Shirene Gentry: Identity Unveiled

You are not your struggle!

Unfortunately, no one is immune from life's hardships. They come in many shapes and sizes on a continuum of having a bad day on one end of the spectrum to devastating tragedy and loss on the other end of the spectrum.

What do you do about it? This podcast offers Scripture, solutions, and strategies for moving forward.

IDENTITY.

BACKSTORY.
CHANGE THE STORY.
FOR HIS GLORY.

You are BECOMING.

Perfection is never the goal, but we tend to live as though it is. You can  become a better version of yourself in areas of your body, your mind, your relationships, and your faith journey.

The culprit to all of this is social media and comparison.

Take back your life and make step by step improvements for a better YOU in 2024!

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Anxiety is currently the number one mental health disorder in the United States. There ARE daily lifestyle actions that can combat anxiety/stress so a person can live with confidence!

This podcast does not take the place of professional, medical, or pastoral care, but is a valuable resource in providing daily actions to calm the chaos.

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IDENTITY.

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1. Drink water, exercise more, stay active
2. Wear white pants after Labor Day
3. Walk and lift weights
4. Pray while you're walking and driving
5. Simplify your life and live from your strengths and your values
6. Delete drama and avoid gossip
7. Spend time with friends who energize you
8. Try something new
9. Don't send the message to your kids that their grades are their identity
10. Upgrade your wardrobe with some versatile pieces
11. Incorporate gratitude every single day
12. Love your adult children with all 5 love languages
13. Your legacy is now, not when you're gone
14. Take pride in your appearance
15. Feel sunshine on your face
16. Don't believe every thought you have
17. Laugh and laugh at yourself
18. Life isn't black and white; there's a lot of gray
19. Learn to listen and empathize; be teachable and humble
20. Don't shelter your kids from disappointment; these are the stepping stones that help them prepare for life
21. Don't judge, even if you've been down the same road
22. Date your spouse
23. Be the initiator when conflict arises and don't allow it to crush a relationship
24. Being a peacemaker is not avoiding conflict
25. Do the right thing
26. Apologize and own your mistakes; don't rationalize and blame
27. Get a pet
28. Listen to uplifting music
29. Write thank you notes
30. Do the hard work for a better you
31. Decide that your hard times won't be wasted; have a positive takeaway from a negative experience
32. Not everyone will like you and vice versa
33. You never get time back; live accordingly and mindfully
34. Manage your stress
35. You don't need to please everyone
36. Know your spiritual gifts; live from your strengths, learn and grow from your weaknesses
37. Say no
38. Sometimes it's not about you, it's about the other person
39. Seek God with your whole heart and hold nothing back
40. Manage your anger productively
41. Get an integrative medical doctor to address all your health concerns
42. Find a very close inner group of confidantes
43. Don't vent on social media; realize it's partial reality
44. Display photos that make you smile
45. Don't let your calendar get in the way of connection
46. When you know your true identity, you have nothing to prove
47. After you realize #46, you can do your best
48. Take action steps toward your dream
49. Share your personal life story of redemption
50. Let your kids follow their own life path and be their best cheerleader; love them unconditionally
51. Be thankful you live in this country
52. Stop trying to impress others
53. Learn to communicate well
54. It's never too late
55. Take care of your teeth and your smile
56. Get a makeover, an updo, and eyelashes for a special occasion
57. Make sure your belief system is grounded in scriptural Truth
58. Connect the dots between your life events and who God is in your story
59. Gaze at the clouds
60. Use fine china and silver when your adult children come home

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Are you confused by the current news about depression? There's hope!

If current information suggestions that not all depression is a result of a chemical imbalance, then what do you do?

This podcast offers suggestions along the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual framework for moving out of depression.

Practical action steps can make you gain confidence and hope, rather than hopelessness!

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What does the status of your friend group look like now that you are middle-aged?

What do we do with friendships when life seasons change? What happens to change a friendship? How do we handle it? How do we find new friends?

This podcast will help you explore the quality and quantity of your girl friendships!

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Some of you may be struggling this weekend. The mother - child relationship is complicated.

This podcast offers hope and encouragement to mothers, grandmothers, and women of all ages with life coaching questions and tools discussing the following:

1. Attachment
2. Beliefs
3. Change
4. Differentiation
5. Examine

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Your identity and spiritual gifts work in tandem for you define and distinguish your responsibilities and activities in your church and community.

Do you feel as though you haven't become plugged in to your local church? Knowing your spiritual gifts can offer avenues for your role.

Do you look to see what others are doing and then wonder if you can do the same? Looking to others is a "no win" scenario; it only matters what you do with your gifts.

Do you become burned out and unmotivated in the roles you do have? Defining your spiritual gifts may lead you from one aspect of ministry to another.

This podcast is for you!

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Are you already feeling defeated and weary from unmet goals and resolutions?

This podcast is for you!

Listen to these simple, life tools that will move you forward with increments of change. Not only will you discover it's doable, it's also sustainable.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I hate the word 'resolutions'! It's old, trite, and overused. With that being said, I love to reframe the concept by conceptualizing a better version of myself.

This podcast gives specific details on how to do just that!

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My broken baby Jesus gave me valuable takeaways this Christmas season.

May these thoughts and inspiration give you hope as you move forward into the New Year.

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How do you know if what you are feeling is true guilt or false guilt? 

This short podcast distinguishes between the two, and you will be able to use this information not only for the holiday season, but from this point forward.

A life coaching tool is also included.

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Got Sleep? 

Why do you need sleep during the holiday season and every night? This podcast explains why you need it for your body, your mind, and your perspective.

Simple cognitive strategies and life coaching behaviors to promote great quality sleep before you go to bed.

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Crockpot Kale for Christmas!

Need a delicious and healthy dish that you can fix and leave? Here it is!

This recipe will become a welcome addition for holidays or everyday.

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EZEKIEL 11

Do you "feel" like God has abandoned you? Do you "think" He has deserted you?

This podcast, through the message of this chapter, will share a powerful promise for which you to cling regardless of your circumstance this holiday season.

Blessings and Hope!

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Got hope in the kitchen? You will with this recipe!

These easy to make pecan squares are delicious and can be frozen for future use.

Here's the recipe:

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, unsalted and melted
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 package almond brickle, toffee bits
1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350. Combine flour and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in butter and mix well. Press mixture evenly into a greased 9x13 pan. Prick dough with a fork and bake for 15 minutes. Combine sweetened condensed milk, egg, vanilla, toffee bits, and pecans. Pour over prepared crust. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Can be frozen!

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The holidays can be a stressful time.  Many times we never examine our list or check it twice!

This podcast gives suggestions for reducing stress that will benefit your body, mind, relationships, and faith.

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REMEMBERING YOUR LOVED ONE

It's a major life stressor if you have experienced the loss of a loved one in this calendar year. How do you remember them? 

This short podcast gives options for remembering old traditions and incorporating new traditions.

This is not an all inclusive list, but it will assist you in process of remembering them well.

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GRIEF AT CHRISTMAS.

The holidays can be very hard if you have experienced loss.

What's normal? What isn't normal?

This podcast shares several important concepts about grief as you navigate the holiday season. 

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Fear. 

We fear those things which are either rational or irrational. Fear affects our minds and our bodies in negative ways.

This podcast shares how to handle our fears in more productive ways while incorporating concepts from the Christmas story as written in Luke 1.

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