Life’s toughest trials can shake your confidence — heartbreak, grief, trauma, or detours you never saw coming. Hosted by Coach Del Smith, Bounce Back, Black Woman! helps women heal, rebuild resilience, and rediscover joy through God’s love. Each 15–20 minute episode is packed with honest stories, scripture, and encouragement to remind you: you are not broken, you’re bouncing back.

Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back — it’s about living on purpose and embracing “win-win” energy in every challenge. In this episode, I explore Energy Levels 5 and 6 from Bruce Schneider’s Energy Leadership framework — Purpose and Synthesis — plus a brief look at the rare Level 7. Learn how to anchor yourself in what matters most, recognize how God weaves every thread of your story together for good, and unlock joy, wisdom, and lasting peace.

Resilience starts with intentional choices about what you allow into your life and how you see it. In this episode, I explore Energy Levels 3 and 4 from Bruce Schneider’s Energy Leadership framework — Tolerations and Gratitude — and share how these concepts have shaped my own journey. Learn how to release what drains you, embrace what serves you, and strengthen your bounce back muscle with the power of perseverance and thankfulness.

After a painful experience — whether it’s the end of a relationship, a major loss, or a moment where life didn’t go as planned — it’s easy to stop trusting others.But what happens when you stop trusting yourself? In this episode, I’m sharing three powerful shifts that will help you rebuild self-trust from the inside out — not from perfection, but from presence, compassion, and clarity. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: How to recognize when you’re stuck in survival-mode thinking The energy levels that shape your confidence and decision-making Why gentle curiosity is your secret weapon for growth The mindset shift that moves you from self-doubt to self-trust 📖 Journal Prompt: Where have I stopped trusting myself — and what’s one small decision I can make this week that reflects who I truly am? 📬 Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter: Each Thursday, I send a short, soulful note straight to your inbox — with behind-the-scenes reflections, journal prompts, and more.https://bit.ly/BBBWInsiderEmail 

Feeling lost after a breakup, loss, or life shift? In this episode, we talk about how to reclaim your identity after the roles and relationships that once defined you fall away.

In this powerful Part 2 episode, I share how I ended up marrying a true narcissist—and why I ignored the warning signs. If you’ve ever felt confused by charm, guilted by love, or afraid to be alone, this one’s for you.

Some heartbreak is self-inflicted. In this raw and personal episode, I open up about a rushed marriage decision that deeply impacted my children—and how I’m learning to heal from the choices that broke my own heart.

Life is short — maybe shorter than you expect. In this powerful solo episode, Del shares the raw, unfiltered words she wrote one year after the night her husband suddenly passed away, and invites us to stop postponing what really matters.

Feeling guilty for slowing down? Let this be your permission slip. In this episode, Coach Del shares how rest is part of the healing — not a reward for it. A soul-soothing reminder that you’re allowed to unplug, breathe, and make room for you again.

You’re not too late, and you’re not behind — you’re right on time for your next chapter! In this episode, I’m talking about the courage it takes to start over and the truth about divine timing.

Why do so many of us try to love someone into healing? In this episode, we unpack The Fixer Trap — and what it really costs when you try to rescue someone who isn’t ready to grow...

A complicated relationship with your mother can leave deep emotional scars. In this episode, we talk about how to honor your healing journey, even when the heartbreak comes from the woman who raised you.

Not every mother’s journey or story looks the same — but each one matters. This episode is a reminder that the way you’ve shown up to love, guide, and nurture young ones still counts.

When your father wasn’t who he should’ve been, the wounds run deep. In this honest, hope-filled conversation, we explore what healing looks like when trust has been shattered — and how faith, focus, growth, and community can help you bounce back.

This episode may feel tender. If June stirred up old grief or silence for you because of a complicated or painful relationship with your father, this space is for you. In today’s solo reflection, I share a deeply personal part of my story — the impact of growing up with a father who wasn’t emotionally or physically safe, and how that experience shaped my relationship with trust, with love, and with God. We’ll walk through: What it means to rebuild trust with God Why spiritual re-parenting matters The truth that your value is not determined by someone else’s brokenness You’ll also hear scripture reflections, a powerful journal prompt, and a reminder: You didn’t deserve the pain — but you do deserve the healing. 📖 Referenced Verses: Psalm 27:10 Isaiah 64:8 (if you included it) Zephaniah 3:17 Optional: Hebrews 12:10 (if mentioned or referenced) 🖊️ Journal Prompt: Where in my life have I confused God’s character with the failures of a parent or caregiver? What truth do I need to replace that with?

When someone you love won’t change, what do you do? In this follow-up to Ep. 9, we’re talking about what it means to let go — not out of bitterness, but out of wisdom. Their healing is not your responsibility. This episode is your permission slip to release what was never yours to carry.

When someone’s free will collides with your expectations, it can break your heart. Let’s talk about how to release the pain, your expectations — and the person.

Sometimes your heart knows exactly what you need… you just haven’t had a quiet moment to hear it. This episode explores the power of journaling as a tool for healing, clarity, and connection — even in just 5 minutes a day.

You’re not too much — you’re just wired different. In this episode, we explore how understanding your personality style can unlock confidence, deepen your relationships, and help you stop apologizing for who you are.

What do you do when the answers never come? When the relationship ends, the opportunity disappears, or the silence lingers… and you’re left with questions you’ll never get closure for? In this episode, Del shares a deeply personal look at the heartbreak of unfinished endings—and the healing power of letting go anyway. This is an episode for anyone who’s ever had to release what they didn’t understand.