Cultivating Connection: Marco Polo Ambassadorship and My Journey with Maternal Mental Health
Zephrine stands outdoors, looking thoughtfully off camera. She wears a black tank top and a large sun hat adorned with pink and yellow flowers under the brim. Behind her, green trees frame the scene. Her expression is both thoughtful and hopeful, reflecting anticipation for what’s to come this season.
Hello Dear Hearts! I’m excited to share that I’ve been chosen as a Marco Polo Ambassador!
Welcome to Cultivating Connection.
As we celebrate Maternal Mental Health Month, I want to open up about why this campaign means so much to me. Like many moms, I’ve been through some tough seasons-including navigating suicide ideation and, more recently, caregiver burnout. For me, that constant feeling of “mothering wrong”-especially while juggling neurodiversity and society’s expectations of women and mothers, all while searching for support in caregiving, education, and community-led to chronic burnout.
Realizing this was a turning point. It pushed me to rethink how I work, how I care for myself, and how I show up as a neurodiverse mom to neurodiverse teens. Healing is still ongoing-for me and my family. I’m learning how to support myself so I can truly support them, and how to repair and grow together after the hard times.
So, what can you expect here? I’ll be sharing the behind-the-scenes of my healing journey: the messy, the hopeful, and the everyday moments of growth. Sometimes that means talking about hard things, but I promise to keep it real-not heavy-because I believe in finding light and laughter, even in the struggle. My stories might be a little unhinged, but my goal is always to make you smile and help you feel seen.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, out of alignment, or just needed a reminder that you matter, you’re in the right place. I hope my journey helps you feel less alone-and I invite you to share your own stories, too. Together, we can cultivate connection, support, and real growth.
What’s Coming Up
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Special Event: Mom Friends-Growing Unfiltered Friendships
Wednesday, May 14th, 1pm ET / 10am PT (Zoom)
Join amazing panelists Danielle Bayard Jackson, Jamie O’Neal, and Megan Champion for a conversation about the healing power of judgment-free friendships. RSVP here
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