Moving Past The Fear of Judgement - Challenge the Negative Thoughts
Welcome Friends, Family and Fans to episode 45 of the FOZA Podcast for maternal mental wellness. We are bringing you information that we hope will help stop the stigma, the silence, the suicides, and the suffering ​that can accompany postpartum depression.
This episode is entitled: Moving Past The Fear of Judgement where we continue to answer some of the questions submitted by our podcast audience related to Postpartum issues beyond the 555. For newcomers to the podcast, the 555 stands for the 1st five days, the 1st five weeks and the first five months in postpartum care. That conversation started in episode 43 and we’ve received a wonderful response, plus anticipation because we did not answer the final question on episode 44.
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Highlights in this episode:
1. Challenging Negative Thoughts in Three Ways
2. Taking Small Steps Toward Reaching Out
3. Seeking Professional Help
4. Building a Support System at Your Own Pace
A broader selection of answers can be found on the Website, www.FOZAInc.org/blog
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Welcome to Episode 44 of the Friends of Zayne Adams Podcast for The Awareness of Postpartum Depression, Suicide prevention, and education for the children who are left behind.

In this episode entitled: “Answers To Your Postpartum Questions Beyond 555”, we’re answering questions submitted by YOU, our listeners—moms, birthing people, doulas, caregivers, and advocates. These questions relate to our last podcast entitled “Beyond the 555”.
The Most Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How Do I Differentiate Baby Blues -vs- Postpartum Depression?
2. How Do I Start Building a Support System or Network?
3. How Do I Find Safe, Professional, Support and Resources?
4. How Do I Overcome Embarrassment and Self-consciousness?

A broader selection of questions and answers can be found on the Website, www.FOZAInc.org/blog
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• Please Subscribe to our YouTube Podcast Channel and Get Involved: If you have a story of success, share it on the FOZA Podcast with others who may benefit.
• Donate to FOZA or Sponsor a Podcast to continue supporting our maternal mental health initiatives.

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​Welcome FOZA Family, Friends, and Fans to Episode 43 of the Friends of Zayne Adams Podcast for The Awareness of Postpartum Depression, Suicide prevention, and education for the children who are left behind.
In today’s podcast, we want to create an engaging and supportive conversation that provides both practical information and emotional support to mothers navigating challenges, especially when faced with concerns such as insurance uncertainty and job instability, particularly in the postpartum period. It’s because there are lots of moms who contribute to the household finances and some who are the primary source of medical insurance for the entire family. We know that fathers are facing the same uncertainties, and it’s putting entire families in a stressful atmosphere, but it's never too early or too late to plan for less stress.
In this Episode, we will highlight:

• Navigating employment and health insurance uncertainty
• The importance of tracking your postpartum recovery
• Building your support network
• Understanding you are not going through this alone
• Tools—track your recovery
• Your job does not define your worth

• Please Subscribe to our YouTube Podcast Channel and Get Involved: If you have a story of success, share it on the FOZA Podcast with others who may benefit.
• Donate to FOZA or sponsor a podcast to continue supporting our maternal mental health initiatives.

 

https://youtu.be/txvmDsEXlOs
Greetings FOZA Family and Fans! Welcome to a NEW FOZA Podcast
Epi 41, is dedicated to “Navigating the Maze of PMAD Resources (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders)  

Some of the Podcast Highlights:
• How and Why Searching for Resources Can Become Overwhelming
• A list of known Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
• Avoiding the Stress of Locating Resources
• Developing a Plan to Stay In Front of the Curve

If you have ever felt like reaching out for help/support or just looked for a listening ear, and your search turned into more stress and frustration, you’re not alone.

Many new mothers and even experienced mothers can face challenges and stress when trying to find the right support. We hope this podcast will encourage you to trust your instincts and reach out for the support that’s waiting for you.
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Epi 40 - Healing Through Creativity -Reduce Anxiety and Stress 
Greetings FOZA Family and Fans! In this Epi 40, we bring you  inspirational ways to reduce anxiety and stress – we’re calling it Healing Through Creativity. 
Some of the Podcast highlights:
• The Therapeutic Benefits of Art for Maternal Mental Health
• How Art Therapy Supports Healing and Well-being
• Incorporating Art Into Daily Life for Lasting Impact
• Simple, Budget-Friendly Art Techniques for Moms
• Free Online Resources for Accessing Art Therapy
These activities are going to be simple, cost-effective, and easy to integrated into a mom’s daily life, even with small children in tow. Remember to hit the subscribe and notification buttons to stay connected to FOZA and let us know the topics you are most interested in. We’re always looking for ways to bring more awareness your way.
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NEW FOZA PODCAST - Epi-39 - Moving Forward Together: Let’s Reflect and Thrive in 2025
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We believe in the power of community. Together, we created another year of resources! Tune into the last FOZA podcast for 2024. We’re highlighting all our speakers and contributors. Thank you for a wonderful year, and please, let’s continue to build this community of support and awareness as we move forward into the new year.
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Epi 38 – Empowered Nutrition - 
​Welcome FOZA Family to a NEW FOZA PODCAST. 

​Our guest speaker, Shauna Rowe, is a registered dietitian nutritionist. Her Jamaican heritage and her mother's passion for cooking sparked her love for nutrition. With a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Studies from Howard University, Shauna has dedicated her career to empowering women, birthing people and their support circles through informed nutritional choices. We’re grateful to have her with us today.

​Shauna is the founder of Dixon Dietetics, LLC, named in honor of her late mother, Joyce Dixon—who lovingly nurtured mothers and babies in her home daycare. Shauna's mission aligns beautifully with FOZA's commitment to maternal mental wellness, making her insights invaluable to our birthing community and those of us caring for them.

In this podcast, we’re diving into “The Power of Nutrition During Your Perinatal and Postpartum Journey”
If you are pregnant or planning to be or you know someone who is, then you are in a very good place to receive some expert information on nutrition as well as dispelling some widespread myths.
Some Highlights we’ll cover:

• Creating nutritious meals on a challenged budget 
• Engaging partners, family and friends
• Tips for busy moms to stay on track
• Tips for postpartum moms
• The FREE Dixon Dietetic Nutritional Check List
• The Pregnancy Plate Perfection Program
• Thanks for sharing ... hashtags help to keep awareness strong

 
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​Epi 37 – Supporting New Moms – Tips for Partners and Caregivers

#FOZA4PPDAwareness - Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST. This is Episode 37, titled Supporting New Moms – Tips for Partners and Caregivers
 
We here at FOZA believe there can never be too much information available to support pregnant people and their support systems. Yes there is a ton of information available, but as we learned at a recent community event, not all mothers get all of the information that may be helpful to them.  And that’s why we have to be relentless in sharing valuable information.

In this episode of the FOZA podcast, we’re focusing on the caregivers and the people around expectant moms and new moms, and we hope to expand on the information we presented in our last podcast. In this episode we will highlight many areas. I’ll just name a few:

• The Power of Partnership
• Creating a Safe Haven for Conversations
• Active Listening
• Watching for Body Language
• Small Gestures, have a Big Impact
• The Power of Connections

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​Hi there FOZA Fans. This is Episode 36… We couldn’t have come this far without you. We are so grateful for your support and validation, especially when we can see our supporters growing...I mean have you hear the news?? The YouTube FOZA Podcast channel for maternal, mental wellness has surpassed 1,000 subscribers.... So please keep sharing the awareness and keep inviting new people to subscribe. You are more than FOZA Fans, you are Fantastic.

This episode is dedicated to National Maternal Suicide Awareness Week Sept 9 thru 13, and for entire month of September and Suicide Awareness and Prevention.

I invite you to add to what you hear, discuss what you hear and share what you believe is beneficial. Awareness is one of our core missions, and we know there are many aspects involved, so even if you know every point that's being made in the podcast, please keep sharing. Perhaps you will touch someone who may not be as well informed as you are. 
Highlights:
Why she may not ask for or accept help

• She may feel as if she is burdening others
• She may want to prove her independence
• She may feel embarrassed or ashamed
• She may have had past negative experiences
• She may even be unsure of exactly what help she needs or where to look and she wants to avoid appearing to be ignorant about a topic we’ve been programmed to believe is “natural”
• She may feel she should know instinctively how to care for her baby and she feels “less-than” which can exacerbate her feelings of being overwhelmed.
• ACTIONS you can take to help build her trust

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Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST. This is Episode 35, titled Doulas Unveiled – Supporting New Moms.
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We are pleased, honored, and excited to have Lauren Thompson, MHS, join us. She is a co-founder and president of Community After Birth, co-founder of the Doula Alliance of Maryland, and co-chair of Postpartum Support International (PSI), Maryland Chapter. Lauren is a postpartum doula, a mother of three, and a dedicated advocate for expanding postpartum care through support services, education, and advocacy.

Please join us as we hope to help bring light and some answers to many questions we receive about the role doulas play in providing life-giving services to moms and birthing people and the ways they work to solidify the entire family during the miracle of welcoming a new member.

Highlights:
- The primary role of a doula in the perinatal period and postpartum recovery.
- The differences between a doula and a midwife.
- How a doula can help navigate the transition into parenthood.
- Some valuable information a doula can share with new parents.
- Options and strategies to pay for doula care. (Doula Funding)
- Advice on becoming a doula
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Lauren Thompson, MHS, CPD
Postpartum Doula -4th Trimester Family LLC
Web: www.communityafterbirth.org
Web: www.4thtrimesterfamily.com/4th
Email: [email protected]
Parent Resources: www.communityafterbirth.org/for-parents/parent-resources
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