No Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas

This week spoken word artist and Poet Laureate of Richmond, Virginia, Roscoe Burnems, stops by to chat with the Mental Health Mamas. Roscoe uses his poetry and performance to discuss trauma, resilience and the human experience. Tune in to hear Roscoe speak openly about his background, mental health, and fatherhood plus he shares two of his amazing poems! Visit Roscoe’s website: https://roscoeb.web...

In this episode, Kate Swenson, mom of four, takes time out to chat with the Mental Health Mamas. Kate is mom to Cooper who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three and who is the subject of her book, Forever Boy. Tune in to hear Kate talk about feeling isolated after receiving a diagnosis, how she found her people, and how Forever Boy is actually about her own personal journey. Visit Kate’s w...

This week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by psychotherapist and resilience coach, Peg Sadie, who is on a mission to reshape the legacy of maternal health. Tune in to hear Peg share how her own experiences as a mother brought her to this work, the stigma around asking for help, and what real self-care actually looks like.  Visit Peg’s website: https://pegsadie.com/ Visit our website for more co...

This week the Mental Health Mamas dive into the complicated but important topic of kids and psychiatric medications. Tina and Serena openly share their personal stories about the difficult decision to choose medication for their kids. They delve into the stigma around medication, why they both said no at first, and suggestions for parents who find themselves traveling this road no matter where the...

This week the Mental Health Mamas welcome guest Lisa Sugarman to the podcast. Lisa is a mom, a nationally syndicated humor columnist, a parenting author, a survivor of suicide loss, a proud ally and member of the LGBTQIA+ community and a podcast host. You won’t want to miss hearing Lisa talk about raising perfectly imperfect kids as well as an open conversation about being a survivor of suicide lo...

This week Dr. Janelle Peifer joins the Mental Health Mamas to talk about the challenges of “hustle culture”, the importance of finding time to rest and how taking time for yourself can be even more challenging for people of color and other historically marginalized folks. Dr. Peifer is a clinical psychologist and an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Richmond and brings a wealt...

This week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Emmy Award winning producer Steven Latham. Tune in to hear a conversation about the importance of animals in our lives, the impacts on the mental health of those touched by shelter animals, and the great work that Steven is doing to make the invisible visible through his Shelter Me series.  Visit Steven’s website: https://shelterme.tv/ Visit our webs...

This week Tina and Serena spend a bit of time worrying about worry. They talk about the differences between worry and anxiety and share some personal experiences along with some thoughts about taming the worry monster.  From Henry Ford Health: Worry and Anxiety: Do You Know the Difference? Happify: How to Leave Your Worries Behind Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/...

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Anosognosia is when someone is unaware of their own mental health condition or they can’t perceive their condition accurately. Rachel Johnston joins the Mental Health Mamas this week to share her journey from Anosognosia to acceptance of Bipolar disorder, what helped her along the way, and how we might best support a loved one struggling...

This week’s podcast brings us Jay Shifman, a fellow podcaster and a storyteller with the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. In the episode Jay shares his struggles with mental health and addiction, reflects on his Ted talk on the history of substance misuse and why words are so very important.  Join us for an interesting conversation with Jay.    Visit Jay's website https://www.jayshifman.com/ and...

The Mental Health Mamas are honored to be joined this week by four time New York Times best selling author, fellow podcaster and host of the PBS series, Tell Me More, Kelly Corrigan! Tune in to hear Kelly wonder about parenting young adults, the stories inside each of us, how saying “tell me more” can help us in our parenting journeys, how she dealt with a panic attack many years ago, the urgency...

After a summer break, the Mental Health Mamas are back with Season 3! Tune in to hear Tina and Serena talk about the power of connection, why quick connections matter and how we all might benefit from a bit more connection with one another.  Articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/11/well/family/check-in-text-friendship.html   https://www.betterup.com/blog/human-connect...

As the Mental Health Mamas bring their second season to a close, Tina and Serena provide a peek behind the scenes and answer some of the most asked questions. Tune in to hear why exactly they decided to start a podcast, how they’re handling the long-distance co-host relationship, why podcasting can be a little lonely and more! Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/ Leav...

This week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Megan Eddinger, aka the No BS Mama, who has the ultimate goal of normalizing all the parts of motherhood that no one tells you about so that other moms don’t feel so alone in their journeys. Listen in to hear Megan talk about becoming a mother at the age of 18, how we can better support moms and why messages during COVID around “everyone struggling”...

In this week’s episode the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Dr. Luisa Sanz, a psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience as well as a lived experience expert having grown up with two brothers with schizophrenia. Tune in to hear Luisa talk about her experiences growing up with her brothers, the pervasiveness of mental health stigma, and what we need to do as a society to eradicate that stigma....

In this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Rachel Bailey. Rachel has a masters in Clinical Psychology, she is a certified parent educator, a fellow podcaster and (most importantly) a mom. Tune in to hear Rachel share her experiences raising kids with big emotions, what it means to be parenting from a state of “Yuck” and why the Parenting Long Game is better than Band-aid Parenti...

This week the Mental Health Mamas are thrilled to bring some youth voice and perspective to the podcast. Sarah Humpherys is a nationally published author and a self-proclaimed die hard fantasy nerd. Tune in to hear Sarah talk about the impact of mental health on her writing, what life has been like during the pandemic, tips for aspiring writers and more! Visit Sarah’s website: https://www.sarahhum...

In this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by fellow podcaster Amanda Gorman. Tune in to the conversation to hear Amanda talk about her personal experience with addiction while parenting, the truth about marijuana addiction, finding your village and more! Visit Amanda’s website: https://www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast   Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmam...

Dawn Daum joins the Mental Health Mamas this week to discuss parenting with PTSD after experiencing childhood trauma. Listen in to the conversation about mental health, parenting and the importance of connection. Visit Dawn’s website: https://parentingwithptsd.wordpress.com/ Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/ Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382 Receive 10% off an...

There are those moments when you find yourself having a bad day and an unexpected positive text has a way of making things a little bit better. This week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Johnny Crowder, founder and CEO of Cope Notes, a text based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. Tune in to hear why Johnny started Cope Notes,...

May is Mental Health Month and Serena and Tina are launching it with a conversation with Marti Post Bledsoe, the executive director of the On Our Sleeves movement for children’s mental health. You won’t want to miss this conversation about The Great Collide which is a report on the Impact of Children’s Mental Health on the Workforce, some really great resources available for parents, and why organ...

In this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Heather Plett, author, facilitator, speaker and founder of The Centre for Holding Space . In 2015 she wrote a blog post about How to Hold Space which has now been viewed by over 10 million people and which launched “holding space” from the seed of an idea to a frequently discussed practice. If you’ve ever used the term “holding space”,...

In this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Dr. Jennifer Reid, The Reflective Doc. Jennifer has expertise in medicine, psychotherapy and coaching and helps individuals overcome anxiety, optimize sleep and move through stressful transitions. Tune in to hear our conversation around the challenges of getting a good night’s sleep and what we can do about it. Visit Dr. Reid’s Website:...

Amber Wilfahrt joins the Mental Health Mamas this week to talk about creating systems and habits to help busy moms find time for themselves. Amber is a wife, mom, entrepreneur and fellow podcaster. Tune in to hear Amber talk about her own journey to wellness and how she’s removing the mom guilt from self-care. Visit Amber’s website: https://www.amberwilfahrt.com/ Check out Amber’s podcast: https:/...

In this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Lauren Fonvielle, accredited EFT practitioner, a trauma informed yoga teacher, and certified Reiki practitioner. Lauren believes that healing happens from the inside out. Tune in to learn more about each of these modalities and how Lauren was drawn to these practices. Visit Lauren’s website: https://www.mindshiftwithlauren.com/   Check...