The WHoly Mom Chat

Having a child is one of the greatest joys that we can experience, but it’s also a big adjustment especially for first-time parents. 

Every parent can agree that the six weeks following the birth of your child are some of the most chaotic, exhausting, and rewarding weeks of your life. There are so many new responsibilities, things to do, books to read, late nights, and early mornings. So how do you do all this but still find the time to be intimate with your spouse? How do you keep the love alive, especially during the first six weeks? 

Today on the show, I’m joined by Dr. Jessica McCleese who is a psychologist and Christian sex therapist. 

I sat down to chat about Jessica’s personal story about becoming a certified Christian sex therapist, and how can mothers improve their sex life after having a baby. Plus, she shares tips for new parents to experience intimacy while mama’s body is healing.

Dr. Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of Virginia and one of less than 200 Certified Christian Sex Therapists in the world. She has a passion for helping married Christians go from just believing that they can have a fulfilling sex life to actually experiencing that intimate connection.

Do you know about my coaching services? My mission here at Wholy Mom is to empower women to find and nurture their true selves through the transformation of mind, body, and spirit. With my coaching clients, I focus on your individual needs, to understand your specific situation. Together, we create a personalized plan to help you meet your goals. These sessions can take place in person or virtually.

For my podcast listeners, I am offering $50 off any package with the code “50off” So shoot me an email at [email protected] with 50off in the subject line and let's book your FREE discovery call today! 

Could you do me a favor? Would you please subscribe and leave a 5-star review so that other mamas can find out about this podcast! 

RESOURCES - 

My Website: http://www.wholymom.com 

Follow me on IG: @wholymom or Facebook: facebook.com/wholymom

Have Questions? Send me an email at: [email protected]

Connect with Dr. Jessica 

Join her Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fullywell 

Website: www.befullywell.com.  

Instagram:  @drjessica_mccleese

To get the full version of the show notes - https://wholymom.com/podcast/episode10/

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**Trigger warning**

This week on the podcast, we are talking about childhood sexual abuse. 

According to CDC (2021), “1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys experience child sexual abuse at some point in childhood, and 91% of child sexual abuse is perpetrated by someone the child or child’s family knows.” 

Child abuse occurs at every socioeconomic level, across ethnic and cultural lines, within all religions, and at all levels of education, but 95% of abuse is preventable through education and awareness.

Today on the show, I’m honored to have Rosalia Rivera share with us what we can do to prevent this from happening to our children. We talk about her experience as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and teaching our children about consent. 

Rosalia is a consent educator and abuse prevention specialist, sexual literacy advocate, speaker, and the founder of CONSENTparenting™, the host of the AboutCONSENT™ podcast, and creator of CONSENTwear™.  She is also a CSA (child sexual abuse) survivor, turned thriver.

She teaches adult and child sex abuse survivors, that are parents, how to confidently keep their kids safer with abuse prevention tools! She helps parents learn how to educate their children on body safety, boundaries, and consent so that they can empower their children to prevent abuse. 

Special offer from Rosalia: Use code CONSENTCULTURE to get 50% off of any of her workshops! 

Do you know about my coaching services? My mission here at Wholy Mom is to empower women to find and nurture their true selves through the transformation of mind, body, and spirit. With my coaching clients, I focus on your individual needs, to understand your specific situation. Together, we create a personalized plan to help you meet your goals. These sessions can take place in person or virtually.

I only have 9 spots left. 

For my podcast listeners, I am offering $50 off any package with the code “50off” So shoot me an email at [email protected] with 50off in the subject line and let's book your FREE discovery call today! 

Could you do me a favor? Would you please subscribe and leave a 5-star review so that other mamas can find out about this podcast! 

RESOURCES - 

My Website: http://www.wholymom.com

Follow me on IG: @wholymom or Facebook: facebook.com/wholymom

Have Questions? Send me an email at: [email protected]

Rosalia Rivera's Info:

Follow Rosalia on IG:  Instagram.com/consentparenting

Follow Rosalia on FB:  Facebook.com/consentparenting

Empower your family at CONSENTparenting.com

Grooming Signs PDF https://aboutconsent.lpages.co/grooming-signs-pdf/

To get the full version of the show notes - https://wholymom.com/podcast/episode9/

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Being a mom in itself is a full-time job. As a mom, you have all the responsibilities of taking care of your kids. Add in the tasks of running a business and you’ve got a very full plate. It takes determination, courage, and tenacity to run a business while also being a parent.
 

Today on the show, we have the perfect person to show that it can be done with some planning, accepting help from others, and of course, God. 

I’m so excited that my new friend, Maghon Taylor is joining me on the show today. Maghon Taylor is on a mission to spread happiness through her handwriting as the founder of All She Wrote Notes®, a calligraphy studio based in North Carolina. She’s a wife, mama, bestselling author, an award-winning artist, a speaker, and educator whose life motto is Work Hard, Stay Sweet, Trust God, and Love Deep.

In our conversation, we talk about Maghon’s new children’s book “Betty Confetti, ” as she shares lessons learned on how she was able to grow her business while being a mom. She also reminds us that true success comes from growing slowly and embracing the plans that God crafted for each and every one of us.

Do you know about my Coaching services?

My Mission here at Wholy Mom is to empower women to find and nurture their true selves through the transformation of mind, body, and spirit. With my coaching clients, I focus on your individual needs, to understand your specific situation. Together, we create a personalized plan to help you meet your goals. These sessions can take place in person or virtually.

I only have 9 spots left.

For my podcast listeners, I am offering $50 off any package with the code “50off” So shoot me an email at [email protected] with 50off in the subject line and let's book your FREE discovery call today! 

Could you do me a favor? Would you please subscribe and leave a 5-star review so that other mamas can find out about this podcast! 

My Website: http://www.wholymom.com 

Follow me on IG: @wholymom or Facebook: facebook.com/wholymom

Have Questions? Send me an email at: [email protected]

Connect with Maghon Taylor  www.allshewritenotes.com 

Purchase “ Betty Confetti “ on Maghon’s website to get it customized. 

To get the full version of the show notes - https://wholymom.com/podcast/episode8/

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Our mental health affects the way we think, act and feel. Taking care of ourselves is just as important as having a healthy body. As a parent, you play an important role in your child's mental health and how we model that for them.

Changing the way we view and treat children’s mental health is the passion of today’s special guest, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge. 

Dr. Roseann is a trailblazing Psychologist, Pediatric Mental Health Expert, and the founder and director of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health and Dr. Roseann and Associates. Her Connecticut-based center has helped thousands of children and adults reverse the most challenging conditions such as ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, concussion, learning disability, Lyme Disease, and PANS/PANDAS. 

Jennifer and Dr. Ro take a deep dive into the mental health of our children, the difference between stress and anxiety, and some of the signs and symptoms that children show in their behaviors. Also, Dr. Ro  offers science-based non-medical holistic approaches to improve our health and the health of our kids

Could you do me a favor? Would you please subscribe and leave a 5-star review so that other mamas can find out about this podcast! 

RESOURCES

My Website: http://www.wholymom.com 

Follow me on IG: @wholymom or Facebook: facebook.com/wholymom

Have Questions? Send me an email at: [email protected]

Connect with Dr. Roseann Capanna- Hodges :
www.drroseann.com

www.childrensmentalhealth.com

Purchase her book on Amazon

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This episode is for all the new mamas out there.

Let’s talk about a thriving postpartum. Most moms spend a lot of time preparing for the birth of their precious baby but don’t know how to prepare well or experience the best time in postpartum. 

However, the truth is that while postpartum time can be mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausting, we can thrive during it.56

In this episode of The WHoly Mom chat, we discuss exactly that with my special guest, Kelly Van Zandt. 

Kelly is the author of the new book Powerful Postpartum, a certified DONA doula, and a spiritual mentor. 

Kelly believes that the early moments of motherhood are one of the most transformational of a woman’s life. Kelly presents a fresh and empowering perspective on the postpartum period as one filled with tremendous potential for growth and an opportunity to rediscover the woman’s truest essence.

Today’s episode is dedicated to embracing the transformation through postpartum and motherhood. Kelly’s search for the spiritual significance of motherhood started as she sat on an empty bench to let herself cry in New York while on a walk with her husband and newborn.

Could you do me a favor? Would you please subscribe and leave a 5-star review so that other mamas can find out about this podcast! 

RESOURCES

My Website: http://www.wholymom.com 

Follow me on IG: @wholymom or Facebook: facebook.com/wholymom. 

Have Questions? Send me an email at: [email protected].

Connect with Kelly Van Zandt:

To purchase a copy of Kelly’s book - www.powerfulpostpartum.com

Instagram - @powerfulpostpartum

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Abu, (Urdu word for father,) we love you. We appreciate all your support and always being there for us, no matter what. We will forever be grateful for who we are because you poured into us selflessly, fiercely, courageously, and even during the hard seasons of life. You blessed us with an abundant life with your prayers, hard work, and your love! We respect you! We honor you today and every day!

To everyone who has lost their father, or is feeling broken and alone, you are not forgotten. We see you and are sending our love and prayers for you. 

Don’t ever underestimate the power of your influence. You Matter!

Happy Father’s Day to all the Fathers!

Resources:

• My Website: http://wholymom.com
• Follow me on Instagram: @wholymom
• Email your questions to: [email protected]

For styling inspiration, you can reach Rufina  at:

• https://rufinazfashionhouse.com/
• Instagram @rufina.rainbowbright 

My Father's YouTube Channel - youtube.com/c/PastorManzurBarkat

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Welcome to a very special episode for Father’s Day! Usually I interview women on the WHoly Mom Chat but today  we brought in a seasoned and trained gentleman who can teach my female listeners about how women can support their husbands to be better fathers. 

In this episode , I’m talking with my friend Mike Flynn on the WHoly Mom Chat. 

Mike is not only a man of many talents, he is also a whirlwind of energy and enthusiasm. I came to know Mike about 12 years ago while I was looking for an organization to complete my internship for my Masters in Counseling. Mike welcomed me and it has been a blast to know him ever since. I admire how Mike is an authentic, fierce and innovative leader.

Mike is a husband, a Father, a grandpa to 6. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Certified Diplomate, He is also a certified TRX trainer. He is the Executive Director of RVA 4 wellness, Resource Guidance Services/ Christian Counseling Associates, a facilitator for Crisis Care Network (CISD), a parent educator, a speaker on various subjects relevant to family relationships and stress management,

He is also a field instructor for several area Universities in the Master of Counseling degree programs. Mike has always had a heart for adoptive families. He has assisted over 100 families to adopt their child.

Could you do me a favor? Would you please subscribe and leave a 5-star review so that other mamas can find out about this podcast! 

My Website: http://www.wholymom.com 

Follow me on IG: @wholymom or Facebook: facebook.com/wholymom. 

Have Questions? Send me an email at: [email protected].

Connect with Mike Flynn:

http://www.rva4wellness.com

https://www.christiancounselors4va.com

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Today on the show, we have Keya Wingfield.

Keya describes herself as a Richmonder. Chef. Entrepreneur. Instructor. Mom. This is Keya Wingfield. The culinary education is from Virginia, but the love and passion come from Bombay, where she was born and raised. But this isn't "Indian Food." It's food by an Indian. Like Keya, it's complex, diverse...and definitely bold.

Most people know her as the winner of the recent Food Network's Spring Baking Championship in Season 7. However, most people don't know that Keya and her family were experiencing a tragic loss while the episodes of the Spring Baking Champion were airing.

Trigger warning: Please be prepared as there will be some discussion that may trigger some folks.

Keya shared the maternal birth traumatic experience she had with her son Daksh, presenting post-traumatic disorder symptoms or even post-partum post-traumatic disorder. Having a c-section, her newborn being admitted to the NICU for 8 weeks, daily visits to the hospital with the fresh c-section wounds, inability to hold him, and the emotional exhaustion to deal with the stress if your baby will make it? These are all experiences that can trigger PTSD symptoms in mothers. 

If you or your loved one is experiencing any of the symptoms discussed today, I urge you to seek professional help. I have included articles in the website show notes that you can learn more about maternal PTSD and how to find a trained PTSD or trauma counselor.

As we wrap up May Mental health awareness month, I want to remind you to take care of yourself. I understand your pain. 

You do not have to suffer in silence. Avoiding or numbing your pain is not the solution. You will experience the impact of undealt trauma in your life at some point. 

It is best to lift your chin up, acknowledge the pain, process the grief, seek professional help and work on yourself now. Your life is way too important to live in survival mode. You deserve to be thriving and live your best life now.

Thank you so much for joining me this week on The Wholy Mom Chat! Please share this episode with all the women you know. 

Could you do me a favor? Would you please subscribe and leave a 5-star review so that other mamas can find out about this podcast!

My Website: http://www.wholymom.com 

Follow me on IG: @wholymom or Facebook: facebook.com/wholymom. 

Have Questions? Send me an email at: [email protected].

Connect with Keya at https://www.keyaandco.net | IG: @keyaandco

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Hey Mama! I am so glad you are here! I am your host Jennifer James on The WHoly Mom Chat! 

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we are dedicating today’s episode to single mothers and empowering them to make the changes necessary to move forward in their lives. 

Parenting is too important a responsibility to bear alone. Yet, so many mothers are forced to do just that due to a variety of situations. Many single moms struggle at some point as we can simply not do everything on our own. It also plays a toll on our mental health and the kid’s mental health. It’s in our hands to seek the support we need to function to the best of our ability and thrive instead of survive. 

In today’s episode, I will be chatting with Andrea Starr and Mary Miller of Forward Foundation. We discuss how to empower single mothers, why good mental health is essential for moms, and Andrea’s journey from an abusive relationship to being a single mother to living her best life now. 

If you are a single mom, please take inventory of your mental state, recognize the signs and seek professional help if you need support. Feel free to connect with me if I can serve you in your healing journey through:

RESOURCES
My Website: http://www.wholymom.com 

Follow me on IG: @wholymom or Facebook: facebook.com/wholymom. 

Have Questions? Send me an email at: [email protected].

Want to know more about Forward Foundation? Please visit their Website.  www.forwardfoundationva.org  or Connect with them on FB, LinkedIn, YouTube, or IG

I want to encourage you to let's rediscover our true self, reclaim our time, our energy, care for ourselves to be the woman we want to be, and most of all, THRIVE. 

So let us rise and show up as a better version of ourselves!

Let's do this! 

Jenny 

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“The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” - James E. Faust

I wanted to do something special for my mom for this Mother’s Day. So I came up with the idea of doing a tribute along with my sisters through my podcast. In this episode, we will be sharing a tribute to our mom, Fehmeeda.

We will be talking about lessons we have learned from my mom, habits we have adopted, our fondest memories, and some encouragement for our listeners. It was an emotional chat as the feelings associated with our thoughts were pretty raw. We all live in different countries. Ruby, my oldest sister, lives in Dubai with my parents. Rufi, my third sister, lives in Canada. We have not met in person for about 2 years now. I am the youngest of 4 sisters.

You will hear some laughs and some tears throughout this episode. Here you will also learn about my background and how our family was growing up which might be a shocker to some of you. I am ethnically from Pakistan. I was brought up in Dubai. Moved to Toronto, Canada to pursue my Bachelors and then worked in the corporate world. I lived there for about 11 years before I relocated to Richmond, VA. So, get ready to hear our tribute to our mom!

Mom, we love you. We so appreciate all your support and never giving up on us even when we wanted to. We will forever be grateful for who we are because you poured into us selflessly, fiercely, courageously and even when it was tough for you, you blessed us with the best! We respect you! We honor you today and everyday!

To all the women who have lost their mom, or are feeling broken inside, who desire to be moms, who have lost their children, or may be alone, you are not forgotten. Sending you hugs and prayers.

Don’t ever underestimate the power of your influence. You Matter!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mamas!

Resources:

My Website: http://wholymom.com
Follow me on Instagram: @wholymom
Email your questions to: [email protected]

For styling inspiration, you can reach Rufina  at:
https://rufinazfashionhouse.com/
Instagram @rufina.rainbowbright  

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