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.

Welcome to another powerful episode of Marriage, Motherhood, and PTSD with your host, Coach Leah. In this heartfelt and deeply practical conversation, Leah equips women with real strategies to protect their peace and emotional health—especially when walking away from a toxic environment isn't an option.

Whether it's a job, a family relationship, or even your marriage, this episode helps you reclaim your power and thrive—even when the chaos around you is constant. Through biblical wisdom, mindset shifts, and soul care practices, you’ll learn how to rise above the negativity and stand firm in who you are.

• What makes an environment toxic (and how to identify it)
• The difference between surviving and thriving in dysfunction
• How to recognize and regulate your emotional triggers
• Why emotional accountability is key to peace
• Self-care and soul care strategies that build inner strength
• How to respond to conflict with wisdom, not emotion
• The spiritual roots of peace and resilience
• Ways to guard your heart, focus your mind, and preserve your energy

• Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
• Philippians 4:8 – “Whatever is true… think on these things.”
• Romans 12:17-18 – “Do not repay evil for evil… live at peace with everyone.”
• Ephesians 6:11-12 – “Put on the full armor of God… we wrestle not against flesh and blood.”
• Matthew 5:46-47 – “There is no reward in only loving those who love you.”

Coach Leah walks you through a powerful 3-step personal peace plan:

1. Identify Your Triggers – Write down three things in your environment that drain your peace.
2. Control vs. Release – Mark what you can control (C) vs. what you can’t (NC), and release the rest to God.
3. Create a Peace Plan – Choose one daily activity to guard your heart and protect your peace this week.

Close out your journaling with a powerful affirmation, like:

Welcome back to Marriage, Motherhood, and PTSD! In this powerful and transparent episode, Coach Leah dives deep into a struggle so many women silently face: losing themselves in the roles they carry. Whether you’re a wife, a mother, a military spouse, or a caregiver, it’s easy to place yourself last when life demands so much of you.

But what if today is the day you choose you again?

Coach Leah shares from her own journey and encourages you to reconnect with the version of yourself that dreamed boldly, laughed freely, and carried a sense of purpose that lit up every room. This episode isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call to action.

You’ll learn:

• Why losing yourself often happens quietly and gradually
• How to recognize the signs that you’ve been neglecting your own needs and dreams
• Practical steps to begin your journey back to you
• How reclaiming your confidence is a spiritual, emotional, and personal revival

So grab your journal and your favorite cup of tea or coffee, and let’s start the journey of remembering who God created you to be.

In this powerful episode, Coach Leah sits down with her longtime friend, Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and hairstylist Nickeia Sylve to talk about what life looks like after divorce—and how to rebuild, rediscover, and rise again.

Nickeia opens up about the pain, the shame, and the process of healing from a marriage that ended in betrayal. She shares the raw truth about navigating infidelity, financial hardship, single motherhood, and even losing her home—while still trying to hold everything together for her children.

Through faith, sisterhood, and relentless hustle, Nickeia found purpose on the other side of pain. She went from working multiple jobs to opening her own full-service salon, The BeYOUty Bar, in Gulfport, Mississippi. And now, she's sharing the wisdom she’s gained to encourage women walking through similar valleys.

In this episode:

• The hidden toll divorce takes on women mentally, spiritually, and financially
• How infidelity and betrayal by a close friend impacted her trust
• Coping with anger toward God and finding a renewed relationship with Him
• Rebuilding her life while raising three daughters
• The power of sisterhood, support, and supernatural encounters
• What love looks like the second time around—and how to prepare your heart to receive it
• Her best advice for the woman who feels stuck, ashamed, or unsure of what’s next

Whether you're in the middle of a breakup, trying to heal from the past, or wondering if God can redeem your situation—this episode is a must-listen reminder that you can survive, thrive, and shine again.

Connect with Nickeia Sylve & The BeYOUty Bar:

📍 Gulfport, Mississippi

https://www.vagaro.com/thebeyoutybar

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In this raw and healing episode of Marriage, Motherhood & PTSD, Coach Leah Huggins holds sacred space for every woman navigating the deep grief that comes with the end of a relationship—especially those that were long-term, toxic, or emotionally defining.

What We’re Talking About:

This episode dives deep into the emotional and spiritual toll of heartbreak—the kind that shatters routines, dreams, and your sense of identity. Whether you’ve walked away from a toxic relationship, been left reeling from emotional exhaustion, or are learning to live without someone who was once your “everything,” Coach Leah offers real talk and biblical truth to help you bounce back and start rebuilding.

Key Topics & Takeaways:

• Why heartbreak is a form of grief, not just sadness
• How to know when loving them is killing you
• Letting go of someone God never assigned you to save
• The danger of numbing pain with distractions (like rebounds, food, or busyness)
• The difference between soul care and self-care—and why you need both
• The story of Jonah as a metaphor for being out of alignment in relationships
• How to stop romanticizing brokenness and start prioritizing healing
• Why guarding your heart is the ultimate act of self-love and spiritual obedience

This Week’s Coaching Assignment:

Coach Leah walks you through a 5-step Heart Healing Plan:

1. Name Your Truth – Acknowledge what you’re grieving
2. List Your Fears – Write down what’s keeping you stuck
3. Workshop Your Fears – Identify one solution or resource for each fear
4. Speak Life Over Yourself – Choose a scripture or affirmation to declare daily
5. Take One Bold Step – Block the number. Say no. Set a boundary. Choose peace.

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Psalm 34:18 – "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
• Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
• 2 Timothy 1:7 – "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind."

Affirmation of the Week:

"I deserve peace, joy, and love that doesn’t hurt."

In this powerful episode, Coach Leah tackles a silent epidemic—loneliness. Whether you're a military spouse, a mother, or a woman of faith navigating the complexities of life, Leah reminds you that feeling alone doesn’t mean you are alone. With raw vulnerability and biblical truth, she unpacks the difference between solitude and isolation, the emotional and physical toll of disconnection, and how fear and rejection distort our ability to experience meaningful relationships.

From the roots of loneliness to social anxiety, digital overstimulation, and the wounds of rejection, Coach Leah offers practical steps to disrupt isolation and rebuild community. She challenges you to audit your circle, open your heart, and make room for godly friendships that will nourish your soul.

What You’ll Learn:

• The real difference between being alone and feeling lonely
• Why solitude can be sacred—but isolation is dangerous
• The health risks of chronic loneliness (equal to smoking 15 cigarettes a day!)
• How fear, shame, and rejection create emotional walls
• Six types of people every woman needs in her life
• Red flags: energy vampires, fakers, gossipers & more
• Practical ways to reconnect with others and yourself

Coaching Moment Challenge:

1. Write down 3 people you want to reconnect with or grow closer to.
2. Reach out to at least one of them this week (call, text, or voicemail).
3. Join or create a group where you can connect intentionally.
4. Journal about your experience and reflect on what it reveals about your need for community.

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Hebrews 10:25 — “Do not forsake the fellowship of believers…”
• Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 — “Two are better than one…”
• Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…”