Seen & Known w/ Alicia Jones

Alicia Jones
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A faith-forward podcast for healing, wholeness, and honest conversations. On Seen & Known, host Alicia Jones—educator, author, and community builder—invites you into real, unfiltered conversations about life, faith, healing, and rediscovering your worth after loss. Whether you’re navigating dating after divorce, battling anxiety, or wrestling with your calling, this podcast is a soft place to land.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    S1E9 - "Healing in Transition"

    What does it take to leave a place you’ve called home for 10 years and move somewhere you barely know anyone? For me, it took faith. A lot of it. In this solo episode of Seen & Known, I’m getting personal about my move from Monroe, Louisiana, to Marietta, Georgia, and the deeper reasons behind my decision to leave. I talk about what it means to live in a place that has also been a source of hurt, how I knew it was time to go, and the practical realities of starting over in a new state. I share some of the fears I had to confront, the uncertainty that came with making such a significant change, and what it meant to trust God enough to take the leap without knowing exactly how everything would work out. I also get honest about motherhood, including recognizing the moments when I was imposing my own desires and expectations onto my daughter instead of fully considering her experience. Because sometimes, healing requires us to examine not only what we need to leave behind, but also what we may be carrying into the next chapter. This episode is about faith, fear, motherhood, and the courage to move forward when staying where you are no longer feels right. Sometimes, God doesn't give you the entire plan. Sometimes, He asks you to trust Him enough to take the first step. If you’ve ever wrestled with the decision to leave a familiar place, relationship, or season of life to make room for something new, this conversation is for you. 🤍

  2. Aug 21

    S1E8 - "Healing with Neurodivergence" w/ Sheldon Gay

    In this episode of Seen & Known, I sit down with my friend Sheldon Gay to talk about something that has become deeply personal to me: understanding and healing with neurodivergence. We talk about masking, late identification, giftedness, sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation, processing differences, and how neurodivergence can impact our relationships. More than anything, this conversation is about learning to understand ourselves with compassion instead of constantly trying to “fix” ourselves. For me, learning about my own neurodivergence has been about discovering how to work with my brain instead of against it. And I hope this conversation encourages someone else to get curious about their own mind and realize that different doesn't mean broken. You deserve to be seen. You deserve to be known. And you deserve to know yourself, too. Spotify: https://bit.ly/3UKuxa0 Apple Podcasts: Youtube: https://youtu.be/uzAsSwIjmYk

    S1E8 - "Healing with Neurodivergence" w/ Sheldon Gay

  3. Jun 30

    S1E7 - "Healing from Spiritual Abuse w/ Kyle J. Howard

    In this powerful and deeply necessary conversation, I sit down with Kyle Howard, a Christian care provider and public theologian known for his work in helping survivors identify and heal from spiritual abuse and racial trauma within the church. Through trauma-informed soul care, Kyle has become a trusted voice in exposing the misuse of spiritual authority and helping people reclaim their faith and agency. Together, we unpack his personal journey as a former leader within a church connected to the Southern Baptist Convention, his experiences with suicidality, and the patterns he’s seen in his counseling work, particularly among wives of pastors and ministry leaders. We explore difficult but important questions: How is spiritual authority often weaponized? Can a relationship with someone in spiritual authority over you ever be truly consensual? And what does spiritual abuse actually look like? We also break down the warning signs of toxic church environments, the subtle red flags many people overlook, and practical wisdom for protecting yourself from harmful spiritual systems. If you’ve ever wrestled with church hurt, religious manipulation, or the tension between faith and trauma, I believe this conversation will offer language, clarity, and hope for healing. Spotify: http://bit.ly/4eV1Gq1 Apple: Youtube: https://youtu.be/b3Xc0quRfis

    S1E7 - "Healing from Spiritual Abuse w/ Kyle J. Howard

  4. May 22

    S1E6 - "Healing in Grief" w/ Ronaldo Hardy

    Here’s a fuller podcast description you can use for episode notes, YouTube, Spotify, or promotion: In this powerful episode of Seen and Known, I sit down with my dear friend Ronaldo Hardy—pastor of Love Alive Church in Baton Rouge, entrepreneur, former Credit Union CEO, husband, and father—for an honest conversation about grief, faith, and rebuilding your life after devastating loss. While many know Ronaldo for his leadership and success, few know the deeply personal journey he walked after losing his mother during the height of COVID. In the midst of heartbreak and emotional exhaustion, Ronaldo found himself questioning long-held beliefs, confronting disappointment, and beginning the difficult process of faith reconstruction and spiritual formation. Together, we unpack what it looks like to grieve not only a person you love, but also the life you thought you would have. Ronaldo shares openly about navigating loss while leading others, wrestling with God in painful seasons, and discovering a more authentic and grounded faith on the other side. This episode is for anyone who has lost a parent, experienced deep grief, struggled with disappointment, or felt disconnected from the version of faith they once knew. It’s raw, healing, thoughtful, and full of hope. You do not want to miss this conversation. Apple Podcasts: Youtube:

    S1E6 - "Healing in Grief" w/ Ronaldo Hardy

  5. Apr 12

    S1E5 - "Healing in Grace" w/ Brooke McCrink

    In this deeply moving episode of Seen and Known, we sit down with Brooke McCrink as she courageously shares a story marked by love, heartbreak, grief, and ultimately, redemption. Brooke opens up about the reality of being married to someone battling addiction and navigating the pain of infidelity—two experiences that can quietly break a person from the inside out. She gives voice to the complexity of loving someone through their struggles while also wrestling with her own hurt, confusion, and unmet needs. But her story takes an even more devastating turn with the loss of her husband. Suddenly, Brook found herself carrying the weight of grief while still showing up for her children—having to bury the man she once loved, process the life they had, and find the strength to move forward in the midst of unimaginable pain. In this conversation, we don’t rush past the hard parts. Brook walks us through the tension of those years—the questions, the anger, the sorrow, and the moments where God felt distant. Yet, even in the darkest places, she began to encounter God in a deeper, more intimate way. Now, on the other side of that season, Brooke shares how God has been faithfully rewriting her story. She speaks about healing, restoration, and the beauty of her new chapter with her husband Damian as they build a blended family rooted in love, grace, and intentionality. This episode is for anyone who has ever wrestled with disappointment, loss, or the question: “Where is God in all of this?” Brooke’s story is a powerful reminder that even when life doesn’t look good, God is still good, and He is always at work, writing a story far greater than we can see. Whether you’re walking through grief, healing from betrayal, or simply holding onto hope for what’s next, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Spotify: https://bit.ly/4vuzlOU Apple Podcasts: Youtube:

    S1E5 - "Healing in Grace" w/ Brooke McCrink

  6. Mar 27

    S1E4 - "Healing In Love" w/ Matchmaker Alex Smith

    Healing in love requires honesty… and this conversation goes there.  On Episode 4 of Seen & Known, I sit down with Houston matchmaker Alex Smith for a real, unfiltered conversation about dating, self-awareness, and what it actually takes to build something meaningful. We talk about identifying your own red flags, the difference between a partner and your person, and the idea of “purpose partners”.  We also get into something we might need to bring back as a community: intentionally setting people up the way families used to. I also share a bit about my own dating experiences and why I took a break for a few months. Alex also opens up about his journey into matchmaking and how his corporate background shaped the way he approaches relationships today. If you’re on a healing journey in love, this one is for you. 🎧 Season 1, Episode 4 — now available on all platforms Spotify: https://bit.ly/4t7fhQw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1e4-healing-in-love/id1869986736?i=1000757727003 Youtube: https://youtu.be/X7Bl30lns5o

    S1E4 - "Healing In Love" w/ Matchmaker Alex Smith

  7. Mar 7

    S1E3 - "Healing From Anxiety"

    In this solo episode of Seen & Known, I share how I found out I had Generalized Anxiety Disorder, what the symptoms actually looked like in my real life, and how I began improving my quality of life in practical and spiritual ways. For a long time, I thought I was just “overthinking.” Just “stressed.” Just “too sensitive.” I didn’t realize that the constant worry, racing thoughts, tight chest, irritability, and exhaustion had a name. In this episode, I unpack:• What led me to seek help• The symptoms I ignored for years• What getting a diagnosis felt like• The tools that helped me heal• How faith and therapy worked together in my journey Anxiety does not mean you are weak.It does not mean you don’t trust God.It does not mean you’re broken. It means you deserve support. If you’ve ever felt like your mind won’t slow down, this episode is for you. Watch, share, and let’s keep normalizing healing out loud.

    S1E3 - "Healing From Anxiety"

  8. Feb 21

    S1E2 - "Healing in the Black Community" w/ Nick Young

    In this powerful and timely episode of Seen & Known, Dr. Alicia Jones sits down with Nicholas K. Young, a licensed therapist and minister, to unpack the stigma surrounding mental health—particularly within Black communities and faith spaces. Together, they explore the often-misunderstood intersection of faith and mental health, challenging the idea that prayer and therapy must exist in opposition. Nicholas shares insight from both his professional training and lived experience, offering language, wisdom, and compassion for those navigating emotional health while holding onto their faith. The conversation also turns toward parenting, as they discuss how parents and caregivers can recognize early signs of mental health struggles in children and create safe spaces for emotional expression. This episode is an honest invitation to rethink strength, embrace support, and begin healing conversations at home, in church, and within ourselves.

    S1E2 - "Healing in the Black Community" w/ Nick Young

  9. Jan 18

    S1E1 - "Healing After Divorce" w/ Abigail Garcia

    In this opening episode of Seen & Known, Dr. Alicia Jones talks with Abigail Garcia about the unique challenges of divorcing someone who works in ministry. They discuss the loss of community, identity, and belonging, and how many former minister’s wives are left feeling discarded and deeply lonely after divorce. Abigail shares her redemptive story of healing and hope, including how she met her husband, Josh, and how love can be rebuilt after deep loss. This episode creates space for honesty, faith, and restoration for anyone navigating life, love, and faith after divorce.

    S1E1 - "Healing After Divorce" w/ Abigail Garcia
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A faith-forward podcast for healing, wholeness, and honest conversations. On Seen & Known, host Alicia Jones—educator, author, and community builder—invites you into real, unfiltered conversations about life, faith, healing, and rediscovering your worth after loss. Whether you’re navigating dating after divorce, battling anxiety, or wrestling with your calling, this podcast is a soft place to land.

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