The SonRise Project Ep. 322 - A Mother Daughter Conversation

The SonRise Project Ep. 326 - How Journaling Saved My Life

Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. Joining me is Alycia Johnson, here to share her story and offer encouragement as we navigate How Journaling Saved My Life. What You'll Learn: In this episode, Alycia Johnson takes us on a deeply personal journey into how the simple act of putting pen to paper became a lifeline in her darkest moments. She will explore how journaling helped her process pain, rediscover her voice, and find her way back to herself, why so many of us underestimate the healing power of writing, and how you can use journaling as a daily practice to work through trauma, quiet anxiety, and step into clarity. A raw and inspiring conversation for anyone who has ever felt too overwhelmed to speak but needed somewhere safe to start. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays [https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays]  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.org [http://www.thesonriseproject.org] Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject Facebook: The SonRise Project Guest - Alycia Johnson #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #AlyciaJohnson #IamKelliJoy

The SonRise Project Ep. 325 - How to Shift From Surviving to Thriving

Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. Joining me is Janine Horne, here to share her insights and offer guidance as we navigate How to Shift From Surviving to Thriving. Follow her on Instagram:  @ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCfXxT7emQB2xoAbBEfvziVQ]j.holistic.rn [https://www.instagram.com/j.holistic.rn/#] What You'll Learn: In this episode, Janine Horne unpacks what it truly means to move beyond simply getting through the day and into a life that feels full, purposeful, and aligned. She will explore the mindset shifts that keep so many of us stuck in survival mode, why thriving looks different for every woman, and the practical steps you can take right now to stop just making it and start truly living. A life-giving conversation for anyone who knows deep down that they were made for more and is finally ready to believe it. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays [https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays]  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.org [http://www.thesonriseproject.org] Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject Facebook: The SonRise Project Guest - Janine Horne #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #JanineHorne #IamKelliJoy

The SonRise Project Ep. 324 - A Black Man's Perspective

Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. Joining me is Ajuma Muhammad, here to share his perspective and offer insight as we navigate A Black Man's Perspective. What You'll Learn: In this episode, Ajuma Muhammad speaks candidly about the unique experiences, pressures, and triumphs of being a Black man in today's world — the weight of expectations, the silent struggles that rarely make it into the conversation, and the strength found in identity, faith, and community. He will explore what it means to show up fully as a Black man in spaces that were not always designed to include him, how the men in our lives are really doing beneath the surface, and why creating space for this conversation matters more now than ever. A raw, refreshing, and long overdue conversation for anyone ready to listen, learn, and lead with empathy. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays [https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays]  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.org [http://www.thesonriseproject.org] Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject Facebook: The SonRise Project Guest - Ajuma Muhammad #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #AjumaMuhammad #IamKelliJoy

The SonRise Project Ep. 323 - No One Cares About Crazy People (Really?)

Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. Joining me is Corey Minor Smith, here to share her insights and offer guidance as we navigate No One Cares About Crazy People (For Real?). Follow her on Instagram: @ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCfXxT7emQB2xoAbBEfvziVQ]coreyempowers What You'll Learn: In this episode, Corey Minor Smith dives into the raw and often uncomfortable truth about how society views and treats those living with mental illness — the stigma, the silence, and the systems that continue to fail the most vulnerable among us. She will explore why mental health advocacy is a justice issue, how communities of faith and color are uniquely impacted, and what each of us can do to show up with more compassion, awareness, and action for those who often go unseen and unheard. A bold and necessary conversation for anyone who believes that every life — no matter the diagnosis — deserves dignity and care. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays [https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays]  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.org [http://www.thesonriseproject.org] Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject Facebook: The SonRise Project Guest - Corey Minor Smith #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #CoreyMinorSmith #IamKelliJoy

The SonRise Project Ep. 322 - A Mother Daughter Conversation

Welcome to The SonRise Project! I'm Kelli Joy Richardson, and I would like to thank you for joining us in this safe space where all your questions on mental health, parenting, and emotional well-being are welcome. Joining me is Bev Kearney and her daughter, Imani Sparks, here to share their story and offer inspiration as we navigate A Mother Daughter Conversation. Follow her on Instagram:  @ [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCfXxT7emQB2xoAbBEfvziVQ]coachbevkearney What You'll Learn: In this episode, Bev and Imani pull back the curtain on their mother daughter relationship — the love, the challenges, the hard conversations, and the moments that brought them closer together. They will explore what it truly takes to build and maintain a healthy bond across generations, how to communicate with honesty and grace, and why investing in your mother daughter relationship is one of the most powerful things you can do for your family. A moving and relatable conversation for every mother and daughter who has ever struggled to find the words — and every pair who simply wants to go deeper. Join our Live Sunday Sessions:  Don't miss our Sunday Motivational Support Call every Sunday at 9 AM EST.  It's a safe space for parents and caregivers to share, support each other, and gain motivation for the week ahead. Click Here to Register: https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays [https://www.thesonriseproject.org/weekly-calls-replays]  About The SonRise Project The SonRise Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers in dealing with mental health or addiction issues. We provide a safe space to share and support each other with weekly conversations with experts, therapists, and people with shared lived experiences. Connect with Us Website: www.thesonriseproject.org [http://www.thesonriseproject.org] Instagram: The SonRise Project: @thesonriseproject Facebook: The SonRise Project Guest - Coach Bev Kearney #MentalHealth #Parenting #SonRiseProject  #MentalWellness #Parents #Families #SelfCareSunday #CoachBevKearney #IamKelliJoy