The Just A Mom Podcast

Mandy’s son deals with depression and anxiety. Mandy shares some deeply personal parts of their story, including her son’s marijuana addiction, his time at an in-patient psychiatric hospital, wilderness therapy (https://trailscarolina.com/) and ultimately his journey to sobriety through Full Circle (https://fullcircleprogram.com/), all before the age of 15. Mandy also talks about how sometimes conventional parenting wisdom had to take a backseat to what was best for her child on his road to healing, and how she learned not to always try to “fix” her son.  Mandy discusses how her journey as a parent led to her founding BVWell (https://fundbv.org/bv-well), which helps parents and families navigate mental health and wellness with their children.

Creators and Guests

Host
Susie Gurley
Susie shares the real stories of moms and dads who have walked the lonely, scary road of parenting a child with mental illness. You're not alone. There is hope.

What is The Just A Mom Podcast?

My name is Susie.  I have three children, the youngest of whom struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. I never thought this could happen to me, and I missed the signs.  Being a parent is really hard, and I'm here to help! I'm talking to parents and experts to help you with the issues your kids may face.  I want you to know that you are not alone and there is hope.