Today's conversation is so very important, and I am not exaggerating when I say that listening could truly help you save someone's life. Our guest today, Aaisha, bravely shares how she has experienced severe postpartum psychosis not just once but twice - after the birth of her daughter and then following a miscarriage. While you may have heard of the term postpartum psychosis, I'm the first to admit that until I heard Aaisha's story (and read her incredible book!), I did not fully understand what it entails and how terrifying and dangerous it is. Aaisha opens up about:

- The symptoms she experienced both times she had PPP (spoiler alert- they were different each time)
- Her struggles to find help, the dangers of misdiagnosis, and how racial disparity affects getting care
- What separates postpartum psychosis from other perinatal mood disorders, such as postpartum depression
- What to do if a loved one is showing signs of postpartum psychosis and how vital it is to find help

Please listen and share with anyone you can so we can spread the word about postpartum psychosis, educate healthcare providers, and and help mothers in need.

I highly recommend Aaisha's book A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis. Check it out here: https://aaishaalvi.com/
Learn more about Aaisha on IG: @aaishaalviwrites

Today's conversation is so very important, and I am not exaggerating when I say that listening could truly help you save someone's life. Our guest today, Aaisha, bravely shares how she has experienced severe postpartum psychosis not just once but twice - after the birth of her daughter and then following a miscarriage. While you may have heard of the term postpartum psychosis, I'm the first to admit that until I heard Aaisha's story (and read her incredible book!), I did not fully understand what it entails and how terrifying and dangerous it is. Aaisha opens up about:

- The symptoms she experienced both times she had PPP (spoiler alert- they were different each time)

- Her struggles to find help, the dangers of misdiagnosis, and how racial disparity affects getting care

- What separates postpartum psychosis from other perinatal mood disorders, such as postpartum depression

- What to do if a loved one is showing signs of postpartum psychosis and how vital it is to find help

Please listen and share with anyone you can so we can spread the word about postpartum psychosis, educate healthcare providers, and and help mothers in need.

I highly recommend Aaisha's book A Mom Like That: A Memoir of Postpartum Psychosis. Check it out here: https://aaishaalvi.com/

Learn more about Aaisha on IG: @aaishaalviwrites

When Joanna was told her newborn son, Jude, was blind, at first she thought her family would never be able to do normal family activities again. Little did she expect that now at age 13, in addition to keeping up with his five siblings, Jude would join the middle school cross-country team with the help of an assistant principal who learned to be his sighted guide. Joanna shares about:

- How her family adjusted to teach Jude life skills and how he navigates his surroundings today

- How he got into running and what it's like to be a sighted guide

- What it was like joining his cross country team with the support he's gotten from his middle school

- How, above all else, Jude is just like any other 13-year-old teen boy!

For move information about CCVI in Kansas City, go to www.ccvi.org

For another story of visual impairment, check out Episode 7 - Chelsea's Story!

Today I had the opportunity to chat with Shannon who shares about her journey through life and motherhood with healing loss. She talks about how her hearing loss affected her experiences with not just one, but TWO NICU babies - including one who was born right before Covid. Shannon speaks about how motherhood is different for her, in both good ways and in challenging ones, and what she hopes her journey has taught her children. She shares about her advocacy work and how she helps other mothers including those who are hard of hearing as well addressing widespread motherhood issues such as affordable childcare. This mama is AWESOME, and this interview was so much fun - enjoy!

Find Shannon on IG @shanb_mamasqd

TikTok @Shanb_mamasqd

Information on Mother Forward: motherforward.org

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Karen, a mother who tragically lost her 20-year-old daughter, Alyssa, after she took a pain pill that claimed her life. Karen opens up about the immense grief of losing a child as well as struggles around divorce and mental health.

But out of heartbreak, Karen has created a beautiful legacy for Alyssa. Through her organization, Alyssa’s Wishes, she paints beautiful rocks with uplifting messages that people spread around the world, bringing light and kindness to strangers. She also started a neighborhood library in Alyssa’s honor, extending her daughter’s love of reading into the community.

This conversation is about more than loss—it’s about resilience, creativity, and how even in the darkest times, hope can be shared. Karen’s story is a reminder that small acts of kindness can ripple outward, touching countless lives.

You can find out more about Karen & Alyssa's Wishes (and see where all the rocks have been) at:

- alyssaswishes.org

- IG @alyssaswishes

- FB Alyssa's Wishes

- X @AlyssasWishes15

Mamas who have walked the road of infertility hold such a tender place in my heart because of my own personal journey. So when I first came across Jamie and her incredible artwork, I knew I needed to hear her story.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Jamie from @glitterenthusiast to talk about how she transformed one of the most difficult chapters of her life—infertility—into something both healing and beautiful. Using the very IVF needles that once represented pain and challenge, Jamie began creating stunning art that became both a form of self-care and a source of hope.

She opens up about:

• How painting helped her process and care for herself during her infertility journey

• The way she now supports and uplifts others walking through infertility through her artwork

• Why she believes art has the power to bring healing and connection to everyone

And let me just say—her pieces are truly breathtaking. I highly encourage you to go see her work for yourself!

glitterenthusiast.com

IG @glitterenthusiast

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In this deeply moving episode, I talk with Danielle, a mama who courageously shares the story of her daughter, Lucy. At just 2 months old, Lucy tragically passed away from SIDS, leaving Danielle and her family to navigate unimaginable grief.

Through her pain, Danielle has found purpose in keeping Lucy’s light alive. She now shares her story to encourage parents to slow down, embrace the everyday moments, and be fully present in their children’s lives.

- Link for the weighted bears Danielle mentions: https://thecollectiveforhope.givecloud.co/weightedbear- Learn more about SIDS and safe sleep practices: American SIDS Institute

It's here - the highly anticipated Part 2 of Brie's story! Today, Brie shares what it was like coming home from the hospital and adjusting to to her new version of motherhood. She shares about the challenges and the parts that hurt the most, but also about the lessons she's learned and how the past 18 months have changed her life in positive ways as well. It is impossible to listen to this story and the wisdom Brie shares without it changing who you are and how you live. I'm so honored to share it with you today.

Follow Brie on IG @beauandbrie

People magazine article: https://people.com/kansas-woman-had-arms-legs-amputated-after-giving-birth-returns-home-8670343

Today show story: https://www.today.com/health/disease/pregnant-woman-strep-infection-amputation-rcna160134

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmorgan25

Get ready, Mama Sisterhood family, for one of the most incredible episodes I've ever recorded. Seriously, today's interview made me laugh, cry, and just sit stunned again and again, taking in the strength of this amazing mama. Today's guest, Brie, was in her second trimester when she began to feel sick and felt she likely had the flu. Instead of the flu, though, Brie had strep A which quickly led to sepsis, a c-section at 27 weeks, and the need to be intubated and placed on a ventilator. Brie's odds were not good and her family was prepared for the worst, but she fought.

The medicine that saved her life, though, came at a cost - it diverted blood flow toward her heart and lungs... but that meant it was diverted away from her arms and legs which led to amputation of all four limbs.

Part 1 of Brie's story today shares from pregnancy throughout her hospital stay. I can't even do her story justice by summarizing it in show notes so just believe me when I say, you HAVE to hear this story.

Follow Brie on IG @beauandbrie

People magazine article: https://people.com/kansas-woman-had-arms-legs-amputated-after-giving-birth-returns-home-8670343

Today show story: https://www.today.com/health/disease/pregnant-woman-strep-infection-amputation-rcna160134

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmorgan25

A Mama Sisterhood first - TWO guests today! I had the incredible honor of chatting with Rhandyl and Deonna from the Raising Disabled Podcast. They share their individual motherhood stories - Rhandyl experienced a pre-term birth leading to a host of medical complications for her daughter, Remi, and Deonna shares about how her daughter, Allie, became disabled in an instant after an innocent fall. These amazing mamas share how they joined forces to create their incredible podcast which provides inspiration - and also the raw truth - about raising disabled children.

Check them out at: www.raisingdisabledpodcast.com

and listen to their podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-disabled/id1685548714

IG @raisingdisabledpodcast

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