Stop Talking About It: Activating What You Already Carry 3.2.1

Stop Talking About It: Activating What You Already Carry 3.2.1

Season 3: Series 2: Episode 1- Stop Talking About It: Activating What You Already Carry May 31, 2026 This series explores the idea that we talk about something too much. Sometimes you must activate what you already carry. There comes a point where insight is no longer enough. Where knowing becomes a form of delay. When talking about your gifts begins to replace actually using them. In this episode, Stop Talking About It: Activating What You Already Carry, we examine the tension between recognition and embodiment. Many of us can name our gifts. Few of us consistently live them. So today, we ask: What does it take to stop identifying your gifts and start becoming with them? Some of the themes covered in this episode are: * The significance of organizational skills for children's clothing * Desiring to give your child the best part of you * Curiosity and emotions that children deal with in life * "You may not always have what you want, but you will always have what you need." * Check out the storyline behind the quote. * Everyone needs time and space to learn, evolve, and develop * Recognizing areas of giftedness * What are the stories you tell yourself * Internalizing feedback can be a challenge * Shifting your mindset * Observing your self-talk * Regulating your thoughts and emotions * Understanding that not everyone is going to embrace your gifts, but you have to embrace your gifts * Everything has a season! * Understanding your audience * Everything is a lesson * Sometimes we have to consider that we have all the tools we need instead of waiting for everything to be complete * There is no right moment, but sometimes we need to do something * Have a plan, but be adaptive with God's alignment and favor * Watch out for distractions that seek to keep you safe * Understanding the concept of Savior and Lord Co-Host Biographies: Jasmine A. Green, MAOL., is an inspiring, informative, and passionate advocate for individuals. With her extensive experience in personal development, she shares practical self-care and community engagement strategies that are both effective and accessible. Rhonda A. Lindsay is a servant leader at heart. She is continually seeking ways to enhance effectiveness within our community. She values collaborating with individuals and communities to benefit all participants. Sebrina A. Lindsay-Law, Ed.D., CPDC, is a career student who advocates for learning opportunities, structures, and practices across environments. She believes that everything is a lesson with a chance to grow and improve as an individual. Connect with us: Facebook Page: Existence Podcast Instagram: @Weare_existencepodcast Email: existence@evle.org

Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully 3.1.5

Season 3: Series 1: Episode 5- Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully May 24, 2026 This series explores the idea that we embark on a journey to understand that life is not without shadows. Thus, we explore the journey of feeling fully. We often try to push away emotions we dislike, such as anger, grief, shame, and guilt, thinking they are bad or make us feel bad, while only embracing those that feel good. But what if every emotion has value, even the uncomfortable ones? What if feeling, naming, and acknowledging all of them is the path to growth and self-understanding? Today, in Not Without Shadows: Feeling, Naming, and Becoming, we explore how embracing our full emotional spectrum, cultivating curiosity, refraining from judgment, and avoiding avoidance can transform the way we live, relate, and become our most authentic selves. Some of the themes covered in this episode are: * How to let go of thoughts, emotions, mistakes, misconceptions, or other elements? * Having a plan, but being led by God and your purpose * Interrogating thoughts, feelings, and actions * Watch taking matters into your own hands * The ability to feel is a powerful thing * Pivots that yield us to provisions and opportunities * Control things and attempt to win on our terms * Not being attached to an outcome Co-Host Biographies: Jasmine A. Green, MAOL., is an inspiring, informative, and passionate advocate for individuals. With her extensive experience in personal development, she shares practical self-care and community engagement strategies that are both effective and accessible. Rhonda A. Lindsay is a servant leader at heart. She is continually seeking ways to enhance effectiveness within our community. She values collaborating with individuals and communities to benefit all participants. Sebrina A. Lindsay-Law, Ed.D., CPDC, is a career student who advocates for learning opportunities, structures, and practices in any environment. She believes that everything is a lesson with a chance to grow and improve as an individual. Connect with us: Facebook Page: Existence Podcast Instagram: @Weare_existencepodcast Email: existence@evle.org

Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully 3.1.4

Season 3: Series 1: Episode 4- Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully May 17, 2026 This series explores the idea that we embark on a journey to understand that life is not without shadows. Thus, we explore the journey of feeling fully. We often try to push away emotions we dislike, such as anger, grief, shame, and guilt, thinking they are bad or make us feel bad, while only embracing those that feel good. But what if every emotion has value, even the uncomfortable ones? What if feeling, naming, and acknowledging all of them is the path to growth and self-understanding? Today, in Not Without Shadows: Feeling, Naming, and Becoming, we explore how embracing our full emotional spectrum, cultivating curiosity, refraining from judgment, and avoiding avoidance can transform the way we live, relate, and become our most authentic selves. Some of the themes covered in this episode are: * Slow to speak and practice discernment * How do you see your life experiences * Self-talk * Casting down imagination * Having an unquenchable belief in me * Understanding team dynamics * What are my roles, responsibilities, and assignments? * Being able to read the room * Understanding how to use your voice, especially when navigating historical and contextual factors Co-Host Biographies: Jasmine A. Green, MAOL., is an inspiring, informative, and passionate advocate for individuals. With her extensive experience in personal development, she shares practical self-care and community engagement strategies that are both effective and accessible. Rhonda A. Lindsay is a servant leader at heart. She is continually seeking ways to enhance effectiveness within our community. She values collaborating with individuals and communities to benefit all participants. Sebrina A. Lindsay-Law, Ed.D., CPDC, is a career student who advocates for learning opportunities, structures, and practices in any environment. She believes that everything is a lesson with a chance to grow and improve as an individual. Connect with us: Facebook Page: Existence Podcast Instagram: @Weare_existencepodcast Email: existence@evle.org

Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully 3.1.3

Season 3: Series 1: Episode 3- Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully May 10, 2026 This series explores the idea that we embark on a journey to understand that life is not without shadows. Thus, we explore the journey of feeling fully. We often try to push away emotions we dislike, such as anger, grief, shame, and guilt, thinking they are bad or make us feel bad, while only embracing those that feel good. But what if every emotion has value, even the uncomfortable ones? What if feeling, naming, and acknowledging all of them is the path to growth and self-understanding? Today, in Not Without Shadows: Feeling, Naming, and Becoming, we explore how embracing our full emotional spectrum, cultivating curiosity, refraining from judgment, and avoiding avoidance can transform the way we live, relate, and become our most authentic selves. Some of the themes covered in this episode are: * Lost patience to endure * Having peace and not allowing thoughts and experiences to change my peaceful stance * Types of growth * Does forgiveness require mutual closure? * Emotional intelligence * Thoughts and patterns Co-Host Biographies: Jasmine A. Green, MAOL., is an inspiring, informative, and passionate advocate for individuals. With her extensive experience in personal development, she shares practical self-care and community engagement strategies that are both effective and accessible. Rhonda A. Lindsay is a servant leader at heart. She is continually seeking ways to enhance effectiveness within our community. She values collaborating with individuals and communities to benefit all participants. Sebrina A. Lindsay-Law, Ed.D., CPDC, is a career student who advocates for learning opportunities, structures, and practices in any environment. She believes that everything is a lesson with a chance to grow and improve as an individual. Connect with us: Facebook Page: Existence Podcast Instagram: @Weare_existencepodcast Email: existence@evle.org

Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully 3.1.2

Season 3: Series 1: Episode 2- Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully May 3, 2026 This series explores the idea that we embark on a journey to understand that life is not without shadows. Thus, we explore the journey of feeling fully. We often try to push away emotions we dislike, such as anger, grief, shame, and guilt, thinking they are bad or make us feel bad, while only embracing those that feel good. But what if every emotion has value, even the uncomfortable ones? What if feeling, naming, and acknowledging all of them is the path to growth and self-understanding? Today, in Not Without Shadows: Feeling, Naming, and Becoming, we explore how embracing our full emotional spectrum, cultivating curiosity, refraining from judgment, and avoiding avoidance can transform the way we live, relate, and become our most authentic selves. Some of the themes covered in this episode are: * Understanding the "value of the process" and not just the outcome or product * Going through builds character * Your self-talk to edify you and be purposeful * Trust God and give it back to God * Understanding intentions, decisions, and consequences * Experience your emotions and understand how to use them as information, but do not let them drive your actions * The need for consistency in aspects of our lives * Main character and supporting characters * An elder is supposed to guide, not control Co-Host Biographies: Jasmine A. Green, MAOL., is an inspiring, informative, and passionate advocate for individuals. With her extensive experience in personal development, she shares practical self-care and community engagement strategies that are both effective and accessible. Rhonda A. Lindsay is a servant leader at heart. She is continually seeking ways to enhance effectiveness within our community. She values collaborating with individuals and communities to benefit all participants. Sebrina A. Lindsay-Law, Ed.D., CPDC, is a career student who advocates for learning opportunities, structures, and practices in any environment. She believes that everything is a lesson with a chance to grow and improve as an individual. Connect with us: Facebook Page: Existence Podcast Instagram: @Weare_existencepodcast Email: existence@evle.org