Episodes

When a Father’s Heart Breaks: Greg Linkowski on Loss, Healing, and Hope In this deeply moving episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Dr. Greg Linkowski returns with a story that touches the core of every parent’s heart. Known for his resilience...

In this special Merry Christmas episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, I spend time with my family and my glam babies, sharing a real and meaningful conversation on reconciliation.This episode is not a formal interview, it’s a moment. A Christmas scene filled with presence, reflection, and honest dialogue about what it means to pursue peace, protect healing, and love wisely within family.During this conversation, I reflect on:Why reconciliation matters, especially during the holidaysWhen...

What If Your Childhood Shaped Everything? Stacy Schaffer on Trauma, Play, and Healing In this powerful episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ sits down with Stacy Schaffer, MA, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, childhood trauma...

The Deaf Queen Boss Emerge & Empower Podcast TV | Hosted by Dr. LinJ In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kellina Powell, widely known as The Deaf Queen Boss, a trailblazing author, international speaker, and businesswoman who turned an...

Denise Michelle: I Chose Me: A Journey From Trauma to Triumph Emerge & Empower Podcast TV | Hosted by Dr. LinJ Denise Michelle’s story is a powerful testament to what happens when a woman decides to choose herself, despite the trauma, despite...

Survival in a Dysfunctional Home unpacks Ashtyn’s powerful and heart-rending journey growing up inside a family system marked by addiction, emotional instability, and generational dysfunction.With a father consumed by alcoholism and a mother deeply codependent, often dissociative, shut down, and unable to function, Ashtyn was forced into a parental role far too early. She became the emotional and practical caregiver not only for her biological younger brother, but also for her younger adoptive ...

She Went to Serve… But Was Wounded by the Enemy Within She went to serve her country, but the real battle began after the uniform came off. In this powerful episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ sits down with the founder of My...

From Posterchild of Tragedy to Testimony: The Story of Survival and Strength In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Emerge and Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ sits down with a remarkable guest whose life is a living testimony of resilience,...

Reclaiming the Body, Pleasure, and Power For more than two decades, Xanet lived what appeared to be the perfect life, a thriving career, a lasting marriage, two grown children, yet her spirit and body were numb. For 26 years, she had shut down her...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Emerge and Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ sits down with Jen Sulak, an artist, photographer, and creative visionary who opens up about her journey through miscarriage, faith, and rediscovering purpose through art.Known for her bold creativity and authenticity, Jen shares the hidden side of her story, the pain behind the lens, the silence of loss, and the beauty that emerged when she chose to keep creating in the midst of brokenness. Her words are r...

In this thought-provoking episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ welcomes Kerie Logan, a globally recognized human consciousness guide and empowerment strategist with over 20 years of experience helping people transform their lives.Kerie has been named Best Hypnotherapist in her area for 14 consecutive years and was awarded Best Coach of the Year at the PCH Yearly Convention. She’s also an accomplished author, spiritual advisor, blogger, and podcaster.Together, Dr. LinJ and Kerie d...

In this heartfelt episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ sits down with Gina Economopoulos, whose extraordinary journey spans childhood trauma, convent life, barrooms, and ultimately, grace.Born into a vibrant Italian-Greek Catholic family in Syosset, New York, Gina’s life was marked by both love and hardship. After enduring multiple surgeries as a child, she developed resilience that would carry her through many unexpected turns. From a degree in social science to blending social wo...

In this episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ sits down with Danielle Bernock, award-winning author, speaker, and trauma-informed faith-based self-love coach.Together, they open the conversation on the many types of hurts people carry, emotional, relational, generational, and especially spiritual hurt. Danielle shares how trauma shaped her early years and how God’s relentless love brought her out of brokenness into healing, freedom, and purpose.Her story connects with the heart of...

In this emotional and eye-opening episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ speaks with Tina Erwin, retired Navy Commander, author, and grief guide.For 20 years in the Navy, Tina carried the heavy responsibility of delivering news of sudden loss to military families. Nothing, however, could prepare her for when tragedy struck her own family. On March 14, 2003, Tina’s six-year-old niece passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while sitting beside her mother. Perfectly healthy and without w...

From Pain to Transformation: LizBeth de Sá on Healing Through Internal Family Systems In this episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Dr. LinJ welcomes LizBeth de Sá, educator, writer, and certified Level 3 Internal Family Systems (IFS)...

In this powerful episode of Emerge & Empower Podcast TV, Leah Chrest; mother, stepmother, math teacher, lay preacher, and teacher of Christian meditation, shares her journey of healing from childhood loss and the devastating passing of her husband in 2021. Through surrendering her deepest insecurities to God, Leah found peace, joy, and the strength to walk in faith. Her story offers hope to anyone seeking healing from grief and the courage to trust God fully.Content Warning: This episode conta...

In today’s powerful episode, we sit down with Pamela Hawkins. avibrant Holistic Health Facilitator and the Founder of Grace To Overcome — as she shares her journey through the life-altering diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2009. But this story doesn’t end in surrender. It begins in strength.Pamela takes us inside the trauma, the faith, and the transformation that led her from paralysis to purpose. With over 20 years of experience in health, food safety, and chronic illness education, she now...

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! The Shemergence Virtual Conference kicks off TODAY — and I couldn’t be more grateful! 🙌🏽✨ 💫 A special thank you to the powerful women joining me for Session 1, premiering TONIGHT at 6PM EST across Emerge and Empower Podcast TV...

📢 Viewer Discretion Advised: This episode includes sensitive content related to infant loss, grief, and trauma. Please listen with care.In this heartfelt episode of Emerge and Empower Podcast TV, we sit down with Debbie Simmons, a woman of unwavering faith who has walked through the valley of loss and emerged with divine purpose. After giving birth to four premature babies who did not survive, Debbie found herself drowning in grief, holding on to the question “Why?”But through prayer, healin...

Born with cerebral palsy and confined to a wheelchair, Thomas Moon defied every limitation set before him. In this inspiring episode, Thomas opens up about his mental resilience, academic achievements, and unwavering drive to live a purpose-filled life. From graduating high school to earning a college degree, becoming an author, and now stepping into his voice as a motivational speaker, Thomas proves that courage and determination can rewrite any story. Tune in for a powerful reminder that you a...

Minister Alicia Hurt joins Emerge and Empower Podcast TV with a powerful testimony of navigating grief, disappointment, and deep faith. After facing multiple miscarriages and the heartbreaking struggle of not being able to conceive, Alicia vulnerably shares how God met her in the silence and the sorrow. As a minister of the gospel, she unpacks the emotional and spiritual weight of infertility—and how her journey through pain became a platform for healing others. If you’ve ever questioned your pu...

🎙️ Healing Beyond the Surface with Leanna LapidusIn this episode, faith-led Hypnotherapist and Trauma Recovery Specialist Leanna Lapidus shares how true healing begins beneath the surface. With over a decade of experience helping clients heal anxiety, addiction, and emotional pain, Leanna reveals how addressing the subconscious leads to freedom, clarity, and lasting transformation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/emerge-empower--6068978/support.

🎙️ Brave Enough to Heal: Knipe’s Journey Through PTSD, Therapy, and Truth In this powerful episode of Emerge and Empower Podcast TV, we sit down with school counselor and author Knipe as she shares her deeply personal journey of healing after surviving sexual assault and navigating life with PTSD.Triggered during graduate studies, Knipe was thrust into painful flashbacks and a spiral of depression. With transparency and courage, she opens up about her experiences in therapy, her struggles with...

The Courage to Break the Silence: Kath Essing’s Truth In this transformative episode, we meet Kath Essing—a bold speaker, educator, and author who has dedicated her life to empowering women to break free from the weight of unspoken stories. After...