On today’s episode, I talk about racism and bias in healthcare and why and how moms of color need to prepare to protect themselves against this in healthcare settings. More importantly, we also get to talk about the 5 essential actions that moms of color can take to ensure that they and their children can still get effective care while we work on eliminating the impact of bias and racism on health outcomes for families of color.

On this episode, we talk about the real impact of being a supermom on our mental healthI interviewed Ms. Latricia Pitts, Licensed Professional Counselor and some of the things we had the chance to discuss were:How our interactions with our own mothers can shape what we choose to do (or not do) as mothersThe reasons that moms of color need to express their emotions and their feelings in front of their kidsThe negative mental health impact and danger signs of being a supermom.

In today’s episode, I interview Ms. Barbara Sherrod (@justtbarb), creator of Millennial Mocha Moms Blog (@millennialmochamoms) and restorative practices specialist. She is a mother of two, writer and Doctoral student at Morgan State University.In this episode, she teaches us about restorative practices, a unique approach to resolving conflict and improving communication, and how this can be applied to our mothering...Find the rest of the show notes at www. omolaramd.com/podcast

On today's episode, I discuss some of the origins of how we get caught in the Supermom trap and the parenting stress that goes along with this. Many times we look at our kids as the source of the stress that we often face. However, today I flip the script to share how my kids have actually been the way towards overcoming parenting stress. Mentions:Stereotype threatThe importance of Play for Adults. Click HEREMy concert for America speech- you can listen at 1:05:24.  Click HEREEnjoy!

Today’s episode , I share some of the information about maternal mortality and what is contributing to this as well as get to interview. Ms Shantel Pipkin, otherwise known as “The Womb Sister”, who is a certified birthing educator, doula and placenta specialist. In this episode, we get a chance to speak on why doulas are such effective support systems for black women and what we can learn from their approach in supporting each other even outside of pregnancy.

Today’s episode is a solo episode where I talk about the 4 principles that have been transformative in reducing my stress during transitional times in motherhood, using the example of “Back to School”- since it is that time of year. I leave you with homework for you all to try and see how “stress-less” they make you. For show notes and links to the resources mentioned in the podcast go to: www.omolaramd.com/podcast

So on this episode, we talk with Stepha Lafond, transition coach and mama mentor about how to navigate the many transitions in motherhood and still maintain your sanity. We abolish the myth that  you can achieve balance- but instead propose methods of how to build your resilience for the many unexpected challenges and gifts the universe can throw at you on your motherhood journey.

Today, we talk about how my childhood really impacted my behavior of trying to be "A strong Black woman" and how I attempted to take that into my mothering journeyWe also talk about lessons we can learn from the legendary Toni Morrison, mama of 2 sons. We also delve abit into the differences between shame parenting and guilt parenting and why we lean on one more than other as black mothers.

Welcome to the No Supermoms Allowed Podcast. I ramble about my journey towards making this podcast-   a space where it’s not about the doom and gloom of Black motherhood, what we have overcome and our trials and tribulations. Instead it is a space where we try to get closer to capturing freedom, unity and ultimately the joy of being a Black mom.

It's World Breastfeeding Week and Amber Oliver, a certified lactation consultant, joined me to answer questions from the OmolaraMD moms on all of the tea regarding breastfeeding.We talked about: 1) Our personal breastfeeding struggles (3:00)2) Solving latch problems (11:00)3) Transitioning from breast to bottle (12:30)4) Breastfeeding and transitioning back to work (18:50)5) Finding a daycare for breastfeeding babies (23:00)6) Webinar on 8/7 at 3pm for black moms (36:40)