A Journee of Grace: Recent Episodes
Desiree Thompson
This podcast exists to affirm the postpartum journeys of women of color. We will offer support and encouragement in the season when women are their most vulnerable and feel the most neglected. Here we will tell moms its not that you can do it, its that you are doing it. We will also provide tools for moms to assist them in providing themselves with grace on their journey. Through storytelling, transparency, knowledge and a little humor we will develop a community where you don't have to journey alone.
We evolve as people. This podcast has evolved. It is a natural and inevitable part of life and on this episode we discuss what it looks like, what obstacles you may face, and we give a practical example of how it has happened for this podcast. If personal development is something you are ready to face head on, please listen to this week's episode. desireekatrice.com Instagram: @desireekatrice CH: @desireekatrice Facebook: Desiree Katrice
Having support, especially in your motherhood journey, is extremely important however not many people are able to fully tap in to the support around them and often times are left feeling isolated and alone. This week we talk about what it means to be a supportive friend and also how to get support from your friends and your village. No one is an island unto themselves we all need one another. How do we maximize these relationships and create a community of people that are eager to support one another and see each other grow and evolve? If you have been guilty of not showing up for your friends or if you have felt like your friends didn't show up for you I encourage you to listen to this week's episode. instagram: @desireekatrice website: desireekatrice.com Facebook: Desiree Katrice CH: @desireekatrice
Do you have low self-esteem? Do you pretend to be confident around others when you are actually insecure and uncertain about who you really are? Have there been mental roadblocks or things that you have been taught that hinder you from having complete confidence? In this episode, I discuss some of the myths surrounding confidence and offer a shift in perspective related to how important it is to walk in true confidence. It is easy to put on an external facade of confidence without being able to internalize it, but in order to be all that God has called us to be we have to do more than pretend. Instagram: @desireekatrice Website: desireekatrice.com Facebook: Desiree Katrice Clubhouse: @Desireekatrice
In this episode we discuss the importance of owning your own story. Pulled from a quote from Brene Brown that says, "you either own your story or stand outside your story and hustle for worthiness," we discuss why we tend to detach from parts of our story and intentionally work to shift our perspective to fully heal from past traumas and embrace all of our story.
We know that, as moms, if we do not do the work to heal from past trauma and embrace the totality of our story we run the risk of passing that brokenness, pain, shame, and trauma down to our children. If you are a person who has parts of your story that are less than favorable, then this episode is for you.
As we learn to handle our story with grace it will allow us to connect with others and empathize and handle them with grace as well.
This episode illuminates the topic of self-sabotage. If you are in a continuous cycle of getting in your own way and keeping yourself from enjoying the goodness of life then this episode is for you.
This is the first of a series of episodes in which I y’all about what I’ve learned throughout this pandemic. If you need to shift your perspective from grieving all that you’ve lost during this time to acknowledging the gems of wisdom you’ve gained please stay tuned and listen to this episode. If you tend to suppress your thoughts feelings or ideas to “honor” someone else, this episode is for you.
After an extended hiatus ya girl is back with some raw and unedited content. It was beyond time to come back to the mic. I share a huge life milestone as well as y’all through how to deal with lack of trust in a relationship. If you are wanting to move beyond your trust issues this episode is for you.
This is part 2 of a conversation about Post Partum Anxiety and general Anxiety. Tia is joining us to talk about the avenues that she tried in order to ease her anxiety and ultimately how she has been able to manage it with the word of God. If you have tried everything you know to ease your anxious mind and you are possibly running out of hope then this episode is for you. If you’ve just started experiencing anxiety and want to know how to fight it this episode is for you too.
Tia Rockwell joins us in our discussion about Post-Partum anxiety. She shares her experiences and drops little nuggets that helps us recognize anxiety within ourselves and those we are connected to. If you or someone you know is dealing with anxiety (and it’s highly possible that you know someone) then this episode is for you.
This episode is for all my moms out there. In the legendary words of Tupac..."You are appreciated"!
We are on the cusp of some huge life changes. Some have began to adjust to this new normal only to realize that the world is now changing again as stores and shops and restaurants are starting to open back up. This leaves many of us with some pretty hefty decisions to make for ourselves and for our families. In this episode we discuss the importance of being able and equipped to make informed effective decisions in a timely manner. If you are a person who struggles with indecisiveness then this episode is definitely for you? If you are a person who knows that its time to move; however, you feel stuck and are unsure about which path to take, then this episode is also for you. Speaking from experience I will dive into the struggle with indecisiveness and how to overcome it and make decisions that propel you to passionately pursue purpose.
This episode gets straight to the heart of an extremely personal issue, IDENTITY. We live in a world where everything and everyone tries to label and define us. It can get confusing what we should allow to define us as we passionately pursue purpose. During this time, when the world is in crisis and so much has been taken away, if you are a person that is struggling with the question who am I really then this episode is definitely for you. You are not alone in asking that and this isn't the first or last time that you will have to grapple with the thought as you evolve. This episode is sure to encourage you as well as point you in the right direction as you rediscover your identity.
Today we have a SURPRISE guest who is going to give us a little insight on the male perspective regarding relationships. He will join us, drop some nuggets of wisdom, and make us laugh along the way. If you and your partner are quarantined looking for some good conversation starters you do not want to miss this episode. Also if you are single and wanting to get some clarity on how some men (well this man) thinks be sure to tune in. This episode is extra special. It is the first interview episode and I am excited to be able to share it with you guys.
Ambitious as a Mother
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Have you ever failed at something that you poured your entire self into?! If you haven’t just keep living. This episode includes a very personal memoir and it is used to discuss how failing with grace can propel you to the next level in life. As usual this episode is jam packed with encouragement information and transparency. For more episodes like this one subscribe to this podcast. To engage with me find me on Instagram @desireekatrice or on Facebook Desiree Katrice.
Today I will be talking about the unhealthy aspect of being overly competitive. This episode will challenge you, but should also serve to empower you. I will be sharing reasons why we fall into this competitive type of nature as well as practical tips regarding how to change perspectives. If you are one who wants to figure out the best way to be successful in your pursuit of purpose as well as walk in integrity then this episode is for you.
Ambitious as a Mother
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Today I am here to talk about Community and building a village. We will discuss why it’s important to have a village and go more in-depth about what keeps us from having this since of community. My hope is through my transparency shame will be eliminated and someone may encouraged and empowered to evolve into the best version of themselves. If you realize that you can’t do life alone but often get in your own way as it relates to developing consistent growing relationships then this episode is for you.
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This episode is the introduction to this podcast. It lays out what to expect moving forward and gives the background on why this podcast even exists. Also in this episode we take a look at what it means to be ambitious and how to embrace the ambitious side of ourselves.