Episode 18: The Impact of a Father

Theme: Presence, Lessons, and Legacy

Image of a Father

What we see in our fathers or father figures

The power of a father's presence or absence

The Heart of a Father

Protection, provision, and play

Vulnerability and emotional depth in fatherhood

Lessons from a Father

What did your father teach without speaking?

A moment that still shapes you

Legacy and the Impact of Being Fathered

How we carry our father’s love, pain, or silence

Healing the gaps, honoring the strengths

How it shapes our parenting, relationships, and faith

Mini Reflection Prompt:

“What part of my father’s voice still echoes in my decisions today?”

“Who shaped your idea of being a parent? And how are you rewriting that script in your own life?”

Referenced Resources Recap:

Zero to Three

https://www.zerotothree.org

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

https://www.aap.org

https://www.healthychildren.org

Brazelton Touchpoints Center

https://www.brazeltontouchpoints.org

Ellen Galinsky – The Breakthrough Years

https://www.ellengalinsky.com/the-breakthrough-years

Stages of Parenting – Galinsky's Model

https://raisingchildren.net.au

Fatherhood Initiative (Fatherhood.gov)

https://www.fatherhood.gov

Episode 17: A Mother’s Reflection: Becoming and Becoming Again

Longing to Become a Mother

The first image we carry—internal hopes, societal messages, and personal desires

Waiting, infertility, adoption, or unexpected motherhood stories

The Birth and Early Years

The shift in identity

Exhaustion, joy, and forming attachments

How time slows and speeds up in this stage

The Middle Years

Finding rhythms in parenting

Lessons from mistakes and milestones

Balancing nurturing with growing independence

The Launching Season

High school to college transitions

Letting go vs. staying connected

Grieving the shift, celebrating growth

Mini Reflection Prompt:

“Where am I in the mothering journey, and what image or memory is guiding me now?”

Episode 16: Creating a Vision Board for Life Goals

Why Vision Boards Matter

The Power of Visualization

Science shows that the brain reacts to visualization similarly to real experiences.

Studies on athletes and high achievers show that visualizing success helps the brain create neural pathways that support achieving goals.

When we see our dreams daily, we start making subconscious decisions to bring them to life.

Success Stories & Personal Examples

Oprah, Jim Carrey, and Steve Harvey have all publicly shared how vision boards helped them.

I’ll share my own experience: How a vision board helped me align my life around my dreams for my family, my business, and my personal growth.

The Difference Between Intention-Setting & Passive Dreaming

A vision board is not magic—it won’t work if you don’t put in the action.

The key is pairing visualization with action steps.

Think of it like planting seeds: You still have to water them!

Preparing for Your Vision Board

Setting Intentions: Clarity Before Creativity

Before we jump into creating, we need clarity.

Take a few minutes to reflect on these questions:

What are my top 3-5 life goals for this year?

How do I want to feel in my daily life? (Successful, peaceful, strong, joyful?)

What kind of legacy do I want to build?

What are some dreams I’ve been afraid to speak out loud?

Gathering Materials

Physical Vision Board: Poster board, scissors, glue, magazines, printouts, affirmations, and personal photos.

Digital Vision Board: Canva, Pinterest, or Google Slides (great for keeping your board on your phone).

Other key elements:

Inspirational quotes that align with your mindset shift.

Action words like "Thrive," "Create," or "Build."

Images that evoke emotions tied to your goals.

Building Your Vision Board

Choosing the Right Format

Physical board: Ideal for hands-on creativity, hanging in a visible place.

Digital board: Perfect if you travel a lot or want easy access on your phone.

Breaking Down the Board Into Categories

Organize your board by life areas:

Career & Entrepreneurship

What’s your dream job or business?

What kind of work environment do you want?

Example images: A home office setup, a networking event, an inspiring workspace.

Family & Relationships

How do you want to show up in your relationships?

What kind of family moments do you want to create?

Example images: Quality time with kids, date nights, family vacations.

Health & Well-being

What’s your ideal self-care routine?

What physical or mental health goals do you have?

Example images: Yoga, healthy meals, workout routines, peaceful nature spots.

Personal Growth & Spirituality

Books you want to read, skills you want to learn.

Mindset shifts, spiritual goals.

Example images: A bookshelf, a meditation space, a prayer journal.

Finances &...