Powerfully Broken

Barbara L Parker MA, LPCC-S, CEO
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Because you don’t need to be perfect to live powerfully. You just need to be you—open, healing, and willing to grow.  Hosted by Barbara L Parker, MA, LPCC-S, CEO of BF Empowerment Center and advocate for healing, this podcast is a sanctuary for anyone navigating life after heartbreak, divorce, trauma, or major life transitions. Each episode dives deep into the real, raw, and often messy journey of healing—with honesty, compassion, and zero judgment. We explore powerful conversations around: Healing from intimate partner violence and toxic relationshipsAuthentic parenting and building stronger familiesMindset shifts that create emotional and financial freedomEntrepreneurship with purpose and resilienceWellness tools that support your mental, emotional, and spiritual health You’ll hear from survivors, experts, change-makers, and everyday warriors—people who turned their pain into purpose and found the power in their brokenness.

  1. You’re Self-Aware… But Still Stuck (Here’s Why Nothing Is Changing)

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    You’re Self-Aware… But Still Stuck (Here’s Why Nothing Is Changing)

    You don’t have a knowledge problem…  You have an application problem. In this episode of the Powerfully Broken Podcast, therapists Barbara Parker and Alicia Gilmore breaks down the truth most people avoid: 👉 Self-awareness alone does NOT change your life. We talk about:  Why most people are emotionally untrained, not mentally unstable  The difference between trauma vs. victim mentality Why you keep repeating the same patterns in relationships  Why you’re stuck in situations you say you hate  The real reason therapy feels like it’s “not working” Here’s the truth: 👉 You already know what’s wrong  👉 You just haven’t learned how to change it 💡 If you’re tired of:  reacting instead of responding  feeling stuck in the same cycles  knowing better but not doing better 👉 You don’t need more information  👉 You need a system If you’re ready to stop repeating patterns and actually take control of your life: 👉 Apply for coaching below  (We help broken women become whole and stronger than before) Shop:  https://www.bfempowerment.com/shop  📖 Book — A Powerful Divorce 🧠 Coaching & Relationship Programs 💊 Kintsugi Kulture Supplements 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Beauty 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Apparel 🐾 Emotional Support Animal Letters   🎙 Hosted by BF Empowerment Center  https://www.bfempowerment.com Follow: @powerfullybroken | @queenblparker | @bfempowerment Therapy: BF Empowerment Center 526 South Main Street Akron, Ohio 44311 Watch Powerfully Broken Podcast airing on Fridays at 9am.

    23 phút
  2. You’re Not Tired… You’re Burnt Out (Here’s What You’re Missing)

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    You’re Not Tired… You’re Burnt Out (Here’s What You’re Missing)

    You’re not just tired…  You’re burnt out from pouring into everyone else. In this episode of the Powerfully Broken Podcast, Alicia Gilmore breaks down something most high-performing women ignore: 👉 You can’t keep showing up for everyone else… and expect to stay whole. We talk about:  Why self-care is NOT optional (especially for caregivers & therapists)  How burnout shows up even when “you’re just talking”  Why travel, rest, and new experiences are critical for mental health  How compassion fatigue silently drains you  The importance of stepping away to refill your cup Here’s the truth: 👉 You’re not weak  👉 You’re depleted And until you learn to pour back into yourself… 👉 You will keep running on empty 💡 If you’re constantly:  tired  overwhelmed  pouring into others  neglecting yourself 👉 It’s time to shift If you’re ready to stop surviving and finally feel like yourself again: 👉 Apply for coaching below (We help broken women become whole and stronger than before) Shop:  https://www.bfempowerment.com/shop  📖 Book — A Powerful Divorce 🧠 Coaching & Relationship Programs 💊 Kintsugi Kulture Supplements 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Beauty 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Apparel 🐾 Emotional Support Animal Letters   🎙 Hosted by BF Empowerment Center  https://www.bfempowerment.com Follow: @powerfullybroken | @queenblparker | @bfempowerment Therapy: BF Empowerment Center 526 South Main Street Akron, Ohio 44311 Watch Powerfully Broken Podcast airing on Fridays at 9am.

    20 phút
  3. Million-Dollar Character Beats A Million Bucks, But Pay Me Anyway

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    Million-Dollar Character Beats A Million Bucks, But Pay Me Anyway

    Ever wonder why some kids push every button just to see if you’ll leave? We sat down with welterweight champion, father, and entrepreneur Montana Love to unpack the power of consistency, the weight of community trauma, and the discipline it takes to keep showing up when it’s not convenient. What starts with rapid fire—love over money, character over clout—opens into a raw, practical guide to breaking cycles. Montana shares how presence changes outcomes: school visits when a family is in crisis, meals and furniture when survival outpaces therapy, and the quiet decision to not take disrespect personally. We walk through deescalation in real life—naming triggers, giving cooling-off windows, and separating the kid from the chaos that walked in with them. We ask hard questions that matter: Are we raising warriors or wounded boys? Can former fighters credibly lead violence prevention? Can you teach peace before you heal your own past? The throughline is discipline—keeping promises under pressure—and mentorship—turning mistakes into teachable moments instead of automatic punishment. We also open the hood on partnership. Two separate efforts became one during a summer of neighborhood shootings and fear. It wasn’t smooth; we argued, reset boundaries, and still chose the mission over our pride. That shared aim—to end violence, restore dignity, and grow resilient kids—carried us from conflict to collaboration. If you care about youth mentorship, trauma-informed care, fatherhood, mental health, and building programs that actually work, this conversation delivers play-by-play steps and hard-won hope. If this resonates, subscribe and leave a review, then share with someone mentoring the next generation. Your voice helps this message reach the people who need it most. Shop:  https://www.bfempowerment.com/shop  📖 Book — A Powerful Divorce 🧠 Coaching & Relationship Programs 💊 Kintsugi Kulture Supplements 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Beauty 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Apparel 🐾 Emotional Support Animal Letters   🎙 Hosted by BF Empowerment Center  https://www.bfempowerment.com Follow: @powerfullybroken | @queenblparker | @bfempowerment Therapy: BF Empowerment Center 526 South Main Street Akron, Ohio 44311 Watch Powerfully Broken Podcast airing on Fridays at 9am.

    23 phút
  4. Triggers, Faith, And The Power To Leave

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    Triggers, Faith, And The Power To Leave

    A single nickname can carry a lifetime of weight. When “Barb” surfaces, it’s not just shorthand; it’s a trigger tied to an old marriage, a lost sense of self, and the slow work of rebuilding identity. We open that door and walk through it with care—naming how language, place, and early faith choices shape what we tolerate, what we fear, and what we finally refuse. From there, Ace takes us into his journey: agnostic roots, hard questions no one would answer, years of showing up in church, and a courageous step into Rastafari as a lived ethic of unity, study, and love. No recruitment, no labels-as-status—just evidence in the way you move. We talk about the messy season after a breakup—what Ace calls the “dope show”—and the clean-up that follows when the mirror won’t lie. The heart of our conversation is a reframed idea of divorce: not just leaving a person, but divorcing the mindset that made harm feel normal. If scarcity taught you not to ask for needs, you’ll accept distance as love. If insecurity taught you to control, you’ll mistake protection for policing. We unpack how to identify those patterns, set honest boundaries, and build realistic expectations that honor both desire and dignity. There’s humor and heat in the mix too—twin dynamics, blunt advice, and the difference between an advocate who brings fire and a friend who brings questions. We share why couples need a shared goal bigger than any fight and how mentorship, gratitude, and daily practice keep growth sustainable. Whether you say God, Jah, or Allah, the blueprint is similar: study widely, love deeply, and let your life be the sermon. Press play for a grounded, unflinching look at healing, faith, and becoming someone your future can trust. If this conversation moved you, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review telling us the mindset you’re ready to divorce. Shop:  https://www.bfempowerment.com/shop  📖 Book — A Powerful Divorce 🧠 Coaching & Relationship Programs 💊 Kintsugi Kulture Supplements 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Beauty 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Apparel 🐾 Emotional Support Animal Letters   🎙 Hosted by BF Empowerment Center  https://www.bfempowerment.com Follow: @powerfullybroken | @queenblparker | @bfempowerment Therapy: BF Empowerment Center 526 South Main Street Akron, Ohio 44311 Watch Powerfully Broken Podcast airing on Fridays at 9am.

    30 phút
  5. Why You Overreact (And How to Finally Control Your Emotions)

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    Why You Overreact (And How to Finally Control Your Emotions)

    You’re not overreacting… 👉 you’re responding to old pain. In this episode of Powerfully Broken Podcast, Barbara Parker breaks down one of the most important mental health skills: 👉 Learning how to respond instead of react We talk about:  Why people trigger you on purpose  How trauma lives below your awareness and controls your reactions  Why your response is often bigger than the situation  How to regulate your body in real-time (breathing, awareness, movement)  The difference between retaliation vs regulation Why confidence and self-esteem determine how you respond 💡 The real truth: 👉 If you don’t control your reactions  👉 other people will control your life And the biggest shift: 👉 You don’t need to “win” the moment  👉 You need to protect your peace If you’re tired of:  being triggered  overreacting  feeling out of control  repeating the same patterns 👉 You don’t need more awareness  👉 You need a system 🔥 Apply for coaching below (We help broken women become whole and stronger than before) Shop:  https://www.bfempowerment.com/shop  📖 Book — A Powerful Divorce 🧠 Coaching & Relationship Programs 💊 Kintsugi Kulture Supplements 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Beauty 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Apparel 🐾 Emotional Support Animal Letters   🎙 Hosted by BF Empowerment Center  https://www.bfempowerment.com Follow: @powerfullybroken | @queenblparker | @bfempowerment Therapy: BF Empowerment Center 526 South Main Street Akron, Ohio 44311 Watch Powerfully Broken Podcast airing on Fridays at 9am.

    12 phút
  6. Why You Keep Choosing Toxic Partners (And How to Finally Break the Cycle)

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    Why You Keep Choosing Toxic Partners (And How to Finally Break the Cycle)

    If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep ending up with the same kind of partner?” this conversation goes straight to the root. We talk about how toxic relationship patterns can feel like comfort, why familiarity is so hard to let go of, and how fear can pull you right back into a dynamic you swore you were done with. With therapist and relationship expert Alicia Gilmore, we get practical about what actually helps you break the cycle and protect your mental health. We also challenge one of the biggest myths in dating: love isn’t enough. Real healthy relationships need communication, shared values, and the ability to grow without assuming you’re still the same people you were at the start. We dig into why some people crave a healthy relationship but don’t know how to keep it steady once they have it, especially when social media creates a fantasy that doesn’t match real life. Then we get into the “soft life” debate what it means, why so many women are drawn to it, and how trust and safety change the way you show up in love. We talk about where you’re more likely to meet stable partners, why self-sabotage happens when you finally get what you’ve been seeking, and why boundaries are not selfish but necessary self-care. Alicia also shares where to find her virtual counseling services for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and trauma. If this hit home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs stronger boundaries, and leave a review so more people can find the support they’ve been looking for. Shop:  https://www.bfempowerment.com/shop  📖 Book — A Powerful Divorce 🧠 Coaching & Relationship Programs 💊 Kintsugi Kulture Supplements 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Beauty 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Apparel 🐾 Emotional Support Animal Letters   🎙 Hosted by BF Empowerment Center  https://www.bfempowerment.com Follow: @powerfullybroken | @queenblparker | @bfempowerment Therapy: BF Empowerment Center 526 South Main Street Akron, Ohio 44311 Watch Powerfully Broken Podcast airing on Fridays at 9am.

    13 phút
  7. What If Power Comes From Love, Not Violence

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    What If Power Comes From Love, Not Violence

    Pain can break you open or harden you shut—and Montana Love chose the first path. We sit down with the junior welterweight champion to unpack how a kid who started fighting at five turned grit into purpose, fatherhood into a calling, and fame into responsibility. From the origins of “Love Hertz” to the myth of violent masculinity, Montana shares why losing your identity hurts more than losing a bout, how love makes him stronger than anger, and what balance looks like when faith, fasting, and fight camp collide. We dig into the structure his mother built—homework, gym, dinner, sleep—and the way routine saved him from the streets. Montana breaks down the three pillars every athlete needs: discipline to stay the course, coachability to see blind spots, and hard work to turn potential into results. He doesn’t just preach it; he runs the miles, fasts during Ramadan, prays, and trains beside his fighters. That hands-on leadership shapes young athletes and changes outcomes for kids who once solved problems with fists, not words. Beyond the ring, we explore modern parenting: raising teens in the age of the internet, teaching dating with respect, monitoring exposure without smothering curiosity, and building an open line so kids never have to hide. Together, we map how our anti-violence partnership scaled to two locations and 300+ youth, blending boxing, mentorship, grief support, and basic needs like food and safe rides. The result is a practical, heart-forward playbook for channeling pain into growth and giving the next generation a chance to feel loved, seen, and safe. If this conversation moved you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find stories that heal. Shop:  https://www.bfempowerment.com/shop  📖 Book — A Powerful Divorce 🧠 Coaching & Relationship Programs 💊 Kintsugi Kulture Supplements 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Beauty 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Apparel 🐾 Emotional Support Animal Letters   🎙 Hosted by BF Empowerment Center  https://www.bfempowerment.com Follow: @powerfullybroken | @queenblparker | @bfempowerment Therapy: BF Empowerment Center 526 South Main Street Akron, Ohio 44311 Watch Powerfully Broken Podcast airing on Fridays at 9am.

    26 phút

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    Why Your Therapist Wants You To Break Up With Them

    We hand the questions to Lucas Tindell from Lucas Live Media and let him pull Barbara L. Parker out from behind the host chair. What comes out is the real origin of BF Empowerment Center and the philosophy that drives Powerfully Broken: mental health support should help you get free, not keep you paying forever. We talk candidly about what it means to break unhealthy relationships that damage your mental health, and why Barbara measures success by how quickly clients can use tools and see change in daily life. A major thread is her approach to “graduating clients.” Instead of a sudden ending or a vague, endless therapy loop, Barbara explains step-down care that moves from frequent sessions to maintenance check-ins, with an open door when real life happens again. That model reframes counseling and therapy as skill-building for emotional regulation, boundaries, and healthier relationship decisions. Lucas also explores the personal path behind the credentials: how Barbara navigates education, supervision, and funding when the system doesn’t always make it easy. Then the business story lands. BF Empowerment starts during COVID with virtual sessions from her son’s bedroom, early clients coming through Psychology Today, and rapid expansion into a multi-site operation approaching 100 staff. We close on a whole-person reminder that stress is not just mental. Barbara links pandemic pressure to physical symptoms like dental issues and cracked teeth, underscoring the mind-body connection and the need for real outlets and support. If you care about mental health, private practice growth, therapy that prioritizes outcomes, and healing from unhealthy relationships, hit play. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you’re applying this week. Shop:  https://www.bfempowerment.com/shop  📖 Book — A Powerful Divorce 🧠 Coaching & Relationship Programs 💊 Kintsugi Kulture Supplements 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Beauty 👕 Kintsugi Kulture Apparel 🐾 Emotional Support Animal Letters   🎙 Hosted by BF Empowerment Center  https://www.bfempowerment.com Follow: @powerfullybroken | @queenblparker | @bfempowerment Therapy: BF Empowerment Center 526 South Main Street Akron, Ohio 44311 Watch Powerfully Broken Podcast airing on Fridays at 9am.

    23 phút
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Because you don’t need to be perfect to live powerfully. You just need to be you—open, healing, and willing to grow.  Hosted by Barbara L Parker, MA, LPCC-S, CEO of BF Empowerment Center and advocate for healing, this podcast is a sanctuary for anyone navigating life after heartbreak, divorce, trauma, or major life transitions. Each episode dives deep into the real, raw, and often messy journey of healing—with honesty, compassion, and zero judgment. We explore powerful conversations around: Healing from intimate partner violence and toxic relationshipsAuthentic parenting and building stronger familiesMindset shifts that create emotional and financial freedomEntrepreneurship with purpose and resilienceWellness tools that support your mental, emotional, and spiritual health You’ll hear from survivors, experts, change-makers, and everyday warriors—people who turned their pain into purpose and found the power in their brokenness.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Barbara L Parker MA, LPCC-S, CEO
  • Năm hoạt động
    2025 - 2026
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    39
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    © 2026 Powerfully Broken
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    Powerfully Broken