Overcome to Become

Fear is a little tricky emotion.  It can hinder us. It can paralyze us. It can keep us from being all of who God has called us to be. It can convince us that shrinking is being humble. For the longest, I hoped that I would get to a place in my life where I would never have to confront or struggle with fear ever again. But is it possible that a small dose of fear could actually be a good thing?   In this episode I am challenging us to rethink what we have learned about fear, how it can actually be beneficial to us, and what I do when fear comes knocking on my door.------------ Season 5 is a wrap!!! The OTB podcast is going on break. I will be using this time to work on some exciting new projects ahead that I cannot wait to share with you.  I live for robust conversations and connections. Please sign up for my newsletter below so we can stay connected while the podcast is on pause. Thank you for your support these past 5 seasons, I could not have done it without you. Mentioned in this episode:Have you thought about starting a podcast? Check out my podcasting coach and her podcasting community:  https://alanadawson.com/Connect with Latasha: Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

We have the ability and power to redefine what success looks like. We no longer have to continue to sacrifice our well-being in the name of achieving the "American Dream". We don't have to go along with the status quo. My guest, former senior finance executive, Jennifer Ferguson is joining us today to share her leadership journey and what led her to leave the "rat race" behind, become financially independent, and retire early. We also discuss:The unexpected health scare that caused her to reflect on what matters mostHer experience as a woman of color serving as a senior executiveHer process of reflecting on what brings her joy and what she really valuesHer thoughts about the great resignation Her recommendations for becoming financially independent and retiring earlyGrab your notebook and lean all the way into the wisdom that Jennifer is sharing in this episode.  It may change the trajectory of your journey and bring you closer to the dream in your heart.About Jennifer Ferguson:Jennifer is a former senior finance executive who now spends her time helping others achieve financial independence, researching different investment opportunities and planning her next international trips. She resides in North Carolina with her husband and two college-aged children. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking and cooking.Jennifer's Recommendations to help you become financially independent and redefining the "American Dream": https://www.instagram.com/richjourneyhttps://www.youtube.com/c/OurRichJourney/videoshttps://www.instagram.com/richandregularMoney Master the Game by Tony RobbinsQuit Like a Millionaire by Kristy ShenConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email

Have you been waiting for permission to do what God has called you to do? Do you feel like your calling goes against cultural norms? My guest, Faith Eury Cho, is bringing the whole truth and nothing but on today's episode.  Faith is exposing the root of the limited thinking around women serving within the kingdom of God. She shares her experience as a woman leader within the church and the challenges she has faced.  Also, the importance of us being authentic and true to God's given design as women leaders. We also discuss: The glass ceiling that exists within the church for women leadersThe low expectations that women leaders (especially Asian-American) have to battle Why we don't need someone to make room for usChallenges women of color faceHow comparison is the highway to compulsive behavior and making rash decisionsHow God shows up and does his greatest work in the ordinary, mundane parts of our livesHow hard times teach us and does such a deep work within us and reveals what we actually think of God–pain is a great revealerHer message to the woman of color who is struggling with her identityGod did not make a mistake when he called you. He knew exactly what he was doing.  May Faith's words and wisdom encourage you to push past fear and walk unapologetically into your calling.About Faith Eury Cho: Faith Eury Cho has been in the ministry since she was 19-years-old and continues to have a burning passion to know the Presence of God, articulate the gospel, and champion the marginalized. Currently, she is a pastor, a pastor's wife, a founder The Honor Summit (501c3), and a church planter (Mosaic Covenant Church of NJ). However, her most precious role is to be a mother to her four children, and as a family they are launching Mosaic Church in February 20, 2022. Connect with Faith Eury Cho:Website//Instagram//Instagram- The Honor Summit//Instagram- Mosaic ChurchConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in the Episode: How Regular Women Live Big Lives with God by Faith Eury Cho 

The need to prove myself was my hidden driving force for a long season of my life.  It was the fuel behind me working late strenuous hours, hustling, saying yes when I should have said no, and feeling like I had to compete for and chase what was already mine. Can you relate? Have you battled with this as well?My guest, Liv Dooley is joining us today to share how her need to prove herself to others rewired her brain.  She also shares details of her struggle with substances to numb her pain and how she had to work through the process of healing her heart. Her practical tips and wisdom will help you with knowing exactly what to do when you're feeling insecure and unsure of what to do. Liv reassures us that is okay to lean all the way into our "extraness" and truly be who God created us to be.  Tune in. I assure that her words will be balm for your soul.About Liv Dooley:Liv has a gift for drawing others into the Word of God in new and refreshing ways, and there is nothing she likes to talk about more. She is a Bible teacher, author, and the podcast host of The Best Kept Secret with Liv Dooley. Liv leads a Christian non profit for girls and women called The Colorfully Candid Paradigm and an annual conference called Unconditional in Las Vegas, and she and the team of women she works with are just getting started. Connect with her at @candidliv or @colorfullycandid to keep the conversation flowing.Connect with Liv Dooley:Website//Instagram//Instagram (Colorfully Candid)Connect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email

If you came from a home where race was not discussed or if you experienced racial pain or  trauma, today's topic may be a challenging one to navigate.  I want you to know that you are not alone and my guest Helen Lee is going to help all of us to become race-wise and create race-wise families.As parents we bear the responsibility of training and teaching our children about race from a biblical perspective. Gone are the days of us hoping that our children will value multiethnicity automatically or learn how to from someone else. If you're wondering where to start, I want you to lean all the way into today's episode with open hands and heart as Helen and I discuss:What it means to pursue multiethnicity and be a race-wise familyGod's intentionality and how he values multiethnicityHow we can create communities of hope and healingWhy we need to move beyond representation to creating a multiethnic community and cultureWhy we need to confront our own personal biases and take time to connect with othersThe church's responsibility in the pursuit of a multiethnic community and cultureWhat our response should be when we are misunderstood and faced with rejection from others because of our decision to lead a race-wise familyI want to challenge all of us to be brave and willing to start the change within. Grab a copy of this book and rally others around us to read it as well and do this journey together. Grab a copy of The Race Wise Family Here About Helen:Helen is the director of product innovation at InterVarsity Press, where she previously served as a marketing director and an acquisitions editor. She is an award-winning writer and has frequently covered issues of race, ethnicity, and identity, including her seminal articles on Asian American Christianity which appeared in Christianity Today in 1996 (“Silent Exodus”) and 2014 (“Silent No More”). Helen is a frequent conference speaker and has contributed to or authored numerous books, devotionals, and Bibles, including Growing Healthy Asian American Churches and The Missional Mom. She is also a serial entrepreneur/intrapreneur, founding or co-founding organizations such as Redbud Writers Guild, Ink Creative Collective, and Best Christian Workplaces Institute. Helen also serves as the executive producer of The Disrupters Podcast, Get in The Word with Truth's Table, and The Every Voice Now Podcast. She and her husband Brian have three sons and one mini-Berne doodle, and they live in Chicagoland. When she is not caring for family or working, she loves birdwatching, baking bread, and chipping away at middle-grade fiction. You can follow her on social media @helenleebooks and find out more about her at helenleebooks.com.Connect with Helen:Instagram//WebsiteConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email

My friend, Grace P. Cho, joins us today to share her journey of trying to find belonging, wrestling with her Koreanness, and her journey to finding her identity. We also discuss: How she unraveled the beliefs of who she wasWhy facing our pain is so important What she is no longer apologizing forHow she's found freedom in her 40sSeeing God as a creator and creative Grace holds nothing back. She is unapologetic, transparent, and is bringing her whole self and story to this episode.  She is a phenomenal leader and you'll want to share this with a friend. About Grace P. Cho:Grace P. Cho is a Korean American writer, poet, speaker, and the editorial manager at (in)courage. She creates space for people to be known, nurtured, and challenged through her work and desires to elevate women of color's voices in the publishing industry. Grace is the co-editor of Take Heart: 100 Devotions to Seeing God When Life's Not Okay, co-author of Empowered: More of Him for All of You, and the author of the (in)courage Bible studies, Courageous Influence and Create in Me a Heart of Wisdom. Learn more at @gracepcho and at gracepcho.com. Connect with Grace P. ChoInstagram// Facebook// Twitter//WebsiteConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

A common misconception floating around is that we should know who we are by the time we are in our 20s.  When the truth is, understanding who we are and how our lives are intentionally connected to each other's is a life-long process.  There are many tools out there to help us on this journey and my favorite is the Enneagram Personality Test.  Enneagram expert and coach, Elisa Preston joins us today to dive into all things Enneagram.  Even if you are familiar with the Enneagram, Elisa is diving deeper and making connections that will add another layer of understanding.  We also dive into:What is the intent of the Enneagram and how it is different from other personality testsHow our childhood message gives us our core fear, desires, weakness, and longingsThe three ways we walk: as an orphan, in our own strength, as the beloved of GodWhy we avoid diving deep and how to be free and clear to walk as the beloved of GodHow us getting to know ourselves through the lens of the enneagram helps us connect to others and better our relationshipsYou are not weird. You are not strange. I know many of us have felt like that as child.  God has intentionally made each of us the way we are.  I want you to lean into the wisdom Elisa is bringing in this episode. I also encourage you to reach out to her and look into all of her resources available to help you finally walk within a life that is free and clear. About Elisa Preston:Elisa Preston is a writer, author, podcaster, and Personality Teacher. Her passion is helping people feel better from the inside-out by looking at old burdens in a new way. As a Personality Teacher, Elisa uses the Enneagram to help individuals, families, and groups get unstuck in their daily lives & daily operation. Elisa has been married to her pilot/soldier husband for 16 years. Their 6-year-old daughter is the joy of her life, and she'll always want to be in the sunshine. Elisa lives in western New York.Connect with Elisa Preston:Website//Instagram//FacebookConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode: Free Enneagram Assessments: http://www.yourenneagramcoach.comhttps://www.truity.com/https://www.typologypodcast.com/Recommended Read on Ennneagram Types: The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery Wives of Integrity Conference: 

What do you do when you start to encounter physical limitations that are getting in the way of what you've dreamed-- how you imagined your life would be? Should you ignore and try to push through or should you lean in and be still? How do you not allow bitterness and frustration to grow in your heart?  Dena Dyer joins us today to share her story about being diagnosed with Hashimoto disease and the importance of really listening to our body.  We also discuss: Her battle with physical, spiritual, and emotional fatigueHow it's okay to ask for help and not take on too muchThe importance of seeing a doctor and following their recommendationsGaining the tools to maintain wellness in every part of our lifeWhy we need to take care of our social needs through friendshipHow age is not a factor in pursuing God's call: how we can overcome the lie that we are too old or too late to do what God has called us to doDena is living proof that God can take our limitations and turn them into God-possibilities. We can still be used by him even in the midst of a challenging season in our life. Please share this episode with someone who may need this message of hope.About Dena Dyer:Dena Dyer loves Jesus, her family, all things literary, coffee, and British television. She's an author of ten books and many articles, a professional speaker, and a coach who's been married to her hubby Carey for 25 wonderful years (and a couple they don't talk about). They have two young adult sons and a rescue dog who loves to sit on her lap during Zoom calls. Her passion is sharing words of humor and hope with wounded and weary people, and she enjoys singing on the praise team at the church where her husband is the worship pastor. She spends too much time online or in the fast food drive-through--but she and the Lord are working on it. Connect with her: website, Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Dena Dyer:Instagram//Facebook//Twitter//Pinterest//WebsiteConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

I don't know about you but the in-between seasons of life can be unnerving.  We are not where we used to be and we're not quite where we want to be.  We may also be faced with signs that a pivot may be necessary in certain parts of our life.  My friend, Kimberly Davis, joins us today to discuss the importance of waiting well and what it looks like. She also poses the question I have reflected upon myself: Are we prepared to receive what we have been praying for? We also discuss: Why we struggle with preparation seasons of our lifeHow she did  the soul/self work to heal the little girl insideWhy it's important to see  people from a place of healing rather than a place of brokennessImpacts of not being kind to her body (health issues) and seeing her body in a new wayWhy we struggle with preparation seasons of our life and signs that we may be operating outside of God's will (red flags)Kimberly's story and wisdom will encourage you as you go through your divinely appointed season of waiting and preparation. Share this episode with a friend. About Kimberly Davis:Kimberly N. Davis is a transformational speaker and host of the podcast, The Wonderfully Marvelous Life with Kimberly Nichole Davis. While she wears many hats, her love for sharing the gospel with women is paramount. Kimberly has served in women's ministry for over nine years and reaches a vast audience speaking at conferences as well as through her podcast and live videos on social media. With the help of the Holy Spirit, she creates safe spaces for women to uncover the complexities of who they are in Christ; so they can know we are all uniquely made, and there is a place in us that God wants to uncover so we may do what we are purposed to do on this earth. Kimberly is married to Clarence S. Davis, and together they have one son. For more information, join Kimberly at WonderfullyMarvelous.com. Connect with Kimberly Davis:Website//InstagramConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email

Are you struggling with breaking the cycle of fearful living?  Do negative thoughts bombard your brain night and day? Do you feel like you are a victim of your thoughts? You are not alone. It is possible to live a courageous and confident life. Amy Debrucque joins us today to share about her journey of overcoming debilitating anxiety and fearful living.  We also chatted about: How she found freedom through her cancer journeyThe signs that she was struggling with anxietyHow she relinquished control and embraced joyHow to handle the negative thoughts that try to bombard our mindsHow our struggles will pass onto our children if we don't face themWhat her prayer is for her kidsAmy's story is proof that it is possible to break free from the cycle of anxious thoughts that try to dictate our life.  Freedom can be found when we let go and allow God to heal our hearts and mind.  About Amy Debrucque:Amy Debrucque is a wife, mom of four, cancer survivor, and co-author of Embolden. She is the founder of the Life On Purpose Movement and host of the Life On Purpose Podcast where she encourages women to live on purpose instead of fear. Amy loves entertaining with family and friends. A self-proclaimed "beach junkie", health nut, and chocolate lover, she loves cooking, baking, attending her kids sporting events and getting in weekly HIIT workouts with her friend Alice.Connect with Amy Debrucque:Website//Instagram//Facebook//PodcastConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

Hurry up! You're behind.  Work harder so you can catch up.  Clear your to-do list.  If you don't do it now, it can never be done. You don't want to miss out.  That's not enough. Do more!Do any of these sound familiar?  These are some of the verses to the tune that has been playing in my head for as long as I can remember.  There are times when I am able to ignore it and other times I feel like I am a helpless victim to this song stuck on repeat.The pressure to perform and produce (hustle mindset) has wreaked havoc on my relationships and has taken a toll on my emotional, physical, and mental well-being.  Tune in as I share: What has been at the root of my struggle with hustle mindsetThe lies that have blinded me from the truthThe two questions that have helped me to reflect and realignThe steps I am taking to overcome the pressure to perform and realign my mind to God's purpose for my lifeIt is possible to live free in this hustle-driven, performance-focused society.  We don't have to earn rest. We can fully embrace the rest God has prepared for us.  Connect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email Mentioned in this episode: Hebrews 4:9-11Set up Focus on iPhone- https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/set-up-a-focus-iphd6288a67f/iosSacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith- https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rest-Recover-Energy-Restore/dp/1478921676

We all want change but true change and growth is uncomfortable.  I don't know about you but I don't like being uncomfortable. The very thought activates my sweat glands, causes the hair on the back of my neck to stand up, and my first reaction is to run in the opposite direction.  My friend, Leslie Limardo, is with us today to talk about how we can start leaning into the discomfort that change requires. We also chat about: Why we need to let go of what we used to do and who we used to beHow transformation requires dying to ourselfThe cost of being overambitious and super drivenHow to combat the lies with the word of GodHow to look at our stories through the eyes of compassionIt is the end of the first quarter of 2022.  If you are struggling with your goals, I want you to lean all the way into what Leslie has to share. If you apply the tools and strategies she is sharing, they will put you right back on track to accomplish what you have set out to do this year.About Leslie Limardo:Leslie Limardo is the founder of Life Management Coaching. As a coach, she works with everyday women, leaders, and entrepreneurs to develop the structure needed in their lives to support goal achievement. Leslie helps them get organized, set boundaries, create appropriate goals, and overcome fear. She desires to see every woman boldly walking in their purpose unapologetically.Connect with Leslie Limardo:Website//InstagramConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

Her life appeared to be one that only dreams were made of---she was highly successful, well-traveled, and named one of the top 100 Most Influential African American Business Leaders.  At the height of her career, she walked away from it all.  Our conversation was real, raw, and relevant. In this fast pace over-achieving world, Bethny's story, transparency, and hard earned wisdom is a hope filled breath of fresh air and a balm for your soul.   About Bethny Ricks:Bethny is a former senior business executive who now speaks and writes about hope, purpose, and the leadership tools needed to achieve our well-done in Christ. She resides along the Ohio countryside with her two children. In her spare time, she enjoys copious  amounts of coffee and hiking.Connect with Bethny Ricks:Website// InstagramConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

What has God asked you to do? What dream has he placed in your heart? If you're like me, maybe you've been negotiating with him and hesitating for days, months, years, maybe even decades. If I'm speaking to you, my friend Rachel Scott is with us to share aboutWhy obedience has to become a non-negotiableWhy we need to follow the voice of God vs the opinions of othersThe importance of having tunnel vision to avoid distractionsWhy it's important for us to celebrate others If you've been waiting on a sign to step out, this is your sign! Tune in and share this episode with a friend.I value your feedback! Please Click Here to Leave a Rate and Review of the Podcast About Rachel Scott:Rachel G. Scott is a wife, mother, and Ohio native. She is the Founder of the I Can't Come Down Movement, an organization dedicated to helping women walk in their purpose and assignment with focus. As a writer, speaker, podcast host and entrepreneur, she has been featured nationally and internationally on television, podcast, radio, devotionals, and blogs. She is a former Huffington Post contributor and current YouVersion and Moody Radio Cleveland Partner. Rachel is deeply devoted to serving God, loving and honoring her husband, and raising her children in a Godly home where they experience authenticity and learn to embrace their imperfections.Connect with Rachel Scott:Website//Instagram//FacebookConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

Are you caught up in the hamster wheel of doing and struggle with just being? Are you wrestling with letting go and leaning into God's ability to do what we cannot?Jenny Erlingsson is joining us today to share her story of overcoming performance mentality.  She shares why it is so important for our identity to be anchored in Christ alone and how it is not God's plan for us to run on empty. We also discuss:  Being hooked on people pleasing and affirmation of othersGetting caught up in the “doing” hamster wheelHow to let things go and embrace restHow we as leaders set the stage for those following after usWhy detoxing our thoughts is so importantTune in as Jenny helps to shift our heart posture from doing to being.  Share this episode with a friend.About Jenny Erlingsson:Jenny is an author, speaker, wife to a handsome Viking from Iceland, and mother to four equally cute and fierce mocha drops. After over a decade in pastoral ministry, her family followed the call of God to serve in Iceland. Jenny is the author of several books and devotions that help women cultivate Christ-Centered Identity, Intimacy and Influence.Out of the overflow of that she founded Milk & Honey Women and Milk & Honey Books where she encourages others to remain firmly rooted in Christ as they step out in their unique purposes, including writing and publishing. Connect with Jenny Erlingsson:Website//InstagramConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode: Want to start a podcast? Connect with my podcast coach, Alana Dawson- http://www.alanadawson.com

 My favorite African proverb says, if you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together. I've learned that we were made for community. It is impossible to heal alone, grow alone, or to become who God has called us to be alone. I know some of us have been hurt wounded in community. I want to challenge you to lean into what Rachael has to share today. We talk about:Why it's so hard to find communityHow hurt is inevitable--it's riskyHow God calls us to stay and work through hurtHow to deal with the root of bitternessOvercoming the comparison trapIf you are looking for a community to be a part of, join my Facebook Group- We are Stronger Together It's a diverse group of Christian women who are learning and growing together on this life journey.  I can't wait to connect with you there. About Rachael Wade:Rachael is a wife, mom of two, and teacher who is passionate about encouraging & equipping women with the word of God. She believes in the power of the "in process" every day story. For this reason she created Olive Us a platform where women #recount2remember the goodness & faithfulness of God. When Rachael isn't teaching, writing, and holding space for stories, she's folding laundry, driving kids around, and hanging out in her comfy pajamas at home with her family. Connect with Rachael Wade:Website//Instagram//Instagram(Olive Us)//Facebook//Facebook (Olive Us)Connect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email//Facebook Group- We are Stronger TogetherOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

Jo Saxton joins us today to share her story of being the only black woman leader in the room.  She candidly talks about the challenges she faced and how she grew through them and made a decision to show up anyway.  We also discuss: Dealing with the feelings of being "too much"How a rejection does not mean it's not our callingGrit and why it's important for us to grow our gritCommunity is the antidote for loneliness in leadershipHow to prevent offloading on those we love and take care of ourselvesAbout Jo Saxton:Jo Saxton is a speaker, author, podcast host, and leadership coach who has dedicated her career to investing in women leaders own their voice and  find their purpose in their personal lives and in leadership. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, England,Jo lives in Minneapolis with  her husband, Chris and two daughters.She loves the everyday stuff  like good music, good food, and good friends. And Target. She really, really loves Target.Connect with Jo Saxton:Website//Website (Ezer Collective)//Coaching Website//Lead Stories Podcast//Jo Saxton's Books//Facebook//Instagram//Twitter//Linked InConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email//Facebook Group- We are Stronger TogetherOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

It's hard to walk in shoes that do not fit.  Many of us (including myself) have spent years trying to live someone else's life---walk in their shoes.  All while neglecting the uniquely crafted shoes God has created for us to run our race within our own lane. I have learned that there is a level of freedom that can only be found when we really get to know who we are and who we are not.  Tune into this episode as I share practical tips on how you can start get to know who you are and fully embrace every part of you.  Connect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email//Facebook Group- We are Stronger TogetherOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in the episode:Free Enneagram Online Test: https://www.truity.com/The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile

If it seems like good motives and wrong motives get us to the same place then why is it important for us to examine our motives? In this episode, I am diving into a topic that can be a bit tangly: our motives and why they matter.  There was a season in my life where I was driven by ambition, busy over-achieving, and had an insatiable desire to prove my worth.  Yes, I was accomplishing goals but my "why" almost caused me to lose what mattered most. I learned that wrong motives can get us to a place but they will not sustain us.  In this episode, I share the importance of examining our hidden motives, how they will eventually come to the surface, and what we can do to ensure that we are driven by the right motives. Connect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email//Facebook Group- We are Stronger TogetherOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

Do you feel stuck? Are you being haunted by the thought of "It's too late?" Are you feeling this urge to try something new but are overwhelmed with fear and the daunting "what ifs"? In this episode I share the signs that it may be time to hit the reset button, what may be holding you back from trying something new, and the steps you can take right now to bravely take the next best step towards a fresh start. Friends, it's okay to start over. It's okay to pivot and go in another direction. Let me help you.  Tune in for practical steps and actionable takeaways.  Share this episode with a friend. Connect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email//Facebook Group- We are Stronger TogetherOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Joshua 1

What has been your biggest barrier in your life that has tried to keep you from accomplishing your goals and be successful? For me, there is only one thing that comes to mind: Me. I've been my greatest barrier my entire life. Can you relate, friend?This season we are diving into how we can finally get out of our own way. Join my special guests and I as we challenge you, stretch you, equip you, and light a fire underneath you.  No more shrinking back.  No more making excuses. No more waiting for someone else to do it for you. It's time to finally step all the way out and fully and unapologetically be who God has called you to be.Make sure to follow us (formerly known as subscribe) on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcast. Share this trailer with a friend. The first episode drops on February 1st. Tune in. You don't want to miss it.Connect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email//Facebook Group- We are Stronger TogetherOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

Nothing changes unless we are intentional about changing it.  A truth I have learned as I've grown older.  Calendar changes do not make anything magically happen.  If we are not careful, we will find ourselves stuck in the cycle of wanting change but nothing changing.  It is possible to finally achieve our goals. It is possible to change our habits and live a life that is less chaotic. We can actually get the things done that we have desired for so long.  It starts with reflection. Tune in as I share the end-of-year reflection process that has helped me to maintain a forward momentum year after year. Season 5 will launch on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.  Please make sure to subscribe or follow so you'll get notified when the first episode drops. I appreciate you supporting the podcast.  I could not do this without you. I'll see you in the new year! Connect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email//Facebook Group- We are Stronger TogetherOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode: Season 1 Episode 2:  Why We Want Change but Nothing Changes

I heard Priscilla Shirer once say that we are either coming out of a challenging season or we are getting ready to go through one.  As hard it may be to hear, disappointments, delays and detours are inevitable.  In light of that, there are a few things I want us to remember as we navigate through challenging times and seasons.  Tune in for the three reminders I keep close to my heart when facing hard times. If this podcast has encouraged you in any way, would you please do me a favor and leave a rate and review in Apple Podcast?  Here is the direct link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcome-to-become/id1523413873We will be taking a short break but will be back on February 1st for season 5.  Make sure to follow (subscribe) on your favorite platform so you'll be notified when episode 1 drops. Connect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email//Facebook Group- We are Stronger TogetherOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

ADHD is one of the most common mental health disorders. According to the World Federation of A.D.H.D., it is thought to occur in nearly 6 percent of children and 2.5 percent of adults.  Experts now believe that at least 60 percent of children with A.D.H.D. will also have symptoms as adults.Patricia Sung of Motherhood in ADHD is with us today to talk about her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. We chat about: How we can start to embrace our uniquenessHow asking for help is one of the most courageous things we can doLearning to feel our feelings and not stuff them downPractical strategies/tips for moms with ADHDLet's remove the stigma around mental health.  Please share this episode with your friends and on your social feed. If you are dealing with mental health challenges, please know that you are not alone.   About Patricia Sung:Patricia Sung helps moms with ADHD get their crap together one step at a time and feel confident running their family life. After years of serial entrepreneurship and teaching middle school, she has a uniquely practical perspective on strategies for building a life that works when your brain is different. If you're looking for more than theoretical textbook advice, Patricia teaches from a unique viewpoint from her years of effective application in the classroom, as well as her own life. She shares heartfelt truth and painful struggles through her podcast, Motherhood in ADHD, in order to be a lighthouse for mamas who have ADHD. An introverted midwesterner at heart, Patricia has adopted the word "y'all" and resides in Houston, TX along with her two young boys and extroverted non-ADHD husband. Connect on instagram @motherhoodinadhd, grab free resources at motherhoodinadhd.com, and sign up for class at bit.ly/adhdmama.Connect with Patricia:Website//Instagram//Facebook//PinterestConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

Have you grown accustomed to lowering your expectations?  Leaning into the lies that you're too old, you've made too many mistakes, or that your past is too messy for you to be who God has called you to be?  My guest, Michelle Clausell, is tackling those lies head on in today's episode. Michelle's life experiences is proof that God's grace prevails over all and it's a restorer. He will return back to us what we've thought we lost and more.It is not too late to start a new adventure--to give your yes to God and watch what he does in your life. Michelle and I also chat about:Grace defined: what does it look like in our every day life?Learning to relinquish controlHow God's grace will be with us even through detoursHow we can lean into God's grace instead of striving to earn itAbout Michelle Clausell:I am the mother of three daughters, GiGi to four, and married to my husband for 24 years.  My passion is creating content to encourage women on their journey of life, I host a FB Group for this reason. I am also in ministry at my local church.Connect with Michelle: Facebook//Instagram//Website Connect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Listen to Michelle's Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lE5sLChQzCLXbdMa4tL68?si=877c95f98d134cb7

In 2015, Sara Claudia, faced a personal tragedy that knocked her down in a very sudden and unexpected way. It was a blow that caused her to fall not only physically, but spiritually and emotionally as well.  In this episode, Sara and I chat about: Her journey of becoming blindHow she came to terms with her new way of livingHow losing her sight grew her relationship with GodWhy it's so important for us to tell our story and how it points to God's faithfulnessWhat to do when all you want to do is run and hide from your problemsDid this episode encourage you?   Please share this episode with a friend. Please leave a rate and review in Apple PodcastAbout Sara Claudia:Sara Claudia is an author and public speaker who is passionate about encouraging women to “Walk by Faith, Not by Sight." After losing her sight and partial hearing in 2015, she embarked on a journey that both tested and strengthened her faith in the Lord. Through her challenges, she has found an immense amount of joy sharing how God continually turns her trials into even greater triumphs through her books, blog, podcast called Finding Light, radio show, and public speaking. Sara Claudia's ultimate goal is that, through her testimony, women will be encouraged to face the trials of this world through their trust in the Lord.Connect with Sara:Website//Instagram//Facebook //PinterestConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email//Facebook Group- We are Stronger TogetherOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Grab a Copy of Claudia's New Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Steps-Guidance-Unexpected-Blindness/dp/B09FC6HCN3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1630687143&sr=1-2

What has been holding you back from being all that God has called you to be?  What words have been spoken into your life that have caused you to get off course and believe the lies? My guest today, Simi John, is here to expose the lies that have been holding us back from courageously showing up.  She is speaking truth and not holding back.  In our chat we are diving into: How to show up even when you just want to hideLeaning into the hard How our view of God and being a Christian has been warpedThe distractions that are keeping us from focusing on God's purpose for our lifeHow we can break free from the lies that have been holding us backShare this episode with a friend.  Exciting Announcement: I am relaunching my  Facebook Group- We are Stronger Together. We are a diverse group of women who are supporting each other on this life journey-- it's impossible to heal alone, grow alone, be who God has called us to be alone. Click on the link and join us.  I would love to connect with you there. About Simi:Simi was born in India and moved to Dallas, TX at the age of 7. She graduated with her doctorate in physical therapy and got married to her best friend Jayson  in 2010. Jayson pastors a local church in Norman, Ok and they  have 2 kids.Simi is a speaker and author,  she feels called to equip women to know who they are and live faithfully right where they are! Connect with Simi: Website//Instagram//YouTube- Simi John TVConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//Email//Facebook Group- We are Stronger TogetherOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this Episode:Psalms 139

Are you wrestling with moving on from a season that is over?  Have you planted your feet even though you're feeling the nudge to pivot?  If we are all honest, change is hard, especially if where we are is comfortable, predictable, and safe.  My guest, Sarah Wood is with us today to chat about how she learned to lean into God's nudging and pivot out of a season that had ended, even though it was hard.  We also discussed: The difference between our assignment and our purposeBeing open-handed so God can grow us and replant usHow we cause our own hardPopular opinion vs God's agendaDiscipling the people right in front of usWe are 2,000 away from our goal of 10,000 downloads! We need your help to get this message of hope and encouragement out to those who need it most. Please share this podcast with friends and family via social media or word of mouth?  Complete a rate and review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcome-to-become/id1523413873About Sarah:Sarah Wood is a follower of Jesus, wife and mom. She lives on the space coast of Florida and loves being involved with her community by leading local moms clubs and groups. She's the editor in Chief of Mom Mentor, an intern for Lisa Whittle and loves writing and speaking. On the weekends you'll find her at the beach, going for bike rides, or visiting fun foodie joints! Connect with Sarah:Instagram//Mom Mentor WebsiteConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Psalm 18:19Brandon Lake- Feels Like Heavenhttp://www.calledcreatives.comGrab a copy of the Hard Good Here: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Good-Showing-Work-When-ebook/dp/B08NHY3JVS

Are you waiting for the storm to pass or the current season in your life to be over before you can actually be still and rest?  You are not alone.  Rest is something I still struggle with and I have to be very intentional about. Our guest, Christina Patterson, is here to help us.  She is sharing the lessons learned and how she witnessed God do the impossible in the midst of a recent health condition that left her unable to work in her ministry and only able to lie on her back most days.  Her wisdom is rich and her testimony will inspire you to stop running on fumes and trust God."A full life cannot run on an empty soul."  --Christina PattersonAbout Christina:Christina Patterson is a Bible teacher, YouTuber, and entrepreneur passionate about empowering women in the love of Jesus Christ and the truth of God's Word. She is the Founder and President of Beloved Women, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers free Bible study and devotional resources to help women worldwide connect with God in simple, practical, and meaningful ways. Connect with Christina:Website// Instagram (Beloved Women)//YouTube (Beloved Women)//Facebook //InstagramConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:

In the bonus episode, I am sitting down with two of my friends, Nicholle and Valerie, to have a behind the scenes discussion about being single and seasoned.  This conversation is real, relevant, and both of them are bringing the whole truth about their journey as a single woman.  In our chat we discuss: Surrendering their "list" to God-- their desires vs. what God may want for themThe assumptions that married folks make about themThe myth that all single women are miserableLessons learned while datingThis conversation gets so real. This is for singles and those who have friends who are single. About Nichole Trapp:I am a published author who has served in Higher Education for 25 years. My greatest joy is singing God's praises and teaching His word in a way that invites everyone closer to our Creator. I value family, laughter, God's presence, and creating international cuisine at home. Be one of the firsts to know when my upcoming book is released, Let's connect! About Valerie Paul:Valerie has over 20 years of experience in hotel operations, adult learning, and leadership development. She serves the Lord with gladness and has a history of leading worship teams and choirs. Her passions include baking, photography, and home decorating. She absolutely loves spending time with her family, friends, and community.Connect with Nichole:Facebook//InstagramConnect with Valerie:Facebook// InstagramConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

How free would you feel if your feelings did not get the final say in your life?  There was a time in my life where my feelings were at the center of every decision I made. They had the first and the last say.  Unfortunately, I allowed them to lead me down a path and into relationships and situations I should have never been.  If you can relate, I want you to know that you don't have to live this way.  Our guest today, Jessica Hottle, is discussing how we can face off with our feelings and be led by God's word instead.  She also shares: How what we have normalized is hindering us from breaking freeHow to differentiate between feelings and truthFive steps to managing our emotionsHow to lean into God as a safe spaceIf I can experience freedom in this area, you can as well.  I want you lean into the practical wisdom Jessica is sharing in this episode. Share with a friend as well.  I would love to hear from you! Please take 2 minutes to provide your feedback on this podcast: https://forms.gle/ASLzgU58ngQNpMvW8About Jessica Hottle:Jessica Hottle's passion for helping women getting emotionally and physically healthy while keeping God at the center. She inspires and encourages thousands by sharing her own personal struggles, victories, and journey through life. Jessica is a successful online entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster for What's The Truth, and author of two best-selling books, Know Your Worth and A Worthy Wife. Along with a third book, Own Your Worth. Her passions are being a wife to her husband, Jon, being a momma to their three cats, and spending her free time outside whenever she can (playing golf, hiking, reading, or writing in her journal).Connect with Jessica:Website  // Instagram// Instagram-Living Free Living Healthy Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Jessica's BooksWhat's the Truth Podcast

You planned. You prepared. You did all the right things you knew how to do.  Then something happened that shifted everything.   The story you once knew and dreamed about has been completely turned upside down.  My guest, Sarah E. Westfall, joins us today to discuss a devastating event that changed her entire story. We discuss how she processed through this season in her life and how she learned to let go, live open-handed, and allow God to rewrite her story.The wisdom that Sarah shares in this episode is life-changing.  It will shift your entire perspective about hard seasons and embracing your story.  Share this episode with a friend.I would love to hear from you! Please take 2 minutes to provide your feedback on this podcast: https://forms.gle/ASLzgU58ngQNpMvW8About Sarah:Sarah E. Westfall is a fan of good words and good conversation—preferably paired with tacos. As a writer and speaker, Sarah invites others to pursue a life of curiosity, compassion, and connection with God and with each other. She holds a BS in English Education and MA in Student Development Counseling and Administration, and her writing has been featured in RELEVANT, Fathom Mag, (in)courage, and The Joyful Life Magazine. Sarah calls Indiana home, where she enjoys a wild and wonderful life with her husband Ben and their four sons. Connect with Sarah:Instagram//WebsiteConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

What do you do when your lifelong dream is suddenly snatched away by a health diagnosis?  My guest Rachel Kang joins me today to share her journey of being diagnosed with rheumatic fever and navigating through the lasting impacts on her voice, how she felt that God had taken her dreams away, and how she did the heart work, and changed her perspective. We also chat about the complexities of being a writer who is multiethnic and the heart changing message she has for women who may be experiencing disappointments or delays.About Rachel Kang:Rachel Kang is a mixed woman of African American, Native American, Irish, and Dutch descent. She is a writer of prose, poems, and other pieces, and she is the founder of Indelible Ink Writers. Her first book, on creativity as a calling, is due out in 2022 with Revell Books. Connect with Rachel:Website// Instagram// Twitter// Facebook// Indelible Ink Writers Website// Indelible Ink Writers InstagramConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Read Rachel's Published Articles: https://www.rachelmariekang.com/piecesTime (from the movie Inception)- https://youtu.be/RxabLA7UQ9k

What do you do when your parenting hopes and dreams get interrupted by news you did not expect? My guest today, Diane Dokko Kim is joining us today to talk about her journey of being a parent of children with disabilities. She speaks very candidly about: Her season of depression and wrestling with God after she learned of her son's diagnosisHow God answered her prayer to heal her son in a way she did not expectHow to build community and accept helpHow to help someone who has a child with disabilities How God grew purpose out of her pain4 helpful tips all parents should knowPlease share this very important message of hope and healing with a mom you know. Let her know she is not alone.  About Diane Dokko Kim:Diane is a disability ministry consultant, national speaker, and author of Unbroken Faith: Spiritual Recovery for the Special-Needs Parent. Her passions include encouraging struggling families and equipping churches into becoming inclusive faith communities. Her work has been featured in Christianity Today, LifeWay, Bible Gateway, Parenting Magazine, and Jen Hatmaker's For The Love Podcast. Not everyone lives with a disability. But everyone gets impacted by the jagged edges of a broken planet. Diagnosis, disillusionment, death—or the death of a dream-- may steal, kill, and destroy. But Jesus is an equal opportunity Redeemer.Connect with Diane:Facebook//Instagram //Linked In//Website Connect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Kelly Clarkson Stronger- https://youtu.be/Xn676-fLq7IThe Help Wishlist: https://www.dianedokkokim.com/2018/03/23/let-me-know-how-i-can-help-this-will-because-they-wont/Book Giveaway: 1. Follow Diane and I on Instagram2. Screenshot this episode and share it on FB or Instagram3. Make sure to tag us so we can see that you've shared it4. I will reach out to you via DM to let you know if you've won!

Life can be so very hard sometimes that all we feel like doing is shutting down.  In this episode, we are joined by author, podcaster, and bible teacher, Lisa Whittle for a real and relevant conversation about how we can begin to embrace the hard things of life so we can get to the good things.  I fought back tears several times throughout this entire episode.  Lisa's wisdom gets down into the crevices of your heart.  We chat about: Why we need to practice holding things loosely How hard things have the opportunity to transform us (if we allow them to)How our bodies tell us about what is going on in our heartsThe importance of letting go of not knowingThe difference between acceptance and preferenceShare this episode with a friend right now so you'll have someone to chat with after you listen.  Then when you've both chat about it, go out and purchase her book: The Hard Good (link below).About Lisa Whittle:Lisa Whittle is the author of eight books, and her wit and bold bottom-line approach have made her a sought-after Bible teacher. She is also the creator of a companion video Bible study for Jesus over Everything. A pastor's daughter and longtime ministry leader in issues relevant to the church, Lisa is the founder of Ministry Strong and the popular Jesus over Everything podcast, which debuted in the top 25 of Christian podcasts. Her love runs deep to see people pursue Jesus for life, grow deep roots of faith, and walk strong in the midst of a world that so often seems to have gone crazy. She and her family live in North Carolina.Connect with Lisa:Website// Instagram// Facebook//TwitterConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Purchase The Hard Good here: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Good-Showing-Work-When/dp/078523201X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Deserve You by Justin Bieber- https://youtu.be/1_NVaujWgBgRefiner by Maverick City Music-https://youtu.be/UGFCbmvk0vo

Society tells us that if a door closes in our face or if an opportunity is taken away, we should get a hammer and break the door down until we get what we want. In today's episode, I'm sharing about a closed-door season in my life that may convince you to put that hammer down and change your perspective---that loss, that disappointment, that missed opportunity may actually be an answer to your prayer---a blessing in disguise.  I also share practical tips on what you can do now if you are facing a closed door. Tune in and share with a friend. I would love to hear your thoughts about this episode or any episode that has resonated with you.   Can you please leave a rate and review in Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcome-to-become/id1523413873Connect with Me:Website// Instagram// FacebookOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:James 1:5 Proverbs 3:5-6

Studies show that approximately 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies.  This unhappiness leads to body shaming and body punishing in order to achieve the "ideal" look (only 5% of women ever achieve this "look").  There are so many of you out there silently struggling with accepting and loving your body.  In some cases, that struggle has led to an eating disorder.  This is a topic that we do not talk about enough.  My guest, Rachel Nielsen, is with us today for a very transparent conversation about her battle with an eating disorder and journey to love her body.  We talk about:Rachel's breaking point--when she knew she had a problem that was beyond her controlHow shame tried to keep her from receiving the help she neededHow to support someone dealing with an eating disorderHow she learned how to diversify her coping toolboxHow sharing our experiences can help free someone elseAbout Rachel Nielson:Rachel Nielson is the host of the 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms Podcast. Each 30-minute episode features 3 actionable takeaways to help women love motherhood as much as they love their children. Rachel lives in the mountains of Idaho with her husband and two miracle children--Noah (10) who came to their family via adoption and Sally (7) who came to their family via Invitro Fertilization. Connect with Rachel:Instagram//Website//3 in 30 PodcastConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:My Hometown by Eurovision-  https://youtu.be/qjuphuG3ndw Other episodes (on the 3 in 30 podcast) where Rachel shares more of her story:How to Stop Being Mean to Yourself: 3 Tools I Learned in CounselingMaking Peace with Food (and Yourself!) through Intuitive EatingA True Story of Answered Prayers: 3 Essays I Wrote in Therapy3 Ways to Heal your Relationship with Food this Year

For many years I appeared okay on the outside but inside I was struggling with a life unexpected.  I was struggling with wishing my past was different and even wanting to live someone else's life---overflowing with bitterness.  Can you relate? I had no idea how much inner and outer turmoil living like this was causing me and those who were close to me.  It wasn't until an encounter with an empty chair during my weekly therapist visit that I discovered the root cause. If you are quietly wrestling with a life unexpected, tune in.   Share this episode with a friend. I would love to hear your thoughts about this episode or any episode that has resonated with you.   Can you please leave a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcome-to-become/id1523413873Connect with Me:Website// Instagram// FacebookOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Homework/Heart Work: Write a letter to your younger self. Listen in for more details.Romans 8:2 

Do you find yourself smack dab in the middle of a life unexpected?  Everyone sees a smile on your face but deep down inside you're bitter, angry with God, and grieving over unmet expectations and broken dreams. You've endured disappointments after disappointment... delay after delay... now you find yourself walking down a detour. This season is dedicated to you.  We're diving right into the hard stuff--nothing is off the table.  We're keeping it real, relevant, and full of biblical truths. Episode 1 drops Tuesday, September 7th.  Make sure to follow so you don't miss an episode.  

In this episode, I sit down with the creator of The Father Swap Blog and founder of Entrusted Women, Kia Stephens, to chat about a topic that many are quietly struggling with and that is Healing from Father Wounds. Kia and I dig into the signs of father wounds, what forgiveness really is, and how it is possible to exchange father wounds for the love of God the father. Mentioned in this episode: 1. Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by Stacy Eldridge2. Beauty for Ashes by Joyce Meyers3. So Long Insecurity by Beth Moore4. Forgiveness Letter: https://www.fatherswap.com/2019/06/practical-ways-to-heal-from-a-fathers-rejection/5. Hope for Women with Father Wounds Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-for-women-with-father-wounds/id1517833719Connect with Kia Stephens: https://www.fatherswap.com/https://www.kiastephens.com/https://www.instagram.com/kianstephens/Connect with Latasha:Website// InstagramOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

In this episode, I chat with Yolanda Kennedy- a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. If you're like me and you struggle with asking for help, this episode is for you. Yolanda and I dig into the importance of a strong support system, pride, vulnerability, what keeps us from doing the heart work, and how all of us can benefit from speaking to a counselor.Counseling Resources: If you would like to learn more about the services Yolanda offers: Yolanda Kennedy on Psychology Today  or reach out to her via e-mail: yolanda.kennedy@ihopenetwork.com Database that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs to talk please call or text 800-273-talk>>>Season 4 will be back in September.  Make sure to "Follow" us on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss the first episode. Connect with Latasha:Website// InstagramOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

(Best of Season 1) The need to achieve almost caused me to lose what mattered most to me. On the surface, this desire seems innocent but there is another side of achievement, if left unchecked, that will deteriorate our lives from the inside out. I breakdown the signs of an unhealthy desire to achieve and how embracing rest can help us overcome this desire. >>>This month I am turning 40 (cue the confetti)! If you are not following me on Instagram, please do so here: https://instagram.com/latashamferguson. I'll be sharing my reflections and lessons learned on the journey to 40.  I will also be doing special IGTV "Lives" with friends all month long. >>>Season 4 will be back in September.  Make sure to "Follow" us on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss the first episode. Connect with Latasha:Website// InstagramOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode: Psalms 46:10 (TPT)Luke 18:27 (NLT)

(Best of Season 1)  In this episode, I share the one decision that pivoted my whole life and the event that encouraged this decision--- the time I found myself lying in a pile of dirt in front of a crowd of people. Let me warn you, it was not a pretty situation.  I also talk about the importance of a heart posture of surrender. >>>This month I am turning 40 (cue the confetti)! If you are not following me on Instagram, please do so here: https://instagram.com/latashamferguson. I'll be sharing my reflections and lessons learned on the journey to 40.  I will also be doing special IGTV "Lives" with friends all month long. >>>Season 4 will be back in September.  Make sure to "Follow" us on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss the first episode. Connect with Latasha:Website// InstagramOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Proverbs 3:5-6Romans 12:1-2Actionable Takeaway:How to establish early morning quiet time and how it will change your life

(Best of Season 1)  In this episode, my good friend- Valerie Paul and I are chatting both recovering overthinkers.  No secrets kept---we are keeping it real, relevant, and relatable.We discuss:What is overthinking?The signs that you are an overthinkerThe root of overthinkingHow to overcome it and enjoy our lifeSeason 4 will be back in September.  Make sure to "Follow" us on your favorite podcast platform. Connect with Valerie:Facebook// InstagramConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram// Facebook   Mentioned in this episode:2 Corinthians 10:5Philippians 4:6-8

In this episode we are uncovering:The Sunken Cost FallacyWhy true change requires admitting that we were wrongHow fear of the unknown keeps us frozen and unable to move forwardThe hard work of heart workConnect with Latasha:Website// InstagramOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Jeremiah 29:11 (AMP)Hebrews 4:14-16Actionable Takeaway:The power of journaling in your quiet timeSeason 4 launches in September.  Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the first episode!

In honor of Father's Day, a very special guest --my husband-- is joining us today to share his fatherhood journey.  We discuss: How we met and a peek into our marriage storyWhether he had misgivings about marrying a single momThe realities of becoming a bonus dadThe greatest challenge and blessing of fatherhood>We will be taking a summer break. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the launch of Season 4. >In the meantime, we will be spotlighting the top episodes of season 1 and season 2 throughout the summer. Tune in and don't forget to share with a friend. Want to stay connected with me this summer and get fun updates?Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!

I like to control things. There, I said it. For the longest, I have led myself to believe that being in control has been the best way to get things done. Can you relate, friend? Can I be really honest? Maintaining this death grip of control is really starting to wear me out and is not sustainable. My friend, Leah Rempel, is here to help those of us who are struggling with the messy middle of a surrendered faith.  She is opening up about her struggles with transitioning from her successful career to her role as a mother.  We also talk about: Why we should regularly inventory of our faithWhat faith in action really looks likeWhy it has been a struggle to love the church latelyPractical steps we all can start taking today to integrate faith into our everyday livesAbout Leah Rempel:Leah Rempel is the host of the Faith School Podcast, a podcast dedicated to equipping and encouraging women to claim the name of Kingdom Builder. She loves to lead women to follow God from the inside out, integrate their faith into their everyday lives, and intentionally pursue personal ministries. She is a wife, mom, and former teacher living in the Great White North. Grab a FREE copy of Leah's Integrated Faith Inventory here .Connect with Leah:Website//Instagram//Instagram-Podcast//Facebook GroupConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:Integrated Faith Inventory: https://mailchi.mp/ad291c0a7fd0/integrated-faith-inventoryJireh by Maverick City Music:   https://youtu.be/mC-zw0zCCtg

In this episode, I am sitting down with social worker, educator, and transracial adoptee, Tara Vanderwoude for a candid conversation around the complexities of transracial adoption.  We are discussing: How being an adoptee has impacted her role as an adoptive momHer passion for educating and supporting adoptive parents and adopteesHow adoptees can overcome the feelings of shame and embrace their curiosity to discover their identityWhy we need to allow space for adoptees to grieve and be curiousTips for current adoptive parents or those thinking about adopting a child of a different raceAbout Tara Vanderwoude:Tara VanderWoude is a social worker, transracial adult adoptee, and adoptive mother who educates and consults on the realities and complexities of adoption, race and identity with truth, humor, and grace. Her background includes medical social work, gerontology, and child welfare, as well as working for a large child-placing agency for several years. Tara lives with her husband and children in the Midwest, and in addition to advocating for the adopted person and speaking and consulting nationwide at conferences, schools, and churches, she works as an Assistant Dean of Students at a lower school with students of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Tara is convinced that empathy, connection, and laughter are lifelong essentials, and she enjoys conversations with friends, reading with her children, traveling, and lifelong learning. Find out more at www.taravanderwoude.com. Connect with Tara:Website//Facebook//InstagramConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/home/https://www.hmart.com/

Did you know that black women are three to four times more likely to die during pregnancy than white women----regardless of education, income, prenatal care, or weight?  In this episode I am chatting with Dr. Quantrilla Ard on the disparities in black maternal health.  We discuss her motherhood story including her journey of becoming an Angel mom.  She also shares tips on how we can begin advocating for our own health and why those of us who can choose must advocate for those who cannot.  About Quantrilla Ard:Quantrilla Ard, PhD, is a recent transplant to the Atlanta area along with her husband and three littles. She is a faith-based personal and spiritual development writer and speaker who believes in the power of collective strength, community and fellowship. She recently graduated from Walden University with a PhD in Health Psychology and is an advocate for social justice with a focus on Black maternal and infant health and mortality. You can find her sharing stories of triumph at www.thephdmamma.com. Connect with Quantrilla:Website//Facebook//Instagram// TwitterConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:National Birth Equity Collaborative: https://birthequity.org/Made a Way by Travis Greene:https://youtu.be/cPy65Kl7Un8Register for She Speaks 2021: https://shespeaksconference.com/shespeaksonline2021

68% of women with a mental illness are parents*.  Many are going day to day struggling alone in shame and wondering how to mother with their mental health challenges.  My guest, Lindsay Demchak, is with us today sharing her battles with anxiety disorder and wading through dark seasons in her life while being a mom of 2 kids. She also talks about how she has learned to release the shame, resist the pressure to power through, and lean into God for the healing she so desperately needed.  Have you been blessed by this episode or others you have listened to? I would greatly appreciate it if you took a couple of minutes to complete a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This will other women find this message of hope.  Thank you! About Lindsay: Lindsay is a writer and the founder of For the Hope, an online community where she uses words to heal for life, faith, and mental health. Through her own battles with an anxiety disorder and wading through dark seasons, she hopes to encourage others that there is redemption and healing that can bring you from hopelessness to hopeful. She writes with raw honesty and finds her words help others to bring out the depth of their feelings. She lives in Brooklyn, NYC with her wonderful husband and two young children.Connect with Lindsay:Website//Instagram //FacebookConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:*https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/parents-and-young-people/information-for-parents-and-carers/parental-mental-illness-the-impact-on-children-and-adolescents-for-parents-and-carersFree anxiety Guide (PDF)-https://forthehopeful.com/free-anxiety-guideCounseling Resources:10 Ways to Find a Good TherapistDatabases that will help you find a counselor in your area: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttp://www.betterhelp.comIf you or someone you know is in crisis and needs to talk please call or text 800-273-talk.

In this episode, I sit down for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation with bonus (step) and angel mom, Kisha Batsuli.  Kisha opens her heart as she shares lessons learned, the blessings, and how she handles the bittersweetness of motherhood. She also opens up about grief and handling triggers as she continues on the journey of having her first child.  Whether you are in a blended family, getting ready to marry into a blended family, or a friend or family member you know is in a blended family--- this episode is for you.    About Kisha Batsuli:Kisha Batsuli is the founder and owner of Blended on the Rock, an organization that provides tips and resources to strengthen relationships in blended families. She facilitates a monthly virtual Blended Mom Meetup for bonus and bio moms in a blended family. Kisha is a firm believer in Christ and how important it is for him to be the rock (foundation) in a blended family. Connect with Kisha:Website//InstagramConnect with Latasha:Website// Instagram//EmailOTB Email Tribe: Click here for updates and encouragement in your inbox!Mentioned in this episode:How to Handle Mother's Day as a Stepmom Interview Thursday, May 6th- Save Your Seat