Melanin Mommy

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In episode 2, I talk about getting my tubes removed and everyone's opinion on it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

Updating on my life! Welcome to season 2 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

Season one has come to an end and I am beyond blessed and grateful for it! We will be back on November 9th with a very special episode to kick of Season 2! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

In this episode, I discuss what it is like to parent from behind bars as well as be a family member of someone incarcerated. I was unable to provide audio of my brother's interview but I share our conversation as well as a audio clip from a video I watched. Listed below are our resources discussed in this episode as well as my Psychology Today page.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/799379 Marie Gillespie - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/home-base/201605/parenting-behind-bars Girl Scouts Beyond Bars - https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/troop1500/scouts.html Get On The Bus - https://crjw.us/ Parenting Inside Out - http://www.parentinginsideout.org/curriculum/ Eric Martin - https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/hidden-consequences-impact-incarceration-dependent-children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmEg6WWf1Jg  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

In this episode I literally VENT about my relationship or lack there of with my daughters father. I talk about my pain and how I'm dealing with it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

This week I will not be doing a full episode. I have posted 2 resources for you to check out! Please come back next Monday for episode 11. https://recoverywithoutbarriers.com/. https://grandssteppingupinfo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

In this episode, I discuss self love, self care, and how to truly love yourself.  Our resource in this episode is about domestic violence. Below you will find links to all of the topics mentions.  https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2497/domestic_violence-2020080709350855.pdf?1596828650457 https://ncadv.org/state-by-state https://www.pcadv.org/find-help/find-your-local-domestic-violence-program/ https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Domestic-Violence.aspx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

In this episode, I speak with one of my best friends about her experience as an African American teacher in Philadelphia. We dive into her personal life and learn about her upcoming book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JG24Z6W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SQ17X1YEK5L1&dchild=1&keywords=daily+afromations+crown+publications+co&qid=1600480254&sprefix=daily+afrom%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

In the episode, I interview a good friend of mine, Rekik. She is currently 25 weeks pregnant and discuss her journey with all of us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

In this episode, we discuss weight gain. I share my journey regarding my weight and where i stand now. Our resource for this week is WIC. https://fhea.com/content/content/breastfeeding/february2012.pdf - Breastmilk Allergy https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/weight-gain-during-pregnancy.aspx - weight gain article https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000586.htm - healthy ways to lose baby weight https://delcofoundation.org/our-programs/womens-and-childrens-health/delaware-county-wic-program-providing-a-critical-need/ - WIC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

In this episode, we talk about some things I've experienced in my pregnancy, from things people have said to me to judgement around what I feed my child? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

This episode discuss the price of child care and my experience while searching for childcare myself. https://www.care.com/c/stories/2423/how-much-does-child-care-cost/ https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/06/how-much-child-care-costs-in-every-state-in-america.html https://www.epi.org/publication/its-time-for-an-ambitious-national-investment-in-americas-children/ https://parentsasteachers.org/who-we-are-index (PAT Resource) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56be46a6b6aa60dbb45e41a5/t/5ed162bc4d095a4103ed9a2f/1590780646970/MC_StrategicFramework_ExecSum_2020.pdf (PAT Resource) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

In this episode, I discuss apologizing to our children. We will discuss the pros and cons and my personal opinion on it. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for our very first, listener question :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

In this episode, I talk about what PPA is and share my own struggles with it. articles referenced in the episode: https://www.parents.com/parenting/moms/healthy-mom/the-other-postpartum-problem-anxiety/ https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/anxiety-during-pregnancy-postpartum/ https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/postpartum-health-and-care/postpartum-anxiety/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

In this episode, I go into the stigmas i've experienced as a single mother as well as explore two articles discussing the topic. https://ericadiamond.com/behind-the-stigma-of-single-mothers http://mybrownbaby.com/2015/07/the-attack-on-black-single-mothers-outrunning-stereotypes-carrying-the-burden/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

This episode introduces you to Karina. You will hear about her background and how she ended up a single mother! Tune in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melaninmommy/support

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