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Soul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdGenerational Lightwork with Janice Hope Gorman and Melissa Ketchumhttps://vimeo.com/1067090875?share=copy
The transformation that we are in the middle of has been an intergenerational lightworking transformational process. Dolores Cannon’s work talks about the three waves of volunteers to the planet. The first wave, the second wave and the third wave. Today, we are having a conversation with a first waver, Rev. Janice “Hope” Gorman and Melissa Ketchum, the second wave worker, both are at the Hope Interfaith Center. Join us to find out more.
As a first wave worker, Rev. Janice “Hope” Gorman paved the way for a community of people drawn to ancien...
2025-04-1351 minSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdGenerational Lightwork with Janice Hope Gorman and Melissa Ketchumhttps://vimeo.com/1067090875?share=copy
The transformation that we are in the middle of has been an intergenerational lightworking transformational process. Dolores Cannon’s work talks about the three waves of volunteers to the planet. The first wave, the second wave and the third wave. Today, we are having a conversation with a first waver, Rev. Janice “Hope” Gorman and Melissa Ketchum, the second wave worker, both are at the Hope Interfaith Center. Join us to find out more.
As a first wave worker, Rev. Janice “Hope” Gorman paved the way for a community of people drawn to ancien...
2025-04-1351 min
The Hats PodcastShe Said, He Said, We Said IT ALL ...Well, maybe we didn't say everything - impossible, right? But, we talked about fatherhood, sex, layoffs, dates, being black men and so many other things. Listen to co-hosts Kerri and Melissa wrap up season 8 and our favorite moments from this unique season with our husbands as our only guests. Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! We tip our hats to you!
2025-01-1529 minThe Hats PodcastThe Romance Hat"Turn off the lights! And, come closer." Yes! Barry White invokes the romance in all of us. Listen in to this episode where Kerri and Melissa welcome their husbands Sanford and Khalel to talk about how to keep the romance alive in relationships ... even when it seems impossible! Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! We tip our hats to you!
2024-11-2048 minThe Hats PodcastThe Black Man HatAfter George Floyd died, co-hosts Kerri and Melissa felt compelled to record The Black Woman Hat. It is one of the shows most listened-to episodes of all time, and for sure one of the most emotionally raw. On this episode, the co-hosts welcome their husbands to share about being Black men in America - the ups, downs, stereotypes and everything in between. If you've ever wanted real and authentic insight on what it's like to be a Black man in America, this is a must-listen-to episode! Connect with us: Facebook Twitter ...
2024-11-1346 minThe Hats PodcastThe Date Night HatEverybody loves a good date night. And YET! Everybody struggles at times to consistently plan and execute them. Whether you have kids, animals, parents or intense careers (or all four of the above!), making sure you and your boo take time to nurture your relationship one-on-one is vitally important to keeping things fresh, connected and intimate. Listen to co-hosts Kerri and Melissa dish about date nights with their husbands, Sanford and Khalel. And, learn how you can make dates nights a more regular affair. Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram
2024-10-1648 minThe Hats PodcastThe Relationship Evolution HatChange is inevitable. For better or worse, change also impacts relationships. Individual interests and ideals change, finances change, family structure changes, and the list goes on. The Relationship Evolution Hat explores what happens to relationships over time and how they can evolve. Listen in as co-hosts Kerri and Melissa welcome their husbands for another episode to talk shop. Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! We tip our hats to you!
2024-10-0950 minThe Hats PodcastThe Role Model HatLast week we talked fatherhood, and sometimes fathers are important role models in our lives. But, a role model can come in many shapes and sizes. In this episode, co-hosts Kerri and Melissa explore what it means to serve as a role model (whether you choose to be or not), and how to find one when you need one. Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! We tip our hats to you!
2024-10-0240 minThe Hats Podcast187. The No Agenda Hat - VP Kamala HarrisBlack women are having a moment. Asian women are having a moment. Women are having a moment. The United States is having a moment! Vice President Kamala Harris earned the nomination of the Democratic party and is now running for POTUS! This is a MOMENT!! We are excited to introduce The No Agenda Hat series. In each of these episodes, co-hosts Kerri and Melissa will take a beat to talk and record without an agenda. It may be about a historic event happening, a significant time in our lives, or simply a subject that was not on...
2024-09-0544 minThe Hats PodcastThe Layoff Hat - The Laid Off Said"Honey, I got laid off." The words are said. What happens next? Co-hosts Kerri and Melissa's husbands share what happened to them after they had to utter these words ... more than once. Listen in to find out what Kerri and Melissa did right and wrong when they found out their husbands had been laid off, and how both households managed to get to the other side of layoffs that impacted their lives. Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! We tip o...
2024-08-1454 minThe Hats PodcastThe Lay Off Hat - The Partner SaidIt's a moment so many adults dred - you have to walk into your home or get on the phone and inform your partner or loved one that you have been laid off. What happens in that moment can be groundshifting for any relationship. Will an earthquakegive create a divide in the relationship and household that cannot be bridged? Or will the earth squeeze together creating a mountain you agree to climb together. Listen in to hear how Kerri and Melissa handled the MULTIPLE times each of their husbands got laid off. Connect with us: ...
2024-08-0743 minThe Hats PodcastThe Chief Household Officer HatCEO. CFO. CMO. CHO? What is a Chief Household Officer? Co-hosts Melissa and Kerri explore this concept in this episode. Households do not run on their own. Somebody has to drive the ship. Sometimes it's one person, in other households there are co-CHOs. Listen in to find out how things flow in Melissa and Kerri's homes, assess how your your household functions, and decide if you want to keep things the same or do a few things differently. Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmail.com ...
2024-08-0248 minThe Hats Podcast180. The Perspectives HatAs they say, perception is reality. Your perspective in life, how you see the world, is based on how you choose to perceive things around you. Do you view things through the lense of a victim? Do you assume that people around you are there to support you? Do you see the glass as half-empty or half-full? Does your perspective differ based on the environment in which you find yourself? Listen to Kerri and Melissa, along with their husbands Sanford and Khalel, talk about how their perspectives in life have shaped their marriages, outlooks, parenting and other areas of...
2024-07-1831 minThe Hats PodcastThe Wedding HatWedding bells are ringing! Actually, neither Kerri nor Melissa got married in churches where said bells would likely ring. They have very different wedding stories, but they have each yielded marriages the co-hosts feel blessed to be in. Listen to their wedding stories and get tips you can use when planning your wedding, being in someone else ceremony or sending off your child in matrimony. Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for liste...
2024-07-1236 minThe Hats PodcastThe Engagement HatIt's been decided - you can't imagine life without this person and you want to get married. Yay! It's an exciting time. But, how do you get from that thought to the ring on the finger? Kerri and Melissa's husbands, Sanford and Khalel, joined them for The Engagement Hat. Listen in to how these guys proposed and get some tips to figure out if you (and your partner!) are ready to pop the BIG QUESTION! Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram theh...
2024-07-0344 minThe Hats PodcastThe Supportive Partner HatThe new component to this season - Kerri and Melissa will welcome their husbands for evey guest episode! It's a big twist, and maybe a little bit of a gamble. But, we are excited to share more from the guests whose episodes have gotten the most listener downloads than anyone else. In the Supportive Partner Hat, Kerri and Melissa (who will still bring you "just them" episodes every other week) talk about what it means to be and have a supportive partner in life. Many people have partners; not all of them get the support they need from their...
2024-06-2648 minSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdThe Grief Journey with Melissa Oatman
In this Soul Nectar Show episode, the conversation is on grief and what encompasses this time of bereavement and change. How do you move on with your life after loss? How do you make sense of it all, and how do you integrate that? How do you pick up the pieces and put them together in a new way.
Here to share with us how grief is one of our greatest teachers is Melissa Oatman, a healer, channeler, spiritual teacher, intuitive, and the Host of the Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness podcast. She shares with us the awareness...
2024-04-2936 minSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdThe Grief Journey with Melissa Oatman
In this Soul Nectar Show episode, the conversation is on grief and what encompasses this time of bereavement and change. How do you move on with your life after loss? How do you make sense of it all, and how do you integrate that? How do you pick up the pieces and put them together in a new way.
Here to share with us how grief is one of our greatest teachers is Melissa Oatman, a healer, channeler, spiritual teacher, intuitive, and the Host of the Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness podcast. She shares with us the awareness...
2024-04-2936 minThe Hats PodcastWe Talked About All the Things ...A lot of planning and thought go into publishing The Hats Podcast. We have a LOT of ideas. Some of the episodes from Season 7 have been brewing for years, others a few months. But, they are all topics co-hosts Kerri and Melissa have been passionate about bringing to the listeners. What a rich season it has been! Here's a recap you can listen to and see if your highlights are the same as ours! Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmai...
2024-04-1720 minThe Hats PodcastThe Hope HatHope is the fuel that keeps us charging forward during the most difficult circumstances. When we consider the state of world - or, even our own lived experiences - living in a state of hope can feel naive. This episode of The Hats Podcast helps you see why hope is not naive, but necessary. And, co-hosts Kerri and Melissa give tips to move through the inevitable bouts of hopelessness you will encounter along the way. Why the World Needs Hope Connect with us: Facebook Twitter ...
2024-01-2431 min
Cafecito with the CoachEp. 37: WHY NOT? Life after a vocal injury with Kerri HoAustralian vocal coach & artist Kerri Ho, shares her confident comeback story after healing from vocal nodules, how she’s singing better than ever, headlining her own shows, and encouraging other singers to do the same!
This episode is also available for you to watch on the MVC Performance YouTube channel.
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2024-01-1141 minThe Hats PodcastThe Gossip Hat"Girl, did you know that ...." Anytime a conversation starts this way, there is a good chance you are gossiping. But, what exactly is gossip, what are its consequences, and are there moments when gossip is a good thing? These are the issues Kerri and Melissa explore in this episode, while sharing personal stories about how gossip has impacted their lives. Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! We tip our hats to yo...
2024-01-1039 minThe Hats PodcastThe Hip Hop HatHappy 50th Anniversary hip hop!! Tracing the roots, trunk and branches of hip hop music in one podcast episode is an impossible task. Festivals, documentaries, movies, articles and so much other media has been produced this year alone to celebrate this iconic, unapologetically Black art form. Co-hosts Kerri and Melissa could not think of a better way to usher in the next 50 years of hip hop than to invite their husbands - ultimate, hard core hip hop fans - to wax poetic on this true love of theirs. Listen in to their lively and in depth discussion of the...
2023-12-1347 min
Land and PeopleEP 25 Wahine noho mauna: Maui land steward Kerri Fay and Moloka`i rare plant coordinator Ane Bakutis on women in the fieldIn this episode, co-host Melissa Chimera brings together stories of women in the field from Kerri Fay, terrestrial program manager with The Nature Conservancy and Ane Bakutis, Moloka`i coordinator for the Plant Extinction Prevention Program. Together they share their perspectives as women working in physically demanding jobs across remote locations, managing the logistical and interpersonal complexities of people and land, while simultaneously raising children and advocating for malama `āina in their communities and respective places. They share an honest reflection on the female perspective of those in mid-career conservation, specifically the challenges and opportunities of the past twenty fi...
2023-12-081h 06The Hats PodcastThe Work/Life Balance HatIn the past 159 episodes, co-hosts Kerri and Melissa may have led you to believe that they are living the dream of perfectly balanced lives. Not so much! In this episode, the co-hosts explore the idea of whether true "balance" is possible; and, if it is how do we get there; and, if it isn't, how do we reconcile with not showing up 100% in every area all the time. Their discussion is enriched by the commentary, feedback and insights of guest expert therapist, world traveler and tech innovator Tiffany Green. This is an episode that will leave you feeling lighter...
2023-12-0659 min
The Hats PodcastThe Apology HatApologizing has become an art form everyone needs to master. It used to be that apologies were about preschoolers hitting each other on the yard, a spouse betraying a spouse, a boss being overly critical. Now, an apology can be the difference between international humiliation, death threats and losing you entire livelihood. Cancel culture is real. In this episode co-hosts Kerri and Melissa talk about the art of the apology and how you can hone this crucial skill for issues large and small. Connect with us: Facebook Twitter
2023-11-1547 min
The Hats PodcastThe Suicide HatHaving been personally touched by suicide death, co-hosts Kerri and Melissa have been wanting to talk about suicide for quite some time. The word suicide gives rise to so many emotions - fear, shame, guilt, remorse, frustration and more. Listen to two bold and beautiful Black women discuss their lifelong and ongoing struggles with mental illness and suicidal thoughts. Together, T-Kea Blackman and Jordan Scott bravely and candidly share the difficult journeys that brought them together and led them to found Black People Die By Suicide Too. Their voices and stories are riveting. Meet T-Kea and Jordan
2023-11-091h 13
The Hats PodcastThe Importance of Family Hat - The Focus on the Family SeriesWelcome to the Focus on the Family Series! In the next few episodes, we will explore the ins and outs of family life - how they start, how they grow, what shape they take, etc. The notion of the nuclear family is so yesterday! Listen to each episode and see which elements of family resonate with you, which could not be more different, and which spark some intrigue! This week: the importance of family. Family is not a given. As an adult, sustaining and creating family relationships is a choice. Co-hosts Kerri and Melissa do not know...
2023-07-0541 min
The Hats PodcastThe More Than One Kid Hat - The Focus on the Family SeriesWelcome to the Focus on the Family Series! In the next few episodes, we will explore the ins and outs of family life - how they start, how they grow, what shape they take, etc. The notion of the nuclear family is so yesterday! Listen to each episode and see which elements of family resonate with you, which could not be more different, and which spark some intrigue! This week: having more than one kid. Kerri and her husband knew with absolute certainty they were done having children after their second was born. Mel and her husband...
2023-05-3136 minThe Hats PodcastThe Inlaws Hat - The Focus on the Family SeriesWelcome to the Focus on the Family Series! In the next few episodes, we will explore the ins and outs of family life - how they start, how they grow, what shape they take, etc. The notion of the nuclear family is so yesterday! Listen to each episode and see which elements of family resonate with you, which could not be more different, and which spark some intrigue! This week: inlaws. Many and haunting are the stories about overbearing inlaws. Conversely, some may complain they don't get enough support from their extended family. In this episode, co-hosts...
2023-05-0342 minThe Hats PodcastThe Infidelity Hat - The Focus on the Family SeriesWelcome to the Focus on the Family Series! In the next few episodes, we will explore the ins and outs of family life - how they start, how they grow, what shape they take, etc. The notion of the nuclear family is so yesterday! Listen to each episode and see which elements of family resonate with you, which could not be more different, and which spark some intrigue! This week: infidelity. Those who are closest are those who are able to hurt us the deepest. Infidelity takes many shapes - romantic, financial, and more. Whatever it looks...
2023-04-2648 minThe Hats PodcastThe Family Time Hat - The Focus on the Family SeriesWelcome to the Focus on the Family Series! In the next few episodes, we will explore the ins and outs of family life - how they start, how they grow, what shape they take, etc. The notion of the nuclear family is so yesterday! Listen to each episode and see which elements of family resonate with you, which could not be more different, and which spark some intrigue! This week: family time. Do you do a family dinner? Kerri doesn't. Melissa does. Kerri does a family breakfast on weekends because that works better for her family. Family...
2023-04-1930 minThe Hats PodcastThe Family Values Hat - The Focus on the Family SeriesWelcome to the Focus on the Family Series! In the next few episodes, we will explore the ins and outs of family life - how they start, how they grow, what shape they take, etc. The notion of the nuclear family is so yesterday! Listen to each episode and see which elements of family resonate with you, which could not be more different, and which spark some intrigue! This week: family values. You often hear about corporate values. But, what your family values? If you have not taken time to craft them, it is never too late...
2023-04-0534 minThe Hats PodcastThe Sister Hat - The Focus on the Family SeriesWelcome to the Focus on the Family Series! In the next few episodes, we will explore the ins and outs of family life - how they start, how they grow, what shape they take, etc. The notion of the nuclear family is so yesterday! Listen to each episode and see which elements of family resonate with you, which could not be more different, and which spark some intrigue! This week: sisters. Books, movies, and scientific studies have been dedicated to exploring the fascinating relationship between one of the most complex relationships between women - being sisters. Kerri...
2023-03-0142 minThe Hats PodcastThe Renovation HatDust. So much dust. That's what stands out most when we think and talk about renovating our spaces. Co-hosts Kerri and Melissa both recently completed renovations in their homes. They did things very differently and with different budgets. Listen to this episode to get all sorts of tips to survive - yes, you have to survive a renovation! - your next attempt to update and beautify your space. All that dust ultimately ends up being worth it when you get to live and use your space in the most optimal way. But, seriously - how do you deal with...
2022-11-0938 minThe Hats PodcastThe Stress HatWear a lot of hats? You experience stress. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. But, stress does not have to have the final word! In this episode, co-hosts Kerri and Melissa tell you a surprising truth about stress that may help you better manage it. It's not rocket science. It's simple and straightforward information that will change the lens through which you view stress. Resources: What are the main causes of stress, and how can we manage it? Connect with us: Facebook Twitter ...
2022-10-1229 minThe Hats PodcastThe Homework HatWhatever kind of school your kid goes to, you're in the thick of the first quarter/trimester/semester. Homework has gotten very real! Do not fret. Helping kids with their homework is an actual thing! No, you are not alone in feeling like you are the only one struggling through it everyday. Listen to this episode as co-hosts Kerri and Melissa share their homework (war) stories and tips on how to make the whole homework ordeal less of ... well, an ordeal! Resources: 8 Make-Homework-Easier Hacks Things to Consider When Hiring a Tutor C...
2022-09-2831 minThe Hats PodcastThe Asking for Help HatPeople who wear many hats often feel as though they have to bear the weight of all those hats alone. This feeling is grounded in a variety of different factors - superwoman syndrome, fear of vulnerability, lacking the words to ask for help, etc. In this epiode, co-hosts Kerri and Melissa dive into the subject of why so many of us struggle to ask for, and therefore receive, the help we need, and how to overcome those barriers. Resources: Why don't we ask for help? Ask for and get the help you need
2022-09-1435 minThe Hats PodcastThe Community Service HatCo-hosts Kerri and Melissa both have hearts for service. They share a mission in life to positively impact the lives of others in a variety of ways. This week, they talk about how they continue to find time to serve others by wearing the community service hat, and bring in an expert on the matter, Fatima Djelmane Rodriguez, to discuss her long career in public service. You will be moved to get out and help someone today!! Resources: Learn about Ronald McDonald Charities Sneak community service into a busy schedule Connect w...
2022-09-0141 minThe Hats PodcastThe Health Maintenance HatIf you follow her on any of her social media platforms, you know that co-host Melissa Dumas is all about maintaining her healthy lifestyle ... even taking workout equipment on vacation! In this episode, Melissa sits in the hot seat and answers questions from co-host Kerri Harper-Howie about what it took for her to finally get to the point where nothing came between her and her fitness goals, and how she keeps it right and tight all year long! Resources: Follow Melissa on Instagram @teamdumas How to Maintain Your Weight Connect with...
2022-08-2433 minThe Hats PodcastThe Regrets HatThat moment, person, idea, opportunity that you said yes or no to that you wish you could go back and change. Regret. We can wallow in regret and agonize about how things can be different if only ... or, we can find a way to learn from mistakes and move on. In this episode, Kerri and Melissa what regret is and feels like, and how we can use missteps we make to catapult ourselves into something bigger and better. Resources: The Psychology of Regret Healing From Regret Connect with us: ...
2022-08-1033 minThe Hats PodcastThe Quitting HatAll things come to an end - good and bad. But, sometimes it is hard to know when it is time to intentionally bring something to a close. In this episode, co-hosts Kerri and Melissa explore the topic of quitting in a variety of contexts, and provide tips and insights to know when to hold'em and to know when to fold'em. Resources: How to know when to quit Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! We tip o...
2022-07-1438 min
Rockstar Doctor Life | Chiropractic Life & PracticeRDL #174: Dr. Kerri Elston Doherty | Curiosity & Constant ReinventionIs It Time To Explore A New Direction? In this conversation with Dr. Kerri Elston Doherty we hear about her career as a Chiropractor and how she has learned to create a simple but satisfying life and business. She shares how her experience as a travelling locum through 4 countries helped her establish the type of practice she wanted, and how everything shifted when she became the mother of twins.
Contact Dr. Melissa Longo to find out about mentoring, group programs or just to offer your ideas here
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2022-07-1240 min
Rockstar Doctor Life| Chiropractic Life & PracticeDr. Kerri Elston Doherty | Curiosity & Constant ReinventionIs It Time To Explore A New Direction? In this conversation with Dr. Kerri Elston Doherty we hear about her career as a Chiropractor and how she has learned to create a simple but satisfying life and business. She shares how her experience as a travelling locum through 4 countries helped her establish the type of practice she wanted, and how everything shifted when she became the mother of twins. Contact Dr. Melissa Longo to find out about mentoring, group programs or just to offer your ideas here Find all the amazing Rockstar Doctor Life Content and...
2022-07-1140 minThe Hats PodcastThe Morning Person HatEarly birds v. night owls? Who wins the battle of the bedtime? Listen to this episode where lifelong early riser Kerri, and recovering night owl Melissa share their perspective on why starting the day early is one of the best ways to ensure success each day. Melissa shares especially helpful tips for anyone interested in making the transition from 3:00am bedtime to 5:00am alarm clock. Resources: Early Bird vs. Night Owl Guide to Becoming a Morning Person Connect with us: Facebook Twitter ...
2022-06-1539 minThe Hats PodcastThe Gardening HatWhether you have a green thumb and a backyard or patio full of flourishing plants and flowers, or a black thumb that kills every living green thing you touch, this episode will speak to you. Co-hosts Kerri and Melissa welcome guest Thomas Releford, who has built (grown?) a thriving plant business in sunny Southern California. Tom sheds (indirect?) light on how the expert and novice gardener can make the world a little more beautiful and some unexpected benefits of surrounding oneself in more of Mother Nature's beauty. Resources: Meet Tom aka Plantbrothertothenight Learn...
2022-06-0838 minThe Hats PodcastThe Resentment HatResentment is a powerful emotion triggered by emotional experiences - betrayal, disappointment, abandonment, etc. Dealing with both the originally traumatizing experience as well as the resentment that follows can make healing a difficult process. Listen in as Kerri and Melissa tackle this complex topic and provide tips on how to prevent resentment and maintain emotional well being. Resources: Signs you are experiencing resentment Releasing and avoiding resentment Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmail.com
2022-03-3027 minThe Hats PodcastThe Sensuality HatThis is a special episode indeed! Co-host Melissa turns the microphone on co-host Kerri and asks Kerri all about sensuality. As a sensual dance teacher and former pole dancing instructor, Kerri has been actively in touch with her sensual side for years. Listen as she shares some othe sensuality secrets she imparts to the women who take her dance workshops. You will finish this episode wanting to engage all five of your senses! Resources: Dance as sensuality Engage your 5 senses Connect with us: Facebook Twitter ...
2022-03-1635 minThe Hats PodcastThe Healthy Choices HatHamburger and fries, or kale salad? Food may seem like the only area we have to focus on when it comes to making healthy choices. But, in this episode, Kerri and Melissa discuss the many areas in life in which we should be conscious and intentional about choices we make. The goal: living an overall healthy lifestyle, not just eating a healthy diet. Listen in for tips on how to get there! Resources: Living to 100 through living a healthy lifestyle (and genes, of course!) Jumpstart you healthy lifestyle Connect with us: F...
2022-03-0230 minThe Hats PodcastThe Change HatIt's a cliche - the only thing guaranteed in life is change. As constant and inevitable as change is, it continues to be one of the most challenging aspects of life. Change can be welcome, yet scary. Necessary, yet challeging. In this episode, Kerri and Melissa discuss some of the challenges around change - how to decide when change is necessary, and how to move through it as painlessly as possible (WARNING: zero pain is often IMpossible!). Resouces: Managing change in the workplace Personal change management Connect with us: Facebook
2022-02-1638 min
The Hats PodcastThe Fear HatWhy are we publishing The Fear Hat during the holiday season? Because although the holiday season is often filled with laughter and cheer, it can also be riddled with anxiety, intense expectations and, yes, fear. Kerri and Melissa's gift to you is an open discussion of fear and how it can be managed and dealt with now and any time of the year. We wish you a magical holiday season! Resources: How to face your fears Stress and anxiety during the holidays Connect with us: Facebook Twitter
2021-12-2237 min
The Hats PodcastThe Interior Design HatHome is wear the heart is. And, sometimes your "heart" needs a makeover. In those moments, you may be able to find all the inspiration you need watching HGTV or scrolling through Pinterest. Other times, you need the help of a professional. This episode has just what you need! Joining Kerri and Melissa is Genelle Brooks-Petty, interior designer extraordinaire. Having designed homes all over the world, the co-hosts are privileged to have her share insights and tips for how to make your abode a space you love inside and out! Resources: Get to know Genelle
2021-11-2534 min
The Hats PodcastThe Amusement Park HatSome of our fondest and most frightening memories are related to time spent with family and friends at amusement parks. As the name suggests, there's some sort of amusement for everyone - death defying rides, indulgent foods, impossible games and everything in between. In this episode, Kerri and Melissa share a little bit about the history of amusement parks, some of their best memories and tips for how to best navigate the occasional chaos that comes with a trip to an amusement park! Resources: 10 Awesome Family Friendly Amusement Parks in the US 50 Tricks...
2021-11-1729 min
The Post-Acute POVStreamlining collaboration in home-based care with Melissa Kozak, RN, Co-Founder and President, Citus HealthIn this episode of the Post-Acute POV, our host Kerri Harpole, RN, Director of Product Specialists at MatrixCare, sits down with Melissa Kozak, RN, Co-Founder and President at Citus Health to discuss how technology is streamlining collaboration and communication in home-based care.
Join Kerri and Melissa as they discuss one provider to another, the prevalence of communication issues in home-based care, the necessity of secure mobile messaging, how to encourage adoption of mobile technology, and more. Melissa details how clinical staff are overburdened and hungry for technology that will take away busy work and allow time for...
2021-10-0130 minSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdWhat’s Left Open? with Melissa Monte
When Melissa Monte’s first sexual assault happened as a teenager, a chain of events happened in a short period of time including the death of a good friend and her father. She tried to overpower it with positivity, and earn love from others, but didn’t heal the core trauma wounds. Her turning point was when she attracted a relationship with a man who was abusive, afflicted by addiction and dishonesty, and she ended up being arrested and given a felony for *his* choices because she rescued him.
Making one tiny good decision at a time, Meli...
2021-09-1945 minSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdWhat’s Left Open? with Melissa Monte
When Melissa Monte’s first sexual assault happened as a teenager, a chain of events happened in a short period of time including the death of a good friend and her father. She tried to overpower it with positivity, and earn love from others, but didn’t heal the core trauma wounds. Her turning point was when she attracted a relationship with a man who was abusive, afflicted by addiction and dishonesty, and she ended up being arrested and given a felony for *his* choices because she rescued him.
Making one tiny good decision at a time, Meli...
2021-09-1945 min
More for Moms: Peace, Purpose, and Productivity with Kerri Thompson13. Boundaries, Mom Guilt, and Self-Care with Melissa SalmeronI'm pleased to have Melissa Salmeron join the podcast as our first guest! Melissa helps busy, overwhelmed moms who want to discover greater connections with their family while enjoying more “me time” without the guilt.
In this episode, Melissa tells us her story, a powerful journey that fuels her passion to help fellow moms, how to establish boundaries, the topic of mom guilt, her CARE Method, and more!
Connect with Melissa on Instagram @melissa_momcoach (https://www.instagram.com/melissa_momcoach/)
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2021-09-1031 min
Mom is a VerbSpeech Language Pathologist Kerri BubarWe've all heard of Speech Therapy right? You may be like me and think you know what it's all about. Today I'm interviewing a SLP who specializes in pediatrics and early development: Kerri Bubar. Come with me as Kerri explains the ins and outs to speech pathology. What does it mean? How does it differ for kids? What can I do at home? We take a look at all of these questions and more. Kerri Bubar is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. She received her Masters of Science in Education from Buffalo State College in 2018. Kerri has spent 3 years...
2021-09-0632 min
The Hats Podcast71. The Skiing Hat - The Great Outdoors Series Episode 6Welcome to the Great Outdoors Series! Over the next few weeks, Kerri and Melissa welcome guests to talk about enjoying the great outdoors through a variety of activities. The guests will share insights for outdoors novices and experienced outdoors-folk. After more than a year of being cooped up inside, it's time to enjoy mother nature at her finest! Racing down a hill with two sticks on your feet and maybe a couple of poles in your hand sounds ... exhilarating and terrifying at the same time! In this final episode of The Great Outdoors Series, Kerri and Melissa w...
2021-09-0139 min
The Hats PodcastThe Sailing Hat - The Great Outdoors Series Episode 5Welcome to the Great Outdoors Series! Over the next few weeks, Kerri and Melissa welcome guests to talk about enjoying the great outdoors through a variety of activities. The guests will share insights for outdoors novices and experienced outdoors-folk. After more than a year of being cooped up inside, it's time to enjoy mother nature at her finest! Sailing ... just saying the word and imagining yourself aboard a sailboat gliding through the sea can bring a sense of calm and ease. This week, Kerri and Melissa welcome Captain Catherine Phillips to discuss how one can learn how t...
2021-08-2636 min
The Hats PodcastThe Hiking Hat - The Great Outdoors Series Episode 4Welcome to the Great Outdoors Series! Over the next few weeks, Kerri and Melissa welcome guests to talk about enjoying the great outdoors through a variety of activities. The guests will share insights for outdoors novices and experienced outdoors-folk. After more than a year of being cooped up inside, it's time to enjoy mother nature at her finest! Hiking can happen anywhere. Urban hikes can take you through the streets of the urban metropolis where you live. On a nature hike you may find yourself dwarfed by centuries old redwoods that tower above. In this episode, we w...
2021-08-1843 min
The Hats Podcast68. The Camping Hat - The Great Outdoors Series Episode 3Welcome to the Great Outdoors Series! Over the next few weeks, Kerri and Melissa welcome guests to talk about enjoying the great outdoors through a variety of activities. The guests will share insights for outdoors novices and experienced outdoors-folk. After more than a year of being cooped up inside, it's time to enjoy mother nature at her finest! Camping and all its many forms is a wonderful way to enjoy the great outdoors by moving there temporarily. In this episode, Kerri & Melissa welcome Angela Arnold-Brownlee to talk about camping, with a particular focus on glamping! Listen in a...
2021-08-1137 min
The Hats PodcastThe Fishing Hat - The Great Outdoors Episode 2Welcome to the Great Outdoors Series! Over the next few weeks, Kerri and Melissa welcome guests to talk about enjoying the great outdoors through a variety of activities. The guests will share insights for outdoors novices and experienced outdoors-folk. After more than a year of being cooped up inside, it's time to enjoy mother nature at her finest! Fishing is not a sport many women participate in. But, expert fisherwoman Tiffany Moore is an exception! Kerri and Melissa welcome her to discuss her many fishing excursions and get her to share some tips for anyone interested in l...
2021-08-0445 min
The Hats PodcastThe Beach Hat - The Great Outdoors Series Ep. 1Welcome to the Great Outdoors Series! Over the next few weeks, Kerri and Melissa welcome guests to talk about enjoying the great outdoors through a variety of activities. The guests will share insights for outdoors novices and experienced outdoors-folk. After more than a year of being cooped up inside, it's time to enjoy mother nature at her finest! Kicking off the series - the Beach Hat - Melissa and Kerri talk just among themselves about many ways they enjoy the beach and new things to discover in the sand and surf. Resources: We ca...
2021-07-3032 min
The Hats PodcastThe Wife HatTo become a wife is a choice many women make. But what does the decision to take on that role entail and require? Indisputably, every woman will wear this hat differently. And, the hat a newlywed wife wears may look very different than the hat rocked by a woman who has been wifeing for 15 years. In this episode, Kerri and Melissa share how they wear the wife hat and offer some tips for women out there who may want to switch out their current wife hat to don another. Resources: 11 guys share what they look f...
2021-07-1447 min
Mind Love™ • Consciousness, Spirituality, and Science for AwakeningTranscending Human Drama with Kerri Hummingbird • 189We will learn:
How we heal karmic and ancestral patterns.
How entities at the etheric level feast off of our auric fields.
The biggest setbacks we face in the evolution of human consciousness.
We study, we meditate, we try to hold a higher perspective of our experience on this Earth… and yet it’s still so hard not to get caught up in all the superficial drama of our lives. What if our problems and drama are only as real as we make them? What if we’re just living this simul...
2021-07-0659 min
Soul Spark RadioEnergy Leadership (and the Truth About Introverts) with Melissa RobergDid you know that being an introvert is NOT the same as being shy? Did you know that you can CHOOSE your energy and how you show up, but you also have a SET energy level? Melissa Roberg is an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, aka a life and leadership coach, and on today's episode she talks about just that--how you can find what your set level is and how to work from that point to choose how you show up... and what it really means to be...
2021-06-0938 minThe Hats PodcastHello, Spring; Goodbye, Season 2!Bittersweet for sure - but Season 2 of The Hats Podcast has come to a close. In short: it has been a phenomenal season! Kerri and Melissa sharing openly on so many topics, and phenomenal and engaging guests enlightening us on their areas of expertise. Listen to our summary of the season, and get a sneak peek under the curtain of Season 3. So many great episodes to re-visit and look forward to! Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmail.com Thank you for listening! We tip our...
2021-03-1017 min
The Hats PodcastThe Marriage Hat - The Love Series Ep. 2Welcome to the Love Series! Each week, we will feature a new guest and expert who will discuss the long and winding road that leads to love. In the Marriage Hat, co-hosts Melissa & Kerri welcome their husbands to the show to share tips on how to successfully navigate the twists and turns of modern marriage. Resources: Check out The Love Challenge by co-host Melissa Dumaz Tips for a happier marriage Connect with us: Facebook Twitter Instagram thehatspodcast@gmail.com Thank you fo...
2021-02-171h 12
The Anti-Kale Health Coach: REAL Strategies for Parents with Chronic ConditionsMelissa Kim Corter: Breaking Financial BarriersMelissa Kim Corter is a certified hypnotherapist, author, and speaker. She works with entrepreneurs to break through financial and emotional barriers blocking them from achieving their business and personal goals. Her approach is unconventional utilizing nature and the hidden power of the subconscious mind. Melissa combines her background in psychology and spirituality in a unique manner; she has a gift for discovering self-sabotaging patterns (she calls emotional blind spots). Melissa explains how the body, breath, nature and beliefs have interwoven connections She's successfully applied her process to help countless clients transform limiting beliefs into personal power.
Find Melis...
2021-01-2846 min
The Hats PodcastThe Self-Care HatAre you waiting to exhale? Feeling frazzled and overwhelmed? Clear on how to meet everyone else's needs, but don't even know what yours are? If yes, it may be time for some desperately needed self-care. In this episode of The Hats Podcast, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri welcome self-care expert Dr. Zoe Shaw. She has written a soon-to-be published book on how to engage in self-care daily and to think expansively about what it means to care for ourselves. Massages are great; but, meditation can be as well. Listen in for excellent tips and wisdom on how to take the...
2021-01-0643 min
The Hats PodcastThe I'm Speaking HatWomen have plenty of smart, funny, interesting, important and necessary things to say. But, study after study has shown - and this year's Vice Presidential debate highlighted - the fact that when women are speaking our words are interrupted and our voices are silenced. It's time to end that. In this episode, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri take on all the folks (let's be honest: MEN!) who feel that it is okay to prevent women from getting their points across and sharing their insights and intellect. In this next year, let's use the ideas and tips shared to prevent our...
2020-12-3136 min
The Hats PodcastThe Personal Gift HatGifts come in many forms - wrapped in beautiful paper, as an email containing a gift card, in a box delivered to your door. But, in this episode, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri talk about those gifts that come from within. Listen in as they discuss the personal gift hat - something unique we all have inside of us to share with and make an impact on the world. Joining Melissa and Kerri is author, fitness expert and personal gift guru Claudine Cooper. In this episode learn how you can discover your personal gift(s!?) and use it (them?!) to...
2020-12-2358 minThe Hats PodcastThe Personal Gift HatGifts come in many forms - wrapped in beautiful paper, as an email containing a gift card, in a box delivered to your door. But, in this episode, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri talk about those gifts that come from within. Listen in as they discuss the personal gift hat - something unique we all have inside of us to share with and make an impact on the world. Joining Melissa and Kerri is author, fitness expert and personal gift guru Claudine Cooper. In this episode learn how you can discover your personal gift(s!?) and use it (them?!) to...
2020-12-2358 min
The Hats PodcastThe Caregiver HatParents age. Children have accidents. Close friends become ill. These, and many other circumstances, can place you into the role of a caregiver - short or long term. In this episode of The Hats Podcast, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri welcome expert Angela Mozelle, who walks them through the role of a caregiver, processing feelings around being a caregiver, and how to select the right caregiver for your loved one. This is an episode that will speak to everyone at some point in their lives. Resources: Connect with Angela Mozelle Caregiver vs. Caretaker
2020-12-0939 min
The Hats PodcastThe Un-Holiday Hat"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" At least that's what the crooners say about the winter holiday season. But, what if: it's just not. What if you don't feel like celebrating? What if you don't want to gather with family, do fireworks, do the egg hunt, find the "perfect" romantic gift, pick out a cool costume or do whatever the current or upcoming holiday requires (because isn't there another holiday next week??)? Melissa and Kerri discuss these un-holiday feelings in this episode and give some tips on what to do if you're feeling pretty meh about the...
2020-12-0227 min
The Hats PodcastThe Superwoman HatIt's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superwoman! Well, that's not exactly what we mean by Superwoman in this episode. But, we do mean someone who seems to be able to do it all without breaking a sweat and looking fabulous while doing so. While we all occasionally channel our inner hero or heroine, sometimes the "Super" prefix can carry with it a tremendous amount of stress and feelings of being overwhelmed. And, taking off the Superwoman Hat can raise feelings of guilt and self-doubt. Fortunately, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri were able to consult with expert Nichomi Higgins, LMFT...
2020-11-2554 min
The Hats PodcastThe Hostess HatHosting for the holidays will be totally different this year. But, we imagine everyone will strive to adapt their holiday celebrations to address safety concerns around the pandemic, while maintaining some traditional elements as well. Our events may be smaller and outdoors; but, some of us will still wear a hostess hat. In this episode, Melissa and Kerri share tips to on how to wear this hat whether you are hosting 2 or 200 people. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season! Resources: Hosting safe events during the pandemic A cookbook for all...
2020-11-1848 min
The Hats PodcastThe Angry HatYelling, hitting, betraying and hurting. These are the types of behaviors we see manifested when someone is angry. It seems so obvious - he's angry and that's why he's doing those things. So, why talk about it? As it turns out, anger, its reality and its manifestations, are often misunderstood. This includes the anger ascribed to Melissa and Kerri as Black women. So, we decided: let's talk about what it means to wear the Angry Hat, dispel some myths and give some tips. Joining the co-hosts for this conversation is renowned expert Patrice Douglas, PsyD. Dr. Douglas sheds brilliant...
2020-11-1145 min
The Hats PodcastThe Gratitude HatThis morning you woke up feeling a certain kind of way. Happy that you got enough sleep; frustrated that your slumber was interrupted. Excited about a new opportunity that's coming your way; frightened at the prospect of trying something new. In this episode, Melissa and Kerri discuss that while juggling the ups and down of emotions and life circumstances that are occurring, let gratitude find its way into your heart and mind. It will help stave off the negative and reinforce the positive. But, sometimes, it's not easy to mix gratitude into the daily. Listen in for tips on...
2020-11-0437 min
The Hats PodcastThe Impostor HatYou think you are; but, are you really? We present ourselves to the world according to the various hats that we wear. But, sometimes we feel as though we are presenting a fraudulent picture. We feel as though we are lying to ourselves and others about who we are and what we can do. If you've ever felt like an impostor in your own life, this episode featuring expert guest Stevon Lewis, LMFT will help you! Melissa, Kerri and Stevon discuss what Impostor Syndrome is, how to identify it in yourself, and tips for knowing how to deal with...
2020-10-2839 min
The Hats PodcastThe Judgment HatOur opinions about how others should live their lives, or how we should be living our own lives differently often color the way we view the world. In other words, we often judge people for their decisions and behavior. Exercising good judgment is a key component to living a healthy life. But, judging others or yourself harshly because you believe poor judgment is being exercised can damage relationships and self-esteem. Listen in to this episode to hear Melissa and Kerri share stories and tips about judgment - when we need it, when we don't, how to decipher between the...
2020-10-2132 min
The Hats PodcastThe Vacation HatWanderlust ... anybody suffering from it these days? We sure are! We miss the chance to hop on a plane and head off to places far and unknown to zone out and enjoy some downtime. But, if there is one thing we believe, it's that the health and social pandemics that have seized our society will pass. And, there will come another day when we can pack our bags and explore new places. When we do, we may need to be reminded how to wear the vacation hat! In this episode of The Hats, Melissa and Kerri share stories about...
2020-10-0743 min
The Hats PodcastThe Marketing HatYou have an idea. You've built the prototype. You've perfected the service. You've selected the location. You have a name. What you don't have, is customers. You've come to the right place! In this episode, Melissa and Kerri welcome marketing expert Melanie Bullock to the show! With almost two decades of experience in marketing, serving some of the biggest companies and newest brands, Melanie provides some expert tips on how to successfully market your business. And, guess what? She just started a new one and it has been a success from the start! Listen in to learn her secrets...
2020-09-3048 min
The Hats PodcastThe Forgiveness HatForgive and forget. This is a practice we strive to integrate into relationships with loved ones, professional colleagues and others generally in society. Sometimes we need to focus on forgiving ourselves. Having a forgiving mindset is proven to be mentally and physically beneficial. But, forgiving can be hard. Forgetting can be even harder. Listen in as Melissa and Kerri share deeply personal stories about how they have struggled to forgive in the past and share tips for how you can increase your forgiveness capacity for others and yourself. Resources: Why we should forgive ...
2020-09-2339 min
The Hats PodcastThe Fashion HatIn the middle of a pandemic where everything is virtual, why on earth are we talking about fashion? Two very good reasons. First, fashion always matters. Whether your fashion has evolved into a pajamas-sweats-pajamas-repeat rotation, or you wear a dress and heels for your webcasts, you are still a part of the fashion universe. Second, we are THRILLED and PRIVILEGED to welcome as our first podcast guest renowned fashion designer (yep, he's dressed Jay Z and has been listed on must know designer lists in GQ, to name a couple of accolades) Waraire Boswell. Listen in as Kerri and M...
2020-09-1650 min
The Hats PodcastThe Perfectionist HatMany of us strive for success and achievement in all that we do. This is a trait that leads many of us to enjoy successful careers, fulfilling relationships and generally happy lives. In too strong of a dose, however, the internal drive for success can go too far and bubble over into perfectionism, which can counteract our efforts to achieve. Listen in to this episode where Melissa and Kerri share their experiences with perfectionism, give tips on how to wear the perfectionist hat, and help identify when your efforts alone may not enough and you may need to seek...
2020-09-0942 minSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdBeautifully Broken with Melissa Oatman
Melissa Oatman Beautifully Broken Melissa Oatman was so busy trying to please everyone else and make them happy, that she ended up being the only one who wasn’t happy. Realizing that she was so unhappy, she began listening to a spirituality podcast for answers and discovered that she was a healer.
A new doorway opened for Melissa and she followed it to study Reiki, mediumship, past life regression…and down the rabbit hole she went! The deeper she dove into spirituality and healing, the more she felt at home. Now she is the host of the Awak...
2020-08-3038 minSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdBeautifully Broken with Melissa Oatman
Melissa Oatman Beautifully Broken Melissa Oatman was so busy trying to please everyone else and make them happy, that she ended up being the only one who wasn’t happy. Realizing that she was so unhappy, she began listening to a spirituality podcast for answers and discovered that she was a healer.
A new doorway opened for Melissa and she followed it to study Reiki, mediumship, past life regression…and down the rabbit hole she went! The deeper she dove into spirituality and healing, the more she felt at home. Now she is the host of the Awak...
2020-08-3038 min
The Hats PodcastThe Podcast HatTHANK YOU Hatters for downloading The Hats Podcast 1000+ times! Thank you for supporting us through 20 episodes! Thank you for all of the positive feedback! Thank you for sharing the podcast with others! In this episode, co-hosts Melissa and Kerri celebrate podcast milestones, talk in detail about the journey to publishing The Hats, their favorite episodes and offer a SNEAK PEEK into Season 2 and other cool things The Hats will be doing in the upcoming weeks and months. Resources: Listen to all episodes here! Tips for how to start a podcast Connect...
2020-07-2931 min
The Hats PodcastThe Rose Colored Glasses HatOur unique outlook on the world is ours and ours alone. In this episode, Melissa and Kerri discuss what it means to control the lens through which your outlook is tinted. In other words - do you walk through the world wearing rose colored glasses, or is your outlook stripped of filters and colored only with stark reality? The co-hosts discover that though they share many similarities, their outlooks differ in important ways. Listen in to hear tips on how to incorporate the rose colored glasses hat into your life (if you would like to wear this hat) or...
2020-07-2235 min
The Hats PodcastThe Goal Setter HatIf you wear many hats like co-hosts Melissa and Kerri, chances are you are juggling many different tasks, objectives, and to do lists all at the same time. Life can quickly get overwhelming. In those moments when you feel most overwhelmed, it can be helpful to reset by reflecting on what exactly it is you are trying to accomplish in the various arenas where you wear a hat. A part of this reflection should include setting goals that will help organize your thoughts and your life. Listen in as the ladies share some of their personal goals, and tips...
2020-07-1643 min
The Hats PodcastThe Consumer HatMoney talks! Put your money where you mouth is! Time is money! So many phrases (surely there are others!), and they essentially boil down to one thing: your money has power. In this episode, Melissa and Kerri talk about how to use money to make powerful statements to those around you - local businesses, national actors and global companies. Tune in for tips on how to wear your consumer hat in a way that will have impact, as well as how to manage challenges that can arise when wearing your consumer hat makes your life more difficult. R...
2020-07-0841 min
The Hats PodcastThe Creator HatYou choreograph a dance ensemble. You draw an artful masterpiece. You craft a moving poem. Or, maybe you feel like you don't have a single creative bone in your body! Melissa oozes creative juices. Kerri questions whether there is a creator within. The truth is - we all can find ways to create, whether the method be traditional or off the beaten path. Listen in as Melissa and Kerri share their experiences wearing the creator hat, and offer tips to help you brave wearing yours! Resources: What Does It Mean to Create? Train...
2020-07-0243 min
The Hats PodcastThe Protester HatRaise a fist. Shout a chant. Donate dollars. Paint a work of art. There are many (infinite?) ways that you can protest, that is sound your voice against the status quo. If you find yourself wanting to let someone, something, some institution or anything at all know that you do not approve of their behaviors or words, this is a can't miss episode! Here, Melissa and Kerri share how to wear one of your most powerful hats - the protester hat. The co-hosts share ways that they have protested, protests they have seen that moved them, and protests they...
2020-06-2447 min
The Hats PodcastThe Mediator HatHe said. She said. They said. The children said. You said. There are many sides to every story, and just as many sides to arguments and disagreements. But, a middle ground often must be found to preserve relationships with family, friends and business associates. In this episode of The Hats, Melissa and Kerri offer tips you can use to mediate disputes between others, and disputes in which you find yourself in the middle. Resources: A checklist for mediating difficult conversations Connect with us: Facebook Instagram Twitter ...
2020-06-1732 min
The Hats PodcastThe Grief HatIt can be hard to find the words or actions to express how you feel when grieving, or know how to support a friend or loved one when they are grieving. In this episode, Melissa and Kerri tackle the painful subject of grief, and offer advice and tips on what to do (and not do) when you or someone you know experiences a loss. Resources: Find a therapist Find an online support group Find a book about dealing with grief Connect with us: Facebook Instagram
2020-06-1049 min
The Power Within with Courageous Women!E21-Finding her Why and Discovered that Awareness is KEY-Kerri-Ann LuketicKeri-Ann isa one-person cheer squad, thhere was a time though, when this whole parenting thing was not her jam. She was determined to be the next best thing to Tupperware, and have a powerful career conquering the business world. But then her son Lachlan arrived at 26 weeks and weighing just 2 pounds. “Seriously, how hard can this mum thing be?” she thought. She should have known at that point that her whole world was about to be turned upside down!
Fast forward 10 years and she found herself in a hospital meeting room, facing two women from the Department of Child S...
2020-04-2425 min
The Hats PodcastThe Social Distancing HatSocial distancing. What does it mean and how can we do it and maybe even have a little fun? That's what Melissa & Kerri talk about in this episode. Here are some resources to consider: --Consider some of the streaming services if you haven't already signed up: netflix.com, hulu.com, disneyplus.com --Some great ideas for couples in Melissa's book: The Love Challenge --Go old school and get some board games Please share tips on how you are staying sane, or submit a question about other possible resources: facebook.com/TheHatsPodcast/ instagram.com/thehatspodcast/ https://twitter.co...
2020-04-0847 min
The Hats PodcastMeet Melissa & KerriIn the first episode of The Hats Podcast, you will meet co-hosts Melissa and Kerri. They will share a little bit about themselves, and what the podcast is about. Sneak peak: Melissa is a licensed marriage and family therapist and Kerri is a lawyer. The Hats Podcast is about their experiences in these professions as well as the many other hats they wear - friend, wife, chef, traveler, and so on. If you wear any, all or other types of hats, this is the podcast for you! Learn their tips for balancing multiple hats with style and grace, and...
2019-12-1109 min