The SonRise Project Podcast

The SonRise Project Podcast

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The SonRise Project Podcast episodes

  • The SonRise Project Ep. 280 - Facing Our Fears: A Conversation About Legacy, Love, & Living Fully

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome.

    Joining me is Shewonia Roberts, our resident expert, here to share her insights and offer guidance as we navigate Facing Our Fears: A Conversation About Legacy, Love, & Living Fully. Follow her on Instagram: @justshewonia 

    What You'll Learn:

    In this episode, Shewonia Roberts leads a heartfelt conversation about facing fear and choosing to live fully. Together, we explore themes of legacy, love, and courage—offering thoughtful insight and encouragement to live with intention and purpose, even in the face of uncertainty.

    Join our Live Sunday Sessions: 

    Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead.

    Click Here to Register:https://www.thesonriseproject.org/sonrise-sunday-support-group-calls

    About The SonRise Project

    The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences.

    Connect with Us

    Website: www.thesonriseproject.org
    Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject
    Facebook: The SonRise Project
    Guest - Shewonia Roberts

    #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #ShewoniaRoberts #IamKelliJoy

    1 hr
  • The SonRise Project Ep. 279 - The Inner Fitness Revolution: The Power of Telling Yourself The Truth

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome.

    Joining me is Tina Lifford, here to share her insights and offer guidance as we navigate The Inner Fitness Revolution: The Power of Telling Yourself The Truth. Follow her on Instagram: @tinalifford

    What You'll Learn:

    In this episode, Tina Lifford invites listeners into a powerful conversation about inner fitness and radical self-honesty. She explores how telling yourself the truth can lead to healing, clarity, and lasting transformation—unlocking greater emotional strength and authentic living.

    Join our Live Sunday Sessions: 

    Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead.

    Click Here to Register:https://www.thesonriseproject.org/sonrise-sunday-support-group-calls

    About The SonRise Project

    The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences.

    Connect with Us

    Website: www.thesonriseproject.org
    Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject
    Facebook: The SonRise Project
    Guest - Tina Lifford

    #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #TinaLifford #IamKelliJoy

    1 hr 3 min
  • The SonRise Project Ep. 277 - Black Men and Mental Wellness

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome.

    Joining me is Dr. Norm Jones, our resident expert, here to share his insights and offer guidance as we navigate Black Men and Mental Wellness. Follow him on Instagram: @jonesnorm

    What You'll Learn:

    In this episode, Dr. Norm Jones leads an important and timely conversation on mental wellness among Black men. He addresses stigma, healing, and the power of emotional health, offering insight, encouragement, and a practical perspective for individuals, families, and communities.

    Join our Live Sunday Sessions: 

    Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead.

    Click Here to Register:https://www.thesonriseproject.org/sonrise-sunday-support-group-calls

    About The SonRise Project

    The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences.

    Connect with Us

    Website: www.thesonriseproject.org
    Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject
    Facebook: The SonRise Project
    Guest - Dr. Norm Jones

    #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #DrNormJones #IamKelliJoy

    1 hr 1 min
  • The SonRise Project Ep. 276 - Turning Saboteurs Into Super Powers

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome.

    Joining me is CF Certified Success Coach and Certified Missouri Peer
    Specialist, Aziza Binti, here to share her insights and offer guidance as we navigate Turning Saboteurs Into Super Powers. Follow her on Instagram: @aziza.binti 

    What You'll Learn:

    In this episode, Aziza Binti explores how our inner saboteurs can become powerful allies. Through insight and practical wisdom, she shares how to recognize limiting patterns, transform them, and step more fully into purpose, confidence, and personal growth.

    Join our Live Sunday Sessions: 

    Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead.

    Click Here to Register:https://www.thesonriseproject.org/sonrise-sunday-support-group-calls

    About The SonRise Project

    The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences.

    Connect with Us

    Website: www.thesonriseproject.org
    Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject
    Facebook: The SonRise Project
    Guest - Aziza Binti

    #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #AzizaBinti #IamKelliJoy

    59 min
  • The SonRise Project Ep. 275 - From the Heart of A Father

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome.

    Joining me is Social Wellness Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, Father and
    Founder of The Social Wellness Project, Delbert Thurman, here to share his insights and offer guidance as we navigate From the Heart of A Father. 

    What You'll Learn:

    This special Father’s Day edition of the SonRise Project Podcast features Delbert Thurman sharing heartfelt reflections on fatherhood, faith, and legacy. With honesty and compassion, he offers wisdom from a father’s perspective—encouraging listeners to lead with love, presence, and purpose in their families and beyond.

    Join our Live Sunday Sessions: 

    Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead.

    Click Here to Register:https://www.thesonriseproject.org/sonrise-sunday-support-group-calls

    About The SonRise Project

    The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences.

    Connect with Us

    Website: www.thesonriseproject.org
    Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject
    Facebook: The SonRise Project
    Guest - Delbert Thurman

    #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #DelbertThurman #IamKelliJoy

    50 min
  • The SonRise Project Ep. 274 - Permission to Embody Wholeness

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome.

    Joining me is Jesaira Glover-Dulin, here to share her insights and offer guidance as we navigate the Permission to Embody Wholeness. Follow her on Instagram: @therealladyjesaira

    What You'll Learn:

    In this episode, Jesaira Glover-Dulin invites listeners to release striving and embrace true wholeness. Through honest conversation and gentle wisdom, she explores what it means to live fully aligned—mind, body, and spirit—offering encouragement to step into healing, authenticity, and freedom.

    Join our Live Sunday Sessions: 

    Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead.

    Click Here to Register:https://www.thesonriseproject.org/sonrise-sunday-support-group-calls

    About The SonRise Project

    The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences.

    Connect with Us

    Website: www.thesonriseproject.org
    Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject
    Facebook: The SonRise Project
    Guest - Jesaira Glover-Dulin

    #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #JesairaGloverDulin #IamKelliJoy

    58 min
  • The SonRise Project Podcast Ep.190 Overwhelm In Our Teens (And Ourselves) with Dr. Julie Lopez
    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and in today's episode, we're discussing how to deal with Overwhelm in our teens and ourselves.

    Joining me is author, speaker, award-winning clinician, and entrepreneur Dr. Julie Lopez. 

    What You'll Learn:

    Join us as we learn about the normal and natural ways our teens may try to cope and survive (drugs/alcohol/isolation/self-injury, etc.) and why they are actually signs of resilience.  Dr. Julie will lead us in this discussion while also exploring other alternatives that can offer grounding to parents and teens.


    Join Our Community Support Call

    Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST! It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead.


    About The SonRise Project

    The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in helping their children and young adults challenged by mental health issues or addictions. We provide safe spaces to share and support each other with programs comprised of content area experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences.


    Connect with Us

    Website: www.thesonriseproject.org
    Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject
    Guest - Dr. Julie Lopez
    Facebook: The SonRise Project

    #ExpertAdvice #MentalHealthSupport #ParentingJourney #CaregiverCommunity #SonRiseProject #OpenSession #SundaySupport #EmotionalStrength #MentalWellnessJourney #ParentalGuidance #FamilyCare #SelfCareSunday #DrJulieLopez #KelliJoyRichardson

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    1 hr 1 min
  • The SonRise Project Podcast Ep. 191 Love Your Mind with Dr. Rick Wallace
    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and in today's episode, we're kicking off Men’s Health Awareness Month with a discussion on how to Love Your Mind. 

    Joining me is Dr. Rick Wallace to discuss the Love, Your Mind campaign and the importance of caring for our minds, especially when it comes to Black male mental health. 


    What You'll Learn:

    In this discussion you'll learn about Dr. Wallace's latest research on how the lack of resources and access for adult males suffering from severe forms of psychosis (such as bipolar disorder and paranoid schizophrenia) impacts Black families, incarceration, and homelessness. This will be an empowering discussion that you don't want to miss!


    Join Our Community Support Call

    Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST! It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead.


    About The SonRise Project

    The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in helping their children and young adults challenged by mental health issues or addictions. We provide safe spaces to share and support each other with programs comprised of content area experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences.


    Connect with Us

    Website: www.thesonriseproject.org
    Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject
    Guest - Dr. Rick Wallace
    Facebook: The SonRise Project

    #ExpertAdvice #MentalHealthSupport #ParentingJourney #CaregiverCommunity #SonRiseProject #OpenSession #SundaySupport #EmotionalStrength #MentalWellnessJourney #ParentalGuidance #FamilyCare #SelfCareSunday #DrRickWallace #KelliJoyRichardson

    Don’t Forget to Subscribe!
    If you found this episode insightful, please like, share, and subscribe to our channel. Hit the 🔔 notification bell to stay updated on our latest content.
    59 min
  • The SonRise Project Podcast Ep. 193 Gratitude Changes Everything with Dr. Vikki Johnson
    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and in today's episode, we're discussing how to Live with Gratitude. 

    Joining me is transformational speaker Dr. Vikki Johnson back to discuss how we can transform our lives with radical gratitude. Follow her on Instagram: @allthingsvikki


    What You'll Learn:

    In this session we will discuss how although around Thankgiving should be considered a season of gratitude, for some of us, this season can trigger feelings of hurt and pain for various reasons. 


    Join Our Community Support Call

    Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST! It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead.


    About The SonRise Project

    The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in helping their children and young adults challenged by mental health issues or addictions. We provide safe spaces to share and support each other with programs comprised of content area experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences.


    Connect with Us

    Website: www.thesonriseproject.org
    Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject
    Guest - Dr. Vikki Johnson
    Facebook: The SonRise Project

    #ExpertAdvice #MentalHealthSupport #ParentingJourney #CaregiverCommunity #SonRiseProject #OpenSession #SundaySupport #EmotionalStrength #MentalWellnessJourney #ParentalGuidance #FamilyCare #SelfCareSunday #DrVikkiJohnson #KelliJoyRichardson

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    If you found this episode insightful, please like, share, and subscribe to our channel. Hit the 🔔 notification bell to stay updated on our latest content.
    47 min
  • The SonRise Project Podcast Ep. 194 Facing Adversity and Finding Peace with Charles M. Blow
    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and in today's episode, we're discussing Facing Adversity and Finding Peace. 

    Joining me is New York Times bestselling author and columnist Charles M. Blow to share his experiences with grief and depression. 


    What You'll Learn:

    Charles M. Blow shares his experiences with grief and depression, speaking to a universal need for Black Men to speak openly about mental health issues and finding peace. 


    Join Our Community Support Call

    Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST! It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead.


    About The SonRise Project

    The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in helping their children and young adults challenged by mental health issues or addictions. We provide safe spaces to share and support each other with programs comprised of content area experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences.


    Connect with Us

    Website: www.thesonriseproject.org
    Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject
    Guest - Charles M. Blow
    Facebook: The SonRise Project

    #ExpertAdvice #MentalHealthSupport #ParentingJourney #CaregiverCommunity #SonRiseProject #OpenSession #SundaySupport #EmotionalStrength #MentalWellnessJourney #ParentalGuidance #FamilyCare #SelfCareSunday #CharlesMBlow #KelliJoyRichardson

    Don’t Forget to Subscribe!
    If you found this episode insightful, please like, share, and subscribe to our channel. Hit the 🔔 notification bell to stay updated on our latest content.
    52 min

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The SonRise Project is dedicated to helping sons and daughters lead mentally healthy lives while providing a safe space to share and support families dealing with mental illness and addiction issues…