Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:How to deal with the guilt of abortion and the assurance that the first time you asked God for forgiveness, you received it.How unforgiveness affects you physically.How talking about "it" and not keeping silent actually frees you and keeping secrets tortures you.The importance of community, mentors, guidance and intentionality and how you know you are free.Guest Bio:After thirteen years of dealing with the shame of life post-abortion, Latoya Mathews is on a mission to help other women who are ready to break free from shame, guilt, and regret of their past lives.  Latoya is a beacon of hope and serves boldly as she unravels the pieces of pain for women and leads them to wholeness and freedom.  She desires for women to experience the same healing, hope, and forgiveness that she encountered after her most traumatic seasons.  Latoya is a gifted Author who birthed her book, "Discovery." is a thirty-one-day devotional for women.She is also the founder of Woman, You Are Free Retreat and featured on major podcasts and publications.  Latoya desires to bring healing to women from all over the world. She knows that rediscovery was a process that she wished she didn’t have to go through alone.  For this reason, she has created her mentorship program where she will coach women in their healing journey.  The number one thing she wanted after her abortion was to find value in herself again.  Latoya has discovered that value in herself and is excited to share more of her journey along the way.  She has been married over thirteen years now and has a twelve-year old daughter. Connect With Latoya:Website  - www.latoyamathews.comInstagram  - www.instagram.com/thelatoyamathewsFacebook  - www.facebook.com/thelatoyamathews

PLEASE NOTE:  In the middle of the recording, there was a little distortion in the audio, but it is very temporary.Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode: - How we walk around as adults with childhood trauma from the 10 year-old version of ourselves, but now we are adults.- Generational curse, generational trauma or familiar spirit?- How to use your pain and suffering as fuel for your purpose, creative endeavors and transforming it to power for your life.Bio:Reba Rice-Portwood  is a mother of a child in Heaven, grandmother of an earthly child, but most importantly a Woman of God.  Reba is a published author of a children's affirmation book, a poet and an absolute dynamic motivational speaker.  Reba has a Master's degree in Educational/Community Counseling, a Bachelors degree in Juvenile justice and an associates degree in Law enforcement. Ms. Portwood is a Licensed Mental Health professional and love doing work in the mental health field as she advocates for grieving mothers and fights hard for suicide prevention and intervention.  She believes it is past the time of us being a seed -  it is time to grow.Reba Rice-Portwoods Book on Amazon:Amazing Beautiful ChildSupport the show

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:Join Stephanie as she discusses the ultimate in self-care - forgiving YOURSELF.  This is an issue that plagues a lot of people.  When we forgive ourselves, we no longer have negative thoughts, feelings or actions towards ourselves.  It paves the way for success and freedom like nothing else.Stephanie also shares - 7 Signs You Have Not Forgiven YourselfHost Bio:Stephanie McNeal is a certified relationship educator, licensed in Identity and Destiny and former Women’s Ministry Leader.  And for nearly 9 years, she’s been known as a Forgiveness Coach who identifies as Christian.  But, none of those credentials mattered because one day, she was confronted with the truth and realized that although forgiveness was on her lips, it wasn’t in her heart.   It was her ministry, but it wasn’t her mastery until she changed her mindset.Today, she is an author of her soon to be released memoir Freed 2 Love - How Forgiveness Can Heal You From Broken Pieces to Master Peace, speaker and podcast host of The Freed 2 Love Podcast and teaches her powerful mindset shift - P.R.E.S.S. (acronym for perseverance, resilience, endurance, submission and supplication).  This powerful mindset shift empowers women to walk out their own forgiveness lifestyle daily.  This translates in their lives to peace, freedom and success.Resources Mentioned:The Mindset of Freedom - freed2love.com/freegiftPassport to Freedom Journal - freed2love.com/productsConnect With Stephanie:Web: freed2love.comEmail: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/stephanieymcnealInstagram: instagram.com/stephanieymcnealSupport the show (https://paypal.me/stephaniemcnealbrown?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:How to no longer hold on to and release the baggage of the past.How to stop numbing emotions and how its easier to forgive.See how others grew in the process, but the biggest was reconnecting with self.How to grieve the life that will never be.How one woman initially thought she had no issues with unforgiveness and discovered that she did.How to stop focusing on the offender and let go of the desire to be repaid for what they did.Support the show

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:The awesome responsibility of freedom and living free.How forgiveness and sales collide - the often overlooked leadership trait.How unforgiveness inhibits your productivity at work.The practical aspects of living a forgiveness lifestyle.How completing hard assignments is a set up for elevation.Much, much more!Guest Bio:Jorgie Franks has been in sales and leadership for over 20 years collecting experience in territory management, cold calls, call center, knocking on doors, retail sales, and sales management.  She makes it her passion to dig for the details, understand all the dynamics of your present situation, and never stops formulating better practices for your organization to use.  Just a phone call, taking out a few minutes of your time, can go a long way in laying the foundation you need to experience tangible sales growth.Jorgie has worked with companies like Samsung, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, BARBIZON Modeling, Jared The Galleria of Jewelry, and Victoria Secret.From these experiences, she has developed a sales model beneficial to all sized businesses that she shares with her clients to ignite their lead development and increase their successful sales closings.Jorgie is the owner of Jorgie Inc. JFB Consulting is a subsidiary of (dba) Jorgie Inc. Jorgie serves as president of Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon and loves attending church at Lakewood Community Church of God. Connect With Jorgie:Web: jorgieinc.comEmail:  [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoalGirlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoalgirl/Support the show (https://paypal.me/stephaniemcnealbrown?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:What legacies are you passing along to your children? How to be free and authentically show up in life and love. What forgiveness is and how unforgiveness bonds you with the offender. Women can’t be angry. Things that stop you from forgiving and trusting yourself. How lying to yourself is hurting you.How your childhood affects your choices today. The steps you need to take to forgive today.Host Bio:Stephanie McNeal is a certified relationship educator, licensed in Identity and Destiny and former Women’s Ministry Leader.  And for nearly 9 years, she’s been known as a Forgiveness Coach who identifies as Christian.  But, none of those credentials mattered because one day, she was confronted with the truth and realized that although forgiveness was on her lips, it wasn’t in her heart.   It was her ministry, but it wasn’t her mastery until she changed her mindset.Today, she is an author of her soon to be released memoir Freed 2 Love - How Forgiveness Can Heal You From Broken Pieces to Master Peace, speaker and podcast host of The Freed 2 Love Podcast and teaches her powerful mindset shift - P.R.E.S.S. (acronym for perseverance, resilience, endurance, submission and supplication).  This powerful mindset shift empowers women to walk out their own forgiveness lifestyle daily.  This translates in their lives to peace, freedom and success.

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:How common the code of silence that says 'what happens in this house, stays in this house' is.Christians don't have the same psychological support that others do.How we really are all the same.Differences between victims and survivors.Ways in which forgiveness can hurt and heal.Guest Bio:Susanne Smetana is a Christian postpartum and bereavement doula with a Masters in Theological Studies from Concordia University. After years of advocating for sexual assault survivors to receive more support in institutions like universities and churches, she wrote her thesis on entitled “Forgiving and Wounding: A Theological Exploration on Forgiveness and Sexual Violence.” She believes in breaking the cycle of trauma for a healthier future in our families, communities, and churches. Support the show (https://paypal.me/stephaniemcnealbrown?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:How people in leadership are one way in public and someone entirely different behind closed doors.The position that some churches take on as being against or anti-therapy.How mental illness is frequently mistaken for demonic possession or influence.Challenging the old adage that people say they are 'working on their issues' by praying and in reality they are being lazy.  Prayer is not a magic wand and God is not our genie.Benefits that some people get out of unforgiveness.Guest Bio:Dr. Malaika Brown believes that no matter what life experiences you have encountered, you can heal and eventually be whole. Adversity is a part of life, but our response is what we can control. A native of Southern California, Dr. Malaika is a clinician specializing in traumatology and minority mental health, with a goal of helping all those who had survived the worst life has to throw at them. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies, a Master of Science in general psychology and a Doctorate in clinical psychology. She also holds three seminary degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education, a Master of Arts in Sacred Music and a Doctorate in Theology with an emphasis in Christian Education Administration. Her love for helping others expands beyond clinical work. She is an associate professor of psychology at numerous southern California colleges, bringing her passion for the field into the classroom. Dr. Malaika is also a social justice advocate and antiracist, who desires to do her part to rid the world of injustice. She champions for minorities understanding the journey personally. She also volunteers her time through one of her two organizations, Your Beautiful Mind, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating on mental health and connecting people with free and low-cost mental health services; and The Black Consciousness Collective, Inc., a nonprofit advocating for and empowering the black collective. She is also a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., another organization committed to the community and service.Dr. Malaika is a sought-after speaker and motivator. You can catch Dr. Malaika on one of her two podcasts, Transforming Your Life with Dr. Malaika, a mental health and wellness show, or Malaika Uncensored, a social issues and current events show. Both can be found on Apple Podcasts or wherever podcasts are found. She is the author of three books, with the most recent release, Free Indeed: A 30-Day Guide on the Journey to Forgiveness, available for purchase on her website www.malaikambrown.com/store. Connect With Dr. Malaika Brown:Web: malaikambrown.comEmail: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/drmalaikaspeaksInstagram: drmalaikaspeaksTwitter: drmalaikaspeaksMalaika Uncensored Podcast: Malaika Uncensored Podcast on SpotifyTransforming Your Life with Dr. Malaika Podcast:  Transforming Your Life with Dr. Malaika Podcast on SpotifySupport the show (https://paypal.me/stephaniemcnealbrown?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:What you think you want to do versus what you are called to do.What can happen when you meet the man of your dreams, but you lose yourself.How to build resilience as Dr Vernell shares how she went from living in a five bedroom five bath house to a three-bedroom two-bath apartment and the added pressure of having more than $1.1 million dollars of debt with zero assets and negative net worth. The difference between believing in God versus knowing God.How to rebuild your identity in Christ.Guest Bio:Dr. Vernell is a passionate, purpose-driven woman of God who understands first-hand what it means to be a single mother after experiencing an unwanted and unexpected divorce and the added pressure of having more than 1.1 million dollars of debt with zero assets and negative net worth. Dr. Vernell is a published author of From Pain to Purpose, a sought-after speaker, writer,  purpose clarity coach, and academic scholar. In her book, From Pain to Purpose, Dr. Vernell shares her story of transformation, self-discovery, self-realization, resiliency, and discovering her God-led purpose as she battled with emotional turmoil, limiting beliefs, financial difficulties, and in the end, an abundance of joy.  From Pain to Purpose is about revelation, reclamation, and how God used her painful divorce to propel her towards becoming her best version.Connect With Dr. Vernell Deslonde:Website: https://drvernell.com/Instagram: @iamdrvernellCourses: https://drvernell.com/courses

Listen in as I talk to Danita Lynne.  Danita Lynne is a transformational coach, author of The Other Side of Unforgiveness, speaker and encourager.  She grew up an only child to parents of the silent generation and her mother taught her to always look her best.  She shares her very transparent story of one of the lowest moments when she discovered her husband’s infidelity and confronted him at another woman’s house.  She also shares her process of forgiving him and the tender moment they shared at his fathers funeral.After her faith was shaken to the core, Danita Lynne shows us how she made a plan and followed the steps to forgive.  She says we believe God to fix this (our marriages), but instead she admonishes us to BELIEVE GOD and surrender.  You will want to listen all the way to the end where we share how to break down a stronghold so you can use it to break free too!  Danita Lynne https://www.danitalynne.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dlynnespeaks/https://www.facebook.com/writeandsign/ Support the show