From Survival to Support: Fixing Maternal Mental Health One Mom at a Time

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Healing After Birth, hosts Marcia Cole and Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo dig into the recently released 2025 Maternal Mental Health State Report Card and ask: why is mediocrity the standard in a country with so many resources? Joined by the remarkable founders of the Black Girls Mental Health Collective—Dr. Jaih Craddock, Breea Wainwright, and Dr. Chyna Hill—this episode explores the invisible wounds of the postpartum experience: from maternal rage and sleep deprivation to the generational trauma of being forced to “do it all” alone. Through their own raw stories and expertise, these women dismantle myths, explain the science behind somatic mental health symptoms, and share how culturally attuned care is saving lives. Whether you’re a mom, a policymaker, or part of someone’s village, this is a must-listen conversation about reclaiming agency, rebuilding systems, and reminding moms: you don’t have to do this alone.