Season 3, Episode 6: When God Says “Wait”

Special Guest: Dee James — Christian Life Coach & Holistic Ministry Leader

Waiting seasons can feel uncomfortable, uncertain, and even discouraging—especially when you’re praying, believing, and hoping for change. But what if the wait isn’t punishment… but preparation?

In this powerful and faith-filled conversation, Cassie is joined by special guest Dee James, a Christian life coach and holistic ministry leader, to explore what it truly means to trust God’s timing. Together, they discuss how waiting impacts our faith, emotions, relationships, and purpose—and how to remain grounded, healthy, and hopeful while God is working behind the scenes.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why waiting seasons feel so difficult

How to discern delay vs. denial

Ways to stay emotionally, spiritually, and physically grounded

What God is developing in you during the wait

How to rest without guilt and trust God’s pace

If you’ve ever felt like God is silent or slow in answering your prayers, this episode will remind you that He is still moving—even in the quiet.

Reflection Question

What are you currently trusting God for in this season?

Connect with Coach Dee

Schedule a coaching session with Dee James here:

https://paperbell.me/daliannjames

Resources from Cassie

My Heart Forgot to Tell You (Journal) — Available on Amazon

The Healing Pages Workbook — Available at cassified.shop

For questions or topic suggestions:

embracenevolve25@gmail.com

In this episode of Embrace and Evolve with Cassie, we’re having an honest conversation about breaking soul ties, the emotional and spiritual attachments that can linger long after a relationship ends.

This episode isn’t about blame.

It’s about freedom.

You can walk away physically and still feel emotionally connected, replaying conversations, feeling triggered by memories, or struggling to fully move forward. Healing invites us to address what’s still holding on.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What soul ties are and how they form

• The difference between healthy bonds and unhealthy attachments

• Signs you may still be emotionally tied to someone

• How unhealed soul ties affect new relationships and discernment

• How forgiveness, prayer, and self-reflection support healing

Scripture referenced: John 8:36; “So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.”

Breaking soul ties isn’t about erasing memories, it’s about releasing emotional dependency and making room for peace, clarity, and healthy love.

Reflection Question:

What emotional or spiritual attachment is God or healing asking you to release?

Affirmation:

“I release unhealthy attachments. I choose healing, freedom, and love rooted in peace.”

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00:00 Introduction to Soul Ties and Healing

05:52 Signs of Unhealthy Attachments

12:03 The Process of Breaking Soul Ties

Cassie

Grief | Empowerment Coach

Host of Embrace and Evolve with Cassie

In this episode of Embrace and Evolve with Cassie, we’re continuing the Season 3 conversation on relationships by talking about dating with standards—not walls.

In our previous episode, we explored red flags versus trauma responses and how to discern without reacting from unhealed pain. Today, we take that clarity and apply it to dating.

This episode breaks down the difference between protecting your heart and barricading it. We talk about how standards are rooted in self-respect and clarity, while walls are often built from fear and past hurt. Healing teaches us how to tell the difference.

You’ll learn:

• What healthy standards actually look like in dating

• How walls can disguise themselves as boundaries

• Why you don’t need to explain or lower your standards to be chosen

• How discernment and openness can coexist

Quick clarification: During the episode, I briefly misspoke and said, “dating without standards” when I meant “dating with standards.” The message remains the same—this episode is about honoring healthy standards while staying open to genuine connection.

Dating from healing doesn’t rush.

It observes.

It communicates.

It allows consistency over time.

Reflection Question:

Are you dating with standards—or walls?

Affirmation:

“I honor my standards while remaining open to healthy connection.”

Have a topic suggestion or question for a future episode?

Email: embracenevolve25@gmail.com

Resources mentioned:

My Heart Forgot to Tell You — available on Amazon

The Healing Pages workbook — available at cassified.shop

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Cassie

Grief | Empowerment Coach

Host of Embrace and Evolve with Cassie