WOC: Get From Stuck to Vision with Dr. Sharon Arrindell

WOC: Get From Stuck to Vision with Dr. Sharon Arrindell

Episode 165

In this episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, Dr. Sharon Arrindell shares her journey as a speaker, counselor, and best-selling author dedicated to empowering women and couples. Dr. Sharon discusses her mission to help couples transition from feeling like roommates to experiencing true romance, as well as assisting women in moving from a place of feeling stuck to discovering their purpose and wholeness. She opens up about her personal experiences with marriage, including the challenges she faced in her first marriage, which lasted 13 years and produced two children. Tune in to explore themes of personal growth, relationship enrichment, and the pursuit of dream lives for women of color.

We discuss:

• The Importance of Acknowledging Setbacks
• Unwrapping the Gift of Setbacks
• The Role of Support and Community
• Taking Action and Moving Forward

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Embrace Setbacks as Opportunities for Growth

In the podcast episode featuring Dr. Sharon Arendelle, the transformative power of setbacks is a central theme, illustrating how they can lead to significant personal growth and new opportunities. Dr. Sharon shares her own journey, demonstrating how her experiences shaped her into the counselor, coach, and speaker she is today.

The Importance of Acknowledging Setbacks

Dr. Sharon emphasizes that setbacks are not the end of the road but rather a crucial part of the journey. She recounts her struggles, including a painful divorce and the challenges of being a single mother. These experiences left her feeling lost and hopeless, yet they also became the catalyst for her transformation. She highlights the importance of recognizing these moments of difficulty and using them as a springboard for change.

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Unwrapping the Gift of Setbacks

One of the key takeaways from the episode is the metaphor of "unwrapping the gift of setbacks." Dr. Sharon encourages listeners to confront their challenges head-on and view them as opportunities for growth. She shares a powerful analogy of a child opening gifts during Christmas, where some gifts may not seem appealing at first glance. However, it is often these gifts that hold the most potential for change and growth. By embracing and unwrapping these "gifts," individuals can discover new paths and possibilities.

The Role of Support and Community

Dr. Sharon also discusses the significance of seeking help and surrounding oneself with supportive individuals. She recounts how her pastor and his wife played a pivotal role in her life during her darkest moments, encouraging her to pursue education and personal development. This support system was instrumental in her journey from feeling stuck to finding purpose. She stresses that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and that community can provide the encouragement needed to move forward.

Taking Action and Moving Forward

The episode highlights the necessity of taking action to overcome feelings of being stuck. Dr. Sharon shares her experience of writing down her thoughts and feelings during a challenging time, which ultimately led her to return to school and pursue a career in counseling. This proactive approach allowed her to transform her pain into purpose, and she now inspires other women to do the same.

Your Setback Can Be Your Comeback!!!

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Dr. Sharon said

• 00:15:01 - "Get up and do something."
• 00:18:11 - "But in most cases, that's the one you need to unwrap because that's the one that's going to change your life forever."
• 00:21:28 - "I am Sharon Arendelle. And I like that girl."
• 00:26:42 - "Think of it as an investment in yourself. Absolutely. Because you never know who you're going to meet."
• 00:31:45 - "Just show up as you, whoever that person is, show up as who God made you to be."
• 00:36:45 - "You have this gift that you haven't unwrapped."
• 00:38:37 - "A setback truly became a comeback in a big, big way."

About Dr. Sharon Arrindell

On a Professional note… Dr. Sharon is a board certified licensed Christian marriage and family therapist, helping couples get to enjoyment in marriage and women get from stuck to vision. She is also a Maxwell Leadership certified speaker and coach and member of Global Women Speakers. She is an Amazon bestselling and international bestselling  author, and an Impact award winning author who has written several faith-based books.

Dr. Sharon has also been an adjunct professor, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for over 17 years. She has appeared on several podcasts and local television shows, and graced the cover of several magazines, including New York Weekly, Women of Distinction Magazine, Shout Out Miami Magazine, Success Women’s Magazine, and 100 Fearless Women International Magazine.

On a Personal note…Dr. Sharon is a wife to her dream guy. She is a godly woman, mother of two, stepmother of three and combined with the dream guy, has ten grandchildren and one on the way. She lives in sunny Florida and for recreation she rides an adult tricycle, enjoys morning pool aerobics with some amazing ladies in her community and enjoys chair yoga three days a week.

Connect with Dr. Sharon Arrindell

Website: https://www.inspiredwholenesscounseling.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsharonarrindell/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Arrindell0502

YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@dr.sharonarrindell1223/streams

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sharon-arrindell-420192168/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dr.-Sharon-Smith-(Arrindell)/e/B08B5K7CX4?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

About the Podcast

Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) is a podcast about women empowerment stories and for Women of Color who want more out of life. This show is for women who have had enough and want change, especially those who have been waiting to choose themselves and live boldly. 

In each inspiring episode, hear from women from different backgrounds, countries, and ages who have embarked on personal journeys, sharing their stories of empowerment, overcoming, and their path to living a dream life (style).

How to Live a Dream Lifestyle Series: 

• How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™: The Overview - Empowering Women of Color Through Podcasting
• How to Live a Dream Lifestyle™: Dream
• Dream Life: Living a Dream Lifestyle: Step 3 - Decide
• In Charge: Dream Series - Drive Towards Your Dream Lifestyle

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