Navigating My Crazy

Finding out you are adopted can leave some feeling lost and abandoned. Our Mom-guest, Ashley Travillion-Shoulders, shares her journey to find herself after having a heartbreaking bomb dropped on her at age 10, and how this journey lead her to not only empower her daughters to explore their gifts and talents, encourage other women in their plight for purpose, but also become an advocate for children in the foster care system.

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Episode 13 is sponsored by #LagniappeSpecialtySpices! Moms imagine not having to buy a boatload of seasonings and spices just to get the right flavors for every meal. Well, Lagniappe Specialty Spices has a collection of 5 signature seasonings that are handmade, low in sodium, gluten-free, and contains no MSG.  - Cajun Spice, Garlic&Crumbling Herb, Blackening Blend, and my favorite Bayou BBQ Rub. Check out Antonio's beautiful array of flavorful dishes and order his signature seasonings at http://www.instagram.com/antonioskitchen

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As a first-time mom, most of us go above and beyond what many deem necessary for our child. Imagine talking to your pediatrician and just knowing the information that they are telling you just does not fit the symptoms your child is experiencing. We have to feel comfortable advocating for our children, and the best way to do so is to track and keep detailed records of signs, symptoms, behaviors, and concerns so that you can have an ongoing, open dialogue with your medical provider. #Motherhood #MaternalMentalHealth

Listen in on the discussing that my guest Maria Merced, Mommy Blogger, and I have about her discovery, diagnosis, and the daily management of her daughter's autoimmune disease, Type 1 Diabetes. Maria has created a blog to help other parents with information and resources that can be found at http://www.maria-merced.com  https://www.raisingachildwithdiabetes.com/ 

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Do you have goals you want to achieve, but need help balancing it all? Shayla Shaw Empowerment - The Empowerment Coach for Moms - will be happy to help you. Set up your free consultation at https://www.shaylashaw.com.

The Navigating My Crazy Success Planner for Busy Moms will be available for preorder on 7/01! Imagine combining a place to organize your monthly and weekly plans, goals, affirmations, meal plan, along with your grocery and family supply list that will fit neatly in your purse. Well I have created it for you, and it will be available for order at https://www.navigatingmycrazy.com

Being a mom requires late nights, early mornings, and lots of maneuvering and pivoting to make sure that everyone's needs are taken care of. In most cases, it's a full-job within itself. But what do you do with the passion of your purpose that burns deep inside of you? How do you climb the corporate ladder you so desperately want to conquer? How do you turn that hobby you are so good at into a business, when your every moment is accounted for. Now just imagine if, on top of regular duties and responsibilities, your child has a diagnosis that you have to learn, understand, and in turn teach them to manage properly. How do you do it? Support, education, prayer, and taking care of yourself, are just a few of the tips my guest, Shunte Gamble - serial entrepreneur, author, radio host, teacher, and mom of two has to offer. 

Shunte talks about navigating her journey through breakups, career, motherhood, and purpose and leaves a trail of gems for use along the way. You can find more about the work that Shunte does at Women Empowering Change

Do you have goals you want to achieve, but need help balancing it all? Shayla Shaw Empowerment - The Empowerment Coach for Moms - will be happy to help you. Set up your free consultation HERE

 

The disparity in Black Maternal Health is astounding. Black Moms are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related deaths than a non-black mom according to the CDC. My state, Louisiana, is #2 behind Georgia in these losses. Our city, Monroe, LA, received two heart-wrenching blows as we loss two beautiful moms within days of each other, that left everyone with so many questions and started conversations revealing a host of traumatic experiences from family members left to mourn. #BlackMaternalHealth #PregnancyComplications 

My guest, Professor Brittany Lewis, RN and I discuss factors associated with pregnancy-related loss, multiple factors related to the disparity, and what reignited her passion to make changes in these statistics. Brittany is seeking resources to help black moms in Northeast Louisiana obtain education and resources to reduce the risk and associated losses. She can be messaged at Brittany ChocolateDoll Lewis on Facebook. 

This episode is sponsored by "The Mom Coach", Shayla Shaw. Shayla is dedicated to empowering moms to achieve goals related to family, career, purpose, and mental wellness. Ready to get unstuck and move towards your version of HAPPY? Let's get started now https://www.shaylashaw.com/contact #Empowerment

Postpartum Depression is triggered by a variety of factors like chemical changes in the brain, lack of sleep, and results from a combination of emotional and physical factors.

Some women have a greater risk of developing postpartum depression like those with previous experiences with depression or bipolar disorder in addition to many other factors. 

There are effective treatments available!!

This episode Shayla Shaw, Empowerment Coach for Moms, and Keisha Law, Author of Me, She, Her, discuss their experiences with Mood Disorders and the correlation to their bouts with postpartum depression. You can pick up a copy of Keisha's book at http://www.keishalaw.com

This episode is sponsored by Shayla Shaw Empowerment. Shayla is dedicated to empowering moms to achieve goals related to family career, purpose, and mental wellness. She is so ready to help you define the clarity necessary to find your version of HAPPY! Let's get started now https://www.shaylashaw.com/contact

#MaternalMentalHealth #Postpartumdepression #EmpowermentCoach #MentalHealthAwareness

Marriage is hard. Raising kids is hard. Cultivating a relationship with God, understanding his word, and building Faith is a lifelong journey.

The integration of God into your marriage and family allows you to apply principles like faith, grace, kindness, and the other fruits of the spirit in your decisions, reactions, and interactions with your loved ones.

Shayla is joined by Destiny Thomas, The Prayerpist of the Realizing Destiny Podcast as they discuss how her faith in God guides her in her marriage, through loss, raising a child, and ultimately walking into her purpose. http://www.realizingdestiny.com

 

Shayla, the "Mom Coach"  is dedicated to empowering moms to achieve goals related to family, career, purpose, and mental wellness. Shayla Shaw Empowerment is ready to help you achieve the clarity necessary to find your version of Happy! Let's get started at https://www.shaylashaw.com/contact

#MarriageWorks #FaithBased #Motherhood #MentalHealthAwareness #Grace #Faith #GodandFamily #ChristianCoaching 

The relationship with our mother -good, bad, or nonexistent- is the foundation for every other relationship in our lives. The behaviors that we want to mimic are seemingly easy to maintain as we learn by example, but the same unfortunately holds true for those unhealthy, negative learned behaviors. Sponsored by Shayla Shaw Empowerment, LLC. The Empowerment Coach you needed championing your goals!! Set up your consultation so we can get started today. #MentalHealthAwareness #MaternalMentalHealth #NavigatingMyCrazy

We are joined by Ann Dillard, LMFT to discuss how childhood traumatic experiences can cause strain not only the directly impacted mother-daughter pair but for many generations to follow if not addressed. #B4Stage4 #TeenTalk #LetsTalkAboutIt, 

Definitely a required listen if you are a daughter or have a daughter!

Resources discussed during the episode:

"Shame Proof Parenting" Mercedes Samudio https://amzn.to/2JVd4oP

"Unchain My Legacy" Co-Author Ann Dillard http://www.Ann.UnchainMyLegacy.com 

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Have you ever been betrayed while in a relationship? The impact of betrayal most definitely can affect your mental wellness. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #B4Stage4

As moms, not only do we have to balance our already hectic lives, but when betrayal happens we have to navigate the stages of a broken relationship, lost trust, and maintaining clarity on our purpose to maintain our peace.

Personal Coach, Molly Williams, gives us a real-life account of what to expect when we experience betrayal trauma in a meaningful personal relationship, and how we can maintain the clarity we have for our purpose all while teaching and loving our children during the changes that will inevitably occur. Find more about Molly Williams at www.thefutureofyouisfantastic.com

This #NavigatingMyCrazy episode is sponsored by Shayla Shaw Empowerment the Life Coach for Moms! Let me work with you to achieve your goals related to your career, family, purpose, and mental wellness. www.shaylashaw.com/services 

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The effects of childhood trauma definitely have the ability to impact mental health and wellness. As moms, it is imperative to ensure that we are taking care of ourselves mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Stay up to date with our discussions at www.Facebook.com/Navigatingmycrazy

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Childhood trauma, of course, comes in many different forms, but this week we discuss with Dr. Wendy Hall Sims colorism as well as sexual assault she experienced at an early age. Dr. Wendy is releasing "The Many Facets of Me" to detail her experiences, the effects of these experiences, and how she was able to achieve complete forgiveness of her perpetrator. 

You can learn more about Dr. Wendy Hall Sims and order "The Many Facets of Me" at www.authorwendyhallsims.com.

This episode is sponsored by Shayla Shaw Empowerment the life coach for Moms. Let me support you, and together we can enhance your skills, resources, accountability, and creativity to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals related to life, family, purpose, and mental wellness. Contact me so that we can navigate this crazy thing called life together! www.shaylashaw.com/contact 

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Not only is May Mental Health Awareness Month but this week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week  #MMHWeek2019. Raising awareness of maternal mental health issues is imperative so moms are aware of the signs of ill-health, they are not alone, and treatment is available. Mental Health Awareness Month 2019 is focused on the whole person and ensuring we are aware of the resources and tools that benefit minds and bodies together #4Mind4Body.  Announcements: A Real Woman's Worth, An Anthology the will feature my story "The Grace To Move Forward" will be released in May. I am so excited to co-author to share how recognizing my worth brought significance to my life. My co-authors and I will share snippets of stories I know will inspire you on the next episode of the podcast. www.navigatingmycrazy.com/podcast May 8-10th I will be apart of "Let's Talk About It" A Mother/Daughter Tele-Summit presented by Teen Talk's Ann Dillard! Shayla Shaw Empowerment now has openings for our Empowerment Coaching program for moms struggling to achieve goals related to family, life, purpose, and mental health. You can view services and sign up for consultations at www.shaylashaw.com/services   Sponsored by Shayla Shaw Empowerment, empowerment coaching for moms Thank you so much for listening!