Christa Vickers-Smith joins me on this first episode of the year on The WHoly Mom Chat Podcast with her blissful journey of #healing after seasons of great suffering. A native Richmonder, Christa has experienced firsthand the power of prayer, of the body of Christ, bearing each other's burdens and seeing every joint supply. Her passion has become pursuing wholeness in spirit, soul, and body, and walking alongside others in their journeys.

Christa was born and raised in a God-fearing #Christian home, knowing Jesus and His Word, but she experienced Him deeply when she was desperately longing for a #physicalhealing. It started from a migraine as a teenager and escalated to kidney stones, fibromyalgia, insomnia, low immunity, and weak adrenal system (and more health crisis) over the course of seven years. She went through multiple back surgeries, endometriosis surgery and the list goes on. 

Tune in to learn more about Christa's healing journey: 

 -  Dealing with the physical trauma 
-   Lightbulb moment which revealed her the cause within herself
-   Pivotal moments in the healing journey 
-   The power of belief and prayer
-   Three pieces of wisdom

Favorite Quotes:

"God did not give us a spirit of fear, but one of power and love and sound mind” – 2 Timothy 1: 7

"God made our bodies so incredibly, intricately that we can evaluate danger and go."

"My journey was not quick, not like an instant gratification of work. There were layers and things had to get peeled back. But at the end of it, I am forever changed. I will never be the same."

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We've all gone through transitions. Transitions are a part of life: going through stages in life, relationships, parenthood, loss of loved ones, career moves, and so on. These changes can be hard to deal with. However, we can be intentional and learn to cope with these inevitable transitions better. 

Christy Wright joins me today in the podcast, sharing her story of Transition from a Ramsey personality of Ramsey solutions with 12 years of expertise as a certified business coach, dynamic speaker, and personal development expert to something new. Christy has thousands of hours of experience speaking professionally on some of the most significant stages in the country, and she now uses that experience to teach others how to make the impact they want to make. Whether running around the stage or after kids, challenging leaders, or changing diapers, Christy makes the most out of her life and helps others to do the same.

Christy encourages us not to give up our faith in God, as He always has better plans for us. After all, He is the one who chose you for His purpose, and He will pave the way for it. She also describes her emotional and spiritual struggles during the transition phases and how she overcame them with a leap of faith in God and belief in herself.

She is the #1 bestselling author of 'Business Boutique,' 'Take back your time' and 'Living True.' Christy is masterful at teaching people how to craft messages they are excited to share and confident to deliver. She has been featured on Today Show and Fox News, Success, Entrepreneur, and Women's Day Magazines.

Listen to the podcast to find out more about:

·      The journey to her life purpose (3:40)

·      The spiritual impact of the transition phase (7:00)

·      Concept of reset and change in seasons of life (16:00)

·      Dealing with emotional struggles of transitions (19:26)

·      Counseling process and a new vision in life (24:00)

·      Three pieces of wisdom (35:00)

Favorite quotes:

"When I obey Lord in a difficult situation, it doesn't get easier. It becomes harder. Eventually, He will bring me the perfect ones."

"Things happen in the wilderness that prepares us for a blessing. I have learned the importance of a reset in this wilderness."

"In your transition, God brings you through a wilderness to reset you: reset your mind and intimacy with Him."

"If you have peace and sovereignty, you can walk the steps even if you are super scared."

To connect with Christy: 

Website: www.Christy-Wright.com

Follow IG: @Christy.Wright

Facebook: OfficialChristyWright

Join her new course: StopWingingIt.com

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With Thanksgiving this week in the US and the holiday season around the corner, let's get our hearts, minds, and spirits ready and be intentional in our homemaking. To discuss this topic, I invited Ruth McKeaney to share her experience. 

Ruth is the author of "Hungry for Home." As a constant host, she goes to the heart of what makes one feel at home. Every day, her goal is to make her home a safe place, so her family and her guests have the opportunity to have their deeper needs met. Intentional homemaking, in its most idealized form, creates a setting where vulnerability and honesty are valued and protected, understanding and grace are fostered, and love is freely given. It's time to recover the richness of community lost in the today's hustle and bustle. We can still slow down. We can still prioritize our family and friends over our "to-do" lists. We can still find beauty in the midst of chaos. We can still sit around the table with bowls of pasta and laugh until two in the morning. We can still go home.~ Ruth McKeaney

This episode also discusses the significant phase of the identity crisis she experienced and how she overcame it. She also shares her journey to finding her purpose when lovingly challenged by her uncle to seek God for. Ruth McKeaney is a former Attorney General for the state of Virginia and Assistant Commonwealth #39's Attorney. Ruth and her husband, Bob, are raising their five children on their restored historic farm in Berwyn, PA. Hillside Farm was featured in the books Stone Houses and Theology of Home and exhibited in multiple home tours and a few magazines.

Listen to the podcast for our conversation. Here are the quick glimpses

3:26- Ruth about her life

4:17-  Identity Crisis 

14:40 - Being the best of yourself

20:37- Launch of Hungry for Home

23:10- Struggles and ignition to passion 

Favorite Quotes:

"Everyone, despite your ethnicity and religious beliefs, is yearning for a home." 

"You don't realize as a mom, your whole identity becomes your children."

"It was an amazing experience to sit back and watch the Lord work."

To connect with Ruth: 

Website: https://www.hungry4home.com

Follow IG: @hungryforhome

Facebook: HungryforHome

YouTube: https://youtu.be/F0IgsqCarEI

Purchase Book: https://www.hungry4home.com/shop

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