www.FOZAInc.org - Friends of Zayne Adams is a 501c3 nonprofit. #foza4ppdawareness Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – This is Episode 32. We appreciate you. Each time you tune into a podcast or share a link, you are taking action that helps strengthen our efforts to raise awareness of maternal mental health. So, thanks again so very much for your continued support. Today, we have with us Susan Aquayo, CEO and President of Kassy’s Kause; a 501c3 organization dedicated to spreading the awareness of perinatal depression that can be experienced during pregnancy ..read more

Hi there, FOZA Fans, and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – This is Episode 31. We know from countless moms and even medical professionals themselves that there are barriers to accessing appropriate care for maternal mental health concerns. On this podcast, we are honored to have with us, Amy Green, the CEO/Founder @Mamaya Health, located in Nashville Tenn, and serving birthing people around the nation through their growing virtual therapy program. Amy is a licensed clinical social worker, an endorsed infant mental health specialist, and a certified perinatal mental health profes ..read more

Epi 30 Social Media -  #FOZA4PPDAwareness - Welcome FOZA Fans! Thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – This is Episode 30 - Our topic is “Indoor Plants That Relieve Stress and Anxiety.” www.FOZAInc.org/podcasts With anxiety creeping into both our professional and personal lives, stress can take its toll on our minds our bodies and, even our spirits. Especially for moms and birthing people, we’re looking at 8 indoor plants with a variation of more than 20 characteristics that can help ease anxiety and stress at work and home. Remember you are your own best advocate so before bring ..read more

Listen in as Dr. Bill Sears, a nationally known pediatrician, father of eight, and author, with guest appearances on more than 100 media platforms including the cover of TIME magazine, as he shares NEW information about “Holistic Ways to manage Postpartum Depression ..read more

#FOZA4PPDAwareness - Welcome FOZA Fans! Thank you for a great year in 2023 and thanks for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST – TUNE IN: https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts– This is Episode 27 - Our topic is “Avoiding S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) for the Holidays. Perinatal and postpartum people can be more sensitive to seasonal depression. Learn why, learn tips to avoid stress, and learn what to do if you see the signs of PPD. As we move into 2024, please remember, Maternal suicide due to PPD is preventable. Connect with FOZA and all of our social Networks: www.FOZAInc.org Donate: www.FOZAI ..read more

Welcome FOZA Fans and thank you for joining in on a NEW FOZA PODCAST bringing awareness to maternal mental health. This is Episode 24 and we are honored to have back with us … Dr. Alan Lindemann aka Rural Doc Alan who has delivered more than 6000 babies in his career with no maternal deaths. Doc Alan is an obstetrician with an interest in reducing maternal mortality. Today we're going to talk about a trending topic. That is the PPD pill or the postpartum depression pill. As you know, FOZA is not an expert. So, we called on an expert and that's Dr. Lindemann. Doc Alan has made it his mission to ..read more

Paulette Smith, Founder of FOZA – speaks with Retired Army Police Captain, Kimberly Franco, the creator of the US Army suicide prevention initiative; “4R Family Members Suicide Prevention Training”, which has been adopted by the United States Army Reserve as a mandatory training requirement. Kimberly will discuss the steps that family members and supporters can take to conduct an intervention.    ..read more

We invite you to join us for a NEW FOZA PODCAST on Maternal Mental Wellness - Episode 22 -  The focus is on: How the Lack of Childcare Funding Can Contribute to Depression. Did you know that 13 million + families across the nation are in danger of losing chiidcare support? Do you know how that can affect a family?  ​Do you know how depression relates to the lack of adequate childcare?    Congress is now focusing on annual funding. Lawmakers have a lot of tough decisions to make about funding, and we have a big fight ahead so please don’t wait…be a part of the solution ..read more

NEW FOZA Podcast Men’s Mental Health Month -  Father’s Day Honors  https://www.fozainc.org/podcasts  - We invite you to join us for a NEW FOZA PODCAST - Episode 21 recognizes Father’s Day and Ways to Support Dad’s who are Supporting Moms During the Postpartum Period.  and especially, If Postpartum Depression has been diagnosed or even suspected.  Please tune in for insight, resources, and some actions we can take as a community, to help fathers and encourage them in a time of life that may be new territory for all involved.  On this Father’s Day we want to say tha ..read more

#foza4ppdawareness - Watch/Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZcPkQWLKMfE We get a lot of questions and comments about WHY Moms don't speak up, when they are feeling down. "Speak up, when you feel down" is an international shout out from PSI (Postpartum Support International) and many other groups and individuals advocating for awareness of postpartum depression and maternal mental wellness and yet many moms simply suffer in silence. And so we went on a deep dive to bring you answers to just a few of the primary reasons why many moms do not speak up as well as they should.  Our thanks t ..read more