Real & Redeemed. Turning Therapy into Testimony. Christian Women, Moms, Marriage, Mental Health.

I know you have had "The Talk" with your kids. But have you had the harder conversation? The one about how to make hard decisions, the one where you acknowledge the consequences of your actions. The one where you even tell your kids about your own life mistakes and how you hope they don't do the same? Maybe this conversation is more important than any other. Maybe this is the conversation you have to be intentional to have and the one your child will thank you for when they grow up.

Adoption is beautiful—but it's also more complex than many people realize.

In this episode, we talk honestly about adoption grief, adoption trauma, infertility, attachment, identity, and what it means to build healthy adoptive families. We also discuss why adopted children should never be treated as "less than" or different from biological children, and how the words we use can shape a child's sense of belonging.

Drawing from both Elisa's work as a therapist and my her personal experience with adoption—including growing up with three adopted siblings and becoming an adoptive parent herself— she shares why unresolved grief matters, why adoption isn't a solution for infertility, and how parents can support secure attachment and emotional connection.

Whether you're an adoptive parent, hoping to adopt, navigating infertility, or simply want to better understand adoption, this episode offers practical insight, compassion, and hope.

Because telling the truth about adoption doesn't diminish it—it helps children and families flourish.

Some stories don't just inspire—they change the way you see hope.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with an incredible woman whose life is a testament to redemption. After surviving multiple physically abusive relationships and reaching a point where she attempted to end her own life, she discovered that her story wasn't over.

Today, she is the founder of Peace House Ministries, a life-changing ministry dedicated to helping women rebuild every area of their lives. Through spiritual healing, practical support, financial guidance, community, and unwavering hope, The Peace House equips women to move from surviving to truly thriving.

Join us as she courageously shares her journey through trauma, despair, faith, and restoration. You'll hear how God transformed unimaginable pain into a mission that is now changing countless lives. Whether you've experienced abuse yourself, love someone who has, or simply need a reminder that redemption is possible, this conversation will leave you encouraged and challenged to believe that no life is beyond hope.

This is a story of resilience, healing, and the incredible power of purpose rising from pain

https://www.peacehouseministries.com

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Sophia Lorey, a passionate voice for change in California. Sophia shares the personal journey that led her to become a bold advocate for life, opening up about the challenges, opposition, and victories she’s encountered along the way.

Together, we explore her heart for women, the value and dignity of life, and what it truly means to be a woman in today’s culture. This conversation is honest, courageous, and deeply encouraging for anyone seeking to stand for truth with both conviction and compassion.

Find her thisisawomanpodcast.com and @sophiaslorey on instagram.

Kelly’s story will disrupt the idea that faith is meant to be comfortable.

After a sudden and beautifully unexpected adoption, she found herself walking into a life she never planned—one marked by challenge and a deeper dependence on God than she ever knew before.

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to follow God when He calls you beyond ease and into the unknown. Kelly’s message is clear: we are not called to comfort or complacency—we are called deeper.

This is a story about costly love, visible and invisible scars, and the kind of healing that only God can bring.

In this episode we discuss a controversial moment on instagram where Allie Beth Stuckey claims we do not have an inner child. This rattled Elisa's cage so we had to talk about it! You will hear about amazing ways to heal from your past trauma. This lead to a discussion on being known by God who is not limited by time or space and wants to heal us and use us for his purposes. Tune in for this candid friend to friend conversation.

In this Episode we interview Chris Kornaros about his latest book, The King Knows My Name. The messages we receive from our childhood shape the way we seek love and worth. This vulnerable conversation will inspire you to deeply heal the wounds of your soul. We all walked away from this conversation in awe of how deeply God loves us and wants us to be drawn into relationship with him.

Find Chris Kornaros' Book here: https://chriskornaros.com

Today Dana and Elisa talk about how it was doing a 40 Day Fast. How did it go and did they hate it? What did God speak to them and how did they respond to what God was talking to them about? What is a trade in the spirit and how did this revelation change things for both of them? Listen in to find out!

Josh Sussman shares his testimony which includes being born addicted to cocaine, his adoption story and how God's hand has been leading him faithfully throughout his life. From a traumatic birth story and tough beginnings to a beautiful life full of miracles, God has given Josh many great stories to share. We left the conversation encouraged by the favor of God. You can see how Josh's story has given him a laid back and go with the flow personality that has no doubt opened doors of great opportunity in his life. Join us in listening to his testimony. We hope you are encouraged just as we were.

Dawn shares her experience of the two years her husband was in prison and what life looked like for her and their children during that time. She walks through what happened, the challenges of suddenly becoming a single parent, and the unexpected ways they were sustained.

Looking back, Dawn reflects with gratitude—not because the season was easy, but because she experienced God’s presence and provision in tangible, everyday ways. This conversation is a reminder that the hardest paths are not always the ones we would choose, yet they may be the very roads God invites us to walk, carrying us through each step.