Hey y’all! I’m Coach Leah, and I want to welcome you to this space where we talk all things healing, resilience, and real-life faith. This week on the Marriage, Motherhood & PTSD podcast, we dove into a powerful episode called Encourage Yourself: How to Speak Life and Walk in It When No One Else Is Cheering. And let me tell you—it’s a word we ALL need in this season.
Let’s be real for a second.
There will be times in your life when the applause stops. When the encouragement is silent. When the weight you’re carrying feels invisible to everyone else. And in those moments, Sis—you’re gonna have to be your own cheerleader. You’ve got to learn how to speak life to yourself, even when no one else does.
The Power of Self-Talk
This isn’t about fluffy affirmations or pretending everything is fine. We’re talking about survival-level, Holy Spirit-led declarations that shift your mindset and anchor your soul. The words you speak to yourself matter. They shape your beliefs. And your beliefs? They shape your life.
Proverbs 18:21 says, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” That includes the tongue inside your own head.
So I ask you: What have you been saying about yourself lately?
Your Mindset and Your Mouth Are Connected
You can’t think right if you talk wrong. And you can’t live differently if your mind is still stuck in a loop of fear, shame, or defeat. That’s why Romans 12:2 tells us to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Change your words—change your world.
In this episode, I challenged listeners to confront those old thought patterns and to break up with the lies that have kept them bound for far too long.
Soul Care Ain’t Just Spa Days
We also got into what real soul care looks like—and no, it’s not just bubble baths and candles (though those are nice too!). Soul care is sitting with your emotions. It’s acknowledging the pain. It’s journaling the truth. It’s letting God into the broken spaces and allowing Him to rewrite your story.
Journaling, Forgiveness & Becoming Your Own Advocate
We talked about forgiveness—of others, of ourselves, and walking in divine forgiveness. We talked about journaling your emotions and learning to speak truth even before you feel it.
And most importantly, we talked about becoming your own best friend. Being your own safe space. Learning how to advocate for YOU.
Sometimes the biggest breakthrough happens not when someone else affirms you—but when you finally believe what God has been saying about you all along.
Tools to Shift the Atmosphere
Inside the episode, I also shared tools to help redirect negative energy:
- Change your environment (play worship, shift your scenery)
- Breathe and ground yourself
- Move your body (yes, even a walk counts!)
- Journal and release those hidden thoughts
- Speak kindly to yourself
- Get in community (hello, The Locker Room! 👏🏾)
Download Your Stress Less Workbook
If you’re tired of carrying the weight of invisible battles, I’ve created a tool just for you: The Stress Less Workbook. It’s your personal life budget—a guide to help you evaluate where your time and emotional energy are really going and make space for the peace you deserve.
Grab your copy here.
Join Us in The Locker Room
And don’t forget—the conversation continues in The Locker Room, my online community for women healing and growing together in real time. We’re diving deeper into this week’s topic with extra coaching, conversation, and encouragement. You belong there, Sis.
👉🏽 Head to iamcoachleah.com and join us for the after-show party!
Until Next Time…
I hope this episode and blog post reminded you of your power. That your words have weight. That healing is possible. That you don’t have to wait for applause—you can encourage yourself right now.
Be Encouraged. Be Empowered. And Be Blessed.
Peace, y’all!
—Coach Leah