Loving Through the Pain: Supporting Loved Ones With Fibromyalgia and other Chronic Illnesses

A Letter from My Father- Accountability, Repair, and Healing Beyond the Hurt

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: A Letter From My Father – Accountability, Repair, and Healing Beyond the Hurt 💜 Post Father's Day, I'm sharing one of the most personal episodes I've ever recorded. After my father passed away, I discovered a letter he had written to me when I was 13 years old. In that letter, I found something many people spend a lifetime longing for—a parent's acknowledgment, accountability, and desire to repair what had been broken. As both a daughter and a therapist, I was reminded by this experience of the profound impact fathers have on the emotional well-being of their children, whether sons or daughters. In this heartfelt episode of the Self-Care Sanctuary Podcast, we'll explore:✨ Why accountability matters more than perfection ✨ The unique impact fathers have on daughters and sons ✨ How trust can be rebuilt after hurt and disappointment ✨ Practical steps fathers can take to repair broken relationships ✨ How adult children can heal when reconciliation isn't possible ✨ Evidence-based self-care strategies for navigating grief, forgiveness, and healing. Whether your relationship with your father was loving, complicated, distant, or marked by loss, this conversation offers hope, insight, and tools for healing. Because healing isn't always about receiving the apology you deserved, sometimes it's about giving yourself the compassion, validation, and love you needed all along.🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. And remember...💜 Self-care is not an option. It is necessary. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-sanctuary--6469408/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-sanctuary--6469408/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't.

Tired of Being Strong How to Build Emotional Resilience Without Burnout

Feeling tired of always having to be strong? In this episode of the Self-Care Sanctuary Podcast, licensed therapist Sharron Terry, LPC, explores emotional resilience, burnout, and everyday ways to rebuild strength without self-abandonment. If you’re feeling tired of always having to be strong, you’re not alone. Let us know what resilience looks like for you right now 💛 Connect with Sharron Terry Website: https://purplereigncounseling.com/ Email: info@purplereigncounseling.com Facebook: Self-Care Sanctuary and Purple Reign Counseling IG: PurpleReignCounseling Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-sanctuary--6469408/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-sanctuary--6469408/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't.

You Are Not Imagining This Cultural Trauma, Anxiety, and Finding Ground in Uncertain Times

This week on the Self-Care Sanctuary Podcast, Sharron Terry, LPC, explores the rising anxiety and fear many are experiencing due to cultural trauma and current events. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or on edge, this episode offers reassurance, grounding strategies, and gentle tools to help you regulate your nervous system and reclaim a sense of calm. You are not alone—and support is available. 🎧 Tune in for a compassionate, trauma-informed conversation focused on healing, hope, and self-care. Connect with Sharron Terry Website: https://purplereigncounseling.com/ Email: info@purplereigncounseling.com Facebook: Self-Care Sanctuary and Purple Reign Counseling IG: PurpleReignCounseling Resources for Support If you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know support is available: * 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) – Call or text 988 * SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP * Therapy for Black Girls – therapist directories and resources * Open Path Psychotherapy Collective – low-cost therapy options * Psychology Today – therapist locator * Local community mental health centers If you’re outside the U.S., local crisis lines and mental health organizations are available in most countries. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-sanctuary--6469408/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-sanctuary--6469408/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't.

Loving Through the Pain: Supporting Loved Ones With Fibromyalgia and other Chronic Illnesses

“Well, you don’t look sick.” Statements like these can unintentionally harm relationships when someone is living with fibromyalgia. In this episode, we discuss common misunderstandings, emotional disconnects, and how loved ones can shift from frustration to compassion. This honest conversation offers tools for better communication, deeper empathy, and healthier relationships on both sides of chronic illness. Contact Information: Tami Stackelhouse Founder & Master Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® Fibromyalgia Podcast® [https://fibromyalgiapodcast.com/] International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, LLC [https://fibromyalgiacoachinginstitute.com/] Discover Your Fibromyalgia Wellness Style℠! Take the FREE quiz here [https://fibroquiz.com/] Get FREE fibromyalgia books and resources here [https://fibromyalgiapodcast.com/resources] Sharron Terry, LPC Purple Reign Counseling, PLLC https://purplereigncounseling.com/ [https://purplereigncounseling.com/] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-sanctuary--6469408/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-sanctuary--6469408/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't.

Beyond the Bedroom: Building Deeper Intimacy in Your Relationship

Intimacy is about so much more than physical closeness—it’s emotional safety, shared experiences, trust, and truly feeling seen. In this episode of The Self-Care Sanctuary, we break down the different types of intimacy—emotional, physical, intellectual, experiential, and spiritual—and explore practical ways to create a deeper, lasting connection with your partner. Whether you’re feeling stuck in routine or simply want to grow closer, you’ll learn how to overcome common barriers, nurture trust, and keep your relationship thriving beyond the surface. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert [https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0553447718/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QwfjGuBIwXZew47lq_MQ-FaFjsfaDzjGM0Xh9rfXQH4KkPcdvJ7yP0mPGIqMewk3IlxpryqiQqd_nu8R6P0-qQVrHDokE2LdvektVfzGd4NOm_6SbF6TKu2qyR26pj6e-iqws3MdtKucx8zqEaONGAdoY2OFoDLSaNSPiUaz8yekwc8zTVmTmEppKtNIpkq5dB8mGhwSlzJa3aNT1DDqZPbmc3fEotfhPvimAoK2Ffo.PH4jYlukKTTX3Ds-La-4xZFJhgduYU1iUs8EjW11XbM&dib_tag=se&hvadid=732226522970&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9027774&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=9250884305774793104--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9250884305774793104&hvtargid=kwd-330292502563&hydadcr=24597_13626748&keywords=7+principles+to+making+marriage+work&mcid=8989467180103ca796f2c53712cc502e&qid=1755116930&sr=8-1]by John Gottman PhD [https://www.amazon.com/John-Gottman-PhD/e/B002H0RGXA?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755116930&sr=8-1] and Nan Silver [https://www.amazon.com/Nan-Silver/e/B001H6Q7YO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755116930&sr=8-1]  https://a.co/d/cHs5pyH https://a.co/d/cHs5pyH [https://a.co/d/cHs5pyH] Find out your love language: https://www.betterlovelanguage.com/ [https://www.betterlovelanguage.com/] Connect with Sharron Terry, MS, LPC, NCC Website: https://purplereigncounseling.com/ Email: info@purplereigncounseling.com Facebook: Self-Care Sanctuary and Purple Reign Counseling IG: PurpleReignCounseling Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-sanctuary--6469408/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-sanctuary--6469408/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Remember: Self-Care is not an option. It's necessary. When you learn to love yourself, it really doesn't matter who doesn't.