Honesty Hour with Stella Louis

Hi everyone - 'tis the graduation season! Here are some thoughts about the transition + how to do it well. We got this! To connect and stay up to date, follow the socials below :)

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Hi everyone! Nothing makes me happier than sitting down with a friend, putting the fluffy things aside, and having real conversations about the hard things we've walked through. That's how we grow, learn, and can praise God for the work he has done in each of our lives. This week I sat down with one of my dearest friends, Ashton Phelps, and we talked about her journey with mental health, alcohol, and sobriety over the past few years. We also talked about what it looks like to support and show up for our sober friends or those battling with substance abuse. Enjoy!

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Hi everyone! We're running it back with another solo episode this week and talking about how I'm feeling about my quickly approaching move, high blood pressure, how it happens, and how we can prevent/lower it, and why vulnerability is so important to our flourishing.

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Hi everyone! SURPRISE. In this episode we are kickstarting season 2! I give ya'll a glimpse into what I've been thinking about as 2022 has rolled into 2023, my thoughts/tips/tricks on goal setting (it's never too late to start), and share my 2 cents on how to break the cycles of sin in our lives. I hope this episode is a pick me up and encourages you to pursue the fullness of what this year has to offer! To connect and stay up to date, follow the socials below :)

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Hi everyone! In this episode, I share some of my unfiltered thoughts on the recent shooting in Buffalo, New York, how to keep yourself sane when the news/social media is only telling you bad news, and on social media, influencing, + being present off-line. It's a big melting pot, but my prayer in all of it is that there would be something that encourages or inspires you!

I hope you will join me in praying for the families that have been hit by the recent gun violence tragedies, that God would draw near to those who mourn, for a collective repentance in our nation from power, idolatry, and greed, and for us to continue to cling to the faithfulness of God even in the face of seemingly hopeless circumstances.

"We will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name, and will cry out to you in our distress." Chronicles 20:9

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Hi everyone! In this episode, we discuss the benefits of sleep + rest, why it can be hard to rest, and the connection it has to our physical, spiritual, and mental health.  If you've been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or pouring from an empty cup - this one's for you! As always,  I did my best to pack this episode full of biblical truth, a couple funny stories, and practical advice to level up your rest/sleep in daily life. Enjoy!

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Hi everyone - long time, no see! I can't explain how happy I am to be sitting behind the microphone again. In this episode, I reintroduce myself and lay a foundation for the mission of Honesty Hour moving forward. Hope you are as excited as I am for this new journey!

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Hi everyone! After quite a long (kind of unintentional) hiatus, I am back--armed with a load of random thoughts on lament, sadness, church hurt, and how to view people in this quite polarizing time, as well as a slightly embarrassing adulting story (i am ashamed haha). This episode is kind of a big melting pot, but I hope you can pull something out of it that speaks to your soul. Sorry for any bad editing, please bear with me as I get back into the groove of things and thanks for being so patient as I was figuring my life out these past months! I so look forward to catching up! As always, the socials are below, so be sure to follow for the latest updates or just to connect and say hey. Ya'll are the best!

podcast insta: @honestyhrpodcast

personal insta: @stellouis

Hi everyone! In this week's episode I am joined by my awesome friend Jordan Petteys! Jordan has really taught me a ton in the the last few months on the importance of boundaries, so I felt like she was the perfect person to help me bust some myths on the topic.  If you've ever thought that boundaries are restrictive, selfish, or lonely, this episode is for you! Also, can we talk about the bomb new intro music? Big thank you to my talented friend Devon! His socials are also included below with Jordan's. Hope you enjoy the episode! Ya'll are the best!

podcast insta: @honestyhrpodcast

personal insta: @stellouis

Jordan's insta: @jordansjunkyard

Devon's insta: @odevnohmy

Hey everyone! In this week’s episode, I explain why I’m not celebrating the Fourth this year & have a super fun and informative conversation with my friend Cecilia. She shares her point of view as a Ghanaian as relating to current events and sheds a light on the African community’s perspective on racism/racial injustice in this country. I learned so much in this episode & I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it! :) As always, my socials are below—I also added Cecilia’s so definitely check her out as well! Y’all rock and keep loving your neighbors!

cecilia's insta: @ceciliaboat

podcast insta: @honestyhrpodcast

personal insta: @stellouis

Hi everyone! This week's episode is solo, so get ready for lots of unfiltered thoughts from yours truly. I discuss the importance of history in the fight to love our neighbors better, share some interesting tidbits, get a little personal, and wrap it up with some encouragement and practical advice for those of you who have felt overwhelmed and confused on how you can help in this fight against racial injustice. I hope ya'll enjoy :) As always, i love connecting with everyone on the socials, so check out my handles below if you don't have that information all ready! Ya'll rock! 

personal insta: @stellouis

podcast insta: @honestyhrpodcast

Hi everyone! In this episode, I sit down and talk with my awesome friend Ebu. One thing I've been thankful for in this season is being able to have honest conversation with my white friends about race how that plays into what is going on in America at the moment. It was great hearing Ebu's reflections on the last few weeks, what she's learned, and how she plans on moving forward! So much wisdom and insight in this episode and  great practical, biblical steps on how we can love our neighbors better -- hope ya'll enjoy! For those of you who are interested, I have attached her instagram along with mine below.

ebu's insta: @ebugrace

personal insta: @stellouis

 podcast insta: @honestyhrpodcast

Hi, everyone! For the first official episode of the #LoveYourNeighbor series, I had the privilege of sitting down with my new friend Rayon Graham. In this episode, we get real about what it's like being black in America and what we can do to bridge the racial gap as individuals, as a church, and as a nation. Always remember, we learn to love better by listening. #LoveYourNeighbor

"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." James 1:19

As always, my socials are below. Be sure to follow for the latest updates on this podcast. Love you guys!

personal insta: @stellouis

podcast insta: @honestyhrpodcast