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

July 8, 2025 25 mins

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

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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Hi there, FOZA Fans, and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST –

https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts This is Episode 34

In this episode, we have with u,s a Clinical Psychologist, active psychotherapy practitioner, wife, mother, and author, Dr. Sara Nett. 

Dr. Nett (or Sara as we are privileged to call her) began providing psychotherapy during her graduate training in 2004 and received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from...

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In this episode FOZA fans, our guest speaker Marie Boone-Clark is the Founder and managing director of “Birthing the Magic Collaborative”, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing evidence-based, culturally humble education, covering all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and infant care. She has served as key liaison to a variety of prestigious medical professional associations such as the American Academy ...
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May 14, 2024 35 mins

www.FOZAInc.org - Friends of Zayne Adams is a 501c3 nonprofit. #foza4ppdawareness

Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – This is Episode 32.

We appreciate you. Each time you tune into a podcast or share a link, you are taking action that helps strengthen our efforts to raise awareness of maternal mental health.

So, thanks again so very much for your continued support.

Today, we have with us Susan Aqu...

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Hi there, FOZA Fans, and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – This is Episode 31. We know from countless moms and even medical professionals themselves that there are barriers to accessing appropriate care for maternal mental health concerns.

On this podcast, we are honored to have with us, Amy Green, the CEO/Founder @Mamaya Health, located in Nashville Tenn, and serving birthing people around the nation through their g...

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March 21, 2024 14 mins

Epi 30 Social Media - 

#FOZA4PPDAwareness - Welcome FOZA Fans! Thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – This is Episode 30 - Our topic is “Indoor Plants That Relieve Stress and Anxiety.”

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With anxiety creeping into both our professional and personal lives, stress can take its toll on our minds our bodies and, even our spirits. Especially for moms and birthing people, we’re looking at 8 indoor plants ...

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Listen in as Dr. Bill Sears, a nationally known pediatrician, father of eight, and author, with guest appearances on more than 100 media platforms including the cover of TIME magazine, as he shares NEW information about “Holistic Ways to manage Postpartum Depression.”

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Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST… HAPPY NEW YEAR! Jan 2nd is the Calendar day when Christina died by suicide in 2018, leaving behind an infant son and a family who will love and miss her forever. Episode 28 is dedicated to providing support and information with resources to children and families who have lost a mother to maternal suicide. It’s a difficult conversation and yet we are hoping it’s g...

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December 12, 2023 13 mins
#FOZA4PPDAwareness - Welcome FOZA Fans! Thank you for a great year in 2023 and thanks for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – TUNE IN: https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts– This is Episode 27 - Our topic is “Avoiding S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) for the Holidays. Perinatal and postpartum people can be more sensitive to seasonal depression. Learn why, learn tips to avoid stress, and learn what to do if you see the signs of PPD...
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