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Are you familiar with the adverse childhood experiences screening? This screening identifies various experiences in a young person's life that could have a significant impact on the trajectory of their life.

In today's episode, I am speaking with Dr Torie about the ACEs. Here's some information about Dr Torie:

• Dr. E'Toyare (Torie) Williams was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Paseo Academy High School. After receiving her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Mo., Dr. Williams worked as an Educational Consultant with Chicago Public Schools and has continued independently adding her mentorship initiative since then. Dr. Williams took another step and took her education further by completing her Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT) with an emphasis in Special Education from National- Louis University in Chicago and worked as a teacher in various schools in the Chicagoland and DFW metroplex Area.. In addition to her MAT, Dr. Williams earned her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) as well. Dr. Williams received her Doctorate of Education from Chicago State University in December of 2019 and continues to work as the Chief Executive Officer of “Be VicTORIEus with Dr. Torie Williams”, is an educational program that encourages the professional development of the individual which includes Be Victorieus Podcast and Be Victorieus Foundation. Both programs provide actionable guidance to help address ACEs by offering a fresh perspective and an independent point of view while guiding a process that fosters the growth and educational development of the individual.

Today, I am speaking with Tischa van de Reep about her journey of having a son with a diagnosed mental health disorder. She shared her challenges with getting the correct diagnosis for her son, what has helped her on this journey and the difference between being demon possession vs oppression. Tischa is a Trinidad-born writer and speaker married to Harald, a Dutchman. They have two teen sons - Julian and Aidan. Tischa is a mental health and autism mom who brings authenticity and vulnerability in all her teachings on Scripture. She is also the founder of The Well Communicators, a collective of Christian women communicators and she hosts a monthly Bible study in The Woodlands, TX called The Branch Women’s Gathering. Her work in ministry extends from homeless women in Houston, to expat wives in Budapest, Hungary, to rural villagers in Malawi, Africa, and women across the US.

Hey ya'll!

Today, I am talking about getting of a spirit of competition.

Its cool to compete when you are playing a sport but not when you are dealing with people in day to day life. I would like to start off by defining what it means to complete - "strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same." Basically, competition looks like trying to one up someone or feeling inadequate when you are looking at other people. A good way to get over a spirit of competition is to collaborate with others. The dictionary defines collaborating as "working jointly on an activity especially to produce or create something." I try to encourage my students to collaborate with their classmates as this is necessary to do in the workforce. It is also necessary when we are dealing with other people.

In addition to sharing my personal experience, I am sharing five nuggets on how to get over a spirit of competition. And to give you a hint, one involves being honest with God and the other one involves helping others. But you will have to listen to this episode to hear more about this.

Do you deal with a spirit of competition? What helps you when you notice that you are comparing yourself to others?

--- DISCLAIMER:  Mindful Nuggets is a podcast to support women who are on their mental and spiritual wellness journey.  Please note that the information provided here is from my own perspective, perspective of the guests and some from what I have found through research.  If you take any information from this podcast, you are doing so at your own risk.  Listening to this podcast episode does not replace the need to seek out the support of a trained mental health professional. Please know that this podcast does not supplement seeing a mental health therapist and/or seeking spiritual counseling from your local church. If you are actively wanting to end your life, please call 911 or go to the local emergency room IMMEDIATELY.  

Today, I am speaking with Shakeeta Torres about what it means to be a Christiaan counselor. I connected with Mrs Torres via Instagram but when I started to look her up, I realized that I had previously crossed paths with her mentor. So, I knew then that she was good people! I asked her to be a guest on my podcast and I am grateful that she agreed to be a guest.

Mrs Torres is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Empowered to Shift in North Carolina.  In addition to being a social worker/therapist, Mrs Torres is a public speaker, a life coach and a prophetess. She is a Survivor of Childhood Trauma and understands the importance of healing and walking in freedom.  She enjoys helping her clients by walking with them on their journey to Healing.  Mrs. Torres’ main mission is to, “EmPower Christians Leaders to UnPack PAIN, Discover their PASSIONS so they can Walk Boldly into their God Given PURPOSE”. So many Believers are Suffering in Silence and lack a safe place for them to heal and receive spiritual and clinical support. Mrs Torres has observed that many are struggling with Anxiety, Grief, Depression, & Trauma and this prevents them from truly walking in Freedom and boldly in Purpose.

In this episode, LaTasha Toney aka Tasha T will be speaking with Sharon Rand. Sharon is a certified life coach, pastor's wife, minister, author, and speaker who overcame addiction and found freedom in Christ. She has been sober for over 30 years and shares a powerful testimony on overcoming addiction.

This episode will include the following:

• Sharon's upbringing and early years
• The progression of her addiction to drugs and alcohol
• How her addiction affected her relationships and daily life
• The turning point that led her to seek help
• Sharon's journey to faith and how it helped her overcome addiction
• The joys and struggles of being a pastor's wife
• Her passion for helping other women find freedom and healing
• The impact of her ministry on the lives of others

Conclusion: Sharon Rand's story is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of faith in God. Her journey from addiction to ministry is an inspiration to anyone struggling with addiction or seeking hope and healing in their own lives.

“See each morning a world made anew, as if it were the morning of the very first day… treasure and use it, as if it were the final hour of the very last day.” Fay Hartzell Arnold

Who do you look to affirm you, God or people?  

Are you feeling rejected by people or struggling to see yourself the way that God does?

Well, you will want to listen to this podcast episode!  

If you have questions or comments, please email me at itstashascorner@gmail.com.