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Raising a son with Schizophrenia

Just Ask Mom Podcast, episode 1

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Interview, Personal Story (need to add), Podcast (need to add)

Anna discusses raising a son with childhood-onset schizophrenia on a Midwestern farm, the journey to the right diagnosis & medications and what there is to celebrate.

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Mental Health in children | Schizophrenia | Parenting

ADHD / ADD | Adoption | Anxiety | Hallucinations and Illusions | Rural | Self-Care

Twenty tens | Twenty twenties

Anna discusses raising a son with childhood-onset schizophrenia on a Midwestern farm, the journey to the right diagnosis & medications, and what there is to celebrate.

"Just Ask Mom" is a Mothers on the Frontline Podcast series

A Mother of Color on Raising Children with Both Visible and Invisible Disabilities

Ask the Advocate, Episode 3, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

Sound Recording-Nonmusical

An advocate & mother speaks about being a mother of color raising children with both visible and invisible disabilities.

https://mothersonthefrontline.com

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

ADHD | ADD |, Mental Health | in children - in adults, Physical disabilities, Self-Care, Health

Advocacy | Physical Disabilities | Invisible Disabilities | Mocha Moms | Zaria's Song | Younger Years and Beyond | Learning Disabilities | Mental Health First Aid

20th Century | 21st Century

An advocate with MomBiz Boss and a mother of children who experience developmental and mental health challenges. She speaks about being a mother of color and the experiences of raising children with both visible and invisible disabilities.

[O]ur children are not just special-needs children. They are special treasures.

On Raising Children with Schizophrenia decades ago

Just Ask Mom, episode 2, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

Sound Recording-Nonmusical

Raising children who have schizophrenia, how NAMI helped, and the importance of self-care.

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Schizophrenia, Self-Care, Health

Advocacy | National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) | stigma

Mother of children with schizophrenia

In this episode, a mother reflects back on her experience raising children with schizophrenia decades ago. She discusses the difficulty of coming to terms with the diagnosis of schizophrenia, how the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family-to-Family program helped her and her children through this journey and the importance of self-care.

A Mother on the Frontline Podcast

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Raising a Young Son with Tourette's Syndrome

Just Ask Mom, episode 3, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

Sound Recording-Nonmusical

Raising a young son with Tourette's Syndrome and the need for a supportive community.

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Self-Care, Health, Tourette Syndrome

New Diagnosis | Iowa | Mental Health | Parenting

Mother of son with Tourette's Syndrome

Emily talks about her journey raising a young son with Tourette's Syndrome. She talks about the importance of community building on many levels, including strengthening relationships within the family and marriage, her church, her son's school, and the larger community. By educating those in their lives about Tourette's Syndrome, her son can be himself and feel part of a supportive and understanding community. She also discusses the importance of intentional planning of self-care and ways to make it happen.

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“What's the one thing that I do as your mom that helps you as a person living with Tourette's Syndrome?” He said, “You just make it okay to have it.”

The Importance of Not Taking Your Child's Behavior Personally

Just Ask Mom, Episode 4, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

Sound Recording-Nonmusical

The importance of not taking your child's behavior personally, the gift of adoption, and the importance of laughter.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Iowa Women's Archive: https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/iwa/ |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

ADHD | ADD |, Anxiety |, Autism Spectrum Condition |, Mental Health | in children - in adults, Foster Care, PTSD | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self-Care, Health, Tourette Syndrome, Trauma

In this episode we speak to Paula, the adoptive mother of two boys from foster care. One son has PTSD, Trauma, and Autism. The other son has ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, and Anxiety. Paula talks about the importance of not taking your child's behavior personally, the gift of adoption, and the importance of laughter.

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He would rage and when you have a child that has trauma you can't allow them to rage alone because it’s not that they need to calm down. You need to be their container.

Raising her Grandson After He Experienced Abuse

Just Ask Mom episode 5, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

Sound Recording-Nonmusical

Raising a grandson who experienced trauma had ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, and learning disabilities.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Iowa Women's Archive: https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/iwa/ |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Abuse | Child Abuse | Domestic Violence |, ADHD | ADD |, Adoption |, Anxiety |, Mental Health | in children - in adults, Medication, Self-Care, Health, Trauma

Grandparent | Residential Care Facility | Suicide

A Grandmother tells us about raising her grandson who experienced trauma and suffered from several conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, and learning disabilities. Please note that this story discusses child abuse and may be triggering for some of our listeners.

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When they see your child as "different" and turn away.

Just Ask Mom Series, Episode 6, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

Sound Recording-Nonmusical

Tourettes, OCD, and ODD in early childhood and honoring the needs of everyone in the family.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Iowa Women's Archive: https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/iwa/ |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Mental Health | in children - in adults, OCD | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Self-Care, Health, Tourette Syndrome

Grandchildren | Iowa | Oppositional Defiant Disorder

A mother and grandmother from Iowa talk about the difficult journey of changing diagnoses, medications, and symptoms during the early childhood of their son and grandson who has Tourette's Syndrome, OCD, and ODD. They discuss the importance of support groups, recognizing your own needs (especially when they might be different than the needs of your family members) and making sure to honor them. In their case, the need to be social and get out with other people.

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Because you have a child that's different from most of the children in the neighborhood. And they look at you and say, "We know who you are but we prefer not to be with you because your child is different."

Filling up your cup, so it can run over for others

Just Ask Mom Series, episode 7 Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

Sound Recording-Nonmusical

Raising 5 kids with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities and staying centered

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Iowa Women's Archive: https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/iwa/ |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Adoption |, Mental Health | in children - in adults, Foster Care, Schizophrenia, Self-Care, Health, Trauma

Individualized Education Plan (IEP) | Iowa

Mother of five childrenw with disabilities

Alissa shares her journey as a single mother raising 5 children, both biological and adopted through the foster system, and having a wide range of special needs, including physical, intellectual and emotional disabilities. She discusses how to stay centered in the tough times and how self-care is required before we are able to give to others, including our children.

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I heard someone say once --and I loved it so much--they talked about when people say, "My cup runneth over." And what they were saying is, "You know what? What runneth over is for me to give you. What's in the cup is for me."

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder and What a Good Day Looks Like

Just Ask Mom Series, Episode 8, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

Sound Recording-Nonmusical

Mother of three discusses how her son's DMDD affects the family.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Iowa Women's Archive: https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/iwa/ |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Mental Health | in children - in adults, Self-Care, Health, Siblings

aggression | Disruptive Mood Dysregulataion Disorder (DMDD)

parenting | residential care facility

In this episode, we speak with a mother of three. Her eldest son has Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). She discusses how the condition affects the family dynamic and what a good day looks like.

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We can't go off of the routine otherwise we spend the whole night with a kid that's having a meltdown because we went off of a routine and he didn't expect that.

Asperger's, Bullying, and Unsolicited Advice

Just Ask Mom Series, episode 9, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

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How misguided advice from family and friends can make a difficult journey even more painful.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Iowa Women's Archive: https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/iwa/ |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Autism Spectrum Condition |, Mental Health | in children - in adults, Self-Care, Health, Therapy

A mother shares her experience of the recent diagnosis of her son with Asperger's Syndrome. She discusses the journey to the diagnosis and how well-meaning, but often misguided advice from family and friends can make this already difficult journey all the more painful. She discusses her son's experiences being bullied in school and the pain of watching your child grow up without friends.

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And for someone who doesn’t see this, for someone that’s not behind those closed doors on a daily basis, they can throw all kinds of great ideas out there to help you, but until they are in your shoes, they are not going to get the full picture.

Rebuilding the "map"of a child's brain after trauma.

Just Ask Mom Series, episode 10, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

Sound Recording-Nonmusical

An adoptive father raises a son with Radical Attachment Disorder.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

ADHD | ADD |, Adoption |, Mental Health | in children - in adults

aggression | fatherhood | Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Nate tells us about his journey adopting his young son from the foster system and how the trauma of his son's early life has left a complicated matrix of diagnoses.

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All of the community-based services in my area down there were exhausted. We weren't getting anywhere with it. I had this seven-year-old that, for all intent and purposes, it was like gremlins in my house. I mean, swinging from the ceiling fan, you know just turning up the house and there's nothing I could do to it, or do about it, you know. Police would have to come to my house to get him to do what I needed him to do. At that time, I was drowning.

Miss Diva on Raising a Child wih Schizo-Affective Disorder

Just Ask Mom Series, episode 16, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

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Miss Diva speaks about raising a son with schizo-affective disorder, bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, and Seizures in the African-American Community.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Iowa Women's Archive: https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/iwa/ |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Abuse | Child Abuse | Domestic Violence |, ADHD | ADD |, Anxiety |, Hallucinations and illusions |, Mood Disorder | Bipolar Disorder -, Mental Health | in children - in adults, Medication, Physical disabilities, PTSD | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorders, Self-Care, Health, Siblings, Therapy, Trauma

advocacy | motherhood | parenting |Individualized Education Plans (IEP)

In this episode, we listen to Miss Diva from the USA. She speaks about raising a son with schizo-affective disorder, bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, and Seizures in the African-American Community. Please be advised that this interview contains content about domestic abuse and may be upsetting for some audience members.

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When I was coming up, mental health issues was never talked about. It was just like, "Get that rug and broom, sweep, sweep, gone." You never talked about it.

It Doesn't Have to be this Way

Just Ask Mom Series, Episode 17, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

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Raising a son with severe depression in rural Iowa.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Iowa Women's Archive: https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/iwa/ |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Hospitalized children |, Insurance, Medicaid, Mental Health | in children - in adults, Medication

Depression | Stigma | Parenting | Suicide | Transition to Adulthood

Iowa | rural mental health | Medicaid Privatization | Residential Care Facility | Police | quality of care

In this episode, we listen to Melissa, a mother from rural Iowa, share her story about raising a son with severe depression. Please be advised that this interview discusses suicide and may be triggering for some of our audience. (See below for transcription.)

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So instead of feeling that love and that warmth when they were diagnosed with something. They were judged and I feel that very much in the mental health space here. In a lot of ways, it's how the kids and the patients are treated. How many cardiac patients or cancer patients do you know that need to go from one doctor to another? And they're transported in the back of a sheriff's car in handcuffs.

Fidelia's Journey to Advocacy: From Incarceration to Family Advocate

Ask the Advocate Series, Episode 1, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

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Fidelia's journey from mental illness, substance use & incarceration to motherhood and becoming a family advocate.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Iowa Women's Archive: https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/iwa/ |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Abuse | Child Abuse | Domestic Violence |, Anxiety |, incarceration | jail | prison | juvenile detention |, Mental Health | in children - in adults, Foster Care, Medication, Self-Care, Health, Substance Use Disorders, Therapy

California | Prayer | Separation Anxiety |

In this episode, we listen to Fidelia from Northern California. Fidelia has three children: two sons with behavioral challenges and a 11 year old daughter with anxiety. She shares her journey of mental illness, motherhood, incarceration, and advocacy.

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I help the families, the mothers, the grandmothers, the fathers, the caregivers, the foster parents, and it's like, "So, what challenges are you facing?" Because not only is the child challenged right now, you're challenged. You're the one sitting up at night. You're the one having to call the police. You're the one not sleeping because your child's not sleeping. You know, you need self-care or, you need help with SSI, how can I support you? That's what I do today, you know.

Ask the Advocate Series, Episode 6, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

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John "Tank" Miller discusses "Tank Mentality", his mental health advocacy through social media.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Mental Health | in children - in adults

Bullying | Depression | Fatherhood |

Advocacy | Social Media | Encouragement | Tank Mentality | Delaware | Football

In this episode, we hear from John “Tank” Miller of Delaware. A Family Advocate and father of a 19 year old with mental health challenges, John discusses his mental health advocacy through social media and how he uses “Tank Mentality” to provide those with mental illness encouragement every day.

Digital Stories for Social Justice ~relation is part of |, Mothers on the Frontline ~relation is part of |

To that person who's lost, discouraged, walking in shame, and just disgusted, I will tell them to never give up, to keep grinding, and that's one of the messages on my shirt. No matter what, anytime you wake up, you have the opportunity. No matter what your mistakes were, your doubts were, your fears were, they are capable of being overcome. And, I've learned that failure is not really failure if you can take it and learn from it.

Advocating for Foster Kids

Ask the Advocate Series, episode 5: Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

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A father and social worker discusses his advocacy for foster care children and how becoming a father changed his perspective.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Abuse | Child Abuse | Domestic Violence |, Adoption |, incarceration | jail | prison | juvenile detention |, Mental Health | in children - in adults, Self-Care, Health, Trauma

Advocacy | Court System | men's self-care

In this episode, we listen to Andre Minett, a father of two, husband, and social worker. He discusses his experience advocating for foster children and his own experience as a father with a child with health condition.

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I said, "what makes you a great parent?" I said, "does being a social worker make you a great parent?" She said, "no, being a parent makes me a great social worker."

Shanta, Mother, Clinician, and Advocate Shares her Story

Ask the Advocate Series, episode 4 Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

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Shanta, a mother of three, clinician, advocate and proponent of self-care. She discusses raising a daughter who struggles mood disorder and suicidal ideation.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

ADHD | ADD |, Hospitalized children |, Mood Disorder | Bipolar Disorder -, Mental Health | in children - in adults, Self-Care, Health, Siblings, Therapy, Special Education

Depression | Parenting | Stigma | The Younger Years and Beyond

Advocacy | Individualized Education Plan (IEP) | Anhedonia | Biblio-Therapy | Communities of Color | Drama Therapy | Mocha Moms | Play Therapy | Suicide

In this episode, we listen to Shanta, a mother of three, clinician, advocate and proponent of self-care. She discusses raising a daughter who struggles mood disorder and suicidal ideation.

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And I think we fail to sometimes recognize that even children with mental health and behavioral issues, they have strengths, we overlook those because sometimes the behaviors are so escalated, there's just-- I cannot take this anymore. This behavior is driving me bananas. Please, always look at your child's strengths. Remind them who they are and how awesome they are. 

Bipolar in the teen years and beyond in rural Iowa

Just Ask Mom Series, episode 18 Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

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Bipolar surfacing during teen years, lack of resources in Iowa and the criminalization of mental illness

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Iowa Women's Archive: https://www.lib.uiowa.edu/iwa/ |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Hallucinations and illusions |, Hospitalized children |, incarceration | jail | prison | juvenile detention |, Mood Disorder | Bipolar Disorder -, Mental Health | in children - in adults, Medication, Self-Care, Health, Substance Use Disorders, Therapy

Community Services | Court | Depression | Hallucinations | Criminalization of mental illness | teen years | Police | Lack of services

Jill discusses caring for her son whose bipolar disorder surfaced during the teen years. She describes the lack of resources in rural Iowa, the criminalization of mental illness and how that affected her family. She explains how this journey as a mother makes you learn who you are as a person and how strong you can be.

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I will be completely honest and people probably don’t want to hear this but I know as a mother I wish somebody would have told me, Iowa is horrible for mental health. I had been born and raised in the state and I will probably live in the state for the rest of my life, but I am highly disappointed with the services and help that we have. From just doing some readings I think we’re one of the worst states in the United States of America.

The Difficulty of getting the right diagnosis and juggling work and care giving

Just Ask Mom Series, episode 14, Mothers on the Frontline Podcast

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A Southern California parent of a 19 year-old son with depression, anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder discusses importance of honoring our childrens' strength.

Mothers on the Frontline Website: https://mothersonthefrontline.com |, Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline/id1267363688?mt=2&ls=1 |, Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/mothersonthefrontline.com/feed/podcast/, Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3RoZXJzb250aGVmcm9udGxpbmUuY29tL2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdC8= |, Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mothers-on-the-frontline?refid=stpr

Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Anxiety |, Autism Spectrum Condition |, Mood Disorder | Bipolar Disorder -, Mental Health | in children - in adults, Self-Care, Health

advocacy | school accommodations | Individual Education Plans (IEPs) | work-life balance

In this episode, we listen to Suzette Southfox, a Southern California parent of a 19 year-old son with depression, anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She tells us about her over ten-year journey with children's mental health. She discusses the importance of honoring the strength of our children and others with depression who fight each day to get out of bed.

Digital Stories for Social Justice ~relation is part of |, Mothers on the Frontline ~relation is part of |

I work with the Faith community for a really long time and what I discovered was the needs and the stress of navigating my son's challenges. They were taking a toll on my working life. Before we got the diagnosis either I would call in sick, my wife would call in sick. We would be having to leave work. We knew that one of us would probably going to lose our job. She took an early retirement to stay at home because at that time, my son couldn't get out of the car in the morning. He missed 125 days of school because of anxiety.

Just Ask Mom Podcast Series, episode 15, Mothers on the Fronline Podcast

Sound Recording-Nonmusical

This mother of three shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma and serious illness to advocate for her children with special needs. (Trigger warning)

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Mothers on the Frontlines ~Supporting host |

Abuse | Child Abuse | Domestic Violence |, Hallucinations and illusions |, incarceration | jail | prison | juvenile detention |, Mental Health | in children - in adults, PTSD | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self-Care, Health, Trauma

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

In this episode, we listen to Cheryl who overcame and found the new Cheryl. This mother of three shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma and serious illness to advocate for her children with special needs. Please be advised that this episode contains discussion of sexual abuse and a suicide attempt.

Digital Stories for Social Justice ~relation is part of |, Mothers on the Frontline ~relation is part of |

What is the thing that was the most challenging for helping your child?
Cheryl: People listening. I'm telling them something is wrong. I don't know what it is. I couldn't pinpoint and they kept on asking me the same questions.