Anointed+Unfinished

EP05: Fighting For My Life, Finding My Purpose

In this episode, we sit down for a real and unfiltered conversation about what it looks like to fight for your life and discover your purpose in the process. What started as a routine check turned into a life changing diagnosis. In a moment, everything shifted. Fear, uncertainty, and the unknown became real. Yet in the middle of it all, there was also faith, strength, and a deeper calling being revealed. This is a story of resilience, obedience, and becoming. It is about trusting God when nothing makes sense, choosing to fight when you feel weak, and finding purpose in a place you never asked to be. You will hear the importance of advocating for yourself, the power of small habits that can save your life, and what it truly means to keep going when life hits hard. If you have ever felt afraid, uncertain, or called to something greater through a difficult season, this conversation is for you. You will be reminded of one simple truth: You will be okay.

EP04: Protecting Your Peace. Boundaries, Burnout, and Becoming Intentional

In this episode of Anointed+Unfinished, Regina Polk sits down with Syretta L. Bell for a deeply honest conversation about what happens when you give to everyone else and forget yourself. Together, they explore the weight many women carry. Nurturing others. Managing households. Leading professionally. Showing up consistently. And quietly running on empty. Syretta opens up about learning to slow down and embrace intentionality. She reflects on the power of saying no without apology, recognizing burnout before it breaks you, and creating daily practices that restore balance. From massages and quiet moments to protecting mental space and refusing unrealistic expectations, she shares what self preservation truly looks like in this season of her life. The conversation also touches on marriage, blended family dynamics, and the pressure to be everything for everyone. After nearly 30 years of marriage and raising a large combined family, Syretta speaks candidly about what it takes to stay solid within yourself while supporting others. They discuss mental shutdown moments. When your brain feels overloaded. When stress disrupts clarity. When even simple tasks feel impossible. And how recognizing those moments is not weakness but a signal that something must change. This episode is a reminder that protecting your peace is not selfish. Boundaries are not rejection. And rest is not laziness. It is stewardship. If you have ever felt stretched thin, overwhelmed, or unsure how to recalibrate without disappointing others, this conversation will meet you right where you are.