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In this candid reflection, the acknowledgment of women worldwide wrestling with worry underscores a universal challenge. The mention of potential health implications, such as heart attacks, strokes, and even suicidal thoughts, adds a somber note to the significance of addressing this pervasive issue. The personal narrative of Berthena further amplifies the gravity of the situation. Being a two-time divorcee, a single mother of two, and a war veteran, her life experiences are marked by profou ...
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In today's episode, we're diving deep into why it’s important to protect our teenage daughters from words that hurt when they are having an emotional breakdown. We will discuss the impact of criticism and provide actionable suggestions on how to better communicate even when you’re at your wits end and finally how to create a safe and supportive env…
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In today's episode, I'll discuss understanding your daughter's moodiness and improving your connection with her during tough times. Mothers should avoid blaming their daughter's moodiness on their menstrual cycle and instead seek to communicate with Christlike love and compassion. It's important to create an environment where daughters feel underst…
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Hey there, fellow single moms! Welcome to "Smart Money Moves For Single Moms," the podcast where we dish out the best tips and tricks to help you rock your finances solo-style. I'm B'Celeste, your host and financial confidante, and I'm here to make sure you're armed with all the savvy strategies you need to thrive in the world of single-parent fina…
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Join me on a whirlwind journey filled with laughter, frustration, fear and misguided love as I share a true story about a "Selfish Road Trip", the daring escapades of me risking it all to spend precious moments with my boyfriend in Vicenza, Italy, before he leaves for special military duty lasting six months. Amidst the excitement, I share a surpri…
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The womb of emotions. It's like this mysterious chamber where whatever you've been dishing out to a woman, you'll end up receiving it back, but in a whole different form. Think about it: if you've been handing out criticism left and right, guess what? It's coming right back at you. And if anger's been your go-to emotion, well, get ready to have it …
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Describing women as incubators in the context of projects, tasks, or ideas emphasizes their unique ability to nurture and bring such endeavors to fruition. Just as an incubator provides the optimal conditions for the growth and development of a fetus, women offer support, guidance, and creativity to help ideas flourish and projects succeed. Their n…
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The phrase "in hot pursuit of godly vision" suggests a person's intense and determined effort in seeking or pursuing a vision or goal that aligns with their understanding of godliness or divine purpose. It implies a fervent dedication to spiritual or higher ideals, actively chasing after a vision that is inspired or guided by one's religious or mor…
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Building wealth with life insurance is about using life insurance as a strategic financial tool to not only protect your loved ones but also accumulate assets and create a strong financial foundation. It involves leveraging the benefits and features of life insurance policies, such as cash value accumulation, tax advantages and estate planning oppo…
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The "Glass Ceiling" is like an invisible barrier that sometimes makes it harder for certain people, often women or minorities to go up to those higher floors. It's not a physical ceiling you can see; it's more about unspoken challenges, like biases or stereotypes that can hold people back. This episode will provide tips on breaking career limitatio…
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"Mind Your Sanity" is a phrase that encourages individuals to pay attention to their mental well-being and maintain their psychological health. In a world filled with various stressors, pressures, and constant demands, we must make our mental health a priority. Bible Scriptures: "The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from…
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What will you do when disappointment hits you? It's a question that we all must confront at some point in our lives. Disappointment is a universal experience, an unwelcome guest that can arrive unannounced, leaving us feeling disheartened, frustrated, and even defeated. In those moments, it's easy to be consumed by negative emotions, to question ou…
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Reimagining reconciliation after divorce involves a fundamental shift in perspective. It's not about rekindling a romantic relationship with your ex-spouse, but rather, it's centered on reconciling the differences of opinion, particularly as they pertain to your shared children. It means setting aside personal grievances and grudges to reach a harm…
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"Straight Talk on Surviving Rejection" conveys the idea of having a candid and honest discussions about coping with rejection. Whether it pertains to, relationships, or personal aspirations, this episode addresses the emotional challenges that come with rejection, offering practical suggestions e and insights to help individuals navigate and overco…
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"When You Feel Rejected" is a candid exploration of the emotional rollercoaster that often accompanies rejection, whether it's in the context of a divorce, a breakup, or other life circumstances. In this narrative, the host shares her personal experience and insights into the profound impact rejection can have on one's self-esteem and emotional wel…
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Today, we will be discussing the difficult truth that many of us struggle with, the LIE OF UNWORTHINESS. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity, making it hard to step into our greatness. By recognizing the lie of unworthiness, we can begin to own our power, confidence, and worthiness, allowing us to rise up and reach our fullest po…
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Our topic for today is all about making things happen. Taking a passive approach to living is equivalent to riding a bicycle with your hands in your pockets. There is no way it will work! The decision to live the life you envision rests solely with you. It's important to be proactive and make things happen instead of waiting for things to happen. Y…
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Leadership is about understanding who you are and how others see you. Leaders must remain true to their character, and strive to uphold the values that guide their life. A leader must have a good sense of the overall layout of their own life and have the ability to use that layout to guide their decisions as they journey through every life situatio…
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Not all women tell the whole truth when it comes to their health. If they fail to meet the high standard of healthy living they've set for themselves, they are mentally beating themselves to a pulp but they smile and say they're okay. If they had one lousy cheat day, they label themselves as failures, but they pretend it's no big deal. They are cri…
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Is your job causing you stress? Are you feeling pulled in every direction by family and other responsibilities? Are you having sleepless nights? Are you experiencing migraine headaches and body aches? Is your joy on less than half a tank? You are not alone. It seems like a lot of women are not "feeling right" but can't say exactly what's wrong. It'…
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Every woman has the right to set her own sexual limits, and to change those limits as they wish. If someone genuinely cares for you, they will respect those limits and not force themselves on you. Date or acquaintance rape is more common than we think. If you are a woman and you are dating a new guy and are thinking about inviting him over, you sho…
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Imagine if you woke up and every man on the planet had the ability to read your thoughts just by being in your presence. Imagine having dinner with a man you are sexually and physically attracted to and he was able to read every secret fantasy you had. Does that make you nervous? Thankfully, we can rest assured that men and women aren't likely to d…
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It's been a stressful and painful journey. You knew the day was coming when you would come face to face with a family law judge with a tremendous amount of power to make a decision that will forever impact your life for years to come. The judge granted the divorce. What now? If you find yourself in a place where you are looking back over your shoul…
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There are many types of transitions in life, from the smallest to the most significant. Whether it's moving abroad, retirement, or ending a relationship that is not working, these are all significant changes which brings with it multiple levels of stress, fears and worries. The way we manage this change can strengthen and prepare us for a new futur…
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Gaslighter's are really good at pretending to be committed when it comes to romantic relationships, and emotional connection at the beginning of the relationship, but they can't keep it up forever. Once they have you in their hooks, they quickly become one-sided with sex, they set up rules for sexual intimacy, spoken or unspoken and they pressure y…
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Sister, if you have ever been divorced or if you have ever experienced a breakup, you may feel the urge to quickly find a new man. But it could be too soon. Entering a new relationship is a big deal and should not be taken lightly, particularly when your past relationship(s) did not work out. If you’re having reservations about starting fresh with …
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Resilience is the quality of being able to adapt to stressful life changes and “bouncing back” from hardship. Resilience is a response to tragedy, crisis, or other life-altering changes that allows us to move on despite the loss. As you prepare for the battles and challenges of life, you must develop the habit of resilience using two useful ingredi…
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Sisters, you have innate strengths and abilities. There are certain conditions, people and God-given resources that empowers you to be at your best. Do you know what they are? If you are going to succeed at higher levels and in new areas of life, it is important that you know who you are at your best. "Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans w…
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In this episode you'll hear Berthena talk about remaining hopeful while you pursue your divine destiny. It may take time and effort to reach our goals so we need something greater than ourselves to keep us going. It's called HOPE. Having hope helps us remain committed to our goals and motivated to take action towards achieving them. Hope gives us a…
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A woman with a fixed mindset says life dealt me a bad hand and that's it. It's set in stone and no further effort is needed. The worst thing about a fixed mindset is that it often causes women who are dissatisfied with the hand they've been dealt to bluff about their failure. Constantly trying to prove herself and oftentimes feeling like she is an …
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Successful women set goals. They don't write them down and tuck them away in a desk drawer and forget about them. The problem with not accomplishing our goals is that it leaves us feeling disappointed, unfulfilled and stuck in the same ole rut. Successful women keep pushing and they don't quit until their goals have been accomplished. Ladies, lets …
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Unfortunately, there’s no simple cut and dry answer to this question. It may depend on where the person falls on the spectrum of narcissism. Ultimately, the greatest barrier to a narcissist’s success tends to be their own narcissism. Narcissists have to be motivated to change. He must be committed with a "can do" attitude. You must be patient and s…
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Narcissistic men, believe it or not, prefer a certain type of woman. It's not your beauty that captures their attention, it's women who will make them feel good about themselves. Why do they seek out women who are empaths; those with a capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing? Is it because they want control? Is it due to …
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Narcissistic men can be charming, fun, and supportive starting off. Their true colors do not emerge until after a woman has invested time into the relationship. By this time, however, the narcissist has usually manipulated the woman into believing she is the problem. It's disappointing to say, but many women fall prey to these selfish, arrogant, eg…
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In this episode Berthena invites to grab pen and paper and your favorite beverage as she explains the real meaning of loving yourself unselfishly from a God perspective; what it is and what it isn't. America is in trouble. Women (and men too) have serious self-esteem issues. Take a look around. Have you seen the number of women who have drastically…
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So, you’ve come to the conclusion that it’s time to get a divorce or maybe your divorce is final but still fresh. My heart goes out to you. I feel your hurt and pain. Separation is never easy. Divorce is difficult. The aftermath can leave you lost, hurting, and tempted to walk away from the faith. The pain is spiritual. It can't be fully repaired, …
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Singleness is often portrayed as a sort of purgatory we are forced to endure until we meet our divine soul mate. There are those who enjoy being single and those who really don't. If you fall into the second category, single life may be an unpleasant experience. However, it does not have to be that way. Singleness should be viewed as a gift to be e…
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Friends with Benefits a.k.a FWB: An agreed upon arrangement. Two friends trust each other enough to engage in sexual activity without fear of hurting the other's feelings. It's described as the ideal scenario for folk who are not interested in a serious relationship, or who do not have time for one. They are not boyfriend or girlfriend. Both can da…
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There is a weakness in men and women that causes them to prioritize pleasure over God and become dangerously immersed in the dating game; searching for a relationship to fulfill their deep longing for love, companionship, and possibly marriage. There is a weakness in male and female that causes each one to run at the first sight of adversity becaus…
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Navigating an adolescent daughter's emotional life is one of a mom's toughest challenges. A teenage girl's volatile emotions can become overwhelming. "I don't know why my daughter is so angry. She yells at me all the time! Our daughter comes home, goes straight to her room, turns on her CD player, and won't talk to anyone - especially me." "The emo…
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How could I love him for 8 years and not know what love is? Why is this organization promoting other people and overlooking me? Why does my husband get physical every time I don't do as he says? Why is my father choosing my husband for me without my input? Why does my husband force me to wear clothes I don't like? If you’re feeling oppressed in lif…
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This episode will provide a broader perspective on how medicine and doctors are divine blessings. Is God in agreement with Christians taking anti-depressants for severe and chronic anxiety? Yes He is! Within many Christian circles, this topic comes with a lot of embarrassment, guilt and shame. Why? Because when it comes to our hearts and minds, we …
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Statistics show that women spend on average two hours a day feeling worried or stressed. 47% of women feel overwhelmed. It's easy for women to take on the responsibility of caring for those in need because it's how God made us. It's part of our DNA. Women are natural born nurturers. We care for our children, our spouse, our parents, co-workers; chu…
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This episode is aimed at giving you practical understanding on knowing the will of God for your life. The wise Christian reads the scripture, meditates on it and puts it into practice. Knowing the will of God is not complicated. No gimmicks. No tricks. No games. God always guides His people. God always speaks to His people. God does not play hide a…
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Hollywood would have you think that the 20 Hottest Couples of the Summer or the 30 Sexiest Couples in 2021 are the faces staring back at you from the television, social media or the pages of a magazine. But before Hollywood established their list, God created the first and best sexual love story in the Bible. The Song of Songs is the story of one o…
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Anger is a thief that steals your peace if it is not released in a healthy way. When people labeled me an angry black woman I got really angry. When my kids were making poor choices, I got angry. When my marriage ended I was angry for years. I spent more time dwelling on past hurt than I did rejoicing in a blessed future. I had no joy and no peace.…
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Letting go of anger after a breakup is not always easy. Anger is a valid emotion and not always sinful. God allows for righteous anger; anger with the proper focus, proper motivation, proper control and the proper duration. The problem is that we refuse to forgive and move on. God advises us to let go of our anger as soon as possible because it's t…
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Every so often it is advised that we get the ends of our hair trimmed. They call these our dead or split ends. Although getting them cut requires losing a bit of length, it also accelerates the growth of new healthy hair. If you don’t get your ends trimmed, you risk the hair strands splitting all the way up to the root and breaking off. It’s import…
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This candid conversation will dispel the belief that being a sexy Christian is wrong. Sexiness is more about the natural allure that women have when it comes to their overall demeanor as opposed to dressing like a Jezebel. Sexy Christian women who honor God do not have to hide their curves behind a Mumu, baggy sweat pants and oversized tee-shirts. …
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The five daughters of Zelophehad were one of the world’s first fighters for women rights. They represented power and uniqueness. They represented the challenges faced by women; while refusing to be second class citizens because of gender inequality. They strategically used faith, intellect, communication skills and respect to change the trajectory …
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In this Christian walk, life is not always a piece of cake. Women must strive to build a level of endurance that even if a mighty wind came they would not be moved. It isn't enough to start the marathon strong. That's the easy part. You must keep running until you reach the finish line. In the same way, you can't throw in the towel in the middle of…
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