Hello! I'm Dr. Shante and I'm extending a hearty welcome to Whole & Complete Podcast, a platform about loving God, living well, and the intersection between faith and wellness. This episode introduces you to me, the show's premise, and what you can expect when the first series drops on Feb 18, 2020.

The inaugural series of the Whole and Complete podcast opens up with a deep dive into Spiritual Cancer, the overgrowth of negative thoughts and emotions that can consume and debilitate our mental health. In this episode, Dr. Shante defines what spiritual cancer is, how it develops, and what it does to our mental and spiritual health.

The cancer series continues as Dr. Shante breaks down something called Spiritual Metastasis. What happens when your initial hurt spreads to other areas of your life? This powerful episode will show you how to recognize it, understand it, and begin the process of removing it.

In the conclusion of the Cancer series, Dr. Shante invites Kristian Owens, LCSW, owner of Resilient Child Therapy in the DC area. On this episode, they share a conversation about the urgency of early intervention in childhood trauma, how it manifests in adulthood, and strategies that are effective for healing.

Who taught you how to love yourself? Did your parents love themselves? Did they respect one another? How were these things evident (or not) during your childhood? And how have these dynamics impacted the way that you live, love, function, and communicate as an adult? In the Origin Stories Series, Dr. Shante connects the dots between the communication, and trust dynamics learned in childhood and the impact we experience as adults. This is Part 1 of a 3 Part series.

"You better not never tell nobody, but God". This quote from, The Color Purple (Alice Walker) typifies the experience of many who grew up believing that children should be seen and not heard; that the only person they could tell their problems to was God. In this episode, Dr. Shante defines and unpacks the ramifications of Celie Syndrome, why suffering in silence is NOT biblical, and the benefits of peer support. This is Part 2 of a 3 Part Series.

In the conclusion of the Origin Stories series, Dr. Shante invites Penny Miller, LCSW-C, of Better You Today to discuss how to overcome childhood dysfunction with regard to self efficacy, personal advocacy, and healthy relationship development. Penny can be found on social media @iampennymiller.

It's no secret that America is one of the most physically obese nations in the world. But many of the very same factors that contribute to physical obesity, are crippling us spiritually and emotionally as well. In this episode, Dr. Shante begins the Weight Loss series with defining spiritual obesity, its impact, and what causes it. This is part 1 of a 3 part series.

Coaching Sessions with Dr. Shante to work through any of the issues referenced in the show are available at https://readytobelieve.com.

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