Category: Rebuilding

How to Heal Fear and Reclaim Power After Trauma

How to Heal Fear and Reclaim Power After Trauma

Fear isn’t always the villain—it’s often a protective voice that’s just a little too loud after years of emotional and spiritual abuse. The key is learning when to listen and when to lovingly take your power back. In this post, we’ll explore how to tell the difference between helpful fear and harmful fear—and how faith and love can lead you back to peace.

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The Importance of Empathy for Yourself

The Importance of Empathy for Yourself [Episode 309]

Today I visit with Diana Swillinger, a life coach and fellow advocate for personal growth and healing. Together, we explore the profound role of empathy—not just for others but for yourself—in overcoming life’s challenges and moving forward.

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What One Year Can Do in the Life of a Woman

What One Year Can Do in the Life of a Woman [Episode 308]

In today’s episode, I reflect on the incredible transformations that can happen in just one year. (That’s not a very long time, when you think about it! I feel like every January, I blink, and it’s December!)
Through powerful testimonials from Christian women, I highlight the courage, growth, and healing that come in just one year of taking intentional steps to break free from abuse, rebuild a life of freedom, and pursue self-development.
Discover how these women overcame fear, anxiety, and self-doubt to embrace healing, reclaim their identities, and create lives full of purpose and joy. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of divorce, overcoming spiritual abuse, or simply seeking personal growth, this episode will encourage you to imagine your own transformation in the coming year.

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When Christmas Doesn't Smell Like You Expected

When Christmas Doesn’t Smell Like You Expected [Episode 307]

Hi friends, and Merry Christmas! I hope this special day brings moments of peace and reflection, wherever you are and whatever you’re doing. In this solo episode, I reflect on the powerful connection between scent, memory, and emotion—especially during the holiday season. I’ll share personal stories, including my years as a soap maker, and how the fragrances of Christmas invite us to reflect on our own environments and experiences.
We’ll explore what it means to find hope and healing in unexpected circumstances and how the true spirit of Christmas can create a lasting fragrance of love, even in challenging seasons.

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