Why do we miss the red flags in relationships — and how do we heal enough to try love again? ❤️

In this powerful episode of the Powerfully Broken Podcast, host Barbara L. Parker, MA, LPCC-S sits down with a panel of women — Miriam White, Stephanie Brown, Lauren, Joy Jackson, and co-host Mary Kent — to talk candidly about:

• 🚩 Why we ignore red flags in relationships (even when they’re obvious)
• 💔 How childhood and father relationships shape our standards in love
• ✝️ What faith and Christian values teach us about marriage, divorce, and remarriage
• 🌱 The courage it takes to love again after betrayal or loss
• 👩‍👧 The impact of unhealthy relationships on family and mental health

You’ll hear raw stories of eloping, jealousy, broken vows, deep faith journeys, and learning to rebuild with wisdom and courage. This is an honest look at how women overcome toxic cycles, redefine love, and walk boldly into second chances.

✨ Powerfully Broken Podcast is here to remind you: you are not broken — you’re powerful.

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Too many women have asked themselves: “Did I miss the red flags?” 💔 In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Powerfully Broken Podcast, host Barbara L. Parker, MA, LPCC-S sits down with an incredible panel — Miriam White, Stephanie Brooks, Lauren Marsh, Joy Jackson, and co-host Mary Kent — to unpack what society taught us about love, why we ignore the warning signs, and how to finally break free from unhealthy relationships.

🔥 Topics we dive into:

• Why “butterflies” and passion can blind us to toxic patterns
• How lust, orgasms, and dopamine keep us stuck in bad relationships
• The role childhood and family dynamics play in what we accept as “normal”
• Faith, counseling, and redefining vows after heartbreak
• Real stories of resilience, growth, and moving beyond toxic love

This is a candid, funny, and deeply vulnerable conversation about the cycles that keep women trapped — and the powerful choices that set us free. If you’ve ever stayed too long, ignored red flags, or questioned your definition of love, this episode will empower you to see clearly and heal deeply.

✨ Powerfully Broken Podcast exists to help you break unhealthy cycles and reclaim your peace, purpose, and power.

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🧠 Burnout. Breakdown. Breakthrough.

In this raw and unfiltered episode of the Powerfully Broken Podcast, Joy Jackson shares her story of overcoming a toxic workplace where the pressure was high, the support was low, and the leadership was everything but kind.

Joy opens up about the emotional toll of working under a horrible boss, the internal conflict of wanting to stay loyal vs. choosing mental health, and the moment she realized: “I needed to choose peace.”

This isn’t just a story about quitting — it’s about escaping a culture that normalized overworking, gaslighting, and emotional exhaustion.

🎙️ In this episode:

How to recognize healthy workplace patterns

The silent mental health damage caused by abusive bosses

Why being honest in an interview can help you

The fear and freedom of walking away

What healing after a toxic job actually looks like

Whether you’re burned out, gaslit, or just tired of pretending you’re okay at work — this episode is for you.

💬 Tell us in the comments:
Have you ever stayed at a job that drained your soul? What finally made you leave?

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