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  • Trailer Episode 4 If the pain feels unbearable and you don't know where to start—this is for you.

    Trailer Episode 4 If the pain feels unbearable and you don't know where to start—this is for you.
    Dec 27 2025

    In this trailer from The Power of Family Podcast, we explore a powerful yet gentle entry point to healing: writing as a tool for emotional release and self-healing. When family pain feels overwhelming and forgiveness feels impossible, this practice offers a place to begin.

    This episode touches on:

    • Healing trauma and emotional pain

    • Faith beyond religion and self-belief

    • Forgiveness in families and generational healing

    • Writing for mental health and emotional clarity

    If you're navigating family conflict, unresolved pain, or the effects of past trauma, this conversation offers a compassionate starting point. Trauma does not mean you are broken—it means there is something within you asking to be released.

    Even if you're not ready, willingness is enough.

    🎙️ Listen to the full episode to explore faith, forgiveness, and family healing—starting with yourself.
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    1 min
  • Ep#4 A Conversation on Faith, Forgiveness & Family with Rev Melissa Moorer Nobles, Spiritual Life Coach

    Ep#4 A Conversation on Faith, Forgiveness & Family with Rev Melissa Moorer Nobles, Spiritual Life Coach
    Dec 25 2025

    Forgiveness is often demanded in families before pain is ever understood. This leads to resentment, silence, and emotional distance even when love is still present.

    In this episode, Rev. Melissa Moorer Nobles joins Terry Willis and Dr. Sonia Toledo to explore how healing begins with willingness, self-reflection, and repairing old family roles without spiritual bypassing or forced reconciliation.

    You'll learn grounded practices like stream-of-consciousness writing, stillness, nature as support, and a two-chair dialogue tool to help reframe hurt and move toward repair.

    About the guest:

    Rev. Melissa's ministry is Joy.

    She is a dynamic Spiritual Life Coach, Ordained Interfaith Minister, Inspirational Speaker, and Spiritual Teacher devoted to supporting people in transforming their lives from the inside out. With compassion and clarity, she guides individuals to uproot limiting beliefs and align with their divine identity.

    Her joyful approach weaves together spiritual psychology, universal principles, spiritual practices, and evolving consciousness to empower us to live authentically and abundantly. Rev. Melissa reminds us that healing begins within and that every part of the journey, even the struggles, is sacred and purposeful.

    Rev. Melissa serves as the Spiritual Leader of the Rockland Center for Spiritual Living, a New Thought community in New York, where she brings her signature blend of humor, heart, and spiritual wisdom to every message she shares.

    She is also the creator and host of Morning SIP with Rev. Melissa on YouTube, offering daily doses of inspiration and practical spirituality for everyday living.

    Her message is clear: "Live life InJoy. Connect to Your Yes!"

    Rev. Melissa lives joyfully in Westchester County with her husband and their spirited cat, Davie. She is proud her twin daughters are attending HBCUs.

    If you're ready to deepen connection in your family or community, hit subscribe and leave us a review, it helps others join the conversation.

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    51 min
  • Ep#3 The Generation Gap Is Real with Julie Hall, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

    Ep#3 The Generation Gap Is Real with Julie Hall, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
    Dec 11 2025
    In this powerful episode of The Power of Family, hosts Terry Willis and Dr. Sonia Toledo sit down with family therapist Julie Hall for a deeply insightful conversation about the widening generational gap and what it truly takes to bridge it. Julie brings more than 15 years of clinical experience to this discussion, unpacking the emotional patterns, family dynamics, and inherited beliefs that quietly shape how we parent, how we communicate, and how our young people respond. Together, we explore: Why today's generation gap feels more intense than ever How defensiveness and withdrawal show up in families even when we're trying our best Why kids shut down or "push back" How to shift from correcting behavior to understanding what's underneath The surprising reason rupture and repair make families stronger than avoidance ever could The balance between warmth and structure that every child needs How humility and apology reshape family culture And the foundational question that every adult must begin with: "What is happening inside of me before I respond to my child?" Julie also shares accessible tools you can begin using right away, including the "three H's" the importance of family rituals, and how to regulate your own nervous system so your children can borrow emotional stability from you. Whether you're a parent, educator, caregiver, or someone working to heal your own generational patterns, this episode offers grounded wisdom and hope. Because the generation gap isn't the problem it's the invitation. About the guest: Julie Hall holds a Bachelor's of Science in Economics from New York University, a Master's in Business Administration from Rutgers University and a Master's of Science in Marriage and Therapy from Seattle Pacific University. She also completed her certification in Trauma Informed Clinical Practice from NYU's Silver School of Social Work in December 2022. Prior to pursuing her career in therapy, she enjoyed over ten years working in fast paced technology sectors including nonprofit, government, start up and established consumer facing companies. Before entering into private practice, Julie worked for the Greenwich Center for Hope & the Seattle Pacific University Counseling Center working with students, parents, couples, and families around many issues including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and trauma. In addition, she has walked many engaged and committed couples through premarital counseling as a Certified Prepare and Enrich Instructor. Julie is experienced in mindfulness training and is trained in the treatment of trauma. In part due to her own life experiences, she also has a deep desire to walk alongside women and couples who are experiencing fertility challenges and has provided clinical support and facilitation for the Pacific Northwest Mind/Body Fertility Program in Seattle. Julie is also experienced in facilitating various support groups for sexual abuse recovery and coping with divorce grief. In addition, she has training in racial trauma and healing. Julie is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, all of which are tools she uses in her work with families, couples and individuals to support them in their journey toward healing and wholeness. Julie also recently completed "the Inclusive Therapist Learning Series: Tending to Racial Trauma in Crisis" and is committed to doing the work as a clinician and person of color to hold and tend to stories of racial trauma with mindfulness and care. Julie is licensed in the states of Connecticut and New York as an LMFT and has lived in New Jersey, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and now makes her home with her family including two rescue pups in Greenwich, CT. ✨ New to the podcast? Start here. This is one of our most powerful conversations yet. Learn more: ⁠https://thepoweroffamilyus.com⁠ Follow Us on Soical Media Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepoweroffamilyus Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoweroffamilyus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepoweroffamilyus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepoweroffamilyus/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepoweroffamilyus If you're ready to deepen connection in your family or community, hit subscribe and leave us a review, it helps others join the conversation.
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    42 min
  • Episode 3 Trailer "We treat others how we treat ourselves"

    Episode 3 Trailer "We treat others how we treat ourselves"
    Dec 9 2025

    Family therapist Julie Hall drops a powerful truth that sets the tone for our next episode:

    "We treat others how we treat ourselves."

    If we ignore or minimize our own emotional experience, we often do the same with our kids.
    If our inner voice is harsh, rushed, or critical, that tone can spill into our parenting without us even noticing.

    This short audio trailer offers a glimpse into our upcoming conversation, "The Generation Gap Is Real," airing December 11th.
    In the full episode, we dig into:

    • how parents' emotional habits shape family dynamics

    • why today's generational gap feels so intense

    • the tools families can use to repair and reconnect

    🎧 Full episode drops December 11th

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  • Ep#2 Real Talk (with Grandkids: Tanijah & Tanyen Jr.)

    Ep#2 Real Talk (with Grandkids: Tanijah & Tanyen Jr.)
    Nov 28 2025

    In this special post-Thanksgiving episode of The Power of Family, Terry sits down with two people who carry his legacy in real time: his granddaughter, Tanijah, and his grandson, Tanyen Jr.

    What begins as a warm family check-in quickly becomes real talk—about grief, distance, generational gaps, and the courage it takes to say, "I needed you, and I still want you in my life."

    Together with co-host Dr. Sonia Toledo, they explore:

    • What happens when a grandchild finally puts words to the question, "Where were you?"

    • How a grandchild is determined to break patterns and build generational wealth—without passing on generational pain

    • The tension between being "business-minded" and being emotionally present

    • How families can begin mending old hurts with honest conversations, even when they live in different states

    Recorded around Thanksgiving, this episode is a love letter to second chances, to elders willing to listen, and to young adults brave enough to speak from the heart.

    Listen in, then ask yourself: What real conversation is my family ready to have next?

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    If you're ready to deepen connection in your family or community, hit subscribe and leave us a review, it helps others join the conversation.

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    36 min
  • Ep#1 The Why Behind The Brand with Terry Willis and Dr. Sonia Toledo

    Ep#1 The Why Behind The Brand with Terry Willis and Dr. Sonia Toledo
    Nov 15 2025

    Join Terry Willis and Dr. Sonia Toledo in an open, honest conversation about how "The Power of Family" was born, starting from a simple moment of vulnerability, evolving into a mission to help families talk, listen, and love more deeply.

    Together they share their personal stories, the turning point that ignited their brand, and the vision for a podcast that connects generations, boosts emotional resilience, and builds meaningful legacies. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, teen, or simply someone who values connection, you'll walk away with new insights into how family culture is shaped and the courage to start the conversation.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Why silence in families can cost legacy
    • How one small story can lead to big change
    • What it means to build a brand rooted in empathy and connection
    • How you can bring these ideas into your own home today

    If you're ready to deepen connection in your family or community, hit subscribe and leave us a review, it helps others join the conversation.

    Learn more: ⁠https://thepoweroffamilyus.com⁠

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    21 min