The Restored Hope Podcast

Emotional abuse can manifest in many forms, including manipulation, control, criticism, and belittlement. It can leave deep scars on the mind and heart of the victim, affecting their self-esteem, relationships, and mental health. Healing from emotional abuse is a unique journey for each individual. It is a process that takes time, patience, and courage. In this episode, we explored what emotional...

Gaslighting often starts subtly and escalates over time. It can have profound effects on a victim's mental and emotional well-being. It is a form of psychological manipulation that undermine an individual's sense of reality, self-worth, and confidence. The constant manipulation and self-doubt caused by gaslighting can make it difficult for victims to make decisions. They may fear making th...

Relationship green flags are positive indicators that a relationship is on a healthy path. These signs suggest the potential for a happy, safe, flourishing and fulfilling relationship that could evolve into a long-term commitment. It's important to recognise that no relationship is without its flaws, as each relationship will have its mix of healthy and unhealthy behaviours. By paying attentio...

In this episode, I shared some relationship yellow flags we should be aware of and not ignore.   Yellow flags may not be as noticeable or as dangerous as red flags, they are warning signs of potential problems that might arise in a relationship that needs to be addressed before it turns into a bigger problem or reg flag. You can reach me at - Email: restoredhope21@gmail.com IG: @bisi.gbadebo FB: R...

In this episode, I talked about Relations Red Flags. Red flags in relationships are warning signs that indicate unhealthy and manipulative behavior that could potentially be damaging to one or the people involved in the relationship. You can reach me at - Email: restoredhope21@gmail.com IG: @bisi.gbadebo FB: Restore Hope

Our mindset is one of the most important aspects of our lives. In this episode, I shared ways you can develop and maintain a healthy mindset. You can reach me at - Email: restoredhope21@gmail.com IG: @bisigbadebo

On today's episode of the Restored Hope Podcast, I sit down with an amazing God-loving woman Tosin Adegbite who is on a mission of helping other women find their voice and find their purpose in life, especially before marriage. Having gone through a turbulent marriage in the past, she aims to help ladies accept only marriages that are fulfilling and in alignment with God's divine mandate...

So in today’s episode, I shared what the signs of unresolved Trauma may look like. "The effects of unresolved trauma can be devastating. It can affect our habits, health and wellbeing, and outlook on life, leading to addictions and poor decision-making. It can take a toll on our family life and interpersonal relationships. It can trigger real physical pain, symptoms, and disease. And it can l...

We all feel low, sad and experience at least mild depression sometimes, but if these feelings are intense and interferes with a person's daily activities and quality of life, then the individual may be suffering from depression. On this episode, I have the privilege of hosting my guest Dr Emmanuel Okoro. Dr Okoro is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and an associate Medical Director with the...

Letting go of the past is not always easy, but it is possible. We can let go of past hurts and pain. Holding on and constantly dwelling on the past can hold us back from living a happy, wholesome life, and it can negatively affect our physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. This episode is the second part of Tips to let go of past hurts If you’re struggling to let go of a painful expe...

We have all experienced pain and have been hurt by people in the past, but to move on in life, we need to let go of past hurts because we cannot change the past, we cannot change what has already happened but we can choose to create a better today and an amazing future if we choose to let go, move on and live in the present moment.  In this episode, I shared some tips on letting go of past hurts. ...

Positive affirmations are statements that can help you to challenge and overcome unhelpful and negative thoughts to more positive and productive ones.  In this episode, I shared self-love affirmations you can listen to daily to boost your confidence and self-esteem. IG: https://www.instagram.com/bisi.gbadebo/ Email: Restoredhope21@gmail.com

Sometimes we may feel doubtful and insecure about our abilities and worth, which may cause the need for validation from others. It is okay and normal for other people to validate us sometimes but we can not rely on external sources to validate who we are, how we feel, and what we believe in.  In this episode, I talked about how to validate yourself and ways you can practice self-validation.  I hel...

In this episode, I shared how to challenge and reframe negative self-talk to a positive one.  Having unhelpful thoughts is something we all experience from time to time,  our self-talk can either support or hinder us. Negative self-talk is any inner dialogue we have with ourselves that may be limiting us from believing in ourselves, in our future, and in our potential.  Unhelpful thoughts can affe...

In this episode, I continued with the series on SELF-TALK.  I shared on NEGATIVE SELF-TALK. Negative self-talk is something that most of us experience from time to time. It is that inner voice that criticizes us, makes us doubt ourselves, and tell us we are not good enough. Your negative self-talk can have a huge impact on your life and self-esteem. It can influence how you feel and behave, and re...

On this 14th episode, I have the privilege of having the amazing Olu Olabode aka The Purpose Midwife on the show. She shared some amazing tips on living with intentionality in 2022. To UNLEASH and THRIVE in 2022 we must be deliberate and purposeful in every area of our lives. Olu Olabode is a Purpose Midwife and an Intentional Living Coach who helps women unleash themselves from limitations, disco...

We all have an internal dialogue with ourselves, it could either be positive, nurturing, and encouraging or it could be negative, discouraging, and destructive.  Self-talk is powerful and can have both a positive and negative impact on our lives.  We have a choice in how we talk to ourselves, which also means we choose how we feel and behave as a result. Join me on this series episode as I share o...

There is always something to be grateful for. In this episode, I shared on being thankful for what we have, for the little things and big moments in life. People who regularly practice gratitude by taking time to notice and reflect upon the things they're thankful for experience more positive emotions, sleep better, feel more alive,  express more compassion and kindness, and even have stronge...

T o live a life that is free from fear, resentment, unforgiveness,  depression, and anxiety, it is crucial after leaving an abusive relationship that you complete a successful healing process to repair the damage done to your sense of self-worth and self-esteem.  In this episode, I shared some useful healing and recovery tips survivors can use to help them heal, rediscover themselves and begin to...

Everything changes when you learn that you have a life-threatening health condition. This can disrupt all aspects of your life and plans. On this 10th episode of the Restored Hope Podcast, I have the privilege of hosting the amazing Funke Oguntade aka Mizura. Funke shares her journey of being diagnosed and living with Cervical Spinal Stenosis. Accepting what she cannot change and how she navigates...

Parenting is always challenging, but the challenges reach new heights when you are parenting a child with special needs. In this episode, I had the pleasure of having Sandra Mame  Opokuaah with me. Sandra shared the experiences and challenges she faced raising a special needs child. She believes there is a purpose in God allowing her to parent her son. She shared how she discovered her purpose in...

When people talk about or think of domestic abuse and family violence, it's often about how much it hurts the adult victim. But what they may not realize is that children also experience domestic violence/abuse when they witness or are exposed to it. This may affect their physical, emotional, social, and mental wellbeing. It can affect their developmental growth and the choices they make in l...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of having Beverley Webb with me on the show. With her own lived experience as a survivor of sexual abuse, being brought up within the care system, and being part of a toxic family environment, Beverley specialises in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and is passionate about opening conversations to enable awareness and support for others.  Having recovered f...

On this episode, I have the pleasure of having Evelyn Ibekeh as my guest. She shared her experience of being in an abusive relationship, how she left the abusive relationship and rediscovered herself.  Evelyn is a mother of two generations, she works as a Regulatory Consultant in her own consultancy, offering regulatory expertise, strategic advice, and consultancy services to Pharmaceutical compan...

Hello and welcome to the 5th episode of the Restored Hope Podcast. It can be quite difficult to know how to support a friend or loved one who is experiencing domestic abuse.  In this episode, I shared different ways you can support victims and survivors of domestic abuse. What you should say and shouldn’t say to someone experiencing domestic abuse. I would say one of the reasons why some women sta...