In this powerful Lenten-focused episode of Faithfully Healed, Latisha Sternod and Jen Clark invite listeners into a sacred interior journey, from feeling like a burden to embracing the truth of being beloved.

As Ash Wednesday approaches, they unpack the deeper meaning of Lent beyond giving up chocolate or checking religious boxes. Through thoughtful dialogue, practical examples, and spiritual insight, they explore prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as transformative tools for interior renewal. This episode reframes Lent as an intentional season of metanoia, a change of mind and heart, where we confront distraction, soften hardened places, and allow Christ to shine more fully through us.

With warmth and clarity, Jen and Latisha explain how fasting isn’t just about food, prayer isn’t just reciting words, and almsgiving isn’t just donating money. Instead, Lent becomes a deeply personal invitation to spiritual growth, humility, and love, preparing us to receive Easter not just as a date on the calendar, but as a resurrection within.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What Lent really means, and why it matters
• The purpose of Ash Wednesday and receiving ashes
• Repentance as metanoia: changing the way we think
• Moving from negative self-beliefs to beloved identity
• How prayer softens the heart in difficult relationships
• Almsgiving as hidden acts of love and service
• Fasting as sacrifice—not self-improvement
• Fasting from devices, distractions, or harsh words
• Why silence is essential for hearing God’s voice
• How intentional interior work prepares us for Easter

Anchor Quote: “You are not burdened. You are beloved.” – Latisha Sternod

Reflection: What if Lent isn’t about losing something, but becoming someone? What if repentance isn’t shame, but renewal? This season, where might God be inviting you to soften, surrender, and step into the truth that you are deeply loved?

Resources & Mentions:

Books: A New Day, A New Start: Seek Your Sunshine by Jen Clark The Wonderful Counselor by Latisha Sternod

Lenten Practices Discussed:

• Prayer: Honest, humble conversation with God
• Almsgiving: Intentional, hidden acts of service
• Fasting: Sacrifice that creates space for Christ
• Silence: Reducing distraction to hear God clearly
• Interior renewal before exterior expression

Key Themes:

• Metanoia (repentance as a change of mind)
• From self-focus to Christ-focus
• From distraction to silence
• From burdened identity to beloved truth

Scripture References: Genesis 3:19 – “Remember that you are dust…” Mark 1:15 – “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” Matthew 6:1–18 – Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God.”

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In the final part of the New Year, New Start series, Latisha Sternod and Jen Clark round out the SPIES wellness framework by diving into Intellectual, Emotional, and Social wellness. This episode is an uplifting, wisdom-filled guide to growing your mind, nurturing your heart, and fostering healthy relationships, key areas that often go overlooked in personal development plans.

Through heartfelt stories, expert insight, and faith-filled encouragement, Jen and Latisha inspire listeners to embrace lifelong learning, emotional resilience, and vibrant community connection in 2026. Whether you're an introvert finding your pace or a couple looking to grow together, this episode offers practical steps to thrive in every season.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What intellectual wellness looks like beyond school and degrees
• How learning a new skill or language stimulates brain health
• Tips for setting intellectual goals without pressure
• Why a growth mindset and grace matter in adult learning
• Healthy emotional processing and personal emotional strategies
• The impact of inner dialogue and speaking life over yourself
• The role of community in emotional health
• How social connection boosts longevity and joy
• Creating intentional relationships in every season of life
• The importance of putting yourself “in the arena” to connect

Anchor Quote: “Put yourself in the arena. You were made for connection. God created us to be in communion with one another.” – Jen Clark

Reflection: What if this year you didn’t aim to master everything—but simply chose to start something new, feel more deeply, and connect more intentionally? What if learning, healing, and community were your holiest pursuits? Step into this season of growth, knowing that every step matters and grace meets you in every new beginning.

Resources & Mentions:

Framework: SPIES – Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social (This episode focuses on Intellectual, Emotional, and Social wellness)

Books:

• A New Day, A New Start: Seek Your Sunshine by Jen Clark
• The Wonderful Counselor by Latisha Sternod

Tools & Tips:

• Intellectual goals: Read 5 books, learn an instrument, take an adventure
• Emotional strategies: Music, journaling, exercise, prayer, solitude
• Inner dialogue: Speak life over your body and your efforts
• Social tips: Connect through shared interests, service, or faith groups
• Grace reminder: Mastery takes 10,000 hours—start with your first 10

Scripture Reference:

• Proverbs 18:21 – “The tongue has the power of life and death…”
• Luke 5:16 – “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
• Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one… if either of them falls, one can help the other up.”

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In this powerful continuation of our New Year, New Start series, Latisha Sternod and Jen Clark shift the focus from spiritual growth to physical and intellectual renewal. This episode is full of practical encouragement and expert insight to help you step into 2026 with clarity, intention, and grace—especially when it comes to your body and your mind.

From cardio and strength training to lifelong learning and curiosity, Jen and Latisha explore how to set sustainable goals rooted in love, not shame. You’ll learn how to embrace the physical body as a temple of the Holy Spirit and how to expand your intellectual life in alignment with your calling and gifts.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail—and what works instead
• A holistic approach to physical wellness: cardio, strength, flexibility, rest, and nutrition
• How to create realistic fitness goals at any age or ability level
• Viewing self-care as sacred, not selfish
• How to listen to your body to prevent burnout or injury
• Nutritional basics: clean eating without shame or extremes
• The importance of water and movement to detox the body and spirit
• Intellectual wellness: lifelong learning as worship
• How to expand your knowledge through reading, research, and creative expression

Anchor Quote: “Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Taking care of your body isn’t vanity—it’s honoring God’s presence in you.” – Jen Clark

Reflection: What if your fitness goal wasn’t about changing your body, but loving it well? What if nourishing your mind could be a form of prayer? This year, don’t just grow stronger—grow truer to the person God created you to be.

Resources & Mentions:

Framework:

• SPIES – Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social (This episode focuses on Physical & Intellectual; Emotional & Social coming in Part 3)

Books:

• A New Day, A New Start: Seek Your Sunshine by Jen Clark
• The Wonderful Counselor by Latisha Sternod

Tools & Tips:

• SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
• Nutrition tip: “If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it.”
• Fitness tip: Cardio (aerobic & anaerobic), strength, flexibility, and rest are all essential
• Intellectual growth idea: Read books, explore saints’ writings, try a new creative outlet

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 6:19 – “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit?”

• Matthew 22:39 – “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

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In this energizing and soul-centered start to 2026, Latisha Sternod and Jen Clark kick off a special three-part series: New Year, New Start. This episode focuses on the most essential dimension of personal growth, spiritual formation. Whether you’re brand new to faith or a lifelong Christian ready to go deeper, this conversation offers powerful tools, reflections, and ideas to ground your goals in divine purpose.

Latisha and Jen introduce the “SPIES” framework for holistic living—spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, and social—and dive deep into the S: spirituality. They offer practical guidance on how to explore or strengthen your faith life through prayer, tradition, scripture, and community.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How to create spiritual goals that match your unique starting point
• Exploring faith for the first time or returning after a long pause
• The promise of God when you seek Him with a sincere heart
• Practical ideas for growing spiritually: Mass, Adoration, retreats, pilgrimages
• Using tools like the Catechism in a Year and Bible in a Year
• The value of Christian spiritual traditions (Carmelites, Franciscans, Jesuits)
• Why community matters in your spiritual journey
• How to approach prayer with patience, grace, and real expectations

Anchor Quote: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can… Make your spiritual goal achievable so you feel victory—not shame.” – Jen Clark

Reflection: Your spiritual life doesn’t need to be impressive—it just needs to be intentional. Whether you’re lighting a candle for the first time or signing up for your first pilgrimage, God meets you where you are. And He walks with you every step of the way.

Resources & Mentions: Framework: SPIES – Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social (Full series continues in future episodes)

Apps & Tools:

• Formed – Catholic digital content platform
• Hallow – Prayer & meditation app
• Catechism in a Year and Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz

Books:

• A New Day, A New Start: Seek Your Sunshine by Jen Clark
• The Wonderful Counselor by Latisha Sternod

Scripture Reference: Matthew 7:7 – “Seek and you will find.” Psalm 34:4 – “I sought the Lord, and He answered me.”

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In this heartfelt and theologically-rich episode of Faithfully Healed, Latisha Sternod and Jen Clark explore what true healing really means, from the physical pain in our bodies to the hidden wounds in our spirits. With honesty, compassion, and practical wisdom, they unpack how healing is more than symptom relief, it’s a full-body, full-soul transformation.

Drawing from scripture, personal stories, and decades of counseling and coaching experience, they reveal why healing often includes suffering, how Christ models embodied wholeness, and what it means to truly answer the question: Do you want to be healed?

In this episode, we talk about:

• The intersection of spiritual, emotional, and physical healing
• John 1:14 and the meaning of the Word becoming flesh
• Why some pain remains—and how God still heals through it
• The example of Paul’s thorn and suffering as spiritual refinement
• Exposure therapy, scripture, and facing the thing that hurts
• How bitterness or grief can block healing—and how to release it
• Why anger at God is normal—and where it can lead you
• The deeper “why” of healing and how it connects to our purpose

Anchor Quote: “With a strong, healthy body, you can be your best you. You bring joy to God by loving others with renewed energy, which brings renewed life.” – Jen Clark

Reflection: Healing may not come the way you imagined—but it is coming. It might look like tears. Or truth. Or doing that painful stretch one more time. Christ doesn't just want to fix you. He wants to transform you.

Resources & Mentions: Books:

• A New Day, A New Start: Seek Your Sunshine by Jen Clark (Page 102: Final reflection)
• The Wonderful Counselor by Latisha Sternod (Page 38: John 1:14 – “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us”)

Scripture References:

• John 1:14 – “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”
• 2 Corinthians 12:7–9 – Paul’s thorn and God's grace
• John 5:6 – “Do you want to be healed?”

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In this rich and spiritually grounding episode of Faithfully Healed, Latisha Sternod and Jen Clark explore the beauty of sacred movement, how prayer and physical embodiment unite to bring deeper peace, healing, and wholeness. From walking rosaries and kneeling postures to mountain biking meditations, they reveal that your body isn’t just a vessel, it’s a participant in prayer.

Latisha breaks down how somatic practices, backed by neuroscience and Christian tradition, invite us into deeper communion with God. Whether you’re holding tension in your body, struggling to focus during prayer, or simply yearning for more integration between your faith and daily life, this episode offers hope and practical tools.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What it means to pray with your body, not just your words
• The neuroscience behind emotions, thoughts, and behaviors
• How Catholic liturgy is deeply somatic, engaging all the senses
• Walking rosaries as embodied meditation
• Why stretching can be a spiritual practice
• Practical ways to regulate anxiety while staying present with God
• The power of posture in prayer: kneeling, lying down, or biking with the Lord
• Why it’s okay for your prayers to feel “crummy”, God still meets you there

Anchor Quote: “Our heart determines our thoughts. Our thoughts determine our words. Our words determine our behavior… therefore, our heart determines our destiny.” – Jen Clark

Reflection: Your body is not a distraction to prayer—it’s the place God wants to meet you. What if your healing isn’t about praying harder, but about praying truer—with your breath, your stretch, your tears, your steps?

Resources & Mentions: Books:

• A New Day, A New Start: Seek Your Sunshine by Jen Clark (Page 79: Chapter “The Power of Seeking Joy”)
• The Wonderful Counselor by Latisha Sternod (Page 97: Pursuing wellness and sanctity)

Scripture Reference: Colossians 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…”

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In this energizing and emotionally-rich episode of Faithfully Healed, Latisha Sternod and Jen Clark dive deep into the intersection of physical movement, emotional healing, and spiritual wholeness. Whether you're just starting a fitness journey or you're navigating post-surgical recovery, this conversation will remind you that God meets you in your body and in your breath.

Jen shares real-world insights from working with clients facing shame, obesity, injury, and trauma. You’ll learn how integrating fitness with faith creates more than physical change. It transforms your soul. Together, they unpack how mindset, grace, and small steps lead to a renewed, joy-filled way of being.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why fitness is more than weight loss—it’s spiritual transformation
• How to overcome shame and harsh self-talk in the gym
• Why just showing up can be a huge win
• The emotional barriers that come with healing physical trauma
• Why delayed results don’t mean failure—they’re proof of perseverance
• Metanoia and the call to renew your mindset
• The connection between physical suffering and holy transformation
• Scripture, psychology, and somatic healing tools that empower change

Anchor Quote: “Sometimes just getting to the gym is a win. You walked in here. It’s a win. And if you just need to cry—cry. I’ll sit here with you.” – Jen Clark

Reflection: Your body is not a burden—it’s a temple. You don’t need to earn your worth by changing it. Healing starts where you are. Grace meets you in your first step.

Resources & Mentions: Books:

• A New Day, A New Start: Seek Your Sunshine by Jen Clark (Page 40: “Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit…”)
• The Wonderful Counselor by Latisha Sternod (Appendix A, Page 96: Regulating your nervous system for healing)

Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 6:19 – “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit?”

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In this inspiring and heartfelt episode of Faithfully Healed, Latisha Sternod sits down with her dear friend Jen Clark, personal trainer, wellness coach, and former high school counselor—to talk about the journey from emotional healing to physical wellness. What begins as a conversation about faith-based coaching unfolds into a powerful testimony of choosing wholeness, embracing divine identity, and integrating mind, body, and soul.

Jen shares how her passion for health, rooted in Jane Fonda workouts and high school coaching, evolved into a Christ-centered mission to support women through life’s transitions. Together, Latisha and Jen explore how their respective books and ministries mirror each other’s call to healing—one that is both grounded in Scripture and practically lived out in the body.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Jen’s transition from school counselor to faith-based fitness coach
• How faith and fitness work together to empower emotional healing
• The power of choice, and how to seek truth in your spiritual walk
• Jen’s heart for helping women overcome body shame and self-doubt
• Latisha’s book The Wonderful Counselor and healing from religious trauma
• How Catholic spirituality and somatic practices can be united
• Why both Jen and Latisha believe their books “marry well” together
• Creating inclusive, loving faith spaces for both women and men

Anchor Quote: “You have power and control over your own physiology. You can change it. You can grow it. You can form it.” – Jen Clark

Reflection: What if your healing doesn’t begin in your mind—but in your muscles? What if loving your body is one of the holiest things you can do? As Jen and Latisha show us, Christ-centered wholeness is possible when faith meets fitness—and shame is met with love.

Resources & Mentions: Books:

• A New Day, A New Start: Seek Your Sunshine by Jen Clark
• The Wonderful Counselor: A Catholic Woman’s Path to Emotional Healing by Latisha Sternod

Scripture Reference: Matthew 7:7 – “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find.”

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