Can God call you to help others when you’re not an expert yet? Seeking and following God through postpartum depression with Julie Thomas | Ep 65

Have you ever felt like God was calling you to share your story or help others in an area that you don’t feel qualified to help them in? 

Like, “God…but I’m not through it. I’m not an expert yet. I haven’t mastered this.” 

But God continues to put it on your heart to help and speak up anyway. 

Today, I’m talking with author Julie Thomas about her struggles with postpartum depression and how God asked her to share her story and how God used her journey to help others and heal herself in the process. 

The other side of Julie’s story that’s so encouraging is how to draw close to God, to lean on Him, and seek His face even through the hardest times. 

 

On this episode, some topics we discuss are: 

• Dealing with fear and shame when you’re going through a hard season
• Reading the Bible to seek answers and healing 
• Seeking God and hearing His direction
• The power of sharing your story even when you’re in the midst of it yourself and how it can impact others 

I hope you're encouraged by this episode and that you continue shifting your mindset toward Jesus so you can do all that He is calling you to do. 

More About Julie Thomas

Julie Thomas is a wife, mother of two, life coach and author. After the birth of her  second son, Julie battled a severe case of postpartum depression. For years, emotions  of anxiety, confusion and shame consumed her life, leading to isolation and suicidal  thoughts. In her darkest hour, she felt God’s undeniable call to share her story with  others. With the release of her novel, HOPE Inside Out, and her willingness to be open  and transparent, Julie was able to find healing for herself and help others do the same. 

 

Julie’s White Chair Film: https://www.iamsecond.com/film/julie-thomas/ 

Julie’s Website: https://julsthomas.com/ 

Instagram: @juls_Thomas

 

More About Alexia Carrillo

Alexia is a Biblical Mindset coach for Christian moms pursuing God’s calling to start an online business.  She’s passionate about teaching moms how to renew their minds to find success both in business and as a work at home mom. She created the Mama With A Calling podcast to teach you how to use the powerful combination of God’s Word and proven mindset strategies to help you break free from negative, paralyzing thoughts and gain clarity and confidence to go where God is leading you. 

 

1:1 Coaching: Grab a Biblical Mindset session to get clarity so you can take God-inspired action as an entrepreneur. Identify the thoughts keeping you stuck, get clear on where God is leading you, and walk away with an action plan to take the next steps toward your goals. Grab that at www.mamawithacalling.com/coaching

Join us in the Faith-drive Business Mamas Community. Meet other Christian moms pursuing the calling to have an online business and navigating the ups and downs of WAHM life, business, and trying to follow God through it all. You’ll find community, support, encouragement, and Biblical mindset solutions to set you free from doubt, mom guilt, and all the negative thoughts keeping you stuck.

Website/blog: www.mamawithacalling.com

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