Are you supporting an older loved one at home and ready to give up because it’s just too hard? Your Aged Care Compass is aimed at anyone who is caring for an older loved one who still lives at home and is wondering what support is available to them. We're Coral and Michelle, the sisters behind our business, See Me Aged Care Navigators. Coral is a registered nurse with over 30 years experience in both health and aged care. A former assessor with the aged care assessment team, an advocate and ...
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Each week we bring aged care industry experts, thought leaders and passionate individuals directly to you to share their knowledge, stories and experiences. Hosted by Ash De Neef, the ACE Podcast is brought to you by SilVR Adventures ~ enriching the quality of life for seniors with meaningful activities that bring joy through virtual reality. Maybe you'd like to partner with us? Have your message, showcased directly to our rapidly growing audience of aged care executives and people working w ...
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The show that’s dedicated to helping aged and community care professionals stay ahead of the industry. The residential aged and community industry can be complex! Not only do we need to provide great healthcare outcomes, but to survive we need to excel at customer service, be able to attract and retain great staff, get the right levels of funding, keep costs down, and all while deal with a lot of regulatory compliance. So join us for a weekly show where we’ll be interviewing leaders in their ...
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Work is a two-way transaction. You bring value and you gain value, and sometimes the balance is a bit off. This is a podcast for people who are tired of their current employment, or it’s no longer meeting their needs. If you’re planning on making a change, there’s a lot to consider, so join me, Elizabeth Diacos, as we work our way through what it means to be a Mature Aged Career Changer. You don’t have to do this alone!
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Finding Fulfillment Together |Journey to Jesus, Christianity, New Age to Jesus, Testimonies, Faith, Motivation, Self-Care, Jesus Christ
Rebecca LeMoine - Christian, Full-Time RV Traveler, Dog Mom
Welcome to ”Finding Fulfillment Together - Journey to Jesus,” where we embark on a profound exploration of spiritual discovery and personal transformation. I’m your host, Rebecca LeMoine, and I’m honored to guide you through this journey of faith, growth, and the search for true fulfillment. Like many of you, I’ve walked a winding path in search of deeper meaning and connection with the divine. From delving into New Age spirituality to immersing myself in Eastern philosophies, I sought answe ...
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What's the difference between a support plan and a care plan?
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The support plan is the document that is given after a person has been assessed by either the Regional Assessment Service (RAS) or the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). When a person is assigned their home care package (HCP), they sign up with a provider. The care plan is the document that is drawn up with the home care provider. This guides what s…
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49. The Dream that Led Me to Christ: A Personal Testimony and Interpretation
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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/findingfulfillmenttogether In this deeply personal episode, I share the vivid dream that became a pivotal moment in my life, leading me to Jesus Christ. Listen as I recount the dream in detail, explore its significance, and offer an interpretation that revealed God's purpose for me. Whether you're curious about the ways …
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Our comments on Nine News's article about Home Care
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The wait times to receive some home care packages (HCP) have tipped out to around 12 months. This has increased significantly in the past year, from about six months in September 2023. This article described the frustration of the adult daughter in not only having to wait such a long time for her mum’s home care package (HCP) to be assigned, but he…
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48. Building Identity in Christ as a New Christian
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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/findingfulfillmenttogether In this episode, I share exciting updates on what I've been working on, including my upcoming New Age to Jesus call on October 8th, the launch of my Etsy store, and ways you can support the ministry. I dive deep into what it's been like building my relationship with Jesus Christ and stepping in…
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What's the difference between CHSP and HCP?
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The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and the Home Care Packages program (HCP) are two different programs of support for older people living in their own homes. CHSP is considered “entry level” and HCP is generally for people with higher or more complex needs. Understand what each program offers and how to access this support. In this episod…
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We get asked questions every week from people who are supporting their older loved ones at home. If you want to navigate the aged care system well, you need to know you’re getting the right information. Sadly, that’s not always the case, even when you’ve been in touch with services that are set up to help older people. That’s where our experience a…
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This week’s guest, Amina Schipp, talks about the grief and pain she felt over the preventable death of her 97 year old mother, Maria, in a residential aged care facility. She channelled this grief into becoming a powerful advocate for reform in the aged care sector. Amina discusses how she became an advocate and what drew her to the groups she part…
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The truth about after-death administration with Danielle Phillips
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Guest presenter Danielle Phillips discusses her lived experience in becoming an executor twice in two years during the Covid-19 pandemic when she lost both her parents. She was thrown into a whirlpool of time sensitive form filling, phone calls, emails and document preparation, during a time when she just needed space and capacity to focus on the l…
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Hi, I’m Elizabeth Diacos, founder of Larksong Enterprises. I’m a career transition coach for Mature-age career changers and right now I’m on a mission to help older workers make a healthy, empowered and hopeful exit out of their current work and into a life that aligns with their passion, purpose, values and priorities, which is why I've decided to…
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Guest presenter and estate planning solicitor, Joshua Auld, discusses the importance of having the correct documentation in place so that your estate is administered as per your directions in the event of your death. A will is the most important document in estate planning, and appointing a substitute decision maker is a very close second. Joshua d…
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47. She Was Channeling Demons - Until She Met Jesus | Meet Theresa Miller #newagetojesus
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Theresa’s story is riveting! She was in New Age Spirituality for many years. She believed she was a psychic and was channeling messages from the spiritual realm. Little did she know she was channeling demons. When she accepted Jesus into her life, she felt the demons leave her. Now she is in full communication with the Holy Spirit and she helps oth…
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Every person who is receiving a home care package should have a care plan that reflects their needs and goals, and includes the kind of support that will enable the older person to fulfil those needs or goals. The care plan should be completed with the involvement of the older person and their family member or carer, if indicated. The care plan sho…
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46. Why Psychedelics are Spiritually Dangerous #newagetojesus
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For two years, I sought love, a connection with God, and fulfillment through New Age spiritual practices. I used psychedelics, including Ayahuasca nine times and psilocybin (mushrooms) many times, and I know many others who have explored various psychedelics in their spiritual journeys. After coming to know Jesus, I realized that while I thought th…
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How long do I have to wait for my Home Care Package?
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The time a person waits for their home care package depends on what level of package a person is approved for and what priority they are given by the aged care assessment team (ACAT). Coral discusses the different priority levels, and the difference between approval and assignment of the home care package. She talks about how long the wait times ar…
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45. She Discovered the Love of God While in Jail & Her Debilitating Anxiety Was Gone! | Meet Tela
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Wow! This is a must watch/listen. Tela did not believe in God. Unexpectedly she and her husband were both arrested. While in jail, Tela felt the love of God. The kicker is that her husband was saved at the same time and they didn’t know until they were reunited when they both were released from jail. Tela was very vulnerable in sharing her story. T…
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Susan and her siblings supported their parents as they aged. When the time came to access formal support, Susan discovered how confusing the process was and how long it took to get services. Susan discusses what she noticed between the two different assessment services and the outcomes. When it was time to sign up with a package provider, Susan res…
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44. Transformed by Water Baptism & Discussion on Spiritual Warfare | Meet Mindy Backsen
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Mindy is an amazing Sister in Christ who was gifted to me by God as a business coach. Today I asked her to share her testimony with you all. Her relationship with Jesus is so very inspiring. She speaks boldly about her faith through her online business and she is in the process of building a community for Christian women to build online business to…
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Elder Abuse with MaryAnn De Mestre and Nick Donnelly
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Elder abuse can take many forms; physical, financial, psychological and social harms. We speak mainly about financial abuse in this episode. Nick and MaryAnn talk about identifying the “red flags” and how to address them. It’s a fine line between advocating for the elder and pushing too hard. Experience in this area is so important. MaryAnn discuss…
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43. From Atheist to Jesus | Mark McCormack’s Testimony
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Mark McCormack used to argue against anyone that said there was a God and certainly never believed in Christianity. A few short weeks ago I spoke to Mark about the many concerns and arguments he had against Christianity. At that time I knew in my heart that he would find the Truth in Jesus Christ. I knew that he was seeking and anyone who seeks dil…
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Downsizing your home with Melissa Freasier
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A downsizing specialist helps people to declutter their homes. For a variety of reasons, people may need some guidance. Emotional attachment to items and family dynamics can cause resistance when it comes to downsizing. Knowing when to start this conversation and how to proceed in an orderly sequence will make this process less stressful. Professio…
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Granny flat arrangements with Nick Donnelly
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A granny flat arrangement is a lifechanging and lifelong commitment. Consider the implications of undertaking such an arrangement. Understand how the arrangement works and what you need to think about before entering into such an agreement. There are legal and financial implications for such an agreement. Getting sound legal and financial advice be…
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42. A Christian Turns to Sin for Many Years - Can You Lose Your Salvation? | Meet Kara Williams
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Kara Williams was raised Christian, but was disobedient for many years. She explains her beliefs on whether or not we can lose our salvation as believers. We also discuss some hot topics such as wives submitting to their husbands, biblical teaching in churches, and the importance of scripture memory. Hid in My Heart Scripture Memory: https://hidinm…
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There are a couple of main options for the management of your home care package funding. These are self-managed or fully managed. There is also a hybrid which is a supported self-managed option. We talk about the different management models and the pros and cons for each. Think about what to consider before you sign up with a provider based on how …
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41. Feeling the Peace of God | Does Jesus Truly Bring Peace?
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As a new believer many people have asked me if I have felt peace in my life. The answer is yes. In today’s episode I discuss what peace is to me, how I am feeling peace in my life, and how this peace compares to the peace I thought I had before knowing Jesus. I was seeking peace through Ayahuasca, meditation, yoga, breathwork and more, but had no i…
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Dementia and cognition supplement funding
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People are eligible for the dementia and cognition supplement if they are receiving a home care package and they demonstrate eligibility via one of the Department of Health and Aged Care’s prescribed screening tools. We discuss how much the supplement is worth and who can do the screening. We explain the different screening tools and when each woul…
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40. Religion vs. Relationship with Jesus | How I Pray and How Prayer is Bringing Me Closer to God
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While I am building my relationship with Jesus I have noticed some differences between religion and relationship. Today I discuss those differences and some things that I have been doing to strengthen my relationship with Him. I also discuss how prayer has become an integral part of my life and go into detail about how I pray. Walking in Boldness: …
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A reablement approach to living well at home
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Having a home care package allows the older person to get services and support to keep them well and independent at home for as long as possible. These services and support can be so much more than “care”. Enlisting a team of clinicians who can help improve the older person’s strength, mobility and overall health can allow them to regain some indep…
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39. Seeking the Truth | A Conversation with Mark McCormack
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For the first time since accepting Jesus, I have a guest on the show who is not a believer. Mark McCormack is a fellow podcaster who is exploring spirituality. Check out Mark’s podcast (Exclusively on Spotify) Conversations with Mark- He talks about many different topics including his faith and how that is developing over time. https://open.spotify…
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Before having an assessment for in-home aged care services, take the time to reflect on the amount of support you or an older loved one needs on a daily or weekly basis. Any support, formal or informal, paid or free, is important to note. Preparation is key to getting the level of support you or an older loved one needs. Having a list of all the su…
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38. A Born Again Christian Has a Conversation with Her Best Friends Who Do Not Believe | A Message to Those Whom I Have Offended
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For the first time since coming out with my testimony, I sat down with my best friends who do not believe. I came to know that they have been offended with much of what I have been saying on this podcast. I would like to share the details of our conversation for anyone else out there who might feel the way they were feeling. Rebecca’s Testimony: ht…
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There are four levels of funding for home care packages. The packages are used to help keep older people well and able at home for as long as possible. We discuss what the packages are worth, how the funding is allocated and the different package management options available. We chat about what the funding can be used for and the importance of a co…
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37. Are We All One & Do We All Have Our Own Truth? | The Christian Perspective on New Age Beliefs - with Stacey Jean-Smith
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Stacey Jean Smith and I discuss some of the common beliefs of New Age Spirituality. Including: We are all one We can achieve Christ Consciousness All you need is Self-Love Everyone has their own Truth As two Christians who at one time held these beliefs, we talk about why we no longer agree with these statements and what we believe now – what the B…
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If an older person has lost some function or independence after a hospital admission, they may be approved for the Transition Care Program (TCP). This is a program of up to 12 weeks of clinician-led support to help the older person regain their strength and wellbeing and safely transition back to living at home. TCP is approved while the older pers…
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36. From Seeking Enlightenment to Knowing Jesus | Astrology to Christianity | Meet Kaylee
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Kaylee Scharpf shares her beautiful story of accepting Jesus after many years of working in astrology and exploring New Age Spirituality. We connected on many levels! Kaylee’s Testimony: https://youtu.be/Vvk_mqeE4dA?si=ystjufXIAraNOL8j Kaylee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayleescharpf/ JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com…
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Discussion with a former ACAT assessor
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When an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessor does an assessment of the older person, they look at the person holistically. They want to understand what services and support could help that person to continue to live in their own home. We discuss what the assessor is looking for, why they ask certain questions and why they may look around the o…
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35. Boldly Speaking the Name of Jesus and The Impact That is Having on My Relationships
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I grew up as a very shy girl and then became a severe people-pleaser for the majority of my life. It used to pain me to imagine anyone being upset with me or even disagreeing with me. In this episode I share how God chose me and equipped me to speak His name boldly! I know I am upsetting lots of people and even losing relationships, but I do this b…
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There are aged care programs that support older people to live in their own homes for as long as possible. We discuss eligibility for in-home programs and the information that you need to convey when you contact My Aged Care. We talk about what happens when you contact My Aged Care, providing consent, and becoming a regular representative. Learn ab…
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Have I been assessed by My Aged Care?
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People often tell us they have had their My Aged Care assessment. This shows they do not understand where they are in the system. My Aged Care asks a series of questions. This is screening. This is not an assessment. The screening determines where this referral goes. Know the difference between screening and assessment. Know who is assessing you. D…
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After Dad passed away in January 2018, Coral began to write, starting with her blog “Dementia, my dad and me.” This was her way of dealing with the grief of Dad’s passing. This documented Coral’s journey with Dad over his final 8-10 years, his slow decline in cognition, his eventual diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, his final year of life and his eventual …
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Australia’s aged care system is complex and can disadvantage the people it’s meant to support. We teach people how the system works and how to get the support they need to stay living in their own home for as long as possible. Learn about My Aged Care, the programs of support that you can get in-home, the assessment teams, home care packages, what …
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34. I Rejected Jesus My Whole Life | Why It Is So Difficult to Accept Jesus
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I firmly rejected Jesus for the majority of my life. I did not surrender to Him until I was 39 years old (only a couple of short months ago). Now that I am seeing the world through new eyes, I see exactly why I rejected Jesus and Christianity for so long. I also see why those who do not know Jesus are still stuck in the ways of this world and are u…
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Are you supporting an older loved one at home and ready to give up because it’s just too hard? Your Aged Care Compass is aimed at anyone who is caring for an older loved one who still lives at home and is wondering what support is available to them. We're Coral and Michelle, the sisters behind our business, See Me Aged Care Navigators. Coral is a r…
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33. How a Psychic Medium, Witch, Occultist was Saved by Jesus | Meet Gina Brittain #newagetojesus
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Gina Brittain graciously agreed to share her story of how she went from being a member of the Occult to having full faith in Jesus. She was saved in December of 2023 so is a brand new Christian, just like me! We connected on so many levels! She openly shares how deep she got into New Age beliefs and how Jesus saved her. She shared her testimony on …
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32. How a Reiki Practitioner Found Jesus after 15 Years in New Age | New Age to Jesus | Meet Stacey
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Meet Stacey Jean Smith. I was introduced to Stacey when I was first accepting Jesus into my life. Her insight on going from New Age to Jesus was extremely helpful for me at a very confusing time in my journey. When faced with changing my entire belief system, Stacey had the experience and wisdom to share with me and was gracious enough to answer al…
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31. I Drank Ayahuasca 9 Times, Then Jesus Saved Me | Can Psychedelics Lead to a Connection with God?
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Psychedelics, renowned for connecting us with the spiritual realm, offer a profound journey into our innermost selves. They unveil layers of existence that were previously unexplored, often igniting a newfound sense of love and transformation in those who partake. Having experienced Ayahuasca on nine occasions, I personally encountered intense wave…
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30. Proof of God’s Steadfast Love | A Divinely Guided Friendship | Meet Mercy
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A year and a half ago, when I first encountered Mercy, I had no inkling of the profound impact she would have on my life. Recognizing my fervor for spiritual discovery, Mercy gently steered me toward Truth. With just two simple suggestions – the series "The Chosen" and podcast titled Three and One (threeandone.org) to delve into the Bible – my pers…
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29. From Ayahuasca & New Age to Jesus | Becoming a Christian | My Testimony
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As someone who has traversed a path marked by skepticism towards religion, particularly Christianity, I find myself in a state of profound disbelief as I write these words. For over two years, my quest for a connection to God has been relentless. It began in November of 2021, the onset of my spiritual awakening—a paradigm shift that saw me acceptin…
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28. Let’s Talk About People-Pleasing | Signs of People-Pleasing, How to Overcome it, and How it Can Creep Back Up
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Disclaimer: Before we dive into this episode, I want to remind you that what you're about to hear reflects a phase of my journey before a significant spiritual transformation. Recorded before February 22, 2024, these episodes capture the evolving perspectives and experiences that ultimately led to my rebirth and newfound faith in Jesus Christ. The …
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27. She Transformed Her Life and Lost 100 lbs with Self-Care and Spirituality - Introducing Daisy Ray
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Disclaimer: Before we dive into this episode, I want to remind you that what you're about to hear reflects a phase of my journey before a significant spiritual transformation. Recorded before February 22, 2024, these episodes capture the evolving perspectives and experiences that ultimately led to my rebirth and newfound faith in Jesus Christ. The …
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26. You Are Experiencing a Spiritual Awakening. Now What? | 5 Things To Do if You Are Going Through a Spiritual Awakening
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Disclaimer: Before we dive into this episode, I want to remind you that what you're about to hear reflects a phase of my journey before a significant spiritual transformation. Recorded before February 22, 2024, these episodes capture the evolving perspectives and experiences that ultimately led to my rebirth and newfound faith in Jesus Christ. The …
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