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It can be tough to heal from trauma and pain from abuse in your past. It becomes even more challenging when you've kept it to yourself for years, hiding it from others. Author, speaker, and coach, Jill Monaco, has lived this life story and joins Darlene Brock and Julie Bender to share her experience with sexual abuse at the hands of church leaders. She offers hope as she walks us through her road to healing. This honest discussion will help you know how to spot signs of abuse (some are clear, others more subtle) and what to say (and not say) to someone in this heartbreaking scenario. Abuse may be a part of your life story, or maybe you're listening to better understand those around you so that you can provide them with grace. No matter what your past looks like, this episode will bring more compassion and empathy and offer hope. This is a hope-filled must-listen for so many reasons. Jill Monaco is the founder and CEO of Jill Monaco Ministries. She is a speaker, podcast host, and best-selling author who developed Freedom Coaching®, a model that blends hearing God, prayer, and coaching tools. Her first book The Freedom Coach Model® went to #1 on the Amazon best seller list. She also serves singles by publishing the online magazine, SingleMatters.com and the program From Looking To Loving: Find the Breakthrough You Need So You Can Have The Relationship You Want. Purchase her book Freedom Coach Model Get the Overcoming Audio Series and Workbook Listen to her podcast In the episode, Jill mentioned two books for healing from past abuse and trauma: Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse and The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love Overcoming Shame from Abuse in a Grit and Grace Life A Fake Smile Will Not Cure Depression, So Do This Instead Ask Dr. Zoe – How To Interact With a Narcissist Quote of the episode: "Some people see scars, and it is wounding they remember. To me they are proof of the fact that there is healing.” -Linda Hogan Check out these episodes we mentioned: What Are the Unexpected Gifts of Depression?
Are you feeling a bit lost? No longer know who you are? The demands and circumstances of your life have taken over, and you’re unsure what defines you. Is it what you do? The titles you hold? The roles you play? The opinions of another? Women go through numerous changes and seasons, some by choice, others beyond our control, bringing with them struggles to know who we are. Co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender ask pointed questions to get to that elusive answer. What defines me? Our priorities, principles, and convictions will lead us to that answer. In this episode, we want you to remember that the first thing you are is a strong woman of grit and grace! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love How Do I Know What Defines Me? How to Live out of Your Strengths, Not Weaknesses True Beauty is Found in a Woman’s Strength What Does It Take to Be a Strong Woman of Grit and Grace? Can God Use Messy People? (Video) Quote of the episode: "Do not let a moment in time, a circumstance you find yourself in or another person's opinion define you." -Darlene Brock Check out these episodes we mentioned: A Strong Woman Plays Her Hand With Grit and Grace – 138, Can You Really Leave Your Past Behind You? – 028, If You Want To Grow in Faith, Try These Simple Things – 144 Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
Are you feeling a bit lost? No longer know who you are? The demands and circumstances of your life have taken over, and you’re unsure what defines you. Is it what you do? The titles you hold? The roles you play? The opinions of another? Women go through numerous changes and seasons, some by choice, others beyond our control, bringing with them struggles to know who we are. Co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender ask pointed questions to get to that elusive answer. What defines me? Our priorities, principles, and convictions will lead us to that answer. In this episode, we want you to remember that the first thing you are is a strong woman of grit and grace! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love How Do I Know What Defines Me? How to Live out of Your Strengths, Not Weaknesses True Beauty is Found in a Woman’s Strength What Does It Take to Be a Strong Woman of Grit and Grace? Can God Use Messy People? (Video) Quote of the episode: "Do not let a moment in time, a circumstance you find yourself in or another person's opinion define you." -Darlene Brock Check out these episodes we mentioned: A Strong Woman Plays Her Hand With Grit and Grace – 138, Can You Really Leave Your Past Behind You? – 028, If You Want To Grow in Faith, Try These Simple Things – 144 Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
Self-care. Sound good? Or do you feel guilty even thinking about it? Perhaps it’s okay for someone else, but you don’t have time to take care of yourself? Dr. Zoe Shaw joins Darlene Brock and Julie Bender to explain what self-care is (and isn’t) and how it is an essential part of your grit and grace life. Society tells women, “you can do it all, and you have to,” but at what cost? Often, Christian women wonder if self-care is biblical, feeling they must always put others first, especially if they have a husband and/or children. Is this true? In her new book, A Year of Self-Care, Dr. Zoe gives you an easily read daily how-to, and she unpacks some of what you’ll read in this episode. You don’t want to miss this conversation. We’re giving you permission to take a little time for yourself, grab your coffee or a cup of tea and tune in. Then commit to taking better care of yourself, starting today. You can follow Dr. Zoe by visiting her site, or finding her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as well as her podcast, Redefining Your Superwoman. You can ask your question of Dr. Zoe by clicking the box! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, Grit and Grace Life may earn a small commission. Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love Establishing Healthy Boundaries in the Grit and Grace Life This Is Why You Need a Self-Care Day (And What to Do) Self-Care: What to Do When It Feels Like Another Commitment This Is How I Enjoy My Life Even When It’s Overwhelming What Happened When This Mom Stopped Doing All the Things Quote of the episode: "Self-care is a daily exercise. One that is free but priceless. It's a continual reckoning with your soul where you make a declaration: I am worthy to be care for." -Dr. Zoe Shaw Check out these episodes we mentioned: How We Can Stand With the Black Community With Dr. Zoe Shaw – 136, Are You the Proverbs 31 Woman? Should You Be? – 092, and Want to Be a Strong Woman? Set Healthy Boundaries – 103 Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook
Self-care. Sound good? Or do you feel guilty even thinking about it? Perhaps it’s okay for someone else, but you don’t have time to take care of yourself? Dr. Zoe Shaw joins Darlene Brock and Julie Bender to explain what self-care is (and isn’t) and how it is an essential part of your grit and grace life. Society tells women, “you can do it all, and you have to,” but at what cost? Often, Christian women wonder if self-care is biblical, feeling they must always put others first, especially if they have a husband and/or children. Is this true? In her new book, A Year of Self-Care, Dr. Zoe gives you an easily read daily how-to, and she unpacks some of what you’ll read in this episode. You don’t want to miss this conversation. We’re giving you permission to take a little time for yourself, grab your coffee or a cup of tea and tune in. Then commit to taking better care of yourself, starting today. Want to get a FREE copy of A Year of Self Care? Enter our giveaway on social media! Just share a screenshot as you're listening to this episode, make sure to tag @drzoeshaw AND @thisgritandgracelife (make sure you add the correct tag depending on which platform you're sharing on). Every post counts as one entry! Giveaway ends 2/16/2021. You can follow Dr. Zoe by visiting her site, or finding her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as well as her podcast, Redefining Your Superwoman. You can ask your question of Dr. Zoe by clicking the box! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love Establishing Healthy Boundaries in the Grit and Grace Life Healthy personal boundaries are the key to healthy relationships. Without them, healthy relationships are impossible. Read more This Is Why You Need a Self-Care Day (And What to Do) My husband, Gary, woke me up one pre-sunrise morning. “Feels like the flu,” he said. We’d been here before. I Read more Self-Care: What to Do When It Feels Like Another Commitment A few different approaches can be taken when it comes to self-care. I’ve probably read two dozen articles titled
Do people still say "carpe diem" or is it merely an overused cliché? Darlene Brock and Julie Bender think it's a relevant phrase, especially now. In this episode, they are inviting you to embrace its meaning for 2021. Who knows what tomorrow brings, today is what you have. The unexpected twists and turns from last year reminded us that life can change in an instant. It’s grit and grace that will help you seize the day; this episode will tell you how to do so while inspiring you to take hold of every moment 2021 brings. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love How to Pick the Perfect Shade of Red for Every Skin Tone How to Have Your Own Coffee + Bible Time There’s No One Right Way to Feed Your Faith This Is My New Exercise Regimen (for My Faith) Quote of the episode: "Forever – is composed of Nows." -Emily Dickinson Check out these episodes we mentioned: Now Is the Time for a Reset – 152 and If You Want To Grow in Faith, Try These Simple Things – 144 Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
Do people still say "carpe diem" or is it merely an overused cliché? Darlene Brock and Julie Bender think it's a relevant phrase, especially now. In this episode, they are inviting you to embrace its meaning for 2021. Who knows what tomorrow brings, today is what you have. The unexpected twists and turns from last year reminded us that life can change in an instant. It’s grit and grace that will help you seize the day; this episode will tell you how to do so while inspiring you to take hold of every moment 2021 brings. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love How to Pick the Perfect Shade of Red for Every Skin Tone I work part-time at a clothing store and when I use the word “red” with “shirt” or “dress” in the Read more How to Have Your Own Coffee + Bible Time If you follow me on social media (you should, by the way) you likely see me post on Facebook Read more There’s No One Right Way to Feed Your Faith Spring is in the air, at least that’s what the retailers have told us with their chocolate bunnies and Read more This Is My New Exercise Regimen (for My Faith) I love new beginnings. I’m a girl who enjoys looking back, reflecting, evaluating, and dreaming for the future. For Read more Quote of the episode: "Forever – is composed of Nows." -Emily Dickinson Check out these episodes we mentioned: Now Is the Time for a Reset – 152 and If You Want To Grow in Faith, Try These Simple Things – 144 Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest
The fresh start of a new year often causes us to evaluate many areas of our lives, including personal finances. With that in mind, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender brought Rachel Cruze (two-time #1 national best-selling author and financial expert) to the show to share a whole new framework we can use! She’s taking us all the way back to our childhood to consider how we were taught about money and what that says about how we use it. You’ll love how Rachel’s concepts will improve your relationships, your confidence, and your ability to know yourself and your money! We're confident this episode will pay you back! Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show. Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget and how to win with money at any stage in life. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey. Her latest book Know Yourself, Know Your Money: Discover WHY You Handle Money the Way You Do and WHAT to Do About It will release in January 2021. Follow Rachel on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or online at rachelcruze.com. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Quote of the episode: "You can't let fear be your financial advisor." -Rachel Cruze Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
The fresh start of a new year often causes us to evaluate many areas of our lives, including personal finances. With that in mind, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender brought Rachel Cruze (two-time #1 national best-selling author and financial expert) to the show to share a whole new framework we can use! She’s taking us all the way back to our childhood to consider how we were taught about money and what that says about how we use it. You’ll love how Rachel’s concepts will improve your relationships, your confidence, and your ability to know yourself and your money! We're confident this episode will pay you back! Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show. Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget and how to win with money at any stage in life. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey. Her latest book Know Yourself, Know Your Money: Discover WHY You Handle Money the Way You Do and WHAT to Do About It will release in January 2021. Follow Rachel on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or online at rachelcruze.com. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love Managing Your Money So It Doesn’t Manage You There are a few things that seem to drive us all crazy, for me some days there may be Read more This Is How to Balance Money and Marriage Like a Pro When you made vows “for richer or poorer” to your sweetheart, you probably didn’t realize the role that money Read more The 7 Ways I Paid off Student Loans Do you know what the three scariest words are in the English language? Student… Loan… Debt! For something as Read more Quote of the episode: "You can't let fear be your financial advisor." -Rachel Cruze Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
There’s probably no better time for a reset than now! Closing the curtain on 2020 seems like the best idea we’ve heard. But, a grit and grace woman knows that no matter how challenging her circumstances are, she finds strength by going through them, not around them. So, this year deserves a proper send-off. And since it was such a tough one, we're probably all due for a massive shakeup. This week, co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender offer suggestions on exactly how to do that. Do you feel stuck? Is there a relationship that is off? Are you in the right job? What a perfect time to consider what you might want to change and evaluate how you’re spending your time, energy, and influence. If you’ve felt stalled out (as most of us have), take a hard look at your priorities to figure out where you want to go. Don’t let the frustrations of this year carry you into the next. Press play and choose to start fresh. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love When Forgiveness Seems Impossible Stuck In a Rut? Here’s How to Get Some Perspective Now Is the Time To Release 2020 Is There Any Good 2020? If You Say “Yes,” Don’t Feel Guilty 5 Slogans From AA That Will Make Every Woman Wiser What Happens When You Welcome God Into Your Recovery Why It’s So Important to Have a Mentor and to Be One Too Quote of the episode: "For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning." -T.S. Eliot Check out these episodes we mentioned: The Complicated Heart – Loving When It Hurts With Sarah Mae – 149, How to Get Over the Pandemic That’s Not Over – 139, and New Year, Strong You! How to Reflect on Your Year in a Helpful Way – 114 Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
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