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No Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasThe Story Behind His Success with Guest Akeem ShannonAkeem Shannon joins Tina and Serena this week to talk about his journey with mental health. Akeem is an entrepreneur, a pitch pastor, dog dad, and motivational speaker and talks very candidly about the windy path that took him to being in the happy successful place he is today. Listen in!Akeem Shannon: https://www.akeemshannon.com/Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Claim your FREE printable, 100 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health by joining our mailing list: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/connect
2024-06-1126 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasResilience: a Journey Through Trauma to Intentionality with Guest Somiah LattimoreJoin Tina and Serena this week as they are joined by Somiah Lattimore, entrepreneur, investor, community builder and for our purposes a survivor of childhood trauma. Please listen in to this story of resilience, one in which the Mental Health Mamas help listeners understand that survivors are to be believed, supported and to never feel alone. Listen in!www.somiah.comVisit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Claim your FREE printable, 100 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health by joining our mailing list: ht...
2024-05-2140 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasUnpacking Our Past: A Key to WellnessThis week Tina and Serena are joined by Melissa Crook, host of the F.E.E.L.S, podcast joins us to talk about her journey and how she helps others find wellness through feeling all of the feels.Visit Melissa Crook's website: https://www.embracinglayers.com/on Instagram @embracinglayersVisit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Claim your FREE printable, 100 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health by joining our mailing list: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/connectReceive 10% off an...
2024-02-0628 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasNew Year, New You?New Year, New You? We like you just the way you are! Tune in to hear Tina and Serena talk about their frustrations with New Year's Resolutions and why they're not making any this year.Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Claim your FREE printable, 100 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health by joining our mailing list: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/connectMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis...
2024-01-0922 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasLonely in a Crowd: You Are NOT AloneIn their season opener Serena and Tina talk about the US Surgeon General's report on the Epidemic of Loneliness, feeling lonely vs being alone and the prevalence of loneliness in our nation, even before the COVID 19 pandemic. And, as always, the Mental Health Mamas look to the hope in this report. Tips and tools with a side of HOPE. Listen in! Link to The Epidemic of Loneliness Report https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdfWebsite: https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/connection/index.htmlVisit our w...
2023-09-0527 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasSeason 3 Closer with Serena and TinaJoin Serena and Tina as they wrap up the season with a mishmash of topics from the season as well as comments on current events. As you will find in any episode with these host, they are real, feeling all of the feels!Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382Claim your FREE printable, 100 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health by joining our mailing list: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/connectMental He...
2023-07-0426 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasThe Bench Project with guest Beth RomanoskiConnection is a very powerful tool in our mental health wellness toolboxes. This week, Tina and Serena welcome guest Beth Romanoski to talk about a project that began very organically in their family to get them through some hard times. The Bench Project has spread throughout the country allowing people to connect over common feelings, gratitude, and even leaving some heavy things. Her mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit by creating a connection through a shared experience one bench at a time. Listen in to this connective conversation!https://thebenchproject.net/Instagram: thebe...
2023-06-2024 min
MomnificentPowerful Tips to Improve Your Mental Health |Tina Hallock & Serena WardWe ALL need to take care of our mental health. Tina Hallock and Serena Ward are on a mission to normalize the conversation around mental health.
Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being and should be given attention for several reasons.
Our home is where we spend a significant amount of our time, and it can have a considerable impact on our mental health. Creating a supportive and nurturing environment at home can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and promote positive mental health.
Tina, although trained as a teacher, has held many odd jobs as...
2023-03-1936 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasPsychological Safety and Family VoiceThis week the Mental Health Mamas are talking about the concept of Psychological Safety and how it applies to sharing family voice. Tune in to hear Tina and Serena share some personal stories around school meetings, how school staff can create Psychological Safety for families and how you can share your voice even when not feeling safe.What is Psychological Safety at Work?4 Tips for Thriving Without Psychological Safety at WorkVisit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/...
2023-03-1430 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas100 Ways to Care for Your Mental HealthThe Mental Health Mamas are celebrating their 100th episode by sharing 100 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health. Tune in to hear Tina and Serena share about 100 tools in their mental health toolboxes and how you can easily add these tools to your toolbox as well.Sign up for our mailing list to receive the printable version of 100 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health.Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Leave us a voice message: 607...
2023-02-2143 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasUntreated Mental Illness: Recognizing the SignsAccording to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), nearly half of people with a mental illness do not receive treatment. In this episode, Tina and Serena delve into some of the signs of mental health struggle and share their own experiences of realizing and knowing when more support is needed. Warning Signs of Mental Illness from American Psychiatric AssociationYouth Mental Health Resources for Parents from Youth Mental Health ProjectWarning Signs and Symptoms from NAMIVisit o...
2023-01-3124 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasParenting Your LGBTQ Teen with Guest Heather HesterThis week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by fellow mom and podcaster, Heather Hester. Heather is the host of Just Breathe: Parenting Your LGBTQ Teen and a Coming Out Coach for parents, a process she believes to be equal parts beautiful and messy. Tune in to hear Heather chat with Tina and Serena about her family’s story, ways in which we can support our kids while also supporting ourselves.Visit Heather’s website: https://chrysalismama.com/Resources mentioned: The Trevor ProjectPL...
2023-01-1727 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasThe Vacation That Wasn'tIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas follow up on their recent travel episode to share about their personal experiences while traveling over the break. Tune in to hear Tina and Serena chat about expectations vs reality and share the good, the bad, and the smelly of The Vacation That Wasn’t.The Expectations vs Reality Trap from verywellmind.comVisit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Leave us a voice message: 607-288-338...
2023-01-1018 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasWraparound Care: Like a Big HugThis week the Mental Health Mamas are chatting about Wraparound Care and why it’s like a big hug. Tina and Serena share details of the Wraparound model, why it’s important and how these concepts can be applied across systems with or without a formal plan. National Wraparound InitiativeThe Wraparound Process User’s Guide: A Handbook for FamiliesVisit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382Cla...
2022-11-2918 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasShould We Medicate Our Kids?This week the Mental Health Mamas dive into the complicated but important topic of kids and psychiatric medications. Tina and Serena openly share their personal stories about the difficult decision to choose medication for their kids. They delve into the stigma around medication, why they both said no at first, and suggestions for parents who find themselves traveling this road no matter where they might be in their journey.National Network of Child Psychiatry Access Programs https://www.nncpap.org/American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry ...
2022-11-0128 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasWorrying About WorryThis week Tina and Serena spend a bit of time worrying about worry. They talk about the differences between worry and anxiety and share some personal experiences along with some thoughts about taming the worry monster. From Henry Ford Health: Worry and Anxiety: Do You Know the Difference?Happify: How to Leave Your Worries BehindVisit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382Claim your F...
2022-10-0419 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasThe Power of ConnectionAfter a summer break, the Mental Health Mamas are back with Season 3! Tune in to hear Tina and Serena talk about the power of connection, why quick connections matter and how we all might benefit from a bit more connection with one another. Articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/11/well/family/check-in-text-friendship.html https://www.betterup.com/blog/human-connection 8 Insanely Effective Ways to Connect with Anyone You MeetVisit our website for more content: htt...
2022-09-0614 min
Finding Your VillageEpisode 109: Setting Compassionate Boundaries in the Early Days of Parenting: Interview with Tina Hallock and Serena WardThank you so much for listening, in this episode we discuss setting compassionate boundaries in the early days of parenting. My guests for this episode are Tina Hallock and Serena Ward. They are both mothers and together they host the No Need to Explain podcast and they call themselves the Mental Health Mamas. Setting boundaries is such an important topic, so I really think this episode will have a lot to offer many people. Thank you for listening.In today’s episode we are discussed: What compassion resilience isWhat compassion fatigue isHow to set comp...
2022-07-2425 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasBehind the Scenes with the Mental Health MamasAs the Mental Health Mamas bring their second season to a close, Tina and Serena provide a peek behind the scenes and answer some of the most asked questions. Tune in to hear why exactly they decided to start a podcast, how they’re handling the long-distance co-host relationship, why podcasting can be a little lonely and more!Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382Claim your FREE Self-Care Workbook by joining our mailing list: ...
2022-06-2813 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasNormalizing All the Parts of Motherhood with Guest Megan EddingerThis week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Megan Eddinger, aka the No BS Mama, who has the ultimate goal of normalizing all the parts of motherhood that no one tells you about so that other moms don’t feel so alone in their journeys. Listen in to hear Megan talk about becoming a mother at the age of 18, how we can better support moms and why messages during COVID around “everyone struggling” were really unhelpful.Visit Megan’s website: https://thenobsmama.buzzsprout.com/Follow Megan on Instagram: htt...
2022-06-2128 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasMind Your Life with Guest Dr. Luisa SanzIn this week’s episode the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Dr. Luisa Sanz, a psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience as well as a lived experience expert having grown up with two brothers with schizophrenia. Tune in to hear Luisa talk about her experiences growing up with her brothers, the pervasiveness of mental health stigma, and what we need to do as a society to eradicate that stigma.Visit Dr. Luisa Sanz’ Website: https://www.mindyrlife.com/Visit our website for more content: https://ment...
2022-06-1437 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasYour Parenting Long Game with Guest Rachel BaileyIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Rachel Bailey. Rachel has a masters in Clinical Psychology, she is a certified parent educator, a fellow podcaster and (most importantly) a mom. Tune in to hear Rachel share her experiences raising kids with big emotions, what it means to be parenting from a state of “Yuck” and why the Parenting Long Game is better than Band-aid Parenting.Visit Rachel’s website: https://rachel-bailey.com/Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/
2022-06-0715 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasWriting Your Way Out of Anxiety with Guest Sarah HumpherysThis week the Mental Health Mamas are thrilled to bring some youth voice and perspective to the podcast. Sarah Humpherys is a nationally published author and a self-proclaimed die hard fantasy nerd. Tune in to hear Sarah talk about the impact of mental health on her writing, what life has been like during the pandemic, tips for aspiring writers and more!Visit Sarah’s website: https://www.sarahhumpherys.com/Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Leave us a voice message: ...
2022-05-3114 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasFinding Your Village with Guest Amanda GormanIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by fellow podcaster Amanda Gorman. Tune in to the conversation to hear Amanda talk about her personal experience with addiction while parenting, the truth about marijuana addiction, finding your village and more!Visit Amanda’s website: https://www.findingyourvillage.com/podcast Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382Receive 10% off any Cope Notes subscription: copen...
2022-05-2425 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasParenting with PTSD with Guest Dawn DaumDawn Daum joins the Mental Health Mamas this week to discuss parenting with PTSD after experiencing childhood trauma. Listen in to the conversation about mental health, parenting and the importance of connection.Visit Dawn’s website: https://parentingwithptsd.wordpress.com/Visit our website for more content: https://mentalhealthmamas.com/Leave us a voice message: 607-288-3382Receive 10% off any Cope Notes subscription: copenotes.com/?affiliate=MHMamasMental Health Resources:Suicide Pr...
2022-05-1731 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasBuilding a Healthier Brain One Text at a Time with Guest Johnny CrowderThere are those moments when you find yourself having a bad day and an unexpected positive text has a way of making things a little bit better. This week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Johnny Crowder, founder and CEO of Cope Notes, a text based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. Tune in to hear why Johnny started Cope Notes, how a simple text can change your brain and why mental health resources are like toothbrushes.Receive 10% off any Cope Notes subscription:
2022-05-1027 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasThe Great Collide with Guest Marti Bledsoe PostMay is Mental Health Month and Serena and Tina are launching it with a conversation with Marti Post Bledsoe, the executive director of the On Our Sleeves movement for children’s mental health. You won’t want to miss this conversation about The Great Collide which is a report on the Impact of Children’s Mental Health on the Workforce, some really great resources available for parents, and why organizations should be staffing more like Broadway.Visit On Our Sleeves: https://www.onoursleeves.org/Download The Great Collide: http...
2022-05-0327 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasThe Art of Holding Space: An Interview with Heather PlettIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Heather Plett, author, facilitator, speaker and founder of The Centre for Holding Space. In 2015 she wrote a blog post about How to Hold Space which has now been viewed by over 10 million people and which launched “holding space” from the seed of an idea to a frequently discussed practice. If you’ve ever used the term “holding space”, practiced holding space for someone else, longed for someone to hold space for you or have no idea what it means to hol...
2022-04-2622 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasGoodnight! A Conversation with the Reflective DocIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Dr. Jennifer Reid, The Reflective Doc. Jennifer has expertise in medicine, psychotherapy and coaching and helps individuals overcome anxiety, optimize sleep and move through stressful transitions. Tune in to hear our conversation around the challenges of getting a good night’s sleep and what we can do about it.Visit Dr. Reid’s Website: https://www.thereflectivedoc.com/ Check Out The Reflective Doc Podcast: https://www.thereflectivedoc.com/podcast-1Visit our websit...
2022-04-1926 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasCreating Systems and Habits with Guest Amber WilfahrtAmber Wilfahrt joins the Mental Health Mamas this week to talk about creating systems and habits to help busy moms find time for themselves. Amber is a wife, mom, entrepreneur and fellow podcaster. Tune in to hear Amber talk about her own journey to wellness and how she’s removing the mom guilt from self-care.Visit Amber’s website: https://www.amberwilfahrt.com/ Check out Amber’s podcast: https://www.amberwilfahrt.com/podcastVisit our website for more content: www.mentalhealthmamas.com
2022-04-1220 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasHealing From the Inside Out with Guest Lauren FonvielleIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Lauren Fonvielle, accredited EFT practitioner, a trauma informed yoga teacher, and certified Reiki practitioner. Lauren believes that healing happens from the inside out. Tune in to learn more about each of these modalities and how Lauren was drawn to these practices.Visit Lauren’s website: https://www.mindshiftwithlauren.com/ Check out Lauren’s free tapping masterclass: https://www.mindshiftwithlauren.com/masterclassVisit our website for more content:
2022-04-0524 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasRecklessly Alive with Guest Sam EatonIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Sam Eaton, author, speaker, and founder of Recklessly Alive, a suicide prevention organization that is working toward a world with zero deaths by suicide. Tune in to hear Sam share his personal story of suicide survival, his thoughts on talk therapy, what it mean to be Recklessly Alive, and more!Visit Sam’s website: https://www.recklesslyalive.com/Follow Sam on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
2022-03-2921 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasPressure Makes Diamonds with Guest Carline CrevecoeurThis week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Carline Crevecoeur, a Haitian American board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who after 20 years of medical service in New York and Pennsylvania, chose to give up her career to raise and homeschool her five children. Carline has written a memoir called, Pressure Makes Diamonds, which shares the story of her journey homeschooling her five children while also undergoing treatment for Stage IV colon cancer treatment. Visit Carline’s website: https://www.carlinecrevecoeur.com/Visit our website for more content: NoN...
2022-03-2241 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasLiving with UncertaintyIn this week’s episode, Serena and Tina have a long overdue conversation about Living with Uncertainty. No matter what your life situation, we have all experienced uncertainty during the last two years of a global pandemic. Join them this week for this thoughtful conversation. Seven Ways to Cope with Uncertainty from Greater Good Science CenterAdvice for Dealing with Uncertainty from People Who’ve Been There Life Kit from NPRMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confide...
2022-03-1512 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasMedical Professionals: Is It OK to Not Be OK? with Guest Shannon Scott-VernagliaIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Dr. Shannon Scott-Vernaglia who works at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children as the Associate Chief for Clinical Faculty Development. Tune in to hear Shannon share her own story of debilitating depression, how we can better support the mental health of both the patients and the doctors, and what it might look like if all children and families were getting just what they needed.The Emotional PPE Project provides mental health support to healthcare workers. Physician Support Line...
2022-03-0825 min
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaThe Secret Life of an Uncool Mum by Serena TerryPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/530549 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum Series: #1 of Mammy Banter Author: Serena Terry Narrator: Serena Terry Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 56 minutes Release date: March 3, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Includes exclusive audiobook-only bonus content with @MammyBanter herself. From the creator of viral Tiktok sensation, @MammyBanter, comes a hilarious warts-and-all novel about modern motherhood – and how having it all sometimes isn’t what you think it might be. She used to want it all. Now she just wants...
2022-03-0305 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasWhat Lies Inside with Guest Luke RennerIn this week’s episode, Tina and Serena talk with filmmaker Luke Renner about his film, What Lies Inside: Healing in the Face of Trauma. He speaks candidly about his own trauma, how it has affected his life, and how he coped while making this groundbreaking film.Visit Luke’s Website: https://www.lukerenner.com/Visit the Film’s Website: https://www.whatliesinsidefilm.com/Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Su...
2022-03-0150 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasCompassion Resilience Starts with You!Compassion Resilience is the power to return to a position of empathy, strength, and hope after the daily experience of whatever challenges we may face. It is the ability to maintain our physical, emotional and mental well-being while responding compassionately to people who are suffering. It allows us to be able to find optimism in an imperfect world. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear the Mental Health Mamas give an overview of their ten week Compassion Resilience course and talk about why they are so passionate about this topic.Compassion Resilience fo...
2022-02-2233 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasFlourishing Families with Guest Reilly FlynnThis week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Reilly Flynn, co-founder of Lome, an app developed to help families flourish. Tune in to hear Reilly talk about the crisis of busyness and distraction facing families, how intentionality can help support family life and why as a father of young children he created Lome with the whole family in mind.Go check out Lome! https://www.withlome.com/noneedThis episode is sponsored by Lome. Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.com
2022-02-1542 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasLiving in the MomentFlow state, mindfulness, present moment awareness, being in the here and now…no matter what you call it, finding ways to live in the moment in our fast-paced, technology driven lives can be quite a challenge. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear the Mental Health Mamas talk about what they’ve learned along the way, why self-care totally counts as living in the moment, and more!How to Live in the Present Moment: 35 Exercises and Tools from positivepsychology.comVisit our website for more content: N...
2022-02-0812 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasWhat Happened to You?: The Value of Seeing Others with a Trauma-Informed LensWhat would it be like if we shifted from asking people, “What’s wrong with you?” to, “What happened to you?” In this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas talk about what it means to be a trauma-informed human, why it’s not about the jicama, and a particular story in the news recently which was the exact opposite of a trauma-informed approach.National Council for Behavioral Health InfographicEcho Training InfographicThe Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (University at Buffalo)
2022-02-0116 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasOptimal Health and Healthy Thinking with Guest Dr. Shahana AlibhaiIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Dr. Shahana Alibhai. Listen in to hear Shahana talk about the Pyramid of Optimal Health, the challenges of being a healthcare provider, caring for three young boys, and how her personal struggle with anxiety and OCD led her to develop new ways of thinking about mental health.Visit Dr. Shahana’s website to learn more: drshahana.comVisit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prev...
2022-01-2545 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasHope in the Weeds; Facing the Mental Health Crisis TogetherIn this week’s episode the Mental Health Mamas are addressing the mental health crisis we are facing nearly everywhere right now. Tune in to hear Tina and Serena break down the Surgeon General’s Advisory: Protecting Youth Mental Health. And while the news headlines can be overwhelming, there are actions that we can ALL take to face this crisis together.Read the Surgeon General’s Report: Protecting Youth Mental HealthCompassion Resilience Event https://www.eventbrite.com/x/compassion-resilience-starts-with-you-tickets-243233406667Visit our website for more c...
2022-01-1817 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasTall Paul's Life with Guest Paul MarlowThis week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by guest Paul Marlow who is a men’s fashion blogger and founder of Never Alone. Paul is on a mission to lead the way in normalizing conversations around men’s mental health. Tune in to hear Tina, Serena, and Paul talk about the challenges of social media, establishing a routine, trying MDMA therapy, and more!Learn more about how to start your Therapy journey today to better you mental health.Visit our website for...
2022-01-1128 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasFire Your Narrator with Guest Valerie GordonThis week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Valerie Gordon, author of the book, Fire Your Narrator!: A Storyteller’s Guide to Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Life. Valerie is a ten-time Emmy-winning producer, an expert storyteller and delightfully relatable and connective! You won’t want to miss this episode and the chance to learn about Squash, Potato and Ditchy! Visit Valerie’s website: https://commander-in-she.com/Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMen...
2022-01-0439 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasWhat Gift Will You Give Yourself?The holidays are here and with them often comes a great deal of stress. We try to find the perfect gift for everyone on our lists, bake the best cookies, and make our houses Pinterest-perfect. This week Tina and Serena are inviting you to think about what gift you want to give yourself this year. Listen in to hear the Mental Health Mamas talk about holiday stressors, setting good boundaries, practicing self-care, and more!Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention...
2021-12-2111 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasIntegrated Wellness with Guest Heather SadowskiIn this week’s episode, Tina and Serena talk with Heather Sadowski from the University Of Richmond. They talk about the integrated wellness programs available to college students and staff at the University of Richmond. The wellness center and the programs associated with the wellness center supports not only the physical well-being of its people, but also supports mental health all in one integrated facility. Listen in to hear about this innovative program!Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The...
2021-12-1420 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasLong Distance ParentingWhen our children reach the age of 18, they may be legally an adult but as many of us have learned, they are generally not ready to be completely independent. The term “Emerging Adulthood” has been used to describe young adults from age 18 to 25. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear Tina and Serena talk about their personal experiences parenting “emerging adults”, how they’re managing long distance parenting, and lessons learned along the way.Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prev...
2021-12-0719 min
Let Me Ruin Your LifeEpisode 40: Is Gay... Okay? w/ Vincent WardSerena is joined by emotionally erratic comedian and dear friend Vincent Ward to talk about her influence on his decision to go sober (confirming #influencer status once and for all), why we have yet to be cast on SNL, and whether or not it's okay to be gay - or, more bravely, a Gleek.
You can find Vincent on TikTok and Twitter at @vward98, and on Instagram at @vinnie_draw.
You can find Serena on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter at @glamdemon2004, and you can follow the podcast Instagram at @letmeruinyourlifepod - DM for questions and r...
2021-11-301h 07No Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasCheck Your Head with Guest Mari FongA pivotal study reported that 73% of musicians live with mood disorders and many have even lost their lives to these disorders. This week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Mari Fong who has connected with many musicians over her more than 20 years as a music journalist. Mari is a certified Life Coach for Musicians and the executive producer and host of the CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast. Tune in to hear Mari talk about the prevalence of mood disorders in musicians, what can be done about it, and her own personal mental health journey. Visit Mari’s website: ...
2021-11-3032 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasReclaiming Power After Sexual Assault with Guest Renee Marie SimpsonIn this week’s episode the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Renee Marie Simpson, author of the book, “I Want to Go Home: Reclaiming Power After Sexual Assault”. Tune in to hear Renee talk about her remarkable journey, share the ways in which she has coped, and what we can all do to make the world a safer place. Visit Renee’s website: www.reneemariesimpson.com Sexual Assault Support Lines1-800-656-HOPE (4673) in the US1-800-RESPECT in Australia or KidsHelpLine 1 800 55 1800Visit our websi...
2021-11-2326 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasSocially Anxious to Quietly Confident with Guest Stacie ClarkIn this week’s episode the Mental Health Mamas are joined by Stacie Clark, director of Quiet Connections and self-proclaimed highly sensitive introvert who is on a mission to help others grow in quiet confidence. Listen in as Stacie shares her story of struggling with social anxiety and how she became the quiet, confident person she is today.Visit Quiet ConnectionsVisit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for pe...
2021-11-1629 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasGratitudeStudies have shown that having a consistent gratitude practice benefits individuals in ways that are almost too good to be true. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear the Mental Health Mamas share the amazing benefits of expressing gratitude, express their own gratitude, and talk about how you can enter to win a special Mental Health Mamas Prize Pack! Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and...
2021-11-0913 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasPregnancy, Childbirth and Addiction with Guest Lyndsay WardAround ten percent of all live births in the United States involve some level of prenatal exposure to illegal substances and as this week’s guest, Lyndsay Ward, puts it, addiction is an equal opportunity offender. Tune in to hear Tina, Serena and Lyndsay talk about the intense stigma surrounding substance abuse, the barriers to care and why moms struggling with addiction need support rather than shame.Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, fr...
2021-11-0229 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasHappy with Baby with Guest Catherine O'BrienCatherine O’Brien is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and felt completely ready to have a baby yet after the birth of her first child she discovered that she was completely unprepared to manage the expectations of parenthood and relationships. She created Happy with Baby to provide parents with the advice that she wishes she had. Tune in to hear Catherine talk with the Mental Health Mamas about the importance of taking care of yourself, why we feel unprepared for parenthood, and why she likes to be called Batmom. Visit Catherine’s website: https://www.happ...
2021-10-2618 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasTo the People Behind the Camera: We See You!There are always lots of feelings involved as the kids head back to school and this year it seems that we may all be dealing with more feelings than usual. This week Tina and Serena are talking about one simple thing that we all need more of right now…validation!Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved on...
2021-10-1912 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasFlip the Beauty Script with Guest Stephanie SnowIn this week’s episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by guest Stephanie Snow who is a certified Mind, Body, Eating Coach. Stephanie has declared war on the pursuit of perfection with a Beauty Revolution. Tune in to hear Stephanie’s thoughts on true beauty, being good role models for our children, dealing with body-image issues and more!Stephanie’s website: www.jointhebeautyrevolution.com Sign up for a free connection call!Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental...
2021-10-1223 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasHonoring Our LossesDid you know that October is Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month? According to The March of Dimes, 10 to 15 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage yet this topic is so stigmatized that women who lose a pregnancy often feel completely alone. In this episode, Serena opens up about her personal story and why we need to keep talking about pregnancy loss.NPR Article: People Have Misconceptions About Miscarriage, And That Can HurtVisit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental...
2021-10-0520 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas"Diet" is a Four-Letter Word with Guest Dr. Lori FishmanThis week the Mental Health Mamas are joined by guest Dr. Lori Fishman, child and adolescent psychologist and parenting coach. Lori’s focus is on behavioral weight management with an emphasis away from dieting and shaming and more toward overall wellness. Listen in as Tina, Serena and Lori talk about what we’ve all gained during COVID, why diets don’t work, how to make a change and more!Visit Lori’s Website: www.pastparentfuture.comVisit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.com
2021-09-2822 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasToo Many Open Tabs!Do you ever find yourself with way too many open tabs on your computer or phone? Have you noticed how it slows everything down? Do you ever feel the same way about your brain? If so, the Mental Health Mamas are right there with you! Listen in as we talk about brains full of open tabs and some of the ways we’re learning to manage all those open tabs.Episode Mentions: Multicosts of Multitasking https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7075496/Visit our website: ...
2021-09-2115 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasSupporting Diverse Learners with Guest Laura ReberSchool has begun just about everywhere in the US and with this new beginning comes new challenges. In particular, students with diverse learning needs may be struggling to adapt to an ever-changing school environment. The Mental Health Mamas are joined by guest Laura Reber, an experienced School Psychologist and creator of Progress Parade, an online tutoring service which offers specialized instruction. Tune in to hear about what it means to be a diverse learner, what parents can do to support their students and some of the stigma that surrounds special education.Connect with Progress Parade: ...
2021-09-1421 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasA Summer of Self-Care, Drama and NormalizingWelcome to Season 2 of No Need to Explain with the Mental Health Mamas! We are back after a summer of self-care...with a little drama mixed in. Listen in as we share about some unexpected trauma along with a summer full of mental health stories in the news.Visit our website: NoNeedToExplainPodcast.comLike us on Facebook!Find us on Instagram @noneedtoexplainpodcastWe love to hear from you! Email us: info@mentalhealthmamas.com
2021-09-0715 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasCOVID Guilt and a Self-Care BreakWe are 18 months into a global pandemic and there’s a message out there that we are all supposed to have accomplished something amazing and life altering. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear how the Mental Health Mamas feel about doing ALL the things during COVID. Also, find out how you can get a FREE self-care workbook!Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in dist...
2021-07-1307 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasHope, Happiness and Healing with Guest Oyauma GarrisonOyauma Garrison, President and CEO at A Kid Again, Inc. is on a mission to bring hope, happiness and healing to the thousands of families raising a child with a life-threatening condition. Oyauma joins the Mental Health Mamas to talk about A Kid Again, the good they are putting out there into the world in a variety of different ways, how the families served find support in one another, and how a medical emergency in his own family led him to this work.A Kid Again Website: https://akidagain.org/enrollnow/
2021-07-0631 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasPerfectionism and Addiction with Guest Elisa BatistaWhat do perfectionism and addiction have to do with each other? Tune in to this week’s episode with guest Elisa Batista to find out. Elisa is a campaign director for the women’s rights organization, Ultraviolet, and is passionate both professionally and personally about elevating the voices of women of color who struggle with mental illness and addiction. Listen in to hear Elisa talk about all of this and more!Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Life...
2021-06-2927 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasChange Management with Guest Megan SweetChange can be hard even when a change or life transition takes us to a more positive place. Joining us on the podcast this week is Megan Sweet who is an expert in Education Change Management. Listen in as Megan talks about managing change (both professionally and personally), finding your “Believing Eyes”, why you need to put yourself first even as a single parent, and more!Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and...
2021-06-2235 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) with Guest Renee HettichHave you heard about Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs? Do you know your score? Why does it matter? We’ve invited last week’s guest, Renee Hettich, back to share this important information with our listeners. Listen in as Renee, Tina and Serena talk about what ACEs are, their potential life-long effects and what we can do to counteract those effects.Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in d...
2021-06-1530 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasExpecting the Unexpected with Guest Renee HettichParenting is often full of the unexpected. This week’s guest, Renee Hettich, has 25 years of experience parenting children with histories of adversity as a foster, adoptive and kinship parent through which she has learned to expect the unexpected. Listen in as Renee shares with the Mental Health Mamas about some of the things she’s learned along the way as well as both the unexpected challenges and joys her children have brought her over the years.Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:
2021-06-0834 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasNo Letting Go with Guest Randi Silverman Part 2This week we are bringing you part two of a special two-part interview. The Mental Health Mamas are joined by guest Randi Silverman. Randi is an award-winning screenwriter and producer of the feature film, No Letting Go, the Co-Founder of the Youth Mental Health Project and a fellow Mental Health Mama. Listen in as Tina, Serena and Randi talk about turning pain into purpose, self-care and a more perfect world. Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: T...
2021-06-0122 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasNo Letting Go with Guest Randi Silverman Part 1This week we are bringing you part one of a special two-part interview. The Mental Health Mamas are joined by guest Randi Silverman. Randi is an award-winning screenwriter and producer of the feature film, No Letting Go, the Co-Founder of the Youth Mental Health Project and a fellow Mental Health Mama. Listen in as Tina, Serena and Randi talk about parenting children with mental health struggles, how to know when to seek help and how No Letting Go got its name.Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.com
2021-05-2532 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasRecovery and Resilience with Guest Clay HapstakWhat do connection and support have to do with recovery? In a word, everything. In this week’s episode the Mental Health Mamas bring you a Dad and Expert by Experience, Clay Hapstak. Listen in as we talk openly about recovery, peer support, single parenting and more!Visit our website for more content: NoNeedtoExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best pr...
2021-05-1825 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasThe Walking StoryHave you ever told yourself an entire story about someone from just a glance? Do you tell yourself stories about yourself that may or may not be true? We all do this! The Mental Health Mamas like to refer to this as “The Walking Story”. The good news is that we don’t have to believe the first story we come up with. Listen in as we talk about some of the ways we’ve learned to stay out of judgment and remain curious about ourselves and others.Visit our website for more content: NoN...
2021-05-1115 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasSometimes Mom with Guest Simone EnrightIn this week’s episode we talk with a guest who has taken on the title of “Sometimes Mom”. Simone Enright shares with the Mental Health Mamas all about her journey as a foster parent and how she manages this challenging role. Listen in as we talk about foster care misconceptions, what it means to be a “Sometimes Mom”, the challenges and rewards of foster care and more!Visit our website for more content: NoNeedToExplainPodcast.comMental Health Resources:Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis...
2021-05-0417 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasFrom PPD to Motherhood is a Joke with Guest Yael Daphna SaarThis week, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by the founder of Mama’s Comfort Camp, Yael Daphna Saar. Yael is a mama on a mission to remove guilt, shame and blame from parenting making room for love, joy and rest. The motto of Mama’s Comfort Camp is, “Moms don’t need more advice, we need more support”. Listen in as we discuss Postpartum Depression, how Mama’s Comfort Camp came to be, spinning pandemic parenting struggles into comedy, self-care and more! Content Warning: In this episode we talk about suicide in terms of attempt and also a death...
2021-04-2734 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasBecoming Resilient AF with Guest Tobi B. FeldmanGuest Tobi B. Feldman joins the Mental Health Mamas on this week’s episode to share about her journey from crisis to Becoming Resilient AF. Tobi shares with us her expertise as a Speech/Language Pathologist, Life Balance Coach, Aroma Freedom Practitioner, Clinical Aromatherapist and a Mama with Lived Experience (MLE) as a mom of three young adults. Listen in as Tina, Serena and Tobi talk about crisis, resilience, phone trauma and of course, self-care!Episode Mentions:www.resilientAFmidlifemama.com Tobi’s WebsiteAroma Freedom Sessions with...
2021-04-2026 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasShowing Up For Your PeopleStruggling is an unfortunate part of the human condition, but how do we show up for our people when we see that they’re struggling? When someone we love is suffering, we often want to fix it even if that’s impossible. How can we show up for others and what should we say? Listen in as Tina and Serena talk about how they support others and what things are helpful (and not helpful) to say to our people when they struggle. Episode Mentions:There is No Good Card for This...
2021-04-1311 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasMutual Aid and Solidarity with Guest Juliana GarciaIn this week’s episode, we welcome guest Juliana Garcia to the podcast to talk about Mutual Aid and what it means to work in solidarity with people as opposed to providing charity. Juliana joins us as an Expert by Experience (EBE) as a mama and community member as well as a Social Worker (MSW). Listen in as we talk about the principles of Mutual Aid, pandemic parenting, and of course, self-care.To learn more about Mutual Aid, check out these links:Pod mapping tool for mutual aid relationship building :...
2021-04-0625 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasBe the One: Why We ALL Need Safe, Stable, Nurturing RelationshipsDid you know that for a child who has faced adversity, the difference between growing into a resilient adult or perhaps facing lifelong struggle can be one relationship? Just one! We ALL need safe, stable, nurturing relationships. Join the Mental Health Mamas for our thoughts on this and how we can each Be the One!Episode Mentions:Essentials for Childhood - Creating Safe, Stable Nurturing Relationships and Environments for All Children Report from the CDCChildren Benefit When Parents Have Safe, Stable, Nurturing Relationships
2021-03-3008 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasPracticing Self-Compassion: Be Kind to Yourself!We all make mistakes because it’s simply a part of being human. When you think back to the last mistake you made, do you beat yourself up over it or do you treat yourself with compassion? When you are struggling do you offer yourself kindness like you would for others? Practicing self-compassion is a challenge for many of us including the Mental Health Mamas. Listen in as we talk about our struggles with being kind to ourselves and some of the things we’re working on to be more compassionate toward ourselves.
2021-03-2310 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasSharing Your StorySharing the story of our struggles can be a powerful way to create connection with one another and perhaps feel a bit less alone, but it gets tricky when it comes to our kids. Who do we disclose to and how do we do it? How do we walk the line between “we all have mental health” and “not my story to tell”? Join us to hear what the Mental Health Mamas have to say about sharing our stories. Episode Mentions:The Moment of Lift by Melinda GatesThe...
2021-03-1614 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasThe Room Where it Happens: Bringing All Stakeholders to the TableTo loosely quote Hamilton, we ALL want to be in the room where it happens. What does it look like when all the stakeholders ARE in the room where it happens, but not everyone knows? For anyone who saw the video of the school board executive session that was unintentionally streamed to the public, you witnessed one unfortunate outcome. What would it be like if we always spoke as if everyone was in the room? Or what if every stakeholder actually WAS in the room? Join the Mental Health Mamas as we talk about taking sides, positive partnership...
2021-03-0915 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasUs and Them: A Conversation About Mental Health and OtheringOthering is an “us vs. them” way of thinking and labels individuals or groups as not fitting in or “not like me.” Do we all do this? If so, how can we minimize it? And what does all of this have to do with mental health? Join us, the Mental Health Mamas, as we share our thoughts on all of this and more.Episode Mentions: What is Othering? By Kendra CherryMental Illness and Violence - Harvard HealthViolence and Ment...
2021-03-0214 min
No Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasFoundation: Love, Mindfulness, Meditation with Guest Emilie RawlingsThe Mental Health Mamas are joined in conversation by guest Emilie Rawlings who has recently published the book, Foundation: Love, Mindfulness, Meditation. Listen in as Emilie shares her thoughts on present moment awareness, self-care and how she gained wisdom through a total physical and emotional breakdown. Visit Emilie’s website to purchase a copy of her book: https://www.emilierawlings.com/.Visit our website: NoNeedToExplainPodcast.comLike us on Facebook!Find us on Instagram @no...
2021-02-2322 min
No Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasLiving a Life of Care with Guest Elvina ScottSpecial guest, Elvina Scott, joins Tina and Serena, the Mental Health Mamas, in a conversation around caregiving and living a life “of care”. Elvina shares openly about the challenges of unpaid 24/7 caregiving for her daughter, Colby. Colby is a highly-expressive soon-to-be 16-year-old with severe, intractable epilepsy. Listen in as Elvina shares her thoughts on self-care, ableism, systemic challenges and the gifts that Colby has given her and her family.Episode Mentions: Burnout by Emily and Amelia NagoskiVisit our website: NoNeedToExplainPodcast.com
2021-02-1633 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasBeyond the Couch: What is Therapy Really Like?If you’ve never been to therapy, you might wonder what it’s like. Episode spoilers...it’s not like what you see on TV! The Mental Health Mamas are going beyond the couch and demystifying therapy. Listen in as we share what therapy is really like from our perspective as parents.Episode Mentions: Talk Space Online Therapy TalkSpace.comBetter Help Online Therapy BetterHelp.comFind a Therapist on PsychologyToday.comVisit our website...
2021-02-0918 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasHow Are the Parents?This week the Mental Health Mamas are checking in on the parents out there and sharing some pandemic themes. So, how are the parents? Parenting is hard under normal circumstances and we are certainly aware that parents are struggling. Listen in as we attempt to normalize the abnormal and to remind you that you are not alone.Episode Mentions: Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel HollisRAPID-EC Project “Overloaded: Families With Children Who Have Special Needs Are Bearing an Especially Heavy Weight and Sup...
2021-02-0216 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasFeeling All the FeelsIn this episode, the Mental Health Mamas explore the not so “nice” feelings that sometimes come up for us as parents. Listen in as we talk about our feelings check-in and the power of sharing how you REALLY feel.Episode Mentions: Permission to Feel by Marc BrackettYale Center for Emotional IntelligenceRULER ApproachTalkSpace Telehealth Counseling“Why Feeling Our Feelings Makes Us Stronger” by Megan MillerFeelings Inventor...
2021-01-2617 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasFailure: Reframed and RenamedCan failures be opportunities for growth in disguise? What does it mean to rename or reframe a difficult situation? Join the Mental Health Mamas as we explore some of our failures and what we’ve learned from them and share what AFGO (sort of) means.Episode Mentions: Burnout by Emily and Amelia NagoskiVisit our website: NoNeedToExplainPodcast.comLike us on Facebook!Find us on Instagram @noneedtoexplainpodcastWe love to...
2021-01-1918 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasLooking Out For the Helpers: First Responders, Mental Health and a Special GuestDid you know that 85% of first responders have experienced symptoms of mental illness at some point in their lifetime? Did you know that first responders often face barriers to receiving mental health support? In this episode, the Mental Health Mamas are joined by a special guest who happens to be a firefighter and EMT. Listen in as we talk openly about mental health challenges in the first responder field and how our guest is facing those challenges. Content warning: We very briefly mention suicidal ideation in this episode.Next Rung https://www...
2021-01-1219 min
Amazing Women of InfluenceEpisode 10: How To Handle the "Haters" with Jessie Lee WardJoin our host, Serena Carcasole, the brain behind the Amazing Women Entrepreneurs Network, as she sits down for a chat with the charismatic Jessie Lee Ward, a renowned figure in the network marketing and social media scene. Jessie, a powerhouse entrepreneur who built her empire from scratch, walks us through her personal story of business growth that even got her a spot in the network marketing hall of fame. She shares not only the triumphs but also the challenges she encountered along the way. In this heart-to-heart, you'll discover: Jessie's deep-seated motivations and the...
2021-01-1053 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasInstead of New Year's Resolutions, Let's Have a Self-Care Revolution!It’s a brand new year and while many people choose to make New Year’s Resolutions, the Mental Health Mamas have decided to focus on self-care instead. We invite you to listen in to hear our take on self-care and some of the things we do to find some rest and renewal as we move into the long winter months. Join us for a self-care revolution!Episode Mentions:The Art of Showing Up: How to Be There For Yourself and Your People by Rachel Wilkerson Miller
2021-01-0518 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasFinding a Sense of Belonging When We Struggle to Fit InDo you struggle to find true belonging? Do you ever find yourself working hard to fit in even though you don’t quite fit? As the parents of kids who struggle with their mental health, we get that it’s not always easy to fit in, especially when our kids may be struggling with their own sense of belonging. Join us, the Mental Health Mamas, as we explore the idea of finding true belonging in a world that’s all about fitting in.Episode Mentions: Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
2020-12-2914 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasJudgment...Enough SaidJudgement. If you are a mom, dad, or caregiver of any sort, you have undoubtedly felt judgement from others (and perhaps even yourself). In this episode, the Mental Health Mamas share some stories about moments in our parenting lives when we’ve felt judged, how we’ve handled it, and how we’re all just doing the best we know how to do. Visit our website: NoNeedToExplainPodcast.comLike us on Facebook!Find us on Instagram @noneedtoexplainpodcastWe love to h...
2020-12-2213 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasIt's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? Whether you are a dad, grandparent, mom or caregiver of any sort, this time of year can be challenging, especially this year! In this episode we talk about the various challenges that the holiday season brings for our families and how we’re really feeling about “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. Listen in as we talk about our self-care plans for the coming weeks and how we’re working on our perfection problem. Visit our website: NoNeedToExplainPodcast.com...
2020-12-1512 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasCats, Kids and Chickens; Setting Compassionate BoundariesIf you’re anything like us, you may struggle with setting healthy boundaries with your kids and other people (and things) in your life. We know that boundaries are an important part of self-care and yet, they can also be incredibly challenging. Join us, the Mental Health Mamas, as we talk about boundary setting during lots of “together” time, some of our own strict boundaries and some of the boundaries we are continuing to work on. Visit our website: NoNeedToExplainPodcast.comLike us on Facebook!We love t...
2020-12-0818 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasFrom Isolation to Connection: You Are Not AloneWe are Tina and Serena, the Mental Health Mamas, and we are here to assure you that You Are Not Alone. Are you a Mom, Dad, Grandparent, Foster Parent or any other caregiver of a child who struggles with their emotional health? Do you ever find yourself feeling isolated, exhausted or overwhelmed in your parenting journey? Do you wish there were more people who understood what you are going through? This is the podcast for you! In this, our very first episode, we talk about our hopes and intentions for the podcast. We also discuss the prevalence of...
2020-11-3016 minNo Need to Explain with the Mental Health MamasTrailerParenting is hard. When you have a child who doesn’t fit neatly into a box, it can be even more challenging. With the Mental Health Mamas, there’s No Need to Explain. We get it. Join us as we share a bit of what we’ve learned along the way, talk openly about mental health, share the voices of other Experts by Experience, work to help you feel less alone and gently remind you to do your best to take care of yourself while also taking care of your people.Join our mailing list t...
2020-11-0204 min
Win The Hour, Win The DayHow To Quickly Shine In A Facebook Group! With Serena CarcasoleFacebook groups are all the rage right now! So how do you stand out, get noticed, and dare I say it... get business in these groups?In this episode, we get the tips and tricks from a real insider. Serena runs several very large groups and she tells us "what's what!" Learn how: -to bring value and attract people-make yourself stand out-get only "good" attention Win The Hour, Win The Day! www.winthehourwintheday.comPodcast: Win The Hour, Win The Day Podca...
2020-01-2825 min
Win The Hour, Win The DayHow To Stand Out In A Group On Facebook! With Serena CarcasoleWin The Hour, Win The Day! www.winthehourwintheday.comPodcast: Win The Hour, Win The Day PodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/winthehourwintheday/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/win-the-hour-win-the-day-podcast Serena can be found: https://www.amazingwomenentrepreneursnetwork.com/mentor-spotlight/serena-carcasole/http://www.vbsondemand.com/https://www.facebook.com/visibilitymaven/http://www.visibilitymaven.comhttps://twitter.com/visibilitymavenhttps://www.instagram.com/visibilitymaven/https://www.pinterest.com/visibilitymaven/
2019-11-1209 min
CelmatesShark Tale/The Reef: Gettin’ Fishy With It (w/ Serena Robinett)We talk poorly made and shockingly much more poorly made aquatic animated features as we discuss Shark Tale and The Reef (sometimes “Shark Bait”) with guest, friend of the podcast, and foremost Will Smith scholar Serena Robinett. After the episode, head to https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/againstmywill to listen to Serena’s former podcast on the wondrous world of Will Smith movies! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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