Navigating My Crazy
Navigating My Crazy
Shayla V. Shaw
A podcast dedicated to moms focused on balancing mental wellness, family, life, goals, and purpose. This podcast creates a community of moms navigating life, the stigma of mental health, and societal expectations.
Learning to Pivot and Transition in a Pandemic
We are getting some millennial gems from Sharmia Crawford as we discuss how she’s managed to pivot and transition in the midst of a pandemic. Juggling being an educator, single mom, student, and an entrepreneur all the while moving thousands of miles away from family and friends. This episode of the Navigating My Crazy Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, the world’s largest counseling services. Podcast listeners receive 10% off their first month by using code: ‘Navigating’ at Betterhelp.com   Sharmia's Information:  Podcast: Search For The Real Me - www.searchfortherealme.libsyn.com Website : https://www.littleprintsart.com/store  
May 25, 2021
45 min
Preparing for Motherhood: Pregnancy Pearls with Dr. Plenty
Today we will be getting some pregnancy pearls from my mom-Guest, Dr. Nicole Plenty. So if you are expecting, planning a pregnancy, or have a loved one who is pregnant tune in and make sure that you share this episode. This episode of the Navigating My Crazy Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, the world’s largest counseling services. Podcast listeners receive 10% off their first month by using code: ‘Navigating’ at Betterhelp.com   Dr. Plenty's Information:  Facebook Blog: https://www.facebook.com/pregnacypearls Website : https://www.pregnancypearls.com Instagram: @pregnancy_pearls Other Social Media: @pregnancypearls
Apr 27, 2021
45 min
Advocating for Ari: Motherhood and Loss
This episode is dedicated to Ari Stephens, a beautiful angel, born with a rare condition called Trisomy 18 also known as Edwards syndrome. Ari’s mom, Charmian Stephens, and I discuss her pregnancy and Ari’s journey from birth to death. You can also learn more about Ari’s journey via her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Ariheart20 March is Trisomy 18 Awareness month and you can learn more at Trisomy18.org   Charmian also discusses dealing with this trauma in the midst of COVID- 19, motherhood, being a wife, and a serial entrepreneur. You can find more about Charmian at https://www.charmianstephens.com   This episode of the Navigating My Crazy Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, the world’s largest counseling services. Podcast listeners receive 10% off their first month by using code: ‘Navigating’ at Betterhelp.com Episode Sponsor:  Ad Promotion: https://betterhelp.com/Navigating Charmian's Information: Facebook Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Ariheart20 Website : https://www.charmianstephens.com   See more from me at my website: www.navigatingmycrazy.com
Mar 30, 2021
45 min
Navigating Being a Woman in Ministry
Mom-Guest, Minister Shonda Lollie, shares her journey to becoming an ordained minister. #womeninministry Shonda and I discuss how the test and trials of teenage motherhood, racial division, being a woman-leader in corporate, and being a parent shaped and propelled her into her calling. #podcastforwomen You can find Minister Lollie's daily #devotionals and #inspirations at beautifulgirlministries.com The purpose of the Navigating My Crazy Podcast is to share experiences, inspiration, and information to help other moms navigate this crazy thing call life without feeling lost and alone. Make sure you like and subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. #purpose 
Feb 23, 2021
44 min
The Juggle and The Journey
Welcome to the 3rd Season of the Navigating My Crazy Podcast!! I apologize for the hiatus, but just like so many others the stress from COVID completely disrupted my mental and physical. BUT we are BACK!! Mom-Guest, Roslyn Downs, shares how she is navigating through her journey of life with an Autoimmune disease. Roslyn is an organ donor recipient and shares information about organ donation along with the stigma and myths associated with being an organ donor. #organdonor #autoimmunedisease #motherhood #mentalhealth Learn more about #organdonation at organdonor.gov Moms check out HerEminence.com for all of your natural and organic skin, body, and yoni care needs. Use code "Navigate" for 10% off your order. #naturalskincare
Jan 26, 2021
50 min
The Impacts of Literacy in Education & Motherhood
This discussion with our Mom-Guest, Jamie Mayes is so relevant since schools across the world have been dismissed due to the #Coronavirus Pandemic. She shares tips to get our kids engaged in reading from infancy right into college. #literacy You can find her books on Amazon.com and join her group The Education Round-Up 360 on Facebook. Moms, we have tools to help you stay on track with your schedule and mental health during #quarantine!! The Busy Mom Planner & Journal are perfect during this time to create a schedule for your self and the kiddos, create meal plans, shopping lists, and of course #journaling your thoughts, anxieties, and ideas. You can purchase your copies at NavigatingMyCrazy.com/shop
Mar 31, 2020
42 min
Managing Anxiety In Chaos
With so much confusion and uncertainty surrounding our current #pandemic, #Coronavirus, I wanted to take some time to discuss the anxiety that comes to us in these situations In this episode, I discuss my own #anxiety, causes, and some of the self-management tools I am using to de-escalate. Take some time to listen and share how you are handling your anxiety or if you are able to handle it on our Facebook and Instagram pages. This episode is sponsored by Her Eminence Sexe.  Natural, non-toxic products created to heal, restore, and soothe every woman's mind, body, and spirit, so she feels like Royalty.  Use code "Sexe" at HerEminence.com for 10% off your first order #HerEminence
Mar 17, 2020
15 min
Millennial, Marriage, & Motherhood
Mom-Guest, Altovia McNeal shares her experiences as a millennial woman, wife, and mom. We discuss topics like relationship boundaries, self-care, purpose finding, postpartum, and so much more. #womenempowerment She and her husband proudly rep marriage and encourage other married couples to continue to date and just enjoy each other via their organization, Love Our Love .  #marriageworks Altovia is also the co-founder of Made It, a non-profit organization established to support victims of domestic violence. You can keep up with all the organization's events on Facebook - Made It #domesticviolence We also discuss the importance of telling your time what to do by establishing a plan. The Navigating My Crazy Planner for Busy Moms is perfect for the mom constantly on the go wanting to maximize her time. Get your copy at NavigatingMyCrazy.com/shop
Feb 25, 2020
36 min
Let's Talk: Love, Marriage, & Money
Season 2, Episode 1 is set to reinvigorate you to continue to push towards the #financialgoals you set for 2020. Mom-Guest, Ericka Young a Financial Counselor shares not only how she and her husband dumped over $100K in debt, but all the factors that lead to the accumulation in the first place.  Find more about the programs Ericka has to offer at www.tailormadebudgets.com Need a great way to track your #goals, #budget, and important events? The Navigating My Crazy Busy Mom Bundle offers both a journal and a planner to keep you on track both mentally and physically. Get yours today at NavigatingMyCrazy.com/shop
Feb 18, 2020
38 min
Season One Wrap Up
This episode is a reflection of the year and inspiration to keep pushing. The Navigating My Crazy Success Planner for Busy Moms is a great tool to set goals and get organized as we bring in 2020. Get your copy at www.NavigatingMyCrazy.com.  Want to be a guest, have show ideas, or interested in sponsorships. 
Dec 17, 2019
13 min
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