Traveling the World with Baby Brown Bear and Air Supply

Traveling the World with Baby Brown Bear and Air Supply

"No matter if you get in trouble you can always return home."  Life is full of opportunities for adventure, and for mistakes and mischief along the way! This week's guest, Author Cari Hitchcock, shares her delightful children's book series, The Adventures of Baby Brown Bear, where Baby Brown Bear takes us on his travels around the world. From Australia, The Philippines, Mexico and New York City, Baby Brown Bear and his caring humans Mr Kazoo and Pookie Boo not only take us on an inspiring adventure of local delights, they also remind us of the value of connection and forgiveness. Inspired by her travels with Air Supply band, led by husband Russell Hitchcock, Cari shares some of the real-life mischief that the stuffed animal who inspired the book series get into on their world travels while touring with the beloved classic rock band.  Do you have a stuffy that you or a loved one found to be the perfect travel companion? Let us know!  With every purchase, you’re supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, helping provide treatment, research, and hope for families battling childhood illnesses. How fantastic! You can get your own Baby Brown Bear with a hand-made Air Supply t-shirt here:  https://theadventuresofbabybrownbear.com/product/air-supply-baby-bear-plush-12-soft-hypoallergenic-teddy-bear/ [https://theadventuresofbabybrownbear.com/product/air-supply-baby-bear-plush-12-soft-hypoallergenic-teddy-bear/] Learn More About the Adventures of Baby Brown Bear Series (featuring Australia, The Philippines, Mexico and New York, with new adventures coming soon) and Get Your Copies Here! https://theadventuresofbabybrownbear.com/ [https://theadventuresofbabybrownbear.com/] Check out the new animated series on Youtube: @CariHitchcock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpwReZ2xlHg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpwReZ2xlHg] Thank you to Cari Hitchcock for being on the show and sharing The Adventures of Baby Brown Bear with us! ⁠⁠ Love this book, too? Share this episode with someone and share the love! Books aren't pie: the more you share them, the bigger the enjoyment.  Do you have a book that you would love to have Dr Shafer review on the show? Let us know! Contact at ⁠shaferstedronova@gmail.com⁠ [shaferstedronova@gmail.com] for book recommendations, to recommend a guest or for other questions.  Want to have Dr Shafer come speak at your event about literacy and the power of storytelling! Go to ⁠www.drshaferstedronova.com⁠ [http://www.drshaferstedronova.com/] to learn more about Dr Shafer and speaking events.  Photo Credits: Cari Hitchcock Photo Credits for Dr Shafer: Stephanie Baker Photography Music Credit: He Has A Way, Riverside Audio PR: PR from the Heart To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2026. All Rights Reserved #nostalgia #airsupply #travel #carihitchcock #theadventuresofbabybrownbear

Embracing Imperfection to Find the Perfect Sound with Recording Artist Pace Randolph

Embracing Imperfection to Find the Perfect Sound with Recording Artist Pace Randolph  Pace Randolph is a singer, songwriter and director of the world's biggest choir, The Choir Imperfect, a project to create community through song that is bringing people together across the globe. With his debut album, Pace Randolph is accepting vocal contributions from his fans to be a part of the magic of music making, inviting 100,000 singers to join him on his debut album in a collective choir unlike anything we have ever heard before. Pace shares his inspiring story with us, from his love of music, his journey to creating the world's biggest choir, and how embracing imperfection and self-discovery have set him on the path to creating music that not only  beautifully conveys his story but brings people together in the process.   Thank you, Pace, for reminding us to embrace the imperfect, and that we don't have to be perfect to make an impact.  What inspired you about today's episode? Let us know, and share this episode with someone you think will love this talk  Learn more about  and connect with Pace Randolph and The Imperfect Choir here:  https://www.thechoirimperfect.com/ [https://www.thechoirimperfect.com/] Connect with Pace Randolph: https://www.instagram.com/pacerandolph [https://www.instagram.com/pacerandolph] https://www.tiktok.com/@pacerandolph [https://www.tiktok.com/@pacerandolph] https://www.youtube.com/@PaceRandolph [https://www.youtube.com/@PaceRandolph] Connect with Dr. Shafer ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/ [https://drshaferstedronova.com/]⁠⁠ To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2026. All Rights Reserved #pacerandolph #thechoirimperfect #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #storytelling

Becoming Aesha: Healing and Embracing Her Story

Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders Discussed in Today's Episode This week on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr Shafer sits down with model, actor, author and counselor Aesha Waks. Aesha shares her experience working in the entertainment industry as a teenager, and how media influenced her body perception, leading to struggles with eating disorders. Aesha shares how she learned how to face her fear of food and face her ED, and how she helps others do the same.What inspired you about today's episode? Let us know, and share this episode with someone you think will love this talk  Learn more about  and connect with Aesha Waks here: https://www.instagram.com/aeshahashwaks/ [https://danakramaroff.com/] Check out books and media by Aesha Waks: https://www.amazon.com/prime-video/actor/Aesha-Waks/amzn1.dv.gti.57c3171d-65a8-4643-ab1d-fb930a0d4e1b/ Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/ [https://drshaferstedronova.com/]⁠⁠ To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2026. All Rights Reserved #aeshawaks #author #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #eatingdisorders

12 Year Old Author and Advocate Shares the Voices of Shelter Dogs

On this special episode featuring Kids Who Are Changing the World, we sit down with Dr Shafer and Amelie Anastasia, 12 year old Author (Fox Tales, Fox Tales 2, Wolf Tales) of the upcoming Shelter Dogs and Philanthropist. Amelie shares how her love of animals from wildlife to pets inspired her to start using her voice and writing children's literature, leading to opportunities across the country to share her mission for advocating for wildlife conservation and animal adoption.  Amelie shares about her experience working on her newest book, Shelter Dogs, and how she aims to raise money for animal shelters throughout America with the project. Would you like to have Shelter Dogs in your local animal shelter as a fundraiser? 100% of profits go to support shelters. Let us know at shaferstedronova@gmail.com!Would you like to have Amelie Anastasia speak at your school, event or animal shelter about animal advocacy? Let us know! Learn more at https://www.amelieanastasia.com [https://www.amelieanastasia.com] and contact at shaferstedronova@gmail.comGet your copies of Fox Tales, Fox Tales 2, and Wolf Tales here: https://amelieanastasia.com/shop [https://amelieanastasia.com/shop]Listen to What's Up Young Authors! Amelie's Literature-focused podcast, here: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsUpYoungAuthors-jg4vu [https://www.youtube.com/@WhatsUpYoungAuthors-jg4vu] What resonated with you from today's episode? Let us know! Learn more about sharing your story with Little House of Dreams Publishing at: https://littlehouseofdreamspublishing.com/ [https://littlehouseofdreamspublishing.com/] Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/ [https://drshaferstedronova.com/]⁠⁠ To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2026. All Rights Reserved #amelieanastasia #animaladoption #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #shelterdogs

Helpful Habits for a Healthier Life When Living with Autoimmune Disease

Building helpful habits for a healthier life when living with autoimmune disease takes focus and dedication. Pharmacist, scientist, host of Autoimmune Health Secrets and coach Amy Behimer, PharmD, NBC-HCW, shares with us how she navigated being faced with several autoimmune diseases and turned her health challenges into a mission to help others take charge of their habits and live a healthy life with their diagnosis. Reframing how we think about health and habits, Amy Behimer gives actionable guidance on reclaiming the story you are telling yourself about your health, and creating a mindset that helps you achieve your goals. What resonated with you from today's episode? Let us know! Do you an autoimmune condition and a goal to incorporate healthy habits to reclaim your health? Comment, tag and let us know how this episode inspired you! Learn more about Amy Behimer, PharmD, NBC-HCW here:  https://amybehimercoaching.com/ Listen to the podcast Autoimmune Health Secrets here: https://thehabithubpodcast.amybehimercoaching.com/ Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/ [https://drshaferstedronova.com/]⁠⁠ To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshafer This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice. Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2026. All Rights Reserved #coach #habits #talkswithdrshafer #empowerment #autoimmunedisease #amybehimer