May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and to kick it off, Emily is sharing what she's learned from her personal experience navigating mental health in motherhood and what every mom needs to know for their own wellbeing.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why mental health struggles don’t always look the way we expect
• The difference between coping and actually healing
• Why “white knuckling” through motherhood isn’t the answer
• The impact of societal pressure on maternal mental health

If you've ever felt like you're just getting by, questioning yourself, or silently struggling, this episode will meet you right where you are.

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Motherhood doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and for many moms, that means navigating broken systems while also managing your own internal battles. In this episode, Emily sits down with Ciara Lyons, a nurse, mom, and founder of Her Black Wellness, to talk about the realities of maternal health, identity, and what it actually takes to keep showing up as a mother in today's world.

The episode dives into:

• The maternal health crisis in the United States, and how Black mothers are the most impacted
• How systemic issues impact all mothers
• Why “doing your best” might look different every single day
• What it looks like to advocate for yourself inside the healthcare system
• The role of community, boundaries, and capacity in modern motherhood

This conversation will validate your experiences navigating the challenges of modern motherhood, while also equipping you to fight for a better future.

🔗 Connect with Ciara:

Instagram: @herblackwellness
Links: https://linktr.ee/herblackwellness

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In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, it’s easy to spiral into overwhelm - especially when there's additional chaos in your own home. In this episode, Emily opens up about the anxiety that comes with feeling like everything is out of control, from global uncertainty to the everyday challenges of raising kids. She introduces a powerful mindset tool, the Circle of Control, and explains how it can help you refocus your energy, reduce stress, and show up more intentionally in your life.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why focusing on what’s outside your control increases anxiety
• How to identify what you can control in your daily life
• The difference between control, influence, and concern
• Real-life examples from motherhood and everyday decision-making
• A simple exercise to help you regain clarity and emotional balance

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, mentally exhausted, or unsure where to put your energy, this conversation will help you reconnect with what actually matters.

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