Iona Speaks about Defending Self-Justice
Iona Speaks about Defending Self-Justice is a monthly podcast to inspire and empower women. A Defender of Self-Justice takes executive ownership of their creative existence, while embracing their divine purpose and soaring as an eagle to navigate life’s obstacles with clarity and bold precision.
Episodes
49 episodes
Fearless Faith, Fearless Woman
Get ready to embrace boldness, courage, and the true meaning of fearless faith in Episode 9 of Iona Speaks about Defending Self-Justice. In this riveting conversation, we dive deep into how women can rise in the face of fear and uncert...
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Season 5
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Episode 509
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40:38
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Honoring Life
Honoring life is a profound and beautiful expression of recognizing the immense value in every breath we take and every experience we endure. It’s the ultimate acknowledgment of resilience that allows us to triumph over hardships and the grace ...
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Season 5
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Episode 508
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48:56
Overcoming Systemic Viewpoints
For centuries, society has viewed substance abuse through a narrow, judgmental lens, often labeling it a moral failure, social incompetence or lack of self-control. This dangerous misconception, rooted in elitist ideologies and systemic viewpoi...
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Season 5
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Episode 507
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43:59
Unlocking the Power of Soul-Care: Embracing Holistic Wellness
In this soul-stirring episode, we explore the profound connection between spirit, soul, and body, diving into what it means to be created in the image and likeness of God. While some say the spirit gives life, and others say the soul breeds lif...
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Season 5
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Episode 506
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46:20
Roots and Revelations: The Power of Heritage
Step into a world of heritage and history as we explore the depths of our ancestry and the stories that shape us. Join us for a heartwarming and enlightening episode where we delve into the power of knowing where we come from and how it impacts...
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Season 5
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Episode 505
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51:28
Undervalued Heroes
Undervalued Heroes reside in the quiet corners of prominent spaces. These heroes don’t look for praise or acknowledgement because who they are and what they do is from the heart. Dedicated and engaged fathers are these heroes, who are und...
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Season 5
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Episode 504
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38:55
Trailblazing Women
Trailblazing Women, are remarkable women of strength and innovation. They break barriers and make history in their prospective fields by inspiring and leading with unwavering determination. In this episode I am honored to have a life-givi...
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Season 5
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Episode 503
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43:07
Transformative Thinking for Elevation
Historically, April has been denoted by our nation to focus on children and youth who have been abused in various forms (i.e physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, spiritual, etc.). Children, youth, and families who have been unseen ...
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Season 5
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Episode 502
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45:45
A Mother's Heartbeat
What better month than Women’s History month to speak about a mother’s heartbeat. Within the symphony of life, there is a rhythmic cadence of a mother’s heartbeat that is a beautiful melody. In the tapestry of life, this melody speaks vol...
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Season 5
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Episode 501
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48:13
Leading through Trauma
In the mind of our creator, Almighty God, we were perfect. Yet because of one choice made, outside of His design, through manipulative and deceptive language, trauma entered into existence. Therefore, we are perfect creations in im...
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Season 4
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Episode 410
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40:41
Dismantling the Stigma of Emergency Room Healthcare
Whether it be physical, mental, spiritual, or psychological, healthcare is essential to the lifestyle of every human being in this world. For centuries there have been disparities in how adults and children, men and women, races and ethni...
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Season 4
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Episode 409
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43:59
A Daughter's Love
There is a beautiful, complex, and transformative bond between daughters and their mothers. Some relationships are close, some are stagnant, some are distant, and some are even nonexistent. In celebrating these unique relationships filled...
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Season 4
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Episode 408
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36:44
Born to Thrive
September is nationally recognized as Hispanic Heritage month. The theme of 2023 is "Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America". What a powerful dynamic it is for individuals to know and understand their culture in...
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Season 4
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Episode 407
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35:53
Impact on Caregivers
In 2022 the Administration on Community Living (ACL) published a report on the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers 2022 National...
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Season 4
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Episode 406
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39:27
Twin Heartbeat
Being a Defender of Self-Justice is not a "catch phrase" or an after thought but an intentional divine posture of identity. A defender is someone who can be defined as a protector, a guardian, a steward, and a champion for what is right.&...
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Season 4
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Episode 405
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32:39
Motherhood and Healthcare
In the last episode, we unearthed another perspective of motherhood as it relates to infertility. Since there is so much to discuss about this topic, we wanted to share more. In this episode, we begin to delve into Michelle Browder'...
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Season 4
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Episode 404
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31:35
Motherhood
On September 24, 2021 in Montgomery, Alabama, a 15 foot high monument was unveiled entitled, "The Mothers of Gynecology", bringing enlightenment to and exposure of the horrific and torturous true practices of Black enslaved women (Anarcha...
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Season 4
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Episode 403
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34:58
The Joy of Processing Grief
Grief is a journey that we will all experience in different capacities. Pain and joy can coexist in grief because when there is a loss of a relationship, a person, or even a situation that impacts individual functionality the intense e...
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Season 4
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Episode 402
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38:24
Breathe and Exhale
"The breath is a river crashing into the mountainside until there is a hole large enough for history to come through." This poetic phrase written by Shanda Buchanan speaks volumes about the force and nature of the power we hold in our breath. B...
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Season 4
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Episode 401
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13:14
Black Love and Friendship
There are so many stereotypes and stigmatizations on the greatness of Black Love because we don’t see it celebrated as much as it should be due to a variety of reasons related to historical trauma, false narratives, misrepresentations, and the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 310
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43:01
Essence of a Women and Mother
From the beginning of time, women have been used to birth nations, settle establishments, pioneer new frontiers, be impactful influencers and bring forth life into the world. There is richness in the stories of women and mothers, who make achie...
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Season 3
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Episode 309
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35:00
Thriving Children
Children are not just our future but they are our now. They were created in the image and likeness of God for Greatness. Therefore, it is important for us as women and mothers to help craft their minds with accurate information that can help th...
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Season 3
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Episode 308
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41:46
Pride, Humility and Trauma
There was just not enough time in last month’s episode that we had to have a part 2 in our discussion because there is so much depth to the definition of Pride, how it impacts trauma and what part does humility play. Therefore, I will be ...
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Season 3
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Episode 307
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26:02
Pride and Trauma
Pride is not a word that is as easily understood as you might think because the definition of pride is broad. Pride can be destructive and can also be a blessing in how it both influences and impacts through trauma. In this episode,...
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Season 3
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Episode 306
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38:03
Defender of Self-Justice as a Child of God
During this month of celebrating fathers and celebrating Freedom with “Juneteenth” we also learn of an impactful decision. With the overturning of the Supreme Court Justice ruling of “Roe vs. Wade,” initially issued in 1973, there are man...
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Season 3
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Episode 305
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32:31
