While May is Maternal Mental Health Month, every day is a good day to have a conversation about maternal mental health. I had a powerful conversation with the co-founders of BeMomaware Brenna Rizan, LCSW, author and advocate Jessica Walker, and BeMomaware ambassador, Mother, Latin Community Advocate Monica Cardenas. BeMomaware is an organization dedicated to increasing knowledge about maternal mental health conditions and resources for both parents and healthcare providers, as well as policymakers, community organizations.

Hear how each women shared their journey with mental health and pregnancy, discussed the signs, symptoms and stigmas surrounding maternal mental health and addressed they ways BeMomaware can support mothers, family members, community organizations and providers. This episode is one to be shared with the entire family.

To learn more about BeMomaware, follow them on social media @bemomaware and visit their website at https://www.bemomaware.com/

Uwem and Keith Ward, founders of All Made Well Recovery Programs and Coaching, stopped by the Full Circle Studio to discuss their journey through trauma, betrayal, hurt, religious legalism, misogyny, and addiction. Through their journey, they developed emotional and relational recovery programs Me Made Well, Marriage Made Well and Church Made Well.

All Made Well is committed to walking with you along your healing journey because your story is meant to change the world! Tune in to their story and hear how you can start or continue your own recovery and healing journey.

ALL MADE WELL Recovery Programs & Coaching

@AllMadeWell on Instagram and Facebook

@theamwcoach on Tiktok and Twitter

WEBSITE: ALLMADEWELL.COM

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Nicole Carter, LCSW, taught us more than a few things about our nervous system and how it was designed to protect the body. Ms. Carter explains the workings of our nervous in such a way that when you get done listening to this episode, you will be able to better identify and verbalize when your system is being activated (or triggered) and you’ll have a few helpful tools to self-soothe can and feel at ease when you are dealing with frustration, excitement or having intense emotions.

Learn more tips, follow Nicole of Instagram @msnicole_c

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Guest Cheryl Rich left it all on the table on this episode of Full Circle, have no fear, it is ready for your ears. This was one of the most impactful conversations had on Full Circle. Cheryl brought it real and raw as she discussed her life as a 12-year old mother, drug addiction, imprisonment and the death of her only child. She now has her master’s degree in clinical psychology specializing in trauma, she is a community and mental health advocate and a television executive producer. You can hear her story now, then read it in her upcoming book "Naked Insanity" when it is released later this year.

This is a conversation you’ll want to share!

Watch Cheryl and her co-hosts on Fox Soul’s “The House” Fridays at 6pm (PST). 

Follow Cheryl @cherylhelps FB: Cheryl Rich visit her website: Cherylrich.com

Follow the Show and network: @thehousetalk @foxsoul

https://foxsoul.tv/shows/the-house/

Celebrating 4 years of Full Circle on the air! Tune in as we highlighted some of the impactful episodes of 2021. Also joining in on the celebration was Kyra Allen, Founder and CEO of Purple Flower CBD, a brand born out of the need for more natural healing alternatives. Listen now to hear the story behind the brand, products offered by Purple Flower and how you can purchase products.

Check out the product line at www.purple-flower.com

Follow them on IG @shoppurpleflower

Imani Mitchell is a writer, actor, director and founder of IAM Studios. Ms. Mitchell is passionate about employing and supporting talent of color and showcasing stories that represent the diversity and complexity of the Black experience. 

Imani's film "Whirlpool" can currently be seen on Prime Video. Her newest short film, "I Remember Yesterday" is premiering on April 15th & 16th at Celebration Arts. Hear our conversation about her love for storytelling, her filmmaking process, starting her own film studio and how you can support her new film.

Click here to learn more about IAM Studios: https://www.imanimitchell.com/

Click here to get tickets to the movie premiere: https://irememberyesterday.eventbrite.com

“The Big Hysto: A Black Revolution” is an important documentary is set to premiere on July 6, 2022, at the Esquire Imax in Sacramento. This film shines a light on black uterine health and systemic medical injustices suffered by black womb holders for generations. Tune in as guests director/ producer Melissa Muganzo Murphy and cinematographer/editor Smitty Dukes discuss the significance of this film, their passion for the project and launching this film and conversation in necessary spaces.

It’s time for these stories to be heard!

Show your support of this documentary, attend the premier on July 6, 2022. Get your tickets starting May 1, 2022 at https://www.muganzoentertainment.com

Episode Sponsors: Larrisa Poree The Final Expense Queen. Larrisa provides affordable, quality final expense insurance plans to help you and your loved ones prepare for the future. Follow Ms. Poree on IG @larrisaporee or call her at (916) 670-4496.

Hey-Sis (Sisters Inspiring Sisters) Show your support for women in business, shop their monthly Sip and Shop on April 19th  from 2-6pm at the Hacker Lab 2533 R Street, Sacramento. For more details, visit their website at hey-sis.com or follow them on IG @heysis_movement

Angel Green, also known as “Auntie Angel the Doula,” stopped by the Full Circle studio to introduce the family to her new 8-week workshop series entitled “Postpartum Conversations.” This series was designed to help mothers with new babies find community support around various topics. However, women, parents, whomever can benefit from attending any of these sessions. 

Topics include: custody and co-parenting, the California Mental Health Bill of Rights, anxiety reducing strategies and more. The workshops series begins on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. 

Click here to sign up for one or all sessions. https://bit.ly/PostpartumConversations

Episode Sponsors: Larrisa Poree The Final Expense Queen. Larrisa provides affordable, quality final expense insurance plans to help you and your loved ones prepare for the future. Follow Ms. Poree on IG @larrisaporee or call her at (916) 670-4496.

Hey-Sis (Sisters Inspiring Sisters) Show your support for women in business, shop their monthly Sip and Shop on April 19th  from 2-6pm at the Hacker Lab 2533 R Street, Sacramento. For more details, visit their website at hey-sis.com or follow them on IG @heysis_movement

Safe Black Space Community Healing Circles started in April 2018 in response to increased racial tensions and trauma after the killing of Stephon Clark, an unarmed 22 year old Black man, by the Sacramento Police. It was meant to provide a chance for Black people to deal with the rage, shock, fear, and sadness that so many were (and are) feeling.

Show guests Dr. Kristee Haggins, founder of Safe Black Space and board member Dr. Jacquelyn Ollison stop by the Full Circle studio to discuss their upcoming 4 year anniversary celebration, black fatigue, mental health resources in Sacramento, the effects of Covid on our mental health and the distinguished honor of receiving a McArthur Grant. 

To attend their monthly community healing circle, visit their website at https://www.safeblackspace.org/

Follow them on social media: IG @safeblackspace FB: https://www.facebook.com/SafeBlackSpace

Family, you ever have a conversation that resonates with you for days after? Well Saturday’s conversation with Toni McNeil is one of those conversations. Toni is a mother of four, native of Stockton, a community organizer, an ordained Elder and founder of Concrete Development, LLC. She was “raised and cultivated by the concrete” and has seen her share of life issues, from domestic abuse, homelessness, and sexual assault and yet she is a survivor, a fighter. Passionate about healing and empowerment and fighting not only for herself but for her beloved community. Tune in to hear the conversation and learn why she was recently recognized as "One of the women making Stockton better."

Episode Sponsors: Larrisa Poree The Final Expense Queen. Larrisa provides affordable, quality final expense insurance plans to help you and your loved ones prepare for the future. Follow Ms. Poree on IG @larrisaporee or call her at (916) 670-4496.

Hey-Sis (Sisters Inspiring Sisters) Show your support for women in business, shop their monthly Sip and Shop on March 19th or attend the first annual Celebrating Women in Business Luncheon, Saturday, March 26th. For more details, visit their website at hey-sis.com or follow them on IG @heysis_movement