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.180 Morning Mindset with Tai Beauchamp
SonRise welcomes inspirational leader, Tai Beauchamp, for a special edition of Morning Mindset with Tai. Join us on Sunday, August 20th at 9 a.m. ET, as Tai guides us in how to experience life-shifting energy at the start of each day. Listen in as Tai gives us a new meaning for the phrase "Rise and Shine."
Ep.179 The Gift of Adversity: Orma Smith
When troubles come into your life, you have a choice: allow it to change you or allow it to challenge you to grow. This week, SonRise welcomes Therapist, Educator, and Leader, Orma C. Smith to share her personal story of healing from trauma and recovering from breast cancer, while grieving significant loss.
Ep.178 The Power of Belief: Sylvia High
Our dreams, goals, and desires are often bigger than our current belief systems. We can manifest our wildest dreams in real time once we align those beliefs with our heartfelt desires. Join SonRise as Expert coach and mentor Sylvia High graces us with her powerful presence to explore The Power of Belief. This is sure to be a transformative session!
Ep.177 Today's Fathers: Dr. Linda McGhee, Keith Lawson, and Darius McGhee
The presence of a mother and a father is equally essential for a child's development and well-being. However, motherhood and fatherhood can look drastically different in how they manifest.
Ep 176. An Open Session for Parents: Dr. Linda McGhee
The SonRise network provides access to some of the most brilliant minds in the mental wellness arena. SonRise is dedicated to connecting parents with the support, information, and resources needed to help their children overcome struggles with mental wellness or addiction.
Ep 174. Surviving Reality: Tamar Braxton's Journey to Empowerment and Healing
Explore the profound impact of reality TV on mental health with Tamar Braxton on the SonRise Podcast. Join us as she discusses "Surviving Reality" and shares her journey of healing and self-discovery. Gain insights into the influence of our gaze on celebrities' lives and the effects on their mental well-being. Don't miss this eye-opening episode during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Tune in now for an insightful conversation.
Ep. 173: Extended Family Drama: Dr. Linda Mcghee
While children do not come with parenting manuals, they often come with extended family members who can't wait to offer parents their unsolicited advice. Navigating these situations without being disrespectful or offensive can sometimes prove tricky. Fortunately, there are helpful strategies that parents can employ when tensions rise.
SonRise welcomes Clinical Psychologist and Resident Expert Dr. Linda McGhee to discuss "Extended Family Drama: How to Manage Family Members Who Interject Themselves into Your Parenting Journey."
Ep. 172: Black Male Mental Health-Radical Healing and the Power of Empathy: Dr. Halim Ali
Join the SonRise village as we welcome activist, mentor, and mental health professional Dr. Halim Ali to discuss the Mile High Chess Club, established by From The Heart Foundation, to cultivate the minds and spirits of adolescent youth whom society may deem as “at-risk” individuals. Listen in as he describes the rigorous journey of enlightenment and empowerment that the youth embark upon, known as the Rites of Passage Program.
Ep. 171: Leading By Example: Inspiring the Next Generation On Health and Wellness: Dr. Lee Johnson III
Join us on the SonRise Podcast as we welcome Dr. Lee Johnson III, a health and wellness expert, to explore how we can inspire a culture of wellness and positive habits for the next generation as men and caregivers. Dr. Johnson shares valuable insights from his experiences, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing physical and mental well-being. Discover practical tips for integrating self-care into daily life.
Ep. 170: The MEN-tality of Our Youth: John Houston Smith
In society, youth are constantly bombarded with imagery and messaging counterproductive to their growth and well-being. These messages can, unfortunately harm their mindset. But what happens when we intentionally pour into our youth, helping them shift toward a more positive mentality? SonRise welcomes Entrepreneur, Trainer, and Wellness Advocate John Houston Smith for an enlightening discussion that will help parents and youth alike.
Ep. 169: Men's Health Month: Dr. Rick Wallace
Mustering up the strength to seek help during times of trouble is no small feat, especially when doing so is not a practice that has been normalized within our families or our communities. To kick off Men’s Mental Health Month, Dr. Rick Wallace will join us to share the latest stats, facts, and intellect to help create open conversations. He will also share strategies and ways to foster a supportive environment where seeking help is a sign of strength.
Ep. 168: Life, Love, & Empowerment for Black Children: Dr. Raquel Martin
Black parents are tasked with the immense responsibility of parenting and providing love, empowerment, and speaking life into our children in an environment that may seek to adultify and dehumanize them. This places Black parents in a position where they are often forced to protect first and ask questions later. While this is understandable, it may also damage our relationships with our children.
Ep. 167: Managing Workplace Worries: Dr. Marie Smith-East
Parents working to balance work and home life demands may find themselves overwhelmed and exhausted, especially if a teen is struggling with mental wellness. Unfortunately, this stress can begin to impact how parents perform at work.
SonRise welcomes Dr. Marie Smith-East to discuss teen mental health and its impact on parent work performance.
Ep. 166: BET News Special: Alexandria Queen and Dr. Linda McGhee
In observance of National Mental Health Awareness Month, join SonRise for a special BET News Conversation featuring Alexandria Queen-Sneed, producer of BET's "America in Black,"
Look inside the show's production, which features Taraji P. Henson, Crystal Renee Hayslett, and our founders, Keith Lawson and Kelli Richardson-Lawson.
Ep. 165: Hope & Healing for Parents: Part 2: Dr. Linda McGhee
Sometimes, something seems to trigger a completely unexpected response when you think you have reached total healing in a particular area. That's why when you embark upon a healing journey intentionally, it can feel similar to navigating unknown terrain full of land mines. Join resident expert Dr. Linda McGhee, psychologist and founder of McGhee & Associates, to continue discussing hope and healing for parents.
Ep. 164: Mental Health For Your Whole Self: Kimberley Alexander
In traffic, intersections are places where collisions are likely to occur. Many facets of our identity intersect to form who we are as whole beings. These intersections have implications for our mental and physical health. Changemaker, Kimberley Robinson Alexander discusses the intersectionality of mental illness and chronic illness and the role that isolation has played in the pandemic.
Ep. 163: Hope & Healing for Parents: Part 1: Dr. Linda Mcghee
Dr. Linda McGhee, psychologist and founder of McGhee & Associates, guided us in discussing how parents can find hope and healing. Join us for a SonRise session that will inspire you. We hope to see you on the call!
Ep. 162: SonRise to SUNSET: Kelly Chapman
If you have ever gone on a road trip with a trusted friend, you have probably easily allowed them to be your co-pilot as you navigate unknown territory. You likely trust them to handle the navigation, telling you which turn to take next while you keep your eyes on the road ahead. Well, the same goes for the journey of life. We don't always know what lies ahead, but we must trust our perfect co-pilot and have faith that we will reach our intended destination.
Ep. 161: Just Breathe: Dr. Vikki Johnson
With so much ALWAYS going on, we must remember to breathe. God breathed into us "the breath of life" so that in times of chaos, turmoil, and unease, we would have a source greater than ourselves to pull strength from. This resurrection Sunday edition of The Sonrise Project is a gentle reminder to BREATHE. Join us as a transformational speaker Dr. Vikki Johnson shares tips for maintaining peace in times of stress.
Ep. 160: Spring Cleaning: Creating Space & Shifting to a Legacy Mindset: Jayson Wells
This dialogue will provide a space for individual and collective awareness and accountability. We will use a topic that most people are familiar with as a metaphor we can apply. Attendees will be provided a space to add or sharpen tools for their toolbox used to navigate through our journeys of life.