Moms Actually Ep. 3: Dr. Verlonda Jackson on how to #FightLikeAMom | Shore Fire Media

1 June, 2023Print

Moms Actually Ep. 3: Dr. Verlonda Jackson on how to #FightLikeAMom

Today (6.1) on Moms Actually, the podcast that redefines narratives of motherhood through candid conversations, psychologist and author Dr. Verlonda Jackson joins hosts Blair Gyamfi and Morgan Taylor for episode 3: "#FightLikeAMom.'

 

Dr. Jackson recounts the devastating memory of her 4-year-old son drowning during a day out at the park, the terrifying days in the hospital that followed when her son was pronounced brain dead, refusing to withdraw care for 15 months in hopes of a treatment and more. Throughout the episode, the three women inspire with a message of how to find strength to move forward after tragedy.

 

On Episode 2, Blair, Morgan and guest Verlonda discuss:

  • Why they would never go back to their 20s
  • How to overcome heartbreaking loss
  • The importance of giving yourself space to mourn and grace for forgiveness after child loss
  • Finding the strength and the courage to rebuild after tragedy
  • How to combat mom-guilt
  • Why grief looks different for all people
  • Why sisterhood is one of the strongest tools for navigating grief

 

Watch the full episode, here: youtu.be/grKkYYMljr8

 

Stay tuned on the Moms Actually YouTube page for new episodes dropping every Thursday. Future Moms Actually guests include Tamar Braxton, Tammy Franklin and Carrington Franklin-Nakwaasah, Erica Campbell and more.

 

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Best,

Olivia

 

Moms Actually Press Page: https://shorefire.com/roster/moms-actually

 

About Moms Actually:

Moms Actually is a digital platform and motherhood community that aims to redefine motherhood and break away from the unhealthy expectations society has placed on women.

 

Our community provides spaces for women to authentically relate to each other in a society that often prioritizes appearances over genuine experiences. 

 

We host a visual podcast that addresses the experiences of womanhood, sisterhood and motherhood through candid and transparent discussions We have discussed a range of topics, including marriage, dating, single motherhood, body image, miscarriage and child loss, blended families, the impact of social media, entrepreneurship, mental health and much more. 

About Blair Gyamfi:

Blair Gyamfi is the founder, producer and host of Moms Actually. She is a mother of two young children and a teenage bonus daughter. She and her husband are entrepreneurs and owners of several faith-based companies including Tribl Records, Maverick City Music and Undivided Touring. Due to her experience with postpartum anxiety and her unconventional lifestyle she has a passion for normalizing everyone’s personal version of parenting. 

About Morgan Taylor: 

Morgan Taylor is the founder, producer and host of Moms Actually. A Virginia Beach native, she is a married mother of three. She started her motherhood journey at the age of 19 and since then, has had a strong passion for helping millennial women redefine what motherhood looks like. As a result, she founded “The Millennial Moms Club” where she creates space and community for millennial mothers around the world.

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For more information, please contact:

Jaclyn D. Carter | Shore Fire Media | jcarter@shorefire.com

Olivia Del Valle | Shore Fire Media | odelvalle@shorefire.com