EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 19 MIN
How Embracing Stillness Helped Me Heal: The Story Behind “The Baking Pastor” | The Making of Me
from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde
What if healing didn’t come from doing more—but from learning how to finally slow down?In this heartfelt episode of The Making of Me, Laura Sharp-Waites — licensed minister and podcast host — shares her powerful journey from deep exhaustion, burnout, and health challenges to discovering healing through stillness, faith, and community. She opens up about how letting go, accepting support, and finding God in everyday moments became the foundation for her unique ministry, The Baking Pastor.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:How burnout can become a turning point for healingThe power of stillness in restoring emotional balanceWhy receiving help is a strength, not a weaknessFinding purpose in ordinary, everyday momentsHow faith supports recovery in difficult seasonsBuilding a slower, more intentional way of livingThis conversation is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to keep pushing to find meaning. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, Laura’s story offers a grounded path back to peace through presence and simplicity. Sometimes healing begins when we stop rushing.🔗 Connect with Laura Sharp-Waites:The Baking Pastor WebsiteThe Baking Pastor Instagram📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if you’re learning to embrace stillness🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — what helps you slow down and reset?#TheMakingOfMe #LauraSharpWaites #TheBakingPastor #Stillness #Faith #HealingJourney #BurnoutRecovery #SpiritualGrowth #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Purpose #ChristianPodcast #LifeLessons #MindsetShift #MakingOfMePodcast
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What if healing didn’t come from doing more—but from learning how to finally slow down?In this heartfelt episode of The Making of Me, Laura Sharp-Waites — licensed minister and podcast host — shares her powerful journey from deep exhaustion, burnout, and health challenges to discovering healing through stillness, faith, and community. She opens up about how letting go, accepting support, and finding God in everyday moments became the foundation for her unique ministry, The Baking Pastor.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:How burnout can become a turning point for healingThe power of stillness in restoring emotional balanceWhy receiving help is a strength, not a weaknessFinding purpose in ordinary, everyday momentsHow faith supports recovery in difficult seasonsBuilding a slower, more intentional way of livingThis conversation is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to keep pushing to find meaning. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, Laura’s story offers a grounded path back to peace through presence and simplicity. Sometimes healing begins when we stop rushing.🔗 Connect with Laura Sharp-Waites:The Baking Pastor WebsiteThe Baking Pastor Instagram📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if you’re learning to embrace stillness🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — what helps you slow down and reset?#TheMakingOfMe #LauraSharpWaites #TheBakingPastor #Stillness #Faith #HealingJourney #BurnoutRecovery #SpiritualGrowth #SelfCare #MentalHealth #Purpose #ChristianPodcast #LifeLessons #MindsetShift #MakingOfMePodcast
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