She's Got Gumption!

On this week’s episode, I have Dr Alissa talking to us about her work with people who have suffered severe trauma in Nashville, Tennessee, as a doctor of counseling. Having come from a background marred by trauma herself, she shares how this propelled her into the work she gets to do today. She even shares some helpful information on survivors’ guilt, and setting healthy boundaries with our family of origin. We also talk about the ebbs and flows of her faith journey and where she’s landed…for now.

Be sure to follow Dr Alissa on Instagram and head over to her website to learn more. If you are in the Nashville area, feel free to look her up! After hearing her story, you will understand her deep well of love and empathy and care for all her patients and those around her.

How does a mom of two young kiddos end up being an app creator?!?! I wanted to find this out for myself, but lucky for you, I’m sharing it too!

Amy Martin is the Co-Founder of Cover App, an app designed to connect people in the community to ministries and non-profits for events and volunteer opportunities. I first met Amy at the Everyday Ordinary Jesus Event in Buda, Texas, with our friend Jackie Hooks. I couldn’t imagine taking on such a huge undertaking!

In this episode Amy shares with us what her journey looked like from seed to full blown baby birthing app on the App Store! Cover App is available for both Android and iPhone users in the App Store and GooglePlay store.

Be sure to follow Amy and Delynn on Instagram and Facebook to share your feedback and see what else they are up to! Check out their website for more info.

“Why is doing nothing harder than doing something?” -Barbie Armenta

Barbie Armenta is a fellow coach in the passionate pursuit of helping women discover freedom and healing in Jesus. She is a speaker, a gatherer, a self-proclaimed “do-er,” (can’t we all relate) and now, add AUTHOR to that list. She and her husband Richard wrote a book together called “The Right Combination” where they chronologize their personal journeys to find themselves right where they belong. Be sure to pre-order their book here and look for it everywhere you can buy books on October 22nd.

In the meantime, follow Barbie on Instagram, Facebook, + Twitter and check out their website to hear more from Richard and Barbie!

Simi Shonowo is a photographer who prides herself on brand imagery and the ability to tell a story, not just take a picture, with her images through her company, Uche Brand Imagery. Simi was born in the US, but at an early age moved back to her parents’ hometown in Nigeria. She was raised there and attended school until graduating high school at 16. Being the oldest in her family, she was responsible for the care of her younger siblings. This and many other cultural differences brought about how she continues to show up in the world. While challenging of course, she is grateful for all the ways God has molded her into the woman we get to meet today. Grab a notepad. This gal drops some knowledge that will blow your mind!

You can find Simi’s work on her website here, or follow Simi on Instagram and Facebook to see what else she’s been up to. As a photographer, she’s typically behind the camera, but catching a glimpse of this girl…you can tell, she sparkles everywhere she goes.

On this week’s episode, I am revisiting my story. September 26th, marks a very special anniversary of something that happened 11 years ago today. You’ll have to listen to find out what it is… and how God has been so faithful in healing me, layer by layer.

Here is the podcast I told you about in this episode explaining attachment theories: Attachment and Why it Matters So Much + How Attachment Style Affects the Way You Relate

Angela Cross is back on the podcast this week to share her amazing and inspiring story! After chatting with me on my series “Thing We Can’t Talk About in Church” about her divorce, Angela joins me again to share her whole story, including all the moments God showed up in the midst of the mess. It is just so amazing how good our God loves us. I was inspired listening to this conversation for the second time and I know you will be too.

Be sure to follow Angela’s journey on her blog and on Instagram! Be sure to find her group on Facebook and join her tribe. Courage is contagious!

Maruxa Murphy. If you don’t know Maruxa, after this episode, you’re going to want to. Maruxa is the founder of Perky Perky Coffee company! After successfully building multiple brands and companies, she decided a few years ago to go out on her own. Not only is Perky Perky a delicious cup of coffee, it’s also a brand who’s goal is to inspire and empower women into their God-given purpose. From the first cup in the morning to the “hang in there” cup during the afternoon slump, Perky Perky is encouraging women to rise up and raise one another up, all while supporting this culture of collaboration over competition.

Maruxa shares parts of her story she doesn’t typically share publicly and I’m honored she chose to be vulnerable on our podcast. If there’s one thing this gal has, it’s Gumption.

Wanna hear Maruxa’s Spotify Playlist we chatted about…? Visit this link!

Order your own bag of Perky Perky online now! And be sure to follow Maruxa on Instagram @maruxamurphy and @perkyperkycoffee ! Join the tribe!

I’ve started a new business! On today’s episode I talk about WHY I decided to become a healing coach in the first place and how my own healing led me to this place where I get to share it with others.

Be sure to visit my coaching page or contact me for your FREE Discovery Call!

Catch up with me on Instagram, Facebook, + Twitter @mrswendyjolson

Leslie Verner is the author of Invited: The Power of Hospitality in an Age of Loneliness (Herald Press). She traveled widely and spent five years in China before returning to the U.S. to marry an actor in Chicago. A former middle school teacher with a masters in intercultural studies, she now writes before dawn and reads too many books at once. She, her husband, and their three small children live in northern Colorado. Leslie writes about faith, justice, and cross-cultural issues at www.scrapingraisins.com, in her monthly newsletter, and elsewhere on the web. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Be sure to catch up with me in between podcast episodes on Instagram, Facebook + Twitter @mrswendyjolson or on the blog. And consider supporting our work over on Patreon. We are so grateful to each and every one of you! Thanks again guys for listening!

Elisa Johnston is the most passionate person I’ve met in a while. What is she so passionate about? Sex trafficking. What else? Trauma and changing the landscape of church-culture conversations. Me too, Elisa. Me too.

In this episode we tackle the issue of trauma, and let’s face it, everyone has trauma. But what does that look like for the person in the church who isn’t getting the help they need…? Or is too afraid to speak up? Or what about the person who did speak up but was treated with sympathy instead of empathy…? Brene Brown wouldn’t have it, and neither should we!

Be sure to follow Elisa on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to check out her organization, Black Out Trafficking, and see how you can get involved. She needs everyday, ordinary people just like you! Maybe take the month of March and wear one black item every day. Or maybe start now!

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Also, be sure to check out our freshly minted Patreon page to see how you can help support the podcast and what I am planning to launch this Fall!