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.196 10 Ways to Cope with Grief With Qiana M. Davis
During the holiday season, grief can sometimes hit like a tidal wave, causing a flood of overwhelming emotions. While many are celebrating and having moments of good cheer, some of us are grieving the loss of those who were extremely special to us.
Ep.195 Moving through Mourning With Kelly Chapman
Loss is something that unfortunately is inevitable for all of us, but that doesn't make it any less painful, especially when the loss is someone close like a parent.
Ep.194 Facing Adversity & Finding Peace With Charles M. Blow
The path to peace does not always look as we expect it to. Sometimes peace is found after facing adversity.
Ep.193 Living with Gratitude With Dr. Vikki Johnson
With celebrations such as the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, many consider this a season of gratitude. However, for some of us, this season can trigger feelings of hurt and pain for various reasons.
Ep.191 Love Your Mind Dr. Rick Wallace
To kick off Men’s Health Awareness Month, Dr. Rick Wallace joins us this Sunday, November 5th at 9 a.m. ET to discuss the Love, Your Mind campaign and the importance of caring for our minds, especially when it comes to Black male mental health.
Ep.190 Overwhelm In Our Teens (And Ourselves)
SonRise welcomes you to join us as we learn about the normal and natural ways our teens may try to cope and survive (drugs/alcohol/isolation/self-injury, etc.) and why they are actually signs of resilience. Dr. Julie Lopez, Master Clinician, will lead us in this discussion while also exploring other alternatives that can offer grounding to parents and teens.
Ep.189 Feed Your Sol With Mama Sol
Mama Sōl, a spoken word artist, transition trainer, humanitarian, two-time breast cancer survivor, publisher, and single mother, discusses the various ways to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.
Ep.188 Maintaining Mental Health During Times of War & Distress With Beverly Kearney
SonRise welcomes critically acclaimed author and visionary, Beverly Kearney, to lead us in a discussion on how to prioritize mental health during times of war and exposure to distressing news.
Ep.187 Maintaining Personal Mental Health While Advocating for Others With Michael McElroy
Join us as we talk with Professor and Broadway star, Michael McElroy as he details how he has maintained his mental wellness while working on Broadway and advocating for theater students and industry professionals.
Ep.186 Leveraging Your Personal Gifts to Support Your Parenting With Dr. Linda McGhee
Resident expert Dr. Linda McGhee returns to SonRise to discuss "Leveraging Your Personal Gifts to Support Your Parenting." Come learn how to use your personal gifts as parenting resources and also when to draw the line on helping. Join the call at 9 a.m. ET!
Ep.185 SonRise Stories: Open Session With Keith Lawson
Listen in as Keith Lawson shares lessons that his family has learned along the way and members of our SonRise village share their personal stories.
Ep.184: 3 M's: Menopause, Motherhood, and Mental Health With Sharon Green
SonRise welcomes back Sharon Green to discuss the 3 M's: Menopause, Motherhood, and Mental Health. Come take part in a candid discussion on the challenges that come with motherhood and how to maintain your sanity through it all.
Ep.183 Reducing Conflict and Connecting With Your Teen With Dr. Elizabeth R. Henry, aka Dr. Liz
SonRise welcomes Dr. Liz to discuss her book, “You Are Not A Bad Parent: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Reducing Conflict and Connecting with Your Teen.” Join us to learn tips and strategies for establishing a stronger connection.
Ep.182 Ensuring Accommodations for our Children and Teens With Dr. Linda McGhee
We have learned about learning differences and the importance of disability accommodations. Now, Dr. Linda McGhee dives deep into maximizing school and testing accommodations to ensure our children can thrive.
Ep.181 Understanding Learning Differences In Our Children and Teens With Dr. Christi Hay
When troubles come into your life, you have a choice: allow them to change you or allow them 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. Join us as Orma talks about the gift of adversity and how to transform your pain into purpose.
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.