Wrapping up 2023 🫶🏾

In this episode of HOPE, I’m sharing where I’ve been in this season; learning to slow down, let things be, and find safety .I talk about feelings not always being facts, I share about showing up in different spaces, the masks we wear to feel safe, and what it looks like to exist more honestly, without pressure or performance.This is your reminder: not every thought deserves a response, and you don’t have to believe everything your mind tells you.Just breathe. Just be. There’s still hope here.

Hollaaa. I’m back after some time away, and in this episode, I’m sharing what God’s been showing me about my body, healing, and His nearness through it all. From dealing with past trauma and health challenges to learning to actually listen to my body, this has been a journey of both faith and awareness. We’ll talk about how lament connects to the body, how God meets us in our pain, and end with a short grounding practice to help you slow down and breathe again.

The world feels heavy right now, and anxiety can rise with it. In this episode, we create space to process both current events and personal struggles with anxiety. You’ll hear practical coping tools—like grounding, breathing, journaling, and connection—along with Scripture reminders of God’s peace and hope. Even in uncertain times, you’re not alone, and there is light to hold onto.This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember: though we can’t control everything happening around us, we can take steps toward hope, resilience, and peace in the midst of it.

In this episode of H.O.P.E I dive into my top three takeaways from the book The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. I unpack how the body remembers trauma, the ways trauma reshapes the brain, and practical approaches toward healing. I share these insights through my own lens—as a counselor-in-training and as someone passionate about mental health—so you’ll hear not just theory, but real reflections and encouragement. Whether you’re new to the book or looking for a fresh perspective, this episode offers a gentle, down-to-earth breakdown of complex ideas about trauma and recovery.

In this episode, Deona “DeDe” returns to Hope with a rebrand, sharing how my journey over the past year and a half has shaped my perspective. I explores the idea that pain doesn’t simply end—it evolves—and reflect on how hope remains alive even in messy, imperfect moments. Join me as I open up about growth, honesty, and the realness of life, inviting listeners to find hope in their own journeys.

Starting off the year talking about how I start the year with a fast: what I learned in the fast, and of course all things mental health. Just some encouragement based on a personal testimony and experience that I wanted to share with all my listeners OLD and NEW. Subscribe to the podcast for future episodes & follow me on Instagram ( mo.deona) for any questions!

Insight to this year & what I’m looking forward to for this upcoming year. A little about mental health too.

WELCOME BACK !!! Just diving into what’s been happening the past few months & shedding a little hope with what’s been on my heart.

This episode sort of sums up the past year in a way. It is a bit longer, but we had a lot to unpack : a little deeper about loneliness, I open up about some recent struggles, how the year went, and the past few holidays.

Just a little encouragement about anxiety and going through things but knowing that you’re okay because of who created you!