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Hello! I'm Stephanie Nguyen. A very curious, go getting, ambitious 28 year old who is on the forever train of self mastery. I've always felt like my addiction to self development was weird. When I reached a level of growth and clarity, I'd eventually plateau feeling lost and unaccomplished all over again. The good thing is people like you and me, we're not alone. There's a niche of us out there and I'm here to uncover their success and achievement methods so you can unleash your full potenti ...
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*** Top 2.5% Podcast *** Do you want to heal the childhood trauma wounds that are holding you back and keeping you from confidently living the life God wants you to live? Does your trauma history keep you crippled by fear, unable to discern and trust God’s plan, process, and purpose for your life? The effects of childhood trauma can show up as low moods, negative thoughts, overthinking, anxiety, crippling fear, low self-worth, physical illness, constant comparison, or emotional disconnection ...
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 I’m taking how to attune to your body for better stress management today. As Christian women, we're often called in a million directions – family, church, work, our passions. It's easy to get overwhelmed, right? But hear this: taking care of yourself isn't selfish; it's essential! Because when we're stressed and depleted, how …
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 You’ve probably heard this phrase bantered around a lot “live your calling” or “find your purpose”. These terms set people on this existential hunt to find the divine reason for their existence. But what does the term calling mean anyway, and more specifically, what does it mean to you? Today, I’ll be talking about the two typ…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Opening your heart to others can feel downright scary when you've been hurt in the past. The last thing you want to be is vulnerable, and this can impact your ability to show genuine empathy. Empathy isn't just about feeling someone else's pain; it's the bridge to a deeper connection, stronger friendships, and a more fulfillin…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Do you have an insatiable desire to prove your worth, or are you constantly pushing yourself to showcase your abilities but never fully satisfied with your achievements? This is a struggle for many women, who find it difficult to bask in the glory of their accomplishments even when they do succeed. Today’s guest is Jamie Vollm…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Let’s talk about a topic that can leave us feeling drained and defeated: conflict. Navigating disagreements can be tough, especially when you're carrying the baggage of childhood trauma and dealing with someone who likes a verbal tussle. It is worth learning how to deal with conflict as you go through life, and I will share mo…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 The Shades of Trauma Healing podcast had its official birthday on July 31st, and what a year it has been. If you’ve been with me from day one, you know a bit of my story, but if you’ve joined in later, know that launching this podcast was an obedient response to God’s call. Along the way, I learned so much as I took the step t…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Today, we're diving into a topic that can feel heavy, but trust me, it's one we all grapple with in some way or the other, so we need to talk about: self-loathing, and I’m going to provide 6 tips to help you address it. I hope this episode blesses and inspires you. In Healing and Love 😊 Jenniel 🌟Your Next Steps🌟 👉🏼 Download th…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Today I have a treat for you. While I talk a lot about trauma on this podcast the main goal is to help you find healing so you can remove barriers that keep you from fully living out your true purpose. My guest today knows all about this journey. He is Dr. Peter Rios, a sought-after motivational keynote and conference speaker,…
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In this episode, I sit down with Rosie Chong - the 9-5 Personal Branding Gal and LinkedIn Expert who shares insider tips & tricks to help inspire and educate others around the world to build a memorable personal brand and has spent the last 3.5 years sharing her authentic journey (the good and the bad) in building her personal brand. So with everyt…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Emotions are powerful forces. They impact our experiences, drive our actions, and shape how we interact with the world. Emotions are vital to being human, but we don’t have to let them run wild and control our lives because that can be detrimental. You’ve got to take charge of how you feel and react. Learning to control your e…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 The Anniversary Celebration Event is in Full Swing Share your opinion and be automatically entered to win 1 of 3 FREE coaching sessions with Jenniel. Enter to Win Here: https://sthyearonegiveaway.grwebsite.com/ My guest today is Stephanie Scarminach, an intuitive somatic practitioner who guides people through overcoming past t…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Do you ever feel stuck on repeat? Like you're making the same mistakes or attracting the same drama over and over again? A lot of survivors feel that way and one way to address this is by looking at your blind spots. Blind spots are those things we do not see about ourselves, but they show-up day after day – they include the t…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Today's topic is close to my heart, and I know it might resonate with many of you. We'll discuss emotional abuse in childhood, how it impacts adults, and the path to emotional wellness. Emotional abuse is subtle, and that makes it easy to deny that it's happening. We’ll look at some of the signs of emotional abuse, how it prev…
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Congratulations on making it to the mid year mark of 2024! The year’s just zooomed by hasn't it? If you’re feeling like you’re in autopilot mode, like every week is zooming by so quickly, like you haven’t achieved anything (even though probably in reality you have done so much more than you give yourself credit for), this episode was meant for you.…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Life throws us curveballs. Sometimes, those curveballs come early, leaving deep scars from a traumatic childhood. But even in the face of immense pain, there's hope: you have the unwavering presence of a God who specializes in new beginnings. He is the weaver of shattered lives, the mender of broken hearts, the God of new star…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Have you entered the Anniversary Giveaway for your chance to win a free coaching session? Share your opinion and be automatically entered to win 1 of 3 FREE coaching sessions with Jenniel. Enter to Win Here: https://sthyearonegiveaway.grwebsite.com/ Today, I’m talking with Karen Deloach. Karen is an artist/ art mentor, author,…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 We’ve all heard of fear failure, but have you considered that fear of success may also hold you back? If you’ve ever hesitated to pursue a dream or if you tent to downplay your achievements, you might be experiencing a fear of success, a surprisingly common hurdle even for Christian women. Fear of success isn't about laziness.…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 It is the anniversary month of the Shades of Trauma Healing podcast, and I have a special announcement and giveaway for you. Listen to the episode to find out more and see the link below to participate. In this episode, we explore the topic of emotional breakdowns, specifically for Christian women healing from childhood trauma…
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In this conversation, Stephanie Nguyen interviews Shane Kelly, an entrepreneur in the construction industry. They discuss the importance of trust in the decision-making process for clients, the challenges facing the construction industry, and the need for change. Shane shares his experience of starting a business during a global recession and the l…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Staying consistent with trauma healing habits is crucial for long-term progress and recovery. Consistency allows you to build momentum and make steady progress in your healing journey. Regular engagement in healing habits reinforces positive behaviors. Today I have six tips to help you maintain consistency. With Healing and Lo…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 I’m talking with trauma survivor Katy Parker today about her journey from unprocessed childhood trauma that was brought to light after an accident. Following the accident, Katy was diagnosed with PTSD and had to learn to navigate a new reality. Her journey includes journaling during lockdown in hospital, grieving and facing th…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Setting boundaries is an important aspect of self-care and maintaining healthy relationships. Yet, it is so difficult for Christian women to do so, partly because of beliefs and partly because they don’t know how. I’m a firm advocate of healthy boundaries, and today, I’ll share five quick tips for setting boundaries so you can…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 I’ll be talking about coping mechanisms today, but not just the ones that you consider to be "bad" or that go against your values or health principles. I’ll be exploring how every day, even good activities, can be used as ways to self-soothe, distract and avoid the pain of trauma. I’ll explain how to determine whether your beh…
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Today I’m revisiting a vulnerable episode I did with the lovely Ishani Nigam about overcoming my limiting beliefs and outgrowing my need for external validations to achieve true fulfillment in my career. Growing up in an immigrant family, I was taught that academic success and stability were the keys to happiness. However, I realized that achieving…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 In today’s episode I’m going to talk about something a little different, but it is still connected to our mental health as women. I decided to talk about this topic today as I was reflecting on how much I think about and pray for my family and friends. I also realized this month is men’s health emphasis month and I know I’m no…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 My guest today is Relationship Coach and Breathwork Facilitator - Maria Antonay Meyer. Maria and her husband own Ultimate Assist Coaching, where they help solution-oriented couples strengthen their relationships by getting “LIT,” which stands for love, intimacy, and trust. They also support individuals who are on their persona…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 On any given day, our nervous system goes through various states of activation. This is quite normal as we need to be flexible enough to move from a state of calm, to activated to calm or even from freeze to calm. At times, the system can move from calm to freeze or shut down, and you might find it difficult to navigate the ch…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 This month, Mental Health America is highlighting the challenges of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Today, I will be doing the same from the lens of Childhood trauma and the Christian woman. I’ll share symptoms of PTSD, or PTS as it is now being called, the connection to childhood trauma and options for your healing. Ge…
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Rebecca Bangura is a coach, facilitator and speaker who elevates leaders into building cohesive, high-functioning teams. She is on a mission to transform the world of modern leadership and team development. In this episode, you will learn about: → What is leadership? Which leadership style is the best? → How the most successful leaders drive action…
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Show Notes Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 The month of May was National Mental Health Awareness Month, and there has been emphasis on things you can do and resources you can use to care for yourself. Today’s quick tips come from Mental Health of America, which outlines six activities you can do one day each week to support better mental health. Good mental …
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 My guest today is Dr. Karen Liddell, an ordained minister, a licensed clinical pastoral counsellor with the National Christian Counselling Association, a success mindset coach, a best-selling author, and a speaker. Karen became fascinated with the process of healing trauma to recover from her own past of childhood trauma which…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Why is it important to develop a growth mindset? The simple answer is - if you don’t believe your mind can change and grow, you won’t be as open to the life you can have beyond your trauma. Trauma has a way of making survivors believe that things won’t get better, circumstances won’t change, you will be this way for the rest o…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Are you in a love relationship, or are you trauma-bonded? Childhood trauma can cast a long shadow, affecting how survivors approach romantic and platonic relationships in adulthood. When there is broken trust, dysfunction, and poor attachment in childhood, adult survivors tend to go through life trying to replicate the experie…
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In this episode you will learn: My strategies in finding the right mentor/coach that will provide maximum return on investment How much should you pay for a mentor/coach? What's the price range? What kind of mentor/coach do you actually need? If you don't have the financial capacity to invest in a mentor/coach, how can you still reap the benefits w…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Childhood trauma survivors often struggle to receive and give love because of hurt in relationships, poor models of love, or unhealthy experiences of care and attachment in their formative years. This leaves a gaping wound that they try to fill however they can. Many read about the love of God, but struggle to feel secure in t…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 As promised, I’m back with another Mother-focused episode for North American Mother’s Day. Today, I have a special guest, Nanci Lamborn, who shares her experience of childhood sexual abuse and the anger she felt toward her mother, who did not support her and even blamed her for what happened. Nancy will share the steps she too…
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Show Notes Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Welcome to the first official Quick Tip Thursday Episode. Starting this month, I will release an additional episode each Thursday with tips on various topics to help you navigate your healing journey. The four tips for today will focus on how to trust after you’ve been hurt, and they may not be what you think. After…
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When it comes to mental health, we know that things like stress, work situations, or personal relationships affect us, but there are other factors that you probably do not think about that can affect your sense of well-being. When it comes to mental health you have to look at all the factors that are affecting you because they could be impacting ho…
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In this episode, you'll learn about: How to use different interaction styles and core traits to improve team cohesion. How observing and understanding the workplace dynamics is crucial for junior professionals to contribute effectively. How to deal with politics in the workplace - focusing on facts, maintaining integrity, and not getting caught up …
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 We are doing something new. That’s right! It’s Thursday, and I have a special announcement for you. Listen to today's episode to find out more about what will be happening on Thursdays starting this month. I hope you'll be as excited about this as I am. With Healing and Love 😊 Jenniel 🌟Your Next Steps🌟 👉🏼Listen and Leave a Rev…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Stress is an inevitable part of life, but how you perceive and approach it can make all the difference to your well-being. Whether it's juggling family responsibilities, work pressures, or personal struggles, your mindset plays a crucial role in shaping your responses. Today, I’ll explore the concept of stress and share with y…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 According to statistics, about 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 20 boys in the United States experience child sexual abuse. This does not include numbers around the world. Usually, someone who is known and trusted by the child or child’s family members perpetrates 91% of child sexual abuse. In addition, many children wait to report or ne…
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In this episode, you'll learn about: The foundations of a successful company include having the right people with alignment and achieving product-market fit. How increasing awareness and understanding of oneself and others is key to building high-performing teams. How to manage up and giving feedback to your managers (especially as a young professi…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Let’s talk about depression. A depressive episode is where you experience intense sadness and low mood, and you lose interest and pleasure in activities that normally bring you joy for at least 2 weeks. Some of the symptoms include: Persistent sadness or empty mood. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. Chan…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 April is BIPOC Mental Health Month, and mental health is an essential part of well-being. To help raise awareness of how to approach mental wellness in Christian BIPOC Communities, today I have special guest Margaret L. Conley. Margaret is the owner of MLC Consulting, LLC and the President of Mending Life Concepts Empowerment …
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Ah the corporate buzz word....Networking! Everyone knows how important it is. Not everyone knows how to do it well. In this episode you will learn the 5 traps that are stopping you from networking successfully and what YOU can do to become a networking expert. If you know someone who is struggling to network, or wants to improve on their networking…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Trauma survivors develop controlling behaviors as a coping mechanism to regain a sense of safety, security, and control over their environment following experiences of trauma. If you find that you can’t help but control others and things or people have told you you’re so controlling, I know that on one level, that hurts, but o…
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✳️Download my FREE Life Audit: https://lifeaudit.masterofachievement.com/master-of-achievement-life-audit?fbclid=IwAR3e8xYSNlFllASX5LXpbzbjk7nucQYtTL4BxIlqyJDNIp0dq3W2iiGpqDM One of the biggest factors in achieving FULFILLED success, is the element of gratitude. But how can we grow gratitude in times of real challenge and adversity? I speak with Ma…
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 Let’s talk about shame. By its very nature, no one wants to explore shame because it means looking at something that does not feel good. Today, we are going to talk about it because it keeps so many women hostage and unable to live out their God-given purpose. Let’s unpack what it is, how it develops, and how to heal from it. …
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Hey, Sister-friend 👋🏽 There’s a lot of talk about mindfulness these days, and mindfulness is often associated with Buddhism and Eastern practices, so some Christian women stay clear of it. Today I will delve into what mindfulness is and what it isn’t. Is it okay for you to practice it and if you do, how do you do it? Mindfulness can help you deepen…
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