The Cozy Place Podcast

Brittany Banks
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Personal Journals
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to the podcast where faith, healing, growth, and healthy relationships come together. Through honest conversations and inspiring stories, we explore emotional healing, personal growth, boundaries, resilience, and living with purpose. Each episode is designed to encourage, equip, and remind you that transformation is possible. Whether you're navigating a difficult season or seeking deeper connection and hope, you'll find authentic conversations that meet you where you are and inspire your next step forward.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Becoming the Man God Called You to Be

    What does it really mean to become the man God has called you to be? In this episode, I sit down with Jon Lewis for an honest conversation about Christian manhood, identity, surrender, faith, and personal transformation. Jon shares parts of his story, including who he was before recognizing that something in his life needed to change and what happened when he finally surrendered his life to God. We talk about becoming a different kind of man, letting go of old patterns and ways of living, and learning to see yourself through the identity God has given you rather than the one you’ve created for yourself. Jon also shares the heart behind When God Calls You by Name, his 52-week biblical identity journal created to help men stop performing and begin becoming who God has called them to be. We also discuss how his own experiences inspired The Elisha Project and his desire to help other men grow in their faith, identity, and purpose. This conversation is about more than changing your behavior. It’s about surrender, identity, and allowing God to transform the man you are so you can become the man He has called you to be. Connect with Jon Linkme Connect with me ❤️✨ Instagram Tiktok Facebook

    Becoming the Man God Called You to Be

  2. Sep 29

    Trusting God When You Have to Start Over

    What does it look like to keep choosing God when obedience requires you to leave behind what’s familiar? In this episode, I sit down with Whitney “Planejayne” Jones for an honest conversation about faith, identity, hardship, and the journey of becoming who God has called her to be. Whitney shares what it was like growing up in the church, including some of the social pressures and painful experiences that came with not always fitting the expectations placed on her. We talk about learning to embrace who she is despite criticism, navigating two divorces, and eventually making the decision to leave Miami and move to Texas with no family nearby because she believed God was leading her there. She also opens up about the sacrifices of being a single mother, rebuilding after difficult seasons, and what obedience to God has required of her along the way. Through loss, transition, criticism, and starting over, Whitney’s faith has remained an important part of how she continues to move forward. Now, she’s stepping more fully into her purpose and ministry and using her experiences to encourage others who are finding their own voice, healing from the past, and learning to trust God with what comes next. This conversation is a reminder that walking in purpose doesn’t mean the road there will be easy. Sometimes becoming who God is calling you to be requires the courage to keep going when the path looks nothing like you expected. Connect with Whitney “Planejayne” Jones : Instagram Facebook Book ❤️✨Follow Me for more Tips on healing , growth, faith, and building healthy relationships: Instagram Tiktok Facebook

    Trusting God When You Have to Start Over

  3. Sep 22

    What It Really Takes to Build a Healthy Marriage

    In this episode, I sit down with a couple who has been married for 29 years to talk honestly about what they’ve learned through nearly three decades of marriage. They share how they met, the challenges they’ve faced, and what they believe has helped them build a healthy marriage that continues to work through different seasons of life. We talk about the hard truths of marriage, getting to know your spouse beyond who you thought they were, navigating challenges together, and the importance of keeping God at the center of both your marriage and your individual lives. Marriage takes work, but they don’t believe that means it shouldn’t also be fun. After 29 years, two children, and two grandchildren, they share what has helped them continue to enjoy each other, grow together, and choose their marriage through the years. Whether you’re married, preparing for marriage, or simply want healthier relationships, this conversation is an honest look at faith, love, commitment, and what it takes to build a marriage you actually enjoy. 🙌🏾 Follow LaToya and Marlon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enjoyingyourmarriage?stkn=cDVyNG9jMm52bW5y Twitter (X): https://x.com/enjoyurmarriage ❤️✨Follow Me for more relationship Tips: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.cozy_place/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cozy_place Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Cozy-Place-with-Brittany-Banks/61591325617349/

    What It Really Takes to Build a Healthy Marriage

  4. Sep 15

    When You’re Still Waiting on God

    What does faith look like when you’re praying for something deeply personal and the answer hasn’t come yet? In this episode, I sit down with Shana-Lee Scott, author of Mommy in Waiting: A 40-Day Devotional, for an honest conversation about her fertility journey, the emotions that come with waiting, and how her relationship with God has carried her through it. Shana-Lee shares how her own experience of waiting to become a mother led her to write Mommy in Waiting and create something that could encourage other women navigating similar seasons. We talk about holding onto faith while facing disappointment, processing the emotions that come with an unanswered prayer, and learning to trust God even when His timing looks different from what you hoped for. Although her story centers on fertility, this conversation speaks to anyone who has ever had to trust God while waiting for something they deeply desire. If you’re in a season of waiting, this episode is a reminder that you can be honest about how hard the wait is while still holding onto your faith. Connect with Shana-Lee: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mommyinwaiting112 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MommyInWaiting1124/ and https://www.instagram.com/shanalee_scott/ Website:https://www.mommyinwaiting.com/ Follow Me: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cozy_place Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.cozy_place/

    When You’re Still Waiting on God

  5. Sep 8

    You Can Love Your Family and Still Choose Distance

    What happens when protecting your peace means creating distance from the people you love? In this episode, I sit down with Emani for an honest conversation about family trauma, broken relationships, boundaries, faith, and the ongoing process of healing. Emani shares how a painful experience within her family brought years of unhealthy patterns to the surface and eventually led her to make the difficult decision to love some of her family from a distance. We talk about the loneliness that can come with choosing yourself when the people you love don't understand your decision, finding peace without reconciliation, and her desire to break unhealthy family patterns before starting a family of her own. Through some of her darkest moments, Emani also shares how her relationship with God and the people He placed around her became an important part of her healing. This is a conversation about accepting what you cannot change, creating boundaries without losing your capacity to love, trusting God through painful seasons, and choosing to heal even when the people who hurt you may never acknowledge the hurt.

    You Can Love Your Family and Still Choose Distance

  6. Sep 1

    What Healthy Relationships Actually Require

    What does it really take to build a healthy relationship beyond simply loving someone? In this episode, I sit down with relationship content creator James Cozell to talk about healthy communication, honesty, accountability, emotional maturity, and the relationship skills we often don't think about until things get hard. James also shares his personal journey, the experiences that shaped his perspective on love and relationships, and what ultimately led him to create content that challenges people to think differently about how they show up with the people they love. If you're trying to communicate better, build healthier relationships, or become more intentional about the way you love, this conversation is for you.❤️✨ Connect with James: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamescozell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamescozell/ Store:https://stan.store/JamesCozell Follow Me: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cozy_place Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.cozy_place/

    What Healthy Relationships Actually Require

  7. Aug 25

    Finding Yourself Again: From Survival Mode to Intentional Living

    What happens when you’ve spent so much time being a wife, mother, professional, caregiver, and everything everyone else needs that you lose connection with yourself? Author and entrepreneur LaKisha “Kisha” Johns joins The Cozy Place for an honest conversation about finding yourself again, moving from survival mode to intentional living, emotional healing, faith, motherhood, identity, and creating a meaningful legacy. Kisha shares what she has learned about releasing performative living, becoming emotionally honest, and discovering who you are beyond the roles you fulfill for others. Her message is simple but powerful: “Wholeness in you becomes freedom for them.” If you’re navigating personal growth, rediscovering yourself, healing emotionally, or learning how to live with greater faith and intention, this conversation is for you. ❤️✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.cozy_place/ Connect with Kisha: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/love_kishaj/ Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@love_kishaj Website: https://houseoflkj.com/

    Finding Yourself Again: From Survival Mode to Intentional Living

  8. Aug 18

    Becoming the Woman You’re Meant to Be: Burnout, Growth & Healthy Habits

    What does it really take to become the woman you’re meant to be? In this episode, we sit down with Janelle “CoachJJSays” Wright, a certified health coach, to talk about women’s personal growth, burnout, self-care, mindset, discipline, and building healthy habits that support the life you want to create. Janelle shares how her own wellness and personal growth journey inspired her to help other women evolve—mind, body, and life. We talk about why motivation alone isn’t always enough, the importance of creating systems that help you stay consistent, and how becoming a better version of yourself sometimes requires being honest about what is no longer working. We also get personal about marriage, motherhood, and growing alongside your partner through different seasons of life. After nearly three decades together, Janelle shares what she’s learned about evolving as individuals while continuing to choose and grow with one another. At the heart of Janelle’s work is a simple philosophy: leave people better than you found them. If you’ve been feeling burned out, stuck, or ready for a new season, this conversation is about giving yourself permission to evolve—and making the daily choices that help you become the woman you’re meant to be. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.cozy_place/ Connect with Coach JJ: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjjsays/ Email : Janelle@coachjjsays.com

    Becoming the Woman You’re Meant to Be: Burnout, Growth & Healthy Habits

  9. Aug 11

    She Survived It. Then She Found Faith.

    What happens when the things you've been through become part of the story God is still writing? In this episode, I sit down with Tiara Marie for an honest and deeply personal conversation about trauma, healing, faith, and finding her way back to herself. Tiara opens up about some of the difficult experiences that have shaped her life, what it has looked like to process those experiences, and how her journey ultimately led her into a deeper relationship with God. This conversation is a reminder that healing isn't always linear, faith doesn't mean we never struggle, and our hardest seasons don't have to define the rest of our story. If you're navigating your own healing journey, questioning where God is in the middle of your pain, or simply trying to become a healthier version of yourself, I hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone—and there is still more to your story. 🎙️ In this episode, we talk about: • Trauma and the journey toward healing • Finding faith in difficult seasons • What it means to process what you've been through • Personal growth and self-discovery • Learning to seek support and not walk through life alone • Turning painful experiences into purpose If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe, follow the podcast, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it. Thank you for being here and for being part of this community. ❤️ Follow me On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.cozy_place/ Connect with Tiara: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiara1marie/ https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondbedsidenursing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebeyondbedsidenursing https://www.tiktok.com/@thechromaticapparel Youtube: https://youtube.com/@tiara1marie?si=epHwzB_chW12QFk3 Website:https://www.thebeyondbedsidenursing.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaelFJ2AWfBxrNG_PZUfDFEiGh9KINAvWE9_RPfUyD2yMxNAU6O-05ZLOvUYoA_aem_jIvQN9RdG6xU1Ty8Z9ddXA

    She Survived It. Then She Found Faith.

  10. Aug 5

    Finding Your Voice, Finding Your Healing

    In this inspiring episode, we sit down with LaToya Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and owner of LCS Counseling and Consulting Agency. She shares her passion for helping people move beyond past pain and embrace healing through intentional growth and self-discovery. LaToya is also the founder of STRONG WITNESS, a platform that uses the power of storytelling to foster connection, healing, and transformation. As a consultant with Practice of the Practice, she helps therapists build inclusive practices and become more impactful speakers. In our conversation, LaToya opens up about overcoming childhood experiences with racism and navigating the healing process after personal trauma. Her story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of finding your voice. This episode offers encouragement for anyone seeking healing, purpose, and the courage to move forward. Follow Latoya on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/lcs_counseling/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Contact Latoya- https://blinq.me/BEZptTiWnD8A?bs=db

    Finding Your Voice, Finding Your Healing

  11. Jul 30

    Redemption Has a Name

    What happens when God meets you in the darkest season of your life? In this powerful episode, Joe T. Baker III shares his remarkable story of redemption with honesty, vulnerability, and unwavering faith. From childhood trauma and incarceration to discovering purpose through Christ, Joe opens up about the moments that transformed his life and the lessons he's learned along the way. Together, we discuss healing from the past, the power of forgiveness, finding your identity in God, and how faith can bring hope even in life's most difficult circumstances. If you've ever wondered whether your past can be redeemed or your story can have purpose, this conversation is a reminder that no one is beyond God's grace. Tune in for an honest conversation about faith, resilience, healing, and the life-changing power of redemption. Joe's IG: https://www.instagram.com/bakeriii/?hl=en Follow Me on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.cozy_place/ and Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.cozy_place

    Redemption Has a Name
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Welcome to the podcast where faith, healing, growth, and healthy relationships come together. Through honest conversations and inspiring stories, we explore emotional healing, personal growth, boundaries, resilience, and living with purpose. Each episode is designed to encourage, equip, and remind you that transformation is possible. Whether you're navigating a difficult season or seeking deeper connection and hope, you'll find authentic conversations that meet you where you are and inspire your next step forward.

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  • Creator
    Brittany Banks
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 The Cozy Place Therapeutic Services PLLC All rights reserved.
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    The Cozy Place Podcast