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.

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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.

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Ep 47. Student-Athletes Mental Health Matters: Marcus Alston

Student-athletes look at their sports as an outlet! When the global pandemic hit, schools canceled spring and fall sports. This cancellation directly impacted student-athletes’ mental health. Join Marcus Alston as he shares his own story about mental health challenges.

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Ep 46. When "I'm A Grown Man" Hits Home: Keith Lawson

We are excited to welcome TV executive Keith Lawson (Kelli's husband) to our next SonRise Call.

Keith and Kelli share the joy and challenge of raising two sons. One is 15, and the other recently transitioned to Adulthood.

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Ep 42. Navigating Family Storms During the Holidays: Dr. Linda McGhee

Are you feeling tired and dispirited as the holidays approach?

Today's session featuring Dr. Linda McGhee will help us examine how to rediscover joy and gratitude during the holiday season. Many people have suffered profound losses and are grieving. Let's have a robust discussion about how to handle the grief.

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Ep 37. The Power of Gratitude: The Greatest ELEVATOR: Sylvia High

Join Sylvia High in a thought-provoking conversation as we delve into the creative essence of gratitude. Experience the joy and renewal that gratitude brings when paired with Empowered Thinking. With her insight, despite our circumstances, we expect to move into the holiday season with a different mindset.

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Ep 34. Take a Moment for Healing: Tamiko Ruby J

During October, Mental Health advocates focus on Depression Awareness. There are so many factors in 2020 that can create feelings of depression in children and parents. As such, we want to take a moment and offer this Sunday's SonRise Call as a safe space for healing.

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Ep 28. Suicidality and Childhood Trauma: Dr. Rick Wallace

September is Suicide Awareness Month. We recognize this is a very sensitive topic. As such, we are very pleased to introduce Dr. Rick Wallace to walk us through the conversation. He can help us understand it all and optimally guide us toward prevention.

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Ep 27. Managing Online Learning 2.0: Dr. Linda McGhee

We will explore what to do if online learning is not working, including if your child has ADHD. Next, we will discuss what to do if your child feels the emotional impacts of online school, social isolation, COVID-19, and racial trauma.

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Ep 25. This Is Not Your Parent’s Marijuana : Dr. Sherria Watkins

The temptations are everywhere. They are inside the schools and on the streets. They are at home in our closets and cupboards and inside a friend's house. Some are legal, and others are criminal. What are they? Alcohol, Opioids, Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, and Cannabinoids.

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Ep. 18: Words Are Power: Danielle Boucree

When we were young, our parents told us, “Use Your Words,” but as we become adults, those words we were encouraged to use are perceived as signs of weakness. That stops today!

Listen and participate in this active session, where we will share feelings and learn how to use them to communicate more effectively within our family system.

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Ep 16. Parenting With Purpose: Jayson Wells

We welcome back Jayson Wells to discuss Parenting with Purpose, what he says is a journey of self-UNcovery, lifting the layers of the status quo by questioning your thoughts and emotions and challenging you to step outside your comfort zone.

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Ep. 14: The 5 Pillars of Radical Self Care: Sharon Green

When navigating the storm, it helps to have strategies to find peace. Join us shortly as Tamiko Ruby J. walks us through healing meditation techniques. She is a SonRise Mother who raised a son with challenges who is now doing wonderfully well.

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