What does finding your voice look like in your healing journey right now?
In this impactful episode of the Deal to Heal with E. James Podcast, Earnest James is joined by Erika Ristovski for a powerful conversation about healing, identity, resilience, and reclaiming your voice after pain. Erika shares her personal journey of navigating emotional wounds, self-discovery, and growth, offering insight into how unhealed experiences can quietly shape our confidence, relationships, and sense of worth.
Together, they unpack what it means to confront hard truths, break unhealthy patterns, and choose healing even when it’s uncomfortable. This episode encourages listeners to stop minimizing their pain, recognize their strength, and understand that healing is not weakness—it’s wisdom. Through honesty, reflection, and faith, listeners are reminded that their story still matters and their future is still unfolding.
Key Takeaways (5–7)
Healing begins when you give yourself permission to be honest.
Unresolved pain often shows up as self-doubt and silence.
Finding your voice is part of reclaiming your identity.
You don’t have to understand everything to begin healing.
Growth requires confronting patterns, not avoiding them.
Pain does not disqualify you—it can prepare you.
Healing is a journey that leads to greater confidence and clarity.
Episode Timestamps (Major Topics)
00:00 – 01:30 | Welcome and podcast mission: Deal. Heal. Fulfill.
01:31 – 04:30 | Introduction of guest Erika Ristovski
04:31 – 12:00 | Erika’s personal journey and early challenges
12:01 – 20:00 | How pain impacts confidence and identity
20:01 – 28:00 | Finding your voice and breaking unhealthy patterns
28:01 – 36:00 | Choosing healing and growth intentionally
36:01 – End | Final encouragement and reflections on purpose
(Timestamps are approximate and optimized for podcast platforms and YouTube chapters.)
Guest Bio: Erika Ristovski
Erika Ristovski is a speaker and advocate for personal growth, emotional healing, and self-discovery. Through sharing her lived experiences, Erika encourages others to confront pain honestly, rebuild confidence, and step fully into who they are becoming. Her message centers on resilience, authenticity, and the belief that healing is a powerful act of self-leadership.Get your FREE copy of “Forgiving Me: the four steps to S.E.L.F forgiveness” click this link: https://linktr.ee/earnestjames
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