Today, Thamousca chats with Mrs. Destiny Joseph-Bishop. She’s a proud Clark Atlanta University alumna, where she studied Mass Communication. Destiny is currently pursuing her Master’s in Public Administration at Wake Forest. Currently, she conducts legal research for attorneys and works to make legal resources more accessible to those in need. Destiny is a devoted wife, a proud mom, andthe oldest of two sisters. When she’s not balancing family life, she focuses on community advocacy, with hopes of pursuing a career that advances youth education in communities of color.

This episode dives into the myth “Being a Mother is Easy.” Destiny and Thamousca explore the many challenges young and/or new mothers face postpartum and the glamorization that often comes or is portrayed in the media. The ladies discuss the mental health toll it takes to raise a child, the lossof identity, and the internal conflicts that mothers often have to deal with alone.

Destiny is candid about her own journey as a new mother, thechanges in friendship dynamics, the expectations imposed on her by society, and how seeking the help of a nanny was the best decision for her and her family.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

- The impact of “Mom Guilt” post-partum.

- Seeking help and not suffering in silence.

- The loss of identity, friends, and freedom.

- Consequences of wearing a mask post-partum.

Whether you are new to the journey of motherhood or you’re a seasoned mother, motherhood has its share of challenges and blessings. It is important to understand the mental, physical, and psychological shifts that take place when becoming a mother. Do not allow societal expectations and pop culture influences to dictate how you should be or show up in the world as a mother. Listen to your body, seek help, and maintain a supportive village.

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• Destiny Joseph-Bishop | LinkedIn
• Thamousca | Healing Moi, LLC | Healing Moi | LinkedIn

Today, Thamousca chats with Jeribeth Solis-Perez. She’s adevoted wife, proud mama of two, and a follower of Christ. She is an Infant Mental Health Specialist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, specializing in Sandtray Therapy and Child-Centered Play Therapy. She recently launched her private practice—The Mindful Heart Counseling—in the Palmetto Bay area of South Florida. Jeribeth is passionate about helping children develop emotional self-regulation and supporting families in building strong, connected bonds with their little ones. Her goal is to care for the hearts of the smallestamong us and to remind families that they never have to walk this journey alone.

This episode dives into the myth “Motherhood is Easy.” Jeribeth and Thamousca explore the cultural perceptions of motherhood and how these beliefs influence our mindsets around this topic. Jeri shares her own personal experiences as a mother of two toddlers and the importance of community for her emotional well-being.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

- The set expectations pre-motherhood.

- The impact of delivery on the mother’s mental health.

- Parenting differences and how to handle them.

- Managing parental responsibilities and self-care.

- Coping skills post pregnancy.

- Pressure to buy material things for your child vs creatinglasting memories.

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• Jeribeth Solis Perez | Instagram – The Mindful Heart Co

• Jeribeth Solis Perez | Instagram – Our Play Journal

• Thamousca | Healing Moi, LLC | Healing Moi

Today, Thamousca chats with Annie Obsaint. She’s a Registered Nurse and a serial entrepreneur whose business journey began back in her college days. Over the years, she has launched and operated several successful ventures,including a catering business, an accessory line, an organizing service, and a recovery wellness center. Today, she is the proud Co-Founder of Perfect My Silhouette, a shapewear company that supports individuals in their post-op healing process, which she runs with her sister. Currently, she’s working on opening an Assisted Living Facility which caters to the needs of seniors who require assistance with activities of daily living. When she's not wearing her nurse's hat, Annie is playing “Tati” with her five beautiful nieces or exploring new corners of the world through solo traveling.

This episode dives into the myth “Men and Women Can’t BeJust Friends.” Annie and Thamousca explore the historical, cultural, and societal influences this belief has had in shaping how men and women interact with each other. The ladies explore whether cross-gender friendships are possibleand share their experiences of having platonic friendships that didn’t involve blurred lines. Annie and Thamousca discuss what they believe to be the fundamental ingredients to maintaining healthy platonic friendships from becoming problematic.

Annie is candid about her own journey with the concept that men and women “cannot just be friends” and what has shaped her view on the topic.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

- The impact of parental imprint on the decisions we make asadults

- How pop culture has influenced the way we see cross gender friendships

- The ingrained beliefs imposed by our mothers/parents

- Components necessary to establishing and maintaininghealthy cross-gender friendships

Whether or not you believe men and women can truly befriends often comes down to personal values and lived experience. What matters most is understanding how this belief—or myth—may be shaping your choices and sense of self. We all have the right to decide what kinds of friendships work for us, as long as that decision is grounded in intention, not shaped by pressure, guilt, or manipulation. No one gets to decide for you who you can or can’t be friends with. If you are in a situation where you are forced to choose between your friend(s) or your partner, then you may need to re-evaluate that relationship dynamic – because that, my friends, is unhealthy!

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• Annie Obsaint | Instagram

• Annie Obsaint | Facebook

• Thamousca | Healing Moi, LLC | Healing Moi

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