The Mental Cookie
Welcome to The Mental Cookie Podcast—a sanctuary for your healing, softness, and becoming. I’m Lisa Marie, ordained minister and founder of The Mental Cookie. Through storytelling, Biblical reflection, prayer, and journal prompts, each episode offers encouragement, rest, and restoration for Black women on the journey of becoming whole. Whether starting your day or finding stillness at night, this space is here to guide and uplift you.
Episodes
This week, I was asked a question that caught me off guard: “What do you love?”
This episode is a reflection on choosing rest, softness, and joy — through the story of Mary & Martha.
For the woman tired of hustling for love — may you find permission to sit, to breathe, to reclaim what delights your soul.
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For the woman who’s learned to guard her heart after being used… for the woman who fears being loved only for what she can give… this episode is for you.
We journey through the story of Hagar — a discarded woman who names God El Roi, the One who sees her.
A tender reflection on being seen, held, and loved — as you are.
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This week in therapy, I came face to face with the ache of wondering if I’m truly loved — or if I’ve spent my life unseen.
In this episode, we walk through the story of the Woman with the Issue of Blood — and the moment Jesus called her "daughter."
If you’ve ever felt invisible or unloved… this is for you.
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Rest is not earned. Rest is holy.
In this episode, we explore why giving ourselves permission to pause is an act of trust and softness — not weakness. We’ll revisit God’s design for Sabbath rest (Genesis 2) and Jesus’ invitation to come and rest (Matthew 11).
For the woman who has been pushing through on empty — may this be your invitation to breathe again.
Reflection prompts for embracing rest
Prayer for peace and restoration
Becoming whole is not about perfection — it’s about surrendering to the process.
In this episode, I’m sharing a personal reflection on my own Becoming Her journey, and how the story of the Potter and the clay (Jeremiah 18) reshaped how I see healing.
If you’ve ever felt like your life or identity was too marred to be made whole again — this is your gentle reminder: You are in the hands of the Master Potter.
Reflection prompts to deep...
Sometimes the most sacred thing we can do is pause. In this soft return to The Mental Cookie Podcast, I’m sharing where I’ve been, what life has been teaching me about rest, and why your pauses are part of your becoming — not a detour from it.
We’ll visit the story of Elijah under the broom tree (1 Kings 19), where God meets a weary heart with nourishment, not shame.
If you’ve been carrying exhaustion or guilt for needing rest, this ...
It’s time to align your goals with divine purpose and step into the year you’ve been dreaming of. In this episode, we’ll reflect on the vision God has for your life and how you can embrace it with faith and courage.
Through storytelling and a guided prayer, I’ll help you see beyond your current circumstances and connect with the abundance and clarity waiting for you in 2025.
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Welcome to the very first episode of The Mental Cookie: Guided Prayers & Affirmations! I’m Lisa Marie, and I’m so excited to share this sacred space with you.
In this episode, I’ll introduce myself, share the heart behind The Mental Cookie, and explain what you can expect from this podcast. We’ll explore how prayer and affirmations can help you align your spirit, embrace your divine power, and step into your purpose.
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