Healing Soul...with J
Healing Soul...with J is a podcast focused on self-reflection and personal growth. Hosted by a 27-year-old Black woman from Chicago, it shares life experiences and lessons learned. Each episode discusses sensitive topics that are relatable to many, offering steps toward healing. New episodes are released on Wednesdays.
Episodes
How Do Men Heal?
In this episode, I am making the proposal to expand my understanding of how men heal. As a woman, I can't speak for men, but I know that we all need the same love and support in our healing journey. This is a call to understand what men do when there is so much pressure on them to be strong. Who is in your corner? And what tools do you use to be the best version of yourself?
Finally Healing The Way I Need To
In this episode, I discuss the importance of finding your way. When times get rough, we detach, we isolate, and we tend to internalize how others feel about what we are doing. It is okay to take the space you need and indulge in how it makes you feel. You have to heal yourself before you can do it for anyone else.
It's Time to Show Up
In this episode, I discuss the need to show up for ourselves, even if others don't. Although this is a hard thing to do at times, it is important to learn how to navigate through our struggles without being overly dependent on others. Showing up for yourself could lead to isolation, or learning to take the time you need for yourself. Remember, this is a vital step to healing and continuing the
Confront Your Demons
In this episode, I speak about why it is important to address the things you've been avoiding. Although the episode is short and sweet, it speaks about having the courage to take your fears and address them head-on. Don't let your ancestors' past affect your future, and don't let your demons make you forget who you are. Although it is easy to try and forget things, if they still oc
Unearthed: The Lies We Carry and The Truths They Bury with Chanchal Garg
In this episode, we discuss the journey of Chanchal Garg and her route to reclaiming her life. In this searing memoir, Chanchal reveals the spiritual and sexual abuse that shattered her sense of self and forced her to question a life defined by duty and sacrifice. Unearthed is a powerful call to every woman who has ever felt silenced-an invitation to trust your inner voice, reclaim your story, and
Sorry...Not Sorry
This episode is an apology, but also my reasoning for why I needed to take a break. I have been out of touch with myself, but also navigating this thing we call life. In this episode, I give you all a small snippet of more lessons learned and topics I never knew I needed to talk about. I am so happy to be back and can not wait to engage in these hard conversations with guests as well as navigate t
Unlocking the Ancient Secrets to Healing: Special Guest Gail Lynn
In 2007, at the age of 37, Gail Lynn
’s dream of making a difference in
the world was rudely shattered. The accumulated stress of two
challenging relationships and three extremely competitive careers in
the automotive, telecommunications, and film industries had
decimated her physical, emotional, and psychological reserves,
leaving her with a medical diagnosis of severe cardiovascular stress
and o
Boundaries will always be there…
In this weeks episode I take a dive into setting boundaries. It is not easy, but it is also very necessary in life. Self awareness of what you need to keep yourself safe is a learning curve. Being receptive to what others need can be hard, but to support our friends, family, lovers, and coworkers, it is our role to ensure acceptance of who they are, and who they have yet to become.
Rough Waters : Special Guest Heather Markham
In this episode, we discuss the journey of standing and surviving. Taking the time to pivot and persevere. Finally, following the path of transfer to thrive. Healing is a part of life for many reasons, and for some, it is a cycle of pain, discomfort, grief, adaptability, acceptance, and growth. You are the driving force for your healing, and even if some things are out of your control, remember, y
Claim Your Swagger: Special Guest Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo
In this episode we dig deeper into the art of owning your journey towards self-worth and developing a quality relationship with yourself. Unleashing your full potential takes time and of course it starts with you. Take this time to learn what SWAGGER really means as well as understanding the power of patience, practice, and perseverance. Remember you are the author to your own story and it is up t
A Cry for Help
A cry for help comes in different forms. It is not up to us to decide if someone is okay or not. As friends and good people in this world, it is important that we try our best to support those in need of emotional and mental support. Depression is a storm that can come in many forms and can appear different amongst all people no matter their race or lifestyle. Depression is not a choice or a way o
Pressure
The pressure we feel from others never translates well. Is it your choice or their choice to decide your fate? In this episode I discuss ignoring the pressure we feel from others and taking things at our pace. Your life is in your hands and so is your journey. Only you can decide when it's time for a change.
Falling From the Top
In this episode, I go into detail about recent trauma and how that can impact one's healing process. As people, we feel the need to have control over everything that has to do with our lives, until that control gets taken away. Healing can be out of the ordinary sometimes but with pain comes recovery. In this episode, I talk about trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you've fallen
Accountability for Thy Self
Taking accountability for your own actions and setting those personal standards for yourself can be hard. It is important that that we take the time to make sure we are holding ourselves accountable so we can not only show up for ourselves but for others.
Have You Forgiven Yourself?
Self forgiveness sometimes is harder than forgiving someone who hurt you. Its time that you put your past decisions behind you and move forward to the now. Being able to forgive yourself for the wrongs or the traumas you’ve experienced is the key to self healing and peace. Join me as I speak through my journey with self forgiveness and call on to others to do the same.
I Did it For Me
In this episode I dive into the importance of taking a mental break. As people we forget about taking those breaks we need to keep going. Taking the time is not always easy but its a necessity.
The Art of Badassery: Unleash Your Mojo with Wisdom of The Dojo
Jennifer Cassetta is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, health and empowerment coach, and a 3rd-degree black belt in Hapkido. Jenn took an interest in martial arts training where she learned how to harness the power of mind, body, and spirit. The book is for any woman who's ever felt burned out, beaten down, or needs a reminder of how powerful she is. Jennifer teaches a unique brand of badas
What Do You Want?
Not knowing what you want can be a hard journey for anyone, but being able to advocate your wants is a skill worth having. Communicating your wants and needs will help to support the self care you may have never experienced. Self love comes in spurts and being able to love yourself unconditionally by focusing on the wants in life you never expected you would have. Join me on this journey to figure
It’s About Time
Mental health awareness is taken for granted sometimes and its about time that changes. Focusing on getting help and utilizing resources is super important for us all. For those who fear “treatment”, this term is not to scare you from finding your own way. Taking care of your mental health is in your hands and you have the power to make the difference. Never run away from those who try to help you
No Perfect Love: Guest Speaker Dr.Alyson Nerenberg
In this episode the conversation is driven by identifying that no perfect love exists. Dr. Alyson Nerenberg high lights that identifying the flaws in your relationship and working to understand yourself and your partner is more significant than trying to build a fairytale that may not actually exist. Her book includes exercises and ways to improve your loving environment and aid in potential relat
In Our Blood: Special Guest Caitlin Billings
Caitlin Billings is a beautiful soul who has shared her experience with not only being a victim of trauma but also being both in and on the other side of the therapist chair. Mental health is a roller coaster but no sign or symptom should go ignored. Asking for help is hard and trusting someone to know your story is even harder. Follow us on this journey as she shares her expertise and experiences
Let’s Talk About It
In this episode I challenge you to express yourself and be completely vulnerable. Being able to talk about tour joys and pains is challenging but its worth it. Finding those people that you trust and are willing to listen to you will open up so many doors for accomplishing peace. Be brave and talk about it.
I’m Tired
In this episode I am encouraging you all to open your mind and be willing to remove the negative parts of life we don’t need. Not ev everyone gets a stress free, problem free environment to thrive in and I am inviting you to create that for yourself. Be open to self-advocation for the optimal healing journey.
Listen to Your Mind and Follow Your Heart
In this episode, I discuss the difficult battle we all face with using our brains to make decisions or our hearts. This is not to force you to choose what you are most comfortable with but also to choose what fits more in any given situation. The lesson to learn from this is to trust that you will make the best decision for yourself.
Speak Up or No one Will Listen
In this episode, I call all of my listeners to think about the importance of advocating for themselves. Speaking up for yourself will turn dreams into realities or hardships into struggles of the past. Speaking up for yourself will give you a new insight into the life and your ability to make your life decisions the way that you want them to be. Be strong in putting your foot down and creating tha
What Does Manifesting Actually Do?
This episode gives you the tools and reasoning for why manifestation is important. Nothing is tangible unless you make it real and therefore dreams are only dreams until we make them a reality. Join me in learning ways that you can manifest in the most healthy way to ensure your goals and dreams are accomplished in a healthy way unique to your own desires.
I Choose Me
In this episode I will be reflecting on choosing yourself and prioritizing yourself. Over the past year so much has changed and most of this was due to making my own decisions. In Chapter 3 my primary focus will be tapping into the spiritual journey within yourself and being able to focus on true self love and worth. Thank you all for supporting me and joining me on this journey.
There is a Way To Survive
In this episode I speak with May Saengpraseuth Alirad about assault as well as her guide to healing. This episode contains some very sensitive stories as well as information that can help survivors as well as peers of survivors gain some understanding. Assault is not always talked about openly and it is important to spread awareness and not to ignore those who have been hurt. Everyone’s stories to
Don’t Let “it” Break You
In this weeks episode, I had the honor of speaking with Krista Nerestant, the author of “Indestructible: The Hidden Gifts of Trauma”. In this episode, you will hear about her story and her journey to self healing as well as her spiritual journey. Please open up your mind to hearing new ways to heal from pain and heartache.
Kick Until You Can’t Take it Anymore
In this weeks episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Miss Melanie Gibson who has shared her story about her healing journey. This podcast is intended for healing and finding peace within yourself and sharing stories. Vulnerability is one of the first steps to healing and acknowledging that there is so much more to learn about your self is even more significant. It is not easy acknowledging that
22 in Chapter 2
In this episode I talk about turning over a new leaf and becoming a new version of self. It is important to take these blessings we call birthday’s and add to the life we already have. Consider life improvements as making you a better you.
Protect your energy
In this episode I discuss the importance of protecting your energy. It is not easy to go through life when your space is disrupted. Being strong and keeping the bad things out will get you farther than you know.
Why I Do What I Do...
This episode is what should have been my introduction. This is the uncut detailed episode about why I started my podcast and what it means to me. This is my thank you to my supporters. Being real with yourself and the people around you can really make a difference so being open and honest in the most public way possible was worth it. Tune in to hear why vulnerability brings peace.
Where are you going?
This episode is all about finding your way and accepting how you get there. Many people believe that failure is a sign that they will never be successful. Others believe that they will always succeed and never fail. Finding your path is not always easy and you have to be willing to trust yourself, God, the universe, and the support around you. This week we dig deep into the realities of finding ou
Who hurt you?
This episode is all about reflecting on the things that hurt you and working to confront those issues. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, but sometimes what hurts you can hold you back. This episode is all about reflecting and opening up those closed chapters in your life that you have tried to avoid. Internal avoidance is never the answer, it is crucial to deal with things in the best way
Forgiveness is hard to give...
In this week's episode, I'm getting down to why forgiveness can be so difficult sometimes it's painful. Everyone is put in a place where they want to forgive or is in a position where they want to be forgiven. Either way, it is something that weighs heavily on us all in some way throughout our lifetime. Note that if we go our whole lives without being able to forgive our soul can remain forever br
Knowing when you need help,,,
This episode is about knowing when you need help. In this present time a lot of people are struggling mentally and not really knowing how to deal with it. In this episode, I highlight knowing when you need help and how to go about receiving it. Don't be afraid to take the initiative to get help when you feel like there are no other options out there for you. Being brave and taking those steps to r
It's okay to be scared...
In this episode, I will be discussing a few fears of my own. In life, we aren't always confident, but not dealing with and conquering our fears can be a major setback. In this episode, I provide you with a few examples of what I am afraid of and how I have managed to accept my reality. Although you may not share the same fears, this episode may be very helpful for dealing with your newfound c
Keep Your Head Up (IC Edition)
This week's episode is meant to uplift those going through a hard time, especially with the racial and cultural disputes that have been going on in society. I asked a few of my peers to provide their points of view of how to stay positive, some words of encouragement, to share some personal stories, and express their feelings. In this world, a lot of people are struggling with identity and accepti
The Fight Against Social Media
In this episode, I will be touching on my perception of social media and how it affects our mental health and the health of our relationships with others. There are so many negative effects that social media can have on an individual that I address in this episode. I leave you with a challenge at the end of this episode!
Boosting your self esteem
In this episode, I will be highlighting a few steps for boosting your self-esteem. It is natural for everyone to doubt themselves some time, or not see what others see in you. In this episode, I will be addressing some of the bad things we do in our thought process and what we should be doing to prevent damaging our self-worth.
DON'T ALWAYS GIVE YOUR ALL
This episode is all about identifying the contributions you make in different situations and when you should consider holding off. Life is not always fair and you won't always get the rewards you desire when you give your all. This week is meant for you to think about what is best for you and your efforts. Also opening your mind to think about your current relationships whether it be a friend, sig
Things never stay the same
This episode is about the way the world works. Nothing ever stays the same and knowing that it is our duty as individuals to not only accept change but make changes when necessary. We have come a long way, but there is still more that needs to be done, not only within ourselves but for our communities and society overall. This episode touches on a few different scenarios and how this is applicable
MOTIVATION
This episode is meant to reflect on your personal goals and think about what motivates you. What is it that gets you going, and why do you do the things you do. This is an important stage in everyone's life when we are driven and are working towards something for personal growth. If you haven't reached this stage yet, that is fine, you have a lifetime to get the level of motivation you need for yo
When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade....
This episode is about finding and accepting your passion, or passions and being what you desire. In order to be happy and have a healthy soul, you have to be pleased with yourself and your life desires. Being innovative and proactive in your own life is needed to reach your personal goals. Be open to getting out of your comfort zone.
Gain closure and take back control of your life
This episode is about how you can gain closure from a situation for yourself and the benefit of that in order to live the life you want to live. It is important to take things step by step so that you can achieve what you want in order to move forward. Be open-minded to take that leap of faith.
Relationships should have...
This episode is meant to highlight some important aspects of relationships. It's not a crime to have high expectations for your partner, but it is important to remember you are both human and bound to make mistakes sometime. In this episode, you will hear some basic criteria of what relationships should have and maybe a good idea of what you may want for you and your partner in order to engage in
Not all bad decisions are mistakes...
This episode taps a lot into my personal life but can be very helpful to some for guidance on accepting your poor decisions and not beating yourself up every time something goes wrong. Be brave and courageous, keep your head up, and try to be your strongest self even when you feel like you've fallen over the deep end.
It is okay to be alone...
Being alone can be beautiful. As people, we take being alone as being a negative thing when there is so much more about it we can enjoy. Having other people around you can have a positive influence, but when it comes to personal growth and mastering healing, being alone is a necessity.
How much can you handle?
This episode is to highlight the fact that we all take on more than we can bear, especially when we are already halfway to our lowest point. The purpose of this podcast is to reflect and grow. In this episode, you may be reminded of a similar time in your life and also think about how it made you feel and how difficult it was. It is okay to be selfish sometimes.
Its okay to not be okay
This episode is shedding light on the idea that happiness is not achieved 100% in everyone's life. Sometimes we are stuck between a rock and a hard place and happiness just seem so far away. Note to self that nobody can force you to be happy if you aren't already feeling that yourself. Accepting when you are not in a good place is one of the first steps to accomplish your self-healing process.
Who can you run to?
This episode is highlighting the fact that with identity comes beliefs, morals, values, personal opinions, and space for arguments with others. It is crucial to examine those around you and determine what you need in a relationship. friendship, or any other partnership in order to feel supported and loved. This episode will discuss who are those that are safe to run to and rely on and who of those
Depression stole my happiness...
This episode is about depression and how it can prevent individuals from wanting to heal. Sometimes depression can block one's ability from healing themselves because they are stuck in such a dark place. It is okay to be depressed and not be happy, but life can't be that way forever. This talk touches on a few ways to get you out of the funk and some steps you can consider in order to heal. Rememb
Why do we need to heal our soul?
When we go through traumatic times in our lives, our first heartbreak, the loss of a loved one, we tend to give up on ourselves. This episode will unlock some truths about why we feel the need to continue to stay broken, as opposed to seeking healing when we know we need it the most. It's okay to be sad, it's okay to be depressed, but it is also okay to seek light at the end of the tunnel.
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