In this episode, Dr. Phyllis reflects on what she describes as God’s wake up calls. She shares about a season when she was moving quickly, focused on doing all the right things and being the kind of mom she believed she should be. In the middle of that pace, she began to realize that God had been gently signaling that something needed to shift.

Sometimes those signals are subtle. A sense of unease. A quiet thought that keeps returning. A feeling that we are pushing harder than we need to. When we move past those small nudges and continue on, there are moments when God allows something more significant to slow us down. Not as punishment, but as redirection.

Dr. Phyllis talks about what it looked like for her to be “taken off the treadmill” and how that pause helped her see things more clearly. She reminds us that these wake up calls are rooted in love. They are invitations to pay attention, to reassess, and to make changes that lead to renewal.

If you have felt prompted to slow down or sensed that something in your life needs to shift, this conversation offers space to reflect. God’s desire is not to shame or pressure, but to guide, restore, and refresh.

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In this episode, Dr. Phyllis explores what it means to remain rooted rather than rattled when others do not understand your decisions or the season you are in.

As priorities shift and life changes, standing firm without external approval can be challenging. Drawing from her own experiences, Dr. Phyllis emphasizes the importance of developing deep roots that provide stability and clarity, even when opinions or expectations create pressure.

She introduces the ROOTS framework as a guide for staying grounded: remembering whose you are, owning your current season, remaining open to wise counsel, trusting God, and standing strong in conviction.

Listeners are also encouraged to reflect on their support system and consider who truly belongs in their village and has earned the right to speak into their lives.

This episode offers a thoughtful reminder that strength comes from being deeply rooted, not from the approval of others.

Ever feel like life has slipped into autopilot and you’re just getting through the day? This episode is a reminder that surviving doesn’t have to be the baseline. Thriving can start with small, intentional shifts.

We talk about the importance of continuing to learn and staying curious, finding moments of laughter as a way to release pressure, and allowing emotions to move instead of holding everything in. You are more than your current situation, and hard seasons do not erase who you are.

Using the image of a triangle with three corners, learn, laugh, and love, this conversation encourages a more balanced way of living. It’s a simple, grounding reminder that we’re all doing our best and that it’s okay to want more than just survival.