Shades of Trauma Healing | Childhood Trauma, Trust Issues, Coping Skills, Growth Mindset, Trust God, Discernment, Purpose

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽  In today’s episode I’m going to talk about something a little different, but it is still connected to our mental health as women. I decided to talk about this topic today as I was reflecting on how much I think about and pray for my family and friends.  I also realized this month is men’s health emphasis month and I know I’m not just concerned about my sisters health, I’m...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 My guest today is Relationship Coach and Breathwork Facilitator - Maria Antonay Meyer. Maria and her husband own Ultimate Assist Coaching, where they help solution-oriented couples strengthen their relationships by getting “LIT,” which stands for love, intimacy, and trust. They also support individuals who are on their personal growth journeys to experience deeper healing a...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽   On any given day, our nervous system goes through various states of activation. This is quite normal as we need to be flexible enough to move from a state of calm, to activated to calm or even from freeze to calm. At times, the system can move from calm to freeze or shut down, and you might find it difficult to navigate the changes.   Today I’ll share a simple exercise th...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 This month, Mental Health America is highlighting the challenges of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Today, I will be doing the same from the lens of Childhood trauma and the Christian woman. I’ll share symptoms of PTSD, or PTS as it is now being called, the connection to childhood trauma and options for your healing. Generally, PTSD is caused by a single traumatic ev...

  Show Notes Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽   The month of May was National Mental Health Awareness Month, and there has been emphasis on things you can do and resources you can use to care for yourself.   Today’s quick tips come from Mental Health of America, which outlines six activities you can do one day each week to support better mental health. Good mental health is essential for leading a fulfilli...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 My guest today is Dr. Karen Liddell, an ordained minister, a licensed clinical pastoral counsellor with the National Christian Counselling Association, a success mindset coach, a best-selling author, and a speaker. Karen became fascinated with the process of healing trauma to recover from her own past of childhood trauma which influenced her decision to engage in witchcraft...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Why is it important to develop a growth mindset? The simple answer is - if you don’t believe your mind can change and grow, you won’t be as open to the life you can have beyond your trauma. Trauma has a way of making survivors believe that things won’t get better, circumstances won’t change, you will be this way for the rest of your life. That is a very discouraging way to...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Are you in a love relationship, or are you trauma-bonded? Childhood trauma can cast a long shadow, affecting how survivors approach romantic and platonic relationships in adulthood. When there is broken trust, dysfunction, and poor attachment in childhood, adult survivors tend to go through life trying to replicate the experiences of childhood. They look for opportunities t...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Childhood trauma survivors often struggle to receive and give love because of hurt in relationships, poor models of love, or unhealthy experiences of care and attachment in their formative years. This leaves a gaping wound that they try to fill however they can. Many read about the love of God, but struggle to feel secure in that love. Today I will share 4 Quick Tips to Exp...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽   As promised, I’m back with another Mother-focused episode for North American Mother’s Day. Today, I have a special guest, Nanci Lamborn, who shares her experience of childhood sexual abuse and the anger she felt toward her mother, who did not support her and even blamed her for what happened. Nancy will share the steps she took toward healing from her childhood trauma and...

Show Notes Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Welcome to the first official Quick Tip Thursday Episode. Starting this month, I will release an additional episode each Thursday with tips on various topics to help you navigate your healing journey.  The four tips for today will focus on how to trust after you’ve been hurt, and they may not be what you think. After you’ve been hurt, the last thing you want to d...

When it comes to mental health, we know that things like stress, work situations, or personal relationships affect us, but there are other factors that you probably do not think about that can affect your sense of well-being. When it comes to mental health you have to look at all the factors that are affecting you because they could be impacting how you progress in your childhood trauma healing jo...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽   We are doing something new. That’s right! It’s Thursday, and I have a special announcement for you. Listen to today's episode to find out more about what will be happening on Thursdays starting this month. I hope you'll be as excited about this as I am.   With Healing and Love 😊 Jenniel   🌟Your Next Steps🌟 👉🏼Listen and Leave a Review for the Show https://podcasts.app...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Stress is an inevitable part of life, but how you perceive and approach it can make all the difference to your well-being. Whether it's juggling family responsibilities, work pressures, or personal struggles, your mindset plays a crucial role in shaping your responses. Today, I’ll explore the concept of stress and share with you how to view what you think stresses you out s...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 According to statistics, about 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 20 boys in the United States experience child sexual abuse. This does not include numbers around the world. Usually, someone who is known and trusted by the child or child’s family members perpetrates 91% of child sexual abuse. In addition, many children wait to report or never report child sexual abuse. Therefore, these...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽   Let’s talk about depression.   A depressive episode is where you experience intense sadness and low mood, and you lose interest and pleasure in activities that normally bring you joy for at least 2 weeks. Some of the symptoms include: Persistent sadness or empty mood. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. Changes in appetite or weight. Sleep disturbance...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 April is BIPOC Mental Health Month, and mental health is an essential part of well-being. To help raise awareness of how to approach mental wellness in Christian BIPOC Communities, today I have special guest Margaret L. Conley. Margaret is the owner of MLC Consulting, LLC and the President of Mending Life Concepts Empowerment Group, Inc., which focuses on serving marginaliz...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽   Trauma survivors develop controlling behaviors as a coping mechanism to regain a sense of safety, security, and control over their environment following experiences of trauma. If you find that you can’t help but control others and things or people have told you you’re so controlling, I know that on one level, that hurts, but on the other hand, you just don’t know how else...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Let’s talk about shame. By its very nature, no one wants to explore shame because it means looking at something that does not feel good. Today, we are going to talk about it because it keeps so many women hostage and unable to live out their God-given purpose. Let’s unpack what it is, how it develops, and how to heal from it. Shame is a complex emotion because it involves f...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽                 There’s a lot of talk about mindfulness these days, and mindfulness is often associated with Buddhism and Eastern practices, so some Christian women stay clear of it. Today I will delve into what mindfulness is and what it isn’t. Is it okay for you to practice it and if you do, how do you do it?   Mindfulness can help you deepen your connection with God. By...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Welcome back to our cozy corner of the internet, where we dive deep into topics close to our hearts. Today, we will explore something that many women carry without even realizing it: and some know it to well. It is the mother wound. We’ll talk about what it is, how it can develop and how to begin healing it. Let’s dive in. We’ll talk about what it is, how it can develop, ho...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽   Today I continue my conversation with film-maker Rochelle Ann Thomas. Rochelle-Ann Thomas is a Filmmaker who has been writing and directing on the small stage for over 20 years and released her first onscreen film in 2023. Rochelle-Ann writes based on life experiences and is not afraid to explore dark topics that affect everyday individuals. Rochelle-Ann's current project...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽   Today, I’ll be sharing a conversation with my very first podcast guest, Rochelle Ann Thomas. Rochelle-Ann Thomas is a Filmmaker who has been writing and directing on the small stage for over 20 years and released her first onscreen film in 2023. Rochelle-Ann writes based on life experiences and is not afraid to explore dark topics that affect everyday individuals. Rochell...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Many survivors of childhood trauma focus on what was done to them and the people who hurt them. They believe the key to healing, feeling joy and love is to have the person who wronged them confess, ask for their forgiveness, and make amends. These actions certainly help with the healing process, and thankfully, it is not the only way. Today, I will share with you the Surpri...

Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 In 2 days, the world will be celebrating Valentine's Day. Many women (and men, to be fair) look forward to February 14th because they get to spend time with their loved ones, sharing a favourite activity, exchanging gifts and upping the love quotient. For many other women who struggled with childhood trauma, especially when the trauma formed in a close relationship, Valenti...