Surrendered Self-Esteem | Signs of Depression, Bible Verses, Trauma, Healing, Biblical Encouragement

Have you been waking up feeling emotionally heavy, going through your day wearing a mask, and trying desperately to appear okay while quietly breaking inside? In this episode I share my recent struggle with depression, loneliness, and feeling unloved. She speaks honestly about how depression can make it difficult to get out of bed, complete everyday responsibilities, connect with God, or believe t...

Why is it sometimes easier to forgive the person who hurt you than it is to forgive yourself? In this episode of Surrendered Self-Esteem, we talk about the deep self-blame that can take root after mental, emotional, or verbal abuse. When you have spent years being blamed, criticized, controlled, or made to feel like everything is your fault, those words can become an inner voice that follows you l...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and only seen what you think is wrong with you? Maybe you have spent years feeling not pretty enough, smart enough, worthy enough, or lovable enough. In this tender episode of Surrendered Self-Esteem, we talk about the painful way abuse, rejection, shame, and insecurity can shape how we see ourselves—and how different that view is from the way God sees us. Throug...

What happens when you stop trying to manage your pain alone and finally let God into the places that hurt the most? In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, I open up about hidden pain, unresolved hurt, grief, disappointment, and the quiet emotional burdens so many people carry silently for years. Through personal storytelling, gentle encouragement, and Scripture, this episode explores the q...

Have you ever had one small thought turn into a spiral of anxiety or negative thinking? In this heartfelt episode of Surrendered Self-Esteem, I share how quickly our minds can shift—from one simple “what if” to feeling completely overwhelmed—and how we are often just one thought away from either fear or peace. Through gentle encouragement and Scripture, this episode reminds you that your first tho...

Have you ever struggled to trust people… even when you want connection? In this deeply personal episode, I shares a childhood memory of being placed into foster care and how that moment shaped her sense of safety, trust, and connection. Even though the family I stayed with was kind, the fear of the unknown and being separated from her mom left a lasting impact. If you’ve ever felt guarded, distant...

In this honest and deeply personal episode, we explore the difference between saying you believe God loves you and actually trusting that love when you feel broken, exhausted, and unsure how to keep going. I shares my story of growing up with a fear-based belief in God, the comfort I found as a child singing “Jesus Loves Me” through the night, and the moment in her early 20s when everything felt l...

In this powerful episode of Surrendered Self-Esteem, we answer the question so many women silently carry: “Why can’t I just get over it?” If you’ve experienced childhood trauma, emotional pain, or seasons that still affect how you see yourself, this episode will remind you that your healing journey is not broken—it’s unfolding exactly as God intended. We begin with a truth many people need to hear...

Welcome to the very first episode of Surrendered Self-Esteem. Have you ever looked in the mirror and not liked the person staring back? Do negative thoughts feel louder than truth? Do past wounds—whether from childhood or recent seasons—still shape how you see yourself? In this introduction episode, I’m sharing my story—walking through abuse, self-doubt, and a negative mindset—and how everything b...