Episodes
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Epi-58-Spaces Where Prevention Happens
Maternal Mental Wellness & Suicide Prevention September brings increased attention to suicide prevention. As the month comes to a close, FOZA wants to take this opportunity to look beyond September and focus on an important question: Where does prevention happen? Because suicide prevention…
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Who She Was and Who She’s Becoming
Emotional adjustment is not a weakness. It is a part of the transition. This episode highlights • identity transition • emotional adjustment • the quiet psychological shift into motherhood Welcome, FOZA Family, Friends, and Supporters! This is Episode 55 of the FOZA Podcast, for maternal mental...
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Epi-55- Moving Forward Without Having All the Answers
Epi-55- Moving Forward Without Having All the Answers A conversation on motherhood, uncertainty, and postpartum emotional wellness Welcome, FOZA Family, Friends, and Supporters! This is Episode 55 of the FOZA Podcast, for maternal mental wellness. Here we shine a light on awareness to stop the...
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Epi-53-International Boost Self-Esteem Month
Welcome to Episode 53, dedicated to maternal mental wellness. Today's Podcast is titled: International Boost Self-Esteem Month: "Develop Confidence Without Self-Absorption." At FOZA, we view self-esteem as foundational—not performative. It grows through understanding, support, and community, not...
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Epi 52-Maternal Health Is Family Health
#FOZA4PPDAwareness - NEW FOZA PODCAST - https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts Welcome to Episode 52, dedicated to maternal mental wellness. Today's Podcast is titled: " Maternal Health Is Family Health." We’ve created a network to build relationships, to support birthing people, to bring awareness to...
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Epi-51- A Year of Awareness: Honoring the Work, Renewing the Call
#FOZA4PPDAwareness - NEW FOZA PODCAST - https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts Welcome FOZA family, friends, and faithful supporters. This is Episode 51 of the FOZA Podcast for Maternal Mental Wellness. Before anything else, I want to say—thank you, thank you, thank you! Thank you for listening, for...
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Episode 50 – Finding Balance in the Giving Season
#FOZA4PPDAwareness - NEW FOZA PODCAST - https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts Welcome to Episode 50, dedicated to maternal mental wellness. Today's Podcast is titled: "The Giving Season: Finding Balance in Gratitude." It is in the spirit of gratitude that we bring you this episode all about the giving...
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Men, Emotions, and Maternal Mental Health.
Welcome to Episode 49, dedicated to maternal mental wellness. Today's Podcast is titled: "Quiet Strength: Men, Emotions, and Maternal Mental Health." Men’s emotions often go unnoticed, but their mental health has a direct impact on maternal wellness., for the moms, for the family, and for the...
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Advocating for Better Access to Maternal Mental Health Services
Welcome, Family, Friends, and Fans, to episode 48 of the FOZA Podcast, dedicated to maternal mental wellness. We are bringing you information that we hope will help stop the stigma, the silence, the suicides, and the suffering that can accompany postpartum depression. Thank you for your support...
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Epi 47 - The Impact of MMH on Family Dynamics
Welcome, Family, Friends, and Fans, to episode 47 of the FOZA Podcast, dedicated to maternal mental wellness. We are bringing you information that we hope will help stop the stigma, the silence, the suicides, and the suffering that can accompany postpartum depression. Today, the conversation...
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Epi - 46 – Dr. Alexandra J. Rogers - Intrusive Thoughts In Postpartum
This episode is inspired by an article written by our guest speaker, Dr. Alexandra Rogers. It will resonate deeply because many of you have shared your experiences—especially feelings of fear, shame, or being dismissed when they open up about having intrusive or negative thoughts. Tune in for an...
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Epi-45-Moving Past The Fear of Judgement
Moving Past The Fear of Judgement - Challenge the Negative Thoughts Welcome, Friends, Family, and Fans, to episode 45 of the FOZA Podcast for maternal mental wellness. We are bringing you information that we hope will help stop the stigma, the silence, the suicides, and the suffering that can...
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FOZA Podcast - Epi 44 - Response to Your 555 Questions
NEW FOZA PODCAST - Episode 44 of the Friends of Zayne Adams Podcast for The Awareness of Postpartum Depression, Suicide prevention, and education for the children who are left behind. In this episode entitled: “Answers To Your Postpartum Questions Beyond 555”, we’re answering questions submitted…
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Epi-43-Beyond-555
Welcome FOZA Family, Friends, and Fans to Episode 43 of the Friends of Zayne Adams Podcast for The Awareness of Postpartum Depression, Suicide prevention, and education for the children who are left behind. In today’s podcast, we want to create an engaging and supportive conversation that…
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Epi 42 - Teletherapy and Maternal Mental Wellness
About Teletherapy and Maternal Mental Wellness - Concerns and Uncertainties Let’s look into just a few of the Concerns and Uncertainties that come across my desk about maternal mental health and Teletherapy: The Lack of Personal Connection Overcoming Technical Issues Privacy and Safety Concerns…
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Epi-41 Navigating Resources For PMADs
Greetings FOZA Family and Fans! Welcome to a NEW FOZA Podcast https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts Epi 41, is dedicated to “Navigating the Maze of PMAD Resources (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) Some of the Podcast Highlights: How and Why Searching for Resources Can Become Overwhelming A list…
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Epi 40 - Healing Through Creativity
Epi 40 - Healing Through Creativity -Reduce Anxiety and Stress Greetings FOZA Family and Fans! In this Epi 40, we bring you inspirational ways to reduce anxiety and stress – we’re calling it Healing Through Creativity. Some of the Podcast highlights: • The Therapeutic Benefits of Art for Maternal...
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Epi-39 Moving Forward Together
NEW FOZA PODCAST - Epi-39 - Moving Forward Together: Let’s Reflect and Thrive in 2025 We believe in the power of community. Together, we created another year of resources! Tune into the last FOZA podcast for 2024. We’re highlighting all our speakers and contributors. Thank you for a wonderful...
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Epi-38-Empowered-Nutrition-Shauna-Rowe
YouTube Podcast Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@FOZAInc #FOZA4PPDAwareness - Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST. www.FOZAInc.org/podcasts Our guest speaker, Shauna Rowe, is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Her Jamaican heritage and her mother's passion for...
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Epi 37 Supporting New Moms – Tips for Partners and Caregivers
You Tube Channel - https://youtu.be/3uSd5k3zYuQ #FOZA4PPDAwareness - Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST. www.FOZAInc.org/podcasts This is Episode 37, titled Supporting New Moms – Tips for Partners and Caregivers We here at FOZA believe there can never be too much...
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Epi 36 Emotional Support - The Benefits to Maternal Mental Wellness
#FOZA4PPDAwareness - Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST. www.FOZAInc.org/podcasts This is Episode 36, titled Emotional Support – The Benefits for Maternal Mental Wellness This episode is dedicated to National Maternal Suicide Awareness Week, Sept 9 through 13…
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Epi-35-Doulas Unveiled
Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST. This is Episode 35, titled Doulas Unveiled – Supporting New Moms. We are pleased, honored, and excited to have Lauren Thompson, MHS, join us. She is a co-founder and president of Community After Birth, co-founder of the Doula...
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FOZA Podcast Epi-34-Unsubscribe-w-DrSaraNett
Hi there, FOZA Fans, and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts This is Episode 34 In this episode, we have with u,s a Clinical Psychologist, active psychotherapy practitioner, wife, mother, and author, Dr. Sara Nett. Dr. Nett (or Sara as we are…
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Epi-33-Birthing Magic-Superwoman Schema
In this episode FOZA fans, our guest speaker Marie Boone-Clark is the Founder and managing director of “Birthing the Magic Collaborative”, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing evidence-based, culturally humble education, covering all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum,...
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Epi32-Kassy's Kause-No One Is Immune
www.FOZAInc.org - Friends of Zayne Adams is a 501c3 nonprofit. #foza4ppdawareness Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – This is Episode 32. We appreciate you. Each time you tune into a podcast or share a link, you are taking action that helps strengthen our…
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Epi-31-Bridging the Accessibility Gap for MMH
Hi there, FOZA Fans, and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – This is Episode 31. We know from countless moms and even medical professionals themselves that there are barriers to accessing appropriate care for maternal mental health concerns. On this podcast, we are honored to have…
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Epi-30 - Plants Relieving Stress
Epi 30 Social Media - #FOZA4PPDAwareness - Welcome FOZA Fans! Thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – This is Episode 30 - Our topic is “Indoor Plants That Relieve Stress and Anxiety.” www.FOZAInc.org/podcasts With anxiety creeping into both our professional and personal lives, stress…
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Podcast Epi-29 - Holistic Ways to manage Postpartum Depression
Listen in as Dr. Bill Sears, a nationally known pediatrician, father of eight, and author, with guest appearances on more than 100 media platforms including the cover of TIME magazine, as he shares NEW information about “Holistic Ways to manage Postpartum Depression.”
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Epi 28 - Resources for the Children Who Are Left Behind
Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST… HAPPY NEW YEAR! Jan 2nd is the Calendar day when Christina died by suicide in 2018, leaving behind an infant son and a family who will love and miss her forever. Episode 28 is dedicated to providing support and information with...
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Epi-27-Avoiding-SAD-During_the_Holidays
#FOZA4PPDAwareness - Welcome FOZA Fans! Thank you for a great year in 2023 and thanks for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – TUNE IN: https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts– This is Episode 27 - Our topic is “Avoiding S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) for the Holidays. Perinatal and postpartum…
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FOZA Podcast Epi-26-Paid Family Leave-w-Nikita Morton
Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – This is Episode 26 - Guest Speaker: Nikita Russell-Morton. Our topic is PFL or Paid Family Leave, some of the benefits, and challenges. We’ll focus on why everyone in the community should be aware of the laws, to help keep...
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Epi-25-Overcome Your Overwhelm
Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – This is Episode 26 Guest Speaker: Gloria-Jean Brown, Efficiency, Time Management Coach, Author and Everything DiSC Practitioner. Coaching by G.J. - Time Management Skills - We invite you to learn more about the characteristics...
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Epi - 24- The PPD Pill
Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST bringing awareness to maternal mental health. This is Episode 24 and we are honored to have back with us … Dr. Alan Lindemann aka Rural Doc Alan who has delivered more than 6000 babies in his career with no maternal deaths. Doc...
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Epi - 23 - When is the RIGHT TIME to ASK for Help?
This month’s episode centers around timing. FOZA is some guidelines specifically geared towards three groups in our audience 1.) Moms and pregnant people who may not be aware of some of the signs of PPD 2.) those who may be aware…but feel as if they can “Handle the Symptoms” on their own, and 3.)...
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Epi-22- How Childcare Funding Contributes to Depression.
We invite you to join us for a NEW FOZA PODCAST on Maternal Mental Wellness - Episode 22 - The focus is on: How the Lack of Childcare Funding Can Contribute to Depression. Did you know that 13 million + families across the nation are in danger of losing chiidcare support? Do you know how that can...
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Epi 21 - Men’s Mental Health Month - Father’s Day Honors
NEW FOZA Podcast Men’s Mental Health Month - Father’s Day Honors https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts - We invite you to join us for a NEW FOZA PODCAST - Episode 21 recognizes Father’s Day and Ways to Support Dad’s who are Supporting Moms During the Postpartum Period. and especially, If Postpartum...
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Epi-20-FOZA Podcast-National MMH Month
We invite you to join us for a NEW FOZA PODCAST - Episode 20 recognizes National Maternal Mental Health Month, #MMHMonth, and we’re highlighting a few of the resources #FOZAInc has aligned with to learn, to grow, to collect data and to broaden the mission of #PPDAwareness. Please tune in. MMH has...
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Epi-19-FOZA-Podcast-Why-Moms-Dont-Speak-Up
#foza4ppdawareness - Watch/Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZcPkQWLKMfE We get a lot of questions and comments about WHY Moms don't speak up, when they are feeling down. "Speak up, when you feel down" is an international shout out from PSI (Postpartum Support International) and many other…
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Focusing on Feelings
Episode 18 - Our Podcast for this episode is titled Focusing on Feelings. Eight signs of feelings that are commonly known to accompany PPD and the reassurance to seek consultation. Please share and take care of one another. In This Episode we pay homage to our Podcast Producer Gail Flowers. Her...
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FOZA Podcast Epi .Try Therapy with Johnnie Geathers
FOZA welcomes back Johnnie Geathers, MSW, LSW – Licensed Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist, based in PA. He has nationwide reach through his YouTube Channel – “JG Mental Health Fridays” Details: www.FOZAInc.org
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FOZA Podcast for Maternal Mental Health - Dr. Lindemann
We welcome Dr. Alan Lindemann, MD (Rural Doc Alan) who is an obstetrician with a life-long commitment to reducing maternal mortality. Read More
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FOZA Epi 10 - Depression and Pregnacy Loss - Jennifer Senn
Paulette Smith, Founder of FOZA – speaks with Jennifer Senn, a certified life coach, and founder of "Navigating Baby Loss", a resource specializing in Pregnancy Loss and Recovery. Visit us for more details
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Journaling 4 Less Stress Pt 1- Renee Watson
Episode – 13 - FOZA Maternal Mental Wellness Podcast – How Journaling Can Change Your Life Paulette Smith, Founder of FOZA Inc. speaks with Renée Watson, founder of Remedy House, on how Journaling can releive stress. Visit FOZA for more details:
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Maternal Suicide Prevention and Postvention - Kimberly Franco
Paulette Smith, Founder of FOZA – speaks with Retired Army Police Captain, Kimberly Franco, the creator of the US Army suicide prevention initiative; “4R Family Members Suicide Prevention Training”, which has been adopted by the United States Army Reserve as a mandatory training requirement....