About Your Mother Jennifer Griffith
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About Your Mother is a monthly podcast hosted by writer Jennifer Griffith. Each podcast features a conversation with a dynamic guest exploring the influence their mothers had on the trajectory of their life.
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The Fire Within Us | Christy Warren
Christy Warren never imagined the unexpected twist her career would take. The weight of her experiences as a firefighter ultimately led to an unexpected battle with PTSD, but her resilience and honesty shed light on the often overlooked emotional toll that many frontline workers face. As she opens up about her journey, Christy's raw account brings to light the urgent need for comprehensive mental health support within the first responder community. Listen in as Christy's story sparks a greater understanding and support for those who selflessly serve and protect our communities.
If you or a first responder you know are battling PTSD, reach out to their department for guidance on support. The West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat is another powerful resource to consider.
Mentioned in this Episode
West Coast Post Trauma Retreat
The Firefighter Deconstructed
Flash Point: A Firefighter’s Journey through PTSD
Connect with Christy
Christyewarren.com
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Love, Loss, and Family Resilience | Charlotte Maya
In the blink of an eye, Charlotte Maya's life took an unexpected turn when she lost her husband by suicide, leaving her grappling with a series of emotions. From empathy to rage to overwhelming guilt, she found herself navigating uncharted territory in the wake of tragedy.
Maya's story is one of resilience and hope, highlighting how being honest with our experience can help others heal. Amidst the darkness, a guiding light emerged, offering a poignant realization that shifted the course of her healing journey. In this episode, we discuss how the power of community and beautiful people are helping hands in the healing journey.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can find support by dialing 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or go to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website.
Connect with Charlotte
charlotte-maya.com
Sushi Tuesdays
Charlotte's Modern Love Essay
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A Journey to Sobriety | Laura McKowen
Do you long for the freedom of a sober lifestyle in a world that constantly celebrates alcohol? Laura McKowen joins us in this conversation to share her own experience and journey to sobriety. By unraveling the complexities of societal pressures, Laura will guide you towards a life of clarity, strength, and sobriety. Get ready to discover the solution that will empower you to thrive in a society that may not fully understand the beauty of living alcohol-free.
Connect with Laura
www.lauramckowen.com
We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life
The Luckiest Club
@laura_mckowen
Mentioned in this Episode
https://www.aa.org/
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Mother’s Day Reflection
On this Mother's Day, I want to celebrate not only my guests, but also the lessons I've learned from having my show for almost two years. In my dozens of interviews with guests and casual conversations with people, I have learned that our mothers are the beginning of our identity, who we are is inherently linked to the woman who carried us directly and indirectly. The decisions they made in their lives shape our early existence, which determines who we become.
If we're lucky, our mother's hands are the first hands to hold us, their eyes the first we gaze upon. A mother's love is a love that knows no limits. Again, if we are lucky. If we are fortunate to have a mother who is balanced and in control of their mind, heart and life, we have the chance to not only survive, but thrive. If our mothers are broken, there is a chance they will break us to prove their brokenness. Children are strong and have endless resilience even in the most troublesome environments, they can thrive.
As a mother myself, I'm aware of the cracks within my spirit, and how they spill over in plain view of my son. The reality is we were never that far away from where we began, yet we get up every day with the best intentions, and always strive to do right by our children. Life gives us the opportunity to rise above our circumstances, every person I've interviewed has found a way to go beyond the experiences of their childhood and create a beautiful life.
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Defending Identity | Keshia Adeniyi-Dorsey
Keshia Adeniyi-Dorsey is a family defender, educator, and activist who brings her experience with the foster care system into the heart of her work as a family defense attorney. Keshia tirelessly advocates for parents who risk losing their children to the system.
Past episodes in our What Happened Then series highlighted a time in history— at risk of returning— where primarily white single women were forced to relinquish their children. Often, we fail to realize similar systems are still in place today—although they look slightly different and affect communities of color.
Adoption and foster care are rooted in identities, those stolen and those hidden. To know these stories is to hope that one day we understand and we can change.
Connect with Keshia
Twitter
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Manifesting Your Dreams | Linda Sivertsen
Making it as a writer isn’t an easy task, but Linda Sivertsen has found the secret sauce. Known as the best writing coach, agent connector, and Book Mama, Linda has authored and co-authored eleven books, including two New York Times best sellers. Today, she joins us to share her journey to writing, what makes a good writer, and how she found herself sharing the stories of so many New York Times Best Selling Authors!
Plus, did you know that About Your Mother was born while I attended Linda’s writing retreat? What a full-circle moment this interview has created!
Connect with Linda
Book Mama
Beautiful Writers Podcast
Instagram
Facebook
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Customer Reviews
My Single Mom shaped my destiny|Ronda Moulton
Jennifer, I loved this podcast, the first of your series. I’m so impressed and moved by this very honest 30 minutes, this is so relevant and helpful. You are such a strong, kind, and thoughtful woman - and a perfect moderator. I cannot wait to listen to the rest of your series, please keep them coming! I’m lucky, I inherited step kids - several of them over the years - but I also inherited a tremendously powerful - funny - determined & lovely daughter in law- who has a heart of gold - and I feel so very grateful for you...
This podcast spoke to me in so many deeply personal ways, thank you Jenn. XO Gingo