#061 Faith, Family, and Healing: The Inspirational Story of Renee Best

🎙️ Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Turn Your Life Around Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Renee Best, a highly accomplished therapist, founder of A New You Counseling Services, and a dedicated advocate for integrating faith and spirituality into therapy. Renee shares her remarkable journey, from facing teenage motherhood to becoming a successful business owner and mental health professional. Join us as Renee opens up about her personal struggles, the power of support, and the importance of perseverance. 🌟 🔗 **Guest Links:** - **A New You Counseling Services:** www.anewucs.com/raleigh-location-copy - **TherapyDen Profile:** www.therapyden.com/therapist/renee-best-raleigh-nc - **Therapy for Black Girls Profile:** providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/listing/renee-best-lcmhc-lcasa/ - **Open Path Collective Profile:** openpathcollective.org/therapists/renee-best 🔗 **Our Podcast Links:** - **One Eighty Counseling:** https://one-eightycounseling.com/ - **YouTube Channel:** https://www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcast - **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcast - **Apple Podcasts:** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turn-your-life-around-podcast/id1732732948 - **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/show/04qZAn0DzCBwH8wHaAaSgk?si=e3aaf7cf7eac477d ⏰ **Timestamps:** - [00:00:00] Introduction to the episode and guest Renee Best - [00:01:00] Renee’s background and her journey into mental health - [00:02:00] Founding A New You Counseling Services - [00:03:00] Balancing multiple roles and responsibilities - [00:05:00] Renee’s early life and high school challenges - [00:06:00] Support systems and overcoming teen pregnancy - [00:08:00] Climbing the corporate ladder and starting a family - [00:09:00] Facing homelessness and finding support - [00:11:00] Meeting her husband and building a blended family - [00:13:00] Returning to school and pursuing a career in therapy - [00:15:00] Coping with grief and continuing education - [00:18:00] Establishing and growing her practice - [00:20:00] The impact of faith and spirituality in her work - [00:21:00] Starting the group practice amidst the COVID-19 pandemic - [00:25:00] Managing challenges and embracing her faith in business - [00:28:00] Coaching and consulting for other therapists - [00:31:00] Advice for young women facing unexpected challenges - [00:34:00] Encouraging perseverance and turning life around - [00:35:00] Final thoughts and gratitude --- ✨ **Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring content!** ✨ #MentalHealth #Therapy #FaithAndSpirituality #Perseverance #SupportSystem #Podcast #TurnYourLifeAround #Inspiration #Motivation #SelfImprovement #ChristianCounseling #MentalHealthAwareness --- Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more details!