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The EMBER Project Podcast

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/19j. Total Éps: 23

The EMBER Project Podcast is for young women navigating life with an unexpected Pregnancy. Whether pregnant or the mother of a young child, this podcast is for you. Feel supported and empowered to not only be a mom, but continue to focus on your education and career goals.

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Growing Up Together

Épisode 32

lundi 26 janvier 2026 • Durée 01:25:07

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of The EMBER Project Podcast, we sit down with a mother and daughter to explore what early motherhood looks like across generations — not through statistics or stereotypes, but through lived experience.

Latresha became pregnant at seventeen, facing fear, judgment, and resistance while making a decision that would shape the rest of her life. What followed was not an easy path. This conversation unpacks the reality of parenting while still growing up yourself, navigating anger, survival mode, discipline, and determination — all while trying to raise a child who would never be told she was limited by how her story began.

Her daughter, Latrice, shares what it was like to grow up inside that reality. From learning independence at an early age, to understanding responsibility before most children do, to eventually recognizing just how young her mother really was. Together, they reflect on the tension between authoritarian parenting and love, the role of extended family and community, and how expectations — both internal and external — shaped who they became.

This episode also addresses a perspective we rarely hear: how the stress placed on young parents often transfers to their children, and how resilience is forged not just through sacrifice, but through example. It challenges the assumption that early motherhood automatically leads to negative outcomes and instead highlights the importance of support, education, and self-growth.

If you are a young mom, the child of a young mom, or someone who wants to understand the long-term impact of early motherhood beyond stigma, this conversation offers truth, validation, and hope.

To learn more about The EMBER Project, please visit our ⁠WEBSITE⁠ or connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram. Thank you!

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When an EMBER is left unprotected.. Tori's Story

Épisode 31

lundi 26 janvier 2026 • Durée 43:32

In this powerful conversation, Tori shares her journey into motherhood as a teenager while navigating unresolved trauma, grief, and a deep desire to feel loved and safe. She reflects on the close relationship she had with her father and the lasting impact of losing him at a young age, as well as growing up with a mother who struggled with mental health and emotional availability. These early experiences shaped how Tori viewed herself, her relationships, and her worth.

Tori opens up about discovering her pregnancy after being misdiagnosed with bronchitis and the challenges of becoming a teen mom without consistent support from peers or school systems. She speaks honestly about stigma, isolation, and the emotional weight young mothers often carry. Through it all, she shares how the love and support of her husband helped ground her as she learned to parent while still healing herself.

Now pursuing a degree in psychology, Tori is determined to turn her pain into purpose by supporting children and families impacted by trauma. Her story is a reminder that resilience does not mean avoiding hardship, but choosing growth, love, and hope in spite of it.

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Finding My Wings: Choosing Love Over Hate

Épisode 22

lundi 29 décembre 2025 • Durée 48:43

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sits down at my kitchen bar on a rainy day with my friend Shannon, a woman whose story is equal parts heartbreak and healing. Shannon grew up in a home marked by alcoholism, violence, and fear, carrying burdens no child should bear. At just eighteen, she became a mother longing for love and stability. What followed was a journey through grief, trauma, resilience, and rediscovery.

Together, Susan and Shannon explore the generational scars left by abuse, the impact of losing her father to suicide, and the desperate hope that motherhood could finally bring unconditional love. Shannon opens up about rebuilding her life through therapy, setting boundaries with a toxic parent, quitting cigarettes, joining the PTA, rescuing animals, surviving long COVID and severe sleep apnea, and learning to see herself as worthy of love and peace.

This episode is raw, honest, and redemptive, a reminder that healing is possible and that even when the past tries to smother your light, you can still rise and shine.

Content warning: This episode talks about abuse, alcoholism and suicide.

To find out more about The EMBER Project, please visit us at www.TheEMBERProject.org. There you will find links to volunteer, donate or take the first step in changing the future of your family.

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Through the Fire -Rebuilding, Healing, and Becoming Whole

Épisode 21

lundi 29 décembre 2025 • Durée 48:43

Welcome to The EMBER Project Podcast, where early mothers become empowered and resilient. In this second part of Surviving the Storm, I continues my conversation with our courageous guest, whose journey from trauma to transformation reminds us that healing is possible, even after the fiercest storms.

In Part One, we heard about her painful childhood, marked by loss, abuse, and instability. In this episode, she shares how those early wounds followed her into young adulthood and motherhood—and how she began to face them with courage and faith.

She opens up about the challenges of early marriage, betrayal, and heartbreak, and how those experiences pushed her to confront the pain she had long carried. As she battled addiction, grief, and loss, she also discovered the resilience that had always been within her.

Through each season of hardship, she found new strength, and began to redefine what love, family, and healing truly meant. Her story is one of survival, but more importantly, of renewal—a reminder that even the smallest ember can reignite into a flame of hope.

If you missed Part One of Surviving the Storm, be sure to listen to it first for the full story of her incredible journey.

To learn more about The EMBER Project and how we help early mothers rebuild their lives through mentorship, education, and empowerment, visit www.theemberproject.org to find volunteer opportunities and the link to enroll in our program.

Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

Together, we keep the fire burning. 🔥

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Through the Fire -Rebuilding, Healing, and Becoming Whole

Épisode 20

lundi 29 décembre 2025 • Durée 01:04:24

If you missed Part One of Surviving the Storm, be sure to listen to it first for the full story of her incredible journey.

Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn

Together, we keep the fire burning. 🔥

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Through the Fire: Surviving Childhood, Motherhood, and the Breaking Point

Épisode 19

lundi 29 décembre 2025 • Durée 01:25:34

Welcome to The EMBER Project Podcast, where early mothers become empowered and resilient. In this emotional first episode of a two-part series, I sit down with a woman whose story of survival, courage, and faith reminds us that even in the darkest seasons, a spark of hope can still remain.

Our guest shares what life was like growing up in Warren, Ohio, surrounded by poverty, instability, and trauma. From her mother’s disability and her brother’s ADHD to abandonment and hunger, she faced more by age seven than most do in a lifetime. After being placed in thirteen foster homes and enduring abuse, she learned early that safety and trust were never guaranteed.

At eight years old, a brutal assault changed her world forever, leaving her silent for two years. She speaks about that silence, the loss of her therapist, and what those years taught her about fear, strength, and survival. Gymnastics later became her outlet and escape, giving her a rare feeling of confidence and control, even as she faced heartbreak and loss.

As she entered her teens, the longing for love and stability led her into a relationship with an older man who would become her first husband. By fifteen, she was pregnant and navigating motherhood with little guidance or support.

This episode tells the beginning of her powerful journey, one defined by pain but also by perseverance. Be sure to listen through to the end and join us next week for Part Two, when she begins to find healing, identity, and strength beyond survival.

To learn more about The EMBER Project and how we support early mothers, visit ⁠www.theemberproject.org⁠. Connect with us on ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠.

Together, we keep the fire burning. 🔥

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A Mother Reclaimed: Strength, Sobriety, and Starting Again

Épisode 18

lundi 29 décembre 2025 • Durée 39:40

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of The EMBER Project Podcast, I speak with a woman whose journey embodies what it truly means to rise from the ashes.

Becoming a mother at sixteen, she faced adulthood before she was ready — balancing school, work, and motherhood while carrying the weight of trauma, addiction, and grief. From surviving sexual abuse in her childhood to losing both parents and her brother, her story is one of unimaginable pain and remarkable perseverance.

Through honesty, faith, and a commitment to healing, she has reclaimed her life — embracing sobriety, breaking destructive family patterns, and redefining what resilience means for herself and her children.

This conversation explores how trauma shapes us, how motherhood can ignite the will to heal, and how even in the darkest moments, hope can still burn quietly beneath the surface.

If you or someone you love has walked through trauma, addiction, or loss, this episode offers both truth and tenderness — a reminder that no matter what you’ve endured, your flame can still rise.

Connect with us and learn more at ⁠theemberproject.org⁠ or follow The EMBER Project on Facebook and Instagram for more inspiring stories and resources for early mothers.

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6 to 12 Months - Milestones, Movement & Mama Moves

Épisode 17

jeudi 18 décembre 2025 • Durée 01:01:58

In this second half of our two-part Positive Parenting series, I continue the journey through the first year of motherhood, exploring the incredible growth that happens between six and twelve months for both mother and child.

From first steps to first words, this season of motherhood is filled with discovery, laughter, and constant change. But it can also bring uncertainty, exhaustion, and moments of doubt. In this episode, we talk about embracing it all with grace and patience, and about how positive parenting creates space for learning and love to grow side by side.

We discuss the milestones that often unfold during this stage, how to support your baby’s development at their own pace, and what it looks like to adapt to changing routines around feeding, sleep, and play. We also explore how daily moments, from mealtime to bedtime, can become opportunities to teach emotional safety, consistency, and trust. Together, we look at ways to create a home that encourages curiosity while remaining safe for exploration, and how to balance your own personal growth as your baby becomes more independent.

This conversation also reminds mothers that support matters. Whether that comes from partners, family, mentors, or community connections, no one is meant to do this alone.

Positive parenting isn’t about getting everything right, it’s about showing up every day with love, consistency, and curiosity, and learning to give yourself the same grace you offer your child.

If this episode encouraged you, please share it with another mom who might need a reminder that she’s doing better than she thinks.

You can connect with us and find more resources at ⁠Newborn Cues narrated - What is Your Baby Trying to Tell You?⁠

⁠https://www.zerotothree.org/⁠

⁠https://developingchild.harvard.edu/

The First Six Months - Bonding, Feeding & Figuring It Out

Épisode 16

jeudi 18 décembre 2025 • Durée 01:00:21

In this episode of The EMBER Project Podcast, I sit down with Margaret Stridick, founder of 3P Parenting, to explore what positive parenting truly means, especially for young and early mothers navigating those fragile first months of motherhood.

This is episode one of a two-part series on Parenting Your Infant, and it focuses on building strong emotional bonds, understanding early development, and nurturing both baby and mother during this critical season of life.

Together we unpack the principles of building secure, loving relationships from day one. Margaret explains how small daily interactions such as eye contact, tone of voice, and skin-to-skin moments create deep emotional safety for both mother and baby. She offers practical strategies for bonding through everyday routines like feedings, diaper changes, and bedtime, reminding young moms that even the simplest gestures can shape lifelong trust and connection.

Throughout their conversation, they explore understanding infant cues and different types of cries, setting realistic expectations for newborn sleep, creating learning opportunities through daily routines, managing stress and sadness, and maintaining strong communication with your support system.

This conversation is filled with warmth, honesty, and gentle wisdom. Whether you are a new mom, a mentor, or someone supporting young parents, this episode offers encouragement and practical tools to help early mothers thrive, not just survive, in those first precious months.

As promised, I've provided resources here.

⁠Newborn Cues narrated - What is Your Baby Trying to Tell You?⁠

⁠https://www.zerotothree.org/⁠

⁠https://developingchild.harvard.edu/⁠

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Budgeting, Baby Bottles, and Breaking Free

Épisode 15

jeudi 18 décembre 2025 • Durée 01:06:41

In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Ra'cole, entrepreneur and financial literacy expert.

Generational poverty isn’t just about money. It’s about patterns, pressures, and missed opportunities passed down for decades. In this episode, we uncover what keeps families stuck and how young mothers can begin to rewrite their stories.

From understanding the difference between generational and situational poverty to tackling the stigma of using WIC or EBT, we explore how early parenthood, financial strain, and lack of healthy money role models affect long-term stability. We also break down the psychology of spending, practical ways to budget and save with very limited income, and how mentorship and financial literacy can change the future for both moms and their children.

This is a conversation filled with real strategies, compassion, and hope—for anyone ready to believe that breaking the cycle is possible.

Learn more at ⁠ywcann.com⁠⁠⁠⁠riseyoungstown.org ⁠⁠⁠

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