🎙️ Episode 10 – I Can’t Fix Them: Making Peace with Someone Else’s Journey Follow-up to Episode 9: Free Will vs. Expectations

What happens when the person you’ve been hoping for… praying for… waiting on… just doesn’t change?

In this follow-up to Episode 9, we’re going deeper — into the quiet grief of realizing that someone else’s journey may never lead to healing. This isn’t about bitterness. It’s about wisdom. It’s about learning to release what was never yours to carry — and finally reclaim your peace.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why heartbreak lingers even when no one “did” anything wrong

• What scripture says about letting go and trusting God with the outcome

• How to hold people lightly, not tightly — even when you love them

• Why it hurts to let go… and why it’s still the right choice

Scriptures referenced: Galatians 6:5 · Proverbs 4:23 · Proverbs 3:5–6 · Isaiah 26:3 · Ruth 3 · Job 2

📝 Journal Prompt: Who am I trying to carry emotionally — and why do I feel responsible for their growth? What would it look like to hold them lightly, not tightly?

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What do you do when someone makes a choice that breaks your heart… and you can’t undo it?

In today’s episode, I’m unpacking the emotional tension between free will and expectation — especially in relationships where love is real, but outcomes are disappointing. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or former partner, watching someone make a painful decision can leave you confused, hurt, and holding on to a future that may never come.

Inside this solo episode, I’m sharing:

• A personal story sparked by a real-life conversation with my lifelong sister-friends

• The psychology behind why it’s so hard to let go when we expected something different

• Scripture that offers comfort and clarity (Psalm 34:18 + Proverbs 19:21)

• A gentle, soul-searching journal prompt to help you release and move forward

Plus, I’m introducing you to the Bounce Back, Black Woman! Community — now live on Facebook! It’s a safe space to process, share, and grow with women who truly get it. Join the Bounce Back, Black Woman! Facebook Group here: 👉🏾 facebook.com/groups/bouncebackblackwoman

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You’re not alone. You’re not broken. You’re bouncing back — one breath at a time.

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Journaling isn’t just for writers. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure of what to do next. In this episode, Coach Del shares how 5 minutes of journaling a day can help you tune into your emotions, process life’s hard moments, and hear what your heart has been trying to say all along.

You’ll hear one of Del’s own moments of breakthrough through journaling, plus easy prompts to get you started — no perfection required.

✨ Feel it. Write it. Heal it. Because your healing doesn’t have to be complicated — just intentional.

Ever been told you’re too loud, too emotional, too intense? Let’s break that lie wide open. In this episode, Coach Del walks you through how personality awareness — including tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) — can help you understand how you were wired by God on purpose, for a purpose.

You’ll learn how self-awareness leads to confidence, better boundaries, and healthier relationships. And you’ll hear a personal story about what happened when Del stopped shrinking to fit expectations and started honoring her design.

✨ You’re not difficult. You’re designed. Press play to find the language your heart has been waiting for!

Episode 6 – Letting Go When Closure Never Comes

Sometimes we never get the apology. The reason. The explanation. And if we’re not careful, we’ll let the ache of unanswered questions keep us bound to heartbreak long after the moment has passed. In this episode, we explore how to surrender the need for closure and instead embrace the deeper healing God invites us into.

I’m sharing stories of the painful goodbyes I never saw coming — from relationships, opportunities, and even people I once trusted. We’ll talk through what it means to grieve the open-ended, give ourselves grace, and still grow forward.

✨ Plus, I’ll leave you with two scriptures that reminded me I don’t need someone else's permission to heal — just God’s reassurance that I can.

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It’s not just you. It’s not just me. It’s US. ✨

What do you do when you’re running on empty — literally and spiritually?

In this episode, I’m taking you back to one of the lowest valleys of my life: a season of single motherhood, financial heartbreak, and an empty gas tank that nearly broke me. But it didn’t. Because even when I felt like I had nothing left, God reminded me I still had something powerful: belief.

We’re unpacking how confidence carried me through lack, and how resilience was built in the process. If you’ve ever felt financially stuck, emotionally drained, or just tired of holding it together… this one’s for you, my friend.

💬 Reflection Prompt: What did financial hardship try to make you believe about yourself? What truth are you choosing instead?

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Let’s be honest: most of us have learned to play small — in rooms we’ve outgrown, in relationships we’ve long surpassed, and in roles that don’t reflect who we’re becoming. But staying small keeps us stuck… and tired.

In today’s episode, I’m getting real about:

• What it actually looks like when you’re playing small (you might be surprised!)

• How past heartbreak and conditioning quietly convince you to shrink

• Why women of faith especially struggle with "not doing too much"

• 3 questions to help you step into the room, speak up, and take up space again

This one’s a heart check and a confidence boost, all in one.

🦋 Resources & Mentions:

• The Bounce Back Journal: bouncebackblackwoman.com

• Join our private Geneva community for sisterhood & soul care

Let this be your reminder: You were never meant to play small, my friend. Let’s bounce back big.

🎧 Episode 3: Healing Begins with Self-Awareness… How God Wired You to Receive Love

What’s in today’s episode: What if some of your heartbreak wasn’t just about what happened — but about what you needed and never received? In this episode, we’re unpacking how your primary love language holds the key to healing, boundaries, and self-awareness. I’ll share how understanding my own love languages helped me make more intentional choices in relationships — and finally stop expecting people to love me in ways they were never wired to.

Why it matters: When you don’t know what you need, it’s easy to feel let down — even when someone is doing their best. This episode will help you discover how God wired you to receive love, and why knowing that can protect your peace, restore your hope, and help you bounce back stronger than before.

How this helps you bounce back: Self-awareness is the foundation of healing. Once you know what makes your heart feel seen and safe, you can stop living in confusion or disappointment — and start making choices that honor the woman you're becoming. This is where intentional love begins.

✨ Resources Mentioned: 🛒 You can find the following resources mentioned in this episode HERE: • Bounce Back, Black Woman! – The Companion Journal • The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman

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You’re not alone in this. Let’s heal, grow, and bounce back — together. It’s not just you. It’s not just me. It’s US. ✨