Push Thru Podcast: Recent Episodes
Keisha Reaves
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor here in Atlanta, GA with a private practice where I specialize in working with women. I'm also certified in maternal mental health. As a woman, daughter, friend, wife, and mother I know the struggles that women go through on a day-to-day basis. I wanted to create a space to talk about the struggles and to assist listeners with ways to navigate the journey of womanhood.
Welcome to today's episode, where I have the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Oni Thiemens, a postpartum and newborn specialist dedicated to filling the gap in care and information surrounding parenthood. Much like many of us in the birth work community, Oni embarked on this journey after recognizing the need for more comprehensive support following the birth of her own child.As a Birth Arts International Postpartum Doula, a Birthing From Within Childbirth Mentor, and an Early Childhood Educator and Parenting Mentor, Oni brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to the table. In our conversation, we dive into the challenges faced by families living at a distance from their own support systems and explore how communities can come together to bridge this gap.Join us as we explore the concept of "Building A Birthing Village" with Oni Thiemens. Together, we delve into practical strategies on creating tribes and networks of support for families, utilizing resources such as doulas, neighbors, church members, friends, and various others who can cater to diverse needs. Discover how to navigate parenthood with a sense of community, ensuring that no family feels alone or isolated in their unique journey. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on building connections and fostering support for a more empowered and connected parenting experience.Find Oni: https://www.butterflybirthcare.com/Follow Oni at @butterflybirthcareFollow us: @keisha_Reaves @pushththrumomwebsite: www.keishareaves.com and www.pushthrumom.comEmail us: keisha@keishareaves.com
It's Giving Tuesday! And I'm excited to tell you about an amazing fund that's supporting those seeking perinatal mental health. The Georgia Fund for Perinatal Mental Health is a grassroots crowdfunding effort to pay for fully funded therapy sessions for perinatal moms and families in Georgia.This fund is rooted in the practice of mutual aid, with the understanding that our state’s healthcare systems have failed to meet the primary mental health needs of moms and parents. Georgia currently holds the highest (#50) maternal mortality rate and the worst (#50) record for mental health care access in the US.And in this episode I get to speak with the incredible founder, Bridget Cross, LPC, PMH-C. Bridget and I talk about how she came into the speciality of perinatal mental health. We discuss her own motherhood journey and how it influenced her work. And we also talk about how birthing parents in Georgia are suffering and how the Georgia Fund for Perinatal Mental Health is here to assist in solving this problem.Give to the Georgia Fund for Perinatal Mental Health on Giving Tuesday: https://www.gofundme.com/f/5vj6kf-georgia-fund-for-perinatal-mental-health?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerLearn more about Bridget, Here: https://www.bridgetcrosslcsw.com/email us: keisha@keishareaves.comfollow us: @pushthrumom @keisha_reaves
I have always wanted to know how do boss women do it, juggling being a mom and also building a business empire. Like many women who are entrepreneurs I've struggled with the back and forth of mom-guilt, wondering if I'm giving the business enough and wondering if I've given myself enough. So, it's needless to say that I was delighted when The Lola co-founder, Eileen Lee, agreed to sit down with me and discuss her journey of motherhood and leaving corporate America to build a work culture that fits with her life and personal mission.Suffering from lack of purpose early in her career as a corporate management consultant, Eileen switched gears and started a company that grew nationally to help recruit recent college graduates into startups called Venture for America. She quickly realized a lot of the challenges women face in the corporate world were alive and well in the startup environment. As COO of Venture for America, she made an impact by creating an internal women’s and diversity initiative to support 1,000+ Fellows and aspiring entrepreneurs and a supportive culture with a benefits program that was second to none regarding parental leave for her 30+ and growing team. However, Eileen knew starting a family of her own meant she needed to find a better way to work and became committed to being purposeful with her next company she wanted to build.Sit back and enjoy my chat with Eileen Lee.
In today's episode, I sit down with inspirational super woman, Tiffany Conyers. Tiffany shares her experience of motherhood, a devastating diagnosis, leaning on faith to power through pregnancy, and pregnancy after loss. Tiffany is not only candid, but also offers a vulnerability in sharing her story and path to parenthood. She gifts us with her own personal experience and teaches providers through out the entire country about perinatal mental health. Tiffany is a licensed therapist, lactation consultant, podcaster, author, and several others things. Enjoy this heartfelt conversation.Learn more about Tiffany at https://www.tiffanyconyers.com/Email us: keisha@keishareaves.comFollow Us: @keisha_reaves @Pushthrumomwebsite: www.keishareaves.com
In today's episode of the Push Thru Podcast, I sit down with fellow therapist, Kelsey Mizell. Kelsey is certified in perinatal mental health, she does work in parenting and reparenting as well as brainspotting and trauma. She also talks about how she applies Internal Family Systems within the work that she does and how it's beneficial to the working or transitioning mom. Kelsey talks about her own motherhood journey and the different parts of her that were adjusting to the new journey of parenthood. She talks about her support systems and how her own new role in life led her to the work that she does. Learn more about Kelsey and sign up for her upcoming workshop: https://www.likeamothercounseling.com/Today's Sponsor: https://www.magicmind.com/pushAnd get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with my code. Pormo Code: PUSH20Your code will be valid forever as a 20% off for both one time purchases and subscriptions.In the first 10 days, it’s up to 56% off if applied to a subscription (it stacks with the subscription discount from the website for up to ~56% off on the 30 pack subscription)Follow Us: @pushthrumom @keisha_reavesemail: keisha@keishareaves.comMusic: Cozy by Peter Kuli
In today's episode I sit down with pediatrician and fertility coach, Dr. Maya Eady. Dr. Maya gets candid about her personal experience of trying to conceive, path to motherhood, and what led her to help other mothers who face challenges with expanding their families. Dr. Maya coined the term "a fertility strategist" as her goal to educate, empower, and support women who are dealing with any form of infertility. Listen in as Dr. Maya shares about her own journey and how she's helping other women down their individual paths.To learn more about Dr. Maya: https://thedoctorswomb.com/Follow: @thedoctorswombFollow us: @keisha_reaves @pushthrumomemail: keisha@keishareaves.comwebsite: www.keishareaves.com www.pushthrumom.comIntro: Cozy by Peter KuliOutro: When I'm In Your Arms by Cleo Sol
In todays episode I sit down down with registered nurse and perinatal certified practitioner, Emese Parker. We discuss her personal motherhood journey and how early beginnings of parenthood influenced her work in the perinatal space. Emese talks about her book To Carry Wonder: A book to nurture, inspire and equip you in pregnancy and motherhood! Emese’s book offers as a companion and emotional guide for any birthing parent from the conception up through the first year of parenthood. She writes from personal excerpts of her own journal entries which helps parents feel seen and understood.Sit back for this joyful chat!Find Emese Parker: https://tocarrywonder.comFollow: @tocarrywonderFollow us: @keisha_reaves @pushthrumomWebsite: www.pushthrumom.com
Candace and I, along with half of the state of Georgia and other surrounding states attended Beyonce's Renaissance concert over the past weekend at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. To say that the show exceeded our expectations is an understatement. In this episode, Candace and I break down Beyonce's career from her start in Destiny's Child to our first time attending her concert when she became a solo artist up until now. We also share our favorite songs from her most recent album and discuss how her lyrics can be anyone's mantras or affirmations in order to maintain their mental health and to stay focus on getting to the other side of a storm. We share our first impressions, our frustrations, and also our predictions. Enjoy our banter as we take you through Club Renaissance.
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Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli Alien Superstar by Beyonce
Outro: Church Girl by Beyonce
Keeping the romance alive in a partnership can be difficult after having a baby. Communication can be difficult, resentment can arise, and losing that physical connection can be a side effect of new parenthood. Today, I sit down with a dear friend, Damaris Johnson, who is a Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health as well as couple's counseling. She not only shares her personal parenthood story, but she also provides tips and strategies to navigate the difficult waters of parenthood while in a partnership. She expounds on ways to communicate, how to vocalize your needs, and how to make time for one another. She also talks about her upcoming couple's Feel'd Day Event that you don't want to miss.
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Learn more about Damaris: https://www.thewalkoflife.com/
Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli Outro: Just the Two of Us by Bill Withers
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In today's episode I sit down with OhNut founder and CEO, Emily Sauer. Emily became an inventor by necessity after experiencing painful sex for years. Emily wanted to create something that could help partners have enjoyable sex with one another. This is when OhNut was created. We deep dive into the discussion of sex, pleasure, female anatomy, and how OhNut has helped save several relationships and people's self esteem.
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Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli Outro: Let's Talk about Sex by Salt & Pepper
In today’s episode, I sit down with fellow southern girl and therapist, Tabria Corprew, who shares her personal story of loss and also how she maintained her mental health while becoming pregnant again shortly after having had a loss. Tabria shares how she helps clients who are unaware of resources available to them, how to advocate for themselves, and what questions to ask in order to determine if their provider is a good fit. Tabria even offers insight on her personal story of how she went on a difficult journey of finding her own healthcare provider.
Where to find Tabria: https://www.compassionatecounselingllc.net/ Resources: https://operationmist.org https://www.keishawells.com
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In today's episode I sit down with International Bestselling Author, Dr. Elaine Aron. Dr. Elaine Aron, world-renowned author of the classic The Highly Sensitive Person and other bestselling books on the trait of high sensitivity, has written an indispensable guide for these parents. Drawing on extensive research and her own experience, she helps highly sensitive parents identify and address the implications of their heightened sensitivity, offering:
• A self-examination test to help parents identify their level of sensitivity • Tools to cope with overstimulation • Advice on dealing with the negative feelings that can surround parenting • Ways to manage the increased social stimulation and interaction that comes with having a child • Techniques to deal with shyness around other parents • Insight into the five big problems that face highly sensitive parents in relationships—and how to work through them
In today's discussion we talk about all the challenges that Highly Sensitive Parents face, how to overcome those challenges, and how to tap into their superpower of being a highly sensitive parent.
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Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli Outro: Satellite by Harry Styles
In today's episode, I catch you on everything that has been going over the past few months since I've been on break. I discuss grief, my idol Tina Turner, books I've been reading, shows that bring about black boy joy, growth over at Push Thru Therapy, and how I've been maintain my health. This new season is one that can't be forgotten. I hope you enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed speaking with the experts I've met along the way. Shoot me a DM to let me know how you're enjoying the podcast and any questions you might have.
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Peter Attia received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine, trained for five years at Johns Hopkins Hospital in general surgery, and spent two years with NIH as a surgical oncology fellow at the National Cancer Institute. He is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice focused on lifespan and healthspan, the host of The Drive podcast, and author of the #1 New York Times–bestseller Outlive. Today, Attia explains how to mitigate cognitive decline, the technologies he’s most excited about, and ways to optimize your sleep and exercise routines. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-goop-podcast/id1352546554?i=1000612287083 Follow Us: @pushthrumom @keisha_reaves email us: keisha@keishareaves.com website: pushthrumom.com keishareaves.com
Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli Outro: I Don't Wanna Fight by Tina Turner
In today's episode I sit down with my friend, Amanda Slater, as she talks about the beautiful and also challenging moments of motherhood. She shares how she began to establish boundaries with family while fighting COVID, how although she had supports in place she still wanted to do more than she had to, and how her body eventually told her to sit down. She shares a story that many of us can relate to of how it's hard to take this postpartum period as an opportunity to heal, but eventually we must learn to pace ourselves. To register for the mindfulness hike head over to our website, www.pushthrumom.comThank you to our sponsors: www.prntdshop.comwww.ayapaper.cowww.pageelevenpapergoods.comwww.shop.positivitywater.comIntro: Cozy by Peter KuliOutro: Rolling Hills by Jill Scottemail us: keisha@keishareaves.comwebsite: www.pushthrumom.com
In today's episode, I have a friendly chat with Dr. Brooke David, a Doctor Of Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health Specialist. We learn a little bit about how she first discovered her passion of physical therapy and why pelvic floor health isn't something that is often talked about with pregnant women or new moms. We dive into debunking myths, how to observe what isn't normal, what to expect when booking a pelvic floor appointment, and how your pelvic floor changes when having a baby. She shares several unknown facts about the female body and how seeing a pelvic floor can offer you a better quality of life. Sit back and listen to this enriching conversation.Learn more about Dr. Brooke David: https://www.southernpelvichealth.com/brooke-davidFollow us: @pushthrumom @keisha_reaveswebsite: www.pushthrumom.comEmail: info@keishareaves.comIntro: Cozy by Peter KuliOutro: Lavendar Haze by Taylor Swift
In this week's episode I sit down with sleep consultant, Nichole Levy of Little Peach Sleep. A mom herself, she obtained her Child Sleep Consultant Certification program through Family Sleep Institute. Nichole helps to answer many, many questions that so many moms want to know about sleep regressions, sleep training vs sleep hygiene, what are the staples to help your baby have a good sleep routine, and many more. We also talk about the need to have a sleep consultant come into the hospital when a baby is born just to introduce the concept to parents to prevent possible sleep deprivation and stress, which ultimately impacts a mother's mental health. We also talk about sleep schedules for older kids and how with consistency she can help parents create a sleep schedule for their little one in a matter of two weeks. Nichole shares a wealth of knowledge and debunks tons of myths on this week's episode. Press play and have a listen.Check out Nichole: https://www.littlepeachsleep.com/@littlepeachsleepIntro: Cozy by Peter KoliOutro: Orange Moon by Eryka Badufollow us: www.pushthrumom.com@pushthrumom @keisha_reavesemail us: info@keishareaves.com
In this week's episode I sit down with fellow therapist, Sarah Hightower, and we discuss the benefits of seeking out maternal mental health therapy for an expecting or new birthing parent. Sarah walks us through what a potential client can expect from that initial session and what work can be done no only on the presenting symptoms, but also how impactful therapy can be on the entire family. We discuss black maternal mental health, what additional work can be done in the perinatal space to create more access and decrease biases, as well as a little bit about us being two highly sensitive people and how that impacts the work that we do. Sit back for an enlightening conversation. More on Sarah: https://sarahhightower.com/Follow Sarah @sarahhightowerlpcIntro: Cozy by Peter KuliOutro: Mango by Kamauu our website: www.keishareaves.comfollow us: @keisha_reaves @pushthrumomemail us: info@keishareaves.com
In today's episode, I get to sit down and talk to Dr. Janelle Peifer. She and I chat about growing up in the south, the challenges of black motherhood, and the obstacles we face as we work towards change. We also deep dive into birth trauma, how to identify if you have experienced birth trauma, and how to get help if your birth story did not happen in a way you might have wanted. Dr. Peifer says something that really struck me in our conversation about trauma, she said "one of the ways that trauma is maintained is through avoidance". Those words speak loudly and I'm sure many people can relate. Sit back and enjoy our this enlightening conversation.Janelle S. Peifer, PhD, LCP is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Richmond. She also leads Peifer Psychology (peiferpsychology.com) as a speaker and consultant for organizations committed to inclusive excellent and mental wellness. In addition, as a licensed clinical psychologist, she founded and leads The Center for Inclusive Therapy + Wellness (inclusivetherapywellness.com). Dr. Peifer earned her PhD in Clinical and School Psychology at the University of Virginia and is an alumna of Wake Forest University. Her research examines college student development with a focus on questions of identity, intercultural competence, and mental health with a focus on complex trauma.Website URLs: www.inclusivetherapywellness.com and www.peiferpsychology.comFollow us: @pushthrumom @keisha_reaveswebsite: www.keishareaves.comwww.pushthrumom.comemail us: info@keishareaves.com
In today's episode, I sit down with the multifaceted, Julia Areh. Julia talks to us about fear, where it comes from and how we can overcome it. We discuss how as women we can shrink ourselves in order to fit into the status quo, but the best gift that we can give ourselves is by rediscovering our purpose. Julia talks about her transition from working for an employer to becoming self-employed and laying out her own path. Sit back for an inspiring conversation with transformational Leader, certified life Coach and DE&I Practitioner, Julia Areh.Find out more about Julia: https://www.juliaareh.com/Merch by Julia Areh: https://my-store-5020391.creator-spring.com/Snippet Monologue: LoveCraft CountryIntro: Pete Kuli "Cozy"Outro: When We Jump by Jai'Len JoseyFollow Us: @pushthrumom @keisha_reavesWebsite: www.keishareaves.come www.pushthrumomEmail us: keisha@keishareaves.com
We're BACK!!! Hello 2023! In this episode I catch you up on everything that's been going on with me in the past few months and let you know about what's ahead.Join The Push Thru Mom Support Group: https://www.pushthrumom.com/events/push-thru-mom-groupBlack Birth Worker Meet Up: https://www.pushthrumom.com/events/black-birth-workers-meet-upRouge Belle Photography: https://bellerougephotography.com/Intro: Cozy By Peter Kuli Be My Own Boyfriend by Olivia DeanOutro: Get Out My Way by TedashiiApple Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRPqGf8nc4gNew Website: www.keishareaves.comFollow on IG: @pushthrumom@keisha_reavesemail: keisha@keishareaves.com
In the season finale of season 4, I sit down with globe trotter, Tiffany Wright. I follow Tiffany on instagram not only because I personally know her, but also because she travels to the most amazing places. She's quick to catch a flight and road trip down the coast of California or hop in a jeep to explore the Serengeti over across the Atlantic. We talk about Tiffany's fearlessness and how she travelled alone to Africa, how she plans her excursions, and how finding the right tribe to book a trip with is necessary. She also talks about her annual mother/daughter trip and how she developed the desire to be a wanderlust. Our conversation not only inspired me to get out of my small town more often, but most importantly, to push past the fear in order to see the world. Shout out to Camp Yoshi. Check out their amazing adventures here.https://www.campyoshi.com/Follow Tiffany @tiffdiffFollow us @pushthrumomwebsite: www.pushthrumom.comemail: keisha@keishareaves.comIntro: Peter Kuli "Cozy"Outro: Usher and City Girls "Good Love"
In today’s episode, I interview the incredible Miranda Campbell. Miranda is a LCSW who owns a group practice here in Atlanta, Georgia called Port Counseling. Miranda is also a mother of two. What is so compelling about our conversation is Miranda’s transparency about her own postpartum experience. Miranda gets candid as she shares her story of how she made the decision to get on medication after recognizing the challenges she was facing in motherhood. What is also so relatable about her story is her habits of planning out her life and through motherhood, learning the lesson that many things often don’t happen as planned. And another gem in her story is how her clients and other mothers inspire her each day with their efforts to create healthy generational mental health habits for the families. We’re breaking stigmas here.You’re in for a treat with this impeccable conversation!www.portcg.comFollow PORT on InstagramFollow PORT on FacebookEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PORTcounselingSHOPIntro: Peter Kuli CozyOutro: Rihanna “Diamond”Follow us: @pushthrumomEmail keisha@keishareaves.comWebsite: www.keishareaves.comwww.pushthrumom.com
In this episode, I sit down with Vanya Francis. Vanya is a certified yoga instructor specializing in Prenatal Yoga, Holistic Birth Doula and Holistic Health Coach. Vanya received her Holistic Health Coach training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she studied more than one hundred dietary theories and a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. Drawing on this knowledge, she will help you create a completely personalized “roadmap to health” that suits your unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and goals. Learn more about her training and unique approach to health coaching here. A culturally aware, life-long learner with diverse interests, Vanya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College and a Master of Arts in Communication Management from the University of Southern California.
During our conversation we chat about her home birth experiences with her two kiddos, being an entrepreneur and finding a glimmer of balance to prioritize self-care.
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Intro: Peter Kuli “Cozy” Outro: D’Angelo “Me And Those Dreamin’ Eveys of Mine”
In today’s episode I sit down to talk with Dr. Kimberly Hatchett. Dr. Hatchett is an expert in retrospective reinvention. She went from a career in business finance to her true calling as a board-certified Neurologist at the age of 40. She is currently Chief of Medicine, while continuing to see neurological patients. Dr. Hatchett believes retrospection, the act of dealing with past events, is needed to find one’s retrospective calling and destined purpose. During our chat we talk about burn out, leaning in on your supports, motherhood, and finding ways to push through when we carry so many roles.
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Check out her website and purchase her book Retrospective Calling: Look Back to Create Your Path Forward at her website: https://drkimberlyjhatchett.com/
Intro: Peter Kuli - Cozy Outro: Sam Gendel - Boa
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In today’s episode I catch you up on what’s been going on in my life over the past few months. Career highs, life transitions, oldest attending pre-school and life reflections. Ego, fearlessness, intuition, souls, and purpose. Grab a cup of tea and have a listen.
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In today's episode I sit down with my good friend, Crystal and we talk about her decision to be child free by choice. Voluntary childlessness, also called being childfree, describes the voluntary choice not to have children. A new study by the Pew Research Center surveyed over 3,800 Americans ages 18 to 49. It found that among non-parents in this cohort, 44% said it's not too likely or not likely at all they'll have kids someday. That's up by 7 percentage points from the 37% of childless adults who said the same in 2018 (Business Insider).
Millennials are choosing not to have children due to climate change, inflation, student loan debt, child-care expenses, mental health, racism and more. Crystal shares her thoughts on her decision and her response to those that ask her "why don't you have some babies". We also discuss how we're moving into a new age of women no longer having the choice to choose.
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Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli Outro: Hoop Earrings by Paradison Fontaine
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In part 2, I sit down with an old colleague, Stephanie. Stephanie and I met years ago during our time working in a psych hospital in metro Atlanta. Through out the years, Stephanie has also worked as a director at an abortion clinic in Texas as well as in Atlanta, Georgia. Stephanie shares her experience of doing the work that she has always been passionate about, providing safe medical care for women. She talks about walking past protestors each day and dealing with the occupational hazards of working at an abortion clinic. Stephanie and I also talk about what this means for women moving forward, how to advocate for ourselves in a medical setting, and how we as a community can do something about this.
Organizations to support: reproductiverights.org/ prochoice.org/ www.abortionislegalingeorgia.com/
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Intro Peter Kuli "Cozy" Outro Marvin Gaye "Inner City Blues"
In Part 1 of Roe vs. Wade and Maternal Mental Health, I talk with Atlanta Perinatal Mental Health Therapist, Elizabeth O’Brien. We talk about feeling the impact of the overturn not only with our clients, but also with ourselves as clinicians. Statistics and facts that we discuss:
-1 in 4 women have experienced an abortion (Guttmacher Institute) -That includes women from all backgrounds. But statistics show women who receive abortions in the United States are more likely to be unmarried; to be in their 20s; to have low incomes; and to already have a child. (NYT) -A full abortion ban could further increase Black maternal deaths by 33%, compared to a 21% increase for the overall population, the Duke study found.
In our discussion we chat about how to take care of ourselves and what we can offer clients who are also feeling helpless during this unprecedented time. Elizabeth also does an amazing job talking about advocacy and taking an innovative approach to fight for our reproductive rights.
Organizations to become involved with:
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Intro: Peter Kuli - Cozy Outro: 4 Non Blondes - What’s Up
In this week’s episode, I have a chat with Cherrice Smith. Cherrice is a therapist, a mom, a daughter, a wife, a caretaker and many more things. She juggles so much on her plate with three little ones running around keeping her busy. We chat about her birth stories, navigating stressors after her first child, and embracing a community of support after her second. We also talk about the importance of self-care and being able to define self-care on your terms. Sometimes meeting friends for brunch on a Saturday in downtown Atlanta can feel taxing and opting to cancel plans instead and sit alone in a park can be the kind of self-care that you need. Give a listen to this real mom talk about motherhood struggles, while also trying to figure it out day-by-day.
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Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli Outro: Borderline (An Ode to Self-Care) by Solange
In this week’s episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Monique Carruthers. Monique is the Lead Founder of ZEST Preparatory Academy. Ms. Carruthers found her passion in education over 17 years ago as a paraprofessional in a high school special education classroom. Most recently, she was the Executive Director for the Innovation Fund Foundation at the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) where she also served as a Development and Adult Learning Facilitator and Language and Literacy Specialist. In this role, she supported five urban and two rural Georgia school systems to improve literacy instruction in grades K-3 by collaborating with district leaders, school administrators, and teachers.
Monique chats with us about the upcoming opening of Zest Preparatory Academy and the groundwork it took to make this vision happen. Monique also shares tips for parents to consider when thinking about their children’s early education. As well as how she maintains self-care while also juggling many important roles. Sit back and enjoy this valuable episode on motherhood, career, and education.
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Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli Outro: Superwoman by Alicia Keys
In celebration of Black Maternal Health Week, I sit down with the incredible, Mica Whitfield. We chatted the week before the Black Maternal Summit where she was presented with the Advocate of the Year award. Mica Whitfield is a nonprofit leader and women’s advocate with more than a decade of experience in program development and advocacy. She is fiercely passionate about improving the quality of life for women across the State of Georgia. In her previous position, she served as the Director of Programs for Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia (HMHBGA). There she managed several programs, grants, advocacy initiatives, and policy-level workgroups for the organization. In addition, she served as the Vice President and Advocacy Chair for Postpartum Support International- Georgia Chapter. In this role, she coordinated advocacy efforts to enshrine Maternal Mental Health Day in the Georgia Code, and secured 1.05 million in appropriations to establish the State’s first Maternal Mental Health Telepsychiatry Line.
During our chat, Mica and I talk about black maternal mental health and the disparities in the state of Georgia. She talks about her own birthing experiences with both of her children and how maternal health became her calling. She also shares tips on how those in the community who want to become involved on a legislative level can and how someone can be an advocate for an incredible cause. #bmhw
Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli Outro: Be Alive by Beyonce
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Several mothers and birthing parents struggle with their postpartum bodies and being able to accept their changing bodies through pregnancy and afterwards. In this episode, I sit down with therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor and holistic health coach, Katie Raskin, to talk about the challenges associated with many mothers attempting to "snap back". Several mothers may greatly dislike their postpartum bodies and it can have an effect on their self-esteem and their ability to be intimate with their partners. Katie shares several tips and resources to help birthing parents push through the negative self talk, give grace, and develop a better relationship with their bodies and food.
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Intro: Peter Kuli "Cozy" Outro: Sam Gendel & Sam Wilkes "BOA"
In this week’s episode of the Push Thru Podcast, I sit down with Brandy Miller. She’s a fashionista that I’ve faithfully followed on IG for several years now and I’ve finally had the opportunity to sit down with her and talk about her sassy fashionable style. In addition to her great fashion tips, Brandy gets candid about dealing with grief, suddenly having her vision of motherhood turned upside down and how her supports literally held her up in order for her to get through it. She talks friendships, living life to the fullest, and the gift of being a mother to her beautiful son. Sit back and listen to this style icon give tips on shape wear and how she was able to push through during her most difficult times.
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Intro Peter Kuli -Cozy Outro Doja Cat -Woman
In this week’s episode of the Push Thru Podcast, I sit down with the incredibly intelligent and ultra amazing, Kortney F. James. She’s definite a highlight for Women’s History Month because she is a woman making history (I’m so grateful to have been able to virtually meet her lol).
Dr. Kortney Floyd James is a nurse scientist and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She holds a Ph.D in Nursing from the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing & Health Profession at Georgia State University. She holds an MS in Nursing, specializing in Pediatric Primary Care, also from Georgia State University. Her BS in Nursing is from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. We sit down and discuss her dissertation on racial identity of Black mothers and its relationship with their maternal functioning, postpartum depressive symptoms, and bond with their infants. I feel like I could talk to her for hours on this topic.
Sit back and listen to two mothers passionate about black maternal mental health discuss the disparities and gaps in research.
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Intro Peter Kuli "Cozy" Outtro Tony Toni Tone "It Never Rains In Southern California"
In this week’s episode of the Push Thru Podcast, as we wrap up Black History Month, I sit down to have a chat about pop-culture with Candace Johnson. We give our thoughts on the new Bel-Air show on Peacock. We discuss Riri’s expanding empire, the trending topic of friends staying the night at married friends’s houses, our absolute fave Jasmine Sullivan, and Color Purple the musical heading to the big screen. I also recap my heartwarming thoughts on the incredible Black Maternal Mental Health Summit that happened this past Saturday. It was nothing short of amazing. Grab a snack and kick back for a laugh or two.
(pardon the background noise in this week's episode. I did my best to cancel it out. I'm amping up my tech quality for the upcoming episodes, promise)
Intro by Peter Kuli "Cozy" Outtro by Jasmine Sullivan "Pick up Your Feelings"
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In this episode I discuss how to evaluate when you are mentally and physically burnt out and how to listen to your body. I also share with you a new book, I Own My Magic: Self Talk for Black Women by Michelle Goodloe. Michelle is the owner and psychotherapist with The Essence of Healing LLC, a private therapeutic practice based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the creator two self-care resources, Self Explore, Self Restore journal and The Self Care Investment workbook, and the host of the wellness-resource website, gmichelle.com. Gmichelle.com offers busy, caring people the opportunity to make self-care a practical part of their lives. Michelle facilitates interactive workshops for non-profit and private organizations that experience challenges with addressing self-care, compassion fatigue and professional burn out.
In I Own My Magic: Self Talk for Black Women, Affirmations for Self-Care and Empowerment, the book shares how to practice self-love, embrace mindfulness, and how to build a positive daily ritual with inspiring prompts, meditations, and reflections just for black women. We dive into how to implement these practices on a daily basis and I also share a short insert from the book.
Intro: Peter Kuli - "Cozy" Outro: Pip Millet - "I LIke it Like That"
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Gratitude is defined as being the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. I am in that space and I am full. In today's episode, I reflect on the year and the current space that I'm in. I also share some exciting, upcoming things within the new year. As well as share some BIG NEWS! This is the final episode of the season and we'll be taking a short break. I'll be seeing you guys early 2022. I look forward to the many conversations we'll be having and stay pushin'!
In this week’s episode, I sit down with interior designer extraordinaire, Jaye Nibbs, and we chat about the balance of entrepreneurship and motherhood. She shares how she pushes through mom-guilt, fears of growth, and how people assumed she was a kept woman versus a business boss. In the words of 2Chainz, “I work for myself, so I guess I work for a boss”.
Jaye has been designing spaces for six years beginning with the end of her lifestyle blog where her interests in interior design ultimately transcended her regard for the complete lifestyle vignette. She is the owner and principle designer of, Jaye Nibbs Interiors.
Sit back and listen to our chat about finding balance, self-care and betting on yourself!
Website: https://www.jayenibbsinteriors.com/
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Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli Outtro: Bossy by Kelis feat. TooShort
In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Nigerian-American father, Chiedu Areh. We discuss how he's always wanted to be a father and when granted the opportunity with his daughter, he was up for the challenge. It was the unexpected birth of his second child that caught him off guard and put him in a place of growth, reflection, and vulnerability. According to Postpartum Support International, one in ten dads gets postpartum depression, and up to 18% develop a clinically significant anxiety disorder such as generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder at some point during the pregnancy or the first year postpartum. The challenges of black fatherhood aren't always discussed and I'm fortunate to have the chance of interviewing an amazing one.
Sponsor of this episode: Antonia & Grace https://www.antoniaandgrace.com/
If you are a father needing more support, contact https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-dads/
Intro Cozy by Peter Kuli
Outro Kanye West - Hurricane
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In today’s episode I talk motherhood with Ebony Foreman, a boy mom of two. Ebony shares the challenges she face with trying to conceive and how anxiety was a thief of job during her first pregnancy. After having two babies, she took a moment to re-evaluate her needs and how she could get to being the healthiest version of herself. Discipline, dedication, and grace assisted Ebony to make her workouts apart of her day-to-day routine. We so often lose ourselves in motherhood, but its so important to remember the woman that we were before becoming a parent. Keeping our goals, our self-care, and our own desire in the forefront is so important in order to show up as the best parent that we can be.
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This week I sit down and talk authenticity and advocacy with Nishee Moore. Nishe’e Moore is not your traditional millennial wife and mother! When she’s not advocating for female veterans, like herself, she’s advocating for the holistic maturation of young women, mental health in all women and safe mental journeys for new mothers.
Currently a stay at home boy mom, she has been able to work on passion projects like, being the Workshop Coordinator for Precious Me Inc., at the Lawrenceville Boys and Girls Club, speaking on topics like mental and emotional health during Women’s T.E.A Circle, Year Up’s Women’s Group, and establishing a mommy meet up/ support group called Breathe Babyy, that caters to new moms navigating through postpartum anxiety, depression, and adjustment. Nishe’e is a true advocate and proudly acknowledges that motherhood has led her to her purpose, Maternal Mental Advocacy and Awareness.
Today's Sponsors: Boober - Boober is the destination for new & expecting parents to find the expert classes and on-demand care providers website: getboober.com/ The Self Care Investment and Self Explore, Self Restore. Website: The Self Care Investment: https://gmichelle.com/
Antonia & Grace: https://www.antoniaandgrace.com/
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Today I sit down with my old friend, Jessica Aiwuyor. She is incredibly accomplished and also a mother of twin girls. Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor is a cultural communications expert, author, and publisher based in the Washington, DC area. Aiwuyor is the founder of the National Black Cultural Information Trust. In her past role as the Associate Director of Communications at the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), Aiwuyor spearheaded strategic communications for federal housing discrimination lawsuits against Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, and Facebook Inc. With her various roles of being a founder, leader, speaker, author, mother, wife and daughter....our discussion is about how she used her village in order to enter the journey of motherhood.
Find Jessica at https://www.jamaiwuyor.com/ and https://ourlegacipress.com/
Today's Sponsors: Boober - Boober is the destination for new & expecting parents to find the expert classes and on-demand care providers (like doulas, mental health therapists, lactation consultants, and more) they need to thrive from pregnancy to postpartum. Get the help you need from bump, birth, boob, and beyond.
website: https://getboober.com/
Gmichelle Self Care Resources is a wellness resource space that encourages hard-working, caring people to make self-care a part of their lives by compassionately addressing, educating and offering opportunities to be supported on their self-care journey with our interactive workshops and self-care resources, The Self Care Investment and Self Explore, Self Restore.
Website: The Self Care Investment: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-self-care-investment-lcsw-g-michelle goodloe/1139771832;jsessionid=F25A2408C503B7BA78D389E2FB05FB26.prodny_store01-atgap04?ean=9781668501788 Self Explore Self Care Relationship: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Explore-Restore-Self-Care-Relationship/dp/1720518807
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Today's guest, Jada Shapiro, is a maternal health expert and the founder of boober, where expectant parents and new families find on-demand expert care and high-quality classes, pregnancy to postpartum. She founded boober to empower expectant and new parents to transform their pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences and outcomes through expert education and easy access to qualified maternal healthcare providers. She is a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, lactation counselor, birth photographer, mother, and step-mother.
In today's episode, we talk about all of the great on-demand offerings of boober, how boober was an incredible asset to birthing parents at the peak of the pandemic, as well as boober's commitment to anti-racism. We also talk about the mortality rate of black mothers and what non-black providers can do to check their implicit biases. Listen to our great conversation now!
Today's Sponsors:
Boober - Boober is the destination for new & expecting parents to find the expert classes and on-demand care providers (like doulas, mental health therapists, lactation consultants, and more) they need to thrive from pregnancy to postpartum. Get the help you need from bump, birth, boob, and beyond. website: https://getboober.com/
Gmichelle Self Care Resources is a wellness resource space that encourages hard-working, caring people to make self-care a part of their lives by compassionately addressing, educating and offering opportunities to be supported on their self-care journey with our interactive workshops and self-care resources, The Self Care Investment and Self Explore, Self Restore.
Website: The Self Care Investment: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-self-care-investment-lcsw-g-michelle-goodloe/1139771832;jsessionid=F25A2408C503B7BA78D389E2FB05FB26.prodny_store01-atgap04?ean=9781668501788
Self Explore Self Care Relationship: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Explore-Restore-Self-Care-Relationship/dp/1720518807
Get your ticket to the Push Thru, Mama Summit TODAY! use promo code PUSH to get $10 off.
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In this episode I sit down with the awe-inspiring and incredibly sweet, RaQuita Weathers. She is the founder and creator of both Belle Rouge Photography and Lifestylish Magazine. We talked about her experience with mothering two kiddos all while holding down the main job and expanding her many side hustles. She's a phenomenal photographer (if you've seen my recent brand photos, she was my photographer) that does maternity, lifestyle and branding shoots. Her creative juices are always flowing and she's constantly thinking of "what can I do next". What I found so inspiring about my conversation with her is that she never lets motherhood hinder her from her passions. If it's something that she loves to do, she figures out a way to do it while also balancing all of the other responsibilities that she has. She's quite a jack of all trades, I'd say. Check out our convo in today's episode.
Book your next shoot with RaQuita: https://bellerougephotography.com/
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My good friend, Candace Johnson, and I meet up on an early Saturday morning to catch the first show of the day of RESPECT (trying to be as safe and careful as possible in these variant streets). We're both Aretha fans and I knew when it was announced that Jennifer Hudson would be playing Aretha, I had to get my ticket for opening weekend. During this episode, Candace and I sit out on the patio of Chicken Biddy having brunch and discussing our candid thoughts of the movie from the acting, costuming, story (Aretha became a mother at 12 years old) and Marlon Wayans both darn near stealing the show. We also break down our thoughts on Da Baby, Nick Cannon and other pop culture news. Tune in!
Are you an Aretha Franklin fan?
Intro: Rock Steady by Aretha Franklin Outtro: Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin
I sit down with author, fellow therapist, and mother, Dr. January Few, as she talks about her navigating motherhood and marriage at a young age while building a career and furthering her education. January gets candid about her struggles during her postpartum period and how she had to be transparent with her friends to discuss her needs, how she wanted to be supported, and how some friendships didn't make it to the next chapter of her life. She also talks about working on her marriage after motherhood, deciding to have a third child when not feeling like the door to having more kids was fully closed, and how she is still learning how to be content with her own company. I truly enjoyed listening to January's honesty as she was vulnerable in sharing her story and also talking about her recent book release, Pretty Introspection. Pretty Introspection is a reflection of her own personal self work, while also giving guidance to readers on how they can be self-reflective as well. Have a listen to an empowering episode!
@jays_land @pretty_intrspection @petalled_pretty
Intro: Cozy w/ Peter Kuli Outtro: She's A Bad Mama Jama by Carl Carlton
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Felicia Wynter is a mother of many trades. After two surprise pregnancies, she still managed to adjust to motherhood despite the personal challenges that accompanied it. She's an educator, she's a realtor, she's pursuing her doctorate's degree, and she also owns an event planning company called, Pink Carpet, LLC. One would ask how does she do it all? But a huge takeaway that Felicia mentions during her interview was a quote that her husband told her "I'd rather suffer the pain of discipline than the pain of regret". She believes in taking the chance of doing whatever it is that you've always wanted to do. Utilize your supports, create a plan and "just do it". Enjoy this fun and also thoughtful conversation with Felicia as she shares how she pushes through it all.
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Outtro: Blessed by Sheensea and Tyga
Sooooooo.......one of my best friends asked me, "Have you watched Sex/Life on Netflix yet? You should totally watch it." Then a week later another friend texted, "Have you watched Sex/Life yet? It's about a motherhood and how her life changes after she has kids. Oh, and there's a lot of sex." and then I go to my skin appointment and she asks, "Have you watched Sex/Life yet?"....which led me to, okay, let me watch this much talked about film. So, I did and then I sat down and discussed the film with sex therapist, Unika Nelson. If you want to hear our thoughts and commentary, head over to the podcast to catch the latest episode. We really get into it!
Have you watched the film? If so, what were your thoughts?
Show Synopsis: Stuck at home with a new baby and unfulfilled by her sex life with Cooper, Billie's consumed with explicit flashbacks of sex with Brad — a leather-jacketed bad boy who frequently gave Billie neon-lit orgasms in nightclubs, stairwells and elevators. Sex/Life poses all kinds of worthy (though Carrie Bradshaw-esque) questions about Billie's pleasure. (Can you have a great marriage without great sex? What does it mean to fantasies about an ex?)
I sit down with British born mum, Lisa Baker, and she shares her story of growing up as a child of a celebrity, traveling the world with music being a huge prop in the background, and knowing early on that she wanted to be a mother. Not all of us begin our motherhood journey early. According to the recent US Census, more birthing parents are choosing to become parents at ages 30-38. Based on old medical terms, doctors used to refer to pregnancies that happened in women over the age of 35 as "geriatric pregnancies". Lisa gave birth to her son, Hudson, later in life and now pregnant with her second in her early 40's she refutes the term, geriatric pregnancy. She shares how she always embraced the idea of motherhood regardless of her age and if age played any factor, it was influencing how many children she had. She also shares the challenges she faced in having a C-Section and how her husband was incredible support for her during this very difficult time.
Intro: Cozy Peter Kuli Website: www.pushthrumom.com Follow Us @pushthrumom
I had the pleasure of having a conversation with the incredibly talented Sophia Barrett, about her journey to motherhood. She talks about her early childhood experiences, being a child of immigrant parents and the struggles of growing up in Massachusetts. Sophia was candid and honest about her difficulty to accept her diagnosis of infertility and how she viewed herself as a woman. But the powerful piece that she shares was how becoming a foster parent shifted her view of motherhood and led her to adopt her daughter, Emi. She also talks about balancing being a wife, mother, and a business owner of the hottest photography studio in Atlanta, Ga. I also talk about my personal experience with booking Sophia to capture my family portraits and how I wish I could gift this experience to every woman I know. Grab your tissues because you're gonna need them!
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Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli Outro: By Your Side by Sade
Black women experience infertility at almost 2x the rate of our counterparts and yet we are least likely to seek treatment. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with The Broken Brown Egg Founder, Regina Townsend. We discuss her own journey into motherhood from trying to conceive, learning of a medical diagnosis (hypothyroidism, PCOS, blocked Fallopian tubes, and Type 2 diabetes), and accepting the path of IVF and all of the challenges associated with that. Regina talks mental health, reproductive health and creating a space for black women to share in their experience of infertility. Her website The Broken Brown Egg is not only a place where women who are trying to conceive can go to read Regina’s blog, but also a place where they can learn about the many resources available to them such as financial assistance for IVF, information on donor eggs, black reproductive endocrinologist, support groups and so much more.
As Regina says in our conversation, it’s time to talk about infertility. The more women can feel comfortable in sharing their stories, the less shame there is to be associated with it.
The Broken Brown Egg https://thebrokenbrownegg.org/ Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ShellshockedBBE Follow Regina @brokenbrownegg
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Music: Cozy by Peter Kuli Brown Skin Girl by Beyonce, SAINt JHN, Wizkid, Blue IVY Carter
It feels SO good to be back. After taking a small break to continue to expand my business and get my kids settled into school, I'm ready to get back to our candid conversations about maternal mental health and womanhood. In today's catch-up, I talked about the heaviness I feel in being a black woman these days, the inspiring work of certified doula, Dustin Young, Ava Duvernay's chat about how her mother was able to push thru, my review of Master of None Season 3 ( I loved it!), and how writing is feeding my soul right now. This season we'll be talking about infertility, unexpected births, reproductive health and much more!
In today's episode, I sit down with Hyacinth Powell and we discuss several challenges she faced during her motherhood journey. She talks about her teenage pregnancy, creating her village, an unexpected medical diagnosis, trauma, and how she found her way to healing. Being that it's maternal mental health week, Hyacinth describes how she was once at a crossroads in her life where she knew she had to put herself first, get better or she wasn't going to be able to be the mother that she wanted to be. It's a great reminder that sometimes by being selfish can be the most rewarding and beneficial decision that we can make in our lives. Through a move to Arizona, working through her trauma, and going to therapy she's able to help others along the way. She's a health coach, an author, and the creator of Hykes to Heal.
Hyacinth's Book : https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Chaos-Journey-Hyacinth-Powell-ebook/dp/B07S6H6YC1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=chaos+to+peace+hyacinth&qid=1620239823&sr=8-1
Follow her @hyacinthsholistichealth
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Theme: cozy by Peter Coli Outtro: Glow by Victoria Monet
This episode I catch you up on life and I give you all of the wonderful updates happening in the Maternal Mental Health and Reproductive Health world. I talk about my new obsession with Dua Lipa and I give my review of the film The Escape. I also post the IG Live chat I had with my dear friend and colleague, millennial therapist and healthy self-esteem specialist, Tameika Cheek. You're gonna love this one!
Article on COVID and Maternal Health: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(21)00079-6/fulltext
Trailer for The Escape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i61HCEjp6qE
Theme: Cozy by Peter Kuli Dua Lip: Levitate and Don't Start Now
In today’s episode I sit down and chat with my hairstylist, Kayleigh, who is a mother of two little girls. We talk about her journey to motherhood, bonding with her babies, and her symptoms of baby blues. Kayleigh also gets candid about what it was like to separate from her partner and create a healthy co-parenting environment for her and her children. She shares how she felt about her postpartum body and how she dealt with the naysayers when she decided to get a full mommy make-over. Kayleigh is an advocate for self-care and doing whatever feels good to you so that you can be the best mom you can be. She travels, she shops, she blogs, she loves fashion and she’s a believer in you “doing you”. I love all of it and I hope you do too.
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In today’s episode I catch you up on everything that’s going down at Push Thru Headquarters! It’s Black Maternal Health Week and there’s so much going on. Check out Black Mama’s Alliance and all of the great things happening this week. Plus, let’s talk stats and how you can feel empowered as a black mother. I share what I’ve learned since celebrating my birthday this year, self-care, and how to NOT let Patriarchy define you as a mother and as a woman.
Arah’s Article: https://arahthequill.medium.com/motherhood-was-designed-by-men-cf89e7df250e Whispers of A Womanist: https://whispersofawomanist.com/2020/12/13/the-curse-of-kevin-samuels-gender-as-racism/
Black Mamas Alliance: https://blackmamasmatter.org/
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Songs: Beautiful by Qveen Herby Grown Woman by Beyonce
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In today’s episode, my guest, Tyeal Howell, and I discuss what it was like for her to have a change in how she wanted to celebrate her pregnancy after COVID-19 hit America. Although the world was shutting down as the weeks approached her due date, she didn’t allow it to alter her birth plan. Tyeal gets candid with all she created her support team, wrote out affirmations, and manifested the labor and delivery she wanted. She is also writing a book on how mothers can still be ambitious entrepreneurs while also being the present mothers that they want to be. Join us as we discuss how many women had to pivot when being face with unprecedented times, but also not allowing the state of the world to overshadow the blessing that is life. This is how Tyeal pushes through.
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Theme Song: Cozy by Peter Kuli
In celebration of Women's History Month, my bestie-sista-friend, Jay, stops by to have a chat with me about the moment when we figured out that we were more than enough in our careers. Pay inequality is something that is constant fight and battle for women across the United States. According to the U.S. Census, on average, Black women were paid 63% of what non-Hispanic white men were paid in 2019. That means it takes the typical Black woman 19 months to be paid what the average white man takes home in 12 months. That’s even worse than the national earnings ratio for all women, 82%, as reported in AAUW’s The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap. We talk about the people that helped us along the way and the moments that affirmed us to keep pushing forward. And the book by Elaine Welteroth, More Than Enough, the solidified the journey to break glass ceilings.
Share a time when you were reminded that you were more than enough and you pushed through!
Theme: Cozy by Peter Kuli Outro: I'm Every Woman by Chaka Khan
Shondreka Reese has a sit down with me to talk about her motherhood journey. She had a change in her birth plan and even had a "oh, crap" moment once taking her new baby home. But she was blessed with an incredible support system and she was able to talk herself into adapting to a change in her birth plan. Not only does Shondreka work in public health, but she's also an advocate for breastfeeding moms. She believes in breaking stigmas for black mothers and she likes to encourage new moms to push through when struggling with the breastfeeding journey. Have a listen to our insightful chat about motherhood as I talk with a fellow Milledgeville Georgian.
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It's been a minute since we've had some one-on-one time and these past two weeks have been the busiest ever, so I owe you an extra episode to make-up. Listen to me run my mouth about the documentaries I've been watching from Farrow vs. Allen to Britney Spears to the Persona and the upcoming Tina Turner Documentary. Then I chat about the Black Maternal Mental Health Summit that was a huge success! I watched United States vs Billie Holiday, Coming to America 2, and Love Life. #supportblackwomen and my thoughts on the Meghan Markle interview. And my birthday's coming and listen to how I'm shifting into a new year being the healthiest version of myself possible and feeling grateful to have made it another year.
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Black Maternal Mental Health Summit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9d0f_-k8-Q
Alex Elle Journal https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Journal-Daily-Practice-Self-Discovery/dp/1797200119
Intro BOA by Sam Gendel, Sam Wilkes Outro Family Matters by TOBi
International Wardrobe Stylist. Style Consultant. Journalist. Amber Aaron Mosley is a Los Angeles-based style consultant and freelance writer. Native to the San Francisco Bay Area and a mother of two. I sit down for a candid chat on what was it like to expect when you weren't planning on expecting, how to create the support network you want when family and friends are not in your local area and how to pivot when your plans abruptly change. Aaron also gives style tips to mothers who are breastfeeding and want to looking fashionable, but also want to be functional. And fashion advice for new moms who want to embrace their new mom bodies. A HUGE gem that I took away from our conversation is how Aaron describes that she was raised by a group of women who embraced "radical-ness" which inspired her to define motherhood on her own terms. Sit back and have a listen and enjoy!
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Theme Music - Cozy by Peter Kuli Outro Song- Socialite by Jontha Links
Ciara Bird is an artist, designer, natural healing practitioner and most importantly, a mother. I've loved all of Ciara's work for several years now and she was even pivotal in the branding of Push Thru, which she and I talked about during her interview. With me loving everything she's ever created I knew that I was going to love hearing about her motherhood journey. Ciara talks about her natural deliveries of both of her sons, the importance of having a doula and a home-birth. She also shares about her postpartum experience and the juggle of managing two little ones as the world began to shut down in the midst of a pandemic. Something so fascinating about Ciara is also the fact that she's a world traveler with her children. She spent a significant amount of time in Bali after her first was born and then during the recording of our interview she and her family had just settled into Senegal, Africa. Ciara also shares how her spiritual work and her awaken-ness has also played a key role in her rise into motherhood. One of the big take-aways I took from our discussion is how she plans on preparing her babies for the world. Sit back and have a listen to a phenomenal conversation with a mother I truly admire and adore.
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Theme song Cozy by Peter Kuli Outtro Sweet Mother by Prince Nico
Mom shaming is something that many mothers encounter. People often have their opinions on how a mother should behave or spend their free time. In this episode, I interview mother, entrepreneur, and therapist, Katrina Pointer who talks about how self-care is essential to her life. She discusses her journey through motherhood, how support from her mother has been important, and how postpartum depression was something that she battled soon after giving birth to her daughter. We have a candid conversation about how doing what's best for you as a mother is important regardless of other's opinions. How you show up as a mom is rooted in how well you take care of yourself. Redefining motherhood on your own terms is something we all do. Kick back and have a listen.
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Theme Music: Cozy by Peter Kuli
Eren is a journalist and postpartum depression/anxiety survivor as well as the creator of "Good Moms Have Bad Days: Understanding Postpartum Depression”. The two of us talk about her postpartum experience with both of her babies and the fact that it was her husband telling her “you need to get help” that sparked her to reach out to a therapist. We discuss breaking the stigma of mental health for mothers, utilizing the remarkable resource that is Postpartum Support International, and how getting on medication helped her cope with her postpartum symptoms. This was an unbelievable discussion between the two of us because these are the conversations that aren’t often had. In an effort to break the stigma and help mothers overcome the shame, more talks like this have to be had. Just because a mother has a bad day doesn’t mean that she is a bad mother.
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In this week's episode I sit down with my dear sis-in-law, Pauline. She talks about dedicating her life to her children and even though she is tasked with several responsibilities, she still finds time to carve out for herself. Pauline is a successful author that has released several riveting novels and she is an example of how mothers can still find time to carve out space for themselves. She goes through her day-to-day and how she strategically meets the needs of her family, while also getting up in the early hours of the morning to write out a few chapters for her latest novel. Self-care comes in many forms and creativity is how Pauline finds hers.
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In this week’s episode I have the honor of interviewing the critically acclaimed author, Arah Iloabugichukwu. Her new book, Of Mothers & Daughters, is our book of the month and during our discussion we dive into what inspired her to write this vulnerable yet compelling piece of work. The biggest truth that comes from Arah’s story is how she was able to work through the troubled relationship she had with her mother and use that to understand her mother as a woman. Arah is a lifelong writer who first began her exploration of the art of storytelling in the third grade. Imposter syndrome survivor and former self defeatist, she spends her time penning literary pieces on popular culture, social justice issues and human behavior. She lives in Houston, Texas with her loving family. Her work has been featured in Madam Noire and Medium. Of Mothers and Daughters deals with trauma, sexual assault, abuse, anxiety, mental health, motherhood and so much more. Take a listen to one of my most favorite interviews.
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Theme Song: Cozy by Peter Kuli
Featured Song Sweet Mother by Prince Nico Mbarga & Rocafil Jazz
I volunteered with Big Brother Big Sister for 13 years and in addition to being gifted a phenomenal little sister, I was also honored with getting to know her mother, Essence. I've always admired her with how she could have the ability to raise four children as a single mother. And even now having one daughter at Kenyon College and another at Wake Forrest, both on full ride scholarships, Essence knows how to be a present, fun mother that drives the importance of education. Being selfless and sacrificing several wants and needs helped her to get her children to the places where they are today. But she didn't forget about herself and her wants and desires in the end. I'm privileged to sit down and have an interview, Essence, and talk through her journey of motherhood and how she was able to push through.
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Song: Cozy by Peter Kuli
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In this week's episode, I sit down for a fun, insightful chat with Dr. Ayanna Abrams, psychologist, advocate, speaker, writer, and my co-pop-culture enthusiast. We cover a range of topics from the insanity that happened at the capital last week, our review of Pixar's Soul and black Twitter's disdain with the film, Mahjong Women culture appropriating a centuries old Chinese game, the new Clubhouse App, Miyah Pensetto (eye roll), Hilaria Baldwin's identity, and my all time favorite topic, who's the best singer/rapper, Drake or Lauryn Hill. Tune in for a laugh or two. And also, let me know who you think would win in a Drake versus Lauryn Hill.
In today's episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with the ambitious, purpose driven, Carla Saunders. Carla shares the story of how most of her life she's worked hard to obtain the wonderful things that she's accumulated. But the other side of ambition is that sometimes we can put unnecessary pressure on ourselves and we can feel the need to do it all by ourselves. Carla shares how her anxiety pushed her to the point of needing to get into therapy in order for her to be the mother she wanted to be and the woman she wanted to be. She is a published author of the book Dear Fear Volume 3. - 10 Compelling True Stories of Women Living Their Life on the Other Side of Fear and a mother to 3 yo Caleb.
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Music: Cozy w/ Still Haze By Peter Kuli
This week's episode I sit down with fellow mom, Brandi Frazier, and we talk about her traumatic postpartum experience and how advocating for herself to her doctor saved her life. Brandi Frazier is a mom, wife, sister and daughter who is originally born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Brandi has a passion for speaking and making an impact on anyone she meets. Her high energy and zest for life makes her a great friend and a trusted educator. When Brandi became a new mom to an awesome baby boy named Zachary, her life changed. Brandi had an amazing labor and delivery but ended up being hospitalized due to post pregnancy complications, 13 days after giving birth. This traumatic experience inspired Brandi to create Bee Empowered Mama which is an organization that provides educational resources and services for women throughout their pregnancy and postpartum. Brandi is truly passionate about empowering women and she truly believes it is apart of her purpose. Brandi currently resides in Atlanta, GA with her wonderful husband and son.
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Music: Cozy w/ Still Haze by Peter Kuli
And....we're back for season 3! In this week's episode I welcome listeners back into my thoughts, my life, and give updates as to what's been going on in my busy schedule since you last heard from me. I talk about COVID-19 and me agreeing with Tom Cruises's rant. I also discuss my career progress and secret projects I have brewing. My close friend Julia and I started a book club called Lit Women Book Club. I watched Ma Rainey and I'm still in awe by the talent that is Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. And I share some personal stories about how life gives us doubters, but it's up to us to push through and push past them.
Intro: Cozy by Peter Kuli The Recipe by Sir Falling Higher by Gaidaa
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Due to everything's that's going on in the world, I decided to do a more relaxed episode where there's a lot of laughter and wine. My friend Candace and I have a candid conversation about everything pop culture. We talk about the versus battles, who our top 5 R&B artists are, Kanye West, John Gray, the bad women of the 90's, Tamar Braxton, and RIP Chadwick Boseman. Have a laugh we us as we give our thoughts on the latest celebrity news. Keep in mind, I'm not celebrity new anchor, but it's nice to escape the craziness of the world just for a minute.
In this week's episode I sit down with an old middle school friend, Audrey, and we talk about her many experiences during her journey of motherhood. She shares what it's like to balance being a mother of two in New York City, while also balancing a successful career as a journalist for The Working Mother Magazine. Audrey also details the birth trauma experience she had with giving birth to her son and then immediately going into surgery for hysterectomy. Audrey is also in an interracial marriage and is raising a black son in America. She shares what that experience is like for her. And being that having two kids was always apart of the plan, she lastly discusses her steps towards finding a surrogate and how they were able to welcome their daughter in 2019. Join us for a candid conversation about motherhood and the many rides it takes us on.
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It's been a minute since I sat down and asked my listeners how they were doing. So, how are you doing? The world is still in the same place as it was at the beginning of season 2 and I wanted to see how everyone was coping. In addition to that, an article came out on Lauryn Hill and her daughter Selah who voiced how her mother "whooped" her as a child and how that traumatized her. This is something we discuss today and I also share some tools to help moms out there that may be having a hard time pushing through right now.
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Article: https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/14/entertainment/lauryn-hill-selah-allegations-trnd/index.html
Corporal Punishment: https://www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/newsletter/2017/04/racial-trauma
Support Groups: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
Music:
The Impressions - Keep On Pushing
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We often don’t see our parents as humans navigating life the best they can until we become adults ourselves. Becoming parents and mothers can often allow ourselves to give grace and understanding to the ones that raised us. I have a candid conversation about that with one of my besties, Jay, as she shares with us what life looked like living in Jamaica as a child, being apart from her mother during her younger years and coming full circle with her mother as she became a mother herself. We also discuss the trials and challenges she faced as a first time mom. As well as despite being told that having the medical condition of PCOS wouldn't allow her to conceive naturally, she defied those odds with being blessed with two little ones.
Music: Joakim Kurad - Dreams Bob Marley - Is This Love
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Deahdra Bowier, licensed clinical psychologist, who is a trauma focused psychologist at the University of California Santa Cruz. We discuss how several of us have been exposed to some form of trauma in our lives and how trauma can affect our daily lives. In today's climate, trauma is not a stranger to anyone and several of us are struggling with various triggers. I share my personal story of trauma and how I felt like it changed the trajectory of who I am as a woman and as a human in this world. Deahdra shares valuable resources on how someone can find outlets in order to deal with their own trauma as well as how to start healing.
For anyone wanting help with seeking mental health services please contact The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET. 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
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What is matrescence? Those physical, psychological and emotional changes a mother goes through after the birth of her little one. I sit down with Stepha LaFond, Motherhood Transition Coach, and discuss the many complexities of processing motherhood while also longing for the life that came before it. Many moms struggle with the idea that now they're a mother they can no longer engage in the things they did before having a child. Stepha breaks down the steps of merging the old you/new you, looking at becoming a mother as an evolution of self, and identifying the root desire of missing your old life.
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I've always wondered how does a mother of multiples do it! Being pregnant with twins always seemed like something magical to me, but pushing through the after birth experience with multiples is definitely miraculous. I sit down with one of my faves, Chi, and we talk about her journey into motherhood. She was just a woman living her best life in London, enjoying a whirlwind romance, when she was hit with the shocking, but pleasant surprise of being pregnant with twin boys. She shares how her mother was her guiding light into motherhood, how not having a village in the U.K. created its challenges, and how no one talks about how becoming a parent can affect your romantic relationship.
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I welcome our wonderful guest, Dr. Tonya Wright, MD, FACOG. She is a graduate of Penn State College of Medicine, a practicing OB-GYN, and mother of two beautiful boys. I'm super excited to have the conversation about balance with Dr. Wright and I ask her questions on how does she find balance with such a demanding career. Women often times feel as if they can't have it all. Having a successful career, a thriving marriage, and kids can seem far fetched. BUT it's possible and a woman shouldn't feel as if they have to pick and choose which one they want out of the three. Sometimes balance looks like imbalance when navigating life. Dr. Wright is fashionable, she's passionate, she loves her kids and she loves her patients. Have a listen to a great conversation.
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In this week's episode I talk about ways you can learn how to reset when everything in the world seems to be going array. It's often all about perspective. 2020 definitely didn't turn out to be what ANYONE expected it to be. I heard once that being an adult is like looking both ways before crossing the street and then getting hit by an airplane. That's what this year feels like. Now that we are aware of what we're dealing with in these times and we know that nothing seems to be getting any better in the next couple of months, the best that we can do is cope while we're in this current space. Let's reset. Let's change our perspective. Let's take breaks and breathe. And tell me how you're reseting in order to cope. Let's discuss.
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This week’s episode I talk about my 4th trimester experience. What is the fourth trimester? The fourth trimester is the 12-week period immediately after you have had your baby. Mine was filled with a change in plans of supports and redefining what support looks like. Giving birth during a pandemic. Having two babies and continuously watching people look like me be murdered. Then witnessing the black lives movement resurgence and protests worldwide. I also share my birth story and how I received a foley bulb induction, which was the most painful PAINFUL experience I’ve ever had in my ENTIRE LIFE! So, I cover a lot of topics, but have a listen and let’s discuss below 👇🏽
We are officially back with Season 2, but FIRST, here is an episode that never aired because Corona Virus shut the world down. Here I have a sit down chat with my dear friend Jay and we discuss our three favorite women in black history (it was hard to narrow down only three because realistically it would be tons). There's so many black women to admire in our history as well as present and in a time right now where we are demanding change, reflecting on our black history is a reminder of the journey we've travelled. Share with us who you admire!
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theme song: Joakim Kurad - Dreams
We're in very unfamiliar times right now in the word and trying to navigate this corona virus while also maintaining our sanity can be a challenge. But we've got this! In this episode, I catch you guys up on how it is to be quickly approaching your due date at this time and what safety interventions have been put into place by my doctor. I also share some tips and tools to help you manage your own anxiety in dealing with all of the uncertainty of the world right now.
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Article on Embracing the Unknown: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/collections/202003/embracing-the-unknown
Theme: Joakim Karud- Dizzy Music: Shaboozey - Winning Streak
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In honor of Black History Month And Women's History Month, I discuss the history of motherhood for black mothers. We talk about wet mothers, Mamie Till, Toni Morrison, and Margaret Garner. African American women have had a long journey to being able to freely be mothers to their own children. I also talk about my blessing way and what an honor the experience was for me.
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Theme: Joakim Karud - Dizzy Music - Roll Jordan Roll (feat. Chiwetel Ejiofor)
Mother To Son- By Langston https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47559/mother-to-son
The Untold Story of Emmett Till- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvijYSJtkQk
Margaret Garner - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/obituaries/margaret-garner-overlooked.html
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This week I sit down with my friend, Catherine, an early 30's woman who decided early that she did not want to have her own children. We discuss how she was able to reach that decision, how her and her husband got on the same page, and how she deals with people who try to change her mind. Catherine also shares how she's considering adoption or fostering, but being confident in her decision about how she wants to operate her womb helps her combat outside opinions.
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Theme: Joakim Karud - Dizzy Music - I Can't Stand The Rain - Ann Peebles
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Today I have an extensive conversation with fellow mom, Karen. She shares what it's like being raised in a Haitian household here in America and witnessing the strength of her mother who was raising three daughters as a single parent. Karen was the oldest of three and had a lot of responsibility on her plate within the household, which carried over into her own motherhood journey. She talks candidly about difficulties with conceiving, medical complications, car accidents, having a newborn in the NICU and several other challenges during her pregnancy that she kept to only to herself. Take a listen to a mother that continues to navigate being a mom all while learning to give herself some grace and tone out the ones that don't understand.
Intro: Souk La Se Sel Medikaman - La Medicina
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This week we sit down with mother and clinician, Tavarous Saint-Louis, as she shares her journey into motherhood. We also discuss her passion for supporting and advocating for the well-being of all children. She offers education and training in the area of prevention of neglect and abuse of children to parents, educators, clinicians and anyone open to learning. As we discuss parenting styles, Tavarous offers tips for the stressed and overwhelmed mother so that she can take a different and more conscious approach to disciplining.
Find Tavarous: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/tavarous-saint-louis-atlanta-ga/490548
Songs: Rocket - Lion Babe feat. Moe Moks
Theme Song: Joam Kurad - Dizzy
Shrill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkjStfMAtLI
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It's been a long time coming. I've always gone back and forth about sharing or not sharing this story, but I do realize that we heal and help a lot of people through sharing. My personal experience with postpartum is what really enabled me to want to reach and help as many women as possible. I've been there and I get it. In this week's episode I talk about my postpartum experience, the highs and the lows, and how I was able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Everyone's journey through motherhood is different and this is my personal journey. Please share with me your own personal story!
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theme song: Joakim Kurad
Songs: Aretha Franklin - Chain of Fools Lauryn Hill - To Zion
For Help with Postpartum Depression - https://www.postpartum.net
Trauma is an experience that several of us experience, but we never know how it will impact us in our adulthood. For mothers that carry that trauma with us and continue to repress it, it can show it's ugly head without us having any control over it. I had the pleasure of interviewing my mother, Earnie, and I listened to her share her story of abandonment from her own mother, physical abuse from her grandmother and first husband as well as becoming a first time mother at a young age. From this story I find that it's important for us all to take inventory of what we feel like we're carrying with us that shows itself in the way we parent. And to remember that counseling is always an option to help us heal.
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Theme Music by Joakim Kurad
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We often talk about the woman's experience, but let's take a moment to talk about a father's experience during postpartum. I sit down and I have an interview with first time father, James, as he talks about his struggles, stressors, and difficulties with fatherhood. James also offers three tips for new dads to help them during the adjustment period of fatherhood. And we briefly discuss a new celebrity father's behaviors during his postpartum experience and what James thinks about that. I also share recent research covering Paternal Postnatal Depression and what some risk factors are for men.
PPD Article: http://postpartummen.com/postpartum-depression/
US Magazine: https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/porsha-williams-fiance-links-cheating-to-her-postpartum-depression/
Theme Music by Joakim Kurad
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There's a lot of miseducation about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and I want to take a minute to provide some education surrounding postpartum depression. I find that this may be extremely helpful for people who are supporting a new mom or a new mom that may be experiencing some symptoms, but may not know what to call it. I give a brief overview of exactly what PMADs is and where you can go to get help.
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Intro song by: Joakim Karud - Dizzy Break Songs: Feelin' Good - Lizzo; Superwoman - Alicia Keys
Welcome 2020! I sit back and I talk about everything that I'm loving in this new year from hot songs, tv shows, movies, books and more! I also share how I want to be more centered, grounded, and present woman this year and what tips I can offer you so that you can do the same.
Song lists: Sno Aalegra - "I Want You Around" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4976Fgvf5Ps
Sabrina Claudio feat. 6lack- "Belong To you" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoUf2FNst_o
Movie-
Brittany Runs a Marathon - trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2dWyp_JB7M
TV:
Watchmen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVa9TG9rEtI Castle Rock - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyiu5PGsc-I Goop Lab - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MunlAm7IGsE
Meditation-
Calm - https://www.youtube.com/user/calmdotcom Breathe Mama Breathe - byShonda Moralis, MSW, LCSW - https://www.amazon.com/Breathe-Mama-5-Minute-Mindfulness-Busy/dp/1615193561/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24UVUB9GIL4BZ&keywords=breathe+mama+breathe&qid=1578429961&sprefix=breathe+mama%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1
Books-
Passing by Nella Larsen -https://www.amazon.com/Passing-Penguin-Classics-Nella-Larsen/dp/0142437271/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NI6XTEVL4UGO&keywords=passing+nella+larsen&qid=1578430006&sprefix=passing+%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1
Postnatal Depletion Cure - by Dr. Oscar Serrallach - https://www.amazon.com/Postnatal-Depletion-Cure-Rebuilding-Reclaiming/dp/1478970308/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F208YGE6T86A&keywords=the+postnatal+depletion+cure&qid=1578430051&sprefix=the+posthaste%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1
Intro Song By: Joakim Karud - Dizzy Follow: @pushthrubox email: keisha@keishareaves.com
Listen as I sit down with my good friend, Crystal, as we talk about her experience growing up with a single mother here in the wonderful southern state of Georgia. With every life experience comes with challenges we may have wished were different and blessings that we couldn't imagine having lived without. Crystal shares being a rebellious teenager, navigating college selections on her own, how it was for her losing her father during her early years in college, and how her mother's strength greatly influenced the woman she is today.
Intro song by Joakim Karud- Dizzy
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This is the introduction to Push Thru Podcast. I talk why I've decided to start this, where did the idea come from and what can you expect from the podcast. First episode of the Podcast launches January 1, 2020.
If you would like to be a guest on the show or if you have any suggestions for topics to be discussed email me at keisha@keishareaves.com