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Navigating My Crazy

Navigating My Crazy

Shayla V. Shaw

A podcast dedicated to moms focused on balancing mental wellness, family, life, goals, and purpose. This podcast creates a community of moms navigating life, the stigma of mental health, and societal expectations.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Navigating My Crazy episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Navigating My Crazy for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Navigating My Crazy episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Navigating My Crazy - Let's Talk: Love, Marriage, & Money
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02/18/20 • 38 min

Season 2, Episode 1 is set to reinvigorate you to continue to push towards the #financialgoals you set for 2020. Mom-Guest, Ericka Young a Financial Counselor shares not only how she and her husband dumped over $100K in debt, but all the factors that lead to the accumulation in the first place.

Find more about the programs Ericka has to offer at www.tailormadebudgets.com

Need a great way to track your #goals, #budget, and important events? The Navigating My Crazy Busy Mom Bundle offers both a journal and a planner to keep you on track both mentally and physically. Get yours today at NavigatingMyCrazy.com/shop

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Navigating My Crazy - Let's Talk About Domestic Violence
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10/16/19 • 38 min

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The discussion for episode 21 is a candid discussion with my mom, Diane Varner, about her own over 20-year experience with domestic violence, #motherhood, and the effects on her mental health and relationship with her children. #DomesticViolenceAwarenes

The Navigating My Crazy Podcast is one of the sponsors for #AWalkForChange an event to bring awareness to domestic violence & its victims happening October 19th. For more information contact the event organizer via email [email protected] . You can register or donate via Eventbrite www.eventbright.com/e/a-walk-for-change-5k-registration

There will also be a Survivor's Drive presented by Made It an organization in Dallas, TX created to be a safe place for victims of domestic violence to be connected to partnering organizations to ensure their safety and well-being. You can show support by donating monies, soap, washcloths, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Email: [email protected] for more information or drop off locations. #MadeIt

The Navigating My Crazy Success Planner for Busy Moms is available and ready to help keep you on track with your goals, important events, meal prep, household supplies, and encouraging affirmations. Get your copy today at www.NavigatingMyCrazy.com/shop

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Navigating My Crazy - Marriage and Mental Health Part 1
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08/13/19 • 21 min

#Marriage is hard work. This episode will be the first in a series of discussions about marriage and mental health. I wanted to share my family's journey as we are in the thick of navigating our crazy and #Divorce.

The Navigating My Crazy: Success Planner for Busy Moms will be available for purchase in the next two weeks.

Need a planner that helps you track your goals, important events, meal planning, and shopping list?

Well, the Success Planner for Busy Moms is DEFINITELY for you!! They will be available for purchase at www.navigatingmycrazy.com

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Navigating My Crazy - Finding You Through Advocating Adoption and Foster Care
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07/16/19 • 38 min

Finding out you are adopted can leave some feeling lost and abandoned. Our Mom-guest, Ashley Travillion-Shoulders, shares her journey to find herself after having a heartbreaking bomb dropped on her at age 10, and how this journey lead her to not only empower her daughters to explore their gifts and talents, encourage other women in their plight for purpose, but also become an advocate for children in the foster care system.

Check out the three mini-bosses collection of apparel at http://www.instagram.com/sugarandgrits_

Episode 13 is sponsored by #LagniappeSpecialtySpices! Moms imagine not having to buy a boatload of seasonings and spices just to get the right flavors for every meal. Well, Lagniappe Specialty Spices has a collection of 5 signature seasonings that are handmade, low in sodium, gluten-free, and contains no MSG. - Cajun Spice, Garlic&Crumbling Herb, Blackening Blend, and my favorite Bayou BBQ Rub. Check out Antonio's beautiful array of flavorful dishes and order his signature seasonings at http://www.instagram.com/antonioskitchen

Want to meet the host, Shayla Shaw. Take a trip to https://www.shaylashaw.com

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Navigating My Crazy - Finding Forgiveness After Childhood Trauma
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05/07/19 • 24 min

The effects of childhood trauma definitely have the ability to impact mental health and wellness. As moms, it is imperative to ensure that we are taking care of ourselves mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Stay up to date with our discussions at www.Facebook.com/Navigatingmycrazy

www.Instagram.com/Navigatingmycrazy

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #BreakTheStigma #4Mind4Body

Childhood trauma, of course, comes in many different forms, but this week we discuss with Dr. Wendy Hall Sims colorism as well as sexual assault she experienced at an early age. Dr. Wendy is releasing "The Many Facets of Me" to detail her experiences, the effects of these experiences, and how she was able to achieve complete forgiveness of her perpetrator.

You can learn more about Dr. Wendy Hall Sims and order "The Many Facets of Me" at www.authorwendyhallsims.com.

This episode is sponsored by Shayla Shaw Empowerment the life coach for Moms. Let me support you, and together we can enhance your skills, resources, accountability, and creativity to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals related to life, family, purpose, and mental wellness. Contact me so that we can navigate this crazy thing called life together! www.shaylashaw.com/contact

Have questions, do you want to collaborate, or become a sponsor? Email me [email protected]

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Navigating My Crazy - Maternal Mental Health & Infertility
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04/23/19 • 49 min

For many moms, the journey to motherhood is emotionally, mentally, as well as physically trying. This episode is dedicated to the millions of moms coping and persevering with reproductive and infertility issues. The psychological impacts are many times overlooked, so education and support systems are vital.

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Kristy Christopher- Holloway. Dr. Kristy shares personal accounts, as well as her professional experiences from the perspective of a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), researcher, well-respected speaker, educator, and supervisor. Find out more about Dr. Kristy at www.kristycholloway.com and her outpatient private practice New Vision Counseling Center, LLC at www.newvisioncounselingcenter.com.

Want to know more about the host? Shayla Shaw is an Empowerment Coach focused on helping moms achieve goals related to balancing family, life, purpose, and mental wellness. Find out more at www.shaylashaw.com.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/shaylashawllc

Instagram: www.instagram.com/navigatingmycrazy

Want to be a sponsor or have questions to submit to the podcast? [email protected].

This episode was sponsored by LoveLit Candles and the 14-year old CEO, Hailei has donated her signature hand-poured, scented soy candles to the "Mom Relax Kit" giveaway!! The winner will be announced on #TalkItOutTuesday 4/23 on www.facebook.com/navigatingmycrazy

You can check out LoveLit Candles amazing selection on www.lovelitcandles.com.

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This episode is dedicated to To'Nia Danielle Jerrell 12/03/2015

Listen in to a powerful interview with TeAra Jerrell about the loss of her daughter, her undiagnosed reproductive disorder and advice for other mothers coping with loss and their support systems.

This episode is being sponsored by LoveLit Candles. They were inspired to support by the amazing impact the Sleep Hygiene Blog had on the 14-year old founder, Hailei, and her mom during standardized testing week!

They supply an assortment of products, but their signature hand-poured, scented soy candles are definitely some of the best I've ever experienced. Shop their selections on LoveLitCandles.com.

We will be awarding a Mom Relax Kit for our next giveaway on Friday, April 19th. More information about the giveaway will be posted on both our Facebook Pages - LoveLit Candles Navigating My Crazy

More information about the host, Empowerment Coach - Shayla Shaw

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Navigating My Crazy - Help Me - Mom Guide to Balance and Mental Wellness
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04/09/19 • 37 min

So often we are encouraged or encourage others to seek "help", but as a mom... what does that mean and how do we do it?

On this episode, we discuss why seeking out help when needed is vital to finding balance in your life and exactly what we should do when we identify the fact that we actually need "help".

We are joined by Dr. Angela Nichols-Young CEO of both Healthy Minds, LLC and Inspire, LLC. She is has a wealth of knowledge stemming from her background in the education system and as a counselor, but most importantly as a Mom. She shares personal insights, best practices, and the 3-S's required to balance life, family, purpose, and mental wellness for mothers.

Dr. Angela host "Inspire Today" a radio show that airs Tuesdays at 9 AM EST. You can call in to listen and ask questions 1-515-604-9292. She can be found Facebook and Instagram where she #Inspires.

Resources:

Navigating My Crazy Playlist

NMC Facebook

NMC Instagram

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Shayla Shaw Empowerment, LLC

Mom The Martyr

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Navigating My Crazy - Advocating for Ari: Motherhood and Loss
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03/30/21 • 45 min

This episode is dedicated to Ari Stephens, a beautiful angel, born with a rare condition called Trisomy 18 also known as Edwards syndrome. Ari’s mom, Charmian Stephens, and I discuss her pregnancy and Ari’s journey from birth to death. You can also learn more about Ari’s journey via her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Ariheart20 March is Trisomy 18 Awareness month and you can learn more at Trisomy18.org

Charmian also discusses dealing with this trauma in the midst of COVID- 19, motherhood, being a wife, and a serial entrepreneur. You can find more about Charmian at https://www.charmianstephens.com

This episode of the Navigating My Crazy Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, the world’s largest counseling services. Podcast listeners receive 10% off their first month by using code: ‘Navigating’ at Betterhelp.com

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Ad Promotion: https://betterhelp.com/Navigating Charmian's Information:

Facebook Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Ariheart20

Website : https://www.charmianstephens.com

See more from me at my website: www.navigatingmycrazy.com

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Navigating My Crazy - Navigating Being a Woman in Ministry
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02/23/21 • 44 min

Mom-Guest, Minister Shonda Lollie, shares her journey to becoming an ordained minister. #womeninministry

Shonda and I discuss how the test and trials of teenage motherhood, racial division, being a woman-leader in corporate, and being a parent shaped and propelled her into her calling. #podcastforwomen

You can find Minister Lollie's daily #devotionals and #inspirations at beautifulgirlministries.com

The purpose of the Navigating My Crazy Podcast is to share experiences, inspiration, and information to help other moms navigate this crazy thing call life without feeling lost and alone.

Make sure you like and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

#purpose

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What is the most popular episode on Navigating My Crazy?

The episode title 'Managing Anxiety In Chaos' is the most popular.

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