Survival in a Dysfunctional Home unpacks Ashtyn’s powerful and heart-rending journey growing up inside a family system marked by addiction, emotional instability, and generational dysfunction. With a father consumed by alcoholism and a mother deeply codependent, often dissociative, shut down, and unable to function, Ashtyn was forced into a parental role far too early. She became the emotional and practical caregiver not only for her biological younger brother, but also for her younger adoptive brother, who depended on her for stability and protection. While other children were learning, playing, and being nurtured, Ashtyn was cooking, comforting, problem-solving, and carrying responsibilities that shaped her entire sense of self. In this candid episode, she opens up about the trauma of being “the strong one,” the survival patterns her body learned, and what it truly feels like to break out of dysfunction and step into healing. Her story will resonate with anyone who grew up raising siblings, managing chaotic households, or trying to survive the emotional fallout of adults who were never emotionally present. Content Warning: Addiction, childhood trauma, emotional neglect, parentification.

Reclaiming the Body, Pleasure, and Power For more than two decades, Xanet lived what appeared to be the perfect life, a thriving career, a lasting marriage, two grown children, yet her spirit and body were numb. For 26 years, she had shut down her voice, her pleasure, and her sense of self.  What began as silence became a story of awakening. From childhood shame to medical gaslighting, from invasive procedures to emotional abandonment, she learned to disconnect from her own body just to survive. But through somatic therapy and embodied healing, she rediscovered her voice, her pleasure, and her power. In this deeply honest episode, she opens up about what it means to live an orgasmic life, to come home to your body, reclaim your worth, and embrace divine joy without shame or fear. This conversation invites every listener to remember: You are not broken. You were conditioned to disconnect. And healing begins the moment you choose to return to yourself.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Emerge and Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ sits down with Jen Sulak, an artist, photographer, and creative visionary who opens up about her journey through miscarriage, faith, and rediscovering purpose through art. Known for her bold creativity and authenticity, Jen shares the hidden side of her story, the pain behind the lens, the silence of loss, and the beauty that emerged when she chose to keep creating in the midst of brokenness. Her words are raw, real, and redemptive, reminding us that healing is not about forgetting, but transforming what once hurt into something that inspires others.  Through her story, Jen invites us to see grief as part of creativity, art as a form of healing, and faith as the anchor that keeps us grounded when life’s storms hit. 

In this thought-provoking episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ welcomes Kerie Logan, a globally recognized human consciousness guide and empowerment strategist with over 20 years of experience helping people transform their lives. Kerie has been named Best Hypnotherapist in her area for 14 consecutive years and was awarded Best Coach of the Year at the PCH Yearly Convention. She’s also an accomplished author, spiritual advisor, blogger, and podcaster. Together, Dr. LinJ and Kerie dive deep into: Understanding 3D, 4D, and 5D consciousness and what it means for personal growth Shadow work, the difference between feeding or weaponizing the dark ego versus true healing and integration How to accept others through spiritual principles, including her river and rock concept and seeds blowing in the wind technique This episode will stretch your mind, challenge your perspectives, and inspire your journey toward deeper spiritual integration and self-mastery.

In this episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ sits down with Danielle Bernock, award-winning author, speaker, and trauma-informed faith-based self-love coach. Together, they open the conversation on the many types of hurts people carry, emotional, relational, generational, and especially spiritual hurt. Danielle shares how trauma shaped her early years and how God’s relentless love brought her out of brokenness into healing, freedom, and purpose. Her story connects with the heart of Unholy at the Table: confronting the pain we endure at the “tables” of life and finding God’s grace waiting to restore us. From childhood trauma to triumph, Danielle’s testimony reminds us that no matter the hurt, even spiritual wounds, healing is possible.

THANK YOU! 💛 To every guest, whether you showed up virtually or in person, To my church family, my friends, my loved ones, my readers, and my podcast community… THANK YOU for showing up. You didn’t just attend, you celebrated. You didn’t just clap, you covered me. You didn’t just witness, you walked with me. On the day I launched my 9th book, 📖 Unholy at the Table …my own publishing house, 🏛️ Shemergence House Publishing …and a new ministry academy, 🎓 UCLAM – Unity Christian Leadership & Ministry Academy… Let’s keep the momentum going! I need your help to keep pushing it UP ⬆️ 📚 Have you purchased your copy yet? 🔗 https://a.co/d/9znBjRm 💬 If you’ve read even a few pages, please leave a review. ⭐ Ratings and reviews boost visibility and bless others who need the message of healing and restoration! I wrote this book from a place of pain, purpose, and prayer. Help me get this message to someone who needs it. You gave me my flowers while I could still smell them. 💐 And I’ll never forget it. — Dr. LinJ

🎉 It’s My Birthday & Book Launch! 📘 Unholy at the Table is officially live! ✨ Published under my own imprint: Shemergence House Publishing 🦋 Design & consulting support by Chosen Butterfly Publishing Grab the eBook today for just $2.99 📲 👉 https://a.co/d/b5xTnjv 💛 Gift a copy to a friend or sister who needs healing. 🎥 Join me LIVE tonight at 7PM EST for the hard copy launch celebration: 📺 www.emergeandempowertv.com All proceeds support WIWA – Women Inspiring Women Always Thank you for celebrating this moment with me! 💛

From Pain to Transformation: LizBeth de Sá on Healing Through Internal Family Systems In this episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ welcomes LizBeth de Sá, educator, writer, and certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner. Born in England to Indian parents navigating poverty and racism, LizBeth’s childhood was marked by both struggle and the seeds of resilience. Her love of learning carried her to Oxford, into a teaching career across four countries, and later through the challenges of divorce and loss. It was in her deepest emotional pain that LizBeth discovered IFS therapy, a model that integrates meditation, self-awareness, and trauma healing. Now, as a practitioner and conflict mediator, she helps clients transform childhood wounds into portals for growth, joy, and wholeness. Together, we explore: • How IFS reveals the mind’s “parts” and the healing role of the Self. • Why creativity, joy, and laughter are vital in recovery. • How racial, cultural, and inherited trauma can be transformed. • The spiritual dimensions of IFS and what it teaches about identity and healing. LizBeth’s story is one of persistence, healing, and hope, showing us that even in brokenness, there is a path to fulfillment and joy. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of childhood trauma, divorce, and emotional pain. Please listen with care.

When Worth Wasn’t Felt In this session of the Shemergence Virtual Conference, our panelists share raw and personal stories about the moments when worth seemed out of reach. Many of us have carried silent battles. lies from trauma, rejection, or shame, that convinced us we were unworthy of love or healing. Together, we expose those lies, reflect on the impact of distorted self-worth, and uncover steps to restore identity in truth. Meet the Panelists 🦋 Candice Van Dertholen Holistic Wellness Educator, Energy Healer 📧 thewarriorwithinhealing@gmail.com 🦋 Kellina Powell Speaker and Advocate 🦋 Debbie Simmons Anchor Point 📧 debbie@anchorpoint.us 🦋 Keischa Bradley keischab18@gmail.com 📅 Premieres Tuesday at 6 PM EST 📺 Watch on YouTube → youtube.com/@EmergeandEmpowerTV 🌐 More info → www.emergeandempowertv.com 📧 Contact → shemergenceinfo@gmail.com 💬 “Some of the hardest battles are the ones no one sees, but your worth is never lost.”

In this powerful episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Leah Chrest; mother, stepmother, math teacher, lay preacher, and teacher of Christian meditation, shares her journey of healing from childhood loss and the devastating passing of her husband in 2021. Through surrendering her deepest insecurities to God, Leah found peace, joy, and the strength to walk in faith. Her story offers hope to anyone seeking healing from grief and the courage to trust God fully. Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive discussion of grief, childhood loss, and spousal bereavement. Please listen with care.

The Silence Between the Prayers: When God Felt Far Away Have you ever prayed and felt like heaven was silent? 🌌 In this session of the Shemergence Virtual Conference, our panelists share what it means to walk through seasons of silence, how they held on to faith, and the powerful lessons they found when God seemed far away. 🎙 Featuring: 🦋 Dr. Greg Lijkowski, MD – Radiologist | growingwithgreg.net | @thegreglinkowski_m.d 🦋 Catherine Garrett – Founder, Blissful Living Journeys | birthtraumastories.com 🦋 Tamika Powell – Founder, Women of Wholeness | perfectedlove21@gmail.com 🦋 T.D. Flenaugh – Host, Falling for Learning Podcast | fallingforlearning.com 🦋 Naomi Morad – Psychosomatic Practitioner | naomimorad.com 📅 Premieres Tuesday at 6PM EST 📺 Watch on YouTube → youtube.com/@EmergeandEmpowerTV 🌐 More info → emergeandempowertv.com 💬 “Sometimes God’s silence isn’t absence, it’s preparation."

Our panelists will open up about the hidden struggles and unspoken battles that shaped their journeys. Through their stories, you will hear how silence can be heavy, but healing is possible when truth is embraced and voices are restored. This conversation sheds light on the unseen wounds many carry and the courage it takes to break free. ✨ Meet the Panelists: - Sue Bowles – Life & Mental Health Coach - Ashtyn Monea – Visionary Teacher & Intuitive Guide - Kelly Morgan – Author & Founder of Bright Headed Publishing 🎙 Hosted by Dr. Linda Joseph 📌 Part of the Shemergence Virtual Conference – Premiering every Tuesday from August - September at 6PM EST across all platforms.

🎙 Emerge and Empower Podcast TV – Shemergence Virtual Conference Some people see silence as strength. But for many, silence has been a shield that hides trauma, pain, and truth, keeping healing just out of reach. In this powerful second session of the Shemergence Virtual Conference, we bring those hidden stories to light. In this episode, we talk about what’s been buried under years of unspoken pain, how silence can feel like safety but actually prolongs suffering, and what it means to find your voice, not just for yourself, but for the healing of others. “Your silence may protect others, but your voice will set you free.” Connect: 🦋 Gladian Rivera Founder | Obsidian Rising LLC Clarity • Confidence • Legacy Transformational Coaching & Strategic Leadership 📅 Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/obsidian-rising-co 📧 Email: obsidian.rising.co@gmail.com 🌐 Website: https://obsidianrisingllc.com 🦋 Jen Sulak Pink Light Images / Weirdo Weddings 📸 Featured in Unique Bride Magazine, Offbeat Bride & Pretty Pear Bride 📺 As seen on TLC’s Say Yes to the Cure and The Travel Channel’s Fandemonium 🌐 Website: www.pinklightimages.com 📞 972-395-9156 🦋 Markeyla Henton CEO of The Faith Edit 📧 Email: info@thefaithedit.com 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefaithedit 🌐 Website: thefaithedit.com

In today’s powerful episode, we sit down with Pamela Hawkins. avibrant Holistic Health Facilitator and the Founder of Grace To Overcome — as she shares her journey through the life-altering diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2009. But this story doesn’t end in surrender. It begins in strength.  Pamela takes us inside the trauma, the faith, and the transformation that led her from paralysis to purpose. With over 20 years of experience in health, food safety, and chronic illness education, she now pours into youth and communities with one core message: you are valuable.  “True transformation begins not when we abandon our mission, but when we allow new understanding to refine our path.” This conversation will inspire anyone facing physical, emotional, or spiritual battles, and remind you that even the hardest diagnoses can give birth to divine destiny. 🟣 Content Warning: This episode contains reflections on illness, trauma, and personal healing journeys. Please listen with care. 🎧 Listen on all major platforms 🌐 https://www.emergeandempowertv.com/ 📩 Contact Pamela at mailto:grace2overcome2030@gmail.com

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! The Shemergence Virtual Conference kicks off TODAY — and I couldn’t be more grateful! 🙌🏽✨  💫 A special thank you to the powerful women joining me for Session 1, premiering TONIGHT at 6PM EST across Emerge and Empower Podcast TV and all audio platforms. These women didn’t just show up — they showed out with wisdom, transparency, and purpose. 🎥 Premiere Episode: “Deliverance in the Dark – When You Don’t Feel Worthy to Be Healed” 📅 Tuesday, August 5th at 6PM EST 📍 Watch on YouTube: [insert YouTube link or QR code] 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms Catch every new episode Tuesdays at 6PM EST from August 5 through September 24 on Emerge & Empower Podcast TV.

📢 Viewer Discretion Advised: This episode includes sensitive content related to infant loss, grief, and trauma. Please listen with care. In this heartfelt episode of Emerge and Empower Podcast TV, we sit down with Debbie Simmons, a woman of unwavering faith who has walked through the valley of loss and emerged with divine purpose. After giving birth to four premature babies who did not survive, Debbie found herself drowning in grief, holding on to the question “Why?” But through prayer, healing, and surrender, she gave that Y back to God, and He gave her purpose in return. Debbie shares how she went from the pain of infant loss to the joy and responsibility of adopting nine beautiful children. This powerful conversation is a testimony of grief transformed into grace, and how God can rebuild a life from ashes into something beautiful.

Born with cerebral palsy and confined to a wheelchair, Thomas Moon defied every limitation set before him. In this inspiring episode, Thomas opens up about his mental resilience, academic achievements, and unwavering drive to live a purpose-filled life. From graduating high school to earning a college degree, becoming an author, and now stepping into his voice as a motivational speaker, Thomas proves that courage and determination can rewrite any story. Tune in for a powerful reminder that you are more than your circumstances.

Minister Alicia Hurt joins Emerge and Empower Podcast TV with a powerful testimony of navigating grief, disappointment, and deep faith. After facing multiple miscarriages and the heartbreaking struggle of not being able to conceive, Alicia vulnerably shares how God met her in the silence and the sorrow. As a minister of the gospel, she unpacks the emotional and spiritual weight of infertility—and how her journey through pain became a platform for healing others. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose during pain, this episode is for you.  🎧 Listen at: https://www.emergeandempowertv.com/ 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@emergeandempowerpodcasttv?si=Zz0akLRBQjWD8mqg

🎙️ Healing Beyond the Surface with Leanna Lapidus  In this episode, faith-led Hypnotherapist and Trauma Recovery Specialist Leanna Lapidus shares how true healing begins beneath the surface. With over a decade of experience helping clients heal anxiety, addiction, and emotional pain, Leanna reveals how addressing the subconscious leads to freedom, clarity, and lasting transformation.

🎙️ Brave Enough to Heal: Knipe’s Journey Through PTSD, Therapy, and Truth In this powerful episode of Emerge and Empower Podcast TV, we sit down with school counselor and author Knipe as she shares her deeply personal journey of healing after surviving sexual assault and navigating life with PTSD. Triggered during graduate studies, Knipe was thrust into painful flashbacks and a spiral of depression. With transparency and courage, she opens up about her experiences in therapy, her struggles with mental illness, and how confronting her past became the key to unlocking her future.  💬 Through journal entries, therapy sessions, and moments of transformation, Knipe’s story serves as a heartfelt roadmap for anyone walking the path of trauma recovery. Her words will resonate with survivors and supporters alike, offering insight, hope, and the reminder that healing is possible.  ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive material related to sexual assault, PTSD, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. If you are in crisis, please seek professional help.  🔗 Watch now and be inspired: 🌐 http://www.emergeandempowertv.com/ 📺 YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHUQvqfdz1ixBCda9kKkdo_rB9XjUkcEz&si=S3nTJrfYbfrHL86r

The Courage to Break the Silence: Kath Essing’s Truth In this transformative episode, we meet Kath Essing—a bold speaker, educator, and author who has dedicated her life to empowering women to break free from the weight of unspoken stories. After decades of carrying the hidden scars of childhood abuse, Kath chose to confront her past and reclaim her voice. Her latest memoir, The Courage to Speak Your Truth, is more than a book—it’s a movement. A poetic, unfiltered journey through trauma, self-awareness, and healing, this body of work dares to reimagine the narratives surrounding childhood sexual abuse. Through workshops like Shifting the Narrative and her innovative SHIFT framework, Kath gives others the tools to transition from silence to courageous expression. With over 15 years of experience and qualifications in coaching, mindfulness, NLP, and psychotherapy, Kath cultivates powerful spaces for honest dialogue, healing, and connection. Her story is not only a testimony of resilience but a call to action: What if the words trapped inside you are the mystical keys to your liberation? Whether you are a survivor, supporter, or seeker of truth—this episode will stir your soul and remind you that your voice matters. Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of childhood sexual abuse and trauma, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please care for your emotional safety while listening. 📧 Connect with us: emergeandempower@gmail.com

In Part 2 of this courageous conversation, Naomi Morad continues to unveil her journey of surviving severe childhood abuse, trafficking, and satanic ritual trauma, this time diving deeper into the complex layers of healing and transformation. With raw honesty and profound spiritual insight, Naomi shares what it means to confront deep generational pain and reclaim power, purpose, and peace. Now over two decades into her healing journey, Naomi opens up about the ongoing process of psychosomatic therapy, the spiritual awakening that helped her choose life, and the reality of continuing to shed old wounds in order to make room for wholeness. Her story is a testament to what it means to live fully after unthinkable darkness. If you’ve ever felt like the past is too heavy to move forward, this episode is a reminder that healing is not only possible, it’s available. ⚠️ Trigger Warning & Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive content including sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and suicidal ideation. Viewer discretion is advised. The views and experiences shared are those of the guest and do not substitute for professional counseling or medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek immediate help or contact a local mental health provider. 📲 Watch, follow, and share at: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | CTR Network TV

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of childhood trauma and abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In this soul-stirring episode of Emerge and Empower Podcast TV, Kath Essing joins us to share her courageous journey of survival, truth, and healing. After decades of living with the unspoken pain of childhood abuse, Kath found the strength to break the silence and reclaim her voice. Her powerful memoir, The Courage to Speak Your Truth, is not just a book, it’s a declaration that no woman should suffer in silence. Kath takes us through her internal battles, the emotional toll of secrecy, and the moment she chose to speak out. This episode is an invitation to anyone who has ever felt silenced by trauma: healing is possible, and you don’t have to walk alone. Kath’s story is a testimony to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of truth. 📖 Learn more about Kath’s journey and her mission to inspire others through storytelling, advocacy, and radical honesty. 🔗 Watch now, subscribe, and share to empower someone else today.

From Pain to Purpose: Julie’s Story of Loss, Resilience, and Advocacy In this deeply moving episode, Julie shares her extraordinary journey of endurance, love, and purpose. From raising a daughter with a rare genetic disorder and surviving over 40 surgeries, to losing her infant son to cancer, enduring years of abuse, and ultimately reclaiming her strength, Julie’s story is both heartbreaking and powerfully inspiring. Today, she is the founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, an advocate for legal reform on emotional abuse, and a published author helping other women rise from adversity. You’ll hear how Julie turned personal tragedy into a platform of healing and impact, and how her daughter Taytem, a nonverbal artist, inspires hope through her artwork. 🔗 Learn more: • Daughter’s Art: https://hope4tayt.com (Proceeds support the outreach) • Outreach Nonprofit: https://www.cjboutreach.org • Author Website: https://juliebarthauthor.com • Book: https://www.amazon.com/Notes-BlackBerry-Julie-Barth/dp/B0CY6DMP5W ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes sensitive topics such as child loss, medical trauma, abuse, and emotional distress. Listener discretion is advised.