134 episodes

The Purposely Thriving Podcast is designed to help individuals navigate the journey of their divorce/breakup with intention so that they are empowered & confident in cultivating a "life after" that embodies freedom & fulfillment.

Join Relationship Exit Strategist & podcast host Tonya Carter as she provides tangible advice by focusing on essential areas such as mindset, emotions, finances, health, faith, love, parenting and relationships. These weekly conversations, solo insights & astounding guest interviews will help you elevate & evolve personally and professionally in your next chapter.

Purposely Thriving Podcast Tonya Carter

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The Purposely Thriving Podcast is designed to help individuals navigate the journey of their divorce/breakup with intention so that they are empowered & confident in cultivating a "life after" that embodies freedom & fulfillment.

Join Relationship Exit Strategist & podcast host Tonya Carter as she provides tangible advice by focusing on essential areas such as mindset, emotions, finances, health, faith, love, parenting and relationships. These weekly conversations, solo insights & astounding guest interviews will help you elevate & evolve personally and professionally in your next chapter.

    127. Authentic Femininity w/ Adrianna Mason Onubogu

    127. Authentic Femininity w/ Adrianna Mason Onubogu

    When it comes to dissolving a relationship, a person can easily switch into a state of what looks as protection only be less receiving, less attentive to themselves, as well as the belief that they have to do it all! This approach is normally praised and glorified however, what does it do to a woman and her ability to just "be".

    The word femininity in pertaining to womanhood has been a conversation that many have weighed their opinions and thoughts around online. Oftentimes if this attribute is misunderstood, misinterpreted or even misused, it can cause a woman to not step into this powerful quality that is authentic to her.

    She often finds herself in what many would define as a "masculine" energy where it may cause her to display less understanding, patience and nurturing.

    How can a woman embrace this side of herself that's authentic? How can she lead her home and be in this quality?

    On this week's podcast episode, join me as I talk with author & speaker Adrianna Mason Onubogu as she discusses what femininity is, why it's important to embrace this quality for yourself first, how this attribute elevated her life as well as steps you can take to embody your own authentic femininity.

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    Order my book: "Divorce Your Story: A Woman's Guide to Heal & Thrive After Divorce" - http://www.divorceyourstorybook.com. Also available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QPWoCn

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    • 1 hr 5 min
    126. Unpacking "The Superwoman Syndrome" w/ Cerita Yvonne

    126. Unpacking "The Superwoman Syndrome" w/ Cerita Yvonne

    The ability to "do it all" has been the expectation and standard for black women for generations. This unhealthy characteristic of attempting to "have it all together" is a bondage mechanism for women to look and appear to be perfect.

    Underneath this covering of what many would perceive as strength, lies a woman who suppresses her emotions, neglects her self-care, unwilling to ask for help, and always feels obligated to help others.

    This repeated behavior of sacrificing your well-being consistently will inevitably lead to multitude of stress related symptoms, strenuous relationships and a low quality of life.

    Even though this a word that many are familiar with, what really matters is where do we draw the line? How can women begin to disrupt the generational pattern of perfection, take off the superwoman cape and step into her superpower of designing a healthier way to show up for herself unapologetically?

    On this week's podcast episode, join me as I talk with psychotherapist & certified clinical trauma professional Cerita Yvonne, as she unpacks this trauma behind being superwoman, how it impacts the relationships you entertain and how to begin to dismantle this belief of having to do it all.

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    Cerita's Website: https://www.ceritayvonne.com/

    Order my book: "Divorce Your Story: A Woman's Guide to Heal & Thrive After Divorce" - http://www.divorceyourstorybook.com. Also available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QPWoCn

    • 1 hr
    125. Thriving As A Single Mom w/ Samantha Gregory

    125. Thriving As A Single Mom w/ Samantha Gregory

    Being a parent is one the most self-sacrificial jobs to have however, when it comes to the daily duties and obligations of single parents, the responsibilities are much different.

    When it comes to being a single mom, there's a lot of conversation that holds a stigma that creates shame, negative stereotypes, and judgement around the structure and circumstances of kids being raised in a one parent home.

    From paying the bills, planning the meals, signing the permission slips, checking homework,  all while making sure the heat, lights, and water stays on....what often gets misunderstood is that these home are broken, chaotic, and that your kids lack the love and support that only a two parent home can provide.

    Contrary to many believe to even what statistics say, there are many single mothers who has chosen to not accept this reality as theirs and decided to take their power back and become an authority over their lives so that they can thrive for themselves and their children.

    On this week's podcast episode, join me as I talk with Samantha Gregory, founder of richsinglemomma.com as we discuss her single mom hero story, the importance of healing as a single parent, being present for your kids, and tangible things you can do to unlock your potential to thrive as a single mom.

    Follow Samantha  on Instagram: @richsinglemomma

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    Samantha's products/services: Self-Care Style Quiz - BlyssLife.co & Saving Superwoman: Six Stress Relief Strategies for Professional Women Who Do Too Much - BlyssLife.co

    Order my book: "Divorce Your Story: A Woman's Guide to Heal & Thrive After Divorce" - http://www.divorceyourstorybook.com. Also available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QPWoCn

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    • 1 hr 10 min
    124. When You're Having Difficulty Honoring Your Worth

    124. When You're Having Difficulty Honoring Your Worth

    The need to be accepted, approved and received can cause a person to dishonor themselves where they disregard their own worth.

    It's often said that a woman should know and recognize her worth, however with the heavy influences on cultural expectations, being faultless and flawless in every role they play, to even being told a lie about the truth of who you are your entire life, how could anyone honor something that they never even knew existed?

    These internalized harmful beliefs that we should not take care of ourselves, be boundary less, accept the unacceptable, always be selfless and sacrificial and live up to the beauty  of societal expectations causes women to question anything and everything about themselves.

    How can one unlearn these uncomfortable conditions and learn their worth?

    On this week's podcast episode, join me as I talk about honoring your worth as well as three things you must unlearn to start.

    Order my book: "Divorce Your Story: A Woman's Guide to Heal & Thrive After Divorce" - http://www.divorceyourstorybook.com. Also available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QPWoCn

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    • 27 min
    123. Blaze Your Trail Sis! 3 Things On How To Start!

    123. Blaze Your Trail Sis! 3 Things On How To Start!

    As women, no matter the role or position you're called to fill...we celebrate you!

    From our mothers, our sisters, our leaders, our educators, those in healthcare, to entrepreneurship, athletics, politics, etc...your role matters!

    The month of March is observed for acknowledging the courage and contributions that women (past to present) have made to pave the way for other women today.

    Understanding the history of recognizing the contributions that women have made  encourages our current and future generations to mirror that success in a way to blaze their own trails.

    On this week's podcast episode, join me as I talk about blazing your own trail and 3 key factors on how to start.

    Order my book: "Divorce Your Story: A Woman's Guide to Heal & Thrive After Divorce" - http://www.divorceyourstorybook.com. Also available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QPWoCn

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    • 24 min
    122. Teen Dating - What Parents Need To Know w/Saundra Golden

    122. Teen Dating - What Parents Need To Know w/Saundra Golden

    One of the hardest challenges sometimes as a parent is seeing your child grow up.

    They start to develop interests in things that as parents we may not always be prepared and ready for and one of those areas is dating.

    Whether we want to accept this part of our teen or not, dating matters and it's important to them.

    Dismissing it, minimizing it, and believing that because they're "too young to know what love is" doesn't take away those feelings and questions that they have.

    Many of our teens are seeking information and attempting to navigate this process on their own, however, if we reflect back on how we managed relationships in our youth, would it have been better had we had the education, understanding and support from our family in a way that allowed us to feel safe in expressing our thoughts and feelings?

    February is known for Teen Dating Violence Awareness month and according to the CDC, studies show that 1 in 12 teens experience physical and sexual violence. How we as parents get more involved? How can parents create a safe space for their teen to discuss dating and relationships?

    On this week's podcast episode, join me as I talk with Mother-Daughter Coach Saundra Golden as she shares her teen dating violence experience at the age of 17, what turned her life around when she became a mom, and how communicating with your teen effectively builds a trust and deeper bond.

    Follow Saundra on Instagram: @saundrajgolden

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    Order my book: "Divorce Your Story: A Woman's Guide to Heal & Thrive After Divorce" - http://www.divorceyourstorybook.com. Also available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QPWoCn

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    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

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32 Ratings

32 Ratings

Befwifanf ,

Transformational

Tonya’s podcast has been a wonderful source of support for me as I move through the life changing event of divorce. Tonya’s podcast has helped me learn how to understand my contribution to the breakdown of the marriage and how to challenge beliefs that are there to protect
my ego, but not help me evolve into a greater version of myself.

She provides wisdom and truth and if we are open to hear and process it, we can grow into who we are meant to be.

Thank you Tonya!

Nuddy Nell ,

When your tired

Thank you Coach Tonya. For a couple of months now I’ve been feeling this way. I had no idea how to get out of this mind set. Listen to you gives me hope.

Latinap7 ,

A Gifted Teacher & Healer

Coach Tonya allows her inner Source coupled with her wisdom and straightforward communication style do the service to others. I was a member of her 12 weeks THRIVE cohort and through much prayer, listening to her lessons and doing the work that she strongly motivated us to complete my mindset and my life have changed after the difficult interruptions caused by the divorce. Thank you for being an instrument of God, for the tools you imparted and for being who you are.

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