The WHoly Mom Chat Jennifer James

Christa Vickers-Smith joins me on this first episode of the year on The WHoly Mom Chat Podcast with her blissful journey of #healing after seasons of great suffering. A native Richmonder, Christa has experienced firsthand the power of prayer, of the body of Christ, bearing each other's burdens and seeing every joint supply. Her passion has become pursuing wholeness in spirit, soul, and body, and walking alongside others in their journeys.
Christa was born and raised in a God-fearing #Christian home, knowing Jesus and His Word, but she experienced Him deeply when she was desperately longing for a #physicalhealing. It started from a migraine as a teenager and escalated to kidney stones, fibromyalgia, insomnia, low immunity, and weak adrenal system (and more health crisis) over the course of seven years. She went through multiple back surgeries, endometriosis surgery and the list goes on. 
Tune in to learn more about Christa's healing journey: 
 -  Dealing with the physical trauma 
-   Lightbulb moment which revealed her the cause within herself
-   Pivotal moments in the healing journey 
-   The power of belief and prayer
-   Three pieces of wisdom

Favorite Quotes:
"God did not give us a spirit of fear, but one of power and love and sound mind” – 2 Timothy 1: 7
"God made our bodies so incredibly, intricately that we can evaluate danger and go."
"My journey was not quick, not like an instant gratification of work. There were layers and things had to get peeled back. But at the end of it, I am forever changed. I will never be the same."

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We've all gone through transitions. Transitions are a part of life: going through stages in life, relationships, parenthood, loss of loved ones, career moves, and so on. These changes can be hard to deal with. However, we can be intentional and learn to cope with these inevitable transitions better. 
Christy Wright joins me today in the podcast, sharing her story of Transition from a Ramsey personality of Ramsey solutions with 12 years of expertise as a certified business coach, dynamic speaker, and personal development expert to something new. Christy has thousands of hours of experience speaking professionally on some of the most significant stages in the country, and she now uses that experience to teach others how to make the impact they want to make. Whether running around the stage or after kids, challenging leaders, or changing diapers, Christy makes the most out of her life and helps others to do the same.
Christy encourages us not to give up our faith in God, as He always has better plans for us. After all, He is the one who chose you for His purpose, and He will pave the way for it. She also describes her emotional and spiritual struggles during the transition phases and how she overcame them with a leap of faith in God and belief in herself.
She is the #1 bestselling author of 'Business Boutique,' 'Take back your time' and 'Living True.' Christy is masterful at teaching people how to craft messages they are excited to share and confident to deliver. She has been featured on Today Show and Fox News, Success, Entrepreneur, and Women's Day Magazines.

Listen to the podcast to find out more about:
·      The journey to her life purpose (3:40)
·      The spiritual impact of the transition phase (7:00)
·      Concept of reset and change in seasons of life (16:00)
·      Dealing with emotional struggles of transitions (19:26)
·      Counseling process and a new vision in life (24:00)
·      Three pieces of wisdom (35:00)


Favorite quotes:
"When I obey Lord in a difficult situation, it doesn't get easier. It becomes harder. Eventually, He will bring me the perfect ones."
"Things happen in the wilderness that prepares us for a blessing. I have learned the importance of a reset in this wilderness."
"In your transition, God brings you through a wilderness to reset you: reset your mind and intimacy with Him."
"If you have peace and sovereignty, you can walk the steps even if you are super scared."


To connect with Christy: 
Website: www.Christy-Wright.com
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Facebook: OfficialChristyWright
Join her new course: StopWingingIt.com

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With Thanksgiving this week in the US and the holiday season around the corner, let's get our hearts, minds, and spirits ready and be intentional in our homemaking. To discuss this topic, I invited Ruth McKeaney to share her experience. 

Ruth is the author of "Hungry for Home." As a constant host, she goes to the heart of what makes one feel at home. Every day, her goal is to make her home a safe place, so her family and her guests have the opportunity to have their deeper needs met. Intentional homemaking, in its most idealized form, creates a setting where vulnerability and honesty are valued and protected, understanding and grace are fostered, and love is freely given. It's time to recover the richness of community lost in the today's hustle and bustle. We can still slow down. We can still prioritize our family and friends over our "to-do" lists. We can still find beauty in the midst of chaos. We can still sit around the table with bowls of pasta and laugh until two in the morning. We can still go home.~ Ruth McKeaney
This episode also discusses the significant phase of the identity crisis she experienced and how she overcame it. She also shares her journey to finding her purpose when lovingly challenged by her uncle to seek God for. Ruth McKeaney is a former Attorney General for the state of Virginia and Assistant Commonwealth #39's Attorney. Ruth and her husband, Bob, are raising their five children on their restored historic farm in Berwyn, PA. Hillside Farm was featured in the books Stone Houses and Theology of Home and exhibited in multiple home tours and a few magazines.
Listen to the podcast for our conversation. Here are the quick glimpses
3:26- Ruth about her life
4:17-  Identity Crisis 
14:40 - Being the best of yourself
20:37- Launch of Hungry for Home
23:10- Struggles and ignition to passion 
Favorite Quotes:
"Everyone, despite your ethnicity and religious beliefs, is yearning for a home." 
"You don't realize as a mom, your whole identity becomes your children."
"It was an amazing experience to sit back and watch the Lord work."
To connect with Ruth: 
Website: https://www.hungry4home.com
Follow IG: @hungryforhome
Facebook: HungryforHome

YouTube: https://youtu.be/F0IgsqCarEI
Purchase Book: https://www.hungry4home.com/shop

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  "Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn't know you had." Motherhood is challenging. It is like a rollercoaster ride with ups and downs. It can be overwhelming, and at times it can be the best dose of happiness. Katherine Wintsch joins today's podcast with her extraordinary charm. Katherine dedicates her life to making the lives of mothers easier. Katherine is the founder and CEO of The Mom Complex. She is a mother of two teenagers and the author of 'Slay like a Mother', a popular book that combines her journey with her groundbreaking research on motherhood. According to the Parade magazine, the book is one of the Top 10 Life Changing Self-Help Books of the Year. Her research has also been featured by 'The Today Show,' 'The New York Times, 'The Wall Street Journal, and 'Fast Company.'
               Katherine shares her journey of motherhood and explains how she managed her struggles and slayed her 'Dragons of self-doubt.' She also expresses her thoughts on why moms suffer and struggle and her ways of overcoming it. According to her, Gatekeeping moms are prone to stress and anxiety, and everyone must make time for themselves. Organizing and decluttering even relationships can keep our mental health on track, and to maintain a sane mind, we should love ourselves. Self-love is not wrong, and moms should find time for self-care.
Here are the quick time stamps:
03:27 Introduction and about her book, 'Slay like a Mother.'
05:26 'Dragon of Self-doubt' and path to freedom.
08:35 Slay your dragons of Self-doubt
10:30 Reconnecting to the self.
16:00 Are you a 'gatekeeping mom'?
29:54 Dealing with mom guilts.
32:42 Three pieces of wisdom 
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I am here to remind you that YOU MATTER. Your feelings, desires, unspoken needs, and all of you have a purpose. I am here to walk with you and to cheer you on. I believe in you. YOU CAN GET THROUGH THIS SEASON!  So, let's rediscover our true selves, reclaim our time, energy, care for ourselves to be the woman we want to be, and most of all, THRIVE. Let us rise and show up as a better version of ourselves!  Together we can support each other and live in our purpose. Let's do this!
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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month which includes miscarriage, infertility, failed cycle, infant loss, ectopic, stillbirth, child loss, SIDS, neonatal loss, TFMR, chemical pregnancy, and embryo loss. To every person who has experienced any of these difficult experiences, I see you, I feel your pain, and I am holding space for you. 
In this week's podcast, we will discuss the journey of infertility. Infertility, in simple words, is the inability to reproduce. It affects both men and women. It can be challenging for people to sail through the physical and mental pressure of infertility and its treatments. Michelle Mercurio joins me today with her journey through infertility and the struggles she faced. 


According to her, letting go of all the guilts and living with self-love is a great medicine to make healing happen. Self-love can do wonders in thought processing and boosting confidence. She says focusing on a 'to-be list' instead of a to-do list should be the priority. There will be many ups and downs, and many identities will be crashed, but one should not need external things to like themselves. Questioning your beliefs and why you believe them makes corrections and clears the thought process. 


Listen to the podcast to learn how Michelle overcame depression and how she coped through all her heavy days. Here are the quick timestamps: 
04:30- Michelle's infertility journey with PCOS 
08:05- Treatments and accepting phase 
18:20- Dealing with Depression 
28:30- Healing and letting go 
38:00- A Note of Help 
Favorite quotes: 
"The reason we fear judgments is that we are so harshly judging ourselves."
"If I love myself, I can show up for others better."
"Relationship with others is based on our relationship with ourselves." 
To connect with Michelle: 
Website: https://michellemercurio.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemercurio
Follow IG: https://www.instagram.com/michmerc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aYkwTShrPXMOlkQbnJIag 
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It aims to provide adequate knowledge about Breast Cancer and to spread awareness among women to save lives. In this week’s podcast Morgan Adams joins me today with her inspiring story about how she overcame breast cancer two times. She addresses herself as a ‘WARRIOR TO WOMEN’S HEALTH’ and shares her journey and experiences. 
According to Morgan, trusting the inner voice is important because our body knows what it needs more than anyone. Making health care a priority is a key factor to prevent and diagnose any unusual illness or disease. In this Pink Month, my aim is to spread awareness and educate people about breast cancer and how early identification plays a vital role in curing breast cancer. Morgan’s journey is a great example for this. Tune in to the podcast to hear her journey and her recovery phase.
HERE ARE THE QUICK TIME STAMPS: 
04:52 – MORGAN’S BREAST CANCER JOURNEY 
10:22 - MAMMOGRAM AND EARLY IDENTIFICATION 
13:20 - INNER VOICE AND GUT FEELING 
16:30 – RECOVERY FROM CANCER AND ITS IMPACTS 
25:15 - CHRONIC INSOMNIA AND WHAT IS A HOLISTIC COACH  
31:06 - ADVISE TO NEW MOMS FOR A HEALTHY SLEEP 
33:28 - THREE PIECES OF WISDOM 
 Favorite Quotes: 
“GO WITH YOUR GUT, KEEP ASKING” 
“MY JOURNEY MADE ME VERY FOCUSED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ADVOCATING FOR MYSELF AND TRUSTING MY GUT “ 
About Morgan: Morgan lives in Richmond, Virginia and a two time breast cancer survivor. She advocates for a lifestyle of disease prevention and integrating holistic strategies for cancer treatment. Morgan Adams is a holistic sleep coach for women who struggle with getting a good night's sleep consistently. Her goal is to help women feel better and to live better with a good night’s sleep. She is an accredited health coach and holistic sleep coach with advanced certifications in sleep science. Morgan spent almost decades using prescription sleeping pills despite knowing that her overall sleep quality suffered. She now inspires and teaches other women how to achieve good sleep without the usage of sleeping aids.  
To Connect with Morgan Adams: 
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LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganadamswellness/
Website: Morganadamswellness.com 
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