*Trigger Warning - May contain sensitive content. * Shame tries to convince us that we are failures because of the mistakes we've made. We start to define ourselves by our missteps and shortcomings. In this episode our guest shares her experience with shame which led to her making poor decisions, and potentially endangering herself in the process. When we shift our perspective from what others think to our true identity, we are freed from the shackles of shame and are able to heal. When we have the courage to be vulnerable and authentic, we also make space for others to share thier stories, and know that they are not alone. We are encouraged to meditate on what is true rue, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy, in order to shift our perspectives from shame and instead embrace the freedom we deserve (see Philippians 4:8).

As women we often focus on others first, and we put ourselves last. This is where self-care comes in, we have to prioritize time for ourselves. Although self-care can be manicures and massages, it can also be self-responsibility by taking care of our health and making sure we listen to the signs our bodies are trying to communicate to us. We have to learn that self-care is not selfish, and realise that the impact we hope to make can only be possible if we take care of ourselves as well. When we make self-care a habit, we ensure that we are filling ourselves up to be the best versions of ourselves. It doesn’t have to be complicated. We encourage you to find one thing this week to do for yourself. For more encouraging content, find us on Instagram and Facebook @purposefullivinginc #purposefulliving

Trigger Warning: Sensitive content The topic of hope is a favourite at Purposeful Living and one we know many people relate to. Hope can sometimes seem lost when we face hurt, grief and difficult seasons. It is often in these times when we need to cling to hope the most, and be expectant that God will show up when we least expect it. In this episode our guest shares about periods in her life when she needed hope the most. She reminds us to rely on God, to remember that we have a choice as to how we respond in any given situation, and that community is an integral part in providing comfort and a safe space in challenging times. For more encouraging content find us on Instagram & Facebook: @purposefullivinginc.

Are you advocating for yourself? Do you politely challenge when you believe that your wellbeing or that of a loved one could be better addressed if you were listened to? Often we believe that by speaking up we are being impolite, when in fact we often know more about ourselves and our capabilites than others. Have you ever known through your gut instinct that something was wrong, or needed to be changed and when you spoke up you were right? In this episode we explore how we need to speak up, trust out intuition and be open to possibilites that lay outside the norm. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook- @purposefullivinginc and find out more about our sevices at www.purposefullivinginc.org. We would love to hear from you. Leave us a review or DM us.

Healing is a process, and one we often avoid for fear of the pain that might come with it. Our guest shares her journey of healing and talks about how we have to take an internal inventory to identify and succesfully heal from things that are causing us pain. She encourages us to be patient, to seek and ask for forgiveness, to praise God and to be rooted in Christ in the steps she has outilined in her book, as we embark on the journey of healing. From her journey of loss, our guest learned to trust God by not only listening to the Word and God's promises, but by applying a practical approach. By taking an internal inventory she became aware of not only the spiritual growth needed, but the physical and emotional changes that needed to take place as well. She reminds us that when we come out of our own journey of healing, we are better able to walk alongside others in their times of trial.

In life there are different seasons that we may face. We can sometimes become impatient and frustrated, especially when it seems like we are in a waiting season. It is in these times that we can perhaps view our situations as being planted and not buried: allowing God to work in us and grow deeper roots. When we are honest with ourselves about the season we are in we can better tap into what we need - sometimes we need to reach out for help, and other times we are in seasons where we can give. There is so much to learn from every season we encounter and we are reminded that no season lasts forever. In Ecclesiatses 3: 1-8 is says: "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens..." What season are you in right now? How can we as Purposeful Living INC support you through this season? The sond Nadine mentions is Turn! Turn! Turn! by the The Byrds. Find us on FB & IG - @purposefullivinginc

We all have a destiny; one only we can fulfill, one the world needs. Our destiny is determined by our intentionality to pursue purpose. We empower ourselves when we view our journeys as either learning or winning, and give ourselves the opportunity to embrace the season we're in and find purpose in the wins and the challenges that life brings our way. We can find comfort in knowing that God walks alongside us as we pursue our destiny and hold onto the reminder that we don't have to overthink or overcomplicate things. Share with us: What has been your greatest lesosn as you have walked alog the path of your destiny? Find us on IG & FB: @purposefullivinginc

In Part 2 of "Healing Environments" we take a deeper look at how we can set ourselves up to create healing environments in our lives. With the awareness that we need to remove obstacles and move towards making more healthy choices, there is a new element we need to consider: Our thoughts. As much as we need to make adjusments to our physical environment, we also need to take stock of our inner thoughts and how they contribute to our health. Mindfulness is a core component of this. As we continue to add to our toolbox, what simple routines can you create to ensure you're filling your mind with positive, healing thoughts? Find us on Facebook & Instagram - @PurposefulLivingINC For more information on our guest, Lauren Alcorn see https://www.innatewaywellness.com/provider.

Our guest today dives into why our bodies are sick and how we can be a part of healing them. She reminds us that we have control over our lifestyle and our environment. By being more mindful of what we do on a daily basis, we can significantly contribute to the betterment of our wellbeing. We challenge you to think of one small shift you can make today as an investment towards your longterm health. Join us in our next episode for part 2 of this enriching conversation. Find us on Facebook & Instagram - @PurposefulLivingINC For more information on our guest, Lauren Alcorn see https://www.innatewaywellness.com/provider.

Freedom means different things to different people. For us, freedom means being set free through Jesus's sacrifice on the cross; we don't have to strive for it or try to earn it because it has been given to us as a gift. In this episode we explore 3 aspects of freedom and how that relates not only to our personal growth but to our ability to make an impact in this world. Share with us - what does freedom mean to you?