Healing Through Self-Love: Jasmine Merritt's Journey on Elevated Voices
When you get down into the pain and what you've been through literally you just use it, for it fills you up.
Ever wondered how trauma shapes our lives and how we can rise above it? In this episode of the Elevated Voices Podcast, host Dysheka Bibbs sits down with Jasmine Merritt, the inspiring author of *Becoming It: Your Divine Self*. Jasmine, who holds both a Bachelor's and Master's in Family Child Studies, shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma and discovering her purpose.
A Chicago native, motivational speaker, life coach, and entrepreneur, Jasmine's mission is to help others find self-love and heal from past wounds. Throughout their conversation, Jasmine and Dysheka explore various types of trauma, including intergenerational and secondary trauma. They discuss how these experiences can deeply affect one's self-esteem and self-confidence. Jasmine emphasizes the importance of self-love and positive affirmations in the healing process.
She also highlights the role of self-discipline in achieving personal goals and the transformative power of sharing one's story with others. Jasmine's journey serves as a reminder that our past does not define us. Instead, we can use our experiences to fuel our growth and find our true purpose. As she eloquently puts it, "It's really in God and what I know for him to have done for my life before I was even created".
The episode concludes with a call-to-action, encouraging listeners to check in with themselves regularly, practice daily affirmations, and let their voices be heard. Tune in to this heartfelt episode to gain insights into healing from trauma and finding your path to self-love and purpose. Whether you're struggling with your own challenges or supporting someone who is, Jasmine's story offers hope and practical advice for moving forward.