Best Judith Kambia Obatusa Jko Podcasts (2025)

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The Danger of Judging from a Single Story 26:21

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17h ago26:21

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Send JKO a Text Message In this follow-up to “The High Cost of Being Judgmental” JKO unpacks the danger of forming conclusions about someone based on a single story. When we reduce people to one chapter of one story they shared from their lives, we sabotage connection, trust, and compassion. If you’re a woman walking through the pain of judgment, t…

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The High Cost of being Judgmental 27:17

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Send JKO a Text Message JKO gets honest about how hidden judgments are also shaping how we see ourselves, sabotaging our relationships, and sending energy that makes others feel unsafe around us, without us ever saying a word. If you're ready to stop letting judgment run your relationships and your spirit, this one is for you. Nuggets of wisdom in …

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When Friends Walk Away: The Hidden Toll on Our Mental Health 29:48

15d ago29:48

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Send JKO a Text Message JKO explores the deep impact of losing friends especially when they walk away without explanation. What is true friendship? Why does it hurt so much when people we once trusted choose to disappear? What is the mental toll of these losses? How do we heal? If you're a woman who's lost a friend and has been left confused, heart…

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Yelling Cost Me My Voice, Self-Reflection Gave Me Peace 17:31

22d ago17:31

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Send JKO a Text Message In this Mental Health Awareness Month episode, JKO shares how yelling cost her her singing voice but self-reflection helped her find peace, gentleness, and healing. She opens up about mental health stigma in faith spaces, the difference between reacting and responding, and her personal transformation through motherhood. If y…

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How the West and Africa Treat Nature’s Gifts: A Lesson on Self-Worth from My Birthday Hike 17:17

1M ago17:17

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Send JKO a Text Message On her 54th birthday hike, JKO reflects on how the West and Africa value their natural resources—and what that contrast revealed about self-worth, comparison, and recognizing the hidden gifts within. If you often doubt your value, this episode is for you. Nuggets of wisdom from this episode You are not less valuable because …

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Advance Voting and Snap Judgements 22:58

1M ago22:58

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Send JKO a Text Message Advance voting in Canada’s federal election, this Easter weekend, reminded JKO about snap judgment: Fundamental Attribution Error. In this episode of Messy Can’t Stop Her, she explores how this thinking pattern impacts our wellbeing and what women in the trenches can do to protect themself. If you’ve ever been misunderstood …

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I Can’t Swim… But I Showed Up Anyway 11:52

2M ago11:52

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Send JKO a Text Message JKO set out to hike her way to healing but pain, a surprising diagnosis, and an unexpected invitation into the water changed everything. In this episode of Messy Can't Stop Her, discover how a closed door led to a new path, fresh joy, and the courage to begin again. If you're a woman who's ever felt discouraged when life did…

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Even in Tough Times, Do You Know That You Are Right Where You Need to Be? 20:31

2M ago20:31

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Send JKO a Text Message In this episode of Messy Can’t Stop Her, JKO reminds us that even in the middle of pain, regret, and unfair circumstances, we may be exactly where we need to be. Through the story of Joseph, we uncover how our current struggles could be positioning us for purpose. If you are feeling overwhelmed with your life’s trajectory, t…

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Your Hidden Weapon Against Double Standards and Mama Shame 27:46

2M ago27:46

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Send JKO a Text Message Have you ever felt like the world holds you to a different standard — especially as a mother, a woman, or someone trying to do their best in the midst of chaos? In this episode of Messy Can’t Stop Her, JKO gets real about the crushing weight of double standards and the shame they create. If you’ve ever walked away from a sit…

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JKO on As I Live and Grieve: A candid conversation on being a mother in pain 3:49

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Send JKO a Text Message In this special episode of Messy Can't Stop Her, JKO shares a heartfelt conversation with Kathy Gleason, host of As I Live and Grieve. Together, they explore the waves of grief, the pain of losing a child and a beloved sister, and the power of healing—especially for mothers. Check out the full episode on As I Live and Grieve…

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Sabotaged by Long-term Stress: A lifestyle cut short in its prime 29:19

3M ago29:19

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Send JKO a Text Message Chronic stress can silently shape our lives, impacting our health, emotions, and behaviors in ways we don’t always recognize—until it’s too late. In this episode, I share a personal wake-up call that revealed how stress had been taking its toll on my body for years. We’ll explore the science behind stress, how it manifests i…

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They Labelled You Negatively. Now what? 18:32

3M ago18:32

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Send JKO a Text Message Many of us live under negative labels, sometimes even believing them. Drawing inspiration from notable figures this episode challenges you to reject false labels and stand firm in the truth of who you are. If you have you ever been misunderstood, labeled unfairly, and even treated differently because of it, this episode is f…

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Where to Find Strength in Your Weakness 9:42

3M ago9:42

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Send JKO a Text Message JKO encourages you to embrace your vision despite your weaknesses. Your struggles don’t disqualify you—they are the very place where God’s power shines the brightest. If you've ever felt unworthy, inadequate, or stuck, this episode is for you. If this message resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Nu…

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Podcast Truancy and Faithfulness in Pain 16:38

3M ago16:38

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Send JKO a Text Message JKO opens up about the emotional turmoil that made her miss last week’s episode. She reflects on grief, motherhood, and faithfulness in hard times. If you're going through a difficult season, this episode is for you. You are seen. You are not alone. God is with you. Nuggets of wisdom in this episode Faithfulness Matters. Eve…

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How to Treat Yourself When Valentine Hurts 13:03

4M ago13:03

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Send JKO a Text Message How are you feeling about Valentine’s Day? Excited? Apprehensive? Whether you’re being showered with love or navigating a difficult relationship, this episode of Messy Can't Stop Her is for YOU. Nuggets of wisdom in this episode 1. Self-love is a Biblical principle. 2. Celebrate yourself, no matter your relationship status. …

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Are You the Friend You Yearn to Have? 17:15

4M ago17:15

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Send JKO a Text Message These days, friendships dissolve at the speed of a tweet. Cancel culture is real, and betrayal is often public. But are we the kind of friends we'd want in our corner when we are in a crisis? Looking at real-life examples of friendships tested in the spotlight – Jessica Mulroney & Meghan Markle, Justin Baldoni & Blake Lively…

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Navigating Friendship, Disloyalty and Betrayals in 2025 23:24

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Send JKO a Text Message In the trenches of life, we all crave deep, meaningful friendships. But sometimes we mistake acquaintances for friends? What do we do when those we trust betray us? This episode explores the deep desire for true friendship, the pain of disloyalty, and how to discern between real friends and mere acquaintances in 2025. Nugget…

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2 Sins that can Cost You Your Success in 2025 21:32

4M ago21:32

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Send JKO a Text Message Host, Judith Kambia Obatusa (JKO) explores how comparison and copying impacts us negatively, and can derail our 2025 goals. If you want to overcome feelings of inadequacy, cultivate contentment, and align with your purpose, this episode is for you. Nuggets of wisdom in this episode · How comparison and copying can stop you f…

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How to Tell Fear to Go to Hell! (2025 Victory Tips) 21:22

5M ago21:22

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Send JKO a Text Message This episode dives into the power of faith to overcome life’s challenges and fear as you step into 2025. If you are a woman who has faced setbacks or struggled with doubt, this episode provides practical tools and spiritual encouragement to embrace a victorious year. Nuggets of wisdom in this episode · Faith requires alignin…

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YouTube and What happens to Your Small and Imperfect Gifts in the Master's Hands 14:14

5M ago14:14

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Send JKO a Text Message A lesson on why you should stop waiting for perfect conditions and instead, take a leap of faith and show up as you are. Learn to use what you have now, trusting God to multiply it. If you are a woman who is stuck waiting for the right time or for things to be perfect, this episode is for you. Nuggets of wisdom in this episo…

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3 Essentials to Making 2025 Your Best Year Ever! 28:25

5M ago28:25

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Send JKO a Text Message Kick off 2025 with hope and purpose! Learn 3 essentials to making this your best year ever—no matter the challenges. Get ready to embrace the new year with faith, courage, and actionable insights. Nuggets of wisdom in this episode Let love lead in your interactions, actions and decisions. Choose your virtual and in-person re…

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God’s Promise for Your 2025: He is turning your weed patch into a Garden of Eden 22:03

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Send JKO a Text Message Reflecting on God’s promises of restoration, host Judith Kambia Obatusa, JKO, shares an uplifting message for 2025. She encourages listeners to speak life into challenges, embrace hope, and prepare for a year of thriving. If you desire practical and spiritual insights to guide you into the new year, this episode is for you. …

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Embracing Hope for 2025: How to break the chains of regret so that you can be free to soar 18:19

6M ago18:19

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Send JKO a Text Message Do you know that regret can make us unable to reach our goals? Learn how letting go and reframing regrets can help you create the 2025 you desire. If you are being weighed down by burdens from your past, this episode is for you. Nuggets of wisdom in this episode Even God, experienced regret. Dwelling on regret can be harmful…

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Join the 8% that make 2025 a Great Year: How to achieve your goals by creating routines around them 19:30

6M ago19:30

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Send JKO a Text Message Do you have unmet goals from previous years? Learn how to approach your 2025 goals with purpose so that you achieve them successfully. If you have lost confidence in your ability to turn your goals into reality, this episode is for you. Nuggets of wisdom in this episode Our motivation to achieve the goals we set can waver, b…

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To be Unapologetically You: How to Live Boldly in a World That Wants to fit you into their mold 11:56

6M ago11:56

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Send JKO a Text Message Have you ever been told that you do too much? Have you ever been made to feel like your personality is a flaw? Discover how to embrace your unique qualities, live boldly, and break free from the mold. If you have ever faced the challenge of being yourself in a world that constantly tries to reshape you, this episode is for y…

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From Regret to Restoration: How to find hope in missed opportunities and get back wasted years 19:06

6M ago19:06

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Send JKO a Text Message Are you feeling the weight of missed opportunities? Inspired by a friend's compliment, JKO explores how our losses can become new beginnings. Through the story of a poor childless widow’s journey to restoration, learn that it is never too late to reclaim your purpose. If you have ever regretted paths not taken, this episode …

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Lessons from the Pain Lab of Life: How chaos, crisis and challenges are a training ground for your elevation 15:40

7M ago15:40

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Send JKO a Text Message Have you ever felt that your life was filled with curveballs? What if those challenges are preparing you for greatness? Through science-backed insights and scriptural lessons, learn how the messiest challenges on our journey are not setbacks but setups for our elevation. If you ever wondered why this trouble, this episode is…

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The Silent Saboteur of Your Progress 7:55

7M ago7:55

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Send JKO a Text Message Do you often find yourself asking, “What will people think?” when facing challenges or making decisions? From social science and scripture, we explore how this fear of judgment and need for approval can limit our ambitions, silence our authenticity, and create unnecessary stress in our lives. Learn how to break free from peo…

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The Domino Effect of Persistence in the Game of Life 11:45

7M ago11:45

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Send JKO a Text Message Are you overwhelmed by loss, failures, disappointments or setbacks? Discover how small steps can lead to unexpected victories in the game of life. Learn how the divine game master turns seemingly insignificant moves into breakthrough moments. If you are feeling stuck in one of life’s toughest levels, this episode is for you.…

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A Prayer for Transforming Pain into Purpose: Giving Our Suffering to God as an Offering 28:14

8M ago28:14

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Send JKO a Text Message Do you know that you can offer the pain of your struggles, disappointments, sacrifices and challenges to God as an offering? On this episode, faith and science align to show us that our pain is never wasted when we offer it to God. With scripture backed by research, we learn how that the offering of our pain can lead to prof…

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Prayers for courage to avoid failures of kindness 16:14

8M ago16:14

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Send JKO a Text Message Reflecting on a quote from Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart by George Saunders about “failures of kindness”, Judith Kambia Obatusa (JKO) highlights how fear often holds us back from being kind. She explores the courage it takes to show compassion, both to others and ourselves. Through Scripture and prayer, JKO encourages lis…

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Praying God's Word with Prophetess Natasha Rae: Prayers for Healing, Restoration and Power 18:56

9M ago18:56

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Send JKO a Text Message Rounding up our series on praying God’s Word over us Natasha Rae, a prophetess and passionate prayer warrior, offers practical advice on how prayer can heal wounds, restore relationships, and bring hope to even the darkest of times. She encourages and reminds women who are feeling distant from God that He hears every cry, an…

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Prayers when you are outnumbered and powerful forces are against you: Learning from 3 Kings of Judah 20:54

9M ago20:54

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Send JKO a Text Message Exploring the prayers of 3 Kings of Judah - Hezekiah, Asa, and Jehoshaphat - who battled overwhelming enemies, Judith Kambia Obatusa, JKO, focuses on how to pray when faced with challenges from people, situations, or systems that are much more powerful than us. If you’ve ever been helpless before a formidable hater, this epi…

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Sherry Van Dolder on Winning the Spiritual Battle with God's Word 29:49

9M ago29:49

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Send JKO a Text Message Continuing the series on Praying God's Word Over Us, Sherry VanDolder, a woman of faith, certified relationship expert, and author shares her journey of writing with purpose, and how aligning prayer with scripture can shift mindsets and bring healing. She speaks powerful prayers over listeners, encouraging them to trust in G…

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Prayers for hope when words fail, and light when darkness surrounds 12:58

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Send JKO a Text Message After a period of silence due to a technological hiccup and a very recent loss, Judith Kambia Obatusa, JKO, continues the series on praying God's word over us. JKO reflects on finding solace in God during times of overwhelming grief and uncertainty, much like the story of Job. Through prayer and scripture, she encourages lis…

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1 Year After: Praying God’s Word when Blindsided by Unimaginable Loss and Grief 24:59

10M ago24:59

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Send JKO a Text Message As part of the ongoing series on praying scripture over our lives, Judith Kambia Obatusa – JKO reveals how she clung to Habakkuk 3:17-18 as a lifeline following the devastating loss of her daughter on August 1, 2023. She shares the profound impact of Jonathan Traylor's song "You Get the Glory from This," as a source of comfo…

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Praying God's Word with Becca Rae Eagle: Prayers for Peace and Stength 22:07

11M ago22:07

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Send JKO a Text Message Judith Kambia Obatusa – JKO welcomes Becca Rae Eagle, fellow podcast host shares her journey with the Sacred Penning Podcast, emphasizing the importance of quiet time with God for mental and physical health. She highlights her personal experiences of receiving strength and direction through this practice. Becca also talks ab…

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Praying God's Word over YOU: Genesis 16v13 and Psalms 139v13-14, He Knows Your Name 13:34

11M ago13:34

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Send JKO a Text Message Inspired by the story of Hagar from Genesis 16, host Judith Kambia Obatusa, JKO explores themes of divine recognition and acceptance, reminding us that God sees and knows each of us intimately. Through Psalms 139 verse 13-14 and the song "He Knows My Name" by the Maranatha Singers, JKO offers you comfort and encouragement no…

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Praying God's Word with Brenda Rice: Prayers for Hope, Favour and Peace 19:13

11M ago19:13

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Send JKO a Text Message Judith Kambia Obatusa - JKO welcomes Brenda Rice to share her inspiring journey with prayer. Brenda opens up about overcoming thyroid cancer and supporting her son through addiction, highlighting the transformative power of prayer in her life. She shares meaningful prayers and uplifting scriptures for women facing life's cha…

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Praying God's Word Over You: Overcoming the Pain of Rejection 18:50

11M ago18:50

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Send JKO a Text Message This episode tackles a common wound – the painful experience of rejection. With a definition from Collins Dictionary and a personal story, Host Judith Kambia Obatusa, JKO, explores how rejection shows up in life: pre-birth experiences, relationships, and even church. She reminds us that true worth comes from God's love and s…

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100th Episode Special: A shower of Prayers from the Scriptures with Renice Edmison 26:07

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Send JKO a Text Message Welcome to the 100th episode of Messy Can't Stop Her! Continuing the series on the power of prayers, Judith Kambia Obatusa - JKO welcomes Renice Edmison, a devoted women's group leader who has spent years supporting and uplifting women through faith and prayer. Renice shares her personal journey from a season of profound hea…

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Embracing God's Plan in Exile: Praying with Jeremiah 29:4-7 13:46

12M ago13:46

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Send JKO a Text Message In this episode of "Messy Can't Stop Her," host JKO explores the concept of being in exile, a place of instability and trouble. Drawing a parallel between the Israelites exiled in Babylon and those facing challenges in their own lives, she encourages listeners to find hope in God's promises, using verses 4-7 of Jeremiah 29. …

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Praying God’s Word over YOU with Mrs. Adebola Jaiye-Ojo: Finding Strength Through Prayer (in doubt or unbelief) 25:14

12M ago25:14

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Send JKO a Text Message Continuing the series on praying God's Word over you, JKO and Mrs. Adebola Jaiye-Ojo discuss the power of prayer and finding your inner strength, even in the toughest times. As the founder of the Refuge Children's Home, the Bees Fellowship and The Deborah’s prayer group, Mrs. Jaiye-Ojo is a beacon of spiritual strength and c…

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Praying God's Word over YOU: Isaiah 43v1-5a 19:11

12M ago19:11

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Send JKO a Text Message In this episode of "Messy Can't Stop Her," JKO, embarks on a journey of prayer and reflection inspired by Isaiah 43:1-5a. This episode is the first in a series on praying God’s Word over YOU. It is dedicated to those women in the trenches of life who need a reminder of God's unwavering love and support.Join us as we dive int…

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How to Get Your Joy Back from the Effect of the Comparison Trap on Your Mental Health 15:03

1y ago15:03

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Send JKO a Text Message As we close Mental Health Awareness Month, Judith Kambia Obatusa (JKO) explores the science behind comparison and its impact on women's mental health, and uncovers practical tips that women can use to break free from the comparison trap. References in this episode Jay T. Coza on Twitter Journal of Behavioural Addictions: Soc…

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Faith over Regrets: Healing from Mistakes and Mental Turmoil 21:13

1y ago21:13

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Send JKO a Text Message In this episode of "Messy Can't Stop Her," host Judith Kambia Obatusa – JKO explores the role of faith in overcoming mistakes and their impact on mental health. Featuring biblical wisdom, scientific evidence, and testimonies from inspiring women like Deb, Brene Brown, and Michelle Obama. Discover how faith can be a source of…

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Boost your mental health with self-awareness 19:12

1y ago19:12

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Send JKO a Text Message In this Mental Health Awareness Month episode JKO explores the transformative impact of self-awareness on mental health. Tune in for practical strategies to manage stress, enhance emotional regulation, build self-compassion, and live a more fulfilling life. Support the show If Messy Can’t Stop Her blesses or inspires you, pl…

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Heal Your Trauma, Empower Your Kids: A Mother's Day Gift 22:18

1y ago22:18

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Send JKO a Text Message In this special Mother's Day episode, we explore the importance of prioritizing healing from trauma as a mother and its profound impact on our children. From redefining narratives to practical strategies for self-awareness and support, this episode discusses the messy yet transformative journey of a mother’s healing for the …

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Enjoying the Moments - Aunt Flo’s Monthly Visits and All 12:05

1y ago12:05

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Send JKO a Text Message Turning 53 brings a new chapter for JKO! This week's episode explores the bittersweet transition into menopause, reflecting on periods and celebrating the freedom and confidence that comes with age. JKO shares tips on savoring life's moments, big and small, even when they come with hormonal shifts. This episode is an empower…

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Living in Alignment with Your Values: The Secret Weapon for Better Health? 16:17

1y ago16:17

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Send JKO a Text Message JKO explores the surprising link between your values and your well-being. She explains how living a life true to yourself can be the secret weapon for better health, less stress, and more happiness. At the end of this episode, you will also learn how to identify your values and make adjustments to create a life that nourishe…