Parent Connection

  Join host Tashia Richards and co-host Ashley Davies as they explore postpartum from a perspective that’s often overlooked—the firstborn child. In this heartfelt and insightful episode, we’re joined by Aaliyah Brown (oldest of 3) and Carmen Willingham (oldest of 6), who share their personal experiences of navigating family changes, new siblings, and the emotional shifts that come with growing int...

In this episode of the Parent Connection Podcast, we talk about intimate partner violence and how it can affect families after a baby is born. Host Tashia Richards and co-host Ashley Davies are joined by Jasmine Joseph and Carrie Campbell from the HEART Community Resource Center. They share their knowledge and talk about how they help families in need. In this episode, they explain warning signs t...

In Episode 9 of our Parent Connection Podcast, we explore practical breastfeeding tips and tricks with Esther March Singleton, MBA, RN, BSN, BHS, IBCLC, RLC. With over 30 years of experience in maternal and child health, Esther brings deep expertise as a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Educator™, and Parent Educator. In this episode...

In this episode, we talk about the importance of self-care and self-love for new moms. Host Tashia Richards chats with Saturnie Antoine, a Certified Professional Executive & Relationship Coach who helps women feel their best during motherhood. They share helpful tips for taking care of yourself after having a baby. Saturnie explains the emotional changes that can happen after childbirth and of...

Host Tashia Richards welcomes Lorry Cadet, DTR/N, an award‑winning Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist recognized as the Miami Dietetic Association’s Registered Nutritionist of the Year. Lorry shares her core belief that mindset change is the foundation for lasting lifestyle change, especially when it comes to building a healthier relationship with food and improving overall quality of life. For...

  In this powerful and deeply heartfelt episode, host Tashia Richards sits down with Pastor Dr. Latoya Pinnock-Wilson, who bravely opens up about her personal journey through pregnancy and infant loss. Pastor Dr. Pinnock-Wilson is a Fetal Infant Mortality Review Advocate (FIMRA), Community Mental Health Advocate, and Tri-Doula, specializing in birth assistance, postpartum care, and bereavement sup...

In this episode, hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies chat with Progress E. Thomas, an entrepreneur and devoted husband to Tashia, and Angel Galvan, a pool subcontractor and fiancé to Ashley. As they prepare for fatherhood, this dynamic duo shares invaluable insights on maintaining healthy relationships while navigating the challenges of parenting and careers. Whether you're a new parent or exp...

Join hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies as they sit down with Dr. Katina Brown-Burgess, DO, MBA, FACOOG, for an insightful conversation about the critical early weeks of postpartum recovery. In this episode, Dr. Brown-Burgess breaks down what new parents need to know about maternal health after childbirth—from recognizing common warning signs and symptoms to practical strategies for monitorin...

In this insightful episode, hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies welcome Alicia-Ann Samual, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, and Founder of Therapeutically Beautiful LLC. On this episode, they will discuss developmental delays and how to navigate the system. Alicia-Ann Samuel is a Caribbean-American, proudly neurodivergent “boy mom” to two toddlers,...

In this insightful episode, hosts Tashia Richards and Ashley Davies welcome Dr. Julie Hurtado, a board-certified pediatrician at Broward Health Medical Center, to explore the critical developmental milestones that occur after birth. With over 15 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric care, Dr. Hurtado brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. She is certified in Ped...

🎧 Life After Baby with Tashia and Ashley  In this episode, Tashia Richards—a Maternity Nurse, Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Certified Lactation Consultant—talks with special guest Ashley Davies, a Maternity Nurse. They chat about what life is like after having a baby, how moms can feel like themselves again, and what it’s like to bring a new baby home when you already have a child. It’s a great...