Maternal Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention

Epi 52-Maternal Health Is Family Health

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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 know exactly what burdens another person is bearing, but we can show kindness and compassion to everyone and ….most importantly, to learn to be active listeners.
What you can do to show your support:
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• DONATE to FOZA
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Epi-51- A Year of Awareness: Honoring the Work, Renewing the Call

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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 for the children who are left behind.
Every click, every share, every comment, every minute spent with us this year has helped our mission reach further. And I want you to know—it matters. You matter.
As we enter a new year, FOZA will continue to advocate, educate, and connect families with resources. We ask for your continued support and partnership in spreading awareness and compassion.

Episode 50 – Finding Balance in the Giving Season

#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 with a new baby or the loss of a loved one. Highlights: • Bringing warmth, reflection, and inclusivity into your life and holidays. • Recognizing that gratitude doesn’t erase pain; but that it coexists with real emotions. • Focusing on balanced emotional wellness — being thankful, even for small things, while honoring one’s true feelings. -------------------------------------
The FOZA Educational Scholarship — Is now Accepting Applicants for 2025–2026! Our annual scholarship is now open, and we’re seeking a recipient. If you are, or if you know, a student who has lost their mother to postpartum depression-related suicide and is on the path to college or trade school, this scholarship was created to support the journey. Learn more and apply today at FOZAInc.org/scholarships Together, we honor their mothers’ memories while building brighter futures.
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Men, Emotions, and Maternal Mental Health.

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 strong”
The feeling of loneliness
Loving quietly, and hurting silently
The power of compliments
The healing of crying
-------------------------------------The FOZA Educational Scholarship — Is now Accepting Applicants for 2025–2026!Our annual scholarship is open, and we’re searching for a recipient.If you are, or if you know, a student who has lost their mother to postpartum depression-related suicide and is on the path to college or trade school, this scholarship was created to support the journey. Learn more and apply today at FOZAInc.org/scholarshipsTogether, we honor their mothers’ memories while building brighter futures. ------------------------------------Please show your support for FOZAINVITE a business to sponsor a PodcastSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Podcast Channel and Get Involved.SHARE a story of success on the FOZA Podcast.DONATE to FOZA--------------------------------​#QuietStrengthMMH ​#QuietStrengthMMH, #PostpartumDepression, #PMAD #MaternalSuicidePrevention, #501c3Nonprofit, #AccessToBetterMMH #MaternalEducationalResources, #ChildrenofLossScholarship #MaternalMentalWellnessAdvocacy #CommunityResourcesforNewMoms #BirthingPeopleSupport #PPDAwarenessCampaigns #MaternalMentalIllnessEducation #NurturingFamilies, #PostpartumSupport #CrisisInterventionforMoms #GriefSupport #HolisticMaternalCare #MaternalEmotionalWellBeing #GivingGrid

Advocating for Better Access to Maternal Mental Health Services

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, "Empowering Mothers - Advocating for Better Access to Maternal Mental Health Services," we focus on outlining a plan to access better Maternal Mental Health Care.-----------------------------Highlights include:
Why Better Access Matters 
Some of the Barriers to Gaining Access
Actions Moms Can Take for Better Access
Actions the Community Can Take to Ensure Better Access
Visit our website for a special downloadable resource (fozainc.org/blog) that we hope you will use or share within your network.------------------------------Here are a few ways you can show your support, THANK YOU!:
Invite a business to sponsor a Podcast to continue supporting our maternal mental health initiatives.
Please Subscribe to our YouTube Podcast Channel and Get Involved.
If you have a story of success, share it on the FOZA Podcast with others who may benefit.
Donate to FOZA
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Epi 47 - The Impact of MMH on Family Dynamics

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 affects just the mom, but the truth is—it can ripple through the entire family. And some of those ripples and who they flow over may surprise you.
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Highlights in this episode:
How PPD Can Affect Bonding with Your Baby
How Partners Can Be Impacted
Helping Older Children Accept the New Baby
Setting New Baby Boundaries with Extended Family
Lots of extra details are in FOZA Blog: www.FOZAInc.org/blog
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Here are a few ways you can show your support:
Invite a business to sponsor a podcast to continue supporting our maternal mental health initiatives.
Please Subscribe to our YouTube Podcast Channel and Get Involved.
If you have a story of success, share it on the FOZA Podcast with others who may benefit.
Donate to FOZA
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#FOZA4PPDAwareness, #PostpartumDepression, #PMAD #MaternalSuicidePrevention, #501c3Nonprofit, #MaternalEducationalResources, #ChildrenofLoss #MaternalMentalWellnessAdvocacy #CommunityResourcesforNewMoms #BirthingPeopleSupport #PPDAwarenessCampaigns #MaternalMentalIllnessEducation #NurturingFamilies, #PostpartumSupport #CrisisInterventionforMoms #GriefSupport #HolisticMaternalCare #MaternalEmotionalWellBeing #GivingGrid

Epi - 46 – Dr. Alexandra J. Rogers - Intrusive Thoughts In Postpartum

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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------Highlights In This Episode1. Defining Intrusive Thoughts During Postpartum2. The importance of Practicing Self-Compassion3. Being Heard & Finding Support4. The Dr.’s Most Recent Book Your Journey to Successful Parenting5. One Vital Piece of Advice for New Moms6. Staying In Touch---------------------------------------------------------------------------------​THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Invite a business to Sponsor a Podcast to continue supporting our maternal mental health initiatives.
Please Subscribe to our YouTube Podcast Channel and Get Involved.
If you have a story of success, share it on the FOZA Podcast with others who may benefit.
Donate to FOZA
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Epi-45-Moving Past The Fear of Judgement

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 questions submitted by our podcast audience related to Postpartum issues beyond the 555. For newcomers to the podcast, the 555 stands for the 1st five days, the 1st five weeks, and the first five months in postpartum care. That conversation started in episode 43, and we’ve received a wonderful response, plus anticipation because we did not answer the final question on episode 44.
Highlights in this episode:
Challenging Negative Thoughts in Three Ways
Taking Small Steps Toward Reaching Out
Seeking Professional Help
Building a Support System at Your Own Pace
A broader selection of answers can be found on the Website, www.FOZAInc.org/blog
Please Subscribe to our YouTube Podcast Channel, get visuals and get Involved.
If you have a story of success, share it on the FOZA Podcast with others who may benefit.
Donate to FOZA
Invite a business to Sponsor a Podcast to continue supporting our maternal mental health initiatives.
#FOZA4PPDAwareness, #PostpartumDepression, #PMAD #MaternalSuicidePrevention, #501c3Nonprofit, #MaternalEducationalResources, #ChildrenofLoss #MaternalMentalWellnessAdvocacy #CommunityResourcesforNewMoms #BirthingPeopleSupport #PPDAwarenessCampaigns #MaternalMentalIllnessEducation #NurturingFamilies, #PostpartumSupport #CrisisInterventionforMoms #GriefSupport #HolisticMaternalCare #MaternalEmotionalWellBeing #GivingGrid

FOZA Podcast - Epi 44 - Response to Your 555 Questions

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 “Beyond the 555”.
The Most Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How Do I Differentiate Baby Blues -vs- Postpartum Depression?
2. How Do I Start Building a Support System or Network?
3. How Do I Find Safe, Professional, Support and Resources?
4. How Do I Overcome Embarrassment and Self-consciousness?
A broader selection of questions and answers can be found on the Website, www.FOZAInc.org/blog

Epi-43-Beyond-555

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 uncertainty and job instability, particularly in the postpartum period. It’s because there are lots of moms who contribute to the household finances and some who are the primary source of medical insurance for the entire family. We know that fathers are facing the same uncertainties, and it’s putting entire families in a stressful atmosphere, but it's never too early or too late to plan for less stress.
In this Episode, we will highlight:
Navigating employment and health insurance uncertainty
The importance of tracking your postpartum recovery
Building your support network
Understanding you are not going through this alone
Tools—track your recovery
Your job does not define your worth
Please Subscribe to our YouTube Podcast Channel and Get Involved: If you have a story of success, share it on the FOZA Podcast with others who may benefit.
Donate to FOZA or sponsor a podcast to continue supporting our maternal mental health initiatives.