The Mommalogues Podcast

Trish was so wonderful to chat with.  We talked about her mothering, being a mother to a child who made to the other side of substance abuse and her eldest child who is a trans young woman. Our conversation wasn't solely focused on her trans daughter, which  She shared what both of her children have taught her about herself and how she is living her best life!Music Mix Credits:https://on.soundcloud.com/1sizxWop4HdRxSD96https://on.soundcloud.com/UAtj9fESYhcfGpu39Take the time to pause, meditate & pray...

Welcome Back! Here is part 2 of the NO regrets conversation with my awesome son.  Did tears flow?  YES...Was laughing involved?  YES...DO I swear?  ABSOLUTELY!  Am I hopeful that you will get something positive from our moments of vulnerability?  YES.   Thank you for listening.  LIke & Subscribe & Share!PS: Below is the link for my friend Gabi's Gofundme to help rebuild her business!  Donate and share!https://gofund.me/8c817615Take the time to pause, meditate & pray...

I had the most awesome and slightly nerve wracking conversation with my son last week...On my Birthday at that.  He wanted to get to know me and find out more about this lady who has mothered him all these years.  He wanted to know about the woman who mothered her.  It was hard, hopeful, eye-opening and dare I say...Healing.I am grateful for my son and who he is in the world.  I am grateful that he trusts me enough to ask about who he is through me and who I am at the most vulnerable.  I'm grateful for my mother.  I am grateful that she was brave enough to do what was scary by loving me at all cost and grateful that her journey to show me to envision something bigger than yourself and make it happen. Take the time to pause, meditate & pray...

About a month or so ago, I reached out to a variety of moms that I know to record themselves in prayer. Prayers most authentic to their hearts.  Prayers that will resonate all who want/need a little mother love.   I received a variety of blessings in my inbox.   Please take some time to pray/meditate/listen/resonate with the variety of prayers/poetry/art/music. I'm so grateful for the people in my life who give me access to their most tender parts.  I'm grateful for the this space to also work on my own healing with the support of these beautiful voices.  Thank you!To my mother who taught me the power of prayerTo my bonus mum who gave me her blessing to use the music at the beginning of the episode which was women who were friends with my bonus mother (Evelyn Musoni), my father, friends of the family, relatives, neighbors...praying in song in celebration of the life my father lived and sending him on.   The song, according to my bonus mum, is basically saying "Run as fast as you can so you can sign in the book of the blessed one."I took the message to also mean run to your blessings before you cannot.To the mamas that contributed their voices to this episode:Fanta CelahAkosua Penny PittersonJacinda BullieJessica QuinnMaraliz Collazo-SalgadoTamaraLettie SullivanAriel DerringerLaura PanozzoMichaela MarchiThank you Matt Kuebrich for helping me with sound!!Thank you for Melissa Von Bjal for the latest & greatest logo!Thank you to Universal Ad Media for the new brand IdentityTake the time to pause, meditate & pray...

Hello Listeners!  I finally pulled my Yeti out to record again.  Excited to create  & share new content.  This is the hug I need and hopefully you feel held by the upcoming conversations.  In the meantime, check out my beginnings:)PeaceTake the time to pause, meditate & pray...

Happy Mother's Day!  I asked as many young folks as I could about why they felt their moms were essential. So much love was shared.I really hope you enjoy this episode mamas!I am a novice with recording and editing my own podcast so pardon the sound quality.  It's the content that matters though right:)?Intro and Outro created  by Rhoda Deonmusic Free Beats - I love youTake the time to pause, meditate & pray...

Toni's Got Next!  This woman right here is phenomenal!  How's everyone doing out there?  Adjusting and readjusting to our ever changing normal?  Well, next up in this collection of conversations with Moms on The Frontlines is Toni Anderson.  Toni has spent about twenty years of her life finding ways to empower youth... Weather it was holding cooking classes for kids in a professional kitchen or traveling to Kenya with a group of youth to learn about sustainability from the Maasai and then planting over 200 trees, or helping young adults find their footing during this Pandemic season...Toni has dedicated her time, heart & energy to this next generation of leaders.Take a listen and get inspired!Stay safe and healthy:)Website to check out and support Toni & the youth she is working withhttps://www.whereistandchicago.com/Intro & Outro Music by: Rhoda Deon...Website coming soon!Take the time to pause, meditate & pray...

So excited to be back in the Podcasting streets!  As we all learn to adapt to our new normal.  Brilliant people who have stepped up to be the line of defense against this horrendous virus.  While many of us are social distancing and staying home, many others are working out in the world so that our world keeps spinning.Ariel is one of those people.  I've had the pleasure of working with Ariel.  My Doula clients whom she has attended through their pregnancies or whose babies she's caught all LOVE LOVE her!  They feel safe, seen and taken care of.Listen in to see how Ariel is navigating this time!Cheers!Take the time to pause, meditate & pray...

How to connect with Marlisha http://www.thedoulawarriors.com/ David Kiaurakis http://heartguidedlife.com/ Music K'AlexiTake the time to pause, meditate & pray...

I'm excited for the month of November because I get to talk to women who are all about putting their bodies on the line doing the work!Take the time to pause, meditate & pray...

Notes for Aya Who is Kerry James Marshall https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_James_Marshall Smile At Fear https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10585954-smile-at-fear David Kiaurakis http://heartguidedlife.com/ Editing Take the time to pause, meditate & pray...

You can purchase Akua's book and/or purchase beauty products or just find out more about her please go directly on her site http://www.akua-auset.com/ Edited by: David Kiaurakis http://heartguidedlife.com/ Music: K'AlexiTake the time to pause, meditate & pray...

I had such an amazing conversation with my old friend Gabi Walker!  This Haitian sensation here is an amazing storyteller and one of the most passionate people I know!  We talked love, life, sons and fundraising for her business 4 Suns!https://www.4sunsjuice.com/Please click the link below to support & rebuild her businesshttps://www.gofundme.com/f/gabi-walkeraguilar-of-4-sunsTake the time to pause, meditate & pray...

Thank you for listening to another episode of The Mommalogues Podcast.  Last month I was really struck by the amount of toxic fragility that seems to be permeating every aspect of our lives in this country and many parts of the world.  So many more lives are in danger for just existing!   These authors have shown up at so many stages of my life.  They helped me fall in love with words and reading and even writing.    So if this is just an opportunity listen of me reading Wikipedia and Spark Notes or other random Googled content  thanks but also I really hope you will learn a little something and be inspired to share.  EnjoyI do not have any rights to any of the prerecorded content shared with Audre Lorde, Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Bell Hooks & Sandra Cisneros  Take the time to pause, meditate & pray...

Jenn Bragg Jones, whom I’ve had the pleasure of meeting when our now young adult kids were in middle school.  I’ve always admired her tenacious attitude around really living…She is that person who makes things happen..from her poetry circuit years in her earlier years…to climbing and succeeding at the top of corporate ladders…to starting her own business (Cocobuttery https://www.cocobuttery.com/- an all natural line of skincare) which I’ll link in the notes…one of her latest ventures...I am so grateful to Jenn that she took the time out to be vulnerable in our conversation and was so open about her journey as she traverses this challenging time in her life.Take the time to pause, meditate & pray...

Thank you for tuning in to another episode of the Mommalogues Podcast.  I hope this finds you safe and blessed.  In a time when we have so much unrest and pain and suffering and turmoil and the not being seen or heard.  I love my black skin, I love being black, I love my black son who loves being black, I love my black community who embrace all of their blackness, I love my community of non black folks who are being public allies and holding space.  THANK YOU to the mothers that shared their prayers with me.  I know it was not a simple ask for some but you showed up.  THANK YOU & BLESS YOU!!I implore all mothers to do what you do to pray, meditate and use your voices to nurture our Mother Earth as it's inhabitants are in a world of pain. Please be safe. Peace  love and lightIntro by Rhoda DeonSong at the end Jhelisa (Hold My Peace)Take the time to pause, meditate & pray...

Hope you enjoy this episode!Marla is so great and truly hustles to make great things happen for her family.The woman's organization mentioned in the episode to support women in abusive situations.https://www.cawc.org/Music by Rhoda DeonTake the time to pause, meditate & pray...

I really was blown away by Arkeshia!  Here is a woman that has spent so much of her life serving the communities that she has lived in. Arkeshia is working in her new role as a Life Coach focusing on young women at the Youth & Peace Center in conjunction with Chicago Cred (https://www.chicagocred.org/).Please get into this gorgeous soul's episode!They are still in need of masks, cleaning items, grocery items or gift cards...Donations can be sent to/dropped off at:c/o Arkeshia McCoyYouth & Peace Center420 W. 111thChicago, IL 60628Intro and Outro music created by Rhoda Deon   Take the time to pause, meditate & pray...

How to connect with Karli http://burnedbeauty.com/ @Karlispeaks on Instagram & Twitter https://www.facebook.com/KarliMButler/ Audio: Kay A'lexi Editing: David Kiaurakis http://heartguidedlife.com/Take the time to pause, meditate & pray...

hank you for listening Please always seek out professional help when you need it. NAMI.org is a great resource as a source to help with mental illnessTake the time to pause, meditate & pray...