The Charging Station

Pink, Purpose, and Perseverance with Special Guest Angel McCaskill

Tracey sits down with breast cancer survivor and advocate Angel McCaskill to trace the path from a Stage II breast cancer diagnosis to a life of service through Earth Angel. Faith, practical choices, and clear boundaries turn fear into purpose while demystifying screening, treatment, and recovery.• hearing “malignant” and anchoring in faith• aggressive chemo plan, staging and response• mastectomy and reconstruction choices explained• maintaining normalcy during recovery and parenting• praying season not sharing season as a boundary• how mammograms work, dense tissue and callbacks• waiting anxiety, portals and better questions• hair loss, identity and unexpected resilience• Earth Angel’s origin, community events and education• From a Survivor’s Eye book and resources• sustaining advocacy with rest, grace and supportConnect with Angel:Order "A Survivor's Eye"Visit Earth Angel websiteAnd don't forget, the Soulful Escape to Thailand retreat is happening October 22nd to 30th, 2026. Booking is available now. We are only taking 10 people, so please sign up quickly. Register for the information session here.Hey Hey! Text me and let me know what you think of the podcast.Support the showThank you for listening! Please be sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and leave a review so others can find this podcast too.Submit Your Prayer Request Subscribe to the Mailing List to Download Scriptures for Managing GriefBook Tracey to Speak at Your EventConnect with Living My EmPOWERed Life on Social MediaInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube

Goodbye Mental Junk Drawer: A Fall Cleaning for Your Mind

Fall is the perfect season for a mental reset, just as trees release their leaves, we can let go of the mental clutter weighing us down through a simple three-step process.• Simple three-step fall mental reset to help you release, reorganize, and recharge• Step 1: Release - Do a brain dump to empty out all mental clutter onto paper without judgment• Step 2: Reorganize - Identify your three most important priorities for this season• Step 3: Recharge - Fill your mental space with activities that fuel you, like morning routines or movement• Daily routines help regulate your nervous system and reduce decision fatigue• Even small movements like a 10-minute walk can dramatically shift your mood and mental clarity• Setting boundaries and saying no to what doesn't align with your priorities is essentialGet the Mental Junk Drawer PDF HereTag me on Instagram @thechargingstationpodcast or @livingmyempoweredlife and share your reset ritual so we can cheer each other on. If today's episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend who needs mental clarity and leave a rating and review to help others find this podcast.Hey Hey! Text me and let me know what you think of the podcast.Support the showThank you for listening! Please be sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and leave a review so others can find this podcast too.Submit Your Prayer Request Subscribe to the Mailing List to Download Scriptures for Managing GriefBook Tracey to Speak at Your EventConnect with Living My EmPOWERed Life on Social MediaInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube

Dear Me: The Letter I Needed

Writing a letter to my younger self created an unexpected space for healing, growth, and self-compassion. This reflective practice not only acknowledges how far we've come but also helps reframe past struggles as stepping stones to who we are becoming.• Introducing sponsored segments highlighting women-owned and Black-owned small businesses• Announcement of the Graced and Grounded Thailand retreat (October 22-30, 2026)• Reading a personal letter written to my younger self from 10 years ago• Exploring how past difficulties shape our current strengths and resilience• Challenge to write your own letter to your younger self in just 5 minutes• Invitation to share one line from your letter on Instagram or via emailYour past may have shaped you, but it does not define you. You have the power to keep writing your story, and the next chapters are going to be amazing.Hey Hey! Text me and let me know what you think of the podcast.Support the showThank you for listening! Please be sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and leave a review so others can find this podcast too.Submit Your Prayer Request Subscribe to the Mailing List to Download Scriptures for Managing GriefBook Tracey to Speak at Your EventConnect with Living My EmPOWERed Life on Social MediaInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube

Introducing Graced and Grounded Journeys

Tracey celebrates eight years of The Charging Station podcast and shares her exciting new venture: Graced and Grounded Journeys, a travel business focused on creating transformative experiences for women seeking rest and healing.• Graced and Grounded Journeys combines Tracey's passion for travel with her expertise in grief coaching• The business focuses on curating intimate group getaways and faith-based healing retreats• Thailand holds special significance as the place where Tracey experienced profound peace• The Soulful Escape to Thailand retreat (October 22-30, 2026) will include luxury accommodations in Bangkok and Phuket• Retreat highlights include workshops, tuk-tuk food tours, visits to floating markets, and speedboat excursions• The retreat is designed for women who need intentional rest, release from daily responsibilities, and reconnection with themselves• Travel provides a unique opportunity to disconnect from everyday stresses and responsibilities• True healing requires consistent work, similar to maintaining physical fitness• Future plans include domestic retreats within the United StatesFor more information on Graced and Grounded Journeys or to join the waitlist for future retreats, check the link in the show notes or follow @GracedandGroundedJourneys on social media.Join the waitlist for the Soulful Escape to Thailand Retreat October 22-30, 2026.Hey Hey! Text me and let me know what you think of the podcast.Support the showThank you for listening! Please be sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and leave a review so others can find this podcast too.Submit Your Prayer Request Subscribe to the Mailing List to Download Scriptures for Managing GriefBook Tracey to Speak at Your EventConnect with Living My EmPOWERed Life on Social MediaInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube

Branches Part 8: Hey Sis!

Tracey welcomes her sister, Michelle (aka Sister Number Two), to the podcast to share their extraordinary journey of finding each other through DNA testing and how they've built a meaningful family bond in just one year.• Michelle explains how her son Aaron, received a message about potential relatives that led to their family discovery• The sisters describe their first in-person meeting at an airport in Florida and the immediate connection they felt• Both share how their children and extended families have embraced each other like they've known each other forever• They discuss the emotional complexities of discovering siblings later in life, including grief over lost time• Tracey and Michelle talk about the challenges of finding yet another sibling and how they're processing these ongoing revelations• The sisters emphasize the importance of giving each other space and grace throughout their DNA journey• They share how they've integrated each other into their lives through weekly sister calls, text threads, and family gatheringsSign up for the wait list for Tracey's first group retreat to Bangkok and Phuket, Thailand, October 22-30, 2026, through her new travel business, Graced and Grounded Journeys.  Join the waitlist for the Soulful Escape to Thailand on October 22nd-30th 2026 ➡️Soulful Escape to Thailand Hey Hey! Text me and let me know what you think of the podcast.Support the showThank you for listening! Please be sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and leave a review so others can find this podcast too.Submit Your Prayer Request Subscribe to the Mailing List to Download Scriptures for Managing GriefBook Tracey to Speak at Your EventConnect with Living My EmPOWERed Life on Social MediaInstagramFacebookTikTokYouTube