Empowering Women Through Maternal Health: A Conversation with Morad Fareed

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In this episode of The Right Room, Hilary Phelps welcomes Morad Fareed — the first (and only) male guest ever featured on the podcast. Morad, co-founder of FC Mother, shares how his work is reshaping maternal health by placing the wellness of mothers — from which every one of us comes — at the center of public health, community, and generational well-being.

Through groundbreaking research, FC Mother is revealing one staggering truth: 80% of chronic health issues in mothers can be traced back to lack of social support. It’s a statistic that’s both unbelievable and deeply solvable — and yet, it’s rarely addressed.

This episode dives into how we can close that gap: by quantifying the life years lost due to unhealthy pregnancies, addressing cultural blind spots, and building community systems that ensure mothers don’t have to heal or thrive alone.

Takeaways:

• Morad Fareed is the first male guest ever on The Right Room.
• 80% of chronic health issues in mothers are linked to lack of social support — a solvable crisis that demands action.
• Social connection and community care are as vital as medical care in maternal outcomes.
• FC Mother is quantifying life years lost due to unhealthy pregnancies to drive funding and policy change.
• Maternal health must move from the margins to the center of public health conversations.
• Community and collective care can transform outcomes for families and generations.
• It’s time to build a new playbook for how we support mothers.

Sound Bites:

• “We need to honor our creators.”
• “Mothers are the most powerful humans.”
• “You’re the first male on The Right Room.”
• “Eighty percent of chronic health issues in mothers stem from lack of support — and we can change that.”

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and Unique Perspectives on Maternal Health

02:35 – The Journey into Maternal Health Advocacy

05:23 – The Birth of FC Mother and Its Mission

07:58 – Understanding the Importance of Maternal Support

11:02 – The Role of Social Environment in Maternal Health

13:51 – The Science Behind Maternal Health and Life Years

16:42 – Addressing the Blind Spots in Maternal Health

19:31 – The Call to Action for Maternal Health Awareness

26:52 – The Heartbeat of Football: Mothers at the Center

31:51 – FC Mother: Quantifying Life Years for Mothers

38:46 – Healing Circles: The Power of Community

44:49 – Addressing Loneliness: A New Initiative

46:31 – Getting Involved: How to Support the Cause

Connect with FC Mother & Morad Fareed:

• Website: www.fcmother.com
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