Whole and Complete

Hello! I'm Dr. Shante and I'm extending a hearty welcome to Whole & Complete Podcast, a platform about loving God, living well, and the intersection between faith and wellness. This episode introduces you to me, the show's premise, and what you can expect when the first series drops on Feb 18, 2020. Support this podcast

The inaugural series of the Whole and Complete podcast opens up with a deep dive into Spiritual Cancer, the overgrowth of negative thoughts and emotions that can consume and debilitate our mental health. In this episode, Dr. Shante defines what spiritual cancer is, how it develops, and what it does to our mental and spiritual health. Support this podcast

The cancer series continues as Dr. Shante breaks down something called Spiritual Metastasis. What happens when your initial hurt spreads to other areas of your life? This powerful episode will show you how to recognize it, understand it, and begin the process of removing it. Support this podcast

In the conclusion of the Cancer series, Dr. Shante invites Kristian Owens, LCSW, owner of Resilient Child Therapy in the DC area. On this episode, they share a conversation about the urgency of early intervention in childhood trauma, how it manifests in adulthood, and strategies that are effective for healing. Support this podcast

Who taught you how to love yourself? Did your parents love themselves? Did they respect one another? How were these things evident (or not) during your childhood? And how have these dynamics impacted the way that you live, love, function, and communicate as an adult? In the Origin Stories Series, Dr. Shante connects the dots between the communication, and trust dynamics learned in childhood and the impact we experience as adults. This is Part 1 of a 3 Part series. Support this podcast

"You better not never tell nobody, but God". This quote from, The Color Purple (Alice Walker) typifies the experience of many who grew up believing that children should be seen and not heard; that the only person they could tell their problems to was God. In this episode, Dr. Shante defines and unpacks the ramifications of Celie Syndrome, why suffering in silence is NOT biblical, and the benefits of peer support. This is Part 2 of a 3 Part Series. Support this podcast

In the conclusion of the Origin Stories series, Dr. Shante invites Penny Miller, LCSW-C, of Better You Today to discuss how to overcome childhood dysfunction with regard to self efficacy, personal advocacy, and healthy relationship development. Penny can be found on social media @iampennymiller. Support this podcast

It's no secret that America is one of the most physically obese nations in the world. But many of the very same factors that contribute to physical obesity, are crippling us spiritually and emotionally as well. In this episode, Dr. Shante begins the Weight Loss series with defining spiritual obesity, its impact, and what causes it. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Coaching Sessions with Dr. Shante to work through any of the issues referenced in the show are available at https://readytobelieve.com. If you'd like to support the show to help broaden it's reach you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/drshante (https://www.patreon.com/drshante) Support this podcast

One of the biggest obstacles to losing physical weight is Comfort Food. When we turn to food out of stress and anxiety, it will almost always lead to weight gain. Spiritual weight is no different. On this episode, Dr. Shante unpacks emotional comfort food, how it packs on spiritual pounds and what we can do to get rid of it. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Coaching with Dr. Shante is available after every episode. Access it here: https://www.readytobelieve.com/hope-healing-cancer-series (https://www.readytobelieve.com/hope-healing-cancer-series) Need some ideas to survive self quarantine and sheltering in place? You can access a FREE Guide here: https://www.readytobelieve.com/quarantine-survival-guide (https://www.readytobelieve.com/quarantine-survival-guide) If you would like to support the production of the podcast, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/drshante (https://www.patreon.com/drshante) Support this podcast

"Hey Big Head"... that infamous text has been making the rounds during the COVID Pandemic as many people are tempted to return to toxic relationships out of boredom and longing for human connection. This is a prime example of the Spiritual Weight that Dr. Shante has encouraged listeners to lose during this series. On this episode, Dr. Shante invites Chantelle Bittings, LCPC to offer clinical perspectives on how to shed emotional weight and develop healthy coping patterns when we feel stressed or anxious. This is Part 3 of 3 of the series. For personal coaching with Dr. Shante, visit http://readytobelieve.com Books Recommended in this Episode: BRENE BROWN Dare to Lead Braving the Wilderness The Gifts of Imperfection CHANTELLE BITTINGS I Am Enough LOIS FRANKEL & CAROL FROHLINGER Nice Girls Just Don't Get It: 99 Ways to Win the Respect You Deserve, the Success You've Earned, and the Life You Want  SHONDA RHIMES The Year of Yes Support this podcast

That's not clickbait. That's a grim reality for Dr. Shante. This brief episode takes a detour from the series format as Dr. Shante shares a firsthand account of what happens when COVID hits your household, the struggle to keep people safe, and the radical approach she's taking to battle the disease for herself and her parents. Support this podcast

Fear. Anger. Grief. Loss. Frustration. Loneliness. These are many of the emotions that we are collectively feeling while we grapple with the realities of a global pandemic. But these emotions also make us susceptible to temptation; to opening doors that would otherwise stay closed. In this episode, Dr. Shante shares how to recognize temptation, the roots of it, and the cost of it. This is part 1 of a 3 part Series. Support this podcast

In Part 1 of the Temptation Series; Dr. Shante unpacked the root of Temptation and the cost of saying "Yes". In this episode, Dr. Shante explores the matter of temptation from the perspective of blaming God, trusting God, and experiencing the peace of God during a global pandemic.This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Support this podcast

The Temptation Series ends with wise words from Dr. Tiffany Bellamy, PsyD. In this interview, Dr. Tiffany shares how to become the expert of yourself, how to establish systems of care, what to do when triggered, and how to reduce stress and tension during the global COVID pandemic. Support this podcast

Lie. A small word with enormously destructive potential. We lie to our children, our spouses, our bosses and even ourselves. In this series, Dr. Shante tackles the self-destructive power of self-limiting beliefs and it's corrosive power on reaching our full potential. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. If you would like to support this show, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/drshante (https://www.patreon.com/drshante) Support this podcast

Being honest with our feelings is one of the hardest things to do, especially in a world that pounces on every mistake and weakness. But building walls, living out of integrity with who we really are has many of us paying a heavy toll. In part two of this series, Dr. Shante breaks down the damage of dishonesty with our emotions and how it hinders our wellness. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. To support this podcast, visit: https://www.patreon.com/drshante (https://www.patreon.com/drshante) Support this podcast

On part three of the Liar, Liar series, Dr. Shante engages in a robust discussion with Lauren Michelle Jackson, LCPC of Cultivate Your Essence mental health practice in Chicago. Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Life Coach, Certified Domestic Violence,Professional, Speaker and Women’s Advocate, and in this episode she shares how to pivot away from limiting beliefs, how what we say impacts our relationship with God, and how to avoid self sabotage. This is part 3 of a four part series. To become a patron of Whole and Complete, visit https://www.patreon.com/drshante (https://www.patreon.com/drshante) Support this podcast

When someone asks us how we're doing, regardless of our feelings, most of us default to "fine". Faking fine and being guarded teaches others that your feelings don't matter. In this episode, the Liar Series concludes with an ongoing conversation with Dr. Shante and Lauren Jackson, LCPC on how to be practice vulnerability and how to show up for others when we hear the truth that things aren't fine. This is part 4 of a 4-part series.  To support this podcast, visit https://www.patreon.com/drshante Support this podcast

The sky is literally falling. The events of recent weeks specifically, the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery have brought racial tensions to fever pitch. It has been gut wrenching, heartbreaking, and soul draining. What is a believer to do? In this episode, Dr. Shante tackles that question head on with a breakdown of righteous anger, activism, and the hidden dangers of the hateful rhetoric currently circulating through social media and other channels. For white listeners and supporters of this podcast, please take this week to #AmplifyMelanatedVoices and share this podcast with your peers as part of growing efforts to amplify the importance of #BlackLivesMatter. To support this podcast visit: https://www.patreon.com/drshante (https://www.patreon.com/drshante) Support this podcast

Did you know Jesus was an activist? A social disruptor? That he challenged those in power and advocated for those who were marginalized, and poor? Christian Activism isn't a NEW idea; but it's one we need to revisit in lieu of recent events. What can we do to protest injustice? Once the protests end, what is our next step? Dr. Shante tackles these and other questions with special guest, Rev. Jasper Paul Taylor, a Chicago-area pastor and millennial who is doing the work of Christian activism in his community. Support this podcast

Did you know there was such a thing as race related trauma? Well, there is. The cumulative impact of being subject to overt and covert racism can take it's toll on our mental health and well being. On today's episode, Dr. Shante invites Dr. Richard Orbe'-Austin, a licensed therapist who specializes in race-related trauma, to share ways of identifying, coping, and healing from the psychic toll of racism. Now , it is more important than ever to amplify voices that promote education, and healing from race related issues. Please share this podcast on your social platforms to help people engage in the healing process. Support this podcast

You can be in a room full of people and still feel disconnected and lonely. You can have lifelong friends and feel like nobody "gets it". You can be married with children and still experience feelings of withdrawal and isolation. Loneliness is much more prevalent than we realize and it creeps up on us in subtle and insidious ways. In this episode, Dr. Shante shares the many ways that loneliness can show up in our lives and offers a weekly support group for listeners battling these feelings. If you find value in this podcast, please rate it and share it with friends. Support this podcast

In part two of the Battling Loneliness series, Dr. Shante highlights how loneliness can show up in an unconventional place: Failure. When people feel like they've failed, or are inadequate in someway, many respond in ways that compound loneliness and grief. This episode also showcases Biblical references to loneliness, and strategies to cope. Please support this podcast by leaving a review and sharing it with friends, family, and on social media. Donations to the podcast can be given through patreon.com/drshante Join the Weekly Zoom Support Group as a supplement to this podcast series. Support this podcast

In the finale of the Battling Loneliness series, Dr. Shante invites Dr. Valencia Wiggins, LPC to share valuable insights on her studies of loneliness. In this episode, learn to examine the quality of your relationships, how to recognize codependency, and how to interrupt the progression of loneliness and isolation. Every Thursday in July 2020, Dr. Shante is facilitating a support group on Zoom. To secure your spot in the group reach out @drshantesays on social media or by emailing info@believingbigger.com. Support this podcast

In her song, "Cranes in the Sky", Solange Knowles describes battling depression as metal clouds. The Bible calls depression a "Spirit of Heaviness", and it's that constant, persistent weight that has debilitated millions of people. In this episode, Dr. Shante approaches depression through a spiritual lens and provides some guidance on how to battle the effects of depression. If you are consumed with thoughts of self harm, please text CONNECT to 741741 and you will be immediately connected to a crisis counselor. Or you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Support this podcast

Triggered much? Lots of us have things that have happened in our lives that, left unresolved, still trigger ill feelings, and anxiety. Anxiety can be normal, but when it starts to interfere with our work, our creativity, our relationships, and our daily lives, then we need to take a closer look. In this episode, Dr. Shante explains how anxiety can be both a symptom of a larger issue or a disorder, how to recognize triggers, and offers a Biblical perspective on anxiety and worry. Join the Whole & Complete Wellness Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholeandcomplete (https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholeandcomplete) Be sure to rate and review the podcast, making it easier for others to start their healing journey. Grab Dr. Shanté's FREE wellness guide, "5 Life Changing Habits to Stop Self Sabotage", https://bit.ly/wholecompleteguide1 Support this podcast

'Too often we allow what we feel to become an indictment of who we are...our beliefs become our behavior." These powerful words are from Dr. Mary Hendrickson, a licensed therapist who offers a holistic perspective on depression, anxiety, how they're related and what we can do to recognize them in our lives. This is part 3 of a 4 part series. Mentioned in the Show: Create Consistency Webinar: https://www.readytobelieve.com/create-consistency-live-webinar (https://www.readytobelieve.com/create-consistency-live-webinar) Ready to Thrive 1/2 Day Retreat: https://www.readytobelieve.com/ready-to-thrive-1-2-day-virtual-retreat (https://www.readytobelieve.com/ready-to-thrive-1-2-day-virtual-retreat) The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation: https://borislhensonfoundation.org/ (https://borislhensonfoundation.org/) Support this podcast

On the finale of the Battling Depression and Anxiety series, Drs. Shante and Mary Hendrickson continue their discussion on how to cope, how to access free and low cost mental health services, and how the Bible addresses mental health, taking a look at the emotions of Jesus. Resources mentioned in the episode: Becoming Well Podcast https://tinyurl.com/yy36vkf4 Moody Counseling Center https://www.moody.edu/mts-counseling-center/ (https://www.moody.edu/mts-counseling-center/) Whole and Complete Wellness Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholeandcomplete (https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholeandcomplete) To register for Dr. Shanté's webinar on Creating Consistency, August 8 9aCST https://www.readytobelieve.com/ (https://www.readytobelieve.com/) Support this podcast

When most people hear the word addiction, they bristle at it. Addiction has such a stigma, that people don't want to be known as an addict, or junkie. But in truth, addiction is more complex than we realize. Whether it's a caffeine addiction, phone addiction, or emotional addiction, the common thread resides in what happens in our brain. In this episode, Dr. Shante broadens the conversation about addiction and highlights the dangers of emotional addiction, especially. This is Part 1 of a Three Part Series. To support this podcast, you can donate at: https://www.patreon.com/drshante (https://www.patreon.com/drshante) To register for Dr. Shante's Virtual Wellness Retreat: Ready to Thrive, click this link: https://www.readytobelieve.com/ (https://www.readytobelieve.com/) Follow Dr. Shante on Instagram @DrShanteSays Support this podcast

In Part 2 of the Addiction series, Dr. Shanté peels back the layers of battling addiction and how it must be overcome on multiple fronts. She also shares the impact of addiction on families, and loved ones, while offering coping mechanisms and strategies for managing addictive behavior. This is Part 2 of a 3 Part Series. Support this podcast

In the Season 1 and Addictions Series Finale, Dr. Shante invites, Jamelia Hand, MHS CADC CODP, to share a clinical perspective on addiction, faith, family, and recovery. This episode highlights effective strategies for people struggling with addiction and offers insight into some of the underlying issues that drive addictive behavior. This is Part 3 of a 3 Part Series. This podcast will be off the air until mid October 2020 Support this podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of Whole and Complete Podcast. Dr. Shante kicks off season two with a series about what it really means to live a whole and complete life. Grab a pen and notebook and be ready jot down some key guideposts to whole and complete living. The framework offered in this podcast is also available as a free download at readytobelieve.com. This is Part 1 of a 3 part series. Support this podcast

In Part 2 of this series, Dr. Shante walks listeners through the other side of living a Whole & Complete life… the inevitability of failure. In this episode, learn the common ways that failure occurs, epic Biblical failures, and how failure impacts the future. This is part 2 of a 3 part series.  Support this podcast

In the series finale, Dr. Shanté breaks from the norm to offer a spiritual perspective about Election 2020, what it means for believers, and how to manage anxiety during periods of uncertainty. This is part three of a three part series. Follow Dr. Shante on social media @DrShanteSays Support this podcast

Demi Lovato asks, "What's wrong with being confident?" And the answer is NOTHING! In fact, confidence, firm trust and palpable conviction is exactly what is needed to bring our dreams to fruition. In this episode, Dr. Shante' kicks off the confidence series by articulating what it really means, why we struggle, and the consequences that result from a lack of confidence. This is part 1 of a 3 3 part series Support this podcast

In Part 2 of the Confidence Series, Dr. Shante shares how to recognize confidence, how to cultivate it in your life, and what confidence produces. Scriptures Referenced in the Episode: Genesis 18:4 Genesis 50:20 Job 38:4-11 Isaiah 40:28-31 Isaiah 41:10 Isaiah 55:8-9 Mark 4:40 John 4:10-13 Philippians 1:6 Hebrews 10:32-35 Hebrews 11:6;8-13 Follow Dr. Shante @DrShanteSays on Social Media Register for the Confidence Seminar Series on http://readytobelieve.com Support this podcast

The confidence series ends with a powerful testimony from Rev. Naomi Mitchell, who shares both a spiritual and psychological perspective on confidence, overcoming barriers, and her own powerful testimony about how her own confidence journey changed her life.  Rev . Naomi can be found at http://www.themarriageinvestors.com (www.themarriageinvestors.com) Scriptures referenced in this episode: 1 John 5:14 James 4:2-3 Joel 2:25-27 Register for the Confidence Seminar at readytobelieve.com Support this podcast

In the world we live in, talk is cheap and promises come a dime a dozen. Jaded by disappointments and letdowns, many of us have learned to take what people say with a justified grain of salt. In this episode, Dr. Shante builds on the Confidence series by putting promises in a new perspective. Scriptures in this episode Numbers 23:19 2 Co 1:18-20 Hebrews 13:5 Matthew 11:28 Phil 4:6-7 John 16:33 Psalms 23:1 &6 Support this podcast

In part 2 of the Promise Keepers Series, Dr. Shante does a deep dive into the particulars of God's promises, our role in their fulfillment , and what we need to do while we wait for them to manifest. Referenced in this episode: Don't Eat the Marshmallow (Ted Talk- Joachim de Posada) Scriptures in this episode 2 Peter 1:3-4 Romans 3:4 Romans 7:18 Jeremiah 17:9-10 James 4:3-4 Matthew 6:19-20 Genesis 18:10-14 1 Co 6:12 Psalms 84:11 Numbers 23:19 Support this podcast

"What shall we say then to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" That is what comes to mind after this deep, and soulful conversation between Dr. Shanté and her guest, Dr. Kenya Ayers Palmore. In the Promise Keeper Finale, Drs. Kenya and Shante challenge listeners to retrace their steps during 2020 to examine lessons learned, limiting beliefs, personal discoveries, and opportunities for growth. By the end of the episode, listeners will be well equipped to carry momentum and the promises of God into the New Year. Scriptures referenced in this episode: Matthew 11:1-3 Isaiah 26:3 Phil 4:19 Ephesians 3:20-21 Isaiah 41:10 2 Chronicles 7:14 Job 2:9 Numbers 23:19 Deuteronomy 8:1 Psalms 66 Romans 5:7 Psalms 37:25 Support this podcast

It’s amazing where inspiration can strike. While flipping through her travel journal, Dr. Shanté struck gold. In it, she found a guided exercise that produced incredible results for 2020 INCLUDING the creation of Whole and Complete Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Shante guides listeners through this exercise that is designed to set them up for success in 2021. Grab your pen and be ready to take good notes.  You can follow Dr. Shante on Instagram @drshantesays Support this podcast

Manifesting is a popular concept, especially at the start of a New Year. But do you know where it originated? How it has evolved? And for believers, is it Biblical? In this episode, Dr. Shante launches a series on what manifestation is, how it began, and starts laying out scriptures that speak to the practice. Scriptures referenced in this episode: Proverbs 3:5 John 15: 4-5 Genesis 1:1 Romans 1:20-25 Follow Dr. Shante on Social Media @DrshanteSays or work with her one-on-one at readytobelieve.com Support this podcast

The Manifestation Series continues with a breakdown of how the Law of Attraction differs from biblical principles, what Dr. Shante personally believes about manifestation. This is part 2 of a 3 part series on manifesting. Follow Dr. Shante @DrShanteSays on Social Media Scriptures used in this episode: James 2:14-18 John 15:1 & 4-5 Matthew 7:21-23 Galatians 5:22-23 Psalms 24:1-2 Genesis 1:1 John 1:3 Deut 6:13-15 Psalms 100:3 Isaiah 45:5-6 Romans 1:20-25 Matthew 12:36-37 Luke 8:42-48 Joshua 1:1-3; 6;10-11;16-17 2 Chronicles 20:12-20 Sign up for a personal planning session with Dr. Shante at readytobelieve.com - click Onward & Onboard Support this podcast

The Manifestation Series concludes with a powerful perspective from Pastor Terrence Chandler Harrison, better known as, "Pastor T". He is the Senior Pastor at The Liberty Church in Clarksville, Tennessee _@PastorT. He is the author of "Spiritual Cross Training: The Book of James", a Morehouse Graduate and an accomplished leader. In the finale, Dr. Shante engages Pastor T in a dialogue about how manifestation is connected to larger systems of equality, equity, and what that means for believers. Follow Dr. Shante @DrShanteSays Support this podcast

During this time of year, many people have love and romance on the brain; but this kind of love has its limits. Dr. Shante introduces the Ready for Love Series by defining what love is, what makes love confusing, and ends with three truth bombs about love itself. Podcast Scriptures  1 Kings 3:16-27 1 Co 10:3-8 John 14:15 2 Co 9:6-7  Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays on Twitter and Instagram; be sure to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Support this podcast

The Ready for Love Series continues with Dr. Shante detailing some of the obstacles that hinder readiness for love, and explanation on why self love is so important, and ends with some helpful indicators that listeners can use to help determine their readiness for love. Scriptures used in this episode: Ephesians 2:8-9 1 Co 10: 3-8 Matthew 26:39 Books referenced: Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans Support this podcast

The Ready for Love Series ends on a powerful note as Dr. Shanté sits down with Dr. Tiffany Bellamy, PsyD, of High AchievHers Guide to Love. In this episode, the two women discuss the difference between being ready for love vs ready for a relationship, why vul;neravility matters, and how we can sometimes break our own hearts. You can follow Dr. Tiffany at @dr_tiffanymichele You can follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays You can join High AchievHERS here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/208165274182952 Support this podcast

 Spring is Near! This is the time of year where we begin to focus on areas of our home that need to be cleaned and swept and neat and tidied. But what about areas of our lives? What are the things in our lives that need to be purged, decluttered, and repurposed and reorganized? The Inner work series begins with Dr. Shante by asking these key questions and laying the groundwork for what it means do to Inner Work.  Scriptures referenced in this episode: Philippians 2:12-13  Follow Dr. Shante @DrShanteSays Support this podcast

The Inner Work Series continues with Dr. Shante drawing parallels between decluttering our physical spaces and our emotional ones. Specifically, how do we decide what we need to purge emotionally? How do we separate feelings from facts? And what are the underlying issues that keep us stuck emotionally? Scriptures referenced in this episode: John 15:10-11 Matthew: 22:36-40 Hebrews 12:1-2 Embracing Uncomfortable Dr. Deb Gorton https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Uncomfortable-Facing-Pursuing-Purpose/dp/0802419569 Support this podcast

Dr. Shante ends the Inner Work Series by talking with Dr. Deb Gorton, author of Embracing Uncomfortable, and the Director of Clinical and Mental Health at Moody Bible Institute. In the finale, Dr. Deb shares how to recognize the need for inner work, create healthy boundaries, the power of a support system, and why “radical acceptance” is the key to decluttering our emotions.  Dr. Deb Gorton earned both her MA in Psychology and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, CA. Additionally, she holds an MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Presently, she serves as the Gary Chapman Chair for Marriage, Family Ministry, and Counseling at Moody Theological Seminary. https://www.debgorton.com/book (https://www.debgorton.com/book) https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/becoming-well/ (https://www.moodyradio.org/podcasts/becoming-well/) Follow Dr. Shanté @drshantesays Support this podcast

In the run up to Holy Week, 2021 many believers are feeling jaded as one scandal after another is uncovered, and church leaders are exposed. The lack of accountability within the church, has left many people wounded, as hurts fester unaddressed. In this episode, Dr. Shante starts the conversation about recovering from church inflicted wounds. Dr Shante is offering a FREE Webinar on Church Hurt April 7, 2021. Register at readytobelieve.com Scriptures Used in this episode: Acts 2:42 Matthew 21:12-15 Romans 1:21-25 Follow Dr. Shante @DrShanteSays Support this podcast

In her most controversial episode to date, Dr. Shante takes aim at the sometimes subtle and not-so-subtle doctrine of hate that permeates many churches, and hurts their members in the process. Dr. Shante challenges listeners to compare the Gospel and ministry of Christ with a number of inconsistencies that are common and hurtful to church members. The episode ends with five specific steps to take towards recovering from church inflicted wounds. Dr. Shante is offering a FREE WEBINAR on Church Hurt Recovery, April 7th (replay available). Details at READYTOBELIEVE.COM Scriptures used in this episode: Matthew 21:12-15 Acts 10:3-4 Romans 2:11-12 Romans 3:10 Luke 24:1-11 Ephesians 2:8-9 Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays Support this podcast

Pregnant out of wedlock? Come before the church to confess your sin, publicly. This arcane, antiquated, and un-Biblical practice has brought humiliation and shame on thousands of young women and girls for decades. In this episode, hear the emotional, spiritual, and mental impact of this kind of misogynistic abuse as Dr. Shante sits down with a friend who is willing to share her story of Church Hurt. This is part 3 of a 4 part series. If you've been impacted by Church Hurt, visit ReadytoBelieve.Com and download the church hurt webinar or sign up for Walking Well, a coaching program for Church Hurt recovery. Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays Support this podcast

One the series finale regarding Church Hurt, Dr. Shante engages the advice of Dr. Joel Mitchel a pastor with more than 25 years of counseling and social work experience. In this episode, Dr. Joel breaks down how church hurt happens from the pulpit to the parking, how churches can start remedying the hurt, and weighs in on some of the churches more controversial topics like women preaching and when its time to seek another church. This is Part 4 of a 4 Part Series Dr. Shante is offering coaching on recovery from Church Hurt starting 4/28/21. To learn more visit https://www.drshante.com/walking-well Follow Dr. Shante @Drshante Says Find Pastor Joel at https://themarriageinvestors.com/ Pastor Joel & Rev Naomi's book on Marriage: https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-How-Overcome-Broken-Marriage/dp/1985199491 Support this podcast

Motherhood is a tremendous undertaking. Millions of women have navigated the responsibilities of mothering in healthy, life affirming ways and sadly, there are many who have not. As a result, many children grow up having experienced "Mama Trauma" the lasting effects of wounds inflicted by their mothers that leave them feeling inadequate, small, debilitated, angry, broken or unworthy. In Part 1 of this 4 Part Series, Dr. Shante explains Mama Trauma, how she experienced it, and steps she took to heal from it. Follow Dr. Shante @DrShanteSays on Twitter and Instagram Support this podcast

Part two of the series on Mama Trauma focuses on the first steps to healing from hurtful relationships with your mother, the biological effects of Mama trauma experienced in childhood, and the relational effects that can compromise and even destroy adult relationships, friendships, and job opportunities. Scriptures used in this epsiode: Proverbs 4:7 Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays on Twitter and Instagram Support this podcast

In Part 3 of Mama Trauma, Dr. Shanté makes the series personal by inviting her teen daughter to discuss parenting, what's important to children, how they weathered tough storms, parental mistakes, and how teens are coping mentally with their daily issues. This is part 3 of a four part series. Scriptures referenced in this episode: Matthew 18:6 Follow Dr. Shante @DrshanteSays Support this podcast

In the finale of Mama Trauma, Dr. Shante invites Dr. Peonita Harris, a clinical psychologist who specializes in marriage and family therapy to offer a clinical and cultural perspective on how trauma gets passed down through generations. The two discuss generational trauma, how to disrupt the cycle, and offer some helpful resources to begin the process. Books Shared in this Episode: Too Heavy a Yoke, Chanequa Walker Barnes The Deepest Well, Nadine Burke Harris Black Girls Don't Cry..., Angelica Leigh Whatever Happened to Daddy's Little Girl, Jonetta Rose Barras Support this podcast

Season 2 is ENDING... (insert dramatic music). If the final series of the season, Dr. Shanté addresses the realities of emerging from the pandemic. This episode focuses on protecting your peace, being removed from toxic people/things, and being at peace with the next thing God has for you. Scripture reference for this episode: Matthew 7:6 Shop for mental health & wellness apparel at drshante.com/shop. Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays Support this podcast

In Part 2of the Wrap Series, Dr. Shanté shares her thoughts about what it means to "go back to normal" as the world emerges from a year of restrictions from the pandemic. I this episode she highlights some of the toxicity of normalcy and offers healthier alternatives to toxically, busy lifestyles. She also shares her summer plans with respect to financial literacy and her evolution to heal her relationship with money. Scriptures Ecclesiastes 3:1 Books Referenced: Rich Dad Poor Dad The Soul of Money The Art of Money Faollow @DrShanteSays on Social Media and Shop the WellThreadz collection at drshante.com/shop Support this podcast

In the Season 2 finale, Dr. Shante had the privilege to speak with Michelle Carter, Olympic Gold Medalist (shot put) and USATF Board member about the dynamics of emerging from the pandemic after all of the social upheaval from 2020. The two women discuss God, racism, healing, and hope for the future.  Season 3 of Whole and Complete will launch Fall 2021 Scriptures referenced in this episode: Proverbs 3:5-6 Support this podcast

Welcome to Season 3 of Whole and Complete Podcast. The pandemic has taken more than its toll on our lives. It has taken people, family, artists that we loved. It has also taken jobs, income, and relationships. Marriages have crumbled, families have broken, and it's gotten to the point where we can't keep experiencing these losses without focusing on our grief. In this episode, Dr. Shante explains what grief is, why we need to grieve and what happens when we refuse. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Follow Dr. Shanté at @drshantesays Support this podcast

In Part 2 of the Grief Series, Dr. Shanté unpacks Biblical grief by examining the book and story of Job. (Job 13:15). In this episode, grief's impact on our faith is explored, along with how grief is related to growth, and the episode concludes by dispelling some grief myths. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Follow Dr. Shante @DrShanteSays Reference: Dr. Wil Gafney https://www.wilgafney.com/2013/09/16/when-seminary-messes-with-your-simple-faith/ Support this podcast

"Grief that comes with resistance does not make room for healing..." Herdyne Mercier has an unparalleled understanding and calling to help people through their grief journey. On the Grief Series finale, she drops incredible wisdom and pathways for healing. Follow Herdyne Mercier @herdynemercier She is also the Host of Redefining Grief Podcast Scriptures referenced: Ecclesiastes 7:2 Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays Support this podcast

Food is an essential fuel for living. It is a vehicle for communion and fellowship. And when our emotions are triggered, it too often provides comfort for our wounds. The Food Series kicks off a deep dive into relationships. What is our relationship with food. How did we become connected and why does it matter? Further, how does food impact the way we process pain and pleasure? Dr. Shante shares this and more in Part 1 of a 3 Part Series. Support this podcast

"Clean your plate before you leave the table", "You are what you eat", "A little on the lips, a lifetime on the hips"... The messages that we receive about food can set up some complicated dynamics with respect our relationship with eating, how we think about ourselves and our worthiness. The Food Relationship series continues with how we are are emotionally connected to food, the spiritual implications, and how to stop turning to food for emotional regulation. This is Part 2 of a 3 Part Series. FollowDr. Shante @rShanteSays on Instagram and Twitter Scriptures referenced: Matthew 4:4 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 Support this podcast

"It's not about what you're eating, but what you're thinking. In the Food Series finale, Dr. Shante sits down with certified fitness trainer and nutrition expert, Joy Francis of JoyFitWorld.com to discuss the mind body connection to food, and the role that our thoughts play in how we interact with food. This is part 3 of three part series. Follow Joy @joyfitworld and joyfirworld.com Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays Support this podcast

Money as a construct, as a concept, and a form of currency has an inescapable presence in our lives. Given its influence and all of the messaging surrounding it, this series forces us to confront our relationship with it. In this episode, Dr. Shanté talks about the power of money, the perception of money, and signs of and unhealthy relationship with money. This is Part 1 of a 3 part series. Scriptures referenced: 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Mark 8:36 2 Kings 20:1-6 Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays Support this podcast

What's your money story? What's your history with money? The emotions and ideas that you associate with money are rooted in an experience that either helped or hindered your ability to have a healthy relationship with money. In this episode, Dr. Shante unpacks her money story, how she healed unhealthy thought patterns and the mental shifts that helped to heal her money relationship. Books referenced in this episode: The Art of Money by Bari Tessler The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays Support this podcast

Kara Stevens specializes in helping dismantle barriers to wealth and scarcity mindset. This week, she sits down with Dr. Shanté to talk about the complications of wealth mindset in communities of color, how to overcome barriers, and practical strategies for disrupting a "legacy of lack". This is part 3 of a 3 part series. Kara Stevens @frugalfeminista Dr. Shanté @drshantesays Learn More about Kara's abundance and overflow program at thefrugalfeminista.com/ Support this podcast

When you have been raised to believe that being needy is a weakness, that being self-reliant is a strength, and that acceptance only comes through having your s*** together, you are well positioned for a complicated struggle in your relationship with God. In this episode, Dr. Shante shares how the way we were raised can impact the ways in which we interact (or don't) with God. This is Part 1 of a 3 Part Series Support this podcast

Relationships can be rocky. Our relationship with God is no different. When we encounter disappointment, disenchantment or despair, we can become distant and disconnected. In this episode, Dr. Shante tackles what happens when we disconnect from God and how to find our way back. This is part 2 of a three part series. Scriptures Referenced Psalms 143 Ephesians 1:3-6 Matthew 7 Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays on Twitter and Instagram Support this podcast

The Relationship with God series concludes as Dr. Shanté sits down with minister, and critical scholar, Gail Arthurs Krahenbuhl. The two women unpack what it means to have doubts, questions, and wrestle with faith in God. This is part 3 of a 3 part series. Scriptures Referenced: Hebrews 11:6 Follow Dr. Shanté @drshantesays on Twitter and Instagram Support this podcast

As 2021 comes to a close, it's time to start thinking about how to approach the New Year. In this episode, Dr. Shante offers some strategies that helped her have one of the best years ever, and how forming new habits can serve as the catalyst for success in 2022. Dr. Shante is hosting a wellness retreat in 2022. You can learn more about it at wholeandcompleteretreat.com Follow Dr. Shante @DrShanteSays Support this podcast

Somehow, the concept of loving ourselves got twisted and distorted into an act of "selfishness". Nothing could be further from the truth. Nothing could be further from the Bible. Self Love is Biblical and its necessary to live wholly and completely. In this episode, Dr. Shante breaks down what self love truly is and how it aligns with scripture. This is Part 1 of a 3 Part Series. Register for the Whole and Complete Retreat at https://www.wholeandcompleteretreat.com/#/ Follow Dr. Shante @DrShanteSays Scriptures referenced in this episode: Matthew 22: 34-40 1 Cor 13: 4-7 Revelations 12:10 Proverbs 4:7 Support this podcast

In Part 2 of the Self Love Series, Dr. Shante does a deep dive into how self love looks IN ACTION. She also illustrates how self love looks in healthy relationships, friendships and careers choices. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Scriptures referenced in this episode: 1 Co 13:4-7 Proverbs 4:23 Register for the Whole and Complete retreat at https://www.wholeandcompleteretreat.com/#/ Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays Support this podcast

The Self Love series ends in dialogue with Lucrecia Slater, MSW who offers helpful insights on how our ability to care for self impacts our ability to love ourselves. She also shares how our origin stories can influence the way we love ourselves, and how to resist opposition to loving yourself. This is part 3 of a 3 part series. Follow Dr. Shante @DrShanteSays Follow Lucrecia @LucreciaSlater or Grab her book HERE: https://tinyurl.com/LSlaterPod Support this podcast

What if the key to finding your soulmate was addressing the needs of your soul, first? In Episode 1 of the Dating Series, Dr. Shante tackles dating from the approach of self-discovery and personal interrogation. She shares how your upbringing impacts your dating life, the questions you should ask before dating, and why your best life should be lived BEFORE you find a partner. This is episode 1 of 3. Scriptures referenced in this episode: James 1:5 Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays Register for the Whole & Complete Retreat at wholeandcompleteretreat.com

Imagine being out of the dating pool for 17 years and expecting to come back and find it exactly as it was the last time you were in it. Well, it was this foolhardy notion that makes for a hilarious episode as Dr. Shante gives a personal take on dating in the digital era. Scriptures referenced in this episode James 1:5 Follow Dr. Shante @DrShanteSays

The Dating Series gets real as Dr. Shante talks about the costs of dating, setting realistic expectations, why the "sponsorship" model of dating is problematic and shares answers from men polled on Facebook who were asked, "What does a man do when he is serious about being in a relationship with a woman?" Scriptures Referenced: 1 John 4:1 Book Referenced: If the Buddha Dated by Charlotte Kasl Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays

The Dating Series ends with a candid conversation about dating with Dr. Tiffany Bellamy who shares the importance of vulnerability, managing expectations, and reconciling the tension between what we SAY we want, and what our actions actually show. This is Part 4 of a 4 part Series. Scriptures referenced in this episode: 1 Co 13:11 Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays

You want love? You want success? You want financial abundance? Healthy friendships? A Trimmer waistline? Then why do we find ourselves consistently derailing our progress. On Part 1 of the Self Sabotage Series, Dr. Shante explains how the work of Dr. Gay Hendricks (The Big Leap) keeps so many of us from pushing past our limiting beliefs. Scriptures referenced in this episode 1 John 4:7-10; 18 Romans 8:1 Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays

On the self sabotage finale, Dr. Shante sits down with Dr. Terrilyn Battle, Ph.D., LCMHC-A, LCAS-A, CRC to break down the disconnect between what we want for our lives and the things we do or don't to to disrupt our ambitions. This is part 3 of a 3 part series. Follow Terrilyn on Instagram @heydoctorbattle Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays

In the final episode of Season 3, Dr. Shante takes on a topic near and dear to her heart: personal transformation. In this episode, she walks through the mindset, process, and practical steps to bring about lasting change in your life. Scriptures referenced Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 12:2 Follow Dr. Shante @drshantesays

The Self Sabotage series continues as Dr. Shante combats the four barriers that hinder success with scripture and tangible actions to help listeners defeat their inner saboteur. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Scriptures referenced: Luke 2:41-50 1 John 4:7-11;18 Romans 8:1 Proverbs 18:16 Matthew 5:14-16 1 Cor 12:12-25 Psalms 139:14

In Season 3, Dr. Shante ended "The Dating Series" by declaring she was happily coupled. That is no longer the case. Season 4 kicks off with a transparent and sobering reflection on what she's learned about herself, attachment, and the dangers of ego. This is Part 1 of a 3 part series. You can follow Dr. Shante on Twitter and Instagram @drshantesays