In this episode, we discuss how health is the new wealth. But it's not just about staying healthy, it's all about living with an undefeated spirit, no matter what difficulty you are experiencing. Johnnie and Arlaana share their personal experiences and the experiences of others -- being defeated by illness and overcoming and conquering illness, with a heart filled with appreciation and a determination as fierce as a lion's roar. Email us at: mommas.podcast@gmail.com. We would love to share your experiences of overcoming illness or your current battles with illness.

What is magic? It means creating something out of nothing. Life is filled with magic. Even in the most difficuilt times. What does it mean to be in sync with the universe? In this episode Johnnie and Arlaana share how they accomplished the impossibile, like getting married and having children, as far-fetched as becoming a billionaire!

Don't Mess with the Mommas episode 3: Sisterhood (mommas.podast@gmail.com) reveals how Johnnie Mitchell, from the Gullah Geechee "kingdom" and Arlaana Black, from Brooklyn, New York, can have completely dissimilar backgrounds, yet can have similar experiences, including emotional challenges, feelings of isolation, the desire to belong, and a mutual desire to transform our circumstances through education. Our motto is: You are the Protagonist, not the Victim of Your Destiny. We end each episode with encouraging words and hope that our listeners can get inspiration through our shared lives.

Don't Mess with the Mommas is a bold, soulful podcast presented by Arlaana Black and Johnnie Mitchell. We are two mothers, grandmothers, authors, fellow Buddhists, from unique backgrounds. Johnnie is from the Gullah Geechee cultural heritage and Arlaana Black was raised a Jewish girl from Brooklyn. Through our broad-ranging experiences and honest, open, and relatable dialogues, our core message is: You are the Protagonist, Not the Victim of Your Destiny. This episode fills our listeners in a little more about our lives before we launch into the deep dive topics of physical and mental health, how we view our lives, becoming happy just as we are, and every possible topic you can imagine!

Don't Mess with the Mommas is a bold, soulful podcast presented by Arlaana Black and Johnnie Mitchell. We are two mothers, grandmothers, authors, fellow Buddhists, from unique backgrounds. Johnnie is from the Gullah Geechee cultural heritage and Arlaana Black was raised a Jewish girl from Brooklyn. Through our broad-ranging experiences and honest, open, and relatable dialogues, our core message is: You are the Protagonist, Not the Victim of Your Destiny.