Hello friends! I am so grateful to be back from an unforeseen hiatus with exciting opportunities that YOU can be a part of!
First and foremost, my upcoming online retreat: The Selah Space. A community for Christian women to have access to a video library of home workout, spiritual enrichment, nutrition support and mind/body practices. Not to mention an online forum where we can connect and build meaningful relationships! 🩵
Email me at anna@theselahspace.org to sign up to be a founding member.
Second, I will be offering a special workshop in person at the Beautiful Ashes Women’s Retreat next weekend, October 18 & 19, 2025 at the Rest Yourself Retreat Center in Mineral Wells, TX. I will be focusing on the nervous system and how the Lord designed it to draw us back into secure attachment with him. The whole weekend is only $250. And please let me know if finances are an issue.
On today’s “Encouragement for..”episode, I am speaking to the person who is feeling stuck, lost or complacent in their life. We all go through seasons of life with unique challenges, and sometimes the stillness is God‘s way of letting us know that growth is needed. Change is needed. Let today’s episode inspire you to recognize that the season of apathy or stillness is your invitation to grow. If you have a friend or family member that you believe may benefit from this episode, maybe take this opportunity to share this link with them. Thank you for being a listener and I look forward to hearing your feedback. Have a wonderful week.
-Anna Marie Valentine LPC, RDT, RYT-200, PhD Candidate
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On today’s episode of the “Encouragement For” series, I am speaking to person suffering from a broken heart. Although this season feels insufferable, know that you are not alone. Know that this season is meant for your growth and your healing. Share with a friend or family member you believe might benefit.
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Welcome to a new series entitled, “Encouragement For…”. Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing litergies that I have written for specific life experiences to provide hope and unification in the human experience. Feel free to share this with a friend or loved one who might benefit. Your support helps this podcast to continue to offer support and psycho education to others. ♥️
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Warmly,
Anna
Do you struggle with energy levels in the morning? Do you find it difficult to get out of bed, and then run immediately to the coffee maker? ☕️
Have you ever felt that 2 pm dip that causes you to wonder if you can even make it through the end of the afternoon without falling asleep? 🦥
Or how about difficulty with feeling alive enough to get in a solid workout? 🏋🏻♀️
If you can relate to any of these, this episode is for you. In holistic medicine, food is a primary consideration in the health and wellbeing of your mental, physical and spiritual self. 🥑
From a science backed perspective, learn some nutrition lifehacks that will help you to restore balance to your hormones and improve your stamina and energy reserves. 🧘♀️
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On today’s episode, I am sharing with you 4 life hacks that have been transformational for me personally in regulating my nervous system day-to-day. While these practices have been personally effective and meaningful, they are also backed by science. With the current state of the world, I hope this episode helps you to find more peace in a suffering atmosphere.
Book Recommendations:
The DOSE Effect by Dr. TJ Little
How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Greger
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In this powerful episode, we explore two of the most tender and transformative areas of therapy: helping couples reconnect and guiding clients through grief. Whether you're a therapist, a partner, or someone navigating deep personal loss, you'll find wisdom and grounding here.
Join us as we unpack what it means to stay in the work of healing—both in relationships and in grief. We’ll talk about what gets in the way of intimacy, how unresolved loss shows up in the counseling room, and the sacred space therapists hold when walking with clients through heartbreak.
🔹 Interested in counseling or consultation? Connect with Julie Benoit at JB Counseling Gulf Coast, located at:
1716 Government Street, Suite E
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
📞 (504) 608-1409
julie@jbcounseling.com
🔹 Are you a therapist grieving while holding space for others?
Join the supportive Facebook group: Embracing Loss and Life as a Therapist
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In this enriching episode, we sit down with Monica Ferguson, LMSW—a compassionate therapist based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi—whose integrative approach to healing blends EMDR, Internal Family Systems (Level 1), and Somatic Experiencing (intermediate phase). Monica shares her insights on trauma recovery, the power of parts work, and how embodiment can unlock deeper emotional healing.
We also discuss her budding educational platform, Be Seen and Known, which aims to offer grounding resources and reflections for those on a healing journey. Whether you’re a clinician or someone pursuing wholeness, Monica offers heartfelt wisdom rooted in presence and clinical skill.
Connect with Monica:
Counseling Associates of Hattiesburg:
(601) 699-4080
Helpful Links:
Connect with myself:
March Counseling:
(601) 268-8796
Helpful Links:
Meet Amanda Williams, LPC, CCTP-II
Join us for Part 1 of a beautiful and grounded conversation on Somatic Experiencing with Amanda Williams of North Shore Family Counseling. Amanda brings her clinical wisdom, trauma-informed lens, and a deep compassion for the nervous system into this episode.
We talk about what somatic work looks like in therapy, the importance of pacing, and how healing begins in the body—not just the mind.
https://northshorefamilycounseling.com/
Book Recs from Amanda:
If you’re looking to dive deeper into somatic and trauma-informed work, Amanda recommends these incredible authors:
#SomaticExperiencing #TraumaTherapy #MindBodyMedicine #MovedByGrace #ChristianTherapist #NervousSystemHealing #PeterLevine #DebDana #CurtThompson #PodcastForTherapists
In this episode of the Moved by Grace podcast, I’m sharing a special collection of books that have profoundly impacted me throughout my journey of growth, grief, healing, and wonder. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your faith, contemplate resilience, or simply lose yourself in an engaging story, there’s something here for everyone.
Books Mentioned (with links):
Tune in and explore further: www.movedbygracecounseling.com
What does it mean to feel safe in a relationship—emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically?
In this episode, we explore how to cultivate safety in relationships through the lens of psychology and biblical wisdom. You’ll learn how emotional attunement, empathy, and healthy boundaries are foundational for trust and connection. We also reflect on scriptures that affirm God’s design for loving, secure relationships rooted in grace and truth.
Whether you’re a therapist, a client, or simply seeking to grow in how you love others well—this conversation offers grounding insights and practical tools to support you.
Visit www.movedbygracecounseling.com to learn more about faith-integrated mental health resources and services.
What does it really mean to be a safe friend? In this heartfelt episode, we explore how to create relationships where others feel seen, heard, and held without judgment. You’ll learn the key ingredients of emotional safety—like empathy, consistency, and healthy boundaries—and how to show up for your people in meaningful ways. Whether you’re deepening old friendships or building new ones, this episode offers practical steps, psychological insight, and a few heart checks to help you be the kind of friend who fosters healing, not harm.
Let’s redefine what support truly looks like—because safe people create sacred spaces.
In this heart-centered episode, we’re diving into the quiet but powerful force that holds so many of us back: self-doubt. Whether it shows up as second-guessing your choices, shrinking your voice, or playing small in your own life, self-doubt can be a persistent companion — but it doesn’t have to be.
Join me as we explore the roots of self-doubt, how it affects the nervous system and sense of self, and most importantly, how to begin releasing it through grounded awareness, compassion, and spiritual truth. You’ll leave with practical tools, gentle mindset shifts, and a renewed sense of inner confidence.
For more support on your healing journey, visit www.movedbygracecounseling.com — created to help you reconnect with your voice, your purpose, and find peace.
Here is a description: Life is full of seasons, many of which keep us searching for more. Simply Begin explores the psychology of how and why we find ourselves feeling stuck in life. Our brains are hardwired for meaning, connection, and purpose; yet we can often feel held back by the tendency to doubt, overthink and cling to the shame of our past. Anna Valentine will take you on a journey of how to make sense of your story and use it to move confidently into your unique callings. We are set free by the grace of Jesus. Using encouragement and hope, Simply Begin is a journey of self-discovery through compassion and creativity.
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Here is a description: Life is full of seasons, many of which keep us searching for more. Simply Begin explores the psychology of how and why we find ourselves feeling stuck in life. Our brains are hardwired for meaning, connection, and purpose; yet we can often feel held back by the tendency to doubt, overthink and cling to the shame of our past. Anna Valentine will take you on a journey of how to make sense of your story and use it to move confidently into your unique callings. We are set free by the grace of Jesus. Using encouragement and hope, Simply Begin is a journey of self-discovery through compassion and creativity.
Purchase Here:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-begin-anna-marie-valentine/1144518750
Here is a description: Life is full of seasons, many of which keep us searching for more. Simply Begin explores the psychology of how and why we find ourselves feeling stuck in life. Our brains are hardwired for meaning, connection, and purpose; yet we can often feel held back by the tendency to doubt, overthink and cling to the shame of our past. Anna Valentine will take you on a journey of how to make sense of your story and use it to move confidently into your unique callings. We are set free by the grace of Jesus. Using encouragement and hope, Simply Begin is a journey of self-discovery through compassion and creativity.
Purchase Here:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-begin-anna-marie-valentine/1144518750
Here is a description: Life is full of seasons, many of which keep us searching for more. Simply Begin explores the psychology of how and why we find ourselves feeling stuck in life. Our brains are hardwired for meaning, connection, and purpose; yet we can often feel held back by the tendency to doubt, overthink and cling to the shame of our past. Anna Valentine will take you on a journey of how to make sense of your story and use it to move confidently into your unique callings. We are set free by the grace of Jesus. Using encouragement and hope, Simply Begin is a journey of self-discovery through compassion and creativity.
Purchase Here:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-begin-anna-marie-valentine/1144518750
Here is a description: Life is full of seasons, many of which keep us searching for more. Simply Begin explores the psychology of how and why we find ourselves feeling stuck in life. Our brains are hardwired for meaning, connection, and purpose; yet we can often feel held back by the tendency to doubt, overthink and cling to the shame of our past. Anna Valentine will take you on a journey of how to make sense of your story and use it to move confidently into your unique callings. We are set free by the grace of Jesus. Using encouragement and hope, Simply Begin is a journey of self-discovery through compassion and creativity.
Purchase Here:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-begin-anna-marie-valentine/1144518750
This episode interrupts our book reading to acknowledge a very important topic that is on my heart. Please know that this podcast does not take the place of therapy or professional help. If you are struggling, in the United States, you can call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support. You are not alone. 🦋
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Here is a description: Life is full of seasons, many of which keep us searching for more. Simply Begin explores the psychology of how and why we find ourselves feeling stuck in life. Our brains are hardwired for meaning, connection, and purpose; yet we can often feel held back by the tendency to doubt, overthink and cling to the shame of our past. Anna Valentine will take you on a journey of how to make sense of your story and use it to move confidently into your unique callings. We are set free by the grace of Jesus. Using encouragement and hope, Simply Begin is a journey of self-discovery through compassion and creativity.
Purchase Here:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-begin-anna-marie-valentine/1144518750
