Maternal Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention

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 wellness. Here we shine a light on awareness to stop the stigma, the silence, the suicides, and the suffering that can accompany postpartum depression, and we strive to support the education of the children who are left behind. What you can do to show your support: * SPONSOR a Podcast [https://www.fozainc.org/sponsors.html] * SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Podcast Channel and Get Involved [https://www.youtube.com/@FOZAInc] * SHARE a story of success on the FOZA Podcast [https://www.fozainc.org/speakers.html] * Become a Guest Speaker [https://www.fozainc.org/speakers.html] * DONATE to FOZA [https://www.fozainc.org/donate.html]

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 stigma, the silence, the suicides, and the suffering that can accompany postpartum depression and we strive to support the education of the children who are left behind. This Episode Highlights: * Change can move faster than emotional readiness Life transitions—especially in motherhood—often happen before there’s time to fully process them * Uncertainty is a common part of the postpartum experience Feeling “off” without clear answers does not mean something is wrong—it means something is unfolding * Postpartum emotional challenges are not always immediately recognized Many women navigate these feelings quietly before they have the language to name them * Progress does not require clarity Moving forward can look like taking small steps, even when understanding hasn’t caught up * Support makes the difference between surviving and navigating Being seen, heard, and supported can lighten the weight of uncertainty for both mothers and their families What you can do to show your support: * SPONSOR a Podcast [https://www.fozainc.org/sponsors.html] * SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Podcast Channel and Get Involved [https://www.youtube.com/@FOZAInc] * SHARE a story of success on the FOZA Podcast [https://www.fozainc.org/speakers.html] * Become a Guest Speaker [https://www.fozainc.org/speakers.html] * DONATE to FOZA [https://www.fozainc.org/donate.html]

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 comparison or perfection. If you are having trouble finding support in your area, visit this link, [https://www.fozainc.org/foza-finder.html] and we'll search within your zip code for resources that meet your needs. Highlights Of This Episode: * Defining Self-Esteem  * Shift from Over-Giving to Healthy Giving * Shift from Over-Explaining to Explaining * Shift from Over-Apologizing to Apologizing * Using Self-Esteem as Stability ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- What you can do to show your support: * SPONSOR a Podcast [https://www.fozainc.org/sponsors.html] * SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Podcast Channel and Get Involved [https://www.youtube.com/@FOZAInc] * SHARE a story of success on the FOZA Podcast [https://www.fozainc.org/speakers.html] * Become a Guest Speaker [https://www.fozainc.org/speakers.html] * DONATE to FOZA [https://www.fozainc.org/donate.html] ----------------------------------------------------

Epi 52-Maternal Health Is Family Health

#FOZA4PPDAwareness - NEW FOZA PODCAST - https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts [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 Postpartum Depression, to prevent maternal suicides, to support the children who are left behind, to always keep in mind that we cannot know exactly what burdens another person is bearing, but we can show kindness and compassion to everyone and ….most importantly, to learn to be active listeners. What you can do to show your support: • SPONSOR a Podcast • SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Podcast Channel and Get Involved. • SHARE a story of success on the FOZA Podcast. • Become a Guest Speaker • DONATE to FOZA ------------------------------------- #PostpartumDepression, #PMAD #MaternalSuicidePrevention, #501c3Nonprofit, #AccessToBetterMMH #MaternalEducationalResources, #ChildrenofLossScholarship #MaternalMentalWellnessAdvocacy #CommunityResourcesforNewMoms #BirthingPeopleSupport #PPDAwarenessCampaigns #MaternalMentalIllnessEducation #NurturingFamilies, #PostpartumSupport #CrisisInterventionforMoms #GriefSupport #HolisticMaternalCare #MaternalEmotionalWellBeing

Epi-51- A Year of Awareness: Honoring the Work, Renewing the Call

#FOZA4PPDAwareness [https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/foza4ppdawareness?__eep__=6&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZYYliS2lCUXaOgQ7YsjU80ZANagM6NKnMk3t3eSLcYvZcWfRGTGuWG91BLyuMrI2D-bMJhU1a_6V02dwc3r7vOlY8cMVMVNgr6PCHGLd2oP1UQ5xwFXBq3CGFG30v3YCFJioevPUgTkzeuvhd87NhCeaklJAFpQ6QYOAKdzeeatkshlC5bxco3hiIo9NrqKVsg&__tn__=*NK-R] - NEW FOZA PODCAST - https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fozainc.org%2Fpodcasts%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcHYyY0pWQ1lvQk5ORHNvZ3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5SJujQFdnOkskI7h8UCvSo6UyYuzNW0EfChhax1Nc-lJtBnnLmHB8ostQlJQ_aem_CvGynBTVD8fXb97pGOvJOg&h=AT0X0q9MFyz9rEs-Qt0vykiwvPk1SrWFO_aUlEfQN6-HJLWJuaDxsiPmJvLubImVCXP4RCj8uomZr_8HBa5ItQIoBNO3cidoBlpLnmmtId2uQXyNW1ck1pk5bupk-ZblAPqxuiBiSYmZNKrmojBK60nMXvCYV1If&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AT3x3-waHOKt1GakV8gtcbBlYczULc30L1ko3O92XtkK_QvcWl9z6vRQeCBq835I2g1l3j3r-9DDyl4Rs6ju97WMSk8q886r3ybDHh2jB0coUQuO_XrYn1zvx9puqXgUG0SMkZYESP-t8KuyZq27jJKLzPcFPZztprDPHmfmhkncsUKaVYrhRn91SZYmEtvADxSb8837XqnCRcmyXzR63FPp-w] 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 sharing, for caring, and for helping us shine a steady light on postpartum depression awareness, maternal suicide prevention, and support for the children who are left behind. Every click, every share, every comment, every minute spent with us this year has helped our mission reach further. And I want you to know—it matters. You matter. As we enter a new year, FOZA will continue to advocate, educate, and connect families with resources. We ask for your continued support and partnership in spreading awareness and compassion.