Self-Care Sanctuary

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: A Letter From My Father – Accountability, Repair, and Healing Beyond the Hurt 💜

Post Father's Day, I'm sharing one of the most personal episodes I've ever recorded.

After my father passed away, I discovered a letter he had written to me when I was 13 years old. In that letter, I found something many people spend a lifetime longing for—a parent's acknowledgment, accountability, and desire to repair what had been broken. As both a daughter and a therapist, I was reminded by this experience of the profound impact fathers have on the emotional well-being of their children, whether sons or daughters. In this heartfelt episode of the Self-Care Sanctuary Podcast, we'll explore:✨ Why accountability matters more than perfection

✨ The unique impact fathers have on daughters and sons
✨ How trust can be rebuilt after hurt and disappointment
✨ Practical steps fathers can take to repair broken relationships
✨ How adult children can heal when reconciliation isn't possible
✨ Evidence-based self-care strategies for navigating grief, forgiveness, and healing.

Whether your relationship with your father was loving, complicated, distant, or marked by loss, this conversation offers hope, insight, and tools for healing. Because healing isn't always about receiving the apology you deserved, sometimes it's about giving yourself the compassion, validation, and love you needed all along.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. And remember...💜 Self-care is not an option. It is necessary.

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Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't. 

Feeling tired of always having to be strong? In this episode of the Self-Care Sanctuary Podcast, licensed therapist Sharron Terry, LPC, explores emotional resilience, burnout, and everyday ways to rebuild strength without self-abandonment.

If you’re feeling tired of always having to be strong, you’re not alone. Let us know what resilience looks like for you right now 💛


Connect with Sharron Terry
Website: https://purplereigncounseling.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Self-Care Sanctuary and Purple Reign Counseling
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Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't. 

This week on the Self-Care Sanctuary Podcast, Sharron Terry, LPC, explores the rising anxiety and fear many are experiencing due to cultural trauma and current events. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or on edge, this episode offers reassurance, grounding strategies, and gentle tools to help you regulate your nervous system and reclaim a sense of calm. You are not alone—and support is available.

🎧 Tune in for a compassionate, trauma-informed conversation focused on healing, hope, and self-care.

Connect with Sharron Terry
Website: https://purplereigncounseling.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Self-Care Sanctuary and Purple Reign Counseling
IG: PurpleReignCounseling

Resources for Support

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know support is available:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988
• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP
• Therapy for Black Girls – therapist directories and resources
• Open Path Psychotherapy Collective – low-cost therapy options
• Psychology Today – therapist locator
• Local community mental health centers

If you’re outside the U.S., local crisis lines and mental health organizations are available in most countries.

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Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't. 

“Well, you don’t look sick.” Statements like these can unintentionally harm relationships when someone is living with fibromyalgia. In this episode, we discuss common misunderstandings, emotional disconnects, and how loved ones can shift from frustration to compassion. This honest conversation offers tools for better communication, deeper empathy, and healthier relationships on both sides of chronic illness.


Contact Information:

Tami Stackelhouse
Founder & Master Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®
Fibromyalgia Podcast®
International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, LLC


Discover Your Fibromyalgia Wellness Style℠! Take the FREE quiz here
Get FREE fibromyalgia books and resources here

Sharron Terry, LPC
Purple Reign Counseling, PLLC
https://purplereigncounseling.com/



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Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't. 

Intimacy is about so much more than physical closeness—it’s emotional safety, shared experiences, trust, and truly feeling seen. In this episode of The Self-Care Sanctuary, we break down the different types of intimacy—emotional, physical, intellectual, experiential, and spiritual—and explore practical ways to create a deeper, lasting connection with your partner. Whether you’re feeling stuck in routine or simply want to grow closer, you’ll learn how to overcome common barriers, nurture trust, and keep your relationship thriving beyond the surface.

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert by John Gottman PhD and Nan Silver 

https://a.co/d/cHs5pyH


Find out your love language:

https://www.betterlovelanguage.com/

Connect with Sharron Terry, MS, LPC, NCC
Website: https://purplereigncounseling.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Self-Care Sanctuary and Purple Reign Counseling
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Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't. 

Creating a Relationship Where Both People Can Thrive.
In this episode of The Self-Care Sanctuary, we explore the building blocks of a healthy relationship: trust, boundaries, and shared growth. Learn how trust is earned, how to rebuild it when it breaks, how to set loving boundaries, and how to grow together without losing yourself. Whether you're single, dating, or deep into marriage, this episode offers real talk, tools, and insight to help your relationship thrive.

For more information about Healthy Relationships:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-emotional-meter/202409/the-foundation-of-healthy-relationships

Connect with Sharron Terry
Website: https://purplereigncounseling.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Self-Care Sanctuary and Purple Reign Counseling
IG: PurpleReignCounseling

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Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't. 

In part two of our 3-part series on The Basics of How to Build Strong Relationships, we’re diving into the heart of connection—communication. Learn how to express yourself without attacking, listen without defending, and resolve conflict without emotional damage. With practical tools and reflective prompts, this episode will help you shift from communication breakdowns to meaningful breakthroughs.

Gottman's Four Horsemen

https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/

Connect with Sharron Terry
Website: https://purplereigncounseling.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Self-Care Sanctuary and Purple Reign Counseling
Instagram: PurpleReignCounseling

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Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't. 

What does it really take to build a strong, lasting relationship? In this episode, we explore the 5 essential pillars every healthy couple needs—mutual respect, communication, emotional safety, shared values, and healthy interdependence. Whether you’re in a relationship or reflecting on one, this episode will help you understand the foundation of deep, sustainable love, with therapeutic insight and a few laughs along the way.

Connect with Sharron Terry
Website: https://purplereigncounseling.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Self-Care Sanctuary and Purple Reign Counseling
IG: PurpleReignCounseling



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Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't. 

In this powerful episode of The Self-Care Sanctuary, we explore one of life’s hardest questions: Should I stay or leave this relationship? We’ll walk through the difference between healthy and unhealthy dynamics, signs it may be time to let go, and a gentle decision-making framework to help you find clarity. Whether you're in a season of confusion or simply seeking tools to better understand your relationship, this episode centers on emotional safety, self-trust, and practical self-care strategies.


National Domestic Violence Hotline:

https://www.thehotline.org/



Connect with Sharron Terry
Website: https://purplereigncounseling.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Self-Care Sanctuary and Purple Reign Counseling
Instagram: PurpleReignCounseling

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Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't. 

Are you truly tired—or just overloaded? In this episode, join me and my special guest - Nakeesha Kenney-Futrell, a licensed clinical social worker, as we dive into the difference between emotional exhaustion and sensory overstimulation. Learn how to recognize the signs, listen to your body, and reset your nervous system. It's time to redefine your relationship with rest. Just B.R.E.A.T.H.E 🧘🏽‍♀️💤

For more information

Contact

Nakeesha Kenney-Futrell, LCSW, MSW 
Elevated Mental Health Services, LLC
Website: www.elevatedmhs.com

Sharron Terry, M.S., LPC, NCC
Purple Reign Counseling and Consulting, PLLC
Website: https://purplereigncounseling.com/
Email: [email protected]

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-sanctuary--6469408/support.

Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't.