HONEY today we are talking about church AND therapy I have a very special guest for this touching episode. Her name is Lenisha Phillips. She is a singer, writer, podcast host and MUCH more!!!

On this inspiring episode of "A Fresh Start Podcast," titled "Church and Therapy" Lenisha shares her story about her experiences of church and therapy within the African American Community. Y’all this episode is truly amazing. For so long therapy has been a taboo subject within the black community. It's ok to have faith and seek therapy, especially a Christian based counselor or therapist that aligns with your belief systems.

I want to say that we are not licensed therapists, doctors, or specialists. On this show we share our real life journey and talk about real life topics and issues. As always you are not alone.

Here’s how to follow Lenisha Phillipsp:
Facebook: Lenisha Phillips (click the link)
Instagram: Justneeeshsings (click the link)
Podcast: When People Listen (click on the link)
New Single/SoundCloud: “Greater” by E Mac featuring Just Neeesh (click on the link)

Here's how you can find me (your host):
Facebook: LaNita Johnson
Instagram: Lanitajohnson7
TikTok: Lanitajohnson7
Twitter:Lanita_johnson1

Today I have an anointed guest named Bonita Johnson. She is a wife, mother, minister, published author, an educator, actress, director, youtuber with a prominent platform educating our youth and more.

On this touching episode of "A Fresh Start Podcast," titled "Miscarriage, Misery, Marriage and Mercy" Bonita shares her story of her experience with miscarriage and having her rainbow baby at the age of 41. Y’all this episode is truly touching. I am thankful for Bonita's transparency. Take a journey with her, listen to her amazing testimony.

If you or someone you know is currently grieving the loss of a child and you feel as though either you or someone you know may need a helping hand, please reach out to your local church, grief support groups and never be ashamed to contact a licensed therapist. You are not alone.

Here’s how to follow Bonita:
Facebook: Bonita Johnson (click the link)
Instagram: Bonitalynnjohnson (click the link)
YouTube: Star Sister Academy (click on the link)
TikTok: Bonitajohnson325

Her books can also be found on Amazon "Prayer An Assignment" and "Maddie Shows Love".

Here's how you can find me (your host):
Facebook: LaNita Johnson
Instagram: Lanitajohnson7
TikTok: Lanitajohnson7
Twitter:Lanita_johnson1

Today I have a very special guest named Earlina Gilford Shine. She is a published author, an award winning film writer, screenplay and stage writer, producer, director, founder of BlessHands4U of Lyfe Outreach and more.

On this compelling episode of "A Fresh Start Podcast," titled "I Survived Abuse" Earlina shares her story of how she survived being sexual abused by her uncles as a child, abuse with the foster care system within her foster homes and domestic abuse with her ex boyfriend. Y’all this episode is deep and Earlina becomes truly transparent with us all. Journey with her, listen as she shares how she overcame.

If you or anyone you know is being abused and needs help. We encourage you to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1800.799.SAFE that’s 1800-799-7233 or you can text “start” to 88788.

Here’s how to find Earlina:
Facebook: Earlina Denise Gilford Shine
Instagram: Blesshands4u
YouTube: BlessHands4U of Lyfe
Her movies including titles such as "You Got Me Twisted", "Rainey Storms", "Wall of Secrets", "Wall of Secrets 2", "Angry Tears" can be found on TUBI, Prime, Vudu and more. Her books can also be found on Amazon.

Here's how you can find me (your host):
Facebook: LaNita Johnson
Instagram: Lanitajohnson7
TikTok: Lanitajohnson7
Twitter:Lanita_johnson1

Today I have a very specia guest named Theresa Taylor, she also goes by The Pheonix. She is a promoter, she is part of the media entertainment industry, she’s a podcast host, and she is the founder of Global Fire Magazine.
On this special episode of "A Fresh Start Podcast," we are talking about “Living With the Loss of Our Mothers”. Y’all grief IS heavy!! Having to grieve our mothers is something that words can NOT describe. Everyone grieves differently. If you or someone you know is currently going through a loss of a mother (or anyone close to you) I truly believe that you will be given comfort, hope, peace and inspiration.

Here’s how to find Theresa:
Facebook: Theresa Taylor
Instagram: global_empire_ent_media or thephoenix330
YouTube:Global Empire Ent
Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcast and more: Global Empire ENT Media

Here's how you can find me (your host):
Facebook: LaNita Johnson
Instagram: Lanitajohnson7
TikTok: Lanitajohnson7
Twitter:Lanita_johnson1

On this special episode of "A Fresh Start Podcast," I have a very special guest who goes by the name Thebaldgawdez. She is an actress, a model, a mother and a warrior. Today she's talking about her life with lupus. On this episode, you will witness someone who truly became transparent. She confidently shared her journey0 and she is walking flawlessly in her truth.

In this episode these topics and more was addressed:
-The taboo subject of "hair" in the black community and how Thebaldgawdez lost her hair, but she embraced her new self. She's bald, she's bold and she's beautiful.
-Her diagnosis of lupus
-The side effects of lupus
-Insecurities
-Self-love
-Resilience
And much more

If YOU or someone you know is or has battled with Lupus and the side effects of Lupus then this episode is for you. In this episode you will laugh, you will be in awe of this young warrior's strength and you WILL be inspired.

I would like to dedicate this episode to my mom in her memory. She was also once diagnosed with lupus. She had lupus, congestive heart failure, COPD, and more, but she was also a fighter and a warrior. I would also like to dedicate this episode to Pastor Judy Traynham who is a powerful woman in ministry. Last, but certainly not least, I would like to dedicate this episode to The Baldgawdez and everyone who is fighting this fight. You are NOT your diagnosis.


Here's how you can find Thebaldgawdez:
Instagram:Thebaldgawdez

Here's how you can find me (your host):
Facebook: LaNita Johnson
Instagram: Lanitajohnson7
TikTok: Lanitajohnson7
Twitter:Lanita_johnson1

You can follow this podcast on Facebook by typing in "A Fresh Start Podcast"

On this episode of "A Fresh Start Podcast" I have a very special guest and his name is Quincy King. He's not just a guest, he's my brother. Today he is talking about his battle with drug addiction and how he has overcome them. In this podcast, you will witness someone humble, someone who has taken accountability for their actions and is currently living a changed life.

I call Quincy the Jack of all trades, because he's able to do anything he set his mind to do.

If YOU are experiencing addiction or if someone you're close to are experienceding addiction, this episode IS for YOU. This episode enables us to enter the heart and mind of a person who has battled through addiction. I truly know AND believe that this episode will touch the lives of MANY including those who have battled drug addiction in the past, currently battles drug addiction, and the family/friends of people who have been hurt by the actions of those who were suffereing with addiction. Tune in and be touched, inspired and transformed.


Here's how you can find Quincy:
Facebook: Quincy King

Here's how you can find me (your host):
Facebook: LaNita Johnson
Instagram: Lanitajohnson7
TikTok: Lanitajohnson7
Twitter:Lanita_johnson1

You can follow this podcast on Facebook by typing in "A Fresh Start Podcast"

On this episode of "A Fresh Start Podcast" my guest Terraine Francois and I talk about transformation and how we both have experienced transformation in our lives.

Terraine is a published author, filmmaker, director, podcast host and more.

This episode is both informative and inspiring. Tune in if you're in the middle of transitions or transformations in your life. You won't regret it. You will be touched.


Here's how you can find Terraine:
Facebook: Terraine Francois
Instagram: Realterrainefrancois
Tiktok: Tfran69

Here's how you can find me (your host):
Facebook: LaNita Johnson
Instagram: Lanitajohnson7
TikTok: Lanitajohnson7
Twitter:Lanita_johnson1

You can follow this podcast on Facebook by typing in "A Fresh Start Podcast"