15-19-23. To understand the significance behind these numbers, you have to listen to Joi West-Phalo’s personal parenting journey. She became a mom at 15 and now inspires other moms and women to walk boldly in their purpose. Through a strong support system and determination not to fall into the teen mom statistics, Joi was able to find herself again, define meaning in her life, and be a role model for many others to push through their ugly truths.

In this episode of The Ugly Truth Saves Lives, host Tamara Eldridge speaks with Joi West-Phalo—author, advocate, and founder of She Changes Everything.

Joi shares her raw and unfiltered journey through teen motherhood, marriage, divorce, and ultimately discovering her purpose in uplifting other women. This conversation highlights the importance of community, the healing power of storytelling, and how faith can guide you through even the most uncertain seasons of parenting.

This episode is a reminder that your truth—no matter how messy—can be the very thing that sets you and others free.

🎧 Tune in for a story that will challenge, inspire, and empower you to embrace every part of your journey.

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In this deeply moving episode, Tamika Bruce opens up about the impact of parental incarceration—not just on the parent, but on the children left behind.

After serving 10 years and enduring 7 years without seeing her kids, Tamika returned home to face a new reality: her children were intelligent and capable—but struggling in ways she didn’t expect.

This conversation unpacks:
• The emotional toll of separation
• The overlooked trauma children carry
• The challenges of rebuilding trust and connection
• What true reintegration really looks like

Now a community advocate focused on reentry for families, Tamika is turning her pain into purpose—bringing awareness to stories that often go unheard.

This episode is raw. It’s real. And it’s necessary.

Listen now and be part of the healing conversation.

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Co-parenting isn’t just about schedules. It’s about emotions, communication, and showing up for your kids in every season.

In this episode of Nailed It Motherhood, LaDon Hall shares his real-life journey from everyday parenting to navigating custody arrangements, opening up about the emotional impact on both parents and children. This conversation dives into the importance of flexibility, honest communication, and prioritizing your child’s needs over rigid agreements.

If you’re balancing co-parenting, adjusting to change, or learning how to stay connected with your kids no matter the circumstances, this episode is for you. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about perfect parenting—it’s about being present, intentional, and building strong relationships that last.

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Most moms feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure if they’re doing enough, until they hear a story like this.

In this powerful episode of Nailed It Motherhood, Taja Morris shares her raw journey from trauma, depression, and disconnection to true healing and self-care. Through personal loss, city-life chaos, and the deep bond with her children, she reveals what it really means to rebuild and redefine motherhood.

Taja opens up about postpartum depression, witnessing community violence, and the pivotal moments that forced her to pause and prioritize her mental health. Grounded in faith, nature, and purpose, she created Sisters with an Agenda, a space where women and moms can heal, grow, and support one another.

We also dive into practical ways to parent with intention, like honest communication, family meetings, and creating a safe space where kids feel seen, heard, and loved. Taja keeps it real, showing up fully, flaws and all.

This isn’t just a story about survival, it’s about rising, healing, and building a legacy rooted in love, authenticity, and purpose.

If you’re feeling depleted, craving connection, or ready to rewrite your motherhood story, this episode will meet you exactly where you are and remind you that your healing starts within.

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It felt like the ground disappeared underneath her life.

In this powerful episode of Nailed It Motherhood, we dive into what it really looks like to navigate betrayal, business loss, and heartbreak — while still showing up as a present, loving mom.

This wasn’t just a relationship ending. For Juls Bindi, this was a years-long partnership shattered in a single night — without her knowledge. And just when she thought the worst had passed, another devastating blow followed.

Through raw honesty, she shares:

• What it feels like to mother through emotional turmoil
• The weight of balancing personal heartbreak with professional survival
• How betrayal impacts identity, confidence, and trust
• Why choosing to rise is sometimes less about strength — and more about responsibility

Because when you’re a mother, someone is always watching.

This episode is about resilience in real time. It’s about heartbreak and entrepreneurship. It’s about showing up with love and presence when your own heart is breaking.

If you’ve ever had to hold it together for your child while everything in you felt like it was falling apart — this conversation will remind you that rising isn’t optional when little eyes are learning from you.

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In this episode of Nailed It Motherhood, host Tamara Eldridge welcomes Dr. Kate Lund, a psychologist, author, and mother, who shares her journey of resilience through parenting and personal challenges. Dr. Lund discusses her new book, 'Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting,' emphasizing the importance of self-care, understanding unique parenting contexts, and fostering resilience in children. The conversation explores the dynamics of parenting twins, the significance of community support, and the joy of authentic connections. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their unique parenting journeys and believe in the possibilities that lie beyond challenges.

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In this episode of Nailed It Motherhood Podcast, Tamara Eldridge sits down with single dad Quincy Kofi Swatson, for an honest conversation about hobbies, co-parenting, and showing up as a present parent. Quincy shares what raising two very different sons has taught him about patience, grace, and meeting each child where they are. Together, they unpack the realities dads face, the importance of self-care, and why building community, especially among other dope fathers, matters. It’s a real, reflective look at parenting as a shared journey of growth, challenges, and celebrating the small wins along the way.

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This episode of Nailed It Motherhood Podcast is for all of the parents carrying the weight of our caregivers. Lisa Augustin gives us full permission to go against the grain as she shares her parenting journey and the intentional work of breaking generational traumas - specific to parenting girls. We talk about how our own upbringing quietly shapes the way we parent, the power of truly listening to our children, and why honoring their feelings matters. Lisa also opens up about the role of support systems, therapy, and self-reflection in her growth as a mother. This conversation is a reminder that parenting is an ongoing journey, which requires vulnerability, accountability, and the willingness to grow right alongside our kids.

Grab a pen and take notes as you listen to the gems that Lisa shares on this phenomenal episode.

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