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Life isn’t just a blog. It’s also Unafraid, Unique, and Unscripted: A NolaPapa Podcast. Join Nolapapa & friends as they laugh, cut up and interview fascinating humans from all walks of life- from non-profits to celebrities and all in between.
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Send us a text Y’all I am just beside myself! We are embarking on our 4th season of this experiment- this love letter to New Orleans, that keeps being written. I set out looking for people, artists and creators that inspire not only me, be so many others every single day. Anyone that knows anything about New Orleans knows that right now is a unique and special time of the year where the locals and tourists alike revel in the streets for Mardi Gras! Starting January 6 each year on King'...
Send us a text Welcome to this special episode, brought to you by Ochsner Hospital for Children in recognition of World Autism Awareness month and today we are joined by Dr. Lee Annotti, a pediatric psychologist at Ochsner Hospital for Children and an expert in autism spectrum disorders. Find out the myths, early warning signs and learn how to cope as a parent dealing with autism. Because parent fatigue is real. Next we welcome an incredible product AS SEEN ON TV! The...
Send us a text Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we feature inspiring stories and conversations with people who are making a positive impact on the world. Today, we are honored to have Rob Sheer, the founder of global nonprofit Comfort Cases, join us. Comfort Cases is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comfort and support to children in foster care. Through their programs and initiatives, they aim to ensure that no child has to endure the upheaval of moving from...
Send us a text We've got two wonderful guests this episode, and my goodness did I learn a lot! First up we talk to Dominique Fleitas, an assistant curator at the Audubon Zoo in NOLA who takes care of the Jaguar Jungle and the Louisiana Swamp exhibits. Dom tells us about how she got interested in zoo work through her favorite animal, the North American Otter. We talk about Audubon's new alligator exhibit, how it was designed, and how the white leucistic alligators (not albino!) are foun...
Send us a text Getting good beauty sleep is about more than just keeping yourself looking fresh. March 12-18 is National Sleep Health Week, so this episode we're talking to Ochsner Hospital's pediatric pulmonologist and sleep expert Dr. Leyden Lozada about healthy sleep habits for adults and kids. Dr. Lozada tells us why sleep is critical for our health and growth, especially for kids, how a lack of sleep impacts our bodies, and how we can improve our pre-bedtime routines. We also disc...
Send us a text We're getting real and deep this week with inspirational writers Kari and John Turner. We're talking about what it's like to be a disabled person with children in America today. Kari and John are my husband's dear cousins, who accepted me into their family immediately and with open arms, and I'm thrilled for y'all to hear their story of inspiration and strength. We discuss how John got sober after his traumatic brain injury and found his life's purpose in writing for a magazine...
Send us a text I've been drinking coffee for a long time y'all, and as you may know I'm an anxious person... but are those two things connected? Does caffeine make us anxious, and if we're anxious people, should we be avoiding that sweet morning nectar we call coffee? Educating us this episode about the health impacts of coffee is my sweet husband, Oschner-affiliated psychiatrist and longtime coffee expert, Dr. Doug Alexander with another "Dr. Doug's Coffee Talk!" He's telling us about the s...
Send us a text I love CBS's The Price is Right, it's been one of my favorite shows since I was little. So this episode we're paying homage to the show by talking to two people who's lives have changed because of TPIR! First up, Kerry Maloney come on down! We talk to my good friend Carrie, photographer and blogger from Traveler Broads, and one of the winners of The Price Is Right! Carrie tells us about her experience on the gameshow, and all the cool stuff she won. She also explains how...
Send us a text There's a lot going on in February, and this episode we're discussing two of those important events. First, we're talking about National Heart Health Month with Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, Pediatric Cardiologist at Ochsner Children's Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Jake tells us how to keep our hearts and our kids' hearts healthy through healthy play and diets. He also talks about how to encourage exercise to teens without insinuating a hard workout at the gym (YouTube dance video...
Send us a text I know it seems early, but it's already that time of year when many of us start planning our spring and summer vacations! This episode we're talking to Nick Bryan, a fellow gay dad and the owner of Sandpiper Vacations. Nick and I dig into what's the best cruise for adults with and without and kiddos, what we can expect when we book our families onto cruise ships post-pandemic, and which cruise line has THE best food options for food lovers to enjoy. Then we're getting excited ...
Send us a text Which medicines should we be buying for our kids? And what are the differences? We're back this week with our good friend Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, Pediatric Cardiologist at Oschner Hospital for Children in New Orleans, for another "Dr. Jake's Take!" We're talking about getting our babies healthy before Mardi Gras parades kick off. We cover the difference between all those cough syrups, how to make sure you and your parenting partner aren't accidentally overdosing your children on t...
Send us a text I got CHILL BUMPS this week y'all! First we're checking back in with the one and only Cari Roy, New Orleans' famed psychic medium, about the guardian angels that stay all around us. Cari tells us how we're beloved by those in other realms, whether we know it or not, and we have spirit guides that can follow us across lifetimes. She gives so many people such peace, Cari even teaches us how to let those angels in to our lives by using meditation to open the door. Then, it's our ...
Send us a text This episode we hear the stories of some really inspirational and strong people from our communities. First, I talk to Jodi Harris, one of two gay sisters behind the incredible lotion company (and one of our beloved sponsors!) Pinxav. As Jodi tells us, her grandparents started Pinxav in the 1920's, and it was such a useful product it's now being used by families all over the nation. Jodi, who is also a mom, tells us about her familial roots in Ohio, how the company was s...
Send us a text Happy new year, y'all! We're excited to be back for 2023 with a great lineup. This episode we've got two amazing guests talking to us about being healthy, and finding happiness in the new year. First, we check in with the fabulous Ms. Patricia Greenberg AKA The Fitness Gourmet. She's the author of four healthy-eating cookbooks including "Eat Well, Live Well, Age Well," and she's here to talk to us about the importance of staying active as we mature. We talk about how to ...
Send us a text Parents get stressed at New Years, and I have three babies so I know our littles are feeling it too. This episode I'm talking to Dr. Nikita Patel, Pediatric specialist at Oschner's Hospital for Children in New Orleans, about how to help our kids manage the stress we all feel around the start of the new year. Dr. Patel and I talk about preparing our kids for stresses like scary weather (we got tornadoes in NOLA now, y'all!) and being around crowds for New Years part...
Send us a text Can y'all believe it?! Christmas is here! And so is Country Music Superstar, Ty Herndon! He is joining us on our special Christmas Eve episode!! Ty tells us about his experience being raised in the church in Mississippi and following his dreams of being a country singer, years before he came out in 2014. We talk about how he dealt with telling his fans he was gay while he was on stage, how his mama helped him find the strength to live his authentic life, and how hi...
Send us a text We're checking in with Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, Pediatric Cardiologist at Oschner's Hospital for Children, for another edition of Dr. Jake's Take. He's got some really important bits of holiday health info, like how to calm stressed out kids (and parents!) during the end of the year chaos. Then Dr. Jake spills the tea on why parents of teenagers should be alarmed about a new 'Loaded Tea' our high schoolers are getting into. It's just too much caffeine, y'all! Then I sit down with ...
Send us a text This episode is all about the famous NOLA Réveillon Dinners - 23 courses, all-night parties, holidays done New Orleans Style! We're blessed with some delicious restaurants in NOLA, and one of my personal favorites is Commander's Palace, a 130-year-old family-run creole restaurant in the heart of the Garden District. I'm talking to Ti Martin, owner of Commander's Palace, about how her family took on the restaurant in the 60s, how they select their ever-changing menu of delectab...
Send us a text It's the winter season, when all the germs spread and everyone gets sick. Including Papa! This episode we're talking all about how we can help our kids stay healthy. First, I talk to Dr. Lauren Mutter, who works in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Oschner Hospital for Kids here in New Orleans, about her top health and safety tips for parents this holiday season. We talk about the uptick in kids getting Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), how to handle the fevers and colds ...
Send us a text Babies change everything, I say it all the time. Our three babies came to us through adoption, and since November is National Adoption Month, we're going to be talking about what it's like to adopt as a gay man, and what it's like to adopt a premature baby. First, We Revisit Gayswithkids.com and pluck an INSPIRATIONAL article that I LIVE FOR. I talk to fellow gay dad Michael Bellavia (@mrbellavia on Instagram) about his experience becoming a father through a co-par...
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