Navigating My Crazy

We 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.com   Sharmia's Information:  Podcast: Search For The Real Me - www.searchfortherealme.libsyn.com Website : https://www.littleprintsart.com/store  

Today 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://www.facebook.com/pregnacypearls Website : https://www.pregnancypearls.com Instagram: @pregnancy_pearls Other Social Media: @pregnancypearls

This 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, motherhood, being a wife, and a serial entrepreneur. You can find more about Charmian at https://www.charmianstephens.com   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 Episode Sponsor:  Ad Promotion: https://betterhelp.com/Navigating Charmian's Information: Facebook Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Ariheart20 Website : https://www.charmianstephens.com   See more from me at my website: www.navigatingmycrazy.com

Mom-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, and information to help other moms navigate this crazy thing call life without feeling lost and alone. Make sure you like and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. #purpose 

Welcome 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 #motherhood #mentalhealth Learn more about #organdonation at organdonor.gov Moms check out HerEminence.com for all of your natural and organic skin, body, and yoni care needs. Use code "Navigate" for 10% off your order. #naturalskincare

This 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 during this time to create a schedule for your self and the kiddos, create meal plans, shopping lists, and of course #journaling your thoughts, anxieties, and ideas. You can purchase your copies at NavigatingMyCrazy.com/shop

With 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, non-toxic products created to heal, restore, and soothe every woman's mind, body, and spirit, so she feels like Royalty.  Use code "Sexe" at HerEminence.com for 10% off your first order #HerEminence

Mom-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 domestic violence. You can keep up with all the organization's events on Facebook - Made It #domesticviolence We also discuss the importance of telling your time what to do by establishing a plan. The Navigating My Crazy Planner for Busy Moms is perfect for the mom constantly on the go wanting to maximize her time. Get your copy at NavigatingMyCrazy.com/shop

Season 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 both a journal and a planner to keep you on track both mentally and physically. Get yours today at NavigatingMyCrazy.com/shop

This 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. 

On 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

Our 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

October 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 event organizer via email theta.xi1071@gmail.com . You can register or donate via Eventbrite www.eventbright.com/e/a-walk-for-change-5k-registration There will also be a Survivor's Drive presented by Made It an organization in Dallas, TX created to be a safe place for victims of domestic violence to be connected to partnering organizations to ensure their safety and well-being. You can show support by donating monies, soap, washcloths, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Email: madeitstrong@gmail.com for more information or drop off locations. #MadeIt The Navigating My Crazy Success Planner for Busy Moms is available and ready to help keep you on track with your goals, important events, meal prep, household supplies, and encouraging affirmations. Get your copy today at www.NavigatingMyCrazy.com/shop  

Part 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  

When 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 & Mental Health Series, an update of my own rollercoaster, and a reminder of why mental wellness is of the utmost importance. #Marriage #MentalHealth #MentalWellness The Navigating My Crazy Success Planner for Busy Moms will be available next week for purchase at www.NavigatingMyCrazy.com. Need a planner to keep you on track, plan your meal prep, store your grocery and supply list, as well as goals and affirmations? This is the planner for you! Its undated 6-month planner that allows you to keep your hectic schedule, important dates, and to-do list right in your purse. Pick one up for you and another busy mom you love!

In 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

On 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 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!! They will be available for purchase at www.navigatingmycrazy.com

Being 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 hold you accountable and help you achieve your goals. https://www.shaylashaw.com #lifecoach

Our 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 seizures out of the blue almost 4 years ago. The family's journey has been hard, but they share their journey in hopes of helping others. You can support their organization by donation or supporting one of their events. http://helmets4helmets.com http://instagram.com/helmets4helmets http://facebook.com/helmets4helmets Our sponsor is Shayla Shaw Empowerment. The "Mom Coach" providing you with the accountability, resources, and skills you need to achieve your relationship, family, career, and purpose-driven goals. #empowermentcoach #maternalmentalhealth  Email: Questions@shaylashaw.com https://shaylashaw.com Stay up to date with #NavigatingMyCrazy news and giveaways at https://navigatingmycrazy.com http://facebook.com/navigatingmycrazy http://instagram.com/navigatingmycrazy http://twitter.com/navigatingcrazy

Finding 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://www.instagram.com/sugarandgrits_ Episode 13 is sponsored by #LagniappeSpecialtySpices! Moms imagine not having to buy a boatload of seasonings and spices just to get the right flavors for every meal. Well, Lagniappe Specialty Spices has a collection of 5 signature seasonings that are handmade, low in sodium, gluten-free, and contains no MSG.  - Cajun Spice, Garlic&Crumbling Herb, Blackening Blend, and my favorite Bayou BBQ Rub. Check out Antonio's beautiful array of flavorful dishes and order his signature seasonings at http://www.instagram.com/antonioskitchen Want to meet the host, Shayla Shaw. Take a trip to https://www.shaylashaw.com  

As 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. #Motherhood #MaternalMentalHealth Listen in on the discussing that my guest Maria Merced, Mommy Blogger, and I have about her discovery, diagnosis, and the daily management of her daughter's autoimmune disease, Type 1 Diabetes. Maria has created a blog to help other parents with information and resources that can be found at http://www.maria-merced.com  https://www.raisingachildwithdiabetes.com/  #AutoImmuneDisease #ChildhoodDiabetes Do you have goals you want to achieve, but need help balancing it all? Shayla Shaw Empowerment - The Empowerment Coach for Moms - will be happy to help you. Set up your free consultation at https://www.shaylashaw.com. The Navigating My Crazy Success Planner for Busy Moms will be available for preorder on 7/01! Imagine combining a place to organize your monthly and weekly plans, goals, affirmations, meal plan, along with your grocery and family supply list that will fit neatly in your purse. Well I have created it for you, and it will be available for order at https://www.navigatingmycrazy.com

Being 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 and responsibilities, your child has a diagnosis that you have to learn, understand, and in turn teach them to manage properly. How do you do it? Support, education, prayer, and taking care of yourself, are just a few of the tips my guest, Shunte Gamble - serial entrepreneur, author, radio host, teacher, and mom of two has to offer.  Shunte talks about navigating her journey through breakups, career, motherhood, and purpose and leaves a trail of gems for use along the way. You can find more about the work that Shunte does at Women Empowering Change Do you have goals you want to achieve, but need help balancing it all? Shayla Shaw Empowerment - The Empowerment Coach for Moms - will be happy to help you. Set up your free consultation HERE  

The 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. #BlackMaternalHealth #PregnancyComplications  My guest, Professor Brittany Lewis, RN and I discuss factors associated with pregnancy-related loss, multiple factors related to the disparity, and what reignited her passion to make changes in these statistics. Brittany is seeking resources to help black moms in Northeast Louisiana obtain education and resources to reduce the risk and associated losses. She can be messaged at Brittany ChocolateDoll Lewis on Facebook.  This episode is sponsored by "The Mom Coach", Shayla Shaw. Shayla is dedicated to empowering moms to achieve goals related to family, career, purpose, and mental wellness. Ready to get unstuck and move towards your version of HAPPY? Let's get started now https://www.shaylashaw.com/contact #Empowerment

Postpartum 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, discuss their experiences with Mood Disorders and the correlation to their bouts with postpartum depression. You can pick up a copy of Keisha's book at http://www.keishalaw.com This episode is sponsored by Shayla Shaw Empowerment. Shayla is dedicated to empowering moms to achieve goals related to family career, purpose, and mental wellness. She is so ready to help you define the clarity necessary to find your version of HAPPY! Let's get started now https://www.shaylashaw.com/contact #MaternalMentalHealth #Postpartumdepression #EmpowermentCoach #MentalHealthAwareness

Marriage 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 in her marriage, through loss, raising a child, and ultimately walking into her purpose. http://www.realizingdestiny.com   Shayla, the "Mom Coach"  is dedicated to empowering moms to achieve goals related to family, career, purpose, and mental wellness. Shayla Shaw Empowerment is ready to help you achieve the clarity necessary to find your version of Happy! Let's get started at https://www.shaylashaw.com/contact #MarriageWorks #FaithBased #Motherhood #MentalHealthAwareness #Grace #Faith #GodandFamily #ChristianCoaching 

The 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 #MaternalMentalHealth #NavigatingMyCrazy We are joined by Ann Dillard, LMFT to discuss how childhood traumatic experiences can cause strain not only the directly impacted mother-daughter pair but for many generations to follow if not addressed. #B4Stage4 #TeenTalk #LetsTalkAboutIt,  Definitely a required listen if you are a daughter or have a daughter! Resources discussed during the episode: "Shame Proof Parenting" Mercedes Samudio https://amzn.to/2JVd4oP "Unchain My Legacy" Co-Author Ann Dillard http://www.Ann.UnchainMyLegacy.com  http://www.anndillard.com Check out our resources on https://www.navigatingmycrazy.com Facebook Instagram

Have 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 trauma in a meaningful personal relationship, and how we can maintain the clarity we have for our purpose all while teaching and loving our children during the changes that will inevitably occur. Find more about Molly Williams at www.thefutureofyouisfantastic.com This #NavigatingMyCrazy episode is sponsored by Shayla Shaw Empowerment the Life Coach for Moms! Let me work with you to achieve your goals related to your career, family, purpose, and mental wellness. www.shaylashaw.com/services  Keep up with the conversations: www.facebook.com/navigatingmycrazy.com www.twitter.com/navigatingcrazy www.instagram.com/navigatingmycrazy.com  

The 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 Hall Sims colorism as well as sexual assault she experienced at an early age. Dr. Wendy is releasing "The Many Facets of Me" to detail her experiences, the effects of these experiences, and how she was able to achieve complete forgiveness of her perpetrator.  You can learn more about Dr. Wendy Hall Sims and order "The Many Facets of Me" at www.authorwendyhallsims.com. This episode is sponsored by Shayla Shaw Empowerment the life coach for Moms. Let me support you, and together we can enhance your skills, resources, accountability, and creativity to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals related to life, family, purpose, and mental wellness. Contact me so that we can navigate this crazy thing called life together! www.shaylashaw.com/contact  Have questions, do you want to collaborate, or become a sponsor? Email me Questions@NavigatingMyCrazy.com  

Not 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 Anthology the will feature my story "The Grace To Move Forward" will be released in May. I am so excited to co-author to share how recognizing my worth brought significance to my life. My co-authors and I will share snippets of stories I know will inspire you on the next episode of the podcast. www.navigatingmycrazy.com/podcast May 8-10th I will be apart of "Let's Talk About It" A Mother/Daughter Tele-Summit presented by Teen Talk's Ann Dillard! Shayla Shaw Empowerment now has openings for our Empowerment Coaching program for moms struggling to achieve goals related to family, life, purpose, and mental health. You can view services and sign up for consultations at www.shaylashaw.com/services   Sponsored by Shayla Shaw Empowerment, empowerment coaching for moms Thank you so much for listening!

For 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 Professional Counselor (LPC), researcher, well-respected speaker, educator, and supervisor. Find out more about Dr. Kristy at www.kristycholloway.com and her outpatient private practice New Vision Counseling Center, LLC at www.newvisioncounselingcenter.com.  Want to know more about the host? Shayla Shaw is an Empowerment Coach focused on helping moms achieve goals related to balancing family, life, purpose, and mental wellness. Find out more at www.shaylashaw.com. Facebook: www.facebook.com/shaylashawllc  Instagram: www.instagram.com/navigatingmycrazy Want to be a sponsor or have questions to submit to the podcast? Questions@navigatingmycrazy.com.  This episode was sponsored by LoveLit Candles and the 14-year old CEO, Hailei has donated her signature hand-poured, scented soy candles to the "Mom Relax Kit" giveaway!! The winner will be announced on #TalkItOutTuesday 4/23 on www.facebook.com/navigatingmycrazy You can check out LoveLit Candles amazing selection on www.lovelitcandles.com.      

This 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 assortment of products, but their signature hand-poured, scented soy candles are definitely some of the best I've ever experienced. Shop their selections on LoveLitCandles.com. We will be awarding a Mom Relax Kit for our next giveaway on Friday, April 19th. More information about the giveaway will be posted on both our Facebook Pages - LoveLit Candles  Navigating My Crazy More information about the host, Empowerment Coach -  Shayla Shaw  

So 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 a counselor, but most importantly as a Mom. She shares personal insights, best practices, and the 3-S's required to balance life, family, purpose, and mental wellness for mothers. Dr. Angela host "Inspire Today" a radio show that airs Tuesdays at 9 AM EST. You can call in to listen and ask questions 1-515-604-9292. She can be found Facebook and Instagram where she #Inspires.  Resources: Navigating My Crazy Playlist NMC Facebook NMC Instagram Submit Questions Shayla Shaw Empowerment, LLC Mom The Martyr

Premier 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 Hygiene Kit is sponsored by Shayla Shaw Empowerment, LLC. visit ShaylaShaw.com to find out more. Check out the Sleep Hygiene Blog at ShaylaShaw.com/blog