3d ago

EP 129: Is it Me?! The Lies You Believe | Understanding Projection & Manipulation

Manipulators tell on themselves if you listen. What is projected to you is what they are saying about who they are or what they have done. Listen in and ask the Lord to speak to you about your situation and your heart. This is part 3 of the Narcissist Series. Part 1 EP 127: What is a Narcissist: Manipulative Behaviors Part 2 Ep 128: Why Manipulators Keep Finding me? Scriptures mentioned on the show: Genesis 3 & Proverbs 18:21 Connect w/ Vernica: Email: info@reclaimingurvoice.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice ************ Have you ever felt confused after interactions that left you drained, second-guessing yourself, triggered or questioning your own reality? Have you found yourself stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or unhealthy relationships that feel hard to break free from? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy! In this special summer series, we explore the emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of narcissistic behavior across friendships, family dynamics, marriage, parenting, and the workplace. I am breaking it down through personal experience, Biblical truth, and practical and therapeutic wisdom to guide you towards healing. Each episode is designed to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, rebuild emotional and mental health, and begin reclaiming your God given identity! We’ll talk about topics like: Why people-pleasing keeps you stuck in toxic cycles How to recognize red flags and manipulation early What the Bible says about individuals you need to stay away from Why you attract emotionally unhealthy relationships How to begin healing from emotional and psychological abuse Restore your identity, peace, and confidence in God and how your Core Values play a role in your healingThis is not about labeling people—it’s about learning discernment, accountability, breaking unhealthy patterns, and finding healing from the inside out. If you know you need to find yourself again after years of suffering, confusion, guilt and the inability to move forward in life, this series is for you. Be here this summer as we walk through healing and restoration with Jesus! ********* ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God. Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! Support the show

27 min

Jun 11

Ep 128: Why do Manipulators Keep Finding me?!

Manipulators are often skilled at scanning for certain traits, vulnerabilities, and relationship dynamics. Many of the qualities they target are actually qualities that are given to us by the Lord. Let's talk about this... Part 1 EP 127: What is a Narcissist: Manipulative Behaviors Scriptures mentioned on the show: James 1:8, John 15, John 17:1-16, Luke 6:45, John 10:10 & John 3:16 ************ Have you ever felt confused after interactions that left you drained, second-guessing yourself, triggered or questioning your own reality? Have you found yourself stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or unhealthy relationships that feel hard to break free from? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy! In this special summer series, we explore the emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of narcissistic behavior across friendships, family dynamics, marriage, parenting, and the workplace. I am breaking it down through personal experience, Biblical truth, and practical and therapeutic wisdom to guide you towards healing. Each episode is designed to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, rebuild emotional and mental health, and begin reclaiming your God given identity! We’ll talk about topics like: Why people-pleasing keeps you stuck in toxic cycles How to recognize red flags and manipulation early What the Bible says about individuals you need to stay away from Why you attract emotionally unhealthy relationships How to begin healing from emotional and psychological abuse Restore your identity, peace, and confidence in God and how your Core Values play a role in your healingThis is not about labeling people—it’s about learning discernment, accountability, breaking unhealthy patterns, and finding healing from the inside out. If you know you need to find yourself again after years of suffering, confusion, guilt and the inability to move forward in life, this series is for you. Be here this summer as we walk through healing and restoration with Jesus! ********* ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God. Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! Support the show

48 min

Jun 4

EP 127: What is a Narcissist: Manipulative Behaviors

This week begins this series about manipulation and Narcissitic Personality Disorder behaviors. Here are the scriptures and website mentioned for your reference: Grandiosity: 2 Timothy 3:2-5 & Proverbs 26:12Lack of empathy: Philippians 2:3-4Manipulation: Proverbs 26:24-25Lack of accountability: Proverbs 18:2 & Galatians 6:3Psychiatry.org - What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? ******************* Have you ever felt confused after interactions that left you drained, second-guessing yourself, triggered or questioning your own reality? Have you found yourself stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or unhealthy relationships that feel hard to break free from? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy! In this special summer series, we explore the emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of narcissistic behavior across friendships, family dynamics, marriage, parenting, and the workplace. I am breaking it down through personal experience, Biblical truth, and practical and therapeutic wisdom to guide you towards healing. Each episode is designed to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, rebuild emotional and mental health, and begin reclaiming your God given identity! We’ll talk about topics like: Why people-pleasing keeps you stuck in toxic cycles How to recognize red flags and manipulation early What the Bible says about individuals you need to stay away from Why you attract emotionally unhealthy relationships How to begin healing from emotional and psychological abuse Restore your identity, peace, and confidence in God and how your Core Values play a role in your healingThis is not about labeling people—it’s about learning discernment, accountability, breaking unhealthy patterns, and finding healing from the inside out. If you know you need to find yourself again after years of suffering, confusion, guilt and the inability to move forward in life, this series is for you. Be here this summer as we walk through healing and restoration with Jesus! ********* ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God. Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! Support the show

14 min

May 31

The Narcissist Series: Healing Begins Wednesday June 3rd!

This summer we’re having honest, healing conversations about something many people experience but struggle to name: narcissistic and traumatic relationship patterns. Have you ever felt confused after interactions that left you drained, second-guessing yourself, triggered or questioning your own reality? Have you found yourself stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or unhealthy relationships that feel hard to break free from? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy! In this special summer series, we explore the emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of narcissistic behavior across friendships, family dynamics, marriage, parenting, and the workplace. I am breaking it down through personal experience, Biblical truth, and practical and therapeutic wisdom to guide you towards healing. Each episode is designed to help you recognize unhealthy patterns, rebuild emotional and mental health, and begin reclaiming your God given identity! We’ll talk about topics like: Why people-pleasing keeps you stuck in toxic cycles How to recognize red flags and manipulation early What the Bible says about individuals you need to stay away from Why you attract emotionally unhealthy relationships How to begin healing from emotional and psychological abuse Restore your identity, peace, and confidence in God and how your Core Values play a role in your healingThis is not about labeling people—it’s about learning discernment, accountability, breaking unhealthy patterns, and finding healing from the inside out. If you know you need to find yourself again after years of suffering, confusion, guilt and the inability to move forward in life, this series is for you. Be here this summer as we walk through healing and restoration with Jesus! ********* ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God. Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! Support the show

1 min

May 9

EP 126 Complaining Will Keep you in Egypt

The Israelites complained during opposition. Let's learn from their mistake. The full video from this episode: https://youtu.be/uev4Xd15nlk?si=IuPKMUL84Nx6HpCn Connect with Vernica Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vernica.williams.391 The Youtube Channel for the middle aged woman: https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice Email: info@reclaimingurvoice.com P.S. If you love the podcast subscribe, write a review, 5 star rate and share with someone you know. This helps me to reach more people all over the world, like you, who is ready to begin reclaiming their voice in God! Be well, V ***** ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God. Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! Support the show

23 min

Apr 30

EP 125 My Only Safe Haven | Psalm 43

Brief encouragement from Psalm 43 Connect with Vernica Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vernica.williams.391 The Youtube Channel for the middle aged woman: https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice Email: info@reclaimingurvoice.com P.S. If you love the podcast subscribe, write a review, 5 star rate and share with someone you know. This helps me to reach more people all over the world, like you, who is ready to begin reclaiming their voice in God! Be well, V ***** ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God. Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! Support the show

4 min

Apr 22

Ep 124: Trusting God When the Unexpected Happens

When you have done everything you knew to do and the unexpected happens...STAND! Genesis chapters 37-50 Proverbs 20:24 Ephesians 6:10-18 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ******************** Resource mentioned in episode The Youtube Channel for the middle aged woman: https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice Connect with Vernica Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vernica.williams.391 The Youtube Channel for the middle aged woman: https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice Email: info@reclaimingurvoice.com P.S. If you love the podcast subscribe, write a review, 5 star rate and share with someone you know. This helps me to reach more people all over the world, like you, who is ready to begin reclaiming their voice in God! Be well, V ***** ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God. Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! Support the show

24 min

Apr 15

Ep 123: Core Values, Proverbs and Deception

Deception is waiting for the moment when you make the decision to turn from Truth. Will you listen to Truth ( the Word of God) or will you willfully choose to shake hands with regret? ******************** Resources mentioned in episode Buliding Your Core Values Pt 1 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761196/episodes/8657145 Buliding Your Core Values Pt2 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761196/episodes/8786604 The ABC's of Core Values List: https://bit.ly/THEABCSOFCOREVALUES ******************** Connect with Vernica The Youtube Channel for the middle aged woman: https://www.youtube.com/@reclaimingyourvoice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vernica.williams.391 Email: info@reclaimingurvoice.com P.S. If you love the podcast subscribe, write a review, 5 star rate and share with someone you know. This helps me to reach more people all over the world, like you, who is ready to begin reclaiming their voice in God! Be well, V ***** ReClaiming Your Voice is the go-to podcast for Christian women who want to Discover God, ReClaim Their Voice and Live Core Values. Do you struggle with low self-worth, people pleasing, lacking boundaries and not knowing your identity? Do you find that it is difficult to express your needs or maybe life has you believing your needs do not matter? Do you find yourself repeating behaviors that make you feel like you are going backwards in life? Hey, I'm Vernica Williams! My journey began in 2020 when God told me to come out of my comfort zone. I allowed my insecurities about my voice, not having boundaries and people pleasing since the age of five to hinder me from knowing who I am in Him. The ReClaiming Your Voice podcast is where you will begin the journey to overcome your insecurities, identify your core values and learn how to live it out...with God. Sister-Friend, you are here because you know it is time to come out of your comfort zone. The many layers of comfort that has hindered you from knowing who you are in God. On the show, you will learn... *How values and core values can guide you in ways that will change your life. *YOU have value! Partner with God on your journey towards healing. *How to come out of the comfort zone and ReClaim your voice in God. *The 4 Core Pillars The 4 Core Pillars are: Core values, Core Needs, Core Behaviors and Core Faith The 4 Core Pillars is a Bible based and practical teaching that will take you on a journey to break free from people pleasing, being co-dependent on the emotions and choices of others and lacking boundaries so you can begin to discover the core of who you are. It is exciting to know you are here. Let's go on this journey with God together. Hey, it's Vernica! What did God highlight to you in this episode? Do you have a question? Request for prayer? Let's chat! Support the show

14 min

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EP 129: Is it Me?! The Lies You Believe | Understanding Projection & Manipulation

Ep 128: Why do Manipulators Keep Finding me?!

EP 127: What is a Narcissist: Manipulative Behaviors

The Narcissist Series: Healing Begins Wednesday June 3rd!

EP 126 Complaining Will Keep you in Egypt

EP 125 My Only Safe Haven | Psalm 43

Ep 124: Trusting God When the Unexpected Happens

Ep 123: Core Values, Proverbs and Deception

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EP 129: Is it Me?! The Lies You Believe | Understanding Projection & Manipulation

Ep 128: Why do Manipulators Keep Finding me?!

EP 127: What is a Narcissist: Manipulative Behaviors

The Narcissist Series: Healing Begins Wednesday June 3rd!

EP 126 Complaining Will Keep you in Egypt

EP 125 My Only Safe Haven | Psalm 43

Ep 124: Trusting God When the Unexpected Happens

Ep 123: Core Values, Proverbs and Deception

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