Healing After Hours with Shaniqua

Shaniqua Smith
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Welcome to Healing After Hours with Shaniqua, a late-night safe space for the person who looks fine on the outside but feels heavy on the inside. This podcast is for the quiet overthinkers, the emotionally exhausted, the people carrying pain in silence, and the ones trying to heal while still showing up for everyone else. Here, we talk about real life emotional burnout, hidden pain, relationships, loneliness, healing, faith, purpose, mental exhaustion, and learning how to breathe again after carrying too much for too long. Hosted by Shaniqua, each episode feels like a late-night conversation that reminds you that you are not alone. Expect honest talks, healing reflections, faith-filled encouragement, calming moments, and gentle reminders for the nights when your mind won’t slow down. If you’ve ever stayed awake thinking about everything you never said out loud… this space was made for you.

  1. 4 days ago

    You Keep Trying to Earn the Love They Gave Someone Else | Shaniqua Smith

    Send me a message if you have any questions or comments! You keep trying to earn the love they seemed to give someone else so easily. So you give more. You become more understanding. You forgive more. You wait longer. You keep hoping that if you love them well enough, eventually they'll choose you the way you've been choosing them. But love was never supposed to feel like an audition. In this episode of Healing After Hours with Shaniqua Smith, we're talking about what happens when you find yourself working for affection, attention, consistency, or commitment that seems to come naturally when that person is dealing with someone else. We're going to talk about the emotional toll of constantly trying to prove your worth, why being someone's option can make you work even harder for their approval, and what it looks like to stop measuring your value by another person's ability—or inability—to love you well. And as we work through it together, we'll make room for healing, reflection, encouragement, and God. If you've ever wondered, “Why wasn't I enough for them to love me like that?” this episode is for you. Put your headphones on, get comfortable, and come spend some time with me after hours. Healing After Hours with Shaniqua Smith A Gentle Note: This episode discusses relationships, rejection, heartbreak, and emotional healing. Please listen with care if these topics feel tender for you. Healing After Hours is intended for encouragement, reflection, and spiritual support and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Support the show ↓↓↓ CONNECT WITH SHANIQUA ↓↓↓ 🤎 Join The Living Room: https://discord.gg/jRe86R5TE 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: https://healingafterhourswithshaniqua.buzzsprout.com 🛍️ Shop Prayer Gifts & Prints: https://pureandlovelyprints.etsy.com, https://stationaryofpeace.etsy.com, https://aletterforyoushop.com/ ✨ https://linktr.ee/ShaniquaSmith

  2. 1 Sept

    God, I Can't Take It Anymore | Prayer for Strength When You Feel Overwhelmed & Exhausted | Shaniqua Smith

    Send me a message if you have any questions or comments! If you've reached the point where all you can say is, “God, I can't take it anymore,” let me pray with you. Maybe you're emotionally exhausted. Maybe your mind is tired. Maybe you've been carrying responsibilities, worrying about people you love, waiting for answers, or trying to stay strong while privately wondering how much more you can handle. Sometimes you don't need another person telling you to be strong. Sometimes you need somewhere to put everything you've been carrying. This prayer is for the person who feels overwhelmed, mentally drained, discouraged, weary, or simply tired of trying to hold everything together. Together, we're bringing the stress, fear, uncertainty, emotional exhaustion, unanswered questions, and heavy thoughts into God's presence. We're praying for strength when you feel weak, peace when your mind won't settle, comfort when your heart feels heavy, and enough grace for whatever today requires of you. You don't have to know what happens next. You don't have to have all the answers. And you don't have to find the perfect words to pray. If all you have left is “God, I need You,” start there. Take a breath. Stay here for a little while. Let me pray with you. ⚠️ PODCAST DISCLAIMER This podcast is shared for prayer, spiritual encouragement, reflection, and faith-based conversation. It is not intended to replace professional mental health care, therapy, medical advice, or licensed counseling. If you need additional support, please seek help from a qualified professional. 🔗 CONNECT & CONTINUE If this prayer met you where you are today, follow or subscribe so you'll always have a place to return to when life feels heavy. These episodes include prayer, spontaneous worship, prophetic encouragement, honest conversations, and quiet moments in God's presence for the days when you need strength, peace, healing, hope, or simply someone to pray with you. Come back whenever you need a moment to slow down, breathe, pray, and spend time with God. prayer for strength, God I can't take it anymore, prayer when overwhelmed, God help me prayer, prayer for emotional exhaustion, overwhelmed prayer, prayer for stress, prayer for anxiety, prayer when tired, prayer for the weary, prayer for peace, mental exhaustion prayer, prayer for hard times, prayer for encouragement, prayer for difficult times, prayer for hope, prayer for a heavy heart, daily prayer, prayer for comfort, prayer for burnout, faith in difficult times, trusting God, God's presence, prayer podcast, spiritual encouragement, prayer when life is hard, prayer when you feel like giving up, strength from God, Shaniqua Smith Support the show ↓↓↓ CONNECT WITH SHANIQUA ↓↓↓ 🤎 Join The Living Room: https://discord.gg/jRe86R5TE 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: https://healingafterhourswithshaniqua.buzzsprout.com 🛍️ Shop Prayer Gifts & Prints: https://pureandlovelyprints.etsy.com, https://stationaryofpeace.etsy.com, https://aletterforyoushop.com/ ✨ https://linktr.ee/ShaniquaSmith

  3. 25 Aug

    God, I Need You Right Now | Prayer for Healing, Peace & Breakthrough | Prophetic Encouragement | Shaniqua Smith

    Send me a message if you have any questions or comments! If the only words you have right now are, “God, I need You,” this prayer is for you. Maybe you’re waiting for healing. Maybe you need peace in your mind. Maybe you’ve been praying for a breakthrough and wondering when something is finally going to change. Or maybe life has simply become so heavy that you don’t even know what to ask God for anymore. You just know you need Him. In this time of prayer and prophetic encouragement, we’re bringing the things we’ve been carrying into God’s presence. We’re praying for healing, peace, strength, restoration, breakthrough, and the faith to keep trusting God even when we cannot yet see what He is doing. You don’t need perfect words to come before God. You don’t have to pretend you're strong. And you don't have to understand everything that's happening before you call on Him. Come as you are. Take a moment to quiet your heart, release what you've been carrying, and turn your attention toward God. If your prayer today is simply, “God, I need You right now,” let's pray together. ⚠️ PODCAST DISCLAIMER This podcast is shared for Christian prayer, worship, prophetic encouragement, and faith-based reflection. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, therapy, or licensed mental health care. If you need additional support, please seek help from a qualified professional. 🔗 CONNECT & CONTINUE If this prayer encouraged you, follow or subscribe for more Christian prayer, prophetic encouragement, spontaneous worship, healing prayers, and quiet moments in God's presence. These episodes are created for the moments when you need peace, strength, healing, hope, or simply somewhere to meet with God. Whether you're listening during your morning prayer time, in the middle of a difficult day, or late at night when everything feels heavy, my prayer is that these moments help you turn your heart toward God and remember that you can always call on Him. prayer for healing, prayer for breakthrough, prayer for peace, God I need you, God I need you right now, Christian prayer, healing prayer, breakthrough prayer, prophetic encouragement, prayer for strength, prayer for anxiety, prayer for emotional healing, prayer for restoration, Christian encouragement, prayer and worship, God's presence, Holy Spirit prayer, faith in God, trusting God, prayer for difficult times, prayer when overwhelmed, prayer for hope, daily prayer, Christian podcast, prayer podcast, spiritual encouragement, prayer for miracles, Christian meditation, spontaneous prayer, Shaniqua Smith Support the show ↓↓↓ CONNECT WITH SHANIQUA ↓↓↓ 🤎 Join The Living Room: https://discord.gg/jRe86R5TE 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: https://healingafterhourswithshaniqua.buzzsprout.com 🛍️ Shop Prayer Gifts & Prints: https://pureandlovelyprints.etsy.com, https://stationaryofpeace.etsy.com, https://aletterforyoushop.com/ ✨ https://linktr.ee/ShaniquaSmith

  4. 4 Aug

    You Don't Have to Live Like This Anymore | Spirit-Led Prayer & Worship with Shaniqua Smith

    Send me a message if you have any questions or comments! If you've been carrying emotional pain, spiritual heaviness, fear, anxiety, or feeling stuck in the same cycle... this is your invitation to stop striving and spend time in God's presence. Sometimes we become so familiar with survival that we forget God has called us to freedom. We settle into patterns of fear, shame, exhaustion, or hopelessness because they've become normal. But normal isn't always where God wants us to remain. In this spirit-led time of prayer and worship, we'll slow down, seek the presence of God, and invite the Holy Spirit to bring peace, healing, strength, and renewal to every part of our lives. Whether you're weary, searching for direction, longing for breakthrough, or simply desiring a deeper relationship with Jesus, this worship experience is a place to rest, surrender, and remember that God is still able to transform hearts. You don't have to have everything figured out. You don't have to carry every burden by yourself. You don't have to live the rest of your life the way you've always lived it. Come as you are. Let's worship together. ⚠️ PODCAST DISCLAIMER This podcast is shared for Christian worship, prayer, and spiritual encouragement. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, therapy, or licensed mental health care. If you need additional support, please seek help from a qualified professional. 🔗 CONNECT & CONTINUE If this worship and prayer time encouraged you, follow or subscribe for more spirit-led worship, Christian prayer, biblical encouragement, and moments that help you draw closer to God. Whether you're beginning your day, ending your evening, or simply needing a quiet place to meet with the Lord, these episodes are created to strengthen your faith, refresh your spirit, and remind you that God's presence changes lives. Support the show ↓↓↓ CONNECT WITH SHANIQUA ↓↓↓ 🤎 Join The Living Room: https://discord.gg/jRe86R5TE 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: https://healingafterhourswithshaniqua.buzzsprout.com 🛍️ Shop Prayer Gifts & Prints: https://pureandlovelyprints.etsy.com, https://stationaryofpeace.etsy.com, https://aletterforyoushop.com/ ✨ https://linktr.ee/ShaniquaSmith

  5. 3 Aug

    Spontaneous Worship | Come Rest in God's Presence | Shaniqua Smith

    Send me a message if you have any questions or comments! Life is loud. Our minds are full. Our hearts grow weary. Sometimes we don't need another sermon, another opinion, or another answer—we simply need to rest in the presence of God. This spontaneous worship session is an invitation to slow down, quiet your thoughts, and make room for the Holy Spirit to minister to your heart. There is no script, no performance, and no pressure. Just a genuine moment of worship, prayer, and surrender before the Lord. Whether you're feeling emotionally exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, grieving, seeking direction, or simply longing to be close to God, this worship experience creates space to encounter His peace and remember that His presence is enough. Take a deep breath. Lay every burden at His feet. Be still. Let's worship together. ⚠️ PODCAST DISCLAIMER This podcast is shared for Christian worship, prayer, and spiritual encouragement. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, therapy, or licensed mental health care. If you need additional support, please seek help from a qualified professional. 🔗 CONNECT & CONTINUE If this worship time blessed you, follow or subscribe for more spontaneous worship, Christian prayer, biblical encouragement, and peaceful moments in God's presence. These worship sessions are created to help you pause in the middle of a busy day, find rest for your soul, and deepen your relationship with Jesus through authentic worship and prayer. Whether you're listening during your morning devotion, your evening quiet time, while driving, or before bed, my prayer is that every episode helps you experience God's peace and draws you closer to Him. spontaneous worship, Christian worship, worship music, worship and prayer, God's presence, presence of God, intimate worship, soaking worship, worship podcast, Christian podcast, worship for peace, worship for anxiety, Holy Spirit worship, quiet time with God, personal worship, Christian encouragement, worship experience, prayer and worship, devotional worship, worship for healing, worship for emotional healing, worship before sleep, morning worship, worship for stress, resting in God's presence, peaceful worship, faith in God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Shaniqua Smith Support the show ↓↓↓ CONNECT WITH SHANIQUA ↓↓↓ 🤎 Join The Living Room: https://discord.gg/jRe86R5TE 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: https://healingafterhourswithshaniqua.buzzsprout.com 🛍️ Shop Prayer Gifts & Prints: https://pureandlovelyprints.etsy.com, https://stationaryofpeace.etsy.com, https://aletterforyoushop.com/ ✨ https://linktr.ee/ShaniquaSmith

  6. 31 Jul

    There Was a Time You Didn't Think You'd Make It... | A Prayer of Gratitude & Thanksgiving to God | Shaniqua Smith

    Send me a message if you have any questions or comments! Have you ever stopped to think about everything God has already brought you through? There were seasons you thought would break you. Days you wondered if you'd ever smile again. Moments when the pain felt unbearable, the answers never came, and the future seemed uncertain. But you're still here. Not because life has been easy, but because God has been faithful. This prayer is a moment to pause and thank God for His mercy, His protection, His provision, and His unfailing love. Together we'll reflect on the prayers He answered, the doors He opened, the strength He gave when we had none left, and the countless ways He carried us through seasons we never thought we'd survive. Whether you're celebrating a victory or simply grateful that God sustained you through another day, this prayer is an opportunity to lift your heart in thanksgiving and give Him the honor He deserves. Take a deep breath. Remember where God brought you from. Let's thank Him together. ⚠️ PODCAST DISCLAIMER This podcast is shared for Christian prayer, worship, and spiritual encouragement. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, therapy, or licensed mental health care. If you need additional support, please seek help from a qualified professional. 🔗 CONNECT & CONTINUE If this prayer encouraged your heart, follow or subscribe for more Christian prayers, worship, biblical encouragement, and moments that help you grow closer to God. Whether you're beginning your morning, ending your day, or simply taking a moment to reflect on God's faithfulness, these episodes are created to strengthen your faith and remind you that God is always working even when you can't see it. prayer of gratitude, thanksgiving prayer, Christian prayer, thank you God prayer, prayer of thanksgiving, gratitude to God, God's faithfulness, Christian encouragement, daily prayer, prayer for hope, prayer for strength, morning prayer, evening prayer, prayer podcast, faith in God, trusting God, Christian devotional, prayer for difficult seasons, overcoming hardship, God's goodness, worship and prayer, praise God, devotional podcast, prayer of praise, thankful heart, Christian worship, Bible prayer, hope in Christ, Shaniqua Smith Support the show ↓↓↓ CONNECT WITH SHANIQUA ↓↓↓ 🤎 Join The Living Room: https://discord.gg/jRe86R5TE 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: https://healingafterhourswithshaniqua.buzzsprout.com 🛍️ Shop Prayer Gifts & Prints: https://pureandlovelyprints.etsy.com, https://stationaryofpeace.etsy.com, https://aletterforyoushop.com/ ✨ https://linktr.ee/ShaniquaSmith

  7. 30 Jul

    Prayer for God's Presence | This Prayer Changed the Atmosphere | Shaniqua Smith

    Send me a message if you have any questions or comments! Have you ever walked into a room and felt the weight of fear, anxiety, discouragement, or spiritual heaviness? Sometimes what changes the atmosphere isn't louder music, more words, or another message. It's the presence of God. This prayer is for anyone longing to experience God's presence in a deeper way. Whether you're seeking peace in your home, strength in a difficult season, healing for your heart, clarity for your mind, or simply a quiet place to meet with the Lord, this time of prayer is an invitation to slow down and welcome Him into every part of your life. As we pray together, we'll invite the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts, renew our minds, calm our fears, and remind us that God is near to those who call on Him. You don't have to strive for His presence. You don't have to perform for His presence. Simply come with an open heart. Let's pray together and make room for God to move. ⚠️ PODCAST DISCLAIMER This podcast is shared for Christian prayer, worship, and spiritual encouragement. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, therapy, or licensed mental health care. If you need additional support, please seek help from a qualified professional. 🔗 CONNECT & CONTINUE If this prayer helped you experience God's peace, follow or subscribe for more Christian prayers, spontaneous worship, faith-filled encouragement, and quiet moments in God's presence. Whether you're beginning your morning, ending your day, driving to work, or spending time alone with the Lord, these episodes are created to help you slow down, strengthen your faith, and draw closer to Jesus through prayer and worship. prayer for God's presence, God's presence, Christian prayer, prayer podcast, daily prayer, spontaneous prayer, Holy Spirit, presence of God, prayer for peace, prayer for anxiety, prayer for strength, prayer for breakthrough, worship prayer, Christian worship, quiet time with God, devotional prayer, Christian encouragement, faith podcast, Bible prayer, prayer for healing, spiritual growth, Christian meditation, prayer for spiritual warfare, intimate worship, prayer for difficult seasons, prayer for comfort, peaceful prayer, Jesus, Holy Spirit prayer, Shaniqua Smith Support the show ↓↓↓ CONNECT WITH SHANIQUA ↓↓↓ 🤎 Join The Living Room: https://discord.gg/jRe86R5TE 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: https://healingafterhourswithshaniqua.buzzsprout.com 🛍️ Shop Prayer Gifts & Prints: https://pureandlovelyprints.etsy.com, https://stationaryofpeace.etsy.com, https://aletterforyoushop.com/ ✨ https://linktr.ee/ShaniquaSmith

  8. 23 Jul

    You've Been Carrying More Than Anyone Knows... Come Pray With Me | A Prayer for Strength, Peace & Rest

    Send me a message if you have any questions or comments! If you've been carrying more than you've told anyone, quietly holding everything together while feeling exhausted inside... this prayer is for you. Not every burden is visible. Some people are carrying grief they haven't talked about, anxiety they hide behind a smile, responsibilities that feel overwhelming, or emotional pain they don't know how to put into words. Maybe you've become so used to being the strong one that no one realizes how much you're carrying. But God knows. He sees every silent battle, every sleepless night, every unspoken prayer, and every moment you've wondered how much longer you can keep going. In this time of prayer, we're bringing every burden, every fear, every unanswered question, and every hidden struggle before the Lord. You don't have to carry it all by yourself anymore. ⚠️ PODCAST DISCLAIMER This podcast is shared for spiritual encouragement, prayer, and faith-based reflection. It is not a substitute for professional mental health care, therapy, medical advice, or licensed counseling. If you need additional support, please seek help from a qualified professional. 🔗 CONNECT & CONTINUE If this prayer encouraged your heart today, follow or subscribe so you always have a place to return to when life feels heavy. These episodes are created for the quiet moments when you need prayer, hope, encouragement, and a reminder that God sees you, hears you, and walks with you through every season. Whether you're carrying grief, stress, uncertainty, or simply feeling emotionally exhausted, my prayer is that these moments draw you closer to God's heart and remind you that you never have to carry life's burdens alone. Support the show ↓↓↓ CONNECT WITH SHANIQUA ↓↓↓ 🤎 Join The Living Room: https://discord.gg/jRe86R5TE 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast: https://healingafterhourswithshaniqua.buzzsprout.com 🛍️ Shop Prayer Gifts & Prints: https://pureandlovelyprints.etsy.com, https://stationaryofpeace.etsy.com, https://aletterforyoushop.com/ ✨ https://linktr.ee/ShaniquaSmith

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Welcome to Healing After Hours with Shaniqua, a late-night safe space for the person who looks fine on the outside but feels heavy on the inside. This podcast is for the quiet overthinkers, the emotionally exhausted, the people carrying pain in silence, and the ones trying to heal while still showing up for everyone else. Here, we talk about real life emotional burnout, hidden pain, relationships, loneliness, healing, faith, purpose, mental exhaustion, and learning how to breathe again after carrying too much for too long. Hosted by Shaniqua, each episode feels like a late-night conversation that reminds you that you are not alone. Expect honest talks, healing reflections, faith-filled encouragement, calming moments, and gentle reminders for the nights when your mind won’t slow down. If you’ve ever stayed awake thinking about everything you never said out loud… this space was made for you.

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