Mommy Couch Confessions

On the last installment of our series, Month of Men on the Couch, I am joined by Dr. Ahmad Alexander. Ahmad is a husband, father and service member. Join us as we discuss the power of living without consumer debt and how work/life balance runs parallel to financial literacy and freedom. He shares the story of how he and his wife, fellow couch mate Dekeshia Alexander moved from disgust to done in p...

In the third installment of engaging with the male perspective during the month of May, join myself and friend Rian Smith as he shares his perspective on the freedom of marriage. Rian and I share our thoughts and realizations  around what freedom within marital relationship looks like in many ways including emotionally, spiritually and sexually. As a husband, father, business owner and friend we d...

As we continue with the male perspective during the month of May, join myself and friend Termain Atwater as he shares his perspective on the topics of perception (external) and introspection (internal) reflection and growth. Termain shares the intentional work he has done to grow and develop personally but professionally. His fresh take on understanding the difference between perception and intros...

Welcome back to the couch! It's been a few weeks but the power of rest is real. Join me this month of May for conversations with men about topics from parenthood to personal growth. Joining me on this first Monday of May is my brother-in-life, friend and new father Damani Anderson as he shares his perspective of how fatherhood looks and how he sees his role as a stay-at-home father. Damani is...

We have all experienced seasons of life where the to-do list becomes daunting, the hats we were are plentiful and the roles we feel become overwhelming. There comes a point where recognizing when we are headed in the direction of exhaustion and depletion means we have to make some hard choices. There is a powerful shift that happens we when ask ourselves if we are making the best use of our "...

We've all felt it and know the burden that taking a trip on the mom guilt express will bring. And the truth the choosing not to take the trip sometimes requires up to pull the brakes and jump off. The symptoms can be subtle and the habit hard to break but guilt will hinder whatever we have set out to do and motherhood is no exception. Join me on this episode about working to recognize mom gui...

The journey of motherhood begins with so much advice about gestation, labor and delivery and once they no longer need to be swaddled or diapered the helpful suggestions taper off. What happens when children ask where babies come from? How do have the conversation surrounding racism with your children? Or how to approach faith in a way that children  can understand and feel empowered to explore on...

Momming is hard, I think we can all agree. When you add the stress of preparing your children for a world that is almost the exact opposite of what we raise them up to believe in our homes and the trauma that is added when the cultural and societal happenings seem to scream injustice towards people who look like you...motherhood can become heavy. How much of current events do we explain without br...

February has been established as Black History Month for as long as we (all those joining the couch with me) have been alive. But as curriculums across the country introduce or reinforce the idea that Black people in history don't move far beyond slavery until segregation and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. so much information is left out. With each generation that lacks knowledge of truth, as a...

Not every family unit looks the same and as blended families become more and more prevalent, being able to navigate healthy relationships as partners in parenting can mean all the difference for the children in the middle. Join me as I talk with Umeko Smith, self-defense expert and entrepreneur as she shares how she has (and still is) purposefully curating healthy parental relationships so that he...

Providing our children with the lifestyle better than what we had is the goal of many parents. The idea of "better" can extend to everything from education to opportunities but how mindful are we of overcompensating in areas we felt unfulfilled? Even as we see children younger and younger operating tablets, smartphones and electronics we have to remind ourselves that they have access to...

We have all heard the adage, "sticks and stones can break my bones but words will never hurt me." Join me on the couch as I challenge that statement and the ideals that go along with it. Words have the power to build or tear down, to give life or death to situations and when used as a weapon can cause more damage and pain than any stick or stone thrown at us. I hope this message about wo...

Before any of us were parents, we were our parent's children. We adopted traditions, responses and habits that naturally affect how we parent and filter in to the decisions we make in parenthood. While they may not be harmful or detrimental, we must ask ourselves, is this what we want for our family? Adopting new traditions, changing the ways things are done in your home and unit can be diffi...

Happy New Year Y'all! As we kick off 2021, being mindful that the goals we set and intentions we establish is important. Making sure that we make time and space for consistent effort in order to meet those goals will be challenged on many fronts in motherhood. It is possible to change habits and do the work to improve. Join me and Dekeshia Alexander, founder of EmpowHer and ProjectMe-12 week...

It is so very easy to allow the dreams and aspirations we hold dear to slowly slip away as we function in everyday life. Setting goals that fill our hearts and align with our skills sometimes feel impossible when the demands of daily roles and responsibilities never seem to let up. Today on the couch, come sit with me as I share why it is of the utmost importance to dust the cobwebs off those goal...

Hey Y'all! For the most part, we have been conditioned to equate learning to academic achievement. But what happens if we step back and educate our children on topics and subjects that may not be heavily academic in nature but will equip them mentally, emotionally and spiritually for the future? Support the show

In this episode, my guest on the coach, Lakendria Dinkins owner of Hold Your Crown, LLC shares her story of motherhood which began as a teenager. The trials, traumas and triumphs she shares are not only eye-opening but empowering. From a place of transparency and vulnerability we get to hear the heart of a mother and the perspective of the woman she has become. You can find Lakendria's brand,...

Hey Y'all! The list and demands of motherhood are many but making time and space to protect your peace will help you stay centered on this journey of raising Little people. Support the show

Hey Y'all! In a time of parenting being largely defined as how well our children behave and how close we can get to completing the Pinterest checklists, let me remind you that sometimes acknowledging that you did your best is enough. And if your best is that your children have full bellies and are still breathing, congratulations mama, you get a gold star! Support the show

Hey Y'all! Listen, it's hard enough being a present and engaged parent in this world of non-stop movement but what happens when the child you are raising in your personality doppelganger? We can't parent the "us" out of them, but until we learn to engage in a way that acknowledges the similarities and differences we have, the struggle will never go away. Support the show

Hey Y'all! Let's be honest, just keeping a house clean in the midst of mothering, adulting and breathing can be a struggle. Between stepping on Legos that are hidden in the carpet and the overwhelming laundry piles on the couch, creating and maintaining home organization is essential. It not only keeps things looking good but helps keep mommy meltdowns to a minimum...sometimes! Support t...

As women break glass ceilings and continue to excel in careers, the potential to earn more income than your husband in a marriage becomes more of a reality. Join us on the couch for this inaugural interview with my friend Dr. Stefany Anderson, MD as we explore how the issue of being the greater income earner can creep in and how she traversed this topic within her marriage. Join us on this journey...

Hey Y'all! Just like in traditional work settings, paid time off (PTO) is an exciting benefit we get to make use of, parenting is no different! The job description is ever-evolving, demanding and sometimes we need to cash in a few of our days to recenter, rest and not have to be responsible for other human beings. There's something renewing about being solo with your own womanly awesomen...

Hey Y'all! Join me on the couch this episode as we address the reality that most of us adopted messaging in childhood stemming from less than stellar events that have followed us into adulthood and sometimes in our parenting. Looking back can be hard and painful BUT that doesn't mean we should ignore pasts. Doing so may cause us to repeat some of the same cycles with our children. When n...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Mommy Couch Confessions. One this episode you will hear my heart and inspiration behind starting the podcast and my hope for all of our future time together on the couch! Support the show