My Heart Is Aiken

Just a quick update to let you know what's going on with the My Heart Is Aiken Podcast, and give you a few resources to check out.Allsides Media Bias ChartAaron Parnas InstagramOn the Road with Steve HartmanBBC NewsThe Language of Love: A Universal Approach to CommunicationTalk With Children About Politics

On this episode, Mara talks with Activist, Advocate, and Mother Shannon Striner about staying informed, fighting for our children's rights, and the importance of protecting Medicaid and the Department of Education from being totally gutted.Important Links:Shannon's BlogFind Your Congress MembersFind Your PA State LegislatorsEducation Voters of Pennsylvania5 Calls To Make Your Voice HeardThe ACLUThe Commonwealth Triple Whammy VideoSchoolhouse Rock Video About Branches of Government

On this episode, Mara chats with Amy Vogel Hart, founder of Sophie's Potluck, a not for profit in Southwestern PA that welcomes everyone to their events, regardless of their diagnosis. They talk about how Sophie's Potluck got started, the importance of fostering healthy friendships for kids with disabilities, and how the PA State Capitol building isn't the most accessible spot for a place called "The People's Building."Sophie's Potluck Website"Welcome to Holland" a poem by Emily Perl KingsleyLearn more about the Disability Crawl in Harrisburg, PA

On this episode, Mara chats with Life Coach Becky Parker about trying to maintain your sanity, and your relationship, when you have three young kids at home who need all of your time, attention and energy.Becky is offering all listeners her "Self-Worth Awakening" training FREE when you use the Code "Worthy" at checkout!All Things Becky:Website: relationshipsuccess4life.comInstagram: @BeckyParkerrr

On this episode Mara is beyond excited to make an authentic connection with a woman who is delightfully talking the talk and walking the walk as she teaches entrepreneurs how to embrace their messy, awkward, and mundane selves on the internet. That's right, the force of nature behind the Instagram sensation No Shame Sales Game, the best selling book "Don't Make it Weird" - She's the CEO & Founder of Digital Sales Growth Community, a Digital Authenticity Expert, a Speaker, a Mom, a Wife - holy shit when does she sleep? - It's COLLEEN NICHOLS!All things Colleen:Her Website: colleennichols.comHer Book: Don't Make It WeirdInstagram & Threads: @NoShameSalesGameFacebook: facebook.com/micnichDigital Sales Growth Community

On this episode Mara talks to Jessica Patay, Founder and Executive Director of We Are Brave Together, a supportive community for Moms of children with disabilities and all unique needs. They talk about the challenges of motherhood, finding support in community, and about the new book from the We Are Brave Together community, "Becoming Brave Together," an anthology of Mothers' stories about facing "unimaginable challenges with unwavering courage." We Are Brave Together: www.wearebravetogether.org/Buy the Becoming Brave Together book here: https://tinyurl.com/Brave-Together