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A space for sharing honest conversations abt life’s lessons; over coming mental health stigma, major life’s transitions, illness, divorce, rebuilding, and the role of faith and culture in building value aligned relationships.

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    Parenting while Grieving with Pastor Xavier Maryland

    What happens when you are grieving, but you are still a parent and your children still need you? Pastor Xavier and I have an honest conversation about parenting through grief and the reality that children experience loss differently from adults and the fact that sometimes, you don't need to save them or fix them, sometimes you just need to "sit in the ashes". When a family is grieving, it can be easy to become consumed by our own pain and forget that our children are trying to understand the loss too. They may not always have the words to explain what they are feeling, and their grief may show up through their behavior, silence, questions, anger, fear, or need for reassurance We explore what it means to make room for your own grief while still paying attention to what your children may be carrying. Parenting while grieving isn’t about pretending to be strong or hiding your emotions or engaging in distractive or constructive behaviors. It is about learning how to grieve with your children without making them responsible for your pain.Xavier Maryland is a pastor, speaker, husband, and father based in the Houston area. As a communicator, he brings together faith, humor, vulnerability, and real-life experience to help people navigate life with greater hope and perspective. Having walked through grief and loss personally while also caring for others through some of life’s most difficult moments, he speaks candidly about the intersection of faith, grief, mental health, and what it means to keep moving forward when life doesn’t go as planned.

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    Teaser: Parenting while Grieving

    People often tell parents in struggling marriages to “stay for the kids.”But what they don’t always realize is that growing up in a home filled with tension, resentment, or unhappiness can be just as damaging as growing up with separated parents.Stay tuned for the upcoming Here Now Podcast episode: Does Faith Shape the Way your Parent? with Pastor Xavier Maryland on Aug 20th, 6am CST. Subscribe to get notified: YouTube: @herenowpodSpotify: Here Now with StellaApple podcast: Here Now with Stella#herenowpod #stellaumutoni #parentingtips #parenting #parentingwhilehealing

  3. Aug 7

    Why You Should Love Yourself First Before Seeking Love

    Episode 8 of The Here Now Podcast is here.  Love Yourself First Before Seeking Love with Sunjohn Nwose is an honest conversation about the relationships we build—and the relationship we have with ourselves.In this episode, we explore topics that many people think about but rarely talk about openly: Why healing before finding love matters Setting healthy boundaries in relationships The realities and complexities of polygamy Co-parenting and its lasting impact on children Learning to love yourself before asking someone else to love youLove isn't just about finding the right person. It's also about becoming someone who can love, trust, and be loved in a healthy way. Listen now

  4. Jul 17

    What Is Self-Worth and How Does It Impact Motherhood and Relationships?

    “Marriage and motherhood has humbled me." I know for a fact that a lot of women can resonate with this statement. This is a topic that is close to my heart because I've lived it. The experience of losing yourself to motherhood and relationships can be quite scary, and sometimes it happens so slowly you don't even notice until you're staring at someone you don't fully recognize anymore. In this episode, we talk about what it really feels like to lose yourself in the roles you play as a mother and a wife, why so many women go through this in silence, and how to start finding your way back to who you are. If you've ever felt like motherhood or marriage changed you in ways you didn't expect, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and let us know in the comments: what part of yourself are you finding your way back to? Follow for more on growth, healing, and relationships: Instagram: ikunde.life YouTube: @herenowpod Spotify: Here Now with Stella

  5. Jul 3

    What Teens Wish Parents Knew About Self-Worth

    I created this episode because I wanted the next theme of my podcast to be all about "Knowing Your Worth." I sat with the idea for a while before deciding to feature the teenagers closest to me — my self-worth ambassadors: Nuria, Shloka, and Bella. This episode is a love letter to every teenager navigating peer pressure, image issues, and self-worth struggles. I want it to feel like validation and a safe space — a reminder that you are not alone, and whatever you're going through is temporary. To the parents watching: I hope hearing this perspective gives you a glimpse into how teens think, and helps you understand and connect with your child (or children) a little more. Follow for more on growth, healing, and relationships: Instagram: ikunde.life YouTube: @herenowpod Spotify: Here Now with Stella

  6. Jun 12

    Look Back on the Mental Health Series in Uganda | Mental Health Series

    We made it through 4 powerful episodes. This wrap video looks back on the first season of the Here Now Podcast Mental Health Series, filmed right here in Uganda. From honest conversations to stories that hit close to home, thank you for every view, every share, and every kind word. Your support made this series possible and meaningful. Follow for more on growth and relationships.Instagram: ikunde.lifeYouTube: @herenowpodSpotify: Here Now with StellaWork with us:🔗 ikunde.life📩 team@ikunde.life📞 +1-713-779-3774 #herenowpodcast #mentalhealthuganda #knowyourworth #mentalhealthafrica #ugandapodcast #herenowpod #mentalhealthawareness #podcastuganda #parenting

  7. May 12

    Breaking the Cycle of Abuse with Aaliyah Viola Nantabaazi | Mental Health Series

    The cycle of abuse does not end on its own. It takes awareness, healing, and the courage to choose differently for the next generation. In Episode 4 of Here Now Podcast with Stella Umutoni, Aaliyah Viola Nantabaazi opens up about breaking generational trauma, healing from painful experiences, and how healthier environments can help shape children into stronger and more emotionally secure individuals. Because healing is not only about ourselves. Sometimes, it is about making sure the next generation experiences better. Follow for more on growth, healing, and relationships. Instagram: ikunde.life YouTube: @herenowpod Spotify: Here Now with Stella #ikundelife #herenowpod #aaliyahviolanantabaazi #breakingthecycle #generationaltrauma #healingjourney #mentalhealthawareness #fyp

  8. May 7

    Aaliyah Viola Nantabaazi | Ep. 4 Teaser — Here Now with Stella by Ikunde.Life

    You’re shaping more than you think 👫🏽 Kids mirror what they see. As Aaliyah Viola Nantabaazi shares on the orange couch, sometimes the way we give love isn’t how our children receive it. Their emotions are just as valid, and how we respond shapes who they become. Full conversation coming this May 12, 2026 on Here Now Podcast. Instagram: ikunde.life YouTube: @herenowpod Spotify: Here Now with Stella You deserve support. Reach out and be heard. 🔗 ikunde.life | 📩 team@ikunde.life | 📞 +1-713-779-3774 #ikundelife #selfawareness #herenowpod #healingjourney #addiction #fyp #trending #healing #mentalhealthmatters

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A space for sharing honest conversations abt life’s lessons; over coming mental health stigma, major life’s transitions, illness, divorce, rebuilding, and the role of faith and culture in building value aligned relationships.

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  • Creator
    Stella
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stella
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    Here Now with Stella