Faitherapy Podcast

Marilyn Shaw
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Mental Health
  • Weekly

Get ready for honest conversations with women leaders who share how they navigate life’s challenges while holding onto faith and prioritizing mental health. Each episode will give you practical tools to renew your mind, restore your faith, and redefine your life. Faitherapy is more than just a podcast; we’re a movement dedicated to bridging the gap between faith and mental wellness. So be sure to share and subscribe! This podcast is hosted by our Psychotherapist and Founder of Faitherapy, Marilyn Shaw, and is streamed on YouTube, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

  1. Nov 3

    Listen to Your Body with Allysen Kerr | Faitherapy Podcast

    Are you listening to your body, or explaining away what it's trying to tell you?On this episode of the Faitherapy Podcast, Marilyn Shaw sits down with Allysen Kerr, marketing strategist and founder of the Lelora Foundation, for an honest conversation about women's reproductive health, self-advocacy, faith, and mental wellness.After years of navigating uterine fibroids, multiple surgeries, and a hysterectomy, Allysen is turning her personal journey into a platform for awareness, education, and advocacy. She shares what she wishes she had known earlier and why women need to stop normalizing pain and start listening to their bodies.In this conversation, we explore:Why women, especially women leaders, often normalize pain and put their health on the back burner.Practical steps to take when something doesn't feel right, including tracking symptoms and preparing for doctor's appointments.Allysen's years-long fibroid journey, two surgeries, hysterectomy, and the grief of letting go of a dream.Navigating faith and therapy after growing up in a church and Caribbean household where mental health wasn't openly discussed.The role of therapy, honest conversations with friends, positive self-talk, and guilt-free self-care in protecting mental wellness.How Allysen turned her personal experience into purpose by founding the Lelora Foundation in honor of her grandmother.UPCOMING EVENT: Beyond the Diagnosis: Allysen Kerr's Fibroid JourneyJoin Allysen for an opportunity to hear her personal story and learn more about uterine fibroids, treatment options, and advocating for your reproductive health.Thursday, November 5 | 7:00–8:00 PM ESTRSVP required for location details.Topics include:Common signs of fibroids and when to talk with your doctor.Preparing for appointments and asking the right questions.Advocating for yourself and seeking second opinions.Understanding surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.What to expect before and after surgery.How family, friends, and partners can provide meaningful support.Whether you're experiencing symptoms, supporting someone you love, or simply want to become more informed, this conversation is for you. You don't need a diagnosis to participate, and you don't need to be a woman to benefit.Connect with the Lelora Foundation:🌐 Website: https://community.lelora.org/events/8D3925Facebook & Instagram: Lalora FoundationPresented by The Lelora Foundation.From Pain to Purpose. No Woman Without Options.A NOTE TO OUR LISTENERS: This episode and the accompanying webinar are intended for education and encouragement. They are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health concerns.

  2. Oct 13

    It Gets Better with Jadacy Engram | Faitherapy Podcast

    Jadacy Engram shares her profound journey through pregnancy loss, premature birth, and the power of faith and therapy in healing. This episode highlights the importance of community, obedience, and creating safe spaces for women to heal and serve. Thank you to Variations of Beauty Aesthetics & Wellness for supporting this conversation! Learn more here: www.variationsofbeautywellness.comStay connected to the Faitherapy Movement and join our newsletter: www.myfaitherapy.com/connectJoin our exclusive BEE Well Membership:www.myfaitherapy.com/membership

    It Gets Better with Jadacy Engram | Faitherapy Podcast

  3. Sep 29

    You won't die in the pain w/Marilyn Shaw

    Kicking off Season 4 of the Faitherapy Podcast, Marilyn Shaw opens with a vulnerable conversation about navigating pain as a leader, especially when the outcome doesn’t look like the ending we hoped for. Drawing from her personal journey through motherhood, Marilyn offers a fresh perspective on resilience, faith, and what it means to keep going when hope feels depleted. This episode is a reminder that resilience isn’t always about getting the outcome we prayed for. Sometimes, it’s about learning how to move forward when life looks different than we imagined. Stay connected to the Faitherapy Movement and join our newsletter:www.myfaitherapy.com/connect Join our exclusive BEE Well Membership:www.myfaitherapy.com/membership

  4. 12/02/2025

    Transformative Healing Journey w/ Dr. Jamellah Johnson | Faitherapy Podcast S3E8

    In this episode, Dr. Jamellah Johnson shares her transformative journey through mental, physical, and emotional healing while navigating the loss of her son and father. She discusses the importance of community, faith, and personal ownership in working through grief and finding peace. Dr. Johnson emphasizes the power of intentional living and the role of faith in overcoming life's challenges.Stay connected to the Faitherapy Movement and join our newsletter: www.myfaitherapy.com/connectJoin our Exclusive BEE Well Membership: www.myfaitherapy.com/membership About Our Guest: Jamellah Johnson, Ph.D., is a PK–16 educational thought leader with nearly three decades of experience advocating for equitable outcomes for all students and strengthening teacher efficacy across rural, suburban, urban, and virtual learning environments. Driven by a passion for leading, teaching, learning, and data-informed decision-making, Dr. Johnson empowers educators and educational leaders through coaching, professional development, and insightful analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data. Her academic, scholarly research interests include transformative leadership, remote leadership, grief in the workplace, cultural competency, social-emotional learning, organizational change, and post-traumatic growth syndrome. Throughout her career, Dr. Johnson has served others in various leadership and instructional roles, including educational consultant, higher education people leader, principal, assistant principal, lead teacher, instructional coach, corporate trainer, and competency restoration trainer. She is a certified trainer in both Differentiated Instruction and Classroom Management. She is also a coach specializing in leadership development and personal or professional growth. Notable accomplishments from her career include being a National Institute of School Leadership Executive Development Alum, an Outstanding Metro Area Teacher, securing funding for schoolwide improvement initiatives, increasing teacher retention, transforming school culture, and improving academic achievement.Dr. Johnson earned her Ph.D. and Ed.S. degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and her M.Ed. and B.S.E. degrees from Delta State University. She lives in Mississippi, with her husband and is the proud mother of three children and one fur baby. She is a CrossFit athlete, forensic science enthusiast, fashionista, foodie, book lover, nature lover, traveler, serial optimist, and relentless problem solver.

    Transformative Healing Journey w/ Dr. Jamellah Johnson | Faitherapy Podcast S3E8

  5. 11/18/2025

    Surrendering Thoughts for Mental Health w/ Brianna Friedman

    In this Faitherapy Podcast conversation, Brianna Friedman discusses the importance of surrendering thoughts to God for mental health. She emphasizes that negative thoughts will always be present, but by testing them against scripture and what God says, one can achieve a healthier mindset. The discussion highlights the need for faith and obedience in managing mental health challenges. Stay connected to the Faitherapy Movement and join our newsletter: www.myfaitherapy.com/connectJoin our Exclusive BEE Well Membership: www.myfaitherapy.com/membership About Our Guest: Brianna Friedman is a faith-based content creator, speaker, and founder of The Good & Faithful Sisterhood — a virtual women’s community devoted to spiritual growth, discipleship, and healing. Through her storytelling, devotionals, and retreats, she helps women build deeper relationships with God and live from a place of peace and purpose. Her work blends faith, authenticity, and everyday life, encouraging thousands to pursue wholeness in their walks with Jesus.

    Surrendering Thoughts for Mental Health w/ Brianna Friedman

  6. 09/02/2025

    Finding Peace in the Chaos with CEO J. Renee

    In this episode of the Faitherapy Podcast, J. Renee opens up about her journey of navigating faith and mental health in the wake of deep loss and grief. She reflects on the role of therapy in her healing, the balance between entrepreneurship and ministry, and the power of intentional self-care and supportive relationships. J. Renee challenges the stigma around mental health in faith spaces and offers hope that peace is possible—even in seasons of chaos.Stay connected to the Faitherapy Movement and join our newsletter: www.myfaitherapy.com/connectJoin our Exclusive BEE Well Membership: www.myfaitherapy.com/membership

    Finding Peace in the Chaos with CEO J. Renee

  7. 08/11/2025

    Grace in the Grief with Media Powerhouse Sierra Rainge | Faitherapy Podcast S3E5

    In this heartfelt episode of the Faitherapy Podcast, Sierra Rainge shares her transformative journey from pain to purpose. As an award-winning media strategist and CEO, Sierra opens up about her personal battles with grief, mental health, and the duality of grace and struggle. Discover how therapy and faith intersect to provide healing and empowerment, and learn how Sierra's story inspires others to embrace their own paths to recovery and growth. Tune in for an uplifting conversation that highlights the power of vulnerability and resilience.Stay connected to the Faitherapy Movement and join our newsletter: www.myfaitherapy.com/connectJoin our Exclusive BEE Well Membership: www.myfaitherapy.com/membership

    Grace in the Grief with Media Powerhouse Sierra Rainge | Faitherapy Podcast S3E5

  8. 07/28/2025

    The Dangers of Emotional Suppression | S3E4

    Can faith and feelings coexist? In this powerful episode, Marilyn Shaw dives into the often-overlooked reality of emotional suppression—especially in faith spaces. She unpacks how ignoring our emotions can silently impact our mental, emotional, and even physical health.Marilyn shares why naming what we feel is a sacred first step toward healing and how therapy can offer a grace-filled space to do just that. You’ll discover how your emotions aren’t enemies—they’re messengers, guiding you to what’s really going on beneath the surface.This episode invites you to embrace both your faith and your full emotional experience, reminding us that emotional honesty and spiritual depth were never meant to be at odds.

See All (34)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Get ready for honest conversations with women leaders who share how they navigate life’s challenges while holding onto faith and prioritizing mental health. Each episode will give you practical tools to renew your mind, restore your faith, and redefine your life. Faitherapy is more than just a podcast; we’re a movement dedicated to bridging the gap between faith and mental wellness. So be sure to share and subscribe! This podcast is hosted by our Psychotherapist and Founder of Faitherapy, Marilyn Shaw, and is streamed on YouTube, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

Information

  • Creator
    Marilyn Shaw
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Marilyn Shaw
  • Show Website
    Faitherapy Podcast