Holding Grief, Still Parenting

When Alone Doesn’t Mean Lonely

Loneliness doesnt always come from being alone. Sometimes it shows up in full rooms, busy days, and quiet moments no one sees. In this episode, Diamond Mercedes reflects on emotional isolation, strength, and the human need for connection, especially while parenting through it all. A gentle reminder that feeling lonely doesn’t mean you’re failing … it means you’re human. 🎧 New episodes weekly 📲 Follow the journey: Instagram & TikTok @justajourneepod 📧 justajournee@gmail.com

Holding Grief, Still Parenting

Grief doesn’t pause just because you’re a parent. In this episode, I share what it looks like to carry loss while still showing up, still providing, and still loving — even on the days when survival feels like the only goal. 🎧 New episodes weekly 📲 Follow the journey: Instagram & TikTok @justajourneepod 📧 justajournee@gmail.com

Dating: Not Just Me!

Dating as a single parent means balancing your heart, your boundaries, and your responsibilities. In this episode, Diamond Mercedes talks honestly about dating while parenting, emotional armor, and learning to let love feel safe again — without apologizing for your life. 🎧 New episodes weekly 📲 Follow the journey: Instagram & TikTok @justajourneepod 📧 justajournee@gmail.com

Who Am I Now?

Before the routines, responsibilities, and expectations — who were you? In this opening episode of Just a Journee, Diamond Mercedes reflects on identity, parenthood, and the quiet self-discovery that happens when life changes everything. This conversation is for anyone — especially single parents — who has felt parts of themselves get lost in survival mode. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about giving yourself permission to ask, Who am I now? 🎧 New episodes weekly 📲 Follow the journey: Instagram & TikTok @justajourneepod 📧 justajournee@gmail.com

Just a Journee - Your Soft Space in the Chaos

Just a Journee is a podcast about life through the lens of a single parent — but it’s also really about identity, healing, grief, joy, and becoming who you are in the middle of it all. Hosted by Diamond Mercedes, this podcast is your soft space in the chaos. A place for honest conversations about parenting, relationships, loneliness, routines, money stress, and the quiet moments we don’t always talk about. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about pausing, reflecting, and moving forward — one journee at a time. First episode drops January 9, 2026. So, pull up a chair. You’re not alone here. Follow along on Instagram & TikTok @justajourneepod Questions or reflections? Email justajournee@gmail.com