YUP! the Podcast

On this episode co-hosts, Brandy and Divine, talk all things single parenting! Get an in depth look at their lives as single parents from the day to day struggles, co-parenting and the highs and lows of being a single parent, to the important role their support systems play in raising their children. It is a wild ride, but we invite you to join us on the journey!

***Trigger warning: sex, abortion, miscarriage, sexual abuse, grief***We know that in today's society reproductive rights and family planning is a widely controversial topic. People have strong views on whether or not a woman should have the right to choose certain aspects of her reproductive health, and these opinions may add to the judgement and stigma that young parents feel. On this episode, the hosts sit down with guest Justice McNeil to talk all things abortion and reproductive rights

***Trigger warning: Trauma, drugs***As young parents, many of us have been through trauma and tough situations in our lives. Maybe you haven't entered your healing journey or maybe you're in the thick of it, but no matter where you are, you are showing up as a parent each and every day. On this episode we are joined by a very special guest...young mom of six, Nathalea Skye! She shares her healing journey and offers tips for taking accountability, consciously parenting, and navigating big

Have you ever wished you could give your child more, or that you showed up differently on a particular day, or even wished you would've made a different parenting decision? On this episode we are joined by a very special guest...former teen mom, Dr. Dedra Beckles aka Brandy's mom! We discuss mom guilt and how we can go from guilt to growth to grace on our motherhood journey! Hear our special guest's story from becoming a mom at 15 to now having a granddaughter and everything in

Finding out you are pregnant as a teen or young parent can bring up a lot of feelings and we are talking all about it! Watch as we share our pregnancy stories from finding out, telling our families, and how we navigated judgment and stigma. We'd love to hear your pregnancy stories as well, so be sure to leave a comment!

Childbirth is a beautiful, wild ride and we are talking all about it! Watch as we share our birth stories and hear our special guest Justice share tips and tricks for birth support.

The YUP! podcast contains raw, real talk about all things young parenting. We are so excited to share this journey with you!