In this powerful and deeply honest Mother’s Day special, hosts Lauren Elliott (Founder & CEO of Candlelit Care) and Clarké Lunara (Founding Team Member & COO) dive into the multifaceted experience of Black motherhood—from the unseen emotional labor to the transformational strength it demands. They open up about their personal postpartum struggles, the weight of cultural expectations, and their healing journey through therapy and community. With moments of laughter, vulnerability, and sisterhood, this episode will leave you feeling affirmed. Whether you’re currently navigating motherhood or reflecting on your own journey, let this be a reminder: you got this. Plus, don’t miss the rapid-fire round and a special Mother’s Day message from the kids of Candlelit Care!

🌿 Rooted & Real: Mic Drop Moments

• You are not meant to mother alone—rebuilding your village is an act of survival and self-love.
• Saying “no” is sacred—boundaries are not just protection, they are power.
• You don’t have to earn rest. You don’t have to explain your limited capacity.

💝 Gift mental wellness this Mother’s Day! Use promo code CANDLEFORMOM at ⁠candlelitcare.com⁠ for a special discount.

⏰ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & Intentions

03:15 – Early Postpartum Emotions & Identity Shifts

10:45 – Cultural Pressures: The “Strong Black Woman” Narrative

18:30 – Therapy & Emotional Firsts in Black Families

23:33 – When Support Falls Short & Rebuilding the Village

41:56 – Mother’s Day Rapid Fire

46:36 – Kids of Candlelit Care Wish You a Happy Mother’s Day

🎧 What Trippin Through Motherhood Is All About

Trippin Through Motherhood is a heartfelt, unfiltered podcast for parents navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood—from fertility and pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. This show dives deep into the realities of motherhood, especially for Black women. In each episode, we share personal stories, tackle tough conversations around maternal mental health, and break down barriers to culturally competent care. Whether you’re thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, this is your space to feel seen, heard, and supported. Keep trippin’ through motherhood—we’re in this together.

Hosts: Lauren Elliott & Clarké Lunara

Executive Producers: Amani Smith & Preethi Vinnakota

💛 Stay Connected

Instagram: @candlelitcares

Substack: candlelitcares.substack.com

TikTok: @nooneevertoldme

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/candlelitcare

Website: candlelitcare.com⁠

Welcome to the premiere of Trippin’ Through Motherhood!

In this deeply personal and powerful debut, hosts Lauren Elliott (Founder & CEO of Candlelit Care) and Clarké Lunara (Founding Team Member & COO) share the unfiltered stories that led to the creation of Candlelit Care—a virtual mental health clinic designed specifically for women of color.

From two very different birth and postpartum journeys, they explore the emotional highs, heartbreaking lows, and unseen stumbles of motherhood. This episode shines a light on the unique mental health challenges Black mothers face, the gaps in traditional care, and the urgent need for culturally competent support.

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• The birth stories that sparked a movement
• Postpartum realities that often go unspoken
• Why Black maternal mental health is in crisis—and what we can do
• The healing power of being seen, heard, and held by the community
• Some joyful, rapid-fire questions to close things out on a high note

This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, a safe space, and a love letter to Black and BIPOC motherhood.

💝 Gift mental wellness instead of more diapers! Use promo code TRIPPINPOD at candlelitcare.com for a special listener discount.

⏰ Timestamps

0:02 – Welcome & Mission

1:21 – What Is Candlelit Care?

3:04 – Clarke's Birth Story (Pandemic Edition)

5:57 – Lauren’s Birth Experience

7:20 – Why Candlelit Care Was Born

8:11 – Shocking Maternal Health Stats

9:30 – What Makes Candlelit Different

11:23 – Rapid Fire Questions

13:42 – Special Offer + Closing Thoughts

🎙️ Trippin Through Motherhood Podcast

Trippin Through Motherhood is a heartfelt, unfiltered podcast for parents navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood—from fertility and pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. This show dives deep into the realities of motherhood, especially for Black women. In each episode, we share personal stories, tackle tough conversations around maternal mental health, and break down barriers to culturally competent care. Whether you're thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, this is your space to feel seen, heard, and supported. Keep trippin’ through motherhood—we’re in this together.

Hosts: Lauren Elliott and Clarké Lunara

Executive Producers: Amani Smith and Preethi Vinnakota

💛 Stay Connected

Instagram: @candlelitcares

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/candlelitcare

Website: candlelitcare.com

Welcome to Trippin Through Motherhood—your new favorite unfiltered space for navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood.

In this trailer episode, get a sneak peek into what’s to come as we journey through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and everything in between—especially through the lens of BIPOC motherhood. This show is all about real talk: personal stories, raw truths, and honest conversations about maternal mental health and the gaps in culturally competent care.

Whether you’re thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, Trippin Through Motherhood is here to remind you that you’re not alone. Listen in, subscribe, and join a community where every mama feels seen, heard, and supported.

Hosts: Lauren Elliott and Clarké Lunara

Executive Producers: Amani Smith and Preethi Vinnakota

💛 Stay Connected

Instagram:⁠⁠ @candlelitcares⁠⁠

LinkedIn:⁠⁠ linkedin.com/company/candlelitcare⁠⁠

Website:⁠⁠ candlelitcare.com⁠