Amazing With Grace

Are you feeling uneasy or unsettled about the new person you're dating? In this episode I share reasons you may want to step back in an early dating relationship and how to fall back.  RESOURCES: Loving You and Losing Me Episode Managing Dating Anxiety Episode The Emotion Devotional (Book by Dr. Q. Perry) ****Leave Rating/Review on Apple Podcasts ****Leave Rating on Spotify

Can you tell if you're about to make a dating mistake? In this episode, I help you look for signs to make better long-term dating decisions. Here's what you'll get:  ·        5 signs you are about to pick the wrong partner ·        4 consequences of being in the wrong relationship ·        5 Scriptures to give you dating wisdom SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 19:2-3 Proverbs 4:23 Amos 3:3 Galatians 6:4 Isaiah 30:18

Dating a busy partner can be exciting, rewarding, and inspiring. However, it can also be lonely, disappointing, and frustrating. You might be wondering whether you should stay. Tune in as I give you 6 questions to answer if you are dating a busy partner.  Pros and Cons of Dating a VIP Leave Rating/Review on Apple Podcasts Leave Rating on Spotify

What is a sneaky link? It's mutual sex without attachments or expectations, but is it really? In this episode, I share my perspective as a psychologist on the concept sneaky links. If you are currently involved with a sneaky link, considering whether you want to do it, or have regrets and trying to figure out what went wrong, this episode is for you.  RESOURCES: Finding Emotional Freedom (Dr. Perry's e-course)

Faking it until you make it is not the goal. It doesn't last and it leads to imposture syndrome. In this episode, I share ways to identify false confidence. I also give you powerful questions to examine and exchange fake confidence for authentic confidence.

Breaking up can be hard, especially with your therapist! This episode is for you if you are not getting what you need from therapy and want some tips on how to move forward. You'll also hear my answer to a frequently asked question about how to break up with your therapist in a specific scenario. 

Start your new year out fresh with decluttering. While decluttering your physical space is very powerful, there's a deeper level of decluttering that needs to happen first. In this episode, I give you 3 areas to declutter for emotional clarity so you can execute your goals in 2022.  RESOURCES: Understanding Your Assignment in 2022  (episode) Finding Emotional Freedom (e-course)

Before you prepare for the new year with vision boards and goal cards, let me help you understand your assignment in 2022. In this episode, I give you 3 powerful tips (plus a BONUS tip) on how you can better grasp your specific assignment.  SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 16:3 Proverbs 16:9 Proverbs 19:21 Galatians 6:4 RESOURCES: How to Truly Measure Your Success (episode) Finding Emotional Freedom (ecourse)

This is a replay of last year's episode on managing grief in the holiday season: TIME STAMPS: 1:30        What are grief myths? 8:40        Stages of grief… 18:20     What factors impact your grief? 24:00     Your Grief Bill of Rights 33:00     Tips to handle grief in the holiday season 49:18     Dear God… GRIEF RESOURCES: Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry)  https://www.dougy.org/ https://domaniforgrief.com/ https://grief.com/ Reference not mentioned in the show: **Factors that Influence the Course of Bereavement” from Treatment of complicated mourning (p. 31) by Rando, T., (1993) Champaign, IL #drqperry #christianpsychologist #blackpsychologist #mentalhealth #amazingwithgrace #celebritypsychologist #grief

Do you know what to do when your friend is jealous of you? In this episode I will discuss: ·        Signs your friend is jealous of you ·        Commons reasons someone may be jealous of you ·        6 tips to gracefully handle jealousy in friendships SCRIPTURE: Galatians 5:26   RESOURCE: Free Grief In the Holiday Season Talk (Register)

What are you known for? Whether you have a bad reputation or your reputation is running pretty smoothly, check out these 7 tools to give your reputation a tune-up.  SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 22:1  Ecclesiastes 7:1  I Timothy 4:12:  Titus 2:6-8  Proverbs 25:11-12 Proverbs 25:9-10 TIMESTAMPS: 1:50       Why It's Important to Tune Up Your Reputation  3:28       What God's Word Says About Reputation 7:40       7 Tools to Tune Up Your Reputation  19:50     Bonus Tool 21:37     Dear God… RESOURCES: The Emotion Devotional (Book) by Dr. Q. Perry The Emotion Devotional (Workbook) by Dr. Q. Perry

Have you been struggling with reaching your goals? Maybe you're not afraid of failure but afraid of success. In this episode, here's what you'll get:  ·        Signs that indicate fear of success  ·        Reasons you may fear success ·        2 Scriptures to add to your prayer journal  ·        1 homework assignment to help you begin tackling those fears RESOURCE: Hollywood Commandments: (by DeVon Franklin) SCRIPURES: ·        Proverbs 16:3 ·        1 Kings 2:3

Do you struggle with managing your emotions on your entrepreneurial journey? You are not alone! In this episode, here's what you'll get: ·  4 ways to manage your emotions  ·  Relevant Scriptures that align with the emotion management tips  ·  Links to my other podcasts to deepen your understanding of each strategy SCRIPTURES: ·        3 John 1:2  ·        2 Peter 3;18 ·        Exodus 20:8 ·        Proverbs 16:3 ·        Psalm 127:1-2 (TPT) ·        Psalm 121:1-2 ·        Psalm 62:5 (NKJV) ·        Galatians 6:4 ·        Romans 10:17 PODCASTS ·        What is achievement fatigue and how can you avoid it? ·        The Mental Glow Up Goals You Need for Success in 2021 ·        Rested Refreshed and Ready to Work ·        How to Truly Measure your Success ·        Productive or Perfectionist: Which one are you ·        Spiritual thinking traps (Part 1) and (Part 2) ·        A Cure for Comparison ·        7 Ways to Win When it Feels Like You're Losing REFERENCES: https://www.northone.com/blog/small-business/entrepreneur-statistics https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/entrepreneur-statistics https://www.thimble.com/blog/entrepreneur-statistics

Is your self-love in need of a boost? In this episode, I share 5 ways to fill your self-love tank.  SCRIPTURES: 2 Timothyt 1: 7 Ephesians 4:15 Colossians 4:6 Proverbs 25:11-12 Psalm 139:13-14 Psalm 139:23 RESOURCES: Loving Me for Me Episode Boundaries (Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend)

Are you dating someone at work or considering the idea? Answer these 4 questions to help you decide if this is the right choice for you. 

What if your partner is emotionally unhealthy and you don't know it? In this episode, I discuss 5 ways YOUR behavior suggests your partner is emotionally unhealthy.    RESOURCE: The Emotionally Healthy Woman (Geri Scazzero)

Have you been pondering the idea of being celibate but not sure if it's for you? Are you a Christian and you struggle with celibacy? Listen to this episode as I talk about 5 life-changing benefits of celibacy and answer 2 FAQs about celibacy.   SCRIPTURES: Romans 12:1 I Corinthians 6:18

Have you ever wondered if you're too controlling? Listen as I discuss 8 signs that you're too controlling and some tips to help you begin to address it.    SCRIPTURES: Psalm 26:2Prov 3:5-6John 14:27  RESOURCES: Domestic Violence Hotline A Cure For Comparison Episode Identifying Codependence Episode Trust In Relationships Episode Anxiety In Dating Episode Loving You and Losing Me Episode

Does your relationship have these 9 types of trust? Listen as I share several areas of trust that you can build or rebuild in your relationship.    SCRIPTURES: *Ephesians 4:15 *Proverbs 3:5-6 *Mark 11:22

Do you ever wonder whether you specifically need a Black therapist for your mental health needs? To help you answer this question, I give you 5 important areas to consider and 6 questions to ask a potential therapist or your current therapist.**Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share!** #christianpsychologist #blackpsychologist #mentalhealth #amazingwithgrace #drqperry

Has your relationship recently ended or are you still in limbo trying to figure out why your situationship or marriage ended? You don’t want to miss this episode on closure. In this episode you’ll hear:   4 reasons to close the door on getting closure  4 strategies to help you begin moving on today     SCRIPTURES: *Proverbs 3:5-6 *Psalm 84:11 *Psalm 34:18 *Psalm 27:14

Have you worked so hard to accomplish your dreams only to feel let down once you got there? Have you been working towards your goals and noticed you’ve hit a wall? Tune in to this episode as I discuss achievement fatigue. In this episode, you will: Learn 2 meanings of achievement fatigue Common attitudes and behaviors that promote achievement fatigue 5 tips to avoid or combat achievement fatigue   SCRIPTURES Col 3:23-24  GAL 6:4  Gen 2:2  Deut 5:14  RESOURCES: How To Truly Measure Your Success Rested, Refreshed & Ready to Work

Have you ever wondered if you were codependent? Do you ever wonder what makes you stay in certain relationships or friendships? Do you question why you attract certain types of people or you put up with certain family member’s behavior? Do you assume that Christians can’t be codependent? In this episode, I share several signs to help you identify codependence and offer thought provoking questions to help you examine your relationships.      SCRIPTURES: Phil 2:3-4 Galatians 6:2 Galatians 1:10   RESOURCES: Spiritual Thinking Traps (Part 1) Spiritual Thinking Traps (Part 2) Loving Me for Me Co-Dependents Anonymous Lisa Romano Website Lisa Romano YouTube

Are you a Christian woman pursuing hypergamy?  In this episode, you will learn 6 important considerations to keep in mind before embarking on this type of relationship or marriage.  SCRIPTURES: Psalm 139:14 Phil 4:12 I Sa 16:7  Matthew 7:17-18  Phil 4:19    RESOURCES: Calm My Anxious Heart (Linda Dillow) RELATED EPISODES: How To Be A High Value Christian Couple Pros and Cons of Dating A VIP How To Be A High Value Christian Woman (Part 1) How To Be A High Value Christian Woman (Part 2)

Do you want to talk about race in your relationship but not sure where to start? In this episode, you will: *Understand the value of self-reflection  *Learn 5 Ground Rules for having the discussion *Get many questions to ask your partner to generate healthy discussions about race.    SCRIPTURES: Psalm 139:23-24 Proverbs 21:2 (NASB)  Proverbs 4:7 John 13:35     RESOURCES: Emotion Devotional Book Bundle (https://www.drqperry.com/shop/bundle)

Have you ever done some “retail therapy” when you’ve needed a little pick-me-up? In this episode, I explore whether retail therapy is really therapeutic. Here’s what you’ll learn:      *Pros/Cons of Shopping      * What exactly is psychotherapy?      *4 Powerful Questions to Answer before shopping SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 55: 1-3    RESOURCE: Emotion Devotional Book Bundle (https://www.drqperry.com/shop/bundle) #drqperry #amazingwithgrace #mentalhealth  #christianpsychologist #blackpsychologist

Do you need help getting over a crush? As you probably already know, it’s not so easy to do when there’s feelings involved. In this episode, I talk about practical ways to start your process of getting over a crush.   TIMESTAMPS: 2:05     First things, first. 9:50    Why honesty is the best policy.  17:50    Crushing deadlines. 24:15    Crushing triggers. 26:08   My favorite way to get over a crush. 29:45   Questioning God. 33:15    Dear God… SCRIPTURES: Phil 4:6 Phil 4:8 Psalm 84:11    RESOURCES: Managing Your Valentine’s Day Blues (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/valentines-blues) https://www.insider.com/reasons-for-crushes-science-2018-11 Emotion Devotional Book Bundle (https://www.drqperry.com/shop/bundle)

Is your new year feeling like a loss already? Do you need a little pick-me-up? Tune in to this episode as I discuss 7 ways to win when it feels like you’re losing.  SCRIPTURES: Galatians 6:9 (NASB) II Corinthians 1:4 (TPT) RESOURCES: Spiritual Thinking Traps (Part 1) Podcast (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/episode-1-spiritual-thinking-traps) Rested, Refreshed & Ready to Work Podcast (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/rested-refreshed-and-ready-to-work-1) Emotion Devotional Book Bundle (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/book)  

Do you get tired of saying affirmations and not seeing any change? In this episode, I give you 4 powerful tips to help maximize the effectiveness of your affirmations.   SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 18:21 James 2:14-26 Proverbs 11:25 RESOURCES: Spiritual Thinking Traps (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/episode-1-spiritual-thinking-traps)   Spiritual Thinking Traps (Part 2) (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/thinkingtrapspart2)  

Are you in therapy but not sure if it’s working? Did you stop going to therapy because you didn’t find it helpful? On this episode of the Amazing With Grace podcast, I discuss 7 reasons why your therapy isn’t working and share what you can do to get the most out of your therapy experience.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with 2 friends. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify.  RESOURCES: GRWM: 10 Ways to Get Ready for Therapy (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/episode-8-grwm-10-ways-to-get-ready-for-therapy) Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)   #drqperry #amazingwithgrace #therapyworks #therapyhelps #mentalhealth #christianpsychologist #blackpsychologist

Are you ready for your glow up in the new year? Tune in as I discuss 8 mental glow up goals you need for success in 2021.  RESOURCES: Spiritual Thinking Traps (Part 1) (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/episode-1-spiritual-thinking-traps) Productive or Perfectionism Podcast (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/episode-3-productive-or-perfectionist-which-one-are-you) Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)  

Have you ever considered that spicing up your sex life could burn you? In this episode, you’ll learn some major questions to ask yourself and your partner so you can be informed before dropping it like it’s hot.  TIME STAMPS: 1:48       INTRO 8:42        4 Areas to Consider before spicing up your sex life 34:17     Dr. Q’s Couch 40:51     Dear God… RESOURCES: Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)   Sexual Outsiders (by D. Ortmann & R. A. Sprott) (https://www.amazon.com/Sexual-Outsiders-Understanding-Sexualities-Communities/dp/1442217367/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DR7BEDCAAT6N&dchild=1&keywords=sexual+outsiders&qid=1607831136&sprefix=sexual+outsid%2Caps%2C1413&sr=8-1) Coping with Grief In the Holiday Season (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/holidaygrief) Finding Treasure in COVID-19 (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/finding-treasing-in-covid-19)

The holidays are not always so happy, especially when we are dealing with grief. Tune in as I give you more information on grief and the various factors that may impact how it shows up in your life. I’ll also give you specific tips on how to handle grief during the holiday season.  TIME STAMPS: 2:05        What are grief myths? 9:30        Stages of grief… 19:00     What factors impact your grief? 25:16     Your Grief Bill of Rights 33:19     Tips to handle grief in the holiday season 50:00     Dear God… GRIEF RESOURCES: Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)   https://www.dougy.org/ https://domaniforgrief.com/ https://grief.com/

Because my first podcast episode is my most popular episode, I am back with Part 2! In this episode, I am discussing 3 spiritual thinking traps that are keeping you stuck. (Hint: One of them is toxic positivity with a spiritual twist.)  SCRIPTURES: Phil 4: 6-7  I Cor 14:33  Isaiah 55:8-9  TIMESTAMPS:  2:49       Why being logical isn’t always helpful 9:43        About toxic positivity 14:34      Should you think this way 19:18      Dear God…    RESOURCES: Spiritual Thinking Traps ((Part 1) episode (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/episode-1-spiritual-thinking-traps) Perfectionism episode (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/episode-3-productive-or-perfectionist-which-one-are-you) Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)  

Have you ever wished you could stop comparing yourself to other people? If so, you don’t want to miss this current episode as Dr. Perry shares causes, consequences, and cures for comparison.    ***Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share!*** SCRIPTURES:  Matt Chapter 20  Eph 4:31  I Peter 2:1  Psalm 84:11  Psalm 37:23  2 Cor 10:12 TIMESTAMPS:                Intro  5:31      Causes of comparison 14:21     Consequences of comparison 19:47     Cures for comparison  31:15     Dear God…    RESOURCES: Spiritual Thinking Traps episode (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/episode-1-spiritual-thinking-traps) Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)   The Thorn (poem by Martha Snell Nicholson) Calm My Anxious Heart (Linda Dillow) Dethroning the Queen: Getting Rid of Rivalry and Resentment (Alicia Renee Sheppard)

Have you ever wondered what makes power couples so different? Do you want to learn what to look for in your next relationship or what’s needed to take your relationship to that next level?  Tune in to hear Dr. Perry give you 5 ways Christians can be a high-value couple.     ***Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share!*** TIMESTAMPS:   1:00    Topic Intro   4:36    It’s more than being unequally yoked   9:51    It’s more than being respectful 14:35    It’s more than good communication  21:30    It’s more than loving one another  24:53   Why it takes two  30:00   Dear God…    SCRIPTURES:  2 Cor 6:14 Amos 3:3 Matt 7:12 Eph 4:26 Matt 5:23 Eph 5:21 2 Tim 3:16  Psalm 1:3 Rom 12:9 RESOURCES: Pros & Cons of Dating a VIP (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/pros-amp-cons-of-dating-a-vip) How to Be A High Value Christian Woman (Part 1) (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/episode-4-how-to-be-a-high-value-christian-woman) How to Be A High Value Christian Woman (Part 2) (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/how-to-be-a-high-value-christian-woman-part-2) Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)

Is your friend a side chick and you’re not sure how to help? Check out this episode where Dr. Perry shares 6 effective ways to support your friend during this time in her life.   Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! TIMESTAMPS: 3:13        Intro  5:35        Why some people choose to become/remain a side chick 10:55      But first, pray 13:33      How to judge without judging 18:00      How do you see yourself? 23:42     What should you say? 35:18     How to stay in your lane. 37:23     Why setting boundaries is important 42:37     Dear God… SCRIPTURES:  John Chapter 8 (NASB) Galatians 6:1 (NASB) Proverbs 27:5-6 (NASB) RESOURCES: Rested, Refreshed, and Ready to Work (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/rested-refreshed-and-ready-to-work-1)   Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)

Should Christians only go to Christian therapists? This is a question that many Christians struggle to answer. In this episode, Dr. Perry clarifies who’s who in Christian counseling and gives you some questions to answer to help you decide who best fits your needs.    Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! TIME STAMPS:   0:00-2:40       Introduction          3:15      Who’s Who in Christian counseling?        14:47      Question #1        19:20      Question #2        20:52      Question #3        29:47      Dear God… RESOURCES: Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (https://biblicalcounseling.com/certification/) Biblical Counseling Center.org (https://biblicalcounselingcenter.org/we-train/certificateprogram/) Preparing for Therapy AWG Episode (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/episode-8-grwm-10-ways-to-get-ready-for-therapy) Preparing for Couple’s Therapy AWG Episode (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/grwm-10-ways-to-prepare-for-couples-therapy)   Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)

Do you have what it takes to be successful? Have you ever set a goal and didn’t feel fulfilled once you achieved it? It may be because your gauge for success needs to be recalibrated. In this episode Dr. Perry covers 6 ways to truly measure your success.  Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! SCRIPTURES:  Prov 22:1 Eccl 7:1a Prov 16:9 James 4:15 Gal 6:4 2 Chron 26 Luke 16:11 TIME STAMPS:   0:48     Topic Intro 2:12     The world’s most successful people 2:45     Dr. Perry’s list of most successful people 3:22     How success is usually measured 17:04    What’s better than popularity? 21:22    Process vs position  24:15    Why crushing goals isn’t the goal  31:18    Why happiness isn’t the goal 34:42    Comparing your success 38:12    Can you handle success? 43:35    Dr. Q’s Couch 49:11    Dear God…    RESOURCES: Forbes article by John Hall (https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnhall/2018/09/09/the-trend-toward-a-new-definition-of-success-and-why-its-important-to-you/#a5dd02fe45c0) Purpose Driven Life book (Rick Warren) (https://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Driven-Life-What-Earth/dp/031033750X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=purpose+driven+life&qid=1597156308&sr=8-1)   Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)

Who is your celebrity crush? If you’re an aspiring VIP or if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to date a VIP, you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune in as Dr. Perry covers the pros/cons of having a high-profile relationship. You’ll learn that it may not be as good or as bad as you think. Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! SCRIPTURES:  Psalm 139:13-14 I Chron 29:12  Matthew Chapter 20 & Gal 6:4 Phil 4:19 I Cor 8:6 Proverbs 16:3 TIME STAMPS:    00:45  Intro   7:55   The PROS 14:17   On being accepted   19:27   Why you may feel lonely 24:23   The value of knowing what you bring to the table 32:00   Do you want a traditional or nontraditional mate? 35:22   What you stand to lose 42:05   Diamonds aren’t the only result of high pressure 44:18   What do you really expect? 46:45   Key takeaways 52:40   Dear God… RESOURCES: How to Be A High-Value Christian Woman (Part 1) (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/episode-4-how-to-be-a-high-value-christian-woman) How to Be A High-Value Christian Woman (Part 2) (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/how-to-be-a-high-value-christian-woman-part-2) Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)

Do you worry about an entanglement destroying your relationship? In this episode, Dr. Perry shares 8 powerful ways you can examine your life as an individual in order to make the best decisions for your relationship.  Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! SCRIPTURES:  Mark 12:30  Psalm 62:5-8 (TPT)  TIME STAMPS:   01:40              Intro 04:15              Pray first… 05:40              Why personal boundaries help relationship boundaries 09:04             The benefit of aligning your fairy tale with God’s Word 14:34              Going beyond the cliché of open and honest communication 18:49              How knowing your values anchor you in hard times 25:20              Being unequally yoked 29:58              Tying up loose ends 32:47              The advantage of guarding your relationship gates 35:05              Dr. Q’s Couch 39:18              Dear God… RESOURCES:  Getting Past the Affair (Snyder, Baucom, & Gordon) (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Past-Affair-Program-Together/dp/157230801X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1PE356E3ZAFK0&dchild=1&keywords=donald+baucom&qid=1594765094&sprefix=donald+bauc%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-2)  7 Principles for Making Marriage Work (Gottman, Silver) (https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0553447718/ref=sr_1_3?crid=85HFHP6P1LDO&dchild=1&keywords=john+gottman+the+seven+principles+for+making+marriage+work&qid=1594766751&s=books&sprefix=john+gott%2Cstripbooks%2C167&sr=1-3)  8 Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love (Gottman, Gottman, Abrams, et al) (https://www.amazon.com/Eight-Dates-Essential-Conversations-Lifetime/dp/1523504463/ref=sr_1_3?crid=85HFHP6P1LDO&dchild=1&keywords=john+gottman+the+seven+principles+for+making+marriage+work&qid=1594766824&s=books&sprefix=john+gott%2Cstripbooks%2C167&sr=1-3) Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)

You want to be the best parent you can be and sometimes you think you just don’t measure up. If you want to find ways to be an amazing parent with grace, you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune in as Dr. Perry discusses 8 tips to become a better parent today.  Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! SCRIPTURES:   Psalm 139:13-18 (TPT)   Colossians 3:21 (TPT)   Prov 13:24 (KJV)   Ephesians 6:4 (NLT)    Hebrews 12:5-11 (TPT) RESOURCES: The 5 Love Languages of Children (https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Children-Secret-Effectively/dp/0802412858/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2N21J6V5XOPDB&dchild=1&keywords=4+love+languages+for+kids&qid=1592315131&sprefix=4+love+l%2Caps%2C692&sr=8-2) Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverted Kids (https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Secret-Strengths-Introverted/dp/0147509920/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quiet+susan+cain&qid=1592324360&sr=8-3) Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3) TIME STAMPS:   00:42     Parenting intro 6:28       What to pray for your child 12:31     How to deal with your child’s emotions 17:49     Teach ‘em, don’t tell ‘em 20:12     The best parenting tip ever 22:05     Why you should examine your parenting goals 28:51     Addressing unrealistic parenting expectations  31:37     Discipline vs punishment 37:03     How to handle parenting fears  42:35    Dear God…

Couple’s therapy can be both challenging and rewarding. If you and your partner need to go and you’re not sure where to start, you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune in as Dr. Perry discusses 10 ways to get ready for couple’s therapy.  Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! SCRIPTURES: Phil 4:6 (KJV) Psalm 25:9 (TLB)   TIME STAMPS: 1:32     Introduction… 9:02     Why you should pray before starting… 10:32   Do you need pastoral care or clinical counseling? 19:03   Knowing why you want couple’s therapy… 22:54   Why being honest in couple’s therapy might not be so bad… 25:47   When is the best time to go? 28:30   What is the value of asking your therapist questions? 30:08   What is your role in couple’s treatment? 32:18   Respect your therapist… 33:18   What to expect in couple’s therapy… 34:59   How humility helps in couple’s therapy… 39:46   Dr. Q’s Couch 44:07   Dear God RESOURCES: Podcast Episode: Getting Ready for Individual Therapy (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/podcast/episode-8-grwm-10-ways-to-get-ready-for-therapy) Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3)

Are you wondering if it’s time to move on in your friendships? In this episode, Dr. Perry takes a look at Molly and Issa’s friendship from HBO’s hit show, Insecure. She gives you signs that it might be time to move on in your friendship and how to manage the emotions that come along with making such a tough decision.  Don’t forget to rate, review, subscribe, and share! **SPOILER ALERT*** SCRIPTURES: Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 Proverbs 27:17 Romans 8:1  Psalms 1:1  John 7:24 TIME STAMPS: 00:48     Topic Intro 02:45     Summary of Issa & Molly’s Friendship 08:40     Signs It’s Time to Move On 31:56     Managing the Emotions of Moving On 37:55     Dr. Q’s Couch 42:28     Dear God… RESOURCES: Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588828828&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3) Relational Intelligence (by Dr. Dharius Daniels) (https://www.amazon.com/Relational-Intelligence-People-Skills-Purpose/dp/0310357829/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1589676717&sr=1-1)

Are you tired of your anxiety managing you and your relationship? Does your anxiety make an unexpected appearance while you’re on the dating scene? In this episode, Dr. Perry helps you identify your anxious thinking traps and discusses ways you can use your analytical mind to work for you and not against you while dating. She also gives you a way to use grace and faith to help you go from anxious and dating to amazing with grace.  ***Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share.*** SCRIPTURES: Psalm 31:15 Rom 8:28  Hebrews 13:5-6 (MSG)  Psalm 84:11  Jer 29:11  Psalm 139:13-14 (CEV)  Psalm 73:26 (NIV)   TIME STAMPS:  00:46     Topic Intro 07:36     Identifying relationship thinking traps 15:40     Knowing your anxiety triggers 18:15     Benefits of identifying traps and triggers in relationships 41:01     Dr. Q’s Couch 48:21     Dear God… RESOURCES:        Emotion Devotional Book (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Journey-Emotional-Wholeness/dp/173445430X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1588824760&sr=8-1) Emotion Devotional Workbook (by Dr. Q. Perry) (https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Devotional-Workbook-QuaVaundra-Perry/dp/1734454318/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=quavaundra+Perry&qid=1588824835&sr=8-3) What is anxiety? (https://www.anxiety.org/what-is-anxiety) National Domestic Violence Hotline (https://www.thehotline.org/help/)

How do you show up for your partner without being a no-show for yourself? In this powerful episode, Dr. Perry provides 5 steps to take when you’ve lost yourself in a relationship.     SCRIPTURES: I John 3:1-2 (NLT) Eph 2:10 (NASB) Acts 17:28 (NLT) TIME STAMPS: 1:25     Dr. Q’s Couch 8:30    Step #1 11:20    Step #2 13:08   Step #3 16:25   Step #4 26:11    Step #5 33:39   Dear God…    RESOURCES:        Dr. Perry’s Book: Amazing with Grace (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/book)          R.C. BLAKES video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6vA9C4X2LE&t=1209s)

COVID-19 has taken the world by surprise but we will not be shaken! If you are overloaded with information, take this social distancing break to find treasure in C.O.V.I.D.-19. Join Dr. Perry as she discusses ways to use this time wisely so that you can emerge victorious and amazing with grace! TIME STAMPS:  2:35       Intro 4:00        Compassion/Community 8:35       Observation 12:20     Values 17:28     Intercession 19:21     Declare  21:36     19 (Psalm 19) 23:36     Dear God…    SCRIPTURES: *Eccl 3:1-8 (ASV) * Jeremiah 17:7-9 (NLT) * Phil 4:8-9 * Psalm 19 NLT  RESOURCES: Centers for Disease Control (https://www.cdc.gov/)   COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line - 833-986-1919

If you’ve been thinking about going to therapy for the first time or thinking you should get back into therapy, this episode will prepare you to take that first step. In this episode, Dr. Perry shares 10 ways to get ready for therapy. Tune in as you learn how to love yourself just for you so you can be amazing with grace!  ***We love your feedback and your referrals so don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with a friend. ***   SCRIPTURE: Phil 4:6 (KJV) TIME STAMPS: 1:32     Introduction 2:22     10 ways to prepare for therapy 41:08   Dr. Q’s Couch 50:30   Dear God… RESOURCES: PREPARING FOR THERAPY CHECKLIST (https://mailchi.mp/699b4b53e86d/therapychecklist)  www.psychologytoday.com (http://www.psychologytoday.com/)  www.therapyforblackgirls.com (http://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/)

Loving yourself is hard work. Did you know that self-care is NOT the only facet of self-love. In this episode, Dr. Perry shares 5 things self-love is NOT, ways to know your self-love needs improvement, and 7 components of self-love. Tune in as you learn how to love yourself just for you so you can be amazing with grace!  ***We love your feedback and your referrals so don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with a friend. ***   SCRIPTURES: *2 Chronicles 7:14 * Phil 2:3 ESV * Micah 7:19    TIME STAMPS:    1:45   Self love intro    2:47  Self love defined    5:50  5 S’s that Self love are NOT  12:07  Signs your self-love needs improvement  14:22  How to love yourself  25:30  Dr’s Q’s couch  28:20  Dear God…  RESOURCES: *Dr. Kristin Neff/Self Compassion:         https://self-compassion.org/why-self-compassion-is-healthier-than-self-esteem/   *Dr. Perry’s new Book: The Emotion Devotional/The Emotional Devotional Companion Workbook        https://www.amazon.com/s?k=quavaundra+perry&ref=nb_sb_noss

Hustling and grinding is in our culture’s DNA, but it doesn’t have to be in our personal DNA. In this episode, Dr. Perry shares what she learned about the importance of getting proper rest. She offers 5 ways to prepare for Sabbath rest so you can be rested, refreshed, and ready to work.     ***We love your feedback and your referrals so don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with a friend. *** SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:   Luke 10:41 (NIV) Exodus 20:8-11 (NLT) Isaiah 58:13-14 MSG) Matthew 11:28   Genesis 2:2 TIME STAMPS: 1:10     Intro to Topic 8:40    What hustling hard may say about your heart 14:35   Tips to prepare for rest 21:18   Dr. Q’s Couch 25:30   Dear God… ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Take the Day Off: Receiving God’s gift of rest (book by Robert Morris).  Personal Care Kit for Busy Professionals (https://www.amazingwithgrace.com/shop/personal-care-for-busy-professionals)  

We are in the era of the woman. As Christian woman strive to be amazing high value women, they may unknowingly fall into ungodly ways of meeting goals. This 2 part-episode will discuss 10 ways YOU can be a high value Christian woman. In Part 2, Dr. Perry takes a look at 5 additional ways to start your journey on becoming a high value Christian woman. Grab your journal and a pen and take a listen.  ***We love your feedback and your referrals so don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with a friend. *** SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:  I Peter 3: 3-4 (NASB & TPT) Matthew 5: 14, 16 (NLT) Proverbs 11:22 (NASB) Proverbs 29:11 (NLT) TIME STAMPS: 1:20      High Value Christian Woman - Part 1 Recap 3:15      Trait #6 7:17      Trait #7 11:28    Trait #8 13:48    Trait #9 17:05     Trait #10 19:53   Dr. Q’s Couch 21:52   Dear God ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Boundaries Book: (Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend) Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur with Shae Bynes (referred to as Grace Over Grind Podcast in the show) Queenology Book: (Pastor RC Blakes, Jr.) Esther Challenge on the YouVersion Bible app (by Kanayo Dike-Oduah)