Reclaim Your Life

Meet Irina Synychak

Irina Synychak is a holistic wellness coach, motivational speaker, and author of The Calm Entrepreneur. Her mission is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs break free from burnout and reconnect with their vitality through a mind-body-spirit approach.

After experiencing emotional and physical exhaustion herself, Irina embarked on a journey of self-discovery—integrating mindfulness, movement, and spiritual balance into her daily life. Today, she guides others to build sustainable success without sacrificing their well-being.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Burnout is not a badge of honor—it’s a warning sign 🛑
• Calm and clarity are your biggest assets in business
• Integrating mind, body, and spirit creates long-term vitality
• Simple practices like breathwork, meditation, and movement can transform your energy
• Nature is a powerful tool for healing and perspective

The Power of Calm in Entrepreneurship

Modern entrepreneurship glorifies hustle—but hustle w...

Meet Gena Frangina

Gena Frangina is a single mom, IT professional, life coach, and hypnotherapist. As an expert in stress management, she helps professionals find balance and reclaim peace in their daily lives.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Why resilience matters more than perfection in single parenting

• The power of financial independence and self-worth

• Stress relief techniques for busy professionals

• How community support changes everything

Overcoming Toxic Love and Financial Strain

Gena opens up about leaving a partner who was financially irresponsible and emotionally unsupportive. This decision brought challenges—paying rent, bills, and managing burnout—but it also sparked a journey of resilience.

Practical Stress Management for Parents

As a life coach and hypnotherapist, Gena shares practical tools: breathing exercises, mindset shifts, and community support. These holistic wellness tips empower parents to create balance and avoid burnout.
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Meet Dr. Brian Grossman
Dr. Brian Grossman, a therapist, coach, and speaker with over 40 years of experience, is an expert in emotional mastery and mental fitness. His journey with a neuromuscular disorder led him to discover his purpose early in life, helping others reclaim control and thrive.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Emotional mastery is more powerful than raw intelligence

• Pattern interrupts can instantly shift your mindset

• Emotional saboteurs hold us back from growth

• Asking questions creates a reset in the brain

The Power of Emotional Control
Emotional control is the foundation of resilience, leadership, and healthy relationships. As Dr. Grossman explains, unmanaged emotions can sabotage careers and personal happiness. By learning to identify and neutralize emotional saboteurs, we can reclaim our energy and focus.
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External source: Harvard Business Review on Emotional Intelligence 

Practical Tips & Reflections

Meet Dr. Karalynn Royster
Dr. Karalynn Royster is a child psychologist and expert in co-parenting. Drawing from personal experience as a child of divorce, she supports moms navigating high-conflict divorces with practical tools and emotional guidance.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Avoid overcompensating or spoiling your child

• Maintain emotional security through consistency and validation

• Understand differences: co-parenting, parallel parenting, nesting

• Build resiliency to help children thrive

• Seek support through programs like Kids First Co-Parenting

The Importance of Emotional Security
Children in high-conflict divorce scenarios can experience stress and insecurity. Dr. Royster emphasizes attachment, consistent routines, and validating emotions to help kids feel safe. Learn more strategies in her Kids First Co-Parenting Program. Research supports that secure attachment improves long-term mental health.

Practical Tips & Reflections

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Meet Jan Raeder
Jan Raeder is a self-care sensei, well-being educator, and author of Strive for More. An expert in resilience and positive psychology, she helps individuals and organizations cultivate meaningful, balanced lives.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• MORE framework: Meaning, Optimism, Relationships, Engagement

• The power of gratitude & positive emotions

• Flourishing through challenges, not chasing happiness

• Self-care routines for women & leaders

• Embracing presence and nature for well-being

The Mind-Body Connection
Jan’s journey from professional athlete to resilience coach highlights the importance of aligning mind, body, and spirit. Through physical activity, plant-based nutrition, and mindfulness practices, she helps individuals reconnect with themselves. Positive emotions, grounded in gratitude, can boost collaboration and improve overall mental health. Learn more about positive psychology here.

Practical Tips & Reflections

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In this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, single mother by choice Moira Mills shares her journey of road schooling her son, balancing work and travel, and using sidereal Human Design to better understand their unique dynamic as a family of two.

Meet Moira Mills

Moira Mills is the founder of Soul Path Branding, a single mother by choice, and an advocate for alternative education. As an expert in Human Design and experiential learning, she has embraced full-time road schooling with her son while inspiring others to live authentically.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• How managing expectations reduces stress in single parenting

• The benefits of road schooling and travel as experiential learning

• Why sidereal Human Design helps strengthen parent-child relationships

• The importance of health, wellness, and daily non-negotiables for solo parents

• Moira’s free 5-minute soul read resource for self-discovery

Road Schooling & Parenting Freedom

Road scho...

In this episode of Reclaim Your Life with Irina, Anthony Damashino and I discuss the personal growth strategies and mindset shifts that most people miss in their 20s and 30s. From goal setting to feedback, financial planning, and prioritizing experiences over material possessions, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone looking to reclaim their life and achieve true success. 

Meet Anthony Damaschino

Anthony Damaschino is a recovering HR executive turned author and personal development advocate. As an expert in self-improvement, goal-setting, and mindset strategies, Anthony has guided countless individuals to achieve desired outcomes, personal growth, and meaningful life experiences. His journey demonstrates how consistent learning, self-reflection, and prioritizing personal development can transform your career and life.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Set Goals Early: Prioritize personal, professional, and financial goals in your 20s and 30s.

• Feedback is ...

On this episode of Single Parent Success Stories, host Irina Shehovsov speaks with Loretta Gavin, co-founder of the Heat Wellness Retreat, about resilience, plant-based healing, and the power of community for single parents.

Meet Loretta Gavin

Loretta Gavin is a wellness advocate, natural vegan chef, and co-founder of the Heat Wellness Retreat. After helping her sister Sharon recover from a rare autoimmune disease, Loretta became an expert in holistic health practices and supporting single parents through community and lifestyle changes.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

✨ What you’ll learn from Loretta’s inspiring story:

• How a plant-based lifestyle transformed her sister’s health

• Why community and support are essential for single parents

• The power of humor and kindness in parenting

• Daily non-negotiables for energy, wellness, and resilience

The Power of Plant-Based Living

When Sharon was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition, doctors offered limited...

In this episode of Reclaim Your Life with Irina, Agne Veckyte shares her inspiring journey from depression and disconnection to discovering the hidden language of the soul. She explains how intuition, self-worth, and trust became her compass, helping her align her life and business with her true purpose.

Meet Agne Veckyte

Agne Veckyte is an expert in business intuitive healing, guiding women in business to reconnect with their soul and align their work with their passions. After experiencing depression and disconnection, Agne found her path through spiritual practices, meditation, and soul collage techniques. She now empowers others to embrace self-worth, trust, and authenticity in both life and business.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

💡 How to recognize the silent voice of your soul and follow its guidance

💡 Why self-worth and trust are essential for personal and professional alignment

💡 Tools for transforming limiting beliefs and subconscious patterns

💡 Aligning your busi...

Meet Mark Miller

Mark Miller, a Passive House architect and entrepreneur, is also the creator of the Love Notes App, a powerful tool for preserving family legacies. As an expert in reimagined memorial spaces and emotional connection, Mark helps families leave behind more than just material inheritance, he helps them leave love that lasts.

Key Takeaways from This Episode 

• Growing up fatherless taught Mark the importance of emotional connection over material possessions.

• His mother’s depression shaped his understanding of how parental mental health impacts children.

• Vulnerability and mentorship are vital for personal growth and strong parenting.

• The Love Notes App offers parents a way to create digital time capsules filled with love.

• Mark envisions a Spirit Park—a reimagined cemetery for fostering meaningful remembrance.

The Power of Emotional Legacy

One of the biggest themes in Mark’s story is the importance of emotional legacy. While money and assets ma...