Hey, Mama! It's been a while since we last sat down and talked. Life has been on 1000 since the end of season 2. Lots of things—good and bad—have taken place. But I'm back with season 3. On this episode, I talked with my good sis, Tonya Abari, about her physical healing journey after giving birth to her daughter. Tonya is a multigenre storyteller. Her words and reviews have appeared in USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Good Housekeeping, AARP, Parents, ZORA, PBS Kids, and many more! The University of Maryland at College Park grad now lives and writes from Nashville, TN. Tonya writes for both children and adults — and has books published and forthcoming with Mudpuppy, The Innovation Press, HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. When she isn't having her way with words, she can be found reading; visiting historic landmarks; dancing to her golden era of hip hop playlist; or frolicking in and around town with her spouse and children, all whose names also begin with "T." You can learn more about Tonya on her website ⁠https://www.tonyaabari.com/⁠ And, of course, follow her on IG @iamtabari This episode gets a little heavy at times. So protect your peace, Mama as you listen and/or watch. Trigger Warning: Serious medical conditions discussed.