The Name Pros Show
By Alix Brown
She is the 1st Name Regret Coach and the author of the First Name Regret Guidebook. She has helped thousands of women find peace in their naming process. As an author, name mentor, and a mother herself, Alix spends her time working to uplift and empower mothers.
"I came for the names, and stayed for the mothers."
The Name Pros ShowNov 14, 2021
Episode 20: A Name is a Brand
A conversation of names being brands with Taylor @whatsinababyname.
What is a brand? It's the feeling you get when you hear the name of something. Nike, Etsy...2 very different feelings.
Now parlay that into humans. A name comes with a feeling...that's why we give it. And certainly, it only takes one person to change the brand/emotional response of a name.
Episode 19: Modern "Puritan" Names
Virtue/Symbolism, and the beautiful rebellion of a new trend that is happening.
In this episode, Taylor the Baby Name Doula and I unpack what a modern Puritan name is. We are living in a post-pandemic world, and baby names have taken on a whole new curve. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and dive in with us.
Episode 18: NAME REGRET & Postpartum Name Depression
What actually matters the most when naming a baby?
Name Regret/Remorse... How do you find your way out of it, and is it normal?
Between 10% and 20% of parents regret their baby's name. It's all over the news right now, as Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott announced they are changing their son's name.
As the Name Mentor, I've helped thousands of women with name dilemmas. Tune in to hear my take on what to do when you're anxious about your child's name.
Episode Notes:
Episode 17: Signs of SUICIDE and How To Help
My cousin Jenn knows firsthand what the affects of suicide look like. All that she's learned firsthand and through her own journey of support, she's now dedicated her life for prevention and postvention. Right now, Jenn works as a Program Specialist for School Care Team, is a speaker for RESPECT Team, and the head facilitator for We The Living.
Mental health is a part of your body. We need to talk about it, and Jenn gives us some amazing tools to see when someone you love is struggling, and how exactly you can help.
If you are having thoughts of taking your life, reach out for support. We love you. You matter. Your thoughts and how you feel need love and support.
Call 800-273-8255 or 1-800-273-talk
qprinstitute.com/
www.wethelivingfw.org and www.facebook.com/wethelivingfw/
www.afsp.org
www.facebook.com/Schoolcareteam/
www.respectteam.com/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb24RrHIbFk
mantherapy.org/
Episode 16: Empowering Women Through Childbirth, Healthcare & Acknowledging Trauma
Episode 15: Preference Does Not Spell No
Do you feel like baby names becomes a frustrating YES/NO checklist?
On this episode, I dive in to that pinnacle feeling of frustration and what to do about it.
For the name worksheets discussed in the episode, click here.
Episode 14: Horse Talk with Jeff Wilson
What's better than eating carrot cake and smilin' like a donkey eating briars? Come hang out with us as we talk about some amazing horses, including one who actually did eat carrot cake.
My dad, Jeff Wilson, a nationally acclaimed horse trainer and cool cat, joins me on this episode where we talk horses and yes, I got a cowboy to talk about names. Century made.
Jeff Wilson Horsemanship on Facebook
Episode 13: NAME CHANGE as an ADULT
It takes a special kind of bravery to change your name as an adult, and it's a conversation that needs to be had.
I'm joined by Kate, a mental health advocate from @thehippodcast, to talk about her journey and process of changing her name after the year the name Karen felt cancelled after a lifetime of feeling disconnected from her name, and the guilt that comes with that.
If your name doesn't feel like home, this discussion may resonate with you.
To chat with me about your name struggles, sign up for my NAME MENTORSHIP
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Episode 12: Baby Name Guide Book Excerpt
I thought it would be fun to read a couple of pages from my book... Who would want to say no to free advice?
Trending + Timeless Baby Names on Amazon
My website, TheNameMentor.com, which sells internationally and is the home of other amazing tools available to you on your baby naming journey.
Episode 11: Naming Rainbow Babies
How do you honor what's been lost? Is there an invisible line that keeps you from closure? Tune in to this special conversation on how to navigate the weight of honor with your rainbow baby.
Follow me on Instagram @thenamementor and visit my website for more name help resources.
Episode 10: I HATE ALL THE NAMES!
Pregnancy overload got you like, "I hate every name and I can't find one I like!"
What do you do?
Here are 3 tips to help refresh you to finding your baby name...
Episode 9: I’ve Heard the Cry
Episode 8: Are Girls Stealing All The Boy Names?!?
Are the girls stealing all the boy names?!? Will there be any good names left for the boys?!? *insert angry emoji face
Tune in to hear my thoughts on this.
"Get in, Adaltrude, we're going shopping."
Episode 7: Names That Honor
On this episode, we're discussing honoring! What it means, and some ways to work around a name that's difficult to wear.
Episode 6: Expectations vs. Reality
Some thoughts about relationships and expectations that #radandhappy shared a while ago.
Episode 5: Pocahontas and George Eliot
Reclaiming our names and our heritage as people, especially the women in our history who kept their heart a secret.
Episode 4: We Can't Agree
In this episode, we're talking about when couple can't agree on what to name their baby. How do you navigate troubled waters, different minds, and what does it mean to compromise? I brought my husband, Josiah Brown, as my special guest, as I felt it would be a more complete conversation to have both perspectives.
Episode 3: A Swift Kick in the Pants
Coughing, Taylor Swift, and Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Episode 2: Weird Names, Save Yourself!
Talking my favorite celebrity baby names, putting up our dukes, and not failing our kids.
Grab a copy of my new book, Trending + Timeless Baby Names, which is my big hug to new mamas and papas.
https://www.amazon.com/Trending-Timeless-Mentors-Peacefully-Crafting/dp/1735059900/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2YP95SXMQERMF&dchild=1&keywords=trending+and+timeless+baby+names&qid=1598190657&sprefix=trending+and+timeless+baby+%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-2
Episode 1: When Life Gets You Creamed
Hey, it's Alix! It's Episode 1 of the Names + Coffee chat/podcast/convo with me, the #namementor!
What is really important in life, and what can we take from nature to show us?
Tag along with me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/namesdaily/
Grab a copy of my book! https://www.amazon.com/Trending-Timeless-Mentors-Peacefully-Crafting/dp/1735059900/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=baby+names&qid=1597599235&sr=8-23
Check out my website for international ways to get a copy of my book, and for more resources 🤍🖤 https://thenamementor.com