SonRise Sunday Weekly Calls & Replays
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone.
Every Sunday at 9:00 AM ET | Free Virtual Session
Our SonRise Support Group is a weekly safe space for parents to share their challenges and learn from experts as we work on raising strong, healthy young people despite the odds.
As a result, participants walk away encouraged and with tools, tips, or new connections to experts who can assist them along their journeys.
What to Expect:
• Safe space for parents, friends, or caregivers navigating mental health and/or addiction challenges
• Experts, therapists, & people with lived experiences
• Topics based on surveys and input from our community
Notable Past Guests:
Tabitha Brown, Tamar Braxton, Jenifer Lewis, Tina Lifford, Charles M. Blow, Brandi Harvey, David Mann, Kym Whitley, Kierra Sheard Kelly, Dr. Rick Wallace, Dr. Linda McGhee, and more.
Episode Replays
Missed a Session? We've Got You.
Life happens. Healing doesn't have to wait. Catch up on past SonRise Sunday sessions and Sisters Unfiltered conversations whenever you need them.
What You'll Find:
• 300+ archived SonRise Sunday sessions
• Expert conversations on mental health, addiction, and family wellness
• Celebrity guest appearances and special episodes
• Sisters Unfiltered replays
Episodes are available on our YouTube channel. Legacy episodes are available through the OWN Podcast Network.
Ep. 303 - The 2026 Financial Remix
In this episode, Dr. Lynn Richardson breaks down practical strategies for building financial confidence, navigating economic change, and aligning your finances with your values and purpose. This episode offers encouragement and real‑world insight to help listeners take control of their financial story and plan with clarity and confidence.
Ep. 302 - Disrupting Old Habits with New Choices
In this episode, Janine Horne shares practical insight on identifying habits that no longer serve us, shifting mindsets, and making purposeful decisions that lead to growth and transformation. This conversation offers encouragement and actionable steps for listeners ready to replace old routines with empowering new ones.
Ep. 301 - Authenticity Requires Shifting
In this episode, Jesaira Glover-Dulin shares heartfelt wisdom on self‑discovery, letting go of old narratives, and stepping courageously into who you’re meant to be. This conversation offers encouragement and practical insight for anyone seeking authenticity in life, relationships, and faith.
Ep. 300 - Celebrating Our 300th Call!
In this episode, we revisit meaningful moments, share lessons learned, and highlight powerful takeaways from conversations that have shaped the community. This milestone episode honors growth, resilience, and connection — encouraging listeners to reflect on their own journeys and look ahead with hope and purpose.
Ep. 299 - Don't Allow Undesirable Circumstances to be A Reason to Fail, But to Excel
In this episode, Corey Minor Smith shares candid insight on shifting your mindset, turning adversity into opportunity, and using life’s toughest moments as fuel to excel rather than excuses to give up. This uplifting conversation encourages listeners to embrace resilience, strengthen their resolve, and pursue excellence — no matter what circumstances they face.
Ep 298 - Serving Gratitude Despite the Pain
n this episode, Coach Bev Kearney shares empowering insights on finding thankfulness when pain and hardship feel overwhelming and offers practical mindset shifts that help turn struggle into strength. With wisdom drawn from her own life and leadership experience, this episode encourages listeners to embrace gratitude as a source of resilience, purpose, and peace — no matter what they’re facing.
Ep. 297 - Serenity and Managing Our Inner Me (Not Enemy)
In this episode, Sylvia High shares thoughtful wisdom on reframing self‑criticism, embracing inner calm, and building practices that support emotional well‑being. Through heartfelt conversation and practical insight, this episode encourages listeners to cultivate serenity from the inside out and relate to themselves with compassion rather than conflict.
Ep. 296 - Real Talk and Real Transitions (I could be your son!)
In this episode, Taharka Sankara brings raw insight from his personal journey, offering reflections that challenge assumptions and invite listeners to see one another with empathy and respect. This episode delivers real talk on growth, purpose, and the transformative power of understanding — reminding us that the stories of others can reflect our own.
Ep. 295 - Elders Matter So Should Our Adult Children 'Show Up' At Family Gatherings
In this episode, Dr. Linda McGhee dives into why honoring elders matters, how to encourage meaningful presence from adult children at family gatherings, and ways to navigate relational tensions with empathy and grace. With practical insight and gentle wisdom, Dr. McGhee offers encouragement for building deeper family bonds and fostering a sense of belonging for every generation.
Ep. 294 - Self-Care Is Not An Option
In this episode, Cherise Mattheson dives into why self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. Discover practical strategies for nurturing your mind, body, and spirit, and learn how prioritizing yourself can transform your daily life.
Ep. 293 - Raising Purpose Driven Children - No Matter What
In this episode, Diane Haskell shares practical wisdom on nurturing your child’s gifts, fostering resilience, and cultivating faith-filled confidence in every stage of development. With heartfelt insight and actionable takeaways, this conversation empowers listeners to parent with clarity, courage, and joy, even when the path isn’t easy.
Ep. 292 - How to Talk to Our Teen & Adult Children
In this episode, Lexi Hopkins Cunningham shares thoughtful strategies for navigating tough conversations, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering deeper understanding across generations. Whether you’re working through conflict, bridging emotional gaps, or simply wanting to strengthen your family bonds, this episode offers encouragement and actionable tools to help you communicate with clarity and compassion.
Ep. 291 - Open Session
In this episode, Dr. Linda McGhee will address audience questions on managing mental health challenges, offering strategies and advice for parents, caregivers, and individuals alike. This is a unique opportunity to gain expert advice on topics that matter to you.
Ep. 290 - The Power of Perseverence: The Journey of a Black Latina Woman
In this episode, Janecia Jay Davis shares the triumphs and challenges she’s faced as a Black Latina woman, offering honest insights into resilience, identity, and the courage to rise through adversity. Together, we discuss how embracing one’s story, navigating societal expectations, and holding onto faith can fuel strength, growth, and purpose. This episode uplifts listeners with a powerful message about perseverance, self-authenticity, and the beauty of becoming who you were meant to be.
Ep. 289 - Fragile: The Myth of Pain and Suffering
In this episode, Lisa McClendon brings her deep insight into emotional resilience, healing through creativity and community, and how reframing our understanding of vulnerability can empower us to grow, find wholeness, and support others with compassion. Through honest conversation and practical tools, this episode encourages listeners to move beyond the myth that pain must weaken us and instead embrace resilience, connection, and purpose in every season of life.
Ep. 288 - Life After . . . Suicide
In this episode, Karen McKoy shares her powerful personal journey of grief and healing following the deaths of two of her children and a grandchild, offering listeners honest reflection, courage, and hope in the wake of unimaginable pain. Through compassionate conversation, Karen opens up about how she navigated profound heartbreak, reclaimed joy, and discovered strength beyond survival—encouraging others who have faced similar losses to find meaning, resilience, and community in their own lives.
Ep. 287 - Open Session
In this episode, Dr. McGhee answers listener questions, offers compassionate insights, and shares practical strategies to help parents, caregivers, and individuals navigate challenges with resilience and understanding. This open format creates a safe space for connection, reflection, and real-world guidance on the topics that matter most.
Ep. 286 - What's In Your Cup?
In this episode, we discuss the importance of checking in with your own emotional and mental well-being — recognizing what you carry, what fills you up, and what you might need to let go of in order to show up more fully for yourself and your family. Through heartfelt conversation and practical insight, Tracie Berry McGhee encourages listeners to nurture their inner resources so they can pour out strength, joy, and resilience in every area of life.
Ep. 285 - Permission to Thrive
In this episode, Sylvia High guides listeners through the importance of embracing your strengths, releasing self-limiting beliefs, and stepping boldly into the fullness of your potential — especially amidst the challenges of parenting, healing, and personal growth. Through candid conversation, encouragement, and mindset shifts, Sylvia helps listeners recognize their worth, reclaim their confidence, and cultivate a life rooted in purpose and joy.
Ep. 284 - Dealing with Unspoken Issues
In this episode, Dr. Laverne Collins addresses the impact of unspoken issues on our emotional, mental, and relational well-being. Through compassionate insight and practical wisdom, she explores the importance of bringing hidden struggles into the light as a path toward healing, clarity, and growth.