The Behind The Shades Show : Marriage, Mental Health, And Trauma Recovery

Monique shares her experience with being a teenage daughter with us. She had her first child at 19 and quickly realized she had to make it work for her newborn. We discussed what she learned as a young parent and how much she had to change for her child. Monique speaks how didn't see herself as mother until she became one. Her life was heading into a different direction than the one she curren...

Harvey joins us to speak about the importance of fatherhood and the positive impact it has on children. We discuss how the image of fathers has been impacted negatively in the media. Harvey also highlights the need for black fathers to be represented positively as they are the most involved parents. We share that to change how men are viewed is responsibility of all men and we need to hold each ot...

Irena speaks to us about how she helps men to date and find love. She shares how she had to change some of her behaviors that were not benefitting her life. She speaks some of her views of men were toxic and came from a bad place. After making these changes within herself, she find more success and shares this with others. Remember to share and follow to keep up-to-date with all episodes. #selfimp...

Mabble speaks to us about the time of love and acknowledgement she wanted as a child. Growing up not feeling the love she wanted caused her to lose interest in many of her childhood loves like sports. Mabble wanted to ensure her children experienced the love they wanted and participated in this. Her children have different types of love they want and Mabble helps them through this. We discuss stre...

Terraine talks to us about the struggles that many young men are facing today in the world. He shares his personal experiences as well as how he changed to become better and successful. Remember to share and follow to keep up-to-date with all episodes. #selfimprovement #relationships #dating #behindtheshades Visit https://www.behindtheshades.ca to book your one-on-one coaching session today Watch...

Kari shares her parenting journey and why she wanted to repeat her childhood experiences with her children. Kari had an abusive childhood that left her with emotional scars. She wanted better for her children and better for the family she was going to raise with her husband. When she was pregnant in her 20s, her plans quickly changed and she became consumed by fear. This was a fear of not being pr...

Harvey joins us to speak about the importance of fatherhood and the positive impact it has on children. We discuss how the image of fathers has been impacted negatively in the media. Harvey also highlights the need for black fathers to be represented positively as they are the most involved parents. We share that to change how men are viewed is responsibility of all men and we need to hold each ot...

Jill joins us to speak about her journey raising her children and the challenges she faced. As a mother of 2, Jill shares how she wanted her children to have a healthier childhood than she did. She explains the different parenting styles and the impact of each. We also discuss that many parents will appreciate their children in what they think is right instead of asking the child. Jill details her...

AC speaks to us about the importance of being there for men and providing them with support. We speak about the difficulties of raising emotional awareness amongst men. This is important as many men don't ask for help even when they need it. Also, we share that friends did to do a better job of asking how we can help instead of being silent. AC shares his own experience with his ex wife and hi...

Harvey joins us to speak about the importance of fatherhood and the positive impact it has on children. We discuss how the image of fathers has been impacted negatively in the media. Harvey also highlights the need for black fathers to be represented positively as they are the most involved parents. We share that to change how men are viewed is responsibility of all men and we need to hold each ot...

Rayne joins us to discuss how we can help mothers not feel mommy guilt by being overwhelmed raising their kids. She shares her journey how she felt difficulty raising a child that has mental health issues and disabilities. Rayne experienced guilt in many forms and it impacted the way she raised her children. We discussed the difficulty women experienced as many neglect their own care and health ta...

Terraine shares the consequences of keeping the wrong people around and how it will impact your journey in life. He shares how bad friendships will destroy your dreams and passions and why quality is more important than quantity. Remember to share and follow to keep up-to-date with all episodes. #selfimprovement #relationships #dating #behindtheshades Visit https://www.behindtheshades.ca to book y...

Kari shares her parenting journey and why she wanted to repeat her childhood experiences with her children. Kari had an abusive childhood that left her with emotional scars. She wanted better for her children and better for the family she was going to raise with her husband. When she was pregnant in her 20s, her plans quickly changed and she became consumed by fear. This was a fear of not being pr...

Bayonle shares the importance of fathers being a part of their children's life. We speak how many people in prison come from a single parent home. We also share that dating responsible and taking accountability for our actions is important. Bayonle speaks why every man needs a purpose and a direction that will lead him to be a successful man. Fatherlessness impacts many and is widespread enoug...

Jill joins us to speak about her journey raising her children and the challenges she faced. As a mother of 2, Jill shares how she wanted her children to have a healthier childhood than she did. She explains the different parenting styles and the impact of each. We also discuss that many parents will appreciate their children in what they think is right instead of asking the child. Jill details her...

Kari shares her parenting journey and why she wanted to repeat her childhood experiences with her children. Kari had an abusive childhood that left her with emotional scars. She wanted better for her children and better for the family she was going to raise with her husband. When she was pregnant in her 20s, her plans quickly changed and she became consumed by fear. This was a fear of not being pr...

Kat speaks with us about how she learned to be a better parent. She shares her journey of trying to get pregnant which was a difficult and long journey. When she became pregnant she realized that some of the negative experiences from her childhood were showing up. This is when Kat realized changes needed to be made. We speak about the impact a negative childhood experience or experiences may have...

Jill joins us to speak about her journey raising her children and the challenges she faced. As a mother of 2, Jill shares how she wanted her children to have a healthier childhood than she did. She explains the different parenting styles and the impact of each. We also discuss that many parents will appreciate their children in what they think is right instead of asking the child. Jill details her...

Bayonle shares the importance of fathers being a part of their children's life. We speak how many people in prison come from a single parent home. We also share that dating responsible and taking accountability for our actions is important. Bayonle speaks why every man needs a purpose and a direction that will lead him to be a successful man. Fatherlessness impacts many and is widespread enoug...

Nicki shares what she has learned while dating after her divorce. After being married for 16 years, Nicki realized the marriage was working and decided to end it. We speak about life after marriage and how the dating market is different today than 16 years ago. We discussed the difference ways men and women invest in each. Also, I shared the perspective of men and how they view first days and the...

Elizabeth takes us through the journey of deciding how she was going to protect her children. As someone that grew up in darkness, Elizabeth wanted to be the light in her children's future. Elizabeth shares how she is raising 3 children, 1 who is autistic. She also speaks about the difficulties she faced as a child in the education system as well as the struggles of her children. It was a conv...

Bayonle shares the importance of fathers being a part of their children's life. We speak how many people in prison come from a single parent home. We also share that dating responsible and taking accountability for our actions is important. Bayonle speaks why every man needs a purpose and a direction that will lead him to be a successful man. Fatherlessness impacts many and is widespread enoug...

Ayisha speaks about the trauma she experienced as a teenage mother. She didn't know how she would care for her child or provided for her growing family. She shares how one day she ended up getting shot in a crossfire in front of her 3 year old when she was 5 months pregnant. In a shocking turn of events, Ayisha survived and the healing began. She changed her life around and decided she wanted...

Kat speaks with us about how she learned to be a better parent. She shares her journey of trying to get pregnant which was a difficult and long journey. When she became pregnant she realized that some of the negative experiences from her childhood were showing up. This is when Kat realized changes needed to be made. We speak about the impact a negative childhood experience or experiences may have...

Nicki shares what she has learned while dating after her divorce. After being married for 16 years, Nicki realized the marriage was working and decided to end it. We speak about life after marriage and how the dating market is different today than 16 years ago. We discussed the difference ways men and women invest in each. Also, I shared the perspective of men and how they view first days and the...