Freed 2 Love Podcast

In this episode, you will learn the following :Healing Process: Antoinette emphasizes the importance of taking the healing process one step at a time, much like writing a book. She compares the process of grief to writing a book, where one chapter, one paragraph, or even one sentence is written at a time. By breaking it down, it becomes more manageable and less overwhelming.Redefining Identity: Antoinette advises widows to maintain their individual identity even within a marriage. She shares that having separate interests and hobbies outside of the relationship can help immensely during the grieving process. This separation enables a widow to maintain their sense of self and makes it easier to transition into life after the loss of a spouse.Financial Preparedness: Antoinette emphasizes the importance of financial preparedness for both spouses. She shares her experience of having financial conversations with her husband and knowing the specifics of their finances. This knowledge helped her navigate her financi

In this episode, you will learn the following :Discover the liberating effect of embracing vulnerability and sharing personal experiences.Uncover the journey to sobriety and the role of faith in overcoming hardships.Learn the significance of accountability and openness during the healing process.Explore the concept of breaking generational patterns and embracing forgiveness.Gain insights into parenting grown-up children and the obstacles that come along.Can you recall a time in your life where you felt utterly defeated? I sat down with the incredibly courageous Melissa Bonacci, who shared her powerful story of overcoming alcoholism and embracing a life of sobriety. Melissa's journey is a testament to the transformative power of self-love, resilience, and hope, as well as the vital importance of sharing our stories with others so that we may find connection and healing in our imperfections.Melissa doesn't hold back as she discusses her tumultuous childhood, marked by her parents' struggles with

On a special Father's Day episode, I take a moment to honor my dad and his profound impact on my life. But what does the number 11 have to do with it? Join me as we explore its significance and how it has played a vital role in my journey, despite some negative associations. As we honor our fathers, we also discuss the essential aspect of leaving a personal legacy and how it can help you live a life of freedom. Get ready to be inspired and empowered with a storytelling tool that can transform your stories from pain to empowerment. Tune in to hear real conversations that act as a catalyst for courage, strength, and growth, and let's discover together what being freed to love truly means - how it allows you to be freed to love God, freed to love yourself, and ultimately, freed to love everyone else. Don't miss this heartfelt and empowering episode!Support the showfacebook.com/stephanieymcnealinstagram.com/stephanieymcneallinkedin.com/in/stephanieymcneal/

Have you ever had a moment where a simple social media post triggered a powerful realization about yourself? That's exactly what happened to me while writing a Mother's Day post and through this vulnerability, I discovered the impact of unhealed pain on my success. Join me in this heartfelt episode as we explore the concept of triggers as indicator lights for unhealed pain in our lives and how childhood experiences can be a source of these triggers.It's time we take ownership of our healing process by questioning what we can learn from our triggers instead of asking 'why.' Together, let's recognize and accept ourselves as anointed and successful individuals, breaking free from self-destructive behaviors and finding the courage to grow. But how can we overcome these negative habits and self-destructive behaviors?One of the most effective ways to break free is by utilizing powerful tools, such as my Freed to Love Masterclass. This transformative experience can help you gain the too

This is one of my most vulnerable episodes ever.  I let you in on what's been going on with me and how I am P.R.E.S.S.ing forward!  Support the showfacebook.com/stephanieymcnealinstagram.com/stephanieymcneallinkedin.com/in/stephanieymcneal/

Eavesdrop in on this candid conversation of our new segment - Iron Sharpens Iron as my friend Angela and I discuss her view of how to be a wise wife.  Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:How to NOT loose yourself in marriage or a relationshipThe trophy wife ~ do you want to be one?How to keep your man's attentionThat dirty word ~ submission ~ one woman's practiceLearn how to manage your relationshipMuch, much more!Support the showfacebook.com/stephanieymcnealinstagram.com/stephanieymcneallinkedin.com/in/stephanieymcneal/

Master connector and bridge builder lifts the culture to create opportunities for introverts and black people in her local area.   The most positive person I know, Jorgie with her magnetic personality shares how she transitioned from selling Jesus (as a PK) to bringing in major contracts for the clients she serves.  She also talks about her book The Journey to Love Again ~ An Anthology of Resilience and her chapter "Freed From the Silence". Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:How you can interact in settings as an introvertHow an extrovert can connect with an introvertHow an African American person can stay positive even in the climate in America today.The importance of self care and continuous personal developmentThe courage to speak out instead of remaining silent to resolve conflict in relationshipsWays for staying positive alwaysBio:Jorgie Franks is a CBLC (Certified Breakthrough Life Coach). The area Jorgie helps clients breakthrough is in Consultative Business Development Coaching.Her

It has been 475 days since I dropped a new episode on this podcast. Alot has happened and today's episode is a look back on where we were and where we are headed! Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:What is happening when you are frustrated Crossroads of your life How a job can help you clarify and feel your purpose How Godly counsel and coaching can Propel your purpose and clarity How transitions can make or break your destiny Where forgiveness fits in Crystallize your purpose Business modelsBio:Stephanie McNeal is a certified relationship educator, licensed in Identity and Destiny, former Women’s Ministry Leader, Podcast Host, Speaker and Author.  For over 10 years, she was known as a Forgiveness Coach, but when she fully embraced her call, she is a Minister of Reconciliation.  She helps divorcées and people bouncing back from heartbreak to heal by telling their stories. Newly single and empty neXter, she is the Mommy of 4 young adult children who all were/are scholarship collegiate athletes an

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:How to deal with the guilt of abortion and the assurance that the first time you asked God for forgiveness, you received it.How unforgiveness affects you physically.How talking about "it" and not keeping silent actually frees you and keeping secrets tortures you.The importance of community, mentors, guidance and intentionality and how you know you are free.Guest Bio:After thirteen years of dealing with the shame of life post-abortion, Latoya Mathews is on a mission to help other women who are ready to break free from shame, guilt, and regret of their past lives.  Latoya is a beacon of hope and serves boldly as she unravels the pieces of pain for women and leads them to wholeness and freedom.  She desires for women to experience the same healing, hope, and forgiveness that she encountered after her most traumatic seasons.  Latoya is a gifted Author who birthed her book, "Discovery." is a thirty-one-day devotional for women.She is also the founder

PLEASE NOTE:  In the middle of the recording, there was a little distortion in the audio, but it is very temporary.Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode: - How we walk around as adults with childhood trauma from the 10 year-old version of ourselves, but now we are adults.- Generational curse, generational trauma or familiar spirit?- How to use your pain and suffering as fuel for your purpose, creative endeavors and transforming it to power for your life.Bio:Reba Rice-Portwood  is a mother of a child in Heaven, grandmother of an earthly child, but most importantly a Woman of God.  Reba is a published author of a children's affirmation book, a poet and an absolute dynamic motivational speaker.  Reba has a Master's degree in Educational/Community Counseling, a Bachelors degree in Juvenile justice and an associates degree in Law enforcement. Ms. Portwood is a Licensed Mental Health professional and love doing work in the mental health field as she advocates for grieving mothers and fights hard for

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:Join Stephanie as she discusses the ultimate in self-care - forgiving YOURSELF.  This is an issue that plagues a lot of people.  When we forgive ourselves, we no longer have negative thoughts, feelings or actions towards ourselves.  It paves the way for success and freedom like nothing else.Stephanie also shares - 7 Signs You Have Not Forgiven YourselfHost Bio:Stephanie McNeal is a certified relationship educator, licensed in Identity and Destiny and former Women’s Ministry Leader.  And for nearly 9 years, she’s been known as a Forgiveness Coach who identifies as Christian.  But, none of those credentials mattered because one day, she was confronted with the truth and realized that although forgiveness was on her lips, it wasn’t in her heart.   It was her ministry, but it wasn’t her mastery until she changed her mindset.Today, she is an author of her soon to be released memoir Freed 2 Love - How Forgiveness Can Heal You From Broken Pieces to Master Peace, speaker an

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:How to no longer hold on to and release the baggage of the past.How to stop numbing emotions and how its easier to forgive.See how others grew in the process, but the biggest was reconnecting with self.How to grieve the life that will never be.How one woman initially thought she had no issues with unforgiveness and discovered that she did.How to stop focusing on the offender and let go of the desire to be repaid for what they did.

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:The awesome responsibility of freedom and living free.How forgiveness and sales collide - the often overlooked leadership trait.How unforgiveness inhibits your productivity at work.The practical aspects of living a forgiveness lifestyle.How completing hard assignments is a set up for elevation.Much, much more!Guest Bio:Jorgie Franks has been in sales and leadership for over 20 years collecting experience in territory management, cold calls, call center, knocking on doors, retail sales, and sales management.  She makes it her passion to dig for the details, understand all the dynamics of your present situation, and never stops formulating better practices for your organization to use.  Just a phone call, taking out a few minutes of your time, can go a long way in laying the foundation you need to experience tangible sales growth.Jorgie has worked with companies like Samsung, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, BARBIZON Modeling, Jared The Galleria of Jewelry, and Victoria Secret.F

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:What legacies are you passing along to your children? How to be free and authentically show up in life and love. What forgiveness is and how unforgiveness bonds you with the offender. Women can’t be angry. Things that stop you from forgiving and trusting yourself. How lying to yourself is hurting you.How your childhood affects your choices today. The steps you need to take to forgive today.Host Bio:Stephanie McNeal is a certified relationship educator, licensed in Identity and Destiny and former Women’s Ministry Leader.  And for nearly 9 years, she’s been known as a Forgiveness Coach who identifies as Christian.  But, none of those credentials mattered because one day, she was confronted with the truth and realized that although forgiveness was on her lips, it wasn’t in her heart.   It was her ministry, but it wasn’t her mastery until she changed her mindset.Today, she is an author of her soon to be released memoir Freed 2 Love - How Forgiveness Can Heal You From Br

Susanne is a Christian postpartum and bereavement doula with a Masters in Theological Studies from Concordia University. After years of advocating for sexual assault survivors to receive more support in institutions like universities and churches, she wrote her thesis on entitled “Forgiving and Wounding: A Theological Exploration on Forgiveness and Sexual Violence.” She believes in breaking the cycle of trauma for a healthier future in our families, communities, and churches. 

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:How people in leadership are one way in public and someone entirely different behind closed doors.The position that some churches take on as being against or anti-therapy.How mental illness is frequently mistaken for demonic possession or influence.Challenging the old adage that people say they are 'working on their issues' by praying and in reality they are being lazy.  Prayer is not a magic wand and God is not our genie.Benefits that some people get out of unforgiveness.Guest Bio:Dr. Malaika Brown believes that no matter what life experiences you have encountered, you can heal and eventually be whole. Adversity is a part of life, but our response is what we can control. A native of Southern California, Dr. Malaika is a clinician specializing in traumatology and minority mental health, with a goal of helping all those who had survived the worst life has to throw at them. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies, a Master of Science

Things You'll Takeaway In This Episode:What you think you want to do versus what you are called to do.What can happen when you meet the man of your dreams, but you lose yourself.How to build resilience as Dr Vernell shares how she went from living in a five bedroom five bath house to a three-bedroom two-bath apartment and the added pressure of having more than $1.1 million dollars of debt with zero assets and negative net worth. The difference between believing in God versus knowing God.How to rebuild your identity in Christ.Guest Bio:Dr. Vernell is a passionate, purpose-driven woman of God who understands first-hand what it means to be a single mother after experiencing an unwanted and unexpected divorce and the added pressure of having more than 1.1 million dollars of debt with zero assets and negative net worth. Dr. Vernell is a published author of From Pain to Purpose, a sought-after speaker, writer,  purpose clarity coach, and academic scholar. In her book, From Pain to Purpose, Dr. Vernell shares h

Listen in as I talk to Danita Lynne.  Danita Lynne is a transformational coach, author of The Other Side of Unforgiveness, speaker and encourager.  She grew up an only child to parents of the silent generation and her mother taught her to always look her best.  She shares her very transparent story of one of the lowest moments when she discovered her husband’s infidelity and confronted him at another woman’s house.  She also shares her process of forgiving him and the tender moment they shared at his fathers funeral.After her faith was shaken to the core, Danita Lynne shows us how she made a plan and followed the steps to forgive.  She says we believe God to fix this (our marriages), but instead she admonishes us to BELIEVE GOD and surrender.  You will want to listen all the way to the end where we share how to break down a stronghold so you can use it to break free too!  Danita Lynne https://www.danitalynne.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dlynnespeaks/https://www.facebook.com/writeandsign/ 

Listen in as I talk to Dr. LaTanya Moore who was raised by a single mom in North Carolina.  Since she was in the eighth grade, she knew she wanted to be a therapist as a social worker who helped to care for her brother planted a seed in her heart.  She believes that the soul, mind, spirit and body go together and she works with others to help them to strengthen their relationship with God.Dr. Moore didn't know that she needed forgiveness until she was in graduate school.  As a part of the requirements to become a therapist, she had to get a therapist.  She had no idea that she had any issues with her dad who was not present much in her upbringing.  However, through therapy, she discovered that she was harboring unforgiveness.  It was only after she began to talk about it that she realized that she had been numbing her feelings.  And just as a song by Aliyah talks about writing a four-page letter, she wrote a four-page letter to her dad who was behind bars.  This became the catalyst for them repairing the

Listen in on this real and raw conversation I had with Denise Ford, founder of Ford Christian Academy, Camp Summer Quest, and Academic Support Services.  Married for 36 years, she and her husband raised their 10 children in St. Petersburg, Florida.  This Mom homeschooled her children who grew up to be engineers, architects, NBA players, entrepreneurs among other careers.  She believes that if you give children the skill set, they have what they need to be successful.  In this conversation, Denise confronts 'western Christianity' and she calls out racism as being white supremacy.  Denise grew up in an affluent home in which love was nurtured and education was paramount.  Its from this vantage point that she raised her children although her present experience was from that of one income.  Denise passionately discusses the George Floyd incident and calls out former friends who did not support BLM or empowering disadvantaged people.   She encourages us to not give up until we take our last breath and en