Lead. Love. Thrive!
By Radhika Cruz
CONNECT with me at www.radhikacruz.com
Lead. Love. Thrive!Nov 01, 2019
(44) Getting Gritty with CEO, Motivational Speaker & Author, Kashonna Holland
Be sure to check her out on www.simplykashonna.com and sign up for her newsletter and don't forget to pick up her life-changing book, 7 Days to Simply Shift: A Daily Guide to Transforming Your Mindset Personally, Professionally and Spiritually. You can find it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble or on her website listed above.
(43)What does criticism and comparison reveal about our hearts? SISTERHOOD Part2
1. share who we are authentically and unapologetically, free of shame and blame
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2. share our goals, hopes and dreams
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3. give support encouragement
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4. RECEIVE support, encouragement and healing
By why is sisterhood so hard to find and create? What things are stopping us from experiencing meaningful sisterhood?
These questions and more are what I discuss with my sister-friend, Crystal Heard in this podcast episode. I hope you'll listen and share your thoughts, feelings, and questions with us so we can continue the conversation with your experiences and feelings in mind. I want to hear your story and thoughts so send me your comments at radhikacruz.training@gmail.com
(42) The spirit of comparison & competition kills friendship (Part 1)
-share who we are authentically and unapologetically, free of shame and blame
-share our goals, hopes and dreams
give support encouragement
-RECEIVE support, encouragement and healing
By why is sisterhood so hard to find and create? What things are stopping us from experiencing meaningful sisterhood?
These questions and more are what I discuss with my sister-friend, Crystal Heard in this podcast episode. I hope you'll listen and share your thoughts, feelings, and questions with us so we can continue the conversation with your experiences and feelings in mind. I want to hear your story and thoughts so send me your comments at radhikacruz.training@gmail.com
(41) Financial consultant Daniel Haynes on Pandemic Finances Part 2
Daniel is the owner of Skyward Financial Solutions, a financial consulting business where he provides credit score consultation, credit care management and personal financial consulting where he helps clients assess their current financial health and identify key areas of current success and improvements,
You can view all of Daniel's services and products at www.skywardfs.com
(40) Financial consultant Daniel Haynes on Pandemic Finances Part 1
Daniel is the owner of Skyward Financial Solutions, a financial consulting business where he provides credit score consultation, credit care management and personal financial consulting where he helps clients assess their current financial health and identify key areas of current success and improvements,
You can view all of Daniel's services and products at www.skywardfs.com
(39) "Rejection by people can't change the purpose of God in you." Conversation with Ashley Peters.
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Nothing anyone says or does to you can change or cancel out God's purpose in you"~ Ashley Peters
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Tune in to hear Ashley unpack what it means to forgive others and THRIVE in Christ.
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Be sure to connect with her on Facebook at Ashley Peters or on Instagram at ap_songbird
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For more insight and strategies for how to grow and thrive spiritually, mentally, emotionally and relationally, come visit my blog at www.radhikacruz.com
(38) She struggled with not knowing what it means to be whole, loved & good enough~ Ashley’s Story
(37) Part 2: “I don’t want to hate you God.” A story of faith, miracles & trust. Katrina Mason
Katrina is also the successful business owner of Midwest Vocational Rehabilitation Services where her company provides vocational assistance to individuals with disabling conditions as well as job placement services to individuals with challenging backgrounds or criminal history. Katrina is also the founder of A Bold and Beautiful Brunch where she launched her first round of brunches during the entire year of 2019. The brunches are free and by invitation only and geared towards empowering other women.
In her interview, you'll hear how Katrina's faith was tested by an illness that almost took her daughter's life--BUT GOD MIRACULOUSLY STEPPED IN.
Books mentioned: Destiny by TD JAKES
Colliding with Destiny by Sarah Jakes
Jump by Steve Harvey
Empire State of mind by Zack O’Malley Greenburg
(36)”I don’t want to hate you God.” A story of faith, miracles & trust. Katrina Mason PT. 1
Katrina is also the successful business owner of Midwest Vocational Rehabilitation Services where her company provides vocational assistance to individuals with disabling conditions as well as job placement services to individuals with challenging backgrounds or criminal history. Katrina is also the founder of A Bold and Beautiful Brunch where she launched her first round of brunches during the entire year of 2019. The brunches are free and by invitation only and geared towards empowering other women.
In her interview, you'll hear how Katrina's faith was tested by an illness that almost took her daughter's life--BUT GOD MIRACULOUSLY STEPPED IN.
Books mentioned: Destiny by TD JAKES
Colliding with Destiny by Sarah Jakes
Jump by Steve Harvey
Empire State of mind by Zack O’Malley Greenburg
(35)Striving for Purity in a Sexualized World. A conversation with 4 Christian Singles (Part 2)
(34) Striving for Purity in a Sexualized World. A conversation with 4 Christian Singles (Part 1)
03. The secret to Conquering fear, worry and Self-Doubt
Confront your thoughts of self-doubt -- raise your awareness
Control your thoughts of self-doubt -- take them captive
Call your attention to God's power-- place your confidence in God’s ability to work in and through you for HIS glory and purposes.
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Coach’s Corner #2: How to lead yourself better when emotions hijack your thoughts & responses.
(33) How to move past thoughts of “I can’t, I’m not, I’ll never”.....
I could never do that!
I can't handle _____!
I'm not good at _____!
I'll never be able to ___!
I don't have the time, talent or qualifications to do __.
So many of us are flooded with limiting beliefs such as I'm not, I'll never and I can't. Often times, these beliefs are so embedded in our subconscious that we don't realize how they are negatively impacting our identity, well-being, and growth in life. But we can choose to believe differently because beliefs are our choice.
In this episode, my guest co-host--Crystal Heard and discuss the dangers of limiting beliefs along with strategies for moving beyond them so we can become and do every single thing God has purposed for us to do and become.
Additional Resources to Explore:
Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt. amzn.to/36scB5v
Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer amzn.to/2Glp8Nn
Putting away Childish Things by David Seamands amzn.to/37npHCb
Switch on your brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf amzn.to/2GllanL
3 Things to Do when you are called but feel unqualified by Crystal Heard seasonedword.com
14. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with LPC/Trauma Therapist, Juliana Dewitt
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(32) Hope & healing on the road of ADVERSITY & LOSS. Interview with CRYSTAL HEARD PART 2
(31) Hope & healing on the road of ADVERSITY & LOSS. VIP interview with CRYSTAL HEARD PART 1
(30) He struggled with painful strongholds in his mind and heart, VIP interview PART 2 with Pastor Rob Champion
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🎯Yes change often brings pain but pain is a necessary part of our growth, healing and freedom process. If we avoid the pain of change, we avoid growth, healing and freedom.
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🎯Now, not everything about change and growth is painful. But God uses our painful experiences such as failure, loss , betrayal and disappointment to develop our character and expand our perspective.
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🎯The key is learning how to grow through our pain. Especially when we can't see any purpose for it.
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In this episode, you‘ll hear how to conduct your own root cause analysis so you can identify the strongholds that need to be torn down in your life so you can live with more freedom, confidence, courage and peace.
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🔻 Additional Resources:
Leadership Pain by Dr. Samuel Chand: amzn.to/2ued8KO
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The Rewired Brain by Dr. Ski Chilton: amzn.to/37zOJOf
(29) He struggled with painful strongholds in his mind and heart, VIP interview PART 1 with Pastor Rob Champion
🎯Are you fed up with experiencing fear, anxiety, low self-worth, self-doubt, self-loathing, low self-confidence or negative self-identity? Then this interview is for YOU.
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In this conversation with my brother Pastor Rob Champion, you'll receive practical AND spiritual strategies for how to overcome every negative thought, false belief and mindset that's stopping you from enjoying an abundant, joyful, more confident and peaceful life.
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Additional Resources:
•Leadership Pain by Dr. Samuel Chand: amzn.to/2ued8KO
•The Rewired Brain by Dr. Ski Chilton: amzn.to/37zOJOf
(28) Coach’s Corner #1: Strategies for Goal-Gettin' God's Way (MOTIVATION in 10)
1. God-driven: your goals need to be support God's purpose for your life
2. SMARTER: your goals need to be specific, measurable, achievable, time-bound, evaluated and readjusted
3. Actionable: your goals need to include a plan of action because it's your action that gets results
4. Shared: your goals need to be shared with others for support and accountability
On the road to achieving your goals, you will experience some set-backs and challenges. It's not a matter of IF, it's a matter of WHEN. Here are some "plays" for getting your perseverance plan in place to overcome those
1. Give yourself grace when you fall off.
2. Practice self-compassion. Forgive yourself
3.Stay positive in your self-talk
4. Depend on God for your strength to keep going
5. Reach out for support and encouragement
6.Focus your attention on your future instead of on the history of the past. What can you do today to change your tomorrows? You can’t change your past but you can make decisions today that will shape your tomorrows! With God in your side—you will succeed and THRIVE!
27. Overcoming the struggle of Goal-setting & Goal-Getting to improve your life quality(Monique #8)
If we want a particular result or outcome in our life, we have to take ACTION. What action will you take DAILY in 2020 that will lead to the results you want to see in your life? What new habits will help you move closer to who you God wants you to BE, what he wants you to DO and where he wants you to GO?
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If you are looking from some insight into how to set and achieve your God-inspired goals and dreams, AND if you're looking for some practical steps and resources to guide you along the way, this episode is for you.
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Be sure to check out these goal-setting resources mentioned in the podcast to help you succeed in 2020.
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🎯Habit Roadmap by BestSelf Co. ($14.99) bestself.co/products/habitroadmap
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🎯Eisenhower Decision-Making Matrix www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/
Be sure to stay connected to me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/leadlovethrive/ OR at www.instagram.com/radhikacruz/ and check out my other resources and insights shared on my blog at www.radhikacruz.com
11. Faith + Therapy = Healing. : A conversation with 3 therapists (Part 2)
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Resources
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Mental Health Ministry Caring Congregations Model
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Suicide Prevention and Intervention Video Training Series
10. Faith + Therapy = Healing : A conversation with 3 therapists (Part 1)
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Did you also know that 63% of African Americans believe mental health conditions are a sign of personal weakness? And did you also know African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general population?
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It's time for us to de-stigmatize mental health matters in the faith community and show how faith and therapy TOGETHER, can strengthen our personal well-being so we can bring our best selves to those we lead, love and work with.
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God doesn't want you to just survive through life, He wants you to THRIVE! Eph.6:12
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Additional Resources:
National Alliance on Mental Health Mental Health America (NAMI)
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Oklahoma Suicide Prevention Resource Center Oklahoma
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Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
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National Institute of Mental Health
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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Mental Health First Aid Training for Youth and Adults
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Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by Edward Welch
26. She struggles to be intimate with God (Monique #7)
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25. She felt like she was going crazy with her flood of toxic thoughts. (Monique 06)
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24. She was convinced her feelings determined reality & truth. (Monique 05)
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23. Struggling to get her breakthrough. How to work thru difficult emotions (Behind the Scenes)
As a mentor, it's not always easy to say the difficult things your mentee needs to hear so they can overcome their inner obstacles and see things from a different perspective. ✨ In THIS episode, you get to listen in on one of the mentoring conversations I had with Monique after we recorded our episode on renewing our minds in God's word. Although this was a hard conversation for her, it has opened her eyes up to some real issues that need to be addressed in her life immediately if she wants to become the woman God intends for her to be. ✨ I am so proud of all the work she has been investing in herself so she can mature, heal and flourish as the beautiful, gifted, talented and fearless woman God created her to be. ✨ ✨ Check out this behind the scenes 🎙episode to gain some insight into the real battle Monique is facing and be sure to listen to the end of this episode so you can hear what I had to say to YOU. ✨ If these conversations have been blessing you, will you please do 2 things for me? Share this podcast with a friend OR on your social media and (2) share your story with me online at www.radhikacruz.com or via email at thrive@radhikacruz.com . Tell me what has been the most helpful to you in these conversations so we can do MORE of that! ✨ Thank YOU for including me in your day. I pray you will experience the fullness of God's supernatural love, joy, peace, kindness, and goodness in your life today and every day. Talk to you soon! Peace! XOXOXO
If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry? I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you!
22. She struggles to know her identity and worth in life. (Monique 04)
Do you know who you are in Christ? Do you know who God says you are according to scripture? And if you know your identity in Christ, do you fully understand how your identity is connected to your God-given purpose and God-given mission in life? If you or someone you know is struggling to know their God-given identity in Christ, today's podcast is for you (and them). It's only when you understand WHO you are in Christ that you can fully understand what God has uniquely created and purposed you to do for His glory and honor. Your God-Given identity will ALWAYS connect to your God-given purpose. It's time for you to discover WHO you are in Christ so you can start living a life full of meaning, divine power, divine purpose and kingdom significance. And-- if this episode blesses you, encourages you, sharpens you or challenges you in any way, please be sure to let me know on IG and FB @radhikacruz or via email at thrive@radhikacruz.com. I really do want to hear from YOU! Peace!
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21. She believes reading the Bible has to be a euphoric experience (Monique 3)
In this particular episode, You get to listen in on one of my mentoring sessions with Monique. You’ll hear more about her spiritual and relational struggles, personal goals, and action steps she plans to take in order to strengthen her relationship with God. ✨ ✨ For those of you who are struggling to deepen your relationship with God, I hope the tool & strategy shared in this episode will help you grow spiritually and thrive in your relationship with God. And, if you want to grab some of the tools and assessments I share with Monique, you can receive them by subscribing to my email list by providing your email address at www.radhikacruz.com ✨ ✨ And if this episode inspired, helped or encouraged you in any way, I'd like to invite you to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast so you can be a part of our growing community of believers who are purposely and passionately living out their faith in practical ways. ✨ ✨ Because I always love to hear from you, please be sure to write us a positive review on Apple Podcasts or Sticher. This helps with the visibility of the podcast and let's us know what you're enjoying and where we can go with the podcast in the future.
If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry? I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you!
20. She battles with living a double life. (Monique Part 02)
In this particular episode, I sat down with Monique to discuss her feelings of low self-worth and hear why she feels so unfulfilled. We also discuss some of the barriers she thinks she’ll encounter on her personal growth journey and you’ll hear what action she plans to take in order to reach her goals and move toward discovering AND living in her purpose. Be sure to listen to the end of this episode so you can hear what it takes to position yourself to receive every good gift and promise of God for YOUR life. Lastly, If you'd like to complete some of the same homework assignments I gave Monique, be sure to subscribe to my email list at www.radhikacruz.com because that’s where I’ll be sharing the resources. Please let us know how these tools are helping YOU change your life. We want to hear from you!!
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19. Single, Sexual and Searching for Wholeness (Monique’s Story Part 01)
Are you a Christian single who struggles with sexual purity? Do you find yourself "falling" into sexual sin repeatedly? Is your mind consumed with thoughts of sexual intimacy with others? Well. You're not alone in your struggle my friend. ✨ ✨ Many Christian singles find themselves struggling to remain sexually pure in a hyper-sexualized world. The reality is all of us as human beings have sexual desires and ALL of us (married and single) are in a fight for sexual purity. ✨ The topic of being a Christian single in a very sexualized culture is something I think the church needs to talk about more. That's why over my next few podcast episodes, I want to invite you to join me for some very personal and private conversations that I will be having on this topic with my friend Monique (her idea). ✨ In this episode, you'll hear Monique confess one of her deepest struggles in order to begin her journey of healing and freedom. She's asked that I share some of our mentoring conversations PUBLICLY so you too could benefit from the biblical insights, advice, and encouragement I'll be sharing with her. Come and cheer her on in her journey!
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18. Struggling to have high hopes for your life.
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17. Dr. Tracy on Overcoming feelings of shame by sharing our story & asking for what we need. (02)
“Regardless of who we are, how we were raised or what we believe, all of us fight hidden silent battles about not being good enough, not having enough and not belonging enough.”~ Brene Brown In this episode, Dr. Tracy expands on Brene Brown’s research on how to overcome shame by reaching out, sharing our stories and asking for what we need to heal, grow and feel safe. Be sure to check out my blog at www.radhikacruz.com for more thoughts on how to rise strong out of your ashes through the healing power of Christ.
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16. Dr. Tracy: Overcoming thoughts of “I’m not enough.”(01)
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15. Struggling to be healed from shame.
13. Struggling to be perfect
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We wonder what people will think of us. We wonder if they will misjudge us. We question if our work, services, products, and creations are 'good enough' to be shared with the world. We fear looking like a fool, making a mistake or falling flat on our faces. We fear being publicly embarrassed, shamed, ridiculed, criticized and misunderstood.
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The only way we can avoid all this is to simply do NOTHING. But this is not living our best life. We must give ourselves permission to grow as we go and do things that are new, challenging and even scary. Why not view your mistakes, failures, and imperfections as success in progress?
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Check out the video version of this podcast at www.radhikacruz.com
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For additional resources such as the Imposter Test, be sure to check the link provided on my blog titled "Overcoming Imposter Syndrome" at www.radhikacruz.com
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Thanks for listening and remember, "LEAD yourself Strong, LOVE God, yourself and others on purpose, and make daily decisions to THRIVE!"
12. Embracing the gift of your imperfections.
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In this episode, I want to encourage you to stop doubting your power and potential in Christ. Stop focusing on your weaknesses, imperfections and inadequecies. Start focusing on God's Spirit and power working in you to do GREAT things.
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Don't worry about HOW you can do something. Trust God will show you as you GO. Don't worry about what you can't do. Focus on what God can do through you. Your power and impact is not connected to WHAT you know or what you can do—it’s connected to WHO you know and what HE CAN DO!!
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Thanks for listening and remember, "LEAD yourself Strong, LOVE God, yourself and others on purpose, and make daily decisions to THRIVE!"
09. Your Failures are just your success in progress. It’s all about perspective.
08. Forget mistakes made in your past.
07. Rising strong out of the ashes of fear, disappointment, mistakes and difficult situations.
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06. The insight you need to succeed
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05. The powerful secret to changing your life
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04. Your pain and trauma serves a great purpose.
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02. Navigating the pain of unexpected change and transition
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01. The challenge of Cultivating Strong Emotional Intimacy
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