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Today\u2019s episode focuses on the narrative style of therapy, and it\u2019s a topic that we haven\u2019t covered on the podcast before. We always want to explore new therapeutic approaches and the various ways they can offer healing and support for more women. Everyone needs to know about the different therapies that are available to them. Join us to learn more!\nDr. Lyneia Richardson is a mother, healer, and licensed psychologist, and she works as a maternal mental health advocate dedicated to revitalizing the spirit of all mamas. She received her BA in psychology from North Carolina A&T State University and a master\u2019s in mental health counseling from Johns Hopkins University. After earning a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Howard University, she focused her work on decolonizing therapy and education through a mothering praxis. She is currently a professor of counseling at McDaniel College and the proud owner of Melanated Women's Therapy LLC. Dr. Richardson recently published Mothering As A Work of Art, an anthology collection of personal narratives exploring the multiple dimensions of black mothering aimed at changing the narrative on mothering and what it means to mother in contemporary times. In today\u2019s episode, she discusses these topics and the value of using narrative therapy as a pathway through healing birth trauma.\xa0\nShow Highlights:\n\nThe narrative approach: to externalize and separate yourself from the problem (It\u2019s the opposite of self-blaming and internalizing issues, challenges, and traumas.)\n\nUnderstanding the difference between storytelling and narrative\n\nThe common experience for women of all races in not being listened to by their doctors and nurses\n\nDr. Richardson\u2019s personal birth story and her work with social justice and advocacy to amplify the voices of black mothers\n\nThe challenge in advocacy work\n\nBroadening the network to have a bigger outreach to help moms\n\nCollective healing and community healing\n\nEmpowerment through a support network\n\nTrying to normalize the struggle when social media makes everyone else\u2019s life look perfect\n\n\nMothering As A Work of Art: How the book came to be\n\n\nBeing a creative mom\n\nThe value of sharing stories as a form of healing and therapy\n\n\nResources:\nConnect with Dr. Lyneia Richardson: Website, Melanated Women's Therapy LLC, Instagram, and Mothering As A Work of Art\nPlease find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be a better support in offering services.\xa0\nYou can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms\nVisit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.\xa0\xa0\nVisit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!