How Men and Women Heal When They Finally Start Being Kind to Themselves

How Men and Women Heal When They Finally Start Being Kind to ThemselvesHost Baba Sam (“the NYC Miracle Man”) welcomes April Williams to the Vibrant Soul Society Conversations to discuss how thoughts shape life and how self-compassion helps people move from overwhelm and depression toward wholeness, peace, and contentment. April shares her personal crossroads while juggling marriage, motherhood, church leadership, a full-time job, a new business, and graduate school, describing how people-pleasing and putting herself last led to resentment, marital strain, and a deep depression, especially after stepping back from church leadership during COVID. They explore why many people appear “fine” while suffering internally, how talking openly about mental health, seeking therapy, choosing a supportive community, and renewing the mind (Romans 12:2) can help. April outlines her faith-based framework, “Do It God: Seven Stops to Wholeness,” which includes self-compassion, balance, intentionality, and purpose, and addresses past hurt, surrendering to God, humility, and deepening self-awareness. The conversation also covers positive intelligence and mental “saboteurs” (judge, pleaser, controller), choosing empowering perspectives, and letting God guide the journey rather than trying to control outcomes. April provides her contact details, social handles (@J2LIVE7), and mentions a 2026 Costa Rica self-care retreat for overwhelmed women.00:00 When Is It My Turn00:54 Meet The Host And Guest01:32 April’s Journey Guide Story02:50 Overwhelm And Breaking Point05:01 Depression And Renewing The Mind06:15 Why We Hide Our Struggles07:55 Self-Compassion and Reconditioning10:50 Stepping Out Of The Depression Box13:34 Seven Stops To Wholeness15:08 Staying Positive Through Trials17:15 Mind Saboteurs And Protection Mode20:46 Speak Life And Keep Moving24:43 Let God Be The GPS26:54 How To Connect And Retreats28:11 Swamps Lessons And FarewellConnect with Aprill Williams https://www.facebook.com/J2Live7/https://www.instagram.com/j2live7I'm your host, Baba Sam Shelley, known as NYC Miracle Man. After enduring 38 years of multiple sclerosis, bipolar disorder, migraines, and several other so-called "incurable" chronic illnesses, I became frustrated with being sick and tired. I discovered a path to inner peace that led to a miraculous and spontaneous healing. Today, I am free from disease and disability. My mission is to empower individuals with chronic illnesses to rise above their 'incurable' diagnoses and discover their inner healer, leading to a vibrant and joyful life. I founded the Vibrant Soul Society, Beyond Head Trash, and the Inner Healer School. I have appeared on numerous podcasts and TV shows. I am the author of two books.Connect with Baba Sam: Vibrant Soul Society - A Healing Oasishttps://www.beyondheadtrash.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/minutestomiracleshttps://www.tiktok.com/@baba.sam.shelleyhttps://www.facebook.com/@teacher.sam.j.shelleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samjshelley/https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-head-trash-llc#surrenderandtrust #innerstrength #personaltransformation #HealingThroughExperience #mindbodyspirit #emotionalresilience #growththroughadversity #consciousliving #personalgrowth #wellbeingtips #spiritualawakening #personalgrowth #lifepurpose #podcast #spiritualjourney #babasam #babasam #healingjourney #babasamshelley #babasam #podcast #spiritualhealing #mindbodyspirit #spiritualawakening #healingjourney