Getting to the Healing Part: Recent Episodes
Shelby Alexander Griggs
"Getting to the Healing Part" podcast is a place for open dialogue about healing from loss. Whether you lost a spouse, child, marriage, or yourself, we will have guests each episode who will help us all heal and find strength to move forward.
Shelby Alexander Griggs, named as 25 Women Who Inspire by Hope for Women magazine, is a motivational speaker, life coach, corporate leadership trainer, and award-winning author. With over twenty-five years of corporate leadership experience in the telecommunications, healthcare technology, and CPG industries, Shelby specializes in providing coaching and mentoring through group seminars and one on one consulting. Her professional speaking includes the following topics: leadership, goal setting, customer service skills, and pursuing your true purpose.
Shelby has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network, Huffington Post Live, USA Today, Dallas Child magazine, and Frisco Style magazine, and YSF magazine.
This is a conversation I've been wanting to have for a while. I felt that I needed to be in a place where I was on the path of healing. I'm there now. My good friend Dominique Adevereaux is the one person I wanted to discuss this with. She became a widow abruptly as well. 12 years later, she has found peace and healing from her grief and she shares her story of getting to that place.
Podcast Show Producer: John "JayAthan" Griggs 360 Degree Productions
Singing Vocal credits in Intro: CeCe Winans "Healing Part", Everlasting Love Album Copyright 1998
Music instrumentals credit: Sam Barsh "Finny" Beat Tape, Vol 1: Mood Side of the Barsh EP
In this episode, we discuss why it's important to release people who are toxic in order to find peace and healing. My son, John Griggs joins the conversation to catch us up on what has happened with his situation since he was on the show in the first season. (If you missed it, go listen to episode 12 in season 1.)
Podcast Show Producer: John "JayAthan" Griggs 360 Degree Productions
Singing Vocal credits in Intro: CeCe Winans "Healing Part", Everlasting Love Album Copyright 1998
Music instrumentals credit: Sam Barsh "Finny" Beat Tape, Vol 1: Mood Side of the Barsh EP
In the first episode of season 2, we discuss unforgiveness and how it can prevent you from healing. My guest, Chevonda Allen, a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in depression, anxiety, and family therapy, joins the discussion. She gives us practical steps to begin healing.
Chevonda Allen, LPC-S, M.A.,NCC, ICADC, LMFT-A Licensed Professional Counselor Small Victories Counseling www.smallvictoriescounseling.com
Podcast Show Producer: John "JayAthan" Griggs 360 Degree Productions
Singing Vocal credits in Intro: CeCe Winans "Healing Part", Everlasting Love Album Copyright 1998
Music instrumentals credit: Sam Barsh "Finny" Beat Tape, Vol 1: Mood Side of the Barsh EP
What are you telling yourself when you're standing in the dark hallway after a door was slammed and another one never opened? How do you keep believing while you wait? I share my own struggles with this.
My son, John joins the show to discuss the phases of transitioning out of toxic friendships! It's so good! He goes there and makes his mama proud!
I do not own the rights to the music in this episode.
"Real Friends" - Kanye West
This week, I share my 5 tips for getting unstuck when you suffer from analysis paralysis.
Although it's not Throwback Thursday or Flashback Friday, I wanted to share one of my most popular radio shows on "Girl Talk with Shelby." I invited my Mississippi Sisters, Pilar and Michelle to talk about the single life and dating as a single mom. It always makes me laugh out loud when I listen to it. You will too!
Song: Single Life by Cameo
I do not own the rights to the music used in this episode.
In this episode, I share the truth about the pitfalls and successes of my entrepreneurial journey.
This week I talk about the power of the imagination and dreaming big!
Music: Pixels, By Pure Imagination
*I do not own the rights to the music used in this episode.
Webster's dictionary defines "Faith" as a firm belief even in the absence of proof. How many times have you had to put you entire trust into God, not know what was going to happen next? In this episode, I'm sharing my story of infertility. I hope it inspires someone going through the struggle of expanding their family.
This episode is dedicated to Fathers. We are discussing the importance of leaving a legacy. My kids join me in the discussion!
**I do not own the rights to music played in this episode."
"Glory" - Jay Z
When you've been praying and meditating, hoping to manifest your ultimate dreams, it can be frustrating when things don't happen quickly. We can often become frustrated and feeling like quitting. In this episode, I talk about why there are no shortcuts to success and that every bump in the road is necessary for your journey.
I get real personal this week. I talk about the many phases of grief and depression on this week's podcast. This show is dedicated to my late husband, Michael Griggs. ❤ Tune in and share with a friend! Grab a tissue...it gets emotional!
I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC INCLUDED IN THIS PODCAST
Song: I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy
There is room for us all! I wish that more women realized that supporting other women, praying for them, sharing resources with her, doesn't take away from their gifts or opportunities. In the wake of the social media controversy over Ayesha Curry, I wanted to discuss why it's important to stop the hating and build our sisters up.
In this episode, we talk about the importance of healthy friendships and what we women need to do to foster strong friendships that last.
**Disclaimer. I used a conference call software that didn't allow my usual top notch sound to come through. Please give me grace on this one folks! :)
The inaugural show introduces the host and how to navigate through the healing journey after profound loss.
If you were a fan of the former radio show, "Girl Talk with Shelby", you are going to be blown away by the new format and fresh topics. If you're new here - Welcome! Grab your favorite beverage and get ready to be UPLIFTED & INSPIRED! It's time for some REAL girl talk!