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The SonRise Project Podcast

The SonRise Project is dedicated to helping sons and daughters lead mentally healthy lives while providing a safe space to share and support families dealing with mental illness and addiction issues nationwide. We believe that to achieve optimal health, we must commit to creating a safe place for parents, guardians, and teachers to share, listen, and learn from experts and each other.

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Latest Episodes:

A Black Father’s Radical Acceptance of His Son May 02, 2022

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The SonRise Project creator Kelli Richardson Lawson introduces her husband, Keith Lawson. He shares his personal journey as a father of two sons, including one with addiction and mental wellness challenges. He says while there is no parenting instruction book or roadmap, there are many tools to utilize, including therapy and the support of a loving community. Keith reflects on his own difficult childhood. He was raised by his single mom in Baltimore. His father struggled with alcoholism. Keith and his siblings had few resources available to them. Keith says he realized long ago that he wanted to create something different for his own family. Today he’s paradigm-shifting and pivoting to a new normal. He’s also learning to practice what he calls "radical acceptance” of his son and himself. Keith says he’s committed to transforming his pain into passion by speaking out and making more discussions about mental health possible.

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Our Children and Self Harm Apr 25, 2022

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The SonRise Project creator, Kelli Richardson Lawson, introduces therapist, Dr. Julie Lopez. She is founder of Viva Partnership and the Resilient Brain Project. In this episode, Dr. Lopez tackles the difficult subject of self-harm. Self-harm or self-injury is defined as: “The condition, clinically known as non-suicidal self-injury characterized by deliberate self-inflicted harm that isn’t intended to be suicidal.” Dr. Lopez says big life stressors can become the catalyst to self-harm, including: violence, neglect, abuse, sexual abuse and natural disasters. Smaller life stressors can also cause distress in one’s system, even though society might not see or culturally recognize them. According to statistics, nearly one in five humans self-injures in their lifetime. Dr. Lopez discusses with SonRise listeners the signs, causes and strategies that can help reduce self-harm. She also encourages parents to educate themselves so they can be an ally to their children in the process of recovery.

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Navigating Treatment Centers for Our Children Apr 18, 2022

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The SonRise Project creator Kelli Richardson Lawson introduces Dr. Marie Smith-East, PhD, who is the director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program and is a clinical assistant professor at the Duquesne University School of Nursing. In this episode, Dr. Smith-East helps parents consider treatment options for children. She says recognizing your teen or young adult needs help with mental health and or substance abuse may feel overwhelming. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. Smith-East provides helpful information to parents navigating options from a nursing perspective. Those options might include residential treatment programs, wilderness programs, partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient programs. She urges parents to get to know their child’s treatment team, ask questions and take a comprehensive holistic view of care. Most of all Dr. Smith-East encourages parents to have hope. She says finding the right treatment for your child is possible.

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Planting Seeds of Growth Apr 11, 2022

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The SonRise Project creator, Kelli Richardson Lawson introduces Beverly Kearney, also known as Coach Bev. Bev’s gift for coaching has inspired individuals and groups to achieve their greatest successes. Recognized as one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, Bev has been inducted into various halls of fame as a sports legend. She is also the author of her inspiring memoir Believe it, Speak it, Do it: Finding Peace Within Your Purpose. Bev learned perseverance and resilience through several extreme life challenges. In her senior year of high school, she lost her mother and was homeless by the age of 17. In 2002, She triumphed over a near-fatal automobile accident and was told she would never walk again. Bev persevered through it all even while raising her adopted daughter Imani, who suffered the traumatic loss of her biological mother. As both a life strategist and parent, Coach Bev believes that greatness exists within everyone. She says we must plant seeds for others, including our children, with words of affirmation, encouragement, and unconditional love. Coach Bev explains we can’t expect others to change so we can feel better. Coach Bev believes within every challenge there is a lesson, a blessing or both.

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Family Matters Apr 04, 2022

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The SonRise Project creator Kelli Richardson Lawson introduces therapist, Dr. Julie Lopez. She is a speaker, master clinician and the Founder of Viva Partnership, a mental health organization. She’s also author of Live Empowered and Everything You Need to Know About Trauma. In this episode Dr. Lopez talks about parenting children with mental illness and addiction issues. She says the challenges associated with parenting a child in trouble can also affect siblings and the entire family. Dr. Julie Lopez focuses on family theory based on scientific research and offers a map for families to navigate the journey. She believes empowerment on all levels begins with education and finding language to express one’s experiences. Dr. Lopez also provides multiple references for parents so they can do their own research.

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Stressors Facing Men of Color: From Childhood to Manhood Mar 28, 2022

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The SonRise Project creator, Kelli Richardson Lawson, introduces veteran speaker Dr. Linda McGhee and her son, Darian. Dr. McGhee is a clinical psychologist specializing in children and young adult psychology. Together she and Darian discuss the multiple stressors facing boys and men of color, including the underlying effects of racism. Dr. McGhee says changes in the educational system are a contributing factor. While the stages of growth, maturation and brain development in children remains relatively constant, societal expectations, problems, and peer pressures have increased. Dr. Linda also outlines all the factors to consider when determining course of treatment for a child. She says, “As parents we don’t need to blame ourselves for the problems our children are having. However, it's the responsibility of parents to discover what makes children thrive, not just survive.”

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The Black Super Woman Mar 21, 2022

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The SonRise Project creator, Kelli Richardson Lawson introduces marriage and family therapist, Carter Drew. He’s a Fortune 100 Senior Executive, former first responder, executive coach, father and husband. Carter grew up on Chicago's South Side and brings an inclusive, dynamic human experience to his clients including individuals, couples and families. In this episode, Carter discusses the concept of the “Black Super Woman,” which he explains as the complex convergence of societal, relational, economic and familial dynamics. He says these factors have pushed black women into a leadership void and a chronic state of stress. Carter discusses several key aspects of the problem. He says the politics and national policies that led to mass incarceration of Black men pushed Black women into the role of sole caregiver. He explains there are solutions, political as well as personal. Carter urges women to practice “healthy selfishness” while building lives based on equality in relationships, support, resilience and restoration.

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Real Talk, Honesty and Tough Love With Our Children Mar 14, 2022

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SonRise creator Kelli Richardson Lawson introduces Malissa “Mali” Hunter, who is a Grammy nominated producer, Emmy winning actor, businesswoman, TV host, chef and philanthropist. She is credited with guiding the careers of such luminaries as Drake, Rick Ross, Future, Wiz Khalifa and Lenny Kravitz. In this SonRise episode, Mali reveals stories from her own difficult adolescence. A self-described “gangster kid,” she was arrested a few times and ended up in jail. But she eventually found healing, wholeness and incredible success. She says with real talk, honesty and tough love you can transform relationships with your children. She urges SonRise parents to know themselves first before trying to control their children’s behavior. And to pause, reflect, then act, rather than react. Mali says she is living proof that you can do anything you put your mind to as long as you believe.

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Someone Watch Out for My Son Out There Mar 07, 2022

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The SonRise Project creator Kelli Richardson Lawson introduces speaker, Depelsha McGruder. Depelsha is a successful business executive, as well as founder and President ofMoms of Black BoysUnited, Inc(MOBB).MOBB Unitedis a nationwide coalition of concerned moms who represent every race, age, socioeconomic background, marital status and education level. They share unconditional love for their Black sons and want others to see them through their proud eyes. Depelsha startedMOBB Unitedas a Facebook support group in July 2016 after the horrific shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. As a mother of two Black sons, Depelsha said she was so deeply affected by the trauma of these shootings she had to take action. MOBB Unitedgrew to 21,000 members on Facebook in just one day. Since then, the movement has given birth to a national crusade that instills hope and empowerment. They’re working non-stop to effect positive change in how Black boys and men are perceived and treated by law enforcement and society. Today, Depelsha says MOBBUnitedis focused on advocacy, legislative and policy change, education reform and criminal justice reform. Depelsha shares with SonRise parents resources and strategies to engage in their own communities.

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What’s Going On When We Talk About Suicide? Feb 28, 2022

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SonRise creator, Kelli Richardson Lawson introduces veteran speaker and psychologist, Dr. Linda McGhee. Two years into the pandemic, Dr. McGhee says Covid has exacerbated the mental health crisis, spiking a rise in suicide rates.

She references stats from the CDC, which reports a third of American adults and children are experiencing some form of mood disorder. That's the highest in recorded history. Dr. McGhee urges listeners to scan for significant changes in mood or behavior of their children, family, friends, coworkers and even themselves. She says when you see a loved one struggling, speak up and reach out. She warns not to wait for a crisis to occur before helping people find the resources they need.

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