The Kentucky Momma

Welcome back to The Keisha Tower Show! Season 3 kicks off with another heavy year in review, but I feel like I can see the light now. I'm getting there, one day at a time. 

What a ride it's been this season. Thank you for listening and hanging onto the not so glamorous parts of life with me. 

Sorry in advance, but this episode is kind of everywhere, but also one of my favorites. I talk about the two theories that I have been actively applying in my life on a daily basis…”If they wanted to they would…” and “Let them…” listen to here more..

Today, Jessica and I discuss our experience in cutting out our parents. We talk about how people probably look at us and our situations and think we are the bad people for putting up boundaries to protect our peace. Yes, they are our parents, but because they are our parents, it does not exclude them from general human decency.

UGH. This one is hard. This is probably the most vulnerable episode I've ever put out. I take a very honest look at my drinking habits and how I have always used alcohol to cope with my mental illness.

This week, I am discussing generational trauma and cycle breaking when it comes to myself and my children.

This week I discuss one of my favorite witchy subjects, manifesting. Take a listen and see how I manifested my gym, CrossFit Golden Warrior, into reality. I can't wait to see what the future holds for myself and the gym!

This week, I discuss what my body image has been like through out my life and what I'm doing to constantly try to be better about incorporating body neutrality into my life and into my children's life.

This week, I have my kids on and I gave them free range to discuss whatever they wanted to talk about. Because emotions and divorce are very prevalent in their life right now, they chose this discuss. All I'm going to say is, watch out, because my kids are setting the bar high for all y'all.

Divorce is hard. This week I discuss my experience with divorce and how it's impacting our everyday lives. 

Welcome to The Keisha Tower Show formally known as The Kentucky Momma Podcast. Season 2 will be filled with some pretty heavy topics because my life is heavy right now. I look forward to being very open and vulnerable with y'all!

This is my personal take, my personal opinion, on Roe v. Wade overturn. My verbiage is strong and blunt and I don't care if it offends you. I'm not trying to change your mind or influence you. I don't want to be right. I wish I didn't even have to have this conversation. But, here we are, living in 1942...

Ugh. This episode is a bittersweet one for me. I am saying goodbye to The Kentucky Momma Podcast for now...I'm not sure what the future holds, but I'm a better person for having this podcast and talking about my struggles. 

This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Doug Kaufman. He is the founder and CEO of Vertroos Health. Doug is also an experienced leader, entrepreneur, psychologist, prolific public speaker, angel investor, and most importantly, father to an amazing 15-year old daughter. He created a fantastic product to help parents of teens identify if there are any mental health issues that they are not aware of.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sarah Allen. She is a pediatric neuropsychologist, or as she calls herself, "The Brain Gal". Sarah really breaks down how the brain works as far as how our kids are behaving and what they are trying to tell us. Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommpodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I talk with Kimberly Beam-Holmes about marriage. Kimberly is the CEO of Marriage Helper and has helped thousands of people find love in their marriage again.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I talk with Grief Coach, Peggy Green, and let me tell you, this is an intense conversation. Peggy had 4 children. She now has only 2 living children. She lost a 9 month old due to a child care error, and then she lost her 24 year old son to suicide. Peggy tells her story with such resilience and I admire her strength. Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have Dr. Heather Rhodes on to discuss why women's hormones are so important! We discuss how a lot of people just slap some medicine on an assumed diagnosis without digging deeper. Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I spoke with Laura Spencer about the options that mothers have when it comes to postpartum help. A lot of mothers experience anxiety and perfectionism that is deeply rooted in their childhood and we don't even realize we have these triggers until we are actually in the depths of motherhood.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have Ashton Hicks on to discuss pelvic floor physical therapy. This topic is something that I really love discussing because it brings so many important items to light in regards to the pelvic floor, preventative measures we can take, and how we can treat pelvic floor dysfunction.  Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Website - thekentuckymomma.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I speak with Danielle Albright in regards to her medical abortion and two miscarriages. Danielle gets extremely raw about her personal experience on both of these topics.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with Trish Nancoo about her postpartum depression. Trish opens up and discusses how she realized MUCH later that she experienced postpartum depression after all three of her children. She talks about how NO ONE discussed postpartum depression while she was going through it. She just thought she was going crazy...as many of us do... Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have Janice Scholl on to discuss money and motherhood and finances. Janice talks about how her daughter had some unexpected medical issues that they were not prepared for. It showed her that motherhood does not goes as planned and that we are not always in control. Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I speak with Life Coach, Dana Parker about the stories we tell ourselves and why it's so important to break the negative thought processes to turn our life into something positive.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishaniocolet

This week, I have addictions counselor Richard Capriola on to talk about substance abuse among adolescent age children. Richard talks in detail about how the substance abuse issue in children is almost always masking an even bigger mental health issue. How appropriate is this conversation for May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma  Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I talk with Janis Isaman in regards to lone parenting. Lone parenting is different than single parenting and Janis does a fantastic job explaining it. She talks in detail about what this looks like for her on a day to day basis and how it has evolved as her child got older.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I talk with Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Jennifer Redmond about alternative approaches when dealing with infertility. Jennifer gives some great tips and advice on some natural and holistic approaches when dealing with infertility.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I discuss the pressure that working mom's face with Christine Anastasia. We understand that it's our choice to work, but society has made it almost impossible to have both a career and a family. Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week I speak with educator, Tania Farran, in regards to why consistency and scheduling are so important within our kids lives. Like adults, kids like to know what the day holds for them; they enjoy predictability. Listen for more info! Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have Dr. Kylie Burton on to discuss how functional medicine can be used to treat chronic fatigue. It's a very interesting topic that I believe is so important to bring to light.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week I discuss people pleasing. People pleasing usually, unconsciously, begins in childhood and carries over to your adult life. I discuss what people pleasing looks like and some tips to begin breaking the habit of people pleasing.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have returning guest, Justine Sones on to talk about what our lives look like 1 year into COVID. We talk about feeling our feelings, reframing some expectations in all aspects of life, and what self-care looks like now.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I discuss the topic of breastfeeding with IBCLC, Ashley Benz. We discuss common issues and myths that she sees regularly when mothers come in her office. Beyond breastfeeding, Ashley is really committed to hearing her clients and validating their feelings, whatever they may be.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have Rachel Mitchell on who is the founder of My Sweet Sleeper. She discuss her company's approach to tackling those sweet babies of our that do not want to sleep. This episode is full of so much great information concerning children's sleep, as well as mother and parents sleep! Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have Sarah Wall on the podcast to discuss what it's like to be a working from home mom of SIX kids! She knew she wanted something more than working the regular 9-5 and making someone else rich. So she created her own business! Her story is very inspiring.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have Celia Kibler on to discuss her knowledge and experience with divorce and coparenting a blended family. Celia has 40+ years of knowledge and experience in this field.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

For the past 33 days, I have been sober on purpose. I know, I'm crazy, right? It's been an enlightening experience and I want to share my journey. I have no idea where this sober journey will take me, but I'm here for it.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I am so happy to have Maggie Nick, founder of Parenting with Perspectacles, on the show, We take a DEEP dive into parenting the angry child.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook -The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Watson who is the author of "The Juggling Mother: Coming Undone in the Age of Anxiety", and let me tell you, she is here to blow up your thoughts and old ideologies on the societal pressures surrounding working mothers. This was such a great conversation that needs to be normalized.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with Brianna Battles who is the founder of Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism. This episode is SO MUCH MORE than pregnancy and postpartum fitness. We discuss overall pregnancy and postpartum wellness that is not limited to physical fitness.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have Jessica Branham and Krista Hefty on to discuss our 2021 goals. Our goals range from managing our businesses better, to getting out of Kentucky as much as we can, to quitting full time jobs, to abstaining from alcohol.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I discuss some life lessons that I have acquired from living through this hell of a year, 2020.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have such an interesting guest, Erin Esser who talks in depth about how astrology and human design can help us understand ourselves and our children better. It's literally like a road map of your life. It's so amazing. Towards the end of the episode, she read my chart and it was so spot on.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I talk with Reshanda Yates regarding her personal experience with binge eating. Binge eating is not as simple as just eating food. It's a much more complicated and deeper rooted issue; a coping mechanism.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I discuss my hatred for the holiday's. My hate for the holiday's is not as simple as, I hate Christmas, I hate the tree, I hate the stockings...It definitely has to do with some deeper rooted issues within myself. I'm working through the issues to not pass this shit onto my kids... Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma  Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with Kat Caldwell. This conversation is all about why therapy works for a multitude a different reasons. If you have ever considered therapy, or been on the fence about therapy, this is the episode for you to listen to,  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I am joined by Dr. Tonya Crombie who is a best selling author and has a doctorate in psychology. We discuss all things concerning anxiety in children. This episode is so information and full of tips if you have a child who is suffering from anxiety.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I have two of my very good friends, Jaimie Johnson and Amber Bryson back on the show. They are both elementary school teachers who have had to navigate this new style of virtual teaching, and they also have their own kids who are in school.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I talk about my experience with COVID and how it has impacted my life so far.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

This week, I speak with Jenny and Wendy who are pregnancy and postpartum coaches. Their main goal is to fuel mothers with information and give them the empowerment they feel they didn't have during their pregnancies, births, and postpartum.  Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet

We spent the weekend away from the kids this weekend, so we wanted to catch up on the podcast. Also, it's just a small glimpse into what a family of 5 looks like. Website - thekentuckymomma.com Email - thekentuckymommapodcast@gmail.com Facebook - The Kentucky Momma Facebook Group - The Kentucky Momma Podcast Instagram - keishanicolet