Sis You’re Doing OK

to season FIVE!  Come on, you didn't think I was about to exit the Podcasting game, did you? I'm literally JUST getting warmed up so stay tuned for Season 6!! IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: A brief recap of Season 5 When and what to expect in Season 6 From the heart encouragement (per usual) about why "meaningful and voluntary chaos" is important Oh, and a few other deep tho...

I wanted to share this episode with you because like a famous vocalist who is in a lot of hot water at the moment, therefore, I won't say her actual name says: "The Truth Hurts" But this truth was too good not to share! Hope you enjoy Don't Give UP! Sis, You're Doing OK! Support the show Instagram: @sisyouredoingok Email: sisyouredoingok@gmail.com

We can allow ourselves to be mislabeled and worse yet, find ourselves believing those labels. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: Why the labels that people give us don't really matter Whose labels should we actually accept? How to talk to yourself, if YOU are the one giving yourself the wrong label REFERENCES: Romans 9:25 Deuteronomy 7:6 John 1:12 , Romans 8:17 Galatians 5:1 Ephesians 1:7 Colo...

Vacation is good for the body, mind and soul! This episode is a reflection on how being in Jamaica really helped me to overcome some long-standing issues of defeat. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: What being in Jamaica taught me How I finally came to a healthy and whole-hearted place of acceptance A challenge for you to seek the same change and acceptance that I FINALLY have experienced! Also, I...

This episode is you if you are weary and burdened and need to be reminded that God is in fact GOOD all the time! WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE: Is there a point to hard times? Are there times when God isn't good? Honest and raw encouragement for your weary soul! Scripture mentioned in this episode James 1:2-4 Isaiah 40:10 Deuteronomy 28 Don't Give Up! Sis, You're Doing OK Su...

per·fec·tion·ism noun A refusal to accept any standard short of perfection. Have you ever struggled with perfectionism? Join the club...ME TOO! WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE: where I think perfectionism starts why have I struggled with it for so long what I'm doing to overcome it, and things you can try too I know how hard it is to imagine not being "perfect" or even somethi...

Pain has the ability to change us completely --either positively or negatively. The reality exists that pain is one of the most efficient tools of change and growth. Unless in imminent danger, don't run from your pain, explore it! IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: - my kids in the background (lol) - why pain is a beautiful instrument in God's hand - what you can look forward to on the ot...

Some may have noticed that I've been MIA for a while. Suffice it to say that LIFE had a few bumps to navigate, but I'm back now! IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: - what happened that caused me to "go dark" - the new MINDSET of the podcast - encouragement about the goodness of God I hope you enjoy, and feel encouraged by the end of this episode. As always remember Don't Gi...

This week I share some of the most life-changing lessons I've learned from what may be the most unlikely books in the Bible... Leviticus and Numbers (wait, what?) THIS WEEK YOU'LL HEAR: Why it is ok to hold on to our children tightly, but not TOO tightly Why its actually helpful to EXPECT our children to be ungrateful How to come to terms with the fact that there is NO formula that will...

Do you find yourself numbing out with social media? Let's talk about why that might be! IN THIS EPISODE you'll hear: A little bit about how I discovered I had a Social Media addiction Some of the reasons why we rely on Social Media for comfort Tips on how to overcome the addiction It is really easy to slip into the chokehold of social media and waste countless hours scrolling; after this...

Have you ever questioned why things don't seem to be working out? OR have you ever wondered why everything feels "SO HARD"? This episode is for you! IN THIS EPISODE you'll hear: why it's impossible to actually get "off track" how even your failures don't disqualify you from your purpose a reminder that your struggles don't necessarily mean you've d...

When you hear Sis You're Doing OK, what does that mean to you?  Do you ever wonder what showing up when you're not ok looks like? I don't usually do this but I recorded this episode in real-time to give you an HONEST look at what it sounds like to show up in the midst of difficult emotions! Don't worry, I'm not sobbing and wailing, but you might hear some raw emotions in m...

Sometimes we get super discouraged when we are putting in all sorts of effort and not seeing tangible results...we've all been there, right?  Whether it's weight management, personal projects or relationships we've all had moments where we've felt discouraged by the seeming lack of results.   IN THIS EPISODE I'LL SHARE: Thoughts about enduring even when results aren't...

How can we know what is true, especially when depression clouds our senses? IN THIS EPISODE I'LL SHARE: What is true and why do we need to know that? 3 definitions of truth Can you really use Scripture to combat depression? Why do we need to train our thoughts? References: Philippians 4:8 1 John 3:20 Psalm 121 Resource(s): Loving God with All Your Mind by Elizabeth George Don't Give Up!...

Ok ok, I know it's been a while but I'm back on track and excited! IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: What happened and why I was gone so long What has changed and what to expect in Season 5 New uploading schedule and commitment A few special thank-you’s and requests Let's pick up where we left off and jump right into the swing of things! Remember...Rest if you need to but Don't...

3 topics in 3 months... What should we talk about next? Any ideas or suggestions? (DM me or leave your thoughts in the review section of Apple Podcasts) This week I'm talking about some of the changes that will be happening on the Podcast this month. I spend a little time doing a recap of the season so far (kinda like the Coles Notes synopsis, if you will). ...and I hope you're not too s...

This week I'm bringing the Burnout Conversation to a close with a special guest: Marissa Price @caffeinatedtheologian Have you ever heard the term "compassion fatigue"? It is a condition that can lead to burnout and is experienced by people in caregiving roles and often affects those in leadership/ministry too. I invited Marissa to share her experience with AND recovery from burnout...

When we remain in a state of burnout for too long it can lead to depression, however, Depression and Burnout are two separate conditions with a few overlapping symptoms. I created this episode for a bunch of reasons; the main reason was to help you to clearly differentiate between these two "companion" conditions. This series IS about burnout and there is NO WAY I was just going to tell...

When we blow past our emotional, mental and physical limitations too often and for too long, we end up burning ourselves out... Did you know that there are 3 types of Burnout and 5 stages? This week I'm sharing them with you and a little bit of my personal experience with being burned out. Burnout is an easy condition to miss if you aren't clear on the symptoms, but by the end of this we...

I’m sure you’ve heard the word Burnout but do you know what it actually means to be burnt out or why it happens? In this week's episode I'll be sharing about: What burnout is and isn’t The Physical, Emotional and Behavioural Signs and Symptoms of Burnout How you tell the difference between being Stressed Out or Burnout As well as a few other things. Burnout is a very real condition and s...

To wrap up this month's focus on Failure and Failure Recovery , I invited a woman whom I have personally seen fail and recover, bounce back when plans didn't work out and STILL keep growing, thriving and showing others how to do the same! This conversation is both encouraging and entertaining and I KNOW you will be inspired listening to Dawn's story. Dawn Brown is De People's C...

"Part of the reason why we feel so rocked by our failures is that by nature we are OVERACHIEVERS in our minds.  We usually think we are better  than we actually are. We don’t often consider that fact that we might not get things right on the first try." This week I am giving you a practical explanation on how to prepare for your next failure. I’m also going to share with you a list of 6...

Hey Sis... Did you know that the fact that you have to set a goal denotes that you don’t have EVERYTHING you need to be successful YET and the reality is that success lives on the other side of many failures? This week I'm discussing the following questions: When are we considered failures? *I know that sounds uncomfortable, at least for me, but we are going in today Sis. Does failure serve a...

What are Cognitive Distortions? "One theory suggests that human beings might have developed cognitive distortions as a kind of survival method." Cognitive Distortions are at the root of all our ANTs, so this week I will be spending time helping you to identify the 10 most common thought (cognitive) distortions. Near the end of the episode, I briefly share some thought management tools th...

Hey Sis, it's the 3rd week of the month which means that... This week is the first-ever Digging Deeper Weekly Session of the SYDO Podcast.   Today I am narrating an article called :  How to Stop Negative Thoughts Written By: www.mindmypeelings.com Extra "Sauce" and Emphasis added: By ME This is a 2-Part Mini Series where I am helping you to get a foundational understanding of what A...