Teen Moms Anonymous
Teen Moms Anonymous is a podcast for teen moms and adult mothers who were teen moms, especially those who survived violence and abuse. Our focus is on promoting emotional health and wellness because we know that emotionally healthy mothers are better equipped to nurture the emotional development of their children.
Host--
The host is Dr. Chris Stroble, founder of Teen Moms Anonymous, a ministry for teen moms and adult mothers who were teen moms, especially those who survived violence and abuse, and the award-winning author of Helping Teen Moms Graduate: Strategies for Families, Schools, and Community Organizations.
To learn more about Teen Moms Anonymous, please visit www.teenmomsA.org
Episodes
8 episodes
When Your Daughter Becomes a Mother: A Path Forward
When a teenage girl becomes a mother, her life transforms in ways she never anticipated—often amid judgment, shame, and overwhelming challenges. But what happens when this young mother carries unhealed trauma into her parenting journey? The imp...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:12
Coming Out of Hiding: 12 Steps to Heal our Toxic Shame
Toxic shame—that intensely painful belief that we are fundamentally flawed and unworthy of love—keeps us hiding in the shadows of our lives. For teen mothers and those who became mothers in their teens, especially survivors of abuse and violenc...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:22
How Perfectionism, Rage, and Addiction Mask our Deepest Shame
The powerful grip of toxic shame drives us to protect ourselves in ways we rarely recognize. In this transformative third installment of "Healing the Shame That Binds You," Dr. Chris uncovers how "acting shameless" becomes our shield against un...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:25
When Your True Self Goes Into Hiding: A Path to Emotional Freedom
Trauma changes us in profound ways, forcing our true selves into hiding while protective mechanisms take over. In this powerful second installment of our "Healing the Shame that Binds You" series, Dr. Chris explores the automatic defense mechan...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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26:21
Shame: The Silent Wound Teen Moms Carry
Shame—we all feel it, but few of us understand its profound impact on our lives and relationships. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Chris introduces us to the critical distinction between healthy shame (a natural emotional boundary) and toxic s...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:47
Why Every Teen Mom Needs to Understand the Difference Between Healthy and Toxic Shame
Shame can be a powerful force in our lives, especially for teen mothers who face unique challenges and societal judgment. But what if there's a difference between healthy shame that guides us and toxic shame that defines us?In this intr...
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Episode 3
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11:50
Empathy: The Antidote to Shame
Many teen moms and adult mothers who were teen moms feel or have felt shame, and it caused them to want to withdraw and hide. Shame, however, can't survive empathy. Empathy--the ability to emotionally connect with what the other person is feeli...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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27:38