🎙️ “Living with Loss: A Mother’s Fight for Healing After the Murder of Jaylen Smith”

In this powerful episode of Meet Me Mentally, I sit down with Valerie White, the mother of Jaylen Smith, who was tragically murdered near their home.

This conversation is raw, real, and deeply moving — not just about loss, but about love, grief, justice, and the fight to keep living when your world has been shattered.

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In this episode, we discuss:

• Who Jaylen was beyond the headlines 🕊️

• The day everything changed

• How his siblings are coping emotionally and mentally

• The silent battles of grieving mothers

• What healing really looks like after violent loss

• How Valerie keeps her son’s legacy alive

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If you’ve ever experienced heartbreak, questioned your strength, or needed a reminder that pain can have purpose, this episode is for you.

🙏 Please like, comment “Justice for Jaylen,” and share this interview to honor his life.

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Episode 3: “Navigating Friendship Circles”

with special guest DarLisa Riche

A conversation on loyalty, reciprocity, and the quiet power of a healthy no. Tune in, breathe deep, choose better.

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Grief isn’t only about death—it’s also the quiet ache for the career, relationship, or timeline we thought we’d have by now. In this episode of Meet Me Mentally, Amber sits down with guest co-host Mika Taylor to unpack “grieving the life you thought you would have.” We talk about recognizing invisible losses, releasing perfection timelines, and rebuilding a life that fits who you are today. Expect real stories, gentle reframes, and practical tools for honoring your feelings without losing your hope. If you’ve ever whispered “I thought by now…,” this one’s for you.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

Share with a friend who needs the reminder: your path can change and still be beautiful.

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