The Café with Carolyn

Healing, sisterhood, and real talk — straight from the heart. Are you letting past wounds define your story? Hey Girl, let's talk! In this episode of The Cafe with Carolyn, I dive into how important it is for us to maintain our character even after the "dealth" of a friendship. I heard the most amazing story about David and Jonathan, and it ties in beautifully with a real topic about integrity and character. I talk about not letting a bad season, give you a bad filter, and why we should embrace the Hope we have in Jesus. Next, I encourage you to age gracefully, aging is a blessing. Im thirty and loving it! I also unpack, the hard truth of spotting mean girl tendencies within ourselves and others. Women supporting Women isn't just a hashtag, it's a way we can advance The Kingdom. When we don't acknowledge our wounds, infection can set in, and things can get pretty bad. In this episode I talk about the importance of acknowedging your wounds, and allowing God to divinely dress them, so that healing can take place.If you're done with drama, tired of hurting, this is for you. For the woman ready to heal, seeking connection and community with women who are healing like you, press play! We have work to do.

 takeaways

We have victory through Christ regardless of current circumstances.

True friendship is characterized by integrity and healthy commitment.

Healing emotional wounds is essential for healthy relationships.

Aging is a blessing and should be embraced with gratitude.

Our words and attitudes significantly impact our relationships, and the filter through which we see life

This isn't just a clever Call To Action, but an assignment to stand up for yourself, so we can stand up for each other. Ready, set, Heal! YOUR STORY ISN'T OVER. SHARE WITH A FRIEND, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE ❤️

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to The Café

02:28 Sisterhood and Healing

05:04 Encouragement and Victory

11:13 Aging Gracefully

12:26 Navigating Pain and Healing

15:10 Friendship Beyond Death

23:05 Understanding Mean Girls

26:29 Healing Together

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In this episode of The Café with Carolyn, host Carolyn shares her personal journey of healing and faith as she embraces her new chapter at 30. She discusses the importance of vulnerability, trusting God, and the power of community in personal growth. Carolyn emphasizes the significance of sisterhood and unity among women, while also addressing the challenges of mean girl behavior in church settings. The conversation encourages women to heal together and support one another in their journeys.

*My Birthday was a couple of weeks ago!

It’s a journey, but it’s worth it. Are you committed to becoming whole?  

Let’s normalize healthy sisterhood — no more enemies, just allies.  Healed women don’t compete, they grow together! 

If thats something you believe in 🎙️tap into the latest episode of The Cafe with Carolyn! ☕️

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Chapters

00:00 NEWCHAPTER

07:12 The power of community + Vulnerability

08:40 Sisterhood

12:54 Do all mean girls know they are mean?

13:21 Care to be aware!

15:54 Get what you need!

19:58 Approach with grace and truth

Feeling overwhelmed by life's twists and turns? This episode is a heartfelt reminder that growth is not linear, and God's grace is enough-even when things don't look how we expected. Join us as we explore healing, tough truths, the power of regulation, and lessons learned from Jesus' calm amidst betrayal.

Hey Cafe Crew! TUNE IN ❤️

This episode is serving some tea ☕️ about healing...for real. It's SO easy to blame others, it's easy to be caught up in the rapture of pettiness, but Mental Health starts with "ME".✨ Like the great Lauryn Hill sings, "How you gon win if you aint right within", you have to start with you, tune in and get some tips on healing with God, starting...yes, within. 🫣❤️‍🩹

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What's up CAFE CREW! New episode, new guest!

Hope Dimanche visits The Cafe we talk about friendships surviving tough seasons, food trends we're ripping or dishing.

We break down practical ways to protect your peace in girl chats that balance honesty with kindness. You’ll learn why healthy friendships are a reflection of your self-worth and how to recognize those rooted in authenticity rather than convenience or comparison.

Plus, some hilarious food trend debates that'll make you laugh and think, “Would I try that?”

This isn’t just talk—it's your blueprint for relationships that uplift, challenge, and heal. Perfect for anyone tired of the superficial and hungry for real, lasting connection. If you believe friendships should feed your soul and help you become who God calls you to be, hit play and let’s do this healing journey together.

Friendship. Loyalty. Boundaries. Healing. It’s all here.

As always Make sure to subscribe to The Cafe With Carolyn on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave me a review, to support the show! ❤️ I hope to keep serving up good topics, so share some topics you would like to hear at The Cafe!

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Hi Cafe Crew! The months of June and July were so challenging, but here I am entering the clear of August extremely grateful. I'll be honest and say I am not the most patient person in the world, and waiting for results, or even sometimesTHAT text can make me super anxious, can you relate?

Sit back and sip ☕️ as I reveal how God taught me the most beautiful lesson about waiting and victory, as I was waiting for my results to come in from a biopsy. This went from a total inner-self journey to a physical health situation, but God. ❤️

Make sure to subscribe to The Cafe With Carolyn on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and leave me a review, to support the show! ❤️ I hope to keep serving up good topics, so share some topics you would like to hear at The Cafe!

#HealthisWealth #God #JesusisKing #Breastcancerawareness #love #mentalhealthpodcast #selfcare #cafe #faith #instagood #faithoverfear #TheCafeWithCarolyn #GoldMedalWins #Nottooyoung

Cafe Crew, WE'RE BACK and its better!

Dive into the heart of real-life conversations on Season 2 of The Cafe with Carolyn!

Are you ready to hear some real talk about mental health, growth, and being fully YOU? In this heartfelt episode, Pastor Jonathan Waldon shares his journey from youth pastor to a man who strives to master self-awareness through intentional routines, humility, and faith. This is community, kindness, and healing wrapped in authentic truth. In this episode:

• Why it’s OK to not be OK and the power of voicing vulnerability
• The importance of having accountability partners who challenge without judgment
• Personal routines that cultivate mental clarity—like Lego building and movie nights
• Growing through seasons: embracing change without shame
• The significance of understanding where you are in relationships and managing expectations
• Parenting insights: how to communicate love regardless of circumstances
• Practical tips for mental health self-care rooted in faith and authenticity

✨  Get your cup of tea ready, because we are just getting started! #WELCOMETOTHECAFE! ☕️ #TheCafeWithCarolyn

#mentalhealthmatters #HealandThrive #Mindsetshift #Wellnesswarrior #EmpoHer #Strongerthanyesterday #BeInspired

00:00 - Welcome to Season 2 & Introducing Jonathan Walden

00:23 - Why sharing stories about mental health matter

00:49 - The journey of starting in ministry as a teen

03:12 - First sermon experiences and lessons learned

06:18 - How becoming a father shifted Jonathan’s perspective on God

09:22 - Growth in faith, family, and understanding mental health

11:12 - Building accountability partnerships that challenge and uplift

13:00 - The art of truly listening and keeping your circle small

16:46 - Personal routines that help Jonathan stay grounded

20:12 - The importance of seasonal interests like Legos and gaming for mental clarity

23:43 - Managing busyness without losing yourself

28:24 - The impact of healthy boundary-setting in relationships

30:44 - The courage to say I’m not okay and why it’s essential for growth

33:25 - Final thoughts & encouragement to embrace authentic healing

Here’s to the first complete season of The Café with Carolyn 2023 😭🥹🎉

12 episodes and almost 4 months later 😅👀 (Praise God ).

I hope you all enjoyed the Expressos, Green teas and Cappuccinos lol , I love those segments! 🥰☕️ This episode I talk unapologetically about getting vulnerable with God, and letting go so we can enter 2024 we clean and light hearts ❤️✨ I also highlight a special man from the Bible for his sensitivity 🥰

This journey was a such a big deal for me (yay!) and I’m thankful for everyone that supported me outright ❤️

Thank God for your stories, vulnerability and willingness to share your light @nyjaebriggs @__iamjosh and @suiradfranklin1 , being my first guests at The Café!

We laughed, we became more vulnerable, we shared inspiring stories and gained wisdom…we grew 💕

Jesus turned every broken moment into beautiful things I can use to uplift others✨

I hope to serve you all many more beautiful things coming in 2024 ☕️🎙️❤️

If you haven’t checked out The Café with Carolyn, make sure to tune in, all episodes are available on @applepodcasts and @spotifypodcasts ✨❤️

Let’s continue healing & growing together

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