I tackle the notion that "it takes a village to raise a child." I find that a cultural shift took place in the lives of Mothers and Women from the Black & migrant communities. We once lived and did life as one big community. However, being in the Western world has led to a breakdown down of the 'traditional village' into more independent and separate living. Dare I ask; could that be a contributory factor in poor maternal mental health in our community? It is well known that motherhood is challenging albeit socially isolating as well. When one is distanced from their community and have unmet needs within their community too such as those of a new mother. I can understand why some maternal mental health challenges occur. This podcast is to challenge the narrative, address the stigmas and most importantly lead to EMPOWERED solutions that any mother or woman can use to bring a paradigm shift into their situation. Happy listening