Grown and Becoming

Healing begins by examining the narratives we've accepted about ourselves. We explore some of those narratives in this episode and discuss it's possible affects. We consider a resolve where we replace the lies with the truth and walk in our true identity.

Starting again after 40 can feel heavier because we remember previous disappointment, unfinished goals and broken promises to ourselves.

In this episode, we discuss:

* Why consistency is not always a strategy problem

* The difference between self-efficacy and self-esteem

* Practical barriers versus internal beliefs

* Rebuilding self-trust through manageable actions

* Dating after divorce and trusting your judgment

* Philippians 3:12–14 in context

* Moving forward without denying the past

Psychology-supported: Self-efficacy concerns our belief in our ability to perform a particular behavior. It can affect motivation and persistence, but it does not explain every setback.

Biblically grounded: Philippians 3:12–14 concerns Paul’s continued pursuit of Christ. It is not a guarantee of general success or an instruction to erase painful memories.

Personal reflection: I am a psychology student and a woman in therapy sharing what I am learning. This episode is educational and reflective, not therapy or clinical advice.

#StartingOverAfter40 #GenXWomen #SelfTrust #FaithAndHealing #JesusAndTherapy

I’ve been away from social media for about a month. I didn’t leave because I stopped caring about this community. I needed time to become stable enough to return.

In this episode, I’m talking honestly about starting again, the difference between disappearing and intentionally pausing, and why consistency means something different to me now.

We’ll also discuss what psychology can tell us about avoidance, what it cannot tell us about every personal situation, and why Lamentations 3 reminds me that hope can exist in the middle of pain, not only after life becomes easy.

This is not therapy or clinical advice. I’m a psychology student, a woman in therapy, and someone learning how to apply biblical truth to real life alongside this community.