Emerge & Empower Podcast TV

Welcome to the very first episode of the Shemergence Virtual Conference, leading into the launch of my book, Unholy at the Table. This series tackles the deeply personal and often hidden struggle of feeling unworthy, unworthy of healing, unworthy of love, unworthy of being seen.

In Session 1, our panel of incredible women; Brenda Winkle, Chef Dee, Mamina Das, and Pamela Hawkins, join me to share their raw and unfiltered stories. Together, we explore those moments when worth seemed out of reach, when pain spoke louder than hope, and when stepping into healing felt impossible.

Through truth-telling, vulnerability, and faith, each panelist responds to questions designed to peel back the layers and reveal how they moved from the shadows into the light. This isn’t just conversation,  it’s a reminder that healing is possible, love is available, and worth is not something we earn, it’s something we already have.

“Some healing happens in silence, in tears, in shadows. But it still counts.”
Join us as we begin this journey together, pulling up a seat at the table where stories meet grace, and healing begins.

🟣 Content Warning: This episode contains honest discussions about trauma, illness, and personal healing journeys. Listen with care.

atch every new episode Tuesdays at 6PM EST from August 5 through September 24 on Emerge & Empower Podcast TV.

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Emerge & Empower Podcast TV – Hosted by Dr. Linda Joseph

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@EmergeandEmpowerTV
Website: www.emergeandempowertv.com
Facebook: facebook.com/dr.lindajoseph
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlindajoseph
Guest inquiries & speaking requests: [email protected]

⚠️Disclaimer: Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Content may include sensitive topics. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dr. Linda Joseph, Shemergence, or Emerge & Empower Media.

📢 Viewer Discretion Advised: This episode includes sensitive content related to infant loss, grief, and trauma. Please listen with care.

In this heartfelt episode of Emerge and Empower Podcast TV, we sit down with Debbie Simmons, a woman of unwavering faith who has walked through the valley of loss and emerged with divine purpose. After giving birth to four premature babies who did not survive, Debbie found herself drowning in grief, holding on to the question “Why?”

But through prayer, healing, and surrender, she gave that Y back to God, and He gave her purpose in return. Debbie shares how she went from the pain of infant loss to the joy and responsibility of adopting nine beautiful children. This powerful conversation is a testimony of grief transformed into grace, and how God can rebuild a life from ashes into something beautiful.

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Emerge & Empower Podcast TV – Hosted by Dr. Linda Joseph

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@EmergeandEmpowerTV
Website: www.emergeandempowertv.com
Facebook: facebook.com/dr.lindajoseph
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlindajoseph
Guest inquiries & speaking requests: [email protected]

⚠️Disclaimer: Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Content may include sensitive topics. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dr. Linda Joseph, Shemergence, or Emerge & Empower Media.

Born with cerebral palsy and confined to a wheelchair, Thomas Moon defied every limitation set before him. In this inspiring episode, Thomas opens up about his mental resilience, academic achievements, and unwavering drive to live a purpose-filled life. From graduating high school to earning a college degree, becoming an author, and now stepping into his voice as a motivational speaker, Thomas proves that courage and determination can rewrite any story. Tune in for a powerful reminder that you are more than your circumstances.

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Emerge & Empower Podcast TV – Hosted by Dr. Linda Joseph

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@EmergeandEmpowerTV
Website: www.emergeandempowertv.com
Facebook: facebook.com/dr.lindajoseph
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlindajoseph
Guest inquiries & speaking requests: [email protected]

⚠️Disclaimer: Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Content may include sensitive topics. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dr. Linda Joseph, Shemergence, or Emerge & Empower Media.

Minister Alicia Hurt joins Emerge and Empower Podcast TV with a powerful testimony of navigating grief, disappointment, and deep faith. After facing multiple miscarriages and the heartbreaking struggle of not being able to conceive, Alicia vulnerably shares how God met her in the silence and the sorrow. As a minister of the gospel, she unpacks the emotional and spiritual weight of infertility—and how her journey through pain became a platform for healing others. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose during pain, this episode is for you. 
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Emerge & Empower Podcast TV – Hosted by Dr. Linda Joseph

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@EmergeandEmpowerTV
Website: www.emergeandempowertv.com
Facebook: facebook.com/dr.lindajoseph
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlindajoseph
Guest inquiries & speaking requests: [email protected]

⚠️Disclaimer: Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Content may include sensitive topics. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dr. Linda Joseph, Shemergence, or Emerge & Empower Media.

🎙️ Healing Beyond the Surface with Leanna Lapidus

 In this episode, faith-led Hypnotherapist and Trauma Recovery Specialist Leanna Lapidus shares how true healing begins beneath the surface. With over a decade of experience helping clients heal anxiety, addiction, and emotional pain, Leanna reveals how addressing the subconscious leads to freedom, clarity, and lasting transformation.

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Emerge & Empower Podcast TV – Hosted by Dr. Linda Joseph

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@EmergeandEmpowerTV
Website: www.emergeandempowertv.com
Facebook: facebook.com/dr.lindajoseph
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlindajoseph
Guest inquiries & speaking requests: [email protected]

⚠️Disclaimer: Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Content may include sensitive topics. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dr. Linda Joseph, Shemergence, or Emerge & Empower Media.

🎙️ Brave Enough to Heal: Knipe’s Journey Through PTSD, Therapy, and Truth In this powerful episode of Emerge and Empower Podcast TV, we sit down with school counselor and author Knipe as she shares her deeply personal journey of healing after surviving sexual assault and navigating life with PTSD.

Triggered during graduate studies, Knipe was thrust into painful flashbacks and a spiral of depression. With transparency and courage, she opens up about her experiences in therapy, her struggles with mental illness, and how confronting her past became the key to unlocking her future. 

💬 Through journal entries, therapy sessions, and moments of transformation, Knipe’s story serves as a heartfelt roadmap for anyone walking the path of trauma recovery. Her words will resonate with survivors and supporters alike, offering insight, hope, and the reminder that healing is possible. 

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive material related to sexual assault, PTSD, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. If you are in crisis, please seek professional help. 

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Emerge & Empower Podcast TV – Hosted by Dr. Linda Joseph

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@EmergeandEmpowerTV
Website: www.emergeandempowertv.com
Facebook: facebook.com/dr.lindajoseph
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlindajoseph
Guest inquiries & speaking requests: [email protected]

⚠️Disclaimer: Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Content may include sensitive topics. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dr. Linda Joseph, Shemergence, or Emerge & Empower Media.

The Courage to Break the Silence: Kath Essing’s Truth
In this transformative episode, we meet Kath Essing—a bold speaker, educator, and author who has dedicated her life to empowering women to break free from the weight of unspoken stories. After decades of carrying the hidden scars of childhood abuse, Kath chose to confront her past and reclaim her voice.

Her latest memoir, The Courage to Speak Your Truth, is more than a book—it’s a movement. A poetic, unfiltered journey through trauma, self-awareness, and healing, this body of work dares to reimagine the narratives surrounding childhood sexual abuse. Through workshops like Shifting the Narrative and her innovative SHIFT framework, Kath gives others the tools to transition from silence to courageous expression.

With over 15 years of experience and qualifications in coaching, mindfulness, NLP, and psychotherapy, Kath cultivates powerful spaces for honest dialogue, healing, and connection. Her story is not only a testimony of resilience but a call to action: What if the words trapped inside you are the mystical keys to your liberation?

Whether you are a survivor, supporter, or seeker of truth—this episode will stir your soul and remind you that your voice matters.



Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of childhood sexual abuse and trauma, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please care for your emotional safety while listening.
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Emerge & Empower Podcast TV – Hosted by Dr. Linda Joseph

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@EmergeandEmpowerTV
Website: www.emergeandempowertv.com
Facebook: facebook.com/dr.lindajoseph
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlindajoseph
Guest inquiries & speaking requests: [email protected]

⚠️Disclaimer: Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Content may include sensitive topics. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dr. Linda Joseph, Shemergence, or Emerge & Empower Media.

In Part 2 of this courageous conversation, Naomi Morad continues to unveil her journey of surviving severe childhood abuse, trafficking, and satanic ritual trauma, this time diving deeper into the complex layers of healing and transformation. With raw honesty and profound spiritual insight, Naomi shares what it means to confront deep generational pain and reclaim power, purpose, and peace.

Now over two decades into her healing journey, Naomi opens up about the ongoing process of psychosomatic therapy, the spiritual awakening that helped her choose life, and the reality of continuing to shed old wounds in order to make room for wholeness. Her story is a testament to what it means to live fully after unthinkable darkness.

If you’ve ever felt like the past is too heavy to move forward, this episode is a reminder that healing is not only possible, it’s available.

⚠️ Trigger Warning & Disclaimer:
This episode contains sensitive content including sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and suicidal ideation. Viewer discretion is advised. The views and experiences shared are those of the guest and do not substitute for professional counseling or medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek immediate help or contact a local mental health provider.
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Emerge & Empower Podcast TV – Hosted by Dr. Linda Joseph

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@EmergeandEmpowerTV
Website: www.emergeandempowertv.com
Facebook: facebook.com/dr.lindajoseph
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlindajoseph
Guest inquiries & speaking requests: [email protected]

⚠️Disclaimer: Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Content may include sensitive topics. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dr. Linda Joseph, Shemergence, or Emerge & Empower Media.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of childhood trauma and abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In this soul-stirring episode of Emerge and Empower Podcast TV, Kath Essing joins us to share her courageous journey of survival, truth, and healing. After decades of living with the unspoken pain of childhood abuse, Kath found the strength to break the silence and reclaim her voice. Her powerful memoir, The Courage to Speak Your Truth, is not just a book, it’s a declaration that no woman should suffer in silence.

Kath takes us through her internal battles, the emotional toll of secrecy, and the moment she chose to speak out. This episode is an invitation to anyone who has ever felt silenced by trauma: healing is possible, and you don’t have to walk alone. Kath’s story is a testimony to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of truth.
📖 Learn more about Kath’s journey and her mission to inspire others through storytelling, advocacy, and radical honesty.

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Emerge & Empower Podcast TV – Hosted by Dr. Linda Joseph

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@EmergeandEmpowerTV
Website: www.emergeandempowertv.com
Facebook: facebook.com/dr.lindajoseph
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlindajoseph
Guest inquiries & speaking requests: [email protected]

⚠️Disclaimer: Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Content may include sensitive topics. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dr. Linda Joseph, Shemergence, or Emerge & Empower Media.

From Pain to Purpose:

Julie’s Story of Loss, Resilience, and Advocacy In this deeply moving episode, Julie shares her extraordinary journey of endurance, love, and purpose. From raising a daughter with a rare genetic disorder and surviving over 40 surgeries, to losing her infant son to cancer, enduring years of abuse, and ultimately reclaiming her strength, Julie’s story is both heartbreaking and powerfully inspiring.

Today, she is the founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, an advocate for legal reform on emotional abuse, and a published author helping other women rise from adversity. You’ll hear how Julie turned personal tragedy into a platform of healing and impact, and how her daughter Taytem, a nonverbal artist, inspires hope through her artwork.

🔗 Learn more:
• Daughter’s Art: hope4tayt.com (Proceeds support the outreach)
• Outreach Nonprofit: cjboutreach.org
• Author Website: juliebarthauthor.com
• Book: Notes From a BlackBerry on Amazon

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes sensitive topics such as child loss, medical trauma, abuse, and emotional distress. Listener discretion is advised. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/emerge-empower-podcast-tv--6068978/support.

Emerge & Empower Podcast TV – Hosted by Dr. Linda Joseph

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@EmergeandEmpowerTV
Website: www.emergeandempowertv.com
Facebook: facebook.com/dr.lindajoseph
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlindajoseph
Guest inquiries & speaking requests: [email protected]

⚠️Disclaimer: Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Content may include sensitive topics. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dr. Linda Joseph, Shemergence, or Emerge & Empower Media.