On this solo show I am airing some grievances with motherhood and the pressure and overwhelm of the holiday season. I reflect on aspects of my Thanksgiving weekend as well as how difficult the transition back to reality was following a weekend away.&nbsp; Links:  Christie’s Instagram: @sasssays

117 Christie Rocha: The Holidays and Motherhood is Not All It’s Cracked Up to Be

My last two solo shows have talked about the stress of the holidays, the end of the year, and the endless rounds of sickness going around my house. One episode talked about how I’ve learned to better cope over the years, the other episode talked about the areas in which I’m still struggling, and this episode is about the decision I’ve made for this show for the sake of my mental health. Links:  Christie’s Instagram: @sasssays

118 Christie Rocha: Quality Over Quantity

Dr. Samara Toussaint is an experienced School Psychologist and founder of Path2Growth Counseling Services. She is skilled in Crisis Intervention, Psychological Assessment, Applied Behavior Analysis, Interventions, and Child Development. Dr. T shares her experience growing up in a primarily Haitian and religious community and how that influences her work today. We discuss the impact of the Haitian earthquake on women’s mental health and the “strong Black woman” identity. We also discuss Dr. T’s G.R.O.W.T.H method and so much more! Links:  Christie’s Instagram: @sasssays  Dr. T’s Instagram: @growthwithdrtoussaint Previous Sass Says Show Mentioned:

119 Dr. Samara Toussaint: Bridging the Gap Between Religion and Mental Health

Taran Conwell is the host of The Undomestic Mom Podcast and an encourager of free-time! She helps millennial moms look into all facets of motherhood and the hurdles it presents to our self-care. Taran is also a mom of 3 and married to her high school sweetheart. We discuss her transition from nanny to stay-at-home mom, how couples therapy has helped her marriage, and a look at mental health and content creation.&nbsp; Links:  Christie’s Instagram: @sasssays   Taran’s Instagram: @undomesticmom

120 Taran Conwell: Is Parenthood Too Much for Two People? How to Affordably Get Help and Carve Out More Me Time

Lindsay Fleming is a therapist specializing in children, teens, and young adults with a focus on anxiety and ADHD. In addition to being a therapist, Lindsay is a mental health advocate with a research-based presence on TikTok. Tune in to hear what she has to say about social media, the struggles teens face, and the importance of countering mental health misinformation. “There’s a lot of misinformation on social media. A lot of people in the field say ‘yes, be on social media’ and others in the field say ‘that’s not our place.’ My opinion is that people are going to be out there talking about it—we might as well have someone who’s licensed in the mix.” - Lindsay Fleming Links:  Christie’s Instagram: @sasssays  Lindsay’s TikTok: @lindsay.fleminglpc Lindsay’s Instagram: @lindsay.fleminglpc

121 Lindsay Fleming: An OG TikTok Therapist on the Blessing and the Curse of Social Media for Us and Our Kids

On this solo show I am reflecting on an episode I published one year ago about self-care and how my definition of self-care has changed over the last year. I also share the details on my self-care challenge to help us kick off the New Year taking care of ourselves! Links:  Christie’s Instagram: @sasssays      by Don Miguel Ruiz

122 Christie Rocha: My NEW Definition of Self-Care

Michelle Tangeman is a child and family therapist, creator of Thriving Toddler, co-host of the Parenting Understood podcast, and a mom of 2! Michelle has extensive experience in individualized behavior intervention, Functional Behavior Assessments, school-based services, family-focused intervention, early start services, and social skills training and has provided these services to families across Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Her online education company, Thriving Toddler, offers courses and free resources, aimed to help as many people as possible become the parents they want to be. We discuss Michelle’s childhood trauma and its impact on her work and motherhood journey. We discuss toddlers, tantrums, and cultivating emotional intelligence from a young age. “When it comes to toddler tantrums, the number 1 thing is DO NOT take it personally. It's not about you. Period. End of story.” - Michelle Tangeman Links:  Christie’s Instagram: @sasssays    Michelle’s Instagram: @thriving.toddler  by James Clear&nbsp;

123 Michelle Tangeman: How to Set the Foundation for Emotional Intelligence in Toddlerhood

On this solo show I am sharing my continued thoughts on self-development and what I’ve learned over the course of my multiple year long journey. I connect my learnings to and reflect on my latest read, Your Brain is Always Listening: Tame the Hidden Dragons That Control Your Happiness, Habits, and Hang-Ups by Dr. Daniel Amen.&nbsp; Links:  Christie’s Instagram: @sasssays   by Dr. Daniel Amen

124 Christie Rocha: Self-Development Means Constantly Asking "BUT HOW?"

Meredith Masony is the founder of That's Inappropriate, an online parenting community with over four million followers across social platforms, where members can talk about the parenting experiences they love, hate, and everything in between. Meredith is a former teacher, and has spoken at women’s and social media conferences including Dad 2.0, Mom 2.0, and Start Loving You. She is the author of Scoop the Poop and Ask Me What’s for Dinner One More Time. Meredith, Dena Blizzard, and Tiffany Jenkins took their comedy out on the road last year for the My Name is Not Mom live tour. Meredith is married to her best friend Dave, who is now her business partner. They live in Florida with their three children, two dogs…and some new kittens. “Being a mom is one part of what you do, being a wife is one part of what you do…what does Christie want to do? What does Meredith want to do? You’re allowed to be you because you have a name and your name is not mom.” - Meredith Masony Links:  Christie’s Instagram: @sasssays   Meredith’s Instagram:@thats_inappropriate

125 Meredith Masony: Content Creator Queens Don't Gatekeep...Life Lessons from a 9 Year Veteran

On this solo show I am sharing the two planners I am using to help me with my goals and wellness. I am also sharing the most recent bout of sickness to come through our house and what it’s taught me about the goals I set for myself. And I continue to chip away at manifesting and mindset. I share what a recent therapy session revealed about my mindset and how to fix it. Links:  Christie’s Instagram: @sasssays

120 Taran Conwell: Is Parenthood Too Much for Two People? How to Affordably Get Help and Carve Out More Me Time

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