The Mama Bear Initiative Podcast

01/28/2025

We used to have very different attitudes about protection than we do now.

Richelle Knapp, Evelyn Rynd Mason, and I (Stephanie Dunham) discuss how we became protectors as women.

Our latest episode is live now!

Youtube:
https://youtu.be/iU75O00B2mI?si=9RouB5dbRRm3e38L

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ljHDsYGbsRTMRpXb1tdST?si=65by6uqCToGKXnIWQKhbjg

In this episode, we discuss our journeys with self-defense training as women: what we used to be like, what we learned, and how we've changed in our view on ...

01/13/2025

Part Two of our interview with Michelle Manu is live! Click on one of the links below to listen and learn more!

YouTube:
https://youtu.be/fahIry072Uc

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PZqpd23JKnbKgBBTfLWzD?si=8x8zJpEXR0WcALQ1jGRdCA

We had the incredible opportunity to spend time with Michelle Manu and discuss the need for women to learn combatives, their place in history as warriors, an...

01/11/2025

In observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Zoe Ministries and Nemours Children's Hospital are teaming up to present vital youth human trafficking case studies from Delaware on January 25th from 4-6 PM, focusing on incidents over the past three years. Each case will highlight the diverse responses of Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs). This partnership is essential for raising awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of this urgent community issue that affects us all.

01/09/2025

Women are protectors who are accountable to themselves and don't lie to themselves about the situation. Wise words from Michelle Manu! Check out our next episode on January 13th!

01/09/2025

Thanks to those who helped us reach this milestone!

01/06/2025

As promised, here is part 1 of our interview with Michelle Manu! We discuss the history of women warriors, and obstacles with women’s combative training.

Click on one of the links below to watch and learn!

Youtube: https://youtu.be/iIgA6GT1zKA

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XSic65vSdvvncIWa9zjBO?si=fmAz3HT-Ske74FjyhH5H0w

We had the incredible opportunity to spend time with Michelle Manu and discuss the need for women to learn combatives, their place in history as warriors, an...

01/05/2025

Women protect what’s theirs. Michelle Manu

01/03/2025

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

We can address this human and worldwide problem in various ways, including donating funds to various organizations that work in human trafficking in different capacities.

We are associated with Zoe Ministries of Delaware and encourage each of you to consider donating to their cause.

You can go to this link: https://www.zoe-delaware.org/donate/ and donate directly to them and help build their service to Delaware and the nation.

Donate Give to Hannah’s House Donate Contact Our Donation Tracts General Fund Hannah’s House Survivor Aftercare Give Items to Hannah's House Make a Donation Today PayPal Mail a Check Payable to Zoë Ministries PO Box 26, Greenwood, DE 19950 Will you consider a monthly gift of $35, $50, $100, or ...

01/02/2025

It's a New Year, and a new podcast episode is coming!

We are excited to share the first part of our interview with Michelle Manu on January 6th!

12/17/2024

Not all of us are having a happy holiday. It’s okay to grieve and give yourself space and grace. Don’t pretend you’re okay if you’re not.

12/17/2024

Grief during the holidays is tough. Let’s be gentler with ourselves and others. Stephanie Dunham

12/17/2024

That was a hoot—click on the link and join us as we review a crazy year.

We've decided to move to video format and are trying it out with a review of the past year in doing a podcast. We cover:-What it's like to do a podcast-What ...

12/16/2024

Hello! It's been a few weeks since we recorded or uploaded
anything. But, here we are back at it with a new format: Video! Click on the link to watch our newest episode were discuss an entire year of doing a podcast among other things.

Find Us On

Youtube: https://youtu.be/yxTOllwyV3I?si=PRbCIrRH1Hv25ToP
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/58cFV1bT8ozpgNHsIY4rS5?si=uiSEzNLwQO6BTzbfMvp1FQ

We've decided to move to video format and are trying it out with a review of the past year in doing a podcast. We cover:-What it's like to do a podcast-What ...

12/09/2024

Getting ready to try out a new format. Be on the lookout for a video podcast coming soon!

11/11/2024

Hey, hey, it's Monday, and we have a new episode. This is the final part of our three-part episode on abuse. In this one, we talk about the most crucial part: what to do when you're in an abusive situation. Click on the links below to listen in. See you there!

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4WjJEb9rhw5FH6rIlgc64o?si=_3QZ7RGSRauCTwxUSbtwew

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mama-bear-initiative/id1709120669?i=1000675630744

Youtube: https://youtu.be/I2yBasjq7OM?si=wiRqsnne_LeRCp4y

11/04/2024

It's Monday, and it's time for a new episode! Tune in at one of the platforms below to hear our thoughts on how you know you're being abused. Please share this with someone who may need to know this for themselves.

National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Wujst7kLGaaZ1BovE3MCF?si=_Arg-DXcQR2lApR1_SaduQ

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mama-bear-initiative/id1709120669?i=1000675630744

Youtube: https://youtu.be/nJc9N-4vzUY?si=Hkni2w9eQilZ8aBP