In episode 30, Erica McAfee shares her personal and professional life with us. She’s experienced child loss and infertility- but has decided to use her experience to journey with other women going through similar circumstances in her roles as a podcast host, Doula, and Grief & Pregnancy Loss Coach. I love that she is so committed to this cause and to bringing awareness to such important issues.
In this episode author Sandra Turgott shares that she has recently uncovered the residue left by childhood trauma and confronted it head on with the help of a 12 step trauma program. *Trigger Warning* details of child abuse.
In this episode Stacy-Ann Buchanan, mental health advocate, TEDx speaker, and actress shares how she learned how to appreciate herself more and her live her best life after journeying through an extremely trying season. As a mental health advocate, she advocates for herself and truly leads by example.
In this episode Jem shares the process of stepping up and stepping out in the last few months.
This episode is a recording of session #3 of I'm Still Standing's first women's retreat. Pastor Sharon Joy Witton shares a word that makes us think about our journeys going forward.
This episode is a recording of session #2 of I'm Still Standing's first women's retreat. Minister Adanna Phillip shares a powerful word that I think needs to be heard far and wide in the body of Christ. Buckle your seatbelt and open your heart.
In the episode we share the first of 3 main sessions from our inaugural I’m Still Standing women’s retreat entitle ‘Loosening of the Saints’ presented by Jem Jackson. For the next three episodes, we will be sharing the 3 main sessions presented at our retreat.
In episode 23, we decided to record our first podcast with a live audience! Our special guest for ‘Podcast & Cupcakes’ was my dear friend minister Adanna Phillip. We discussed the man at Bethesda in John 5 and explored our own testimonies. Adanna will be our speaker for the Friday night of the I’m Still Standing Women’s Retreat- we are in for a night of fire!!
Marriage coaches, Derrick and Janice Parker share their testimony of how God took their broken marriage and turned it into a masterpiece. I am so happy that they were open and honest enough to share their journey that included infidelity, divorce and re-marriage..all while being in church leadership! Surprised? Don’t be, a lot of married folks go through unbelievable challenges, but keep it a secret due to shame, isolation and stigma- let’s stop that cycle.
Guest Emily Lucima shares her journey of losing her daughter after 51 days and how she was able to hold on to hope despite the tremendous grief. Emily is an #imstillstandingretreat speaker and she also shares what she is looking forward to for the retreat.
Survivor of the Ugandan civil war, an author, a certified life coach and an international speaker Kamshuka shares her incredible testimony. On top of all of this she is also a mother!
Solo Episode: In this episode, Jem explores scripture and asks some questions in regards to healing. She also shares healing that she and her loved ones have experienced.
Kendal shares how God turned around her battle with Lyme disease to something she is passionate about. She is now a health advocate and a student in the health sciences. *Stay tuned for the surprise update at the end of the episode*.
Solo Podcast with Jem-she shares what's new and a prophetic promise for us all
After a detrimental spinal cord injury, Doctors to Carolyn to expect to regain little to no mobility. She told them she would be their miracle patient, and she that she was.
ABOUT TODAY’S SHOW: *TRIGGER WARNING: childhood sexual abuse* In this episode Karen Grant shares how her excitement migrating to Canada turned into her worse nightmare of being sexually abused by the very person that was supposed to be her caregiver. A story too often experienced but not spoken of openly often enough. Karen shares how she has been able to live a joyful, abundant and purposeful life despite her experience. Her testimony is fire!
*TRIGGER WARNING: gun violence* In this episode you will join guest Shereen Ashman on her first visit in 15 years to the building where she was shot. Thank you for listening!
In this episode you will hear from Fadia about her experience with kidney disease-her questions, faith and patience when she didn't understand the journey she was on. Winnie and Fadia also speak about their experience with doing a paired exchange kidney transplant. Thank you for listening! ******
In this episode you will hear from Winnie Dorno about her extremely complex pregnancy- it all started when she began dilating at 17 weeks. Doctors expected the worse case scenario but Winnie and her husband believed God for a miracle. Thank you for listening!
In this episode you will hear from Stephanie Destra about her experience of being diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. Thank you for listening!
In this episode you will hear from MelissaRoshan Potter, an international model and speaker that has been featured on the TD Jakes talk show, TedX, OWN, the Today Show, and more. Her life started off in the least favourable conditions- conceived through rape and left in the foster care system. God came through and showed out with MelRo- if anyones life is a testimony, hers is! Thank you for listening! Please excuse the background noise!
*TRIGGER WARNING: childhood sexual abuse* In this episode you will hear an amazing panel discussion with guests Danielle Smith, Latania Christie and Sherika Powell. Thank you for listening!
*TRIGGER WARNING: childhood sexual abuse* In this episode you will hear from an incredible woman, LaTonsha Pridgen on her personal experience with long term sexual abuse during her childhood and how she was able to overcome that horrific trauma. She also shares how she is using her experience to advocate for children and lobby the government. Thank you for listening!
In this episode you will hear from Marcella Kennedy, who is an awesome woman who specializes in non-toxic and natural beauty products. She shares her and her husbands 4 year long journey of trying to conceive. Thank you for listening!
In this episode you will hear from my amazing friend, author, entrepreneur and Forbes contributor Pauleanna Reid. Thank you for listening!
TiTi Ladette may be known for her viral social media video that garnered over 20 million views. But, she has so much more to praise God for. She is now an author and playwright after turning her life around from prostitution, drug abuse, and so much more. Thanks for listening!
In this episode you will hear from Simone Walsh about her recovery from two suicide attempts, and how the experience sparked her to begin a mental health advocacy organization. Thank you for listening!
