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Send us Fan MailOverthinking can feel like problem-solving, but when your mind is stuck in worry, rumination, and endless “what if” loops, it stops being helpful and starts stealing your life. We sit down with clinical psychologists Shang Olsen and Michelle Linhardt, both Level Two trained in metacognitive therapy (MCT), to explain a radically practical shift: you don’t control which thoughts show up, but you can learn to control how you respond to them.We dig into what makes metacognitive therapy different from more content-focused approaches like traditional CBT. Rather than debating whether a thought is true, MCT targets the process that keeps anxiety going and the beliefs that fuel it such as “worry helps me cope” and “I can’t stop worrying.” Shang and Michelle share how this framework applies to common struggles like self-worth spirals, decision paralysis, anxiety disorders, and OCD patterns including reassurance seeking, threat monitoring, avoidance, and rituals.You’ll also hear a concrete tool you can try right away: postponing rumination by scheduling a brief daily “worry time,” so your day isn’t hijacked every time a scary thought appears. We also talk about why proper training matters, how MCT has decades of research behind it, and how listeners can find certified providers internationally through mct-institute.co.uk, including options for online therapy.If you want a calmer mind and a more relaxed relationship with your thoughts, subscribe, share this with someone who lives in their head, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To connect with Shang or Michelle visit https://mct-institute.co.uk/mct-registered-therapists/ or to this site: https://kognitivpsykologpraksis.dk/terapi/therapy-english-anxiety-depressive-feelings-and-obsessive-compulsive-disorderSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailYour life can look “fine” on paper while your body is quietly flashing warning lights. Sylvia Worsham sits down with author Nicolette Halladay for a raw, faith-forward conversation about trusting yourself again after divorce, heartbreak, and the kind of relationship that makes you doubt your own reality.We talk about what self-trust actually looks like in real time: the micro moments where you pause between a feeling and a reaction, the choice to stop chasing clarity outside yourself, and the courage to honor what your nervous system is telling you even when you can’t prove it yet. Nicolette shares her path through the end of a 20-year marriage, the slow work of grief and healing, and how the longing to be chosen can make smart, capable women vulnerable to toxic dynamics.From there, we get practical. We unpack the “idols” of comfort, control, and acceptance, how self-reliance can harden into overcontrol, and why surrender and daily stillness can become a turning point for intuition, discernment, and purpose.  Nicolette also shares the powerful “golden thread” vision that led to her book, The Golden Thread and the Lineage of the Light, and why decisive choices are a muscle that can be rebuilt.If you’re navigating healing after divorce, recovering from a toxic relationship, or craving a deeper faith-based mindset and personal growth, this one will meet you where you are. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to tell us: what’s one signal you’re finally ready to trust?To connect or purchase Nicolette's book visit: https://offer.inspiredhearts.co/home or link up with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolette-halladay555/Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailYour résumé can vanish in a single meeting. So what’s left when the title, the paycheck, and the plan fall apart? Sylvia Worsham sits down with author and leader Kristen Stockton to discuss the kind of loss that doesn’t just disrupt your work, but also shakes your identity. Kristen shares how a sudden job loss after 14 years sent her into fear and grief, and how God used that unraveling to rebuild something deeper than achievement: a grounded identity in Christ.We dig into the turning point that came through an identity exercise at a retreat, the call to be rooted in Colossians 2:7, and the hard truth many high-capacity women live with: doing “all the right faith things” can still leave a gap when you haven’t fully owned who you are in God. From there, Kristen names the three keys that carried her through a long formation season: awareness, surrender, and forgiveness. We also talk honestly about anxiety at 2 a.m., COVID-era financial stress, marriage strain, and the temptation to overfunction and manage everyone else’s pain.Kristen explains how listening, not striving, shaped her devotional When Strength Isn’t Enough, and she reads a powerful excerpt that reframes wilderness seasons as unexpected blessing, protection, and provision. If you’re searching for Christian encouragement, purpose, healing, and peace in chaos, you’ll find language and practices you can bring into your next prayer today. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stretched thin, and leave a review so more women can find these conversations.To purchase Kristen's devotional visit her website at: kristenstockton.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailYour life can look perfect and still feel dangerous to your body. That is the thread we pull today with Dr. Jordin Wiggins, a naturopathic doctor and author of The Pink Canary, as we talk about the quiet signals women ignore until they cannot ignore them anymore: numbness, chronic stress, “functional” burnout, low libido, and that haunting sense that joy has gone missing.We dig into anhedonia, the inability to feel pleasure, and why it often gets mislabeled when you are still performing at work, keeping the family running, and smiling through it. Jordin explains how the nervous system and brain respond when you do not feel safe, including how pleasure centers can shut down under prolonged stress. We also talk about why hormones and antidepressants can help some people while still not addressing the real root cause for others, especially when the problem lives inside a relationship system that is extracting from you.From there, we name what is often left unsaid: coercive control. Jordin breaks down “super traits” like above-average empathy, loyalty, forgiveness, and tolerance, and how those strengths can make high-achieving, people-pleasing women more vulnerable to manipulative power-and-control dynamics. We share practical starting points from Jordin’s “pleasure path,” including small pleasure practices that rebuild presence and help you re-center your own needs without guilt.If you are ready to feel like yourself again, listen through and then check out Dr. Jordin’s work, including The Pink Canary, her Pleasure Principles Podcast, and her Pleasure Path Substack visit her website at: https://www.thepleasurecollective.com/Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find these conversations.Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailShe thought Jesus was a frequency, a helpful symbol you could blend into a bigger spiritual toolbox. Then one unsettling moment and one simple invitation, “Jesus, come with me,” cracked open everything Jessica Campos thought she knew about healing, power, and truth. What followed wasn’t another clearing session or a new modality. It was deliverance, repentance, and a brand-new identity rooted in Christ.We talk through Jessica’s journey out of New Age spirituality, including energy work, “guides,” chakras, sound healing plans, and the subtle way spiritual practices can blur discernment. Jessica explains deliverance in practical terms, not just dramatic stories, but the daily freedom Jesus brings when we invite Him into strongholds like fear, anxiety, compulsions, shame, and old trauma. I also share how inner healing can look like God sitting with us in painful chapters and teaching us to see ourselves the way He does.We go straight to common questions listeners ask but rarely say out loud: yoga and Christianity, rituals versus faith, the danger of “emptying into the unknown,” and why the church can’t afford to stay silent on spiritual warfare. We close with a grounded reminder that you’re not powerless, that you can take thoughts captive, and that you can live as if you carry the victory Christ already won.If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s searching, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of Jessica’s story challenged you most?If you want to connect with or follow Jessica Campos, do so on Instagram @jessicacamposofficial or follow her Substack at spiritualfreedom.substack.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailOne smile, one text, one handwritten note, one choice to notice the person right in front of you. That sounds small until you realize how often the “small” thing is the exact interruption someone needs when they feel unseen, overwhelmed, or alone.I’m joined by Jill Lublin, a powerhouse in the PR world and the author behind The Prophet of Kindness, and we go deep on what kindness looks like when it’s more than a slogan. Jill shares the moment an 85-year-old friend challenged her to imagine a “currency of kindness,” and how that idea quickly turned into a book, media momentum, and a bigger calling to spread kindness in everyday life. We talk about Kindness Circles, the free monthly Zoom gatherings she started during COVID that have grown into a global community where people share real acts of kindness, support each other’s goals, and build relationships that outlast the moment.We also connect kindness to mental health, grief, and presence. I share why kindness helps me move through loss, and Jill explains why she encourages one conscious act of kindness daily, not just random kindness when it’s convenient. From retraining negative bias to building new neural pathways through gratitude, we break down simple habits that make kindness easier to live out at home, at work, and in leadership. You’ll also hear examples of kindness in business culture and why kind companies can create happier teams and stronger results.If you want practical kindness ideas, a mindset shift you can start today, and a reminder that your presence matters, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To join Jill's Kindness Circles visit her link: http://jilllublin.com/kindnesscirclesTo connect with Jill and work with her visit this link: http://jilllublin.com/startSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailAbortion is usually argued like a courtroom case or a campaign issue. We take a different route: a real story, a practical framework, and a challenge to build the kind of support that actually changes decisions and futures. I’m joined by Roland C. Warren, author of Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must Be Pro-Abundant Life and President and CEO at CareNet, to talk about what happens when an unplanned pregnancy collides with fear, ambition, and uncertainty, and what it looks like to respond with faith and responsibility instead of panic. Roland shares the pivotal moment that shaped everything: he and his girlfriend were undergrads at Princeton when a nurse assumed “of course you’re going to have an abortion.” They chose life, got married young, and watched God turn what felt disruptive into a foundation for family and calling. From there, Roland explains his “pro-abundant life” perspective rooted in John 10:10, including the connection between bios (physical life) and zoe (spiritual life). That shift reframes the goal from “win an argument” to “build the conditions for a family to flourish.” We also get concrete about strategy: why fathers are often the most influential factor in abortion decisions, how pregnancy centers can welcome and equip men, and what CareNet does through a hotline, a national network of affiliates, and mobile ultrasound units. We talk about the rise of the abortion pill, why women need real medical care and real community, and why the local church is designed to provide “life support” through discipleship, mentoring, and loving relationships. If you care about women, babies, fathers, and a better way to talk about the abortion issue without reducing people to politics, this conversation will stretch you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To connect with, work with, or purchase any of Roland C. Warren's  books, visit care-net.orgIf you represent or work with a church and want to learn more about the training and resources discussed in the show, visit makinglifedisciples.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailSome wounds don’t start with fear. They start with the moment you realize you crossed a line, followed an order, couldn’t stop what happened, or lived through something that still feels unforgivable. That’s the heart of “moral injury,” and it’s why I invited Navy chaplain Larry Brant onto the show. Larry joined the Navy at 45, deployed with Marines in Afghanistan, and later served as an ICU chaplain during the height of COVID. Across war zones and hospital rooms, he saw the same pattern: people doing their best in impossible conditions, then carrying crushing guilt and shame in silence.Larry breaks down the difference between PTSD and moral injury in plain language, including why they often coexist and why moral injury can make someone believe they are unlovable, beyond forgiveness, or even “contagious” to the people they care about. We talk about what actually begins the healing process: a safe, no-judgment space where someone can tell their story in pieces, be met with honor, and slowly reconnect to community.We also get practical. Larry shares how he partnered with mental health professionals and adapted a VA model into an eight-week program focused on spiritual strength, self-forgiveness, forgiving others, and rebuilding identity. One of the most powerful tools is a two-way prayer journal that helps people step out of self-condemnation and begin seeing themselves through God’s eyes again. You’ll also hear a deeply moving redemption story about a veteran who finally chose to tell his wife the truth after twenty years of fear and distance.If you care about veterans, first responders, medical professionals, or anyone wrestling with shame after hard choices, this conversation offers language, hope, and next steps. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find these stories of restoration.If you want to connect or work with Larry Brant visit his website at: https://restoring-the-broken.com/Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailYour life can look “fine” on the outside while an invisible pattern runs the whole show underneath. Today we get honest about the fear, doubt, worry, and control responses that kick in fast and leave us thinking, Why did I just do that? I’m joined by transformational coach Debbie Longo for a grounded, practical conversation about how patterns of behavior live in the subconscious mind and how we can finally bring them into the light.Debbie explains the brain with a simple ROM and RAM metaphor: old learned behaviors get stored like programs on a hard drive, then a trigger pulls them into your conscious mind where you act them out automatically. We talk about why those patterns follow you everywhere, from marriage and parenting to leadership, sales, and team culture, and why blaming other people keeps you stuck. We also draw a bright line between what coaching can safely do and when it’s time to go deeper with a licensed therapist, especially around trauma work.From there, we walk through how real behavior change happens: work backward from the reaction, name the emotion, identify the thought, and uncover the core belief. I share a personal story of how a childhood moment shaped my relationship with trust and control, and how reframing those beliefs with evidence and faith helped me build a new pathway. Debbie adds tools you can use immediately, including repetition, deep breathing, mantras, and short meditation practices that help your brain choose a new response.If you’re ready to stop living on autopilot and start rewiring the patterns that sabotage your peace, press play, share this with a friend, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. After listening, will you leave a review and tell us which pattern you’re choosing to change?To connect or work with Debbie Longo, visit her website at lifeinbloomny.net or follow her Podcasts: The Internal Shift Show or Behavioral Profit PodcastSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailA breast cancer diagnosis can feel like the end of the story, but sometimes it is the interruption that saves your life. I sit down with Jenny C. Cohen, an award-winning dancer and author, to talk about what happened when her career was taking off and everything suddenly stopped. Her path moves through chemo, fear, grief, and a hard reckoning with control, then lands in something quieter and stronger: presence, surrender, and purpose that is rooted in love instead of performance.We also go into the parts people rarely say out loud, like the anger that can rise when your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, the spiral of asking “why,” and the moment you realize your vigilance cannot keep everyone alive. Jenny shares how embodiment and movement helped her stay connected to God when words felt impossible, and we explore why many high achievers use busyness to avoid what is actually being asked of them.From religion trauma to rebuilding faith around relationship, we talk about daily practices that support spiritual growth and mental clarity. Sleep becomes a surprisingly practical theme, including sleep apnea, bedtime resistance, and why rest is not laziness, it is leadership. If you have been stuck in fear, doubt, or over-functioning for everyone else, this conversation is a direct invitation to pause for presence, stop piloting other people’s planes, and remember you are already beloved.Subscribe for more conversations about purpose, healing, and faith, and if this helped you, share it with a friend and leave a review so more people can find it.To connect with or purchase any products or books from Jenny C. Cohen visit her website at: https://jennyccohen.com/home or connect with her on Instagram @jennyccohen or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyccohenSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailGetting fired at 63 can feel like the end of the road. For David Nassief, it was the moment the road finally became clear. We talk through the shock of being let go after 18 years, the gut-level fear of doing the math and realizing “we could be broke by 65,” and the hardest part of all: driving home and figuring out how to tell his wife. If you’ve ever felt that quiet desperation around money, purpose, or what comes next, you’ll hear yourself in this conversation.From there, we get practical about the rebuild. David shares why he took a huge risk and went commission-only, how rejection built the mental toughness he needed, and why “making good money” still wasn’t enough. The turning point is what he calls his One-Page Wealth Compass: a simple, set-it-and-forget-it framework he built after reading 21 personal finance books and listening to 13 investing podcasts, then distilling the best ideas into something normal people can actually use. We dig into his “trail markers,” his “North Star principles,” and the small weekly habits that keep you from drifting into impulse spending and shiny-object investing.We also talk investing basics that cut through the noise: paying yourself first, low-cost index funds, and using market volatility to your advantage instead of panicking. David explains why he owns just two index funds (total US and total international), why he doesn’t try to time the market, and how simplicity can be a real strategy for retirement planning and long-term wealth building. We close with a faith-forward perspective on stewardship, freedom, and why the wilderness seasons can refine you.If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To gain access to David's Free PDF: www.onepagewealthcompass.com/free or to purchase his book:  https://www.amazon.com/One-Page-Wealth-Compass-Nearly-Millionaire/dp/B0GCNSGRLG  Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailYour life can look successful and still feel wrong, and that gap is where reinvention begins. We sit down with Ana Denis, an author and communication coach living in the Netherlands, to trace her path from a shy, bookish childhood in Russia to a senior role in cybersecurity, then into entrepreneurship and a mission built around voice, connection, and purpose.Ana shares what it’s like to chase financial security after growing up in poverty, only to realize the “golden shackles” of a great job can silence your inner life. We talk about the surprising bridge between industries: a sustainable fashion resale business built on pre-loved designer handbags, and how that side project helped her test a new identity before she was ready to let go of corporate certainty.Then the ground shifts. COVID opens the door to moving abroad, and the Russia-Ukraine war disrupts everything, cutting her business, draining her savings, and forcing her to rebuild without language fluency or the ability to simply “get a job.” From that dark chapter comes a new strategy: interviewing women who successfully switched careers, finding the shared human thread across cultures, and turning those insights into her book Reinvento. We also explore communication skills, public speaking, TEDx The Hague, and practical visibility tools like LinkedIn and personal branding, all anchored in the deeper question of who you are without a title.If you’re navigating a career change, a midlife identity shift, or a season where you feel stuck and alone, this conversation offers real perspective and next steps. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review if it helps you hear your own voice more clearly.To connect, or purchase Ana Denis' book Reinvento, visit https://anadenis.com/ or her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIAZJzumdHkVbD5913kBQDASupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailHe woke up in a hospital and regretted it instantly. That single moment became the line between an ending and a calling for Joseph M. Leonard, who joins us to share the true story behind his 2004 suicide attempt and what it took to rebuild a life that still felt worth living. We talk about the quiet danger of isolation, the “ugly voices” that convince you the world would be better without you, and why saying those thoughts out loud can be the first act of suicide prevention.We also go somewhere most shows won’t: AI chatbots and suicide risk. As a former IT professional, Joseph pays close attention to lawsuits and the way “always be supportive” logic can go wrong when someone is spiraling toward self-harm. We unpack why technology needs guardrails, why reality-based perspective matters, and what real encouragement sounds like when the stakes are life and death.From there, we get practical. We share small steps that can break a dark loop: get up, get out, go where people are, force a smile, use humor to reconnect, and challenge the thought that you’re a loser by asking for evidence and reframing it with truth. We also dig into identity and purpose, especially when disability, career loss, or life setbacks strip away what you used to rely on. If you’re searching for meaning, faith-based resilience, or tools for mental health and hope, this conversation will meet you where you are.Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show and get support when it matters most.To connect with or purchase any of his books, visit Joseph's website at: https://en.everybodywiki.com/Joseph_M._Lenard or visit his linktree at:  http://linktr.ee/JLenardDetroitSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailA crown sounds like a costume until you realize it can be a mirror. Sylvia Worsham sits down with Holly Fair, a speaker and coach who decided to wear a literal crown everywhere for 730 days and ended up rewriting the story she’d believed about herself for decades. The result isn’t a gimmick. It’s a practical, emotional, faith-rooted conversation about identity, self-worth, and the moment when your purpose feels possible again.Holly shares the hard parts with real honesty: childhood sexual abuse, the shame and silence that shaped her early beliefs, and how those labels echoed into adulthood through loneliness, failed relationships, and the sense that her voice didn’t matter. She also opens up about infertility, an ectopic pregnancy, and a long season of depression that left her disconnected from life and from herself. We talk about what it means to feel abandoned in the dark, how faith and free will intersect, and why “I am” statements can either trap you or set you free.Then the shift: a Tony Robbins event, a question asked onstage, and Holly’s defining declaration, “I am a queen.” We dig into what she means by that, how she chose to define “queen” as gracious and inclusive, and how this identity became a daily filter for decisions, boundaries, and confidence. You’ll also hear the health side of the transformation, including her multi-year weight loss journey, sustainable habit change, and holistic nutrition focused on inflammation and consistency.If you’re rebuilding after grief, trying to stop shrinking, or ready to step into a clearer calling, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review so more women can remember they already have a seat at the table.To connect or work with Queen Holly Fair visit her website at: https://.fireuplife.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailComfort can feel like wisdom, especially when you’ve built a life that looks successful on paper. But what happens when your spirit keeps whispering, “This isn’t it”? Sylvia Worsham sits down with Caleb Matthews to talk about the crossroads moments that force a decision: cling to control, approval, and achievement or surrender to God’s voice and step into purpose.We trace how calling often leaves clues early, through childhood interests, storytelling, and the “fearless” layer most of us had before life piled on doubt. Caleb shares how dreams and the night season shaped his faith, why it matters to see ourselves as spirit, soul, and body, and how Hebrews 4 reframes rest as a daily practice of dependence. If you’re burned out, overachieving, or stuck in anxiety, this is a grounded conversation about slowing down enough to hear God clearly.Then we go straight into the real fight: identity and spiritual warfare. We unpack why opposition can show up right before a breakthrough, how the enemy tries to question who you are, and why the Word of God and the Spirit work together to “evict” lies. Sylvia shares what it looked like to protect her home during a hard season, including simple Scripture-based boundaries that brought peace back to her family. We also touch on Caleb’s “DNA of design” framework and how naming your design can help you serve with clarity instead of striving.If you’ve been wrestling with purpose, calling, Christian identity, or discerning God’s voice, press play and take the next step with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend at a crossroads, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To connect or work with Caleb Matthews visit his website at: Caleb Matthews's Website or his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeeLinkSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailBlack mold is not a scary headline, it can be a life-altering reality. Jeffrey Bowen joins me to walk through what happened after years of exposure in a poorly maintained office HVAC system, how it spiraled into chronic illness symptoms like crushing fatigue, pain, headaches, memory issues, and insomnia, and why getting answers can be so hard when you’re living with something complex and invisible.We also get honest about the emotional toll of being dismissed, misread, or told it’s “just anxiety” while you’re fighting to function. Jeffrey shares the surprising practice that helped him survive the darkest stretch: writing poetry. He explains why poetry worked when plain prose didn’t, and how putting words to suffering can create structure, agency, and a small pocket of relief when your nervous system is on constant alert.From there, we widen the lens to purpose, faith, and community. Jeffrey talks about pivoting from psychologist to chronic illness coach, creating journals that give people space to reflect instead of being told what to do, and why real self-help should ultimately lead to helping others. If you’re navigating toxic mold illness, chronic pain, long COVID-like symptoms, or any season where your old story feels cut off, this conversation offers both grounded tools and spiritual encouragement to keep going.Subscribe wherever you listen, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find support. What part of your story are you ready to rewrite?To connect with or work with Dr. Jeffery Bone, visit his website at:  https://www.drbone.liveSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailShe pressed “go live” with shaking hands, no outline, and tears she didn’t plan to show. By the next morning, millions of people had watched. I’m Sylvia Worsham, and my guest Angeline Constantinou joins me for a candid conversation about domestic abuse survival, women’s empowerment, and what it really takes to break the silence when fear has been running your life.Angeline shares how she went from hiding behind the role of “the strong one” to speaking with raw honesty and discovering the ripple effect of vulnerability. We talk through the doubts that keep women stuck, the pressure of other people’s opinions, and why telling the truth can become the first real step toward healing, purpose, and reclaiming your identity.We also get practical about the inner work and faith-based healing tools that helped Angeline rebuild. You’ll hear about journaling, breathwork, deep meditation, sound healing, mentorship, and the daily practice of replacing lies with truth. We explore gratitude and learning to sit in silence without distractions, plus discernment around who you surround yourself with, what voices you allow in, and how to stay aligned when the noise of the world feels confusing.If you’re looking for hope, practical steps, and a grounded “victim to victor” mindset shift, this one will meet you where you are. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations.To connect with or purchase Angeline’s services visit her website: https://www.letsbreakthesilence.com/ or follow her on Instagram, LinkedIn or YouTube https://www.instagram.com/angeline_constantinou/https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelinemitchell/https://www.youtube.com/@letsbreakthesilence7Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailYour life can look fine on the outside while your inner world feels overgrown, dry, and loud. That’s why this conversation with Candice Lynn Talmadge stopped us in our tracks: she explains “garden meditation” as a grounded spiritual healing practice in which we meet the whole self and start tending to what we usually avoid.We talk through her story, healing framework, and the idea that we are made of more than a mind and a body. Candice breaks down the four parts of self and the deeper “aspects” that shape connection, perception, expression, and love. Using a vivid garden metaphor, she shows how self-judgment acts like weeds that choke our ability to receive unconditional love, and how denial can become a drought where nothing healthy can grow. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel stuck in fear, worry, or isolation, this offers a compassionate way to look inward without getting lost there.We also go into why emotions and even physical symptoms can be meaningful signals, not just problems to silence. I share my own experiences of learning to receive God’s love, letting go of old identities, and speaking to the wounded parts of myself with honesty and care. Candice brings it home with practical insights on forgiveness, self-forgiveness, and taking back your power so you can love others from a full cup rather than out of need.If you’re craving peace, purpose, and a simple spiritual practice you can return to daily, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To connect or work with Candace Lynn visit her website at candacelynntalmadge.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailHe woke up from a coma and discovered the hardest part was not the hospital, it was the identity reset. I’m joined by author and speaker Lee Carlson, who shares what happened after a traumatic brain injury changed his memory, his personality, and the way he understood purpose. We talk honestly about the fear and anxiety that can follow a life-altering event, and how recovery becomes more than rehab when you have to rebuild your inner life from the ground up. Lee takes us into the practices that helped him heal: mindfulness meditation rooted in Zen Buddhism, the importance of finding a real meditation teacher, and why a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works when you’re trying to steady your mind. We get practical about posture, breathing, and even where you place your gaze, plus how movement like walking meditation and running can deepen body awareness. If you’re searching for tools for anxiety relief, self-care, and resilience, you’ll leave with simple ideas you can start using right away. We also go deeper into spirituality and transformation, including the language we use for God, the experience of presence that feels bigger than words, and the lesson both of us keep coming back to: letting go. Lee shares how community and sangha build courage, why progress is not linear, and how his books Passage To Nirvana and A Single Excellent Night translate hard-earned wisdom into a path forward. If this conversation helps you, subscribe to the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find these stories of healing and purpose.To connect with or purchase Lee's books, visit his website at leecarlson.lifeSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailDivorce can leave you feeling like your old life had a name and a role, and your new life has only questions. We sit down with Kathleen to talk about the moment she finally looked at herself and decided she was done living in the dark, then used that spark to rebuild identity, confidence, and direction after a long marriage.We get practical about what actually changes a life: noticing the emotional “hit” when a question lands, tracing triggers back to limiting beliefs, and understanding how the mind builds protective patterns that quietly run our choices. Kathleen explains how she coaches using tools like Seven Layers Deep and her 20 Questions exercise to uncover joy, values, and the passion point that can guide a new career path or a more meaningful next chapter. We also touch on approaches like EMDR and RTT as ways people explore the roots of old stories and loosen their grip.Then we go inward. Intuition isn’t just a gut feeling, it can show up as heaviness or lightness in the body, a song lyric at the perfect time, or a repeated nudge you can’t ignore. We talk about surrender, alignment, and faith as a way to stop fighting your way through life and start moving with purpose. If you’re navigating divorce recovery, women’s empowerment, mindset coaching, or spiritual growth, you’ll leave with clear next steps and a calmer way to trust yourself again.Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find the support they’ve been looking for.To connect with and purchase her newly released book Whispers Within Us, visit Kathleen's website at whisperswithinus.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailYour child’s biggest meltdowns are rarely about the surface problem, and that’s the uncomfortable truth we keep circling back to. When work stress follows us home, screens fill every quiet moment, and we try to parent through consequences alone, we can end up raising kids who look “fine” on paper but feel lost inside their own emotions.We talk with psychologist Dr. David Marcus about the missing skill behind so much acting out: emotional language. “Use your words” is not magic, it’s coaching. Dr. Marcus breaks down how kids internalize a parent’s stress response below awareness, why that becomes the blueprint they fall back on under pressure, and how a “soothing presence” helps a child get safe emotional distance from intense feelings so they can actually process what happened. We also explore why “attending to” matters more than chasing attention, and how unmet needs can intensify until behavior becomes a loud request for connection.Then we get practical about self-esteem and child development. Dr. Marcus explains mirroring experiences (the gleam in your eye that becomes a child’s confidence) and merger experiences (doing life alongside a capable adult that becomes competence). We connect those ideas to predictable time, trust, and security at home, plus why punishment often fails when the message you intend isn’t the message your child receives. You’ll walk away with clearer parenting tools for emotional regulation, screen time boundaries, communication, and raising emotionally healthy children.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a parent who’s overwhelmed, and leave a review so more families can find it. What’s one pattern you’re trying to change in your home?To connect or learn more about the work Dr. David Marcus does for parents and children visit his website at parentrx.orgSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailAI is moving fast, and if you’ve ever felt that knot in your stomach about what it means for your work, your identity, or the future, you’re not alone. I sit down with Stephanie Sylvestre from AvatarBuddy to explore a different angle: human-centered AI built with faith, curiosity, and boundaries that protect what makes us human.We talk about what it looks like to run a startup when the pressure is real and the path is unclear, and why Stephanie says unwavering faith and a daily prayer routine can turn weeks of “wrestling” into faster clarity and better decisions. From there, we get practical about ethical AI and productivity: breaking a job into tasks, using AI agents to remove the bottleneck tasks that drain energy, and keeping a human in the loop instead of handing full autonomy to tools that still need supervision.Stephanie also shares a powerful real-world project with the Ministry of Education in Belize, where an AI “archivist” helps preserve history and supports languages like Creole and Mayan. We dig into digital mentors and digital twins, how they can extend coaching and encouragement at scale, and why strategy and discernment matter more than paying someone for AI-generated output.If you care about responsible AI, faith and technology, digital coaching, and using AI without losing your soul, this conversation will stretch your thinking. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s skeptical about AI, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To connect or work with Stephanie visit her website: Stephanie Sylvestre's WebsiteSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailFood isn’t the problem when food is the fastest way you know to feel safe. If you’ve ever sworn you were “done” with emotional eating or binge eating, only to find yourself right back in the pantry after a stressful day, you’re not broken and you’re not weak. You’re likely running an old protection pattern, powered by your autonomic nervous system.We sit down with Sherry Shaban, the voice behind Make Peace With Food, to unpack how fight-or-flight-freeze can hijack cravings and decision-making, especially when perfectionism and diet rules create fear around eating. Sherry shares her personal journey from chronic pain and constant “science-based” diet hopping to realizing that the real driver wasn’t discipline, it was scarcity and threat inside her body. We also clarify what nervous system regulation actually means: not a life without fear or grief, but the ability to return to baseline and process what’s here without escaping it.From there, we get practical. We walk through how beliefs form early, how they attach to identity, and how to challenge them with real evidence from your present life. Sherry breaks down a three-step approach to falsify old beliefs, trace where they came from, and understand the protective context that once made them feel true. We also talk modalities that help people go deeper, from hypnotherapy and EMDR to faith-based practices, and why there’s rarely just one right path for everyone.If you’re ready to stop negotiating with cravings and start building real safety with food, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. What belief about yourself are you willing to question today?To connect with Sherry Shaban visit her website at: Sherry Shaban's WebsiteSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most powerful tool you have as a parent isn’t pressure, protection, or a perfect plan, but belief? Sylvia Worsham sits down with author Margot Machol Bisnow to unpack what she discovered while interviewing dozens of founders and change-makers for her book Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams. The surprising part: despite different cultures, income levels, and family structures, the happiest, most resilient high achievers often grow up with the same core support system and the same kind of guidance at home.We talk about what actually builds real confidence in kids: learning to win and lose, treating failure like a teacher, and focusing on strengths over perfection. Margot shares why straight A’s are not the headline, why mentors matter, and why compassion belongs in the conversation about entrepreneurship and success. Sylvia adds a deeply personal angle on parenting, presence, and doing the inner healing work so we don’t pass our fears and old wounds onto our children.You’ll also hear why faith and spirituality can help kids anchor to something bigger than performance, and why supporting a passion outside of school can quietly train grit, resilience, and adaptability for life. If you’re searching for practical parenting advice, purpose-driven child development insights, and a healthier definition of success, this conversation will give you language and next steps you can use immediately.Subscribe, share this with a parent who needs it, and leave a review to support the show.To connect with or purchase Margot’s book Heart her website: raisinganentrpreneur.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailThe world tells you to chase the next win, but what happens when you finally get it and it still doesn’t feel like happiness? We sit down with Dr. Jack Groppel to talk about the moment achievement stops working and the deeper shift into significance, faith, and relationships that actually last. Along the way, we unpack the “mountains within” that fuel high performance, and the wounds that can quietly sabotage trust, intimacy, and peace.Jack shares the origin story behind his drive, the career highs that followed, and the rock-bottom wake-up call that pushed him back toward Christ. We also explore the surprising intersection of science and belief through books and evidence that helped move faith from the head to the heart. Then I share my own near-death medical crisis, what surrender looked like in real time, and why identity and self-love have to be rebuilt from God’s love first.One of the most powerful parts is Jack’s adoption story: flying to China alone, being handed a terrified four-year-old who doesn’t speak his language, and learning connection through presence, patience, and obedience to God’s prompting. We close with practical steps for “letting go and letting God,” plus what it looks like to make amends at home and create a legacy through everyday moments.If you’re searching for a faith podcast about purpose, overcoming fear, and learning surrender without losing your strength, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the message.To connect with or purchase Dr. Jack Groppel's book connect with him on LinkedIn Jack Groppel PhD, FACSM, FACN or Instagram @jackgroppel1 or visit his CTA: https://noboringbooks.com/books/mountains-within/Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailSuccess can look perfect on paper and still feel hollow in your body. That tension is where our conversation with life coach and author Larry Kesslin begins, with a moment that reshaped everything: traveling to Uganda and Kenya to bring computers to rural villages, then returning home confused by one undeniable truth he couldn’t explain away. He expected poverty to equal misery. Instead, he saw joy, community, and a kind of inner wealth that challenged his whole identity. We talk about redefining success as significance, and why the chase for achievement can quietly turn into performance, comparison, and disconnection. Larry breaks down his “Joy Molecule” framework, conscious connection plus purpose, and the difference between connecting at the what level versus the who and why levels. We also dig into ego, authenticity, and what it means to see thoughts as information rather than demands, with honest reflections on spiritual awakening and the practices that helped him shift. Along the way, I share my own turning points, including surviving pulmonary embolisms and the wake-up call that followed, plus what I’ve learned about presence, faith, and letting go of the need to earn love. We explore Maslow’s self-transcendence, the inner child and trigger patterns that keep us reactive, and the cultural habit of turning wants into needs, especially in parenting and resilience. If you’ve been craving purpose, joy, and a calmer mind, press play and come sit with us for a conversation that goes deeper than goals. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s tired of performing, and leave a review so more people can find the path back to who they really are.To connect or purchase his books head to Larry’s website at https://5-dots.com/assessment-1Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever felt trapped by fear, doubt, or a label you can’t outrun, this conversation hits where it counts. I’m joined by Ken Cox, an author, coach, and comedian whose path to sobriety starts in extreme hardship and ends in a practical framework for rebuilding identity with intention.We talk about what happens when alcohol stops being “something you do” and becomes who you think you are. Ken shares how alcohol-related liver disease forced a decision, why white-knuckling through triggers can still feel like losing, and how boxing became a healthier outlet that eventually turned into coaching kids on confidence and core values. From there, we dig into identity-based behavior change, including his three-part method from Loading Identity: the Super Why that actually drives change, the Armor you need to execute, and the War mindset that helps you follow through when life tests you.We also get honest about recovery culture, the risk of spiraling when identity gets stripped by job loss or life events, and why daily reflection, mindfulness, and self-talk matter more than motivational hype. Along the way, we touch spirituality, balance with technology and AI, and the bigger purpose of collaboration over competition. Ken also shares where to find his work, including Loading Identity, available for free download until August 8th at loadingidentity.com.If you want tools for addiction recovery, sobriety support, mindset shifts, and building a new identity rooted in values, listen now, then subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more people find the show.To connect with or purchase Ken's products visit his website at: kencox.com or to download his latest book for free head to: loadingidentity.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailA limo ride in Miami. A “dream” career. A knot of anxiety that wouldn’t go away. That’s the moment our guest, Luca Firenescu, realized something was deeply off, even though her fashion industry success looked flawless from the outside. If you’ve ever wondered why you can achieve more and still feel less, this conversation meets you right there with honesty, depth, and practical next steps. Luca shares how she walks away from modeling, moves through uncertainty, and eventually becomes a happiness coach focused on self-love, self-acceptance, and feeling “enough.” We get into positive psychology and the real-life work of reframing thoughts, especially the painful ones like “Everyone is doing it perfectly except me.” I also break down how we challenge those thoughts by asking for proof in the present moment, then replacing old fear-based beliefs with truth, faith, and a healthier identity. We talk about authorship and courage. Luca explains what finally helped her publish 99 Mistakes I Made As A Mom And What I Wish I Knew: accountability, a team, deadlines, and the decision to stop waiting for perfection. From ego, mind, and soul alignment to being the light (Matthew 5:14), you’ll leave with language for what you’re feeling and a clearer path for what to do next. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review to support the show. What’s one belief you’re ready to reframe todayTo connect with or purchase Luca's book, connect with her on Instagram @lucashaked or purchase her book on Amazon. Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailHe looked his wife in the eyes and said, “I’ve lost everything.” What she said back didn’t just save his marriage, it helped save his life. I’m Sylvia Worsham , and this conversation with Anil Gupta, internationally known as the Love Doctor, goes straight into the places most of us hide: fear, shame, financial loss, suicidal thoughts, and the quiet belief that we’re no longer enough.Anil walks us through his 2008 rock-bottom moment and the mindset shift that followed. We talk about awareness as the master discipline, why we stack negative experiences into a story that controls us, and how to “become the light” when your mind wants to spiral. Then we get extremely practical with Anil’s happiness formula: H = Give × Gratitude × Grow. You’ll hear simple ways to raise your “happiness score” fast through acts of kindness, gratitude practices, and intentional personal growth in your emotional, physical, spiritual, mental, and financial life.We also bring the tools home to relationships and marriage. Anil shares what many men and women are really asking for, how to stop “fixing” your partner, and the exact questions to ask if you want more respect, more love, and a calmer home. If you’re searching for mental health support, purpose, or real relationship advice that’s easy to apply today, this one is for you.Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the tools. What’s one small decision you can make today to be 1% happier?To connect with Anil visit his website at: https://meetanil.com/Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailJoy is one of the first things we lose when fear and trauma take the wheel and it’s also one of the first things spiritual warfare targets. We sit down with writer and speaker Wanda Thibodeaux for an honest conversation about CPTSD (Complex PTSD), the slow accumulation of harm that can leave you stuck in shame, hypervigilance, and the crushing feeling that God must be disappointed in you.We get painfully practical about the gap between feelings and truth. Feelings are real, but they can distort reality, especially after trauma, and they can whisper lies like “God is absent” or “I’m not worthy.” Wanda shares how getting grounded in scripture helps us challenge those distortions, rebuild identity in Christ, and stop striving for love we’ve already been given. We also talk about free will, God’s timing, and why silence can feel like abandonment even when God is actively working in the background.If you’ve ever connected with Job’s ashes moment, this is for you. We unpack why trusting God’s character matters more than getting instant answers, how to spot coping mechanisms that keep you numb, and how to start healing without needing to relive every detail of the past. Wanda introduces “joy by a thousand jolts” small daily moments of joy that support neuroplasticity, retrain the brain, and gently reconnect you to a God who is joy. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find faith-forward tools for trauma healing and purpose.Connect with Wanda on LinkedIn and find her books, writing, and devotional at faithfulontheclock.com.Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailDyslexia can teach you to shrink yourself fast. You learn to stay quiet, double-check everything, and assume you are the problem. Coach Willie Blake joins me for a candid, hope-filled talk about what it feels like to grow up neurodivergent, carry shame into adulthood, and still find a way to lead, serve, and build a life you are proud of.We rewind to the early school moments that planted the belief of “I’m broken,” then follow the ripple effects: isolation, hesitation, and the constant fear of being misunderstood. From there, we shift into the breakthrough that changed Willie’s trajectory. Instead of chasing perfection, he chooses progress and sets a small, doable goal that starts rebuilding his confidence. That one decision opens the door to personal growth, mindset, entrepreneurship, and eventually coaching dyslexic adults who want to stop getting in their own way.We also dig into the strengths inside neurodiversity: creativity, big picture problem solving, empathy, and resilience. Willie shares his guiding word, LIGHT, and the acronym behind it: love, inspire, gratitude, hope, and time. If you have ever felt labeled, sidelined, or stuck in doubt, this conversation offers practical encouragement and a faith-grounded reminder that pain can turn into purpose.Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of your story are you ready to reframe today?To connect or work with Coach Willie Blake, visit https://coachwillieblake.com/Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailYour mind can argue with a problem for years, but your body often tells the truth in seconds. I’m joined by Melanie Smithson, a somatic psychotherapist who helps people let go of anxiety, anger, and the old belief systems that quietly shape our lives. Her story starts with dance, expands into conscious movement, and lands on a powerful idea: when you bring awareness to what your body is doing, movement becomes information and release becomes possible.We get honest about why many of us stay stuck, even when we “know better.” Repeating the same story can keep the ego busy while the nervous system stays locked in protection. Melanie shares how to work with what is happening right now in your jaw, throat, chest, or gut, and how to stop turning a temporary experience into an identity. One key reframe is simple but radical: stop saying “my anxiety.” Treat it as sensations arising, meet it with curiosity, and notice how quickly it can move when you stop resisting.You’ll also hear practical somatic tools you can use anywhere: bouncing to disrupt looping thoughts, imagining thoughts swirling then reversing the direction, letting out a conscious groan, and even asking what your anxiety would do if it had a dance. We connect this work to parenting and emotional intelligence, and we share stories of kindness that spread fast when you act on the nudge to help someone.If you want grounded spiritual growth, real-world mental health practices, and body-based tools for letting go, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who overthinks, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one small step you’ll try today?To connect, work, or purchase her books, visit Melanie's website: smithsonclinic.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailWhy do we resist the quiet voice within?Fear can sound like wisdom when it’s loud enough. That’s why I wanted to sit down with Toni LaMotta, a former nun who spent 16 years in a convent and still speaks with refreshing honesty about faith, silence, and spiritual growth. We get into what it really means to follow an inner compass, how you recognize the difference between anxiety and guidance, and why so many of us resist the quiet voice within, even when we say we want God to lead.We also dig into tools you can actually use. Toni shares how journaling for self-discovery can become a daily practice of discernment, including structured methods that help you revisit your story and hear what’s true underneath the noise. Then she introduces two frameworks that stick: the “three faces of God” (beyond us, beside us, within us) and the distinction between the “barking dog” voice and the voice of spirit. If you’ve ever thought, “I knew I shouldn’t have done that,” this conversation gives you language for why that happens and how to respond with compassion instead of self-attack.From there, we bring in the Enneagram as a map from ego patterns to your essence, especially for high achievers who feel trapped in doing instead of being. I also share my ICU miracle and why surrender is not just a crisis move, it’s a daily spiritual practice, including what it looked like to experience peace in grief after my father’s death. If you’re searching for divine purpose, Christian encouragement, and practical ways to release doubt, press play and stay with us to the end. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To connect with or work with Toni, visit her website tonilamotta.com and grab the PDF Why Can't I Trust Myself?Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailShe went out for a late lunch in a place she’d visited hundreds of times, then lost nearly eight hours of memory and woke up in a hospital, badly beaten. What happened next was its own kind of trauma: Romy says she was criminalized and treated like the aggressor, even though she was the one who called for help. That betrayal cracked open everything she thought she could trust, and it forced a decision that so many of us face in different ways: stay trapped in rage and fear, or rebuild from the inside out.We talk through the aftermath in a grounded, trauma-informed way, including how stress and trauma live in the nervous system, why the thinking brain can’t solve stored survival responses, and what “inner safety” actually looks like day to day. Romy shares the practical tools that helped her climb out of a constant fight-or-flight state: breathwork, movement, shaking, using your voice, stillness, and radical self-compassion. We also unpack the harder emotional work, like releasing people pleasing, letting go of the need to be believed by everyone, and choosing forgiveness as a practice that frees you without excusing what happened.Faith is part of this story too, not as denial, but as an anchor. We explore gratitude, service, and trust as daily lifelines, and how Romy’s book Broken To Breathful grew out of a choice to turn pain into purpose. If you’re searching for breathwork for trauma, healing from assault, nervous system regulation, self-love, or women’s empowerment, this conversation offers language and steps you can use right now.Subscribe for more stories of resilience, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of Romy’s path to reclaiming her power hit closest to home?To connect with, work with or purchase Romy's book you can visit her website at: breathworksimple.com or visit her Instagram @romylimenesSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailA lot of us say we want clarity, but what we really want is control and life rarely offers that. I’m joined by Dr. Sheldon Greaves for a grounded, surprising conversation about releasing fear, staying open, and learning how purpose shows up through detours rather than perfect plans.Sheldon shares his path from doctoral work in ancient Near Eastern studies into a job market with no obvious landing spot, then into an experience that changed everything: getting mugged, choosing to learn self-protection, and discovering a new world he never expected. That chain of events leads to a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to help build what became Henley Putnam University, the first accredited university serving intelligence, counterterrorism, and executive protection professionals. We talk about what it takes to recognize opportunity when it arrives in a form you wouldn’t normally call “good.”We also get practical about thriving in the AI era and the social media attention economy.  If you’ve been wrestling with doubt, distraction, or the pressure to have your whole life mapped out, this will help you breathe and move. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To purchase Dr. Greaves book, visit: https://book.spines.com/books/the-guerrilla-scholars-handbook/Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailParkinson’s and Alzheimer’s can steal your confidence fast, but what happens when a diagnosis becomes a deadline to build something better? Sylvia Worsham sits down with Mark Burnett, a lifelong builder and database programmer who links his neurological symptoms to environmental toxin exposure and refuses to accept a future defined by decline. We walk through the moment Mark realized something was deeply wrong, including getting lost on a road he’d driven for 20 years, and why the standard “manage symptoms and wait” approach didn’t sit right with him. Mark shares the research rabbit hole that followed, from contamination concerns like TCE to a bigger question: what do Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia have in common beneath the surface? That search leads to the glymphatic system, the brain’s natural cleanup and drainage network, and why restoring that function may be central to brain health, cognitive function, and movement stability. Mark also breaks down the practical side, including how preparation methods can change a natural ingredient’s impact, why he focused on measurable tracking over hype, and what he’s seeing from customers, including healthcare professionals. We talk cost, subscriptions, affordability conversations, and the importance of working with a doctor as symptoms shift, especially around dopamine regulation and medication adjustments. If you care about brain health, neurodegenerative disease prevention, environmental chemicals, or caregiving for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, this conversation will challenge how you think about purpose, persistence, and what “fighting back” can look like. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope grounded in action, and leave a review to join the weekly giveaway.To connect with Mark Burnett  or buy his product to restore brain function, visit his website at mybrainrestore.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailGrief can make you shut down, speed up, or reach for anything that helps you feel less. Today we sit with the kind of story that cuts through the noise: Mia Godfrey’s path from Romania under the communist regime to life in the United States, and the losses that shaped her along the way. She opens up about losing her father young, falling into alcohol addiction without healthy support, and what it took to finally admit that survival tools are not the same as healing.Mia shares the shock of being widowed at 35 after moving to Knoxville, Tennessee, and how a church community stepped in when she had no real safety net. We talk about what grief looks like behind closed doors: hiding, arriving late, leaving early, avoiding questions, and using overworking as a “respectable” way to run from pain. Then 2023 brings another hard chapter when Mia becomes the main caretaker for her sister and best friend through ovarian cancer, forcing a deeper kind of surrender and a new kind of prayer.I share my own “pause for presence” practice and the honest prayers that rebuild trust when you feel ashamed or spiritually stuck. If you want to connect with Mia or purchase her new book Buried Not Broken visit her website: https://miagodfrey.com/Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailYou can build a great life and still feel like you’re failing if your identity is glued to being the fixer. I’m talking with Adaku Mbagwu, a firstborn daughter who went from childhood scarcity and taking on a “second mom” role to earning six figures young, then hitting a brutal turning point: depression, suicidal ideation, and a season of homelessness before she rebuilt from the inside out and grew a 2.4 million-pound business.We get honest about what “firstborn daughter syndrome” can look like in real life: over-functioning, resentment, people-pleasing, money instability, and a quiet belief that love has to be earned. Adaku shares the coaching question that cracked everything open for her: “Who told you you had to do that?” From there we unpack the savior complex, codependency patterns, and how our subconscious beliefs can keep recreating the same outcomes even when our intentions are good.If you’re a high-achieving woman, an eldest daughter, or someone healing trauma while trying to grow a business or lead a family, this conversation will give you language, clarity, and next steps. Subscribe for more stories like this, share it with a firstborn daughter you love, and leave a review so more women can find the support they need.To connect with Adaku visit her website: Adaku Mbagwu's WebsiteSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailConflict can feel like a threat, but what if it is actually a doorway to healing? I’m Sylvia Worsham, and I’m joined by David Cooley and Jessica Fern, authors of Transforming the Shame Triangle, for a grounded, intimate conversation about shame, attachment wounds, and the “shadow side” we try to avoid until it starts running our relationships.David shares how living with chronic autoimmune illness pushed him to the edge of purpose, and why relationships became his reason to stay. He also brings a restorative justice lens that flips the usual adversarial approach to conflict. Instead of treating disagreements as a win-lose battle, we explore how to respond to emotional hurt in ways that create closeness, accountability, and repair.Jessica opens up about growing up in an unstable home, carrying complex PTSD, and choosing post traumatic growth. Together, they model something many families think is impossible: an amicable divorce with intentional conscious uncoupling, respectful boundaries, and secure attachment for their child. We dig into attachment theory, nervous system triggers, anxious attachment and avoidant attachment patterns, and simple repair scripts that reduce defensiveness. You’ll also hear why respect is earned through values in action, and how transforming shame can make self love, compassion, and connection to God more available.If you want practical tools for relationship healing, co-parenting after divorce, and healthier communication during conflict, hit play. Subscribe, share this with someone navigating a hard season, and leave a review so more people can find the show. To connect with David Cooley, visit his website at: restorativerelationship.com To connect with Jessica Fern, visit her website at: jessicafern.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever built the kind of life that looks impressive on paper but still feels empty inside, you’ll recognize this story fast. I sit down with Dr. J.D. Pincus, a social psychologist and author of The Emotionally Agile Brain, to talk about what happens when status becomes your compass and why burnout can become the doorway to real purpose. J.D. shares the pressure of growing up in a high-achievement home, the moment that snapped his perspective, and the long climb from a dark season into a more grounded, spiritual life. We get practical with a motivation framework built around four domains of life: self, material, social, and spiritual. J.D. explains why mainstream psychology often sidelines spirituality, and why he believes a real spiritual awakening shows up in behavior through justice, ethics, and restrained self-interest, not just good feelings. We also explore the discipline of silence, prayer, and meditation, including how stillness can cut through fear and distraction and reveal what you’ve been missing for years. Then we turn to the modern battle many families face: phone addiction, algorithm-driven outrage, and anxiety in kids and teens. We talk about boundaries, values education, and how teaching fairness and responsibility gives young people a foundation that outlasts trends. If you’re searching for purpose, emotional health, spiritual growth, and a research-informed way to understand your emotional needs, this conversation offers a clear map and a lot of hope. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of your life is asking for a deeper purpose right now?If you want to connect with, work with or purchase Dr. JD Pincus' book visit his website: https://agilebrain.com/ and J. David Pincus's WebsiteSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailThe pantry is rarely the real problem. When stress hits, when grief stays unspoken, or when divorce shakes your sense of safety, food can become the fastest way to numb, soothe, or distract. I’m joined by Jane McGuinness, former psychotherapist and author of Always Hungry, to talk about emotional eating with a level of honesty that cuts through diet noise and gets to the root.Jane shares the pivotal moment after the birth of her third child that pushed her to heal her disordered relationship with food, not just “lose weight.” We dig into why crash diets and quick fixes backfire, how nervous system dysregulation can shut down interoceptive awareness, and what it looks like to rebuild trust with your body through baby steps. We also talk grounding exercises, diaphragmatic breathing, meditation, walking, yoga, and why eating real, whole foods makes long-term change easier than living in restriction. I share my own health journey around cravings, hormones, and faith, plus how habit stacking (Atomic Habits style) helps make meditation and movement more consistent, especially with ADHD. If you’re looking for emotional eating help, mindful eating tools, nervous system regulation practices, and a more compassionate approach to sustainable weight loss, this conversation is for you.Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s struggling, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To purchase Jane’s book, Always Hungry, click on the link here: https://www.janemcguinnesstheauthor.com/Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailA Baptist pastor becoming an FBI agent sounds like a movie plot, but for Eric Robinson it was a real-life answer to stress, calling, and a deep need to put justice into action. We talk with Eric about the surprising moment he realized ministry was wearing him down in ways he couldn’t ignore, and why stepping into federal law enforcement actually brought clarity and relief. If you care about purpose, faith, and courage, this conversation goes beyond headlines and gets honest about what it costs to serve people well.Eric shares what 24 years in the FBI taught him about fear and capability, including 15 years as a SWAT operator. We dig into the messy reality of crimes against children and human trafficking investigations, where “rescue” is not always welcomed and trust has to be earned through consistency. He explains how victim advocates, counselors, and agents work together, and why victims may lash out at the very people trying to help them.We also get into financial fraud, elder exploitation, and romance scams that trap smart people through emotion, urgency, and loneliness. Eric breaks down common scam patterns and the one simple protective habit that matters most: verify through a second source before you click, send, or wire money. We wrap with what retirement looks like for him now, why he’s writing a memoir, and how he’s thinking about purpose as a season-by-season calling.If this helped you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show and step into their purpose with confidence.To connect with Eric you can do so Instagram @_eric_robinsonSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailFear has a sneaky way of dressing up like productivity. You work harder, achieve more, take care of everyone else, and still feel the quiet pressure to prove you’re worthy of love, safety, and belonging. From Austin, Texas, I sit down with Camilla Calberg in Denmark to talk about what happens when that old pattern finally breaks and what it takes to rebuild your inner life with intention.Camilla shares how childhood comparison and high expectations shaped her identity, drove her to big corporate success, and then spilled over into relationships, where people-pleasing and low standards became painful lessons. When a long court battle and intense stress pushed her to the edge, she faced a choice many of us recognize: collapse, run, or learn emotional regulation in real time. We unpack the practical tools that helped her shift, including “pick a better feeling story” and her surprisingly effective method for scheduling worry by telling intrusive thoughts, “the shop is closed.”If you’re navigating anxiety, trauma recovery, toxic relationship patterns, or leadership pressure while trying to stay grounded, this conversation offers a clear path forward.Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find Release Doubt Reveal Purpose. What’s one thought you’re ready to stop believing today?To connect or work with Camilla, visit her website at: https://www.camillacalberg.com/Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailRock bottom sometimes it looks like staying busy, staying “fine,” and quietly stacking coping mechanisms until your body and mind finally refuse to carry it anymore. Kelsey Green talks about what burnout really felt like for her: nonprofit overwork, a side business for survival, daily drinking, a toxic relationship, major surgery, and the isolating pressure of COVID.From there, we get honest about what actually helps with burnout recovery and trauma healing. She shares why deep therapy work can feel worse before it gets better, how PTSD can hide in plain sight, and why progress is rarely linear. We dig into baby steps as a real habit-building strategy, especially when fear, doubt, and worry make “big plans” collapse. The goal is momentum you can sustain, not a perfect reset you can’t.Then we zoom out to digital boundaries and mental health. We talk screen addiction, social media anxiety, and why streaming platforms and non-curated feeds can steal focus, creativity, and even your ability to sit in a quiet room and think. Kelsey explains digital minimalism in a grounded way, including Screen-Free Sunday challenges, a no-streaming month, and how to balance creating versus consuming without turning life into a productivity contest.If you’ve been craving clarity, community, and a life that aligns with your values, this conversation gives you a starting point you can take today.Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s feeling stuck, and leave a review to support the show. What’s one digital boundary you’re willing to try this week?To connect with Kelsey, visit her website at Kelseylgreen.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailAisha’s life reads like a series of daring exits: leaving a stable path, rebuilding in new countries, and walking away from “successful” seasons the moment they stop being true. From making Portugal her home after a solo spiritual journey to building a real estate business through pure trust and follow-through, she shows how quickly life can expand when you stop waiting for permission. But she also tells the part most people hide: the boredom, the pressure to control everything, and the trauma patterns that can quietly run the show no matter how good things look from the outside. We get honest about abandonment wounds, survival mode, and what it takes to shift into thriving. We talk boundaries that actually protect you, why ghosting is often fear in disguise, and how learning to communicate directly can become a form of self-respect. I also break down the mindset mechanics behind it, how thoughts trigger feelings, how feelings trigger reactions, and how those reactions become habits that shape your purpose, your relationships, and your ability to manifest what you want. The conversation turns deeply personal as Aisha shares a painful turning point that forced her to listen for what she calls God’s guidance, then choose surrender over control one day at a time. We close with practical reminders: gratitude plus faith is powerful, your “best” changes by the day, and authenticity beats perfection every time. If you’re searching for motivation, healing, and a clearer sense of purpose, this one will stay with you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs light, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To connect or work with Aisha Makara visit her website at: https://aisha.today/Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailYou can do everything “right” and still feel wrong inside. That’s the tension we unpack with Florian Kemmerich, a former corporate leader who checked every box of outward success and still hit a wall of emptiness, anxiety, and the haunting question: Who am I really doing this for? We get honest about fear, doubt, the armor we build after bullying or pressure, and the moment personal growth stops being a nice-to-have and becomes survival for your soul.Florian shares the pivotal experience in Mexico that reshaped his view of purpose, dignity, and what it means to serve instead of simply help. We talk inner child work, why education often teaches us how to earn money but not how to understand ourselves, and how ego-driven definitions of success like fame, fortune, and power eventually collapse. From there, we connect purpose to practical action: aligning your vocation with your profession, using reflection to find what “bubbles up,” and turning meaning into work that actually fuels you instead of draining you.We also go straight into the AI age and why human agency matters more than ever. When machines can produce answers instantly, the real advantage becomes discernment, intuition, and a clear calling you can steer with. If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, or quietly disconnected from your life, this conversation offers a grounded path forward. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the work they were made to do.To connect or work with, or purchase Florian book: On Vocation, visit his website at: https://on-vocation.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailShe followed the rules, climbed the ladder, and earned the title and the paycheck then her body and her conscience started waving red flags. I’m Sylvia Worsham, and I’m joined by Dr. Widian Jubair, an internist who immigrated from Iraq, rebuilt her medical career in the United States, and ultimately walked away from a lucrative role when she realized the system kept rewarding speed over healing.We talk about what happens when a physician becomes a patient and feels dismissed, rushed, and scared. Dr. Jubair shares how those experiences changed her view of modern healthcare, especially for women’s health and hormones, where symptoms are often complex and easy to minimize in a 15-minute visit. We also dig into why “reactive medicine” can feel hollow: endless prior authorizations, coverage rules that override clinical judgment, and a structure that incentivizes quantity over quality.Then we shift into what she built instead: Celestique MD, a concierge and holistic primary care practice grounded in long appointments, real listening, and root-cause planning. We get practical about lifestyle medicine and preventive healthcare, including the pillars that drive longevity and better metabolic health: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and connection. One patient story ties it together, showing how grief and loneliness can spike blood sugar and how slowing down can reverse the trend without simply stacking more meds.If you’ve ever felt trapped between security and purpose, or you’ve wanted healthcare that feels like a partnership, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s fed up with rushed care, and leave a review to help more people find the show.To follow Dr. Widian Jubair, do so on Instagram @celestique_md  or visit her website at https://celestiquemd.orgSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailShe was told as a child she’d “probably” lose her vision someday and then it started happening in high school, in waves, with no timeline and no roadmap. Laura Bratton joins us to tell the truth about what that kind of uncertainty does to your mind and heart, and how courage gets rebuilt when life won’t give you answers.We talk about faith that becomes personal and relational, not just something you do on Sundays. Laura shares the prayer that carried her through the worst nights (“God, I can’t”), the anger and questions she had to voice out loud, and why God’s presence matters even when physical healing doesn’t come. We also go deep on gratitude as a real spiritual practice: not gratitude that covers up pain, but gratitude that helps you notice the small threads holding you together through grief, anxiety, and silence.If you’re a parent, this conversation gets especially practical. Laura explains how her parents made accommodations without lowering standards, and how simple moments, like being expected to unload the dishwasher, quietly taught her dignity, resilience, and purpose. We also unpack joy as wholeness, the kind you can feel in a hard season when you learn to stay present and accept support.Listen if you’re searching for purpose, overcoming adversity, building resilience, navigating disability, or trying to hold onto faith when life gets dark. If it helps you, please subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.To connect with or purchase her book, Harnessing Courage go to Laura's website at: https://www.laurabratton.com/Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailFear, doubt, worry, and that nagging question of “what is my purpose” can feel even louder when your story starts with trauma. Meridee Hlokoff joins me for an honest conversation about growing up with abuse, manipulation, and chronic instability, and how those dark chapters don’t just disappear. They echo forward through triggers, relationships, and the way we try to control life to feel safe.We get practical about what healing looks like on a normal Tuesday, especially as a parent. Meridee shares the turning point that reshaped how she raised her kids, including lessons from parenting classes while navigating severe ADD, burnout, and the temptation to repeat what was modeled. We also unpack the shift from victimhood to ownership, not as blame, but as a way to reclaim power. Along the way we talk faith, ego versus love, inner child parts, and Internal Family Systems style tools for listening to what your pain is trying to teach you.Then we connect pain to purpose through addiction recovery. Meridee explains the idea behind Laser Quit therapy, why withdrawal and brain chemistry make early sobriety so hard, and why quitting the substance is only step one if the underlying trauma stays untouched. If you care about trauma healing, conscious parenting, forgiveness, and real-world addiction support, this conversation will stay with you.Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of Meredith’s story challenged you the most?To connect with Meridee follow her on Instagram @sobercoachmerSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

Send us Fan MailYou can love someone deeply and still feel like you’re speaking different languages, and it’s not because either of you is “bad at communication.” Sylvia Worsham sits down with Eric Gee, author of The Power of Personality, to unpack a values-based personality system that explains why one person craves certainty while another chases adrenaline.We talk through Eric’s framework of four personality packs and how they connect to 16 animal personality types. Gatherers prioritize safety and security and often become the steady, responsible backbone in families and teams. Hunters prioritize visceral excitement and bring spontaneity, risk tolerance, and momentum. From there, we get practical: how to spot patterns without stereotyping, how culture and upbringing can layer over your core type, and why the same “pack” can still contain very different people (think elephant vs beaver, peacock vs shark).The conversation gets real about work and relationships too. We explore career fit, learning styles, and why hands-on “shark” types often shine in tool-based precision roles like surgery. Sylvia also shares personal stories that bring the model to life, including how an information-driven “Smith” profile can show up as a lifelong student of chess, markets, and strategy. The big takeaway we keep coming back to: you don’t need to become someone else to thrive, but you can grow into a healthier version of who you already are.If you want a clearer way to understand your partner, your coworkers, and yourself, press play, then check out Eric Gee's resources at projectutopia.com. Support the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com