Category: Podcast

Let’s Talk About It: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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Today on the Just My MomSense podcast, we’re talking about something that impacts all of us: mental health.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a powerful reminder that we deserve to check in with ourselves just as much as we check in on our kids. As parents and caregivers we often put our own well-being on the back burner. But mental health is health and it matters more than we sometimes admit.

🎧 Listen to the episode here

Therapy & Finding Support

  • Psychology Today Therapist Finder
    psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
    Find a licensed therapist in your area and filter by insurance, specialty, and more.
  • Therapy for Black Girls
    therapyforblackgirls.com
    A space to support the mental health needs of Black women and girls.
  • Therapy for Black Men
    therapyforblackmen.org
    Reducing stigma and increasing access to therapy for Black men.
  • Open Path Collective
    openpathcollective.org
    Affordable counseling options for individuals and families—often between $40–$70 per session.

Support for Parents & Caregivers

  • NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness
    nami.org | HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
    Offers free education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families.
  • Parent to Parent USA
    p2pusa.org
    Connects families of children with special needs, including mental and behavioral challenges, for peer-to-peer support.
  • The Mighty
    themighty.com
    A compassionate community where people share stories and experiences related to mental health, chronic illness, disability, and caregiving.

For Kids & Teens

  • Child Mind Institute
    childmind.org
    Tools and tips for supporting children’s mental wellness, from anxiety to ADHD and everything in between.
  • Crisis Text Line
     Text HOME to 741741
     crisistextline.org
     Free, anonymous support from trained crisis counselors—available 24/7 via text.

In Case of Emergency

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    Call or text 988
    988lifeline.org
    Free, 24/7 support for people in distress or those supporting someone else.

You’re Not Alone

Whether you’re dealing with burnout, anxiety, or just feeling “off,” please know that your mental health is worth prioritizing. Even five minutes of stillness, asking for help, or talking with a trusted friend can make a difference.

You are not failing. You are human. And you are doing an incredible job.

Let’s break the silence, reduce the stigma, and remind each other: it’s okay to not be okay. 

Just My MomSense Podcast Is Live! Here’s What You’ve Missed (So Far)

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Just My MomSense: The Podcast is officially out in the world! I was excited (and a little nervous!) to finally hit publish on these first few episodes.

If you’re new here: I’m not an expert. I’m a mom learning, growing, and doing the best I can just like you. This podcast is a space for parents, caregivers, and anyone navigating the world of raising humans.

Let’s take a look at the first three episodes in case you missed them:

Episode 1: Introducing Just My MomSense

This one is short and sweet! I talk about why I started this podcast and what you can expect going forward. Every good series needs a Pilot episode!

🎧 Listen here

Episode 2: Understanding the 8 Senses

In this episode I dive into all eight senses: what they are, how they work, and why understanding them is essential for supporting your kids (and yourself)

🎧 Listen here

Episode 3: How We Learn with Dr. Val

This episode has my first official guest, my friend Dr. Val!  We talk all about how we really learn. We dive into the different learning styles and explore why recognizing these styles matters for kids and adults alike. 

🎧 Listen here

More to Come!

Looking forward to more interviews with experts and incredible parents, solo chats sharing my own tips, and resources I’ve found helpful along the way.

If you’ve listened, THANK YOU!

Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and if you like what you hear, leave a quick rating or review. It helps so much in getting the word out.

It’s Podcast Launch Day! Welcome to the Just My MomSense Podcast

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Today’s the day.

After months (ok, maybe years) of thinking about it, planning it, second-guessing it, and finally recording it, the Just My MomSense Podcast is officially live!

Writing has always been my comfort zone, but after doing the Dillo’s Diz podcast for the past 7 years and spending a year and a half co-hosting the Magical Mommy Monday podcast, I felt like this was a good next step. I’m excited to share more stories, highlight helpful resources, and talk to experts or other parents!

The Pilot and first official episode are now live! You can listen here by clicking on the Podcast tab on the menu or wherever you listen to podcasts! A new episode will drop on Wednesday and continue weekly.

This isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about sharing what I’ve learned (and am still learning).

Thank you for being here at the start. I’m so excited for what’s to come.

Something New Is Coming: The Just My MomSense Podcast!

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For years, Just My MomSense has been a place where I’ve shared stories and helpful resources; but now, I’m so excited to tell you that something new is coming…

Introducing: The Just My MomSense Podcast: launching this Mother’s Day!

This podcast has been something I’ve been thinking about for awhile. Shameless plug: as some of you know, I host the Dillo’s Diz podcast with my brother, which centers around our love for Disney and Pop Culture. Taking what I’ve learned doing that podcast, turning Just My MomSense into a podcast started to feel like a natural progression. But this time, it would be just me and that part made me nervous.

After writing blog posts, connecting with other parents, and learning (and unlearning) so much over the last 7 years, I felt it was time to bring these conversations to life in a whole new way. Podcasting allows me to expand on sharing resources as I continue to learn and connect with others along the way.

Each week, I’ll be sharing:

  • Reflections from my own parenting experience
  • Resources that have helped our family thrive (or just survive a tough week)
  • Interviews with educators, therapists, and fellow parents

The first episode drops on Sunday, May 11th (Mother’s Day)! With the title and all (and a nudge from a friend with the idea) it seemed appropriate. After that, we’ll settle into a weekly rhythm with new episodes every Wednesday. Episodes will also be posted on your favorite podcasting platform and right here on the blog.

Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for more! You can also use or follow the hashtag #JustMyMomSensePodcast to join the conversation. Feel free to DM me or comment with questions or topics you’d love for me to cover.

Thank you for being here, whether you’ve read one post or followed since the beginning. I can’t wait to share this next chapter with you.