Motherhood: Inspiring Guest Segments

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Wrapping up the May series centered around motherhood in various ways and what a journey it’s been! Celebrate the diverse guests who continue transforming how we live today for a much better tomorrow featuring brief segments from inspiring episodes regarding life, death, hope, autism, premature births, immigration, surrogacy, and more.
Guest Segments: Victoria Sanchez, AKA Mom; Cody Unser, transverse myelitis and paralysis; Coach Kyra King, listen to your body; Galen Green DeVisser and Christian DeVisser, hopeful and positive – glioblastoma; Nellie Hardin, developing skills in children; Julie Cluff, building a life after losing a child; Larry Grummer-Strawn, World Health Organization, maternity leave and breastfeeding; Robert DeLaurentis, peace pilot who circumnavigated between North and South Poles; Britney Calkins and Kyla Maurer, surrogacy; Sergio Troncoso, Immigration; Podiatrist Dr. Stephanie Parks, Starlight Ranch Animal Rescue; Dr. Leanne Sculli, Earth to Autism and Repair Cafe; Valerie Legendre, occupational therapists in the NICU, premature babies; Gloria Robinson, home caregiver.

Breastfeeding & Maternity Leave; Larry Grummer-Strawn of World Health Organization

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Larry Grummer-Strawn works on infant and young child feeding nutrition for the World Health Organization focusing on global strategies for breastfeeding support. His work includes initiatives such as maternity leave to help women continue breastfeeding after childbirth. Breastfeeding is crucial for a child’s health and survival yet less than half of infants under six months are exclusively breastfed, contrary to WHO recommendations.

Robert DeLaurentis: The Peace Pilot Who Circumnavigated Between the South and North Poles.

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Meet Robert DeLaurentis, the Peace Pilot—retired Navy Lieutenant Commander, author, inductee into the Legends of Flight Hall and Fame, and entrepreneur. He flew solo from the South Pole to the North Pole in a biofuel-powered twin-engine plane collecting data for research with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and NASA. His mission sought to inspire change and confront fear while fostering a harmonious relationship with nature.

From Start-Up Musician to Accomplished Entrepreneur, Michael Hemsworth

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How to transform your music talent into a business success. Pianist and entrepreneur, Michael Hemsworth stresses the value of music education. Beginning his journey at the age of 19, he expanded his musical empire, New Song Music to serve 1,300 students each week through music lessons. He believes that music cultivates harmony in the world and bridges diversity.

Music Energizes Your Brain, Michael Hemsworth

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Pianist Michael Hemsworth, author of Mr. Michael’s Music Maker Manual, highlights parental support in children’s musical development which fosters cognitive and emotional growth. Music enhances brain function, reading skills, and neurodiversity while actually playing instruments improves fine motor skills, memory, pitch recognition, rhythm, and listening discrimination. Creative expression is essential.