Surviving and Thriving: A Podcast About Life, Mental Health, & Personal Growth

About Surviving and Thriving: A Podcast About Life, Mental Health, & Personal Growth

Just a woman of color navigating the ins and outs of life and having in-depth discussions on topics ranging from mental health and trauma to career and personal development

Publisher

Reny @healwithrenyy

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 May 2021

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

94 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   CHOOSING JOY IN HEAVY SEASONS | WOMEN DESERVE MORE THAN SURVIVAL

   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health and/or medical help. Everything shared here is from my lived experience as someone previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD). This podcast may contain triggering themes related to childhood trauma and abuse. The views, opinions, experiences, and statements expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast or its host. Guests are responsible for the statements and information they voluntarily share during their interviews. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, medical, mental health, financial, or other professional advice. ABOUT THE EPISODE Women are often taught that love means sacrifice, that prioritizing our own needs is selfish, and that our worth is measured by what we produce or provide for others. But what happens when we spend so much of our lives surviving and caring for everyone else that we forget how to simply enjoy being alive? In this solo episode, I'm reflecting on the importance of choosing joy, especially during heavy seasons like the one many of us have been moving through. Through The Conversation Series, I've had the opportunity to hold space for women sharing deeply painful experiences. And with so many of us navigating difficult seasons, myself included, I wanted to offer a gentle reminder that our lives deserve more than constant struggle. We deserve play, pleasure, rest, laughter, and experiences that exist simply because they bring us joy. Let this serve as a reminder. I encourage more women who are prioritizing this to also share your voice and stories. Stories of peace and joy are just as important as the stories of overcoming pain and trauma! The Conversation Series If you’re interested in sharing your story on the podcast please feel out the podcast interest form below (please note that I am primarily accepting submissions from Black, Brown and marginalized women and fems). Podcast Interest Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScG5B2Biago9VA1dqB8TeLJ_KuFWe8vxbQ96poUyBzzCOeDYQ/viewform) Follow my work, donate and subscribe via the link below: NEW WEBSITE: https://healwithreny.weebly.com/ (https://healwithreny.weebly.com/) MY OFFERINGS: https://linktr.ee/healwithrenyy (https://linktr.ee/healwithrenyy) Keywords: mental health podcast, spirituality podcast, holistic healing, healing journey, emotional wellness, spiritual awakening, inner child healing, trauma healing, mindfulness practice, self-care for women, women’s healing podcast, BIPOC mental health, Black women mental health, intuitive healing, feminine energy, personal growth podcast, healing and self-discovery, nervous system healing, somatic healing, healing for Black women, healing for women of color, BIPOC spirituality, ancestral healing, decolonizing wellness, cultural healing practices, Black girl healing, Black woman joy, generational trauma healing, collective healing, community healing spaces, healing for neurodivergent BIPOC, Black mental health support, spirituality in the Black community, holistic healing for women of color, spiritual guidance, intuitive readings, tarot for healing, spiritual self-care, shadow work, spiritual alignment, manifestation for women, divine feminine healing, spiritual embodiment, mental wellness tips, healing codependency, healing abandonment wounds, attachment styles, coping skills for adults, burnout recovery, BPD recovery, CPTSD recovery, emotional regulation, healing from trauma, healing from childhood trauma, relationships and healing, self-trust and boundaries, therapy tools, wellness rituals, spiritual life coach, tarot reader, mystic, intuitive, spiritual bypassing

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   THE CONVERSATION | SURVIVING CHILDHOOD SA, CULTS & SPIRITUAL WARFARE WITH MADAME ZEE’ON

   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health and/or medical help. Everything shared here is from my lived experience as someone previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD). This podcast may contain triggering themes related to childhood trauma and abuse. The views, opinions, experiences, and statements expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast or its host. Guests are responsible for the statements and information they voluntarily share during their interviews. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, medical, mental health, financial, or other professional advice. ABOUT MADAME ZEE’ON In this episode, we’re joined by Madame Zee’On, an intuitive specialist, Oracle, and beginner herbalist of four years, she is a caregiver at heart and a passionate advocate for the vulnerable. Since 2018, she has worked as a CNA with a deep love for caring for elderly and disabled communities, and since 2021, she has served as a Registered Behavior Technician supporting children on the autism spectrum. In 2024, she expanded her work by becoming a Death Doula. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration while continuing her advocacy work around child abuse and HIV. Her work brings together intuitive ancestral wisdom, plant medicine, and years of hands-on healthcare experience to help others navigate life, death, healing, and everything in between. Connect with Madam Zee online at: Tik Tok: @imthegem_ingemini (https://www.tiktok.com/@imthegem_ingemini?_r=1&_t=ZT-99wcVx6Rqt4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583805844712) The Conversation Series I’m continuing to feature incredible Black women, fems and other marginalized women who are open to sharing their experiences navigating mental health recovery, healing, and helping others heal. The women I’ve connected with so far are incredible and I’ve been so empowered by our conversations and I hope you all are too! If you’re interested in sharing your story on the podcast please feel out the podcast interest form below (please note that I am primarily accepting submissions from Black, Brown and marginalized women and fems). Podcast Interest Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScG5B2Biago9VA1dqB8TeLJ_KuFWe8vxbQ96poUyBzzCOeDYQ/viewform) Follow my work, donate and subscribe via the link below: https://linktr.ee/healwithrenyy (https://linktr.ee/healwithrenyy) Keywords: mental health podcast, spirituality podcast, holistic healing, healing journey, emotional wellness, spiritual awakening, inner child healing, trauma healing, mindfulness practice, self-care for women, women’s healing podcast, BIPOC mental health, Black women mental health, intuitive healing, feminine energy, personal growth podcast, healing and self-discovery, nervous system healing, somatic healing, healing for Black women, healing for women of color, BIPOC spirituality, ancestral healing, decolonizing wellness, cultural healing practices, Black girl healing, Black woman joy, generational trauma healing, collective healing, community healing spaces, healing for neurodivergent BIPOC, Black mental health support, spirituality in the Black community, holistic healing for women of color, spiritual guidance, intuitive readings, tarot for healing, spiritual self-care, shadow work, spiritual alignment, manifestation for women, divine feminine healing, spiritual embodiment, mental wellness tips, healing codependency, healing abandonment wounds, attachment styles, coping skills for adults, burnout recovery, BPD recovery, CPTSD recovery, emotional regulation, healing from trauma, healing from childhood trauma, relationships and healing, self-trust and boundaries, therapy tools, wellness rituals, spiritual life coach, tarot reader, mystic, intuitive, spiritual bypassing

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   THE CONVERSATION | BLACK WOMEN, MENTAL HEALTH & MEDICAL RACISM WITH SIERRA LAGUERRE, LPC

   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health and/or medical help. Everything shared here is from my lived experience as someone previously diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Depression, and Complex Trauma (CPTSD). This podcast may contain triggering themes related to childhood trauma and abuse. The views, opinions, experiences, and statements expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast or its host. Guests are responsible for the statements and information they voluntarily share during their interviews. This podcast is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, medical, mental health, financial, or other professional advice. ABOUT SIERRA LAGUERRE, LPC In this episode, we’re joined by Sierra Laguerre, LPC and therapist whose work is deeply rooted in empathy, healing, and the belief that no one should have to navigate life’s hardest moments alone. Drawing from her own experiences with identity, feeling unseen and misunderstood, and the profound loss of her best friend at 25, she found her calling in helping others create space for healing and self discovery. With a warm, compassionate, collaborative, and trauma informed approach, she supports clients navigating grief, trauma, relationships, identity, self worth, and major life transitions. Follow Sierra's Work: Sierra’s Website (https://www.sierralaguerrecounseling.com/) Instagram: @girlwiththeangeltattooxx (https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththeangeltattooxx/) Threads: girlwuththeangeltattooxx (https://www.threads.com/@girlwiththeangeltattooxx?xmt=AQG0pZxx0rCudDJnL9-TWpbB-busGznKSgzk4r6JjQKoM0A) The Conversation Series I’m continuing to feature incredible Black women, fems and other marginalized women who are open to sharing their experiences navigating mental health recovery, healing, and helping others heal. The women I’ve connected with so far are incredible and I’ve been so empowered by our conversations and I hope you all are too! If you’re interested in sharing your story on the podcast please feel out the podcast interest form below (please note that I am primarily accepting submissions from Black, Brown and marginalized women and fems). Podcast Interest Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScG5B2Biago9VA1dqB8TeLJ_KuFWe8vxbQ96poUyBzzCOeDYQ/viewform) Follow my work, donate and subscribe via the link below: https://linktr.ee/healwithrenyy (https://linktr.ee/healwithrenyy) Keywords: mental health podcast, spirituality podcast, holistic healing, healing journey, emotional wellness, spiritual awakening, inner child healing, trauma healing, mindfulness practice, self-care for women, women’s healing podcast, BIPOC mental health, Black women mental health, intuitive healing, feminine energy, personal growth podcast, healing and self-discovery, nervous system healing, somatic healing, healing for Black women, healing for women of color, BIPOC spirituality, ancestral healing, decolonizing wellness, cultural healing practices, Black girl healing, Black woman joy, generational trauma healing, collective healing, community healing spaces, healing for neurodivergent BIPOC, Black mental health support, spirituality in the Black community, holistic healing for women of color, spiritual guidance, intuitive readings, tarot for healing, spiritual self-care, shadow work, spiritual alignment, manifestation for women, divine feminine healing, spiritual embodiment, mental wellness tips, healing codependency, healing abandonment wounds, attachment styles, coping skills for adults, burnout recovery, BPD recovery, CPTSD recovery, emotional regulation, healing from trauma, healing from childhood trauma, relationships and healing, self-trust and boundaries, therapy tools, wellness rituals, spiritual life coach, tarot reader, mystic, intuitive, spiritual bypassing

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

4,659,656,751

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

94

YouTube

93

Engagement

71