Gratitude in the Grit

Mindset Matters During the Holiday

The holidays can be beautiful, but they can also be heavy. In this episode of Hold On Sis, Let Me Take My Wig Off, I’m sitting down with psychologist and mindset strategist Dr. Shamarah J. Hutchins (TheMindologist) to talk about how to protect your peace, honor your emotions, and stay grounded when the season brings stress, grief, and expectations. We’re unpacking practical ways to manage anxiety, set healthy boundaries, navigate family dynamics, and still make room for joy—even when your heart is tired. If the holidays feel complicated this year, this conversation will remind you that your mindset matters, your feelings are valid, and you’re allowed to choose what you need. ✨ Tune in, take a breath, and let this be your mental health check-in for the season. Reach out to Dr. Hutchins www.themindologistdoc.com [https://www.themindologistdoc.com]

Gratitude in the Grit

Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t in what’s changing — it’s in how you choose to see it. In this episode of Hold On Sis, Let Me Take My Wig Off, Coach Staci gets real about finding gratitude in the middle of the grit — the tough moments, the healing seasons, and the places that still hurt. Because even when life feels heavy, there’s still goodness in the growing. There’s still purpose in the process. And there’s always something to thank God for. Tune in for this honest, heart-check conversation about faith, perspective, and finding light even when the road feels rough. Hosted by: Staci “PurPose” Kirk Follow: @StaciPurposeKirk on all platforms

She Survived, Now What? A Conversation about Breast Cancer

In this powerful episode of Hold On Sis, Let Me Take My Wig Off, Staci sits down with breast cancer survivor Natalie Herbick, Journalist and TV Host for New Day Cleveland, for a heartfelt and honest conversation about what life looks like after survival. Together, they explore the emotional layers of healing, rediscovering purpose, and how the fight against cancer often becomes the fuel for what comes next. This episode is a reminder that survival isn’t the end of the story — it’s the beginning of a new chapter filled with faith, resilience, and renewed vision.

A Love Letter to the Woman Still Healing

This conversation is a balm for anyone still finding her footing after a life-altering diagnosis. Staci sits down with survivor, author, and mental health professional Amber Jackson to talk candidly about the moment everything changed, what healing looks like beyond treatment, and how telling your story can become its own kind of medicine. Together, they speak directly to the woman who still feels afraid, unseen, or in pieces—and offer language, practices, and hope for the road ahead. In this episode: * The first moments after “You have breast cancer” * Emotional and spiritual healing beyond the medical timeline * Writing as reclamation and purpose * A love letter to the woman still healing * Redefining womanhood, joy, and showing up after diagnosis Content note: Contains open discussion of cancer, treatment, and recovery. If this episode resonates, share it with a friend who needs a little light, and follow the show so you don’t miss what’s next. Follow Amber on IG: @amber.c_ and her nonprofit @storiesinpink

The Healing Power of Community

Healing isn’t something we’re meant to do alone. In this episode, we explore how community, whether it’s a sisterhood or a circle of survivors, has the power to lift us through our most challenging seasons. I’ll share stories of connection, the impact of showing up for one another, and why leaning into community can be the medicine your soul has been waiting for.