Beyond the Healing w/ Dorcas P

You’re moving… but who’s actually leading?This episode is your invitation to slow down, realign, and start moving with God instead of pressure.We're getting honest about what it looks like to stay busy, productive, and consistent—yet still feel out of alignment. Because not every move is ordered, and not every open door is God.If you’ve been making things happen but feeling the weight of pressure, confusion, or quiet exhaustion… this is your invitation to move differently.We’re talking about how to slow down, check in with God, and shift from moving for Him to actually moving with Him.This isn’t about doing more. It’s about realignment.Inside this episode, we cover:The difference between God-led movement and self-led pressureHow to recognize when you’re operating on autopilotPractical ways to pause, listen, and follow God’s directionWhy obedience—not busyness—is what brings true alignmentToday’s goal is simple: Just move. With God. With grace. With intention.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

What if you’ve been trying to earn something that was never up for negotiation?In this episode, we’re unpacking the difference between worth vs worthy—and how misunderstanding it can quietly push you into performance, burnout, and self-doubt.If your sense of value rises when you’re doing well and drops the moment you fall short, this conversation will challenge that cycle.We get into:Why your worth is God-given and not earnedHow performance-based identity impacts your mental and emotional healthThe difference between conviction and condemnationHow trauma can show up as overworking, overgiving, and overprovingWhat it actually looks like to live from your worth instead of striving for itThis is about shifting from proving… to living.You are not striving to become worthy. You are learning to live from the worth you already have.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

What happens when you stop chasing… and start trusting?In this episode, we’re getting honest about the weight of always trying to make things happen—chasing opportunities, success, healing, and feeling like everything depends on you. But what if the exhaustion you feel isn’t from doing too much… it’s from carrying what was never yours to carry?Through real-life moments and powerful reflection, I share what shifted when I stopped forcing doors and started moving in obedience—and how that led to opportunities I could’ve never created on my own, including stepping into international speaking and interviewing Tabitha Brown.This episode will help you: • Recognize where you’ve been operating from pressure instead of alignment • Release what you were never assigned to carry • Move with clarity, courage, and strategy—without the burnoutIf you’ve been feeling tired, stretched, or unsure if you’re doing too much… this is your reminder:You don’t have to chase what God has already aligned for you.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

What if your healing, growth, and becoming were never meant to be the destination?In this episode, we’re having a real conversation about how easy it is to focus on transformation and miss God in the process. Because the truth is—you can grow, heal, and still feel disconnected if you don’t truly know Him.This is your reminder:God is not a tool for your becoming… He is the destination.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

Are you feeling frustrated because you aren't "over it" yet? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the "Hurry Up and Heal" habit. We often treat our emotional and spiritual growth like a race, focusing so much on the finish line—being "healed already"—that we skip the very stages meant to make us whole.If you’ve been overconsuming content but not applying it, or using "business" to disguise your pain, this episode is your permission to slow down. We dive into the psychology of why we rush, the hidden costs of shortcuts, and how to start the actual "daily work" of becoming Healed, Empowered, and Restored.In this episode, we discuss:The 3 red flags that you’re rushing your healing process.Why "Productivity" is often a mask for avoiding hard emotions.Healing isn’t a race to the finish line; it’s a return to yourself. It’s time to stop outrunning your evolution and start becoming H.E.R.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

In this episode, we discuss why focusing on the end goal can actually hinder your healing and how to embrace the continuous journey of becoming empowered and restored.Too often, we put pressure on ourselves to “arrive” at a place of being fully healed, only to feel frustrated when life shows us there’s still more work to do. That mindset can lead to self-judgment, rushing the process, and even performing healing instead of truly experiencing it.In this conversation, we unpack why healing isn’t a one-time destination, but a daily decision—how you think, how you respond, and how you show up for yourself. Because true healing isn’t about getting to a finish line… it’s about becoming whole in real time.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

7 years ago, I almost took my life.I reached a breaking point where the weight of depression, emotional pain, and unhealed trauma felt like too much to carry. In that moment, I didn’t see a way forward.But I stayed.And this episode is my suicide survival story—but more than that, it’s my healing journey.Over the past 7 years, I’ve learned that survival is not the same as healing. Freedom didn’t happen in a moment—it has been something I’ve had to choose every single day through faith, therapy, growth, and inner healing.In this deeply personal conversation, I’m sharing:My experience with depression and emotional overwhelmWhat led me to my breaking pointThe moment that changed everythingWhat healing actually looked like after survivingAnd how I’m still choosing to live free, 7 years laterIf you are struggling with depression, emotional exhaustion, or feeling like life is too heavy right now, I need you to hear this—you are not alone, and your story is not over.There is still purpose on the other side of your pain.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

Many of us have learned how to manage our pain while continuing to show up, build, lead, and succeed. But managing pain is not the same as healing it.In this episode, Dorcas talks about what it really means to go deeper in the healing process. Surface healing may help us function, but true healing requires us to confront what’s beneath the surface — the wounds, beliefs, and experiences that still shape how we show up in our lives.If we want true freedom, wholeness, and the life God has called us to, we cannot keep building on unaddressed pain.This conversation is an invitation to slow down, lean in, and begin healing beyond the surface.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

We hear the question all the time: “How are you?”But how often do we actually pause long enough to answer it honestly?In this special episode of The Dorcas Pittman Podcast, we step away from the normal format to create space for a simple but powerful moment of reflection. Life moves fast. Responsibilities pile up. As leaders, entrepreneurs, and women of faith, we often check on everyone else while neglecting to check in with ourselves.This episode is an invitation to slow down, remove the mask, and answer the question truthfully before God and before yourself. No pressure to perform. No need to appear strong. Just honesty.Sometimes healing begins with something as simple—and as brave—as telling the truth about how you’re really doing.So today, take a moment and ask yourself the question we often rush past: How are you?Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

Women’s History Month often highlights what women have accomplished — the businesses built, the barriers broken, the platforms gained. But legacy is not just what you build. It’s who you are while building it.In this episode, “The Woman You’re Becoming Is the Legacy,” we shift from doing to being. Through Galatians 5:22–23, we explore how the fruit of the Spirit — love, peace, faithfulness, self-control — matters more than visibility, applause, or achievement.If you’re a woman of faith, a leader, or an entrepreneur navigating growth and healing at the same time, this conversation will challenge you to prioritize character over clout and formation over performance.Because influence without fruit will not sustain you. And history is shaped by who you become — not just what you produce.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

Perfectionism has convinced many of us that we have to get it all together before we can fully walk in purpose. But what if purpose was never waiting on your perfection — only your presence?In this episode of The Dorcas Pittman Podcast, we unpack the statement: “Purpose is not for the perfect. It is for the present.” You’ll learn how perfectionism can quietly delay obedience, fuel burnout, and keep you performing instead of participating. We explore how staying present with yourself creates space for God to nurture, refine, and develop the purpose He already placed within you.If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or woman of faith who feels like you’re constantly preparing but never arriving, this conversation will challenge you to stop striving for flawlessness and start showing up faithfully.God’s power is not revealed through your polish — it’s revealed through your presence.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

Isolation can sound wise. It can look mature. It can even feel like healing. But what if the very thing we’re calling “protecting our peace” is actually protecting our wounds?In this episode, we unpack the difference between intentional solitude and defensive isolation. As leaders, entrepreneurs, and women of faith, many of us have learned to withdraw when we’re overwhelmed, disappointed, or stretched too thin. But isolation is not self-care — and it is not self-love.We explore how isolation quietly robs us of the God-ordained connections meant to sharpen, stretch, and strengthen us. Through Scripture and honest reflection, we confront the lie that healing requires disappearing. You’ll learn how to discern whether you’re resetting in God’s presence or retreating out of fear, pride, or past pain.If you’ve been building, leading, and healing mostly on your own, this conversation will gently challenge you to reconsider what real growth looks like.You were not designed to do this alone. And choosing connection isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

So many women have mastered survival but never learned how to tend to themselves. In this episode, we unpack what it truly means to love yourself enough to heal—and why healing is not weakness, selfishness, or a lack of faith.We explore the difference between survival and love, how healing becomes a boundary that breaks cycles of shame, pride, and fear, and why honoring your healing journey actually honors God. This conversation is a permission slip for the woman who has been strong for too long, silent for too long, and faithful while neglecting herself.This episode is inviting you to stop surviving and start choosing wholeness with intention, honesty, and faith.If you’ve been waiting for permission, this is it.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

In this episode, we confront the Triad of Bondage—Shame, Pride, and Fear (S.P.F.)—and how these three often work together to silence our voice and stall our healing. Drawing from Breaking the Silence: Christianity & Mental Illness, this conversation unpacks how shame distorts identity, pride isolates us under the pressure to “be strong,” and fear keeps us hiding what God is inviting us to bring into the light. This episode is for women—especially leaders and entrepreneurs—who are ready to stop suffering in silence and begin healing in truth, freedom, and alignment with who God says they are.Purchase signed copy of Breaking the Silence: Christianity & Mental Illnesshttps://www.dorcaspittman.com/products/breaking-the-silence-christianity-mental-illness-signedHost: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

In this episode of The Dorcas Pittman Podcast, Dorcas explores the difference between blame and honesty—and why true healing doesn’t require guilt. This conversation centers on taking a healing inventory: identifying and listing the areas of your life that need healing without spiraling into shame or self-attack.Many women try to grow by being hard on themselves, believing guilt proves they’re serious about change. But blame keeps us stuck, while honesty creates space for clarity, compassion, and freedom. Dorcas reframes the healing inventory as an act of leadership, not self-punishment, inviting listeners to observe their patterns without condemnation and tell the truth in a way that keeps them present and open to God.Healing doesn’t come from punishing yourself into better behavior—it comes from honest reflection that leads to realignment and wholeness.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

In this episode of The Dorcas Pittman Podcast, we take an honest look at self-sabotage—not as a flaw, but as evidence of unhealed survival patterns. Dorcas shares how self-sabotage shows up quietly in relationships and self-worth, often disguised as familiarity or protection. Anchored in Romans 12:2, this conversation invites us to pause, reflect, and allow God to renew our thinking so we can interrupt cycles that no longer serve who we’re becoming. This episode is a reminder that awareness is not condemnation—it’s the doorway to wholeness, freedom, and aligned leadership.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

Some of the heaviest things we carry don’t show up where people can see them. They don’t appear on our resumes, our platforms, or our social media feeds—but they absolutely show up in our bodies, our leadership, and our relationship with God.In this episode of The Dorcas Pittman Podcast, we’re having an honest conversation about bringing things into the light—not as self-betrayal, but as self-leadership. This is not about confessing so you can be corrected. It’s about acknowledging so you can finally be free.Rooted in John 8:32, we unpack why truth doesn’t free us because it feels good, but because it removes the lie we’ve been living under. What stays hidden stays heavy. What remains unnamed stays in control.You’ll hear why ignoring burdens doesn’t make you strong—it makes you tired. We talk about survival tools that quietly turn into long-term weights, why awareness comes before release, and how God’s light is never about punishment—it’s an invitation to healing.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

Healing doesn’t begin with fixing — it begins with honesty. In this episode, Dorcas introduces courageous honesty as the foundation of real healing, leadership, and identity work. She unpacks how many women, especially leaders and entrepreneurs, learned to wear “the cape” of strength as a survival strategy — and how that same strength can quietly become a hiding place.This episode isn’t about taking the cape off yet — it’s about acknowledging it, understanding why it formed, and allowing God to reveal what’s underneath. If you’re a woman who leads, builds, and carries responsibility, this is the starting point for healing with courage, clarity, and intention.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

This episode challenges the idea that healing ends when the pain stops. Because healing for real isn’t about what God removed — it’s about what you’re willing to trust Him with next.In this conversation, I talk about the moment healing stops being something you talk about and becomes something you live. Where faith is tested not in crisis, but in obedience. Where God asks you to move without clarity, lead without certainty, and trust without guarantees.For women who build businesses, lead teams, and carry responsibility, this episode is a reminder that healing and leadership are inseparable. You cannot lead with integrity while withholding parts of your heart from God.Healing for real requires surrender, alignment, and faith that extends beyond comfort. And for the woman who’s ready to stop performing strength and start walking in obedience — this episode is your invitation.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

This episode is a call-out and a call-up for the woman who’s been wearing strength like armor. I’m talking to the leaders, the builders, the fixers, and the women everyone depends on — especially the ones who learned early that being “strong” was the safest way to survive.In this conversation, I unpack how the cape becomes a hiding place. How serving, leading, and producing can quietly turn into a way to avoid being seen, supported, or honest about what still hurts. I share how God confronted me about my attachment to being the strong one — and why strength without surrender will always cost you more than it gives.If you’re a woman who leads businesses, families, ministries, or movements — this episode will challenge you to redefine strength through God’s lens, not survival. Because real leadership isn’t about carrying everything alone. It’s about trusting God enough to put the cape down.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

In this episode, we’re getting real about the version of healing that looks good on the outside but keeps you small on the inside. I’m talking about the mask — the “I’m fine,” the “I’m healed,” the polished version we present because we don’t want anyone questioning how far we’ve come.But here’s the truth: you can be healing and still be hiding.You can be growing and still be guarded.You can be whole in one area and still wounded in another.This episode pulls back the curtain on the places where we’ve used healing as a shield, a persona, or even a way to prove ourselves. I share how God confronted me about the parts of my story I was still protecting, and why stepping out as Dorcas—not the performance of “healed”—was the breakthrough I didn’t know I needed.If you’ve ever felt pressure to be the “strong one,” the “healed one,” or the “leader who always has it together,” this conversation will free you. No more hiding. No more shrinking. No more pretending.It’s time to let God mature your healing… not mask it. And it’s time for you to show up as the real you — not the version you created to survive.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdorcasp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

In this episode, we’re shifting the spotlight from your role in the pivot to God’s role in it — the part you can’t control, but absolutely have to trust.I talk about how God will interrupt your plans, reroute your path, and shut down the very things you thought were “working”… not to punish you, but to protect the woman you’re becoming.This episode breaks down what it really looks like to surrender the pivot: letting go of your own timeline, releasing the version of yourself that survived, and trusting the God who sees the whole picture when you only see pieces.For every woman who leads, builds, or carries influence — this will hit home. Because the truth is: you can’t lead boldly if you don’t trust God deeply. And in business, in healing, and in identity… the pivot is often where God reveals Himself the loudest.If you’ve been feeling a shift in your spirit, your calling, or your leadership — this episode will help you lean into it with faith, not fear.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

In this opening episode of the pivot from the Beyond the Healing Podcast to the Dorcas Pittman Podcast, I get real about the personal side of the pivot — the part most of us avoid. I talk about how fear, comfort, and old mindsets will have you questioning what God already made clear. This episode breaks down the inner work behind a pivot: the honesty, the identity check, and the courage to admit when God is shifting you. If you’ve ever felt the tension between where you are and where God is calling you next, this one is going to meet you right where you are.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

In the season finale of Beyond the Healing, this episode delivers a reflective message about the freedom we each have to choose what our “beyond” looks like. Through transparent reflection and biblical truth, this episode unpacks the difference between performing healing and actually living healed. It calls out the cycles we silently repeat and challenges us to stop echoing pain and start reflecting purpose. The message is clear: surrender is not about weakness—it’s about trusting God with the parts we’ve tried to control. If Jeremiah 29:11 says God knows the plans, then the question is: Do you trust Him enough to follow them? It’s time to choose what your beyond will say—will it speak of hurt, or will it testify of healing?Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcasp

In this moving episode of Beyond the Healing, Dorcas Pittman sits down with Cameka LaSha—founder of the FASTell Girl Model2Mentor Program and survivor turned soul-stirring poet—to explore the journey of healing from trauma and the urgent mission of empowering at-risk girls. Cameka, who battled her own childhood wounds and a life-threatening fight with breast cancer, shares how she found her voice through poetry and built a nonprofit that offers behavioral management and mentorship to girls wrestling with suicidal thoughts. Together, they unpack the impact of generational trauma, the power of naming and breaking “word curses,” and the essential role of faith in reclaiming identity and purpose. From the hard work of healing the inner daughter to creating safe spaces where young women can process pain and discover their worth, this conversation reminds us that healing is an active, faith-filled commitment that can transform individuals—and generations—to come.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcaspGuest: Cameka LaShaWebsite: www.fastellgirlm2m.orgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cam_munity

In this episode of Beyond the Healing, host Dorcas Pittman is joined by Toyin Ajayi, a seasoned personal development coach, motivational speaker, and founder of Outdoorsy Black Women—a vibrant social network dedicated to connecting Black women who are curious about or committed to an outdoorsy lifestyle. Together, they dig deep into what self-care truly means, especially for Black women who are often taught to put themselves last. From navigating guilt-free self-care to redefining what it means to be “selfish,” this conversation challenges the surface-level views of rest and instead explores self-care as a spiritual, emotional, and mental necessity. Toyin, who currently lives a nomadic life traveling the country in her 16ft travel trailer, shares how her relationship with God, her adventures in nature, and her work in building communities like Cheers To Her Wins have taught her the importance of boundaries, discernment, and divine protection. This episode reminds us that self-care isn’t optional—it’s sacred, and it’s a lifelong journey rooted in self-worth, faith, and freedom.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcaspGuest: Toyin AjayiWebsite: https://coachingwithtoyin.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithtoyin/Outdoorsy Black WomenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorsyBlackWomen/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/outdoorsyblackwomen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OutdoorsyBlackWomen

In this episode of Beyond the Healing, host Dorcas Pittman sits down with Coach Deb Howard, founder of the Kingdom Wealth Warriors community and Abundant Life Coach, for a powerful conversation about healing the mindset around money. Together, they unpack how early life experiences, generational beliefs, and emotional wounds can distort our view of wealth, keeping us stuck in survival mode instead of walking in God’s abundance.Deb, who has overcome her own financial struggles, shares how healing and financial freedom go hand in hand—and why knowing your identity in Christ is the foundation for both. With over two decades of experience as an HR leader, a heart for teaching biblical financial principles, and a deep commitment to helping faith-based leaders break free from debt and limitation, she brings both wisdom and practicality to the table.This conversation is for every woman who’s ever questioned her worth, battled with lack, or felt guilty for desiring more. It’s not just about money—it’s about peace, purpose, and permission to live an abundant life.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcaspGuest: Deb HowardWebsite: https://debhowardcoaching.com/Linktree: https://www.instagram.com/coachdebhoward/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingdomwealthwarriors

In this soul-stirring episode of Beyond the Healing, Dorcas Pittman sits down with Monica Hall—a Licensed Evangelist with COGIC, faith-driven author, speaker, and healing coach—whose life’s work is dedicated to helping Christian women heal from life’s toughest moments and reclaim their joy. Having walked through her own season of divorce, loneliness, and emotional turmoil, Monica brings both wisdom and transparency to the conversation.Together, Dorcas and Monica unpack what it means to heal after divorce, especially when your identity has been wrapped in titles, roles, and expectations—like Monica’s former position as a first lady. They talk about the silent grief of isolation, the struggle for permission to move on, and the sacred work of rediscovering who you are beyond your pain. Monica shares how therapy, forgiveness, and deep trust in God helped her stop performing strength and start living with intention.This episode is an invitation to every woman who’s ever questioned her worth after loss—to let go of shame, choose joy on purpose, and return to the truth of her identity in Christ. It’s about healing, not just for survival, but for the kind of joy that’s rooted in wholeness.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/Guest: Monica HallWebsite: https://www.destinedforpurposeatl.org/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/destinedforpurpose2023

In this soul-stirring episode of Beyond the Healing, host Dorcas Pittman sits down with Kelley J. Bell, a Kingdom Strategist on a mission to empower families and strengthen communities—one step at a time. Known for equipping others to live life abundantly by blending Kingdom principles with practical strategies, Kelley brings wisdom, truth, and encouragement to the conversation.Together, they dive deep into the truth that many women have been taught to endure but not belong. They talk through the impact of generational trauma, the constant pressure to be “strong,” and what it really means to walk boldly in your identity as a daughter of God.This episode is full of faith and practical insight for the woman who is tired of surviving and ready to shift. Kelley and Dorcas discuss how surrender, mindset shifts, and prioritizing God’s Word can help women find balance, healing, and freedom in both their personal lives and purpose-driven work.If you've been holding it all together and silently wondering where you belong—this one’s for you.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/Guest: Kelley J. BellWebsite: https://www.kelleyjbell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelleyjbell/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KelleyJBell

In this episode of Beyond the Healing, host Dorcas Pittman sits down with registered dietitian and content creator Andrea Mathis for a real, unfiltered conversation about what it means to heal your relationship with food and your body.Together, they unpack the impact of trauma, body shame, and societal expectations—and how healing requires more than just diet plans and gym routines. Andrea opens up about her shift from clinical dietetics to content creation, and how she found freedom through self-acceptance, mindset shifts, and learning to drown out the noise of unrealistic beauty standards.They get into everything from the pressure to “look the part” as a wellness professional to the role fashion and representation play in reclaiming joy in your body. This episode will challenge you to stop tying your worth to your size and start honoring your body for what it is: worthy, right now.If you’re tired of restrictive diets, shame-based health advice, and the weight of unrealistic expectations—this one’s for you.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/Guest: Andrea Mathis, MA RDN LDWebsite: https://www.beautifuleatsandthings.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/beautifuleatsandthings/Twitter (BeautifulEandT): https://twitter.com/BeautifulEandTPinterest (BEandThings): https://www.pinterest.com/BEandThings/TikTok (@beautifuleatsandthings): https://www.tiktok.com/@beautifuleatsandthings/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@beautifuleatsthings?si=0HxB68-kLIah7uN6

In this episode of Beyond the Healing, host Dorcas Pittman sits down with fellow Sistas In Biz, Kristen Pate and Dena Bruton for a real and raw conversation on what it truly takes for Black women to build meaningful, purpose-driven partnerships. Together, they explore how healing past wounds is essential to showing up whole in collaboration—whether in sisterhood, motherhood, or business.They dive into the importance of discernment, patience, and faith when navigating relationships, and why isolation can’t lead to purpose. From setting boundaries to embracing each other's unique genius, this episode reminds us that we don’t build the kingdom alone—we build it together.If you’ve ever struggled to trust again, collaborate again, or believe in community again, this conversation is for you.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/Guest: Kristen PateWebsite: https://www.techiehomegirl.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkrispate/Dena BrutonWebsite: https://www.revealcosmetics.net/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/iamdenabruton/Sistahs In Biz : Website: https://www.mobileapp.app/to/IHDVkW8?ref=m_clInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sistasinbiz/

Seasons of Transition: The Healing Power of the PivotIn this powerful episode of Beyond the Healing, Dorcas Pittman sits down with Desiree Danielle for a real and raw conversation about what it means to heal through life’s pivots. From career shifts to personal transitions, Desiree shares how learning to trust God through uncertainty has shaped her journey.Together, they unpack how transitions—though often uncomfortable—can become sacred spaces for growth, surrender, and spiritual awakening. Desiree opens up about navigating family dynamics, grieving former versions of herself, and finding peace in the redirection.This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t always look like stillness—sometimes, it looks like a pivot. And when God calls you to shift, the most powerful thing you can do is say yes.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/Guest: Desiree DanielleWebsite: https://www.desireedanielle.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e/

In the Season 2 premiere of Beyond the Healing, host Dorcas P shares her personal journey of healing, emphasizing the importance of unlearning past identities and embracing a new self. She discusses the transition from survival to living fully, the significance of self-love, and the ongoing process of discovering one's true identity. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their healing journey and prepare for a life beyond pain and insecurity.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: www.dorcaspittman.com Instagram:   / iamdorcasp

On the season finale  of Beyond the Healing, Brittany Monay shares her powerful story of navigating life after losing her parents at a young age and battling suicidal thoughts for decades. She opens up about her experiences in the psych ward and how surrendering to God transformed her life. Through developing a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him, Brittany has found healing, peace, and is now witnessing miracles in her life. Tune in for this heartfelt conversation on faith, healing, and transformation. Guest:  Brittany Mo’Nay Pugh Website: https://www.brittanymonay.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanymonay/ Host:  Dorcas Pittman  Website: www.dorcaspittman.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/

On this week’s episode of Beyond the Healing, Prophetess Neiky dives deep into how obedience and her unwavering relationship with God have been the foundation of her healing journey. She shares how trusting God not only made healing possible but also guided her to the right people and opportunities that have helped her grow and elevate to new heights. Her story is a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith and how aligning with God’s plan can bring the right support and breakthrough needed to navigate life beyond the healing. Guest:  Prophetess Neiky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammsneiky Host:  Dorcas Pittman  Website: www.dorcaspittman.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/

On this episode of Beyond the Healing, host Dorcas opens up about her personal journey of what life has been like beyond the healing—which has included even more healing. Embracing this ongoing process has allowed her to fall deeper in love with herself, a stark contrast to a time when she once despised her own reflection. She shares how continuous healing is necessary as God shapes us into the people He has always intended us to be. Tune in for an honest reflection on growth, self-love, and divine transformation. Host:  Dorcas Pittman  Website: www.dorcaspittman.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/

On this week's episode of Beyond the Healing, I sit down with Abundant Life Coach Deb Howard and the founder of  @kingdomwealthwarriors  she opens up about her powerful healing journey. Deb shares how her desire to heal became more valuable than her need for privacy, and how that decision transformed her life. Now, she’s on a mission to empower other women to embrace their own healing and live abundantly. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and the wisdom she’s gained along the way. Guest: Deb Howard Website: https://debhowardcoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdebhoward/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KingdomWealthWarriors?mibextid=LQQJ4d Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: www.dorcaspittman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/

When someone passes, and you’ve been holding onto the hope that they would one day acknowledge the pain they caused you, it’s not just their death you mourn—you also grieve the lost chance for reconciliation and being truly seen. In this week’s episode of Beyond the Healing, I sit down with Danita Crear as she shares her journey of healing the father wound after his passing. Danita opens up about the struggle of finding peace and how she chose to prioritize her own healing, both during and beyond the pain.  Guest:  Dania Crear Website: https://goodmeasuredata.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaneldanita/ https://www.instagram.com/goodmeasuredata/ Host:  Dorcas Pittman  Website: www.dorcaspittman.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/

On this week's episode of Beyond the Healing, I had the privilege of sitting down with Coach Mike James of P&Z Coaching. Mike opens up about the deep impact of losing both of his parents and how he navigated the overwhelming grief that followed. He shares the powerful lessons he learned along the way, including the importance of shifting your perspective in the face of loss and adversity. Mike also delves into what it means to truly own your role as the CEO of your life—taking control, making empowered decisions, and steering your life in the direction of purpose and fulfillment. This episode is filled with wisdom and practical insights that will inspire anyone facing their own challenges to take charge and find strength in their journey. To purchase your copy of Breaking the Silence: Christianity & Mental Illness please go to https://www.dorcaspittman.com/books Guest: Coach Mike James Website: www.coachmikejames.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmikejames/ Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: www.dorcaspittman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/

On this episode of Beyond the Healing, I sit down with Coach Jae Rene' as she shares her powerful journey of healing after the loss of her son. From grief and anger to rediscovering her identity and purpose, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Guest: Coach Jae Rene' Website: https://linktr.ee/coachjaerene Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjaerene/ Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: www.dorcaspittman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/

On this episode of the Beyond the Healing podcast, I sit down with Pastor Charles Johnson, known as the Successologist. Pastor Johnson shares his personal journey of healing as a pastor, including the challenges he faced and how he learned to love himself. He also provides valuable tips on living a successful life, blending spiritual wisdom with practical advice. Join us for an inspiring conversation about faith, self-love, and the path to true success. Charles Johnson: IG: @the_successologist FB: Charles Wyatt Johnson Connect With Me Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/

On the premiere of Beyond the Healing, host Dorcas P sits down with Jessica S. Smith of the 'Jess Ask' podcast to talk about what life Beyond the Healing is like for her. And guess what... the gag is, there’s still healing that has to be done. In this episode, we have a candid conversation about the healing that has been done, the healing that's currently taking place, and the healing that's left to be done. Navigating a life Beyond the Healing can only be done when you shift from your perspective of life to God's perspective. What we desire in our hearts will be made manifest through our healing.