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The Vocal Pelvic Floor with Dr. Ginger GarnerTrauma-Informed, Integrative Care in Pediatric Physical TherapySend us a textChristine Robenalt PT, MPT is a physical therapist who is leading the way for treating pediatric physical therapy patients by implementing integrative care. By working with children in an integrative and holistic manner, she can better address their current impairments while also reducing the likelihood of unnecessary disease developing later in their lives. Christine is the author of the pediatric chapter in the Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy textbook, edited by Dr. Ginger Garner and Dr. Joe Tatta. The book provides critical tools and resources to improve a person's h...2023-06-1347 min
Sparkler ParentsEpisode 33 - Empathetic Observer of Our Own ExperienceToday we are going to take a DEEP DIVE into the sensations of the present moment and begin to cultivate what I have been calling being an "Empathetic Observer Of Our Own Experience". We do too much judging of ourselves and others and this exercise that you are about to do will help gain experience with merely naming the experience/sensation without judgement or evaluation. After you watch or listen to this Podcast episode, spend 3-5 minutes journaling about your experience.What did you notice. Just name it, do not evaluate or judge your present experience.2023-05-0312 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 32 - Brain-Based Parenting Book Club; Ch 4. - A Caregiving Formula (Acceptance)This episode we review PACE, which stands for Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy. We talk a little more about playfulness and then dive acceptance.
QOD: Describe a time when you miscued with your child. In that moment were you able to stay playful and accepting, or not?
Jump on over to the FB Group to start a discussion.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/441951513098677/2021-08-1116 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 31 - Brain Based Parenting, Chapter 4 - A Caregiving FormulaThis chapter introduces the PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) acronym. We talk about Playfulness and how that can help get you as the parent back into a parental state of mind so that you can better read your child's cues and want to engage more (release of dopamine). Join the discussion in the FB group, Sparkler Parents Podcast.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/441951513098677/2021-07-0908 minSparkler ParentsEp 30 - Brain Based Parenting Chapter 3: Stressed Out ParentingIf I threw 100 tennis balls at you all at once, how many would you catch? I know that we would like to think we could catch at least 1 or 2, but in reality, the answer is none...in fact, I think I would turn around and just let all of the pummel me in the back. So, stress, can be adaptive, if we have the resources to manage it, but when the stress is too great, we go into survival. When this happens as a parent, it can feel very confusing, because everything just keeps going wrong and anything anyone say...2021-06-1216 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 29 - Brain Based Parenting Chapter 3 Blocked CareThere were some viewers/listeners who requested a YouTube Format, so this is it. You can still catch the podcast version too outlets like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This episode continues to Chapter 3 of Brain Based Parenting and it discusses Blocked Care. The question of the week to discuss here in the comments or on FB is: What are your resources to buffer stress and challenge in your life so that you can stay in the present moment with your child?2021-06-0712 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 28 - Brain Based Parenting Chapter 2 - The Parental-Child Reading SystemLet's dive in to Chapter 2 a little more. So far we have learned that innately we, as parents, have different neurochemicals in our brains that help us connect to our children. These chemicals help strengthen pathways to build a strong attachment to our child first to orientate to the child, then be motivated to spend time and care for our child and today we talk about our ability to read/attend to non-verbal cues that tell us as parents that our child needs something...but what? And I would like to discuss in the FB group, what have you no...2021-05-1908 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 27 - Brain Based Parenting Chapter 2 The Parental Approach SystemWhat is the Parental Approach System and why is it important to me? This is the idea that we are biologically engineered to want to have experiences with our kids. But I know that some parents find this difficult. What about when you rarely feel this way? This is a warning sign that there is too much stress on your system. Practicing silent sitting or a guided meditation can be PART of the solution at buffering your stress. How do you feel when you can take even just 2 minutes to yourself? What other strategies do you use to manage str...2021-05-1110 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 26 - Brain Based Parenting Chapter 2 The Five Domains of ParentingJoin the Discussion at the FB Group! Sparkler Parents Podcast
Share an example of a time when you did not use your executive brain while parenting?
I used to do this a lot more related to behaviors my children did or if my husband was about to arrive at home and one of the kids just made a big mess, I would yell, where as, if that same mess was made 30-45 minutes earlier I may not have yelled at my child the same way. What changed? The context changed. The fact that I just cl...2021-05-0309 minSparkler ParentsMeditation #8 - I Spy (Sensory Edition)This is not truly a meditation, but rather a way to develop an awareness of our senses. We have 10! In this game, 7 of the senses could be used including: sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell, proprioception and vestibular.
Have a few items prepared and start the game off with SIGHT, I spy with my little eye....
Then allow you child to take a turn. Move on to as many senses as you feel are appropriate. Get creative with essential oils, noises and things to see in the room. But you can also draw a...2021-04-2803 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 25 - Brain Based Parenting Chapter 1 (cont'd)This podcast episodes pulls in a little bit of the discussion from the FB group, Sparkler Parents. Please join us over on FB. Also we round out Chapter 1 with the concept of neuroception.2021-04-2808 minSparkler ParentsMeditation #7 - Heart CenterThis meditation to to help open your heart to allow loving energy to come in and flow back out to your child(ren), family members, neighbors, neighbors' kids and on and on.
Check out Parents Thrive! This is a valuable resource of parents' stories around birth, anxiety and depression and realize that reaching out for help is a sign of strength. If you are a parent who is struggling, connecting to other parents, friends, family is a good thing. You do not have to have all of the answers, but be open to possibilities.
https://pa...2021-04-2809 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 24: Brain-Based Parenting Chapter 1This was a long chapter, but it lays the foundation for everything else that we will be discussing and learning about in this book. Some key take-a-ways included: We as parents are really striving to help our children be parents themselves one day. So all of the experiences of our child's early childhood will help shape the way the world in viewed in the future and how well our child develops the ability to self-regulate emotions, but also attune to others in their lives.
This process is happening very much behind the scene and for a young ch...2021-04-2716 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 23 - Book Club Edition: Brain-Based Parenting #1Welcome back Sparkler Parents. After about a 2 week hiatus, I am back. Over the next 8-9 episodes we are going to explore together a book that was required reading for my infant massage certification that I hold. I will admit, I did not read the book! But over the past 3 years since I received the infant massage instructor certificate, I have picked up a lot of this information info from other places. In fact, this podcast is based a lot in information from this book and I had not even read it yet! So, now we can read it tog...2021-04-2608 minSparkler Parents22 - Vision QuestWe often think our children’s vision is based off of how about they can see the letters and the page or at a certain distance we don’t often think about how well our children’s eyes are working together as a team. But in fact this is as important as how well the eyes are working individually since it is teamed vision that allows for depth perception, understanding contours of faces and different expressions. We naturally try to compensate when the information coming in from the environment does not make sense and it is possible that miss-matched information from y...2021-04-1209 minSparkler ParentsSing, sing a songAre you sick of Baby Shark, Daddy Finger or Wheels on The Bus? Check in with your child when they sing a song or listen to music, because even if you aren't "feeling" the song in the moment, it might just be the ticket to strengthening your connection. Some ideas to create connections with music include: 1) just humming the tune. Humming can help you activate your vagus nerve and can actually help your slow your breathing and heart rate. 2) Make up your own lyrics. 3) Leave off the endings word in the song and see if your child can fill...2021-04-0608 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 20 - Love and LaughterLove and logic is usually what we are going for as parents, but I often feel that love and laughter creates more connection. The logic part comes naturally the more connected we are to our kids. When our children sense our love and are relaxed, there no longer is resistance...or at least less resistance.
Leave a comment or a message about how you use laughter to build connections with your kids and in the meantime, check out this curated list of jokes to get the laughter (or at least a couple of smiles) go...2021-03-2606 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 19 - Drawing our kids closer - Cultivating creativity through drawing and coloringConnecting with our kids is not always a serious matter. This week we will explore how to have fun, be creative and laugh together. Checkin out a few resources to get the creative juices flowing!
Online Cartooning Workshops for kids and adults
https://sarahjanevickery.com/
Take the 3 Marker Challenge
https://youtu.be/RaYy7Nu7L18
Cartooning tutorial
https://youtu.be/xudklRk8aM0
2021-03-2507 minSparkler ParentsMeditation #6 - Creating Self-love and CompassionThis is truly time just for you.
You are worthy of love.
You are worthy of self-love.
You are worthy of other people's love.
You are able to give love to others.2021-03-1709 minSparkler ParentsSelf-compassion is more than just for your benefitAs Sparkler Parents we are working toward cultivating present moment awareness with our children. But there are other parts of our day when we may not be directly interacting with our kids, but they are listening, watching, observing us and our responses to situations. They feel our stress as much as they feel our joy and excitement.
If we can grow our own ability to recognize and name our own suffering, we can then learn to extend our own selves a hand, just like we would do with a friend.
...2021-03-1706 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 17 - Can you please repeat?This episode cover s a couple of tools that we as parents can use, but so can our children to help create some space for our emotions without reacting out of anger or fear.
I also wanted to share with you the idea of a Share Journal. Check out this little video tutorial and download the PDF's to print.
https://youtu.be/yGkE_P5Fd0M
PDF only:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZRA_SUEhrHiCdzW-m0dLDvejvW0KwXyS/view?usp=sharing2021-03-1205 minSparkler ParentsEpisode 16 - Wave of EmotionsEmotions are very similar to playing in the ocean. Both Susan David and Joan Rosenberg speak to psychological flexibility in their books (Emotional agility and 90 Second to a Life You Love) and this concept is very important for us as parents as well as for our children.2021-03-1107 minSparkler ParentsBalloons in the sky - Meditation #5This meditation is great for adults and kids alike. You will be be invited to move your body during this practice, so you want to make sure that you have enough space.
Lie down so that your feet are flat against the wall or the side of a couch. If you need to, you can do this lying in your bed or sitting a chair with your feet against the floor.
Begin to notice your breath...2021-03-0608 minSparkler ParentsPhone a friendThis is a quick little PSA to make an intention to reach out to a friend. Whether you text, call, Skype or get together in person, make that connection and I promise, you will be so happy you made time for yourself and that other person. If you would like to learn more about me or listen to some a longer episode, link to Angela Marciano’s interview on YouTube here https://youtu.be/i9FIOKzM9l82021-03-0401 minSparkler ParentsMeditation #4 - Same and DifferentThis is a meditation that involves you focusing your attention (and intention) on your hands and fingers. We will be using different hand mudras or seals to practice motor control of opposites. You will hopefully experience how it is easier to control the same movement (finger flexion or finger extension) as compared to opposites or 2 fingers flexed and the others extended. This is a good experiential practice to also consider for our children with emotions. Before the child can control or self-regulate between happy/sad, excited/frustrated, the child needs to show control of the same. Being able to feel ang...2021-03-0308 minSparkler ParentsPerfectly ImperfectThe strive to fit it to a group over leads us to act outside of our values. The longing to feel recognized, appreciated, valued can drive to to thoughts, behaviors and habits that are really about trying to make other people feel comfortable at the expense of our own well being. I grew up believing that being perfect was the only way to be. That if I did not do it correctly, or the right way, I would not be accepted. I went out of my way as a child and even as an adult to do everything for eve...2021-03-0307 minSparkler ParentsMeditation #3 - Rainbow ReachThis is a meditation/game to play with your kids. I have played this game first as a swim instructor to help kids get used to putting their faces in the water, but now as a pediatric physical therapist this game is perfect to teach kids about their senses, especially, sight, touch and proprioception. I love this game and so do the families I work with.
Thank you for listening.
Reach out to me at info@sweetpeapediatricwellness.com with any questions, comments or suggestions. I truly would love to hear from you.2021-02-2705 minSparkler ParentsLaughing isn't always funnyWhat is your sense of humor and how to you help foster a healthy sense of humor within your child? Looking for signs of engagement and signs within your child's body that the joke is perceived as funny is important. Plus thinking about our child's developmental age and whether or not the child is even able to understand the difference between reality and a joke, or an even higher level of humor sense as sarcasm. But just as tickling isn't always funny for the child, sometimes, sarcasm crossing the line. And even though it was not intended to be mea...2021-02-2607 minSparkler ParentsThe Last Love Language - Physical TouchPhysical touch means a lot to me as a physical therapist, but some kids (and even some adults) do not like physical touch. In order to help create safety around positive, safe touch we need to be able to figure out what safe touch feels like for our child. This episode goes over 3 different types of physical input that could be sequenced together as a formal massage to your child's arms, legs, feet, hands, back chest and belly.
If you would like to download the below PDF there are more instructions on how to pr...2021-02-2408 minSparkler ParentsMediation #2 - Creating Safety in Your SpaceThis meditation is just over 5 minutes long. It aligns with the Root Chakra and creating a safe container for yourself and being within your environment, no matter where you find yourself right now at this moment.2021-02-2205 minSparkler ParentsThe Power of GiftsGifts, both giving and receiving, can be an effective love language for many. At the same time, when the gift is given with an expectation (even named) of something in return, it is no longer a gift. This is perceived by the receiver as not being genuine or even just as something that is now expected and deserved.
The other thing that happens is sometimes the receiver does not perceive that they are worthy of the gift. This is masking an underlying anxiety and challenge with self-worth. Children between 2-4 years old are developing this section of their brains and st...2021-02-2208 minSparkler ParentsMeditation #1 (all meditations will be listed under Season 3)These meditations will be listed as such. My hope for you is that you will begin to try some silent sitting a few minutes each day. You may be ready to move on to more time. Using Insight Timer app or even meditations that you can find on YouTube are often 6-20 minutes in length. Where as it would be ideal to consistently reach the 10 minute mark 1-2x/day, you may not find that comfortable or feasible just yet. Do know that these shorter meditations are training your brain none the less. Brief meditations are great to start with becau...2021-02-2202 minSparkler ParentsJOY vs ANNOY List part 2This is the second part in a series of 2 episodes looking at ways to create more space to allow joy into your life. Again another self-care and buffering activity to be able to be ok right now in this moment, but also realize that we have other options. We as parents have a lot of stress. And these stressors may or may not be able to be changed, but we can (and must) build in buffers and resources for ourselves in order to maintain a balance.
This is another experiential episode. Please return to epi...2021-02-2108 minSparkler ParentsJOY vs. ANNOY part 1Let's have some fun! Looking for little things that bring us joy and noticing what might be slowing sucking joy out from our lives is a good practice. Also, it allows you to dive deeper underneath the actual experience and relate to the emotion being felt. Once we acknowledge the emotion, we can think about building connections to help us buffer uncomfortable emotions or perhaps make some changes to change perspective or cultivate a different environment to yield a different outcome.
Check out this tutorial on how to make a Joy vs Annoy list of your own:
https://youtu.be/Pk...2021-02-2004 minSparkler ParentsBreathe with meWe learn through our experiences. In this episode we will explore linking a known experience of breathing to focus in on how well we are able to stabilize our mind amidst distractions, like random thoughts, children yelling, the T.V., the dog barking and yes, even the "ding" from your phone. Noticing your current ability for focus and stability is an indication of how well coordinated you are in the moment and what types of things pull you out of this focus.
It did not take much to pull me away. But with practice I...2021-02-1906 minSparkler ParentsCoordination within our environmentOften I feel we, collectively as humans, forget that we don't always have control. And in reality, gaining control over a situation, emotion, another person isn't accomplished by demanding it. Yes, this will work in the short term, but it takes too much energy and effort to sustain. Gain control is a matter of coordination of the information coming into our bodies from external and well as internal stimuli. How well are you listening to this information? Does that idea even feel strange or uncomfortable for you? If so, you are not alone. This Sparkler Parents episode will have more m...2021-02-1806 minSparkler ParentsQuality time and spaceMoving through the Love Languages, we come to a pretty obvious one of "quality time". 10 minutes, 1-2x per day per child is what I strive for with my own three children. Some days I do better than others.
We have also implemented alternating dates with either parent once per month. So this month my sons will each have a date with me and my daughter will have a date with dad and then next month we switch kids.
On the flip side of quality time is quality space for our kids to process emotions (usu...2021-02-1805 minSparkler ParentsPracticing empathy with our childrenBrené Brown speaks a lot of empathy and compassion. Tara Brach speaks about loving kindness. These are big concepts that connect all of us as human beings. These tools will also help strengthen the love and connection between our children, but it is HARD to do. What makes hard things easier?.....PRACTICE
As parents we may feel like we have to have the answers now. We may fear what will happen if we don't do this right or if we let. our "child get away with that."
Practicing empathy withi...2021-02-1606 minSparkler ParentsMoment of gratitude paired with acts of serviceSet your intention for this week. My intention is to focus on how important acts of service are to my kids, even when I think they can do whatever they are asking help with on their own. There is actually a reason that my child and your child asks us for help, because at that moment they are needing more connection. At that moment they are perceiving something is getting in their way of being successful. So we can start with that. In that movement when you and I are feeling angry, frustrated or annoyed by our children's request, we ca...2021-02-1505 minSparkler ParentsWords of encouragement challengeValentines Day is tomorrow, but everyday we should be finding ways to tell our children, multiple times per day how we value them, why we are proud of them and specific reasons why we love them. This is important for us as parents to acknowledge out loud all of the things that we love about our kids. Plus it is so meaningful for our children to hear words of encouragement and feel valued as a member of the family unit as well as an individual person.2021-02-1304 minSparkler ParentsWeekly recap and noticing your breathLet's recap the intention that was set for this week. How well were you able to align your actions with what you valued? What is 1 thing you might be able to do next week to bring you closer to the desired change? Take the last 2 minutes to notice your breath and feel how connecting with your breath through the day can also help facilitate more present moment awareness.2021-02-1205 minSparkler ParentsAmazing and Open - tools for self careI get it you don’t have enough time to exercise there’s too many things going on in your life if you don’t have a enough time to dedicate to journaling or meditation. But for sure you have enough time to stop and pause and notice how you are feeling in the moment. This is a step in the process of self-care. Reach out to me with questions comments or things to share! Info@sweetpeapediatricwellness.com2021-02-1105 minSparkler ParentsCompassion as a Sparkler ParentSparkler Parents are right there in the moment with our children. This is whether the situation is fun, sad, happy, angry, silly. Not everything is going to work out the way we want it to. We know this is true, but do we always create the space for our children to feel the sadness or do we sometimes try to rush them back to happy? Being aware of what we as parents have as levels of tolerance for different emotions will help use create space for our own children to grow their tolerance too.2021-02-1005 minSparkler ParentsSTOP and take in some AIR - Tools to useCheck out my self-control book I made for our kids...it may be useful for you too!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wbejj0c5uESY84quPmVK5gXv9tcSkz_u/view?usp=sharing
Video on how to put the book together.
https://youtu.be/5fvON6Ztggc
S: Stop what you are doing
T: Take a full breath to create some space between impulse and action
O: Observe what is really going on
P: Proceed from a place of love and kindness with...2021-02-0905 minSparkler ParentsSetting an intention for the weekTake less than 5 minutes to listen to this episode to help you create an intention for your week.
If you are looking for some ways to play with your child check out this playlist on my YouTube Channel :
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG8sRZMlEDZD8EiB_3_YYUAlGkXuhdKMs2021-02-0804 min
Sparkler ParentsIntro To Sparkler ParentsPodcast Update - This Podcast is changing. As of 2/7/2021, it will now be made up fo 3-5 minute episodes on creating Sparkler Moments with your child. This podcast will often tips, strategies and solutions to help parents stay in the present moment and become Sparkler Parents. The moments with our children are fleeting. There is a start and a stop and we will miss the connection when we are always focusing on gaining control. When we, as parents are focused on what needs to get done next or what happened 2 hours ago. Let's learn together how to grow our prese...2021-02-0702 min
Dyslexically SuccessfulSeason 3, Episode 1 - Creating ConnectionsAnna Edwards is a dyslexic learner, but she has made an effort to hide that from her friends and colleagues. For Anna, there was a stigma surrounding the "D" word. She shares with us in this episode that she felt fearful for what being dyslexic meant for her as a person. This feeling was reinforced over the years by comments of not being smart enough or people sharing with her how surprised they were that she COULD do so much.
Now as a pediatric nurse practitioner she uses her skill set to provide empathy...2021-01-2952 minDyslexically Successful12. More Dyslexically Successful to ComeLike most things in life, the best course of action is not always the path chosen. This is what happened with this podcast. After my last episode, I had a desire to reach a bigger audience and I thought I might do that with Moon Child Radio, BUT, after considering that, I decided parents were my target audience and that I would just need a new podcast.
So, Dyslexically Successful will continue and then in January 2021, I will release Present Moment Parenting.
I am accepting guests for both podcasts.
If you have...2021-01-2912 minDyslexically Successful11. Back to the drawing board to find ageless artSarah Vickery is a dyslexic learner, but beyond that she is a creator. Even though she did not speak until after the age of three, she found comfort in her doodles and drawings. These drawings helped her make sense of the world and process her thoughts. Drawing and sketching was always a safe-haven for Sarah. She now has created something incredible to bring this same concept to children, not only in the UK, but really world-wide.
She hosts online classes or Cartoon Club with both children and adults.
I had the pleasure of...2020-12-0200 minSparkler ParentsWired to BreatheThe American Lung Association once used the catchphrase, "If you can't breathe, nothing else matters." This is very true, but besides the obvious reason as to why breathing matters, have you ever considered its relationship to movement and postural control. In this episode, Vincent Leddy, PT and Carole Blueweiss, PT speak with me about yoga, breathing and how it is all related to our function. Along the way, we will dip our toe into concepts from Mary Massery, Anat Baniel and Svetlana Masgutova. Thank you for joining us!
Wired On Development
https://www...2020-10-2752 min
The Kids Sleep ShowSensory Regulation in Children with Christine RobenaltCourtney is joined by Christine Robenalt, a physical therapist who specializes in sensory regulation for children. They discuss how to recognize and adapt to the ways we all process our senses differently, especially in our little ones.2020-10-0840 min
Dyslexically SuccessfulWelcome to Moon Child RadioMy podcast niche continues to change and evolve. This little segment gives you perspective on where I am coming from.
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Dyslexically Successful40/40/20 - A discussion of a learning style quizRyan, a 7th grader, discusses the ways he learns best. Sometimes strengths can be challenges as well. Ryan describes some techniques that helped him. Have you tried any of these strategies to optimize your learning? This episode art was designed by Ryan. This episode’s audio was edited by Ryan.
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Dyslexically SuccessfulSeason 2, Episode 9 - Gilbert Chavarria Pulling Up in the Short BusGilbert Chavarria is a dyslexic learner and proud of it. It wasn't always like that for him. Especially in public school. As one of the "short-bus" riders, he attended a school within a school from the 6-8th grades. This self-contained classroom was for the slow-learners and trouble-makers. He was not identified as dyslexic until the 10th grade. Elementary school unfortunately did not help him develop strong reading skills, but rather through his experiences he developed a sense of humor, defense mechanisms and resiliency.
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Journey to EntrepreneurshipChristine Robenalt - Infant/Child Physical TherapistThis is one of the most significant interviews that I have done in all 3 seasons. Please just listen with an open heart. Share this podcast so that others can gain this knowledge.
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Dyslexically SuccessfulSeason 2, Episode 8 - Wanting to be like everyone elseKaren-Lynn Chulp was born in the 1950's and not only struggled with the learning disability she later came to know as dyslexia, but she also grew up with significant physical challenges from Cerebral Palsy. Karen's story is truly inspiring and filled with hope, and as she will tell you, if Karen can do it, you can too!
Find out more about Karen's blog and speaking engagements on her website.
https://whispersofhope.org
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SPIRIT BABY RADIOThe Journey of Motherhood from Birthing Life to Birth Loss and Surrogacy– A Real Life StoryStories from real people about life, birth, death, and the beautiful, inspiring, and motivating. Special Guest Episode: Christine Robenalt is a wife, mom, working professional. She also would describe herself as a modern medicine woman who tries to stay connected to her body. Christine teaches, in-person as well as online, about mindfulness, meditation, breathwork and sensorineuromotor integration in order to guide parents and children to support and stretch with ease toward the desired outcome. 2020-05-2053 min
Dyslexically SuccessfulDyslexically Successful, ep 7 - Don't Call Me LazyNic Pool is an adult dyslexic learner, but he is also a father, mechanic and student in a physical therapy assistant program. He may not have had an easy time fitting into the mold of a traditional educational path, but he found his own path to success. Along this journey, he has learned how to be humbled, and how to keep moving forward, because even though it may be easier to just shut down, it does not allow you to achieve your goals.
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Dyslexically SuccessfulSeason 1, Episode 28 - Tales of a SpoonieTimberly Fabian is a daughter, and wife, and mom and someone who suffers with 2 invisible chronic conditions (Fibromyalgia and Spina Bifida). She talks with us today about the intense pain and impact her conditions have had on her life and her identity as a person. This is a very candid interview with someone who you can use as your voice, if you are still trying to find yours. She wants you to know that you are not alone. She wants you to know that it is ok to love yourself for who you are and what...2020-03-0856 min
Dyslexically SuccessfulSeason 2, Episode 6 - I Can't ReadWilliam Manzanares is a serial entrepreneur. He also is an author of a book called I Can't Read. This podcast will not only highlight his struggles as a non-reader, but lend inspiration to those who faces challenges in whatever facet of their life. In fact, sometimes, it is taking your struggle and turning it into a strength. For William, he took his struggle with reading and what he couldn't do and instead asked himself "how can I do it?" That turned him on to audiobooks and now for one of his businesses, it is a...2020-03-0852 min
Dyslexically SuccessfulDyslexically Successful Episode 5, The Brain is a Cool Thing!Zac Snyder may only may a college student, but he has already has had a lot of experiences which have shaped his outlook on life. He no longer views his learning challenges as barriers. In fact, through this process and with the support of his parents, he has learned how to be his own advocate for getting his educational needs met. He wants all students out there to know that "What you are going through right now is only temporary." He is living proof that with a strong support system, resources and self-perseverance, "success will come". Listen to find out th...2020-02-251h 19
Dyslexically SuccessfulDyslexically Successful, episode 4 - Learn How Your Mind WorksIn this episode, Ross Blount, a Wealth Management Advisor, shares his struggles in school. Throughout his younger grades win South Africa, he was resolved to think that he was "not cut out for learning", but eventually he discovered through his experiences on the soccer field and in math class exactly where his skills resided. He realized that he had something the other players and students did not. Listen to find out Ross' dyslexic strength and acknowledge the strengths within you or your own child.
Keep listening for the Dyslexic Quick Tip when I discuss...2020-02-2547 minSparkler ParentsPanel Discussion #2 - Vicki Mackinder, OTR and Christine Robenalt, P.T. Discuss Sensory Regulation and the Therapist-Parent Dynamic Pre and Post MommyhoodSensory experiences and Sensory regulation are hot button topics. Vicki and Christine break it down a little and provide some additional resources. Then they have a discussion about what changed for them as therapists after having kids of their own and how this impacted their relationship with the parents they work with.
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Check out the FB groups, Peds Therapy Collective and Pets Therapy Collective - Global, to participate online in the discussions.
Find out more about foundational movements to integrate pr...2020-02-0837 minDyslexically SuccessfulSeason 2, Ep 3 - Lessons from an American Ninja WarriorSeason 2, Episode 3: Kaden Forsha is a 5th grader with ADHD and Dyslexia, but that hasn't stopped him from appearing on Seasons 1 and 2 of American Ninja Warrior Junior. In fact, Kaden shares with us how his growth mindset and determination has allowed him to turn the challenges of reading and hyperactivity into super powers, better than those of Spiderman and Batman!
Check out more from Kaden on Youtube and Instagram @Chatterboxninja or on FB at Kaden Forsha.
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Reading League...2020-02-0254 minDyslexically SuccessfulWelcome to Season 2 - Getting Started with Dyslexically SuccessfulSegment 1 - Intro to Christine background and the reason behind this podcast. Segment 2 - Tip of the day involving short vowel sounds and names.
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Dyslexically SuccessfulHealthcare Advocacy Episode 26 -A BRILLANT paradigm shift for providers and patientsIrene Diamond, RT, calls herself a “Pain Reliever & Mover-Improver for Businesses & Bodies”! In 1995 she founded San Francisco, California’s very first Wellness Center, Diamond Pain Relief & Wellness Center. DWC operates as a Precise Private Practice, enjoying referrals from pain specialists and health care providers across the country.
For the last 3 decades practice owners, schools, and organizations have come to Irene as a business strategist and for her clinical education in The Diamond Method, a method where the client is literally an active participant in their therapy.
Active Myofascial Therapy has been featured in Advance Magazine for Physical Therapists and is recogni...2019-12-2630 min
Dyslexically SuccessfulHealthcare Advocacy Episode 27 - Strategies to Reduce Chronic PainDr. Joe Tatta speaks with us today about ways to reduce and even reverse chronic pain and disease. The research shows that lifestyle medicine approaches are safe and effective interventions to improve your healthspan in the process.
Find out more about Dr. Joe Tatta, including his podcasts and blog posts, at his Integrative Pain Science Institute website:
https://www.integrativepainscienceinstitute.com/
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcareadvocacy/me...2019-12-231h 02Dyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 24 - Ready, Set Heal with Lauren Bahr, P.T., H.C.Lauren Bahr, P.T., H.C. is a friend that I had the pleasure of knowing through an online course we were both enrolled in. She has a story that many of us as moms and professionals can relate to. Her story involves many dark months of not being able to get up out of bed and then she started to ask herself the question, "How have other people gotten better." She began to get curious about her own health and what she could do to help herself heal. Now 5 years later and she even wrote a...2019-11-1447 min
Dyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 25 - Magic Hands and CommunicationWill Boyd, PT, DPT, and co-owner of Healthy Funnel sits down and discusses healthcare care from a bird's eye view. He talks about the problems he noticed within the healthcare system and the path he chose to facilitate change. Will also addresses student debt and the inequities healthcare workers face between the cost of an education and the potential limits of a typical healthcare career. He discusses a bunch more too! I know you will really want to take a listen.
If you are a healthcare provider looking for guidance in digital healthcare marketing, take a look at what Will and...2019-11-141h 09Dyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 23 - You Must Be Your Own Healthcare AdvocateAre you someone who has a chronic disease, or are you a caregiver of someone who does? Do you feel helpless within the system and unsure of how to really get the care you need? Do you feel like your healthcare providers don't listen and this makes you frustrated? Nancy Gretzinger was also someone like you, but she took charge of her health and partnered with healthcare providers who actually did answer her concerns and questions.
Check out one of her books on Amazon: Enmeshed
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Looking for some gui...2019-11-1045 minDyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 21 - The Scar ProjectDr. Jennifer Melancon, PT, DPT, aka "The Scar Lady", has a passion about scars and how these often small disruptions in your skin can actually be an overlooked source of pain and dysfunction. I learned a lot talking with Jennifer and I have a hunch that you will too!
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Carrie also has provided many resources for you to look into, no matter which state you live in.
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https://www.wrightslaw.com/2019-11-0953 minDyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 20 - Creating a better legacyLisa Arendell from Lisa Lou Fitness LLC talks about why she is so passionate about helping other women and moms create a better legacy than what was provided to them. She also opens up about some personal health journeys that she has been on, including Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and having explant surgery.
Learn more about Lisa and how she may be able to support you or someone you love by going to:
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Website: https://lisaloufitness.com/2019-11-0747 min
Pain Science EducationEpisode 156 | Christine Robenalt, MPT: The Power Of Massage And Manual Therapy – How To Manage Pain And Discomfort In Infants And ChildrenWe're discussing the power of massage and manual therapy, how it can be used to manage pain and discomfort in infants and children. Our expert guest is Christine Robenalt. Christine graduated from Marquette University in 2001 with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Although she's worked in many different practice settings, Pediatrics is both her specialty as well as her passion. In addition to her degree in Physical Therapy, she's also a certified infant massage instructor through Loving Touch International and has additional in-depth training in primitive reflex integration. Christine has also furthered her education by completing the Integrative Pain...2019-11-0730 min
Dr. Joe Tatta | The Healing Pain PodcastEpisode 156 | Christine Robenalt, MPT: The Power Of Massage And Manual Therapy – How To Manage Pain And Discomfort In Infants And ChildrenWe're discussing the power of massage and manual therapy, how it can be used to manage pain and discomfort in infants and children. Our expert guest is Christine Robenalt. Christine graduated from Marquette University in 2001 with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Although she's worked in many different practice settings, Pediatrics is both her specialty as well as her passion. In addition to her degree in Physical Therapy, she's also a certified infant massage instructor through Loving Touch International and has additional in-depth training in primitive reflex integration. Christine has also furthered her education by completing the Integrative Pain...2019-11-0730 minSparkler ParentsPanel Discussion #1 - Mona Ready ECSE and Christine Robenalt, P.T.Mona and Christine field a couple of questions from the Peds Therapy Collective FB Group. We also discuss a great resource for feeding challenges with children from My Munch Bug LLC and Melanie Potock.
https://mymunchbug.com/2019-11-0635 minDyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 19 - The Impact of a Pediatric Home Healthcare AgencyJenny Vail-Stencel is a speech and language pathologist who had a vision of something bigger. She wanted to build a team of like-minded therapists who would be able to provide the best quality services to the children and their families. She partnered with 2 other healthcare professionals to open Spark Home Healthcare in Denver, CO.
At Spark Home Health, it is our vision to create and maintain an environment where our patients, their caregivers and our employees work collaboratively to meet and exceed individual goals. We honor our patients and providers by focusing on the...2019-11-0255 minSparkler ParentsThe need for everyone to be calm and alert for new learning and listening.We ask our children (our patients or our own) to have a calm body and listening ears, but do we have this same expectations for ourselves? Sign up here to appear on this podcast. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44AFAA23A5FD0-healthcare2019-10-2119 minDyslexically SuccessfulA Battle To Remember EverydayLoretta is a mom, wife, physical therapist, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 31 years old. Now at 43, she has some lessons about living she would like to share.
Key points:
Trust your gut
Seek Support
Ask questions
Find a balance in your life
adequate sleep is as important as good nutrition
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcareadvocacy/message2019-10-1746 minSparkler ParentsEmotions in Action - Part 1This is the episode for the child and parent to listen together.2019-10-131h 08Sparkler ParentsPeds Therapy Collective’s growing vision.Re-thinking the focus of this podcast, the FB group and where to go from here. Sign up genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44AFAA23A5FD0-healthcare2019-10-1014 minSparkler ParentsIntroducing Peds Therapy Collectivehttps://mailchi.mp/18664bae9963/mnricourseinfodenver2019-10-0914 minDyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 17 - What choices do I have?Jordan Floyd, P.T. DPT from Limitless Therapy and Wellness discusses ways to work outside of the typical insurance model to get what you deserve from your healthcare provider. It is a great conversation about what IS possible for both patient and clinician.
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Send i...2019-10-0346 minDyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 16 - How can we achieve better than average results?Dr. Nick Suivski, PT, DPT, from Concierge Physical Solutions LLC, discusses why he thinks patients and clinicians should be striving for better than average results.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcareadvocacy/message2019-09-2836 minDyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 15 - Q and A for Families and KidsThe subscribers of the Fall Family Summit 2019 submitted quite a few questions that we did not get a chance to answer on the panel discussion, so I go over the answers we came up with. If you like what you hear in this episode, watch for the Spring Summit scheduled for early April 2020!
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Did you want more...2019-09-2255 minDyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 14This is a very special podcast episode because I am talking with 4 other women who are in the health and wellness space. Whether you are a mom, grandma, uncle or brother you all can benefit from hearing what these ladies have to say about getting ready for fall and boosting your immune system for yourself and for your kids. Please welcome, Annette Licitra, Elissa Anheim, Lauren Bahr, Misty Giordano and Christine Robenalt.
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https://mailchi...2019-09-091h 02Dyslexically SuccessfulDear Dr. Facebook, I think I have Google-itis.Do you search Google for answers about your health or ask FB friends for advice? The internet can be a useful tool, but this information overload can also lead to unintended consequences.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcareadvocacy/message2019-09-0627 minDyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 12 - Providers and Patients Creating an Environment for the Human Experience in HealthcareDr. Jeremy Sutton, DPT is a physical therapist, dad, husband, author and podcast host. In this episode he talks about 4 ways providers can serve their patients better. 1) Acknowledge your patient's concerns. Don't ignore them. 2) Develop an understanding, by asking questions, of how the patient's current state (pain, illness, injury) potentially causes uncertainty in one's life outside of the clinic or hospital. Fear and a feeling of powerlessness may be influencing someone's action or inaction. 3) Encourage your patient to prepare a list of questions and then respond to them. 4) Slow down and focus on the patient in front of...2019-08-2540 minDyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 11 - Barriers, challenges and success of a private practice ownerOn this episode, Dr. Katie Hohman, P.T. DPT, discusses how insurance companies put up some obstacles for private practice owners and patients alike when it comes to delivering and receiving physical therapy services. But there is an upside! You (clinical, practice owner or patient) can be better educated and make better choices when you advocate for yourself and keep track of all of the phone calls, emails and correspondence.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcareadvocacy/message2019-08-0514 minDyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 7 - Personal Journey From the Passionette PalateAnnette Licitra is a health coach and a classically trained chef. After a 20 year struggle with digestive, skin and urinary issues, she sought a more holistic approach to treating her conditions. She changed her career and found her passion to really live a life she loves and spread her knowledge with hundreds of people in the Chicagoland area and beyond.
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Check out these links for more information about the work Kerstin and her colleagues are doing!
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Dyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 5 - A story of fertility trials and triumph.In this episode Christine does a solo interview on her journey to having her children. https://crobenalt.wixsite.com/empowermept https://sweetpeainfantmass.wixsite.com/sweetpeapediatricwel
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcareadvocacy/message2019-07-0934 min
Dyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 4 - Katie’s story about advocating for her son in school.https://www.understood.org/en https://dyslexiaida.org/universal-screening-k-2-reading/ https://m.facebook.com/therefugecolorado/posts/10154829835342517
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcareadvocacy/message2019-07-0122 min
Dyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 3 - A mother's story of advocacy and triumph for her sonIn this episode Brittany Heckenberg tells her story about her son Henry's mysterious diagnosis. Henry was just shy of 2 years old when he began to experience multi-system shutdown which landed him in the hospital for over 40 days. Hear how she felt dismissed by the specialists, but nevertheless continued to ask questions and engage her son's team until they did eventually identified his disease .
Check out what else Brittany has done to support and advocate for her son.
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Dyslexically SuccessfulMy struggle of self-advocacy in the primary care setting.Christine talks about some difficulties she faced this past April as she tried to get certain blood tests and answers as to why certain foods aren’t tolerated well. If you would like to be featured on this podcast or even just share your story, reach out to Christine at Crobenalt@gmail.com
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcareadvocacy/message2019-06-2412 min
Dyslexically SuccessfulEpisode 1 - Welcome to emPOWERme Healthcare AdvocacyLearn the “why” behind this podcast.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/healthcareadvocacy/message2019-03-0612 min
Dyslexia Explored#33 Physical therapist finds how dyslexia helps + hinders: Through her son. Christine Robenalt#33. Physical therapist finds how dyslexia helps + hinders: Through her son. Christine RobenaltLinks you might like to check out Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-robenalt-8386b42a Telehealth: https://www.telehealth.com/ Barton Reading: https://bartonreading.com/Orton Gillingham: https://www.orton-gillingham.com/Speechify: https://www.getspeechify.com/Jeffco Kid Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JeffcoKID/The Refuge Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/106545852516/posts/10154829835342517?sfns=cl Get ivvi notes now: https://ivvi.dev/ Dyslexia productivity coaching?: http://dyslexiaproductivitycoaching.com/ Dyslexia Quiz: https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/Bulletmap Academy: https://bulletmapacademy.comHow to Mindmap: https://www.bulletmapacademy.com/courses Ai and Mindmapping Training: ht...2019-02-0643 min