Still Looking for Love? Start Here. | Carla Marie Mills

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode mentions domestic violence.Everyone wants to be loved, but it can be hard. In this open and candid conversation, Carla Marie Mills joins Kembala to share why real love starts within. And how you can find healing, happiness and love again after a major breakup. Whether you’re navigating relationships, healing after divorce, or learning to embrace being happily single, this conversation will encourage you to keep your heart open and choose joy in every season.Kembala and Carla unpack what love really means. They discuss the importance of self-love and wholeness on your journey. Carla shares lessons learned from relationships, healing after divorce, and the mindset that carried her through cancer treatment.Throughout their conversation, Carla highlights the power of positivity and faith in overcoming life's challenges. She encourages listeners to keep their hearts open and pursue happiness.Carla’s message is simple, honest, and powerful. She stresses the importance of not settling.Key Takeaways:Be Whole First — You can’t fully love someone else until you’re complete within yourself.Self-Love Sets Boundaries — Valuing yourself teaches others how to treat you.Love Languages Explained — Understanding yours (and your partner’s) may help deepen connection.Recognize Real Love — Love shows up in many forms, but unhealthy relationships aren’t love.Healing After Divorce/Heartbreak — Prayer, solitude, and professional help (if needed) can guide recovery.Mindset is Everything — Positivity and faith shape how you experience life.Strength Through Survival — Carla’s cancer journey reveals the power of resilience and perspective.Important Note - If you are experiencing domestic violence, help is available - call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, go to thehotline.org to chat, or text START to 88788. The hotline is available 24/7.Resources:@CarlaMarieMills on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and YouTube.Jerry Maguire Movie | You Complete Me on YouTubeBooks:The Five Love Languages by Gary ChapmanIn The Meantime by Iyanla Vanzant🎧 Listen & Subscribe - If this episode inspired you, please share it and follow Light Up the Mic so you never miss an episode!Send us Fan MailThanks for joining us today!  We want to hear from you with any feedback, show ideas or thoughts. You can send us a text above or email to [email protected]. Connect with us on Instagram: lightupthemicpodcastFollow "Light Up the Mic" host Kembala Evans online:X: @KembalaYouTube: @KembalaEvans (video podcasts will be posted here occasionally)Disclaimer: This "Light Up the Mic" podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to deliver legal, accounting, medical, or other professional services. If legal, accounting, medical or other professional advice is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. Links to Other Sites: The "Light Up the Mic" podcast may provide links to other sites and we provide no warranty for other sites. Sites that may be linked have their own policies. Users may reference their terms of use and privacy policy.