The Invisible Weight: Maternal Mental Health, Community Support, and the Village That Heals

The Whole Village: Fathers, Birth Justice, and the Advocacy We All Deserve

The dads are in the building this month and the conversation is going to be GOOD!! 🔥 On Tuesday, June 30th at 7pm EST, The Heart Next Door hosted Session 4 of our Future of Maternal Health Roundtable. In honor of Father's Day, We're bringing together a powerhouse panel of fathers, innovators, healthcare leaders, and maternal wellness experts to talk about what it really takes for families to thrive. Because maternal health isn't just about mothers.  It's about the partners who advocate. The fathers who show up. The communities that support. And the leaders working to create a future where every mother makes it home. Featured Panelists: ✨ Alex D. Tremble, Founder & CEO, GPS Leadership Solutions, bestselling author, leadership expert, and father helping organizations create cultures built on trust, accountability, and growth. ✨ Dr. James A. Washington III., Project Director at Morehouse School of Medicine, minister-scientist, AI innovator, and workforce development leader advancing ethical technology, community health, and intergenerational impact. ✨ Shardae Herriford, M.Sc, Perinatal Wellness Specialist, Founder of The Baby Bond, Full Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and maternal health advocate dedicated to improving outcomes for parents and babies.

The Invisible Weight: Maternal Mental Health, Community Support, and the Village That Heals

This is Episode 3 of our Future of Maternal Health Roundtable series, and this conversation is bringing together maternal health leaders across the U.S. with a global perspective because the future of maternal health will require ALL of us. May is a month where we honor mothers, doulas, midwives, and Memorial Day… but we also have to sit with the truth: 🚨Nearly 1 in 5 birthing people experience a maternal mental health condition like postpartum depression or anxiety, yet most go undiagnosed or untreated. Why are mothers still falling through the cracks in a world full of people who love them? In this session, we’ll unpack it together with the voices of leaders who are actively working to solve it. The Future of Maternal Health Roundtable Series | Episode 3 🗓 Tuesday, May 26th at 7pm EST 🎙 Session Topic: “The Invisible Weight: Maternal Mental Health, Community Support & the Village That Heals”  🔥 Your panelists: Angelene Love-Adams - Full-spectrum doula, lactation specialist & co-owner of Wrapped in Love Doula & Lactation Services. Doing frontline work to reduce Black and Brown maternal mortality in Michigan through culturally rooted care and birthworker development. Joycelina Imafidon, DrPH, MPH, MA - Maternal health policy expert based in Atlanta with a DrPH from University of Alabama at Birmingham and MPH from UCLA. Her work spans the U.S. and West Africa, centering community healing and mental health for Black women and families of color. Veronica Brown, FNP-C, MSN - Owner of The Wellness Lounge in Canton, Michigan and Family Nurse Practitioner with 15+ years in women's health, sexual wellness, and holistic postpartum care. She brings the conversations most people avoid.

You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup: How to Reclaim Yourself Without Guilt with Vanessa Pereira

In this powerful episode of The Heart Next Door Podcast, I sit down with award-winning Self-Leadership Expert and Core Energy Coach Vanessa Pereira for a heartfelt conversation about identity, emotional wellness, and what it means to reclaim yourself without guilt. Together, we explore the cycles of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and over-performing that keep so many women disconnected from themselves—and how learning to lead yourself with compassion can transform your health, your relationships, and your life. At The Heart Next Door, we believe maternal health is about more than pregnancy and postpartum. It's about caring for the whole woman, mind, body, and spirit, because when women are well, families and communities are stronger. If you've been pouring from an empty cup, this conversation is your invitation to pause, breathe, and remember that you deserve the same care you so freely give to everyone else. Your cup matters, too. Schedule a free call with Vanessa at https://calendly.com/feel-that-shift/... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZqUGI5dUFqTXhkSVBYdUtqX2VoYXhYTnBjQXxBQ3Jtc0tuTWVPVFEtS1dFZnRnMUFwVGRoeERIeTdfOFlMTDZpVHhQTHZHOVhObXBNeDgyNGlpRVRLM1pCVm45TWhheTJjeUt3Z0NmRG92NjE0Q3U4MkZId0RocGlPZW5rNTg3QmNaOC16Q1ZpQVRkS3lpTE5QTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcalendly.com%2Ffeel-that-shift%2F30min%3Fmonth%3D2026-07&v=voojuNTglkk] Learn more about The Heart Next Door at https://heartnextdoor.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa04wenRTQmgwSnRiX2VsTmpuZ1J6bldiY1JRUXxBQ3Jtc0ttSkt2VGRRRzRpVm1aNTBnMk9Wbk1YcEFLc2hab3ZIdXcyaXhLcDhmTHdIOUhTcDZaSG5VdGxuNzY1Nnc2eEJ6dm5HdDNqNUczdGlBU1ZSLWpHSWdZVnY3M0M5RTlmbkFlM1MtVVhfbGhJVWQyU1A2bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fheartnextdoor.com%2F&v=voojuNTglkk] #healing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healing] #womenshealth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenshealth] #peoplepleasing [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/peoplepleasing] #selflove [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selflove] #selfdevelopment [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfdevelopment] #leadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadership] #growth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/growth] #mom [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mom] #moms [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/moms] #podcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #selfgrowth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfgrowth] #selfimprovement [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfimprovement] #selfcare [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfcare] #mindset [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mindset] #mindsetshift [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mindsetshift] #mindfulness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mindfulness]

The Doula, The Doctor & The Journal: What Every Pregnant Woman Should Know with Dr. Lahnor Powell

Pregnancy changes everything—but too often, mothers are sent home with little guidance on what warning signs to watch for, how to advocate for themselves, and how to navigate recovery after birth. In this powerful episode of The Heart Next Door Podcast, Terranie Clarke sits down with Dr. Lahnor Powell, Naturopathic Doctor, doula, public health advocate, and founder of Love and Lullabies, to discuss how preparation can transform pregnancy and postpartum outcomes. Drawing from her expertise in women's health, clinical nutrition, functional medicine, and maternal education, Dr. Powell shares practical strategies for supporting the body before, during, and after birth. Together, we explore maternal advocacy, recognizing warning signs, holistic wellness approaches, postpartum recovery, and why every mother deserves tools that help her stay informed and empowered. We also introduce My Pregnancy Journal—a clinician-designed pregnancy and postpartum journal created to help mothers track symptoms, vital signs, fetal movement, recovery milestones, questions for providers, and more. Think of it as having a doula in your pocket. Whether you're expecting, postpartum, supporting a loved one, or passionate about improving maternal health, this conversation offers actionable insights that could make all the difference. Because preparation isn't just about birth—it's about helping mothers make it home safely. Listen now and join the movement to build a future where no mother dies giving life. To learn more about Dr. Lahnor Powell visit https://okanacare.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9kRml2QjczR3BZMllRb2g1b1k0cTVzN3ZWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsSXZoTEdtSTJKR0pTaGNpc3QyNlBXU2o5eklkeFhUTHJkamQzZ2FJWlBFbnNmNGZUS1RZYVlvVVR3bmVVaElaeEM0d2l6Szdxb21LMXNrUmRuSzRIZXd0U2JzSHJvSFlXR01SUkYtZEkycEpDcUczQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fokanacare.com%2F&v=vkNRsI-WGHc] To learn more about The Heart next Door visit https://heartnextdoor.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkUyX2dxbUZxTEdqdWV3RDNfaktaNkc1QmN3d3xBQ3Jtc0tuYVRLdEVWcTFBb3gxZUZDZlNQU3E2Nk9YcnZ3OF9EN0lKay1GS3BuUjdCSF9yMml0NUdmRk1SXzZQOXE2bWNSTUMyS0FRb2RBdEh2RnRmeFJnRkZSSThNdXc0a09GaDIxMEtxb2hHUzRaY3pDSzFudw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fheartnextdoor.com%2F&v=vkNRsI-WGHc]

The Power of Your Story: Motherhood, Speaking, and Being Seen with Marta Spirk

In this episode, I sit down with Marta Spirk — triplet mom, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, professional singer, and speaking coach — for a powerful conversation about motherhood, identity, entrepreneurship, and the courage it takes to use your voice. After leaving Brazil to start a new life in the United States with her American husband, Marta navigated motherhood far away from the support system she once knew. Her journey into becoming a mother to triplets, while building a business and finding her voice, is both deeply moving and incredibly inspiring. Together, we talk about the power of storytelling, what it means to truly be seen and heard, and how women can transform their lived experiences into impact, influence, and income. Marta also shares how she helps women entrepreneurs craft signature talks that not only move audiences—but open doors. This conversation is for every woman who has ever questioned whether her story mattered enough to share. Spoiler: it does. To connect with Marta visit: https://www.martaspirk.com/ To join The Heart Next Door visit: https://heartnextdoor.com/