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Midlife Made Simple: Purpose and Peace for Faith-Filled Women#173 Stories That Shape Us: Releasing Old BeliefsHave you ever stopped and thought, Why do I keep getting stuck in the same patterns?Or wondered why midlife brings up so many questions about identity, confidence, and purpose?In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I’m joined by Drenda Thomas Richards, author of Dare to Remember, for an honest and eye-opening discussion about the stories we’ve been carrying since childhood — often without even realizing it.We talk about how early messages from family, culture, church, and society quietly shape our beliefs, decisions, and fears in midlife. From feeling “too old” or “not qualifie...
2026-02-1725 min
Speaking, Storytelling, Sales, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Visibility: Be In DemandSpeaker Breakthrough: How to Leverage Past Speaking Event Success into More Bookings | Ep 363***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~During this live coaching session, our guest Drenda Richards Thomas, has had some recent speaking success. She wants to take advantage of these past events and leverage them into more bookings on her calendar.~~~~~~~~~~~~~***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****Grab your...
2025-10-3024 minSpeaking, Storytelling, Sales, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Visibility: Be In DemandCraft, Connect, Convert: Drenda Thomas Richards' Path to Captivating Audiences [Case Study] | Ep 353You don't have to be fearless to grab the microphone, sometimes, you just need someone to show you how to find your voice.Learn more about IN Demand Signature Speech at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SSMost people think you need years of experience or fancy credentials to craft a talk that truly connects. But what actually matters is learning how to turn your real-life struggles and lessons into words that hook an audience—and open doors you never imagined. This is about showing up as yourself, sharing what’s shaped you, and discovering how your stor...
2025-09-2528 min
What If ProjectEpisode 309: Drenda Thomas Richards - What If We Dared To Remember The Dreams We Had When We Were Young?New episode out with Drenda Thomas Richards who talks to us about her book, "DARE TO REMEMBER" and helps us tap into our true selves as we strip away our conditioned selves and become all that we have been created to be. This is a good one - ENJOY!
SHOW NOTES:
DRENDA THOMAS RICHARDS: https://www.drendathomasrichards.com
DARE TO REMEMBER: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Remember-Uncover-Were-Before/dp/1736821725/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15J5FBHGZMJ5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2DXyJFXhsjb6D3gR5hGHvA.h_KjDxOmQ0d2KsUkyrYipyHMmYKUsGQX6sWU1ST-AGM&dib_tag=se&keywords=drenda+thomas+richards&qid=1719493364...
2024-08-0554 min
The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren GraceHow to let the day go so you can start fresh in the morning with Drenda Thomas RichardsHow to let the day go so you can start fresh in the morning with Drenda Thomas Richards
In this clip, Drenda offers practical advice and wisdom on the art of letting go of the day's stresses and worries, paving the way for a fresh start the next morning. Drenda shares techniques for relaxation and mindfulness, encouraging you to engage in activities that soothe the mind and body, such as meditation and journaling and so much more.
This is an excerpt from our full-length episode: Saying goodbye to the F-word, stepping away from the church, movi...
2024-05-1403 minThe Afterlight Podcast with Lauren GraceSaying goodbye to the F-word, stepping away from the church, moving past the BS and living a limitless life with Drenda Thomas RichardsSaying goodbye to the F-word, stepping away from the church, moving past the BS and living a limitless life with Drenda Thomas Richards
"When you've got that peace, you don't ever want to let it go. And you know you can have drama at work, you can have chaos with your family, but as long as you've got that peace and you follow the peace, you're going to be okay." Drenda Thomas Richards
In this conversation, Lauren and Drenda cover a range of topics, from overcoming fear to the impact of beliefs and stories on o...
2024-05-0959 min
Lone Star Community Radio Shows2.28.24 – Drenda Thomas Richards – The Cindy Cochran Show on Lone Star Community Radio2.28.24 – Drenda Thomas Richards – The Cindy Cochran show on Lone Star Community Radio Are you ready to become all you were meant to be, before society, family, friends made you feel it was impossible ? [...]
2024-02-2849 minLone Star Community Radio Shows2.28.24 – Drenda Thomas Richards – The Cindy Cochran Show on Lone Star Community Radio2.28.24 – Drenda Thomas Richards – The Cindy Cochran show on Lone Star Community Radio Are you ready to become all you were meant to be, before society, family, friends made you feel it was impossible ? [...]
2024-02-2849 min
The Cindy Cochran Show2.28.24 – Drenda Thomas Richards – The Cindy Cochran Show on Lone Star Community Radio2.28.24 – Drenda Thomas Richards – The Cindy Cochran show on Lone Star Community Radio Are you ready to become all you were meant to be, before society, family, friends made you feel it was impossible ? [...]
2024-02-2849 minLone Star Community Radio Shows2.28.24 – Drenda Thomas Richards – The Cindy Cochran Show on Lone Star Community Radio2.28.24 – Drenda Thomas Richards – The Cindy Cochran show on Lone Star Community Radio Are you ready to become all you were meant to be, before society, family, friends made you feel it was impossible ? [...]
2024-02-2849 min
Soul Fusion with Penny ChiassonBreaking Free from the Christian Taboo to the Woo with Drenda Thomas RichardsThis week we are diving into the influence of religious beliefs and the stories they create that can 'trap' us in an unhappy life. This week I am interviewing Drenda Thomas Richards, spiritual teacher, subconscious mind expert and author as she shares the story behind her new book, Dare to Remember: Uncover Who You Were Before the BS. We touch on topics ranging from unworthiness beliefs and christian witchcraft to finding compassionate support from those who disagree with personal choices like abortion. It's an episode you will want to listen to in its entirety. You can...
2024-02-2843 min
Taboo TalksMy Abortion StoryToday, 6/24/2022, the Supreme Court overthrew Roe vs Wade & set back women's rights 50 years.
Abortion is a moral and personal issue and should not be a criminal or legal issue.
A woman should have the right to do with her body what she wants. Whatever choice she makes will have consequences, and she will have to live with those consequences.
In this episode, I tell my abortion story. I had the right to get one.
If you've had an abortion and have never talked about it or are feeling gui...
2022-06-2521 minTaboo TalksIf money was your lover .....If money was your lover, would you treat it differently?
Are you living out your grandparents' beliefs about money?
Where did your money beliefs come from?
Around the 31 minute mark, Heather explains Akashic Records.
Near the 40 minute mark, Heather gets fired up about women who feel guilty for taking a day for themselves but no one says anything about men taking the weekend off to hunt, golf, or watch football.
Debt is discussed starting at 46 minutes in.
Heather's thoughts on Dave Ramsey start at 58 minutes.
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2022-02-041h 07Taboo TalksHypnosis & ReligionIs Hypnosis mind control?
Are you allowing evil spirits in when you are being hypnotized?
Maybe you have life-controlling issues that the church has been unable to help you deal with or overcome. Could hypnosis help you?
Drenda Thomas Richards offers 1:1 coaching and/or hypnosis sessions. Book a free call with her to see if you're a good fit. DM her on IG @drendathomasrichards if you're interested.
2021-12-0108 min
Taboo TalksBehind the Pole: Sober DancerGo behind the pole with me and meet Brianna, a sober dancer, who shares her story of drugs, rehab, redemption, dancing, and faith.
It took 8 stints in rehab for it to finally "click" for Brianna. She shares encouraging words for people who are struggling or who are addicts and for people with shaky faith: There's always hope.
We discuss her first time on stage, the various types of strip clubs, her move to Vegas, becoming a feature entertainer, what it's like dancing sober, and how her faith has evolved throughout the different chapters in her li...
2021-06-2152 minTaboo TalksSex Therapy to Energy Medicine - Padma AliPadma Ali is a former couples/sex therapist who transitioned to energy medicine. She's all about helping people unlock their highest potential using Neuropsychology, Energy Healing and Wisdom.
We discuss everything from sexless marriages, why we marry the people we do, & how she moved from family therapy to energy healing. Fascinating discussion.
Nuggets from Padma:
It's never the other person's fault. It's a button pushed within you. Work on yourself first.
There's a reason why you were attracted to a person in the first place. We find partners to fill the...
2021-04-2941 minTaboo TalksMarried Mom of 3 Goes to Prison Part 2: Life In and Out of PrisonWe pick up part 2 with Candace's arrest.
She talks about prison life and praying for just one picture of her family while she's incarcerated. What is what like to spend Mother's Day in prison, and the surprise visit from her family.
With brutal honesty, Candace talks about life after prison and repairing the relationships with her husband and daughters.
She's also built a business that society wouldn't think would be possible given her background, but God ....
2021-04-151h 07Taboo TalksMarried Mom of 3 during the day, Drug Dealer at Night - Part 1Meet Candace: Married mom of three little girls who overcame cancer twice (2 different forms of cancer at that).! She also became a IV drug addict, then drug dealer, and finally a prison inmate.
In Part 1 you get to know Candace and hear about her spiral into addiction and how she became a drug dealer. You'll hear about her being mom by day and drug dealer by night and how she ended up walking away from her family to deal drugs "full time." We end part one before her last arrest and charge that sent her to prison...
2021-03-1936 minTaboo TalksNobody Wants to Talk About Dead BabiesJennifer discusses losing her child at birth and years later becoming part of an unique organization that honors the life of recently deceased newborns. Her grief birthed a desire to help other grieving mothers and families. She turns a painful reality in to a beautiful memory. She has a gift.
You can reach Jen at nothingforgotten2021@gmail.com or see her photography at Jen Starlynn on Facebook.
2021-03-0425 minTaboo TalksRaising BaileyListen as Bailey's mom describes what it was like raising Bailey -- a kid who couldn't have been more opposite from her. She gives advice for parents with gay children and some suggestions for pastors on how to handle gay parishioners.
Kim also provides some great life advice in general.
2021-02-171h 09Taboo TalksThe Drag Queen Pastor - Part 2In Part 2, Bailey discusses how he came out to his small group leader and parents and the first time he felt accepted as a gay Christian by his peers.
Drenda & Bailey discuss what the Bible says about homosexuality.
Bailey discusses how he became a drag queen, his drag name, and his drag character.
Then there's the whole name change thing.....
2021-02-0345 minTaboo TalksThe Drag Queen Pastor - Part 1In part 1, Bailey discusses his drag queen ministry, his journey growing up in the church, realizing and acknowledging he's a gay Christian, and deciding to confide his secret with his small group leader.
Lots of laughter as we discuss "bouncing the eye", Appendix B, and the hot tub Bible study...
Part 2 will continue Bailey's story.
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