The Embrace Podcast

For as long as I can remember, I have felt as if I do not belong. Deep wounds and built up lies kept me trapped from experiencing true belonging until my mid-20's and belonging as a whole is an epidemic in our mental health world today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theembracepodcast/support

Welcome to Season 2 of Embrace! In this episode I open up about my personal struggle of struggling with comparison and jealousy. I discuss the ugly places it has taken me in my heart, how I learned how to get it out and encourage you with some scripture and truths about jealousy and comparison. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

Gayelee Reynolds is a wife, mom, pastor, speaker, and transformational heart coach. In this episode she shares parts of her personal story and what she is passionate about: coaching up warriors into their God-given identities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

I realized that I have never publicly shared my own personal story and testimony of my faith. WELP here it is! In this episode I talk about my childhood, how I became a Christain, and some of the hardest times of my life. I also talk about the launching and heart behind my ministry; Boldly Authentic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

In this episode I get a bit vulnerable about the healing journey I have been on this past year. I share some of my story and offer three main tips to utilize when beginning your healing journey. Resources mentioned include; How To Do The Work by Dr. Nicole LePera, The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, and It Did'nt Start With You by Mark Wolynn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

In this episode I interview my cousin LeeAnn Contreras; a fun loving wife, mom, veteran, nurse and lactation consultant. Listen to LeeAnn's personal experience growing up with an alcoholic mother and how she has turned her trauma and grief into hope. LeeAnn is passionate about helping people and foster the connections between mamas and their children. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

In this episode I interview Kolette Morehead, a passionate and driven entrepreneur, social media guru, influencer and women's body positivity movement activist. She shares how her person live journey of life and faith have given her the platforms to where she is now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

We all have those days where we just feel…funky. Personal situations we go through, life circumstances, the state of the world, and so on. Being in a “funk” is no fun at all and honestly super annoying and even stressful. In this episode I share 5 ways that help me get out of a funk and conquer the day! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

In this episode I interview Alycia Tuohy: a Jesus-loving, strong and courageous single mother with a passion for hiking. Alycia shares her story of hardship and breakthrough with an ultimate purpose of living and loving the Lord. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

In this episode I interview Yvonne Rice, founder of faith based online clothing boutique; Dainty Saint. Yvonne shares her story about meeting Jesus, growing up, hearing the call to start her own business, being a single mom and more. Yvonne is bold, genuine and real. Take a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

Tune into my conversation with Karlyn Dagraedt; a single mom of 5 children and visionary life coach. From what started out as a promising, Godly marriage, quikly turned into troubles of infidelity, lying and hardship for over decade. Karlyn's story of perseverance, trust in the Lord, and leadership for her family is contagious and legacy changing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

In this episode I interview Samantha Rosenthal; an amazing wife, mother and online fitness coach. Samantha grew up in a not-so-ideal situation forcing her to grow up quickly and persevere through many trials before reaching adulthood. She goes about telling how her hardships have made her into the person she is today and inspires other wives, and mamas, around the world to do the same! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

In this devotional episode, we break down Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.” Stillness is a hard thing to find in today's world, but it is there. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

In this episode creator and host, Cameron Pettine-deRu talks about how everything we take into our bodies; hear, taste, see, small, and feel, has the power of life and death. As children of God we have access to abundant life and so we must discern how to choose wisely. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

In this episode I talk openly about my anger issue. Anger, shame and control have all been major challenges for me in my life and I am currently going through a major mental battle dealing with them. I am learning how to surrender to God and listen to the Holy Spirit in these hard times. I hope this encourages you to open up about negative emotions and soak in God's goodness over your life. Give it a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support

Welcome to the EMBRACE podcast! This podcast is all about embracing life. From the ups, downs, our faith, ourselves, our people, and more, the EMBRACE podcasts hopes you find hope in it all.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theembracepodcast/support