Podcasts about black motherhood

In this episode, the Mamas confess about the struggle of teaching kids good hygiene. Because baby! Keeping the house clean and dealing with ashy, stinky bodies is tough — and tough situations call for tough love. Hear how the Mamas are trying to instill responsibility and independence… without completely losing their cool.======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

Stylist Bec Gross joins the Mamas to drop her favorite tips for feeling cute and confident in your clothes - especially for moms learning to love their postpartum bodies. From embracing your shape and dressing for your size, to building a wardrobe with key staples, Bec's here to help you rediscover your personal style. If you're trying to be outside this season, Bec's got the fashion hacks to make sure you look good and feel good!======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

Producer, Actor, Choreographer, and Momager - Brittany Perry-Russell is THAT GIRL! From dancing with icons like Ciara and Beyoncé to raising a successful kid actor (Isaiah Russell-Bailey), Brittany joins the Mamas to discuss managing her son's career while still chasing her own dreams. There's no blueprint for motherhood, but for Brittany, being spirit-led has always kept her aligned with a higher purpose. If you've ever thought about giving up on your own dreams, this episode is your reminder to keep going - because Brittany is the Momager who's survived the hustle, come out on top, and still she rises!======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

Dear Mama,  What if I told you Black mamas aren't superheroes, that the cape is choking us, and our backs are brittle?  What if I told you motherhood ain't killing us, though, but the narratives we buy into hook, line, and sinker are? What if you had the option not to be the primary custodial parent?  Would you decline out of obligation to the belief that a good Black mama would never choose to leave their children in the care of others, even the other parent?  How does a Black mother respond when what's best for her or her destiny clashes with cultural norms?   In this Mother's Day episode, I shared my journey with Dem Black Mamas Podcast about the complexities and challenges of non-custodial parenting and Black motherhood. When Erica and her husband decided to divorce, they also agreed to shared custody.  Each parent would have primary custody for 3 years of their son Maxwell who was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy 10 years ago. We dive into: Confronting societal norms and cultural stigmas Navigating health and care decisions for children with special needs as a noncustodial parent Historical trauma and Black motherhood Renegotiating Black motherhood Connect with Dem Black Mamas: YouTube | Email List | Patreon | Blusky

Kerry Washington is in the Den! The Emmy-winning actress, activist, and mom of three joins the Mamas to talk about her latest film, Shadow Force, and what it's like to play a badass mom on-screen while navigating wife-and-mom life behind the scenes.Kerry gets real about everything from her parenting partnership with her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, to the moment she learned her father isn't her biological dad - and how that revelation reshaped her personal and professional journey. Kerry and the Mamas also dive into what it takes to build a support system (it's okay to ask for help!) and how love is the greatest thing we can give ourselves. ======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

School's almost out and summer's almost here! In this episode, the Mamas share their summer break plans for the months ahead. From sports camps and play dates, to family vacations and lazy days at home - the Mamas break down how they balance keeping the kids busy and letting them chill.======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

In this episode, we're missing Felicia - one-fourth of our quartet. We miss you Fee! So Codie, Melanie, and Ashley get real about when they disagree with their husbands on parenting decisions - from routines and discipline to visions for their kids' futures. The Mamas share the importance of self-awareness, how they compromise with their partners, and how sometimes, you just have to pick their battles...Don't worry fellas, Ashley holds it down for the husbands' point-of-view! This one's a good convo for both sides!======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

This month, we're centering the full spectrum of Black Motherhood—and this episode makes it clear: some of the most transformative mothering doesn't begin with biology. It begins with presence. As part of our special April series for National Black Girl Month™, Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown and I are joined by Dr. Brooke Jones—licensed psychologist, founder of Fresh Start for the Mind, and adoptive mother—for a conversation that redefines what it means to mother. Together, we honor the caregivers whose stories often go untold: the aunties, godmothers, mentors, and grandmothers who shape futures, hold space, and quietly carry generations. Dr. Brooke shares her personal journey through infertility, adoption, and parenting, as well as the emotional labor she witnesses every day in her clinical practice. This episode asks: What does it mean to mother a child you didn't birth? How do we affirm women who are doing the sacred work of raising children and communities without recognition? And what would it look like if we measured motherhood not by origin—but by impact? If you've ever stood in the gap for someone else's child… if you've ever mothered from the sidelines or behind the scenes… this conversation is for you. Listen now as we continue National Black Girl Month™ by honoring motherhood in every form it takes. Connect with Dr. Brooke Jones: www.freshstartmind.com Get Your National Black Girl Month™ Toolkit: www.nationalblackgirlmonth.com  Join Momentum Lab: https://lab.feliciafordandco.com  Connect with Felicia: www.threads.net/@friendscallmefe  More about Dr. Brooke Jones In 2013, Dr. Jones branched out on her own to open Fresh Start for the Mind. She wanted a practice that incorporated the mind, body, and spirit. Her love for psychological evaluations became evident in the surrounding communities. As referrals grew, so did Fresh Start. Dr. Jones first hired an additional psychologist (to support the numerous evaluation referrals) and counselors (to support an additional need for children, adults, couples, and families in the community). Then, Dr. Jones built administrative support, along with more providers that also offered psychiatric treatment, nutrition services, counseling, and coaching. In 2016, the company relocated to Suwanee and opened two additional locations in Stockbridge and Canton. Fresh Start is now comprised of over 30 staff, offering psychological evaluations, psychiatric care / medication management, counseling and coaching, and nutrition support. The growth of Fresh Start has been a journey. Dr. Jones has seen the needs for mental health grow in Georgia since starting her career. She is most proud of the people who work within the company and the difference they make in lives every day! She credits her faith as the driver for every growth opportunity and every expansion thus far; she values family and divine connections for encouraging her growth while also keeping her grounded; and she honors her own passion and optimism for people and humanity. For more information regarding Dr. Jones and Fresh Start for the Mind, visit www.freshstartmind.com. #NationalBlackGirlMonth #BlackMotherhood #Mom #Adoption #FosterCare

The Mamas welcome Julian Saavedra, Assistant Principal and host of The Opportunity Gap podcast, to discuss learning differences in kids of color and how to support their unique needs. Julian highlights the importance of de-stigmatizing special education, having open conversations with your child about their school experience, and building relationships with administrators to advocate for your child's success. With Julian's guidance - and the work of Understood.org - underserved communities can take advantage of the tools available to help kids not only survive but thrive in school and help close the gap.Learn more: Understood.org is a nonprofit that provides free, expert-vetted resources for parents, kids, and individuals who learn and think differently. With their wide range of products, content, tools, and other resources, they're shaping a world where everyone can reach their potential.======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.And make sure you connect with the Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

We got a Doctor in the Den! Psychiatrist, researcher, and author Dr. Judith Joseph joins the Mamas for a powerful convo about high-functioning depression, grief, and the struggle to find joy in daily life. Dr. Judith keeps it real about her own experience with depression and explains the high-functioning challenges faced by high-achieving women, particularly Black women. If you've ever felt the pressure to have it all together while struggling silently, you're not alone - and this episode is for you!Dr. Judith's book, High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, is available everywhere on April 8, 2025.**Warning: This episode contains mention of suicide from 06:45 - 08:00, which may be triggering for some listeners.**======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

We got a Daddy in the Den! Actor and father of two, Michael Ealy, joins the Mamas to talk about raising a boy and a girl. Together, they highlight the value of fathers being involved in their kids' lives (to all the dads at ballet class - we see you!), the importance of communication between parents, and the need to appreciate each parent's role. Michael shares lessons learned, from recognizing double standards (why are girls called sassy but boys are assertive?) to reminding us that dads juggle the same challenges moms do.======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

This episode kicks off with a round of We're Not Really Strangers - a fun card game designed to spark meaningful conversations. What starts as a friendly Q&A turns XXX-rated (because Ashley….surprise, surprise...). Then, the Mamas dive into a show-and-tell of their favorite kids' books, celebrating new releases from fellow Black mamas and authors: Tabitha Brown (Hello There, Sunshine), Tamron Hall (Harlem Honey), and Tika Sumpter (I Got It From My Mama). Get the scoop on all the books the Mamas love reading with their little ones - covering everything from diversity and equality to understanding emotions and self-discovery. #MamasAgainstBookSleevesThis episode is sponsored by We're Not Really Strangers. Get 20% off all products (including the Kids edition card game!) with the code: mamasden.======We love getting Listener Letters! Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

In this episode, the Mamas relive their unforgettable girls trip to NYC — a trip that almost didn't happen after Melanie hurt her back! From sisterhood sleepovers and Brooklyn meetups, to all the family and friends who showed up for them, the Mamas take a moment to soak it all in. What a journey going from a podcast born during the pandemic to representing Black motherhood on national TV. We love to see it!======Send any thoughts or questions for the Mamas at podcasts@blacklove.com.Make sure you connect with our Mamas:Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona

Porsche Holland-Otunba, CEO of Reclaim Black Motherhood, joins Dr. Dekker to share her personal journey from trauma to advocacy in the birthing world. Porsche opens up about her own traumatic birth experience, which ignited her passion for fighting for better care for Black families. She discusses how a lack of informed choice, systemic biases, and inadequate lactation support affected her pregnancy and birth, leading her to become a passionate birth worker, doula, and lactation consultant. Porsche emphasizes the need for trauma-informed, culturally competent care, particularly for Black families, and offers invaluable advice for healthcare workers and birth professionals on how to center the needs of families through active listening and compassionate support.   Register for the EBB Conference here!    (02:29) Porsche's Birth Story and the Impact on Her Approach to Trauma-Informed Care (05:34) A Call to Action: Rising Up After a Traumatic Birth (07:19) The Systemic Failures and Lack of Representation in Healthcare (10:20) Advocating for Change and Getting Involved in Maternal Health Initiatives (13:13) Generational Trauma and Preeclampsia in Black Families (15:33) The Future of Preeclampsia Care and Prevention (17:56) The Intersection of Preeclampsia and Mental Health (22:06) Lactation Challenges: Generational Trauma and Cultural Barriers (25:40) The Role of Lactation Support in Hospitals (29:43) Trauma-Informed Lactation Support: Practical Tips for Birth Workers (35:29) Prioritizing Basic Needs in Trauma-Informed Care (38:04) Supporting Families Beyond the Birth: A Holistic Approach to Care (46:04) The Importance of Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Learn more about Reclaim Black Motherhood Visit the Preeclampsia Foundation Get mental health resources and support from Postpartum Support International (PSI) Read Black birth people's stories of preeclampsia with the Take 10 Campaign EBB Podcast #342: Lifelong Lessons in Lactation with Dr. Kimarie Bugg, the First African American IBCLC and President of Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere EBB Podcast #344: Crash Course in Perinatal Mood Disorders and Treatment with Dr. Kat Kaeni, Perinatal Psychologist and Past Board Chair of Postpartum Support International For more information about Evidence Based Birth® and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

In this episode of The Feminist Mom Podcast, Erin sits down with Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, an award-winning writer, editor, speaker, and founder of FreeBlackmotherhood. Together, they explore Ambreia's journey as a mother, her groundbreaking work on FreeBlackmotherhood, and the systemic challenges faced by Black parents. Ambreia reflects on the intergenerational trauma stemming from enslavement, the complexities of gentle parenting and intensive mothering, and the importance of cultural healing alongside conscious parenting. She emphasizes the need for mothers to experience freedom in order to model it for their children and shares her thoughts on repairing relationships, embracing imperfection, and fostering authentic connections. The conversation also touches on navigating conversations about race, privilege, and oppression, while challenging traditional narratives of motherhood. This episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-care, healing, and prioritizing the well-being of those who mother in order to raise thriving, well-adjusted children. Ambreia's journey as a mother and founder of FreeBlackmotherhood Intergenerational trauma and its impact on Black parents The challenges of gentle parenting and intensive mothering The importance of freedom and healing for mothers Balancing conscious parenting with cultural healing Navigating conversations about race, privilege, and oppression in parenting Repairing relationships and embracing imperfection Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez is an award-winning writer, editor, and speaker who covers topics at the intersection of motherhood and Black health and wellness. She is the founder of FreeBlackmotherhood, a counternarrative to intensive mothering models that argues for prioritizing the well-being of mothers as essential to raising healthy children. Learn more about Ambreia and her work at FreeBlackmotherhood. Read Ambreia's article Finding Freedom in Black Motherhood Follow Ambreia on Instagram: @freeblackmotherhood Follow Erin: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Erin: www.erinspahrtherapy.com Podcast Website: www.feministmompodcast.com Subscribe & Review:Love what you're hearing? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners like you! Support the podcast with a monthly donation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Introducing the Inclusive Provider Directory! It is free for families to search. Providers can become a member and create a profile, as well as accessing a number of additional benefits.  Please note: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The content shared here is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This page may contain affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feministmompodcast/support

Do you have any questions, any comments about the episode? Jimanekia would love to hear from you!Join us as we sit down with the incredible Jade of All Jades, co-host of Getting Grown and Jade in XD, for an episode that promises to touch your heart and tickle your funny bone. Jade shares her rich tapestry of life experiences, from her Gullah Geechee and Mexican heritage to her grounded upbringing in Texas. We get to know Jade as a multifaceted individual—mother, wife, friend, chef, and healer—who believes trauma is an unavoidable part of life that shapes who we are.We then dive into the challenges faced by birthing parents, magnified by Jade's recounting of her own high-risk pregnancy during Hurricane Sandy. The conversation highlights systemic healthcare issues and the grueling reality of returning to work without maternity leave. This poignant discussion underscores the critical need for better maternity support and healthcare reforms, making it essential listening for advocates of social justice and parental rights.But it's not all heavy—Jade also brings her unique flair for storytelling to lighter moments that are no less captivating. From the chaos of a Costco trip turned fiasco to musings on love and authenticity, this episode is a rollercoaster of emotions. We wrap things up with a candid chat about social media boundaries, personal energy management, and even some laugh-out-loud fantasies about unconventional memorials. Whether you're here for the wisdom or the laughs, this episode offers a rich, entertaining experience that you won't want to miss.Thank you all for listening. Set a boundary with yourself this week, set a boundary with someone else. If someone else does not respect that boundary. LET THEM LOOSE YOU! Stay hydrated internally and externally. We do not have an ashy family.IG: @The_Trauma_WithinYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@thetraumawithinJimanekia Ig: @Jimanekia

Sanya Richards-Ross is a record-setting athlete and the second most decorated women's track and field Olympian of all time. She's an Olympic champion and commentator, and has been featured on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” She's joining Simone and Danielle to talk about resilience, what it's like to compete at the highest level in the world, and what she's most looking forward to this summer in Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CMS Administrator, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure is in the den to give the details on what the current administration is doing to combat the maternal healthcare crisis in the US.

“Black motherhood has consistently been a contested space. Black women have just fought for their rights to be. And so when we say Black motherhood, to me, the reality of Black motherhood itself is the resistance. And we still stand and we claim what it means to be Black mothers. We've got to consistently stand firm trying to raise healthy children in spite of it all.”Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas (Episcopal Divinity School) discusses the gift and grace of Black motherhood to the world and what we can learn from Black mothers about love and resistance. Appreciating the example they set for the meaning of justice that emerges from love, and the capacity for love that emerges from justice, Dr. Douglas offers beautiful examples and expressions of the joy and abundance that Black motherhood means.She reflects on the impact of her maternal grandmother on her life; the Langston Hughes poem “Mother and Son”—which is a testimony of perseverance and robust agency; the glorious hush harbor sermon and ode to self-love and dignity, delivered by Baby Suggs Holy, known as “The Sermon in the Clearing" in Toni Morrison's Beloved. It gave me chills to hear Dr. Douglas read the sermon. She looks back to the example set by Mamie Till, the mother of Emmitt Till, who as a 14 year old boy was lynched in 1955. And Dr. Douglas speaks in witness to the fear, pain, and grief of the Black mother during the Black Lives Matter era, drawing not only on her expertise in Womanist Theology, but her close relationship with her own son.“The Sermon in the Clearing”Toni Morrison's Beloved“Here,” she said, “in this here place, we flesh; flesh that weeps, laughs; flesh that dances on bare feet in the grass. Love it. Love it hard. Yonder they do not love your flesh. They despise it. They don't love your eyes; they'd just as soon pick em out. No more do they love the skin on your back. Yonder they flay it. And O my people they do not love your hands. Those they only use, tie, bind, chop off and leave empty. Love your hands! Love them. Raise them up and kiss them. Touch others with them, pat them together, stroke them on your face 'cause they don't love that either. You got to love it, you*! And no, they ain't in love with your mouth. Yonder, out there, they will see it broken and break it again. What you say out of it they will not heed. What you scream from it they do not hear. What you put into it to nourish your body they will snatch away and give you leavins instead. No, they don't love your* mouth. You got to love it. This is flesh I'm talking about here. Flesh that needs to be loved. Feet that need to rest and to dance; backs that need support; shoulders that need arms, strong arms I'm telling you. And O my people, out yonder, hear me, they do not love your neck unnoosed and straight. So love your neck; put a hand on it, grace it, stroke it, and hold it up. And all your inside parts that they'd just as soon slop for hogs, you got to love them. The dark, dark liver—love it, love it, and the beat and beating heart, love that too. More than eyes or feet. More than lungs that have yet to draw free air. More than your life-holding womb and your life-giving private parts, hear me now, love your heart. For this is the prize.” Saying no more, she stood up then and danced with her twisted hip the rest of what her heart had to say while the others opened their mouths and gave her the music. Long notes held until the four-part harmony was perfect enough for their deeply loved flesh.Mother to SonBY LANGSTON HUGHESWell, son, I'll tell you:Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.It's had tacks in it,And splinters,And boards torn up,And places with no carpet on the floor—Bare.But all the timeI'se been a-climbin' on,And reachin' landin's,And turnin' corners,And sometimes goin' in the darkWhere there ain't been no light.So boy, don't you turn back.Don't you set down on the steps'Cause you finds it's kinder hard.Don't you fall now—For I'se still goin', honey,I'se still climbin',And life for me ain't been no crystal stair.About Kelly Brown DouglasThe Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, Ph.D., is Interim President of the Episcopal Divinity School. From 2017 to 2023, she was Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary and Professor of Theology. She was named the Bill and Judith Moyers Chair in Theology at Union in November 2019. She also serves as the Canon Theologian at the Washington National Cathedral and Theologian in Residence at Trinity Church Wall Street.Prior to Union, Douglas served as Professor of Religion at Goucher College where she held the Susan D. Morgan Professorship of Religion and is now Professor Emeritus. Before Goucher, she was Associate Professor of Theology at Howard University School of Divinity (1987-2001) and Assistant Professor of Religion at Edward Waters College (1986-1987). Ordained as an Episcopal priest in 1983, Douglas holds a master's degree in theology and a Ph.D. in systematic theology from Union.Douglas is the author of many articles and six books, including Sexuality and the Black Church: A Womanist Perspective, Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God, and Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter, which won the 2023 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. Her academic work has focused on womanist theology, sexuality and the Black church.

In this episode, Jimanekia and Wynter discuss the complexities of motherhood, including societal pressures, balancing personal goals with family, and prioritizing self-care. They share personal experiences and insights on the challenges of motherhood and the importance of building supportive communities for mothers. This conversation provides a powerful reminder of the value of supporting mothers in all aspects of their lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumaqueen/support

Darline joined the PTA for her son so of course we have to talk about how this looks.

We are going to take our time getting ready for 2024. This episode we are sharing our plans for the year and how we've been for the new year.

In today's episode, Anita and Jessie run down the top 8 podcast episodes of 2023. In no particular order, they discuss everything from mentally and physically preparing for birth, to exercise and recovery…and beyond! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References Bump to Birth Method - self-paced course Episode 307: 7 Steps to Mentally and Physically Prepare for Birth – Including Pelvic Floor Prep Episode 299: An Exercise Approach for Pregnancy & Postpartum After Eating Disorder Recovery Episode 293: 6 Movements to Include in Pre and Postnatal Workouts Episode 281: Informed Decision-Making During Birth with Mandy Irby Episode 278: From Bump to Birth Method to Recovery – Rachel's Birth Story Episode 277: Black Motherhood and Breastfeeding in America, with Ashley Mitchell Episode 270: Understanding the Impacts of Weight and Size Stigma in Pregnancy Episode 267: Build A Pelvic Floor Symptoms Flare Up Plan Show Notes 0:55 - Check out Anita's self-paced Bump to Birth Method Course 2:48 - What today's episode is all about 4:20 - Episode 307: 7 Steps to Mentally and Physically Prepare for Birth – Including Pelvic Floor Prep 5:45 - Episode 299: An Exercise Approach for Pregnancy & Postpartum After Eating Disorder Recovery 7:58 - Episode 293: 6 Movements to Include in Pre and Postnatal Workouts 9:15 - Episode 281: Informed Decision-Making During Birth with Mandy Irby 11:08 - Episode 278: From Bump to Birth Method to Recovery – Rachel's Birth Story 12:00 - Episode 277: Black Motherhood and Breastfeeding in America, with Ashley Mitchell 13:23 - Episode 270: Understanding the Impacts of Weight and Size Stigma in Pregnancy 15:33 - Episode 267: Build A Pelvic Floor Symptoms Flare Up Plan 18:51 - Thank you for another amazing year with the podcast!

Mama's Den village! You've been asking and the Mama's are here to answer! What? Your questions. An Island Mama in Antigua (shout out to our international listeners!) needs some advice finding balance. Riley in Vegas needs help with setting up boundaries with her mother and with dealing with unsolicited parenting advice. Plus Yas in Atlanta is wondering what to do when looking for that connection with a god or higher power, but not necessarily with a specific religion.  So Mama's Den Village, what's on your mind? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Ariel DeNey Rainey is a Global Creative Strategist and Urban Family Advocate whose work is inspired by her drive to galvanize moms and professionals to fight for change. She is also the mastermind behind the Hustle Mommies nonprofit organization and movement where she has connected hundreds of mothers to careers, personal development, celebrity engagement, grants and scholarships, and a plethora of other resources. Under Ariel's leadership, the Hustle Mommies organization has multiple prestigious awards and accolades, most notably from President Barack Obama and The Obama Foundation.  Since the 2020 pandemic, the Hustle Mommies helped to bury 16 kids who have been affected by inner-city gun violence. This led to the creation of the PAINT THE HOOD ORANGE initiative, a campaign to support efforts to end hood trauma within Black, urban neighborhoods, as well as the TASK FORCE AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE, which is now advocating for policy change surrounding gun violence.   Hustle Mommies is currently planning the first ever Million Black Mom March taking place in May 2024 where their current campaign is BLACK MATERNAL NEEDS MATTER - and all Shameless Moms are invited!  Listen in to hear Ariel share: How being a teen mom of 2 inspired the work she does today with her non-profit, Hustle Mommies How government policy has destroyed safety across Black communities The current state of Black motherhood in America Why Hustle Mommies created the Urban Mom Collective National Coalition for Black Moms and how they are committed to policy change and how this is so critical in the wake of extremely harmful groups like Moms For Liberty Her mission around PAINT THE HOOD ORANGE and TASK FORCE AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE How white women can show up in advocacy and activism with humility and graciousness to listen and learn BEFORE speaking and offering support How she recently ended up at the White House to share her work with Hustle Mommies The Hustle Mommies Million Black Mom March in Washington DC in May 2024  Links mentioned: Join my October Retreat for Women Entrepreneurs: Influence & Ignite: Be the CEO and Thought Leader You Were Born to Be: shamelessmom.com/bizretreat Connect with Hustle Mommies: www.hustlemommies.org  IG: @arieldeney @thehustlemommies  Twitter/X: @ushustlemommies  We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How we doing Mamas? Let's count today as our check in because Felicia, Ashley & Melanie are talking about what they do to help explain their mental health needs to their children cause sometimes Mommy needs a mental health day. We have to be able to advocate for ourselves in a healthy way so our children know how to advocate for themselves in a healthy way! The ladies are going into speaking up, being true to who you are and teaching your children to do the same.  So Mama's Den Village, do you need a mental health day? How are you teaching your children to honor their mental health? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

After a short break our Mamas are back and Felicia has a question: What are we working on in our lives personally and professionally? From reconnecting with ourselves spiritually, to new coaches, new books and new music A LOT has changed. The one thing we do know, we are all soooo excited for our friends and this new season of growth for all of us.So Mama's Den Village, what is new in your world? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast Make sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Are you new to the Mama's Den? Maybe you just don't know where to start? We know that some of y'all aren't going to go all the way back into our catalog to learn about all the Mamas. That's why we went deep into the vault (Think June 2021) to get access to the first episode of The Mama's Den ever recorded. We're talking about before we settled on a name! Listen in as our Mamas, Ashley Chea, Melanie Fiona, Felicia La Tour and Codie Elaine Oliver share their journeys to marriage, motherhood and every thought along the way.We thought it might be fun to release this never before heard episode for those of you who came in mid-journey, and are just settling in to our Mama's Den Village. Next week we're taking a break so take some time to go through that catalog and catch up! Before we get back with brand new content! If you have a question for the Mamas? Let us know so we can answer it in a future episode!  Or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Hey Mamas Den Village! We're going into the vault today for a NEVER BEFORE heard episode from June 2022. Why was it never heard? Well, so you can hear it now! Let's talk about submission? Is it a dirty word? Why do some women feel that it's a non-starter in relationships? What do our ladies (minus Codie who was out filming The Perfect Find which you can watch right now on Netflix), think about submission? How else does submission tie into other facets of love and relationships? If you have a question for the Mamas? Let us know so we can answer it in a future episode!  Or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.comMake sure you connect with our MamasAshley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

Hey Mama's Den Village! Our ladies are out this week, but we want to introduce you to our friend Charisse Sims and her podcast Parenting for the Culture! Charisse is a mama of 6 (!), wife, and early childhood educator who knows a little about the ins and outs of parenting and more specifically GENTLE PARENTING.One common issue that keeps coming up is that "I just don't know where to start!" Look, that's valid. It seems like these days everyone has a different definition of what exactly gentle parenting is, AND Charisse isn't here to say that her way is the only way! But if you're a parent looking for a nice easy way to start, Parenting for the Culture has got you covered with the P-E-A-C-E-F-U-L Parenting method. Make sure you listen in to hear just what "PEACEFUL"  is and what those first two letters have in store for you!If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE)and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========Join us for the 2023 Black Love Summit! You've rocked with us from LA to Atlanta and beyond, and guess what? We're coming back to ATL for our 6th anniversary!!365 days a year, we celebrate Black Love and joy via our socials, podcasts, and the BL+ app. Now, get ready to soak up the vibes in person – imagine a whole day of community, chats that'll light up your brain, a dope #Blackowned marketplace, and some specially curated moments we have never done before!October 21st is your time to groove with Black Loooove!

A change in Felicia's co-parenting arrangement has her discovering more about who she is without being a full-time mother. This, in turn, has her wondering if the rest of the Mama's Den crew knows exactly who they are outside of motherhood and how they came to those realizations. PLUS what does it look like to try and find balance inside of motherhood with partners, fathers, and even the children? What are those expectations of what it is to be a mom? How are we handling the thought and concept (and occasional real feeling of) mom guilt?Mama's Den village what did you think? Do you know who you are outside of your role as a mother? Drop in and let us know what's on your mind over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Motherhood is a job! No really. If we weren't doing it, and in those moments where we can't watch the kids, we have to pay someone else to do it. It is a whole job! Now why is it that it doesn't get treated that way? Today, Ashley, Felicia, and Melanie (you gotta make sure you're following the Black Love socials to find out what Codie's been working on!) are speaking on not only that, but on finances in general. Prenups? Splitting the household finances? We're getting into all of it!Mama's Den village what did you think? What does the financial split look like in your household? Drop in and let us know what's on your mind over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

You will never have more patience than your child has, but you have to try.Y'all Ashley has the bars today! Codie is out doing some super secret stuff (yall just need to follow @Blacklove on IG to keep up) and the ladies are talking about these babies. Sometimes it's hard when they're yelling at you and can't communicate in the ways that we, as parents, want them to. Fee shares what she has recently done to help make sure that Zen has all the tools he needs going forward that we think is a total game changer! 

Marlo's in the House! If you've been riding with us from day one you've heard the ladies talk about Blair, and today she's here to defend her honor. We kid! Aside from all the stories you've heard on the pod, what you might not know about Blair is that she's a mama of 2, a wife, an entrepreneur, and so much more. We know that you're going to find her to be just as dope as we do!Mama's Den village what did you think? Does your friend group have a Marlo? Drop in and let us know what's on your mind over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Okay village! We know you've peeped it on her gram, that you've heard bits and pieces on the pod, and TODAY you get to hear it straight from Fee herself! Luckily we've got Mrs. Black Love (aka Codie Elaine Oliver) here to help get all the facts, but we know you've been wondering just how she met her new boo. What was it like introducing him to her kids? What work did she need to do on herself to get ready for a new partner? We're getting into all of it today! Y'all we LOVE this for our sis! Mama's Den village we LOVE love! Drop in and let us know what's on your mind over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Mama's Den village! We're headed back into our DMs to answer some of your questions. A long time Black Love fan is wondering how to balance being a woman who wears many hats AND navigating being  a first time mom with no family nearby to support her. Dani out of Los Angeles needs some bonus mama advice from Felicia, and a mama in Memphis needs help navigating what to do with the kids for the summer! Have our Mamas figured out their situation yet? (Let's hope so, it's practically July) PLUS Micayela in Cleveland needs help navigating non-supportive family members.Mama's Den village we love when you send us questions! Drop in and let us know whats on your mind over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Mamas! The new movie The Perfect Find produced by our very own Codie Elaine Oliver is out THIS FRIDAY on Netflix. Today we have the film's director Numa Perrier in the Mama's Den to chat all things motherhood! If you don't know Numa, let's get you caught up! She's a multi-talented actor, director, writer, and visual artist who has emerged as a premier voice in the film and television landscape with The Perfect Find being her feature debut. PLUS she's a mama to a soon to be teenager and a bonus mama! We dive into what it's like to follow your dreams while balancing motherhood. What it's like to come into a family dynamic as the step mother, and just what did her daughter think when her current husband was ready to pop the question? Make sure you catch The Perfect Find, Friday June 23rd on Netflix and keep up with Numa at MissNuma over on instagram.Mama's Den village have you seen The Perfect Find yet? Maybe you haven't seen it yet but you are counting down till the 23rd! OR did you connect with Numa's motherhood journey? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form. PLUS you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

Ajike “AJ” Owens was a mother of four who was fatally shot after she reportedly knocked on the door of her white neighbor's residence to retrieve her child's iPad, and the story has been weighing heavy on the ladies. What do you do when it feels like it's non-stop? What can we do as Black mothers to negate the feeling of hopelessness? Can we do anything? As the ladies discuss, sometimes the most revolutionary acts are finding the moments of joy in their corners of the world. Mama's Den community let's check in. How are you doing? Let us know over at podcasts@blacklove.com OR you can Fill out our form and you can always submit a DM over at  @themamasdenpodcast ========Make sure you're connecting with our Mamas!Ashley - @watermeloneggrollsCodie - @codiecoFelicia - @felicialatourMelanie - @melaniefiona========The award-winning

On this episode, Trina speaks with Tanya Nixon-Silberg, founder of Little Uprisings, an organization focused on centering artivism, racial justice, and liberation with kids. Her primary artistic identities lie in puppetry and storytelling and her work moves through the lens of liberation in Black identities focusing on body remembrances of childhood and joy. Tanya's large-scale community-driven artistry has been exhibited at many Greater Boston institutions including the ICA, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Peabody Essex Museum, and Fuller Craft Museum. She is currently in a multi-year partnership with Boston and Brookline Public Schools leading anti-bias/anti-racism professional learning and curriculum development. Tanya is also the co-leader of the Un-ADULT-erated Black Joy Collective with other Black mothers in Boston, and co-producer of Play for Change with the Gottabees.  Resources: www.nowandthere.org/tanya-nixonsilberg-project www.littleuprisings.org

Today on the show, were exploring Vulnerability and Black Motherhood with our Parenting Joy Circle, AKA Queen Mamas. Were joined by Dr. Kia Tisdale, Antoinette Revet, and Charm Der.In today's episode, we dive deep into the importance of vulnerability in Black motherhood and how communities can support Black mothers in being vulnerable. Our guests share their personal experiences with vulnerability and what it means to them. We also discuss ways to show and embrace vulnerability as a strength rather than a weakness.Guest Bios:Dr. Kia Tisdale: Practicing Internal Medicine physician with almost 20 years of experience. Passionate about educating her patients on primary prevention of preventable adverse health outcomes and encouraging young people to be outspoken and self-assured.Antoinette Revet: Stay-at-home mom of two and the founder and owner of Glossy Girlz LLC, a cosmetics and personal care company for tween/teen girls.Charm Joy Der: Wife, mother of two, entrepreneur, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) strategist. Founder and CEO of Wonder at Work, a boutique People & Culture consulting and training collective, and author of "My Happiness Counts."Guest Contact Information:Antoinette Revet: Check out her website at Glossy-Girlz.com.Instagram: @glossygirlzllcCharm Joy Der: Learn more about Charm and her work at MyHappinessCounts.com, Wonderatwork.com, or connect with her on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/charmder.Instagram: @happinesscountsbookStay up to date by signing up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/whatisblack/newsletterYou can follow us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @whatisblk or email us at hi@whatisblack.co

Dear Mama, Our hope for you today is: ✨ For you to honor the truth of your motherhood journey ✨ Space to heal from harm, disappointment & trauma ✨ Rest in your being  to release yourself from attaching your worthiness to doing In this special mother's day episode we celebrate Black Motherhood through poetry, imagination and meditation with a poem by me Crystal Tennille Irby, Image a new world with NeKisha Killings and a Liberation Meditation from Thea Monyee.  Celebrate your whole self.  It all belongs.   Happy Mothers Day Black Mamas & don't forget Black Mama Creative Week kicks off Saturday, June 24th! ✨

The political identity of "mother" is not owned by the right. There's also a rich history of mothers working to advance progressive change. Yet the framing of much of this activism—a mother spurred to action when awakened to a threat to her child's safety—remains grounded in an image of motherhood that is riddled with race and class privilege. Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action, began her activism journey as a stay-at-home suburban mom of five who felt compelled to fight for common-sense gun violence prevention in the wake of the Sandy Hook school shooting. But when Shannon met Rep. Lucy McBath, then a mother grieving the loss of her son, Jordan, to gun violence, something shifted. The more Moms Demand Action expanded their focus and passed the microphone to Black women who had been working on the issue for years, the more powerful Moms Demand Action became. This season's cover art features a photograph by Jonathan Wilkins.White Picket Fence is supported by Planned Parenthood. For more information or to book an in-person or virtual appointment, visit plannedparenthood.org or call 1-800-230-PLAN.

In today's episode, Jessie talks with Ashley Mitchell regarding her experiences through pregnancy, postpartum and mothering as a Black woman in the United States. Particularly regarding her experience with breastfeeding! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References Get on the PFSA Waitlist now! Ashley Mitchell on Instagram Black Girl Magic Mama Website “Breast-feeding and Black Moms - why I'm breaking a generational cycle” Show Notes 0:55 - PFSA Waitlist is OPEN! 2:05 - Jessie welcomes today's special guest - Ashley Mitchell! 5:45 - Who is Ashley Mitchell? 9:59 - Ashley tells us about the work she does in the fitness industry now - and how she got to this point 15:49 - What was the content of Ashley's viral video in 2020? And further questions and considerations 20:30 - What has motherhood been for Ashley? (feeding and judgment and grief…oh my!) 29:37 - Ashley's experience with breastfeeding 36:45 - Ashley's birth experience and what people have shared with her because of her sharing it 48:20 - Discussing the outside pressures and shame surrounding birth experiences 49:55 - Where can folks find Ashley?

In part four  of this bonus podcast series, paying tribute to Black motherhood, I am joined by Marcie Alvis-Walker, Cha Sears-Barefield, Patricia A. Taylor, Dr. Quintrilla Ard and Nya Abernathy as they discuss the theme “In Our Mother's Gardens.” In this episode the women share their experiences of being multidimensional Black women and how they have fought for dignity in a world that has tried to take it. They share personal stories from their own mothering journeys and talk about some of the hardest chapters where their own lives have been jeopardized . They also share about the legacy their ancestors have left for them and the soil they tend to daily to leave a bounty of dignity for the children that come after them.

In part three of this bonus podcast series where we are paying tribute to Black motherhood, I am joined by Marcie Alvis-Walker, Patricia Taylor and Nya Abernathy as they discuss the Black Motherhood in Media. Not only do they share their own experiences growing up and the Black mothers in media that influenced them but also share their passion for having more representation of Black women and girls in media today. They talk about raising daughters under the heavy influence of whiteness all around them and the very real struggle they face as Black mothers keeping their children's dignity fully intact. Book bans, censorship and teaching our children more accurate history is also discussed.

In the 1950s, pregnancy and adoption were topics often clouded in shame, secrecy – or both. That's certainly true for Eleanor and Ruby, the two protagonists of Sadeqa Johnson's new novel, The House of Eve. As the two young Black women try to maneuver the misogynoir in the society around them, they're also confronted with the complicated realities of becoming a mother. In today's episode, Johnson tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe how those circumstances bring the characters together, and why she felt it was important to pay special attention to Black women's experiences during that time in history.

In this bonus podcast series we are paying tribute to Black Motherhood. For this episode I am joined by historian Lettie Gore, Marcie Alvis-Walker, and Nya Abernathy as they discuss the The Imprint of Black Mothers on our Country. The women discuss everything from our country's Founding Mothers, to Black domestics raising white children, to Black mothers shaping American Politics. (please note, some content may be triggering.)

Biz and Theresa wonder, if a parent talks in the kitchen, does anybody hear them? We realize that no matter how much we burn energy telling our kids important information about the day's schedule or expectations, our kids aren't listening. “You didn't tell me!” and “I didn't hear you!” abound! Plus, Biz is back and bored, Theresa gets impulsive and we welcome back Nefertiti Austin to talk about her new memoir Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting In America.Follow Nefertiti on Twitter @NefertitiAustin. Get your copy of her book Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender and Parenting In Americawherever books are sold.Some book recommendations from Nefertiti:Adoption Story Written by a Black Person for Children:Heart Picked: Elizabeth's Adoption Tale by Sara Crutcher 2016Black Mom Narratives:Rise Up Singing: Black Women Writers on Motherhood Edited by Cecelie Berry 2004Black Motherhood(s): Contexts, Contours and Considerations Edited by Karen T. Craddock 2015Child, Please: How Mama's Old-School Lessons Helped Me Check Myself Before I Wrecked Myself by Ylonda Gault 2015Postcards from Cookie: A Memoir of Motherhood, Miracles, and a Whole Lot of Mail by Caroline Clarke 2015Becoming by Michelle Obama 2018Guidebook to Relative Strangers: Journeys into Race, Motherhood, and History by Camille T. Dungy 2018Mothering While Black: Boundaries and Burdens of Middle-Class Parenthood by Dawn Marie Dow 2019Baby Love: Choosing Motherhood After a Lifetime of Ambivalence by Rebecca Walker2008Who's Your Mama?: The Unsung Voices of Women and Mothers Edited by Yvonne Bynoe 2009Breathe: A Letter to My Sons by Imani PerryWe Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood by Dani McClainCheck out Theresa's new book! It Feels Good To Be Yourself is available now wherever books are sold.Thank you to all our listeners who support the show as monthly members of MaximumFun.org.Be sure to tell us at the top of your message whether you're leaving a Genius moment, a Fail, or a Rant! Thanks!!Share a personal or commercial message on the show! Details at MaximumFun.org/Jumbotron.Visit our Linktree for our website, merch, and more! https://linktr.ee/onebadmotherYou can suggest a topic or a guest for an upcoming show by sending an email to onebadmother@maximumfun.org.Show MusicSummon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)Ones and Zeros, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMom Song, Adira Amram, Hot Jams For TeensTelephone, Awesome, Beehive SessionsMama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the ButterbeansMental Health Resources:Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.comDr. Jessica Clemmens – https://www.askdrjess.comBLH Foundation – borislhensonfoundation.orgThe Postpartum Support International Warmline - 1-800-944-4773 (1-800-944-4PPD)The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline - 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Dial 988 for https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org and there is a chat option on the website.Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being.USA text 741741Canada text 686868UK text 85258Website: https://www.crisistextline.orgNational Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.https://www.rainn.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/help/Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you.Teletherapy Search: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

In this bonus podcast series we are paying tribute to Black motherhood during the month of February in honor of Black History Month. I hand over the mic to a group of  phenomenal Black women as they bring their voices and expertise to talk about all aspects of Black motherhood. In this episode I am joined by historian Lettie Gore, Marcie Alvis-Walker, Cha Barefield, Nya Abernathy, and Dr. Quantrilla Ard as they discuss the History of the Black Womb. Please note that the content of this episode may be triggering for some and the language may not be for young ears. As always the goal with sharing these stories and true history is not to create more trauma but rather to acknowledge the trauma done to Black bodies in this country thus to bring more Black women's stories out of the darkness and into the light. 

Today we bring you a special episode in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade. First, The Intercept's Washington Editor, Nausicaa Renner takes us to the protests in front of SCOTUS that formed after the radical decision to end the right to abortion. Then we turn to a livestream conversation The Intercept hosted on Friday discussing what can be done to minimize the impact on the most vulnerable people. The Intercept's Natasha Lennard talks with professor Rachel Rebouché, interim dean of Temple Law School and author of a new report titled “The New Abortion Battleground,” which looks at the legal issues that will arise across state borders and between the state and federal government; Dani McClain, a Puffin fellow at Type Media Center and the author of “We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood”; and Hayley McMahon, an abortion access researcher and doctoral student at Emory University.Livestream: The New Fight for Reproductive FreedomMore from The Intercept: In Overturning Roe, Radical Supreme Court Declares War on the 14th AmendmentWith the Corpse of Roe Still Warm, Far Right Plots Fascistic Anti-Abortion EnforcementMore People Will Die See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.