Things You&apos;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

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Episode 64 ~ Cleaning Out the Stain of Abortion ~ LaToya Mathews

PLEASE NOTE:  In the middle of the recording, there was a little distortion in the audio, but it is very temporary.Things You&apos;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&apos;s affirmation book, a poet and an absolute dynamic motivational speaker.  Reba has a Master&apos;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 Child

Episode 63 ~ When It's Hard to Forgive Family ~ Reba Rice-Portwood

Things You&apos;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: stephanie@freed2love.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/stephanieymcnealInstagram: instagram.com/stephanieymcneal

Episode 62 ~ Self Forgiveness is the Ultimate Self Care ~ Forgiveness Day

Things You&apos;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.

Episode 61 ~ What Freedom Looks Like: 4 Short Stories of Healing

Things You&apos;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:  hello@jorgieinc.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoalGirlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoalgirl/

Episode 60 ~ The No's Don't Matter as much as The Yeses ~ Sales Queen ~ Jorgie Franks

Things You&apos;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.

Episode 59 ~ The Forgiveness Coach Struggles with Forgiveness ~ Stephanie McNeal

Susanne 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. 

Episode 58 ~ When Forgiveness is Commanded (Resilience After Sexual Abuse) ~ Susanne Smetana

Things You&apos;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 &apos;working on their issues&apos; 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: malaikabrownphd@gmail.com 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 Spotify

Episode 57 ~ “Prayer Isn’t Work; Mental Health Isn’t Spiritual" ~ Dr Malaika Brown

Things You&apos;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

Episode 56 ~ Awaken to Purpose (Resilience After Infidelity) ~ Dr Vernell Deslonde

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/ 

Episode 55 ~ The Other Side of Unforgiveness (Dealing With Infidelity) ~ Danita Lynne

Listen in as I talk to Dr. LaTanya Moore who was raised by a single mom in North Carolina.  Since she was in the eighth grade, she knew she wanted to be a therapist as a social worker who helped to care for her brother planted a seed in her heart.  She believes that the soul, mind, spirit and body go together and she works with others to help them to strengthen their relationship with God.Dr. Moore didn&apos;t know that she needed forgiveness until she was in graduate school.  As a part of the requirements to become a therapist, she had to get a therapist.  She had no idea that she had any issues with her dad who was not present much in her upbringing.  However, through therapy, she discovered that she was harboring unforgiveness.  It was only after she began to talk about it that she realized that she had been numbing her feelings.  And just as a song by Aliyah talks about writing a four-page letter, she wrote a four-page letter to her dad who was behind bars.  This became the catalyst for them repairing their relationship.Being that she did not grow up with a father, she felt like she couldn&apos;t trust her Heavenly Father. She always prided herself on being independent and one day she asked God to show her herself.  He showed her how she manufactured things for herself instead of submitting to Him.  She discovered that living faith by someone else&apos;s faith won&apos;t cut it.  Now God has transformed her life to the point that her desire is to carry the presence of God and help others to do the same.Dr. LaTanya Mooredrlatanyamoore.comhttps://www.facebook.com/drlatanyamoore*Host of Spirituali-TEA Podcast�https://anchor.fm/latanya-moore

Episode 54 ~ Moving Forward From Here (Healing Daddy Issues) ~ Dr. LaTunya Moore

Listen in on this real and raw conversation I had with Denise Ford, founder of Ford Christian Academy, Camp Summer Quest, and Academic Support Services.  Married for 36 years, she and her husband raised their 10 children in St. Petersburg, Florida.  This Mom homeschooled her children who grew up to be engineers, architects, NBA players, entrepreneurs among other careers.  She believes that if you give children the skill set, they have what they need to be successful.  In this conversation, Denise confronts &apos;western Christianity&apos; and she calls out racism as being white supremacy.  Denise grew up in an affluent home in which love was nurtured and education was paramount.  Its from this vantage point that she raised her children although her present experience was from that of one income.  Denise passionately discusses the George Floyd incident and calls out former friends who did not support BLM or empowering disadvantaged people.   She encourages us to not give up until we take our last breath and ends the interview with a powerful prayer asking God to heal our land.  

Episode 53 ~ You're Gonna Make It ~ Denise Ford

In this week&apos;s episode, I am talking to Crystal Daye.  Crystal helps women of faith to maximize their impact by becoming authors and building profitable brands.  Hailing from Kingston Jamaica, she is a Minister, International Certified Christian Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Award-Winning 2 times Best- Selling Author, Dynamic Entrepreneur, Mother and an all-around Jesus girl which is the power and passion that drives her life and has caused her to have a strong desire to see other women live life on purpose and experience all God has for them.Growing up in the ghettos and sometimes violent streets of Kingston, Crystal was the oldest child  in her family.  Although she grew up in a loving home that valued education, that did not shield Crystal from promiscuity, sexual abuse and abortion.   Crystal very transparently shares her struggles to forgive herself following an abortion.  "Whatever you hide, guilt grows" and she recognized that her unforgiveness towards herself was hindering her calling.  However, after having her heart broken by two different men, she was able to receive the Love of God through Jesus Christ and let go of the guilt and shame caused by sexual abuse and abortion.  Now, she shares her calling and her story to help uplift others.

Episode 52 ~ Whatever You Hide, Guilt Grows ~ Crystal Daye

Listen in as I speak to Denise Taylor, author, speaker, corporate professional and Founder of The First Wives Club which exists to develop a community for wives to be able to be supported and connect.  She was watching her talented beautiful, professionally proven, strong friends  struggle in their marriages.  She soon came to the realization that there was a need for authentic support .  So, she decided to first open her home to a circle of married women to simply connect and the response was favorable.  Presently, the reach is both nationwide and internationally.Married for 26 years to her college sweetheart and growing up in Dayton, OH, Denise flirted with sex and drugs because of the pain she felt after sexual abuse, being teased about her dark skin color and craving the attention of both of her parents.  She shares how those things affected her and how she transformed all those obstacles to ultimately forgive her offender.   She triumphantly shares one of her favorite quotes, "My baggage is not designer bags" and despite her many professional achievements, they all pale in comparison to her role as Chuck Taylor’s wife and Chanise and  Ciera Taylor’s mom.  The Taylors reside in Charlotte, NC.  

Episode 51 ~ My Baggage is not Designer Bags ~ Denise Taylor

Once upon a time there was an angry woman. Every day she was scrutinized, ridiculed, harassed, and dismissed because of her emotional pain. One day she discovered that she wasn’t really angry but hurt, misunderstood, falsely depicted, and stereotyped. Because of this, she gave off false impressions, and the men in her life were left with the wrong ideas, they mistrusted her and were aggravated. As a result, her children and her family suffered until the woman was finally freed to love. Freed to love God. Freed to love herself. Freed to love her family and everyone else. She is able to obtain her freedom by simply embracing truth and simply letting go. Put simply - Freed to Forgive!Learning how to let it go. “It” could be a plethora of things - trauma, unforgiveness, blame, victimhood, etc. The freed part is about letting go of what is not yours and reclaiming your new! This is what the Freed 2 Love Podcast is about. The overarching goal is to promote understanding between men and women, facilitating reconciliation by harnessing the power of the woman’s influence. By discussing previously taboo topics and secret subjects such as infidelity, mental and emotional abuse, power, control and other topics that affect our mental and emotional health, we will identify and expose possible roots and entry points of issues that dramatically affect our communities. The aim is to destroy stereotypes and promote understanding and compassion. Each episode will explore the complexities of life in America. The hope is to help women realize their power and encourage them to use that power to heal their communities. We will address the woman holistically including ways to strengthen your body, spirit, and soul. When women are able to break free from these hindrances/encumbrances, you will be freed to love and be whole. Breaking free is the goal to create awareness and provide a vehicle for listeners to see yourselves. Every person will have their own journey and every podcast is a catalyst for you to speak your truth and tell your story.

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