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The MOM Show with Courtney Doyle159~HELP! My World Has Ended with Dawn SandersEmbracing Grief and Rebuilding Life: Dawn Sanders' Journey In this episode of The Mom Show, host Courtney Doyle speaks with author and Bible teacher Dawn Sanders about her journey through grief and rebuilding her life following several miscarriages and the loss of her husband. Dawn shares insights from her new book, 'When Your World Ends, God's Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life,' discussing a seven-step process inspired by the creation story in Genesis to help others navigate through their darkest times. The conversation delves into the power of staying connected with God during hardships, recognizing opportunities for growth, and fin...2025-04-2949 min
Tell Me Your StoryDawn Sanders - When Your World Ends God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a LifeSpeaker and Author Dawn Sanders Empowers Women to Rebuild Their Lives When a catastrophic event, trauma, or deep disappointment leaves a gifted leader feeling helpless, where can she turn for new strategies and tools to rebuild her life? Speaker and debut author Dawn Sanders offers a unique perspective and biblical wisdom in her upcoming book, When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life (InterVarsity Press, September 17, 2024). The book is a lifeline for those who have experienced significant success only to be plunged into a valley of despair and are now seeking new ways to restore their li...2025-02-1555 min
Tell Me Your StoryDawn Sanders - When Your World Ends God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a LifeSpeaker and Author Dawn Sanders
Empowers Women to Rebuild Their Lives
When a catastrophic event, trauma, or deep disappointment leaves a gifted leader feeling helpless, where can she turn for new strategies and tools to rebuild her life?
Speaker and debut author Dawn Sanders offers a unique perspective and biblical wisdom in her upcoming book, When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life (InterVarsity Press, September 17, 2024). The book is a lifeline for those who have experienced significant success only to be plunged into a valley of despair and are now seeking new ways to restore their li...2025-02-1555 min
Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha SmithDawn Sanders on Sitting with Rebuilding When Your World Ends (Part 2)In this episode, Natasha sits with Dawn Sanders, an associate minister at First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FBCG), where she serves as the director of the sermon-based life groups ministry. Dawn has written and taught extensively on overcoming adversity and creating a new life and she includes a roadmap of just how to do this in her new book When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life.So come and sit with us and join the conversation. This is part 2 of 2 of our conversation. Be sure to listen to part 1 to...2024-11-0729 minCan You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha SmithDawn Sanders on Sitting with Rebuilding When Your World Ends (Part 1)In this episode, Natasha sits with Dawn Sanders, an associate minister at First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FBCG), where she serves as the director of the sermon-based life groups ministry. Dawn has written and taught extensively on overcoming adversity and creating a new life and she includes a roadmap of just how to do this in her new book When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life.So come and sit with us and join the conversation. This is part 1 of our conversation. Be sure to listen to part 2 to ge...2024-11-0630 min
Unshakable Hope PodcastRebuilding After Your World Falls Apart. Dawn SandersHow do you rebuild your life after it falls apart? Dawn Sanders endured a divorce then the sudden death of her second husband. She shares how God met her in profound grief and slowly walked her into a process of rebuilding her life through a powerful encounter with God in Genesis 1.Genesis 1Enter Giveaway: @kelly.marie.hallFollow Page, Like Post, Tag 2 friends in Comments OR Listen to podcast for additional way to enter.Connect with Dawn: DawnMannSanders.comCheck...2024-10-2943 min
Even If PodcastWhen Your World Ends with Dawn SandersHost Kristi Lowe welcomes Dawn Sanders to share her poignant story of profound loss and spiritual resilience. Dawn recounts the heartbreak of experiencing two consecutive miscarriages and the sudden death of her husband only months into their marriage. Through a candid conversation about grief, faith, and finding the will to live, Kristi and Dawn explore the themes of adversity and overcoming life's darkest moments. Highlighting Dawn's new book, 'When Your World Ends,' they discuss her journey from despair to embracing a new vision for life. The episode offers a powerful message of hope and the importance of creating...2024-09-1736 min
Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer5AM Morning PUSH Prayer (Foundation)Join Prophetess Dawn Sanders, Senior Pastor of Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer, for a powerful 5am Prayer session. This podcast lays the foundation for your day with focused, foundational prayers, guiding you as you start your day in the presence of God. Begin each morning grounded in faith, strength, and spiritual clarity.2024-09-0222 min
The Alli Worthington ShowOvercoming Unexpected Setbacks with Dawn SandersWelcome back! Today, we're starting the new series I'm calling “Good to Great” for taking all aspects of our life and saying “let's take this from good to great”. We have a couple of months of amazing guests and amazing topics. There are so many things that I've learned for the first time that I have absolutely been blown away by the power of small shifts in my life.
Today, I'm with my good friend Dawn Sanders. I wanted to start with this conversation with Dawn for everyone who may be feeling like life has thrown them a curveba...2024-08-2629 min
EntrePastorsHelping Others Walk in Continuous Peace with Dawn Marasco (#195)In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast Jon and Les sit down with Dawn Marasco to talk about the ministry/business she is building as she is serving others who are in need of deep healing like God has done for her. Dawn shares her powerful story of how God met her at a place of deep pain and trauma in her past and brought healing and wholeness into her life. Dawn is now on a mission to share the hope, freedom, and peace that only Jesus can truly give as she is growing her online platform. Dawn is a g...2024-05-3142 min
Church and MainA Church Grows Again in Odessa with Dawn Darwin Weaks | Episode 136“We know how to be a Disciple in a town full of Baptists.” That was what the head of the search committee said to Pastor Dawn Darwin Weaks they asked her and her husband to consider being co-pastors at First Christian Church in Odessa, Texas. Their saying yes to the church put both pastors and the congregation on a journey of revitalization, renewal, and a renaming: from First Christian Church to Connection Christian Church.
In this episode, I talk to Dawn about the story of Connection, her book which chronicles the journey, and how long-established Mainline Protestant chur...2023-03-271h 06Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerCold Summer - Dawn’s Birthday SongCold Summer - Dawn’s Birthday Song2022-12-0404 min
Food & Justice w/ Brenda SandersBrenda Sanders' 25th Veganniversary and Birthday BashDid you miss the livestream of Brenda Sanders' Veganniversary event? Did you catch it? Either way, you're in luck! This edited version adds music, veganniversary videos from leading vegan food justice activists and scholars, cuts slow transitions, and fixes technical glitches in the livestream.Featuring special appearances by Carol Adams (The Sexual Politics of Meat), Pattrice Jones (VINE Sanctuary), Dawn Moncrief (A Well Fed World), Jo'Vonna Johnson-Cooke (Grow Where You Are, Maitu Foods), Dr. Milton Millls (Plant-Based Nation, Defund Big Meat), Prof. Lori Gruen (Wesleyan Animal Studies), Naijha Wright-Brown (The Land of Kush, Naijha Speaks), Tr...2022-07-121h 35Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerSecret to Leveraging Reality by Maintaining Success Pt2Secret to Leveraging Reality by Maintaining Success Pt22020-08-311h 36Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerSecret to Leveraging Reality by Maintaining Success Pt1Secret to Leveraging Reality by Maintaining Success Pt12020-08-3049 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerEncourage Yourself - Pt2Encourage Yourself - Pt22020-08-2758 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerENCOURAGE YOURSELF - Part 1ENCOURAGE YOURSELF - Part 12020-08-271h 15Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerFamily Bible Study - Knowing & Discerning the WILL OF GOD!!!Family Bible Study - Knowing & Discerning the WILL OF GOD!!!2020-06-281h 09Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerPrayer for the FAMILYPrayer for the FAMILY2020-06-2223 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerHow to Deal w/Wayward ChildrenHow to Deal w/Wayward Children2020-06-182h 21Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerBE ENCOURAGED! 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JESUS STILL SITS ON THE THRONE2020-06-111h 10Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerWHY YOU BITTER THOUGH!!!WHY YOU BITTER THOUGH!!!2020-05-231h 10Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerPrayer for Our ChildrenPrayer for Our Children2020-03-181h 34Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerMoments w/Moah: Self Actualization - CHRISTIAN Maturity P1Moments w/Moah: Self Actualization - CHRISTIAN Maturity P12020-02-061h 00Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerMoments w/Moah: Spirit of Rejection Part 2Moments w/Moah: Spirit of Rejection Part 22020-02-051h 23Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerMoments w/Moah: Spirit of Rejection Part 1Moments w/Moah: Spirit of Rejection Part 12020-02-0540 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerProphetic Prayer for FAMILIES ❤️Prophetic Prayer for FAMILIES ❤️2020-02-0323 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerMoments w/Moah: PROPHETIC WORD - DOUBLE FOR YOUR TROUBLEPROPHETIC WORD - DOUBLE FOR YOUR TROUBLE2020-02-031h 08Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerMoments w/Moah: Toxic Behaviors - Passive AggressivenessMoments w/Moah: Toxic Behaviors - Passive Aggressiveness2020-01-301h 29Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer21-Day FAST - Brain 🧠 Detox Day SIX21-Day FAST - Brain 🧠 Detox Day SIX2020-01-1309 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer21-Day FAST - Brain 🧠 Detox Day FIVE21-Day FAST - Brain 🧠 Detox Day FIVE2020-01-1306 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerMoments w/Moah: Toxic Behaviors - STOP 🛑 the DramaMoments w/Moah: Toxic Behaviors - STOP 🛑 the Drama2020-01-121h 51Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerMoments w/Moah: Spirit of the NarcissisticSpirit of the Narcissistic2020-01-111h 11Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer21-Day FAST - Brain 🧠 Detox Day FOUR21-Day FAST - Brain 🧠 Detox Day FOUR2020-01-1018 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer21-Day FAST - Brain 🧠 Detox Day THREE21-Day FAST - Brain 🧠 Detox Day THREE2020-01-1009 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerHebrews 10 - Perfect Sacrifice of Jesus - Part ONEHebrews 10 - Perfect Sacrifice of Jesus - Part ONE2020-01-1030 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer21-Day FAST - Brain 🧠 Detox Day TWO21-Day FAST - Brain 🧠 Detox Day TWO2020-01-1012 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer21-Day FAST Brain 🧠 Detox: Day ONE21-Day FAST Brain 🧠 Detox: Day ONE2020-01-1021 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerFamily 21-Day FAST Brain 🧠 Detox InstructionsFamily 21-Day FAST Brain 🧠 Detox Instructions2020-01-1020 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer2020 Laying the FOUNDATION for YOUR BEST DECADE EVER!!!2020 Laying the FOUNDATION for YOUR BEST DECADE EVER!!!2020-01-051h 10Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerToxic Behaviors - How to STOP! 🛑 Comparing Yourself 2 OthersToxic Behaviors - How to STOP! 🛑 Comparing Yourself 2 Others2019-12-1847 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerMOMENTS w/MOAH: GREAT NEWS!!! 🌟🌟🌟God is preparing you for Himself!!!GREAT NEWS!!! 🌟🌟🌟God is preparing you for Himself!!!2019-12-1833 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerToxic Behaviors we MUST STOP! Comparing Yourself 2 OthersToxic Behaviors we MUST STOP! Comparing Yourself 2 Others2019-12-122h 01Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerPrayer Against Household DivinationPrayer Against Household Divination2019-12-0734 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerSpirit of DivinationSpirit of Divination2019-12-071h 02Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerSaturday Morning Prayer for the FamilySaturday Morning Prayer for the Family2019-11-1642 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer3rd Watch Prayer (30mins)3rd Watch Prayer (30mins)2019-11-1330 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerFourth Prayer Watch 6am - 9amFourth Prayer Watch2019-11-1220 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerThird Watch Prayer 3am - 6am (15mins)3am - 6am Prayer Watch2019-11-1215 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer🌟🌟🌟PRAYER WATCHES - Part 2Prayer Watches Intro2019-11-1216 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of Prayer🌟🌟🌟PRAYER WATCHES - PART 1🌟🌟🌟Prayer Watches Introduction2019-11-1245 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsNarcissism ~ Part 5 (Interview with Paige)This is the last episode in the Narcissism series. Today we will take a closer look at ourselves. First, we ask, what are traits I might possess that would attract a Narcissist? Second, we ask, as I become aware of my own Narcissist tendencies, what do I need to be aware of in order to change for the better? Thanks to Paige Harris for joining us in this discussion and for the amazing and incredibly helpful freebies! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “One doesn’t have to operate with great malice to do great harm. The absence of empathy and unde...2019-10-2230 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerSPIRITUAL UTOPIA & FALSE POSITIVITYSPIRITUAL UTOPIA & FALSE POSITIVITY2019-10-101h 08Lifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerWho are You to Judge - Part 2Continue the Discussion2019-10-101h 01
Broken and Beautiful SoulsNarcissism ~ Part 4 (Interview with Paige)Working with a narcissist or someone with narcissistic tendencies can be overwhelmingly difficult, if not traumatizing and/or crazy making. Today we look at the signs and symptoms that can help you identify if you are working with a narcissistic leader or colleague. We discuss what you may feel being on the receiving end of this relationship and discuss a few survival strategies when you find yourself in a relationship with a narcissist. A special thank you to Paige Harris for an informative and delightful discussion on a tough topic. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “There’s a message in the way...2019-10-0826 minLifepath Apostolic AGAPE House of PrayerWho are YOU to Judge! Part 1Judging: When? Why? How? The Right To Judge2019-10-051h 15
Broken and Beautiful SoulsNarcissism ~ Part 3 (Interview with Paige)Relating to a Narcissist can be a traumatic experience. Today we take a deeper dive into understanding what you may experience when you find yourself in a relationship with a Covert Narcissist. My guest, Life Coach Paige Harris, joins the discussion again and helps us understand terms like “deflection”, “relationship vs. partnership” and “the antagonized you”. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Do not be afraid to lose what needs to be lost.” brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-09-2428 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsNarcissism ~ Part 2 (Interview with Paige)Relating to a Narcissist can be a traumatic experience. Today we take a deeper dive into understanding what you may experience when you find yourself in a relationship with a Covert Narcissist. My guest, Life Coach Paige Harris, joins the discussion again and helps us understand terms like “love bomb,” “gas-lighting,” “master imposter” and “trauma bond.” ~~~~~~~~ “My love is unconditional. My trust and my respect are not.” ~Lifehacks.io brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-09-1025 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsNarcissism ~ Part 1 (Interview with Paige)Relating to a Narcissist can be a traumatic experience. Today we define Narcissism and discuss how to recognize one when you see one. My special guest, Life Coach Paige Harris, joins the discussion and helps us understand the difference between an Overt and a Covert Narcissist. ~~~~~~ “I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you.” ~Lifehacks.io brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-08-2721 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsWhat's Wrong With Me? (Part 2)“What’s wrong with me?” Last week we took a serious look at this question and, today, we will discover the third component while peering deeper into the question. Additionally, we will discover a second, even more profound question, that we must be asking ourselves. Listen in today for a deeper look at the old question and discover the new question we must all be asking ourselves! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than you.” ~Dr. Seuss brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-08-1319 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsWhat's Wrong With Me? (Part 1)“What’s wrong with me?” Does this question sound familiar? We are most tempted to ask ourselves this question when we are experiencing stress in our lives and/or in relationships. Perhaps this question needs to lead us to something deeper, something that leads to change. Listen in today for a deeper look at the question we all ask ourselves, “What’s wrong with me?” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Life is like a camera...focus on what’s important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don’t work out, take another shot.” ~Ziad K. Abdelnour bro...2019-07-3022 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsMindful of Self-Care During Challenge and Trauma (Part 4)Not having a self-care strategy is a luxury we can no longer afford. The pace of life, our western thinking and behaviors demand that we develop a self-care strategy to be the healthiest version of our selves we can be. In today’s podcast, Dawn brings together the four components and the four supports for developing a healthy self-care plan. So, what is your self-care strategy? ~~~~~~~~~~~ “If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable.” —Seneca brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-07-1615 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsMindful of Self-Care During Challenge and Trauma (Part 3)Today’s podcast examines consequences and self-care ideas for use during times of stress, trauma and transition. Begin brainstorming your unique self-care strategy and more specifically, hear how several women’s emotions (negative and positive) were helpful for them and used for good. ~~~~~~~~~~ “Self-care is never a selfish act. It is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others. Anytime we can listen to our true self and give the care it requires, we do it not only for ourselves, but for the many others...2019-07-0230 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsMindful of Self-Care During Challenge and Trauma (Part 2)Self-care is quite the buzz word these days and it is often relegated to the back seat of pampering or over-indulgence. Yet, this kind of indulgence is not required for survival during times of stress, transition or trauma. The self-care discussed here is about developing tools to cultivate a sustainable well-being during life’s challenges. ~~~~~~~~~~ “Caring for myself is not about self-indulgence, it’s about self-preservation.” ~Audre Lorde brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-06-1822 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsMindful of Self-Care During Challenge and Trauma (Part 1)Do you have a mindful plan for self-care to stay healthy and strong during times of challenge, transition and/or trauma? Have you ever woken up exhausted, wondering how you will even make it through the day and wondering if you could be diagnosed with burnout? If you work or live in high stress situations or have experienced overwhelming challenge, transition or trauma, this series is for you. ~~~~~~~ “Hold yourself back, or heal yourself back together. You decide.” ~Brittany Burgunder brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-06-0423 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRewind ~ You Rule (Creating Your Kingdom)Unfortunately, Dawn's summer cold has not been kind to her voice. In light of this self-care journey (and for the sake of being kind to her voice), Dawn thought it would be appropriate to rewind once again to the topic of Creating Your Kingdom. She hopes this episode will set the stage for being mindful of our unique kingdoms, what we grow in our gardens, and how we choose to care for said gardens. Now is the time to take stock of your kingdom. All of who you are—your stories, ideas, beauty, body, brains, jobs, relationships, et...2019-05-2818 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRewind ~ Decision-Making (Ruminate or Release?)This week, I have decided again to focus on support and care for my own body. I also celebrate you and thank you for downloading your podcast favorites. Today, listen in to "Decision-Making." Have you ever found yourself faced with a decision and all you can do is ruminate over whether to say “yes” or “no” or if you should stay or go? After making a decision, do you continue wondering whether or not you made the right decision? In this episode, Dawn will help you discover the ‘what’ and ‘when’, so you can finally “let it go.” ~~~~~~~~~~...2019-05-2119 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRewind ~ Free To Be Me (The Comparison Game)In honor of celebrating God's creation of the amazing feminine, I have decided to take this week and focus on support and care for my own body. I also celebrate you and thank you for downloading your podcast favorites. Today, listen in to "Free To Be Me."
Comparing ourselves to others binds us to enmity and loneliness. This causes separation in relationship. One person is the 'winner' and the other person is the 'loser'. What other choice do you have to gauge whether you are doing 'ok' or are 'good enough'? Join Dawn today as she fleshes out this t...2019-05-1423 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsShame, Contempt & Healthy RelatingYour own shame and contempt negatively impact relationship and prevent intimacy. Today’s podcast is an excerpt from a teaching Dawn shared at a Spiritual Nurture Retreat in Europe. In this talk she references a chart adapted from Terry Real’s book, The New Rules of Marriage, as well as a Bible story about a woman, her shame and an alabaster jar. ~~~~~~~~~~ “It seems we only know what life is when we know what death is.” ~Richard Rohr brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-05-0726 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsTrauma and Healing ~ Part 4 (Interview with Lara)For the one experiencing it, unnamed Secondary Trauma/Vicarious Trauma often results in more harm. Listen to an interview with Lara to hear what she has learned about her own secondary trauma and what has blossomed out of her own brokenness. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “The seed breaks to give us wheat. The soil breaks to give us the crop. The sky breaks to give us the rain. And the wheat breaks to give us the bread. The bread breaks to give us the feast. There was once an alabaster jar that broke to give Him the glory. Never be...2019-04-3022 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsTrauma and Healing ~ Part 3 (Secondary Trauma)Secondary Trauma, also known as Vicarious Trauma, is the lesser known sibling of trauma. A secondary trauma victim rarely understands why she feels disrupted; she feels as if her body has been hijacked. It is terribly confusing for the brain to sort this out when the direct trauma(s) did not happen to the helper or observer. Join Dawn today as she helps to unravel the unique features of Secondary Trauma. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Who knows why God allows heartbreak, but the answer must be important because God allows His heart to break too.” ~Ann Voskamp brok...2019-04-2327 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsTrauma and Healing ~ Part 2Trauma impacts us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Listen as Dawn continues to walk us through an example from her own story, how she was impacted and what helped to bring about healing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Our brains continually form maps of the world – maps of what is safe and what is dangerous.” ~Bessel van der Kolk brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-04-1622 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsTrauma and Healing ~ Part 1What is trauma and how does it impact us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually? Dawn walks through an example from her own story of how she was impacted by a traumatic event and what helped to bring about healing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “The big issue for traumatized people is that they didn’t own themselves anymore. Any loud sound, anybody insulting them… can hijack them away from themselves. And, so what we have learned is that what makes you resilient in trauma is to own yourself fully.” ~Bessel van der Kolk brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-04-0918 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsHolding Story/Creating Space ~ Part 3 (Interview with Lindsey)An interview with Lindsey gives us a glorious example of risk and determination to equip her church with the ability to hold stories, even trauma stories, well. Learn what to avoid and how to hold stories in relationship with skill and honor. ~~~~~~~~~~ “In a profound way, our intentionality is a key ingredient in determining whether we notice God everywhere, or only in church, or only in suffering, or nowhere. It all depends on how we choose to fashion our world.” ~ Elizabeth Dryer brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-04-0234 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsHolding Story/Creating Space ~ Part 2Kindness in holding yours and other’s stories takes practice. The holding space is sacred, can be scary, and often comes at a high price. And yet, if done well, holding stories can bring healing to ourselves, others, and relationships. Let’s take seriously and creatively our God given stories. ~~~~~~~~~~ “I would like to beg you dear sir, as well as I can, to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language.” ~Rainier Maria Ri...2019-03-2625 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsHolding Story/Creating Space ~ Part 1Holding story and creating space to hold a story well is discussed and context is considered. Friendship includes creating space to hold stories. This is particularly true if a friend shares a trauma story or a story that needs healing. Listen also to how one woman shared from her heart and how her story was dropped, much to her dismay. ~~~~~~~~~~ “Don’t be afraid to risk joining someone in their pain. It’s worth it. It’s worth it to the other person.” ~Krishana Kraft brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-03-1929 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRestore Relating as an Adult to Parent ~ Part 3 ~ Interview with EllieRepairing your relationship as an adult with your parents can be extremely difficult waters to navigate. Whether the break in relationship was from childhood wounding, trauma, or from a recent argument, the tensions and risk involved in a repair attempt can leave you feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Listen in today to hear how one woman faced these troubled waters and survived. ~~~~~~~~~~ “A story of redemption is always more beautiful than one of innocence.” ~Dawn Woods brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-03-1228 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRestore Relating as an Adult to Parent ~ Part 2How in the world are you supposed to manage a relationship with your parents when fraught with manipulation, stress, anger, trauma, etc? You love your parents, you want more from them. However, the desire for repair becomes dull as you fear reliving some uncomfortable, painful dance from the past. Listen in to today’s podcast for hope towards repair in the adult child/parent relationship. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “A baby is born with a need to be loved—and never out grows it.” ~Frank A. Clark brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-03-0523 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRestore Relating as an Adult to Parent ~ Part 1How in the world are you supposed to manage a relationship with your parents when fraught with manipulation, stress, anger, trauma, etc? You love your parents, you want more from them. However, the desire for repair becomes dull as you fear reliving some uncomfortable, painful dance from the past. Listen in to today’s podcast for hope towards repair in the adult child/parent relationship. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Parenting is a two-way relationship where you learn from each other.” ~Juhi Chawla 2019-02-2618 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRestore Relating as a Parent to Child ~ Part 3Listen in to how one Mom takes what she is learning about paying attention to her body while applying this learning to her parenting skills. Hear how her failure and success can offer encouragement to do the hard work of attuning. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.” ~Peggy O’Mara brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-02-1918 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRestore Relating as a Parent to Child ~ Part 2How your parents related to you as a child significantly impacts how you relate to your children. What does a healthy parent/child bond look like? Listen today to discover the powerful role affection can have with repair, as well as, learn other tips and tricks along the way. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “The parent-child connection is the most powerful mental health intervention known to mankind.” ~ Bessel van der Kolk brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-02-1229 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRestore Relating as a Parent to Child ~ Part 1How your parents related to you as a child significantly impacts how you relate to your children. Knowing your own childhood attachment stories and what you did and did not receive as a child, will help you make needed changes to become not only a “good enough” parent, but a healthy, attuned parent raising connected kids. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “When each one of us comes into the world, we enter it looking for someone looking for us.” ~ Curt Thompson brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-02-0525 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRelating to Your Spouse ~ Part 2Understanding how the brain works can help you make healthier relational choices—especially when you are upset or triggered. Exchanging your relational dance that leads to disaster with that of a more playful and productive dance can help your relationship be restored and thrive. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “There's nothing that harshness does that loving firmness doesn't do better.” ~ Terry Rea brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-01-2922 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRelating to Your Spouse ~ Part 1Ever wonder what happens to a relationship when the other person becomes your idol? I do. Been there, done that. I hopefully have learned something! Today, I would like to share my gleanings moving from the harmful effects of idolizing my spouse to experiencing the benefits of releasing him from this austere position. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Find a partner who encourages you to grow, who won’t cling to you, who will let you go out into the world, and trust that you will come back." ~ Curiano.com brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-01-2226 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRelating to Your Friends~ Part 2: Friendship MakersEver wonder what makes or breaks a relationship? We need to pay attention to our mouth, mind and mannerisms while noticing what positive behaviors we enjoy the most done to us and what positive behaviors we tend to do to others. What behavior will you commit to doing more of today? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Art thou lonely, O my brother? Share thy little with another. Stretch a hand to one unfriended, and thy loneliness is ended.” ~ John Oxenham brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-01-1530 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsRelating to Your Friends ~ Part 1: Friendship BreakersEver wonder what makes or breaks a relationship? We need to pay attention to our mouth, mind and mannerisms while noticing what negative behaviors we dislike the most done to us and what negative behaviors we tend to do to others. What behavior will you commit to stopping today? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Jealousy only eats up your beauty. Have more faith in yourself, you got something that other people don’t.” ~ Unknown brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2019-01-0828 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsAuthentic Connection Part 4—Connecting to GodAnxiety is a feeling of unease or agitation that seems to penetrate profoundly almost everyone we know, including ourselves. Rarely are any of us immune to this feeling. At times, it is overwhelmingly disruptive. While I am certainly an advocate for the helpful, research-based mindfulness exercises we practice today, I also know that a more profound relationship is needed for healing to occur. Isolation and fantasy can be our enemy. Relationship and grounding can bring about a healing worth celebrating. Consider today's podcast as a possible resource and encouragement for healing and cultivating a flourishing relationship that brings rest...2018-11-2723 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsAuthentic Connection Part 3—Connecting To OthersGrowing up, were you taught you are half of a person and to look for someone in life to complete you? Or, were you taught you are a whole person meant to connect with other whole people? One of these is healthy, the other is co-dependent. In this episode, Dawn talks about the whole person and 3 blocks to authentically connecting to others. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “If you don’t know your worth, if you don’t know your value, if you don’t know how fantabulous you are —it’s going to be hard for other people to see it. Bein...2018-11-2026 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsAuthentic Connection Part 2—Connecting To SelfIt is important to take the time to identify the negative patterns of “overs” in your life. In this episode, Dawn names 8 “overs” that can prevent you from authentically connecting to others. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “If you don’t take a Sabbath, something is wrong. You’re doing too much, you’re being too much in charge. You’ve got to quit, one day a week, and just watch what God is doing when you’re not doing anything.” ~ Eugene Peterson brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2018-11-1320 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsAuthentic Connection Part 1—Connecting To SelfWhat patterns have you developed in your past that are getting you stuck presently in your relationships? Listen to two examples of how Alita's and Bea's pasts negatively impact their friendship today and what changes they can enlist in order to move forward differently in their futures. Consider for yourself whether or not/where you see yourself in either of these examples. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ “When our thinking forms a pattern to go only in one direction, it becomes difficult to change it completely, but we can always train it not to go there anymore. We must break th...2018-11-0618 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsThe Fear of Finding“If you look for trouble, you will find it.” If you look for less or defeat, you will likely find that as well. You may choose to settle for less or let others drown out those things that bring out your essence. Will you choose to remain stuck or celebrate in God's work and reflection in your life? Join Dawn today as she provides invaluable truths related to the Fear of Finding. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem to be more afraid of life than death.” ~ James Byrnes ...2018-10-3022 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsDecision-Making — Ruminate or Release?Have you ever found yourself faced with a decision and all you can do is ruminate over whether to say “yes” or “no” or if you should stay or go? After making a decision, do you continue wondering whether or not you made the right decision? In this episode, Dawn will help you discover the ‘what’ and ‘when’, so you can finally “let it go.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Let it go, let it go. I am one with the wind and sky. Let it go, let it go. You’ll never see me cry. Here I stand, and here I’ll stay. Let the...2018-10-2318 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsSo You Want a Peace of Me? Where Did My Peace Go?When we get disrupted, the first thing to go is our sense of peace. Following close behind, our brain shuts down, responding in fight, flight or freeze. Listen now as Dawn shares how to hold onto your peace, while gaining a greater sense of solid presence in your own life. ----------------------- “They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace, they say, when there is no peace.’ ” Jer. 6:14 brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2018-10-1625 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsPractice for Progress or Perfection?Ever wonder why perfection eludes you or why you continue repeating the same unwanted behavior again & again? Do your friends ever tire of giving you the same advice, only to discover you did not put it into practice? Maybe it's time to look in the same mirror your friends see you through? Join Dawn today as she elaborates on what might be keeping you from moving forward in your life. “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” ~Albert Einstein brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2018-10-0923 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsFree to Be Me — The Comparison GameComparing ourselves to others binds us to enmity and loneliness. This causes separation in relationship. One person is the ‘winner’ and the other person is the ‘loser’. What other choice do we have to gauge whether or not we are doing “ok” or are “good enough”? Join Dawn today as she fleshes out this topic. “She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.” Prov. 31:25 brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2018-10-0220 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsYou Rule — Creating Your KingdomNow is the time to take stock of your kingdom. All of who you are–your stories, ideas, beauty, body, brains, jobs, relationships, etc. is your kingdom, your castle. You are, therefore, queen of your castle. You rule! Is your castle being protected as it should be? Is your well leaking water? Are you and those in your kingdom thriving or surviving? Join Dawn today in taking a closer look at your kingdom. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” ~Oprah Winfrey brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2018-09-2415 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsGetting GroundedSometimes we feel off balance or like our brains are on a hamster wheel. We are desperate to feel grounded. In order to get grounded, we need to be in our own bodies, solidly, while also being able to come outside ourselves to get a 10,000 ft view from above. Join Dawn as she challenges you and shares ideas to help you journey to grounded living. brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2018-09-1816 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsFinding Home BaseThis podcast is for you if you would love to have some support in identifying where you feel discouraged, broken or just plain old stuck. It will also aid in moving you towards healing so you can journey with greater confidence into the beautiful soul you were created to be. brokenandbeautifulsouls.com2018-09-1017 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsYou are WorthyThis podcast is for you if you would love to have some support in identifying where you feel discouraged, broken or just plain old stuck. It will also aid in moving you towards healing so you can journey with greater confidence into the beautiful soul you were created to be.2018-09-0824 min
Broken and Beautiful SoulsIntroduction to Dawn Sanders and the Broken and Beautiful Souls PodcastThis podcast is for you if you would love to have some support in identifying where you feel discouraged, broken or just plain old stuck. It will also aid in moving you towards healing so you can journey with greater confidence into the beautiful soul you were created to be.2018-09-0808 min