The SonRise Project Podcast

The SonRise Project Podcast

The SonRise Project is dedicated to helping sons and daughters lead mentally healthy lives while providing a safe space to share and support families dealing with mental illness and addiction issues nationwide. We believe that to achieve optimal health, we must commit to creating a safe place for parents, guardians, and teachers to share, listen, and learn from experts and each other.

  1. Aug 25

    The SonRise Project Ep. 337 - How to S.E.E. the Future

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. Joining me is Coach Bev Kearney, here to share her insights and offer inspiration as we navigate How to S.E.E. the Future. Follow her on Instagram:  @coachbevkearney   What You'll Learn: In this episode, Coach Bev Kearney unpacks what it truly means to S.E.E. the future — and why vision alone is never enough without the strategy, energy, and execution to bring it to life. She will explore how to silence the voices of doubt and limitation that keep so many of us playing small, how to build a clear and courageous picture of where you are headed, and the practical steps you can take right now to begin moving toward the future you have been afraid to fully believe in. A bold and motivating conversation for anyone who is ready to stop looking back, fix their eyes forward, and step into everything they were created to become. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.orgInstagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseprojectFacebook: The SonRise ProjectGuest - Coach Bev Kearney #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #CoachBevKearney #IamKelliJoy

    The SonRise Project Ep. 337 - How to S.E.E. the Future
  2. Aug 25

    The SonRise Project Podcast Ep. 336 - Frank, Fun, and Firm Parenting

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. Joining me is Craig Barra, here to share his insights and offer guidance as we navigate Frank, Fun, and Firm Parenting. What You'll Learn: In this episode, Craig Barra gets real about what it takes to raise confident, grounded, and emotionally healthy children in a world that is pulling them in every direction. He will explore how to strike the delicate balance between being a parent your child can laugh with and one they deeply respect, why being frank and honest with our kids builds trust rather than breaking it, and how holding firm boundaries with love and consistency is one of the greatest gifts we can give the children in our care. A refreshing and practical conversation for every parent who wants to show up with more intention, more connection, and more confidence in the way they lead their family. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.orgInstagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseprojectFacebook: The SonRise ProjectGuest - Craig Barra #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #CraigBarra #IamKelliJoy

    The SonRise Project Podcast Ep. 336 - Frank, Fun, and Firm Parenting
  3. Aug 25

    The SonRise Project Ep. 335 - The Cost of Living Out of Alignment

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. Joining me is Iyona Blake, here to share her insights and offer encouragement as we navigate The Cost of Living Out of Alignment. Follow her on Instagram: @theeiyonablake   What You'll Learn: In this episode, Iyona Blake takes an honest and piercing look at what happens when we continue to show up in relationships, careers, and spaces that no longer reflect who we truly are. She will explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll of living out of alignment with your values and your purpose, how to recognize the signs that something in your life needs to shift, and the courageous steps it takes to realign with the truest version of yourself, even when it means walking away from what feels familiar and safe. A compelling and liberating conversation for anyone who has felt the quiet exhaustion of pretending to be fine in a life that no longer fits and is ready to finally make the changes their soul has been asking for. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.orgInstagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseprojectFacebook: The SonRise ProjectGuest - Iyona Blake #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #IyonaBlake #IamKelliJoy

    The SonRise Project Ep. 335 - The Cost of Living Out of Alignment
  4. Aug 25

    The SonRise Project Ep. 334 - Test Don't Guess

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. Joining me is Dr. Linda McGhee, here to share her insights and offer guidance as we navigate through this episode titled Test Don't Guess. Follow her on Instagram:  @linda_mcghee1  What You'll Learn: In this episode, Dr. McGhee breaks down why so many of us are making critical decisions about our health, our wellness, and our lives based on assumptions rather than information. She will explore the importance of why getting the right tests and assessments can be the difference between managing your health and truly thriving in it. A practical and eye-opening conversation for anyone who has been putting off ignoring the warning signs, or simply guessing when it comes to their wellbeing — because your health is far too important to leave to chance. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.orgInstagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseprojectFacebook: The SonRise ProjectGuest - Dr. Kweli Carson #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #DrKweliCarson #IamKelliJoy

    The SonRise Project Ep. 334 - Test Don't Guess
  5. Aug 25

    The SonRise Project Ep. 333 - Finding Meaning in Our Hardest Seasons

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. Joining me is Dr. LaVerne Collins, here to share her insights and offer encouragement as we navigate Finding Meaning in Our Hardest Seasons. Follow her on Instagram:  @new_seasons_ctc What You'll Learn: In this episode, Dr. LaVerne Collins speaks with wisdom and vulnerability about the seasons of life that bring us to our knees — the loss, the disappointment, the unexpected detours that leave us questioning everything we thought we knew. She will explore how to find purpose buried inside your pain, why our hardest seasons are often our greatest teachers, and how to hold onto hope when the path forward is anything but clear. A deeply moving and faith-filled conversation for anyone who is in the middle of a difficult chapter and desperately needs to be reminded that their suffering is not without meaning and their story is far from over. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.orgInstagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseprojectFacebook: The SonRise ProjectGuest - Dr. LaVerne Collins #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #DrLaVerneCollins #IamKelliJoy

    The SonRise Project Ep. 333 - Finding Meaning in Our Hardest Seasons
  6. Aug 25

    The SonRise Project Ep. 332 - A Reiki Experience

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. Joining me is Tamiko Ruby J, BA, RRMT, CMRM, HHP, CYT, here to share her expertise and offer guidance as we navigate A Reiki Experience. What You'll Learn: In this episode, Tamiko Ruby J takes us on a fascinating and eye-opening exploration of Reiki — what it is, how it works, and why so many people are turning to this ancient healing practice to restore balance to their mind, body, and spirit. She will explore the science and philosophy behind energy healing, what you can expect during a Reiki session, and how this powerful practice can complement your overall wellness journey in ways that may surprise you. An enlightening and transformative conversation for anyone who is curious about holistic healing and ready to explore what it truly means to heal from the inside out. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.orgInstagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseprojectFacebook: The SonRise ProjectGuest - Tamiko Ruby J #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #TamikoRubyJ #IamKelliJoy

    The SonRise Project Ep. 332 - A Reiki Experience
  7. Aug 25

    The SonRise Project Ep. 331 - Who Will Go Back For Your Child?

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. This week, join special guest host Dr. Vikki Johnson with Norm Jones, here to share his story and offer inspiration as we navigate Who Will Go Back For Your Child? What You'll Learn:In this episode, Norm Jones delivers a powerful and convicting conversation about the children who are being left behind — in our communities, our schools, and our systems — and the urgent call for adults who are willing to turn around and go back for them. He will explore what it means to be a lifeline for a child who has no one in their corner, why those of us who made it out have a responsibility to reach back, and how one person's decision to show up can completely alter the trajectory of a young life. A soul-stirring conversation for anyone who believes that no child should have to find their own way alone and that it only takes one person to change everything. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.orgInstagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseprojectFacebook: The SonRise ProjectGuest - Dr. Kweli Carson #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #DrVikkiJohnson #NormJones #IamKelliJoy

    The SonRise Project Ep. 331 - Who Will Go Back For Your Child?
  8. Jul 18

    The SonRise Project Ep. 330 - Freeing Ourselves Form Guilt

    Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. Joining me is our resident expert Dr. Linda McGhee here to share her insights and offer guidance as we navigate through Freeing Ourselves From Guilt. Follow her on Instagram:  @linda_mcghee1 What You'll Learn: In this episode, Dr. McGhee dives deep into the silent weight of guilt that so many of us carry — the kind that lingers long after we have apologized, made amends, or moved on in every way except emotionally. She will explore the difference between healthy conviction and destructive guilt, why women in particular struggle to release themselves from past mistakes and perceived failures, and the practical and faith-filled steps we can take to finally lay it down, extend grace to ourselves, and walk forward with a lighter heart. A freeing and deeply personal conversation for anyone who is ready to stop being a prisoner to what they can no longer change. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.orgInstagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseprojectFacebook: The SonRise ProjectGuest - Dr. Linda McGhee #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #DrLindaMcGhee #IamKelliJoy

    The SonRise Project Ep. 330 - Freeing Ourselves Form Guilt

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The SonRise Project is dedicated to helping sons and daughters lead mentally healthy lives while providing a safe space to share and support families dealing with mental illness and addiction issues nationwide. We believe that to achieve optimal health, we must commit to creating a safe place for parents, guardians, and teachers to share, listen, and learn from experts and each other.