We Choose Respect Podcast

On today’s episode of the ParentCast we meet Maureen Craig McIntosh. Maureen is a therapist who has been working with teens and families for years in Moncton, New Brunswick. She is with us today to give us some insight into how we can talk to our kids about sex. Powerful information every parent needs. Visit Moncton Reality Therapy We are also joined by our favorite Vegan Chef VeegMama Stephanie Dreyer. Stephanie is here to share her delicious Veggie Stack Recipe. Check Out More Deliciousness At VeegMama.com Joining us from New Zealand is Neil Newton, a wonderfully nerdy fifth grader played by the amazingly talented Bo Jarratt, daughter of Pete and Ellen Jarratt from Jarratt’s Create and Educate. Check Out Bo's Parents' Great Web Site Our musical guest today is our favorite friend Chris Hardy. Check Out The Wonderful World Of Chris Hardy Great School Assembly Programs To Motivate Kids    

What did you dream of doing when you were in third grade? Joe Granato dreamt of creating an 8 bit video game. His attempts to create this game in the third grade failed, but the dream never died, and sure enough as an adult Joe, with the help of a great team, created his game. He also created a wonderful documentary about this journey. You will love hearing about this incredible journey. Check Out The New 8 Bit Heroes Movie, Game & Tool Francie Healey, author of Eat To Beat Alzheimer's, is back with a great, totally interactive recipe that will help our kids focus better in school. Visit Francie's Website And we welcome a great new musical group, Mile Twelve, to our musical guest spot. You Are Going To LOVE Mile Twelve, Check Out Their Music Here Comedy & Magic That Inspires Kids To Be Respectful & Cooperative  

Its The Attack of the Teenage Zombie Episode, or perhaps more accurately, Rescuing Our Teenage Zombie Episode of the We Choose Respect ParentCast. Our guest is Dr David Henderson, author of the fabulous new book My Teenage Zombie, Rescuing the Undead Adolescent in Your Home. Dr Henderson tells us that Zombies are not just found in horror movies, sometimes they’re lying on your living room couch. These are undead adolescents whose psychological and social development have come to a screeching halt. Torn by their yearning for freedom and their fear of surviving the outside world, they have stalled in their maturity, motivation, and purpose in life, hijacked by a helplessness and fear of responsibility. Parents often feel ill-equipped to love, support, and guide them—especially when they may be facing a midlife crisis of their own and battling some of the same issues in their own lives. Is it really possible to escape this “undead” state of being? The answer is YES, thankfully. David L. Henderson explains the pa

Michael and Meghan Knorpp have got to be the most unique guests we have ever had on the We Choose Respect ParentCast. They decided to pack up their RV and start traveling around the US, with their NINE kids!!! You are going to love hearing about their adventures, and misadventures, and all of the love their family is sharing. Share the Adventure @ Knorppandsouth.com And to celebrate that Love we asked our good friend Eddy Mann to share his song Love is Splediferous Discover All of Eddy Mann's Great Music Jedlie Has Been Helping Schools Build Cultures Of Caring & Respect For 25 Years. Find Out More At Our Web Site

Dawson Church, PhD, is an award-winning author whose best-selling book, The Genie in Your Genes, has been hailed as a breakthrough in the field of epigenetics. Dawson has published numerous scientific papers, with a focus on the remarkable self-healing mechanisms now emerging at the intersection of emotion and gene expression. He applies these breakthroughs to health and athletic performance through EFTUniverse.com, which is one of the largest alternative medicine sites on the web. Explore The EFT Universe We are also joined by two of our favorite guests. VeegMama Stephanie Dreyer is here with another totally interactive and delicious recipe. Check Out More Recipes @ VeegMama.com And Chris Hardy treats us to his fun, family friendly music. Explore The Always Wonderful Chris Hardy World The Kids and Families In Your Communities Will Love Jedlie's Unique Mix of Magic & Motivation

The We Choose Respect ParentCast is happy to welcome back author Dawn Dais. Her two previous books, The Sh!t No One Tells You, The Sh!t No One Tells You About Toddlers, and The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women have topped Amazon.com best-seller lists. Her uniquely sarcastic yet inspiring tone has entertained thousands. ​Dawn's returns to introduce us to her most recent book The Sh!t No One Tells You About Baby #2. It is a funny and informational book that covers all a parent needs to know to once the reality of having two young children settles in.   Check Out Dawn's New Book Our musical guest Ed Roman is back to share more music from his Red Omen album. Click Here To Visit Ed Roman's Website   Jedlie Is The Only Social Worker Presenting Research Based, Totally Interactive & Engaging School Assembly Programs. Click Here To Learn How To Bring Him To Your Community.

This is a record breaking episode of the We Choose Respect ParentCast. In this episode we meet Ed Roman. Ed Roman is an Award-winning singer/songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist from Shelburne, Ontario, Canada. Blurring the lines between pop, rock, folk, and country music genres, Ed’s uniquely crafted songs have received regular rotation on more than 100 terrestrial radio stations across North America and more than 400 stations, worldwide. Recently, this Top 100 MTV.com and #1 Reverbnation artist traveled to Jamaica to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to the island, while shooting the music video for “Jamaica.” Ed is also a Heart Songs for Veterans artist, donating money to help veterans with his single and Top 10 Yallwire.com video,, “Lay One Down.” His last album, Letters From High Latitudes (an homage to his Ontario home) was a critically-acclaimed vehicle for Ed’s socio-political, earthly-conscious and globally-aware messages. This conversation, which will go down as the longest conversatio

Talk about an all star line up! Today's episode of the ParentCast has four exceptional and inspirational women joining us. Dr Kelly Baez, the Fit Shrink is back with more great advice to help us develop healthier life styles. Visit The Fit Shrink Web Site VeegMama Stephanie Dreyer is here to teach us another great, totally interactive and awesomely delicious recipe. Visit VeegMama.com Carole Cravath is here to share some games we can play with our kids to help them learn to be more empathetic. Visit Carole's Website And our musical guest is our good friend Kim Krenick Check Out All Of Kim's Great Music We Want To Help You Build A More Respectful Community  

This is the PopSy edition of the ParentCast. What is the world is PopSy you ask? Popsy.com.au is the fascinating web site developed by Marie McLeod. PoPsy exists to teach practical positive psychology to parents, educators and organisations, so that they can learn, live and embed the evidence based strategies for flourishing. Be sure to visit the Popsy web site Our musical guest today is Ed Roman. Ed will be a featured guest on a future episode of the ParentCast. Check Out Ed Roman's web site   Get Your Free Family Resources At Jedlie.com

Super empowering episode of the ParentCast. We visit with Simone Colwill, the author of What Does Super Jonny Do When Mom Gets Sick? His Mom is sick. How can he help? Join Jonny and Bear as they go to the hospital to investigate. LEARN who the staff working in the hospital are and what they do. DISCOVER Jonny's secret weapon. BECOME EMPOWERED to offer practical help to a sick person. Visit Simone's Website We are also celebrating that our buddy Chris Hardy and his wife Victoria weathered Hurricane Matthew. Chris has been a part of every episode of the ParentCast, either as a voice talent, guest or musical guest. Take A Trip To Chris Hardy World   What are the kids in your community thankful for? Bring Jedlie's We Choose Respect & Find Out

I LOVE this episode of the WCR ParentCast. Our featured guest is Tola Okogwu, author of a beautiful new children's book series called Daddy Braid My Hair. She is also founder of the hair and beauty blog, My Long Hair Journey (MLHJ). Tola holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and has written for several beauty publications including Black Beauty and Hair Magazine. An avid reader, Tola enjoys spending time with her family and friends around her home in Kent where she lives with her husband and daughter. ‘Daddy Do My Hair? Beth’s Twists’ is Tola’s first children’s picture book and was inspired by the relationship between her husband and daughter. Check Out Tola's Web Site We also welcome back fan favorite VeegMama Stephanie Dreyer with another delicious, totally interactive recipe. For More Recipes Go To VeegMama.com And our musical guest is Mari! Wake Up Your Soul With A Visit To Mari's Website Jedlie Has Been Motivating Kids To Be Respectful Since 1983. We Want To Motivate Your Kids

Today we welcome a fellow podcaster to the ParentCast. Filip Valica is the host of and driving force behind The Product Start Up web site and podcast. Filip is a mechanical engineer who is passionate about helping others make their dreams a reality. Visit The Product Startup Our friend Mike Veny is back with important advice for both kids and parents to share with their kids. More Wisdom From Mike Veny @ Transforming Stigma And our musical guest is our friend from Maine Dean Richardson. Please Visit Dean's CD Baby page Please Visit www.jedlie.com To Learn More About Our Motivational Magic Show

Oh boy, this is a truly magical episode of the We Choose Respect ParentCast. Our featured guest today is Michael Grandinetti. Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary magician. With performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with Oscar-winning composers and symphony orchestras, for NFL and NBA halftime shows and major sporting events, in large-scale parades, for Fortune 500 companies, and even at The White House, Michael has made a name for himself around the world as a talented entertainer with a unique style, a compelling creative vision, and an engaging personality. Over the past 20 years, Michael has been driven to make magic contemporary and to give it a wide, mainstream appeal. He has had starring roles NBC’s “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II” television special, The CW’s “Masters of Illusion” series, and Pop TV’s “Don’t Blink” series. And best of all he is a really great guy. Check out all the magic at Michael's website Our m

This week we are concluding our look at Dr Roger Lucas' ground breaking book More Chocolate, No Cavities. Visit The Dentist Dad Website Our friend VeegMama Stephanie Dreyer is back with another amazing recipe. More Recipes At VeegMama.com And we welcome a new member of the ParentCast family, national Catholic recording artist Anna Nuzzo. Anna recently discussed her decision to focus her talents on creating beautiful faith based music for a series of interviews produced for folks who see my live, Gospel magic shows. Her voice is a true gift, and no matter what your faith I think you will be moved by her amazing talents. Visit annanuzzo.com To Be Inspired By Anna's Music Be Sure To Visit Jedlie.com And Check Out Our Amazing Levitation Illusion

Life can be tough. We have so many challenges, bills, worries about our kids. Sometimes we can feel like we are looking at the world from the bottom of a dumpster. Dr Reggie Padin literally found himself in that position. He pulled himself out of that dumpster and went on to become an internationally sought after consultant and speaker. He is here to motivate you to pull yourself out of what ever dumpster life may have dropped you into. Start Your Journey Out Of The Dumpster At Dr Reggie's Web Site Our musical guest is Eddie Mann encouraging us to Rise Up. EddyMann.com Is Home To Some Fabulous Music, Check It Out Since 1983 Jedlie Has Been Motivating Kids To Make Healthy Choices & To Be Respectful, Find Out How You Can Invite Him To Your Community

This is the Dog is Good episode of the We Choose Respect ParentCast. Our featured guest is Gila Kurtz, the founder and driving force behind the Dog is Good lifestyle brand. She is also the author of the book Fur Covered Wisdom where she shares some of the secrets of life that were revealed to her through her furry friends. Be sure to visit Dog Is Good Our musical guest is our friend Chris Hardy and his song Space Cats. Check out all the cool cats at Chris Hardy World Check Out All The Cool Magic & Motivation You Can Bring To Your Community At Jedlie.com

Dr Kelly Baez is back to help us learn how to develop healthier lifestyles. She is not a fan of fad diets, she is a fan of helping you become the best you can be by developing great habits that will lead to a happier, healthier life. Visit The Fit Shrink Always ready to help us whip up a healthy and totally interactive meal, VeegMama Stephanie Dreyer is back with another delicious dish. Make Sure To Check Out VeegMama.com And we also welcome back our friends Small Forest. Come To The Small Forest Website We have been motivating kids to be more respctful since 1983!!!

This is the Escape From Anxiety edition of the We Choose Respect ParentCast. Our featured guest is Peggy Sealfon, author of the book Escape From Anxiety. Peggy tells us her life story, how she was able to escape the clutches of the anxiety that was ruining her life and learn to live happily. Find Out More By Visiting Peggy's Web Site We are also joined by our most popular guest ever, up and coming country star JessLee. Many people who now JessLee now will be surprised to hear that she struggled with weight and body image issues as a young teen. She shares that sturggle with us, and how she came to love herself and find fitness and happiness. And of course we couldn't have JessLee here without having her share a song. Treat Yourself To Some Of JessLee's Sweet Sounds   Parents, Educators & Kids Everywhere Are Inspired & Delighted By The Magic Of Jedlie!!!

Our featured guest today is Dr David James. Dr David has led a fascinating life. His passion is to see you make amazing changes in your life. He Hase a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and graduate degrees in Theology and Spirituality. Heis the author of three books on personal transformation. He has also served as a Professor of Psychology and Spirituality as well as an ordained minister, was a Deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and retired from the Chino Police Department. He is here to talk about the benefits of hypnotherapy. Click here to find out more about Dr David James We are also joined by our friend Mike Veny. Mike is the force behind the blog Transforming Stigma and has a great message we can share with our kids. Visit Transforming Stigma And back with us once again is musical guest iPain reminding us to reach out with hope to and for folks with chronic pain. Empower folks with chronic pain We want to help you motivate your kids to be respectful

Dr Roger Lucas is a respected dentist and is out to help kids have better dental health. His solution - More Chocolate, No Cavities! Check Out The Dentist Dad We are also joined by our great firend VeegMama Stephanie Dreyer who has a delicious recipe for Grilled Portabellos. Great Recipes & So Much More And back with more music from his Spillover Effect project is Chris Hardy Chris Hardy World Is A Great Place To Visit   We Want To Help You Build A More Respectful Community