In this episode of Marriage, Motherhood, and PTSD, Coach Leah takes us deep into the truth about personal growth and marriage—and why it always begins with YOU.

So often, we believe that if our spouse would just change, everything would get better. But the reality is that real transformation in marriage starts when we take accountability for our own actions, habits, and mindset. Leah shares her personal story of realizing that her healing and growth could not depend on her husband, but had to come from within—through faith, accountability, and intentional self-work.

You’ll hear practical strategies to:

• Reconnect with your passions and identity outside of wife and mom roles
• Set healthy boundaries that protect your peace and energy
• Nurture your faith as the foundation of personal and marital growth
• Practice self-reflection and emotional regulation
• Grow individually while staying intentional about growing together as a couple

Leah also reminds us that self-care isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. When you invest in your personal growth, your spouse, your kids, and your home all benefit from the wholeness and strength you bring.

Journal Prompts from this Episode:

1. What parts of myself have I neglected while serving my spouse and family?
2. What is one personal goal I can set this month that has nothing to do with marriage or kids?
3. How can my personal growth positively impact my relationship?

This Week’s Challenge: Dedicate at least 30 minutes a day just for YOU—whether it’s reading, journaling, walking, praying, or resting. Consistency is key.

Crisis doesn’t always make the evening news—sometimes it’s a phone call that flips your world in a moment. In this powerful episode, Coach Leah shares a personal story of her husband’s car accident the night before Thanksgiving and walks wives and moms through a practical, faith-filled framework for navigating crisis. You’ll learn what to get in order before a storm hits, how to steady your mindset when fear tries to take over, the role of community when you need backup, and how faith anchors you from panic to peace.

Grab the free Crisis Management Checklist below and start preparing this week.

• Preparation protects peace. Wills, insurance, and organized documents don’t remove pain—but they prevent added crisis.
• Mindset sets the temperature. Panic paralyzes; clarity directs. Your calm cues your family’s calm.
• Community is a God tool. Don’t isolate. Identify and activate your 2 a.m. circle.
• Faith anchors outcomes. Trust God’s presence whether the outcome is what you prayed for or not—“God is able, and even if He doesn’t, I’ll still trust Him.”

• Romans 8:28 — All things work together for good…
• Daniel 3:17–18 — Our God is able…but even if He doesn’t…
• Acts 16:25–26 — Praise at midnight breaks chains.

1. Get Your House in Order

• Life insurance in place
• Will + beneficiaries updated
• One binder/folder with policy info, account lists, passwords, key contacts, medical directives, titles/deeds

1. Identify Your Circle

• List 3–5 people you can call at 2 a.m. (names + numbers)
• Make sure spouse/kids know this list

1. Strengthen Your Mindset

• Choose one practice this week: deep breathing, prayer, gratitude, journaling
• Remind yourself: Emotions don’t drive; I do.

• PTSD Wives Handbook by Coach Leah — Tools for navigating trauma’s impact on marriage and your personal health.
• → Get it here: https://marvelous-artist-7723.kit.com/b47593b1d6
• Free Crisis Management Checklist (Printable) — What to prepare now, what to do first, and a documents/accounts checklist for every family.
• → Download: https://marvelous-artist-7723.ck.page/ccc3b9f993

You’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry it alone. Preparation + community + mindset + faith are your four pillars in crisis.

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In this powerful and deeply vulnerable episode, Coach Leah sits down with her lifelong friends, Tamia Harris and Stephanie Adams, to have a raw and honest conversation about domestic violence and intimate partner abuse. Together, they open up about their personal experiences with abuse—emotional, physical, financial, and psychological—and the impact it had on their self-worth, relationships, and faith.

From recognizing red flags and understanding the subtle tactics of control, to planning safe exits and navigating life after abuse, this conversation offers both heartfelt storytelling and practical wisdom. The ladies share how they broke free, rebuilt their lives, and found healing in faith, community, and self-care.

You’ll hear about:

• The hidden realities of abuse—how it can happen to anyone, regardless of strength, education, or background.
• The role of isolation and financial control in keeping victims trapped.
• The importance of boundaries and learning to prioritize self-care during and after abusive relationships.
• Faith as an anchor—how each woman’s relationship with God was tested, reshaped, and strengthened through their journeys.
• Life after survival—pursuing purpose, breaking generational cycles, and using their voices to help others.
• Tamiya’s vision for Mercifully Mended, an organization designed to help survivors heal, regain independence, and thrive.

This episode is both a testimony of resilience and a beacon of hope for anyone navigating or recovering from an abusive situation. It’s also a call to friends, family, and community members to be present, informed, and supportive when someone they love is in need.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence and abuse, which may be triggering for some listeners.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you are not alone.

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 for confidential help 24/7.