Girl, Just Feel Podcast with Dr. Ajene Gailliard

Our conversation picks up where we left off last time as Ajene and Michelle discuss how to overcome the overwhelm. When circumstances are challenging, we can remind ourselves of God's goodness and the truth found in His word.   Scriptures Referenced James 1:2 Psalm 46:1  Psalm 50:10 1 Peter 5:7 Philippians 4:6  Philippians 2:12 2 Corinthians 10:4,5 John 16:33 2 Corinthians 12:9

Do you ever feel like there is way too much to do and you have reached your capacity to handle it all? On this episode, Ajene opens up about feeling overwhelmed by all the many things she believes God has called her to fulfil. Engaging in conversation helps her realize that she doesn't have to be overcome by the overwhelm, but she can be an overcomer.    Scriptures Referenced 1 Corinthians 10:13 ...

After sharing about how recent experience on her getaway, Ajene talks about how she recognized that the messages she received from the negative experiences in her past were the source of her discomfort. Healing comes from reframing those messages to line up with the truths from God's Word.  Scripture Referenced Romans 8:28  Philippians 4:6-8    

After a brief recap from our last episode, Ajene resumes our discussion about the intergenerational transmission of trauma. It is our hope and belief that just as trauma can be imparted from one generation to the next, healing can be transmitted too. 

Ajene continues our freedom series conversation. She uses personal stories to explain why she had difficulty resting and relaxing. Now, Ajene realizes that she can believe a new message and make new meaning out of some of her old memories. Our desire is that this conversation will help us all to look forward in hope and not be stuck looking back in despair anymore. (You can take off or edit that l...

F.R.E.E.D.O.M: Fully Realizing and Experiencing Every Divinely Ordained Moment. Ajene explains this acronym, and we begin to ponder how receiving from God connects with experiencing freedom.     Scriptures Referenced Romans 5:8 Galatians 5:1   Sanctification https://www.gotquestions.org/sanctification.htm l

Our series on freedom continues with Ajene sharing more of her origin story and how her perspective has changed over the years.  Sometimes we think we are making decisions that will lead to freedom, only to later discover that the decisions were made from a bondage to pain.  Resources Salvation explanation https://www.gotquestions.org/true-gospel.html Sin nature https://www.gotquestions.org/sin-na...

On this episode, we begin our series on freedom. We begin with a few definitions about freedom, and then Ajene and Michelle both share their personal understandings of what freedom in Christ means for daily living.   Scriptures referenced John 10:10 John 16:33 I Corinthians 13 John 3 Ephesians 2:8 Romans 8:34 Romans 5:8 1 Corinthians 15:22 Galatians 2:20; 5:24 For More Explanations Salvation expla...

Picking up from Part 1, Michelle continues the conversation exploring how being part of a particular generation not only frames the way that we parent, but also influences how we view the world our children are growing up in. It is the balance of holding on and letting go that we are always navigating in parenting.  Books Mentioned   Sticking Points: How to Get 5 Generations Working Together in th...

What generation do you belong to? Do you see differences between generations as you parent your children compared to how you were raised? On this episode, we provide a basic framework to help us understand the characteristics of each generation. And Ajene shares personal examples about how generational differences tend to show up in her parenting.   Website Mentioned Parents.com "A Year-by-Year Gu...

Erica Lee returns for part two of her conversation with Ajene to provide some practical tips for self-care. 1) Select books to read that deal with your situation, starting with the Bible  2) Journal to help you process your thoughts. 3) Schedule self-care on your calendar 4) Schedule time with a friend to be vulnerable.   Scriptures Referenced Mark 12:30-31 Luke 10:26 Books Mentioned Bible  What H...

Erica Lee joins Ajene this week for part one of an inspiring conversation about self-care.  With a friend's encouragement to try counseling again, Erica and her counselor began to explore her story and rediscover things in her life that she had allowed to wither.  It is our hope that as you listen in that Erica's journey will inspire you.   Scripture referenced Mark 12:30-31  Eric’s Facebook Page:...

Is coaching and counseling the same thing? Should we receive coaching or counseling for ourselves or even give coaching to others in our lives? Michelle Kren is back to give her insights and Ajene breaks down the differences between the two. 

Find out if Ajene got the graduate fellowship she applied for and what lessons she learned as she faced her doubts and embraced her journey toward self-acceptance. 

Most of us, at one point or another, may ask this question, who am I? Ajene shares how recently she has had to remember who God created her to be and embrace His unique calling on her life, while battling her own internal feelings of insecurity and comparison.  Here are a few links to help you complete your life work for this episode: Spiritual Gifts Test https://gifts.churchgrowth.org/spiritual-g...

Joining Ajene this week is Michelle Kren, who introduces herself and talks about her role here on the podcast. After they talk about their roles as wives, mothers and home educators (aka, homeschoolers), the conversation continues about mental health and wellness covering a few definitions and statistics. Even if we find ourselves or a loved one wrestling with  mental illness, today's episode will...

Instead of shying away, shouldn't the church be at the forefront of the conversation on mental health? When we embrace a correct perspective on mental health and wellness, we become free to get the help that we need. This episode covers the stigma around mental health and mental illness in the Body of Christ.  Scriptures Referenced Proverbs 11:14  Ephesians 4:26

There are many experiences that can lead to someone finding themselves in need of emotional healing. What does it look like to become aware of our emotions as a Believer? Is it possible to come into the faith and yet remain disconnected from our souls and our mental wellness? Ajene talks about what she learned as her faith grew, her childhood experiences and family of origin story unfolded, and he...

It can be challenging for some Christians to express emotions, face pain and trauma, or fully understand how to manage emotional health well. But emotions are everywhere and affect every aspect of our lives. Despite more recognition of mental health in recent years, many have ignored or misunderstood the role emotions play in the life of the Believer. Learn how Ajene faced feelings of anxiety but...