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Identify You | Healing, Identity in Christ, Emotional Freedom, Confidence, God’s Plan, Journal Prompts
Identify You is a Christian podcast hosted by Shakera Brinson, a life and identity coach. The show provides a safe space for women to heal, grow, and find their identity in Christ. Each episode explores topics like emotional freedom, confidence, and God's plan, often including journal prompts. The goal is to help listeners embrace their true selves and walk by faith.
Episodes
143 | Emotional Pain Says It's Over. God's Plan Says Otherwise!
Have you ever felt like a chapter of your life ended and took your hope with it?
Maybe you've experienced loss, disappointment, heartbreak, grief, or a dream that didn't go the way you planned. In this episode, we're exposing the lie that says "it's over" and replacing it with the truth that God is still writing your story.
Through personal testimony, biblical truth, and practical reflection, you'
142 | Feeling Different? It May Be Part of God's Plan
Have you spent your life feeling like you don't quite fit in?
Maybe you've felt different in your family, your relationships, your faith journey, or even in the calling God has placed on your life.
In this episode, we're exposing the lie that says something is wrong with you and replacing it with the truth that God intentionally created you to stand apart. Through biblical truth, personal testimon
141 | Confusion is Costing You More Than You Think
Have you ever felt stuck because you didn't know what to do next?
Maybe you've been calling it confusion, but what if it's actually fear?
In this episode of the Identify You Podcast, we're uncovering the hidden cost of confusion and exploring how anxiety can keep us from moving forward in faith. Through personal testimony, biblical truth, and practical reflection, you'll learn why God doesn't alwa
140 | Do You Think Your Brokenness Disqualifies You? | How God Heals the Brokenhearted
Have you ever felt like your brokenness disqualifies you from God's blessings?
In this episode of the Identify You Podcast, we're continuing our Healed Girl Summer journey with Week 2: Broken → Blessed.
Together, we'll unpack the lie that your wounds, mistakes, grief, heartbreak, or disappointments define you—and discover the truth that God chose, loved, and blessed you long before your pain ever
139 | Anger Isn't the Problem: The Wound God Wants to Heal
What if your anger isn't actually the problem?
In this episode of the Identify You Podcast, we're kicking off Week 1 of the Healed Girl Summer Series with a powerful conversation about the hidden wounds beneath anger. Together, we'll explore how anger is often rooted in rejection, abandonment, disappointment, and unmet emotional needs—and why God desires to heal the pain beneath the reaction.
If y
138 | Still Triggered? Heal Emotional Pain With God
Still getting triggered?
Friend… that does NOT mean you’re broken.
In this episode of the Identify You Podcast, we’re talking about emotional triggers, trauma responses, and what healing with God actually looks like in real life. Because healing isn’t pretending you’re unbothered… it’s becoming aware of what still needs God’s attention.
If you’ve ever found yourself overreacting, shutting down, pe
137 | Still Hiding Trauma? Identity in Christ for the Healed Woman
In this episode, we’re unpacking how trauma and shame can distort your identity, silence your voice, and keep you hiding from the very life God is calling you into. If you’ve ever struggled with rejection, abandonment, fear, insecurity, or feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough,” this conversation will help you understand the deeper root behind it.
Together, we’ll break down how emotional w
136 | Rise and Build: Become the Woman Who Finishes What She Starts
Do you struggle with starting strong but falling off before you finish?
In this episode, we’re breaking down how inconsistency is often rooted in identity and why true discipline flows from knowing who you are in Christ. If you’ve ever felt frustrated with yourself for not following through, this conversation will help you rebuild trust, strengthen your commitment, and finally become the woman who
135 | Build With Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace While God Elevates You
Are you calling it love… when it’s really a lack of boundaries?
In this episode, we’re diving into how overextending, people-pleasing, and lack of boundaries can disrupt your emotional healing and delay what God is building in your life. If you’ve been feeling drained, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin, this conversation will help you reclaim your peace and protect your growth.
Learn how to set b
134 | Build Confidence in Christ: Stop Tearing Down What God Is Growing
Are you unknowingly tearing yourself down with your own words?
In this episode, we’re unpacking how negative self-talk, self-sabotage, and misaligned beliefs can quietly destroy your confidence in Christ. If you’ve ever struggled with insecurity, overthinking, or speaking against yourself, this conversation will help you break those patterns and partner with God to rebuild your identity in truth.
133 | Rebuild Your Life God’s Way: Breaking Toxic Patterns That Keep You Stuck
If you’ve been doing the work, praying, and trying to move forward—but keep finding yourself in the same cycles, same triggers, and same emotional patterns—this episode is for you.
In this conversation, we’re diving deep into how unhealed wounds show up as repeated patterns in your life and why true emotional healing requires more than awareness—it requires transformation.
As a Christian woman on
132 | You Can’t Build on Broken Identity: Heal First, Then Build
In this episode, I’m speaking to the Christian woman who is ready to walk in purpose, build something meaningful, and move forward in God’s plan… but keeps feeling stuck, inconsistent, or unsure.
And here’s the truth:
You can’t build confidence, relationships, or purpose on unhealed wounds.
If the foundation isn’t healed, the structure won’t stand.
Today, we’re getting honest about what it really
131 | Ready to Quit? Trust God’s Timing in Healing
Have you ever felt like quitting your healing journey?
Like maybe it’s not working?
Like maybe you’re still the same woman underneath it all?
This episode is for the Christian woman navigating shame healing, identity rebuilding, and learning to trust God’s plan when clarity feels delayed.
We’re diving into:
- Why healing emotional pain requires patience
- Trusting God’s timing instead of forcing p
130 | Struggling With Confidence? Obedience Rebuilds Identity
If you’re struggling with confidence, this may surprise you:
The issue isn’t your calling. It’s your consistency.
Confidence in Christ is built through repeated obedience — especially when healing emotional pain feels slow.
In this episode, we unpack:
- How obedience rebuilds your identity in Christ
- Why shame loses power when you stay consistent
- The connection between healing and daily discipl
129 | Want Breakthrough? Stop Pivoting and Obey God
Breakthrough doesn’t come from pivoting every time healing gets uncomfortable.
It comes from obedience.
In this episode, I’m speaking to the woman who knows she’s called… but keeps second-guessing. The woman who wants clarity for God’s purpose but struggles to stay consistent when healing emotional pain surfaces again.
We’re talking about:
- Why obedience builds confidence in Christ
- How inconsis
128 | Still Rushing Healing? Confidence Takes Commitment
What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because God isn’t moving… but because you’re expecting harvest in seed season?
In this episode, I’m talking to the Christian woman who feels discouraged in her healing journey — the one wondering why emotional healing feels slow and why confidence hasn’t fully returned yet.
If you’ve ever questioned your progress, felt triggered after thinking you were “over
127 | Rooted in Identity in Christ, Not Urgency to Cultivate a Dating Posture
When you know you’re God’s workmanship, you stop rushing love and start discerning alignment.
This episode is not about dating strategies — it’s about emotional healing.
In this episode of the Identify You Podcast, we explore how urgency in dating often reveals deeper emotional wounds related to identity, abandonment, and self-worth. Using Ephesians 2:10, this conversation reframes dating posture
126 | Healing Identity Patterns to Cultivate Healthy Love
If you don’t heal the pattern, you’ll keep calling it chemistry.
In this episode of the Identify You Podcast, we’re talking about Christian dating, emotional healing, and why wisdom often says pause before you pursue love again. If you desire a healthy relationship but don’t want to repeat old cycles, this conversation will help you shift from dating out of loneliness to dating from identity.
We e
125 | Heal What You Don’t Talk About: Cultivating Deeper Identity in Christ
Healing doesn’t stop at what you’ve already processed — it deepens when you’re ready.
In this episode of the Identify You Podcast, we’re talking about emotional healing for Christian women who know they’ve healed “some,” but keep getting triggered in the same places. If you’ve ever minimized your pain, spiritualized your emotions, or avoided uncomfortable feelings, this conversation will help you
124 | Cultivating Confidence: Healing Identity at the Root
Confidence isn’t built by doing more—it’s cultivated by healing who you believe you are. In this episode of the Identify You Podcast, we explore why shaky confidence is often an identity wound, not a discipline issue, and how healing identity at the root leads to lasting confidence in Christ.
Using Ephesians 2:10, we explore what it truly means to be God’s workmanship and how trauma, rejection, an
123 | Confident but Still Overthinking? Rebuild Confidence in Christ
Just because you’re confident doesn’t mean you won’t be tempted to strive.
In this heart-check episode, I’m sharing how big callings can stir up pressure, urgency, and overthinking—even when you know you’re walking with God. If you’ve ever felt like you need to “hurry up” or do more to prove you’re worthy of the assignment, this one’s for you.
Let’s talk about what it really looks like to trust Go
122 | Did I Hear God Right? Confidence in God-Given Vision
You’re not crazy—you did hear God. But sometimes, clarity unfolds in the quiet.
In this reflective episode, I’m sharing how God first called me in 2016—from college graduation into teaching—and how that one moment, though it didn’t make sense at the time, became the foundation for everything I’m walking in today.
Sometimes vision isn’t loud. It doesn’t always come with flashing lights or a booming
121 | Is Obedience Holding You Back? Trust God’s Plan
Obedience isn’t God trying to control you—it’s His invitation to trust, grow, and live fully in the purpose He designed for you.
In this heart-to-heart, I’m helping you reframe obedience from a place of partnership, not punishment. You’ll see how God uses every “yes” to build your character, clarify your path, and protect you from what you can’t yet see.
🌿 In this episode, we cover:
Why obedienc
120 | What Will Outlive You? Walk Confidently in Purpose
When the noise fades and the crowd is gone… what will remain?
In this visionary close to the Legacy Series, I’m helping you answer the question most women avoid: What will outlive me? This isn’t about titles or timelines—it’s about trusting God enough to walk boldly in the assignment He gave you, not the one you felt pressured to perform.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✨ How to clarify your Kingdo
119 | When God Feels Quiet: Legacy Built in Hidden Seasons
What if silence isn’t abandonment—it’s refinement?
In this intimate episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really feels like to walk with God when Heaven seems quiet. You’ll hear how I navigated a hidden season that stripped me of striving, rebuilt my trust in God’s character, and revealed the truth: legacy isn’t loud—it’s faithful.
💎 Inside this episode, we’ll cover:
• Why God sometimes
118 | Rebuild Confidence After Pain: 3 Healing Shifts
You don’t build legacy by ignoring your wounds—you build it by healing them.
In this episode, I’m showing you how unhealed emotional pain silently shapes your confidence, decisions, and destiny. We’re flipping the script: instead of hiding your hurt, you’ll learn how to steward it—and walk in the kind of boldness that leaves generational impact.
💛 You’ll learn:
• 3 specific ways your healing is di
117 | Can God Still Use Me? Trauma to Purpose
What if your most painful chapters are the very places God plans to build legacy?
In this raw and redemptive episode, I’m sharing my personal testimony of how trauma became the training ground for purpose. If you’ve ever wondered if your story is too broken for God to use, this episode will shift your entire perspective. Sis, nothing is wasted—not the wounds, not the tears, not the trauma.
🎧 You’l
116 | Not Doing Enough? Faithfulness to God’s Plan Builds Legacy
Ever feel like you’re falling behind in purpose or not doing “enough” to leave a legacy? Sis, let me remind you—your legacy is not built in grand gestures. It’s built in daily yeses to God.
In this deeply affirming episode, we’re flipping the pressure of perfection and replacing it with faithful obedience. Because Proverbs 13:22 doesn’t say a perfect person leaves an inheritance—it says a good one
115 | Healing From Trauma to Triumph | Gratitude, Confidence & Generational Healing
What if your praise is what breaks the pattern?
In this victory-filled episode, we’re closing out the month with a reminder that gratitude isn’t just about being polite—it’s a prophetic declaration. When you choose to thank God even after trauma, you’re not just healing your heart… you’re healing your lineage.
I’m sharing how God took the very pain that tried to silence me and turned it into purpo
114 | How to Find Gratitude in Emotional Pain while Trusting God's Plan
Sometimes God is silent—not because He’s absent, but because He’s working.
In this tender and timely episode, I’m unpacking what it means to find gratitude in the quiet. When emotional pain lingers and answers don’t come quickly, it’s easy to feel forgotten. But what if the silence is where purpose is being formed?
God’s plan often unfolds behind the scenes, in hidden places, in still moments wher
113 | Shame Can’t Steal My Gratitude | Confidence After Emotional Pain
Shame says, “You don’t deserve to be thankful.” But gratitude? It silences that lie.
In this healing episode, I’m diving into how gratitude becomes a weapon when shame tries to steal your joy, your voice, and your confidence. If you’ve been battling emotional pain, silent shame, or self-doubt—even while trying to trust God—this is your moment to reclaim peace.
You’ll learn why gratitude and shame
112 | Why Thank God for Trauma? | Healing, Gratitude & God’s Plan
Gratitude doesn’t ignore what broke you—it honors the One who rebuilt you.
In this vulnerable episode, I’m opening up about how trauma became the very soil where trust in God took root. We often think we can only thank God after we’ve healed… but what if gratitude is part of the healing?
If you’ve wrestled with why God allowed certain pain or wondered how to find peace with your past, this episode
111 | Trauma Isn’t Your Identity: Confidence to Walk According to God’s Plan
You don’t have to figure it all out.
In this gentle yet powerful episode, I’m sharing how trauma taught me to strive—to perform, protect, and make things happen. But God? He invited me into rest. Into trust. Into a deeper confidence that isn’t rooted in my ability, but in His.
If shame, silence, or fear have made you doubt God’s promises, this conversation will help you lay down survival mode and
110 | Still Dimming Your Light? Confidence After Shame
You prayed for freedom… now it’s time to live it.
In this episode, I’m helping you walk out your freedom with boldness—no more hiding behind masks, shame, or fear of what people might think. You’ve been healed, sis. Now it’s time to show up fully as the woman God created you to be.
We’re talking real confidence, authentic identity, and how to stop shrinking when God is calling you to shine.
Inside
109 | Freedom From Shame: Confidence After Trauma Takes Work
You want to be confident. You want to walk boldly in your identity. But the truth is—confidence after trauma doesn’t come easy. Shame lingers. Doubt creeps in. And healing? It takes real work.
In this episode, I’m walking with you through the journey of rebuilding confidence after experiencing trauma and emotional pain. Whether it was childhood wounds, church hurt, abuse, or rejection—this convers
108 | Can God Redeem Shame and Trauma? Finding Confidence in Christ
After having an abortion at 14, I carried the shame of that decision like a secret chain. For years, I wondered: Can God really redeem this? Could He still use me?
Maybe you’ve asked yourself similar questions.
In this episode, I’m sharing how the truth of God’s Word broke the lies I believed about shame, trauma, and being “too far gone.” I want to show you that your past doesn’t disqualify you—it
107 | Still Carrying Shame? How to Finally Let Go
For years, I said I was healed… but I was still hiding behind shame.
Shame from choices I made, things I never told anyone, and pain I tried to pretend wasn’t there.
In this episode, I’m sharing my journey of carrying silent shame after having an abortion at 14—and how the love of Jesus gave me the power to finally break free.
If you’ve ever thought:
“God forgave me, but I can’t forgive myself.”
106 | When God Feels Silent: Confidence in Learning to Hear His Voice Again
Have you ever prayed… and heard nothing? Like you’re showing up, staying faithful, doing the work—and Heaven is just quiet?
This episode is for the woman who’s walking through the wilderness—where things feel dry, direction feels unclear, and God’s voice feels distant. I know what it’s like to crave a word from the Lord and wonder, “God, did I miss You? Are You still with me?”
But what I’ve learne
105 | Stop Calling It Loyalty When It’s Really Trauma Bonding
Whew...this one is personal. I know what it’s like to stay in relationships longer than I should have, hoping they’d change, thinking if I prayed harder, loved better, or kept quiet, maybe it would get better. But wisdom doesn’t always say “stay and fight”—sometimes, wisdom says walk away.
In this episode, I’m sharing what God taught me about releasing relationships that were hurting more than hea
104 | You’re Not in Control—and That’s a Good Thing: Wisdom, Surrender & the Healing You’ve Been Blocking
I used to believe that if I could just manage everything perfectly: my emotions, my kids, my goals, then healing would come. But God had to show me: healing doesn’t flow from control, it flows from surrender.
In this episode, I’m getting real about the exhausting cycle of trying to fix what only God can restore. We’ll talk about the kind of wisdom it takes to loosen your grip and truly trust Him e
103 | Self-Worth Feels Shaky as a Christian Woman? 3 Ways to Confidently Restore Your Identity in Christ
Have you ever wondered why your confidence feels shaky—even though you love God, read your Bible, and pray? In this episode, I’m getting real about the hidden battles Christian women face when it comes to self-worth and identity.
I’ll share how trauma, comparison, and performance pressure can quietly chip away at your confidence—and how I’ve personally had to confront those lies in my own life.
He
102 | You’re Not Damaged Goods: Find Your Confidence in God’s Plan After Shame
Have you ever felt like your past mistakes disqualified you from being used by God? Like no matter how much you try, shame keeps whispering that you’re not enough, not worthy, not lovable? In this episode, I’m sharing a part of my story I once thought I’d never speak out loud—my abortion at 14—and how God met me in the middle of that shame and said, “Shakera, speak.”
We’re diving deep into how sha
101 | Struggling with burnout? Why Slowing Down Builds CONFIDENCE in Christ + Clarity
Are you afraid that slowing down means falling behind? Are you exhausted from doing all the things—yet still feeling empty, burned out, and unsure of your purpose?
In this episode, I’m sharing why slowing down is not a setback, but a setup. Discover how dialing back actually strengthens your confidence in Christ, deepens your healing journey, and brings fresh clarity in your purpose.
Dialing back
100 | Feeling Tired of God’s Call? 3 Biblical Ways to Endure Purpose and Rebuild Confidence in Christ
Are you feeling the weight of God’s call on your life? Maybe you’ve said “yes” to your purpose, but the journey feels heavy—lonely nights, unanswered prayers, and the temptation to quit.
Purpose isn’t just about saying yes—it’s about staying yes. In this milestone 100th episode, I’m opening up about the seasons when God’s call felt overwhelming, the spiritual warfare that came with obedience, and
99 | What If Your Setback Is a Setup? Finding Clarity, Confidence, and Healing Through God’s Plan
Have you ever felt God tugging you in a direction you didn’t plan for? Maybe the job you thought would satisfy you left you empty, or the relationship you built your identity on crumbled.
In this episode, I’m sharing my personal story of how God used unexpected pivots—through loss, motherhood, and ministry—to reveal my true calling. Purpose isn’t always found in a straight line—it’s often revealed
98 | 3 Ways to Stop Overthinking & Have Confidence After Trauma
Sis, how many times have you whispered “what if I had…?” replaying the past like it’ll change the future?
I’ve been there. I know what it feels like to be stuck between guilt, regret, and fear of what’s next.
But let me tell you something: “what if” is the language of fear—“what now” is the language of faith.
In this episode, I’m showing you how to silence shame, stop the spiraling, and finally mo
97 | How to Discover God’s Purpose | 3 Daily Habits That Change Everything
Want to know how to discover God’s purpose for your life? In this video, I share 3 powerful daily habits that will help you find clarity, direction, and confidence in your divine assignment.
These spiritual practices — prayer, journaling, and stillness — will help you hear God’s voice clearly and step into the purpose He designed just for you.
✨ What you’ll learn in this video:
How prayer positi
96 | The HARD Question Christian Women Need to Ask Themselves: Am I Self-Aware or Just Self-Conscious?
Let’s talk about it.
There’s a fine line between being self-aware and being self-conscious—and for a long time, I didn’t know the difference. I thought I was doing the “inner work,” but really… I was just overthinking everything, watering myself down, and calling it humility.
In this episode, I unpack how trauma and rejection distort our self-perception, how to break free from people-pleasing, and
95 | Ready to Break Free To Heal and Have Confidence: Here's How You Do It
Whew—when I tell you this journey has been anything but easy, I mean it. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes to reflect on how far I’ve come, not just in life, but in freedom.
From surviving trauma to standing in purpose, I walk you through the milestones, the moments that nearly broke me, and the miraculous ways God met me in the middle. This isn’t just a recap—it’s a celebration of
94 | Freedom Doesn’t Always Feel Free—Here’s How to Walk in It Anyway
Let’s be real—freedom doesn’t always feel like butterflies and breakthrough.
Sometimes it feels like fear, stretching, awkward obedience, and faith that shakes while it moves.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what it means to walk in freedom—even when your emotions haven’t caught up yet. I’ll share how I had to decide I was free long before I felt healed… and how Galatians 5:1 became my lifeline
93 | Are You Addicted to Being Busy? Why REST Is NECESSARY for Christian Women
Let’s go there.
Because I used to believe that rest was something you earned—after you performed, produced, and proved yourself. But sis… rest is not a reward—it’s a weapon.
In this episode, I’m calling out the spiritual addiction to busyness and helping you unlearn the lie that healing comes through hustle. If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down or anxious when you’re not doing enough, this
92 | Ready To Turn Your Trauma Into A Testimony: No More Shame in My Story
In this episode, I’m getting real about something that used to keep me bound—shame.
For years, I carried the weight of a decision I made at 14 when I had an abortion. I thought I had to earn God’s love back. I tried to perform my way into freedom. But it wasn’t until I started telling the truth—in my Broken 2 Healing docu-series—that the shame finally lost its grip.
If you’re a woman who’s survive
91 | Your Trauma Doesn’t Define You—Here’s How To Have Confidence After It Tried To Break You
Sis… if trauma, betrayal, or heartbreak ever made you feel like you lost you, this episode is your invitation to rise again.
We’re talking about what it really means to be HER—Healed. Empowered. Restored. Not just on the outside, but deep in your soul.
In this episode, I’m sharing how God walked me through identity restoration after trauma—how He helped me stop shrinking, stop hiding, and start sh
90 | You Keep Praying to Be Healed—But Are You Willing to Be Uncomfortable First?
Let me ask you something real—are you actually ready to heal that trauma… or just hoping it won’t hurt?
In this episode, I’m getting all the way real about what it takes to break free from cycles of stuckness, survival mode, and spiritual numbness. Because healing? Healing will cost you. It’ll cost your comfort, your control, and your coping mechanisms. But what you gain on the other side? Freedom
89 | How to Heal Trauma and Move On: Stop Giving the Enemy Access
Some attacks aren’t just spiritual warfare—they’re invitations we unknowingly extended.
In this powerful episode, Shakera Brinson reveals the 3 most common open doors that give the enemy access to your life: bitterness, soul ties, and disobedience.
Sis, it’s time to shut it down.
You’ll learn how to recognize subtle entry points the enemy uses to plant lies, steal peace, and delay your destiny—and
88 | The Devil’s Favorite Tactic? Distraction. Here’s How to Recognize It—and Fight Back
Sis, you’re not crazy—and you’re not lazy either.
That mental fog? The confusion? The sudden exhaustion when it’s time to pray or create or show up? It’s not random. It’s spiritual warfare.
In this episode, I’m exposing one of the enemy’s favorite tactics: distraction. Because if he can’t destroy you, he’ll settle for derailing you from who you’re called to be.
We’re breaking down:
The subtle si
87 | You’re Not Broken—You’re Bound: How Shame Keeps You Stuck & Why It’s Time to Let Go
Let’s get honest, sis.
You can read all the devotionals, serve every Sunday, and still feel stuck in shame. I know—because I’ve been there.
In this raw, redemptive episode, I open up about a part of my story I carried in silence for 15 years—having an abortion at 14 and silently believing it disqualified me from healing, wholeness, and even purpose. But God had something else to say.
If you’ve eve
86 | How to Stop Self-Sabotage: 3 Faith-Fueled Steps to Break Free for Real
Let’s keep it 100: the version of you you’ve been praying for? She’s not coming through more hustle.
She’s coming through healing.
In this episode, I’m calling out the real roadblocks—perfectionism, procrastination, control, and fear—that keep showing up as self-sabotage. We’re not blaming your ex, your past, or your circumstances anymore… because sis, it’s you vs. you now. And that’s good news—be
85 | Lay Down the Cape: Why You Don’t Have to Be the Strong One Anymore
Sis… you’ve been strong for everybody else. But who’s strong for you?
In this episode, I’m talking to the woman who’s tired of being the helper, the healer, the backbone, the go-to—the one who never gets to break down, rest, or just be. And I’m here to tell you: strength doesn’t mean silence. And God never asked you to carry what He died to handle.
We’ll unpack:
💔 The hidden cost of always being “
84 | The Silent Grief Holding You Hostage: Healing the Trauma You Never Named
Not all grief is loud.
Some of it hides in your smile… your silence… your survival mode.
In this raw and redemptive episode, I’m shining a light on unspoken grief—the kind that never had a funeral. Whether it’s the end of a friendship, a missed opportunity, a dream deferred, or the version of you that never got to thrive—it still hurts. And until you feel it, you can’t fully heal it.
I’ll walk you
83 | Who Told You That? Breaking Free from the Lies That Shaped Your Identity
“Who told you that?” — God asked this in Genesis, and He’s still asking you today.
In this episode, I’m helping you confront the lies you’ve accepted as truth — the labels, wounds, and voices that never came from God but have shaped how you see yourself. Whether it was a parent, a pastor, a breakup, or a trauma… that voice doesn’t have the final say over your identity.
Together, we’ll unpack:
🧠 Ho
82 | I’m Free… So Why Do I Still Feel Stuck? The Hidden Bondage Blocking Your Breakthrough
You’ve said it out loud — “I’m free.”
But deep down, you still feel stuck.
In this raw episode of Identify You, I’m unpacking the unseen bondages that stay hidden after deliverance. Whether it’s emotional trauma, spiritual weight, or unhealed soul wounds, I want to help you uncover what’s keeping you from fully walking in the freedom Jesus died to give you.
💥 Inside this episode:
The difference
81 | Heal First, Glow Later: God’s Way to Wholeness & Purpose
Everyone’s chasing the glow-up… but here’s the truth: real glow starts with healing.
In this season opener of Identify You, I’m walking you through my signature Broken 2 Whole framework: Heal. Grow. Glow. This isn’t about surface-level success or curated feeds. This is about the deep, holy work of healing what the world can’t see — so you can become who God always knew you were.
💎 Inside this epis
80 | You Can’t Do This Alone: Why Sisterhood Heals Us | Mom Let’s Talk
In this heartfelt Mom Let’s Talk episode of Identify You, I sit down with my mother for a real conversation about sisterhood, support, and the power of doing life together.
If you’ve ever felt alone in your journey—like no one truly sees you or gets you—this episode is for you. We’re unpacking what godly community really looks like and how to break out of isolation and into authentic relationships
79 | From Trauma to Triumph: How Dr. Keiko Izushi Is Healing the World
What happens when pain becomes purpose—and your story becomes someone else’s survival guide?
In this powerful episode of the Identify You Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Keiko Izushi—a two-time TEDx speaker, international best-selling author, and Effective Results Coach—for a conversation on resilience, healing, and rising strong in the face of adversity.
🔥 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✨ Dr. Keiko’s
78 | Giving Her Flowers Now: A Birthday Tribute to Our Mom | Mom Let’s Talk
🎉 This one’s personal. In this very special Mom Let’s Talk episode of Identify You, my brother and I sit down to honor the woman who’s shaped our lives with love, resilience, and faith—our mom.
Whether you’re a mother yourself, navigating your relationship with your own mom, or healing through motherhood, this episode is a tender reminder to give the people you love their flowers while they’re her
77 | Birthing Books and Breaking Cycles: My Mom’s Story of Healing & Legacy | Mom Let’s Talk
🎉 This episode is a celebration of life, legacy, and letting your story speak. In this special Mom Let’s Talk episode of the Identify You Podcast, I sit down with my incredible mother, Maranda, to honor her birthday and the birth of something even deeper—her debut poetry book, The Inner Parts of Me. 📖
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76 | Breaking Barriers - Women Who Paved The Way | Mom Let's Talk
📖 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✔️ The women in history who defied odds and made a lasting impact
✔️ How faith, perseverance, and boldness have shattered glass ceilings
✔️ The challenges that women still face today and how we can continue the fight
✔️ How we can honor their legacy by walking boldly in our God-given purpose
✔️ Personal stories of overcoming adversity and stepping into leadership
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75 | She Spoke, and It Shifted Everything: Why Women’s Stories Matter | Mom Let’s Talk
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From the pages of Scripture to the hallways of our homes, women’s voices have always shaped history, healed hearts, and revealed God’s glory. But far too many are still silent—bound by fear, shame, or the lie that their voice doe
74 | Honoring the Roots, Building the Future: Black Legacy | Mom Let's Talk
🎉 Happy Black History Month! In this rich and reflective episode of Mom Let’s Talk on the Identify You Podcast, we honor our roots while challenging ourselves to build a stronger, faith-filled future.
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73 | Love That Speaks: Understanding the 5 Love Languages | Mom Let's Talk
In this heartfelt Mom Let’s Talk episode of the Identify You Podcast, we’re diving deep into a love conversation that changes everything: The Five Love Languages.
God created us to give and receive love—but too often, we’re missing each other simply because we’re speaking different languages. Whether it’s with your kids, your mom, your spouse, or your friends, understanding how people feel loved c
72 | Sacred Self-Love: Embracing Your Worth Without Guilt | Mom Let's Talk
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As women, we’re often taught to put everyone else first—but God never called us to neglect the vessel He created. Self-love isn’t selfish—it’s sacred. It’s about embracing your worth, honoring your identity in Christ, and learning to care for your mind, body,
71 | Who Did God Create You to Be? Discover HER Divine Design
You weren’t made by accident—you were crafted with intention by a God who calls you wonderfully made. 💫
In this powerful first session of the Learn & Love HER Live Series, we dive into what it means to embrace HER Divine Design—your God-given identity, purpose, and uniqueness.
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✨ How to break free from comparison and self-doubt
✨ Scriptures that affirm your divine identit
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69 | Generational Healing: Breaking Cycles and Rewriting Your Legacy | Mom Let's Talk
In this transformative Mom Let’s Talk episode of the Identify You Podcast, we’re going there—into the deep places of family pain, inherited trauma, and the call to break generational cycles with God’s help.
Maybe dysfunction runs in your bloodline… but healing can start with your obedience.
Shakera opens up about her personal healing journey—navigating abandonment, rejection, and generational habi
68 | Vulnerability vs. Captivity: Are You Free or Just Guarded? | Mom Let's Talk
In this Mom Let’s Talk episode of the Identify You Podcast, we’re getting real about two emotional opposites: vulnerability vs. captivity. One leads to freedom and healing, the other keeps you stuck behind walls built from fear, shame, and past wounds.
Shakera opens up about her journey of learning to embrace vulnerability as strength—not weakness—and how choosing transparency opened the door to d
67 | Healing Mother Wounds | Mom Let's Talk
In this vulnerable Mom Let’s Talk episode of the Identify You Podcast, we’re addressing a topic many women silently carry—mother wounds. Whether you’ve experienced emotional neglect, unmet expectations, or generational patterns of pain, this conversation offers grace, healing, and truth.
Shakera opens up about her personal mother-daughter journey, sharing how God walked her through forgiveness, gr
66 | The Birth of Shakera | Mom Let’s Talk
In this powerful episode of Mom Let’s Talk on the Identify You Podcast, we dive into “The Birth of Shakera”—a candid conversation about overcoming rejection, discovering purpose, and embracing identity through faith. I share my personal story of growing up with childhood struggles, grappling with feelings of rejection, and navigating complex family relationships.
This episode offers a heartfelt gl
65 | This Year Stretched Me—But God Carried Me: A Faith-Filled Reflection on 2024
Whew… 2024. What a year.
In this episode, I’m sitting down to reflect on a year that stretched me, grew me, and showed me just how faithful God really is. From the mountaintops to the midnight cries, this year has been full of blessings and battles—and through it all, I’ve seen God’s hand carry me.
I’m opening up about some of the highs and lows of my 2024 journey: the lessons I learned in the wil
64 | Stop Striving, Start Reflecting: How God’s Glory Transforms You Without You Forcing It
This episode is personal. As I reflect on the year behind me, I’m reminded that transformation doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from surrendering deeper.
We’re diving into 2 Corinthians 3:18 and the powerful truth that you are being transformed, day by day, to reflect God’s glory. Not because you’ve mastered everything or checked all the boxes—but because His Spirit is alive and at work in
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