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In this episode, creator Kelli Richardson Lawson introduces Tina Lifford, a critically acclaimed actress, known for her role as Aunt Vi on OWN’s Queen Sugar. Tina is also author of The Little Book of Big Lies and CEO and creator of the Inner Fitness Project. Tina shares her own hard-won wisdom about the importance of maintaining our inner fitness, which often takes a backseat to our physical fitness. She says it's the inner self we must learn to care for - those mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of ourselves. Tina says there are actionable ways we can care for the inner self and feel the benefits almost immediately. When dealing with a family or friend who suffers from addiction,  Tina urges listeners to tend to themselves first, so you have the reserves necessary to help others.

In this episode, SonRise creator, Kelli Lawson, introduces Spirit, a licensed psychotherapist, media personality, host of Love Goals on OWN, forensic evaluator, wife and mother of seven children. Spirit says so many of us struggle with painful and often unfulfilling relationships with those we love. She says what we need to understand is that these relationships act as a mirror and are a reflection of the way we  feel about ourselves. Spirit explains we often get stuck in the belief that life is something that is happening to us. She says what’s actually true - is everything we think and feel drives the way we show up in our lives. If we want change, then we must shift our relationship with ourselves. You can subscribe to The SonRise Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever podcasts are available.

The SonRise Project creator, Kelli Richardson Lawson, introduces her husband, Keith Lawson. A dedicated father and 30-year veteran in the TV and Music industries, Keith shares his perspective on the challenges of raising two black sons in America today. Like so many others, he struggles with protecting his sons in a conflicted world, while also trying to give them space to find themselves. A little over three years ago, his oldest son had a near fatal mental health crisis. Keith shares his experience, strength and hope about the family’s road to recovery… which he says is still a work in progress.

The SonRise Project creator, Kelli Richardson Lawson, introduces Life Coach Sharon Green, founder of Bloomtree Coaching and Consulting. Sharon discusses the effects of trauma on children and the action parents can take to assist them.

The SonRise Project creator, Kelli Richardson Lawson introduces master coach, author and founder of Aiming High Inc., Sylvia High. Sylvia says we all have a vision for what our lives should be, including expectations about our children. When our plans don’t unfold the way we think they should, we often suffer a sense of failure, loss and deep emotional pain. Especially when we’re dealing with the people most precious to us… our children.  

The SonRise Project creator, Kelli Richardson Lawson introduces Dr. Linda McGhee, a clinical psychologist, specializing in adolescents and assessments for learning differences.  In this episode, Dr. McGhee shares her expertise about what parents can do to help their children struggling with mental wellness issues. 

The SonRise Project Podcast launches Sept 27th. New Episodes Every Monday.