On June 22, 2025, I almost fell back into masturbation.

Yes, me—the founder of Girls Anthem Media. The woman of God who prays heaven down. The leader who encourages women to stay pure no matter the cost.

But this time, I didn’t feel ashamed. I cried out to God, prayed, reached out to an accountability partner, and then got back in position.

Recently, I reviewed a survey I did last year for Gen Z women, and one response jumped off the screen: “I want real talk about the gospel and freedom—not just rules.”

That one line made me think about this very moment. It also made me think about the many young women who would’ve been too ashamed to share something like this with a Christian friend—let alone in a national magazine. But that’s the purpose of this article: To meet you where you are and remind you that we all face temptation—even anointed leaders like me.

What purity culture didn’t teach me, after I took my first purity vow at fourteen with a ring on my finger, was that a vow alone wouldn’t break the spirit of lust and perversion that had been chasing me since I was four. I was touched inappropriately by another little girl while we were “playing house.” I was innocent, but the enemy’s goal was to steal that innocence—and I ended up chasing that touch for almost two decades.

And I did. Masturbation was a real struggle for nearly twenty years (closer to thirty, if we count the times I fell and got back up again).

I was nineteen when I first learned about spirits and generational sin.That moment revealed to me that this wasn’t just a personal issue—it was a spiritual door that had been opened long before I was born. And while I’ve closed that door, the enemy still tries to sneak back through the cracks.

Sis, I know you’re up against similar struggles. Maybe you weren’t sexually violated, but that doesn’t mean you don’t carry scars. Scars that make temptation feel familiar when it shows up. And yes, I know purity culture often makes us roll our eyes, but hear me: God requires purity not to frustrate us—but to protect us. What He offers in covenant is too precious to play with in culture.

You know what made this last time different? I ran to the Father. I prayed. And He didn’t scold me. He whispered, “That’s my girl.” God always provides a way out of temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13, NKJV).

Here’s what I want you to know: God isn’t waiting for you to mess up. He’s waiting for you to invite Him in—into every moment, every desire, and every decision.Whether you’ve been abstinent for a year or had sex last month—He’s still right there with you.

Let’s be clear: Sex is designed for marriage. There’s no way around that. Premarital sex is sin. God calls us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1, NKJV), and Song of Solomon tells us not to awaken love before its time.

But how do we live that out when our friends are all in relationships, when our favorite songs are laced with sex, and even our families aren’t modeling what purity looks like?

Let me offer you some real-world and spiritual wisdom for your journey. Whether your commitment started yesterday or years ago, here’s how to walk it out with God.

Practical Tips for Your Purity Journey:

1) Give yourself a “why” that matters.
Purity rooted in religion won’t hold up when temptation comes. You need a reason that tethers you to purpose. A sister once told me she was “tired of being sampled.” That stuck with me. My why? After battling schizophrenia for almost two decades, I refuse to pass anything to my future children that stems from disobedience. That generational door stops here.

2) Honor grace—it’s not a pass, it’s a weapon.
In my twenties, I knew God would forgive me, so I’d sin and ask for grace later. But grace isn’t meant to clean up sin—it’s meant to help us avoid it. Call on grace before temptation, not after.

3) Set goals—and live in a way that honors them.
One of my goals is for Girls Anthem Media to be the go-to brand for Gen Z women. That means I can’t preach one thing and live another. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being submitted. What are your goals—and how could compromise delay or derail them?

4) Think long-term, not “right now.”
Every decision is a seed. Sexual sin might offer five minutes of pleasure—but at the cost of purpose, clarity, or identity. Ask: Will this move me closer to my goal—or away from it?

5) Find accountability that doesn’t shame—but stays.
Back in 2022, I confessed my struggle to a small group. Some laughed. Others shrugged it off. But my group leader saw me—and stayed with me for a full year.
Ask God to send you someone who will walk with you through the wins and the warfare.

Spiritual Tips for Staying Aligned:

1) Guard your gates. (Psalm 101:3, NKJV)
Audit your music, social media, shows, and friend group. Just because it’s “not that bad” doesn’t mean it’s not opening a door. Unfollow, delete, block—whatever it takes to protect your spirit.

2) Don’t awaken love before it’s time. (Song of Solomon 8:4, NKJV)
God gave you the desire for love—because He intends to fulfill it. Wait for His timing, and don’t settle for someone who isn’t pursuing purity alongside you.

3) Remember what’s at stake. (1 Corinthians 6:9; Galatians 5:19–21, NKJV)
God’s Word tells us that those who practice sin won’t inherit the Kingdom. Falling is one thing—living in sin is another. You can’t afford to gamble your purpose for temporary pleasure.

4) Your body is not your own. (Romans 12:1-2, NKJV)
If Jesus gave His life for you, the least we can do is honor Him with our bodies.He never calls us to something without empowering us to do it. Holiness is hard—but it’s also worth it.

What Does Surrender Look Like?

Surrender means dying to yourself—daily. It means giving God your weak moments, not just your wins. It’s not a one-time prayer. It’s a lifestyle.

Everything you desire—marriage, success, purpose, peace—is on the other side of surrender and obedience. We don’t serve God to get things, but He promises that when we seek Him first, everything else will be added (Matthew 6:33, NKJV).

I know this walk isn’t easy, Sis. But I go hard for God because He delivered me from a mental illness that has no cure. I owe Him my life—times two.

So, what’s your “why”? What are you willing to surrender so you can walk in what He’s prepared for you?

I shared more about my June 22nd moment and my journey to purity on a private episode of Girls Anthem Unplugged. Check it out here:

Catch it this month on all platforms when our podcast goes global. Let’s walk this thing out—together.

Affirmation: Say this out loud, sis!:

“I am not my past.
I am not my desires.
I am a daughter of God, walking in purity, covered by grace, and led by truth.
I choose surrender over shame and purpose over pleasure.
Holiness isn’t a burden—it’s my protection.”

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Some of you may be wrestling with infertility. Some of you are simply wondering: How can I best prepare now so that I’m partnering with God before, during, and after pregnancy? Either way, I’m honored to hold space for this conversation. Because just like the subtitle says—motherhood starts with faith, not a due date.

If children aren’t your desire or this isn’t your personal battle, that’s okay. I invite you to pass this along to a sister who needs the encouragement. Let’s get into it.

The Truth About Fertility

What I appreciate most about DeVito’s book is how she breaks down the science. In Chapter 3 (page 66 in the eBook), she offers a simple but powerful equation for conception:

Good egg + good sperm + proper timing + optimal environment (uterus)

She also emphasizes a key point: Fertility is a barometer of your overall health. While age matters, your biological age (cellular health) carries more weight than your chronological age (how many birthdays you've had). That distinction changed everything for me.

What God Gave Me for the Waiting Woman

Your womb is a vessel, not an afterthought. And while prayer is essential, preparation is equally necessary. Too often, women wait until they’re trying to conceive to start taking vitamins, eating better, or getting more active. But did you know that healthy habits before pregnancy can reduce the risk of complications like gestational diabetes, preterm birth, and hypertension? (Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9182711/)

This matters. Why? Because how we treat our bodies over time directly impacts our reproductive health. The goal isn’t just conception, it’s to conceive in health.

For the waiting woman...

Break Generational Shame and Silence

As a woman of color, I grew up in a household where topics like miscarriage, infertility, or reproductive health were rarely discussed. If someone got pregnant, we heard about it, but deeper conversations were few and far between. At 19, I had an ectopic pregnancy and lost a fallopian tube. I’ll never forget my OB/GYN, a Black woman, telling me I had a 50% chance of it happening again. No encouragement. No next steps. Just the facts.

Here’s what I’ve learned: You only need one, healthy fallopian tube to get pregnant. And more importantly, you need faith, wisdom, and information. We get to break the silence in our families and we get to advocate for ourselves and others.

Preparing Starts in the Spirit

Don’t wait to believe. Preparing your womb starts with faith. Prayer is the most important tool in your hands. I encourage you to fast and pray specifically for this area, long before your spouse enters the picture. If you're courting or engaged, grab this book or something similar. God is practical. He gives wisdom for the how, not just the when. Even if marriage feels far away, God honors faith in the “not yet.” Faith isn’t passive. Start speaking God’s Word over your womb now.

Healing Is Holistic: Physical + Emotional

Five years ago, I stopped accepting the narrative that one fallopian tube equals infertility. Our wombs may carry trauma, but they also carry promise. Healing is possible, physically and emotionally.

Because I battled depression and schizophrenia for years, I had to heal my full ecosystem before welcoming a child. Emotional healing meant confronting the roots of unforgiveness, anxiety, and past sexual wounds.

Ask God for strategy. He’ll reveal what generational lies you’ve unknowingly agreed with and help you break them.

Build a Lifestyle That Honors Motherhood Now

Whether you’re believing God for your first child or healing after miscarriage, I encourage you to build a lifestyle now that reflects the mother you hope to become. That includes rest, healthy eating, managing stress, and examining your upbringing. Ask yourself: Are there childhood wounds I’ve carried into adulthood? What patterns do I want to break?

For me, I used to believe kids shouldn’t have opinions. That came from being told to “sit down and shut up” as a child. I now know: Children are allowed to have voices. Of course, there’s a time and a place but their opinions matter, especially in situations involving abuse or trauma.

Surround Yourself with Faith-Filled Voices

Find people who are in your boat and people who have overcome. Testimonies from women who’ve faced fertility battles are powerful, but so are relationships with sisters who are preparing right alongside you.

One of my friends is also waiting for her husband. We share pre-conception tips, encourage one another, and pray together. When my cycle got irregular, God showed her, in prayer, that I needed to add zinc and folic acid. I obeyed, and my body responded. This is why community matters.

And one last thing: Stop calling yourself infertile. Even if a doctor said it. Even if a chart says it. Speak the opposite: I am fertile. My womb is blessed. In God’s timing, I will carry.

Important Insight from the Book

Here’s what 9 Months is Not Enough shares about hormonal birth control and fertility:

• Nutrient Depletion: Birth control drains your body of vitamins essential for fertility like B2, B6, B12, magnesium, and zinc.

• Gut Disruption: It alters the gut microbiome, which affects hormone regulation and immune health.

• Hidden Imbalances: It can mask hormonal issues instead of healing them, often acting like a band-aid instead of a solution.

This isn’t to scare you—but to inform you. Too many doctors give us just enough to manage symptoms instead of helping us heal but we’re not just any women, we are daughters of the Most High God. We don’t settle for symptom management, we pursue wholeness.

Conclusion: Steward the Season Before the Seed

Yes, I recommend the book. But more than that, I recommend taking care of your health now. Don’t wait. Your future children are worth the preparation.

And let’s be clear, this isn’t just a woman’s responsibility. Men matter, too. Their sperm quality, diet, and stress levels all affect fertility. Clean eating, movement, and supplements aren’t “women’s work”, they’re teamwork.

Preparing for parenthood doesn’t start at the baby shower. It starts with stewardship, discipline, and obedience. The goal isn’t just to have a baby. The goal is to conceive in health, in peace, and in alignment with God’s timing.

Fertility Scriptures to Meditate On

Exodus 23:26 – “No one shall suffer miscarriage or be barren in your land; I will fulfill the number of your days.”

1 Samuel 1:27 – “I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him.”

Genesis 21:1-2 – “Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah… and Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age.”

Isaiah 54:1 – “Sing, O barren woman, you who never bore a child… because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband.”

Luke 1:36-37 – “Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age… For nothing is impossible with God.”

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Motherhood isn’t just about biology or due dates — it’s about preparing your heart and spirit to receive God’s promises in His perfect timing. Sometimes, waiting feels hard, especially when it’s a promise as precious as motherhood. But the Bible reminds us that God’s timing is never late. He is always working behind the scenes, preparing you for what’s ahead.

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” — Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” — Psalm 27:14 (NIV)

While waiting, lean into faith instead of frustration. Use this season to build spiritual strength and peace, knowing that God is aligning all the pieces even now.

Journal Prompts:

• What emotions come up when I think about waiting on God’s timing?

• How can I trust God more deeply during this season?

• What spiritual habits can I nurture now to prepare my heart?

• For married women waiting to conceive: How can I support my spouse emotionally and spiritually during this waiting period?

• What hope can I hold onto when the waiting feels long or discouraging?

• How can I celebrate the present season of marriage while trusting God for the future?

Worship Playlist:

1. Good God Almighty – Crowder

2. Promise Keeper – Maverick City Music

3. Wait on You – Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music

4. Joyful – Dante Bowe

5. Graves into Gardens – Elevation Worship & Brandon Lake

6. You Keep Hope Alive – Mandisa & Jon Reddick

7. Trust in You – Lauren Daigle

8. Another in the Fire – Hillsong UNITED

9. God Makes a Way – Israel & New Breed (feat. Cory Henry)

Biblical Affirmations:

• God’s timing is perfect, and I am exactly where I need to be in this season.

• I am preparing my heart and mind to receive God’s promises with patience and faith.

• The Lord is faithful and He is working all things for my good, even when I don’t see it yet.

• I release all anxiety and choose to rest in God’s peace and provision.

• I trust that God’s plans for me are good, filled with hope and a future.

• I will wait on the Lord courageously, knowing He strengthens and sustains me daily.

Prayer:
Father, thank You for knowing me even before I was formed. Help me to trust Your timing and prepare my heart to receive Your blessings. Strengthen my faith when I feel impatient and remind me that Your plans are always good. May I rest in Your peace today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Motherhood isn’t just about biology or due dates — it’s about preparing your heart and spirit to receive God’s promises in His perfect timing. Sometimes, waiting feels hard, especially when it’s a promise as precious as motherhood. But the Bible reminds us that God’s timing is never late. He is always working behind the scenes, preparing you for what’s ahead.

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” — Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” — Psalm 27:14 (NIV)

While waiting, lean into faith instead of frustration. Use this season to build spiritual strength and peace, knowing that God is aligning all the pieces even now.

Journal Prompts:

• What emotions come up when I think about waiting on God’s timing?

• How can I trust God more deeply during this season?

• What spiritual habits can I nurture now to prepare my heart?

• For married women waiting to conceive: How can I support my spouse emotionally and spiritually during this waiting period?

• What hope can I hold onto when the waiting feels long or discouraging?

• How can I celebrate the present season of marriage while trusting God for the future?

Worship Playlist:

1. Good God Almighty – Crowder

2. Promise Keeper – Maverick City Music

3. Wait on You – Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music

4. Joyful – Dante Bowe

5. Graves into Gardens – Elevation Worship & Brandon Lake

6. You Keep Hope Alive – Mandisa & Jon Reddick

7. Trust in You – Lauren Daigle

8. Another in the Fire – Hillsong UNITED

9. God Makes a Way – Israel & New Breed (feat. Cory Henry)

Biblical Affirmations:

• God’s timing is perfect, and I am exactly where I need to be in this season.

• I am preparing my heart and mind to receive God’s promises with patience and faith.

• The Lord is faithful and He is working all things for my good, even when I don’t see it yet.

• I release all anxiety and choose to rest in God’s peace and provision.

• I trust that God’s plans for me are good, filled with hope and a future.

• I will wait on the Lord courageously, knowing He strengthens and sustains me daily.

Prayer:
Father, thank You for knowing me even before I was formed. Help me to trust Your timing and prepare my heart to receive Your blessings. Strengthen my faith when I feel impatient and remind me that Your plans are always good. May I rest in Your peace today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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I thought I was doing everything right. Fasting, working out, eating clean. But the weight didn’t move. The numbers didn’t change. And then came the ER visits, blood pressure medicine, and even gallbladder surgery. Still, I pushed. Prayed. Obeyed.

What I discovered? Some health battles are more than physical—they’re spiritual. And sometimes, the breakthrough comes not through intensity, but through surrender. God taught me to listen to His daily instructions and trust that He was pruning something deeper than just my physical weight.

He wasn’t just delivering me—He was delivering my bloodline.

Before jumping into the devo, if you haven’t already, check out the article it’s based on below:

JOURNAL PROMPTS

• What has God revealed to you about your health in this season?

• Are there areas where you’ve tried to control outcomes instead of surrendering to God’s flow?

• How have you been stewarding your body as His temple—not just in food, but in thought, rest, and activity?

• Ask God: What’s my ideal weight or health goal for Your Kingdom purposes? Write it down.

• Where do you need to trust God over culture or even doctor’s advice?

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  SCRIPTURES TO MEDITATE ON

• 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (NKJV) – "Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit..."

• Proverbs 17:22 – “A cheerful heart is good medicine...”

• 3 John 1:2 – “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health...”

• Exodus 15:26 – “I am the Lord who heals you.”

• Jeremiah 33:6 – “I will bring health and healing to it...”

• (See also: Proverbs 3:7–8, Exodus 23:25, Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 107:20)

BIBLICAL AFFIRMATIONS FOR HEALTH & WHOLENESS

1. My body is not my own—I honor God by caring for it daily. (1 Cor. 6:19-20)

2. I will not bow to the pressure of culture. I will follow God’s health instructions for my season. (Ex. 15:26)

3. I surrender my weight, my health, and my image to the One who sees the whole picture. (Prov. 3:7-8)

4. I break every generational curse of infirmity in my bloodline, in Jesus’ name. (Jer. 30:17)

5. I am healed, whole, and healthy—mind, body, and spirit. (3 John 1:2)

PRAYER
Father, I surrender my health journey to You. I recognize that it’s more than food and workouts—it’s about obedience, discipline, and breaking spiritual cycles. Forgive me for the moments I’ve allowed frustration or fear to dictate my next move. Give me clarity, strategy, and strength to steward my body well. Reveal what needs to be healed—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Let me be the chain-breaker in my bloodline, the one who uproots the spirit of infirmity once and for all. Thank You that You’re not just shaping my body, but my endurance, trust, and faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

HEALTHY HABIT TIP FOR STRESS EATERS
You can’t always control life, but you can prepare for it. Keep your favorite healthy snacks nearby—veggie chips, fruit, nuts—so when stress hits, you don’t spiral into bad habits. One emotional day, I ate nearly a whole bag of cherries. And guess what? That’s okay. I was eating up, not down. Plan for your weak moments by preparing your space for victory.

Holy & Fit Apple Music Workout Playlist

Songs to move your body and stir your spirit

• Big God – Blanca

• Get Out My Way – Tedashii ft. Lecrae

• You Can’t Stop Me – Andy Mineo

• Coming in Hot – Andy Mineo & Lecrae

• Blessed Up (Remix) – Wande ft. Lecrae & Mike Todd

• Joyful – Dante Bowe

• Can’t Tell It All – Hulvey

• Freedom – Eddie James

• Your Way’s Better – Forrest Frank

• Good Day – Forrest Frank

• Celebration – Forrest Frank

• Heaven on This Earth – Forrest Frank & Torey D'Shaun

• Never Get Used to This – Forrest Frank & JVKE

• No Longer Bound – Forrest Frank & Hulvey

• Heaven on My Mind – tobyMac & Forrest Frank

• God Is Good – Forrest Frank & Caleb Gordon

My Fave YouTube Workouts

Closing Reflection
Health isn’t about January resolutions—it’s about daily decisions. And your obedience might be uprooting a demon that’s been plaguing generations. You’re not just working for a new body—you’re warring for legacy. Stay in the fight.

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God cares about the whole person, not just the spiritual. I’m taking an excerpt from my upcoming memoir where I share my past journey with schizophrenia and how God delivered me supernaturally. I want to be clear: I never received a medical diagnosis, however, God used three different women over two years to bring awareness to me, along with sending me my own confirmations that this is what I was dealing with. I’m always upfront about this because I never want to give the idea that everyone’s journey will be like mine. God didn’t send me down the path of medication, though that’s what I wanted, and He chose to have me walk out my deliverance over thirteen years. I pray that the story blesses you and that you receive a breakthrough in your mental health regardless of what your diagnosis or battle may be.

Mental Illness & Nervous Breakdowns

My first nervous breakdown, that I can recall, was when I was in college. Many of them took place during these years. I’m talking about where I was so fragile that I couldn’t eat for months, I had to sleep with my mom and I would rush through the day, just to wake up frazzled and depressed all over again. A nervous breakdown may show up in different ways in different people, but for the most part, it’s harsh on all of us when it hits. I remember being on the campus of Temple University and rushing from one class to the next, just to try to stop the voices that were telling me to jump off of one of the buildings.

I would hide in the bathroom in between classes just to catch my breath. I would stare at the computer or the same spot on the wall in my classes just to avoid eye contact with people. God forbid the professor call on me. I would continue to experience at least one nervous breakdown a year until I was about twenty-seven when I first moved to Atlanta. These were the worst years of my life. Sometimes, I would walk down the street with sunglasses on when we lived in Germantown, which was from middle school through college, because I thought someone was after me. I was paranoid and I honestly felt like I was losing my mind.

I remember telling someone at my church back home in Philly about it when I was nineteen and she told me to watch A Beautiful Mind featuring Russell Crowe. The movie gave me context and a place to start to go and talk to someone. We had a board-certified psychiatrist at the church who helped me through that season. She helped me to understand how the enemy perverts the gifts of God to manipulate people into being used for the kingdom of darkness, but it didn’t magically go away. It wasn’t until I spoke to the deliverance pastor at my church, and she gave me the book Pigs in a Parlor and told me to read the chapter on “schizophrenia” that I realized I couldn’t run from it, I had to fight it – demon by demon. While she wasn’t medically trained to diagnose me, I know the Holy Spirit revealed to her what God wanted me to know at the time.

If I’m honest, I believe that was the enemy’s plan for my life but when I tell you God came and grabbed me from the miry clay, as David put it, He did. I could’ve been on medication, out of my mind, and in a mental institution by now, but God. This is why I don’t entertain atheists or other faiths because only Christ could save someone from destruction like this without medication. And let me emphasize, without. Once I moved to South Korea at twenty-eight, to teach for a year, I fully realized what the enemy was trying to do through my bloodline. Mental illness and depression had been running rampant for generations.

So, when depression crept up on me during my final months in South Korea, I knew that the enemy wanted me to have a nervous breakdown in another country, where I was away from my family, especially my mom. She was the one who always prayed me through and helped me stay sane, although she had to threaten to commit me twice. I had a strategy this time. The entire time I was in Korea, God had been downloading certain scriptures and prayers to overcome depression. So, when fear came over me and tried to convince me that I couldn’t go back home because I didn’t have a job lined up and I didn’t know what I was going home to, I implemented the strategy He’d given me.

This time, I won. For the first time in ten years, I didn’t reach the full point of having a nervous breakdown. I was able to overcome by God’s grace and by warring for what was rightfully mine. My mind. Lastly, there’s one other thing I want to discuss before we get to the practical part. There’s something called maladaptive daydreaming. I didn’t have a term for it until about eight years ago. It’s where you daydream excessively, and it can lead you to talk to yourself for long periods and lose track of time. It’s not that you hear other voices and it’s not that you think you’re talking to someone else—no. The reason they don’t associate it with actual psychosis is that those who struggle with this issue know the difference between reality and fantasy.

Today, I’m able to manage it by allowing God to show me how to use it through my creativity, through my prophetic anointing, and to speak life into people, even when they aren’t around me, which was always His plan. Once I learned that many writers talk to themselves and we certainly can be super creative when we’re doing it, I started to place that energy into using those times it happened to speak my next book out loud, prophesy over myself during wilderness seasons, or to practice the life I always wanted to have (in a Godly way). What the enemy meant for bad, God turned it all around for my good. Let me show you how.

God’s Strategy, My Obedience

It’s going to take a lot for you to do things God’s way when it comes to healing. It will require a level of obedience that you may never have had to tap into before. Why? Because God’s ways are unorthodox. Jesus told a blind man to rub clay on his eyes after he spit in His hand (John 9). He didn’t tell him to go to a doctor. When God heals your soul, you have to let Him do it the way He wants because His way is permanent. With that, please note: Not everyone will overcome mental illness through a supernatural breakthrough. In most cases, depending on the severity, you may need medication. I believe God allowed my story to be unique because there are always a few miracles in every health journey that God uses to bring Him glory. He knew He could trust me to shout His name if I was ever asked, “How did you overcome mental illness?”. No matter what, you must understand that God has a unique strategy for your situation, and He will bring you through to the other side.

Overcoming Depression & Mental Instability

1) Therapy would be first here, but in this case, you may be referred to a psychiatrist depending on how severe it is. Don’t feel bad or think you’re crazy. You’re only crazy if you don’t get help. If you’re prescribed medication, I recommend praying over the pill(s) every time you have to take them and speak that it will only do what it was created to do, pray that you won’t become dependent on it, or addicted to it, and pray that you will not experience any side effects.

2) Find a support group so that you can see you’re not alone. It’s okay to discuss it with your parents and loved ones, but sometimes, love and support only takes you so far. You need people with similar experiences, so you won’t feel alone on the island.

3) Don’t speak what you fear. If you fear being committed or having to take medication, don’t speak it. Speak healing instead.

4) Journal your breakthroughs. So often, because mental anguish is so tiring, we can’t always see the breakthroughs we’ve received. Sometimes, the process to healing is long and we overlook those small victories, which in this area, no victory should be considered small. Keep a track record of God’s faithfulness because it will be important to revert back to on the dark days.

5) Lastly, know thyself. Depression is can be brought on by triggers. Once we come through on the other side, it’s important to keep any doors closed that contributed to the depression. This doesn’t mean it was your fault, however, the healing and maintaining it is your responsibility.

Mental Health Testimony & Wisdom

I’m not sure why God allowed my mental health journey to play out in a way where He only wanted His healing and supernatural power to touch my life. However, I do believe it’s important to provide clarity. While there were times that I did play on having a mental illness, I also realized that God wasn’t asking me to claim schizophrenia or anything else. What He was doing was revealing how the enemy tried to pervert my spiritual gifts and my gift of creativity to use it for the kingdom of darkness. I am in no way, shape, or form saying I’m an expert on the topic nor am I trying to diagnose anyone. Please note, I am not a doctor and these tips provided are only meant to assist you with the spiritual part of healing when it comes to mental illness.

One thing I will add is this: Be careful viewing healing as a one-dimensional objective for God to bring you to wholeness. If you only look at one way something can be done, God won’t be able to heal you the way He wants. Your healing is tied to someone else’s deliverance, so the steps He gives you may look different. For me, from 2012 until 2020, God moved me ten times. For a good bit of that time, I lived with different people, sometimes even living in another state and of course, I lived in South Korea for a year. What I didn’t realize until about 2018, was that each person I lived with helped me step into a greater version of who I was called to be.

How? We all have different personalities. Some of us wrestle and feel like we have multiple personalities because we’re battling unknown spirits that are weighing us down. Each season, wherever God led me, I went. I was very uncomfortable because I was living with different people and I wanted to be on my own. I wanted to know why God wouldn’t open a door for me to secure a job that would allow me to obtain an income to do what I needed. I wasn’t trying to live a lavish lifestyle I was just trying to live. Living with others meant I would always be at their mercy. I despise none of those times because not only did God help me reach a new level of deliverance with each living experience, but He also helped me grow into my calling.

As I walked with each person, He delivered me from anything in me that didn’t belong. So, whenever I felt irritated by something they were doing, I came to the reality that He was using them as a mirror to deliver me from that same thing. We’re all imperfect, flawed individuals. I had to humble myself and before correcting them or wanting to throw a stone, I had to take the speck out of my eye. I was walking out supernatural deliverance without even realizing it. All I knew, was that the Holy Spirit was moving and I was following. My flesh screamed the whole way, which is how I knew I needed it.

I shared this last tip because I believe we all need a healthy expectation of what deliverance looks like. You’ll look at someone else’s story and think it should go that way, or if you’re on medication, you’ll stop taking it when someone else shares that they only needed it for three months. When someone tells their story, it’s meant to provide the language you need for yours. Sometimes, we don’t have language because nobody talked about it when we were growing up or we didn’t hear the discussions we’re hearing now on mental health. We also tell our stories to encourage those assigned to us because we know if just one person grasps what they need, a whole nation can be delivered.

With that, I wanted to provide tips that God gave me for anyone who struggles with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or any mental illness that has bombarded their lives. You can also use these tips to pray for anyone you know who is struggling with mental illness on any level. Wisdom comes from above and God will give you what you need when you need it. This is a starting place and remember, if you’re on medication, stay with it until God and your doctor say otherwise.

1) Meditate on verses that focus on the mind (you can start with the scriptures below). Ask God what spirits the individual is dealing with so you can begin to call them out, one by one.

2) Tear down your bias. These mental health issues don’t show up the way many may think (i.e. someone walking down the street talking to themselves, someone being suicidal, etc.), aren’t the only signs of someone dealing with mental health issues. Write out a prayer and ask God to help you remove the stereotype and bias from your mind concerning mental illness.

3) Get an understanding of the clinical side so that you can navigate your relationship or friendship with integrity. Just because the spiritual deliverance comes, doesn’t mean the physical deliverance will come at the same time. Someone dealing with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may need time to process the new beautiful creation that they are. They may be tempted to go back into that dark space because it provided more comfort to them than the real world. Be patient and keep praying.

4) Be in tune with the Holy Spirit as you move throughout the day. You never know when God will have you pray for someone you don’t know, but it could be the seed that brings them into deliverance.

5) Do not negate medication if that’s the path God has you on (or the person). I may sound redundant, but the way my life is set up, I ain’t got time for somebody to try and say I told them to stop taking their meds. God is a God of order, so if that’s the order for you, that’s it. As the body of Christ, we can’t be so spiritual that we don’t listen to the practical. What you can do is pray over the medication before taking it, as I previously stated. Speak that it will only do what God wants it to do and nothing more or less. Come into agreement with God’s strategy for your healing and walk it out completely.

Some Verses on the Mind

Romans 7:25

2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Philippians 2:5

1 Corinthians 2:16

Romans 12:1-2

Hebrews 8:10

1 Peter 1:13

Colossians 3:2

Isaiah 26:3

Philippians 4:8

Colossians 3:10

I pray that my personal testimony filled with God’s love, deliverance and truth will help you stand for your deliverance in your mind, or to intercede on someone else’s behalf.

This reminds me of the story of Esther before she became queen. She walked into unfamiliar territory, but quickly earned favor with Hegai (Esther 2). She stood out so much that she received privileges above the other women. The first quality I believe Esther displayed was confidence. No matter what we wear, how we style our hair, or the condition of our skin when we carry ourselves with the confidence that God gave us, everything about us shines.

Here are three practical tips for maintaining healthy skin:

1. Be intentional by identifying the areas of your skin that you want to treat or improve. This will help you choose the right products to meet your specific needs. After assessing whether or not you have oily, dry, or combination skin, determine which products are best for your skin.

2. We recommend at least a four-step process to your skincare regimen for 2025. While cleansing and using a moisturizer are great steps, they are the bare minimum for keeping your skin clean. Add a toner and a serum to your routine. Toners help to balance skin pH, hydrate your skin, tighten pores, and exfoliate the skin, which can help you eliminate the extra step of a separate exfoliator (just make sure the toner has salicylic or glycolic acid to maximize the exfoliation). Serums help to hydrate, brighten skin tone, reduce acne, and improve skin texture. While many people believe you have to buy expensive products to get the best results, starting with brands like Cerave, Eclat, and even Beauty of Joseon (non-fragrance brands), can not only start you on a regimen that you enjoy, but also provide you with a routine that won't break the bank.

3. Finally, apply a light, oil-based moisturizing cream and massage it gently into your face. Oil-based moisturizers provide more intense nourishment and create a barrier to lock in moisture. Moisturizing is a very important step in the process, so be sure to choose one that will give you whatever your skin needs (for sensitive skin, a water-based moisturizer may be better).

4. Bonus Tip: In order to prevent breakouts and keep your skin healthy, try switching from face cloths to throwaway face towelettes. Face cloths hold bacteria, no matter how many times you wash them. Throwaway face towelettes can be purchased from Amazon and are great to use!

Be patient with your skincare routine. No matter what routine you choose, remember the ultimate foundation for great skin is healthy skin, from the inside out. So many people focus on the external, but forget the importance of eating right to give your skin the nutrients it needs. True beauty radiates from the inside out.

Lastly, remember, just like in Esther 2:12: “Before each young woman was taken to the king's bed, she was given the prescribed twelve months of beauty treatments—six months with oil of myrrh, followed by six months with special perfumes and ointments." Consistency in your beauty routine will not only enhance your skin but also boost your confidence. When you look good, you feel good! If you have questions about how to create a healthy skin care regimen, email us at info@girlsanthem.biz.

Many of you may not know this, but for most of my life, I battled a severe mental illness. While today, more people are sharing their stories and resources are more accessible than ever, I was blessed to find the language for what I was experiencing at just 19.

If you know me personally, you might find it hard to believe once you watch this interview—you’d never guess the depth of my struggle. That’s nothing but God’s hand on my life and His grace covering me.

For years, I ran, hid, and carried shame. But today, I stand in boldness, equipped with the language and strength to share my story—because I know it will help set someone free.

Watch my full interview with Tanir of Voices of Victory below. Click the link to be taken to the video on YouTube. Let me know how it blesses you, and please share. 💛

My Mental Health Story

While I’m not yet married, one of the greatest lessons I learned in 2020 was honoring my boss (read the article in the When Fruit Speaks series here). As I shared in a previous article, I was working at a bank and worked under someone very difficult to work for. God pruned me in multiple areas in that season, but the one thing He said that made me realize just how much He expects women to honor men no matter what was: “If you can pass this test, you will be able to have a healthy marriage. Your husband won’t be anything like your boss.”

That made me realize that it’s not up to us as women to decide who gets our honor and respect. It’s a lifestyle that God expects us to live out no matter what. Speaking life and healing to our men doesn’t just encourage them, it builds healthy environments. Here’s how:

1) When we speak life, our men feel more alive. Regardless of your marital status, there’s a man in your life right now that you can honor with your words. Stop thinking you’ll do it when you get the husband or when the husband starts acting right. One of my favorite female pastors said this years ago and I’ve held onto it: My response is my responsibility. The weight of that is so profound. When we speak life, even if he’s speaking death or if he isn’t honoring me with his words, he will feel more alive. The word of God says a soft answer stirs away wrath (Proverbs 15:1). Have you ever had someone say something mean to you and you answered with a kind response? They look at you confused, but they are also left speechless. Imagine that husband, son, or even father saying something crazy and you offer kind words. Something in him will come alive, even if he doesn’t admit it in the moment.

2) When we speak a better word, our environments thrive. No matter what’s going on around us, when we speak the better word (the opposite of how we feel or a positive word when we want to say something negative), our environments thrive. Remember, as women we have a great deal of influence in the spaces we’re called to. Whether it’s your home or your workspace, we can either bring an environment up or down by what we say. Keep speaking the word of God and words of kindness and watch your environment thrive. Shift the atmosphere with your words.

3) When we speak life, we build him up when the enemy is trying to tear him down. Trust me. Whatever you want to fuss at that man about, the enemy is already tearing him up. It would be nice if you didn’t reinforce what the enemy is saying. While men need correction (again, this isn’t just for husbands), the way we correct should be in love and not with an ‘I told you so’ spirit. This is especially true if he made a poor decision that you didn’t agree with. Honor him by being encouraging, correcting in love, and helping him get back to a place where he’s thriving in his self-esteem.

4) When we speak a better word, the enemy has a harder time breaking that three-strand cord. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 talks about how two are better than one, but it also talks about how a three-strand cord isn’t easily broken (God is the third strand). When we speak the better word, the enemy has to find a way to get in. When he realizes there isn’t a way to get in, he goes scurrying (James 4:7). When you submit your tongue to the Holy Spirit, God can give you words that you may find hard to say or that you wouldn’t think to say. Remember, negativity comes easily but speaking kind words can take work. Make it hard for the enemy to break that three-strand cord by speaking a better word, even when that man isn’t around. Speak life into your environment no matter what.

5) When we speak life, he will want to do better. Have you ever had a child come home with a bad grade and before they even show you the test, they’ve already gone through their head on how mad you’ll be? Children should never be shocked when we encourage them instead of fussing at them. The same thing applies to our men. This goes back to point number three. He already feels bad about whatever went wrong, so why add to that? Men don’t wake up wanting to let us down. They long to do right by us. When we speak life, he feels empowered and encouraged to do his best and to get it right.

6) Lastly, when we speak a better word, his internal environment is purified. So many of our husbands, sons, fathers, uncles, cousins, pastors, and male friends are naturally hard on themselves. Add to that race, and our black men already feel inferior in a lot of ways. They wake up to a world that tries to remind them of their “place” frequently. We have the opportunity to purify their internal environment (their inner being) by what we say. This is something we can do daily. One of the things I can’t wait to do with my future hubby is leave notes around the house with encouraging words, whether he needs them or not. We have the opportunity to fill them up with words on good and bad days so that when something does go wrong, they have a full tank to pull from. When God trusts us with His sons, we’re asked to respect them. Nothing shows them more respect than the way we talk to them. Let’s honor them with our words.

7) Bonus Point for Married Women: He shouldn’t have to protect himself from you. When I went back to therapy in 2022, one of the things I worked on was being a safe space for my future husband. I remember sharing some things with my therapist and she summarized what I was feeling by saying, “I get it. You feel like he shouldn’t have to protect himself from you.” I wrote that down and have prayed into it ever since. Our men wake up often with the world on their shoulders. There’s already a world ready to tear them down and even people the enemy will use to try to steal their confidence. Build yourself up in a way that your husband doesn’t have to protect himself from you. You may need to go to therapy to become that person, but no matter what, the men in your life are deserving of it. Not to mention, your children watch how you talk to your husband. Set the right tone no matter what it takes.

For the mother wondering how this applies to her and her son, think of how many times you put him down or give him a speech when he just needs encouraging words; or think of how many times you throw that last failure in his face when he just needs silence and for you to listen. Again, this doesn’t mean we ignore correction, but there’s a way we can correct the men in our lives, and it makes them want to grow because we did it with grace.

For any woman struggling in this area, I pray that you’ll meditate on Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 31:26, Galatians 5:22 and Colossians 3:12-13. These scriptures will help you transform your language as you navigate relationships with the men in your life. And remember, he doesn’t have to be a man of God or a Christian man for you to honor him with your words. Honor is something God values and He watches how we treat unbelievers just as much as He watches how we treat those in the household of faith.

I also encourage you to pray James 4:7 by submitting your tongue to God daily. Use all of these scriptures and write out a prayer that you can pray until you’re stronger in this area. Ask God to help you see how the fruit of gentleness can shift your relationships into a healthier space.

Lastly, if you become a safe space for the Holy Spirit, you will automatically be a safe space for those connected to you.

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It’s all fun and games when that turkey comes out and the yams are dripping with syrup and butter; but when the holidays are over, the fruit of our health won’t speak to Thanksgiving and Christmas – it will speak to the habits we enforced throughout 2024. I believe holidays were meant to be enjoyed with good food and laughter. Now, more than ever, there are healthier recipes available for some of our favorite holiday dishes, including alternatives to mac & cheese and yams; so healthy eating has been at the forefront of our conversations for the last several years now.

Yet, when January rolls around, everyone will have some kind of resolution or plan to get in shape and eat healthier. Here’s the reality about weight loss: it’s physical and it’s spiritual. When you’re working to lose weight, but you’re not seeing results, it’s time to ask God some deep, hard questions. While losing weight is not about you “praying your way into a healthy weight”, it is about using every tool that’s at your disposal.

It was the summer of 2022 when I first started noticing the stubborn weight that wouldn’t leave. I went into 2022 doing the Daniel fast and feeling pretty good about my health, but in June 2022, everything shifted. The first sign was when my ankle swelled up and I ended up in the ER on blood pressure medicine. Knowing this, I began to focus my attention on more aerobic workouts and food elimination. I wanted to make sure that my diet was aligning with God’s will for my health and that I was targeting the right muscles when I worked out. I never go into something assuming what worked last season will work this season.

I used my apartment complex’s pool to do water aerobics, not caring about what would happen to my hair because I was more concerned about my health. I hopped on YouTube University, learned how to do my large knotless braids, then, got to work. For three months, I worked out and continued eating healthy, as well as focused on things that brought me joy and laughter, yet nothing changed. Every doctor’s visit led to the same conversation: “You need to lose weight. Your blood pressure will go down. Continue to get out, exercise, eat right, etc.”. The doctor was talking to someone who was using cardio, aerobics, and strength training regularly.

I cut out foods that weren’t necessarily an “issue” but just in case, I scaled back. I spent six months implementing raw beet juice, not caring about the nasty taste. I started juicing more, drinking smoothies, and sticking to what I felt led to do by The Holy Spirit. No gimmicks, no diet pills, just good old-fashioned eating healthy and taking care of my body. Before I could even catch my breath with my new regimen, I got hit again. My cycle hadn’t come on for eight months, but I thought the first couple of months were attributed to the shifts and changes I’d been going through. I went to see my OB/GYN and explained my symptoms and challenges. I also shared my concerns about my inability to lose weight. She guided me through some options, that included testing me for cervical cancer (which was super scary), along with running other tests. She also decided to put me on a 90-day supply of Aygestin, a hormone replacement to balance progesterone in the body. All my tests came back clear, but as instructed by my doctor, I continued with the Aygestin. I obeyed the doctor’s orders and continued praying. My part was done. The rest was on God.

While going through all of this, I experienced one more health scare in early 2023. I had my gallbladder removed in March, after being diagnosed with gallstones (another incident that led me to the ER). Summer 2022 to Summer 2023, made me realize two things: I wasn’t doing anything wrong and my health challenges, primarily with weight loss, were tied to a spiritual attack that had hovered over my bloodline for years.

Finally, God revealed to me through prayer and confirmation via a friend, that “wilderness weight” is a real thing. When we’re going through spiritual things, especially when God is training and equipping us for a new assignment, we often experience spiritual attacks that are easy to recognize (finances acting up, tension in relationships, etc.); however, an attack on our weight is also an area the enemy initiates, and I believe one of the reasons is because of this verse:

1st Corinthians 6:19-20 (NKJV), which states: “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

Why wouldn’t the enemy come against the very thing you need to run your race and accomplish any Kingdom assignment God gives you? Once God gave me this revelation, here’s how I moved from there:

1.) Praying without ceasing, while putting actions behind my prayers (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 & James 2:17). There were mornings when God would tell me to have oatmeal and a banana, and nothing else. I learned to listen to God’s daily instructions, not just seasonal ones. There were times I was frustrated because my obedience didn’t seem to be yielding results, but I decided to trust that God was shedding more than pounds in this season. He was trying to get more out of me via commitment and endurance than a Brickhouse figure. I also asked God what my ideal weight is. What number would make Mya the healthiest version of herself for His purposes? I wrote down the number that dropped in my spirit (165) and continued on my journey.

2) I didn’t give up, but I also surrendered to the flow of that season. We all know that when we’re focused on weight loss and fitness goals, the number one rule is to “not give up”. God taught me very clearly in that season that there’s a difference between “giving up” and “surrendering to the flow of the season”. He never wanted my weight to become an idol, so there were times I could tell God was testing me to see if I would still post my ministry YouTube video, even though I didn’t like the way I looked. He also knew how much rest I would need any given day, so there were times after completing a twenty-minute workout and having the energy and strength to go harder, He would stop me. In other words, I had to surrender to the flow of the season He had me in, even though I could’ve pushed harder.

3) I pushed through the darkness, despite the opposing voices. Imagine how many times I felt like reacting whenever my doctor kept telling me I needed to work on my weight. She wasn’t rude about it. We had some of the best talks and laughs during my visits. I think she was frustrated with me. She realized that if I was taking care of myself the way I said I was, there was no reason I should have high blood pressure and be on blood pressure medication. It’s hard explaining spiritual things to people who may not understand them (or if God hasn’t released you to discuss the revelation with them). Between her report, the voices in my head telling me that nothing was working so I might as well give up; and my frustrations trying to dictate my moves, I had to push through the darkness and opposition. Even if I couldn’t see the external benefits, I was taking good care of myself and internal benefits were happening. Part of stewarding our bodies well is doing the part we can do but understanding that some things require a move of God.

One thing that caught my attention during that season was realizing that God’s instructions will often go against culture’s advice and sometimes, even your doctor’s. So, when it was time for me to refill the Aygestin and God told me not to, I was confused. It was at least helping with whatever was going on with my reproductive system and I didn’t want to have any issues with my womb when it was time for me to conceive. But God asked me clearly, “Do you trust Me?” My response: I ignored the refill alert. That was in February 2023. My cycle came back on in April 2023 and it’s been regulating pretty consistently ever since.

I had another follow-up visit in April 2023 with my primary care physician. When she checked my blood pressure, it was 128/36. Another visit produced the same result. So, guess what happened next? I didn’t refill my blood pressure medicine. When I returned home to Philly in July 2023, my first doctor’s visit was in early 2024. The number that came up on the scale: 170. Today, I’m 160.

I don’t know at what point things started to turn around. I just know for a whole year, I had to keep watering the seeds I’d sown by staying consistent and faithful. I had to obey God over my fears, doctor’s reports, and even all the health and weight loss information on social media.

Health Beyond the Holidays is meant to get you to take a look at how you are, or aren’t, prioritizing your health. Two holidays of soul food eating will not disrupt what you weren’t already doing, and January isn’t a month to bet on, since some people don’t make it to see the ball drop.

Lastly, the prayer strategy I implemented wasn’t just for me. God revealed how much the enemy attacked generations of my family with many illnesses, including diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, heart issues, etc. He was banking on me giving in and succumbing to the spirit of infirmity that hovered over my bloodline. That’s why God wouldn’t allow me a quick weight loss, or even one that would’ve made more sense to my disciplines. After all, I’d gone through this before. It had never taken me more than three to four months to see results. He wanted me to go the long haul to uproot this demon once and for all. It’s not always about us. Sometimes, the enemy will attack areas that we’re strong in, just to get to our children that aren’t even here yet.

Will you surrender to the instruction of this season so God can give you and your bloodline permanent deliverance?

Some verses to meditate on for health:

Proverbs 17:22, Proverbs 3:7-8, Exodus 15:26, Exodus 23:25, 3 John 1:2, 1st Corinthians 6:19-20, Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 107:20, Jeremiah 33:6

PS If you have any doors of unforgiveness, rebellion, or pride open in your life, the enemy has legal access. You have to seek God’s Face through prayer and fasting to ask Him what infirmities, including stubborn weight loss, are sticking around because of a breach in the spirit (either by you or your bloodline). Remember, everything is spiritual.

STRESS EATER TIP

Many of us are emotional eaters–meaning, we reach for food when we’re stressed or experiencing emotional frustration. We can’t control what life throws our way, but we can control how we manage during those times. Here’s a tip: stock up on your favorite healthy snacks, including a healthy veggie chip or sliced apples, and keep them within reach when you’re going through a stressful time or season. That way, you’re satisfying the craving and maintaining healthy habits at the same time. One time, I almost ate a whole bag of cherries during a rough, emotional day. I remember eating throughout the entire day, but I was eating what was good for me. Don’t let your emotions throw you into a bad habit. The point: Eat up, not down.

To kick off our “Health Hits” section, I’m introducing Girls Anthem to some of my old podcast interviews that are no longer available to the public.

Two years ago, Kieara and I were both featured on The Woman Evolve podcast (two different episodes). But what followed next, was our very own collaboration where Kieara and I built an offline relationship that resulted in some powerful girl chats.

This episode even gave me some insight into something I was dealing with at the time. Kieara provides us all with some basic therapeutic strategies.

Check out her website to learn more about her and her services.

Check out Kieara’s favorite resources for those wanting to learn more about healing before connecting with a therapist:

Today I Affirm: A Journal that Nurtures Self-Care

Self-Love Workbook for Women

The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health

PS This podcast episode was recorded back in 2022. Some of the mentioned resources may no longer be available or may have shifted. Check out Kieara’s website above for updated information.