The Healing In Sharing

“I spent so many years trying to figure out who I am rather than just being who I am and figuring out how to love her.”

What if we remember childhood not by what happened, but by how it felt? In this episode of The Healing in Sharing, returning guest Michelle shares a story built from fragments of memory, emotion, and survival. She opens up about childhood trauma, inherited shame, teen pregnancy, marital violence, motherhood, and th...

One night. One moment. A lifetime of impact.

In this episode, Theresa shares how a violent experience as a teenager changed the course of her life in ways she never expected. What happened in a single night didn’t just stay in the past, it shaped how she saw herself, her safety, her voice, and her future.

But this is more than just a story about trauma.

It’s about what comes next.

It’s about carrying something heavy over the years... a...

Have you ever felt a quiet whisper telling you to trust something bigger than yourself… even when it makes no logical sense?

What if religion and spirituality were never meant to compete, but to walk side by side?

In this episode of The Healing in Sharing, Jennifer “Jen” Lee sits down with intuitive and spiritual guide Jax, a woman who learned to trust the whisper long before the miracle appeared.

Jax received a message she couldn’t i...

Breaking the Silence of Abuse.  Reclaiming Power After Faith-Based Shame. Embracing Healing and Restoration.

Donna shares her journey growing up in the 70s and 80s, a time when women were expected to “protect the marriage,” “don’t embarrass the family,” and keep domestic struggles hidden. Enduring religious shame and domestic abuse, she faced fear, isolation, and near tragedy, yet found the courage to reclaim her life.

In this deeply...

Where there has been silence, there can be sharing.

Is this the end of I Need Blue… or a new beginning?

I started I Need Blue to share stories of survival, truth, and resilience. Over time, I saw a deeper need: women carrying experiences, past and present, that still shape their hearts and lives.

So I made a decision: I Need Blue is becoming The Healing in Sharing.

This isn’t an ending. It’s a refining of the mission. Here, women tell ...

Healing from Dating Abuse. Turning Trauma into Purpose. Empowering Youth.

Step into the incredible journey of Mika, a survivor who faced unimaginable trauma yet emerged with a message brimming with hope and resilience. Her story begins in a humble household, set against the backdrop of immigrant struggle and love. Mika shares how her upbringing instilled a sense of responsibility and a strong moral compass, shaping her into the empo...

Surviving sexual assault. Grieving a murdered brother. Choosing forgiveness anyway.

Dharasena’s story is raw, courageous, and deeply redemptive. After enduring sexual assault and losing her brother to murder, she faced disbelief when she reported the crime. While pursuing justice for her family, she quietly battled PTSD and addiction.

In this moving episode, Dharasena shares how faith and forgiveness became the breakthrough that shif...

A teenager working as a bookmaker while loading books for the Teamsters, a young man sprinting into the Marines to outrun the mob, and a veteran who discovers that the loudest battles begin after you come home. Mark’s story pulls you from Philadelphia’s streets to the Gulf War, across a kibbutz in Israel, and into a quiet Florida room where thirty minutes of stillness begin to change everything. 

We explore the human cost of pressur...

"It's going to be the work of the Holy Spirit that ultimately breaks through the barriers that people build." ~ BJ

BJ, a 24-year firefighter and special operations responder, opens up about the calls that never leave you—the wreckage he’s witnessed, the scenes he grew up around, and the cumulative weight of what first responders carry long after the sirens fade. His story reveals how years of service and personal loss...

Healing from Trauma. Rebuilding Brain Health. Boosting Resilience.

Burnout, chronic stress, and high-alert living take a serious toll on the brain and body. Neurotrainer and TBI survivor Marly Jones explains that trauma, toxins, and relentless stress overload the limbic system, resulting in brain fog, irritability, poor sleep, and inflammation.

In this episode, she shares practical strategies to reset the nervous system, including im...

Finding Yourself Through Illness. Healing from Chronic Symptoms. Rebuilding Life.

"The sickness slowed me down and gave me time alone to get to know myself, reflect on my life, and learn who I was." — Sondee

In this episode, Sondee shares her journey through hyperacusis, misdiagnosis, and the fear of losing independence. A persistent low-frequency hum triggered her nervous system, causing vertigo, migraines, and months of d...

Finding Strength in Loss. Healing Through Faith. Living with Purpose.

"I surrender to you, Jesus, take care of everything." — Jennifer

Jennifer Cleveland’s story is a testament to resilience and transformation. From growing up on a Georgia farm to navigating the chaos of an ER, and then facing the darkness of fading vision, her journey could have ended in despair, but instead, it became a path of purpose. Guided by faith, a...

This season, I’m thrilled to feature music by my dear friend Melissa Turri. Through coffee dates, long phone calls, and shared stories, we’ve supported each other’s healing journeys. When she released her album, perfectly timed for this season and shift, I knew her soulful, inspiring music had to be part of our story.

Listen to the full -ength song, I'll Heal You.  

To learn more about Melissa Turri:

Website: https://melissaturri...

Rebuilding Life. Finding Resilience. Choosing Yourself.

If you’ve ever felt lost in a life that looks fine but feels wrong, Sherry’s story is your permission to begin again. From childhood abuse to postpartum collapse, medication dependence, bankruptcy, memory loss, and cancer, her life could have broken her, but she chose to return to herself.

In this inspiring episode, Sherry shares how small daily habits built resilience, how her ...

Healing After Loss. Finding Hope. Transforming Grief.

After the tragic loss of her daughter, Maddisyn Colleen, to a shallow water blackout, Michelle shares her journey through grief, guilt, and PTSD. She opens up about the emotional challenges of loss, the wisdom Maddi left behind, and how her daughter’s passing became a catalyst for growth.

In this heartfelt episode, Michelle explores unconventional healing methods from meditation t...

Reclaiming Your Story. Healing from Childhood Trauma. Surviving Abduction. 

When a child is abducted by a parent and raised under control and religious manipulation, reclaiming one's voice is the first step toward healing. Dawn McCarty’s ordeal began at age four, when her mother kidnapped her, erased her identity, and subjected her to fear, lies, and weaponized religious teachings. By eight, she was adopted by her stepfather an...

Healing from Loss. Breaking Family Cycles. Reclaiming Life.

Barbara’s daughter’s absence became her purpose: to break cycles of alienation, pain, and silence. Her life was marked by a sense of not belonging; from family struggles to a marriage fractured by parental alienation, which turned her daughters against her. The unthinkable happened when her 15-year-old daughter, Erin, took her own life despite Barbara’s desperate pleas for ...

Holiday Safety. Situational Awareness. Practical Self-Defense.

The holiday season brings excitement,but also hidden dangers. Distractions like shopping lists, phone notifications, and crowded parking lots can make anyone vulnerable. In this episode, we share practical strategies to stay safe, from building awareness and trusting your instincts to planning simple escape routes before you need them.

Learn how to make habits your best d...

Honoring a Life. Transforming Grief. Inspiring Change.

In this heartfelt episode, Yvonne shares the story of her daughter Britney, who tragically passed in a car accident at just 17. Known for her compassion, wisdom, and bright spirit, Britney inspired everyone around her.

Turning grief into action, Yvonne created the Britney Lee Foundation to honor Britney’s legacy, advocate for safer roads, and provide healing and community support...