I’m sharing something tender on this week’s Small Talks with Theresa — the first few pages of my book.It’s a glimpse into the life James and I had together, and the beginning of the story I’m learning how to tell. Honestly, it’s scary to write a book about someone you love taking their life.But I believe there’s healing in naming the truth, and maybe—by sharing mine—you’ll feel less alone in yours. Thanks for being here with me.#SoulTalksPodcast #SmallTalksWithTheresa #GriefAndHope #MentalHealthAwareness #SharingMyStory #YouAreNotAlone

We’re back today with Therapy with Sheri on the Soul Talks Podcast, and this conversation is one so many of us need.Toxic relationships are everywhere—on our feeds, in our pasts, maybe even in our present. But what does “toxic” really mean? Sheri Ryland helps us slow down and look honestly at the confusion, the inconsistency, and the emotional tug-of-war that can keep us stuck. Sometimes we stay because caretaking gives us a sense of purpose. Sometimes we enable harmful behavior just so we can be the one who fixes it. And when we’re no longer the hero, we’re left wondering where we belong. It’s not just emotional.Being in a toxic relationship can actually change your brain. But there is hope—and there is a way out.This episode is a compassionate invitation to understand what’s happening, name what’s unhealthy, and take the first small steps toward healing.Listen now to Episode 26. #ToxicRelationships #TherapyWithSheri #SoulTalksPodcast #CodependencyRecovery #EmotionalHealing #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthAwareness #KnowYourWorth #StopTheCycle #HealingIsPossible

Get ready for such a powerful and insightful episode on complexities of parenting—especially when you're still healing yourself. In Episode 25, Cindy vulnerably shares her journey as a mom navigating fear, control, and faith during a season when her daughter was struggling deeply. She opens up about the ache of watching someone you love numb their pain—and the prayer that shifted everything: “God, help me see what You see when You look at Anna.” This episode is full of wisdom for parents and caregivers who want to show up with love rather than fear. Cindy invites us to reflect on how our own unhealed pain can shape the way we see those closest to us—and how often we project our idea of success onto someone wired completely differently. Cindy’s story is a powerful reminder: you can’t give what you don’t have. The work of healing in us brings freedom to those we love. And every child deserves to be seen for who they are, not who we hoped they'd be. You’ll also hear how compartmentalized faith can limit emotional healing—and why truly seeing your child begins with looking inward. 🎧 Tune in to Episode 25 now. #SoulTalksPodcast #ParentingThroughPain #FaithAndMentalHealth #HealingInParenting #SeeYourChild #EmotionalHealing #CindyHalsted #SafePeople #SeenSoothedSafe #SoulCare

In Part 3 of our Soul Talks conversation with Cindy Halsted, she opens up about her crawl out of depression—and the two things that helped her start healing:She needed it to be normalized—to know it's not her fault and that even with strong faith, life can be incredibly hard.She needed safe people—wise counselors and trusted friends to help her explore childhood wounds and feel seen.Cindy shares how healing requires us to feel:✔️ Seen✔️ Soothed✔️ SafeOnly then can we begin to feel secure.She also reflects on how her own unhealed wounds—especially around being objectified as a woman—shaped how she parented her daughters. Her vulnerability offers hope to anyone navigating the complexities of raising children while healing themselves.Plus, you’ll hear:💙 How her dad's legacy as a coach lives on in her work with women leaders🏈 And her deep love for Detroit Lions football!This episode is a powerful reminder: You don’t have to have it all together to start healing. You just need a safe place to be honest.🎧 Tune in to Episode 24 now.#YouAreEnough #SoulTalksPodcast #FaithAndMentalHealth #HealingInParenting #SafePeople #SeenSoothedSafe #NormalizeStruggle #EmotionalHealing #CindyHalsted #DetroitLionsFan #WomenSupportingWomen

We’re back again today with our weekly Therapy with Sheri episode on the Soul Talks Podcast. This week, Sheri Ryland invites us to gently examine the self-judgment we carry—often shaped by the words and expectations of others. When we internalize those messages—good or bad—they begin to shape what we believe we should or shouldn't do. The result? A quiet narrative that tells us we’re never enough. But Sheri reminds us: Who do I have to be enough for? Yourself is all that matters. This episode explores how to shift the negative voices, release shame, and begin practicing kindness—not just toward ourselves, but toward others too. Tune in now to Episode 23! #YouAreEnough #StopSelfJudgment #HealingFromWithin #InnerCritic #EmotionalWellness #SelfWorthJourney #KindnessStartsWithYou #LetGoOfShame #MentalHealthAwareness #RewriteYourStory

We are back again today with Cindy Halsted! In this honest and powerful continuation, Cindy opens up about the complexity of being seen—how her beauty and femininity shaped her early experiences, from pageants to dating, and the tension of presenting a polished version of herself vs. simply being herself.She also shares how her faith became deeply personal—formed through times of pain and depression. While she never questioned God, she wrestled with questions like “Am I enough?” and “Am I okay?”From facing challenges as a young woman to the demands of motherhood, Cindy’s story is a profound reminder that healing often begins when we stop resisting our emotions and begin to acknowledge them—creating space for acceptance and grace to enter our lives.Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.#SoulTalksPodcast #FaithJourney #MentalHealthMatters #WomenOfFaith #CindyHalsted #PodcastEpisode #HealingJourney

Mother’s Day can be beautiful—and incredibly complex. In this week’s episode, resident therapist Sheri Ryland unpacks the layers of grief, pressure, and expectation that often surface this time of year. From maternal and prenatal loss to the quiet weight of single motherhood, Sheri offers thoughtful insight for navigating the emotions that come with this day.✨ You don’t have to be perfect. Doing right by your kids and yourself is more than enough.#MothersDay #TherapyWithSheri #SoulTalksPodcast #GriefAndMotherhood #MaternalLoss #SingleMomSupport #ChristianTherapist #EmotionalWellness #MentalHealthForMoms #YouAreEnough #FaithAndMotherhood #PrenatalLoss #ChristianPodcast #HealingJourney #MotherhoodSupport

This week on the Soul Talks Podcast, Theresa Bruno welcomes transformational leader Cindy Halsted—a woman whose life is marked by deep spiritual insight, emotional healing, and intentional living.With advanced degrees in counseling, and certifications in coaching and trauma-informed modalities. Cindy shares how her journey through pain, performance, and purpose has shaped her powerful ministry today. In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Cindy opens up about growing up in a spiritually rich but emotionally complex home, and how the loneliness she carried as a child ultimately drew her closer to God. She reflects on the identity crisis she faced after a spinal diagnosis shifted the trajectory of her athletic dreams—and how stepping into her first pageant became an unexpected turning point toward healing and wholeness. Cindy also speaks candidly about the years she spent performing to mask her pain, the moment she invited God into her heart, and the life-long spiritual journey that followed. She is a co-founder and leader with We Want More, and as the founder of Secure Coaching, she walks alongside women leaders—helping them braid together their emotional and spiritual well-being with their callings in family, business and ministry. Cindy’s story is a powerful reminder that healing is holy, and living with intentionality begins by letting God into every room of your heart. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. #SoulTalksPodcast #CindyHalsted #ChristianLeadership #EmotionalHealing #FaithJourney #ChristianWomen #SpiritualGrowth #IntentionalLiving #ChristianPodcast #WomenInMinistry #GriefAndGrace #SecureCoaching #HealingWithGod #PerformanceToPurpose

Grief touches all of us—whether through the loss of a loved one, a life-altering change, or the quiet ache of unmet expectations. In this week’s episode, we’re holding space for that pain—and for the possibility of healing.Theresa shares her personal journey of navigating deep loss, joined by resident therapist Sheri Ryland, who offers compassionate insight into the emotional and spiritual process of grief.If you’re walking through grief or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you.You are not alone.Tune in wherever you get your podcasts and on Youtube.#SoulTalksPodcast #GriefSupport #HealingJourney #FaithThroughGrief #MentalHealthAwareness #GriefAndLoss #SpiritualHealing #TherapyTools #EmotionalWellness #ChristianPodcast #HopeAfterLoss #SoulHealing #SheriRyland

We’re back with another episode of my personal interview with my dear friend Peter Siaggas—one that’s especially close to my heart.In Season 2, Episode 11, I shared how I found my way into the world of marketing and advertising—and how that journey led me to James, the love of my life.Now, in Episode 18, I open up about what came next: becoming a mother, building a career I loved, and doing my best to be present for it all. Through every high and low, James was my constant—cheering me on, grounding me, believing in me.What started as a creative outlet—making jewelry just for myself—blossomed into an unexpected passion and business. Before I knew it, my pieces were being worn by celebrities like Michelle Obama, Pink, Brooklyn Decker, Julia Roberts, and Kristen Stewart. It felt like everything was coming together.I was living a life I had dreamed of… until, in an instant, everything changed.This episode is a vulnerable one. I invite you to listen in as I share more of my story—how love, loss, creativity, and purpose have shaped the path I walk today.#SoulTalksPodcast #MyStory #GriefAndGrace #FromPassionToPurpose #LoveAndLoss #WorkingMomLife #JewelryDesign #CreativeJourney