
Join me as I share the challenging and transformative journey of becoming a teen mama at 15. In this first episode of a six-part series, I open up about my turbulent childhood, dealing with addiction, abuse, and mental health struggles. I talk about the moment I found out I was pregnant, the fears of telling my parents and school, and the discrimination I faced. Despite these hardships, I outline how these experiences shaped me, leading me to finish school, pursue a career in social work, and become a life coach. This episode is a candid look into the life lessons and resilience that have defined my path.
Come follow the journey @gaylemoanajohnson (BTS) and @growingwithgayle (Podcast & coaching).If you want to deepen your healing journey the 11:11 experience starts 11th November 2025 - DM me on socials for more details.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:29 Vision for the Series01:31 Life Before Motherhood04:59 Finding Out I Was Pregnant07:03 Telling My Family and School12:28 Facing Discrimination and Challenges19:17 Overcoming Adversity20:38 Career and Personal Growth24:28 Final Thoughts and Encouragement