S2E5 - The Father Factor: A Championship Dad’s Story

S2E8 - Red Flags & Resilience

Anitra Rice is a true boy mom to three amazing sons whom she affectionately refers to as “my guys.” This heartfelt episode about a mother’s love, grief, and advocacy for male mental health will inspire you to become a fierce champion. Through candid storytelling, Anitra shares breakthrough moments and the transformative power of an apology. WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal feelings and young people ending their own lives. Show Notes: * Anitra’s website [https://www.anitralrice.com/] and her Inspiring Hope [https://www.anitralrice.com/inspiring-hope-podcast] podcast * F.O.L. Foundation [https://www.thefolfoundation.org/] is destigmatizing mental health in the Black community * Here’s the article Josiah co-authored [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com%2Fcounter%2Fpdf%2F10.1186%2Fs40359-023-01352-7.pdf%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaGVTWk5meUtXTWZRRTVLagEeyU_3bZ9rGl0k1sLZNuf9ThZ9zayX0oC52oSBnmfYOdbCc0awcki8BC7uPgw_aem_bcxtPAL4YnemEJp0GHH6zA&h=AT25kKXPSujcokypt3zlt7uqVMuILiyRxb08tFHsmekTM-jM34jgdzag8UoPX2ZF_fK_P2NU02a8rCSXbCSBcGqAUl1zsiHdPOoUQdJkbo5A_ELMVqYCgR_6EcMPVe4xaxky_kwuuIbBehkFSE4] as a lead researcher * Anitra and Josiah’s Facebook live conversation [https://www.facebook.com/reel/1606320553682226]about parenting mistakes and redemption Movie recommendation - Netflix series Forever Suicide prevention resources: * (Crisis) Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741 * American Foundation for Suicide Prevention [https://afsp.org/get-help/] * NAMI’s Suicide Prevention Month  [https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-month/] * The Trevor Project [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/] (hotline for gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth) * Additional CDC resources [https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/general-resources.html] The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children. Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org [http://www.teenhype.org] to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S2E7 - Ensuring Our Children Are Seen & Heard

Some parents develop a champion mindset from observing others. Brittany Knox’s grandmother was her first champion and an early inspiration. Learn how this mom of seven daughters (2 she birthed) uniquely advocates for her children by focusing on helping the world understand and see them as the beautiful human beings they truly are. Show Notes: Detroit Waldorf School [https://www.detroitwaldorf.org/] is a nonprofit educational community whose mission is to inspire and empower a diverse population of students to reach their fullest potential as creative, collaborative, and responsible global citizens. Children are fully engaged in activities that challenge students’ minds and fire their imaginations. Waldorf’s approach meets children's natural curiosity by blending the arts, sciences, and humanities and introducing concepts at developmentally appropriate stages. Movie recommendation - Toy Story The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children. Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org [http://www.teenhype.org] to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S2E6 - Know Thy Self & Know Your Child

Zaundra Wimberly grew up as an only child and never dreamt of having a large family. Five children later, she’s learned the importance of knowing her children and their unique parenting needs, as well as balancing when to tap in and when to allow them to self-advocate. Show Notes: Movie recommendation - The Lion King. This episode also includes a quick slang lesson. The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children. Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org [http://www.teenhype.org] to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S2E5 - The Father Factor: A Championship Dad’s Story

Fathers typically advocate differently from mothers. The men in Corey Oliver’s life taught him about fatherhood and being a champion to his two sons and their friends. From sports to chivalry, from failures to being stopped by the police, Corey keeps it real with his children. Show Notes: Movie recommendation - Boyz N The Hood The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children. Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org [http://www.teenhype.org] to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.

S2E4 - A Father's Commitment

K Deezy is not your typical co-parent. This multi-talented artist and father of five always envisioned his life with children. On the sofa, he talks about the influence his no-nonsense father, grandmother, and God have on his parenting. A self-described parenting work-in-progress, K Deezy chose single parenthood and the sacrifices that come along with it. Show Notes: Movie recommendations - The Godfather (for the life lessons) and The Color Purple. The Soulful Parenting Podcast celebrates beautifully flawed, loving parents committed to figuring out how to show up and out for their children. Presented by Teen HYPE and produced by Detroit is Different. Visit www.teenhype.org [http://www.teenhype.org] to find out more about the wonderful work that is designed with both students and educators in mind.