Coach PBJ Blog
Thoughtful reflections from Coach PBJ on faith, healing, shadow work, mindset, and becoming whole from the inside out.
Through the Seasons of My Life
At 60, I am reflecting on the spring, summer, fall, and winter seasons that shaped my journey and taught me what truly matters. Life is sacred, seasons change, and life is but a whisper. ...more
Shadow Work
September 11, 2026•6 min read
Everybody Communicates. But Few Connect.
For four months I sat in meetings nodding like everyone else. Nobody understood the assignment. Nobody said a word. This is what happens when gifted women stay silent and what it costs us. ...more
Shadow Work
July 23, 2026•6 min read
When My Heart Is Overwhelmed
An executive coach called me a jewel in front of my entire leadership team. They moved me to another position the next week. This is what I learned about what happens when your gift makes people uncom... ...more
Shadow Work
July 22, 2026•6 min read
The Loneliness of a Set Apart Life
My whole life relationships have been seasonal. My circle has always been small. For years I thought something was wrong with me. Then God showed me the truth about what it means to carry light. ...more
Shadow Work
July 21, 2026•8 min read
What They Meant as a Setback
They passed me over four times. Every time they chose someone else they handed me the same assignment. Train the new person. This is what I learned while I was waiting. ...more
Shadow Work
July 19, 2026•6 min read
She Has Chosen a Good Part
I was called too spiritual. It nearly broke me. But in the middle of that pain God spoke four words that changed everything. Mary has chosen a good part. And it shall not be taken away. ...more
Shadow Work
July 18, 2026•7 min read
Don't Throw Your Pearls to Swine
I spent years helping people get jobs, find homes, and rebuild their lives. Some of those same people trampled what I gave them. This morning God showed me why. And what to do about it. ...more
Shadow Work
July 17, 2026•8 min read
There Will Be Plenty of Water
Yesterday I released it. Then God moved. I woke up this morning, sat in His presence, and He led me to John 3:23. What He said will shift how you see this season you are building in. ...more
Shadow Work
July 16, 2026•4 min read
I Didn't Know I Was Depressed
I didn't know I was depressed because I never stopped performing. I was still showing up, still smiling, still giving everything. But inside I was empty. If you've ever felt this way, this is for you. ...more
Shadow Work
July 15, 2026•5 min read
DREAM BUILDER OR DREAM KILLER
Every dream faces two voices: one that builds and one that destroys. Discover how to recognize dream builders, silence dream killers, and choose thoughts that align with God's purpose for your life. ...more
Shadow Work
July 14, 2026•4 min read
God Is Still Working
Romans 8:28 reminds us that God is still working, even when we can't see it. What feels like a setback today may become the very thing He uses to fulfill His purpose tomorrow. ...more
Shadow Work
July 13, 2026•3 min read
God Isn't Asking You to Figure It Out
What if God never asked you to figure it all out? This blog reminds purpose-driven women that peace isn't found in having all the answers—it's found in trusting the One who does. Let go of the pressur... ...more
Shadow Work
July 12, 2026•2 min read
Delayed Doesn't Mean Denied
Waiting can test your faith, but God's delays are never without purpose. If you're wondering when your breakthrough will come, this blog will remind you that God's timing is perfect, His promises are ... ...more
Shadow Work
July 11, 2026•2 min read
Lord, Is It Time to Let It Go
Letting go is rarely about giving up. Sometimes it's the greatest act of faith. If you've been holding on because you're afraid to release what once mattered, this blog will encourage you to trust God... ...more
Shadow Work
July 10, 2026•2 min read
Why Is This Happening...Again
Have you ever found yourself asking, "Why is this happening again?" Maybe the better question is, "Lord, what are You teaching me through this familiar experience?" Every season has a lesson, and God ... ...more
Shadow Work
July 09, 2026•3 min read
Have You Forgotten Where Your Help Comes From
As purpose-driven women, it's easy to rely on our own strength. Psalm 121 reminds us that our greatest resource isn't our experience or ability—our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and ea... ...more
Shadow Work
July 08, 2026•2 min read
Stop Looking for the Map and Look to God
As purpose-driven women, we often ask God for the map while He's inviting us to walk with Him. What if you don't need the whole plan? What if all you need is the next step—and the faith to trust the O... ...more
Shadow Work
July 07, 2026•2 min read
Are You That Girl Who Needs God to Say the Wordt
What if the breakthrough you've been praying for begins with one simple act of faith? Discover how the centurion's words, "Say the Word," reveal the power of living from relationship with God instead ... ...more
Shadow Work
July 05, 2026•2 min read
Are You That Girl Who Makes It Look Easy?
She makes life look easy, but every responsibility carries a cost. This blog invites purpose-driven women to pause, reflect, and consider whether they've become so comfortable carrying life that they'... ...more
Shadow Work
July 04, 2026•3 min read
Are You That Girl Who Wonders If There's More to Life Than This?
Coach PBJ explores the questions many women begin asking in the second half of life. Drawing inspiration from Solomon's journey in Ecclesiastes, this message invites readers to examine success, purpos... ...more
Shadow Work
July 03, 2026•4 min read
Are YOU That Girl Who Makes Everyone Else Feel Seen
She makes everyone else feel valued, heard, and understood—but secretly wonders if anyone truly sees her. This blog explores the hidden pattern of pouring into others while quietly neglecting your own... ...more
Shadow Work
July 02, 2026•2 min read
Are You That Girl Who Keeps Saying, "I'm Fine"... When I'm Not
How many times have you said, "I'm fine," when you weren't? This blog explores the hidden pattern behind those two words and why telling the truth to yourself may be the first step toward greater awar... ...more
Shadow Work
July 01, 2026•2 min read
I’m That Girl Who Has It All Together… Until I Don’t
What if the woman you've become isn't who you are, but who you learned to be? Explore the hidden patterns behind always being "the strong one" and discover why awareness is the first step toward lasti... ...more
Shadow Work
June 30, 2026•2 min read
Hiding in Plain Sight: Who Am I Without the Mask?
The final blog in the Hiding in Plain Sight series explores how survival strategies can become identity. What if who you've been calling “me” is really who you learned to be? ...more
Shadow Work
June 29, 2026•4 min read
Hiding in Plain Sight: I Have to Stay in Control
Part 8 of Hiding in Plain Sight explores the hidden cost of control. What feels like responsibility may actually be self-protection. Awareness begins when we ask what belief is making control feel nec... ...more
Shadow Work
June 28, 2026•4 min read
Hiding in Plain Sight: I Have to Prove I'm Enough
Success isn't the problem. Sometimes it's the belief driving it. Discover the hidden belief behind the branch of performance and learn why awareness is the first step toward lasting transformation. ...more
Shadow Work
June 27, 2026•5 min read
Hiding in Plain Sight: Belief Systems
The seeds of shame, hurt, insecurity, fear, and trauma don't shape our lives on their own. It's the beliefs that grow from those experiences that quietly become our root system. ...more
Shadow Work
June 26, 2026•5 min read
Hiding in Plain Sight: Trauma
Trauma doesn't always look like pain. Sometimes it looks like hyper-independence, control, emotional walls, or constantly preparing for the worst. Explore how yesterday's experiences can quietly influ... ...more
Shadow Work
June 25, 2026•5 min read
Hiding in Plain Sight: Fear
Fear rarely announces itself by name. Instead, it disguises itself as overthinking, procrastination, perfectionism, and waiting for the "right time." Discover fear quietly keeps women stuck while conv... ...more
Shadow Work
June 24, 2026•5 min read
Hiding in Plain Sight: Insecurity
Insecurity doesn't always look like low self-esteem. Sometimes it hides behind comparison, people-pleasing, and the need for validation. This series explores how insecurity quietly shapes our decisio... ...more
Shadow Work
June 23, 2026•5 min read
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