The Right Room with Hilary Phelps
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The Right Room with Hilary Phelps
Empowering Women Through Maternal Health: A Conversation with Morad Fareed
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In this episode of The Right Room, Hilary Phelps welcomes Morad Fareed — the first (and only) male guest ever featured on the podcast. Morad, co-founder of FC Mother, shares how his work is reshaping maternal health by placing the wellness of mothers — from which every one of us comes — at the center of public health, community, and generational well-being.
Through groundbreaking research, FC Mother is revealing one staggering truth: 80% of chronic health issues in mothers can be traced back to lack of social support. It’s a statistic that’s both unbelievable and deeply solvable — and yet, it’s rarely addressed.
This episode dives into how we can close that gap: by quantifying the life years lost due to unhealthy pregnancies, addressing cultural blind spots, and building community systems that ensure mothers don’t have to heal or thrive alone.
Takeaways:
- Morad Fareed is the first male guest ever on The Right Room.
- 80% of chronic health issues in mothers are linked to lack of social support — a solvable crisis that demands action.
- Social connection and community care are as vital as medical care in maternal outcomes.
- FC Mother is quantifying life years lost due to unhealthy pregnancies to drive funding and policy change.
- Maternal health must move from the margins to the center of public health conversations.
- Community and collective care can transform outcomes for families and generations.
- It’s time to build a new playbook for how we support mothers.
Sound Bites:
- “We need to honor our creators.”
- “Mothers are the most powerful humans.”
- “You’re the first male on The Right Room.”
- “Eighty percent of chronic health issues in mothers stem from lack of support — and we can change that.”
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction and Unique Perspectives on Maternal Health
02:35 – The Journey into Maternal Health Advocacy
05:23 – The Birth of FC Mother and Its Mission
07:58 – Understanding the Importance of Maternal Support
11:02 – The Role of Social Environment in Maternal Health
13:51 – The Science Behind Maternal Health and Life Years
16:42 – Addressing the Blind Spots in Maternal Health
19:31 – The Call to Action for Maternal Health Awareness
26:52 – The Heartbeat of Football: Mothers at the Center
31:51 – FC Mother: Quantifying Life Years for Mothers
38:46 – Healing Circles: The Power of Community
44:49 – Addressing Loneliness: A New Initiative
46:31 – Getting Involved: How to Support the Cause
Connect with FC Mother & Morad Fareed:
- Website: www.fcmother.com
- Instagram:
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