Stay ConnectedHave you ever had secret questions about the untouchable subjects like abortion, suicide, or addiction? Imagine having a conversation with your best friend who has been through those things and it offering up the nitty gritty.
This is a podcast where we will be talking about all the subjects that we kind of tip toe around in society. From racism to alcoholism, we’re going to chat about the controversial, the censored, and the taboo.
Heydy walks us through her story of defying all odds and rising from the ashes of her tumultuous childhood. She spent time living on the streets, in shelters, and eventually became a teen mom.
Follow her on IG: @heydylopez_ and on her blog heydylopez.com
Alayna was suffering from a 16 year battle with Anorexia/Bulimia and literally on the brink of death when she finally got the help she needed. This is her story of her journey to recovery.
Follow her story on Instagram: @loveyourselfsomuch / @laynesd
Steven lost his wife Alexis to postpartum depression and psychosis just six weeks after their daughter Adriana was born, in October of 2013. He's dedicated his entire existence to fighting for the future of maternal mental health care. Besides founding the Alexis Joy D'Achille Foundation, Allegheny Health Network now has the Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Perinatal Mental Health in Pittsburgh, which is a medical facility where women can seek treatment for pregnancy-related mental health issues. When properly treated, PMAD have an 80% recovery rate, but because of stigma, lack of resources, and other systematic issues- women are slipping through the cracks. Alexis was one of those women. Please be warned that this episode contains graphic accounts of suicide and trauma. Please proceed with discretion as this content could be triggering for some. If you feel you are in crisis or need help, please reach out to someone.
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At 40 years old, Malia FINALLY got the relief of a tangible diagnosis that she could begin to treat.
Bipolar disorder like many other mental disorders, can be very misunderstood and stereotyped. The word "bipolar" or "manic depressive" is often used as jargon to describe things that are up and down like the weather or even our toddler's behavior. I think we could all be a little more sensitive and gain a little more knowledge about what this disorder actually looks like and get to know the human beings behind the diagnosis. As you'll hear, Bipolar Disorder might look a lot different from what you've seen in the media or in movies.
Seven months ago, Angela's husband appeared to be suffering from an allergic reaction of some sort. The days that followed would be an unexpected chain of events that would forever change the course of her life.
In light of recent events, I thought we should take some time to try and better understand Islam. Azka is a Muslim woman, mother, and researcher in my community. She's going to graciously take us through some basic answers about what it means to be Muslim and invite us in to her world as a Muslim American who was raised in Pakistan.
Jillian is a writer and blogger in Houston, TX. She wrote a gut wrenching essay on her blog in 2017 and it was the first time she was public about her experience with domestic abuse. She's talking to us today about her journey. You can follow Jillian's blog at cupofcharisma.com
Nikki is a single working mom of two in South Florida. Her oldest threw her into unexpected single motherhood. Her second? Planned. Neither of her children have a father and she tells us all about her story, her goals, and the dynamic of her little family.
Today I'm talking to one of my good friends, Aaronica. Aaronica is black woman and mother of three in Atlanta, GA. I sat down with her to talk about white privilege, racism, and being a white female ally. You can follow Aaronica and her family over at TheCrunchyMommy.com and on Instagram.
Emily is a west-coast mom of two little girls. She's also a photographer and a blogger… and a recovering alcoholic. While Emily has been sober for nine years, her scary past with drugs and alcohol is still a very relevant reminder of how different her life could have been. You can follow Emily's journey on her BLOG and on her IG.
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