Trauma & Triumph

Final Episode of Season 1  I brought back @apodcastformoms' host @juliasparkman {episode 5's guest} to interview me for the final episode of season 1. We discuss the trauma of single motherhood and how it's been the greatest teacher in my life. Also, please note the fire we're referring to happened in 2020.  If you'd like to follow or reach out for further inspiration please note my information below.   IG https://www.instagram.com/christajanine/ ( @christajanine)  | https://www.instagram.com/traumatotriumph_/ (@traumatotriumph_)     Websites https://www.christajaninefit.com/ (https://www.christajaninefit.com/) https://www.traumatotriumphco.com/ (https://www.traumatotriumphco.com/)  Blog https://www.traumatotriumphco.com/blog (https://www.traumatotriumphco.com/blog) 

This episode features Jennifer Phillips' birth story and how though traumatic led her into the work and advocacy she does today. In our conversation, Jenn and I discuss her journey through having a child in the NICU, struggling with postpartum depression, and how it all pushed her into the path she's on today. If you'd like to follow or reach out to Jenn for further inspiration please note her information below. IG  https://www.instagram.com/jennifer.joan.phillips/ (@jennifer.joan.phillips) Website:https://souldoulamn.com/ (https://souldoulamn.com/) 

This episode features the revolutionary story of Mel Douglass. In our conversation, Mell and I discuss her experience growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood, the over-sexualization of Black girls, therapy in the Black community, and her journey of becoming an activist and helping others heal.  If you'd like to follow or reach out to Mel for further inspiration please note her information below.  IG  https://www.instagram.com/meldouglasyoga/?hl=en (@meldouglasyoga) | https://www.instagram.com/blackwomensyogaco/?hl=en (@blackwomensyogaco) Website:https://www.blackwomensyogaco.com/ (https://www.blackwomensyogaco.com/)  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGdlUgTUoi28TQMHvRkaBhQ (Black Women's Yoga Collective)

This episode features the evolutionary story of Charlotte Munn. We talk in-depth about Charlotte's struggles with mental health in her youth, and how a suicide attempt at 16 truly changed her life holistically for the better. Charlotte has found spirituality and growth through her past 2 decades of healing and now shares her knowledge with others on similar paths of metamorphosis.  If you'd like to follow or reach out to Charlotte for further inspiration please note her information below. IG  https://www.instagram.com/charlottebmunn/?hl=en (@charlottebmunn) Website: https://charlottesyogaschool.com/ (https://charlottesyogaschool.com/) 

This episode features the empowering story of Ashley Tabata's journey of healing after losing her baby Harper in the second trimester of pregnancy.  Ashley has found her new life's purpose within this loss and is now using her story to support and empower other women.  If you'd like to follow or reach out to Ashley for further inspiration please note her information below. IG  http://instagram.com/myinnerpeacewellness/ (@myinnerpeacewellness) | https://www.instagram.com/ashleyj.tabata/ (@ashleyj.tabata) Website: https://myinnerpeacewellness.com/ (https://myinnerpeacewellness.com/) 

This episode features the beautiful story of Julia Sparkman's postpartum journey and how she found deep healing through simply being and not allowing herself to get distracted with being busy. She's discovered so much more about herself and feminism through this experience and I can't wait for you to hear her story.   If you'd like to follow or reach out to Julia for further inspiration please note her information below. IG  https://www.instagram.com/apodcastformoms/ (@apodcastformoms) | Website: https://www.apodcastformoms.com/ (https://www.apodcastformoms.com/)  Podcast: iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-podcast-for-moms/id1571050407 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-podcast-for-moms/id1571050407) Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/066Y5Omk0TWPWxA5ZFqH2N?si=zRngauYtTLKBnqY4YK-tgg&nd=1 (https://open.spotify.com/show/066Y5Omk0TWPWxA5ZFqH2N?si=zRngauYtTLKBnqY4YK-tgg&nd=1)

This episode features the beautiful story of Missy Beck's journey of growth and healing after discovering her husband identified as gay in 2012. Though the journey was not easy since getting divorced Missy and her ex-husband have become close friends, and she attributes many positive moments of healing to their relationship.  If you'd like to follow or reach out to Missy for further inspiration please note her information below.   Website: https://missybeck.com/ IG  @iammissybeck

This episode features the beautiful story of Felicia Hall's triumph in letting go of comparing herself to others and removing herself for marriage that was no longer beneficial to her growth and rebuilding a fulfilling life on her own terms. If you'd like to follow or reach out to Felicia for further inspiration please note her information below.   Email: soulfulhealing7@gmail.com IG  @soulfulfelicia

This episode features the beautiful story of Tian Philson's triumph in overcoming the loss of her children's father at the age of 20. You'll hear how this single mother of 2, at the time, found the strength and courage to pick herself up and not only survive but also thrive after this horrific experience. If you'd like to follow or reach out to Tian for further inspiration please note her information below. Email: lsfyoga4@gmail.com | Website: https://lsfyoga.com/ IG: lsfyoga, customkreations513

This episode features the amazing story of Dr. Lakeya Omogun's triumph in overcoming and moving past an emotionally and financially abusive relationship. If you'd like to follow or reach out to Dr. Omogun for further inspiration please note her information below. Email: omogunla@gmail.com | Website: http://www.lakeyaomogun.com/ (www.lakeyaomogun.com) IG: @lakeyaiyore | Twitter: @LakeyaOmogun

Teaser for the first EP of Trauma & Triumph featuring a conversation with Dr. Lakeya Omogun.