In this compelling conclusion to our two-part series, Shannon Avery Briggs of Luminous Connections shares how facing hard truths—like childhood trauma, emotional wounds linked to illness, and patterns of survival—became the path to healing. This episode explores the courage it takes to uncover painful memories, the role of self-worth and faith in resilience, and how honesty leads us from surviving to thriving.

Highlights include:
Why truth is foundational to lasting resilience
How emotional pain can manifest physically
The connection between self-worth and healing
Steps to move from survival into wholeness

Resources & Connections:
Visit Shannon’s work at luminous-connections.com
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If you’ve ever felt weighed down by unspoken truths, this episode will inspire you to take the courageous step toward healing. Ask yourself: What truth do I need to face today to grow?

Thank you for listening!!!

Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast? Connect with Tiffany here: https://linktr.ee/theresilientmotherpodcast

🎙️ Episode 49: Resilient Presence – Living Fully Through Community and Faith
This week, we begin a special two-part series with my friend Shannon Avery Briggs, founder of Luminous Connections.
In part one, we dive into the idea of Resilient Presence—what it really means to show up fully in life, even when circumstances are hard. Shannon shares her journey through domestic violence, addiction in her family, and her cancer battle, but most of all, she shares how presence, faith, and community became her anchors through it all.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why resilience isn’t about pushing harder, but choosing presence.
How authentic community lifts us without competition or judgment.
Ways to strengthen relationships and show up more fully for the people we love.
The role of faith and inner trust in navigating seasons of uncertainty.
This conversation will encourage you to slow down, lean into your support system, and choose to live with resilient presence in your own story.
👉 Listen in, be inspired, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss part two: Resilient Truth.
🌟 Connect with Shannon: luminous-connections.com
🌟 Connect with me + listen to more episodes: linktr.ee/theresilientmotherpodcast

Thank you for listening!!!

Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast? Connect with Tiffany here: https://linktr.ee/theresilientmotherpodcast

She joined the police force at 17. She returned to work six weeks postpartum. She raised two thriving adult children while navigating a male-dominated career, shift work, and later a leap into entrepreneurship.

✨ Meet Charmaine—a mother, grandmother, and entrepreneur whose story is packed with courage, grit, and wisdom. In this episode of The Resilient Mother Podcast, she shares the habits, faith, and mindset that carried her through:

🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to “stay in the hall” when doors are closed
Daily resilience habits (3:30 a.m. start, prayer, affirmations, exercise)

Lessons on raising resilient children with both rules and love
Returning to work six weeks postpartum—and why advocacy still matters
Shifting from control to influence with adult kids
Building a new chapter as an entrepreneur in travel & immigration services

💡 Charmaine’s story is a reminder that resilience isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up, standing your ground, and holding on to hope.

⏱ Chapter Markers (adjust to final edit)
00:00 Welcome & Theme
03:00 Charmaine’s start in law enforcement at 17
12:00 Motherhood on shift work & 6-week postpartum return
22:00 Boundaries and parenting adult children
33:00 Morning routine & mindset stack
44:00 Transition to entrepreneurship
54:00 “Stay in the hall” mantra & closing encouragement

🌟 Connect with Charmaine:
Facebook: ChambyTravel
Instagram: @chambytravel
YouTube: @chambytravel
WhatsApp: +1 (345) 926-2772

📚 Resources Mentioned:
Relentless & Winning by Tim Grover
“Death Crawl” motivational clip
“Arise, Champion” motivational video

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✨ If this story lifts you, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with a mom who needs hope today. ✨

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Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast? Connect with Tiffany here: https://linktr.ee/theresilientmotherpodcast