Created Worthy - The Life Stories Podcast

Danielle Damrell
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Created Worthy – The Life Stories Podcast bridges differences and forges powerful connections through the sharing of life stories, boldly celebrating the truth that we are ALL Created Worthy. Pull up a seat for a coffee date with Danielle Damrell and people from diverse ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. Listen in as they vulnerably share their real-life stories, reminding us that our life stories are the most powerful tool of connection we have. + If you're looking to just disappear into someone else's story for a little while, this is your place. + If you need encouragement to keep going, day by day, moment by moment, this is your place. + If you want to learn how to intentionally use creativity to process and heal, this is your place. Each episode features honest, unfiltered stories from people who have walked through challenges and are on unique journeys of healing, growth, faith, and rediscovering who they were created to be. Through raw conversations and the transformative power of creative processing, Danielle and her guests explore topics like grief, loss, identity, leadership, healing, purpose, and learning to trust yourself again. We laugh (sometimes at inappropriate times), we cry, and we genuinely enjoy the gift of connection. Some stories are still unfolding. Some are on the other side of healing. All of them matter. Whether you're navigating trauma, searching for purpose, rebuilding your life, or stepping into who you were created to be, this podcast serves as a reminder of one unshakable truth: You are Created Worthy.

  1. I Ghosted You. This is Why. | Created Worthy Update + New Podcast Announcement | Episode 113

    12/23/2025

    I Ghosted You. This is Why. | Created Worthy Update + New Podcast Announcement | Episode 113

    Hey friend. It's been quiet here, and today's episode is my honest coming-back moment. In this deeply personal solo episode, I share why I went silent, what God has been doing behind the scenes, and how a season marked by illness, loss, pruning, rest, and wonder completely reshaped my leadership, my faith, and my family. This is not a story about failure or falling apart. It's a story about protection, healing, obedience, and learning how to listen when God gets loud. If you've ever disappeared because life overwhelmed you, questioned whether rest was disobedience, or wondered if God was still working while everything felt paused, this episode is for you. No matter what you've been through or what season you're in right now, YOU are Created Worthy. The Episode Rundown ✨ Why I went quiet and what led to my unplanned pause ✨ Being diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury in the middle of massive momentum ✨ What happens when leadership, success, exhaustion, and spiritual warfare collide ✨ Losing plans, people, and expectations - and discovering God's protection ✨ Discernment vs. guilt, accountability vs. false responsibility ✨ Learning to identify safe people and unsafe dynamics ✨ How rest, sleep, and surrender became acts of obedience ✨ "Get your house in order" - what God was really asking of me ✨ The role of wonder in healing, creativity, and spiritual renewal ✨ The miracle moments unfolding in my family, home, and leadership journey ✨ Why Season 5 is closing and what's coming next for Created Worthy ✨ Introducing the Rise Leadership Podcast and what it's being created for SUBSCRIBE TO THE RISE LEADERSHIP PODCAST TODAY! RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED Safe People by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend *affiliate link* Declutter Your Heart and Your Home *affiliate link* Leadership on the Rocks by Bethany Rees (includes free workbook)  A Verse A Day for the Anxious Soul by Becky Keife *affiliate link* Real Life for TBI Wives hosted by Erika Brouillette Life With God Ministries – Wonder Retreat with Jen Weaver YouVersion Bible App (including the Wonder devotional plan) Opal – app blocker tool Infinity Wellness Center CONNECT WITH DANIELLE DAMRELL Danielle Damrell is a creative speaker, life-story coach, and the host of the Created Worthy Podcast. She helps people process their stories, reclaim their voice, and lead with clarity, creativity, and courage. Website: https://damrellcreativeco.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielledamrell Created Worthy Podcast: https://instagram.com/createdworthypodcast Listener Invitation If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot and share it with someone who needs permission to rest, return, or begin again. Tag us so we can thank you personally! And if you haven't yet, please leave a review. It helps these conversations reach the people who need them most. Produced by Danielle Damrell Creative Collective, Inc. You are welcome here. You are created worthy.

    51 min
  2. Processing Fruit - Success Isn't About Your Money and Things | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 112

    05/27/2025

    Processing Fruit - Success Isn't About Your Money and Things | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 112

    What kind of fruit is growing in your life right now? And what happens when it's more weeds than fruit? In this episode of the Created Worthy Podcast, Danielle and Sherita process the fruit of the Spirit in real time — asking big questions, pulling from Galatians 5 and 6, and reflecting on what it really looks like to walk with the Holy Spirit when you're feeling distracted, overwhelmed, or just plain human. From self-inventory to spiritual growth metaphors, this episode is part heart-to-heart, part Bible study, part gardening lesson — and all grace. Whether you're in a season of bearing good fruit or realizing your soil needs some serious tending, this conversation will help you slow down, get honest, and partner with the Spirit in practical, tangible ways. YOU are Created Worthy. The Episode Rundown: ✨ What Galatians says about the fruit of the Spirit vs. acts of the flesh ✨ Why spiritual fruit isn't about what you can achieve ✨ How to test your soil and identify what's blocking growth ✨ Why community matters more than performance ✨ How creative processing plays a role in planting and pruning Creative Processing Defined: Activating your creative mind to process a certain intention.   CREATIVE PROCESSING CHALLENGE: Processing Fruit Set this intention before engaging in the exercise: The purpose of [CREATING] is to process [FRUIT IN MY LIFE—TENDING, PRUNING, OR PLANTING]. Step 1: Sort Your Fruit Ask yourself honestly: Am I seeing more of the Holy Spirit or more of my flesh lately? Make a quick pro/con style list if it helps. Name it. Own it. Don't sugarcoat it. Read Galatians 5:13–26 + Galatians 6:7–9 Step 2: Test Your Soil What's going on beneath the surface in your heart right now? Are there any patterns, beliefs, or old wounds that need uprooting? Shame and burnout grow fast when left unchecked. Step 3: Plant & Care Pick one fruit of the Spirit you want to see grow in this season. What helps nourish that? Is it rest? Prayer? A boundary? Honest community? Remember — the Holy Spirit does the growing. You're just tending the soil. RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED:  Sherita's Book - The Sustainer Within: https://www.collidescopepublishing.com/items/the-sustainer-within Practicing the Presence of God – Brother Lawrence: https://amzn.to/4kCWSXu REAL TALK FOR YOU (yes, you!) Okay real talk… if you laughed, cried, had a lightbulb moment, or yelled "SAME" out loud at any point during this episode… don't just ghost me. 📸 Screenshot and tag @createdworthypodcast — I wanna see what part hit you. ⭐️ Leave a review (please!) it's basically the podcast version of a love note, and I read every single one. 💌 And if you've got a friend who's currently drowning in weeds and could use some fruit-growing encouragement, send this their way. Sharing is caring. This podcast is built on real conversations, no fluff, and Holy Spirit nudges — not algorithms. So when you share or review, it actually helps us reach more women who need these reminders too. Thanks for being here. Seriously. You're the best kind of fruit. (Too far? Eh, leaving it.) CONNECT WITH SHERITA: LinkedIn™: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheritat4z/  Sherita's Book: The Sustainer Within - https://www.collidescopepublishing.com/items/the-sustainer-within Website:  https://www.t4zpowerplay.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjharkness1/   CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Danielle's Main Instagram: @danielledamrell Created Worthy Instagram: @CreatedWorthyPodcast Created Worthy Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/createdworthypodcast Direct Website: www.damrellcreativeco.com   Managed & Produced By: Danielle Damrell Creative Collective, Inc.

    21 min
  3. Processing Trust – Rebuilding One Promise at a Time | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 111

    05/08/2025

    Processing Trust – Rebuilding One Promise at a Time | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 111

    What happens when trust breaks down—whether it's with others, with God, or even within yourself? In this episode of the Created Worthy Podcast, Danielle and Sherita explore what it means to rebuild trust after seasons of disappointment, confusion, or betrayal. From subtle moments of self-doubt to the big ruptures that shake our faith, this conversation is a deep dive into what it really takes to rebuild the bridge—gracefully, honestly, and one small promise at a time. Whether you're struggling to trust others again, questioning God's timing, or realizing you've stopped believing your own words, this episode will speak to your heart. Together, Danielle and Sherita unpack the emotional, spiritual, and practical sides of rebuilding trust in every direction. YOU are Created Worthy.   The Episode Rundown:  ✨ Why we stop trusting ourselves after hard seasons (not just others) ✨ How unprocessed grief and unmet expectations get misdirected toward God ✨ Faith as a form of self-trust—and the currency that activates heaven's provision ✨ What Sherita learned while… pulling weeds? ✨ Why micro-wins matter more than motivation ✨ The connection between daily manna & spiritual fruit ✨ Danielle's honest reflection after dropping the ball on a task ✨ How to rebuild trust without overcomplicating your healing   Creative Processing Defined: Activating your creative mind to process a certain intention.   CREATIVE PROCESSING CHALLENGE: Trust Activation   Set this intention before engaging in the exercise: The purpose of [WRITING OR CREATING] is to process [REBUILDING TRUST]. When you pair intention with creativity, you begin to break shame-based patterns and reconnect with truth.    Step 1: Pick One Small Thing Choose one action you've been longing to follow through on (breathing breaks, stretching, painting, drinking water, etc) —something that helps you ground, heal, and/or connect with who you have been created to be.   Step 2: Commit to 3 Days Not forever—just 3 days of consistent follow-through. Only make promises to yourself that you fully intend to keep. Let your yes be yes, and your no be no.   Step 3: Reflect Afterward After 3 days, journal: What shifted? What has helped you feel safer in your own mind and body? What does trust look like in this season? Are you in a big circle season, or a small circle season? Both are equally valuable. 📲 Tag @CreatedWorthyPodcast and share what you chose! We'd love to celebrate with you.   RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: Safe People – Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend The Sustainer Within – Sherita's Book The Comparison Trap – Sermon Series The Role of Self-Trust in Psychological Resilience – Frontiers in Psychology Betrayal Trauma – University of Oregon, Dr. Jennifer Freyd Identity-Based Habits – James Clear Executive Functions After TBI – Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation   CONNECT WITH SHERITA: LinkedIn™: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheritat4z/ ⬅️ Listen to her mini-episodes! Sherita's Book: The Sustainer Within - https://www.collidescopepublishing.com/items/the-sustainer-within Website:  https://www.t4zpowerplay.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjharkness1/   CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Danielle's Main Instagram: @danielledamrell Created Worthy Instagram: @CreatedWorthyPodcast Created Worthy Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/createdworthypodcast Direct Website: www.damrellcreativeco.com   IF ANYTHING WE TALKED ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE RESONATED WITH YOU... We would love to hear about it! 📸 Screenshot and tag @createdworthypodcast on social media! ⭐️ Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help more people hear the life stories shared here! 👉 And if you really loved it—share it with someone else who needs it!     Managed & Produced By: Danielle Damrell Creative Collective, Inc.

    43 min
  4. Processing Rejection Pt. 2 – Hold On a Dang Minute, I Need to Talk About This | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 110

    04/22/2025

    Processing Rejection Pt. 2 – Hold On a Dang Minute, I Need to Talk About This | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 110

    In this episode of the Created Worthy Podcast, Danielle and Sherita pick up right where they left off—this time diving even deeper into the real-time process of walking through rejection. From the physical and emotional toll of unprocessed rejection to the spiritual attack it represents, this episode is about truth-telling, warfaring with your words, and reclaiming your identity when rejection tries to write your story for you. Danielle and Sherita don't hold back. They share what it feels like to process rejection while still in the thick of it—exploring everything from church hurt to unmet expectations, singleness, entrepreneurship, and how to move from shame into significance. If you've ever been told you're too much, not enough, or left out of a room you were called to occupy—this conversation will meet you in the mess, remind you who you are, and help you build the kind of belonging that can't be stolen. YOU are Created Worthy.   The Episode Rundown:  ✨ Rejection as a Spiritual Tactic ✨ The Shame Spiral: How it Starts & How to Stop It ✨ Church Hurt and Being Rejected by Spiritual "Authority" Figures ✨ How Unprocessed Rejection Disrupts Self-Trust ✨ The Power of Speaking Truth Aloud ✨ Why Some People Just Don't Get You ✨ An Actionable Challenge for Listeners  + SO MUCH MORE!   Creative Processing Defined: Activating your creative mind to process a certain intention.   CREATIVE PROCESSING CHALLENGE: REJECTION   Set this intention before engaging in the exercise: The purpose of [WRITING OR CREATING] is to process [THE PARTS OF ME  THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY REJECTION SO I CAN PREPARE TO REBUILD TRUST]. When you pair intention with creativity, you begin to break shame-based patterns and reconnect with truth.    Step 1: Identify the Wound Has rejection resurfaced in your life recently? Ask: Who or what made me question my worth? Journaling Prompt: Write about a moment where rejection hit hard—and what message it sent. Where did this rejection try to take root? What lie did it try to plant?   Step 2: Speak Truth Over Yourself Truth isn't just for the polished version of you. It's for the panicked, anxious, second-guessing versions of who you are, too. Journaling Strategy:  What are the truths that combat the lies you identified in step 1? –BREAK OFF THE SHAME. SPEAK TRUTH OUT LOUD.   Step 3: Ask God (or your source)—What Do You See in Me That I've Forgotten to Trust? You were made in your Creator's image. Ask Him to remind you of what He sees. Journaling Strategy:  What is God pointing out in you that looks like Him? What tangible practices can you implement that will draw you back to trusting Him? Reflect: How can you honor that this week?     CONNECT WITH SHERITA HARKNESS:   LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheritat4z/    SHERITA'S BOOK: The Sustainer Within - https://www.collidescopepublishing.com/items/the-sustainer-within   WEBSITE - https://www.t4zpowerplay.com/   INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/sjharkness1/     CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Danielle's Personal Instagram: @danielledamrell Created Worthy Instagram: @CreatedWorthyPodcast Created Worthy Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/createdworthypodcast Direct Website: www.damrellcreativeco.com   If anything we talked about in this episode resonated with you, we would love to hear about it – screenshot and tag @createdworthypodcast on social media! Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help more people hear the life stories shared here! ALSO, if you really loved it – share it with someone else!   SUPPORT THE SHOW: 🎙 You can directly support the Created Worthy Podcast on Patreon to help cover the costs to keep this show running!   Managed & Produced By: Danielle Damrell Creative Collective, Inc.

    42 min
  5. Processing Rejection – Developing Belonging from Within | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 109

    04/08/2025

    Processing Rejection – Developing Belonging from Within | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 109

    In this episode, Danielle Damrell and Sherita Harkness help listeners process the emotional impact of rejection, explore how rejection influences our sense of worth, and introduce creative processing as a way to reclaim identity and cultivate internal belonging.   YOU are Created Worthy.   The Episode Rundown:  ✨ Why Rejection Hurts ✨ The Lie that We're Not Enough  ✨ Navigating External Validation vs. Internal Peace ✨ Consequences of Unprocessed Rejection ✨ Grounding Yourself in Belonging  ✨ Danielle and Sherita's Personal Insights on Rejection ✨ Creative Processing Exercise  ✨ An Actionable Challenge for Listeners  + SO MUCH MORE!   Creative Processing Defined: Activating your creative mind to process a certain intention.   CREATIVE PROCESSING CHALLENGE: REJECTION   Set this intention before engaging in the exercise: The purpose of [JOURNALING OR CREATING HOWEVER YOU WANT TO CREATE] is to process [REJECTION] and awaken my sense of belonging. When you pair intention with creativity, you begin to break shame-based patterns and reconnect with truth.    Step 1: Acknowledge the Wound Rejection doesn't always come from strangers—it can come from family, friends, churches, jobs, and even past versions of yourself. Ask: Where in my story have I experienced rejection? Journaling Strategy: Write about a rejection that still lingers. What message did it send about your worth? Is that message true?     Step 2: Rewrite the Narrative You cannot always prevent rejection, but you can interrupt the false belief it leaves behind. Truth: Belonging isn't granted by others—it's developed within. Journaling Strategy:  Write a new affirmation or truth statement that reclaims your worth. Example: "Even when others don't choose me, I am chosen and created on purpose."     Step 3: Rebuild Belonging from Within Belonging starts with being at home with yourself. Practices that build internal belonging: Creative expression Speaking life over yourself Boundaries that protect your peace Reminders of your God-given identity Journaling Strategy:  What does it look like to belong to yourself again? Reflect: How can you honor that this week?     CONNECT WITH SHERITA HARKNESS:   LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheritat4z/ ⬅️ Listen to her mini-episodes!   SHERITA'S BOOK: The Sustainer Within - https://www.collidescopepublishing.com/items/the-sustainer-within   WEBSITE - https://www.t4zpowerplay.com/   INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/sjharkness1/ RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:    THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE BY ROBERT MCGEE - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0849944244/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_6QWP727FTV8KYV0459H7?linkCode=ml1&tag=ddcc0aa-20   THE BIG LEAP BY GAY HENDRICKS - https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361   👇APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON SEASON 6 OF CREATED WORTHY: 👇  ⭐ APPLICATION LINK - https://forms.gle/xWm1Gc5qd4D2t8fj6 ⭐️ CALLING ALL FEMALE LEADERS:    HEART SOUL STRENGTH IS HERE!   Are you a woman in business who finds it difficult at times to balance your work, family, and faith? Do you feel disconnected from your purpose because of the constant distractions and demand to perform in your everyday life?    Are you ready to rise into leadership with all your heart, soul, and strength?    Join the community.     WEBSITE: https://heartsoulstrength.org/ ← FREE LEADERS GUIDE AVAILABLE!   RISE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: https://heartsoulstrength.org/event   INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/heart.soul.strength.ministry/   EMAIL - team@heartsoulstrength.org     CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Danielle's Personal Instagram: @danielledamrell Created Worthy Instagram: @CreatedWorthyPodcast Created Worthy Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/createdworthypodcast Direct Website: www.damrellcreativeco.com   If anything we talked about in this episode resonated with you, we would love to hear about it – screenshot and tag @createdworthypodcast on social media! Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help more people hear the life stories shared here! ALSO, if you really loved it – share it with someone else!   SUPPORT THE SHOW: 🎙 You can directly support the Created Worthy Podcast on Patreon to help cover the costs to keep this show running!   Managed By: Georgia Curtis Produced By: Danielle Damrell

    42 min
  6. Processing Hope – Choosing to Believe Things Can Get Better | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 108

    04/01/2025

    Processing Hope – Choosing to Believe Things Can Get Better | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 108

    In this episode, Danielle Damrell and Sherita Harkness help listeners reconnect with the power of hope, especially during hard seasons, and introduce creative processing as a way to turn hope into a habit of resilience.   YOU are Created Worthy.   The Episode Rundown:  ✨ What Hope is and Why it's Essential  ✨ Acknowledging Hopelessness ✨ Rebuilding Hope Through Action ✨ Practicing Hope for the Future ✨ Danielle and Sherita's Personal Insights on Hope ✨ Creative Processing Exercise  ✨ An Actionable Challenge for Listeners  + SO MUCH MORE!   Creative Processing Defined: Activating your creative mind to process a certain intention.   CREATIVE PROCESSING CHALLENGE: HOPE   Step 1: Write down your intention: The purpose of [JOURNALING OR CREATING HOWEVER YOU WANT TO CREATE] is to process my [HOPE] and shift from discouragement to belief in what's possible. When we approach creative processing with intention, we open ourselves up to real transformation.   Step 2: Engage your creative mind (aka-CREATE) while thinking through or writing down answers to these prompts:   Prompt 1: Write about a time you felt hopeless.  Ask yourself… What helped you get through?   Prompt 2: Identify one area where you need more hope. Ask yourself… What's one area you're choosing to hope in today?   Prompt 3: Choose to move forward with expectation. Ask yourself… What's one small step you can take to nurture hope this week? Write a letter to your future self about what you're hoping for—and how you're going to hold on.   Step 3: Reflect.  What did that season of hopelessness teach you? Hope isn't passive—it's something we build. What's one area you're believing for breakthrough in?    CONNECT WITH SHERITA HARKNESS:   LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheritat4z/ ⬅️ Listen to her mini-episodes!   WEBSITE - https://www.t4zpowerplay.com/   INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/sjharkness1/ RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:    THE POWER OF HOPE IN HEALING - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ending-addiction-for-good/202305/the-healing-power-of-hope#:~:text=depression%2C%20and%20anxiety.-,Hope%20can%20provide%20individuals%20with%20the%20strength%20and%20motivation%20to,and%20improved%20quality%20of%20life.   HOW TO HOLD ONTO HOPE WHEN LIFE IS HARD - https://truthwithinsilence.com/2024/09/05/holding-onto-hope/   👇APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON SEASON 6 OF CREATED WORTHY: 👇  ⭐ APPLICATION LINK - https://forms.gle/xWm1Gc5qd4D2t8fj6 ⭐️ CALLING ALL FEMALE BUSINESS LEADERS:    HEART SOUL STRENGTH IS HERE!   Are you a woman in business who finds it difficult at times to balance your work, family, and faith? Do you feel disconnected from your purpose because of the constant distractions and demand to perform in your everyday life?    Are you ready to rise into leadership with all your heart, soul, and strength?    Join the community.     WEBSITE: https://heartsoulstrength.org/ ← FREE LEADERS GUIDE AVAILABLE!   RISE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: https://heartsoulstrength.org/event   INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/heart.soul.strength.ministry/   EMAIL - team@heartsoulstrength.org     CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Danielle's Personal Instagram: @danielledamrell Created Worthy Instagram: @CreatedWorthyPodcast Created Worthy Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/createdworthypodcast Direct Website: www.damrellcreativeco.com   If anything we talked about in this episode resonated with you, we would love to hear about it – screenshot and tag @createdworthypodcast on social media! Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help more people hear the life stories shared here! ALSO, if you really loved it – share it with someone else!   SUPPORT THE SHOW: 🎙 You can directly support the Created Worthy Podcast on Patreon to help cover the costs to keep this show running!   Managed By: Georgia Curtis Produced By: Danielle Damrell

    29 min
  7. Processing Faith – Rooting Yourself in What You Believe | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 107

    03/25/2025

    Processing Faith – Rooting Yourself in What You Believe | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 107

    In this episode, Danielle Damrell and Sherita Harkness help listeners explore the foundations of their faith, understand how to process doubts and disconnects, and introduce creative processing as a tool for deepening trust in what they believe.   YOU are Created Worthy.   The Episode Rundown:  ✨ What is Means to Believe in Something Greater  ✨ How to Process Faith During Challenging Seasons  ✨ Why Faith Matters  ✨ Danielle and Sherita's Personal Insights on Faith  ✨ Creative Processing Exercise  ✨ An Actionable Challenge for Listeners  + SO MUCH MORE! BIBLICAL REFERENCE CORRECTION: We're humans around here so sometimes we get it wrong, instead of Ephesians 1:17 it's actually 2 Corinthians 4:7 but ALSO, if we wanna go a little deeper, we can also cross-reference Ephesians 1:18 that says, "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people."    Creative Processing Defined: Activating your creative mind to process a certain intention.   CREATIVE PROCESSING CHALLENGE: FAITH   Step 1: Write down your intention: The purpose of [JOURNALING OR CREATING HOWEVER YOU WANT TO CREATE] is to process my [FAITH], reconnect with what I believe, and deepen my trust.  When we approach creative processing with intention, we open ourselves up to real transformation.   Step 2: Engage your creative mind (aka-CREATE) while thinking through or writing down answers to these prompts:   Prompt 1: Identifying Your Faith & Beliefs Ask yourself… Who or what do I believe in?  Do I actively practice my faith? If so, how? Why do I believe what I believe? Journaling Strategy:  Write down your core beliefs.  If faith feels distant, explore the reasons.    Prompt 2: When Faith Feels Fragile Ask yourself… Have you experienced a moment where your faith was shaken? How did you work through the doubts? Journaling Strategy:  Reflect on a time your faith was challenged and what helped you reconnect.   Prompt 3: Strengthening Faith Going Forward Faith requires active participation. Ask yourself… What practices will keep you rooted? For example: (Daily quiet time, Prayer or meditation, Spiritual community, Scripture or devotionals, etc.) Journaling Strategy:  Choose one small step you can take this week to strengthen your faith.   Step 3: Reflect.  Who or what do you believe in, and why? When has your faith been tested? How did you respond? What is one way you can nurture your faith this week? Now make a plan to do that!    CONNECT WITH SHERITA HARKNESS:   LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheritat4z/ ⬅️ Listen to her mini-episodes!   WEBSITE - https://www.t4zpowerplay.com/   INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/sjharkness1/ RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:    GET SHERITA'S BOOK: THE SUSTAINER WITHIN: A FOUR PART STUDY OF WOMEN WARRIORS FROM GENESIS TO JOHN - https://buy.stripe.com/aEU16g6Gh7QIaL6dQQ   PRACTICES TO STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH: HSS LEADERS GUIDE - https://heartsoulstrength.org/free-resources   HOW FAITH IMPACTS MENTAL RESILIENCE - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/struck-living/201407/faith-the-intangible-force-in-resilience   👇APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON SEASON 6 OF CREATED WORTHY: 👇  ⭐ APPLICATION LINK - https://forms.gle/xWm1Gc5qd4D2t8fj6 ⭐️ CALLING ALL FEMALE BUSINESS LEADERS:    HEART SOUL STRENGTH IS HERE!   Are you a woman in business who finds it difficult at times to balance your work, family, and faith? Do you feel disconnected from your purpose because of the constant distractions and demand to perform in your everyday life?    Are you ready to rise into leadership with all your heart, soul, and strength?    Join the community.     WEBSITE: https://heartsoulstrength.org/ ← FREE LEADERS GUIDE AVAILABLE!   RISE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: https://heartsoulstrength.org/event   INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/heart.soul.strength.ministry/   EMAIL - team@heartsoulstrength.org     CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Danielle's Personal Instagram: @danielledamrell Created Worthy Instagram: @CreatedWorthyPodcast Created Worthy Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/createdworthypodcast Direct Website: www.damrellcreativeco.com   If anything we talked about in this episode resonated with you, we would love to hear about it – screenshot and tag @createdworthypodcast on social media! Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help more people hear the life stories shared here! ALSO, if you really loved it – share it with someone else!   SUPPORT THE SHOW: 🎙 You can directly support the Created Worthy Podcast on Patreon to help cover the costs to keep this show running!   Managed By: Georgia Curtis Produced By: Danielle Damrell

    34 min
  8. Processing Comparison – Reframing Self-Worth & Embracing Your Unique Journey | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 106

    03/18/2025

    Processing Comparison – Reframing Self-Worth & Embracing Your Unique Journey | Danielle Damrell & Sherita Harkness | Episode 106

    In this episode, Danielle Damrell and Sherita Harkness help listeners understand how comparison affects their self-worth, reframe comparison as a tool for growth, and introduce creative processing as a way to reclaim confidence and authenticity.   YOU are Created Worthy.   The Episode Rundown:  ✨ The Toxic Effects of Comparison ✨ The Role of Social Media ✨ Why Comparison Feels So Personal ✨ Recognizing and Reframing Comparison ✨ Building Resilience & Self-Empowerment ✨ Cultivating Authenticity & Gratitude ✨ Actionable Challenge for Listeners + SO MUCH MORE!   Creative Processing Defined: Activating your creative mind to process a certain intention.   CREATIVE PROCESSING CHALLENGE: COMPARISON   Step 1: Write down your intention: The purpose of [JOURNALING OR CREATING HOWEVER YOU WANT TO CREATE] is to process my [COMPARISON] and/or [REFRAME MY PERSPECTIVE TO EMBRACE MY UNIQUE JOURNEY]. When we approach creative processing with intention, we open ourselves up to real transformation.   Step 2: Engage your creative mind (aka-CREATE) while thinking through or writing down answers to these prompts:   Prompt 1: Reflect on Your Unique Journey Write about three aspects of yourself that you appreciate and value beyond external appearances.   Prompt 2: Redefining Beauty and Success   What societal definitions of beauty and success have you internalized? Now challenge these standards and redefine them based on your values. Prompt 3: Cultivating Self-Compassion Write about a recent time you compared yourself to others.  How did it impact your self-esteem?   Step 3: Reflect.  How can you celebrate and embrace these aspects to build resilience against comparison? How can you set boundaries that help you gain motivation instead of face constant discouragement? Now, write a compassionate letter to yourself, offering encouragement and kindness.   CONNECT WITH SHERITA HARKNESS:   LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheritat4z/ ⬅️ Listen to her mini-episodes!   WEBSITE - https://www.t4zpowerplay.com/   INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/sjharkness1/ RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:  COMPARISON TRAP BOOK - https://a.co/d/05DCoxO COMPARISON TRAP SERMON SERIES: ​​https://groupleaders.org/curriculum-feed/comparison-trap THE SCIENCE BEHIND SOCIAL MEDIA & MENTAL HEALTH - https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health HOW TO STOP COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/prescriptions-for-life/201803/how-to-stop-comparing-yourself-to-others THE POWER OF GRATITUDE IN OVERCOMING COMPARISON - https://abdul-jabbar.medium.com/embracing-gratitude-liberating-yourself-from-the-poison-of-comparison-40e3cad6c6bb   👇APPLY TO BE A GUEST ON SEASON 6 OF CREATED WORTHY: 👇  ⭐ APPLICATION LINK - https://forms.gle/xWm1Gc5qd4D2t8fj6 ⭐️ CALLING ALL FEMALE BUSINESS LEADERS:    HEART SOUL STRENGTH IS HERE!   Are you a woman in business who finds it difficult at times to balance your work, family, and faith? Do you feel disconnected from your purpose because of the constant distractions and demand to perform in your everyday life?    Are you ready to rise into leadership with all your heart, soul, and strength?    Join the community.     WEBSITE: https://heartsoulstrength.org/ ← FREE LEADERS GUIDE AVAILABLE!   RISE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: https://heartsoulstrength.org/event   INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/heart.soul.strength.ministry/   EMAIL - team@heartsoulstrength.org     CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Danielle's Personal Instagram: @danielledamrell Created Worthy Instagram: @CreatedWorthyPodcast Created Worthy Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/createdworthypodcast Direct Website: www.damrellcreativeco.com   If anything we talked about in this episode resonated with you, we would love to hear about it – screenshot and tag @createdworthypodcast on social media! Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review to help more people hear the life stories shared here! ALSO, if you really loved it – share it with someone else!   SUPPORT THE SHOW: 🎙 You can directly support the Created Worthy Podcast on Patreon to help cover the costs to keep this show running!   Managed By: Georgia Curtis Produced By: Danielle Damrell

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Created Worthy – The Life Stories Podcast bridges differences and forges powerful connections through the sharing of life stories, boldly celebrating the truth that we are ALL Created Worthy. Pull up a seat for a coffee date with Danielle Damrell and people from diverse ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. Listen in as they vulnerably share their real-life stories, reminding us that our life stories are the most powerful tool of connection we have. + If you're looking to just disappear into someone else's story for a little while, this is your place. + If you need encouragement to keep going, day by day, moment by moment, this is your place. + If you want to learn how to intentionally use creativity to process and heal, this is your place. Each episode features honest, unfiltered stories from people who have walked through challenges and are on unique journeys of healing, growth, faith, and rediscovering who they were created to be. Through raw conversations and the transformative power of creative processing, Danielle and her guests explore topics like grief, loss, identity, leadership, healing, purpose, and learning to trust yourself again. We laugh (sometimes at inappropriate times), we cry, and we genuinely enjoy the gift of connection. Some stories are still unfolding. Some are on the other side of healing. All of them matter. Whether you're navigating trauma, searching for purpose, rebuilding your life, or stepping into who you were created to be, this podcast serves as a reminder of one unshakable truth: You are Created Worthy.

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