No Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas
138 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 97 ratingsWe ALL have mental health.The Mental Health Mamas are on a mission to normalize the conversation around mental health. Are you well? Do you have good strategies to take care of your mental health or do you need more support? We are here to walk beside you and help you hold some of the hard stuff as we all find our way through this messy and imperfect world.Join us as we share a bit of what we’ve learned along the way, talk openly about mental health, work to help you feel less alone and gently remind you to do your best to take care of yourself while also taking care of your people.With the Mental Health Mamas, there’s No Need to Explain.
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Breathe: A Conversation with Richmond Poet Laureate Roscoe Burnems
November 22, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBThis 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.webs.com/ Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/ Leave us a voice mes...
Finding Cooper's Voice with Guest Kate Swenson
November 15, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn 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 website: https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com/ Visit our website for more content: https://menta...
Building Parental Resilience with Guest Peg Sadie
November 08, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MBThis 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 content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/ Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382 Claim your FREE S...
Should We Medicate Our Kids?
November 01, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MBThis 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 they might be in their journey. National Network of Child Psychiatry Access Programs https://www.n...
Raising Perfectly Imperfect Kids with Guest Lisa Sugarman
October 25, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBThis 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 loss. The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat ...
Hustle Culture and the Importance of Rest with Guest Dr. Janelle Peifer
October 18, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThis 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 wealth of personal and professional experience to the conversation. “Why Are Vacations So Stressful?...
Shelter Me: A Conversation with Steven Latham
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBThis 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 website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/ Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382 Cl...
Worrying About Worry
October 04, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThis 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/ Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382 Claim your FREE Self-Care Workbook by joining our maili...
From Anosognosia to Acceptance with Guest Rachel Johnston
September 27, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBAccording 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 with Anosognosia. Episode mentions: I’m Not Sick I Don’t Need Help! by Xavier Amador Visit our...
Choose Your Struggle with Guest Jay Shifman
September 20, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBThis 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 https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/ Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.c...
Wondering with Guest Kelly Corrigan
September 13, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBThe 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 to face and address mental health struggles, and so much more! You won’t want to miss this in-de...
The Power of Connection
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBAfter 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-connection 8 Insanely Effective Ways to Connect with Anyone You Meet Visit our website for more cont...
Behind the Scenes with the Mental Health Mamas
June 28, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBAs 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/ Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382 Claim your FREE Self-Care Workbook by joining our mailing li...
Normalizing All the Parts of Motherhood with Guest Megan Eddinger
June 21, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBThis 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” were really unhelpful. Visit Megan’s website: https://thenobsmama.buzzsprout.com/ Follow Megan ...
Mind Your Life with Guest Dr. Luisa Sanz
June 14, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBIn 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. Visit Dr. Luisa Sanz’ Website: https://www.mindyrlife.com/ Visit our website for more content:...
Your Parenting Long Game with Guest Rachel Bailey
June 07, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn 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 Parenting. Visit Rachel’s website: https://rachel-bailey.com/ Visit our website for more content: htt...
Writing Your Way Out of Anxiety with Guest Sarah Humpherys
May 31, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBThis 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.sarahhumpherys.com/ Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/ Leave us a voic...
Finding Your Village with Guest Amanda Gorman
May 24, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn 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://mentalhealthmamas.com/ Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382 Receive 10% off any Cope Notes subscription: cop...
Parenting with PTSD with Guest Dawn Daum
May 17, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBDawn 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 any Cope Notes subscription: copenotes.com/?affiliate=MHMamas Mental Health Resources: Suicide...
Building a Healthier Brain One Text at a Time with Guest Johnny Crowder
May 10, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.4 MBThere 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, how a simple text can change your brain and why mental health resources are like toothbrushes. ...
The Great Collide with Guest Marti Bledsoe Post
May 03, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBMay 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 organizations should be staffing more like Broadway. Visit On Our Sleeves: https://www.onoursleeves....
The Art of Holding Space: An Interview with Heather Plett
April 26, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIn 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”, practiced holding space for someone else, longed for someone to hold space for you or have no ide...
Goodnight! A Conversation with the Reflective Doc
April 19, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn 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: https://www.thereflectivedoc.com/ Check Out The Reflective Doc Podcast: https://www.thereflec...
Creating Systems and Habits with Guest Amber Wilfahrt
April 12, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBAmber 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://www.amberwilfahrt.com/podcast Visit our website for more content: www.mentalhealthmamas.com ...
Healing From the Inside Out with Guest Lauren Fonvielle
April 05, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn 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 out Lauren’s free tapping masterclass: https://www.mindshiftwithlauren.com/masterclass Visit o...
Recklessly Alive with Guest Sam Eaton
March 29, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Sam Eaton, author, speaker, and founder of Recklessly Alive, a suicide prevention organization that is working toward a world with zero deaths by suicide. Tune in to hear Sam share his personal story of suicide survival, his thoughts on talk therapy, what it mean to be Recklessly Alive, and more! Visit Sam’s website: https://www.recklesslyalive.com/ Follow Sam on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Visit our website for more content...
Pressure Makes Diamonds with Guest Carline Crevecoeur
March 22, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Carline Crevecoeur, a Haitian American board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who after 20 years of medical service in New York and Pennsylvania, chose to give up her career to raise and homeschool her five children. Carline has written a memoir called, Pressure Makes Diamonds, which shares the story of her journey homeschooling her five children while also undergoing treatment for Stage IV colon cancer treatment. Visit Carline’s websi...
Living with Uncertainty
March 15, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MBIn this week’s episode, Serena and Tina have a long overdue conversation about Living with Uncertainty. No matter what your life situation, we have all experienced uncertainty during the last two years of a global pandemic. Join them this week for this thoughtful conversation. Seven Ways to Cope with Uncertainty from Greater Good Science Center Advice for Dealing with Uncertainty from People Who’ve Been There Life Kit from NPR Mental Health Resources: Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The L...
Medical Professionals: Is It OK to Not Be OK? with Guest Shannon Scott-Vernaglia
March 08, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Dr. Shannon Scott-Vernaglia who works at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children as the Associate Chief for Clinical Faculty Development. Tune in to hear Shannon share her own story of debilitating depression, how we can better support the mental health of both the patients and the doctors, and what it might look like if all children and families were getting just what they needed. The Emotional PPE Project provides mental he...
What Lies Inside with Guest Luke Renner
March 01, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this week’s episode, Tina and Serena talk with filmmaker Luke Renner about his film, What Lies Inside: Healing in the Face of Trauma. He speaks candidly about his own trauma, how it has affected his life, and how he coped while making this groundbreaking film. Visit Luke’s Website: https://www.lukerenner.com/ Visit the Film’s Website: https://www.whatliesinsidefilm.com/ Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.com Mental Health Resources: Suicide Prevention Lifeline:...
Compassion Resilience Starts with You!
February 22, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBCompassion Resilience is the power to return to a position of empathy, strength, and hope after the daily experience of whatever challenges we may face. It is the ability to maintain our physical, emotional and mental well-being while responding compassionately to people who are suffering. It allows us to be able to find optimism in an imperfect world. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear the Mental Health Mamas give an overview of their ten week Compassion Resilience course and talk about...
Flourishing Families with Guest Reilly Flynn
February 15, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Reilly Flynn, co-founder of Lome, an app developed to help families flourish. Tune in to hear Reilly talk about the crisis of busyness and distraction facing families, how intentionality can help support family life and why as a father of young children he created Lome with the whole family in mind. Go check out Lome! https://www.withlome.com/noneed This episode is sponsored by Lome. Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast...
Living in the Moment
February 08, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MBFlow state, mindfulness, present moment awareness, being in the here and now…no matter what you call it, finding ways to live in the moment in our fast-paced, technology driven lives can be quite a challenge. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear the Mental Health Mamas talk about what they’ve learned along the way, why self-care totally counts as living in the moment, and more! How to Live in the Present Moment: 35 Exercises and Tools from positivepsychology.com Visit our website for mor...
What Happened to You?: The Value of Seeing Others with a Trauma-Informed Lens
February 01, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBWhat would it be like if we shifted from asking people, “What’s wrong with you?” to, “What happened to you?” In this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas talk about what it means to be a trauma-informed human, why it’s not about the jicama, and a particular story in the news recently which was the exact opposite of a trauma-informed approach. National Council for Behavioral Health Infographic Echo Training Infographic The Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (University at Buffal...
Optimal Health and Healthy Thinking with Guest Dr. Shahana Alibhai
January 25, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Dr. Shahana Alibhai. Listen in to hear Shahana talk about the Pyramid of Optimal Health, the challenges of being a healthcare provider, caring for three young boys, and how her personal struggle with anxiety and OCD led her to develop new ways of thinking about mental health. Visit Dr. Shahana’s website to learn more: drshahana.com Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.com Mental Health Resources: Suicide P...
Hope in the Weeds; Facing the Mental Health Crisis Together
January 18, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this week’s episode the Mental Health Mamas are addressing the mental health crisis we are facing nearly everywhere right now. Tune in to hear Tina and Serena break down the Surgeon General’s Advisory: Protecting Youth Mental Health. And while the news headlines can be overwhelming, there are actions that we can ALL take to face this crisis together. Read the Surgeon General’s Report: Protecting Youth Mental Health Compassion Resilience Event https://www.eventbrite.com/x/compassion-resil...
Tall Paul's Life with Guest Paul Marlow
January 11, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by guest Paul Marlow who is a men’s fashion blogger and founder of Never Alone. Paul is on a mission to lead the way in normalizing conversations around men’s mental health. Tune in to hear Tina, Serena, and Paul talk about the challenges of social media, establishing a routine, trying MDMA therapy, and more! Learn more about how to start your Therapy journey today to better you mental health. Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainP...
Fire Your Narrator with Guest Valerie Gordon
January 04, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Valerie Gordon, author of the book, Fire Your Narrator!: A Storyteller’s Guide to Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Life. Valerie is a ten-time Emmy-winning producer, an expert storyteller and delightfully relatable and connective! You won’t want to miss this episode and the chance to learn about Squash, Potato and Ditchy! Visit Valerie’s website: https://commander-in-she.com/ Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.c...
What Gift Will You Give Yourself?
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBThe holidays are here and with them often comes a great deal of stress. We try to find the perfect gift for everyone on our lists, bake the best cookies, and make our houses Pinterest-perfect. This week Tina and Serena are inviting you to think about what gift you want to give yourself this year. Listen in to hear the Mental Health Mamas talk about holiday stressors, setting good boundaries, practicing self-care, and more! Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.com Ment...
Integrated Wellness with Guest Heather Sadowski
December 14, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this week’s episode, Tina and Serena talk with Heather Sadowski from the University Of Richmond. They talk about the integrated wellness programs available to college students and staff at the University of Richmond. The wellness center and the programs associated with the wellness center supports not only the physical well-being of its people, but also supports mental health all in one integrated facility. Listen in to hear about this innovative program! Visit our website for more cont...
Long Distance Parenting
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBWhen our children reach the age of 18, they may be legally an adult but as many of us have learned, they are generally not ready to be completely independent. The term “Emerging Adulthood” has been used to describe young adults from age 18 to 25. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear Tina and Serena talk about their personal experiences parenting “emerging adults”, how they’re managing long distance parenting, and lessons learned along the way. Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoE...
Check Your Head with Guest Mari Fong
November 30, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBA pivotal study reported that 73% of musicians live with mood disorders and many have even lost their lives to these disorders. This week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Mari Fong who has connected with many musicians over her more than 20 years as a music journalist. Mari is a certified Life Coach for Musicians and the executive producer and host of the CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast. Tune in to hear Mari talk about the prevalence of mood disorders in musicians, what can be done about it, an...
Reclaiming Power After Sexual Assault with Guest Renee Marie Simpson
November 23, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this week’s episode the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Renee Marie Simpson, author of the book, “I Want to Go Home: Reclaiming Power After Sexual Assault”. Tune in to hear Renee talk about her remarkable journey, share the ways in which she has coped, and what we can all do to make the world a safer place. Visit Renee’s website: www.reneemariesimpson.com Sexual Assault Support Lines 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) in the US 1-800-RESPECT in Australia or KidsHelpLine 1 800 55 1800 Visit our we...
Socially Anxious to Quietly Confident with Guest Stacie Clark
November 16, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this week’s episode the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Stacie Clark, director of Quiet Connections and self-proclaimed highly sensitive introvert who is on a mission to help others grow in quiet confidence. Listen in as Stacie shares her story of struggling with social anxiety and how she became the quiet, confident person she is today. Visit Quiet Connections Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.com Mental Health Resources: Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lif...
Gratitude
November 09, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.72 MBStudies have shown that having a consistent gratitude practice benefits individuals in ways that are almost too good to be true. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear the Mental Health Mamas share the amazing benefits of expressing gratitude, express their own gratitude, and talk about how you can enter to win a special Mental Health Mamas Prize Pack! Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.com Mental Health Resources: Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provide...
Pregnancy, Childbirth and Addiction with Guest Lyndsay Ward
November 02, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAround ten percent of all live births in the United States involve some level of prenatal exposure to illegal substances and as this week’s guest, Lyndsay Ward, puts it, addiction is an equal opportunity offender. Tune in to hear Tina, Serena and Lyndsay talk about the intense stigma surrounding substance abuse, the barriers to care and why moms struggling with addiction need support rather than shame. Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.com Mental Health Resources: ...
Happy with Baby with Guest Catherine O'Brien
October 26, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBCatherine O’Brien is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and felt completely ready to have a baby yet after the birth of her first child she discovered that she was completely unprepared to manage the expectations of parenthood and relationships. She created Happy with Baby to provide parents with the advice that she wishes she had. Tune in to hear Catherine talk with the Mental Health Mamas about the importance of taking care of yourself, why we feel unprepared for parenthood, and why ...
To the People Behind the Camera: We See You!
October 19, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.36 MBThere are always lots of feelings involved as the kids head back to school and this year it seems that we may all be dealing with more feelings than usual. This week Tina and Serena are talking about one simple thing that we all need more of right now…validation! Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.com Mental Health Resources: Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resource...
Flip the Beauty Script with Guest Stephanie Snow
October 12, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by guest Stephanie Snow who is a certified Mind, Body, Eating Coach. Stephanie has declared war on the pursuit of perfection with a Beauty Revolution. Tune in to hear Stephanie’s thoughts on true beauty, being good role models for our children, dealing with body-image issues and more! Stephanie’s website: www.jointhebeautyrevolution.com Sign up for a free connection call! Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.c...
Honoring Our Losses
October 05, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBDid you know that October is Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month? According to The March of Dimes, 10 to 15 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage yet this topic is so stigmatized that women who lose a pregnancy often feel completely alone. In this episode, Serena opens up about her personal story and why we need to keep talking about pregnancy loss. NPR Article: People Have Misconceptions About Miscarriage, And That Can Hurt Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExpla...