Navigating My Crazy
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsA podcast dedicated to moms focused on balancing mental wellness, family, life, goals, and purpose.
This podcast creates a community of moms navigating life, the stigma of mental health, and societal expectations.
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Learning to Pivot and Transition in a Pandemic
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 28.6 MBWe are getting some millennial gems from Sharmia Crawford as we discuss how she’s managed to pivot and transition in the midst of a pandemic. Juggling being an educator, single mom, student, and an entrepreneur all the while moving thousands of miles away from family and friends. This episode of the Navigating My Crazy Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, the world’s largest counseling services. Podcast listeners receive 10% off their first month by using code: ‘Navigating’ at Betterhelp.co...
Preparing for Motherhood: Pregnancy Pearls with Dr. Plenty
April 27, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 32.4 MBToday we will be getting some pregnancy pearls from my mom-Guest, Dr. Nicole Plenty. So if you are expecting, planning a pregnancy, or have a loved one who is pregnant tune in and make sure that you share this episode. This episode of the Navigating My Crazy Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, the world’s largest counseling services. Podcast listeners receive 10% off their first month by using code: ‘Navigating’ at Betterhelp.com Dr. Plenty's Information: Facebook Blog: https://ww...
Advocating for Ari: Motherhood and Loss
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBThis episode is dedicated to Ari Stephens, a beautiful angel, born with a rare condition called Trisomy 18 also known as Edwards syndrome. Ari’s mom, Charmian Stephens, and I discuss her pregnancy and Ari’s journey from birth to death. You can also learn more about Ari’s journey via her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Ariheart20 March is Trisomy 18 Awareness month and you can learn more at Trisomy18.org Charmian also discusses dealing with this trauma in the midst of COVID- 19,...
Navigating Being a Woman in Ministry
February 23, 2021 15:23 - 44 minutes - 35.7 MBMom-Guest, Minister Shonda Lollie, shares her journey to becoming an ordained minister. #womeninministry Shonda and I discuss how the test and trials of teenage motherhood, racial division, being a woman-leader in corporate, and being a parent shaped and propelled her into her calling. #podcastforwomen You can find Minister Lollie's daily #devotionals and #inspirations at beautifulgirlministries.com The purpose of the Navigating My Crazy Podcast is to share experiences, inspiration, an...
The Juggle and The Journey
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 40.9 MBWelcome to the 3rd Season of the Navigating My Crazy Podcast!! I apologize for the hiatus, but just like so many others the stress from COVID completely disrupted my mental and physical. BUT we are BACK!! Mom-Guest, Roslyn Downs, shares how she is navigating through her journey of life with an Autoimmune disease. Roslyn is an organ donor recipient and shares information about organ donation along with the stigma and myths associated with being an organ donor. #organdonor #autoimmunedisease...
The Impacts of Literacy in Education & Motherhood
March 31, 2020 08:17 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBThis discussion with our Mom-Guest, Jamie Mayes is so relevant since schools across the world have been dismissed due to the #Coronavirus Pandemic. She shares tips to get our kids engaged in reading from infancy right into college. #literacy You can find her books on Amazon.com and join her group The Education Round-Up 360 on Facebook. Moms, we have tools to help you stay on track with your schedule and mental health during #quarantine!! The Busy Mom Planner & Journal are perfect durin...
Managing Anxiety In Chaos
March 17, 2020 23:15 - 15 minutes - 12.7 MBWith so much confusion and uncertainty surrounding our current #pandemic, #Coronavirus, I wanted to take some time to discuss the anxiety that comes to us in these situations In this episode, I discuss my own #anxiety, causes, and some of the self-management tools I am using to de-escalate. Take some time to listen and share how you are handling your anxiety or if you are able to handle it on our Facebook and Instagram pages. This episode is sponsored by Her Eminence Sexe. Natural, no...
Millennial, Marriage, & Motherhood
February 25, 2020 21:12 - 36 minutes - 29.7 MBMom-Guest, Altovia McNeal shares her experiences as a millennial woman, wife, and mom. We discuss topics like relationship boundaries, self-care, purpose finding, postpartum, and so much more. #womenempowerment She and her husband proudly rep marriage and encourage other married couples to continue to date and just enjoy each other via their organization, Love Our Love . #marriageworks Altovia is also the co-founder of Made It, a non-profit organization established to support victims of d...
Let's Talk: Love, Marriage, & Money
February 18, 2020 15:13 - 38 minutes - 30.8 MBSeason 2, Episode 1 is set to reinvigorate you to continue to push towards the #financialgoals you set for 2020. Mom-Guest, Ericka Young a Financial Counselor shares not only how she and her husband dumped over $100K in debt, but all the factors that lead to the accumulation in the first place. Find more about the programs Ericka has to offer at www.tailormadebudgets.com Need a great way to track your #goals, #budget, and important events? The Navigating My Crazy Busy Mom Bundle offers ...
Season One Wrap Up
December 17, 2019 22:14 - 13 minutes - 10.7 MBThis episode is a reflection of the year and inspiration to keep pushing. The Navigating My Crazy Success Planner for Busy Moms is a great tool to set goals and get organized as we bring in 2020. Get your copy at www.NavigatingMyCrazy.com. Want to be a guest, have show ideas, or interested in sponsorships.
Finding Purpose After Postpartum
November 25, 2019 22:48 - 42 minutes - 34.5 MBOn this episode Dr. Leedia, of #Koracare and maker of Little Jules candies, and I talk about her experiences with #postpartum, her new journey through unexpected #motherhood, what she's learned about herself, and her newfound #purpose. You and find Little Jules, a delicious, healthy, teeth-friendly candy, and all of the wonderful information and videos Dr. Leedia shares at www.Koracare.com. All my listeners can get 10% off of their order by using the code DRLEEDIA
Feminine Health
November 07, 2019 01:26 - 45 minutes - 36.9 MBOur Mom-Guest Nikita Johnson, OBST-C, CBD, WHS, shares why knowledge about our personal feminine health is power as well as ways our community can do our part to reduce the rate of maternal mortality for black women. You can find more information at www.doulaofwomenshealth.com Make sure you get your copy of the Navigating My Crazy Success Planner for Busy Moms at www.NavigatingMyCrazy.com
Let's Talk About Domestic Violence
October 16, 2019 10:40 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MBOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The discussion for episode 21 is a candid discussion with my mom, Diane Varner, about her own over 20-year experience with domestic violence, #motherhood, and the effects on her mental health and relationship with her children. #DomesticViolenceAwarenes The Navigating My Crazy Podcast is one of the sponsors for #AWalkForChange an event to bring awareness to domestic violence & its victims happening October 19th. For more information contact the...
Marriage & Mental Health Part V: Becoming A Step Parent
September 17, 2019 22:11 - 21 minutes - 17.7 MBPart V of the #Marriage & #MentalHealth Series is a discussion with MomGuest, Jessica Lacy, about becoming a stepmom. Jessica is a Life Coach and hosts a podcast, Love Your Whole Body. www.instagram.com/jessicalacylive The Navigating My Crazy Success Planner for Busy Moms is now available for purchase. Are you ready to get motivated, achieve goals, and get organized? Pick up a copy for you and a mom friend at www.navigatingmycrazy.com/shop
Marriage & Mental Health Part IV: Separated
September 04, 2019 03:17 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBWhen you and your spouse make the decision to separate it can be for many different reasons, but this is the time to decide if it will lead to long term separation, divorce, reconciliation, or the waiting period before legally finalizing the dissolution of marriage. So many decisions to be made during this time, but keep you and your children's mental health on the top of the list of importance. This episode will answer some questions received over the last three weeks of the Marriage & Me...
Marriage and Mental Health Part III
August 27, 2019 18:23 - 48 minutes - 39.3 MBIn the third part of our #MarriageandMetalHealth Series, we are joined by mom-guest Disha Ellis Austin as we discuss marriage, motherhood, divorce, and making marriage work a second time around with her ex-husband, Shane, as they prepare for their upcoming nuptials. #marriageworks Sickness, losing yourself, and lack of communication are just a few of the topics we will be discussing on this #talkitouttuesday. #mentalwellness #motherhood #loveandmarriage
Marriage and Mental Health Part II
August 20, 2019 15:24 - 43 minutes - 35 MBOn this 17 episode of the Navigating My Crazy Podcast, we are joined by Pat Davis, mother, retired nurse/teacher, and wife of 50 years to her husband Billy. Mrs. Pat is also the author of "Life is Common Ground" can be purchased on Amazon - https://amzn.to/2KIYq42 Her second book the "50 Year Love Story" will be out shortly. Mrs. Pat shares some amazing gems on how they have been able to withstand the test and trials of life, love, and marriage.
Marriage and Mental Health Part 1
August 13, 2019 20:18 - 21 minutes - 17.7 MB#Marriage is hard work. This episode will be the first in a series of discussions about marriage and mental health. I wanted to share my family's journey as we are in the thick of navigating our crazy and #Divorce. The Navigating My Crazy: Success Planner for Busy Moms will be available for purchase in the next two weeks. Need a planner that helps you track your goals, important events, meal planning, and shopping list? Well, the Success Planner for Busy Moms is DEFINITELY for you!! T...
Navigating Being a Woman in Corporate Leadership and Marital Partnership
July 30, 2019 16:36 - 44 minutes - 35.5 MBBeing a woman in corporate America is hard, but compound that with being a mom and wife and you have to ensure balance and the support necessary to thrive and prosper is there. #womeninleadership Our discussion with Mom-Guest, Nina Johnson how has been in leadership for many years offers us valuable insight, tips, and resources like book The Servant Leader by James C. Hunter. #womenempowerment Listen in and let us know if what helps you navigate through the crazy! Need a resource to ho...
Helping Others Through Your Storm
July 23, 2019 10:04 - 41 minutes - 33.1 MBOur Guest-Mom, Sarah Thompson, mother of the little founders of #Helmets4Helmets, shares her experience over the last couple of years of balancing daily life, motherhood, creating #EpilepsyAwareness and managing the daily seizures her son Bryson has to endure. Bryson and Brock founded The Helmets4Helmets Foundation to provide children with disabilities access to protective equipment or care that is needed for them to live their daily lives as a child. Bryson, who is 7, started having seizu...
Finding You Through Advocating Adoption and Foster Care
July 16, 2019 15:21 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MBFinding out you are adopted can leave some feeling lost and abandoned. Our Mom-guest, Ashley Travillion-Shoulders, shares her journey to find herself after having a heartbreaking bomb dropped on her at age 10, and how this journey lead her to not only empower her daughters to explore their gifts and talents, encourage other women in their plight for purpose, but also become an advocate for children in the foster care system. Check out the three mini-bosses collection of apparel at http://w...
Raising A Child With Diabetes
June 25, 2019 08:15 - 40 minutes - 32.3 MBAs a first-time mom, most of us go above and beyond what many deem necessary for our child. Imagine talking to your pediatrician and just knowing the information that they are telling you just does not fit the symptoms your child is experiencing. We have to feel comfortable advocating for our children, and the best way to do so is to track and keep detailed records of signs, symptoms, behaviors, and concerns so that you can have an ongoing, open dialogue with your medical provider. #Motherho...
Ambitions, Motherhood, and Bipolar
June 18, 2019 07:55 - 31 minutes - 25.7 MBBeing a mom requires late nights, early mornings, and lots of maneuvering and pivoting to make sure that everyone's needs are taken care of. In most cases, it's a full-job within itself. But what do you do with the passion of your purpose that burns deep inside of you? How do you climb the corporate ladder you so desperately want to conquer? How do you turn that hobby you are so good at into a business, when your every moment is accounted for. Now just imagine if, on top of regular duties an...
Disparity In Maternal Health
June 11, 2019 16:19 - 32 minutes - 26 MBThe disparity in Black Maternal Health is astounding. Black Moms are 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related deaths than a non-black mom according to the CDC. My state, Louisiana, is #2 behind Georgia in these losses. Our city, Monroe, LA, received two heart-wrenching blows as we loss two beautiful moms within days of each other, that left everyone with so many questions and started conversations revealing a host of traumatic experiences from family members left to mourn. #BlackM...
Mood Disorders & Postpartum Depression
June 05, 2019 05:15 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MBPostpartum Depression is triggered by a variety of factors like chemical changes in the brain, lack of sleep, and results from a combination of emotional and physical factors. Some women have a greater risk of developing postpartum depression like those with previous experiences with depression or bipolar disorder in addition to many other factors. There are effective treatments available!! This episode Shayla Shaw, Empowerment Coach for Moms, and Keisha Law, Author of Me, She, Her, d...
God and Faith in Marriage & Family
May 28, 2019 07:35 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBMarriage is hard. Raising kids is hard. Cultivating a relationship with God, understanding his word, and building Faith is a lifelong journey. The integration of God into your marriage and family allows you to apply principles like faith, grace, kindness, and the other fruits of the spirit in your decisions, reactions, and interactions with your loved ones. Shayla is joined by Destiny Thomas, The Prayerpist of the Realizing Destiny Podcast as they discuss how her faith in God guides her ...
Managing Complex Mother - Daughter Relationships
May 21, 2019 06:42 - 35 minutes - 28.2 MBThe relationship with our mother -good, bad, or nonexistent- is the foundation for every other relationship in our lives. The behaviors that we want to mimic are seemingly easy to maintain as we learn by example, but the same unfortunately holds true for those unhealthy, negative learned behaviors. Sponsored by Shayla Shaw Empowerment, LLC. The Empowerment Coach you needed championing your goals!! Set up your consultation so we can get started today. #MentalHealthAwareness #MaternalMentalHea...
Betrayal Trauma in Relationships
May 14, 2019 10:12 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBHave you ever been betrayed while in a relationship? The impact of betrayal most definitely can affect your mental wellness. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #B4Stage4 As moms, not only do we have to balance our already hectic lives, but when betrayal happens we have to navigate the stages of a broken relationship, lost trust, and maintaining clarity on our purpose to maintain our peace. Personal Coach, Molly Williams, gives us a real-life account of what to expect when we experience betrayal...
Finding Forgiveness After Childhood Trauma
May 07, 2019 07:12 - 24 minutes - 20 MBThe effects of childhood trauma definitely have the ability to impact mental health and wellness. As moms, it is imperative to ensure that we are taking care of ourselves mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Stay up to date with our discussions at www.Facebook.com/Navigatingmycrazy www.Instagram.com/Navigatingmycrazy #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #BreakTheStigma #4Mind4Body Childhood trauma, of course, comes in many different forms, but this week we discuss with Dr. Wendy ...
Maternal Mental Health Week and Mental Health Awareness Month
May 03, 2019 05:54 - 14 minutes - 11.4 MBNot only is May Mental Health Awareness Month but this week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week #MMHWeek2019. Raising awareness of maternal mental health issues is imperative so moms are aware of the signs of ill-health, they are not alone, and treatment is available. Mental Health Awareness Month 2019 is focused on the whole person and ensuring we are aware of the resources and tools that benefit minds and bodies together #4Mind4Body. Announcements: A Real Woman's Worth, An Antho...
Maternal Mental Health & Infertility
April 23, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 39.6 MBFor many moms, the journey to motherhood is emotionally, mentally, as well as physically trying. This episode is dedicated to the millions of moms coping and persevering with reproductive and infertility issues. The psychological impacts are many times overlooked, so education and support systems are vital. On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kristy Christopher- Holloway. Dr. Kristy shares personal accounts, as well as her professional experiences from the perspective of a Licensed Profe...
A Mother's Love: Coping with Reproductive Disorders, Miscarriage, and Infant Death
April 16, 2019 11:08 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBThis episode is dedicated to To'Nia Danielle Jerrell 12/03/2015 Listen in to a powerful interview with TeAra Jerrell about the loss of her daughter, her undiagnosed reproductive disorder and advice for other mothers coping with loss and their support systems. This episode is being sponsored by LoveLit Candles. They were inspired to support by the amazing impact the Sleep Hygiene Blog had on the 14-year old founder, Hailei, and her mom during standardized testing week! They supply an as...
Help Me - Mom Guide to Balance and Mental Wellness
April 09, 2019 07:46 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBSo often we are encouraged or encourage others to seek "help", but as a mom... what does that mean and how do we do it? On this episode, we discuss why seeking out help when needed is vital to finding balance in your life and exactly what we should do when we identify the fact that we actually need "help". We are joined by Dr. Angela Nichols-Young CEO of both Healthy Minds, LLC and Inspire, LLC. She is has a wealth of knowledge stemming from her background in the education system and as...
Moms Thriving Through Depression
March 23, 2019 04:20 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBPremier Episode FINALLY a support system for moms that frequently feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and isolated while trying to balance family, understanding your purpose, mental health, and navigate all that life has to throw your way created by a mom that has experienced it all! What if we actually said how we really felt and asked for help when we needed it? Join me on Facebook and/or Instagram - NavigatingMyCrazy to find out the winner of the Mom Sleep Hygiene Kit. The Mom Sleep H...