Why Self-Care Is a Revolutionary Act

In a world that seems to want us sick and tired, how can we heal from the pressure, trauma and tiredness affliction millions? In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Joi Lewis, a leading voice for healing justice, author, and CEO of Joi Unlimited. Dr. Joi shares her revolutionary approach to reclaiming joy and peace through radical self-care—not as an indulgence, but as a deeply spiritual act of self-preservation.

You will learn that just as trauma is passed down through generations, so is our ancestral resilience. Dr. Joi reveals how to tap into this powerful well of strength and wisdom using her unique Orange Method, which integrates neuroscience, faith, music, breathing, and dance. Discover practical, often overlooked but powerful steps to find calm in chaos and build a powerful faith in your own capacity to heal. It is possible to find peace and reconnect with ourselves and those around us.

Topics covered: self-care, healing justice, trauma, ancestral healing, finding peace, self-preservation, exhausted all the time, why am I so tired, feeling run down, mental and physical exhaustion, feeling trapped in life, how to overcome feeling of oppression, feeling stuck in a rut, hopelessness symptoms, how to find peace when you feel oppressed. Christian perspective on exhaustion, biblical rest for tired souls, spiritual healing practices, faith and mental health, overcoming weariness, surrender to God's will, Christian self-care, finding purpose when you're tired.

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In a world that celebrates hustle and overwork, many Christians are exhausted, feeling like they're constantly running on empty trying to be perfect. In this episode, we're joined by Valerie Adjorlolo, a nurse and a champion for Christian femininity, who is on a mission to redefine rest. Valerie shares with us her personal journey from a culture of burnout and overwork to a life of spiritual freedom.

By exploring biblical foundations from Genesis to the story of Elijah, she reveals why rest is not a reward for a job well done, but a sacred invitation from God to release control. You will learn practical and tangible tips for finding physical, mental, and spiritual rest in a 24/7 world. Get ready to challenge your mindset, embrace your God-given design, and discover that rest isn't lazy—it's the foundation for everything. A quote from the Bible: Be STILL and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10)

Topics covered:

Christian rest, biblical rest, Christian productivity, Christian femininity, overcoming burnout, work-life balance, rest and faith, Christian women's content, spiritual freedom, surrender to God, Christian living, over-worked nurse, feel guilty when resting.

Want to dig a bit deeper? Here is the Biblical Foundation of Rest.

Genesis 2: God rested on the 7th day—not because He needed to, but to model rest
Exodus: God invites Israel to stop and rest in Him
Rest as both physical and spiritual—an invitation to return to the Lord

Biblical Story of Elijah (1 Kings 19)
Matthew 11:28 – Come to me, I will give you rest

Scriptures for Encouragement

Psalm 4:8 – "In peace, I will lie down and sleep…"
Psalm 3:5 – "I lie down and sleep; I wake again…"
Matthew 6:34 – "Don't worry about tomorrow…"
Matthew 11:28 – "Come to me, all who are weary…"

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Valerie has also created a brand of feminine clothes to enhance the particular beauty of women with slow fashion and well constructed clothes. Find her boutique here: https://tianabayboutiques.com

Watch this episode on video: https://youtu.be/DglNa5RxOO8

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Confused and worried about your future or a choice you need to make? Unsatisfied and looking for answers and purpose?

In this episode, we sit down with Robert H. Johnson Jr., an award-winning leadership coach, best-selling author, and TEDx speaker. Robert shares how his faith in God has transformed his mindset from fear-based security to fearless purpose.

Drawing from his personal journey of leaving secure, high-paying corporate jobs for the sake of integrity, he reveals how trusting God has become the compass for every bold move in his life. Our conversation provides practical, tangible tools—from scripture meditation to active faith steps—to live courageously, make purpose-driven decisions, and build psychologically safe, high-performing cultures in your own life and work.

This episode is a powerful call to action to embrace faith as a superpower that fuels bold decisions and abundant living, in a time when even mentioning faith requires courage!

Topics covered: Christian leadership, faith-based coaching, purpose-driven success, Robert H. Johnson Jr., faith as a superpower, Christian entrepreneur, fearless living, TEDx speaker, scripture meditation, leadership coach, spiritual growth, walking in faith, purposeful life, integrity in business, Christian leader, overcoming fear.

Find Robert here: https://www.instagram.com/iamthecorporatedropout/?api=1/

Video: https://youtu.be/qS2xQc4gOP0

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If you have thought that vision boards are only for women and they are just about 'cutting pretty pictures', we are on a mission to reframe that idea!

This exciting episode explores the concept of vision boards from a unique perspective, bridging the gap between faith and personal development. Our guest Debbi Sluys, founder of Dare to Declare™, will dismantle common myths that might be blocking you from trying vision boards as a smart tool to achieve what you want.

Debbie will cover the psychology behind vision boards and will address common challenges such as a lack of clarity and the disconnect between faith and action. She will also explain why vision boards can be an act of worship and prayer, and how they help you manifest what you believe you are worthy of.

Debbie's framework can help to clarify your God-given vision and step into our purpose. The strategies she shares will empower you to get started today!

List of topics covered: Miracles vs. manifestations, vision boards as an act of worship and prayer, why digital vision boards are not good enough, lack of clarity and focus, connection between faith and action, manifesting what you are worthy of, clarifying your God-given vision, Christian vision board, purpose-driven life, God-given vision, Christian entrepreneur, faith and mindset, vision board ideas, personal growth, creating a vision board, Christian podcast guest, Christian business coach, how to create a vision board.

Video link: https://youtu.be/b7Z9s08Y4VE

Find Debbi here: https://debbisluys.com/

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What was wrong with me? Was I not good enough? Would it ever be possible to become a mum and navigate infertility problems, willy nilly partners, costly medical procedures, possible child loss and becoming older or single in the process?

The answer is yes - and the strategies we will present you come from Cheri Bergeron, an author and like coach, who went through all the above, and now from the other side, as a fulfilled mum of two, educates and empowers women who feel the call to become mothers.

Cheri will show us the many diverse paths we can explore to reach the end goal of having a child to love, support and encourage to reach his potential.

She will also outline how her faith has grown during the process, the importance of healing before we embark in this long journey and why she thinks that God still loves us even when he is not immediately fulfilling the righteous desire to mother a child.

Her personal journey includes a successful career in IT, years of IVF, child illness and loss, and the realities of "geriatric pregnancy."

Her nonprofit, Cheri's Choice, provides education, counseling, and community support for women seeking non-traditional paths to motherhood. Her mantra? If the glass slipper doesn't fit, screw the fairy tale! Become a mother on your terms.

Today, from her home in Austin, Texas, she empowers women to reject limiting fairy tales and boldly chart their own paths to motherhood — even without a Prince Charming.

Link to Cheri'sbook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4k7VNqE
Author website: www.cheribergeron.com
Cheri's Choice (nonprofit): www.cherischoice.com

Video link: https://youtu.be/QCX60PAXkdU

Topics covered: infertility, motherhood, solo motherhood, single mom, single mother by choice, IVF, in vitro fertilization, egg freezing, donor egg, sperm donor, surrogacy, adoption, geriatric pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, pregnancy over 40, child loss, grief, faith, motherhood on your own terms, Cheri's Choice, women's empowerment, fertility journey, trying to conceive, reproductive health, single parents, family building

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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Anita Webster, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Inner Life Therapy. Anita specializes in compassionate, faith-based counseling that bridges the gap between clinical psychotherapy and Christian spiritual principles.

We explore how to navigate the common feeling of being at an impasse between faith and therapy and discover how these two paths can beautifully complement each other. Anita shares practical strategies for using faith to improve therapeutic outcomes and foster a more holistic approach to healing and emotional well-being.

Our conversation is about healing in a way that honors both mental health and spiritual growth. Anita draws from her own experiences and professional expertise to shed light on how individuals can strengthen their emotional well-being while deepening their faith. Whether you're a person of faith considering therapy or a professional looking to integrate spiritual principles into your practice, this episode offers a hopeful and practical perspective on finding peace and wholeness.

Topics covered: Faith, Therapy, Christian, Counseling, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety, Healing, Spirituality, Emotional Well-being, Life Transitions, Scripture, Hope, LCSW, Inner Life Therapy

Find Anita here: https://www.innerlifetherapy.org/

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Have you ever wondered why you can't seem to manifest the life you want, despite your best efforts? The truth is, it's not about what you want, but who you believe you are. We often create our reality based on subconscious beliefs that can lead to self-sabotage and block our success.

In this episode, we sit down with certified Hypnotherapist and RTT Therapist Beatrice Zamfir to demystify manifestation. She reveals the precise reasons why you may be getting rejected or failing to succeed, and then shares the exact steps and powerful techniques you need to take to manifest anything you want.

You'll discover how to get out of your own way and start creating the outcomes you desire. Your ability to manifest stems not from what you want, but from who you think you are.

Special Offer: Beatrice will offer you a free consultation call where you will receive a personalized plan and powerful techniques to help you begin manifesting your goals.

Topics covered: manifestation, law of attraction, how to manifest, psychology of manifestation, science of manifestation, subconscious beliefs, limiting beliefs, hypnotherapy, RTT, Rapid Transformational Therapy, goal setting, visualization, growth mindset, self-improvement

Find Beatrice Here: https://beatricezamfir.com

Video: https://youtu.be/NO_UkbAu3Fw

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