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The Heart Helper
Hosted by Jodie Shannon · EN
Welcome to The Heart Helper Podcast, hosted by Jodie Shannon—transformational author of The Book of Real S**t, Flowers in the Garden, and the highly anticipated devotional Out of Comfort Into Calling. This award-winning podcast isn't just content—it's a calling. In a world chasing influence, we offer something deeper: connection, conviction, and Christ.
At The Heart Helper, we believe healing happens when hearts get honest. Rooted in biblical truth and spiritual transparency, this podcast is a sacred space for the stories that shape us. Every episode invites you into powerful conversations with people who've overcome alcoholism, depression, divorce, suicidal thoughts, and more—guided back to life through faith, forgiveness, and grace. You'll also hear testimonies of restoration, God-ordained marriages, and the beauty of becoming who you were always meant to be.
This isn't about perfection—it's about the process. And if you're ready to rise from where you are to where God is calling you, you're in the right place.
Named Best Mind, Body & Soul Podcast by the Urban Media Film Festival, we exist to help you manage your mind, strengthen your spirit, and honor your heart. Inspired by Jodie's upcoming book Out of Comfort Into Calling, each episode is your invitation to walk boldly in purpose.
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 12PM EST. This is more than a podcast—it's heart work for your healing.
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Quiet the Noise | Seen to Serve, Hidden to Hear
4w ago00:38:29Tap to summarizeQuiet the Noise | Seen to Serve, Hidden to Hear The Heart Helper Podcast | Bible Discovery SeriesYou were sent to serve people — but you cannot serve from an empty cup. When you pour constantly without returning to the Father, you stop being filled by God and start being shaped by the crowd. Slowly you will start to look like the world when you were sent to transform it.In this episode of The Heart Helper Podcast, Jodie Shannon takes you deep into what it means to show up for people with purpose, protect your assignment with discernment, and return to God so you can be refilled before you pour again. Jesus often stepped away to be alone. This episode gives you permission and the blueprint to do the same.In this episode you will discover:Why separation is a spiritual discipline and not a sign of weaknessHow Jesus modeled the balance between serving the crowd and withdrawing from itWhy not everyone deserves access to your most vulnerable momentsHow the crowd can slowly shape you into someone God never called you to beWhy the loner is often the leader — and what that means for your callingHow to return to the Father as your source so you can serve from overflowBible Verses Referenced in This Episode:Mark 1:35 — "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed."Luke 5:16 — "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed."Mark 5:37 — "He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the brother of James."Proverbs 13:20 — "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm."1 Corinthians 15:33 — "Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character."John 6:15 — "Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself."Isaiah 45:3 — "I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name."Romans 12:2 — "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."Jeremiah 1:5 — "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart."Galatians 1:15–17 — "My immediate response was not to consult any human being. I did not go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went into Arabia."Isaiah 43:19 — "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"Lamentations 3:26 — "It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord."This episode is for you if:You are a natural giver who pours into everyone but feels consistently emptyYou have been feeling guilty about needing space and solitudeYou are struggling to hear God clearly because the noise around you is too loudYou know you are called to lead but feel pressure to stay connected to everyoneYou need permission to step back without stepping away from your purposeConnect with The Heart Helper:Instagram: @thehearthelperpodcast @iamjodieshannonWebsite: www.thehearthelper.comFree 5-Day Devotional: From Comfortable to Called
Transcribe →Architect of Your Mind: Rewriting Your Story with Bri Boyd
Apr 2600:49:37Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the people who were supposed to pour into you — didn't? In this episode, Jodie sits down with executive function coach Bri Boyd for a raw, real, and deeply necessary conversation about what it takes to rewrite your story when the first chapters were written by people who weren't healed themselves.We're going there — toxic parental relationships, unsupportive family systems, mother wounds, and the silent ways enmeshment and parentification shape who we become. And yes, we're talking about something that doesn't get said enough: no one taught us how to date. As Black women, navigating love and relationships while carrying generational wounds is its own journey — and we don't shy away from it.But this episode isn't just about what happened to you. It's about who you decide to be because of it.Bri brings her coaching lens as they unpack attachment styles, self-betrayal, nervous system regulation, and what it truly means to become the architect of your own mind. Whether you're leaving a toxic environment, healing from a narcissistic family system, or simply ready to show up as the highest version of yourself — this one was made for you.Follow UsShow @TheHeartHelperPodcastHost @IamJodieShannonGuest @BriBoydCoachingResources for This Episode:Codependent No More — Melody Beattiehttps://www.amazon.com/Codependent-No-More-Controlling-Others/dp/0894864025The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolkhttps://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748Sacred Woman — Queen Afuahttps://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Woman-Guide-Healing-Feminine/dp/0345434080Dr. Ramani — Narcissist Recoveryhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoctorRamaniHeidi Priebe — Attachment Styleshttps://www.youtube.com/@heidipriebe1Tim Fletcher — Complex Trauma & Recoveryhttps://www.youtube.com/@TimFletcher
Transcribe →The God Who Raises Dead Things
Apr 500:28:22Tap to summarizeWe celebrate Easter remembering what God did on the third day. But what about the dreams that have been dead longer than three days? What about the marriage, the business, the calling, the version of yourself you quietly buried and stopped talking about?In this episode of The Heart Helper Podcast, we're sitting in Ezekiel 37 — the Valley of Dry Bones — and asking the same question God asked Ezekiel: Can these bones live?The answer is still yes.We'll walk through what resurrection power actually looks like beyond the empty tomb — in your finances, your faith, your relationships, and your purpose. Because Jesus didn't just say He conquered death. He said I am the resurrection and the life. Present tense. Active. And Romans 8:11 reminds us that same Spirit lives inside of you.This isn't a history lesson. This is a word for the woman who has been standing in her valley long enough to memorize every dry bone by name.God is still breathing. And He's not done with what you've given up on.Scriptures referenced: John 11:25 | Ezekiel 37:1-14 | Romans 8:11 | Joel 2:25 | Isaiah 43:19
Transcribe →Becoming Big in Broken Places with Lj Da Joker
Mar 2200:45:54Tap to summarizeSome conversations meet you exactly when you need them.In this episode of The Heart Helper Podcast, we sit down with @lj_da_joker — artist, actor, and father — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about transformation, accountability, and rebuilding your life from the inside out.After spending 7 years in prison, LJ shares what it really takes to change your path — and why most people never do.In this episode, we dive into:• What prison taught him about discipline, identity, and purpose• How to break cycles and choose a different direction in life• The hard truths about modern relationships (for both men and women)• Why attraction alone isn’t enough when choosing a partner• What intentional fatherhood actually looks like• How a relationship with God becomes a real source of power• What he’s building next in music and filmThis isn’t just a story — it’s a perspective shift.If you’ve ever felt stuck, off track, or searching for something deeper… this episode is for you.Listen now. Like, share, and subscribe.#podcast #spirituality #purpose #growth #relationships #healing #christianity #prison #growth #healingFollow UsShow- The Heart Helper PodcastHost- Jodie ShannonGuest- LJ Da JokerLearn More About Our Guest Here
Transcribe →From Prison to Purpose | The Charlie Global Story
Mar 800:47:10Tap to summarizeWhat happens when someone turns 15 years in prison into a platform that changes lives?In this powerful episode of The Heart Helper, I sit down with Charlie Global, who was recently released from prison two years ago after serving 15 years behind bars and has transformed his past into purpose. From being behind bars to dropping bars as an artist, Charlie is proving that your story does not have to end where your mistakes began.Today, Charlie has built a community of more than 80,000 YouTube subscribers who follow his compelling prison stories. His mission goes far beyond storytelling. Charlie shares his experiences so others can learn from his past and avoid the mistakes he made.Charlie is not defined by where he has been. He is walking in purpose.In this episode we discuss:• What it was really like serving 15 years in prison• The lessons prison taught him about life and choices• Who God became to him during some of his darkest moments• The importance of positive thinking and perspective• Turning pain and past mistakes into purpose• How he built a YouTube following of over 80K subscribers• Why sharing prison stories can help others avoid the same pathThis conversation is honest, inspiring and full of wisdom for anyone who believes in redemption, growth and second chances.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM SHOW @thehearthelperpodcastHOST @IAMJODIESHANNONGUEST @charlie_global88LISTEN TO CHARLIE’S NEW SINGLE DON’T FOLDhttps://music.apple.com/us/album/dont-fold/1865197318?i=1865197440
Transcribe →Look What a Year Can Do: Christina Dias, The Dreamer and The Doer
Feb 2200:57:34Tap to summarizeOn this powerful episode of The Heart Helper, I sit down with award-winning media personality and now author Christina Dias for a conversation about faith, determination, and boldly pursuing your destiny.Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Christina made the life-changing decision 13 years ago to move to Atlanta because she knew her dreams were bigger than her hometown. She chose faith over fear — and she’s been moving that way ever since.From working on Tyler Perry sets, hosting major events, managing brands and artists, to now becoming the author of Look What a Year Can Do, Christina embodies what it means to be not just a dreamer, but a doer.In this episode, we discuss:• Moving with determination when the vision feels bigger than you• Trusting God’s calling on your life• Pursuing your dreams unapologetically• Manifesting what’s already been placed in your mindIf God is in you, who can be against you?This conversation is your reminder that it’s time to stop sitting on the vision and start walking in it. The ideas, the calling, the purpose — they were given to you for a reason.It’s time to manifest what’s already within you.FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAMShow @thehearthelperpodcastHost @iamjodieshannonGuest @stinadiasGet Christina's book Look What a Year Can Do
Transcribe →Faith, Film & Fulfillment: Jon Clawd on Purpose, Creativity, and Honoring What Matters Most
Feb 800:51:48Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode of The Heart Helper, Jodie sits down with multi-talented creative Jon Clawd — an actor, artist, producer, director, and writer who is making waves in the entertainment industry while staying grounded in faith and purpose.But this conversation goes deeper than career highlights. Jon opens up about the journey behind the success — the challenges, the lessons learned, and how his relationship with God continues to guide his decisions both personally and professionally.Together, they explore what it means to strengthen your spirit in an industry full of distractions, the importance of honoring your spouse and family, and how alignment, faith, and discipline lead to true blessings and fulfillment.This episode speaks to creatives, entrepreneurs, men striving to lead with integrity, and anyone seeking encouragement to pursue their calling without compromising their values.Tune in for a conversation that blends entertainment, faith, and real-life wisdom.Follow UsShow @thehearthelperpodcastHost @iamjodieshannonGuest @jonclawdLEARN MORE ABOUT JON CLAWDChampion: The Story of Dan PittsTrust IssuesJerry the Short Film
Transcribe →Becoming the Man I Needed with Rico Flash
Jan 2501:01:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Heart Helper Podcast, artist Rico Flash opens his heart and shares a truth many men live with, but rarely name — having a father in the home, yet lacking emotional presence and guidance.What began as a vulnerable social media post about the absence of fatherly support unexpectedly went viral, as men across the world reached out to say, “I feel this too.” Through his honesty, Rico created space for others to acknowledge their own wounds, reminding us that healing often begins when one person is brave enough to tell the truth.This conversation is not about blame, but about becoming. Rico reflects on what it means to seek guidance from God when earthly guidance feels incomplete, how intimacy with God reshapes the heart of a man, and why starting each day at God’s feet allows us to walk more firmly in faith.Rico also shares the heart behind his latest EP, Polaroid, and how music has become a vessel for processing memory, emotion, and healing — capturing moments of love, growth, pain, and transformation through sound.At its core, this episode is a sacred reminder: men carry deep feelings too, and vulnerability is not weakness — it is the doorway to connection, brotherhood, and healing. When one man speaks, many hearts are freed.Follow UsThe Heart Helper PodcastHost- Jodie ShannonGuest- Rico Flash Polaroid EP
Transcribe →The Heart Helper Podcast: Audio Sneak Peek - Out of Comfort Into Calling
Dec 2800:25:18Tap to summarizeReady to step into your purpose this new year? In this special episode, I'm giving you an exclusive audio preview of my book Out of Comfort Into Calling: A 40 Day Journey from Being to Becoming.We'll explore what it truly means to embrace newness daily rather than waiting for January 1st to arrive. I'll unpack the powerful biblical significance of the number 40 and why this timeframe is so transformational for spiritual growth and personal development. You'll hear a heartfelt prayer for living in your God-given purpose, plus Day 1 of the journey focusing on how to be a light in the world around you.This episode offers a taste of how this 40-day devotional can help you rest, reset, and prepare to become the bigger and better version of yourself that God is calling you to be. Whether you're feeling stuck in your comfort zone or ready to take the leap into your calling, this book will guide you through the journey from simply existing to truly becoming.Get Your Copy: Available on all major book platforms including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million: https://www.amazon.sg/Out-Comfort-Into-Calling-Becoming/dp/B0FJXXQN7SSigned copies available at: https://www.thehearthelper.com/booksFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAMSHOW @THEHEARTHELPERPODCASTHOST @IAMJODIESHANNON
Transcribe →Hearing God's Whisper
Nov 2300:40:23Tap to summarizeWe often expect God to speak through the loud, dramatic moments—the earthquake, the fire, the storm. But what if the message you've been waiting for is in the whisper?In 1 Kings 19:11-13, when Elijah stood on the mountain, God wasn't in the powerful wind, the earthquake, or the fire. Instead, God came in a gentle whisper—a still, small voice that could only be heard in the quiet.Sometimes you have to be still to hear what The Spirit is saying. Maybe you've been missing the message while waiting for the bottle, and in doing so, you've been missing the blessing.Join me on The Heart Helper as we explore what it means to quiet our hearts, listen for God's whisper, and discover the blessings that come when we stop striving and start hearing.Follow Us On InstagramShow The Heart HelperHost Jodie Shannon
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