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Jun 7, 2025 • 1h 21min

022: Everyday Miracles And The Power of Healing Your Identity with Dr. Jackie Greene

Dr. Jackie Greene, a pastor and author, shares her transformative journey of healing from father wounds and perfectionism. She dives into the significance of embracing one's identity and self-worth, particularly for Black women, while discussing the deep emotional connections tied to hair and personal trauma. Jackie highlights the miraculous power of love in overcoming life's challenges and emphasizes the importance of community support in mental health. Through her reflections, she inspires listeners to acknowledge everyday miracles and foster deeper connections with God.
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May 31, 2025 • 1h 13min

021: Booked, Busy and Broken: Setting Boundaries and Reclaiming Your Spark with Dr. Thema Bryant

Psychologist, author, minister, podcast host and Sacred Artist, Dr. Thema Bryant joins "Healed Girl Era Podcast" to discuss her new book, share her story, and give us tools for our personal healing journey's. She breaks down ways to healthy ways to cope in the stressful times we are living in, unpacking inner beauty, how faith and healing and deeply connected, and how she reclaimed parts of herself that disappeared over the eras of her life. Plus, she helps Gia work through a very tough moment in her own healing at the end.This episode was recorded on Zoom so please give us grace for the audio. Purchase Dr. Thema's latest book, here: https://drthema.com/books/----No matter where you are on your healing journey, thank you for spending time with us today.Let me know what you thought of this episode in the comments below. For more information on where to start your own journey to healing with therapy, check out the following resources below: - BetterHelp.Com - TherapyforBlackGirls.com - PsychologyToday.com - Blackgirlssmile.org/ - https://blkcreatives.com/2023/07/18/how-to-reach-out-to-a-therapist-directly/ For those in need of monetary support for therapy, visit this site for more information on how you can sign up for the quarterly updates https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/ ------ #HealedGirlEraPodcast is available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify Podcasts. Find out how you can listen on all platforms, here: HealedGirlEraPod.com For more on Gia Peppers and #HealedGirlEraPodcast, follow on all socials, @HealedGirlEraPod and @GiaPeppers. Instagram: Instagram.com/HealedGirlEraPod Instagram.com/GiaPeppers TikTok: TikTok.com/HealedGirlEraPod TikTok.Com/GiaPeppers Thanks for tuning in! If you learned something, comment below, and share it with the people you know need to hear it, too. Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are dropped. No matter what era you are in on your journey, thank you for choosing to spend sometime with us.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/healed-girl-era-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 24, 2025 • 1h 2min

020: Lynn Whitfield on How to Thrive in Every Era of Life + The Chi

Lynn Whitfield is an icon. Her timeless portrayals in classic films and television shows have made her such a staple in our culture, that many of us feel like we know her. But, in this conversation with "Healed Girl Era Podcast" host Gia Peppers-- we get to know Lynn in ways we have never known before. Tune in as she shares the biggest lessons on faith, thriving, aging, being a creative and why no matter what happened in your life, there's always more for you to live for. Plus, she lets us know what she wants viewers to take away from her onscreen in this new season of "The Chi." Whether she's the villain or the richest one in the room, she brings integrity and excellence to each character and that's no different in her latest one-- The villainous boss "Alicia."Get your notebooks out and get ready to take in the iconic gems from THEEE Lynn Whitfield. AND don't forget to tune in to THE NEW SEASON of "THE CHI," Streaming NOW on Paramount Plus and Showtime. It's a very spicy show-- And Lynn is showing out, per usual.No matter where you are on your healing journey, thank you for spending time with us today.------------Let me know what you thought of this episode in the comments below. For more information on where to start your own journey to healing with therapy, check out the following resources below: - BetterHelp.Com - TherapyforBlackGirls.com - PsychologyToday.com - Blackgirlssmile.org/ - https://blkcreatives.com/2023/07/18/how-to-reach-out-to-a-therapist-directly/ For those in need of monetary support for therapy, visit this site for more information on how you can sign up for the quarterly updates https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/ ------ #HealedGirlEraPodcast is available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify Podcasts. Find out how you can listen on all platforms, here: HealedGirlEraPod.com For more on Gia Peppers and #HealedGirlEraPodcast, follow on all socials, @HealedGirlEraPod and @GiaPeppers. Instagram: Instagram.com/HealedGirlEraPod Instagram.com/GiaPeppers TikTok: TikTok.com/HealedGirlEraPod TikTok.Com/GiaPeppers Thanks for tuning in! If you learned something, comment below, and share it with the people you know need to hear it, too. Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are dropped. No matter what era you are in on your journey, thank you for choosing to spend sometime with us.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/healed-girl-era-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 17, 2025 • 39min

019: Tasha Cobbs Leonard Opens Up About Weight Loss Journey, Using the Block Button, Therapy and Good Partnership (p2)

In part two of our premiere episode, Tasha Cobbs Leonard is opening up even more. The multi-award winning Gospel superstar has been through her shares of highs and lows in the public eye. As she and Gia Peppers continue their conversation, Cobbs Leonard holds nothing back about her weight loss journey, the conversations surrounding it, her son's miraculous adoption story, lessons from therapy and more. Plus, she shares how her husband grounds her when she feels overwhelmed, and why she values the block button on social media.Purchase Tasha's latest book, "Do It Anyway," here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738120/do-it-anyway-by-tasha-cobbs-leonard/And STREAM HER NEW SINGLE, "Already Good (Tasha Slide)," wherever you get your music. Watch her brand new music video, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYEb2KpWZBoThank you to "Mahaba Floristry" for providing the flowers for this episode. If you are looking for an amazing Black-owned florist in South Carolina, be sure to use my code, "GIA24" to receive a discount. Shop: https://mahabafloristry.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqxj1GthRPzofkL7vwWWliyhwzhXzPYqIGN4y_s4K_CD9bPPNltVisit she and her husband's church, "The Purpose Place" the next time you are in South Carolina: https://www.mytpp.org/-------***(This episode was previously recorded in Nov. 2024) Let me know what you thought of this episode in the comments below. For more information on where to start your own journey to healing with therapy, check out the following resources below: - BetterHelp.Com - TherapyforBlackGirls.com - PsychologyToday.com - Blackgirlssmile.org/ - https://blkcreatives.com/2023/07/18/how-to-reach-out-to-a-therapist-directly/ For those in need of monetary support for therapy, visit this site for more information on how you can sign up for the quarterly updates https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/ ------ #HealedGirlEraPodcast is available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify Podcasts. Find out how you can listen on all platforms, here: HealedGirlEraPod.com For more on Gia Peppers and #HealedGirlEraPodcast, follow on all socials, @HealedGirlEraPod and @GiaPeppers. Instagram: Instagram.com/HealedGirlEraPod Instagram.com/GiaPeppers TikTok: TikTok.com/HealedGirlEraPod TikTok.Com/GiaPeppers Thanks for tuning in! If you learned something, comment below, and share it with the people you know need to hear it, too. Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are dropped. No matter what era you are in on your journey, thank you for choosing to spend sometime with us. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/healed-girl-era-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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May 10, 2025 • 48min

018: Tasha Cobbs Leonard Shares Life Changing Lessons From Parents, Saying "Yes" to God, And Grief (p1)

Welcome to Season Two of "Healed Girl Era Podcast with Gia Peppers." Our season premiere episode features Grammy Award Winning Gospel Icon, Author and Pastor, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, who is no stranger to healing. In part one of our conversation, she opens up about the pain she experienced while losing her dad during one of the biggest times in her life, serving through the grief, and how one decision from her mom changed the lives of her entire family.Stay tuned for Part Two of our s2 premiere. Be sure to subscribe, comment and share if you feel like someone you know needs this, too. No matter what era of your journey you are in, I am so thankful you spent a moment with me.Check out Tasha Cobbs Leonard's New Single, "Already Good (Tasha Slide)", here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJR__QEpiTU/Purchase the "Do It Anyway Devotional," here: https://www.tashacobbsleonard.com/do-it-anyway/Stream "Do It Anyway," the song, here: https://www.tashacobbsleonard.com/----***(This episode was previously recorded in Nov. 2024) Let me know what you thought of this episode in the comments below. For more information on where to start your own journey to healing with therapy, check out the following resources below: - BetterHelp.Com - TherapyforBlackGirls.com - PsychologyToday.com - Blackgirlssmile.org/ - https://blkcreatives.com/2023/07/18/how-to-reach-out-to-a-therapist-directly/ For those in need of monetary support for therapy, visit this site for more information on how you can sign up for the quarterly updates https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/ —————— #HealedGirlEraPodcast is available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify Podcasts. Find out how you can listen on all platforms, here: HealedGirlEraPod.com For more on Gia Peppers and #HealedGirlEraPodcast, follow on all socials, @HealedGirlEraPod and @GiaPeppers. Instagram: Instagram.com/HealedGirlEraPod Instagram.com/GiaPeppers TikTok: TikTok.com/HealedGirlEraPod TikTok.Com/GiaPeppers Thanks for tuning in! If you learned something, comment below, and share it with the people you know need to hear it, too. Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are dropped. No matter what era you are in on yourSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/healed-girl-era-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Dec 20, 2024 • 30min

017: Dr. Joy on Jealous Friends, Hard Conversations, and Why Therapists Need a Therapist

When your friendships change and your bestie has less time to connect than you're used to-- the connections we once found safety in can get complicated. When life's beautiful progressions happen, or one person moves into a season of marriage, motherhood or a career change before the other, it's important we know how to communicate within relationships we hope to keep.In part two of our conversation with #TherapyforBlackGirls founder, Dr. Joy Harden- Bradford, Gia dives deep in to how to navigate hard times and jealousy in friendships, how to handle major life changes with the people you love, and why sisterhood is still vital to having a healthy life. Get your journals out and open your hearts-- this **finale episode** of "Healed Girl Era" is about to be good!Thank you to every single person who spent time with us in our inaugural season. We will be back soon with more episodes, consistent drops and amazing guests. Which episode was your favorite? Let us know in the comments, below.----IF YOU'D LIKE TO RECEIVE A FREE YEAR-LONG MEMBERSHIP TO DR. JOY'S SISTER CIRCLE-- Follow @HealedGirlEraPod and @therapyforblackgirls on IG. Then, DM why you'd like to be a part of this group-therapy experience.Winners will be selected by Jan. 10, 2025. ----“Healed Girl Era Podcast” is a long-form conversation series intended to aid in healing through the eras and chapters of our lives. Purchase Dr. Joy’s newest book: https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/Sign up for group membership with Dr Joy’s “Sister Circle”: https://community.therapyforblackgirls.com/Find a therapist on TBG: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/?_ga=2.35292449.1441845690.1731788505-1851988283.1731515521Follow Dr. Joy: https://www.instagram.com/hellodrjoySupport Therapy for Black Girls: https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls/?hl=en—————For more information on where to start your own journey to healing with therapy, check out the following resources below: - BetterHelp.Com - TherapyforBlackGirls.com - PsychologyToday.com - Blackgirlssmile.org/ - https://blkcreatives.com/2023/07/18/how-to-reach-out-to-a-therapist-directly/- https://loveyourmindtoday.org/- https://beam.community/ For those in need of monetary support for therapy, visit this site for more information on how you can sign up for the quarterly updates https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/ —————— #HealedGirlEraPodcast is available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify Podcasts. Find out how you can listen on all platforms on https://healedgirlerapod.com/.For more on Gia Peppers and #HealedGirlEraPodcast, follow on all socials, @HealedGirlEraPod and @GiaPeppers. Instagram: Instagram.com/HealedGirlEraPod Instagram.com/GiaPeppers TikTok: TikTok.com/HealedGirlEraPod TikTok.Com/GiaPeppers Thanks for tuning in! If you learned something, comment below, and share it with the people you know need to hear it, too. Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are dropped. No matter what era you are in on your healing journey, we are honored you came here to share space with us.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/healed-girl-era-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Dec 20, 2024 • 52min

016: Settling Your Spirit in an Unsettled World, and Therapy 101 with Therapy For Black Girls' Dr. Joy

“Healed Girl Era Podcast” exists to offer long-form conversations to aid in healing through the eras and chapters of our lives. But, the mental health conversation would not be as advanced as it is without the work of therapists and thought leaders in our community who stressed the importance of therapy, wellness and healing. No one has done more for Black women who needed help finding a therapist on the internet than this guest.  In part one of our season one finale, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford joins Gia to delve in to the world of managing successful therapy/client relationships, her personal story, grieving the state of the world and how Therapy for Black Girls charged a new generation to take their mental health seriously.  Stay tuned for part 2. Thank you to Dr. Joy and all the therapists and healers who consistently teach us how to have a better relationships with ourselves and our people.Purchase Dr. Joy’s newest book: https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/Sign up for group membership with Dr Joy’s “Sister Circle”: https://community.therapyforblackgirls.com/Find a therapist on TBG: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/?_ga=2.35292449.1441845690.1731788505-1851988283.1731515521Follow Dr. Joy: https://www.instagram.com/hellodrjoySupport Therapy for Black Girls: https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls/?hl=en—————Get your journals. And let me know what you thought of this episode in the comments below. For more information on where to start your own journey to healing with therapy, check out the following resources below: - BetterHelp.Com - TherapyforBlackGirls.com - PsychologyToday.com - Blackgirlssmile.org/ - https://blkcreatives.com/2023/07/18/how-to-reach-out-to-a-therapist-directly/https://loveyourmindtoday.org/https://beam.community/ For those in need of monetary support for therapy, visit this site for more information on how you can sign up for the quarterly updates https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/ —————— #HealedGirlEraPodcast is available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify Podcasts. Find out how you can listen on all platforms, here: https://lnkfi.re/healedgirlrerapod For more on Gia Peppers and #HealedGirlEraPodcast, follow on all socials, @HealedGirlEraPod and @GiaPeppers. Instagram: Instagram.com/HealedGirlEraPod Instagram.com/GiaPeppers TikTok: TikTok.com/HealedGirlEraPod TikTok.Com/GiaPeppers Thanks for tuning in! If you learned something, comment below, and share it with the people you know need to hear it, too. Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are dropped. No matter what era you are in on your healing journey, we are honored you came here to share space with us.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/healed-girl-era-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Nov 8, 2024 • 39min

015: Stephanie Ike Breaks Down How to Hear God in Your Dreams, Prophetic Wisdom & Discernment (PT. 2)

Part two of my conversation with ‪@StephanieIkeOkafor‬ is HERE! Watch as she shares how God called her to ministry, the message of her latest book, how to hear God in your dreams, discerning His voice AND even shocks me with a real time prophetic word. Y'all-- This is a good one!Purchase Stephanie's new book, "The Power of Your Dreams," here: https://stephanieikeokafor.com/books ----Get your journals. And let me know what you thought of this episode in the comments below. For more information on where to start your own journey to healing with therapy, check out the following resources below:BetterHelp.Com TherapyforBlackGirls.com PsychologyToday.com Blackgirlssmile.org/https://blkcreatives.com/2023/07/18/h... For those in need of monetary support for therapy, visit this site for more information on how you can sign up for the quarterly updates https://thelovelandfoundation.org/the... —————— #HealedGirlEraPodcast is available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify Podcasts. Find out how you can listen on all platforms, here: https://lnkfi.re/healedgirlrerapod For more on Gia Peppers and #HealedGirlEraPodcast, follow on all socials, @HealedGirlEraPod and @GiaPeppers. Instagram: Instagram.com/HealedGirlEraPod Instagram.com/GiaPeppers TikTok: TikTok.com/HealedGirlEraPod TikTok.Com/GiaPeppers Thanks for tuning in! If you learned something, comment below, and share it with the people you know need to hear it, too. Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are dropped. No matter what era you are in on your healing journey, we are honored you came here to share space with us.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/healed-girl-era-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Oct 28, 2024 • 55min

014: Stephanie Ike and Angel Encounters That Helped Her Heal After Losing Her Dad (p1)

Every grief journey looks different. And, as we know by now -- Healing comes in many forms, shapes, and avenues. In this episode of Healed Girl Era Podcast, we will explore the faith led journey of an incomparable faith leader whose new book will have readers dissecting their dreams in a whole new way.How did Pastor Stephanie Ike move from anger to forgiveness after losing her dad as a young girl? In this episode, she reveals how angels helped her in one of the darkest times in her life. Listen as OneLA's own shares insights on how her relationship with God helped her navigate life without her earthly father, and opens up about mind-blowing encounters she had that confirmed she was covered-- even when she felt alone. This is just part 1. Stay tuned for part 2!Purchase Stephanie's new book, "The Power of Your Dreams," here: https://stephanieikeokafor.com/books--------Get your journals. And let me know what you thought of this episode in the comments below.For more information on where to start your own journey to healing with therapy, check out the following resources below: BetterHelp.Com TherapyforBlackGirls.com PsychologyToday.com Blackgirlssmile.org/ https://blkcreatives.com/2023/07/18/h...For those in need of monetary support for therapy, visit this site for more information on how you can sign up for the quarterly updates https://thelovelandfoundation.org/the...——————#HealedGirlEraPodcast is available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify Podcasts. Find out how you can listen on all platforms, here: https://lnkfi.re/healedgirlrerapodFor more on Gia Peppers and #HealedGirlEraPodcast, follow on all socials, @HealedGirlEraPod and @GiaPeppers.Instagram:Instagram.com/HealedGirlEraPodInstagram.com/GiaPeppersTikTok:TikTok.com/HealedGirlEraPodTikTok.Com/GiaPeppersThanks for tuning in! If you learned something, comment below, and share it with the people you know need to hear it, too. Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are dropped.No matter what era you are in on your healing journey, we are honored you came here to share space with us.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/healed-girl-era-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Sep 7, 2024 • 44min

013: Priscilla Shirer on Staying Connected to God While Missing Her Mom, and Perfecting Her Identity

We are back! Priscilla Shirer is a dynamic preacher, and an amazing woman who allows God to lead her at every turn of her life. As the founder of Going Beyond Ministries, an award-winning actress, a beloved author, mother and wife, she has seen her fair share of incredible highs and lows. She is currently the star of "The Forge" movie and promoting her new book, "I Surrender All." Still, in the midst of great success and impact, Priscilla and her beloved family experienced the loss of 10 loved ones in a span of a few years-- including their matriarch, First Lady Lois Evans. In this episode, she shares how she stayed connected to God through devastating loss and shares the biggest lesson her mother wanted her to understand about living a good life.Plus, she shares life-affirming tips on why it's imperative for believers to understand their 'Identity in Christ,' based off of a viral sermon of the same name. * This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Head to BetterHelp.com/HealedGirlEraPod to be matched with a licensed therapist right from your phone or laptop.*Go support Priscilla Shirer in "The Forge" by seeing where its' playing in a city near you--- TheForgeMovie.Com.Purchase her new book, "I Surrender All," wherever books are sold or by visiting the website below. https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/i-...Check out the "Identity In Christ" Sermon, Here:    • Priscilla Shirer: The Importance of F...  ---------Get your journals. And let me know what you thought of this episode in the comments below.For more information on where to start your own journey to healing with therapy, check out the following resources below: - BetterHelp.Com - TherapyforBlackGirls.com - PsychologyToday.com - Blackgirlssmile.org/ - https://blkcreatives.com/2023/07/18/h... For those in need of monetary support for therapy, visit this site for more information on how you can sign up for the quarterly updates - https://thelovelandfoundation.org/the...——————#HealedGirlEraPodcast is available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify Podcasts. Find out how you can listen on all platforms, here: https://lnkfi.re/healedgirlrerapodFor more on Gia Peppers and #HealedGirlEraPodcast, follow on all socials, @HealedGirlEraPod and @GiaPeppers.Instagram:Instagram.com/HealedGirlEraPodInstagram.com/GiaPeppersTikTok:TikTok.com/HealedGirlEraPodTikTok.Com/GiaPeppersThanks for tuning in! If you learned something, comment below, and share it with the people you know need to hear it, too. Subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are dropped.No matter what era you are in on your healing journey, we are honored you came here to share space with us.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/healed-girl-era-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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