Maternal Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention

Maternal Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention

www.FOZAInc.org - Friends of Zayne Adams is a 501c3 nonprofit. FOZA is working to help stop the suicides, the stigma, the silence, and the suffering associated with Postpartum Depression and related maternal fatalities. We offer an educational scholarship for the children who are left behind. We research resources according to zip codes to support postpartum moms and and we welcome our moms and birthing people, medical care providers, doula’s, therapists, counselors, and all advocates of MMH. To become a guest speaker, please visit https://www.fozainc.org/podcast-speakers.html

Episodes

April 28, 2026 16 mins

Epi-55- Moving Forward Without Having All the Answers A conversation on motherhood, uncertainty, and postpartum emotional wellness   Welcome, FOZA Family, Friends, and Supporters! ​This is Episode 55 of the FOZA Podcast, for maternal mental wellness. Here we shine a light on awareness to stop the stigma, the silence, the suicides, and the suffering ​that can accompany postpartum depression and we strive to support the education of ...

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Welcome to Episode 53, dedicated to maternal mental wellness. Today's Podcast is titled: International Boost Self-Esteem Month: "Develop Confidence Without Self-Absorption." At FOZA, we view self-esteem as foundational—not performative. It grows through understanding, support, and community, not comparison or perfection. If you are having trouble finding support in your area, visit this link, and we'll search within your zip code f...
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    January 13, 2026 16 mins

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    Welcome to Episode 52, dedicated to maternal mental wellness. Today's Podcast is titled: " Maternal Health Is Family Health." We’ve created a network to build relationships, to support birthing people, to bring awareness to Postpartum Depression, to prevent maternal suicides, to support the children who are left behind, to always keep in mind that we cannot k...

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    Welcome FOZA family, friends, and faithful supporters. This is Episode 51 of the FOZA Podcast for Maternal Mental Wellness.

    Before anything else, I want to say—thank you, thank you, thank you!

    Thank you for listening, for sharing, for caring, and for helping us shine a steady light on postpartum depression awareness, maternal suicide prevention, and support fo...

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    #FOZA4PPDAwareness - NEW FOZA PODCAST - https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts Welcome to Episode 50, dedicated to maternal mental wellness. Today's Podcast is titled: "The Giving Season: Finding Balance in Gratitude." It is in the spirit of gratitude that we bring you this episode all about the giving season. Because we know that holidays can be wonderful and yet challenging — especially for mothers, fathers, families, and anyone coping...

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    October 14, 2025 21 mins

    Welcome to Episode 49, dedicated to maternal mental wellness. Today's Podcast is titled: "Quiet Strength: Men, Emotions, and Maternal Mental Health." Men’s emotions often go unnoticed, but their mental health has a direct impact on maternal wellness., for the moms, for the family, and for the community the impact can be influential. In this episode, we’ll highlight some facts related to Men and MMH:

    • The pressure to “stay stron...
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    Welcome, Family, Friends, and Fans, to episode 48 of the FOZA Podcast, dedicated to 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. Thank you for your support and for the constant growth of our podcast. Please continue to tune in, subscribe, share, and spread awareness. In today's Podcast, "Emp...

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    Welcome, Family, Friends, and Fans, to episode 47 of the FOZA Podcast, dedicated to 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.

     Today, the conversation focuses on the impact of Maternal Mental Health on Family Dynamics. We often think of postpartum depression or anxiety as something that aff...

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    This episode is inspired by an article written by our guest speaker, Dr. Alexandra Rogers. It will resonate deeply because many of you have shared your experiences—especially feelings of fear, shame, or being dismissed when they open up about having intrusive or negative thoughts. Tune in for an informative chat with Dr. Rogers and benefit from her decades of experience as a registered clinical psychologist and published author.  -...

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    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 questi...

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    NEW FOZA PODCAST - 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 “Beyon...

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    April 14, 2025 44 mins

    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...

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    About Teletherapy and Maternal Mental Wellness - Concerns and Uncertainties

    Let’s look into just a few of the Concerns and Uncertainties that come across my desk about maternal mental health and Teletherapy:
    1. The Lack of Personal Connection
    2. Overcoming Technical Issues 
    3. Privacy and Safety Concerns - a Two Way Path
    4. Being  Heard AND Understood
    5. The Importance of Consistency
    6. Trusting the Effectiveness of Teletherapy
    7. Finding Services...
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    February 10, 2025 29 mins

    Greetings FOZA Family and Fans! Welcome to a NEW FOZA Podcast

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    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 Cu...
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    January 13, 2025 22 mins

    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...

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    December 10, 2024 23 mins

    NEW FOZA PODCAST - Epi-39 - Moving Forward Together: Let’s Reflect and Thrive in 2025 ​​ 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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    November 12, 2024 33 mins

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    #FOZA4PPDAwareness - Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST. www.FOZAInc.org/podcasts

    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 of Science in Nutritional Studies from Howard University, Shauna has dedicated he...

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    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 le...

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    This is Episode 36, titled Emotional Support – The Benefits for Maternal Mental Wellness

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

    I invite you to add to what you hear, discuss what you hear, and...

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    August 13, 2024 29 mins

    Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST. This is Episode 35, titled Doulas Unveiled – Supporting New Moms. ​ 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...

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