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  • 30 | Understanding Toxicity: Recognizing, Addressing, and Healing

    Welcome to a crucial episode of this podcast, where we delve into toxicity – a pervasive issue affecting many aspects of our lives. In this episode, we will explore the definition of toxicity and how it manifests in our relationships and surroundings.

    You'll learn: 

    •  The concept of toxicity as negative behaviors, issues, and relationships that lead to ongoing anxiety, uneasiness, and discomfort
  • How toxicity is characterized by emotional turmoil and unresolved issues that can harm one's well-being
  • Signs of toxicity include irrational reactions, harsh communication, and discomfort around certain people, places, or situations
  • Examples of toxic relationships where behaviors like dishonesty, disrespect, control, and lack of support create unhappiness
  • The feeling of "walking on eggshells" in the presence of a toxic person is a common indicator
  • The importance of self-care and not sacrificing one's well-being for the sake of a toxic individual is emphasized
  • Practical tips for dealing with toxic relationships 
  • How to assess the relationship's worth and look for recent positive changes

    • In this insightful episode, we have explored the multifaceted concept of toxicity and its impact on our lives. I shared valuable insights into recognizing toxic relationships, taking action to address them, and fostering self-compassion along the way.

    Remember, acknowledging toxicity and seeking a healthier path is a brave step toward living your life purposefully and confidently. Join me for future episodes as we continue to explore essential topics and empower you on your journey of self-discovery and healing.

     

    Resources Mentioned:

    • National Domestic Violence Hotline 
  • Call 1- 800-799-7233

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    • Instagram @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Facebook: @iamdonnasherrie 
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    • 17 min
  • 29 | Revamped and Ready: Exciting Changes Coming to the Untarnished Moments Podcast

    I'm sharing exciting news about the Untarnished Moments Podcast's upcoming makeover and revamp this week. It's been almost nine months since the show started, and I'm so grateful for its progress. I've met many new beautiful people, made divine connections, and interviewed guests from the U.S., Canada, and the UK. I'm so glad that I finally got started with creating a podcast. It's been an incredible journey thus far, and I've learned so much. 

    In this episode, I: 

    • Welcome listeners to the episode and express gratitude for their support and feedback
  • Highlight the podcast's commitment to enhancing the listener experience and making improvements that align with its mission and vision
  • Mention how the podcast is moving in a direction designed by God
  • Address the upcoming changes, including improved topic content quality, a diverse guest lineup, and hearing more from the Host
  • Share the commitment to continue the segments that will explore untold stories of triumph and health and wellness information
  • Express excitement for upcoming episodes that will touch the heart and provide practical strategies and tips that lead toward a clearer purpose and identity
  • Thank the listeners and previous guests for being part of the Untarnished Moments community and for their ongoing support

    • So, brace yourselves for this exciting transformation. The Untarnished Moments Podcast is evolving, and I can't wait to share this incredible journey with all of you.

    Thank you for joining me on this adventure!

    Connect with Me: 

    • Instagram @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Facebook: @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Youtube: @donnasherrie
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    12 min
  • 28 | From Crisis to Calm: Unveiling the Power of Faith in Turbulent Times with Grace Fox

    In this compelling episode, I sat down with Grace Fox, an esteemed career global worker, international speaker, and prolific, award-winning author with 13 inspiring books.  


    Grace has been a career missionary for 30 years. She and her husband have served in Nepal at a year-round Christian camp on an island off Canada's west coast. They are now co-directors of International Messengers Canada, a missionary sending agency with 300 staff in 30 countries. They currently live full-time aboard a sailboat in Vancouver, British Columbia. Married in 1982, they celebrate three grown kids and 13 grandchildren.


    Join us as we explore the heart behind her book "Finding Hope in Crisis: Devotions for Calm in Chaos" and uncover the journey that led her to write this transformative work.

    Grace shares: 

    • Profound insights on how to place our trust in God's guiding hand
  • How to discover the significance of resisting the urge to withdraw during crises and learn how embracing challenges can lead to personal growth and greater faith
  • Valuable suggestions on reigning in wandering and worrying minds using the Word of GOD
  • Her own experiences and the strategies that have helped her break free from despair, offering hope to those struggling to find relief

    • Whether you're overwhelmed by fear or searching for a source of solace, this episode concludes with Grace Fox's empowering words of hope to uplift those in need of reassurance. Tune in to be inspired and equipped to navigate life's storms with unwavering faith and find calm amidst chaos.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Untarnished Book: Free Chapter

    Connect with Grace Fox:

    • https://www.gracefox.com/blog
  • https://www.fb.com/gracefox.author,
  • https://www.instagram.com/graceloewenfox/

    • Connect with Me: 

    • Instagram @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Facebook: @iamdonnasherrie 
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    • Check out my shop 

    38 min
  • 27 | Discovering Identity and Purpose: Overcoming Trauma with Faith and Art with ChosenArts

    Chosen, from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, is an Inspirational rapper, Motivational Speaker, and Artist. She is also the Associate Pastor, Director of Children and Youth Ministries/Outreach, and Woman of many hats at Livingstones Community Fellowship Church in Oshawa.

    Chosen has been ministering through song for over 20 years. She has opened for 2-time Juno nominee MANAFEST and performed at numerous places throughout Ontario, including a Detention Center for Youth in London, Ontario. She has also performed in schools and at numerous youth events, churches, and community outreaches throughout Ontario.


    At 11 years old, Chosen was sexually abused by a neighbor who was also a family friend. This experience led her on a path where she struggled with her identity, with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and depression. In and out of unhealthy relationships, searching for acceptance and believing her life had very little worth, at 23 years old, Chosen became pregnant and was faced with the reality of becoming a single mother. Chosen tried to put matters into her own hands, but God had another plan, and on October 31st, 2005, she gave birth to her son Jakob. Raising her son has been her greatest joy and her saving grace. Through this journey, she has discovered how much more the Lord loves her and all whom He calls sons and daughters. Her son is 17 years old, and she has been married to her husband, Leon, for over 12 years.

     

    Today Chosen is the Founder and Owner of Chosen Arts, an independent artist who sells her products and raises money for those in need in her community. She also leads a youth group alongside her husband and is active in her church and community. Chosen is passionate about sharing her story from victim to victorious and how she has overcome many obstacles throughout her life. She desires to see others be set free from whatever holds them back from becoming who God has called them to be. Chosen is still on this journey as she continues to discover more about herself and more of God’s love for her and the call on her life.

    In this episode Chosen shares: 

    • Insights into the challenges and struggles she encountered while searching for acceptance and a sense of worth.
  • The turning point or realization that led her to recognize the significance of her son in her life
  • How motherhood became her greatest joy and saving grace, transforming her perspective on life and self-worth
  • The journey of accepting and embracing the love and responsibility that comes with being a mother
  • The role of faith in her healing process and how it has played a pivotal role in discovering God's love and calling for her life
  • Insights into the spiritual journey that brought her closer to God and provided strength during challenging times
  • The importance of surrendering and allowing God's love to lead the way to acceptance and self-discovery
  • How her art and the establishment of Chosen Arts have helped her find purpose and positively impact her community
  • The ways in which Chosen Arts has become a platform for uplifting others and fostering a sense of belonging
  • Advice and encouragement to those struggling with their identity, past traumas, or feeling held back from fulfilling their purpose
  • How she inspires youth to embrace their uniqueness and find healing and purpose through faith and self-expression

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    Her story serves as an inspiring reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is a path to healing and a calling to fulfill.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Untarnished Book: Free Chapter

    Connect with ChosenArts:

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChosenArtsOfficial
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenarts81/

    • Connect with Me: 

    • Instagram @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Facebook: @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Join the Overcomers Confidence Club
  • Check out my shop 
    • 31 min
  • 26 | Finding Redemption: Overcoming Addiction and Embracing Faith | Transformation through Prayer with Ruth Hovsepian

    In this inspiring episode, I delve into the personal journey of Ruth Hovsepian, who bravely conquered addiction and embarked on a path of sobriety. 

    Ruth candidly discusses her personal experiences, the challenges of raising three children on her own, her decision to leave behind a double life, and how her profound faith has been a driving force in her recovery.

    In this episode Ruth shares:

    • her deeply personal journey of addiction, the struggles she faced, and the turning point that led her toward sobriety
  • How her own experiences have ignited a passionate desire to help others facing similar struggles
  • The transformative power of sobriety and how it has shaped her purpose in life
  • Some of the biggest obstacles she encountered and the strategies she employed to overcome them
  • about living a double life during those dark 15 years
  • The pivotal moment that led to her decision to pursue sobriety and embark on a journey of healing and renewal
  • How her relationship with God has evolved over eight years of sobriety
  • The ways in which her faith has played a vital role in her recovery journey and the power of prayer
  • The inspiration behind the books she’s written and how it can benefit readers on their own spiritual journey

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    Ruth's story serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment, inspiring all of us to find strength in our struggles and embrace the transformative power of faith and prayer.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Untarnished Book: Free Chapter

    Connect with Ruth Hovsepian: 

    • Podcast - https://apple.co/3ZdI6eU
  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ruthhovsepian/
  • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ModernDayRuthRedeemed/
  • Website - https://www.ruthhovsepian.com/

    • Connect with Me: 

    • Instagram @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Facebook: @iamdonnasherrie 
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  • Check out my shop
    • 32 min
  • 25 | How to Overcome and Change Old, Broken Belief Systems Held in Your Subconscious Mind that Holds You Back with Iva Bontrager

    In this empowering episode, we dive deep into the mighty realm of the subconscious mind and explore how it shapes our beliefs and behaviors with Iva Bontrager, a certified Christian Life and Business coach. She helps ambitious, faith-filled women master their mindset to build thriving, profitable businesses. As a certified Neuro coach, Iva gets to help her clients break old thought patterns that are holding them back.


    She has owned various businesses for over 20 years and loves living the entrepreneurial life! In 2019 I decided to pivot and begin coaching other business owners. Iva lives in Kalona, Iowa, is married to her husband Levi, and is a mom to three incredible adult sons. She lives on a farm and likes to garden, read, cook, and go hiking in her spare time.

    Join us as we uncover the impact of old broken belief systems and discover practical strategies to overcome them. Learn how to identify limiting beliefs and reprogram your subconscious for positive change, allowing you to break free from self-imposed limitations and fulfill your true potential.

    Iva shares: 

    • That 90-95% of the activities and decisions we make daily come from our subconscious brain
  • The brain’s connectivity to our thoughts, emotions, and actions
  • How the subconscious mind operates and influences our thoughts, emotions, and actions.
  • The role of belief systems in shaping our perceptions and creating self-imposed limitations
  • Techniques to identify deep-rooted limiting beliefs that hold you back from personal and professional growth
  • The breakdown of the three core needs that God created within us, and when these needs aren’t met healthily, they show up in negative behaviors.
  • The importance of sitting with our emotions so that we can respond positively to others and situations 
  • Why we need to develop new neuro pathways in our brain

    • Resources Mentioned:

    • Untarnished Book: Free Chapter

    Connect with Iva Bontrager:

    Website: www.ivabontrager.com

    Instagram: @ivabontrager
    Facebook: ivabontragercoaching
    LinkedIn: Iva Bontrager

    Connect with Me: 

    • Instagram @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Facebook: @iamdonnasherrie 
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    39 min
  • 24 | From Teen Mother to Trailblazer | Minister Donna Otis’s Journey of Faith, Resilience, and Social Justice

    This week, we delve into the incredible life story of Minister Donna L. Otis, a native of Chicago and a true inspiration. Despite facing challenges as a teen mother with a low GPA, Minister Otis's unyielding faith and determination led her to achieve remarkable success. Join us as we explore her path from the Chicago Public Schools to obtaining multiple degrees, including a law degree, and her current role as the Deputy General Counsel for the Illinois Department of Public Health. We discuss her passion for evangelism, advocacy for women's issues, and her unwavering commitment to social justice. Prepare to be inspired by Minister Otis's journey and her incredible organization, Naomi's Daughters, Inc., aimed at ministering to women detained at Cook County Jail.

    In this episode Minister Donna L. Otis, Esq shares:

    • her personal journey to success, walking us through the transformative journey that has brought her to where she is today.
  • how she overcame the challenges of being a teen mother and facing low academic performance and defied the odds of becoming a statistic while breaking down barriers
  • how being involved in ministry served as the catalyst for her passion for prison ministry, delving into her profound desire to minister to women in Cook County Jail, and the profound impact her experiences have had on both her and the incarcerated women
  • the discovery of the story behind the establishment of Naomi's Daughters, Inc., a transformative organization and the inspiration behind its creation and the incredible impact it has made in the lives of the women it serves
  • her heartfelt words of hope for those facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles on their path to achieving their dreams and living a purposeful life

    • Resources Mentioned:

    • Untarnished Book: Free Chapter

    Connect with Donna L. Otis:

  • Facebook: Naomi’s Daughters, NFP

    • Connect with Me: 

    • Instagram @iamdonnasherrie 

  • Facebook: @iamdonnasherrie 

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    • 23 min
  • 23 | Achieving Self-Worth: How Prioritizing Fitness and Nutrition is Optimal for your Well-being with Esther Avant

    Welcome to another inspiring episode of Untarnished Moments, where we delve into personal growth and well-being. This week, I sat down with Esther Avant, a health industry veteran with over 17 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness-related roles. She is a certified sports nutritionist, personal trainer, wellness coach, and owner of EA Coaching, which has provided holistic health & lifestyle coaching since 2015.

    Her mission is to help women live their happiest, healthiest, and most confident lives and to change the fact that most women are so preoccupied with their weight and bodies that they never fully pursue their passions. She knows that if more women prioritized their health, they’d be able to unleash the confidence and focus they all need to leave their mark on the world.

    Esther is also a boy mom and Navy wife who has lived and traveled all over the world while running her EA Coaching.

    In this episode Esther shares invaluable knowledge and insights on prioritizing fitness, and nutrition, and how they impact self-worth. Join us as we uncover practical strategies to unlock your true potential to live a healthier and well you. 

    We discuss: 

    • How Esther developed her expertise in fitness and nutrition and what makes her passionate about serving in this industry
  • Understanding the importance of sustainable, balanced nutrition
  • Empowering individuals to embrace a healthy relationship with food
  • How to  release food guilt and embrace a positive, intuitive approach to nutrition
  • Strategies for navigating the challenges of maintaining fitness and nutrition during travel
  • Incorporating quick workouts and physical activities into a busy schedule
  • Addressing the impact of negative body image thoughts
  • Promoting self-acceptance and embracing your beauty rather than false societal definitions of beauty
  • Empowering individuals to cultivate a positive body image through self-care, self-compassion, and unending grace

    • Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

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    Thanks for listening!

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Untarnished Book: Free Chapter
  • https://estheravant.com/quiz/

    • Connect with Esther Avant of EA Coaching:

    • Esther’s Instagram www.instagram.com/esther.avant 
  • Live Diet Free Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/livedietfree
  • Live Diet Free Podcast

    • Connect with Me: 

    • Instagram @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Facebook: @iamdonnasherrie 
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    52 min
  • 22 | Understanding and Overcoming Self-Sabotage with Tabitha Azor

    Welcome to today's episode where we will be discussing the topic of self-sabotage. Self-sabotage is a common behavior that can hold us back from achieving our goals and living our best lives. 

    Self-sabotage is any behavior or thought pattern that undermines our own success and well-being. It can manifest in many ways such as procrastination, self-doubt, negative self-talk, and self-destructive behaviors. Self-sabotage can be conscious or unconscious but always leads to negative consequences.

    Self-sabotage can stem from a variety of reasons such as fear of failure, fear of success, low self-esteem, and past traumas. It can also be a way of protecting ourselves from disappointment or rejection. However, self-sabotage ultimately prevents us from reaching our full potential and living a fulfilling life.

    The first step in overcoming self-sabotage is to recognize it. Pay attention to your thoughts and behaviors and identify any patterns that may be holding you back. Once you have identified your self-sabotaging behaviors, you can challenge them. 

    During this conversation, Tabitha and I will explore what self-sabotage is, why we do it, and how we can overcome it.

    Tabitha Azor is a Brooklyn-based licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is a Christ-following Haitian-American and mother of 2. Her heart for the hurting has allowed her to pursue a degree in Marriage and Family therapy. Her passions are to help women feel empowered and confident, increase their self-love, believe they deserve healthy relationships, and help couples transform their marriages to live healthier lives and build stronger families. 

    Tabitha started NYC Healing Center to create healing spaces for people to transform their lives. In her spare time, Tabitha loves to create, dance, sew, and do arts and crafts. 

    In this episode Tabitha shares: 

    • The definition of self-sabotage and its characteristics
  • Potential roots in which self-sabotage stems from and how to create better self-awareness when it’s happening
  • How to overcome self-sabotaging behaviors in order to reach success
  • The importance and benefits of working with a therapist

    • Resources Mentioned:

    • Untarnished Book: Free Chapter

    Connect with Tabitha Azor (NYC Healing Center):

    • @nychealingcenter (Instagram and Facebook)

    Connect with Me: 

    • Instagram @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Facebook: @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Join the Overcomers Confidence Club

    •  Self-sabotage is a common behavior that can prevent us from living our best lives. By recognizing our self-sabotaging behaviors, challenging them, and seeking support, we can overcome them and achieve our goals. Remember to be patient and kind to yourself throughout the process.

    Thank you for listening to today's episode on self-sabotage.

    Be sure to Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Show. 

     

    29 min
  • 21 | How to Start Your Business with God and Do Business His Way with Doretta Ellsworth from Wear the Promise

    Welcome to the Untarnished Moments Podcast. This week, we will discuss the importance of seeking God in your business. I sat down with Doretta Ellsworth, the Owner & Lead Designer of Wear the Promise, an online faith-inspired apparel and custom print shop; serving Christian Introverts and Thought Leaders.

    In this episode, Doretta shares:

    • How to deal with potential roadblocks that keep us from getting started initially once GOD gives us the vision
  • How she allowed the LORD to guide her with creating a business making faith-inspired graphic tees
  • Her initial steps to get her shop up and running that involved tapping into her resources and including prayer
  • How we can reach people by sharing God’s Word through our businesses that pulpit pastors may not be able to
  • The importance of developing a schedule to manage a corporate or full-time job and your business that includes rest and me-time along with getting a good night’s rest
  • Practical tips to start your business with GOD and do business HIS Way
  • The importance of celebrating your victories and researching; always be open to learning

    • Resources Mentioned:

    • Untarnished Book: Free Chapter

    Connect with Wear the Promise:

    • @wearthepromise (IG, FB, Pinterest)

    Connect with Me: 

    • Instagram @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Facebook: @iamdonnasherrie 
  • Join the Overcomers Confidence Club

    • We hope that this episode has encouraged you and that you have found some helpful insights and tips for starting your business. 

    Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin…

    Zechariah 4:10 NLT

     

    46 min

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