🌿 Episode 30 — The Making of Shalom

Shalom isn’t something you receive once. Shalom is something you learn how to build. In this powerful and transparent episode, Coach Gigi walks you through the real process of creating peace from the inside out — truth, boundaries, emotional regulation, trauma healing, and learning how to live with courage in hard places.

You’ll hear a vulnerable conversation about marriage, emotional patterns, safe people, and the difference between a man’s brokenness and the spiritual battles behind it. This episode reminds you of something many women need to hear: you are not a hypocrite — you are a woman in process. Healing, growing, guiding, and becoming.

If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, confusion, emotional exhaustion, or the weight of carrying peace in a chaotic environment, this message will meet you with truth and grace.

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Support FOCUS: https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com

Amazon Wishlist (Fill-A-Backpack Initiative): [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DUJNOXS1DPDA?ref_=wl_share

Books by Gigi on Amazon: Beautifully Broken, Catch & Release, Jesus, Lover of My Soul, My Body Is God’s Gift

Music Credit:

Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.

Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

Episode 29: The Still Waters

When life feels loud, heavy, or overwhelming, God still leads us beside still waters. This episode invites you into a calm space to breathe, release, reflect, and reconnect with the One who restores your soul. Coach Gigi walks you through grounding practices, gentle truth, and biblical encouragement to help you find peace in the middle of chaos.

If you’ve been anxious, exhausted, or emotionally stretched, this episode will meet you with comfort and clarity.

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Support FOCUS: https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com

Amazon Wishlist (Fill-A-Backpack): [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DUJNOXS1DPDA?ref_=wl_share]

Books by Gigi on Amazon: Beautifully Broken, Catch & Release, Jesus, Lover of My Soul, My Body Is God’s Gift

Music Credit:

Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.

Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

Episode 28

Coming out of survival mode is not an overnight shift… it’s a holy rebuilding. In this episode, Coach Gigi walks you through God’s gentle, intentional process of restoring your identity, regulating your mind and body, and bringing you into new circles of support and grace. You’ll hear scripture, reflection questions, a faith and psychology breakdown, and a celebration of everything God is doing through FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc. Tune in and step into the healing that’s waiting for you.

Background music: Be Still and Know

Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.

Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

Visit the website to book coaching, donate, or learn more about our mission:

https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/

Books by Geleta “Gigi” Parker:

Beautifully Broken: https://a.co/d/3cFndST

Catch and Release: Seeds of Deception: https://a.co/d/6Gx7q8B

Jesus, Lover of My Soul: https://a.co/d/bwXFX6a

My Body Is God’s Gift: https://a.co/d/9F5Cz4h

If you or someone you know is in danger or experiencing domestic violence, please reach out for help.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Or text START to 88788.

In The Table God Prepares: Gratitude in Every Season, Gigi reflects on the tender ways God prepares a place for us even when life feels overwhelming. Some seasons bring joy, some bring stretching, and some bring healing that unfolds slowly. Yet in all of it, God sets a table filled with grace, rest, and reminders that we are held.

This Thanksgiving message honors every woman, child, and family connected to FOCUS. We are grateful for every door God is opening in this new season, including our connections with the Paulding and Douglas Chambers of Commerce and Greystone Power Co-Op, and for being approved as a Publix Community Recipient.

May this reflection encourage you to look at your own table and see God’s goodness in every season.

MUSIC CREDIT

Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.

Arrangement and piano accompaniment by Debary Thompson.

LEARN MORE

Visit us at https://focusfaithmentalhealth.com/ to stay connected, learn about our programs, or support our mission of serving women, children, and families on their journey toward healing and wholeness.

EPISODE 26 DESCRIPTION

The Truth About Triggers: They Are Not Your Enemy

In this powerful episode, Coach Gigi explores the truth about triggers and why they are not signs of weakness. They are signals from a body that survived what the mind tried to forget. When trauma lives in the nervous system, moments, scents, sounds, or memories can pull you back into places you never asked to revisit. This episode helps you understand what is happening inside you and how God gently heals what still hurts.

Gigi shares a personal story, a trauma informed breakdown of how triggers work, and biblical encouragement to remind you that your reactions do not disqualify you from healing. You will learn how to slow down when you feel overwhelmed, how to name what your body is trying to tell you, and how to walk with God through the rebuilding process.

If you are healing from domestic violence, emotional abuse, childhood trauma, or seasons of high stress, this conversation will give you compassion for yourself and confidence in the God who restores.

Visit FocusFaithMentalHealth.com to donate, learn more about our mission, or book coaching. Your generosity helps us continue serving women, children, and families through trauma informed support, workshops, and community outreach.

BOOKS BY GELETA “GIGI” PARKER

My Body Is God’s Gift (Children’s Book)

https://a.co/d/6I0qhV4

Beautifully Broken

https://a.co/d/eJ9vKIA

Catch and Release: Seeds of Deception

https://a.co/d/bU2ItF9

Jesus Lover of My Soul

https://a.co/d/05n1X9S

If you are in an unsafe situation, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1 800 799 SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.

MUSIC CREDIT

Written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.

Arrangement and piano accompaniment by DeBary Thompson.

Sis, you are not too far gone. You are never alone. Stay focused. 💜

Episode Description

Healing is slow, intentional, and holy work. In this heartfelt episode, Coach Gigi walks you through the tender but powerful process of becoming who God designed you to be after trauma. Together you explore how journaling releases the weight you have been carrying, how worship regulates the nervous system, and how therapy and faith based coaching can work together to rebuild your mind, heart, and identity.

Gigi shares a vulnerable story about finding old letters from her husband and the deep grief that followed, and she opens up about learning to heal inside a difficult marriage while trusting God’s timing. You will also hear how she guided a new client toward a healthier blend of therapy and faith and why this combination creates deeper, long lasting transformation.

In this episode you will learn:

• ​How journaling creates clarity and invites God into your healing
• ​How worship anchors your nervous system in a sense of safety
• ​Why pairing therapy with faith based coaching strengthens recovery
• ​How God works slowly, gently, and intentionally in the parts of you that still hurt
• ​How to embrace a pace that is guided by the Holy Spirit, not pressure

You will also hear community updates, including gratitude for everyone who supported the Fill a Backpack food drive for students facing food insecurity in Paulding County. FOCUS is honored to be a member of the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce, the Douglas County Chamber, the Greystone Power Co Op Connections Program, and a partner with Cobb and Douglas Public Health through the Live Healthy Douglas Initiative.

If you or someone you love is in an unsafe situation, help is available.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1 800 799 SAFE (7233)

Text START to 88788

To support FOCUS or book trauma informed coaching, visit:

https://FocusFaithMentalHealth.com

Books by Geleta “Gigi” Parker are available on Amazon, including:

Beautifully Broken

Catch and Release: Seeds of Deception

Jesus Lover of My Soul

My Body Is God’s Gift

and more.

🎶 Background Music Credit for Episode 25

“Be Still and Know” written and composed by Geleta “Gigi” Parker.

Arrangement and piano accompaniment by DeBary Thompson.

🎙️ Episode 24 – Balancing Faith and Psychology: God’s Healing and the Science of the Mind

For survivors of abuse, the battle doesn’t always end when the relationship does. The mind keeps replaying what the body remembers. In this powerful episode, Coach Gigi explores how God designed the brain to heal and how faith and psychology work together to restore peace after trauma.

Through personal reflection, practical tools, and biblical truth, she guides you to understand how prayer, worship, and journaling help retrain your mind to rest in safety again.

💜 You’ll learn:

• How faith and mental health science complement each other

• What happens to the brain after trauma

• Why triggers don’t mean you’re broken — they mean you survived

• How to journal and pray using Scripture to renew your mind

• Three affirmations for healing: I am safe now. I am healing. I am becoming.

🕊️ Scriptures Mentioned:

Romans 12:2, Psalm 34:19, Psalm 42, Psalm 4:8, Jeremiah 30:17, 2 Corinthians 5:17

🎧 Listen for encouragement, truth, and tools to heal your mind, body, and spirit — God’s way.

🌐 Connect, Donate, and Learn More:

FocusFaithMentalHealth.com

📚 Explore Gigi’s Books on Amazon:

My Body Is God’s Gift

Beautifully Broken

Catch & Release: Seeds of Deception

Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Coming Soon: Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon

Now What? I Married a Narcissist

🎶 “Be Still and Know” — Written and composed by Geleta Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by DeBary Thompson.

💜 Support survivors and spread awareness.

Your donations help FOCUS: Faith & Mental Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provide workshops, resources, and faith-based healing for women and families.

💌 Email: info@focusfaithmentalhealth.com

🚨 If you or someone you know is in danger or needs immediate help:

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

or text START to 88788

After abuse or manipulation, trusting your own judgment can feel impossible. You start second-guessing your instincts, silencing your inner voice, and calling confusion peace. But discernment is not doubt, it is divine direction.

In this heartfelt episode, Coach Gigi explores how trauma distorts your ability to hear and trust the Holy Spirit’s voice and how healing begins when you start believing that still, small voice again. Through Scripture, psychology, and real-life reflections, she reminds you that God’s whispers are never rushed, never manipulative, and always rooted in love. You will learn how to quiet the noise of fear and find confidence in the peace that comes from clarity.

💜 You will learn:

• How trauma clouds spiritual discernment

• The difference between fear and wisdom

• Why peace never has to be persuaded

• How journaling reconnects you to your intuition and God’s voice

🎶 Background music: “Be Still and Know,” written and composed by Geleta Parker. Arrangement and piano accompaniment by DeBary Thompson.

📖 Scriptures Mentioned:

• John 10:27

• Proverbs 3:5–6

• Isaiah 30:21

💭 Reflection Questions:

1. What does God’s peace sound like to you

2. How can you tell the difference between fear and discernment

3. When was the last time you ignored your intuition and what did it cost you

4. What does it look like to walk boldly in what God already told you

🌿 Faith in Practice Challenge:

This week, set aside ten minutes each day to sit in silence, breathe, and write what you feel God is saying. Do not overthink it, just write. Then pray over what you wrote and ask God for confirmation through peace, not pressure.

🌐 Connect, Donate, and Learn More:

Visit https://FocusFaithMentalHealth.com to connect, donate, or enroll in a Focus Academy workshop. Your support helps FOCUS: Faith and Mental Health, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, reach more women with the message of hope and healing.

📚 Books by Geleta “Coach Gigi” Parker:

• My Body Is God’s Gift

• Beautifully Broken

• Catch and Release: Seeds of Deception

• Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Coming Soon: Withholding Love: When Intimacy Becomes a Weapon and Now What? I Married a Narcissist: Finding Faith, Hope, and Healing Beyond the Brokenness.

📞 If you or someone you know is in danger or needs help:

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.

✨ This episode is part of The Shalom Season, a journey through healing, faith, and focus with Coach Gigi.