In this powerful and deeply vulnerable episode, Coach Leah sits down with her lifelong friends, Tamia Harris and Stephanie Adams, to have a raw and honest conversation about domestic violence and intimate partner abuse. Together, they open up about their personal experiences with abuse—emotional, physical, financial, and psychological—and the impact it had on their self-worth, relationships, and faith.

From recognizing red flags and understanding the subtle tactics of control, to planning safe exits and navigating life after abuse, this conversation offers both heartfelt storytelling and practical wisdom. The ladies share how they broke free, rebuilt their lives, and found healing in faith, community, and self-care.

You’ll hear about:

• The hidden realities of abuse—how it can happen to anyone, regardless of strength, education, or background.
• The role of isolation and financial control in keeping victims trapped.
• The importance of boundaries and learning to prioritize self-care during and after abusive relationships.
• Faith as an anchor—how each woman’s relationship with God was tested, reshaped, and strengthened through their journeys.
• Life after survival—pursuing purpose, breaking generational cycles, and using their voices to help others.
• Tamiya’s vision for Mercifully Mended, an organization designed to help survivors heal, regain independence, and thrive.

This episode is both a testimony of resilience and a beacon of hope for anyone navigating or recovering from an abusive situation. It’s also a call to friends, family, and community members to be present, informed, and supportive when someone they love is in need.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence and abuse, which may be triggering for some listeners.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you are not alone.

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 for confidential help 24/7.

Welcome to another powerful episode of Marriage, Motherhood, and PTSD with your host, Coach Leah. In this heartfelt and deeply practical conversation, Leah equips women with real strategies to protect their peace and emotional health—especially when walking away from a toxic environment isn't an option.

Whether it's a job, a family relationship, or even your marriage, this episode helps you reclaim your power and thrive—even when the chaos around you is constant. Through biblical wisdom, mindset shifts, and soul care practices, you’ll learn how to rise above the negativity and stand firm in who you are.

• What makes an environment toxic (and how to identify it)
• The difference between surviving and thriving in dysfunction
• How to recognize and regulate your emotional triggers
• Why emotional accountability is key to peace
• Self-care and soul care strategies that build inner strength
• How to respond to conflict with wisdom, not emotion
• The spiritual roots of peace and resilience
• Ways to guard your heart, focus your mind, and preserve your energy

• Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
• Philippians 4:8 – “Whatever is true… think on these things.”
• Romans 12:17-18 – “Do not repay evil for evil… live at peace with everyone.”
• Ephesians 6:11-12 – “Put on the full armor of God… we wrestle not against flesh and blood.”
• Matthew 5:46-47 – “There is no reward in only loving those who love you.”

Coach Leah walks you through a powerful 3-step personal peace plan:

1. Identify Your Triggers – Write down three things in your environment that drain your peace.
2. Control vs. Release – Mark what you can control (C) vs. what you can’t (NC), and release the rest to God.
3. Create a Peace Plan – Choose one daily activity to guard your heart and protect your peace this week.

Close out your journaling with a powerful affirmation, like:

Welcome back to Marriage, Motherhood, and PTSD! In this powerful and transparent episode, Coach Leah dives deep into a struggle so many women silently face: losing themselves in the roles they carry. Whether you’re a wife, a mother, a military spouse, or a caregiver, it’s easy to place yourself last when life demands so much of you.

But what if today is the day you choose you again?

Coach Leah shares from her own journey and encourages you to reconnect with the version of yourself that dreamed boldly, laughed freely, and carried a sense of purpose that lit up every room. This episode isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call to action.

You’ll learn:

• Why losing yourself often happens quietly and gradually
• How to recognize the signs that you’ve been neglecting your own needs and dreams
• Practical steps to begin your journey back to you
• How reclaiming your confidence is a spiritual, emotional, and personal revival

So grab your journal and your favorite cup of tea or coffee, and let’s start the journey of remembering who God created you to be.

In this powerful episode, Coach Leah sits down with her longtime friend, Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and hairstylist Nickeia Sylve to talk about what life looks like after divorce—and how to rebuild, rediscover, and rise again.

Nickeia opens up about the pain, the shame, and the process of healing from a marriage that ended in betrayal. She shares the raw truth about navigating infidelity, financial hardship, single motherhood, and even losing her home—while still trying to hold everything together for her children.

Through faith, sisterhood, and relentless hustle, Nickeia found purpose on the other side of pain. She went from working multiple jobs to opening her own full-service salon, The BeYOUty Bar, in Gulfport, Mississippi. And now, she's sharing the wisdom she’s gained to encourage women walking through similar valleys.

In this episode:

• The hidden toll divorce takes on women mentally, spiritually, and financially
• How infidelity and betrayal by a close friend impacted her trust
• Coping with anger toward God and finding a renewed relationship with Him
• Rebuilding her life while raising three daughters
• The power of sisterhood, support, and supernatural encounters
• What love looks like the second time around—and how to prepare your heart to receive it
• Her best advice for the woman who feels stuck, ashamed, or unsure of what’s next

Whether you're in the middle of a breakup, trying to heal from the past, or wondering if God can redeem your situation—this episode is a must-listen reminder that you can survive, thrive, and shine again.

Connect with Nickeia Sylve & The BeYOUty Bar:

📍 Gulfport, Mississippi

https://www.vagaro.com/thebeyoutybar

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In this raw and healing episode of Marriage, Motherhood & PTSD, Coach Leah Huggins holds sacred space for every woman navigating the deep grief that comes with the end of a relationship—especially those that were long-term, toxic, or emotionally defining.

What We’re Talking About:

This episode dives deep into the emotional and spiritual toll of heartbreak—the kind that shatters routines, dreams, and your sense of identity. Whether you’ve walked away from a toxic relationship, been left reeling from emotional exhaustion, or are learning to live without someone who was once your “everything,” Coach Leah offers real talk and biblical truth to help you bounce back and start rebuilding.

Key Topics & Takeaways:

• Why heartbreak is a form of grief, not just sadness
• How to know when loving them is killing you
• Letting go of someone God never assigned you to save
• The danger of numbing pain with distractions (like rebounds, food, or busyness)
• The difference between soul care and self-care—and why you need both
• The story of Jonah as a metaphor for being out of alignment in relationships
• How to stop romanticizing brokenness and start prioritizing healing
• Why guarding your heart is the ultimate act of self-love and spiritual obedience

This Week’s Coaching Assignment:

Coach Leah walks you through a 5-step Heart Healing Plan:

1. Name Your Truth – Acknowledge what you’re grieving
2. List Your Fears – Write down what’s keeping you stuck
3. Workshop Your Fears – Identify one solution or resource for each fear
4. Speak Life Over Yourself – Choose a scripture or affirmation to declare daily
5. Take One Bold Step – Block the number. Say no. Set a boundary. Choose peace.

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Psalm 34:18 – "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
• Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
• 2 Timothy 1:7 – "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind."

Affirmation of the Week:

"I deserve peace, joy, and love that doesn’t hurt."

In this powerful episode, Coach Leah tackles a silent epidemic—loneliness. Whether you're a military spouse, a mother, or a woman of faith navigating the complexities of life, Leah reminds you that feeling alone doesn’t mean you are alone. With raw vulnerability and biblical truth, she unpacks the difference between solitude and isolation, the emotional and physical toll of disconnection, and how fear and rejection distort our ability to experience meaningful relationships.

From the roots of loneliness to social anxiety, digital overstimulation, and the wounds of rejection, Coach Leah offers practical steps to disrupt isolation and rebuild community. She challenges you to audit your circle, open your heart, and make room for godly friendships that will nourish your soul.

What You’ll Learn:

• The real difference between being alone and feeling lonely
• Why solitude can be sacred—but isolation is dangerous
• The health risks of chronic loneliness (equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day!)
• How fear, shame, and rejection create emotional walls
• Six types of people every woman needs in her life
• Red flags: energy vampires, fakers, gossipers & more
• Practical ways to reconnect with others and yourself

Coaching Moment Challenge:

1. Write down 3 people you want to reconnect with or grow closer to.
2. Reach out to at least one of them this week (call, text, or voicemail).
3. Join or create a group where you can connect intentionally.
4. Journal about your experience and reflect on what it reveals about your need for community.

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Hebrews 10:25 — “Do not forsake the fellowship of believers…”
• Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 — “Two are better than one…”
• Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…”

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Marriage, Motherhood, and PTSD, Coach Leah shares how to protect your peace without losing yourself in the process. Still on the road to resilience this season, she dives deep into what it means to set boundaries that honor God, love others, and protect your mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

Coach Leah opens up about the common peace-stealers in our lives—people-pleasing, comparison, guilt, chaos, and unrealistic expectations—and reminds us that peace isn’t passive. It’s a practice. She teaches how boundaries aren’t a sign of selfishness but a sign of wisdom, love, and spiritual maturity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The holy reason boundaries matter (and how to set them with love)
• How to identify what’s been stealing your peace
• Why guarding your heart is a spiritual practice (Proverbs 4:23)
• Daily tools to reclaim your peace through breathwork, journaling, and soul-care
• How to stand in your God-given identity and stop over-explaining your “no”
• Scriptures to center your mind and renew your focus
• What to do when fear, anxiety, and people’s opinions try to control your mood

Coach Leah also walks you through a practical coaching moment at the end with journal prompts and weekly action steps to apply what you’ve learned in real life.

Coaching Moment Reflection Questions:

• Where in your life is your peace being stolen?
• What’s one small step you can take today to protect your peace?
• Who are you trying to save that God might be asking you to release?

Action Step: Choose one area to guard your peace this week—set a boundary, unplug, journal, or pray instead of worrying—and celebrate your progress!

In this powerful episode of Marriage, Motherhood, and PTSD, Coach Leah gets real about what it means to detox your life—not with juice cleanses, but with soul work. If you’ve been carrying the weight of toxic relationships, emotional exhaustion, negative thought patterns, and spiritual clutter, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and begin again.

Through raw storytelling and biblical truth, Coach Leah walks you through the signs of inner burnout, the emotional traps of codependency, and how unresolved pain can quietly sabotage your peace, your purpose, and your identity. You’ll learn how to spot toxic habits, detox digital distractions, break soul ties, and reclaim your joy, your strength, and your voice.

Whether you’re navigating PTSD in your marriage, recovering from betrayal, or simply feeling stuck, this episode equips you with spiritual and practical tools to create healthy boundaries, let go of what no longer serves you, and start the healing process.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What emotional toxicity really looks like (and how it sneaks into your life)
• Signs of unhealed trauma and how it affects your relationships
• How dopamine dysregulation keeps you addicted to dysfunction
• Why boundaries aren’t walls—they're your pathway to peace
• Steps to break toxic cycles, even when you're stuck in the same environment
• The connection between cluttered spaces and emotional chaos
• How to heal from church hurt, betrayal, and your own inner critic
• What Scripture says about guarding your heart and reclaiming your identity

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Scripture Reference:

Ephesians 6:12 — “We wrestle not against flesh and blood…”

Proverbs 4:23 — “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

Coaching Challenge of the Week:

Choose one area of your life to detox this week.

Whether it’s a digital habit, a toxic relationship, or a limiting belief—write it down, take one step, and reclaim your peace. Then join us in The Locker Room after show and share your journey.

In this deeply insightful episode, Coach Leah sits down with Dr. Joshua P. Smith to explore one of the most important—and often overlooked—elements of healing: soul care. They unpack what it means to truly care for your inner man, how trauma impacts the soul, and why faith and therapy must work hand in hand. Dr. Smith shares wisdom from his years of experience as a counselor, minister, and founder of Soul Healing Psychotherapy and Wellness.

Together, they discuss how unhealed trauma manifests in our thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and even our children, and how to reverse generational patterns by doing the inner work. This episode will speak to anyone who feels the weight of unresolved pain, whether from childhood trauma, grief, spiritual burnout, or emotional exhaustion. You’ll leave with practical steps to build resilience, protect your peace, and pursue healing—starting with your soul.

• What “soul care” really means and why it matters for long-term healing
• Signs your soul needs healing and how to identify emotional patterns
• How unhealed trauma becomes generational and impacts your parenting
• The difference between real resilience and false strength
• How to engage in therapy while keeping your faith central
• Why prayer and meditation are essential but not replacements for doing the work
• The difference between trauma bonding and healthy community
• Tools to support others in their healing without becoming their trigger

• Genesis 2:7 – Body, soul, and spirit created by God
• 3 John 1:2 – Prosper and be in good health as your soul prospers
• Proverbs 4:23 – Guard your heart, for everything flows from it
• Psalm 1:2 – Meditate on the law of the Lord day and night
• Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
• 2 Corinthians 10:5 – Cast down arguments and take thoughts captive
• Hebrews 6:19 – Hope as an anchor for the soul
• James 5:16 – Confess and pray so that you may be healed

• “Peace is not the absence of problems; it’s finding your anchor in the storm.”
• “Is that your personality or your pain?”
• “Just because it’s over doesn’t mean it’s over.”
• “We don’t pass down events—we pass down our trauma responses.”
• “Faith doesn’t exempt you from the process. It gives you strength to go through it.”

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In this soul-stirring episode, Coach Leah speaks directly to the woman who feels like she’s holding it all together on the outside while unraveling on the inside. If you've been showing up for everyone else, but feel unseen, unappreciated, and emotionally depleted, this conversation offers the hope, tools, and strategy you need to keep going.

With honesty, biblical truth, and practical insight, Leah teaches you how to encourage yourself in seasons where the support system is silent. You'll learn how to speak life over yourself, shift your mindset through the power of your words, and identify the internal lies that are holding you back. This episode is not just inspirational—it's equipping you to take intentional action toward healing and resilience.

• How to use self-talk as a biblical and psychological survival tool
• The impact of your inner voice on your mindset and spiritual posture
• What it means to coach yourself like David did in scripture
• The connection between soul care, journaling, forgiveness, and emotional release
• How to shift your perspective when you're overwhelmed, discouraged, or silently suffering
• Practical ways to reframe your thoughts and environment for healing
• The importance of guarding your heart and filtering what you allow into your mind

• Proverbs 18:21 – Life and death are in the power of the tongue
• Psalm 42:11 – Why, my soul, are you downcast?
• Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
• Proverbs 4:23 – Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it
• Isaiah 40:31 – They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength

1. What lies have I been speaking over myself that I need to break today?
2. What truth does God say about me that I need to start declaring?
3. When was the last time I truly encouraged myself—and what helped?
4. What negative emotions am I holding onto, and how can I begin to release them?
5. What do I need to forgive myself for so I can move forward?

Once you've answered these questions, speak at least one truth out loud. Use it as your affirmation and declaration—because your healing depends on it.

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