Dealing With Judgement
Join us on a very special episode where we debunk stigma and uncover the hidden narratives placed on young parents.
Young mom Alicia shares her experience being pregnant in junior high school and navigating high school as a parent.
Former teen mom, Dr. Dedra Beckles joins podcast co-hosts as they talk about navigating mom guilt and imposter syndrome.
Podcast co-hosts talk finding out they were pregnant and the reactions of friends and family!
Young mom Juliana shares how she rises above the stigma she experiences as a young parent
Young mom Tessily describes how her family initially reacted to her pregnancy, and how they came around to supporting her.
Despite stigma and doubt from her high school classmates and teachers, young mom Tessily shares how she reached her dreams of going to college.
Sometimes finding out you're pregnant brings on big feelings and changes in your relationships, but finding a support system is an important part of the journey.
Courtney shares her advice for young parents dealing with judgement from their communities.
Young mom Juliana describes how her grandfather went from being negative about her pregnancy to her son's biggest fan
Student parents deserve to be in college, and can be successful there. Learn how to beat any feelings of self-doubt.
Young mom Tessily discusses how her friends reacted to her pregnancy, and how it made her feel.
Courtney talks about how her very surprising pregnancy brought her partner, family and friends closer together.
Carla shares some words of encouragement for young parents worried about facing judgement while accessing new resources.
Angelica provides guidance on how to advocate for yourself as a student parent.
Isis shares how she finished high school and college after having her son.
Nydia shares how becoming a young mom helped her find purpose and beat the odds.
Young parent Deja shares the worst birthday present, which was a blessing in disguise.
Pregnancy changes you--and your body--in profound ways. Embracing these changes as a sign of your power and strength will go a long way toward loving the new you.
You can't go out whenever you want anymore with a baby, but your true friends will stick by you.
Your social network should support and sustain you as a young parent. Find out how to connect with positive influences and rise above stigma.
Maile talks about how she overcame stigma about being a young parent and talks about her success in finding support.
Feeling judged is never easy, but learning how to deal with it can be empowering and can help you live your best life with your child.
Maile shares how she overcame “young parent” stigma.
