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. 283 - Open Session
In this episode, Dr. 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. 282 - Open Session
In this episode, Dr. Vikki engages in an open discussion with the SonRise community on whatever topics people feel compelled to address. These open discussions allow for a free flow of conversation, where anyone can speak at any time.
Ep. 281 - Mental Wellness Is Not A Luxury
In this episode, Candace Washington emphasizes that mental wellness is essential, not optional. She speaks candidly about healing, resilience, and prioritizing emotional health, offering encouragement and practical insight for living well and showing up fully in everyday life.
Ep. 280 - Facing Our Fears: A Conversation About Legacy, Love, & Living Fully
In this episode, Shewonia Roberts leads a heartfelt conversation about facing fear and choosing to live fully. Together, we explore themes of legacy, love, and courage—offering thoughtful insight and encouragement to live with intention and purpose, even in the face of uncertainty.
Ep. 279 - The Inner Fitness Revolution: The Power of Telling Yourself The Truth
In this episode, Tina Lifford invites listeners into a powerful conversation about inner fitness and radical self-honesty. She explores how telling yourself the truth can lead to healing, clarity, and lasting transformation—unlocking greater emotional strength and authentic living.
Ep. 277 - Black Men and Mental Wellness
In this episode, Dr. Norm Jones leads an important and timely conversation on mental wellness among Black men. He addresses stigma, healing, and the power of emotional health, offering insight, encouragement, and a practical perspective for individuals, families, and communities.
Ep. 276 - Turning Saboteurs Into Super Powers
In this episode, Aziza Binti explores how our inner saboteurs can become powerful allies. Through insight and practical wisdom, she shares how to recognize limiting patterns, transform them, and step more fully into purpose, confidence, and personal growth.
Ep. 275 - From the Heart of A Father
This special Father’s Day edition of the SonRise Project Podcast features Delbert Thurman sharing heartfelt reflections on fatherhood, faith, and legacy. With honesty and compassion, he offers wisdom from a father’s perspective—encouraging listeners to lead with love, presence, and purpose in their families and beyond.
Ep. 274 - Permission to Embody Wholeness
In this episode, Jesaira Glover-Dulin invites listeners to release striving and embrace true wholeness. Through honest conversation and gentle wisdom, she explores what it means to live fully aligned—mind, body, and spirit—offering encouragement to step into healing, authenticity, and freedom.