Lead. Love. Thrive!

DescriptionSuccess in life isn't about being a “genius”. It's about your GRIT or the unique combination of passion, purpose, and long-term perseverance. To help me have this faith-filled conversation on HOW and WHY we need to develop our GRIT in life, I've asked inspirational and motivational speaker, coach, author, training and development leader, Kashonna Holland to join me.  Be sure to check her out on https://www.simplykashonna.com and sign up for her newsletter and don't forget to pick up her life-changing book, 7 Days to Simply Shift: A Daily Guide to Transforming Your Mindset Personally, Professionally and Spiritually. You can find it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble or on her website listed above. 

As women, we long for connection. And we long to share space with other women where we can: 1. share who we are authentically and unapologetically, free of shame and blame . 2. share our goals, hopes and dreams . 3. give support encouragement . 4. RECEIVE support, encouragement and healing By why is sisterhood so hard to find and create? What things are stopping us from experiencing meaningful sisterhood? These questions and more are what I discuss with my sister-friend, Crystal Heard in this podcast episode. I hope you'll listen and share your thoughts, feelings, and questions with us so we can continue the conversation with your experiences and feelings in mind.  I want to hear your story and thoughts so send me your comments at radhikacruz.training@gmail.com 

As women, we long for connection. And we long to share space with other women where we can: -share who we are authentically and unapologetically, free of shame and blame -share our goals, hopes and dreams give support encouragement -RECEIVE support, encouragement and healing By why is sisterhood so hard to find and create? What things are stopping us from experiencing meaningful sisterhood? These questions and more are what I discuss with my sister-friend, Crystal Heard in this podcast episode. I hope you'll listen and share your thoughts, feelings, and questions with us so we can continue the conversation with your experiences and feelings in mind.  I want to hear your story and thoughts so send me your comments at radhikacruz.training@gmail.com 

Join me for some expert financial advice from financial consultant Daniel Haynes ( CFE) as he shares his expertise and spiritual perspective on how we can best lead our finances during a global pandemic.  Daniel is the owner of Skyward Financial Solutions, a financial consulting business where he provides credit score consultation, credit care management and personal financial consulting where he helps clients assess their current financial health and  identify key areas of current success and improvements,  You can view all of Daniel's services and products at www.skywardfs.com 

Join me for some expert financial advice from financial consultant Daniel Haynes ( CFE) as he shares his expertise and spiritual perspective on how we can best lead our finances during a global pandemic.  Daniel is the owner of Skyward Financial Solutions, a financial consulting business where he provides credit score consultation, credit care management and personal financial consulting where he helps clients assess their current financial health and  identify key areas of current success and improvements,  You can view all of Daniel's services and products at www.skywardfs.com 

"Your purpose is not a job or a platform. It's not something to find. It's something to uncover because your purpose has been placed in you by God. And it doesn't matter who rejects you, who says you're not good enough, they can't change the purpose of God that's in you. ✨ Nothing anyone says or does to you can change or cancel out God's purpose in you"~ Ashley Peters ✨ Tune in to hear Ashley unpack what it means to forgive others and THRIVE in Christ. ✨ Be sure to connect with her on Facebook at Ashley Peters or on Instagram at ap_songbird ✨ For more insight and strategies for how to grow and thrive spiritually, mentally, emotionally and relationally, come visit my blog at www.radhikacruz.com 

If you’ve ever struggled with co-dependency or thinking you’re not loved, accepted and good enough AS YOU ARE, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear how my successful, resilient and prophetic sister friend came to experience wholeness and healing in Christ.

Katrina is a single mom of 3 AMAZING daughters who although she became pregnant at the age of 17, she completed high school on time, graduated from the University of Central Okla. with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and later went on to obtain her Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Langston University. Katrina is also the successful business owner of Midwest Vocational Rehabilitation Services where her company provides vocational assistance to individuals with disabling conditions as well as job placement services to individuals with challenging backgrounds or criminal history. Katrina is also the founder of A Bold and Beautiful Brunch where she launched her first round of brunches during the entire year of 2019. The brunches are free and by invitation only and geared towards empowering other women. In her interview, you'll hear how Katrina's faith was tested by an illness that almost took her daughter's life--BUT GOD MIRACULOUSLY STEPPED IN. Books mentioned: Destiny by TD JAKES Colliding with Destiny by Sarah Jakes Jump by Steve Harvey Empire State of mind by Zack O’Malley Greenburg

Katrina is a single mom of 3 AMAZING daughters who although she became pregnant at the age of 17, she completed high school on time, graduated from the University of Central Okla. with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and later went on to obtain her Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Langston University. Katrina is also the successful business owner of Midwest Vocational Rehabilitation Services where her company provides vocational assistance to individuals with disabling conditions as well as job placement services to individuals with challenging backgrounds or criminal history. Katrina is also the founder of A Bold and Beautiful Brunch where she launched her first round of brunches during the entire year of 2019. The brunches are free and by invitation only and geared towards empowering other women. In her interview, you'll hear how Katrina's faith was tested by an illness that almost took her daughter's life--BUT GOD MIRACULOUSLY STEPPED IN. Books mentioned: Destiny by TD JAKES Colliding with Destiny by Sarah Jakes Jump by Steve Harvey Empire State of mind by Zack O’Malley Greenburg

What should you look for in a spouse? What’s wrong with romance novels? How is pornography damaging to a relationship? Tune in to hear these single men and women openly share about their struggles and lessons learned in these areas and more. You’ll be enlightened, uplifted AND challenged.

Join me as I chat with 4 Christian singles about some of the challenges, gifts and stigmas they’ve experienced with being single in today’s hyper-sexualized world.

Have you ever struggled with self-doubt or lacked self-confidence when it comes to sharing your gifts, talents and work with the world?  In today's episode, I share 3 faith-based strategies for overcoming self-doubt by cultivating more God-Confidence: Confront your thoughts of self-doubt -- raise your awareness  Control your thoughts of self-doubt -- take them captive  Call your attention to God's power-- place your confidence in God’s ability to work in and through you for HIS glory and purposes.  If you liked this episode, would you please consider rating it 5 stars and leaving one or two sentence review in iTunes. This helps bring the podcast to the attention of others .  And by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit from this content, please share this episode using the share button.  I would love for you to connect with me on instagram at RadhikaCruz or on Facebook at thrivewithradhikacruz  Thanks for listening and remember, "LEAD yourself Strong, LOVE God, yourself and others on purpose, and make daily decisions to THRIVE!"

Coach’s Corner: Insights and Strategies to help you lead yourself better so you can THRIVE in life!

Have you ever said to yourself: I could never do that! I can't handle _____! I'm not good at _____! I'll never be able to ___! I don't have the time, talent or qualifications to do __. So many of us are flooded with limiting beliefs such as I'm not, I'll never and I can't. Often times, these beliefs are so embedded in our subconscious that we don't realize how they are negatively impacting our identity, well-being, and growth in life. But we can choose to believe differently because beliefs are our choice. In this episode, my guest co-host--Crystal Heard and discuss the dangers of limiting beliefs along with strategies for moving beyond them so we can become and do every single thing God has purposed for us to do and become.  Additional Resources to Explore: Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt. https://amzn.to/36scB5v Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer https://amzn.to/2Glp8Nn Putting away Childish Things by David Seamands https://amzn.to/37npHCb Switch on your brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf https://amzn.to/2GllanL 3 Things to Do when you are called but feel unqualified by Crystal Heard seasonedword.com

Do you attribute your success to luck or coincidence?Do you agonize over the smallest flaws or imperfections in your work? When you succeed, do you secretly feel like you've fooled others again? Do you worry that it’s just a matter of time before others find out you've been “running a game” on them? ✨ ✨ Studies suggest 70% of high achievers secretly believe they’re not as bright or capable as everyone “thinks” they are. They believe they 're inadequate and incompetent failures despite evidence that indicates they are skilled and quite successful. They feel like complete frauds when it comes to their identity because they attribute their achievements and accomplishments to luck rather than personal competence. This psychological phenomenon is called imposter syndrome. ✨ ✨ In this episode, I sit down with a licensed professional counselor to discuss the five different imposter archetypes, hear how they often show up in your life and receive 7 practical AND spiritual strategies for how to overcome it. ✨ ✨ For additional resources such as an imposter test, be sure to check out my blog titled "Overcoming Imposter Syndrome" at www.radhikacruz.com ✨ ✨ If you liked this episode, would you please consider rating it 5 stars and leaving one or two sentence review on iTunes? This helps bring the podcast to the attention of others who are looking for hope and encouragement for life . ✨ ✨ And by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit from this content, please share this episode using the share button. ✨ ✨ I would love for you to connect with me on Instagram at RadhikaCruz and on Facebook at Thrive w/Purpose ✨ ✨ Thanks for listening and remember, "LEAD yourself Strong, LOVE God, yourself and others on purpose, and make daily decisions to THRIVE!" If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry?  I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you! https://anchor.fm/radhikacruz

Approximately 15 to 20 percent of all pregnancies (or 1 in 4 known pregnancies) in the United States end in miscarriage with a majority of miscarriages occurring within the first seven weeks of pregnancy. A stillbirth is pregnancy loss that happens any time after 20 weeks. Approximately 50% of all cases of early pregnancy loss are due to fetal chromosomal abnormalities. No matter the cause,  experiencing the unexpected loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or SIDS is difficult and devastating. In this episode, you'll hear Crystal's story surrounding her adverse childbirth experiences and learn how she was able to nature her hope and obtain her healing. Infant loss Resource: Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support at http://nationalshare.org Crystal's Favorite Books: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers: https://amzn.to/39TJDy9 Finish. Give yourself the gift of done by Jon Acuff: https://amzn.to/39YqXx4 Crystal's Blog: https://seasonedword.com

Approximately 15 to 20 percent of all pregnancies (or 1 in 4 known pregnancies) in the United States end in miscarriage with a majority of miscarriages occurring within the first seven weeks of pregnancy. A stillbirth is pregnancy loss that happens any time after 20 weeks. Approximately 50% of all cases of early pregnancy loss are due to fetal chromosomal abnormalities. No matter the cause,  experiencing the unexpected loss of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or SIDS is difficult and devastating. In this episode, you'll hear Crystal's story surrounding her adverse childbirth experiences and learn how she was able to nature her hope and obtain her healing.  Infant loss Resource: Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support at http://nationalshare.org Crystal's Favorite Books: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers: https://amzn.to/39TJDy9 Finish. Give yourself the gift of done by Jon Acuff: https://amzn.to/39YqXx4 Crystal's Blog: https://seasonedword.com

We are most open to change in ourselves and our world when the pain of us staying the same exceeds the pain of change. . 🎯Yes change often brings pain but pain is a necessary part of our growth, healing and freedom process. If we avoid the pain of change, we avoid growth, healing and freedom. . 🎯Now, not everything about change and growth is painful. But God uses our painful experiences such as failure, loss , betrayal and disappointment to develop our character and expand our perspective. . 🎯The key is learning how to grow through our pain. Especially when we can't see any purpose for it. . In this episode, you‘ll hear how to conduct your own root cause analysis so you can identify the strongholds that need to be torn down in your life so you can live with more freedom, confidence, courage and peace. . 🔻 Additional Resources:  Leadership Pain by Dr. Samuel Chand: https://amzn.to/2ued8KO  . The Rewired Brain by Dr. Ski Chilton: https://amzn.to/37zOJOf

🎯Are you tired of acting in ways to gain the approval of people? 🎯Are you fed up with experiencing fear, anxiety, low self-worth, self-doubt, self-loathing, low self-confidence or negative self-identity? Then this interview is for YOU. . In this conversation with my brother Pastor Rob Champion,  you'll receive practical AND spiritual strategies for how to overcome every negative thought, false belief and mindset that's stopping you from enjoying an abundant, joyful, more confident and peaceful life. 🔻 Additional Resources: •Leadership Pain by Dr. Samuel Chand: https://amzn.to/2ued8KO •The Rewired Brain by Dr. Ski Chilton: https://amzn.to/37zOJOf

In this coaching segment, you'll receive 4 "plays" for Goal-Gettin God's Way 1. God-driven: your goals need to be  support God's purpose for your life 2. SMARTER: your goals need to be  specific, measurable, achievable, time-bound, evaluated and readjusted 3. Actionable: your goals need to  include a plan of action because it's your action that gets results  4. Shared: your goals need to be shared with others for support and accountability  On the road to achieving your goals, you will experience some set-backs and challenges. It's not a matter of IF, it's a matter of WHEN. Here are some "plays" for getting your  perseverance plan in place to overcome those  1. Give yourself grace when you fall off. 2. Practice self-compassion. Forgive yourself 3.Stay positive in your self-talk 4. Depend on God for your strength to keep going  5. Reach out for support and encouragement  6.Focus your attention on your future instead of on the history of the past. What can you do today to change your tomorrows? You can’t change your past but you can make decisions today that will shape your tomorrows! With God in your side—you will succeed and THRIVE!

If we want a particular result or outcome in our life, we have to take ACTION. What action will you take DAILY in 2020 that will lead to the results you want to see in your life? What new habits will help you move closer to who you God wants you to BE, what he wants you to DO and where he wants you to GO?  . . If you are looking from some insight into how to set and achieve your God-inspired goals and dreams, AND if you're looking for some practical steps and resources to guide you along the way, this episode is for you. . . Be sure to check out these goal-setting resources mentioned in the podcast  to help you succeed in 2020. . 🎯Habit Roadmap by BestSelf Co. ($14.99) https://bestself.co/products/habitroadmap . 🎯Eisenhower Decision-Making Matrix https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/ Be sure to stay connected to me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/leadlovethrive/ OR at https://www.instagram.com/radhikacruz/ and check out my other resources and insights shared on my blog at www.radhikacruz.com 

In this episode, I sat down with 3 of my sistahs (who also happen to be mental health clinicians of color) to discuss strategies for how to give support and encourage professional help to those who are struggling with a mental health challenge or illness. ✨ ✨ Resources  ✨ Mental Health Ministry Caring Congregations Model   ✨ Suicide Prevention and Intervention Video Training Series

Did you know 1 in 4 Americans in America struggle with some kind of mental health condition and because of the negative stigma surrounding mental health matters, many don't seek to the help and treatment they need.  ✨ ✨ Did you also know that 63% of African Americans believe mental health conditions are a sign of personal weakness? And did you also know African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general population?  ✨ ✨  It's time for us to de-stigmatize mental health matters in the faith community and show how faith and therapy TOGETHER, can strengthen our personal well-being so we can bring our best selves to those we lead, love and work with.  ✨ ✨ God doesn't want you to just survive through life, He wants you to THRIVE! Eph.6:12  ✨ ✨ Additional Resources:  National Alliance on Mental Health Mental Health America (NAMI)  ✨ Oklahoma Suicide Prevention Resource Center Oklahoma  ✨ Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services ✨  National Institute of Mental Health ✨ ✨ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)  ✨ Mental Health First Aid Training for Youth and Adults   ✨ Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by Edward Welch

Intimacy with God is not based on our feelings. It’s based on our commitment to love God and walk in obedience to His word. It’s not about euphoria or emotion. It’s about getting alone with God, removing all distractions, and focusing our heart to hear His voice, desire His desires and fulfill His dreams for our lives. If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry?  I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you! www.anchor.fm/radhikacruz

Discover how to get free from perfectionism and negative/toxic thoughts so your feelings don’t hijack your faith. ✨ ✨ Get the insight you need to get free so you can be healthy, happy and whole. ✨ ✨ Be sure to connect with me on Instagram @radhikacruz or @leadlovethrive. If you want to grab some of my FREE downloadable resources or read my blog thoughts, be sure to visit me online at 👉🏽www.radhikacruz.com If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry?  I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you! https://anchor.fm/radhikacruz

Hear Monique share her real and raw thoughts and struggles with being led by her emotions. Listen in to learn why feelings should not be leading our life decisions and actions—and hear how we need to be leading our lives instead. If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry?  I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you! https://anchor.fm/radhikacruz

As a mentor, it's not always easy to say the difficult things your mentee needs to hear so they can overcome their inner obstacles and see things from a different perspective. ✨ In THIS episode, you get to listen in on one of the mentoring conversations I had with Monique after we recorded our episode on renewing our minds in God's word. Although this was a hard conversation for her, it has opened her eyes up to some real issues that need to be addressed in her life immediately if she wants to become the woman God intends for her to be. ✨ I am so proud of all the work she has been investing in herself so she can mature, heal and flourish as the beautiful, gifted, talented and fearless woman God created her to be. ✨ ✨ Check out this behind the scenes 🎙episode to gain some insight into the real battle Monique is facing and be sure to listen to the end of this episode so you can hear what I had to say to YOU. ✨ If these conversations have been blessing you, will you please do 2 things for me? Share this podcast with a friend OR on your social media and (2) share your story with me online at www.radhikacruz.com or via email at thrive@radhikacruz.com . Tell me what has been the most helpful to you in these conversations so we can do MORE of that! ✨ Thank YOU for including me in your day. I pray you will experience the fullness of God's supernatural love, joy, peace, kindness, and goodness in your life today and every day. Talk to you soon! Peace! XOXOXO If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry?  I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you! https://anchor.fm/radhikacruz

Do you know who you are in Christ? Do you know who God says you are according to scripture? And if you know your identity in Christ, do you fully understand how your identity is connected to your God-given purpose and God-given mission in life?  If you or someone you know is struggling to know their God-given identity in Christ, today's podcast is for you (and them). It's only when you understand WHO you are in Christ that you can fully understand what God has uniquely created and purposed you to do for His glory and honor. Your God-Given identity will ALWAYS connect to your God-given purpose. It's time for you to discover WHO you are in Christ so you can start living a life full of meaning, divine power, divine purpose and kingdom significance.   And-- if this episode blesses you, encourages you, sharpens you or challenges you in any way, please be sure to let me know on IG and FB @radhikacruz or via email at thrive@radhikacruz.com. I really do want to hear from YOU! Peace! If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry?  I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you! https://anchor.fm/radhikacruz

In this particular episode, You get to listen in on one of my mentoring sessions with Monique. You’ll hear more about her spiritual and relational struggles, personal goals, and action steps she plans to take in order to strengthen her relationship with God. ✨ ✨ For those of you who are struggling to deepen your relationship with God, I hope the tool & strategy shared in this episode will help you grow spiritually and thrive in your relationship with God. And, if you want to grab some of the tools and assessments I share with Monique, you can receive them by subscribing to my email list by providing your email address at www.radhikacruz.com ‭‭✨ ✨ And if this episode inspired, helped or encouraged you in any way, I'd like to invite you to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast so you can be a part of our growing community of believers who are purposely and passionately living out their faith in practical ways. ✨ ✨ Because I always love to hear from you, please be sure to write us a positive review on Apple Podcasts or Sticher. This helps with the visibility of the podcast and let's us know what you're enjoying and where we can go with the podcast in the future. If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry?  I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you! https://anchor.fm/radhikacruz

In this particular episode, I sat down with Monique to discuss her feelings of low self-worth and hear why she feels so unfulfilled. We also discuss some of the barriers she thinks she’ll encounter on her personal growth journey and you’ll hear what action she plans to take in order to reach her goals and move toward discovering AND living in her purpose. Be sure to listen to the end of this episode so you can hear what it takes to position yourself to receive every good gift and promise of God for YOUR life. Lastly, If you'd like to complete some of the same homework assignments I gave Monique, be sure to subscribe to my email list at www.radhikacruz.com because that’s where I’ll be sharing the resources. Please let us know how these tools are helping YOU change your life. We want to hear from you!! If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry?  I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you! https://anchor.fm/radhikacruz

Are you a Christian single who struggles with sexual purity? Do you find yourself "falling" into sexual sin repeatedly? Is your mind consumed with thoughts of sexual intimacy with others? Well. You're not alone in your struggle my friend. ✨ ✨ Many Christian singles find themselves struggling to remain sexually pure in a hyper-sexualized world. The reality is all of us as human beings have sexual desires and ALL of us (married and single) are in a fight for sexual purity. ✨ The topic of being a Christian single in a very sexualized culture is something I think the church needs to talk about more. That's why over my next few podcast episodes, I want to invite you to join me for some very personal and private conversations that I will be having on this topic with my friend Monique (her idea). ✨ In this episode, you'll hear Monique confess one of her deepest struggles in order to begin her journey of healing and freedom. She's asked that I share some of our mentoring conversations PUBLICLY so you too could benefit from the biblical insights, advice, and encouragement I'll be sharing with her. Come and cheer her on in her journey! If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry?  I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you! https://anchor.fm/radhikacruz

What are you hoping for in this season of your life? What are you expecting God to do for you and through you? What if what you’ve been hope for seems like it’ll never come to pass? In this episode discover how to stay hope-FULL so you can avoid being heart-sick . Read more at https://radhikacruz.com/stuck-in-a-rut-try-these-4-simple-strategies-and-get-unstuck/ Be sure to follow!! https://www.instagram.com/radhikacruz/ https://www.facebook.com/thrivewithradhikacruz/ https://youtu.be/AxEQTimQqoY

“Regardless of who we are, how we were raised or what we believe, all of us fight hidden silent battles about not being good enough, not having enough and not belonging enough.”~ Brene Brown In this episode, Dr. Tracy expands on Brene Brown’s research on how to overcome shame by reaching out, sharing our stories and asking for what we need to heal, grow and feel safe. Be sure to check out my blog at www.radhikacruz.com for more thoughts on how to rise strong out of your ashes through the healing power of Christ. If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry?  I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you! https://anchor.fm/radhikacruz

No matter what others have said about you, done to you or think about you--you are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are deserving of unconditional love, acceptance and belonging. ✨ ✨ Although you experience shame at times, it doesn’t have to control or define you. You are defined by who God says you are. ✨ ✨ In this particular episode, you will hear from my friend and clinical psychologist, Dr. Tracy Dickens as she shares her clinical AND spiritual perspective on how we can best process and move through our feelings of shame so those feelings don’t paralyze us, isolate us and stop us from connecting with God, ourselves and others in fulfilling ways. You're in for a real treat. ✨ ✨ If you'd like to share your strategies for overcoming feelings of shame and thoughts of "I'm not enough", visit me at www.radhikacruz.com and click on SHARE YOUR STORY so I can learn and hear from YOU! ✨ ✨ It's time to declare, "SHAME OFF ME. I AM WHO GOD SAYS I AM!" If you've been blessed by this podcast in any way, would you please consider supporting this ministry?  I would be so grateful to have your support so I can continue to produce more content AND reach more people with the Gospel message of hope and salvation through Christ. Thank you! https://anchor.fm/radhikacruz

The voice of shame is cruel, insensitive, demeaning, degrading and destructive. It strips us of hope for a positive future and it poisons our perspective, damages our sense of power and robs us of fulfilling our potential and purpose. ✨ Shame deceives us into believing we are inherently bad, unwanted, unlovable, undesirable and unworthy of unconditional love, acceptance, and belonging. ✨ But the important question we must ask ourselves isn’t “how can I avoid shame?” The most important question is, “how can I become more shame resilient?”  ✨ Listen to this episode to hear my own shame & redemption story and learn 4 practical strategies for increasing your shame resilience. ✨ Also be sure to visit my blog at www.radhikacruz.com to WATCH a video recording of this episode and receive some additional resources to help you get they shame off you!!

Often times we allow the illusion of perfection to stop us from doing, creating, building, or producing something for the first time. ✨ ✨ We wonder what people will think of us. We wonder if they will misjudge us. We question if our work, services, products, and creations are 'good enough' to be shared with the world. We fear looking like a fool, making a mistake or falling flat on our faces. We fear being publicly embarrassed, shamed, ridiculed, criticized and misunderstood. ✨ ✨ The only way we can avoid all this is to simply do NOTHING. But this is not living our best life. We must give ourselves permission to grow as we go and do things that are new, challenging and even scary. Why not view your mistakes, failures, and imperfections as success in progress? ✨ ✨ Check out the video version of this podcast at www.radhikacruz.com ✨ ✨ For additional resources such as the Imposter Test, be sure to check the link provided on my blog titled "Overcoming Imposter Syndrome" at www.radhikacruz.com ✨ ✨ If you liked this episode, would you please consider rating it with 5 stars ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ and leaving a one or two sentence review on iTunes? This helps bring the podcast to the attention of others who are looking for hope and encouragement for life . ✨ ✨ And by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit from this content, please share this episode using the share button. ✨ ✨ I would love for you to connect with me on Instagram at RadhikaCruz and on Facebook at Thrive w/Purpose ✨ ✨ Thanks for listening and remember, "LEAD yourself Strong, LOVE God, yourself and others on purpose, and make daily decisions to THRIVE!"

It’s so easy to dwell on what we think is “wrong” with us. Too many of us are seeking ‘perfection’ when we need to be seeking God’s grace and presence. ✨ In this episode, I want to encourage you to stop doubting your power and potential in Christ. Stop focusing on your weaknesses, imperfections and inadequecies. Start focusing on God's Spirit and power working in you to do GREAT things. ✨ Don't worry about HOW you can do something. Trust God will show you as you GO. Don't worry about what you can't do. Focus on what God can do through you. Your power and impact is not connected to WHAT you know or what you can do—it’s connected to WHO you know and what HE CAN DO!! ✨ If you liked this episode, would you please consider rating it 5 stars ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨ and leaving one or two sentence review on iTunes? This helps bring the podcast to the attention of others who are looking for hope and encouragement for life . ✨ ✨ And by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit from this content, please share this episode using the share button. ✨ ✨ I would love for you to connect with me on Instagram at RadhikaCruz and on Facebook at Thrive w/Purpose ✨ ✨ Thanks for listening and remember, "LEAD yourself Strong, LOVE God, yourself and others on purpose, and make daily decisions to THRIVE!"

Part 2 of the Sorry Not Sorry Series. Be sure to read the blog and download the resource guide at www.RadhikaCruz.com

Apologizing for your past decisions when you didn’t know any better is useless and unproductive. ✨ ✨ In today’s episode, you’ll discover how to give yourself some grace so you can move forward and boldly step into your future. ✨ For more insights & resources to help you thrive, check out the blog post at: https://radhikacruz.com/girl-stop-apologizing-for-past-decisions/ ✨ Be sure to stay connected to me on Instagram at radhikacruz and on Facebook at Thrive w/Purpose

Are you tired from just living life? Do you feel heart- broken, hopeless or helpless? No matter your situation—It is new ground for you to stand firm in faith believing for God to do the impossible in your life. Know that your story is not finished. Your situation is not fatal. Your pain is not frivolous to God. Discover how you can rise up out of your ashes and see the glory of God. It’s time for you to arise by faith and come forth! Your season of being stuck ends TODAY!! https://radhikacruz.com/3-secrets-for-braving-up-rising-up-and-transforming-your-life/ Be sure to follow!! https://www.instagram.com/radhikacruz/ https://www.facebook.com/thrivewithradhikacruz/ https://youtu.be/AxEQTimQqoY

Unslumping yourself is not fun nor is it easily done. But it can be done. Discover the three types of insight you need to get unstuck and make wiser decisions so you can move forward with greater insight and achieve the success you want. Visit https://radhikacruz.com/getting-unstuck-and-moving-forward/ for more inspiration and motivation. Be sure to follow!! https://www.instagram.com/radhikacruz/ https://www.facebook.com/thrivewithradhikacruz/ https://youtu.be/AxEQTimQqoY

How different would your life look if you were convinced you were greatest catalyst for change in your life? If we have divine power to do great things, why do we often find ourselves stuck in fear, shame, worry, doubt and insecurity? God has given you everything you need to succeed and make progress! The secret is found in your faith, hope and surrender. Read more at https://radhikacruz.com/change-your-story/ Be sure to follow!! https://www.instagram.com/radhikacruz/ https://www.facebook.com/thrivewithradhikacruz/ https://youtu.be/AxEQTimQqoY

What’s holding you back from experiencing a joy-filled and abundant life? Has your pain pushed you to the point of personal change? Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change. Know that God has given you EVERYTHING you need to succeed in life! Discover what’s been holding you back so you can live an abundant life that THRIVES. Visit https://radhikacruz.com for inspiration and to find out how to get unstuck. Subscribe to my weekly emails for more inspiration!  Check out this blog post to discover how to succeed, excel and thrive at life https://radhikacruz.com/get-unstuck/ Be sure to follow!! https://www.instagram.com/radhikacruz/ https://www.facebook.com/thrivewithradhikacruz/ https://youtu.be/AxEQTimQqoY

Are you navigating a career or relationship transition that’s creating pain, pressure or distress in your life? Although seasons of change and transition can be unexpected, unplanned and even uncomfortable, learning how to have the right perspective is key to navigating these seasons successfully. In this episode, you will gain insight into how I learned to shift my perspective from seeing transitions as inconveniences and obstacles in my life to seeing them as opportunities for personal growth. Change can a catalyst for growth—if you choose to embrace it. In this episode, learn 4 effective strategies for leading through transitions in a positive and healthy way. Be sure to follow!! https://www.instagram.com/radhikacruz/ https://www.facebook.com/thrivewithradhikacruz/ https://youtu.be/AxEQTimQqoY

Stop sabotaging your relationships. I'm discussing relationship research by Dr. John M. Gottman's on the 4 types of emotional philosophies we have and how they affect our relationships. Learn the secret to building strong emotional connections with others. For more relationship tips and hacks, check out this research based book mentioned in this episode:  The Relationship Cure https://amzn.to/2XB4Lpx Be sure to follow!! https://www.instagram.com/radhikacruz/ https://www.facebook.com/thrivewithradhikacruz/ https://youtu.be/AxEQTimQqoY