47: Calling all Mamas: Let's Talk about Race, Mental Health, and Motherhood with Dr. Angel Montfort

In this episode I'm sharing my conversation with Psychologist Dr. Angel Montfort. Together we explore the impact of racism on mental health, physical health, and relationships. We discuss ways we can begin to talk to our children about race, why raising "color blind" children is not the answer, and navigating difficult conversations about privilege. Dr. Montfort shares the disparities that continue to exist in the peripartum wellness world for people of color. We identify resources and Dr. Montfort shares ways that we can begin to take steps TODAY to address the racial disparities experienced in our communities. You can continue to follow Dr. Angel's work on social media @drangelmontfort and at www.cfmmh.com.

Here are some of the resources shared in the episode:

Mental health care resources: Therapy for Black Girls @therapyforblackgirls The Loveland Foundation @thelovelandfoundation Black Mamas Matter Alliance @blackmamasmatter The Great Unlearn @thegreatunlearn The Next Question @tnqshow Dr. Jazmine @themompsychologist Dr. Ann-louise Lockhart @dr.annlouise.lockhart The Conscious Kid @theconsciouskid   Opportunities for advocacy: Until Freedom @untilfreedom Color of Change @colorofchange

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