Mental Health: She says Many women become consumed by titles—mother, wife, caregiver—and lose sight of their personal identity and dreams.

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Society & Culture, Comedy

4.5 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 18 March 2026

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed D. Renee Smith.

A transformational life coach and mental wellness advocate:

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

To raise awareness about mental health, especially among professional women, and to promote proactive wellness strategies in personal life and the workplace. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-care, emotional support, and recognizing mental health signals before they escalate.

🗝️ Key Takeaways 1. Mental Health Is Like Physical Health

Mental wellness requires daily attention, just like physical fitness.
It involves monitoring thoughts, emotional responses, and what you consume mentally.

2. Women Often Lose Themselves in Roles

Many women become consumed by titles—mother, wife, caregiver—and lose sight of their personal identity and dreams.
Rediscovery is essential after life changes like divorce, loss, or children leaving home.

3. Self-Care Is Not Selfish

Women must prioritize their own well-being.
Harmony—not balance—is the goal, where all aspects of life work together positively.

4. Recognizing Mental Health Warning Signs

Changes in behavior, withdrawal, or loss of interest can signal deeper issues.
Friends and family should check in and not accept “I’m okay” at face value.

5. Workplace Stress Is Real

Lack of promotion, recognition, or support can lead to burnout and mental strain.
Employers should observe behavioral patterns and offer sincere support—not just reactive solutions.

6. Proactive Mental Wellness in the Workplace

De Rene’s company offers coaching to help employees manage stress and improve performance.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are underutilized and often insufficient.

💬 Notable Quotes

“Self-care is not selfish.” – De Rene Smith
“Don’t judge people by the choices they make because you don’t know what they had to choose from.” – D. Renee Smith
“I’d rather make someone mad at me than regret not checking in.” – Rashawn McDonald
“Harmony—not balance—is the goal.” – D. Renee Smith

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0:27.0	You can follow me on IHeartRadio app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcast. New Money Making Conversation Masterclass episodes drop daily. I want to keep you on alert
0:32.9	because my guests provide tips on how you can uplift your community, improve your
0:37.0	financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Now, let's get this
0:43.1	podcast started. My next guest, you know, I like to call her a transformational life coach. She's called
0:49.1	a transformation specialist. She supports a professional women by rediscovering who they are after losing themselves in life, love, a loss.
0:57.7	They provide proactive mental health and wellness solutions to corporations and small businesses.
1:03.6	Their service is about you and the mental health and how you feel.
1:07.5	I always remember one of my stories I would like to repeat. Sometimes I live such a
1:13.0	stressful life because my wife always asked, how do you just keep going? How do you get up?
1:18.5	You know, because I just get up and keep moving. I don't know if that's healthy. All I know is
1:23.1	it's just been, that's my model. That's my motto. It may not be good for you. It may not be good for me. But I've learned how to deal with stress and I'm willing to understand that it exists. A lot of people don't want to acknowledge that it exists. Well, my next guest is here to help us acknowledge it and also show us ways that we can overcome it. Please welcome to Money Making Conversation Masterclass, D. Renee Smith. How you doing, Ms. Renee? I am Greg, Rashon. How are you? Well, you know, your face may look familiar because you're on TV a lot, but you're on radio this time because I remember she said, Rashan, can I come down to the studio? I said, hey, hey, you just call it. This ain't, this not TV. I know you used to doing TV, Ms. Smith, but you know, this is radio show.
2:02.9	What exactly is mental health?
2:05.7	What are we striving for in your profession when you say mental health awareness or mental health calming people down? What do we do? When I use that word mental health, what people down.
2:18.0	When I use that word mental health, what am I talking about?
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