Overcome to Become: Recent Episodes
Latasha Ferguson
If you are wondering if your past, your imperfections, or life’s obstacles have the ability to diminish your purpose, you’ve come to the right place. Join me each week for overcoming stories from brave women, real talk, life-changing truths, and actionable takeaways. You will leave each episode with the tools to help you overcome what has been holding you back so you can courageously and authentically become who you were always meant to be.
Fear is a little tricky emotion. It can hinder us. It can paralyze us. It can keep us from being all of who God has called us to be. It can convince us that shrinking is being humble. For the longest, I hoped that I would get to a place in my life where I would never have to confront or struggle with fear ever again.
But is it possible that a small dose of fear could actually be a good thing? In this episode I am challenging us to rethink what we have learned about fear, how it can actually be beneficial to us, and what I do when fear comes knocking on my door.
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We have the ability and power to redefine what success looks like. We no longer have to continue to sacrifice our well-being in the name of achieving the "American Dream". We don't have to go along with the status quo. My guest, former senior finance executive, Jennifer Ferguson is joining us today to share her leadership journey and what led her to leave the "rat race" behind, become financially independent, and retire early. We also discuss:
- The unexpected health scare that caused her to reflect on what matters most
- Her experience as a woman of color serving as a senior executive
- Her process of reflecting on what brings her joy and what she really values
- Her thoughts about the great resignation
- Her recommendations for becoming financially independent and retiring early
Grab your notebook and lean all the way into the wisdom that Jennifer is sharing in this episode. It may change the trajectory of your journey and bring you closer to the dream in your heart.
About Jennifer Ferguson:
Jennifer is a former senior finance executive who now spends her time helping others achieve financial independence, researching different investment opportunities and planning her next international trips. She resides in North Carolina with her husband and two college-aged children. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking and cooking.
Jennifer's Recommendations to help you become financially independent and redefining the "American Dream":https://www.instagram.com/richjourney
https://www.youtube.com/c/OurRichJourney/videos
https://www.instagram.com/richandregular
Money Master the Game by Tony Robbins
Quit Like a Millionaire by Kristy Shen
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Have you been waiting for permission to do what God has called you to do? Do you feel like your calling goes against cultural norms? My guest, Faith Eury Cho, is bringing the whole truth and nothing but on today's episode. Faith is exposing the root of the limited thinking around women serving within the kingdom of God. She shares her experience as a woman leader within the church and the challenges she has faced. Also, the importance of us being authentic and true to God's given design as women leaders. We also discuss:
- The glass ceiling that exists within the church for women leaders
- The low expectations that women leaders (especially Asian-American) have to battle
- Why we don’t need someone to make room for us
- Challenges women of color face
- How comparison is the highway to compulsive behavior and making rash decisions
- How God shows up and does his greatest work in the ordinary, mundane parts of our lives
- How hard times teach us and does such a deep work within us and reveals what we actually think of God–pain is a great revealer
- Her message to the woman of color who is struggling with her identity
God did not make a mistake when he called you. He knew exactly what he was doing. May Faith's words and wisdom encourage you to push past fear and walk unapologetically into your calling.
About Faith Eury Cho:
Faith Eury Cho has been in the ministry since she was 19-years-old and continues to have a burning passion to know the Presence of God, articulate the gospel, and champion the marginalized. Currently, she is a pastor, a pastor’s wife, a founder The Honor Summit (501c3), and a church planter (Mosaic Covenant Church of NJ). However, her most precious role is to be a mother to her four children, and as a family they are launching Mosaic Church in February 20, 2022.
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Mentioned in the Episode:
How Regular Women Live Big Lives with God by Faith Eury Cho
The need to prove myself was my hidden driving force for a long season of my life. It was the fuel behind me working late strenuous hours, hustling, saying yes when I should have said no, and feeling like I had to compete for and chase what was already mine. Can you relate? Have you battled with this as well?
My guest, Liv Dooley is joining us today to share how her need to prove herself to others rewired her brain. She also shares details of her struggle with substances to numb her pain and how she had to work through the process of healing her heart. Her practical tips and wisdom will help you with knowing exactly what to do when you're feeling insecure and unsure of what to do.
Liv reassures us that is okay to lean all the way into our "extraness" and truly be who God created us to be. Tune in. I assure that her words will be balm for your soul.
About Liv Dooley:
Liv has a gift for drawing others into the Word of God in new and refreshing ways, and there is nothing she likes to talk about more. She is a Bible teacher, author, and the podcast host of The Best Kept Secret with Liv Dooley. Liv leads a Christian non profit for girls and women called The Colorfully Candid Paradigm and an annual conference called Unconditional in Las Vegas, and she and the team of women she works with are just getting started. Connect with her at @candidliv or @colorfullycandid to keep the conversation flowing.
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If you came from a home where race was not discussed or if you experienced racial pain or trauma, today's topic may be a challenging one to navigate. I want you to know that you are not alone and my guest Helen Lee is going to help all of us to become race-wise and create race-wise families.
As parents we bear the responsibility of training and teaching our children about race from a biblical perspective. Gone are the days of us hoping that our children will value multiethnicity automatically or learn how to from someone else. If you're wondering where to start, I want you to lean all the way into today's episode with open hands and heart as Helen and I discuss:
- What it means to pursue multiethnicity and be a race-wise family
- God's intentionality and how he values multiethnicity
- How we can create communities of hope and healing
- Why we need to move beyond representation to creating a multiethnic community and culture
- Why we need to confront our own personal biases and take time to connect with others
- The church's responsibility in the pursuit of a multiethnic community and culture
- What our response should be when we are misunderstood and faced with rejection from others because of our decision to lead a race-wise family
I want to challenge all of us to be brave and willing to start the change within. Grab a copy of this book and rally others around us to read it as well and do this journey together.
Grab a copy of The Race Wise Family Here
About Helen:
Helen is the director of product innovation at InterVarsity Press, where she previously served as a marketing director and an acquisitions editor. She is an award-winning writer and has frequently covered issues of race, ethnicity, and identity, including her seminal articles on Asian American Christianity which appeared in Christianity Today in 1996 (“Silent Exodus”) and 2014 (“Silent No More”). Helen is a frequent conference speaker and has contributed to or authored numerous books, devotionals, and Bibles, including Growing Healthy Asian American Churches and The Missional Mom. She is also a serial entrepreneur/intrapreneur, founding or co-founding organizations such as Redbud Writers Guild, Ink Creative Collective, and Best Christian Workplaces Institute. Helen also serves as the executive producer of The Disrupters Podcast, Get in The Word with Truth’s Table, and The Every Voice Now Podcast. She and her husband Brian have three sons and one mini-Berne doodle, and they live in Chicagoland. When she is not caring for family or working, she loves birdwatching, baking bread, and chipping away at middle-grade fiction. You can follow her on social media @helenleebooks and find out more about her at helenleebooks.com.
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My friend, Grace P. Cho, joins us today to share her journey of trying to find belonging, wrestling with her Koreanness, and her journey to finding her identity. We also discuss:
- How she unraveled the beliefs of who she was
- Why facing our pain is so important
- What she is no longer apologizing for
- How she’s found freedom in her 40s
- Seeing God as a creator and creative
Grace holds nothing back. She is unapologetic, transparent, and is bringing her whole self and story to this episode. She is a phenomenal leader and you’ll want to share this with a friend.
About Grace P. Cho:
Grace P. Cho is a Korean American writer, poet, speaker, and the editorial manager at (in)courage. She creates space for people to be known, nurtured, and challenged through her work and desires to elevate women of color’s voices in the publishing industry. Grace is the co-editor of Take Heart: 100 Devotions to Seeing God When Life’s Not Okay, co-author of Empowered: More of Him for All of You, and the author of the (in)courage Bible studies, Courageous Influence and Create in Me a Heart of Wisdom. Learn more at @gracepcho and at gracepcho.com.
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A common misconception floating around is that we should know who we are by the time we are in our 20s. When the truth is, understanding who we are and how our lives are intentionally connected to each other's is a life-long process. There are many tools out there to help us on this journey and my favorite is the Enneagram Personality Test. Enneagram expert and coach, Elisa Preston joins us today to dive into all things Enneagram. Even if you are familiar with the Enneagram, Elisa is diving deeper and making connections that will add another layer of understanding. We also dive into:
- What is the intent of the Enneagram and how it is different from other personality tests
- How our childhood message gives us our core fear, desires, weakness, and longings
- The three ways we walk: as an orphan, in our own strength, as the beloved of God
- Why we avoid diving deep and how to be free and clear to walk as the beloved of God
- How us getting to know ourselves through the lens of the enneagram helps us connect to others and better our relationships
You are not weird. You are not strange. I know many of us have felt like that as child. God has intentionally made each of us the way we are. I want you to lean into the wisdom Elisa is bringing in this episode. I also encourage you to reach out to her and look into all of her resources available to help you finally walk within a life that is free and clear.
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About Elisa Preston:
Elisa Preston is a writer, author, podcaster, and Personality Teacher. Her passion is helping people feel better from the inside-out by looking at old burdens in a new way. As a Personality Teacher, Elisa uses the Enneagram to help individuals, families, and groups get unstuck in their daily lives & daily operation. Elisa has been married to her pilot/soldier husband for 16 years. Their 6-year-old daughter is the joy of her life, and she'll always want to be in the sunshine. Elisa lives in western New York.
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Mentioned in this episode:Free Enneagram Assessments:
- http://www.yourenneagramcoach.com
- https://www.truity.com/
- https://www.typologypodcast.com/
Recommended Read on Ennneagram Types: The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery
Wives of Integrity Conference:
What do you do when you start to encounter physical limitations that are getting in the way of what you've dreamed-- how you imagined your life would be? Should you ignore and try to push through or should you lean in and be still? How do you not allow bitterness and frustration to grow in your heart? Dena Dyer joins us today to share her story about being diagnosed with Hashimoto disease and the importance of really listening to our body. We also discuss:
- Her battle with physical, spiritual, and emotional fatigue
- How it's okay to ask for help and not take on too much
- The importance of seeing a doctor and following their recommendations
- Gaining the tools to maintain wellness in every part of our life
- Why we need to take care of our social needs through friendship
- How age is not a factor in pursuing God's call: how we can overcome the lie that we are too old or too late to do what God has called us to do
Dena is living proof that God can take our limitations and turn them into God-possibilities. We can still be used by him even in the midst of a challenging season in our life. Please share this episode with someone who may need this message of hope.
About Dena Dyer:
Dena Dyer loves Jesus, her family, all things literary, coffee, and British television. She’s an author of ten books and many articles, a professional speaker, and a coach who’s been married to her hubby Carey for 25 wonderful years (and a couple they don’t talk about). They have two young adult sons and a rescue dog who loves to sit on her lap during Zoom calls. Her passion is sharing words of humor and hope with wounded and weary people, and she enjoys singing on the praise team at the church where her husband is the worship pastor. She spends too much time online or in the fast food drive-through--but she and the Lord are working on it. Connect with her: website, Instagram or Facebook.
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I don't know about you but the in-between seasons of life can be unnerving. We are not where we used to be and we're not quite where we want to be. We may also be faced with signs that a pivot may be necessary in certain parts of our life. My friend, Kimberly Davis, joins us today to discuss the importance of waiting well and what it looks like. She also poses the question I have reflected upon myself: Are we prepared to receive what we have been praying for?
We also discuss:
- Why we struggle with preparation seasons of our life
- How she did the soul/self work to heal the little girl inside
- Why it's important to see people from a place of healing rather than a place of brokenness
- Impacts of not being kind to her body (health issues) and seeing her body in a new way
- Why we struggle with preparation seasons of our life and signs that we may be operating outside of God’s will (red flags)
Kimberly's story and wisdom will encourage you as you go through your divinely appointed season of waiting and preparation. Share this episode with a friend.
About Kimberly Davis:
Kimberly N. Davis is a transformational speaker and host of the podcast, The Wonderfully Marvelous Life with Kimberly Nichole Davis. While she wears many hats, her love for sharing the gospel with women is paramount. Kimberly has served in women’s ministry for over nine years and reaches a vast audience speaking at conferences as well as through her podcast and live videos on social media. With the help of the Holy Spirit, she creates safe spaces for women to uncover the complexities of who they are in Christ; so they can know we are all uniquely made, and there is a place in us that God wants to uncover so we may do what we are purposed to do on this earth.
Kimberly is married to Clarence S. Davis, and together they have one son. For more information, join Kimberly at WonderfullyMarvelous.com.
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Are you struggling with breaking the cycle of fearful living? Do negative thoughts bombard your brain night and day? Do you feel like you are a victim of your thoughts?
You are not alone. It is possible to live a courageous and confident life. Amy Debrucque joins us today to share about her journey of overcoming debilitating anxiety and fearful living. We also chatted about:
- How she found freedom through her cancer journey
- The signs that she was struggling with anxiety
- How she relinquished control and embraced joy
- How to handle the negative thoughts that try to bombard our minds
- How our struggles will pass onto our children if we don't face them
- What her prayer is for her kids
Amy's story is proof that it is possible to break free from the cycle of anxious thoughts that try to dictate our life. Freedom can be found when we let go and allow God to heal our hearts and mind.
About Amy Debrucque:
Amy Debrucque is a wife, mom of four, cancer survivor, and co-author of Embolden. She is the founder of the Life On Purpose Movement and host of the Life On Purpose Podcast where she encourages women to live on purpose instead of fear.
Amy loves entertaining with family and friends. A self-proclaimed "beach junkie", health nut, and chocolate lover, she loves cooking, baking, attending her kids sporting events and getting in weekly HIIT workouts with her friend Alice.
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Hurry up! You're behind. Work harder so you can catch up. Clear your to-do list. If you don't do it now, it can never be done. You don't want to miss out. That's not enough. Do more!
Do any of these sound familiar? These are some of the verses to the tune that has been playing in my head for as long as I can remember. There are times when I am able to ignore it and other times I feel like I am a helpless victim to this song stuck on repeat.
The pressure to perform and produce (hustle mindset) has wreaked havoc on my relationships and has taken a toll on my emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Tune in as I share:
- What has been at the root of my struggle with hustle mindset
- The lies that have blinded me from the truth
- The two questions that have helped me to reflect and realign
- The steps I am taking to overcome the pressure to perform and realign my mind to God's purpose for my life
It is possible to live free in this hustle-driven, performance-focused society. We don't have to earn rest. We can fully embrace the rest God has prepared for us.
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Hebrews 4:9-11
- Set up Focus on iPhone- https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/set-up-a-focus-iphd6288a67f/ios
- Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith- https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rest-Recover-Energy-Restore/dp/1478921676
We all want change but true change and growth is uncomfortable. I don't know about you but I don't like being uncomfortable. The very thought activates my sweat glands, causes the hair on the back of my neck to stand up, and my first reaction is to run in the opposite direction. My friend, Leslie Limardo, is with us today to talk about how we can start leaning into the discomfort that change requires. We also chat about:
- Why we need to let go of what we used to do and who we used to be
- How transformation requires dying to ourself
- The cost of being overambitious and super driven
- How to combat the lies with the word of God
- How to look at our stories through the eyes of compassion
It is the end of the first quarter of 2022. If you are struggling with your goals, I want you to lean all the way into what Leslie has to share. If you apply the tools and strategies she is sharing, they will put you right back on track to accomplish what you have set out to do this year.
About Leslie Limardo:
Leslie Limardo is the founder of Life Management Coaching. As a coach, she works with everyday women, leaders, and entrepreneurs to develop the structure needed in their lives to support goal achievement. Leslie helps them get organized, set boundaries, create appropriate goals, and overcome fear. She desires to see every woman boldly walking in their purpose unapologetically.
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Her life appeared to be one that only dreams were made of---she was highly successful, well-traveled, and named one of the top 100 Most Influential African American Business Leaders. At the height of her career, she walked away from it all. Our conversation was real, raw, and relevant. In this fast pace over-achieving world, Bethny's story, transparency, and hard earned wisdom is a hope filled breath of fresh air and a balm for your soul.
About Bethny Ricks:
Bethny is a former senior business executive who now speaks and writes about hope, purpose, and the leadership tools needed to achieve our well-done in Christ. She resides along the Ohio countryside with her two children. In her spare time, she enjoys copious amounts of coffee and hiking.
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What has God asked you to do? What dream has he placed in your heart? If you're like me, maybe you've been negotiating with him and hesitating for days, months, years, maybe even decades. If I'm speaking to you, my friend Rachel Scott is with us to share about
- Why obedience has to become a non-negotiable
- Why we need to follow the voice of God vs the opinions of others
- The importance of having tunnel vision to avoid distractions
- Why it's important for us to celebrate others
If you've been waiting on a sign to step out, this is your sign! Tune in and share this episode with a friend.
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About Rachel Scott:
Rachel G. Scott is a wife, mother, and Ohio native. She is the Founder of the I Can’t Come Down Movement, an organization dedicated to helping women walk in their purpose and assignment with focus. As a writer, speaker, podcast host and entrepreneur, she has been featured nationally and internationally on television, podcast, radio, devotionals, and blogs. She is a former Huffington Post contributor and current YouVersion and Moody Radio Cleveland Partner. Rachel is deeply devoted to serving God, loving and honoring her husband, and raising her children in a Godly home where they experience authenticity and learn to embrace their imperfections.
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Are you caught up in the hamster wheel of doing and struggle with just being? Are you wrestling with letting go and leaning into God's ability to do what we cannot?
Jenny Erlingsson is joining us today to share her story of overcoming performance mentality. She shares why it is so important for our identity to be anchored in Christ alone and how it is not God's plan for us to run on empty. We also discuss:
- Being hooked on people pleasing and affirmation of others
- Getting caught up in the “doing” hamster wheel
- How to let things go and embrace rest
- How we as leaders set the stage for those following after us
- Why detoxing our thoughts is so important
Tune in as Jenny helps to shift our heart posture from doing to being. Share this episode with a friend.
About Jenny Erlingsson:
Jenny is an author, speaker, wife to a handsome Viking from Iceland, and mother to four equally cute and fierce mocha drops. After over a decade in pastoral ministry, her family followed the call of God to serve in Iceland. Jenny is the author of several books and devotions that help women cultivate Christ-Centered Identity, Intimacy and Influence.
Out of the overflow of that she founded Milk & Honey Women and Milk & Honey Books where she encourages others to remain firmly rooted in Christ as they step out in their unique purposes, including writing and publishing.
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My favorite African proverb says, if you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together. I've learned that we were made for community. It is impossible to heal alone, grow alone, or to become who God has called us to be alone. I know some of us have been hurt wounded in community. I want to challenge you to lean into what Rachael has to share today. We talk about:
- Why it's so hard to find community
- How hurt is inevitable--it's risky
- How God calls us to stay and work through hurt
- How to deal with the root of bitterness
- Overcoming the comparison trap
If you are looking for a community to be a part of, join my Facebook Group- We are Stronger Together It's a diverse group of Christian women who are learning and growing together on this life journey. I can't wait to connect with you there.
About Rachael Wade:
Rachael is a wife, mom of two, and teacher who is passionate about encouraging & equipping women with the word of God. She believes in the power of the "in process" every day story. For this reason she created Olive Us a platform where women #recount2remember the goodness & faithfulness of God. When Rachael isn't teaching, writing, and holding space for stories, she's folding laundry, driving kids around, and hanging out in her comfy pajamas at home with her family.
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Jo Saxton joins us today to share her story of being the only black woman leader in the room. She candidly talks about the challenges she faced and how she grew through them and made a decision to show up anyway. We also discuss:
- Dealing with the feelings of being "too much"
- How a rejection does not mean it's not our calling
- Grit and why it's important for us to grow our grit
- Community is the antidote for loneliness in leadership
- How to prevent offloading on those we love and take care of ourselves
About Jo Saxton:
Jo Saxton is a speaker, author, podcast host, and leadership coach who has dedicated her career to investing in women leaders own their voice and find their purpose in their personal lives and in leadership. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, England,Jo lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Chris and two daughters.She loves the everyday stuff like good music, good food, and good friends. And Target. She really, really loves Target.
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Jo Saxton's Books//Facebook//Instagram//Twitter//Linked In
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If it seems like good motives and wrong motives get us to the same place then why is it important for us to examine our motives?
In this episode, I am diving into a topic that can be a bit tangly: our motives and why they matter. There was a season in my life where I was driven by ambition, busy over-achieving, and had an insatiable desire to prove my worth. Yes, I was accomplishing goals but my "why" almost caused me to lose what mattered most. I learned that wrong motives can get us to a place but they will not sustain us.
In this episode, I share the importance of examining our hidden motives, how they will eventually come to the surface, and what we can do to ensure that we are driven by the right motives.
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It's hard to walk in shoes that do not fit. Many of us (including myself) have spent years trying to live someone else's life---walk in their shoes. All while neglecting the uniquely crafted shoes God has created for us to run our race within our own lane. I have learned that there is a level of freedom that can only be found when we really get to know who we are and who we are not. Tune into this episode as I share practical tips on how you can start get to know who you are and fully embrace every part of you.
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Mentioned in the episode:
Free Enneagram Online Test: https://www.truity.com/
The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile
Do you feel stuck? Are you being haunted by the thought of "It's too late?" Are you feeling this urge to try something new but are overwhelmed with fear and the daunting "what ifs"?
In this episode I share the signs that it may be time to hit the reset button, what may be holding you back from trying something new, and the steps you can take right now to bravely take the next best step towards a fresh start.
Friends, it's okay to start over. It's okay to pivot and go in another direction. Let me help you. Tune in for practical steps and actionable takeaways. Share this episode with a friend.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Joshua 1
What has been your biggest barrier in your life that has tried to keep you from accomplishing your goals and be successful?
For me, there is only one thing that comes to mind: Me. I've been my greatest barrier my entire life. Can you relate, friend?
This season we are diving into how we can finally get out of our own way. Join my special guests and I as we challenge you, stretch you, equip you, and light a fire underneath you.
No more shrinking back. No more making excuses. No more waiting for someone else to do it for you. It's time to finally step all the way out and fully and unapologetically be who God has called you to be.
Make sure to follow us (formerly known as subscribe) on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast. Share this trailer with a friend.
The first episode drops on February 1st. Tune in. You don't want to miss it.
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Nothing changes unless we are intentional about changing it. A truth I have learned as I've grown older. Calendar changes do not make anything magically happen. If we are not careful, we will find ourselves stuck in the cycle of wanting change but nothing changing. It is possible to finally achieve our goals. It is possible to change our habits and live a life that is less chaotic. We can actually get the things done that we have desired for so long. It starts with reflection. Tune in as I share the end-of-year reflection process that has helped me to maintain a forward momentum year after year.
Season 5 will launch on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Please make sure to subscribe or follow so you'll get notified when the first episode drops.
I appreciate you supporting the podcast. I could not do this without you. I'll see you in the new year!
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Mentioned in this episode:
Season 1 Episode 2: Why We Want Change but Nothing Changes
I heard Priscilla Shirer once say that we are either coming out of a challenging season or we are getting ready to go through one. As hard it may be to hear, disappointments, delays and detours are inevitable. In light of that, there are a few things I want us to remember as we navigate through challenging times and seasons. Tune in for the three reminders I keep close to my heart when facing hard times.
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ADHD is one of the most common mental health disorders. According to the World Federation of A.D.H.D., it is thought to occur in nearly 6 percent of children and 2.5 percent of adults. Experts now believe that at least 60 percent of children with A.D.H.D. will also have symptoms as adults.
Patricia Sung of Motherhood in ADHD is with us today to talk about her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. We chat about:
- How we can start to embrace our uniqueness
- How asking for help is one of the most courageous things we can do
- Learning to feel our feelings and not stuff them down
- Practical strategies/tips for moms with ADHD
Let's remove the stigma around mental health. Please share this episode with your friends and on your social feed. If you are dealing with mental health challenges, please know that you are not alone.
About Patricia Sung:
Patricia Sung helps moms with ADHD get their crap together one step at a time and feel confident running their family life. After years of serial entrepreneurship and teaching middle school, she has a uniquely practical perspective on strategies for building a life that works when your brain is different. If you're looking for more than theoretical textbook advice, Patricia teaches from a unique viewpoint from her years of effective application in the classroom, as well as her own life. She shares heartfelt truth and painful struggles through her podcast, Motherhood in ADHD, in order to be a lighthouse for mamas who have ADHD.
An introverted midwesterner at heart, Patricia has adopted the word "y'all" and resides in Houston, TX along with her two young boys and extroverted non-ADHD husband. Connect on instagram @motherhoodinadhd, grab free resources at motherhoodinadhd.com, and sign up for class at bit.ly/adhdmama.
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Have you grown accustomed to lowering your expectations? Leaning into the lies that you're too old, you've made too many mistakes, or that your past is too messy for you to be who God has called you to be? My guest, Michelle Clausell, is tackling those lies head on in today's episode. Michelle's life experiences is proof that God's grace prevails over all and it's a restorer. He will return back to us what we've thought we lost and more.
It is not too late to start a new adventure--to give your yes to God and watch what he does in your life. Michelle and I also chat about:
- Grace defined: what does it look like in our every day life?
- Learning to relinquish control
- How God's grace will be with us even through detours
- How we can lean into God's grace instead of striving to earn it
About Michelle Clausell:
I am the mother of three daughters, GiGi to four, and married to my husband for 24 years. My passion is creating content to encourage women on their journey of life, I host a FB Group for this reason. I am also in ministry at my local church.
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Listen to Michelle's Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lE5sLChQzCLXbdMa4tL68?si=877c95f98d134cb7
In 2015, Sara Claudia, faced a personal tragedy that knocked her down in a very sudden and unexpected way. It was a blow that caused her to fall not only physically, but spiritually and emotionally as well. In this episode, Sara and I chat about:
- Her journey of becoming blind
- How she came to terms with her new way of living
- How losing her sight grew her relationship with God
- Why it's so important for us to tell our story and how it points to God's faithfulness
- What to do when all you want to do is run and hide from your problems
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About Sara Claudia:
Sara Claudia is an author and public speaker who is passionate about encouraging women to “Walk by Faith, Not by Sight." After losing her sight and partial hearing in 2015, she embarked on a journey that both tested and strengthened her faith in the Lord. Through her challenges, she has found an immense amount of joy sharing how God continually turns her trials into even greater triumphs through her books, blog, podcast called Finding Light, radio show, and public speaking. Sara Claudia’s ultimate goal is that, through her testimony, women will be encouraged to face the trials of this world through their trust in the Lord.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Grab a Copy of Claudia's New Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Steps-Guidance-Unexpected-Blindness/dp/B09FC6HCN3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1630687143&sr=1-2
What has been holding you back from being all that God has called you to be? What words have been spoken into your life that have caused you to get off course and believe the lies?
My guest today, Simi John, is here to expose the lies that have been holding us back from courageously showing up. She is speaking truth and not holding back. In our chat we are diving into:
- How to show up even when you just want to hide
- Leaning into the hard
- How our view of God and being a Christian has been warped
- The distractions that are keeping us from focusing on God's purpose for our life
- How we can break free from the lies that have been holding us back
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Exciting Announcement: I am relaunching my Facebook Group- We are Stronger Together.
We are a diverse group of women who are supporting each other on this life journey-- it's impossible to heal alone, grow alone, be who God has called us to be alone. Click on the link and join us. I would love to connect with you there.
About Simi:
Simi was born in India and moved to Dallas, TX at the age of 7. She graduated with her doctorate in physical therapy and got married to her best friend Jayson in 2010. Jayson pastors a local church in Norman, Ok and they have 2 kids.
Simi is a speaker and author, she feels called to equip women to know who they are and live faithfully right where they are!
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Mentioned in this Episode:Psalms 139
Are you wrestling with moving on from a season that is over? Have you planted your feet even though you're feeling the nudge to pivot? If we are all honest, change is hard, especially if where we are is comfortable, predictable, and safe. My guest, Sarah Wood is with us today to chat about how she learned to lean into God's nudging and pivot out of a season that had ended, even though it was hard. We also discussed:
- The difference between our assignment and our purpose
- Being open-handed so God can grow us and replant us
- How we cause our own hard
- Popular opinion vs God's agenda
- Discipling the people right in front of us
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About Sarah:
Sarah Wood is a follower of Jesus, wife and mom. She lives on the space coast of Florida and loves being involved with her community by leading local moms clubs and groups. She’s the editor in Chief of Mom Mentor, an intern for Lisa Whittle and loves writing and speaking. On the weekends you’ll find her at the beach, going for bike rides, or visiting fun foodie joints!
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Mentioned in this episode:Psalm 18:19
Brandon Lake- Feels Like Heaven
http://www.calledcreatives.com
Grab a copy of the Hard Good Here: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Good-Showing-Work-When-ebook/dp/B08NHY3JVS
Are you waiting for the storm to pass or the current season in your life to be over before you can actually be still and rest? You are not alone. Rest is something I still struggle with and I have to be very intentional about. Our guest, Christina Patterson, is here to help us. She is sharing the lessons learned and how she witnessed God do the impossible in the midst of a recent health condition that left her unable to work in her ministry and only able to lie on her back most days. Her wisdom is rich and her testimony will inspire you to stop running on fumes and trust God.
"A full life cannot run on an empty soul." --Christina Patterson
About Christina:
Christina Patterson is a Bible teacher, YouTuber, and entrepreneur passionate about empowering women in the love of Jesus Christ and the truth of God’s Word. She is the Founder and President of Beloved Women, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers free Bible study and devotional resources to help women worldwide connect with God in simple, practical, and meaningful ways.
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In the bonus episode, I am sitting down with two of my friends, Nicholle and Valerie, to have a behind the scenes discussion about being single and seasoned. This conversation is real, relevant, and both of them are bringing the whole truth about their journey as a single woman. In our chat we discuss:
- Surrendering their "list" to God-- their desires vs. what God may want for them
- The assumptions that married folks make about them
- The myth that all single women are miserable
- Lessons learned while dating
This conversation gets so real. This is for singles and those who have friends who are single.
About Nichole Trapp:
I am a published author who has served in Higher Education for 25 years. My greatest joy is singing God's praises and teaching His word in a way that invites everyone closer to our Creator. I value family, laughter, God's presence, and creating international cuisine at home. Be one of the firsts to know when my upcoming book is released, Let's connect!
About Valerie Paul:
Valerie has over 20 years of experience in hotel operations, adult learning, and leadership development. She serves the Lord with gladness and has a history of leading worship teams and choirs. Her passions include baking, photography, and home decorating. She absolutely loves spending time with her family, friends, and community.
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How free would you feel if your feelings did not get the final say in your life? There was a time in my life where my feelings were at the center of every decision I made. They had the first and the last say. Unfortunately, I allowed them to lead me down a path and into relationships and situations I should have never been. If you can relate, I want you to know that you don't have to live this way. Our guest today, Jessica Hottle, is discussing how we can face off with our feelings and be led by God's word instead. She also shares:
- How what we have normalized is hindering us from breaking free
- How to differentiate between feelings and truth
- Five steps to managing our emotions
- How to lean into God as a safe space
If I can experience freedom in this area, you can as well. I want you lean into the practical wisdom Jessica is sharing in this episode. Share with a friend as well.
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About Jessica Hottle:
Jessica Hottle's passion for helping women getting emotionally and physically healthy while keeping God at the center. She inspires and encourages thousands by sharing her own personal struggles, victories, and journey through life. Jessica is a successful online entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster for What's The Truth, and author of two best-selling books, Know Your Worth and A Worthy Wife. Along with a third book, Own Your Worth. Her passions are being a wife to her husband, Jon, being a momma to their three cats, and spending her free time outside whenever she can (playing golf, hiking, reading, or writing in her journal).
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Mentioned in this episode:Jessica's Books
What's the Truth Podcast
You planned. You prepared. You did all the right things you knew how to do. Then something happened that shifted everything. The story you once knew and dreamed about has been completely turned upside down. My guest, Sarah E. Westfall, joins us today to discuss a devastating event that changed her entire story. We discuss how she processed through this season in her life and how she learned to let go, live open-handed, and allow God to rewrite her story.
The wisdom that Sarah shares in this episode is life-changing. It will shift your entire perspective about hard seasons and embracing your story. Share this episode with a friend.
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About Sarah:
Sarah E. Westfall is a fan of good words and good conversation—preferably paired with tacos. As a writer and speaker, Sarah invites others to pursue a life of curiosity, compassion, and connection with God and with each other. She holds a BS in English Education and MA in Student Development Counseling and Administration, and her writing has been featured in RELEVANT, Fathom Mag, (in)courage, and The Joyful Life Magazine. Sarah calls Indiana home, where she enjoys a wild and wonderful life with her husband Ben and their four sons.
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What do you do when your lifelong dream is suddenly snatched away by a health diagnosis? My guest Rachel Kang joins me today to share her journey of being diagnosed with rheumatic fever and navigating through the lasting impacts on her voice, how she felt that God had taken her dreams away, and how she did the heart work, and changed her perspective. We also chat about the complexities of being a writer who is multiethnic and the heart changing message she has for women who may be experiencing disappointments or delays.
About Rachel Kang:
Rachel Kang is a mixed woman of African American, Native American, Irish, and Dutch descent. She is a writer of prose, poems, and other pieces, and she is the founder of Indelible Ink Writers. Her first book, on creativity as a calling, is due out in 2022 with Revell Books.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Read Rachel's Published Articles: https://www.rachelmariekang.com/pieces Time (from the movie Inception)- https://youtu.be/RxabLA7UQ9k
What do you do when your parenting hopes and dreams get interrupted by news you did not expect? My guest today, Diane Dokko Kim is joining us today to talk about her journey of being a parent of children with disabilities. She speaks very candidly about:
- Her season of depression and wrestling with God after she learned of her son's diagnosis
- How God answered her prayer to heal her son in a way she did not expect
- How to build community and accept help
- How to help someone who has a child with disabilities
- How God grew purpose out of her pain
- 4 helpful tips all parents should know
Please share this very important message of hope and healing with a mom you know. Let her know she is not alone.
About Diane Dokko Kim:
Diane is a disability ministry consultant, national speaker, and author of Unbroken Faith: Spiritual Recovery for the Special-Needs Parent. Her passions include encouraging struggling families and equipping churches into becoming inclusive faith communities. Her work has been featured in Christianity Today, LifeWay, Bible Gateway, Parenting Magazine, and Jen Hatmaker’s For The Love Podcast.
Not everyone lives with a disability. But everyone gets impacted by the jagged edges of a broken planet. Diagnosis, disillusionment, death—or the death of a dream-- may steal, kill, and destroy. But Jesus is an equal opportunity Redeemer.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Kelly Clarkson Stronger- https://youtu.be/Xn676-fLq7I The Help Wishlist: https://www.dianedokkokim.com/2018/03/23/let-me-know-how-i-can-help-this-will-because-they-wont/
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Life can be so very hard sometimes that all we feel like doing is shutting down. In this episode, we are joined by author, podcaster, and bible teacher, Lisa Whittle for a real and relevant conversation about how we can begin to embrace the hard things of life so we can get to the good things. I fought back tears several times throughout this entire episode. Lisa's wisdom gets down into the crevices of your heart. We chat about:
- Why we need to practice holding things loosely
- How hard things have the opportunity to transform us (if we allow them to)
- How our bodies tell us about what is going on in our hearts
- The importance of letting go of not knowing
- The difference between acceptance and preference
Share this episode with a friend right now so you'll have someone to chat with after you listen. Then when you've both chat about it, go out and purchase her book: The Hard Good (link below).
About Lisa Whittle:
Lisa Whittle is the author of eight books, and her wit and bold bottom-line approach have made her a sought-after Bible teacher. She is also the creator of a companion video Bible study for Jesus over Everything. A pastor’s daughter and longtime ministry leader in issues relevant to the church, Lisa is the founder of Ministry Strong and the popular Jesus over Everything podcast, which debuted in the top 25 of Christian podcasts. Her love runs deep to see people pursue Jesus for life, grow deep roots of faith, and walk strong in the midst of a world that so often seems to have gone crazy. She and her family live in North Carolina.
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Mentioned in this episode:Purchase The Hard Good here: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Good-Showing-Work-When/dp/078523201X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Deserve You by Justin Bieber- https://youtu.be/1_NVaujWgBg
Refiner by Maverick City Music-https://youtu.be/UGFCbmvk0vo
Society tells us that if a door closes in our face or if an opportunity is taken away, we should get a hammer and break the door down until we get what we want. In today's episode, I'm sharing about a closed-door season in my life that may convince you to put that hammer down and change your perspective---that loss, that disappointment, that missed opportunity may actually be an answer to your prayer---a blessing in disguise. I also share practical tips on what you can do now if you are facing a closed door. Tune in and share with a friend.
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Mentioned in this episode:James 1:5
Proverbs 3:5-6
Studies show that approximately 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies. This unhappiness leads to body shaming and body punishing in order to achieve the "ideal" look (only 5% of women ever achieve this "look").
There are so many of you out there silently struggling with accepting and loving your body. In some cases, that struggle has led to an eating disorder. This is a topic that we do not talk about enough. My guest, Rachel Nielsen, is with us today for a very transparent conversation about her battle with an eating disorder and journey to love her body. We talk about:
- Rachel's breaking point--when she knew she had a problem that was beyond her control
- How shame tried to keep her from receiving the help she needed
- How to support someone dealing with an eating disorder
- How she learned how to diversify her coping toolbox
- How sharing our experiences can help free someone else
About Rachel Nielson:
Rachel Nielson is the host of the 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms Podcast. Each 30-minute episode features 3 actionable takeaways to help women love motherhood as much as they love their children. Rachel lives in the mountains of Idaho with her husband and two miracle children--Noah (10) who came to their family via adoption and Sally (7) who came to their family via Invitro Fertilization.
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**Mentioned in this episode:
Overcoming Single-Mom Guilt (my episode with Rachel on her podcast)-**https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-in-30-takeaways-for-moms/id1296627876?i=1000535146384My Hometown by Eurovision- https://youtu.be/qjuphuG3ndw Other episodes (on the 3 in 30 podcast) where Rachel shares more of her story:
How to Stop Being Mean to Yourself: 3 Tools I Learned in Counseling
Making Peace with Food (and Yourself!) through Intuitive Eating
A True Story of Answered Prayers: 3 Essays I Wrote in Therapy
3 Ways to Heal your Relationship with Food this Year
For many years I appeared okay on the outside but inside I was struggling with a life unexpected. I was struggling with wishing my past was different and even wanting to live someone else's life---overflowing with bitterness. Can you relate? I had no idea how much inner and outer turmoil living like this was causing me and those who were close to me. It wasn't until an encounter with an empty chair during my weekly therapist visit that I discovered the root cause.
If you are quietly wrestling with a life unexpected, tune in. Share this episode with a friend.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Homework/Heart Work: Write a letter to your younger self. Listen in for more details.
Romans 8:2
Do you find yourself smack dab in the middle of a life unexpected? Everyone sees a smile on your face but deep down inside you're bitter, angry with God, and grieving over unmet expectations and broken dreams.
You've endured disappointment after disappointment... delay after delay... now you find yourself walking down a detour.
You are not alone. Come and let me walk with you.
This season is dedicated to you. We're diving right into the hard stuff--nothing is off the table. We're keeping it real, relevant, providing practical tips, and full of biblical truths.
Episode 1 drops Tuesday, September 7th. Make sure to follow so you don't miss an episode.
In this episode, I sit down with the creator of The Father Swap Blog and founder of Entrusted Women, Kia Stephens, to chat about a topic that many are quietly struggling with and that is Healing from Father Wounds. Kia and I dig into the signs of father wounds, what forgiveness really is, and how it is possible to exchange father wounds for the love of God the father.
Mentioned in this episode:
1. Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by Stacy Eldridge
2. Beauty for Ashes by Joyce Meyers
3. So Long Insecurity by Beth Moore
4. Forgiveness Letter: https://www.fatherswap.com/2019/06/practical-ways-to-heal-from-a-fathers-rejection/
5. Hope for Women with Father Wounds Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-for-women-with-father-wounds/id1517833719
Connect with Kia Stephens: https://www.fatherswap.com/
https://www.kiastephens.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/
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In this episode, I chat with Yolanda Kennedy- a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. If you're like me and you struggle with asking for help, this episode is for you. Yolanda and I dig into the importance of a strong support system, pride, vulnerability, what keeps us from doing the heart work, and how all of us can benefit from speaking to a counselor.
Counseling Resources:
If you would like to learn more about the services Yolanda offers: Yolanda Kennedy on Psychology Today or reach out to her via e-mail: yolanda.kennedy@ihopenetwork.com
Database that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs to talk please call or text 800-273-talk
Season 4 will be back in September. Make sure to "Follow" us on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss the first episode.
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(Best of Season 1) The need to achieve almost caused me to lose what mattered most to me. On the surface, this desire seems innocent but there is another side of achievement, if left unchecked, that will deteriorate our lives from the inside out. I breakdown the signs of an unhealthy desire to achieve and how embracing rest can help us overcome this desire.
Season 4 will be back in September. Make sure to "Follow" us on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss the first episode.
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Psalms 46:10 (TPT)
- Luke 18:27 (NLT)
(Best of Season 1) In this episode, I share the one decision that pivoted my whole life and the event that encouraged this decision--- the time I found myself lying in a pile of dirt in front of a crowd of people. Let me warn you, it was not a pretty situation. I also talk about the importance of a heart posture of surrender.
Season 4 will be back in September. Make sure to "Follow" us on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss the first episode.
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Proverbs 3:5-6
- Romans 12:1-2
Actionable Takeaway:
- How to establish early morning quiet time and how it will change your life
(Best of Season 1) In this episode, my good friend- Valerie Paul and I are chatting both recovering overthinkers. No secrets kept---we are keeping it real, relevant, and relatable.
We discuss:
- What is overthinking?
- The signs that you are an overthinker
- The root of overthinking
- How to overcome it and enjoy our life
Season 4 will be back in September. Make sure to "Follow" us on your favorite podcast platform.
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Mentioned in this episode:2 Corinthians 10:5
Philippians 4:6-8
In this episode we are uncovering:
- The Sunken Cost Fallacy
- Why true change requires admitting that we were wrong
- How fear of the unknown keeps us frozen and unable to move forward
- The hard work of heart work
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Mentioned in this episode:
- Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP)
- Hebrews 4:14-16
Actionable Takeaway:
- The power of journaling in your quiet time
Season 4 launches in September. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the first episode!
In honor of Father's Day, a very special guest --my husband-- is joining us today to share his fatherhood journey. We discuss:
- How we met and a peek into our marriage story
- Whether he had misgivings about marrying a single mom
- The realities of becoming a bonus dad
- The greatest challenge and blessing of fatherhood
**>We will be taking a summer break. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the launch of Season 4.
In the meantime, we will be spotlighting the top episodes of season 1 and season 2 throughout the summer. Tune in and don't forget to share with a friend.
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I like to control things. There, I said it. For the longest, I have led myself to believe that being in control has been the best way to get things done. Can you relate, friend? Can I be really honest? Maintaining this death grip of control is really starting to wear me out and is not sustainable. My friend, Leah Rempel, is here to help those of us who are struggling with the messy middle of a surrendered faith. She is opening up about her struggles with transitioning from her successful career to her role as a mother. We also talk about:
- Why we should regularly inventory of our faith
- What faith in action really looks like
- Why it has been a struggle to love the church lately
- Practical steps we all can start taking today to integrate faith into our everyday lives
About Leah Rempel:
Leah Rempel is the host of the Faith School Podcast, a podcast dedicated to equipping and encouraging women to claim the name of Kingdom Builder. She loves to lead women to follow God from the inside out, integrate their faith into their everyday lives, and intentionally pursue personal ministries. She is a wife, mom, and former teacher living in the Great White North.
Grab a FREE copy of Leah's Integrated Faith Inventory here .
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Mentioned in this episode:Integrated Faith Inventory: https://mailchi.mp/ad291c0a7fd0/integrated-faith-inventory
Jireh by Maverick City Music: https://youtu.be/mC-zw0zCCtg
In this episode, I am sitting down with social worker, educator, and transracial adoptee, Tara Vanderwoude for a candid conversation around the complexities of transracial adoption. We are discussing:
- How being an adoptee has impacted her role as an adoptive mom
- Her passion for educating and supporting adoptive parents and adoptees
- How adoptees can overcome the feelings of shame and embrace their curiosity to discover their identity
- Why we need to allow space for adoptees to grieve and be curious
- Tips for current adoptive parents or those thinking about adopting a child of a different race
About Tara Vanderwoude:
Tara VanderWoude is a social worker, transracial adult adoptee, and adoptive mother who educates and consults on the realities and complexities of adoption, race and identity with truth, humor, and grace. Her background includes medical social work, gerontology, and child welfare, as well as working for a large child-placing agency for several years. Tara lives with her husband and children in the Midwest, and in addition to advocating for the adopted person and speaking and consulting nationwide at conferences, schools, and churches, she works as an Assistant Dean of Students at a lower school with students of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Tara is convinced that empathy, connection, and laughter are lifelong essentials, and she enjoys conversations with friends, reading with her children, traveling, and lifelong learning. Find out more at www.taravanderwoude.com.
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Mentioned in this episode:https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/home/
https://www.hmart.com/
Did you know that black women are three to four times more likely to die during pregnancy than white women----regardless of education, income, prenatal care, or weight? In this episode I am chatting with Dr. Quantrilla Ard on the disparities in black maternal health. We discuss her motherhood story including her journey of becoming an Angel mom. She also shares tips on how we can begin advocating for our own health and why those of us who can choose must advocate for those who cannot.
About Quantrilla Ard:
Quantrilla Ard, PhD, is a recent transplant to the Atlanta area along with her husband and three littles. She is a faith-based personal and spiritual development writer and speaker who believes in the power of collective strength, community and fellowship. She recently graduated from Walden University with a PhD in Health Psychology and is an advocate for social justice with a focus on Black maternal and infant health and mortality. You can find her sharing stories of triumph at www.thephdmamma.com.
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Mentioned in this episode:National Birth Equity Collaborative:https://birthequity.org/
Made a Way by Travis Greene:https://youtu.be/cPy65Kl7Un8
Register for She Speaks 2021: https://shespeaksconference.com/shespeaksonline2021
68% of women with a mental illness are parents*. Many are going day to day struggling alone in shame and wondering how to mother with their mental health challenges. My guest, Lindsay Demchak, is with us today sharing her battles with anxiety disorder and wading through dark seasons in her life while being a mom of 2 kids. She also talks about how she has learned to release the shame, resist the pressure to power through, and lean into God for the healing she so desperately needed.
Have you been blessed by this episode or others you have listened to? I would greatly appreciate it if you took a couple of minutes to complete a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This will other women find this message of hope. Thank you!
About Lindsay:Lindsay is a writer and the founder of For the Hope, an online community where she uses words to heal for life, faith, and mental health. Through her own battles with an anxiety disorder and wading through dark seasons, she hopes to encourage others that there is redemption and healing that can bring you from hopelessness to hopeful. She writes with raw honesty and finds her words help others to bring out the depth of their feelings. She lives in Brooklyn, NYC with her wonderful husband and two young children.
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Mentioned in this episode:
*https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/parents-and-young-people/information-for-parents-and-carers/parental-mental-illness-the-impact-on-children-and-adolescents-for-parents-and-carers
Free anxiety Guide (PDF)-https://forthehopeful.com/free-anxiety-guide
Counseling Resources:10 Ways to Find a Good Therapist
Databases that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
http://www.betterhelp.com
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs to talk please call or text 800-273-talk.
In this episode, I sit down for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation with bonus (step) and angel mom, Kisha Batsuli. Kisha opens her heart as she shares lessons learned, the blessings, and how she handles the bittersweetness of motherhood. She also opens up about grief and handling triggers as she continues on the journey of having her first child. Whether you are in a blended family, getting ready to marry into a blended family, or a friend or family member you know is in a blended family--- this episode is for you.
About Kisha Batsuli:
Kisha Batsuli is the founder and owner of Blended on the Rock, an organization that provides tips and resources to strengthen relationships in blended families. She facilitates a monthly virtual Blended Mom Meetup for bonus and bio moms in a blended family. Kisha is a firm believer in Christ and how important it is for him to be the rock (foundation) in a blended family.
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Mentioned in this episode:How to Handle Mother's Day as a Stepmom Interview Thursday, May 6th- Save Your Seat
Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes joins us today for a very transparent and thought provoking conversation around developing genuine cross-cultural relationships---How we can become all things to all people. She is compelling believers to stop looking at ourselves as the standard, embrace change, and learn how to sit in discomfort and the tension for the sake of the gospel. We also discuss:
- The challenges and blessings of motherhood
- How she is teaching her kids to love the skin they are in and celebrate their culture
- Her passion for breaking cycles of injustice in our country
- Why it's so important to develop our own cultural identity
- Why the church needs to start considering culture and race as important topics to spiritual formation
About Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes:
Dr. Michelle Ami Reyes is the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and the Co-Executive Director at Pax. She is also the Scholar in Residence at Hope Community Church and is the author of Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across Cultures. Michelle lives in Austin with her husband and two kids.
Purchase her new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-All-Things-Connections-Cultures/dp/0310108918
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Mentioned in this episode:
Soul- https://movies.disney.com/soul
Creative God, Colorful Us by Trillia J. Newbell
ColorFull: Celebrating the Colors God Gave Us by Dorena Williamson
Being a silent killer, stress is diligent at gnawing away at our minds and our bodies when we don't even know it's happening. Board-certified Holistic Nutritionist, Rebekah Fedrowitz, is helping us understand the silent killer, the impacts it has on our bodies, and how we can manage it. Listen closely to her wisdom and tips. Yes, it is important to do the work and take care of others. However, in order to do those things, we need to be healthy and well. It's time to put yourself first. Share this episode with your friends-- it may save their lives and yours.
About Rebekah Fedrowitz:
Rebekah Fedrowitz, MDN, BCHN is an integrative wellness speaker, author, and educator. Rebekah helps women identify, combat & recover from adrenal overload, the stress-driven health syndrome that can lead to digestive, hormonal, and mental health challenges. Her desire is to see women living into the abundant life and purpose God created for them.
Rebekah completed her Master’s diploma in nutrition from the Edison Institute of Nutrition and is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. She is the founder of Restored: An Integrative Wellness Community, the host of the You Are Well Health Podcast, and a co-author of Sister, Walk in Truth.
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Mentioned in this episode:https://rebekahfedrowitz.com/podcast/
https://www.amazon.com/But-Flourish-Learn-Thrive-Season/dp/0473561018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0En6XOqXTMY
Never underestimate the power of a good swift kick in the behind when we are in a rut, feeling sorry for ourselves, and drowning in our excuses. Our guest today, Alli Worthington, is bringing just that--- a swift loving kick to propel us forward into the dream that God has placed in our hearts. Her wisdom and practical advice are going to help us lean into hard things, embrace our failures, and move from our current situation into the new.
About Alli Worthington:
Alli Worthington is the author of Standing Strong, The Year of Living Happy, Fierce Faith, and Breaking Busy, she is a speaker, podcaster, and business coach. Her goal is to help women reach the next level. Alli co-founded Called Creatives and has helped individuals, small business owners, and Fortune 500 companies reach new levels of success. Alli’s no-nonsense, guilt-free take on business, family, and balance led to appearances on The Today Show and Good Morning America.
Alli, her husband, Mark, and their five sons live outside of Nashville, TN with the only two golden retrievers who refuse to retrieve.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Her Community: https://www.calledcreatives.com/
Her Books:
Standing Strong
Fierce Faith
Breaking Busy
You Keep on Getting Better by Maverick City Music
https://movies.disney.com/soul
https://www.wonderwomanfilm.com
There is a lot of noise out there trying to define who we are and how much we are worth. This noise (people, society, current circumstances, etc.) has made us feel like our voices don't matter. Many of us have hidden our stories due to shame, guilt, or regret. Yet, there is a world out there in desperate need and waiting to hear our voices and our stories. Today is the day my guest, Csilla Muscan, is going to help set us free today---free to unapologetically be who God has called us to be. She is going to share her story as well as practical tips and wisdom on:
- Why we need to show up
- The hindrances and excuses that keep us stuck
- Why our story matters
- How to overcome the desire to shrink back
- How to build confidence
- Special bonus: Topic Trifecta (for aspiring and seasoned speakers)
About Csilla Muscan:
Csilla Muscan is an international singer, speaker, author, and founder of The Magnify Message {www.magnifymessage.com}. With over 20 years of experience as a performing artist and keynote speaker, she learned a thing or two about what makes for a powerful communicator. She's performed and presented on 1,000 + stages to thousands of people all over the world. Today, together with her team, she helps women find the clarity and confidence they need in order to become a dynamic and effective communicator. You can also find her on her CAPTIVATE - With Your Words podcast.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Humbling Kind (Tim McGraw)-https://youtu.be/awzNHuGqoMc
This "S" word is one that I have struggled with and fought with all my life. Many times I have found myself at the bottom of a pit or knees scraped before I realized that I needed to lean into it. Too many times I have done things my way and it only led to frustration and exhaustion. Can you relate? Maybe you are at a crossroads in your life or you feel like nothing is working out for you. I want you to listen in closely to today's episode. It may be time for a heart check.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Homework/Heart Work:-Read the scriptures below.
-Practice being still for 5-10 min.
- John 15:5 (TPT)
- 2 Corinthians 3:5 (NLT)
- Proverbs 3:5-6 (TPT)
- Matthew 10:39 (TPT)
Did you know that the first step to seeing God's plan unfold in our life is being willing to hold our plans loosely? This was the underlying theme of the conversation I had with DIY Extraordinaire, Stacie Abadallah of Stacie's Spaces. Stacie shares her amazing journey of transitioning from serving as a Professional School Counselor to an entrepreneur of two businesses. This was only possible after she learned how to let go and allow God's dream for her life to become her dream. We also chat about:
- Overcoming imposter syndrome
- The importance of stewardship
- Trusting God's timing
- Why we need to prepare for our next season
- What self-care looks like for her
About Stacie Abdallah:
My name is Stacie, I love Jesus, my husband Joseph, and my three sons. I live in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA and I run two online business, Stacie's Spaces a DIY blog focused on inspiring women to create homes that are both beautiful and functional, and Lunch Lady Check-In which shares daily inspiration for kids lunches in a charcuterie board style, along with bento-style lunch boxes.
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Email: latasha@latashaferguson.com
Mentioned in this episode:Maverick City Music--Man of Your Word (Chandler Moore)
We Will Worship--Like Oil
Anne with an E (Netflix)
Calling all my women leaders--- leading in your homes, leading in your career, leading your business, leading yourself: you don't want to miss this episode! My guest, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, shares her story of burnout, how she found community, and how she stopped apologizing and started being her authentic self. We also chat about:
- The space between grit and grace
- Loneliness in leadership
- Why community is so crucial
- How women leaders can support one another
- How we can overcome the societal expectations of women leaders
You will walk away with a fire in your belly and the reassurance you need to be the unapologetic leader you were always meant to be.
About Dr. Sasha Shillcutt:
Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is a renowned cardiac anesthesiologist, TedX Speaker, Author of Between Grit & Grace, and CEO of Brave Enough, where she leads over 13,000 female physicians on living connected and courageous lives.
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Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Shillcut's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Between-Grit-Grace-Feminine-Formidable/dp/0757323472
Do you feel like motherhood has stolen your identity? Are you waiting for your kids to get older or grown so you can finally pursue the dream in your heart? Are you worn out trying to carry the title of "Super Mom"?
If you are nodding your head yes, my conversation with, Christine St. Vil is going to set you free today. Christine is sharing her story of how she started her blog--which has grown into a very successful business-- while being a stay-at-home mom of three kids under 3 years old after she left her job. We also chat about:
- Why we need to step out now and do it afraid
- How to get unstuck and move from idea to action
- How to create boundaries and start saying no
- How it is not about filling up our plates with more to do but only doing what is essential
- Why her kids are not her first priority
- Why we need to be flexible and willing to change with the seasons of life
and so much more. Grab your notebook. You may have to listen to this twice to get all of the wisdom she is dropping--it's just that good. Don't forget to share this episode with a friend.
About Christine St. Vil:
Christine K. St.Vil is a speaker, author, social media trainer, and homeschool mom of 3, as well as a wife of 15 years.
She is the Founder of the Social Scoop® where she helps small businesses harness the power of social media to grow their business and brand. She has traveled to places such as Disney and the beautiful islands of Turks and Caicos to write about events and travel. And she has been behind the scenes on movies such as Lady and the Tramp (on Disney+), and interviewed the stars of Black Panther.
As an award-winning content creator, she was also an instructor in the Steve Harvey Success Institute for 4 years (where she taught blogging and social media for entrepreneurs) & her work has been featured in numerous local and national TV and media outlets (including VOA, Fox 5 DC, ABC, News Channel 8, WBAL, WHUR, Madame Noire, Huffington Post, Huff Post Live, Black Enterprise, Sirius XM, RollingOut, and Essence Magazine amongst others). When she is not spending time with family or working, you can find her enjoying a good cup of caramel latte or playing Uno.
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Mentioned in this episode:Brown Skin Girl by Beyonce
Whose Shoes Are You Wearing? 12 Steps to Uncovering the Woman You Really Want to Be by Christine St. Vil and Julian B. Kiganda
A looming cloud of "hurry and hustle" has been over me for the past couple of weeks. Feelings of being late or I should be further along have been trying to haunt me. In today's episode, I'm sharing my struggles with maintaining a rhythm of rest and a slower-paced life. I'm also giving some practical tips that are helping me combat these thoughts and feelings. If you're completely exhausted with running and chasing on the hamster wheel, this episode is for you.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Be Still and Know by Travis Greene- https://youtu.be/ILK2vNeMwQI
Scriptures for the "Hurried Heart"
- Psalm 46:10
- Philippians 4:6-7
- Hebrews 4:9-11
- Matthew 11:28-30
- Proverbs 3:5-6
Give yourself the gift of Therapy this year:
Counseling Resources:10 Ways to Find a Good Therapist
Databases that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
http://www.betterhelp.com
My guest, Alana Dawson (podcast coach, editor, and producer) left it all on the table in today's episode. Alana shares how a near-death experience sparked a much-needed pivot and encouraged her to stop doing all the "good things" and finally focus on the "right things". Her wisdom will light a fire within you and inspire you to stop waiting for the "perfect time" to pursue the dream in your heart. We also chat about:
- Why change is so hard
- The practical steps she took to prioritize her life
- How she became an entrepreneur
- Why we struggle to invest in ourselves
- Why women need to start charging more for their services
About Alana Dawson:
Alana is a podcast coach, editor, and podcast producer who is on a mission to take the overwhelm, frustration, & stress out of podcasting, and put the fun back in! Alana is the host of The Podcasting Party Podcast, where she shares simplified step-by-step instructions and easy-to-implement strategies for podcasters of all stages & phases. Alana is a military spouse, mama to two daughters & one French Bulldog, and a coffee fanatic. When she’s not podcasting you can find her sipping strong, hot coffee, reading a good book, or dancing in the kitchen.
Register HERE for the FREE Go Beyond Podcasting Conference
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Mentioned in this episode:Register HERE for the FREE Go Beyond Podcasting Conference
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
This episode is very near and dear to my heart. I am sitting down with, Tasha Jun—storyteller, soon to be published author, and a fellow Korean-American and bi-racial sister. Tasha opens the door to her heart and shares:
- Her experience growing up bi-racial
- How assimilation does not equal acceptance
- Her journey from living in shame to fully embracing and nourishing the "Imago Dei" within
- Why representation matters
She also shares practical tips on how we all can start owning all parts of our story and why it is so important to do so.
About Tasha Jun:
Tasha is a melancholy dreamer, a biracial Korean American storyteller, wife to Matt, and mama to three little warriors: two wild boys and one little lady. For as long as she can remember, she’s lived and stood in places where cultures collide. Writing has always been the way God has led her towards home and the hope of shalom.
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Mentioned in this episode:https://tashajun.com/2020/07/08/i-am-a-threshold-of-flesh-and-blood/
Jireh with Chandler Moore
In honor of Galentine's Day, I am releasing a special bonus episode all about friendships. I chatted with my friend, Noelle Rhodes- Friendship Expert, about:
- Why we need friends
- How to cultivate genuine friendships
- The three types of friends we need in our life
- How to heal from a friendship break up
- Why we need to celebrate Galentine's Day
About Noelle Rhodes:
Noelle Rhodes is a female friendship researcher and producer of Friending, a podcast about friendship and faith. When she isn’t talking about female friendship, she is living life up in New Jersey with her husband of 17 years and two wild kids.
Friending Podcast: Friending Show (Podcast)
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Did you know that 90% of the people who lose weight gain it all back within 3 years?
In this episode, I'm sharing some practical tips on how I’ve been able to sustain my weight loss and embrace the wellness journey I’ve been on for almost 16 years. Friends, it is possible to live a life where you don’t have to always gear up to lose weight every January...a life where you can finally accept the God-given body you have been blessed to be housed in...a life where you can live well, healthy, and whole.
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Mentioned in this episode:1 Corinthians 15:31
Episode Homework/Heart Work:
- Journal
- What does sustainable wellness look like for you in the season you are in right now?
- What do you need to let go of?
- What do you need to take on?
- Have you invited God into your wellness journey?
- Acknowledge (Review Your Journal)
- Pray this prayer:
God, I am inviting you into my wellness journey. I have tried to do it all on my own and I have not been successful. I need you to help guide and lead me on the path that is right for me. Help me to accept my body as you have wonderfully created it. I want to experience wellness in every part of my life: body, mind, and spirit.
Give yourself the gift of Therapy this year:
Counseling Resources:10 Ways to Find a Good Therapist
Databases that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
http://www.betterhelp.com
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you want to lose weight, create an exercise routine, eat healthy foods? What is your true motive behind all of it? Have you tied your desire to "be fit" or "get healthy" to your worth? These questions and more are what Megan Snyder and I chat about in this episode. Megan shares how she became so driven to "get fit" that it became her idol. When life happened and she was unable to keep her routines and tight schedule, she unraveled. It was through this unraveling process that God revealed the true condition of her heart which prompted her to begin re-examining her motives and turn back to him.
About Megan Snyder:
As my relationship with the Lord has grown closer and deeper, I truly want nothing more than to serve Him well and lead others to know Him. Whether it’s writing, speaking, or just day-to-day living, my heart is in pursuit of building God’s Kingdom. Jesus, family, and service. That is my heartbeat.
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Mentioned in this episode:
I Corinthians 6:16https://www.instagram.com/revelationwellness/https://www.instagram.com/jessicahottle/Yes I Will- Vertical Worship
Are you tired of folding into the lies and excuses that are holding you back from reaching your fitness goals? Are you stuck in this start-stop cycle? Are you wondering if fitness is even worth pursuing? Certified personal trainer, Courtney Allen, joins me in a conversation about why it is so important for us to be "fit for our call" and why it is so crucial for us to invite God into our fitness journey. She shares tips that will help us face and overcome the excuses that have been holding us back. No matter where we are in our journey or how many times we've quit, we can continue pursuing our fitness goals right where we left off. If you're a busy mom, career woman, college student, or just pressed for time---- this episode is for you.
About Courtney Allen:
Courtney is a Certified Personal Trainer and Prenatal + Postnatal Exercise Specialist who aims to help all women live healthy in mind, body, and spirit and help them discover the freedom that can be found in fitness. A self-made entrepreneur, wife, and busy mother of a 1-year-old, Courtney rises early each morning to spend time with Jesus before living out her purpose of helping women reach their true potential. When she's not working on her Online Fitness Boutique, coaching her clients, or home-making, you can find her reading & writing to inspire others.
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Mentioned in this episode:https://www.jordanallenandthebellwethers.com/ Courtney's Fitness Boutique: https://www.courtneyallenfitness.com/onlinefitnessboutiqueinfoJoin the Community: We are Stronger Together
This episode holds the keys to finally achieving and sustaining your healthy lifestyle goals. No more pouring money, time, and energy into temporary fixes that leave you feeling defeated and unable to break loose from the cycle. I am chatting with business and lifestyle coach, Shannon Parker. She shares how a health diagnosis lit a fire within her to become a fierce advocate for herself and take ownership of her health. Her story, hard-earned wisdom, and practical steps will inspire you to hit the healthy lifestyle "restart" button. She also shares, what I believe to be, a priceless, no money, super simple tip that will help you start losing weight, relieve chronic pain, and help clear your mind----today!
About Shannon Parker:
Shannon offers vibrant wellness experiences, dynamic fitness accountability, and a dynamic four-week Nourish program so that her clients can thrive from the inside out. Her drive to see women succeed has come out of navigating her own emotional and physical challenges with hypothyroidism, then Hashimoto’s within a span of two years-all while experiencing motherhood and leading executively. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks the thyroid. Through nourishing foods and lifestyle changes, Shannon figured out her own body’s unique triggers. She discovered that health is uniquely personal and absolutely tangible!
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https://www.shannonparker.org/work-with-shannon- Mentoring, Nourish Program, & 1:1 Coaching
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Mentioned in this episode:3 John 1:2
Psalm 103:5Siete Tortilla Chips
Let's Get Loud- JLo
For years, I set weight-loss goals and never achieved them. I had tried every shake, pill, hormone shots, and even the crazy cabbage soup diet. Chasing "quick-fix" solutions left me utterly frustrated and so defeated. Can you relate, friend? Do you long to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle but just don't know what to do. Are you at the end of your rope and overwhelmed with diet fatigue? Today, all of that changes. In this episode, I am opening up about my addiction to food, how I finally got off the dieting merry-go-round and started doing the one thing that transformed my thinking and helped me to finally start losing the weight (and keep it off).
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Mentioned in this episode:James 1:5
3 John 1:2
Episode Homework:
- Journal
- A full week of everything you eat each day
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
- Record what time you ate and how much
- Reflect on your feelings and happenings each day
- Be completely honest
- Acknowledge (Review Your Journal)
- What patterns have you noticed?
- Do you eat more when you're stressed?
- Are you more likely to more during certain times?
- Are you a nighttime snacker?
- What types of foods are you drawn to and why?
- What are your triggers? Tiredness, sleepy, loneliness, etc.
Give yourself the gift of Therapy this year:
Counseling Resources:10 Ways to Find a Good Therapist
Databases that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
http://www.betterhelp.com
We have one life to live and our reason for being here is so much larger than us. We were not meant to merely exist and float aimlessly or stumble through life. The world is waiting on us to authentically be who God has called us to be. 2021 is the year of Intentionality. It is time for us to start Living on Purpose.
Will you join me, friends?
In part 2 of this series we dive into:
- More practical steps on how to live on purpose
- The importance of putting yourself first
- How to dream again
- How to step on the neck of fear
- Goal setting
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Mentioned in this episode:Romans 8:28 (NLT)
Join the Community: We are Stronger Together (upcoming vision board party you don't want to miss)
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Episode Homework:
- Goal setting
- I want you to take an hour or two (can be in one sitting or spread out)
- Reflect on these areas: Personal, Family, Finances, spiritual, career, social, physical, mind/intellect
- Write a goal for each area
- Under each goal: create 1-2 action steps
- What help do you need? Resources?
- Make sure to add a date so that it holds you accountable
- Once you are finished, place these goals where you can see them daily and reflect on them
- Creative options for goal setting:
- Vision Board (my favorite)
- Power Sheets
- Digital Vision Boards through Canva
- Goal setting app or productivity tool (Asana, Evernote, Trello)
Give yourself the gift of Therapy this year:
Counseling Resources:10 Ways to Find a Good Therapist
Databases that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
http://www.betterhelp.com
We have one life to live and our reason for being here is so much larger than us. We were not meant to merely exist and float aimlessly or stumble through life. The world is waiting on us to authentically be who God has called us to be. 2021 is the year of Intentionality. It is time for us to start Living on Purpose.
In this episode we dive into:
- What it means to live on purpose
- My biggest fear
- What's holding us back from living on purpose
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Mentioned in this episode:Philippians 3:13 (TPT)
Hebrews 12:1 (CEB)
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Episode Homework:
Reflect and Journal on the following:
- What old habits are still lingering around and holding you back?
- In what areas of your life do you have a tight grip? Why? What can you start doing to release that control?
- What “good” things can you start letting go of so you can start focusing on the "right" things?
Pray: be completely honest with God and release all that you have journaled about--- ask him to show you areas that you are not aware of and to help you let go of the baggage and move forward.
Give yourself the gift of Therapy this year:
Counseling Resources:10 Ways to Find a Good Therapist
Databases that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
http://www.betterhelp.com
There was a time when I longed to live a life that someone else had. Then I woke up and realized that I had two choices: I could float aimlessly through life--constantly wishing and letting life happen to me or I could choose to live an intentional purposeful life.
Come and join me and my special guests as we tackle what it means to really be “fit and healthy” for the call, the power of choice, how to turn your passion into profit, how God will use your pain for His purpose, and so much more.
No more stumbling through life---it’s time to finally live on purpose.
Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the first episode that drops on Tuesday, January 5th.
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In part one of this series, we talked about how our heart is like a trunk. From childhood to the present day, we add pieces to our trunk through life experiences. If we don’t deal with those issues-- the trunk becomes more and more full. And just like a physical trunk or container--- there is limited space. We can try to close the lid and pretend that nothing is in there but eventually what’s in there is going to come out. What are the signs of a full trunk? What lies have we been led to believe that have kept our trunks full? We are tackling these questions and more in Part 2 of the Inside Out series.
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Mentioned in this episode:Psalm 51:10
Hebrews 4:15-16
Journal Prompt (at end of the episode):
Here are some reflective questions that will help you to start processing through your overflowing trunk:
- Which of the signs that I mentioned earlier are you challenged with?
- What are the recurring constructive criticisms you’ve received from people about you? Are there any common themes?
- What decisions have you made that have brought you to this point?
- What is keeping you from digging into these areas and doing the work? What are you afraid of?
Counseling Resources:10 Ways to Find a Good Therapist
Databases that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
http://www.betterhelp.com
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs to talk please call or text 800-273-talk
In this last part of the three-part series: Inside Out, I am providing some practical tips on how we can start to peel back those layers, lighten our trunks, and how we can maintain a healthy heart. The best investment you can make is allocating time, money, and resources into doing the hard work of heart work. Grab your pen and notepad-- you don't want to miss a second of this episode.
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Mentioned in this episode:Ezekiel 36:26Proverbs 18:21Luke 22:31-32
Romans 8:28
OTB Heart Work Playlist (Spotify)
Heart Work Scriptures (Downloadable PDF)
Heart Work Book Recommendations
Counseling Resources:10 Ways to Find a Good Therapist
Databases that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
http://www.betterhelp.com
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs to talk please call or text 800-273-talk
I was the master of making sure my outside appeared a certain way so no one would know what was really going on inside of me. I had checked off the boxes, accomplished seemingly impossible goals, climbed the success ladder, married the guy of my dreams, and I was an associate pastor in my home church. It wasn't until I almost lost it all that I realized that I had to stop, pivot, and start dealing with this one thing that I had ignored for far too long.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Psalms 139:23-24
Are you tired of living behind a facade--- quietly aching and in pain over a messy past or decisions you've made that continually haunt you? Friends, you don't have to struggle in silence anymore. In my conversation with Latoya Matthews, she shares how her secrets were making her sick and how her healing only came through her opening her heart and finally being real with God and herself. You don't want to miss how she explains how it's possible to live a life free from shame and regret----to finally be healed and whole.
About Latoya Matthews:
Latoya Mathews is an Inner Healing Coach, author & transformational speaker who specializes in helping women break the cycles of self-sabotage. She does this via her group coaching program Beauty for Ashes, retreat & speaking engagements. Her ultimate mission is seeing more GEMs, which is what she calls the women in her community, healed and helping them redefine and rewrite the narrative of their lives after trauma. GEM is an acronym that means God’s Extraordinary Masterpiece.
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Mentioned in this episode:The True Measure of a Woman by Lisa Bevere
Refiner (feat. Chandler Moore and Steffany Gretzinger)- Maverick City Music
For far too long we have been led to believe lies that have left us feeling empty, insecure, defeated, and with a totally warped view of our self-worth. Friends, that ends today. Best-selling author, Jessica Hottle, is calling those lies out and providing us with practical steps on how we can dispel the lies, own our worth, and finally be the confident woman God has called us to be.
About Jessica Hottle:
Jessica Hottle's passion for helping women getting emotionally and physically healthy while keeping God at the center. She inspires and encourages thousands by sharing her own personal struggles, victories, and journey through life. Jessica is a successful online entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster for What's The Truth, and author of two best-selling books, Know Your Worth and A Worthy Wife. Along with a third book, Own Your Worth. Her passions are being a wife to her husband, Jon, being a momma to their three cats, and spending her free time outside whenever she can (playing golf, hiking, reading, or writing in her journal).
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Mentioned in this episode:Jessica's Books
What's the Truth Podcast
Siete Chips
Are you guilty of getting caught up in the "shoulds", especially during the holidays? My friend and licensed therapist, Anne Rulo joins us today to provide tips on how to successfully navigate this 2020 holiday season. She shows us how we can finally let go of the "shoulds", why it's so important to live in the both-and, and how to reclaim our holidays if they look different this year.
About Anne Rulo:
Anne is an author, speaker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, and coach's wife. She and her husband Tim live in northern Missouri and have two children. After working as a therapist for a number of years, Anne stepped out in 2018 to a new career as an author, speaker, and consultant. Anne regularly blogs about faith and mental health and is also the author of two Bible Studies, Cultivating Joy and The God Blanket, available on Amazon.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Anne's Books:https://annerulo.com/books/The Sacred Sorrow of Christmas by Anne Rulo
How to Reclaim the 2020 Holidays If Things are Different by Anne Rulo
A Hallelujah Christmas by Cloverton
Amazing Grace (Chains are Gone) by Pentatonix
Counseling Resources:
Database that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs to talk please call or text 800-273-talk
Bonus episode----Once a month I'll be chatting it up with my new co-host and good friend Valerie Paul. We are letting you behind the scenes and into our hearts on topics that we, as women, have struggled with and have even caused us to miss out on opportunities or just enjoying life.
No secrets kept---we are keeping it real, relevant, and relatable in these monthly bonus episodes.
Today we are diving into Overthinking:
- What is overthinking?
- The signs that you are an overthinker
- The root of overthinking
- How to overcome it and enjoy our life
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Mentioned in this episode:2 Corinthians 10:5
Philippians 4:6-8
Former President of the "Hot Mess Mom's Club", Jaclyn Weidner, sits down with me to chat about how she went from living a life full of anxious thoughts and depressive feelings to living the free life she had always longed for. We discuss how living free has made her a better mother, wife, and friend. You don't want to miss the practical steps Jaclyn shares that will finally help you remove the weeds of your life and plant-life giving seeds.
About Jaclyn Weidner:
Jaclyn Weidner hosts the Ready to Thrive Podcast where she helps women move from surviving to thriving with practical tips and a whole lotta Jesus. She lives just outside of Vancouver Canada with her husband and their 3 talkative little girls. She is also the author of Tangled: A Soul Care Revival Guide, helping women get untangled from anxiety, fear, doubt and so much more.
Purchase her book here: Tangled: A Soul Care Revival Guide By Jaclyn Weidner
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Mentioned in this episode:Ready to Thrive Podcast Yes I Will by Vertical Worship
Just Like Heaven by Brandon Lake
Are you struggling with navigating the difficult seasons of life? Dorina Gilmore joins us today and shares the grief journey she began after losing her husband. We discuss what it really means to be courageous in the face of a dark or uncertain season in our life. We also chat about her new devotional: Walk, Run, Soar, and how running and rest are integral parts of her soul care routine. Dorina's story and wisdom will inspire you to walk courageously through even the darkest and most challenging seasons of your life.
About Dorina Gilmore:
Dorina is passionate about helping people chase God’s glory on life’s unexpected trails. Dorina has published children’s books, Bible studies and just released her first devotional, Walk Run Soar. She and her husband Shawn started the Glory Chasers Christian running group and together are raising three daughters in Central California.
Purchase her new devotional here: Walk-Run-Soar-52-Week-Devotional by Dorina Gilmore
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Mentioned in this episode:Ephesians 6:13
Joshua 1
James 1:2-4
One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are
Lean Back by Maverick City
Are you wondering what your purpose is and how you can confidently walk in it? Dr. Tammy Langley shows you how to let go of all of the excuses and hindrances that have kept you stuck and afraid to pursue your purpose. You don't want to miss this episode. Her practical tips will get your feet moving forward starting today.
Favorite Quote: "If your belief system and your thinking processes are only centered around where you are, you will never get to where God is trying to take you."
About Dr. Tammy Langley:
Dr. Langley is passionate about helping others discover and walk in their purpose. She and her husband are the proud pastors of Citadel of Life Cathedral. She also has a heart for education and currently serves as a principal. Her most proud accomplishment is raising four beautiful girls.
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Links to things mentioned in this episode:Something Has to Break by Kierra Sheard
Do you feel like your brokenness disqualifies you to fulfill the purpose God has placed within your heart? This episode is for you. Special guest, Toni Collier, shares her amazing grace story and explains why we should be boastful and brave about our struggles. We also chat about the key to success, the difference between guilt and shame, toxic communities, and whether it is possible for hurt and hope to co-exist.
Mentioned in this episode:
1. Broken But Beautiful by Kelly Clarkson -https://youtu.be/Wy9poGs-w6Q
2. Hopeful Woman Collective- https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehopefulwomanco/
3. Broken Crayons Still Color-http://brkncrayons.com/
About Toni:
Toni Collier is a speaker, host, and consultant that has helped organizations with student ministry, creative marketing, leadership, and strategic planning. She’s also the founder of a women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color that helps women process through brokenness and get to hope.
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https://tonijcollier.com/
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The need to achieve almost caused me to lose what mattered most to me. On the surface, this desire seems innocent but there is another side of achievement, if left unchecked, that will deteriorate our lives from the inside out. I breakdown the signs of an unhealthy desire to achieve and how embracing rest can help us overcome this desire.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Psalms 46:10 (TPT)
- Luke 18:27 (NLT)
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In this episode, I sit down with the creator of The Father Swap Blog and founder of Entrusted Women, Kia Stephens, to chat about a topic that many are quietly struggling with and that is Healing from Father Wounds. Kia and I dig into the signs of father wounds, what forgiveness really is, and how it is possible to exchange father wounds for the love of God the father.
Mentioned in this episode:
1. Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by Stacy Eldridge
2. Beauty for Ashes by Joyce Meyers
3. So Long Insecurity by Beth Moore
4. Forgiveness Letter: https://www.fatherswap.com/2019/06/practical-ways-to-heal-from-a-fathers-rejection/
5. Hope for Women with Father Wounds Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-for-women-with-father-wounds/id1517833719
Connect with Kia Stephens: https://www.fatherswap.com/
https://www.kiastephens.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/
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In this episode, I chat with Yolanda Kennedy- a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. If you're like me and you struggle with asking for help, this episode is for you. Yolanda and I dig into the importance of a strong support system, pride, vulnerability, what keeps us from doing the heart work, and how all of us can benefit from speaking to a counselor.
Counseling Resources:
If you would like to learn more about the services Yolanda offers: Yolanda Kennedy on Psychology Today or reach out to her via e-mail: yolanda.kennedy@ihopenetwork.com
Database that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs to talk please call or text 800-273-talk
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In this episode we are going to uncover:
- The Sunken Cost Fallacy
- Why true change requires admitting that we were wrong
- How fear of the unknown keeps us frozen and unable to move forward
- The hard work of heart work
Scriptures mentioned:
- Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP)
- Hebrews 4:14-16
Actionable Takeaway:
- The power of journaling in your quiet time
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In this episode we are going to uncover:
- Why I found myself lying in a pile of dirt
- The one decision that shifted and changed my entire life
- Why having a heart posture of surrender is so important
Scriptures mentioned:
- Proverbs 3:5-6
- Romans 12:1-2
Actionable Takeaway:
- How to establish early morning quiet time and how it will change your life
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It's not too late. You are not too broken. I want to help you overcome anything that dares to stand in between you and who God called you to be. We were never meant to do life alone. Let's do this Overcome to Become journey together.