Explore Depths of Self-governance and Emotional Health with Deborah Gaskell
- E155
- 1:35:05
- December 12th 2023
Join us for an empowering dialogue with author Deborah Gaskell as we journey through her story of resilience and strength of spirit. Peak into her world full of wisdom as she navigates us towards emotional well-being to readers of all relationship statuses on this episode of the Jaime Luce Podcast.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- What the concept of self-governance is
- How to overcome challenges and take personal responsibility
- The line between faith and fantasy while setting goals
- How write down visions and share a positive message with others
Where to dive in:
(0:00:00) - Interview With Deborah Gaskell
Author Deborah Gaskell shares wisdom and humor in her book Single and Sublime, discussing resilience and living an extraordinary life.
(0:03:59) - Life Transformations and Defying Taboos
Growing up without maternal affection, marrying first partner despite red flags, experiencing abuse, turning to God, and not looking for a project in a partner.
(0:15:03) - Governing Yourself
Food, alcohol, and drugs as coping mechanisms for emotional pain, emphasizing self-control and interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, and choices.
(0:20:00) - Self-Governing and the Love Zone
Self-governing and self-control positively impact us, as our bodies are designed for the "love zone" and there are differences in emotional processing between male and female brains.
(0:23:56) - Overcoming Challenges and Taking Personal Responsibility
Overcome self-pity by taking action and leading ourselves, avoiding it controlling our thoughts and emotions.
(0:30:46) - Discovering the Power to Overcome Challenges
Redemption in tough situations, importance of reading, being prepared for challenges, and being kind and wise in circumstances.
(0:46:27) - Examining Fear, Red Flags, and Self-Improvement
Introspection, communication, counseling, personal growth, and leadership are important for healthy relationships.
(0:56:53) - Faith vs. Fantasy in Setting Goals
Faith versus fantasy, trusting in God's promises, avoid emotional traps, and stay grounded in faith.
(1:08:00) - Navigating Pain and Finding Purpose
Discovering our true purpose by surrendering to God, discerning His voice from our pain, and follow passion and plan.
(1:12:43) - Importance of Writing and Pursuing Vision
Writing down and pursuing a clear and specific vision with a plan leads to success and motivation.
(1:21:30) - Finding Vision and Overcoming Numbness
Numbness can lead to a lack of self-recognition, but we must acknowledge and process our feelings to avoid staying stagnant.
(1:34:34) - Share and Spread the Message
Spread our positive message by liking and sharing.
About the guest:
Debra Gaskill is an author, inspirational speaker, missionary, and has helped others discover their God-given specificity. In Single & Sublime, she shares her own story and the valuable lessons learned along the way, which include becoming strong in spirit and building resilience.
Connect with Deborah:
Website: www.debragaskill.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaskilldebra/
Youtube: @debragaskill
About your host: Jaime Luce’ testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn’t see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God’s way is always the blessed way!
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The Jaime Luce Podcast
Through teaching, discussions, and interviews, The Jaime Luce podcast offers strength and life-giving principles from Scripture for living a Spirit-empowered Christian life of victory. You don’t have to settle for whatever life, the enemy or your past has handed you. By faith in Jesus and in His name, you can be healed, delivered, restored, and made completely new. And by the power of the Holy Spirit, you can take back everything the enemy has stolen from you and claim every promise God has for you instead. What are you waiting for? Learn more here: https://jaimeluce.com/
Jaime Luce is a best settling author, blogger and teacher. Her goal in every mode of ministry has been to empower others to discover the truth of who they are, while also equipping them to tap into God’s blessings.
Jaime attended The Kings University in Southlake Texas, with studies in Biblical and Theological studies.
Having grown up in a family who valued Christian Scripture and prayer, Jaime’s faith in a real and personal God, is the foundation for all her communications. It remains her great joy to share and empower others with life-changing Bible truths.
With surprising and miraculous true-life stories, Jaime shares one of life’s most powerful revelations in her upcoming book co-authored with her mother, Judy Mercer, titles, You Don’t Need Money; You Just Need God.
Jaime and her husband own two companies in Yorba Linda, California, where they work alongside health care providers to meet the needs of their patients in the detection and prevention of Cancer.
Jaime resides in Newport Beach, California with her husband of 27 years, Joel. She considers her husband to be her greatest gift from God. The lasting and impactful lessons she has learned during their marriage served as the inspiration for her contribution to the book, Success, with author Jack Canfield.
Jaime believes her treasures in this life are their four adult children, their spouses and the adored grandchildren. Her favorite past time is spoiling them whenever possible.