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What happens when you realize you’ve changed, and you’re loving the version of you that you see? In this episode, I’m talking about the ways I’ve switched up and why getting older has me moving with more intention, more peace, and a lot less pressure.

What does it look like to step into a new season with gratitude, reflection, and a fresh sense of what God is doing? In this episode, I’m reflecting on my birthday, my baptism, and the ways God has been meeting me in this season of growth, healing, and new beginnings.  This is a personal conversation about getting older, becoming more grounded, celebrating what God has done, and stepping into a new season with gratitude and expectancy. Products Mentioned Vitamin D + K2 drops [Thorne] High Absorption Magnesium Glycinate [Nature’s Bounty] Beef Organs [Heart & Soil]

What if starting over doesn’t mean you failed? In this episode, I’m talking about perseverance, pivoting when God redirects the plan, and learning how to begin again without believing everything was wasted.  This conversation is about staying faithful when the process takes longer than expected, discerning the difference between quitting and being redirected, and remembering that starting over with wisdom is not the same as starting from scratch.

What if closure is not the thing you actually need to heal? In this episode, I’m talking about letting go when you don’t have every answer, when the apology never comes, and when your heart is still trying to make sense of what happened.  This conversation is about surrender, honesty with God, releasing what keeps pulling you back, and trusting that healing can still happen even without the explanation you hoped for.

Have you ever called it discernment, but deep down, it was really anxiety trying to find evidence? In this episode, I’m talking about the difference between peace and panic, and how easy it can be to confuse clarity with control. We’ll get into overthinking, forcing outcomes, managing responses, and the freedom that comes when we stop trying to manipulate what we need to surrender. Because manipulation may get you the outcome you thnk you want, but it will not give you the peace you actually need.

What do you do when waiting on God feels less like peace and more like character development you did not sign up for? In this episode, I talk about how waiting can be frustrating, confusing, emotional, and still deeply purposeful. This episode is for anyone who feels tired of waiting, tempted to force what God is still forming, or unsure if anything is actually happening in the delay. I talk about how waiting exposes control, builds character, tests hope, reveals what still needs healing, and prepares us for what’s next, even when the process feels slow, uncomfortable, and honestly a little ghetto.

Have you ever looked back at something you wanted so badly and realized God was actually protecting you? In this episode, I talk about rejection, closed doors, and the uncomfortable realization that sometimes I was trying to force things that simply did not fit. This episode is for anyone struggling not to take rejection personally, grieving something that did not work out, or learning that not every closed door is punishment. I talk about tying rejection to worth, romanticizing potential, forcing alignment, and how hindsight can reveal that what felt painful in the moment was actually redirection toward something healthier.

What do you do when you realize you might be slipping back into patterns you thought you already healed from? In this episode, I talk about the frustration and honesty that comes with recognizing old relational habits, emotional cycles, and familiar thought patterns trying to resurface. This episode is for anyone who feels discouraged by their healing journey, is tired of repeating the same emotional lessons, or is learning that growth is not always linear. I talk about shame, self-awareness, emotional habits, choosing differently, and what it looks like to genuinely want healthier patterns instead of just familiar comfort.

Why does setting boundaries feel so uncomfortable after years of saying yes to everything? In this episode, I talk about what it actually looks like to start establishing boundaries after living in people-pleasing patterns, and why it can feel so hard even when you know it’s necessary. I share how to navigate the guilt, the discomfort, and the identity shift that comes with choosing honesty over approval. This episode is for anyone learning to stop overextending themselves and start showing up in a way that’s sustainable, healthy, and true.

What if the reason things feel off isn’t because you’re doing something wrong, but because something is out of alignment? In this episode, I talk about what it looks like to be aligned with God and your purpose, and how even small shifts can bring clarity, peace, and confidence back into your life. I share how to recognize when you’ve drifted, why misalignment creates tension, and how to realign without overcomplicating it. This episode is for anyone who feels a little off lately and needs the reminder that you’re not broken, you might just need to get back in alignment.

Why do we let someone else’s bad attitude decide how we show up? In this episode, I talk about what it means to be the thermostat in a room instead of the thermometer and how to stop absorbing every shift in energy around you.I share how to stay steady when tension rises, how to separate empathy from absorption, and how to protect your peace without becoming passive or fake positive. This episode is for anyone who feels emotionally drained from matching every mood and wants to learn how to walk into spaces grounded, calm, and secure.

What if your feelings are pointing to something deeper, not defining something permanent? In this episode, I talk about how to name what you’re feeling so you can understand what’s going on in your heart and mind without turning those feelings into your identity. I explore why language matters, how emotions work more like signals than labels, and how to stop letting temporary feelings become permanent names. This episode is for anyone who feels emotionally overwhelmed and wants more clarity, more self compassion, and a healthier way to relate to what they feel. If you want to check out my new podcast, Big E & Lady T, Let's Talk About It, here are the links ⁠Big E & Lady T on Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Big E & Lady T on Spotify⁠ ⁠Big E & Lady T YouTube Playlist⁠

What if starting over isn’t proof you failed, but proof you didn’t quit? In this episode, I talk about what it really means to begin again without shame, especially when this isn’t your first restart. I explore why starting over feels so heavy, why progress is rarely linear, and how to separate who you are from what you’re still working through. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck at the beginning and needs the courage to start again without shame.

What if this season is not about saying more but about listening more? In this episode, I talk about seasons where God invites us to pray more and talk less, and what it looks like to choose quiet trust over constant explanation. This episode is for anyone learning to guard what God is doing, choose prayer over noise, and create space to hear Him more clearly. A reminder that not every season needs an audience and some of the most meaningful work happens in the quiet. If you want to check out my new podcast, Big E & Lady T, Let's Talk About It, here are the links ⁠Big E & Lady T on Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Big E & Lady T on Spotify⁠ ⁠Big E & Lady T YouTube Playlist⁠

What do you do when holding on feels safer than trusting God? In this episode, I talk about what it really looks like to stop fighting for control and start trusting God’s plan, His process, and His timing. This episode is for anyone navigating waiting seasons, uncertainty, or frustration and learning what surrender actually looks like when life does not unfold the way we expected. It is a reminder that surrender is not giving up. It is choosing trust, growing in faith, and believing God is still working even when you cannot see it yet. If you want to check out my new podcast, Big E & Lady T, Let's Talk About It, here are the links ⁠Big E & Lady T on Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Big E & Lady T on Spotify⁠ ⁠Big E & Lady T YouTube Playlist⁠