We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Britt Samuels. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Britt below.
Britt, we can’t begin to explain how much we appreciate you sharing about your PPD experience, but we can say that so many in our community are suffering from or have suffered from postpartum issues including postpartum depression and so you sharing your story and how you overcame it might help someone who is going through it right now or in the future. What can you share with us about how you overcame PPD? For readers, please note this is not medical advice, we are not doctors, you should always consult professionals for advice and that this is merely one person sharing their story and experience.
Postparturm Depression was one of the hardest times of my life. Overcoming it took me almost 2 years, but looking back, I am glad that I went through it because it not only helped shape me into the woman I am today, but it put me on the path to discovering my true purpose.
At first, I had no clue that I was experiencing postpartum depression. It was 2017, and I had just had my first son. I was a single mom and only 21 years old. I had recently dropped out of college and moved back to Atlanta from Los Angeles to live with my mom. Having a child was no where near what I thought I would be doing at 21, but there I was, holding a newborn baby in my arms with no sight of any light at the end of the tunnel.
For most of my life I was told that once you become a mother, your life and whatever dreams you had for yourself were over. I’m sure someone reading this now has heard and believed that same narrative. Society has turned motherhood into a place of sacrificial imprisonment, which I believe is the reason why many women, including myself, fall into postpartum depression or avoid becoming a mother all together.
I knew deep down that there was no way this is how my life was meant to turn out. Motherhood was not the end of the road for me, it couldn’t be the end, and I was determined to prove that it wasn’t. Once I realized that what I was feeling was considered postpartum depression, I felt this weight lift off of my shoulders! I wasn’t a bad mom, I was a sad mom who’s belief systems had caused her to fall into this dark pit of despair. For a while I played the victim. I blamed everyone around me, including my son, for being the reason as to why I had failed and could never recover.
It wasn’t until I met my now husband, where the lightbulb of accountability was switched on. It was up to me to change my belief systems, It was up to me to pull myself up and show my son HOW to overcome. It was up to me to break the cycles that I grew up seeing and change the narrative of motherhood. So I began doing the inner work that needed to be done. I forgave myself for mistakes and poor decisions that I had made and ashamed about. I started healing my inner child and working through my childhood trauma. I had issues with fear, rejection, abandonment and so many other buried things that having a kid brings to the forefront. As I was healing, I still wasn’t doing any work towards my dreams. Honestly I didn’t know what my dreams or purpose was anymore, but I knew it involved helping other moms in some way.
I saw a speech by Actress Taraji P. Henson, where she expressed how many people told her she wouldn’t make it Hollywood because she was mom but showing her son how to not give up on your dreams was the most important thing for her. At that moment, it hit me. There actually WERE women out there already showing the world that mothers don’t have to give up on their goals or dreams. I had to find these women and create a place for them to come and remind the mothers like me who had given up, that it’s NOT over and NOT impossible. This is when my podcast and community, The Mom Dynasty was born.
Through my experience with postpartum depression, I now give other mamas the blueprint to reclaim their inner power to overcome PPD. My platform showcases other women who are pursuing their purpose and achieving their dreams all while raising children. My mission is to change the world of motherhood by providing resources, support, and empowerment to create moms who are UNSTOPPABLE.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
Hey mamas! My name is Britt Samuels. I am a wife and mom of two boys, living in Atlanta GA. I am the Founder, Host, and CEO of The Mom Dynasty, a podcast, network and Community organization committed to changing the world of motherhood. As a former single mom myself, I understand first hand how important it is for moms to have support, especially in this day and age where the “village” mindset rarely exists. As a self proclaimed “mom activist” I am on a mission to help mothers become truly unstoppable through support, community, and empowerment.
I want mothers to pursue their purpose, break generational curses, and give their children childhood’s they don’t have to heal from. Our podcast and community events allow moms to connect, heal and grow in a supportive and safe space. The Mom Dynasty reminds them that they aren’t alone in this journey and that they have the power to create the life that they desire.
We not only are inspiring moms, but also creating a platform that showcases mom-owned brands and businesses as well! Taking our meaning of support to a different level! Our goal is to be a place of connection and community for mothers, where we can all thrive and become our best selves.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
The three most important qualities or POWERS, as I call it, I believe we should all have is Accountability, Integrity, and Consistency. These have helped me in my journey and continue to be the pillars that keep me grounded. I may not always abide by these, as we are all human and tend to fall off the wagon from time to time, but these three qualities go hand in hand and help me get back on track.
Accountability is knowing that you are responsible for your life and your choices which determine your outcome or reality. So if life doesn’t look like how you want it to look, examine the areas where you can use your POWER of accountability to change what you’re unhappy with.
Integrity is holding yourself to a certain standard. It’s a promise to yourself and others around you that no matter what the situation or circumstance, you character will not fall short. This POWER will keep relationships healthy and long-lasting.
Consistency is one of the most difficult to obtain but with the POWER of accountability and integrity, you will stay tapped into your consistency power. Without consistency, we will remain in the same position forever, never achieving the results we want. So whether you want to lose weight, get healthy, heal from traumas. or build a business, accountability, integrity and consistency will be the super powers you need to get through those tough times.
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
I am searching for mamas who are wanting to become their best self, mamas who are looking for a community where they feel supported and empowered, mothers who have businesses or brands that they would like to showcase to other moms, moms who want to break generational curses, and moms who want to change how the world views motherhood!
These are the women that I want to support, pour into, and uplift! We are all in this together and if we want to make an impact then we must do it TOGETHER! So if you believe in community and have been wanting to find a village like The Mom Dynasty then please follow us on IG @themomdynasty or shoot me an email at info@themomdynasty.com
Contact Info:
- Website: www.themomdynasty.com
- Instagram: @themomdynasty
- Facebook: The Mom Dynasty
- Linkedin: Britt Samuels
