Wellness By JF Podcast

Judy Faida
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Wellness by JF is a weekly podcast that seeks to shed light in an otherwise dark world. It is a safe space where we go through the waves and tides of mental health, stress, relationships and wellness. We will cry, weep, break, laugh and in the end we will emerge together. Our rebirth begins right here, right now. ((Hugs)) Safe space| Light| Healing Follow us on social media @wellnessbyjfpodcast Email: wellnessbyjf@gmail.com PUSH THROUGH THAT

  1. Mar 29

    Why Leaving Felt Impossible

    She packed a bag three times.The first time, he cried and said he’d change.The second time, he reminded her she had nowhere to go.The third time, she sat on the edge of the bed and stared at the wall for an hour… too exhausted to move.“Why didn’t you just leave?”Because trauma bonds don’t feel like chains — they feel like love.Because shame is loud.Because fear of the unknown can feel scarier than the abuse you already know.Because learned helplessness convinces you you can’t survive on your own.Because leaving often comes with harassment, stalking, financial threats, and escalation.Women don’t stay because they’re weak.They stay because abuse is psychological warfare.Episode 4 of the Unmasking Abuse series breaks this down — the emotional abuse, the trauma bonding, the fear, and what really happens when a woman tries to leave.If you or anyone you know is going through abuse kindly reach out for help:US Support and Hotline📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline📍 Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)🌐 Online chat & resources: thehotline.org➡️ Confidential support, safety planning, shelter referrals, legal info.🧡 loveisrespect (Teens & Young Adults)📞 1-866-331-9474 | Text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474🌐 loveisrespect.org — support specifically tailored to young people in abuse situations.Canada 📞 Assaulted Women’s Helpline📍 Toll-Free: 1-866-863-0511 (TTY: 1-866-863-7868)📱 #SAFE (#7233 on many mobile networks)➡️ 24/7 crisis line with emotional support, referrals & safety planning.📍 ShelterSafe.ca🌐 Find women’s shelters & crisis lines across Canada.☎️ Provincial HelplinesOntario & across Canada: dial 2-1-1 for local support services including shelters, counselling, legal help.Kenya Support and Hotline📞 Gender Based Violence Hotline – 1195➡️ Toll-free rapid response linked to medical, legal, and rescue services for survivors of violence.📍 Other Support Contacts (Community Supports)Kimbilio Trust: 1193Gender Violence Recovery Centre: 0800-720-565Coalition on Violence Against Women: 0800-720-553➡️ (Local crisis resources in Kenya for abuse/violence support)#UnmaskingAbuse #WhyDontYouJustLeave #TraumaBonding #EmotionalAbuseRecovery #DomesticViolenceAwareness #WomenHealing #HealingAfterAbuse #LearnedHelplessness #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #SurvivorSupport #MentalHealthPodcast #WomenEmpowerment #BreakTheCycle #RelationshipHealing

    15 min

  2. Mar 29

    Why Leaving Felt Impossible

    She packed a bag three times.The first time, he cried and said he’d change.The second time, he reminded her she had nowhere to go.The third time, she sat on the edge of the bed and stared at the wall for an hour… too exhausted to move.“Why didn’t you just leave?”Because trauma bonds don’t feel like chains — they feel like love.Because shame is loud.Because fear of the unknown can feel scarier than the abuse you already know.Because learned helplessness convinces you you can’t survive on your own.Because leaving often comes with harassment, stalking, financial threats, and escalation.Women don’t stay because they’re weak.They stay because abuse is psychological warfare.Episode 4 of the Unmasking Abuse series breaks this down — the emotional abuse, the trauma bonding, the fear, and what really happens when a woman tries to leave.If you or anyone you know is going through abuse kindly reach out for help:US Support and Hotline📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline📍 Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)🌐 Online chat & resources: thehotline.org➡️ Confidential support, safety planning, shelter referrals, legal info.🧡 loveisrespect (Teens & Young Adults)📞 1-866-331-9474 | Text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474🌐 loveisrespect.org — support specifically tailored to young people in abuse situations.Canada 📞 Assaulted Women’s Helpline📍 Toll-Free: 1-866-863-0511 (TTY: 1-866-863-7868)📱 #SAFE (#7233 on many mobile networks)➡️ 24/7 crisis line with emotional support, referrals & safety planning.📍 ShelterSafe.ca🌐 Find women’s shelters & crisis lines across Canada.☎️ Provincial HelplinesOntario & across Canada: dial 2-1-1 for local support services including shelters, counselling, legal help.Kenya Support and Hotline📞 Gender Based Violence Hotline – 1195➡️ Toll-free rapid response linked to medical, legal, and rescue services for survivors of violence.📍 Other Support Contacts (Community Supports)Kimbilio Trust: 1193Gender Violence Recovery Centre: 0800-720-565Coalition on Violence Against Women: 0800-720-553➡️ (Local crisis resources in Kenya for abuse/violence support)#UnmaskingAbuse #WhyDontYouJustLeave #TraumaBonding #EmotionalAbuseRecovery #DomesticViolenceAwareness #WomenHealing #HealingAfterAbuse #LearnedHelplessness #NarcissisticAbuseRecovery #SurvivorSupport #MentalHealthPodcast #WomenEmpowerment #BreakTheCycle #RelationshipHealing

    15 min

  3. Mar 29

    When Nobody Speaks Up… Why It Hurts You More Than You Realize

    When abuse happens in marriage, it rarely happens alone.In this episode, When Nobody Speaks Up, we confront the painful truth about abuse enablers—the family members, in-laws, and faith communities who saw the warning signs and chose silence instead of protection.Many women are taught—explicitly or subtly—that endurance equals holiness, that submission means staying quiet, and that protecting the marriage matters more than protecting the woman inside it. But emotional abuse does not survive without systems that excuse it, and silence is never neutral.Anchored in faith, CDC data, and WHO research, this episode explores:How families and churches unintentionally (and sometimes intentionally) enable abuseWhy “pray more,” “be patient,” and “God hates divorce” are often weaponizedThe spiritual betrayal survivors feel when faith leaders side with abusersHow emotional and psychological abuse thrive under the mask of “good Christian marriages”Why accountability—not silence—is biblicalIf you’ve ever felt gaslit, dismissed, or spiritually shamed while trying to survive an abusive relationship, this episode is for you. You are not weak. You are not rebellious. And you are not imagining the harm.This conversation is for the woman who loves God but is finally asking hard questions about what love, safety, and covenant truly mean.🎧 Listener discretion advised: This episode discusses emotional abuse, spiritual manipulation, and relational trauma.If you or anyone you know is going through abuse kindly reach out for help:US Support and Hotline📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline📍 Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)🌐 Online chat & resources: thehotline.org➡️ Confidential support, safety planning, shelter referrals, legal info.🧡 loveisrespect (Teens & Young Adults)📞 1-866-331-9474 | Text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474🌐 loveisrespect.org — support specifically tailored to young people in abuse situations.Canada 📞 Assaulted Women’s Helpline📍 Toll-Free: 1-866-863-0511 (TTY: 1-866-863-7868)📱 #SAFE (#7233 on many mobile networks)➡️ 24/7 crisis line with emotional support, referrals & safety planning.📍 ShelterSafe.ca🌐 Find women’s shelters & crisis lines across Canada.☎️ Provincial HelplinesOntario & across Canada: dial 2-1-1 for local support services including shelters, counselling, legal help.Kenya Support and Hotline📞 Gender Based Violence Hotline – 1195➡️ Toll-free rapid response linked to medical, legal, and rescue services for survivors of violence.📍 Other Support Contacts (Community Supports)Kimbilio Trust: 1193Gender Violence Recovery Centre: 0800-720-565Coalition on Violence Against Women: 0800-720-553➡️ (Local crisis resources in Kenya for abuse/violence support)

    15 min
  4. When Nobody Speaks Up… Why It Hurts You More Than You Realize

    Mar 29

    When Nobody Speaks Up… Why It Hurts You More Than You Realize

    When abuse happens in marriage, it rarely happens alone.In this episode, When Everyone Looks Away, we confront the painful truth about abuse enablers—the family members, in-laws, and faith communities who saw the warning signs and chose silence instead of protection.Many women are taught—explicitly or subtly—that endurance equals holiness, that submission means staying quiet, and that protecting the marriage matters more than protecting the woman inside it. But emotional abuse does not survive without systems that excuse it, and silence is never neutral.Anchored in faith, CDC data, and WHO research, this episode explores:How families and churches unintentionally (and sometimes intentionally) enable abuseWhy “pray more,” “be patient,” and “God hates divorce” are often weaponizedThe spiritual betrayal survivors feel when faith leaders side with abusersHow emotional and psychological abuse thrive under the mask of “good Christian marriages”Why accountability—not silence—is biblicalIf you’ve ever felt gaslit, dismissed, or spiritually shamed while trying to survive an abusive relationship, this episode is for you. You are not weak. You are not rebellious. And you are not imagining the harm.This conversation is for the woman who loves God but is finally asking hard questions about what love, safety, and covenant truly mean.🎧 Listener discretion advised: This episode discusses emotional abuse, spiritual manipulation, and relational trauma.If you or anyone you know is going through abuse kindly reach out for help:US Support and Hotline📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline📍 Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)🌐 Online chat & resources: thehotline.org➡️ Confidential support, safety planning, shelter referrals, legal info.🧡 loveisrespect (Teens & Young Adults)📞 1-866-331-9474 | Text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474🌐 loveisrespect.org — support specifically tailored to young people in abuse situations.Canada 📞 Assaulted Women’s Helpline📍 Toll-Free: 1-866-863-0511 (TTY: 1-866-863-7868)📱 #SAFE (#7233 on many mobile networks)➡️ 24/7 crisis line with emotional support, referrals & safety planning.📍 ShelterSafe.ca🌐 Find women’s shelters & crisis lines across Canada.☎️ Provincial HelplinesOntario & across Canada: dial 2-1-1 for local support services including shelters, counselling, legal help.Kenya Support and Hotline📞 Gender Based Violence Hotline – 1195➡️ Toll-free rapid response linked to medical, legal, and rescue services for survivors of violence.📍 Other Support Contacts (Community Supports)Kimbilio Trust: 1193Gender Violence Recovery Centre: 0800-720-565Coalition on Violence Against Women: 0800-720-553➡️ (Local crisis resources in Kenya for abuse/violence support)

    15 min
  5. It Didn’t Look Like Abuse” — Control, Isolation & Hidden Red Flags in Relationships- Episode 2

    Feb 20

    It Didn’t Look Like Abuse” — Control, Isolation & Hidden Red Flags in Relationships- Episode 2

    Emotional abuse doesn’t always leave bruises—but it leaves deep scars and wounds that can bleed for a lifetime if we do not tend to them.In episode 2 of Unmasking Abuse in Marriage and Relationships, we expose the hidden red flags of emotional abuse that are often normalized, excused, or misunderstood.We break down how control, constant monitoring, and isolation slowly strip away autonomy, confidence, and identity—often under the disguise of love, protection, or concern.If you’ve ever felt watched, restricted, cut off from others, or unsure of your own reality, this conversation is for you.🎧 Listen to learn: • The subtle signs of emotional abuse• How control differs from care• Why isolation is a powerful abuse tactic• How awareness is the first step toward healingThis episode is not about blame—it’s about clarity, validation, and empowerment.John 10:10 Then you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you freeResources1. https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/index.html2.https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/251028/dq251028a-eng.html3. https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/gender-based-violence/intimate-partner-violence.html4. https://www.who.int/news/item/06-10-2022-preventing-intimate-partner-violence-improves-mental-health?5. https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/index.html6. Melkam, M., Fentahun, S., Rtbey, G. et al. Multilevel analysis of intimate partner violence and associated factors among reproductive-age women: Kenya demographic and health survey 2022 data. BMC Public Health 24, 1476 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19012-9MusicMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/jaunty-gumptionLicense code: Y5WYNLMKDRGDFNRM🤍 Support & Help Resources (Please Read)If this episode brings up distress or you recognize yourself in these patterns, you deserve support.CanadaTalk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7)Text: 45645 (Evenings)Emergency: Call 911 if you are in immediate dangerKenyaNational GBV Hotline: 1195 (24/7)Emergency Services: 999 / 112When survivors speak and no one listens, the damage multiplies.

    30 min
  6. It Didn’t Look Like Abuse” — Control, Isolation & Hidden Red Flags in Relationships- Episode 2

    Feb 20

    It Didn’t Look Like Abuse” — Control, Isolation & Hidden Red Flags in Relationships- Episode 2

    Emotional abuse doesn’t always leave bruises—but it leaves deep scars and wounds that can bleed for a lifetime if we do not tend to them.In episode 2 of Unmasking Abuse in Marriage and Relationships, we expose the hidden red flags of emotional abuse that are often normalized, excused, or misunderstood.We break down how control, constant monitoring, and isolation slowly strip away autonomy, confidence, and identity—often under the disguise of love, protection, or concern.If you’ve ever felt watched, restricted, cut off from others, or unsure of your own reality, this conversation is for you.🎧 Listen to learn: • The subtle signs of emotional abuse• How control differs from care• Why isolation is a powerful abuse tactic• How awareness is the first step toward healingThis episode is not about blame—it’s about clarity, validation, and empowerment.John 10:10 Then you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you freeResources1. https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/index.html2.https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/251028/dq251028a-eng.html3. https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/gender-based-violence/intimate-partner-violence.html4. https://www.who.int/news/item/06-10-2022-preventing-intimate-partner-violence-improves-mental-health?5. https://www.cdc.gov/intimate-partner-violence/about/index.html6. Melkam, M., Fentahun, S., Rtbey, G. et al. Multilevel analysis of intimate partner violence and associated factors among reproductive-age women: Kenya demographic and health survey 2022 data. BMC Public Health 24, 1476 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19012-9MusicMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/jaunty-gumptionLicense code: Y5WYNLMKDRGDFNRM🤍 Support & Help Resources (Please Read)If this episode brings up distress or you recognize yourself in these patterns, you deserve support.CanadaTalk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7)Text: 45645 (Evenings)Emergency: Call 911 if you are in immediate dangerKenyaNational GBV Hotline: 1195 (24/7)Emergency Services: 999 / 112When survivors speak and no one listens, the damage multiplies.

    30 min
  7. Unmasking Abuse In Marriage Episode 1

    Jan 15

    Unmasking Abuse In Marriage Episode 1

    What if the man everyone calls a good husband is the reason you feel constantly confused, silenced, or unsure of yourself?Welcome to Unmasking Abuse in Marriage.This episode marks my return to podcasting—and the beginning of a series that exists because too many people are suffering quietly behind closed doors.In Episode 1, I talk about the mask of a “good husband” and how gaslighting shows up in marriage. This is emotional and psychological abuse that is often dismissed, normalized, or spiritualized—especially when the abuser is respected, admired, or seen as responsible by others.As a wellness and mental health advocate who has lived across cultures—from Kenya to Canada—I’ve seen how marriage is often protected at the cost of individual wellbeing. How survivors are told to be patient, pray harder, communicate better—while slowly losing trust in their own reality.In this episode, we explore:* What gaslighting in marriage actually looks like (not the stereotype)* How “good reputation” can be used as a shield for abuse* Why you’re always apologizing but never understood* The quiet erosion of self-trust, confidence, and clarity* Why naming the abuse is not betrayal—it’s survivalThis episode is for you if:You feel confused more than you feel lovedYou’re told you’re “too sensitive” or “misremembering things”You sense something is wrong but can’t explain itYou’re tired of doubting yourselfThis is not about attacking men or marriage.It’s about truth, language, and liberation.Listen gently. Pause if you need to. And if something in you feels seen—trust that.🤍 Support & Help Resources (Please Read)If this episode brings up distress or you recognize yourself in these patterns, you deserve support.CanadaTalk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7)Text: 45645 (Evenings)Emergency: Call 911 if you are in immediate dangerKenyaNational GBV Hotline: 1195 (24/7)Emergency Services: 999 / 112If you’re outside these regions, please reach out to a trusted local crisis line or mental health professional.🫧𝓛𝓮𝓽𝓼 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓬𝓽:Ig: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessbyjfpod/TikTok: wellnessbyjfpod ₊✩‧₊˚౨ৎ˚₊✩‧₊🧸 𝓯𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓼 𝓪𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓶𝓮 I love podcastingMy channel is a safe space for anyone and everyone. We are healing out loud!

    24 min

  8. 08/16/2024

    How I Fixed My Marriage 💖

    Marriage!!!!! IYKYK! It's undoubtedly one of the most difficult relationships you would have to maneuver in your adult life. If you look around from siblings to friends to colleagues, almost every family you know would have separated or divorced members. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has reported a steady increase in divorce cases over the last 5 years. Atleast 1 in every 18 households in Kenya is led by someone who has been divorced/separated representing a 16.5% rise in caseswithun a decade. https://nation.africa/kenya/news/number-of-homes-headed-by-divorcees-rises-by-16pc-4095180 What if there was something you could do to save your relationship? Join me as I share my own experience on how I almost called it quits. SUBSCRIBE ❤️❤️ Connect with JF: Whatsapp: 0741 102 787 Email: wellnessbyjf@gmail.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rMny85..​. Instagram: / wellnessbyjfpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?..​. Leave us a comment, Love to See It! #PUSHTHROUGHTHAT​ #mentalhealth​ #podcast​ #wellness​ #africa​ #trending​ #trend​ #2024​ #demonstrations​ #Rejectfinancebill2024​ #attitude​ #wellbeing​ #marriedlife #marriage #marriageadvice #marriagegoals #marriagecouplevlog #marriagetips #relationship #healthylifestyle

    15 min
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Wellness by JF is a weekly podcast that seeks to shed light in an otherwise dark world. It is a safe space where we go through the waves and tides of mental health, stress, relationships and wellness. We will cry, weep, break, laugh and in the end we will emerge together. Our rebirth begins right here, right now. ((Hugs)) Safe space| Light| Healing Follow us on social media @wellnessbyjfpodcast Email: wellnessbyjf@gmail.com PUSH THROUGH THAT

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  • Creator
    Judy Faida
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Judy Faida
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    Wellness By JF Podcast