#FreeBlackmotherhood
by #Freeblackmotherhood
#FreeBlackmotherhood offers a counternarrative to intensive mothering models and argues that to raise healthy well-adjusted children we must prioritize the wellbeing of those who mother. This honest, intersectional, and often complicated conversation prioritizes the Black mothering experience but offers value to individuals of all identities. #FreeBlackmotherhood is run by writer and diversity and health content specialist A. Rochaun. Read her parenting perspectives in many places, including but not limited to, The Washington Post, Scarymommy, The New York Times, and Teen Vogue.
Episodes
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(FBM Podcast) Even if you don't know your ancestors, they know you. Ft Stephanie Ghoston Paul
It's overwhelming to exist in this time, when the line between access and disparity feels both so thin and so wide. But we’re all asking the same question: Can we craft something for us NOW that doesn’t have compounding harm for the folks who will be here THEN? And who will carry the weight of…
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"Even if you don't know your ancestors, your ancestors know YOU." Ft Stephanie Ghoston Paul
What is a Living Ancestor, and how do they show up in our world? Listen in, as Stephanie tells us about her Living Ancestor framework, liberated mothering, and so much more.
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Am I a controlling Black mama? Or am I just traumatized? Ft Tisheila Justice
This episode dives deep into the intersection of mental health, motherhood, and Black identity. Featuring licensed clinical social worker Tisheila Justice, we explore how external environments, internal trauma, and societal stereotypes shape Black mothers’ experiences and the importance of…
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Am I a controlling Black mama? Or just traumatized? Ft Tisheila Justice, LCSW
The upcoming Free Black Motherhood episode: In this insightful interview, licensed clinical social worker Tashiela Justice shares her journey into therapy, her approach to supporting moms, and the deep exploration of trauma, control, and mental health in Black motherhood. Discover practical…
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"My brain works differently," On ADHD and Black Motherhood
In this episode, Ambreia and Gloria Joy Sherrod, a licensed clinical counselor and ADHD coach, explore the unique challenges, experiences, and strengths of Black mothers with ADHD. We discussed how childhood experiences—and, in some cases, missed signs —have impacted how they show up for…
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Episode preview: Mothering while Black with ADHD
Stay tuned for the upcoming episode featuring Gloria Joy Sherrod, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Author, Documentary Producer, Content Creator, Mental Health Advocate, and ADHD Coach.
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Sexuality and Black Motherhood – Healing Your Inner Fast Girl.
In this episode, Ambreia, Founder of Free Black Motherhood, delves into the multifaceted experiences of Black motherhood, exploring the societal scrutiny surrounding sexual practices and their impact on perceptions of motherhood with Sexologist Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons, author of 'Good Sex'.…
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Quick (informal) Check in: Have you ever been enveloped in care?
During this quick check-in, I reflect on the overwhelm of the world and get curious about what we need to feel cared for. LMK what you think of this shorter check-in format in the comments or in my dm's!! (FreeBlackmotherhood)
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But Forreal: Why Are We Doing Motherhood and Birth This Way?
On this episode, Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, an award-winning writer, speaker and advocate and Paula Sampson Lawrence a Certified Parent Coach and Youth Mentor chat freedom, motherhood, and everything in between. About Ambreia Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez is a Black woman who tries to process the…
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What's Your Type: Exploring The Enneagram for Black Liberation with Chichi Agorom
I am excited and honored to share this chat with Chichi Agorom, author of The Enneagram for Black Liberation. Get your notebook ready because this is FULL of gems!
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Is perfect mothering possible?
I'm still chewing on how the "Quest for the best" impacts us in life and motherhood. What about you? Mentioned in the episode: Stop Waiting for Perfect by L'Oreal Thompson Payton Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine Dr. Uché Blackstock Get them from a Black-owned bookstore,...
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Fear, scripts, and crooked rooms
Today's episode includes a quick reflection on fear before introducing the narrative that we'll explore in future episodes. We have plenty of interruptions, cuz MOTHER F*CKIN HOOD. And we explore important questions like "Is all representation good representation?" and "What's holding us back…
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The subjectiveness of mistakes in motherhood
Is it really a mistake if you don't regret it? What do we gain from mothering role models who model freedom while childrearing? My mother-in-law, Princess, and I discuss this and more in today's episode. Let us know what you think! And don't forget to share and tag @freeblackmotherhood with your...
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Free Black Introductions
In this episode, we cover a little bit about me and why I decided to start this Podcast. We address the concept 'Partus Sequitur Venterm' (https://medium.com/discourse/partus-sequitur-ventrem-the-rule-that-perpetrated-slavery-and-legalized-rape-e3c423692bc2) And explain why I rotate between the...
About this show
#FreeBlackmotherhood offers a counternarrative to intensive mothering models and argues that to raise healthy well-adjusted children we must prioritize the wellbeing of those who mother. This honest, intersectional, and often complicated conversation prioritizes the Black mothering experience but offers value to individuals of all identities. #FreeBlackmotherhood is run by writer and diversity and health content specialist A. Rochaun. Read her parenting perspectives in many places, including but not limited to, The Washington Post, Scarymommy, The New York Times, and Teen Vogue.
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