Motherhood: Inspiring Guest Segments
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
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.
Occupational Therapy For Premature Babies. Valerie Legendre
Valerie Legendre is an occupational therapist focused on supporting premature infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She equips families with knowledge and skills to foster their baby’s development highlighting skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding. Her aim is to ensure that families leave with the confidence and understanding they need for a smooth transition home.
Twin-engine Propeller Plane Peace Pilot, Robert DeLaurentis, Part 2
How do you want to inspire change? Robert DeLaurentis, the Peace Pilot, embodies courage and optimism through his peace mission. Circumnavigating the South Pole to the North Pole in a partially biofuel powered twin-engine propeller plane he also collected valuable science data. Despite uncertainties and challenges including fuel tank leaks, he remained dedicated to promoting…
Robert DeLaurentis: The Peace Pilot Who Circumnavigated Between the South and North Poles.
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.