In this episode of the More Sugar Podcast, Amanda Callender and her guest Rachel discuss the complexities of PTSD, exploring its definitions, symptoms, and personal experiences. Rachel shares her journey through trauma, the impact on her relationships and parenting, and the importance of seeking help and healing. The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication, understanding, and intentional healing in the face of life's challenges.

Parenting is one of my most joyful and challenging jobs. I can't imagine how a kid feels in this big world filled with social media, peer pressure, and bullying just trying to fit in. What better kid to ask that my own. Check out my conversation with Jax Callender.

What happens when there is no closure? This was one of my tougher conversations. Pain will either fuel you or kill you. I decided to have some BIG CONVERSATIONS on my podcast for my 50th birthday. Check out my conversation with Salima Rashida about toxic parents.The More + Sugar Podcast. There's always something more. Audio available on all streaming platforms. Video available on the More + Sugar Podcast You Tube channel.

The More + Sugar Podcast presents BIG CONVERSATIONS. For my 50th birthday I wanted to have some bold conversations. In my book Sugar in My Grits Grief to Gratitude through Grace I talk about the murder of my cousin by Domestic Violence. I have always had lingering feelings around what I could have done differently. I sit down with a long time friend, Shanda Brown to talk about her experiences with Domestic Violence and how she survived.

If you are anyone you know are a victim of Domestic Violence. Please call the national hotline at 1-800-799-7233

The More + Sugar Podcast presents BIG CONVERSATIONS. For my 50th birthday I wanted to have some bold conversations. Nakia and I went to high school together and over the last year she has been documenting her journey with Cancer and yoga. I admire her courage, transparency, and vulnerability in the social media spaces, so I decided to have a conversation with her. Please listen and learn about unshakable faith!!

The More + Sugar Podcast presents BIG CONVERSATIONS. For my 50th birthday I wanted to have some bold conversations. My nephew Kindel tragically drowned when he was four years old. I wrote about it my book Sugar in My Grits Grief to Gratitude through Grace. His loss affects the way I parent my son. I needed to hear how someone else was able to make it through such a loss, so I sat down with my friend Angel.

What if you are the light?

You just have to be cracked open.

I will be turning 50 next year and wanted to discuss some things that I have been struggling with. Vulnerability is a consequence of being authentic. The More + Sugar Podcast. There is always something more.