Let's Start Healing

Sarah Maddox, a young mother living in Alabama, shares her story of recovery from addiction. Sarah describes her experience of being out of control, estranged from her children, in and out of rehab, jail and more before she found her way to an emotionally, physically healthy life. She describes her journey as rising from the ashes.  

Host Adrianne Murchison and her cousin, podcaster Charles Gilbert have a cross-generational conversation on what 'For the culture' means. They banter on whether 'culture' applies solely to the hip hop generation, the black community or anyone with a certain mindset.

Charles Gilbert hosts several podcasts. His most recent show is called "So in the Meantime." Follow his show under the same name on Instagram. Also follow Charles on IG as Innerchi_52.

Actress and author Taja V. Simpson shares her experience of colorism within the Black community. Taja writes about the pain of colorism that she endured in childhood and early adulthood, and spiritual breakthroughs into healing, in the book 'Women Who Shine.'

The longtime actress has a regular role in Tyler Perry's 'The Oval.' She's appeared on such shows as "NCIS.' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'The Bold and the Beautiful."

She just launched a new brand of lipstick that can be purchased at tajavsimpson.com.

Follow and contact her @tajavsimpson on Instagram.

Author, facilitator and trainer Laurel Joakimides discusses her chapter in the book, "Women Who Empower." Laurel, who lives in Tucson, Arizona, shares how healing wounds from family relationships led to her consulting work in improving communication skills. Laurel has a Masters of Arts degree in speech communication. The author also discusses her spiritual practice and relationship with God. 

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Mother and Daughter Jaaz Jones and Genia Hale join the podcast to discuss their contribution to the book 'Women Who Empower.' In the chapter titled, 'Unmasking to Empower,' the two share how they healed their relationship broken years ago when Jaaz and Genia's father divorced.

The two are a living testament that tragedy can transform into triumph. They co-founded MaD Miracles where the mission is to provide tools and practices that help people overcome challenges and embrace possibilities and purpose. 

Visit madmiracles.com and createamagicalday.com

Also follow them on social media:

@madmiraclesfanpage, @jaazjones and @CreateaMagicalDay

Kate Butler, publisher of the Inspired Impact Book Series featuring hundreds of women authors, joins the podcast. The Certified Professional Success Coach has published such titles as 'Women Who Inspire,' Women Who Influence,' and Women Who Empower' and shares on Let's Start Healing revelations from her own life journey. 

Host Adrianne Murchison is featured in Butler's book 'Women Who Rise.'

Let's Start Healing is hacked by the pilot podcast, Tappin In, for a discussion on relationships and the Netflix film 'Malcolm & Marie.' have a listen and email host Adrianne Murchison at letsstarthealingpodcast.com with your comments.  

Health and Wellness Coach Tara Page Truax joins the episode to share how to remove limiting beliefs around money and start thinking of money as a positive relationship. Truax encourages her approach for all aspects of life where a person wants to experience the highest aspect of themselves. 

The former professional dancer shares how she broke through her own limitations in the upcoming book 'Women Who Inspire' and on this podcast episode. 

Visit Tara Page Truax on Facebook and Instagram, as well as YouTube. 

Host Adrianne Murchison discusses concepts in the  book "A Course in Miracles" which starts with the idea that God is only love.

Author Maria Felicia Kelley joins the podcast to discuss her new children's book series 'Celebrate the Holidates.' The series is inspired by Maria's son Constantine. Kelley explains how the books explore holidays and orient young readers to the calendar, seasons and specific dates. The Californian shares why young Constantine stirs her creativity and reveals some of her spiritual insights with Let's Start Healing host Adrianne Murchison. Visit Maria's website at mariafelicia.com.