A Woman Like You with Shanice Barnett: Recent Episodes
A Woman Like You with Shanice Barnett
This Podcast is a safe space for women on a journey to evolve into the best version of themselves. God has called me to be a beacon and to help women heal the parts of them that hinder their evolution into a more wholesome life. Here I will share my personal experiences along with some gems I’ve picked up along the way that has helped me on my personal journey. Let's talk about the things ignored. Let’s heal. Let’s grow. Let’s evolve. I am a woman like you.
Maybe you've been told that you have daddy issues based on characteristics that you've displayed. You might have things that you struggle with but you might not have realized just how deeply father wounds affect us. I'm diving into some of the signs that you are struggling with unhealed wounds from trauma.
I hate to admit it but the men might be on to something when they say we don't value friendships the way they do. In this episode I'm sharing my personal experience about letting go of pride and ego to mend what did not need to be broken in the first place.
Reply and let me know if there's any relationship that you can think of that can be mended if you would simply hold yourself accountable and apologize.
Stop overperforming for men who's already decided? Why do women continue to work hard to prove their worth to men? Why do so many settle for the bare minimum in hope that they will be chosen? Find out in this episode.
In this episode I am giving advice that your big sister would pour into you. It might not be what you're looking for but it is exactly what you needed to hear.
In this empowering episode, we dive into the truth behind emotional intelligence and how it leads to real freedom. If you've ever felt trapped by your emotions, triggered by others or stuck in reactive patterns, this conversation will help shift your perspective.
Have you ever felt like you've been living through the lens of others? In this episode i'm talking about what it means to finally see life through your own eyes and not the lens of comparison, pressure or outside opinions.
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In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my Jamaican mom for an honest girl chat about faith, healing, womanhood and life lessons. We talk about how to grow through pain, trust God in uncertain seasons and embrace your identity as a woman of faith. If you've ever needed advice from a mother figure or wanted a reminder that you're not alone in your journey this one's for you.
In this deeply personal episode, we explore the reasons why so many women choose silence after experiencing abuse. From fear and shame to the fear of not being believed, this conversation sheds light on the emotional weight that keeps many voices hidden.
This isn’t just about statistics—it’s about stories, humanity, and the urgent need for empathy. If you’ve ever questioned why someone didn’t speak up, or if you’ve been that someone, this episode is for you.
Let this be a reminder: silence doesn’t mean weakness or consent—and healing begins when we choose to listen.
Todays episode is for the soft hearted women. The nurturers, the ones who give, love deeply and often put themselves last. If you've ever felt like your kindness had been mistaken for weakness or peace has been disrupted because you didn't speak up, this one's for you
In this episode we're diving into the quiet heartbreak of letting go of someone you still love. Whether it's a friend, a partner or family; healing doesn't always come with hate. Let's examine the difference between attachment and emotional health, how to grieve someone who's still alive and how to move forward without bitterness. This one is for the person learning to choose themselves even when it hurts.
Maybe no one ever told you but if you're easily offended, you're easily manipulated. I hope this episode inspires you to want to be better and do better.
We've often heard it mentioned especially in our black community that black women are the least of all races to get married. That is the truth but but in this episode let's examine the facts. Feel free to join in and share your opinions in the comments. Enjoy the episode
Ladies let's talk about the list we have for the long list of things we want from a partner and the things we simply wont accept. In this episode let's grab a pain and paper so we can work through our whys. Why do we want these things?
Today was the final day of my fast. I will say to you that if you feel like you're being called to fast, seek God first. Ask Him for His plan and what He desires for you to do in that season. I pray this short series has blessed you. If you're walking with Jesus, stand firm. If you haven't started yet, this is your time. Today is the day. I send you love
Today was very personal. It drained but then filled me up. God is doing a new thing in me and I want to present for all of it. Today I felt like I prayed the way I should have been praying all this time. I was in God's face for the people connected to me.
I am appalled at the fact that I even had the energy to walk that many miles today. I'm starting to fall in love with the park again. The season is perfect for spending time in nature. Enjoy the episode!
I was really overthinking because somehow my flesh told me today would be a lot harder than it actually was. I was even able to go for a walk this morning. I spent the better part of my morning in a park praying, getting into the word and journaling.
I was called to a fast unlike anything I've ever done but I was obedient and did as I was told. I'm taking you with me as I share after each day of this fast.
My prayer is that this podcast will inspire women to become who God called them to be, to start their healing journey and motivate them to take the very best care of themselves. Let;s Bloom
It seems to me like every other person I talk to these days have one thing in common. Whether it be a relationship, friendship, job or even personal journey, there is some shedding taking place. Maybe it's just me and the people I know but how are you?
This episode was on my heart and I decided to sit down and hit record. To whomever this is for, I pray you hang on to the last thread of hope. I send you love.
This video is about observations i've been making that became even more clear this past week. This might very well be a unique experience but I thought i'd share it here
There's something about remaining present that opens your heart and your mind, there is so much to see and learn.
This episode speaks on the lessons that I learned from a plant.
In this episode I share that I have buried some things and overtime I mislabeled them as healed.
It is so easy for us to chose the things we want to face simply because of how they make us feel.
It's time for you to call those stuff to the front so you can begin your healing.
Recently I had an experience that I was a bit hesitant to share because I figure I would just take what I need to learn from it and move on. I decided however, that I will share with you as there might be a reminder or a warning somewhere it it for you. Leave a comment and let me know if you've ever had a Judas in your life.
After struggling to embrace the Proverb 31 woman, I have finally gained divine clarity that I can now say that is who I desire to be. Join me as I break down what I was rebelling against & where I am now. I hope this blesses you.
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June 14th is my birthday and while this birthday isnt exactly going according to plan, I am grateful.
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Today i'm celebrating all the moms on here. I send you love and blessings
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If you're currently on your healing journey then this episode is for you. Keep going.
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Here's a PEP talk you probably didnt know that you needed
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Thank you to all of you who have been supporting me on this journey. It it time for me to make a change.
In this episode I am sharing some of those changes.
I look forward to your continued support.
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Please allow me to be transparent and not judge me for it. On second thought, asking for grace might be too much but I share this part of my life so that others will understand that they're not struggling alone but also so that many of you can learn more so you know how to show up for those you love and care about. Enjoy.
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Today I want you to take some time to love on yourself. I want you to acknowledge all the good things that are happening in the now. Today is your day to be grateful that you were gifted with the blessing of being born a woman. I send you love peace and joy today and always.
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Ever so often we sabotage God's plans for our lives because we cant seem to make sense of them in the natural. In this season of my life I have to be obedient and do what needs to be done so His will can be done.
I don't know who this is for but go bravely knowing that His plans for you are of good and not of evil.
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If you have not seen ReesaTeesa's TikTok series you probably should. She shares her story with her Ex Husband which is a reminder why it is important to love yourself and also learn to accept people for who they are instead of who you want them to be. I hope we can view her story as a reminder to trust ourselves enough to know when its time to walk away.
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After eight years of marriage, six babies and years of crying in quiet and putting on a show in public, she finally files for a divorce. Good for her. Don't be like her though. Choose yourself. Value yourself more than you do a man. Choose a man who actually likes you.
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Throughout time Eve has been blamed for every struggle that both men and women face but we don't talk enough about Adam's responsibility that he clearly failed to stand out. Let's get into it
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As women I think we need to be more selective about the people we let into our space. I get that we all desire to have a sisterhood but we must be able to tell when it is time to sever a connection. In this episode I am sharing my own personal experience with expired friendships and sign to help you identify when it's time to bless and release.
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I've been reading the book of Esther and this morning I was reminded through her actions that there is power in femininity. I don't know who this message is for but I felt like sharing this.
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Hey beauties! Happy New Year! Yes I know. I just felt like I needed to remind you that there is no one size fit all to do life. Sending you all love and blessings.
My resolution: To be more present in this space this year.
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Thank you for rocking with me this past year. On my list of things i'm grateful for, are my listeners. I pray that this season is filled with love, joy and prosperity for you and your loved ones. This coming year will be ever much better.
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In this episode I share a quick story about the real life experience of a woman like you and I. The point of sharing a part of her story isn't to bash or ridicule her but to remind you how important it is to love yourself and put you first. Subscribe to my Youtube channel: Blooming Shan and let us connect.
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Happy Sunday? In today's episode i'm sharing different ways that I have been preserving my mental health. Is this something you practice or do you just say it because it sounds good?
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Let's some some intentions for the month of October and make the very best of the it.
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If you have not yet watched Kirk Franklin's Documentary, head to Youtube and watch it. In this episode i'm sharing how I feel about it and what I took away from it. Leave a review and let me know if your feelings are the same
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There are a few changes made but don't be alarmed. Change is good. This episode is to fill you in on some of the updates made on this platform & where we're headed.
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In this week's episode I share why I don't believe I was made for one man. Ask yourself how many times did you feel like you met your soulmate? Are you with that person now?
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At the time when this will be published, my birthday will be in two days. I don't know about you but this time of year is when I spend time showing gratitude, reflecting and doing a lot of introspection. Join me as I share some of the thoughts that I've been having for the past week. Remember to follow me so that you will be notified when new episodes are posted.
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You've probably heard of or spoken about emotional intelligence before but did you really take the time out to figure out what it truly means. In this week's episode we are speaking in depth about what it means to be emotionally intelligent & also highlighting some key elements to achieving this. Tune in & share with your loved ones
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Wondering where i've been? I've been facing some truths & trying to gain balance. Thank you so very much for joining me in this new season. So much has changed & I look forward to sharing with you in this space. Relax your mind a bit as I share from my half empty cup.
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If you're anything like me you might have found yourself in a situation or a few before where you had a man in your life and deep down you knew he wasn't the man your soul desired & not the one God prepared for you a=but you just kept him around just because. Many have found themselves in less that favorable circumstances because they refused to remove their space holder soon enough to welcome what they deserve. This week the men might not like this one but ladies let's be honest. Is whatshisname worth the risk of missing out on the blessing that's coming your way?
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This week i'm updating you on my hiatus. I'm almost at the end of week two & I have been truly showing up in life. I'm living with intention and having that most beautiful time. If this is something you're ready to try you can pick up a few things in this episode on how to be intentional about this time. I pray that your year has been off to a beautiful start. I send you love and peace.
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Happy New Year. I'm so happy you are still here. Last year we had a time. Thank you for joining me for another year. I'm so grateful to have you here. In this episode I speak of my hiatus to spend more time with self. I am being more intentional about the things that truly matter to me. We don't even realize sometimes just how much we are sucked into the matrix until we step away from all of it and gain perspective.
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This is the last episode for 2022 and I'm so grateful to each of you who listened, shared an episode or left a feedback. Whatever your goal is for 2023 just be intentional about it. Set realistic achievable goals and never forget to live in the moment. You deserve a life filled with love, peace and joy. Don't forget God. I send you love. Happy New Year my loves.
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This week I’m joined by the beautiful Tishaun Edwards. Listen as we share experiences and unpack some issue that women face when they consider taking up space. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/awomanlikeyou/message
Wow! What a year it has been but we're almost at the end. If there is one encouragement I would give to every women like me going into 2023, it would be Take Up Space Sis!
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This week I chose to be vulnerable. When I started this podcast I made it clear that I wanted to be free to be transparent. The past two weeks have been a little off for me. I have been feeling really low for good reasons but it doesn't change the fact that it's not a position I enjoy being in. I'm embracing the ebbs and flows though because after all, isn't that what life is about?
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I cant be the only one who realized that when ever the question is asked "Who was the toxic one in the relationship" almost everyone is ready to point fingers. I mean after all, we're all perfect beings so there's no way we could have been an fault or even contributed to a relationship that went bad. In this week's episode, we're owning some truths about ourselves. While it might be painful to admit and accept, we're holding ourselves accountable for the role we played in situations. We are identifying how we might have contributed to the negative outcomes. While recording I made the decision to admit to some uncomfortable truths about the woman I used to be. The next time you think about a relationship that failed; before pointing fingers, ask yourself "What if I was toxic?"
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As women we often make excuses for accepting mediocrity. We are crippled by fear so much that we self sabotage as we bury our feelings so deep that we often start to lose our identity. This week I want to talk about making selfish decisions that will bring you peace & joy in the long run. At the end of the day we all have our own path to choose but I hope after listening to this, you will be able to make those hard decisions with a bit more clarity. Continue to do what is best for you. Be reminded that you are and will always be what's best for you.
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If you are anything like me you've probably found yourself in a commitment that you had no business being in. Why do we feel like the moment we start dating someone then we're in a relationship and so we're suddenly off limits and unavailable to everyone else. Let's unpack and figure out why we do that so we can unlearn those patterns that end up hurting us. This week I'm talking about utilizing the dating phase and making it a more pleasant experience so we can get what we need to from it.
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Often times we focus on everything that is happening around us and the list of things we have to do in our lives that we neglect and forget one key thing that can either make or break us. In order for you to be your highest self you need to take care of your mental health. In this week's episode I share some of the things I do to aid. The very things might not be your formula but it is imperative that you find whatever it is. Take care of you like your life depends on it because it does.
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I am a woman like you and so I know like me, you've found yourself in situations where you were unhappy, uncomfortable & out of alignment because you refused to draw the line. I pray this episode will be one that causes you to reflect on your life and identify the areas in which you need to start setting some boundaries and drawing the line. No one will make better decisions for you than you. Do not give anyone the power to decide what you should or shouldn't accept. This week we are drawing the line on some things Queen!
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Over the past few years I've learned just how valuable it is to have a sisterhood circle that holds space for you. Do away with the "no new friends" narrative and open you heart to welcome healthy loving connections. When women come in alignment with the same goal or vision they are undefeatable. Don't think new friends cannot come into your life and feel like home to you. Allow yourself to love and connect .
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In this week's episode I open up about a part of my journey that I've never shared publicly before. I speak about the burden women carry from the loss of a pregnancy or the feeling that they cannot have children. There are so many wombs that are crying but we can't hear or see them. Many are suffering with a smile on their faces because there is a fear of being seen as inadequate or incapable of performing our "womanly duties". If you can relate to this pain, you are not alone. Everyone's journey is different but it doesn't make your calling any less important. If you cannot relate, please be mindful of what you say. You don't need to know someone's story to be kind.
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If you are a single mom struggling through this chaotic life, while having to make the best decisions for your children; this is for you. As a single mother myself, I know just how hard it is to be healing & growing while simultaneously protecting our children in hopes of saving them from reliving these life cycles. Society constantly blames single mothers for making bad choices in men while not understanding the burdens we already carry whether we admit them or not. This is a reminder that you are doing the best you can with what you have. No one gave you a manual to do this parenting thing... especially to be doing it alone. I send love to you and your beautiful womb fruits. Trust that even though you might feel lost right now, it does get better.
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Since the last time I uploaded an episode, so much has happened. There is this quote that always resonated with me. It goes something like this "I just want to go somewhere where nobody knows my name". I'm not sure who the writer is but they sure did speak to my soul. A few months ago I arrived at this cross roads in my life where I felt so confused & stuck. I had no idea where I was headed or needed to do to change the trajectory of my life. I felt like I had grown to full capacity in the space I was in. I knew deep down that I needed to make life changing decisions in order to truly change my life. I learned on this journey to trust God & His timing for my life. If like me, you're feeling stuck & you're looking for some form of direction, I hope this helps you start your own journey to finding what feels good to your soul.
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with setting standards for yourself & having high expectations. It's almost like we are domesticated to believe that asking more of others is a bad thing. If you think you deserve better, ask for it. A person who loves and values you will adjust as needed to make you happy. Please be reminded that what you choose to tolerate is exactly what you deserve. If you are reading this then I want you to know that you no longer need to shrink your being to fit into spaces you don't belong. Let this be a reminder that you are deserving of the love your spirit desires.
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I want you to understand that it's okay to be soft & feminine. There is no need for you to force yourself against your natural flow to be "independent". There's nothing cool or attractive about hyper-independence. That is trauma. Happy is the woman who has her own but even happier is she who has hers but is feminine enough to let a man lead and accept help with grace. Being independent is overwhelming queens. You don't have anything to prove. And also, stop letting these men manipulate you so they can offer you the bare minimum! I deserve a soft life and so I welcome that. I wish the very same for you. I send you love on your journey to self.
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I'm at a place in my life where the most important thing for me to do is find a healthy balance. I'm on a journey which will take me into new territories. There are days when I feel excited but if I must be honest, some days I'm overwhelmed. I choose to remain grounded as much as possible & stay still so I can attract what feels natural to my soul. I'm not sure if you can relate but if you can, I send you love and vibrations of clarity as you find your north & strike that balance.
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This was probably one of the hardest episodes for me to record. I am still working through grief while embracing the lessons this journey has taught me. I promised to be vulnerable and open in this space & so while this was hard, it was necessary. I pray that whatever part of this story resonates with you, it will be received at the right time & the right season. #healing #grief #pain #marriage
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We owe it to ourselves to let go of the hurt, the bitterness, the anger, the betrayal, the disappointment and whatever it is that hinders you from attracting the life and the experiences that you deserve. We have no control over what happens to us but we do have a personal responsibility not to hold on to the negative so tightly that it keeps us prisoners. Send it love as it fades away.
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Sometime we find ourselves fastened between who we are & who we think we should be. It is important that we silence the noise around us enough to go inward & connect to that which we are called to be. It is time to find yourself & take up space unapologetically.
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A continuation to last week's episode. I send you love as you continue to heal.
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Dear Beautiful Woman, I want you to know that whatever trauma you experienced; whether psychological, sexual, physical, mental or emotional; it's valid. You are allowed to hurt, to feel and to express it. There also comes a time when you will be forced to accept, embrace and heal from it. This journey is your own and so you are entitled to do it at your pace in your own way. I want you to understand that even though your pass experiences might have and maybe still affect your life and the decisions that you make; it doesn't have the power to own or control you. We can no longer pretend it doesn't hurt or disassociate from our painful reality. We are choosing to heal and to become our highest selves. First Let's Heal The Little Girl. I send you love on your journey.
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I know you have been hurt, broken & bruised. I know you struggle daily with the pain, the trauma and the hopelessness. Join me on this journey as I share my raw unfiltered truth and give you a close look inside the beautiful chaos which is my life. Whatever it is that you’ve gone through or maybe still struggling with; this is a reminder that there are many women like you.
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