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Welcome to The What a Character Podcast!

Embark on a captivating journey through the lives of iconic characters.
Join John Carlos as he unravels the untold stories behind beloved heroes, charming villains, & life itself. Immerse yourself in the insights & entertainment as you delve into the rich narratives that help captivate the human experience.

October Episodes 🎃

The Birth of You, Too.

When the baby arrives, it’s not just a new life being born, it’s a new you. In this episode, we go behind the happy social media photos and into the raw, beautiful tension of motherhood; The faith reclaimed, the body changed, the love reconfigured. This is for every woman learning to hold both grief and joy, fear and fierce tenderness.

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When the baby arrives, it’s not just a new life being born, it’s a new you. In this episode, we go behind the happy social media photos and into the raw, beautiful tension of motherhood; The faith reclaimed, the body changed, the love reconfigured. This is for every woman learning to hold both grief and joy, fear and fierce tenderness.

Four of my best friends are stepping into motherhood, and one’s already two months in. Watching them become mothers reminded me that rebirth isn’t just about babies, it’s about the moms, too. This episode is dedicated to them.

This is, The Birth of You, Too! 

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This Season Still Counts

Ever feel like you're running behind in life? Like everyone's out there buying homes, having babies, getting engaged...and you're just trying to make it through the week?

This episode is your reminder that you're not behind. This moment, this messy in-between, this quiet season, it still counts.

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Happy Birthday to Me!

34 almost took me out. But, it broke me out of survival mode & turned off autopilot. I stopped living for deadlines & started living for moments. For family, for deep laughs, slow mornings, & real love. I earned this peace. I earned this calm. 


The theme for 35 is, presence. Nothing more, nothing less.

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Mental Health Resources

1. Mental Health & Self-Worth

  • Therapy for Black Men – therapyforblackmen.org
    A safe directory for men of color seeking culturally competent mental health professionals.
  • BetterHelp – betterhelp.com
    Affordable online therapy for people on flexible schedules.
  • The Nap Ministry – thenapministry.com
    A movement redefining rest as resistance and spiritual recovery.

2. Personal Growth & Reflection

  • Insight Timer App – Free meditations to quiet the noise and reconnect with presence.
  • “The Mountain Is You” by Brianna Wiest – A powerful read about self-sabotage and transformation.
  • Journal Prompt: “What parts of my life am I rushing through instead of appreciating?”

3. Community & Faith

  • Black Men Heal – blackmenheal.org
    Providing free therapy and healing resources for men of color.
  • The Skin Deep – theskindeep.com
    Cards and videos that spark real conversations and emotional connection.
  • Local Meetups or Men’s Circles – Spaces to connect with others who are navigating the same “in-between.”

4. Digital Detox Tools

  • One Sec App – Helps interrupt impulsive scrolling habits.
  • ScreenZen – Guided reminders to stay grounded instead of lost in comparison.

Resources For New Mothers

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Mental & Emotional Health Support

1. Postpartum Support International (PSI) — postpartum.net

Offers a free, confidential helpline, support groups, and access to therapists specializing in postpartum depression and anxiety.

📞 Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 (Text “HELP” to 800-944-4773)

2. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 988lifeline.org

Available 24/7 if you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsafe. They now offer dedicated maternal mental health support.

3. Therapy for Black Girls — therapyforblackgirls.com

Directory of culturally competent therapists and an amazing podcast on motherhood, identity, and self-care.

4. Latinx Therapy — latinxtherapy.com

Therapist directory and bilingual podcast discussing postpartum challenges and generational trauma in Latinx families.

5. The Motherhood Center (NYC, virtual options) — themotherhoodcenter.com

Specialized in perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, offering therapy, day programs, and support groups online.

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Postpartum Recovery & Physical Wellness

6. The First Forty Days by Heng Ou — A book + online resource centered on nourishing the body and spirit during postpartum healing.

7. Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Directory — pelvicrehab.com

Find a local specialist to support recovery after birth (pelvic floor, mobility, and body realignment).

8. Expectful App — expectful.com

Meditation, sleep, and mindfulness app made for pregnancy and motherhood. Includes postpartum guided practices.

9. The Fourth Trimester Podcast — fourthtrimesterpodcast.com

Honest discussions on postpartum identity, body image, and navigating motherhood transitions.

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Practical Parenting & Community

10. La Leche League International — llli.org

Free breastfeeding support, local meetups, and resources for new mothers worldwide.

11. What to Expect App — whattoexpect.com

A classic — daily development tips, postpartum forums, and mom-to-mom Q&A boards.

12. Peanut App — peanut-app.io

A “Tinder for moms” — find other mothers near you for friendship, advice, and local support.

13. Motherly — mother.ly

Articles, newsletters, and workshops on modern motherhood — honest, empowering, and deeply real.

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Faith & Spiritual Grounding

14. She Reads Truth — shereadstruth.com

Faith-based devotionals and studies for women balancing new motherhood and identity.

15. Faithful Counseling — faithfulcounseling.com

Christian therapy that integrates faith and mental health, with online access and flexible scheduling.

16. The “Working Mother’s Guide to Prayer” (book) by Marcia Ford

A gentle guide for reconnecting with spirituality while navigating exhaustion and change.

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