This episode is for women—especially eldest daughters, immigrant daughters, mothers, and women of faith—who learned early how to carry weight quietly and keep going, even when tired.

There was love.

And still, many of us were never taught how to rest, receive, or live from wholeness.

In this episode of It Starts With Us, I offer a gentle reframe of spiritual growth—one rooted in awareness, presence, and small faithful pauses rather than pressure, perfection, or performance.

We talk about:

Letting spiritual growth meet you where you are

Practices that fit real life, not ideal routines

Spiritual direction as noticing God, not being told what to do

A simple invitation into the Pause Challenge

You don’t have to rush.

🌿 Pause Challenge

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It starts with us—one pause at a time.

When life gets loud, overwhelming, or painfully heavy…

In this episode, we open up about the parts of life most people never talk about out loud:

And yet… Jesus meets us there.

You’ll hear raw, real conversations about how to process your emotions with God, how to create space for healing, and why sitting alone with Jesus might be the anchor your soul has been longing for. 🫂

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, drained, or spiritually scattered… this episode is for you.

🕊 Comment SHALOM if you’re choosing peace, presence, and breakthrough today.

Sometimes, we confuse healing with performing. We think we’re growing, but really, we’re just performing. In this episode, inspired by the book "Shame to Shalom: Grieving to be Filled," we discuss how shame can manifest in perfectionism, performance, and people-pleasing. And how these habits often mask deeper emotional and mental struggles. With our team member Faith Dublin, a wife, leader, and mental health advocate, we unpack how to process emotions God’s way, through grace, not guilt. Because true healing isn’t just emotional, it’s spiritual, holistic, and deeply human. You can have faith and care for your mental health. You can feel overwhelmed and still be held by God. You don’t need to be perfect to be healed, you need to be willing to surrender and participate! Join us as we walk from pressure to peace, from performance to presence.

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Have you ever wondered how our Filipino culture shapes the way we feel, love, and heal?

We dive into the unspoken parts of being Filipino: the “Tiis ka lang,” “Wag kang iyakin,” and “Pray ka lang” phrases that taught us to be strong, but sometimes also taught us to hide. Together, we reflect on how God meets us in those hidden places and teaches us that true strength begins with surrender.

This conversation is close to my heart because it’s about healing the Filipino heart — unlearning the patterns of shame and silence, and learning to bring our emotions, families, and stories back to Jesus.

If you’ve ever struggled between honoring your culture and healing your soul, this episode is for you.

Welcome!! This week, we continue the heartfelt conversation with Coach Darlene DeMoss, a grief recovery coach and woman of faith whose gentle wisdom reminds us that grief can be one of God’s most powerful invitations to healing.

In this second part, we explore the simple but life-changing practices that help us navigate grief with grace: how to pause, breathe, and make space for God’s comfort. We discuss allowing emotions to surface without judgment and exploring how grief, when surrendered, can become a bridge toward peace… toward Shalom.

 In this episode you’ll learn:

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Listen, breathe, and let this episode remind you that your grief has purpose and peace is possible. You’re not alone on this journey.

The Grief You Can’t Ignore: Unpacking Emotional Pacifiers with Coach Darlene

Grief is not something we can bypass—it always finds a way to surface. In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Darlene DeMoss, a grief recovery coach, to talk about why grief is necessary for healing, how we often mask it with “emotional pacifiers,” and what it means to move toward wholeness with Jesus.

Together, we unpack:

Why unprocessed grief shows up in daily patterns

The difference between comfort and numbing

How lament can lead to freedom and peace

This conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and take the next step in your healing.

Connect with Coach Darlene: https://go.hbhrecovery.org/home-8238

Welcome back to Cielo, The Savor Mama Podcast. 🌿

In this episode, I share part of my healing journey—how grief, shame, and the lies we’ve carried can be transformed into peace through Jesus. Healing isn’t linear, but it is possible. I hope that as you listen, you’ll feel less alone and more empowered to step into your own story with courage and grace.

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Grief isn’t just about death. It’s about the many losses we carry—dreams that didn’t happen, relationships that shifted, the old versions of ourselves we’ve had to release.

In this tender episode of Cielo, The Savor Mama Podcast, I open up about what it means to grieve well with Jesus. Together, we explore how letting go can actually be a doorway into deeper freedom, peace, and purpose. You’ll hear reflections from my own story, biblical wisdom, and gentle reminders that your tears matter to God.

✨ This conversation is for the mama, the wife, the woman who feels the weight of loss but longs for hope again.

What you’ll take away:

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In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, I sit down with my life coach and mentor, Rosa Jones, MA.Ed, LPC—the very woman who walked with me through some of the most pivotal seasons of my healing journey.

We talk about what it truly means to rediscover yourself—beyond the pain, past labels, and old stories. CoachRosa shares wisdom on:

If you’ve ever wondered how to reclaim the “you” God created before the world told you who to be, this episode will inspire and equip you. You’ll hear both practical tools and Spirit-led encouragement to help you step forward with courage.

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This episode is a sacred invitation — not for perfection, but for permission.

Permission to grieve.

If you’ve ever been told you’re too emotional...

🌿 Your body remembers what your words forgot.

🕊️ This episode is especially for:

The parent still parenting while healing

The mama grieving what she never received

The woman realizing grief might be the reason it's all felt so hard

A deep reflection on childhood grief and emotional needs

How motherhood revealed unhealed wounds

What I’ve learned through therapy, devotional rhythms, and trauma-informed parenting

Why emotional health is not an afterthought

A journal prompt to help you name what’s been buried

Soul care rhythms that fit your real life

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With grace and truth,

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