EP. 23 : What is Postpartum Depression (PPD)? with Vivien-Leigh, LMFT

EP.24 : God's Timing Is Always Perfect with Esther Walbert

In today's episode, we are joined by Esther Walbert as she shares her powerful testimony on navigating infertility, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), mental health, and Faith.  Esther Walbert is a loving daughter, devoted wife, cherished sister, and true friend, but most importantly a child of God. Her faith is the foundation of her life, guiding her through the challenges of marriage, infertility, and mental health. With resilience and grace, Esther navigates these experiences, drawing strength from God, and the unwavering support from her community. Her journey to motherhood has been a long and challenging one and is marked by her commitment to continuing her personal growth but, most importantly deepening her relationship with God. Esther uses her experiences to uplift those around her, offering words of encouragement, covering them in prayer, and, perhaps most importantly, embracing her love with an “Esther Hug."  To know Esther is to love her in all her beautiful messiness - a testament to the hope and promise that God can turn struggles into messages of strength. After nearly a decade of spent in waiting seasons, she and her husband, Jesse, are joyfully anticipating the arrival of their first child in Nov 2024. Her story resonates with the words of Luke 1:45 - “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her.” Esther embodies this promises and hopes to inspire others with her unwavering faith and love.  https://howwefeel.org https://microlearning.ccee-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Feelings-Wheel-in-PDF.pdf https://www.psychologytoday.com/us https://helloalma.com/ https://www.rula.com Audio recording by : Pablo Bautista Music by : Ellie Contreras

EP. 23 : What is Postpartum Depression (PPD)? with Vivien-Leigh, LMFT

On today's episode, we are joined by Vivien-Leigh, LMFT, in a vulnerable conversation about Postpartum depression, being a first-time mom, parenthood, the power of community, and Faith. Vivien-Leigh is a Wife, new mama and follower of Jesus. She grew up in central California but moved to SoCal for college and never left. She is a marriage and family therapist and has been in this career for the past 7 1/2 years. She loves cooking or gathering with loved ones over food. She has a hard time saying no to coffee, concerts, shopping, or Disney. She enjoys learning about people and how to love on them well, but it’s even more special when she can help them understand and love themselves. Resources https://howwefeel.org https://microlearning.ccee-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Feelings-Wheel-in-PDF.pdf https://www.psychologytoday.com/us https://helloalma.com/ https://www.rula.com National Maternal Mental Health Hotline- 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) Audio recording by : Pablo Bautista Music by : Ellie Contreras

EP.22: Understanding Anxiety and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with Janelle Espling

On today's episode, Janelle Espling joins us in a vulnerable conversation about navigating anxiety and adjusting to her daughter's ARFID diagnosis. Janelle is a passionate mama with her Master's in Special Education. Resources https://howwefeel.org https://microlearning.ccee-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Feelings-Wheel-in-PDF.pdf https://www.psychologytoday.com/us https://helloalma.com/ https://www.rula.com Social media Resource for ARFID @myarfidlife @youarfidwhateat @arfidawareness @arfidandrew @arfid.dietitian Audio recording by : Pablo Bautista Music by : Ellie Contreras

EP. 21 : Accountability in Friendship, Blended Family and Motherhood with Stephanie Wallace, MS RCEP

On today's episode, Stephanie Wallace, MS RCEP, joins us in a powerful conversation on accountability in friendship, navigating her unique experience in a blended family and motherhood. Stephanie Wallace is a tax strategist and bookkeeping professional at Precision Tax & Accounting Services, a family-owned business she co-operates with her father, John Wallace. She is a proud graduate of California Baptist University with a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology emphasis Exercise Science. Prior to entering the accounting industry, Stephanie began her career as an Exercise Physiologist in cardiac rehabilitation and chronic disease management at various well-known hospitals and clinics. In 2018, she turned towards entrepreneurship and founded Integral Health Solutions, LLC, providing services like health & wellness coaching, non-profit leadership and operations and community education on pillars of wellness such as – physical health, financial health and mental health. Her skillset as an entrepreneur developed into a thirst for wisdom and knowledge around money so that she can educate other first time entrepreneurs on mistakes made in business that she herself had to learn (the hard way). She joined her dad to operate Precision Tax & Accounting Services, a tax and accounting company that has been serving the Inland Empire for over 25 years. Resources https://howwefeel.org https://microlearning.ccee-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Feelings-Wheel-in-PDF.pdf https://www.psychologytoday.com/us https://helloalma.com/ https://www.rula.com Audio recording by : Pablo Bautista Music by : Ellie Contreras

EP. 20 : Navigating Intimacy, Insecurities, and Communication in Marriage with D'Marcus Ross

On today's episode, we are joined by our first returning guest D'Marcus Ross in a powerful conversation on intimacy, insecurities, and communication in marriage. Resources https://howwefeel.org https://microlearning.ccee-ca.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Feelings-Wheel-in-PDF.pdf https://www.psychologytoday.com/us https://helloalma.com/ https://www.rula.com Audio recording by : Pablo Bautista Music by : Ellie Contreras