2026 CHILD PLEASE! PODCAST SCHEDULE

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 Child Please!: Episode 11; February 19, 2026

Heart Matters dives into the cardiac conditions that are quietly taking the lives of Black mothers before, during, and long after pregnancy. From peripartum cardiomyopathy and hypertension to arrhythmias and heart failure, we explore how heart disease shows up differently in Black women, why symptoms are so often dismissed, and how delayed diagnosis continues to drive the maternal mortality crisis. Through clinical insight, this episode sheds light on

 Child Please!: Episode 12; March 19, 2026

"Let Her Cook" explores the intersection of Black motherhood, nutrition, and cultural food traditions through the eyes of Andrea Mathis, a Black dietitian and Founder of Beautiful Eats and Things! We talk about what inspired her to enter a field where Black women are underrepresented, how food becomes a form of care and survival for our families, and what it looks like to nourish bodies in a world that often treats Black women’s health as an afterthought

 Child Please!: Episode 13; April, 2026

 As we honor Black Maternal Health Week, this episode centers the lived experiences behind the conversation. We explore a critical question: What does Black maternal health mean to you?, moving beyond statistics to the realities of navigating care, making informed decisions, and sustaining maternal well-being.  We are joined by Rosalyn Adams of Chocolate Milk Mommies, an organization dedicated to supporting Black mothers through breastfeeding and culturally

 Child Please! Episode 14; May, 2026

On this Mother’s Day episode, we honor a woman who the world might not call “mother,” but whose life tells another kind of maternal story. A story of love that chose to stay soft after loss. A story of nurturing without recognition. A story of showing up for children who did not come from her body, but who grew in her heart.   She once knew marriage and hope for the family she would build, until illness and grief rearranged the future she imagined. And yet, in

 Child Please!: Episode 1: April 17, 2025

How the Blue Rose Foundation came to be...

In this episode, Erica Simpson and Regina Weathersby, founders of The Blue Rose Foundation discuss the “Birth” of the Blue Rose Foundation.  We want this platform to provide knowledge, bring awareness, and empower women, Black women to use their voice and speak loud about their health and most importantly, their maternal health. 

 Child Please!: Special Mother's Day Episode The Genesis Act

This special Mother’s Day episode shares information about the Genesis Act. Keondra Hampton, mother of Genesis, and the voice that motivated this action, shares with us her story, the challenges and victories, and how the Genesis Act is still impacting lives today! Happy Mother’s Day! 

Child Please! Episode 2 : May 15, 2025

Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome

In this episode, Hosts, Erica Simpson and Regina Weathersby, speak with special guest, Breah Tucker Grant, about her diagnosis of preeclampsia & HELLP and her survival journey. Statistics state that 85% of women diagnosed with HELLP syndrome do not survive. 

Child Please! : Special Father's Day Episode

Daddies Matter Too...

This special Father’s Day episode is dedicated to our own fathers and husbands.  Mr. Ralph Sims and Mr. Antonio Law, two community leaders, will join us as we center our conversation around Black Paternal Health, healing and advocacy.  The episode is a celebration of Black fatherhood, a call to prioritize Black men’s health and the contribution that our Black men make to our community. 

 Child Please!: Episode 3: June 19, 2025

Its HERstory...A look into the history of Black Maternal Health 

 In this episode, we turn our attention to the history of Black maternal health. While Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States, the efforts for liberation, especially in the realm of healthcare, is ongoing. Join us as we discuss the historical roots related to the ongoing maternal health crisis facing Black women. Happy Juneteenth! 

Child Please!: Episode 4: July 17,  2025

Healing out loud!

In this powerful episode, we dive into the heart of Black Maternal health-- the pain, the strength, the silence, and the resilience.  Together, we explore what it means for Black women to reclaim their voices as it relates to their experiences.  From navigating medical trauma to honoring the emotional toll of birth and loss, this episode is a call to speak truth, break generational silence, and make space for collective healing 

Child Please!: Episode 5: August 21, 2025 

A Momma's Blues

 In this episode, hosts Regina Weathersby and Erica Simpson sit down with Iris White, a resilient mother and mental health professional, who candidly shares her journey through postpartum depression. Iris opens up about navigating mental health challenges while managing the demands of everyday life, and how she intentionally models healthy self-care for her daughters.

Child Please!: Episode 6: September 16, 2025  

Surviving the Silent Killer

In this powerful episode of Child Please, hosts Regina Weathersby and Erica Simpson, speak with Whitney Wheeler, an ovarian cancer survivor diagnosed in her early 30s. Whitney shares her courageous journey from shock and survival to advocacy and empowerment. She delivers a passionate call for Black women to become strong advocates for their own health.

Child Please! : Episode 7: October 15, 2025

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

 In this deeply moving episode, we reflect not only on the pain of pregnancy and infant loss, but also on the power of storytelling as a tool for healing and change.  In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and airing on Wave of Light Day (October 15), we sit down with Dr. Felicia Owens, an audiologist whose personal experience with multiple pregnancy losses intersects powerfully with her profession

Adoption Awareness Month- Black families and adoption

Self-care is not selfish!