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No, I Won’t Conform!
(6 Ways to Be More Fully You)
Do you feel intense pressure to conform to the expectations of those around you, or systems you live and work within? Is true freedom and really being yourself your greatest craving, yet it seems more elusive than ever to be able to do so...at least without great...
5 Natural Helps With Depression
I struggle with clinical depression, as well as circumstantial depression thrown in the mix at times. What this means is this... I struggle medically with depression (regardless of what is going on in my life) and I receive medical treatment for this. But at times,...
Why I’m Staying in Therapy for Life
I didn't always get what I needed out of therapy. When I was in my twenties, I saw a Christian counselor who was not trauma-informed at all. Therefore, our sessions were a waste of time. It was not until I found Melissa, a licensed mental health counselor who helped...
How to Manage Your Energy
A few weeks ago, I woke up at 5:30 AM, and the moment I opened my eyes, I had a profound thought that I knew was meant for the book I am writing at this time. I reached for my phone that was on the nightstand and began tapping out what was in my mind. My brain is...
Failure to be Teachable Can Kill You!
We often hear that young people need to be teachable in order to succeed. Actually, ALL people need to be teachable in order to succeed. Successful people never stop learning until they take their last breath. Learning something new every day is as vital to your...
On Trying to Not Cross a Bridge
Before You Come to It….
There's an old saying, "Don't cross the bridge until you come to it," or "You can cross that bridge when you come to it," or variations of that phrase. My mom always said this to me when I was growing up. I've always wanted to cross bridges before I come to them, and...
3 Ways I’m Addressing Burnout
I've been trying to address stress and burnout in my life, and wrote this post about it two weeks ago. I wish I could say everything is resolved by now but I know this isn't going to be a quick fix. Despite being on blood pressure medication for a few weeks now, my...
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Dr. Deanna Shrodes
Dr. Deanna Doss Shrodes is an ordained minister, author, speaker, musician, worship leader, and recording artist who has been featured in various media outlets, including CBS News, People Magazine, The New Yorker, Woman’s World, God TV, and the Huffington Post. She holds a Master's in Ministerial Leadership and a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern University. Currently, she serves as the Women's Ministries Director for the Pen Florida District of the Assemblies of God and is the Director of the Stronger Leadership Network. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at Southeastern University. Dr. Shrodes is the sole author of five books and a contributing writer to five others, with her next book, "Uncommon Answers," scheduled for release by Chosen Books in April 2025. She is married to her college sweetheart, Larry, and they have three grown children, four grandchildren and one on the way. Dr. Shrodes is passionate about investing in leaders and helping individuals experience the extraordinary life that God has for them.
Become Your Most Authentic Self
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Are you tired of being who and what others expect you to be, instead of who God created you to be?
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