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There is an almost constant tug-of-war going on inside working moms. They are pulled between wanting what’s best for their career, and what’s best for their kids. Welcome to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast, your go-to resource for support, advice, and inspiration as you navigate the challenges of balancing your ambitious career dreams, and your family. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with powerhouse working moms to share their insights on how they manage to find sanity while juggling their demanding jobs and kids. So, whether you’re listening on your commute to work, during your lunch break, or while running errands, we’re here to support you and help you achieve your goals as a working mom. Tune in to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast and join our community of like-minded moms who are torn between their kids and careers like you are!
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Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Elise Roberts, an ex-network news powerhouse producer shares her path from panic attack to mental health wellness advocate. July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, so what better time to discuss how to overcome the shame that is often put on the black community around seeking support for their mental health.
Show Notes
01:23 Meet Elise
03:30 How Elise took her mental health into her own hands
08:05 What are the particular stresses that are put on black women specifically?
14:55 How people can stop just "sucking it up" and get mental health support—and why it’s important to talk about it
17:04 The past two years have been a pressure cooker for everybody. What it was like working behind the scenes in the media during this time.
22:11 Tips for people who think they might be at risk for mental health issues
27:57 Closing thoughts & further resources
Elise’s links: