Finding Healing & Self Forgiveness: Tonya Bailey Jones

In this week’s episode, I sit down with my beautiful friend, Tonya Bailey Jones, for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about self-forgiveness and healing. Tonya’s journey is a testament to the strength it takes to move beyond shame, regret, and past choices — and step fully into the life God intended. Tonya Bailey Jones is a wife, mother, grandmother, coach, and transformational speaker. She’s also a retired Naval Officer with numerous awards and commendations, holding a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of Maryland-Baltimore and a master’s degree in Nursing Education from Liberty University. Despite her impressive achievements, Tonya’s professional success was shaped by years of darkness, depression, and despair — hidden under layers of shame and regret. When God called Tonya to share her story, she initially thought it would be about rising to success from humble beginnings. But the real assignment was much deeper — sharing her personal journey of self-forgiveness and helping women embrace healing. Now, as the creator and host of Beauty Beyond the Ashes Podcast with Tonya B. Jones, she reaches women worldwide with a message of hope, grace, and transformation. We discuss: The power of self-forgiveness and why it’s essential for healing How to release guilt, shame, and regret from your past choices Embracing the fullness of who God created you to be Tonya’s personal journey from despair to purpose and how she helps others do the same Known for her soothing, compassionate voice and her ability to create safe, honest conversations, Tonya encourages women of faith to live beyond their past and step into their God-given potential. Listen now to be inspired by Tonya’s incredible story of transformation and learn how you, too, can find beauty beyond the ashes. Follow Tonya: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetonyabjones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blessed1_t2w/ Podcast: Beauty Beyond the Ashes Podcast with Tonya B. Jones (buzzsprout.com) Web: Tonya B. Jones (tonyabjones.com)   Follow Evelyn: Facebook: Evelyn LeVasseur Instagram: @itsevelynlevasseur YouTube: Minding Mine    Apply To Work With Me: Here