personal growth
CMI is shaking up the mental health world by challenging the idea that trauma is something we just desensitize or reframe cognitively. Instead, it helps people identify the hidden survival strategies and unconscious patterns that are still shaping their behavior and response to challenges years or decades after the original trauma.
In this episode, Omobola and Estafana talked on why she got into trauma therapy as well as the following:
> -Common misconceptions of Trauma
> - What Trauma actually is
> - How and Why Trauma shows up later in life
> - How talk therapy can be powerful, but for many trauma survivors, it doesn’t reach the root of what’s driving their reactions.
> - Why traditional therapy can leave trauma untouched.
> - Why symptom relief isn’t the same as deep healing
> - What real healing looks like
> - How CMI helps people actually rewire their trauma responses.
Take a listen to such profound insights from Estafana Johnson and experience a mindshift only on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen .
Learn more here>>>
arisealliance.org

Welcome to Life Well lived by Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations happen.
Today, we explore on how families can have fun time without screen or spending a fortune.
Host Omobola Stephen features Craig Parks,author of Parenting A-E,and the founder of Parenting Harmony.
Craig Parks has worked with kids for decades as a camp director, kids musician, and a proud dad of two kids,. His A to E Parenting method has helped many parents to lift the mundane into the memorable and increase the joy while reducing the stress of parenting! He has trained hundreds of people how to effectively work with children to elicit their best and be lifted by the experience.
Some topics covered were on how we can get the most of Parenting young kids, how music can help create happy family.Parenting A-E and how it can help make Parenting more enjoyable,reducing stress level as parents to lessen overwhelm and much more.

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Today on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen where mindshift conversations lives, we delve into the ethics of emotional regulation considering nervous system awareness as a foundation for ethical action in a world that normalizes burnout, commodifies healing, and rewards reactivity over reflection.
Host Omobola Stephen is with Lauren Friedman as they explore on this topic.
Here is the background of Lauren Friedman...
A former AdTech executive and lifelong CTPSD thriver, Lauren blends personal experience, critical thinking, and radical empathy to create access for those historically excluded from healing spaces, especially those who can’t afford therapy or have been failed by traditional systems.
As the founder of The LFE (The Lauren Friedman Experience), Lauren is a Trauma Translator™ helping people move from survival to what she calls Thrival Mode™.
Some of the topics covered are
- Who has access to nervous system regulation, and who’s left out?
-What happens when emotional regulation becomes a performance rather than a practice?
-Is healing an individualized indulgence if it doesn’t contribute to collective care or challenge the systems that caused the harm?
-How do we stay emotionally regulated while contributing to social change and so much more. You do not want to miss out on this life-transforming and important topic. Stay tuned.
Check out Lauren Friedman's website to learn more.about tools that can help you in your journey of healing.
the-lfe.com
Y tube: the-lfe
IG-Thelfexperience

Today On Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen, we shine light on rewriting the Startup Success Script: Building with Sanity, Not Burnout with host Omobola Stephen and her guest Gabrielle Browne.
Gabrielle Browne a seasoned startup mentor is the Creator/Founder of Dynamic Unicorn, a business advisory services for startups, small businesses and those over fifties. She helps women break free from societal pressure and the false beliefs that equate worth with hustle. Her work is more than mentorship, it’s a movement that empowers entrepreneurs to build from a place of wholeness, not burnout.
Having helped hundreds of women create aligned, profitable businesses with limited resources, Gabrielle speaks from a place of deep empathy, spiritual insight, and lived transformation. Her message is clear: your divine purpose doesn’t require perfection, only obedience and authenticity.
Here's a sneak peek of how the interview went:
Gabrielle challenges the glorified grind of hustle culture by showing entrepreneurs how to scale consciously and sustainably, even with limited resources.
Drawing from her personal story and startup experience, Gabrielle talked on how emotional intelligence, lean thinking, and community support help founders survive the toughest seasons.
Gabrielle’s personal transformation from tech executive to soul-led mentor for founders was a case study in choosing a life that feels good on the inside, not just looks good on the outside and much more.
You can only get the best of life transforming contents on Life Well Lived By Omobola Stephen- where mindshift conversations lives.
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Connect with Gabrielle Browne today and learn more about her projects and how she can support you in your startups and entrepreneurial journey.
https://dynamicunicorns.com/