Episodes

In this episode of "Sheila’s Take, host Sheila Dunbar welcomes Rachel Lavin, author of "The Donut Diaries" and a body love advocate. They discuss Rachel's personal struggles with body image and her mission to help others develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise. Rachel shares insights into the damaging effects of diet culture and the importance of self-love and empowerment for women. The conversation also touches on the global nature of body image issues, the societal pressures wome...

In this episode of "Sheila"s Take," host Sheila Duncan welcomes Rachel Lavin, author of "The Donut Diaries" and a body love advocate. They discuss Rachel's personal struggles with body image and her mission to help others develop a healthy relationship with food and exercise. Rachel shares insights into the damaging effects of diet culture and the importance of self-love and empowerment for women. The conversation also touches on the global nature of body image issues, the societal pressures wom...

In this episode of "Sheila's Take," Sheila interviews Pastor Samuel Smith, a transformational speaker who discusses his online Bible study and its profound effect on his life and others. He talks about overcoming depression during the pandemic, which led him to focus more on his ministry, family, and faith. Pastor Samuel highlights the importance of balancing work, ministry, and family life, and the role of being equally yoked with a supportive spouse. He shares his future plans for ministry and his family, expressing gratitude for his wife and daughters. The episode wraps up with a prayer and Sheila's appreciation for Pastor Samuel's insights.

In this episode of "Sheila's Take," Sheila interviews Pastor Samuel Smith, a transformational speaker who discusses his online Bible study and its profound effect on his life and others. He talks about overcoming depression during the pandemic, which led him to focus more on his ministry, family, and faith. Pastor Samuel highlights the importance of balancing work, ministry, and family life, and the role of being equally yoked with a supportive spouse. He shares his future plans for ministry and...

In this episode of "Sheila's Take," host Sheila Dunbar converses with Drexwell Seymour about his personal struggle with an inferiority complex and his subsequent achievements as an author, motivational speaker, and filmmaker. Drexwell Seymour discusses his book "Rise Up and Take Your Position," his short film "Rise Up: No One Is Better Than You," and his mission to inspire self-acceptance and empowerment. He shares his journey of overcoming self-doubt with the support of his family and faith, an...

In this podcast episode, Sheila interviews Kevin Palmieri, who shares his personal journey from struggling with anxiety and depression to becoming a successful podcaster and self-improvement advocate. They discuss overcoming adversity, the importance of consistency, and the power of mindset in personal development. Kevin emphasizes authenticity in relationships, challenging limiting beliefs, and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. He reflects on lessons learned from his podcast gue...

In this episode of "Sheila's Take," host Sheila Dunbar interviews Ahmard Vital, a motivational consultant, international speaker, and bestselling author. Ahmard shares his journey from studying athletes' performance habits to becoming a motivational consultant. He discusses his books, "Awaken the Baller Within" and "I Am More Than Enough," which focus on personal and spiritual development. Ahmad also talks about his work as a teen ministry leader and his passion for mentoring young men. He empha...

In this episode of "Sheila's Take," host Sheila Dunbar interviews bestselling author, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate, Steven Thompson. They discuss Thompson's journey from childhood trauma to becoming a successful author, his passion for mental health advocacy, and his approach to life coaching. Thompson shares success stories from his coaching career and offers advice on personal and professional growth. He also discusses his upcoming book and his experiences as a parent. Thompson emp...

In this episode of Sheila's Take, host Sheila Dunbar interviews Bob DePasquale, a purpose-driven impact maker. Bob shares his life-altering journey of being diagnosed with cancer at 18, right before the tragic events of 9/11. He discusses the importance of generosity in his recovery and how the kindness of others, including a friend who lost his life in the 9/11 attacks, inspired him to make a positive impact. Bob also emphasizes the power of support from loved ones and the significance of findi...

In this episode of "Sheila's Take", host Sheila Dunbar interviews life coach and entrepreneur, Michael Jaquith. They discuss Michael's transition from being a chemist to a life coach, his faith, and his methods of transforming complex ideas into practical advice. Topics such as emotional poverty, the effect of COVID-19 on mental health, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life are also explored. Michael shares insights on entrepreneurship, marriage, and the integration of science and religio...

In this episode of "Sheila's Take", host Sheila Dunbar interviews Michael Brown, a counselor and principal of Brown's Leadership Consulting. They discuss his work in counseling, his consulting services, and his books "Born to Achieve" and "A Beautiful Challenge". Brown shares his experience as a national trainer for the Y-Tribe program and a trainer for the Violence Interrupter program. He also talks about his show on Blog Talk Radio, "The Brown Bag with Michael Brown". The episode concludes wit...

In this episode of "Sheila's Take," Sheila interviews Dana Diaz, an expert on narcissistic abuse. Dana shares her personal experiences of growing up in an abusive household and enduring a toxic relationship. She discusses the manipulative tactics narcissists use and the severe physical and mental consequences of enduring such abuse. Dana also recounts her journey to reclaim her life, including her struggle to divorce her abusive ex-husband during the COVID-19 pandemic. She highlights the importa...

In the podcast episode of "Sheila's Take," Sheila hosts Phebe Trotman, author of "Never Quit on a Bad Day" and former soccer player. They discuss the themes of resilience, determination, and the power of positive thinking. Phebe shares her personal journey from playing soccer to becoming an advocate for resilience and inspiration. She emphasizes the importance of gratitude, embracing failure, and the power of language in overcoming adversity. Phebe also shares techniques for building support net...

The topic of the day is the Trinity! Many Christian’s are questioning and doubting its existence, so Sheila turns to Pastor Naron, who has extensive knowledge in this area. 02:53 Challenges to belief in the Trinity emerge among Christians 07:46 Exploring the nature of God and Christ. 15:28 Understanding the Trinity? Reach out for clarification. Final thoughts or questions? Christianity's persistent target. 20:12 Host has two podcasts: Victory and One Ministries Church. Also a yoga teacher with ...