**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains discussion around the topic of suicide.

Hey Mamas! In this episode, I am sharing my personal journey as a mother navigating the complexities of mental health, particularly in my son Solomon, who has been struggling with suicidal thoughts. My hope with this discussion is to encourage other parents facing similar challenges, and to highlight the importance of love, support, and understanding.

Articles Cited

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-updates/2024/increases-found-in-preteen-suicide-rate

https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/04/22/black-adolescent-suicide-rate-reveals-urgent-need-to-address-mental-health-care-barriers

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning

04:18 Personal Journey with Solomon's Mental Health

13:27 Statistics on Child Suicide Rates

23:18 Understanding Solomon's Thoughts and Feelings

30:23 Seeking Professional Help for Solomon

38:24 Discovering Solomon's Hidden Feelings

45:40 Trusting the Process of Healing

Hey Mamas! In this episode, we're unpacking what it can look like when faith collides with motherhood. My faith has reshaped how I show up for motherhood, and has helped me through the hardest parts of my motherhood journey. How does faith play a part in your motherhood journey?

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Hey Mamas! I need to know, what's stopping you? That dream, that goal, that passion. What's stopping you from pursuing it? I'm here to offer encouragement for you to do the thing. Whatever it is.

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Hey Mamas!! Happy First Day Of School! (for us on the West!) In today's episode I'm just having a lil chit chat about back to school for us, and answering a listener's question about dating as a single mom!

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Hey Mamas! It can be hard to balance everything we've got going on. But what if we tried to create harmony instead of balance? Let's focus on creating harmony in our lives rather than striving for an unattainable balance.

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Hey Mamas! Are you raising your kids in love or in survival mode? I asked myself that question, and after some deep thought and reflection... I think I was. I realized that my own stress and anxiety may have affected my parenting. So today we're discussing the concept of survival mode, it's signs, and how it can influence family dynamics.

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Hey Mamas! Here are 6 truths I've learned and stand by as a mom...

• I cannot raise my kids the same way I was raised.
• Being a gentle parent is not a bad thing.
• I can be my child's friend while still being a parent.
• Setting healthy boundaries is essential for personal space.
• Sharing feelings is a two-way street in parenting.
• It's okay not to have all the answers as a parent.

What have you learned throughout your motherhood journey?

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Hey Mamas! I was nervous to tell this story. I had a couple run ins with Child Protective Services (CPS), and let me tell you... this was my finest hour of motherhood. But mistakes do not define us, and we have the power change our situations no matter how big or small.

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Hey Mamas! I was nervous to tell this story. I had a couple run ins with Child Protective Services (CPS), and let me tell you... this wasn’t my finest hour of motherhood. But mistakes do not define us, and we have the power change our situations no matter how big or small.

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Hey Mamas! What will it take for you to stop de-prioritizing yourself? In this episode, we are reviewing the importance of prioritizing oneself as a mother. Moms have the tendency to deprioritize their own needs and joy for the sake of others. I encourage you to take action towards your dreams and desires, while making sure to identify the difference between fleeting happiness and lasting joy. Live your life, and fully prioritize your well-being. You ARE are the main character in your story.

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