The Grief You Can't Ignore: Unpacking Emotional Pacifiers

Ep. 14 How to Stay Anchored When Life Gets Loud

When life gets loud, overwhelming, or painfully heavy… it’s easy to lose yourself in the noise. But here’s the gentle reminder we all need: You can stay anchored, even in the middle of the storm. 🤍 In this episode, we open up about the parts of life most people never talk about out loud: emotional exhaustion, spiritual heaviness, depression, loneliness, family pressure, and the moments we silently break. And yet… Jesus meets us there. In the breathing. In the praying. In the forgiving. In the moments we choose honesty over hiding. You’ll hear raw, real conversations about how to process your emotions with God, how to create space for healing, and why sitting alone with Jesus might be the anchor your soul has been longing for. 🫂 If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, drained, or spiritually scattered… this episode is for you. You’re not failing, you’re feeling. And that’s where healing begins. 🕊 Comment SHALOM if you’re choosing peace, presence, and breakthrough today.

Ep. 13 From Performance to Peace: Living for God, Not for People

Sometimes, we confuse healing with performing. We think we’re growing, but really, we’re just performing. In this episode, inspired by the book "Shame to Shalom: Grieving to be Filled," we discuss how shame can manifest in perfectionism, performance, and people-pleasing. And how these habits often mask deeper emotional and mental struggles. With our team member Faith Dublin, a wife, leader, and mental health advocate, we unpack how to process emotions God’s way, through grace, not guilt. Because true healing isn’t just emotional, it’s spiritual, holistic, and deeply human. You can have faith and care for your mental health. You can feel overwhelmed and still be held by God. You don’t need to be perfect to be healed, you need to be willing to surrender and participate! Join us as we walk from pressure to peace, from performance to presence. Grab a copy of the book here: https://amzn.to/4996zdQ

Ep. 12 Healing the Filipino Heart: Faith, Family, and Freedom in Christ

Have you ever wondered how our Filipino culture shapes the way we feel, love, and heal? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and teammate, Faith Eunice, a wife, youth minister, and leader of Women in Sync Philippines, to talk about faith, family, and emotional honesty through the lens of Jesus. We dive into the unspoken parts of being Filipino: the “Tiis ka lang,” “Wag kang iyakin,” and “Pray ka lang” phrases that taught us to be strong, but sometimes also taught us to hide. Together, we reflect on how God meets us in those hidden places and teaches us that true strength begins with surrender. This conversation is close to my heart because it’s about healing the Filipino heart — unlearning the patterns of shame and silence, and learning to bring our emotions, families, and stories back to Jesus. If you’ve ever struggled between honoring your culture and healing your soul, this episode is for you. Let’s heal together, one Filipino heart at a time

What if Grief Isn't Your Enemy But Your Invitation To Healing

Welcome!! This week, we continue the heartfelt conversation with Coach Darlene DeMoss, a grief recovery coach and woman of faith whose gentle wisdom reminds us that grief can be one of God’s most powerful invitations to healing. In this second part, we explore the simple but life-changing practices that help us navigate grief with grace: how to pause, breathe, and make space for God’s comfort. We discuss allowing emotions to surface without judgment and exploring how grief, when surrendered, can become a bridge toward peace… toward Shalom.  In this episode you’ll learn: * Why grief is not the enemy, it’s an invitation to healing. * How to create space for emotional honesty with God. * The role of community and spiritual rest in grief recovery. * How Jesus meets us in our sorrow with compassion and hope. ✨ Connect with Coach Darlene: Instagram: @hbhrecovery  [https://www.instagram.com/hbhrecovery/] Website: https://go.hbhrecovery.org/home-8238 [https://go.hbhrecovery.org/home-8238] 📚 Explore Cielo’s Books: Pursuing Perfect Love: A Real Story Finding Freedom With Jesus [https://amzn.to/4nLG6Y4] A Walk With Papa: One Step At A Time [https://amzn.to/42ZCZn9] 💌 Join the “Shame to Shalom” Waitlist: Receive early access, devotionals, and a special launch gift → https://cielothesavormama.systeme.io/shametoshalomwaitlist [https://cielothesavormama.systeme.io/shametoshalomwaitlist] Listen, breathe, and let this episode remind you that your grief has purpose and peace is possible. You’re not alone on this journey.

The Grief You Can't Ignore: Unpacking Emotional Pacifiers

The Grief You Can’t Ignore: Unpacking Emotional Pacifiers with Coach Darlene Grief is not something we can bypass—it always finds a way to surface. In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Darlene DeMoss, a grief recovery coach, to talk about why grief is necessary for healing, how we often mask it with “emotional pacifiers,” and what it means to move toward wholeness with Jesus. Together, we unpack: * Why unprocessed grief shows up in daily patterns * The difference between comfort and numbing * How lament can lead to freedom and peace This conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and take the next step in your healing. Connect with Coach Darlene: https://go.hbhrecovery.org/home-8238 [https://go.hbhrecovery.org/home-8238] Join the Shame to Shalom Waitlist:  https://cielothesavormama.systeme.io/shametoshalomwaitlist [https://cielothesavormama.systeme.io/shametoshalomwaitlist]