Restoration + Redemption

In Season 4, Episode 2 of Restoration + Redemption, Dr. Shaniqua Jones shares an honest reflection on caregiving, faith, anticipatory grief, family, and the emotional weight of loving someone through uncertainty. After noticing changes in her husband's appetite, communication, and energy, Dr. Jones found herself confronting a painful possibility: What happens when caregiving requires not only strength, but also radical acceptance? She shares how a deeply personal prayer at the altar became a moment of surrender, preparation, and renewed hope. This episode also explores the unseen realities of caregiving, the tension between being a caregiver and being a mother, the importance of difficult end-of-life conversations, and the need for rest, respite, therapy, self-care, and genuine community. Dr. Jones reminds listeners that caregivers are allowed to dream again, that seeking help is an act of strength, and that finding the right village requires us to also be willing to become villagers. One of the most powerful truths from this episode is this: God may give you more than you can bear—not to break you, but to remind you that you were never meant to carry it alone. Listen, reflect, share, and remember: A Journey Not Shared Is a Soul Not Healed.

"The person who returns from hardship should never be expected to sound like the person who walked into it." After nearly a year away, Restoration + Redemption returns. In this opening episode, Dr. Shaniqua Jones shares why she stepped away, how life has transformed her, and why this season will be different. Listeners will hear about the realities of caregiving, grief, marriage, leadership, and choosing healing while life continues to happen. This episode sets the tone for a season rooted in authenticity rather than perfection.

Quick Truth #1 "The person who returns from hardship should never be expected to sound like the person who walked into it." Episode Focus After nearly a year away, Restoration + Redemption returns. In this opening episode, Dr. Shaniqua Jones shares why she stepped away, how life has transformed her, and why this season will be different. Listeners will hear about the realities of caregiving, grief, marriage, leadership, and choosing healing while life continues to happen. This episode sets the tone for a season rooted in authenticity rather than perfection.

In this exclusive episode, Dr. Shaniqua Jones—Founder of Purple Path and a global voice in Restorative Justice—invites listeners into a powerful conversation on how truth-telling becomes a pathway to healing. Through her signature framework of Restorative Storytelling, Dr. Jones explores how our greatest wounds can evolve into our greatest wisdom when we choose to speak from a place of restoration instead of reaction. Drawing from lived experience and years of community practice, she challenges healers, clinicians, and leaders to examine the harm that shaped them and to use their healing as a catalyst for others. This isn't about reliving trauma—it's about reclaiming narrative power and transforming personal truth into global impact. Because your story isn't just about survival—it's about transformation.

After a four-month hiatus, Dr. J returns with a raw and inspiring update on life since April—stepping into her new role as Director of Clinical Education at Chicago Integrated Health, finding her voice as the people's advocate, and balancing the heartbeat of Purple Path with caregiving, motherhood, and self-discovery. She opens up about writing her most powerful book yet, The Crown Was Mine All Along, and embracing extraordinary experiences that remind her to live out loud.

Focusing on the importance of family in the healing process, Dr. Jones reflects on how her family dynamics were impacted by grief and illness, and how they have begun the process of healing together. 📲 Follow us at: 🔗 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn – @PurplePathbyDrJ 💜 Join the conversation. Share your thoughts. Be part of the movement. 💜 🎙️ Tune in bi-weekly to the Restoration + Redemption Podcast for transformative discussions on healing, resilience, and community building! #PurplePath #RestorationRedemption #SoulHealers #HealingInCommunity #Resilience #RestorativeJustice  

Dr. Jones explores resilience—the ability to bounce back after life-altering events. She discusses how it's possible to regain strength and vitality even after feeling broken by life's challenges. ✨ Stay Connected with Purple Path! ✨ Want more inspiration, healing conversations, and real talk on Restorative Justice? Follow Purple Path on all social media platforms! 📲 Follow us at: 🔗 Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn – @PurplePathbyDrJ 💜 Join the conversation. Share your thoughts. Be part of the movement. 💜 🎙️ Tune in weekly to the Restoration + Redemption Podcast for transformative discussions on healing, resilience, and community building! #PurplePath #RestorationRedemption #SoulHealers #HealingInCommunity #Resilience #RestorativeJustice  

In this special episode of Restoration + Redemption, I dive deeper into the heart of my TEDx Talk, From Trauma to Healing – The 5 Rs to Restorative Justice. I unpack the transformative power of Radical Love, Reciprocity, Reimagining Education, Redefining the Village, and Restoring Humanity—principles that have guided my journey from personal trauma to community healing. I'll share behind-the-scenes reflections on my TEDx experience, the inspiration behind the 5 Rs, and real-life stories of how Restorative Justice can shift mindsets, repair harm, and bring hope to individuals and communities. 💡 In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ The deeper meaning of each of the 5 Rs and how they apply to everyday life ✔️ How to incorporate Restorative Justice principles in your relationships, work, and community ✔️ Why healing is a collective process, and how we can all take part in it 🎧 Tune in now! Don't forget to watch my full TEDx Talk on YouTube and share your biggest takeaways! 🔗 TEDx YouTube link #Podcast #RestorativeJustice #Healing #TEDxTalk #CommunityHealing #5Rs #DrShaniquaJones #Redemption #Transformation

In this episode of Restoration + Redemption, we dive deep into the fractured relationship between home and school—once a divine partnership, now a distant divide. We explore the root causes of this disconnect, the impact on students, families, and educators, and how Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices can bridge the gap. Through healing-centered conversations, we unpack the power of community, shared accountability, and humanizing education to restore trust and rebuild the village our children need. Tune in for transformative insights and actionable steps toward reuniting home and school in purpose, partnership, and possibility.

Dr. Shaniqua Jones reflects on the transformative journey of restoration after losing her mother and her husband's health crisis. She dives into the process of rebuilding one's sense of self and finding hope in the midst of hardship.

My name is Dr. Shaniqua Jones, and I am the embodiment of love. In December 2024, I will graduate from the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black in Business Program as the Founder and CEO of Purple Path by Dr. Shaniqua Jones. Being selected for this program, and chosen to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange, has been nothing short of life-changing. There's no turning back. Scarcity mindset? Gone. Imposter syndrome? Gone. Negative self-talk? Gone. Perpetuating trauma? Gone. It's all about a growth mindset, confident wealth-building, prayer, and supplication. Healing is at the center of it all—join us at the Purple Path Bi-Annual Healing Retreat. #OMBWBlackInBiz  Tune in now to learn about my experience thus far. Check out our YouTube video too! https://youtu.be/1FsYW9Rl5H0?si=Pzpl2TSFqrmzBLC8.  God is!

This week, we are focusing on maternal health more up close and personal with our special guest, Michelle Alero Adeniyi. Please read her bio below along with ways to connect with her on social media.  Michelle Alero Adeniyi is a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse and the Director of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Collective Impact at March of Dimes. With a deep passion for health equity and women's health, Michelle has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. In her role at March of Dimes, Michelle leads collaborative efforts to address disparities in maternal and child health, working closely with partners and stakeholders to drive impactful change. Her commitment to ensuring that every mother and child receives the best possible care is evident in her work, from organizing community wellness events to advocating for policy changes that support birth equity. On a personal note, Michelle is a proud new mother to a wonderful son, which has only deepened her commitment to the cause she serves. Balancing her professional life with the joys and challenges of motherhood, she brings both personal and professional insights to her work in maternal wellness.   How can people find and connect with me? @aleromichelle on all social platforms Michelle Alero Adeniyi on LinkedIn   Grace + JOY,  Dr. J

Join us on Purple Path's Podcast, Restoration + Redemption, for an impactful series dedicated to maternal health. This series will shine a light on the unique experiences and challenges faced by Black and brown mothers and families. We'll explore critical issues, share powerful stories, and provide valuable resources to support and uplift our communities. Tune in to be part of this essential conversation and discover how we can work together to create a more equitable and supportive environment for all mothers and families. Special shout out to Raquel + Joy for joining me to introduce our maternal health series. God is! Grace + JOY,  Dr. J

Hey hey!  How are you?  Really.  I want to know.  My week started off real sketchy because I had to learn a hard lesson where I had to take all the years of my living and learning to relearn the difference between accountability and judgment.  I thought I knew but those lines can get blurred really quick.  Tune in and let's talk. Love ya!  God is! Grace + JOY, Dr. J 

Tune in!  Inspired by Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts latest book, Power Moves, I felt the need to delve deep with my podcast audience with an even more transparent part of my life - this current season.  #PowerMoves God is!  Grace + JOY,  Dr. J

Real Quick. Did you invite and welcome God into your life?  I'll share my conviction.  I want to hear from you.  Follow us on Instagram: @purplepathbydrj

Today! Tuh-DAY (Dr. Sheniqua Johnson), I talk about being tenacious on so many levels.  I even invited a special guest to say, "hello" at the very end of this quick talk with YOU!  Read Psalm 31:24 when YOU have a moment.  God is!  I love YOU! Dr. J

This episode - this discussion, I hold near to my soul because this is a word.  I shared on my social media platforms that caring for a husband that is now fully disabled places me in a predicament to feel like a sinlge, teen mother again.  That lonely and exacerbating feelimg associated with marrying an able-bodied man that I now care for 24/7, 365 is overwhelming and joyful, simultaneously.   Because of what I am experiencing, I want to encourage every couple and family to have those much needed conversations in a proactive way.  Don't wait until you are in the thick of it to make these life-changing decisions.  Share my podcast, especially this episode with the masses. God is! Dr. J

Sweet 16! This is the final episode of the year for season 1 of Restoration + Redemption.  Make sure to tune in to the previous episoded and see how we've grown over the course of the year.  2023 is/was considered the Jordan Year.  By all means, we agree. But, 2024, we are coming for everything God promised us and in order to do so, we have to make sure we are in alignment for the assignment.  Our two words for 2024 are alignment and integrity.   One of the things God laid on my heart is what I shared as one of my Facebook posts.  See below.  "This the one right here! I might elaborate on this topic tomorrow on Restoration + Redemption Podcast !!!! Opposed to setting our minds on the idea that God blessing someone in close proximity to us as being a clear indication that He's about to bless you, let's shift to being authentically happy for that person without the residue of being blessed in addition to what God has already blessed you with. Not saying you aren't genuinely happy for someone when they're blessed but most times when I hear people express gratitude for someone's blessing, it's quickly followed by this "I'm next" mentality! When this happens, there's this unequivocal timeframe placed on when the blessing you're expecting should arrive! Stop playing yourself and stop playing with God. His timing will always override yours!! Let me keep working on me over here!!"   Let's TALK.  God is! Love ya and Happy Holidays,  Dr. J

Dropping some quick knowledge in less than 10 minutes.  This is the new move.  I asked God to give me direction as to how I can continue the podcast solo with a worthy message that provokes positive, sustainable change.  He did just that.  All of our episodes are great but this one here was done in true "Shaniqua" fashion  - vibrant integrity. God is.  Enjoy!

This week we are having a quick talk about the high, lows, and in betweenss related to healing and trauma.  Candid conversation - where I want YOU to respond.  This has been a great outlet for me as I grief the transition of my mom and the husband I had prior to his heart attack and stroke last year. I hope and pray that my words bless YOU in a mighty way! Grace + JOY,  Dr. J

Hey y'all!  Shout out to sisterhood and community!  I am sharing a quick snippet of how God showed me that my breakdown was a prerequisite for my breakthrough!  God is!   Follow us on Instagram at @purplepathbydrj.   Grace + JOY,  Dr. J

Wow! This week, I share all things related to my family and business, Purple Path as well as the liberating feeling associated with my time in St. Louis for Build Black Business Weekend.  Take a listen and make sure to follow me on Instagram and TikTok at @purplepathbydrj. God Is!   Grace + JOY,  Dr. Shaniqua Jones  Founder/CEO Purple Path

Today was all about my mom, Mother Odia B. Anderson who transitioned September 2, 2023; a year ago tomorrow.  I share a unfiltered and unedited dialogue with you as it relates to what I have experienced in this last year.  Grief is not something you get over - it is something you learn to live with and work through.  I even share some of the lessons I've learned over this last year too! Thank YOU for being here!  God is!   Grace + JOY,  Dr. Shaniqua Jones

Today was all about a candid conversation around the company we keep.  Look around!  Are you represented well in your current environment?  During this seaosn of spiritual warfare, we have to keep our eyes and ears open like my mom once told me!  God is!   Love you always!   Grace + JOY,  Dr. Shaniqua Jones

Purple Path By Dr. Shaniqua Jones brings several youth together to discuss what it is they need and how they want to be supported.  Tune in and listen NOW!  This is how our children want to be supported.     God is!     Dr. Shaniqua Jones 

This episode is all about when imposter syndrome makes you the imposter.  Now, I know there will be times when we are in close proximity to others that a shared language and posture occurs - that is how cultures and climates sustain and/or change over time.  We have to make sure we operate with high integrity as well as have the necessary conversations to ensure respect is always at the forefront of every relationship.   Of course, I share some situations, provide a backstory, and drop the knowledge!   I love ya!   God is.    Dr. J

OMG! Today episode is EPIc with thee Nicholas Crayton.  For inquiries, please email [email protected].   Learn more about Nicholas' story here.   We had a 30-minute discussion about re-entry, discipline, and walking away from the negativity that holds us bound.   Let's GO! Thank YOU for tuning in. God is!   Dr. J

This episode, we are discussing healthy boundaries.  I share a moment of vulnerability that tried to seep in and steal my JOY.  I provide you with 10 tips that can help you.  I know I am being blessed as I continue to explore ways to create and grow as the woman God has called me to be for such a time as this.  God is. You can watch the actual video on our YouTube Channel.   Grace + JOY,    Dr. Shaniqua Jones

Today we discussed all the things relating to past traumas that show up in our lives right now.  Thanks Mrs. Gia Jackson!

Today we will talk about acknowledging our feelings and emotions as well as some of the moments that literally take our breath away when we lose someone we love with Sheniqua Johnson.   Sheniqua Johnson, International Motivational Speaker. She is an Amazon Best Selling Author and has penned 13 books. She is the Television Show Host of The Heart of the Matter with Sheniqua Johnson RN which is seen in over 200 countries and reaches over 200 million subscribers. She is the host of the internationally recognized podcast Sisterly Sundays which streams on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and airs on YouTube. Sheniqua has been in the helping profession for over 21 years serving as a Registered Nurse & College Professor. She has trained over 2500 of today's nurses. She is also a Media & Wellness Expert/Consultant and the owner of Stronger Through Faith Media and A Better U, LLC.

This second episode we invite you to talk with our special guest, Wynette Richardson. Wynette Richardson is a sought- after motivational speaker and author, known for her engaging, inspiring, and empowering message. Wynette's transformational and thought provoking words initiate the spark necessary for her audience to launch their dreams into the realms of reality. Wynette founded Richardson Speaks Global to positively impact students of all ages globally! 

Hey there!  Here is our introduction to our podcast, Restoration + Redemption.  We won't take too much of your time this week but will dive deep into what we as a people experience in our worlds and use God and Restorative Justice as our foundation.  Cool?  Cool.   Thanks to our sponsors:  Ask BlueJae Sunflower Sugar Scrubs FMK Media LLC  DSB Solutions