Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind

Podcast Description:What happens when the things you once tolerated… start grieving your spirit?In this deeply personal and transformational episode of Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Coach Gigi unpacks what healing really looks like when your nervous system, your spirit, and your awareness begin rejecting what once felt normal.From emotional attunement and people-pleasing to chronic stress, survival mode, and learning how to stop abandoning yourself just to keep the peace, this episode bridges faith, psychology, and lived experience in a way that is raw, relatable, and restorative.Coach Gigi breaks down:• why healing changes your tolerance• how the body keeps score• the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking• why feelings are not facts• emotional responsibility and self-awareness• what “PIVOT” looks like in real life• and why awareness without alignment keeps us stuck in cyclesThis episode also explores:• nervous system healing• emotional attunement and performative concern• why your spirit grieves environments your survival mode normalized• and how healing is not perfection… healing is awareness followed by alignment.Because what good is success… if your spirit is grieving the entire time?Special thank you to the 23 incredible women who attended The Healing Table and to Amber Feist, our amazing back office bestie, for truly coming in clutch and helping make the event beautiful.To our listeners in 56 countries and growing… thank you for being part of this global healing community.If this episode blessed you, challenged you, or helped you see yourself differently, please share it, follow the podcast, and leave a review.Stay connected with FOCUS Faith & Mental Health to learn more about our programs, The Healing Table, coaching, mental health resources, and ways to partner with us as we continue serving women, children, and families.🎟️ Register now for the Healing Is Holy Summit & Leadership Wellness Symposium:Healing Is Holy Summit RegistrationExplore Coach Gigi’s books and healing resources:Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond BrokennessWithholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a WeaponMy Body Is God’s GiftIf you are experiencing domestic violence, call or text 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org.If you are struggling emotionally or experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text 988.Music Credit:Written and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

Rest in Peace, Genie Gigi | The Martha Mentality, Healing Through Community & The Power of the PivotSometimes the healer needs healing too.In this deeply personal episode of Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Coach Gigi opens up about the emotional, physical, and spiritual realities behind hosting The Healing Table through FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc. What began as preparation for a women’s healing gathering became a powerful lesson on nervous system overwhelm, overfunctioning, emotional regulation, healthy community, and the freedom that comes from releasing the “Martha mentality.”Through raw storytelling, scripture, trauma-informed insight, and practical reflection, Gigi explores the emotional cost of constantly pouring into others, the difference between functioning and healing, the P.I.V.O.T. framework, intergenerational healing, safe community, and what it means to stop chasing validation, perfection, and performance.This episode also highlights the upcoming Healing is Holy Summit happening June 20th at the Paulding County Airport, a restorative gathering created for leaders, caregivers, helpers, entrepreneurs, ministry workers, and those who spend their lives pouring into others.Special thank you to Magnolia Commons for hosting The Healing Table so beautifully and to every helping hand, prayer warrior, volunteer, supporter, and attendee who helped create such a safe and sacred atmosphere for healing.Read Coach Gigi’s book Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon: https://a.co/d/8sD1MEqVisit FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc. for resources, events, and updates: https://focusfaithmentalhealth.orgMusic credit: Written and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.Sponsored by FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc. where healing is holy.

⸻🎙️You’re showing up… but something in you is tired.In this deeply honest and spirit-led episode of Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Coach Gigi invites you to take a real look at what it means to carry emotional weight in silence… and how to begin releasing it in a safe and sacred way.This conversation explores the patterns many women don’t talk about openly—overgiving, emotional depletion, inconsistency in relationships, and the quiet ways we find ourselves chasing love instead of receiving it.Through both Scripture and real-life reflection, Coach Gigi breaks down what it looks like to:​ Recognize emotional starvation in relationships​ Stop normalizing being drained and unseen​ Set healthy, God-led boundaries​ Shift from “Lord, fix them” to “Lord, lead me”​ Trust God boldly… even when outcomes don’t match expectationsIn this episode, Coach Gigi also shares a transparent moment from her own journey—how fear led her to set a small goal for The Healing Table, and the powerful lesson God revealed about planning small while expecting big.Because healing is not about perfection.It’s about alignment.And sometimes… it starts with simply coming to the table.⸻💛 ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITYThe Healing Table is a safe and sacred space created for women to gather, reflect, and heal together.Although registration is now closed, you can still support this mission and help us continue serving families, providing resources, and creating spaces for healing.Give here:👉 https://focusfaithmentalhealth.org/⸻🤝 PARTNERS & THANK YOUSpecial thanks to our partners and community supporters:Greystone PowerL7 MediaInnerLace PhotographyMagnolia CommonsA heartfelt thank you to Tony for helping make this connection possible.A special thank you to Sandy for her continued support, generosity, and for sponsoring seats for The Healing Table.And to everyone who helped spread the word, donated, supported, or worked behind the scenes—your impact truly matters.⸻📚 BOOKS BY COACH GIGI📖 Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weaponhttps://a.co/d/8sD1MEq📖 Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond Brokennesshttps://a.co/d/8NzA35Z📖 Additional titles and children’s books:https://a.co/d/7cprHL7https://a.co/d/5lUJ9Qyhttps://a.co/d/iEwYbVx⸻📚 RESOURCES & SUPPORTIf you are experiencing domestic violence or are not safe:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Text START to 88788If you are struggling emotionally or in crisis:Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)You are not alone.⸻📖 FEATURED SCRIPTURESGalatians 6:2Ecclesiastes 4:9–10Isaiah 53:1John 10:10Psalm 5⸻🎧 CALL TO ACTIONIf this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs it.Subscribe, follow, and leave a review to help us reach more women who are ready to heal.⸻🌐 CONNECT WITH UShttps://focusfaithmentalhealth.org/⸻🎵 MUSIC CREDITWritten and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

Got you. Here’s your full, polished description with the Stop Chasing Love thread woven in naturally, ready to copy and paste:⸻You say they hurt you… but what if you’re the one who keeps putting your heart back in the same place?In this powerful and deeply reflective episode, Coach Gigi walks you through the emotional patterns that keep you stuck in cycles of overgiving, under-receiving, and self-abandonment. This is not about blame. This is about awareness, alignment, and healing.And for many of us, if we’re honest… this is where the pattern begins. Not just being hurt by others… but continuing to return to what isn’t meeting us. Learning to recognize that pattern is a part of what it means to stop chasing love… and start choosing what’s healthy for us.We explore what it really means to set boundaries without guilt, how your nervous system plays a role in your relationships, and why healing requires both spiritual surrender and practical action. You’ll also be guided through a grounding somatic exercise designed to help you reconnect with your body and respond from a place of peace instead of reaction.This episode speaks to both sides of the pattern, the one who keeps overextending and the one who may not realize the impact of their responses. If you’ve ever felt unheard, unseen, or emotionally drained in relationships, this conversation will meet you right where you are.Healing is not weakness. It’s obedience… even when it means choosing not to return to what keeps hurting you.⸻💛 ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMUNITYJoin us for The Healing Table on May 2nd, a safe and sacred space for women to gather, connect, and heal. This experience includes a guided journal written specifically for attendees, a professional photographer, a beauty consultant, and a nourishing brunch. Most importantly, it’s a place where healing is honored and community is built.Reserve your seat here:👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-healing-tableLearn more and connect:👉 https://focusfaithmentalhealth.org/⸻🤝 PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTFOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc. is honored to partner with Infinite Pathways Living, founded by Kristy Fleming. Their organization provides supportive housing and resources for adults transitioning toward stability and independence.Special thank you to Alaysha Harding for her excellence and generosity. She will be capturing moments at The Healing Table event.And thank you to Susan for organizing a neighborhood garage sale and supporting our mission to help feed children this summer. Your impact matters.⸻📚 BOOKS BY COACH GIGI📖 Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weaponhttps://a.co/d/8sD1MEq📖 Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond Brokennesshttps://a.co/d/8NzA35Z📖 Additional titles and children’s books:https://a.co/d/7cprHL7https://a.co/d/5lUJ9Qyhttps://a.co/d/iEwYbVx⸻📚 RESOURCES & SUPPORTIf you are experiencing domestic violence or are not safe, please reach out:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788If you are struggling emotionally or having thoughts of harming yourself:Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)You are not alone.⸻📖 FEATURED SCRIPTURESLuke 5:16Proverbs 4:23James 1:19Isaiah 26:3⸻🎧 CALL TO ACTIONIf this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs it. Healing grows in community.Subscribe, follow, and leave a review to help us reach more people who need faith-centered mental health support.⸻🌐 CONNECT WITH UShttps://focusfaithmentalhealth.org/⸻🎵 MUSIC CREDITWritten and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.⸻

📝 You opened your heart. You tried to communicate. You made yourself vulnerable.And instead of being met with care…you were met with a receipt.In this powerful and deeply relatable episode of Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Coach Gigi unpacks the emotional weight of what it feels like to be unheard, dismissed, or responded to with defensiveness when all you needed was understanding.Because there’s a difference between someone hearing your words…and actually holding your heart.And maybe, without even realizing it, this is where we begin to learn what it looks like to stop chasing love… and start allowing it to meet us.In this episode, we talk about:• What it means when someone gives you a “receipt” instead of a real response• Why people default to defensiveness and self-protection• How trauma and past experiences shape the way we communicate• The emotional impact of feeling unseen and dismissed• How to respond when your vulnerability is not received well• What it looks like to grow if you recognize yourself as the one giving “receipts”This is not about blaming others.This is about awareness, healing, and learning how to communicate with emotional maturity and care.Because healthy relationships are not built on who is right…They are built on who is willing to listen, understand, and respond with intention.🎧 Listen now and learn how to recognize the difference between a response that heals… and one that harms.⸻📣 Call to ActionIf this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs this message.Subscribe and follow for more faith-based mental health conversations that challenge, heal, and transform.Visit: https://focusfaithmentalhealth.org/⸻📚 Book Mention📖 Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weaponhttps://a.co/d/8sD1MEq📖 Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond BrokennessAvailable now on Amazon.⸻📅 Upcoming Events✨ The Healing Table – May 2✨ Healing Is Holy Symposium – June 20⸻⚠️ Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is for faith-based education and support and is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, medical advice, or crisis services.⸻🎵 **MusicWritten and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

You love God. You pray. You show up. So why are you still struggling?In this powerful Season 5 premiere of Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Coach Gigi opens up a real and necessary conversation about the intersection of faith and mental health. Many believers silently wrestle with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and unresolved pain while feeling like their faith should be enough to fix it.But what if the struggle is not a lack of faith… but a lack of understanding, tools, and support?In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why your brain and nervous system don’t reset just because you prayed• How unprocessed trauma shows up in your daily life• What the Bible actually shows us about emotional struggles through Elijah’s story• The difference between praying for healing and participating in your healing• How rest, boundaries, and self-awareness are spiritual acts of obedienceThis episode will challenge what you’ve been taught, remove shame, and give you practical, faith-centered tools to begin aligning your life with the peace you’ve been praying for.Healing is not weakness. Healing is obedience.🎧 Listen now and step into a deeper understanding of faith, healing, and wholeness.⸻📣 Call to Action SectionIf this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs this reminder.Subscribe to stay connected for more faith-based mental health conversations.Visit: https://focusfaithmentalhealth.org/Explore resources, upcoming events, and ways to support the mission.⸻📚 Book Mention📖 Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond BrokennessAvailable now on Amazon.⸻📅 Upcoming Events✨ The Healing Table – May 2A safe space for women to heal, reflect, and grow. Includes brunch, a professional photographer, a beauty consultant, and a self-guided journal created by Coach Gigi.✨ Healing Is Holy Symposium – June 20A transformative experience for leaders and those who pour into others, focused on faith, mental health, and intentional healing.⸻⚠️ Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is for faith-based education and support and is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, medical advice, or crisis services.🎵 Music Credit (ADD TO BOTTOM OF DESCRIPTION)Written and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

This episode is deeply personal.Today, I honor a woman who was more than a friend… she was family. My “mother dearest.” A safe place. A covering. A love that changed me.Susan Detro went home to be with the Lord on Resurrection Sunday, and in this special Home for the Holidays finale, I reflect on her life, her love, her faith, and the legacy she leaves behind.From her gift of playing hymns on the piano… to her love for K-pop and storytelling… to the way she opened her home and heart without hesitation… Susan lived a life that reflected God’s love in action.This episode is for anyone who has ever loved deeply… and is learning to carry that love forward through grief.We also take a moment to pray for her husband, Steve, her children, grandchildren, our church family, and the community who is grieving this loss.If someone is on your heart… don’t wait. Say the words. Give the love. Show up while you still can.Because love like this doesn’t end… it echoes.—📖 Scripture:Psalm 34:18Numbers 6:24–26—📚 Books by Coach Gigi Bee:Chef Gigi Serves Today: https://a.co/d/7cprHL7Gigi’s French Bakery: https://a.co/d/5lUJ9QyMy Body Is God’s Gift: https://a.co/d/iEwYbVxFaith & Focus Devotional (Worship Through Grief): https://a.co/d/8NzA35ZJesus, I Love You With All of My Soul: https://a.co/d/a4AViP5Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond Brokenness: https://a.co/d/02bz5J8dWithholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon (ebook available): https://a.co/d/8sD1MEq—🍽️ The Healing Table (Monthly Gathering):Join us for a safe, faith-centered space for women to heal, reflect, and grow.Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-healing-table—🎤 Healing is Holy Leadership & Workplace Wellness Summit:Secure your seat here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-healing-is-holy-summit—🛍️ Support the mission:Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DUJNOXS1DPDA?ref_=wl_share🌐 Learn more about FOCUS:https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/—🎵 Music Credit:Written and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.—This podcast is sponsored by FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving women, children, and families through faith-centered mental health support, education, and outreach.—Disclaimer: This episode is for faith-based encouragement and education and is not a substitute for professional counseling, therapy, medical advice, or crisis services.

🎙️ SPOTIFY METADATA (EPISODE 19)Episode Title:Whose Report Do You Believe? | Faith, Identity & Overcoming Opinions⸻Episode Description:What happens when people question your calling because of what you’re going through?In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Coach Gigi shares a real moment where her ability to serve women was questioned because of challenges in her own marriage.Instead of shrinking, she leans into one life-changing question:Whose report do you believe?Through transparency, testimony, and truth, this episode reminds you that being human does not disqualify you from being called.From building a nonprofit against the odds to serving families while walking through her own season of need, Gigi unpacks what it means to trust God’s voice over public opinion.If you’ve ever felt disqualified, overlooked, or questioned… this episode is for you.Healing is holy. And your story is not over.⸻🗳️ Vote for Author of the Year:Support Geleta Parker for Author of the YearBook: Now What? I Married a Narcissist👉🏽 Your vote makes up 40% of the final decision.Cast your vote here:https://apply.internationalimpactbookawards.com/public-voting-form⸻📖 Get the New Book:Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond Brokennesshttps://a.co/d/02bz5J8d⸻🌐 Stay Connected & Support:https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/⸻📩 Submit Topics / Contact:[email protected]⸻💛 About FOCUS:FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving women, children, and families through faith-centered mental health support, outreach, education, and community initiatives.Because healing is holy.⸻⚠️ Disclaimer:This podcast is for faith-based education and encouragement and is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, medical advice, or crisis services.If you are in an unsafe or abusive situation, please seek help immediately. You can call or text the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.⸻🎵 Music Credit:Written and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

Episode Title:There Is No Healing Without HonestyEpisode Subtitle or Short Tagline:Speaking truth in love, refusing bitterness, and healing beyond brokennessWhat happens when telling the truth about your life makes other people uncomfortable? In this powerful Episode 18 of Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Coach Gigi opens up about a real conversation she had in Orlando that sparked a deeper reflection on healing, honesty, bitterness, marriage, intimacy, and the courage it takes to speak truth in love.Rooted in Lamentations 3, this episode reminds us that God does not approve the crushing of people, that honesty is not the same as bitterness, and that healing cannot grow where truth is constantly being buried. Coach Gigi also shares why intimacy was never meant to be used as a weapon, how brokenness leaks into every part of a relationship, and why silence is not always the same thing as peace.This episode is for the woman who has been trying to stay godly without going blind, trying to stay soft without being silenced, and trying to heal without pretending it did not hurt.Featured in this episode:Lamentations 3:24–26 and 33–38The difference between honesty and bitternessWhy intimacy reflects the health of the whole relationshipHow to tell the truth without becoming cruelWhy a quiet spirit is not the same thing as a silenced oneReflections from Coach Gigi’s books Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon and Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond BrokennessThis episode is sponsored by FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., where mental health meets the ministry of hope.Be sure to check out Coach Gigi’s award-winning book, Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon, and stay tuned for the upcoming release of Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond Brokenness.Visit FocusFaithMentalHealth.com to learn more about FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., support the mission, and stay connected.Music Credit to Include in Show Notes:Written and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.Book and Support Links to Include in Show Notes:Website: https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/Children’s books:Chef Gigi Serves Today: https://a.co/d/7cprHL7Gigi’s French Bakery: https://a.co/d/5lUJ9QyMy Body Is God’s Gift: https://a.co/d/iEwYbVxAdult faith and healing books:https://a.co/d/8NzA35Zhttps://a.co/d/a4AViP5https://a.co/d/bBCiNIwWithholding Love ebook:https://a.co/d/8sD1MEqAmazon Wishlist:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DUJNOXS1DPDA?ref_=wl_shareIf this episode blessed you, share it with someone who needs this reminder: healing is holy, honesty matters, and you are not too far gone to heal.

There is a kind of pain that doesn’t leave bruises, doesn’t raise voices, and doesn’t break things… it just slowly disappears. In this powerful and transparent episode, Coach Gigi shares a deeply personal story that reveals what emotional disconnection and withholding love really looks like behind closed doors. If you have ever felt alone in a relationship, confused by inconsistent affection, or questioned your worth because someone showed up physically but not emotionally, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Through scripture, lived experience, and practical truth, Gigi walks you through how to recognize emotional withholding, reclaim your voice, and begin choosing yourself in a God-honoring way. This episode is not just about relationships, it is about wholeness, clarity, and healing that begins within. If this message speaks to you, share it with another woman who needs to be reminded that she is not too much, she is not forgotten, and she is still worthy of real, consistent love. Visit https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com to learn more about our work, support the mission, or get connected. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon is now available in ebook, paperback, and hardcover. Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/8sD1MEq🎵 Background music: “Be Still and Know That I Am God”Written and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.Love & LightGigi Bee 🐝

Sometimes faith looks less like pushing harder and more like learning when to rest. In this episode, Coach Gigi shares why she stepped back, what God taught her in the pause, and how you can still show up for your life without burning out.In this episode of Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Coach Gigi has an honest and heartfelt conversation about what it means to keep showing up even when life requires you to slow down.After a short pause between episodes, Coach Gigi shares why rest and recovery became necessary, how God has been stretching her through preaching, speaking engagements, community service, and ministry, and why honoring your body is not weakness but wisdom. She also shares the exciting news that her book Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon has received the 2026 International Impact Book Award.Through scripture, personal reflection, and mental health insight, this episode reminds listeners that healing is not linear, exhaustion is not failure, and faith does not require us to prove our strength through burnout.Coach Gigi also highlights the work of FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to serving women, children, and families through coaching, education, and community care. During school breaks, the organization provides food support for families facing food insecurity thanks in part to the generous sponsorship of Publix and Greystone Power.If you have ever wondered how you can make a real difference in someone’s life, supporting this mission helps place food on a child’s table and peace in a mother’s heart.Learn more or connect with us at:https://focusfaithmentalhealth.comEmail:[email protected] by Coach GigiWithholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon (International Impact Book Award Winner 2026)https://a.co/d/8sD1MEqMy Body Is God’s Gifthttps://a.co/d/iEwYbVxChef Gigi Serves Todayhttps://a.co/d/7cprHL7Gigi’s French Bakeryhttps://a.co/d/5lUJ9QyAdditional faith and healing titleshttps://a.co/d/8NzA35Zhttps://a.co/d/a4AViP5https://a.co/d/bBCiNIwMusic Credit“Be Still and Know That I Am God”Written and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.Domestic Violence SupportIf you are experiencing domestic violence or unsafe conditions in your relationship, help is available.National Domestic Violence HotlineCall: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)Text: START to 88788Online chat: https://www.thehotline.orgIf you live in Paulding County or surrounding areas and need support, please connect with us at https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com or email [email protected]. When funds are available, FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health Inc. helps sponsor counseling sessions for individuals who are underinsured or uninsured.DisclaimerFaith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind is a faith-based educational podcast intended to encourage mental and emotional wellness. It is not a substitute for professional therapy, medical advice, or crisis services. If you need professional support, please reach out to a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional.

Episode 15When You Are Behind, God Isn’t | Friday the 13th & Valentine’s Weekend⸻Episode DescriptionThis episode drops on Friday the 13th, just before Valentine’s weekend, and Coach Gigi speaks directly to the quiet pressure many women carry this time of year.Feeling behind in love.Behind in marriage.Behind the timeline you imagined for your life.In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Coach Gigi shares how rushing love in her first marriage taught her the difference between intensity and intimacy, chemistry and character, and why pursuing Christ first protects your peace.If you have ever ignored red flags because you felt left out… if you have ever lowered your standards just to catch up… this episode is for you.Coach Gigi also shares about tonight’s Kingdom Marriage Connection LIVE event, where she will be speaking on Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon, addressing emotional safety, covenant alignment, and healthy intimacy.As part of our Home for the Holiday Season initiative, you will also hear how you can become the hero for families facing food insecurity while children are out of school next week. Your generosity lifts anxiety, restores dignity, and brings hope.You are not behind.You are being refined.⸻Marriage Summit – TonightKingdom Marriage Connection LIVEHosted by Kingdom City in partnership with Kingdom WellnessWith gratitude to Pastor Hanrick HuntKingdom Worship City Apostolic, JamaicaFriday, February 13th, 20268:00 PM ESTZoom ID: 5324020896⸻Partner With UsWebsitehttps://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/Email for coaching, prayer, or [email protected] Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weaponhttps://a.co/d/8sD1MEqAmazon Wishlist to support food insecurity initiativeshttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DUJNOXS1DPDA?ref_=wl_shareCrisis Support (U.S.)Call or text 988If in immediate danger, call 911⸻Music CreditBe Still and KnowComposed by Geleta ParkerMusic accompaniment by Debary Thompson

EPISODE TITLEHow to Love an Avoidant Partner Without Losing Yourself | Let’s Get JADE-d⸻Loving an avoidant partner can feel confusing, lonely, and emotionally exhausting. In this Home for the Holidays episode of Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Geleta Gigi Parker (Coach Gigi) explores how to love well without losing yourself.Using biblical truth, psychological insight, and practical tools, this episode walks you through what avoidant attachment is, why it forms, and how it shows up in relationships. Geleta Gigi Parker teaches how to regulate your emotions, stop over-functioning, set healthy boundaries, and discern the difference between patience and permission. This episode also revisits the powerful concept of Let’s Get JADE-d, reminding listeners that you do not have to justify, argue, defend, or over-explain to be heard or valued.This episode is grounded in Exodus chapter 15, where God declares, “I am the Lord who heals you.” At Faith & Focus, we believe healing is holy. You’ll hear a real-life example of regulated communication, five reflection questions to journal and pray through, a closing prayer, and a Home for the Holidays blessing spoken over you and your home.Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind is sponsored by FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving women, children, and families through faith-centered mental health education, coaching, prayer, food insecurity support, and community outreach.Just last weekend, during the storm, FOCUS launched a last-minute community initiative and, by the grace of God, was able to serve 35 plus families with nourishing food items. Every family that reached out received support, and we give God thanks for provision and community.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or emotional abuse, confidential help is available. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788. If you are in emotional distress or crisis, you can call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We share these resources because faith and safety go together, and no one should walk through harm alone.To submit prayer requests, access mental health resources, learn about community initiatives, invite Geleta Gigi Parker to speak, or partner with FOCUS, visit https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/.To stay connected with Geleta Gigi Parker’s writing, speaking, and office updates, visit https://geletaparker.com/.Books by Geleta Gigi ParkerChef Gigi Serves Today: https://a.co/d/7cprHL7Gigi’s French Bakery: https://a.co/d/5lUJ9QyMy Body Is God’s Gift: https://a.co/d/iEwYbVxAdult faith and healing titles: https://a.co/d/8NzA35Z | https://a.co/d/a4AViP5 | https://a.co/d/bBCiNIwWithholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon (ebook): https://a.co/d/8sD1MEqSupport the MissionHelp us continue serving women and children by donating through our Amazon Wish List:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DUJNOXS1DPDA?ref_=wl_shareWe are currently expanding our outreach to include hygiene items so families can receive care that honors dignity as well as need.Music CreditWritten and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.Breathe deep. Stay prayed up. Remember, you don’t have to JADE. You are not too far gone. You are never alone. Healing is holy. Stay focused.Love & LightGigi Bee 🐝

Episode 13: When Healing Changes the Way You LoveHome for the Holidays SeriesFaith & Focus: A Moment for Your MindHealing does not just change how you think.It changes how you love, how you respond, and what you no longer tolerate.In this episode of Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Coach Geleta “Gigi” Parker invites listeners into a deeper conversation about what happens when healing begins to take root in the heart and nervous system. As we move through the holiday season and into a new year, many women find themselves loving differently, more slowly, more wisely, and with greater discernment.Through Scripture, neuroscience, and lived experience, this episode explores how healing reshapes attachment, boundaries, expectations, and emotional safety in relationships. Listeners will learn why healed love feels unfamiliar at first, why growth can disrupt old relational patterns, and how to remain grounded without shrinking, chasing, or abandoning yourself.Rooted in Exodus 15, this episode reminds us that healing is holy and that God is deeply concerned with how our bodies, minds, and spirits experience love. This conversation offers practical grounding tools, biblical truth, reflection questions, prayer, and next steps for support.This episode is for women who are learning to love from a healed place, even when others are still operating from wounds.⸻Books by Coach GigiFeatured BookWithholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a WeaponAvailable on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8sD1MEqAuthor website: https://geletaparker.com/Children’s BooksChef Gigi Saves the Dayhttps://a.co/d/7cprHL7Gigi’s French Bakeryhttps://a.co/d/5lUJ9QyMy Body Is God’s Gifthttps://a.co/d/iEwYbVxAdult Faith and Healing TitlesBeautifully BrokenCatch and Release: Seeds of DeceptionJesus Lover of My Soul: Helping Women Worship Through GriefAmazon links:https://a.co/d/8NzA35Zhttps://a.co/d/a4AViP5https://a.co/d/bBCiNIw⸻Support, Coaching, and CommunityLearn more about our work, request prayer, book coaching, or explore our programs athttps://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization where mental health meets the ministry of hope.⸻FOCUS Academy Lite 2.0FOCUS Academy Lite 2.0 is a faith-based, neuroscience-informed program designed to help women build emotional regulation, clarity, and spiritual grounding. Information and access are available in the Focus Academy section of our website.FOCUS Academy Lite 2.0 is not a replacement for professional therapy, professional counseling, or treatment with a licensed mental health professional. It is designed to support growth and grounding alongside appropriate professional care, not instead of it.⸻Important ResourcesIf you are experiencing domestic violence, help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.Help is available 24/7, confidential, and free.If you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed or in distress, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.Reaching out is wisdom, not weakness.⸻Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is intended for faith-based education, encouragement, and support. It is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, medical advice, or crisis services. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress or safety concerns, please seek care from a licensed professional or local emergency resources.⸻Music Credit“Be Still and Know That I Am God”Written and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

Season 4, Episode 12When Community Becomes the CoveringHome for the Holidays SeriesFaith & Focus: A Moment for Your MindWhen winter storms hit and resources feel scarce, community becomes more than support — it becomes covering.In this special Home for the Holidays episode, Coach Geleta “Gigi” Parker reflects on a real-time storm response where collaboration, compassion, and faith met urgent food insecurity needs. This episode is dedicated to Buddy’s Hope, whose partnership ensured families on the waitlist were not left without food when resources were depleted.Through Scripture, psychology, and lived experience, this episode explores why asking for help is not weakness, how pride can block provision, and why stewardship, honesty, and heart posture matter when serving and receiving support. Special appreciation is extended to Paulding County school social workers and Dr. Quick of Austin Middle School for their tireless work supporting families and feeder programs.This episode encourages listeners to choose connection over competition and reminds us that small acts of generosity, multiplied, change communities.Featured Book:Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a WeaponAmazon: https://a.co/d/8sD1MEqAuthor site: https://geletaparker.com/Support, coaching, prayer, and programs:https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.Important ResourcesNational Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988Reaching out is wisdom, not weakness.Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is for faith-based education and support and is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, medical advice, or crisis services.Music Credit“Be Still and Know That I Am God”Written and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

Season 4, Episode 11Learning to Love Without Losing YourselfHome for the Holidays SeriesFaith & Focus: A Moment for Your MindAs the holiday season continues to stir family dynamics, emotional expectations, and relational pressure, many women find themselves asking a quiet but important question: How do I love without losing myself?In this episode of Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Geleta “Gigi” Parker leads a grounding and compassionate conversation about discernment, boundaries, and emotional stewardship. Through Scripture, neuroscience, and lived experience, this episode explores why love can begin to feel unsafe when it requires self abandonment, and how women can remain soft, faithful, and wise without shrinking, chasing, or overexplaining.This episode addresses the danger of prioritizing potential over protection, the importance of recognizing red flags as information, and the spiritual and psychological cost of ignoring what the body and spirit are trying to communicate. Listeners are invited to reflect on how healing changes attachment patterns, increases clarity, and calls us into a more anchored way of loving.Rooted in biblical wisdom including Romans 12, Proverbs 4, and Exodus 15, this episode reminds us that healing is holy and that God’s design for love never requires the loss of self.Listeners will receive practical grounding tools, reflection questions, prayer, and clear next steps for support.This episode is especially for women who are learning to love from wholeness, honor discernment without guilt, and walk in wisdom during emotionally charged seasons.⸻Books by Coach GigiFeatured BookWithholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a WeaponAvailable on Amazon https://a.co/d/8sD1MEqAuthor website https://geletaparker.com/Children’s BooksChef Gigi Saves the Dayhttps://a.co/d/7cprHL7Gigi’s French Bakeryhttps://a.co/d/5lUJ9QyMy Body Is God’s Gifthttps://a.co/d/iEwYbVxAdult Faith and Healing TitlesBeautifully BrokenCatch and Release: Seeds of DeceptionJesus Lover of My Soul: Helping Women Worship Through GriefAmazon linkshttps://a.co/d/8NzA35Zhttps://a.co/d/a4AViP5https://a.co/d/bBCiNIw⸻Support, Coaching, and CommunityLearn more about our work, request prayer, book coaching, or explore our programs athttps://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization where mental health meets the ministry of hope.⸻FOCUS Academy Lite 2.0FOCUS Academy Lite 2.0 is a faith-based, neuroscience-informed program designed to help women build emotional regulation, clarity, and spiritual grounding. Information and access are available in the Focus Academy section of our website.FOCUS Academy Lite 2.0 is not a replacement for professional therapy, professional counseling, or treatment with a licensed mental health professional. It is designed to support growth and grounding alongside appropriate professional care, not instead of it.⸻Important ResourcesIf you are experiencing domestic violence, help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.Help is available 24/7, confidential, and free.If you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed or in distress, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.Reaching out is wisdom, not weakness.⸻Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is intended for faith-based education, encouragement, and support. It is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, medical advice, or crisis services. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress or safety concerns, please seek care from a licensed professional or local emergency resources.⸻Music Credit“Be Still and Know That I Am God”Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

Episode 10: Staying Grounded When Love Feels ConditionalHome for the Holidays SeriesFaith in Focus: A Moment for Your MindThe holidays often bring family together, but they can also expose relational patterns that are difficult to name, especially when love feels conditional, inconsistent, or withdrawn.In this episode of Faith in Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Coach Gigi gently and honestly guides women through how to stay grounded when intimacy, communication, or emotional connection feels uncertain. Through Scripture, neuroscience, lived experience, and faith-based tools, this conversation explores how conditional love impacts the nervous system, why withholding intimacy can become a form of emotional harm, and how women can remain anchored in truth without shrinking, chasing, or losing themselves.This episode is rooted in Exodus 15, reminding us that healing is holy and that God cares not only about our faith but about how our bodies and hearts are responding to relational stress. Listeners will receive practical grounding tools, biblical wisdom, reflection questions, prayer, and clear next steps for support.This episode is for women who are learning how to steward their hearts wisely, especially during the holidays.⸻Books by Coach GigiFeatured BookWithholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a WeaponAvailable on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8sD1MEqAuthor website: https://geletaparker.com/Children’s BooksChef Gigi Saves the Dayhttps://a.co/d/7cprHL7Gigi’s French Bakeryhttps://a.co/d/5lUJ9QyMy Body Is God’s Gifthttps://a.co/d/iEwYbVxAdult Faith and Healing TitlesBeautifully BrokenCatch and Release: Seeds of DeceptionJesus Lover of My Soul: Helping Women Worship Through GriefAmazon links:https://a.co/d/8NzA35Zhttps://a.co/d/a4AViP5https://a.co/d/bBCiNIw⸻Support, Coaching, and CommunityLearn more about our work, request prayer, book coaching, or explore our programs athttps://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization where mental health meets the ministry of hope.⸻FOCUS Academy Lite 2.0FOCUS Academy Lite 2.0 is a faith-based, neuroscience-informed program designed to help women build emotional regulation, clarity, and spiritual grounding. Information and access are available in the Focus Academy section of our website.FOCUS Academy Lite 2.0 is not a replacement for professional therapy, professional counseling, or treatment with a licensed mental health professional. It is designed to support growth and grounding alongside appropriate professional care, not instead of it.⸻Important ResourcesIf you are experiencing domestic violence, help is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.Help is available 24/7, confidential, and free.If you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed or in distress, you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.Reaching out is wisdom, not weakness.⸻Podcast DisclaimerThis podcast is intended for faith-based education, encouragement, and support. It is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, medical advice, or crisis services. If you are experiencing significant emotional distress or safety concerns, please seek care from a licensed professional or local emergency resources.⸻Music Credit“Be Still and Know That I Am God”Written and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

The holidays can bring joy, connection, and comfort, but they can also awaken old memories, family dynamics, and nervous system responses we thought we had outgrown.In this episode of Faith in Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Coach Gigi invites you into a slower, wiser way of showing up at home for the holidays. Through Scripture, lived experience, and gentle psychological insight, this conversation explores what it means to move from survival to stewardship, to stay present without shrinking, and to regulate your body without rushing your healing.You will learn how renewal begins in the mind, how memory lives in the body, and why wisdom sometimes looks like pacing yourself, setting boundaries, and letting certain fires cool before touching them again.This episode is for anyone who loves their family, has grown in faith and maturity, and is learning how to remain steady in familiar spaces.Healing is holy.📚 Books by Coach GigiChildren’s BooksChef Gigi Saves the Dayhttps://a.co/d/7cprHL7Gigi’s French Bakeryhttps://a.co/d/5lUJ9QyMy Body Is God’s Gifthttps://a.co/d/iEwYbVxAdult Faith and Healing BooksWithholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a WeaponCatch and Release: Seeds of DeceptionBeautifully BrokenJesus Lover of My Soul: Helping Women Worship Through Griefhttps://a.co/d/8NzA35Zhttps://a.co/d/a4AViP5https://a.co/d/bBCiNIw🖥 Author Websitehttps://geletaparker.com/🌐 Nonprofit, Programs, Giving, and Supporthttps://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/🎧 Learn more, listen, book, or support the missionhttps://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/💛 FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc.Serving women, children, and families where mental health meets the ministry of hope.🎶 Music Credit“Be Still and Know That I Am God”Written and composed by Geleta Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson

SEASON 4,Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your MindGeleta “Gigi” ParkerSurvival mode may have kept you alive, but it was never meant to be permanent.In this episode of Faith in Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Geleta “Gigi” Parker guides listeners through the powerful shift from survival to stewardship. Through Scripture, psychology, and lived experience, this conversation explores how trauma, illness, and prolonged stress train the mind and body to remain in crisis mode, and how God lovingly invites us into a life of intention, wisdom, and regulated peace.Geleta explains why survival drains but stewardship sustains, how nervous system overload impacts decision-making and faith, and what it looks like to steward the body, boundaries, energy, and calling with care rather than urgency. This episode also introduces the heart behind her upcoming devotional Faithful with the Few and calls listeners into a more intentional way of living in the new year.Listeners are invited into practical reflection questions, a Scripture-based declaration, supportive resources, and a closing prayer designed to help them enter this season anchored in Christ, not anxiety.This podcast is sponsored by Focus Faith and Mental Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization where faith and mental health meet and where healing is holy.📚 Books by Geleta “Gigi” ParkerAvailable on Amazon, including My Body Is God’s Gift and her newest release, Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon, now available in ebook and paperback:https://a.co/d/8sD1MEq🖥 Author Websitehttps://geletaparker.com/🌐 Nonprofit, Programs, Giving, and Supporthttps://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/If you are experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.If you are feeling overwhelmed or in crisis, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.You are not too far gone.You are never alone.Healing is holy.

Faith in Focus: A Moment for Your MindGeleta “Gigi” ParkerComing out of survival mode is not an overnight shift. It is a holy rebuilding.In this episode of Faith in Focus: A Moment for Your Mind, Geleta “Gigi” Parker, board-certified brain and mental health coach, reflects on the Healing Table gathering and the powerful lesson God revealed through what she calls the “Martha Mentality.” Through Scripture, lived experience, and psychological insight, this conversation explores how perfectionism, control, and overfunctioning can quietly exhaust the body, overload the nervous system, and pull us away from the presence of God.Geleta shares how releasing control, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and trusting God with who He brings to the table created space for authentic connection, prayer, and healing. This episode is a reminder that the function is never more important than the fellowship and that God often does His deepest work when we stop striving and start abiding.Listeners will hear a heartfelt recap of the Healing Table impact, gratitude for donors and community partners, an anonymized impact moment, Scripture-based encouragement, reflection questions, a spoken blessing, and a closing prayer to help enter the new year anchored in Christ rather than exhaustion.This podcast is sponsored by Focus Faith and Mental Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization where faith and mental health meet and where healing is holy.🎶 Music Credit“Be Still and Know”Written and composed by Jalita G.G. Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.📚 Books by Geleta “Gigi” ParkerMy Body Is God’s GiftChef Gigi Serves TodayGigi’s French BakeryBeautifully BrokenCatch & Release: Seeds of DeceptionJesus Lover of My Soul: Helping Women Worship Through GriefWithholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon (ebook available, paperback coming soon): https://a.co/d/8sD1MEq🖥 Author Websitehttps://geletaparker.com/🌐 Nonprofit, Programs, Giving, and Supporthttps://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/If you are experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.If you are feeling overwhelmed or in crisis, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.You are not too far gone. You are not alone. Healing is holy.

SEASON 4 • EPISODE 6 — WHEN WE FEEL BEHIND: TRUSTING GOD’S TIMING DURING THE HOLIDAYSThe holidays have a way of amplifying comparison, pressure, and the quiet fear that we are somehow falling behind. In this episode, Coach Gigi speaks directly to the sister who feels late, overlooked, or out of step with where she thought life would be by now. Through Scripture, lived experience, and mental health insight, this conversation reframes delay, disappointment, and perceived lack as places where God is still deeply at work.Coach Gigi shares a personal story from her first Christmas in Paulding County during the pandemic, reflecting on how even joyful moments like decorating can subtly shift from delight to comparison when intentions change. This episode explores how easily we can drift into performing, proving, or competing, and how God gently invites us back to peace, presence, and purpose. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3, Psalm 37, and other biblical truths, listeners are reminded that God is not rushed, delayed, or confused by our timeline.This episode offers practical tools for recognizing when comparison is stealing joy, how to reset intentions, and how to choose contentment without shrinking hope. It affirms that healing is holy according to Exodus 15:26, and that God’s timing is not punishment, but protection. If the holidays stir feelings of inadequacy, restlessness, or grief over unmet expectations, this episode offers grounding, encouragement, and a reminder that you are not behind, you are becoming.This episode is sponsored by FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization where faith and mental health meet. Learn more, book coaching, partner with us, or support our mission at https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/We are deeply grateful to No Child Goes Hungry for their generous food donations supporting families in Paulding County, and to Publix for gift cards that helped support our holiday food basket initiatives. You can also support our outreach and community efforts through our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DUJNOXS1DPDA?ref_=wl_shareCoach Gigi’s newest book, Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon, is now available in ebook and paperback. This faith-centered resource explores how intimacy can be withheld as control or punishment in relationships and offers biblical insight, psychological clarity, and practical solutions for healing and restoration.Get the book here: https://a.co/d/8sD1MEqAdditional books by Coach Gigi include:My Body Is God’s Gift https://a.co/d/iEwYbVxJesus, Lover of My Soul https://a.co/d/8NzA35ZBeautifully Broken https://a.co/d/a4AViP5Catch & Release: Seeds of Deception https://a.co/d/bBCiNIwChildren’s books:Chef Gigi Serves Today https://a.co/d/7cprHL7Gigi’s French Bakery https://a.co/d/5lUJ9QyIf you are experiencing domestic violence or feel unsafe in your home or relationship, help is available. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or visit https://www.thehotline.org/Background music: “Be Still and Know.” Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson

SEASON 4 • EPISODE 5 — JESUS & FAMILY DYNAMICS: LOVING WITHOUT LOSING YOURSELFFamily relationships can become especially complex during the holidays, when expectations are high and old patterns resurface. In this episode, Coach Gigi explores Jesus’ own family dynamics and what Scripture teaches us about loving others without abandoning ourselves. Drawing from Mark 3 and other biblical truths, this conversation reminds us that even Jesus experienced misunderstanding, tension, and emotional pressure within family relationships, and that boundaries are not unloving, they are wise.Blending faith, brain and mental health insight, and practical holiday application, this episode unpacks what it means to love wisely, choose peace over pressure, and release the false belief that love requires over-explaining, over-giving, or self-sacrifice that harms the soul. Coach Gigi walks listeners through how to recognize when love turns into self-loss, how to partner with God in the healing process, and why Galatians 5:1 reminds us that freedom is part of God’s design for our relationships.As part of the Home for the Holidays series, this episode affirms that healing is holy according to Exodus 15:26, and that God never asks us to set ourselves on fire to keep others warm. If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt, obligation, or emotional exhaustion around family, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope rooted in the love of Christ.This episode is sponsored by FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization where faith and mental health meet. Learn more, book coaching, partner with us, or support our mission at https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/We are deeply grateful to No Child Goes Hungry for their generous food donations supporting families in Paulding County, and to Publix for gift cards that helped support our holiday food basket initiatives. You can also support our outreach and community efforts through our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DUJNOXS1DPDA?ref_=wl_shareCoach Gigi’s newest book, Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon, is now available in ebook and paperback. This faith-centered resource explores how intimacy can be withheld as control or punishment in relationships and offers biblical insight, psychological clarity, and practical solutions for healing and restoration.Get the book here: https://a.co/d/8sD1MEqAdditional featured resource by Coach Gigi:https://a.co/d/0L9elQyAdditional books by Coach Gigi include:My Body Is God’s Gift https://a.co/d/iEwYbVxJesus, Lover of My Soul https://a.co/d/8NzA35ZBeautifully Broken https://a.co/d/a4AViP5Catch & Release: Seeds of Deception https://a.co/d/bBCiNIwChildren’s books:Chef Gigi Serves Today https://a.co/d/7cprHL7Gigi’s French Bakery https://a.co/d/5lUJ9QyIf you are experiencing domestic violence or feel unsafe in your home or relationship, help is available. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or visit https://www.thehotline.org/Background music: “Be Still and Know.” Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

SEASON 4 • EPISODE 4Grief in the GarlandHow to Hold Joy and Sorrow in the Same SeasonHome for the Holidays SeriesThe holidays can magnify what’s missing just as much as what’s present. In this tender and deeply reflective episode, Coach Gigi invites you into an honest conversation about grief, memory, and learning how to hold joy and sorrow in the same season. Grief in the Garland is for the sister who loves God, shows up for others, and yet feels the quiet ache of loss, change, or longing during the holidays.Through fresh Scripture, brain and mental health insight, and pastoral care, this episode explores why grief often surfaces during the holidays and how God meets us gently in these tender places. Coach Gigi shares a deeply personal story about her mother and a cherished Christmas wreath that became a living metaphor for love, memory, and learning how to honor what was without forcing ourselves to preserve what can no longer hold. This episode offers permission to slow down, give grief a place, tend to what feels fragile, regulate your body, and trust that healing is still unfolding.Anchored in the truth of Exodus 15:26, this episode reminds us that healing is holy and that God is still Emmanuel, God with us, even here. Grief is not a lack of faith. It is love that still matters. If this season feels complicated, quieter, or heavier than expected, this conversation offers compassion, wisdom, and hope rooted in the love of Christ.This episode is sponsored by FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization where mental health meets the ministry of hope. Learn more, book coaching, partner with us, or support our mission at https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/We are deeply grateful to No Child Goes Hungry for their generous food donations supporting families in Paulding County, and to Publix for gift cards supporting our holiday food basket initiatives. You can also support our outreach and community efforts through our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DUJNOXS1DPDA?ref_=wl_shareCoach Gigi’s newest book, Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon, is now available as an ebook, with the paperback coming soon. This powerful, faith-centered resource explores how intimacy can be withheld as control or punishment and offers biblical insight, psychological clarity, and practical solutions for healing and restoration. Get the ebook here: https://a.co/d/8sD1MEqAdditional books by Coach Gigi include:My Body Is God’s Gift https://a.co/d/iEwYbVxJesus, Lover of My Soul https://a.co/d/8NzA35ZBeautifully Broken https://a.co/d/a4AViP5Catch & Release: Seeds of Deception https://a.co/d/bBCiNIwChildren’s books:Chef Gigi Serves Today https://a.co/d/7cprHL7Gigi’s French Bakery https://a.co/d/5lUJ9QyIf you are experiencing domestic violence or feel unsafe in your home or relationship, help is available. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or visit https://www.thehotline.org/Background music: “Be Still and Know.” Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

Season 4, Episode 3Home for the Holidays: When Peace Feels ComplicatedWelcome back to Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind. I’m Coach Gigi, best-selling author, board-certified brain and mental health coach, and CEO and Founder of FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit where faith and mental health meet and where we believe healing is holy.In this episode, we continue the Home for the Holidays series by naming a truth many people carry quietly. The holidays can stir joy and grief at the same time. For some, home feels warm and familiar. For others, it feels tense, triggering, or emotionally complicated. And for many, it is all of the above.This conversation blends Scripture and psychology as we explore peace, emotional safety, boundaries, and why familiar environments often activate old patterns. We talk about how the nervous system responds during the holidays and how God invites us to create holy space without abandoning our well-being. This episode includes biblical encouragement, psychological insight, prayer, and a reminder that you are allowed to care for your heart while still honoring God.This episode is sponsored by FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., serving women, children, and families through faith-centered mental health coaching, education, and community outreach.Community and GratitudeWe extend heartfelt thanks to No Child Goes Hungry in Virginia for their continued generosity and major food donations supporting families in Paulding County. We are also grateful to Publix for providing gift cards that helped make our holiday food baskets possible. Your partnership is changing lives.You’re invited to support our work by attending The Healing Table fundraising dinner on Saturday, December 20 at 5 PM. Visit the Contact Us page on our website for details. You can also support our outreach through our Amazon Wishlist, with items going directly to families in need.https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DUJNOXS1DPDA?ref_=wl_shareBooks by Coach GigiComing SoonWithholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a WeaponChildren’s Books Available Now on AmazonChef Gigi Serves Todayhttps://a.co/d/7cprHL7Gigi’s French Bakeryhttps://a.co/d/5lUJ9QyMy Body Is God’s Gifthttps://a.co/d/iEwYbVxAdult Faith and Healing Resourceshttps://a.co/d/8NzA35Zhttps://a.co/d/a4AViP5https://a.co/d/bBCiNIwLearn more about our mission, book a coaching session, donate, or stay connected athttps://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or emotional abuse, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org. You are not alone.Background music creditWritten and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.Thank you for listening and for allowing God to meet you in real life, not a picture-perfect version of it. Breathe deep, stay prayed up, remember you are not too far gone, you are never alone, and stay focused

When Holidays Trigger Old Wounds: Finding Peace in a Season That Stirs Up More Than JoyThe holiday season can be beautiful, but it can also awaken memories, expectations, and emotional triggers we didn’t ask for. In this honest and deeply grounding episode, Coach Gigi explores why the holidays often stir old wounds, how emotional labor takes a toll on the mind and body, and how to stay centered when stress, disappointment, or pressure tries to steal your peace.You’ll hear a vulnerable personal story about carrying the weight of Christmas for years — cooking, hosting, giving, showing up — while feeling unseen, overwhelmed, and emotionally stretched thin. You’ll learn why your nervous system reacts the way it does during stressful seasons, how trauma memories show up, and how to hold space for yourself while still honoring God and your healing journey.This episode blends biblical wisdom, mental health insight, grounding techniques, guided reflection, and prayer to help you move through the holidays with honesty, rest, and grace.Topics in this episode:• Why holidays trigger emotional and spiritual memories• The weight of invisible labor during high-pressure seasons• Feeling unseen, unappreciated, or emotionally overloaded• How trauma responses show up in the body• What biblical peace looks like under pressure• Grounding practices for real-time overwhelm• Reflection questions to deepen emotional clarity• A prayer for protection, comfort, and holiday peace• Safety + support resourcesFOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc.A 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting women, children, and families through trauma-informed care, mental health education, and community programs.Support the mission or donate at:👉 https://focusfaithmentalhealth.comAmazon Wish List for our Year-Round Fill-A-Backpack Initiative:👉 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19CEUZIY3WJ6X?ref_=wl_shareBooks by Geleta “Gigi” Parker on Amazon:• Beautifully Broken👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL1D2RZK• Catch & Release: Seeds of Deception👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJLZ7F1P• My Body Is God’s Gift👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D37NPDX1• Jesus, Lover of My Soul: Helping Women Worship Through Grief👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4S6V1HSSafety Resources:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988Music Credit:Be Still and Know That I Am GodWritten and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by DaBarry Thompson.

WHEN LOVE MEETS BLIND SPOTSSeason 4, Episode 1Home for the Holidays SeriesAs we enter this Home for the Holidays season, we’re stepping into a conversation many hearts whisper about but rarely name aloud. What do we do when someone we love cannot see what we clearly see? How do we honor God, protect our peace, and navigate relationships marked by blind spots, wounded communication, or unhealed survival patterns?In this episode, Coach Gigi gently unpacks the emotional and spiritual weight of trying to love someone who misinterprets your intentions, misunderstands your heart, or reacts from their own hidden wounds. You’ll learn how the Word speaks to spiritual blindness, how psychology explains emotional misalignment, and how you can anchor yourself in truth without losing your identity or your sanity.This is an episode filled with compassion, clarity, and wisdom. Whether you’re navigating marriage, parenting, family dynamics, or friendships, this message will help you breathe, reset, and reclaim your focus as you move through the holidays with grace and strength.Visit the website:https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/Explore Gigi’s books:“My Body Is God’s Gift” https://a.co/d/4Yz2yYS“Jesus Lover of My Soul” https://a.co/d/0Y8r55n“Beautifully Broken” https://a.co/d/6XSYxbH“Catch & Release: Seeds of Deception” https://a.co/d/cPMYwW9Support Fill-A-Backpack and fight food insecurity:Amazon Holiday List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1O3XFK6DKQ72L?ref_=wl_shareBackground music:“Be Still and Know”Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” ParkerArrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary ThompsonIf you are experiencing domestic violence and need help:National Domestic Violence HotlineCall 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text START to 88788Chat: https://www.thehotline.org/

THE BENEDICTION OF SHALOMSeason 3 FinaleAs we close the Shalom Season, take a deep breath and settle into the truth that God restores the pieces we thought were gone forever. In this final episode, Coach Gigi speaks a blessing over your mind, your home, your nervous system, and your future. This is a benediction of peace that reaches into the places you’ve survived and gently leads you toward the wholeness you’re becoming.You’ll reflect, breathe, release, and receive. This is your invitation to step out of survival mode and back into the steady rhythm of God’s love. May this benediction carry you into a new season with strength, clarity, and rest.Visit the website:https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/Support Fill-A-Backpack and help fight food insecurity:Amazon Holiday Food List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1O3XFK6DKQ72L?ref_=wl_shareExplore Gigi’s books:“My Body Is God’s Gift” https://a.co/d/4Yz2yYS“Jesus Lover of My Soul” https://a.co/d/0Y8r55n“Beautifully Broken” https://a.co/d/6XSYxbH“Catch & Release: Seeds of Deception” https://a.co/d/cPMYwW9Listen to the podcast anytime by saying:“Alexa, play Faith and Focus A Moment for Your Mind podcast.”If you are experiencing domestic violence and need help:National Domestic Violence HotlineCall 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Text START to 88788Chat: https://www.thehotline.org/Background music:“Be Still and Know”Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” ParkerArrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson

🌿 Episode 30 — The Making of ShalomShalom isn’t something you receive once. Shalom is something you learn how to build. In this powerful and transparent episode, Coach Gigi walks you through the real process of creating peace from the inside out — truth, boundaries, emotional regulation, trauma healing, and learning how to live with courage in hard places.You’ll hear a vulnerable conversation about marriage, emotional patterns, safe people, and the difference between a man’s brokenness and the spiritual battles behind it. This episode reminds you of something many women need to hear: you are not a hypocrite — you are a woman in process. Healing, growing, guiding, and becoming.If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, confusion, emotional exhaustion, or the weight of carrying peace in a chaotic environment, this message will meet you with truth and grace.Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Support FOCUS: https://focusfaithmentalhealth.comAmazon Wishlist (Fill-A-Backpack Initiative): [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DUJNOXS1DPDA?ref_=wl_shareBooks by Gigi on Amazon: Beautifully Broken, Catch & Release, Jesus, Lover of My Soul, My Body Is God’s GiftMusic Credit:Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

Episode 29: The Still WatersWhen life feels loud, heavy, or overwhelming, God still leads us beside still waters. This episode invites you into a calm space to breathe, release, reflect, and reconnect with the One who restores your soul. Coach Gigi walks you through grounding practices, gentle truth, and biblical encouragement to help you find peace in the middle of chaos.If you’ve been anxious, exhausted, or emotionally stretched, this episode will meet you with comfort and clarity.Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Support FOCUS: https://focusfaithmentalhealth.comAmazon Wishlist (Fill-A-Backpack): [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DUJNOXS1DPDA?ref_=wl_share]Books by Gigi on Amazon: Beautifully Broken, Catch & Release, Jesus, Lover of My Soul, My Body Is God’s GiftMusic Credit:Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

Episode 28Coming out of survival mode is not an overnight shift… it’s a holy rebuilding. In this episode, Coach Gigi walks you through God’s gentle, intentional process of restoring your identity, regulating your mind and body, and bringing you into new circles of support and grace. You’ll hear scripture, reflection questions, a faith and psychology breakdown, and a celebration of everything God is doing through FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc. Tune in and step into the healing that’s waiting for you.Background music: Be Still and KnowWritten and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.Visit the website to book coaching, donate, or learn more about our mission:https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/Books by Geleta “Gigi” Parker:Beautifully Broken: https://a.co/d/3cFndSTCatch and Release: Seeds of Deception: https://a.co/d/6Gx7q8BJesus, Lover of My Soul: https://a.co/d/bwXFX6aMy Body Is God’s Gift: https://a.co/d/9F5Cz4hIf you or someone you know is in danger or experiencing domestic violence, please reach out for help.National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Or text START to 88788.

In The Table God Prepares: Gratitude in Every Season, Gigi reflects on the tender ways God prepares a place for us even when life feels overwhelming. Some seasons bring joy, some bring stretching, and some bring healing that unfolds slowly. Yet in all of it, God sets a table filled with grace, rest, and reminders that we are held.This Thanksgiving message honors every woman, child, and family connected to FOCUS. We are grateful for every door God is opening in this new season, including our connections with the Paulding and Douglas Chambers of Commerce and Greystone Power Co-Op, and for being approved as a Publix Community Recipient.May this reflection encourage you to look at your own table and see God’s goodness in every season.MUSIC CREDITWritten and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.LEARN MOREVisit us at https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/ to stay connected, learn about our programs, or support our mission of serving women, children, and families on their journey toward healing and wholeness.

EPISODE 26 DESCRIPTIONThe Truth About Triggers: They Are Not Your EnemyIn this powerful episode, Coach Gigi explores the truth about triggers and why they are not signs of weakness. They are signals from a body that survived what the mind tried to forget. When trauma lives in the nervous system, moments, scents, sounds, or memories can pull you back into places you never asked to revisit. This episode helps you understand what is happening inside you and how God gently heals what still hurts.Gigi shares a personal story, a trauma informed breakdown of how triggers work, and biblical encouragement to remind you that your reactions do not disqualify you from healing. You will learn how to slow down when you feel overwhelmed, how to name what your body is trying to tell you, and how to walk with God through the rebuilding process.If you are healing from domestic violence, emotional abuse, childhood trauma, or seasons of high stress, this conversation will give you compassion for yourself and confidence in the God who restores.Visit FocusFaithMentalHealth.com to donate, learn more about our mission, or book coaching. Your generosity helps us continue serving women, children, and families through trauma informed support, workshops, and community outreach.BOOKS BY GELETA “GIGI” PARKERMy Body Is God’s Gift (Children’s Book)https://a.co/d/6I0qhV4Beautifully Brokenhttps://a.co/d/eJ9vKIACatch and Release: Seeds of Deceptionhttps://a.co/d/bU2ItF9Jesus Lover of My Soulhttps://a.co/d/05n1X9SIf you are in an unsafe situation, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 800 799 SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.MUSIC CREDITWritten and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by DeBary Thompson.Sis, you are not too far gone. You are never alone. Stay focused. 💜

Episode DescriptionHealing is slow, intentional, and holy work. In this heartfelt episode, Coach Gigi walks you through the tender but powerful process of becoming who God designed you to be after trauma. Together you explore how journaling releases the weight you have been carrying, how worship regulates the nervous system, and how therapy and faith based coaching can work together to rebuild your mind, heart, and identity.Gigi shares a vulnerable story about finding old letters from her husband and the deep grief that followed, and she opens up about learning to heal inside a difficult marriage while trusting God’s timing. You will also hear how she guided a new client toward a healthier blend of therapy and faith and why this combination creates deeper, long lasting transformation.In this episode you will learn:​How journaling creates clarity and invites God into your healing​How worship anchors your nervous system in a sense of safety​Why pairing therapy with faith based coaching strengthens recovery​How God works slowly, gently, and intentionally in the parts of you that still hurt​How to embrace a pace that is guided by the Holy Spirit, not pressureYou will also hear community updates, including gratitude for everyone who supported the Fill a Backpack food drive for students facing food insecurity in Paulding County. FOCUS is honored to be a member of the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce, the Douglas County Chamber, the Greystone Power Co Op Connections Program, and a partner with Cobb and Douglas Public Health through the Live Healthy Douglas Initiative.If you or someone you love is in an unsafe situation, help is available.National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 800 799 SAFE (7233)Text START to 88788To support FOCUS or book trauma informed coaching, visit:https://FocusFaithMentalHealth.comBooks by Geleta “Gigi” Parker are available on Amazon, including:Beautifully BrokenCatch and Release: Seeds of DeceptionJesus Lover of My SoulMy Body Is God’s Giftand more.🎶 Background Music Credit for Episode 25“Be Still and Know” written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.Arrangement and piano accompaniment by DeBary Thompson.

🎙️ Episode 24 – Balancing Faith and Psychology: God’s Healing and the Science of the MindFor survivors of abuse, the battle doesn’t always end when the relationship does. The mind keeps replaying what the body remembers. In this powerful episode, Coach Gigi explores how God designed the brain to heal and how faith and psychology work together to restore peace after trauma.Through personal reflection, practical tools, and biblical truth, she guides you to understand how prayer, worship, and journaling help retrain your mind to rest in safety again.💜 You’ll learn: • How faith and mental health science complement each other • What happens to the brain after trauma • Why triggers don’t mean you’re broken — they mean you survived • How to journal and pray using Scripture to renew your mind • Three affirmations for healing: I am safe now. I am healing. I am becoming.🕊️ Scriptures Mentioned:Romans 12:2, Psalm 34:19, Psalm 42, Psalm 4:8, Jeremiah 30:17, 2 Corinthians 5:17🎧 Listen for encouragement, truth, and tools to heal your mind, body, and spirit — God’s way.🌐 Connect, Donate, and Learn More:FocusFaithMentalHealth.com📚 Explore Gigi’s Books on Amazon:My Body Is God’s GiftBeautifully BrokenCatch & Release: Seeds of DeceptionJesus, Lover of My SoulComing Soon: Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a WeaponNow What? I Married a Narcissist🎶 “Be Still and Know” — Written and composed by Geleta Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by DeBary Thompson.💜 Support survivors and spread awareness.Your donations help FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provide workshops, resources, and faith-based healing for women and families.💌 Email: [email protected]🚨 If you or someone you know is in danger or needs immediate help:Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)or text START to 88788

After abuse or manipulation, trusting your own judgment can feel impossible. You start second-guessing your instincts, silencing your inner voice, and calling confusion peace. But discernment is not doubt, it is divine direction.In this heartfelt episode, Coach Gigi explores how trauma distorts your ability to hear and trust the Holy Spirit’s voice and how healing begins when you start believing that still, small voice again. Through Scripture, psychology, and real-life reflections, she reminds you that God’s whispers are never rushed, never manipulative, and always rooted in love. You will learn how to quiet the noise of fear and find confidence in the peace that comes from clarity.💜 You will learn:• How trauma clouds spiritual discernment• The difference between fear and wisdom• Why peace never has to be persuaded• How journaling reconnects you to your intuition and God’s voice🎶 Background music: “Be Still and Know,” written and composed by Geleta Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by DeBary Thompson.📖 Scriptures Mentioned:• John 10:27• Proverbs 3:5–6• Isaiah 30:21💭 Reflection Questions: 1. What does God’s peace sound like to you 2. How can you tell the difference between fear and discernment 3. When was the last time you ignored your intuition and what did it cost you 4. What does it look like to walk boldly in what God already told you🌿 Faith in Practice Challenge:This week, set aside ten minutes each day to sit in silence, breathe, and write what you feel God is saying. Do not overthink it, just write. Then pray over what you wrote and ask God for confirmation through peace, not pressure.🌐 Connect, Donate, and Learn More:Visit https://FocusFaithMentalHealth.com to connect, donate, or enroll in a Focus Academy workshop. Your support helps FOCUS: Faith and Mental Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, reach more women with the message of hope and healing.📚 Books by Geleta “Coach Gigi” Parker:• My Body Is God’s Gift• Beautifully Broken• Catch and Release: Seeds of Deception• Jesus, Lover of My SoulComing Soon: Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon and Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond the Brokenness.📞 If you or someone you know is in danger or needs help:Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.✨ This episode is part of The Shalom Season, a journey through healing, faith, and focus with Coach Gigi.

Episode 22: When Apologies Aren’t RepentanceSome people say “sorry” just to stop you from hurting, not because they’re ready to change. In this episode, Coach Gigi breaks down the difference between remorse and repentance, how emotional abusers use fake apologies to reset control, and why true healing begins when you stop negotiating for peace.She also shares how to recognize the sarcastic or defensive “sorry” that’s meant to silence you instead of restore you. It’s time to set boundaries, stop managing other people’s comfort, and start walking in truth.🎧 Visit FocusFaithMentalHealth.com to connect, donate, or book a coaching session.📘 Check out her latest book, My Body Is God’s Gift, available on Amazon.Background music: Written and composed by Geleta Gigi Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.If this episode blessed you, save it and share it with someone who needs it.If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available.Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org for confidential, 24/7 support.

🎙️ Episode 21 – “The Mirror Work: Healing the Image After Abuse”After abuse, many of us struggle to look in the mirror and recognize the woman staring back.We see strength, but we also see scars — physical, emotional, and spiritual. In this episode, Coach Gigi invites you to pause and do the “mirror work,” the sacred practice of seeing yourself through God’s eyes, not through the pain of your past.You’ll discover how survival mode can disguise itself as productivity, how rest becomes resistance, and how the brain begins to heal when the body finally learns safety again.This isn’t just about self-care, sis — it’s about restoration, renewal, and remembering who you are in Christ.💜 Scripture: Exodus 33:14, Genesis 2:2, Psalm 4:8💜 Key Themes: Rest as resistance, trauma recovery, self-worth, boundaries, mind-body healing, emotional restoration💜 Faith + Psychology Moment: How rest rewires the brain — from fight-or-flight to rest and repair✨ Books Mentioned: • My Body Is God’s Gift (available now on Amazon) • Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon (coming soon) • Now What? I Married a Narcissist (coming soon) • Beautifully Broken and Catch & Release: Seeds of Deception🌐 Visit focusfaithmentalhealth.com to donate, enroll in Focus Academy workshops, or connect for coaching.🎶 Background Music:“Be Still and Know That I Am God”Written and composed by Geleta ParkerArrangement and piano accompaniment by DeBary Thompson📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support:Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)or text START to 88788 — help is available 24/7.

🎧 Episode 20 – Rebuilding the Inner HomeEven after the storm settles, many survivors still can’t find peace within themselves. The arguments are gone, the chaos has stopped, yet the mind keeps replaying the past. In this episode, Coach Gigi helps you learn how to rebuild the home inside your heart and mind — one thought, one breath, one prayer at a time.She shares how trauma can make even your own thoughts feel unsafe and how God invites us to start opening the windows of our inner home again. Through psychology and scripture, this episode shows you that peace is not a place you move to — it’s a place you build within.💜 Mentioned Resources• Visit: https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com• Donate or book coaching sessions directly on the site• Books by Geleta Parker: – My Body Is God’s Gift – Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon — Coming Soon – Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond the Brokenness — Coming Soon – Beautifully Broken – Jesus, Lover of My Soul – Catch & Release: Seeds of Deception☎️ If you need help:Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.Georgia residents can also call 1-800-334-2836.🎶 Background Music: “Be Still and Know” — Written and composed by Geleta Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by DeBary Thompson.

Episode 19: “The Stillness After the Storm — Learning to Live Without the Chaos.”🎧 Episode 19 DescriptionAfter you leave chaos behind, peace can feel uncomfortable. The silence hums, the calm feels suspicious, and your body keeps waiting for the next storm. In this heartfelt episode, Coach Gigi shares how healing sometimes begins with trembling hands and tear-filled prayers.She opens up about the loss of her mother, the painful search for justice, and how God met her in that grief with the words, “Be still and know that I am God.” Out of that moment came the original song “Be Still and Know,” written and composed by Geleta Parker with piano accompaniment by DeBary Thompson.Together you’ll explore how the nervous system can relearn peace, why calm feels so foreign after trauma, and how stillness becomes trust when we stop feeding the chaos.💜 Mentioned Resources• Visit: https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com• Donate or book coaching sessions directly on the site• Books by Geleta Parker: – My Body Is God’s Gift – Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon – Now What? I Married a Narcissist – Beautifully Broken – Jesus, Lover of My Soul – Catch & Release: Seeds of Deception☎️ If you need help:Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.Georgia residents can also call 1-800-334-2836.🎶 Background Music: “Be Still and Know” — Written and composed by Geleta Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by DeBary Thompson.

Breaking the Trauma Loop: Why the Mind Keeps Going BackYou ever catch yourself replaying the same moments again and again? The arguments, the apologies, the “maybe this time will be different.” That cycle is called the trauma loop. It’s when your mind keeps revisiting pain, hoping for peace.In this episode, Coach Gigi unpacks why the brain struggles to let go, how trauma rewires our thoughts, and how faith can help us renew our minds. Through psychology, scripture, and personal reflection, she reminds us that freedom starts when we stop pressing play on what God already ended.Background Music Credit:Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.Books by Coach Gigi:• My Body Is God’s Gift• Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon (coming soon)• Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond the Brokenness (coming soon)Connect or Donate:FocusFaithMentalHealth.comIf you or someone you know is in danger, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or text START to 88788. In Georgia, call 1-800-334-2836.

Episode 17 — False Peace: When Silence Feels Safer Than HealingPeace can feel strange after chaos. When the noise stops, your body might still wait for the next hit of conflict. This episode explores why silence can feel unsafe, and how God meets us there — steady, patient, and kindMusic Credits ​“Be Still and Know That I Am God,” written by Geleta “Gigi” Parker, arrangement by Debary Thompson.Resources​National Domestic Violence Hotline — 800-799-7233 | thehotline.org​FocusFaithMentalHealth.comBooks by Geleta “Gigi” Parker​My Body is God’s Gift​Jesus Lover of My Soul​Beautifully Broken​Catch & Release: Seeds of Deception​Withholding Love (coming soon)​Chef Gigi Saves the Day

Have you ever noticed that peace can feel uncomfortable after chaos? That silence can feel louder than shouting? When you stop reacting to the same old triggers, when you stop arguing, defending, or chasing, something inside you starts to shake. That’s called withdrawal.Psychology calls it trauma-bond withdrawal—the emotional crash that happens when you cut off the very thing that used to control you. Your body and brain start asking, where’s the chaos I’m used to? Romans 12:2 reminds us, do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Freedom isn’t calm at first; it’s transformation, and that takes time.Coach Gigi shares a personal reflection on her own morning of withdrawal and how peace can begin with trembling hands that choose not to fight back. She closes with a practical strategy called J-A-D-E-D—a reminder to stop justifying, arguing, defending, or engaging, and instead detach and deliver it to God. Healing starts when you choose boundaries over battles.If you or someone you love is in danger, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org. Georgia residents can reach the Georgia Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-334-2836.Visit focusfaithmentalhealth.com for resources, coaching, and more faith-based support.Music: “Be Still and Know That I Am God,” written by Coach Gigi, accompaniment and arrangement by DeBary Thompson.Books by Coach Gigi on Amazon:​ My Body is God’s Gift​ Jesus, Lover of My Soul: Helping Women Worship Through Grief — bestseller available in print, eBook, and audiobook​ Beautifully Broken​ Catch and Release: Seeds of Deception⸻

Episode 15: (SEASON 3): Cycles of Control - How Abuse Becomes a PatternAbuse and its aftershocks do not stop at home. They spill into every corner of life — even into the workplace, relationships, and the way we see ourselves. In this milestone episode, Coach Gigi brings both honesty and hope, reminding you that God’s love is steady even when life feels unstable.Through real stories and biblical truth, you will find encouragement, practical steps, and the reminder that you are not alone. Healing takes time, but God’s presence is constant.✨ If this blessed you, save it, share it, and follow so you never miss a moment. Every listen helps us reach more hearts with hope.📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788. Help is available 24/7. You are not alone.🌐 Connect with Coach Gigi​ Website & donations: focusfaithmentalhealth.com​ Books: Amazon Author Page​ Coaching sessions: Book here or on Christian Care Connect (search Geleta Parker)🎶 Music CreditBe Still and Know That I Am God — composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker. Piano accompaniment and arrangement by DeBary Thompson.

Episode 14: Love-Bombing, Breadcrumbing, and Stonewalling — The Manipulation Tactics of AbusersAbuse does not always leave bruises. Sometimes it hides in patterns that confuse and control: love-bombing, breadcrumbing, and stonewalling. These tactics can feel like passion, mystery, or just 'space,' but in reality, they are tools of manipulation.In this episode, best-selling author and board-certified brain and mental health coach Coach Gigi breaks down these three tactics through both psychology and Scripture, showing how they distort love and starve the soul. With honesty and hope, she reminds you that God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.Plus, Gigi shares two exciting new book projects:- My Body Is God’s Gift: a children’s book teaching kids the value of their bodies, safe touch, and honoring God.- Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon: exploring how intimacy can be twisted into control, and how God calls us to real love that heals.If this spoke to you, save it, share it, and follow to stay connected.Need help? National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.Connect with Coach Gigi:- Website and donations: http://focusfaithmentalhealth.com- Books: Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/geletaparker- Coaching sessions: https://coach.faithia.com/coaching/111055 or on https://christiancareconnect.com/ (search Geleta Parker)Music Credit: Be Still and Know That I Am God, composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker. Piano accompaniment and arrangement by DeBary Thompson.

🎧 Episode 13 (Season 3): Strong but Silent — The Hidden Pressure Survivors Carry“You’re so strong.”It sounds like a compliment, but for many survivors it feels like dismissal. Always being told to “stay strong” can create silent pressure, emotional suppression, and loneliness.In this episode, best-selling author and board-certified brain and mental health coach Coach Gigi opens up about hearing “you’re so strong” her whole life — even while surviving sexual abuse, narcissistic abuse, physical and financial abuse. She explores the hidden psychological toll of being labeled strong, and what Scripture really says about God’s strength in our weakness.✨ If this blessed you, save it, share it with a friend, and hit follow so you don’t miss the rest of the Shalom Season.📞 Need help? National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.⸻🌐 Connect with Coach Gigi • Website & donations: focusfaithmentalhealth.com • Books: Amazon Author Page • Coaching sessions: Book here or on Christian Care Connect — search Geleta Parker⸻🎶 Music CreditBe Still and Know That I Am God — composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker. Piano accompaniment and arrangement by DeBary Thompson.

🎧 Episode 12 (Season 3): How Abuse Impacts Work and CareerAbuse doesn’t clock out when you do. It follows survivors into the workplace draining focus, stealing energy, and sometimes even costing promotions or jobs. Too often, employers don’t understand the hidden battles survivors are carrying.In this episode, best-selling author and coach Gigi Bee shares how abuse shows up in careers and workplaces, weaving together Scripture, psychology, and personal reflection. She offers hope, compassion, and practical steps to help survivors know they are not alone and that healing is possible.✨ If this episode blessed you, save it now, share it with a friend, and hit follow so you don’t miss the rest of the Shalom Season. Every save and share helps spread hope to someone who needs it.📞 Need help? National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.⸻🌐 Connect with Gigi Bee • Website & donations: focusfaithmentalhealth.com • Books: Amazon Author Page • Coaching sessions: Book here or on Christian Care Connect — search Geleta Parker⸻🎶 Music Credit“Be Still and Know That I Am God” — composed by Geleta (Gigi) Parker.Piano accompaniment & arrangement by DeBary Thompson.⸻✨ Outro:“This has been Faith & Focus: A Moment for Your Mind.I’m Gigi Bee with FOCUS: Faith and Mental Health, Inc. your favorite best-selling author, your coach, and your sister from another mister on this journey toward wholeness.”

Episode 11 (Season 3): Abuse in Dating Relationships — Not Just MarriageAbuse doesn’t wait for vows. It can begin in dating, engagements, or casual relationships — and it’s just as real and harmful. Survivors of dating abuse often feel dismissed, but their pain is valid.In this episode, best-selling author and coach Gigi Bee uncovers the signs of dating abuse, why it often gets minimized, and how to recognize red flags before it’s too late. She also shares the five pillars of a godly relationship — showing the contrast between how the world builds upside down and how God calls us to build strong from the foundation up.Sis, if this blessed you, save this episode, share it with a friend, and hit follow so you don’t miss the rest of the Shalom Season.📞 If you or someone you know is in danger, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.⸻🌐 Connect with Gigi Bee • Website & donations: focusfaithmentalhealth.com • Books: Amazon Author Page • Coaching sessions: Book here or on Christian Care Connect (search Geleta Parker)⸻🎶 Music Credit“Be Still and Know That I Am God” — composed by Geleta (Gigi) Parker.Piano accompaniment & arrangement by DeBarry Thompson.

Episode 10 (Season 3): Trauma Bonding — Why Leaving Is Harder Than It Looks“Why don’t you just leave?” It’s a question survivors of abuse hear too often — but leaving is not that simple. Trauma bonding creates an unhealthy attachment that feels impossible to break.In this episode, best-selling author and coach Gigi explains what trauma bonding is, why it feels so powerful, and how survivors can begin breaking free. With Scripture, psychology, and personal reflection, she offers clarity, compassion, and hope.📞 If you or someone you know is in danger, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.Connect with Gigi:🌐 Website & donations: focusfaithmentalhealth.com📚 Books: Amazon Author Page🎧 Coaching sessions: Book here or on Christian Care Connect (search Geleta Parker)

Episode 9 (Season 3): Gaslighting and Manipulation — The Silent Killers of ConfidenceGaslighting and manipulation are some of the most common tactics in abusive relationships — and some of the most damaging. They chip away at confidence, create confusion, and keep survivors trapped in silence.In this episode, best-selling author and coach Gigi unpacks how these tactics work, why they’re so effective, and how survivors can begin reclaiming their confidence. With Scripture, psychology, and personal reflection, she reminds listeners that God is not the author of confusion — He is the God of truth.📞 If you or someone you know is in danger, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.Connect with Gigi Bee:🌐 Website & donations: focusfaithmentalhealth.com📚 Books: Amazon Author Page🎧 Coaching sessions: Book here or on Christian Care Connect (search Geleta Parker)

Episode 8 (Season 3): The Double Life — When Abusers Look Perfect in PublicSome abusers live a double life — charming and generous in public, but controlling and cruel at home. Survivors often feel unseen, disbelieved, and silenced by the mask their abuser wears.In this episode, best-selling author and coach Gigi unmasks the double life of abusers, validating the confusion survivors carry. With Scripture, psychology, and personal reflection, she reminds listeners that God sees what happens behind closed doors even when no one else does.📞 If you or someone you know is in danger, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.Connect with Gigi Bee:🌐 Website: focusfaithmentalhealth.com📚 Books: Amazon Author Page🎧 Coaching sessions: Book here or on Christian Care Connect (search Geleta Parker)