The Heart Helper

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 Heart Helper is a education podcast hosted by Jodie Shannon, with 77 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jodie Shannon hosts The Heart Helper, a education show with 77 episodes published.

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  Chasing God in All the Wrong Places: When the High Is Really a Hunger for the Holy

  Sep 27, 202646 min

  What if the person chasing the next high isn't chasing a drug at all? What if they're chasing God and just don't know it yet? In this episode of The Heart Helper Podcast, Jodie brings together neuroscience, counseling research, and Scripture to uncover a powerful truth: the same reward circuit in the brain that lights up when we feel God's presence is the one that substances hijack. The high is a counterfeit of the Holy. With more than 44 million Americans living with a substance use disorder, this conversation walks through four movements: how we were designed with eternity in our hearts, how addiction hijacks that longing, how a substance can quietly take God's place, and how grace, healing, and treatment can lead us back to the fountain of living waters. If you've ever reached for something to quiet the ache, this one is for you. How is your heart? If you or someone you love is struggling: SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7). In a crisis, call or text 988. References Crosland, C., & Imhoff, B. (2024). [Chapter title]. In [First initial]. King-Ford (Ed.), Christian integration in counselor education (pp. 235–257). Kendall Hunt. Ferguson, M. A., Nielsen, J. A., King, J. B., Dai, L., Giangrasso, D. M., Holman, R., Korenberg, J. R., & Anderson, J. S. (2018). Reward, salience, and attentional networks are activated by religious experience in devout Mormons. Social Neuroscience, 13 (1), 104–116. Jennings, T. R. (2017). The God-shaped brain: How changing your view of God transforms your life (Expanded ed.). InterVarsity Press. May, G. G. (1988). Addiction and grace: Love and spirituality in the healing of addictions . HarperCollins. Mohandas, E. (2008). Neurobiology of spirituality. Mens Sana Monographs, 6 (1), 63–80. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2026). Highlights for the 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health . https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/NSDUH-2025-Annual-Release/2025-nsduh-nnr-highlights.pdf Thompson, C. (2021). The soul of desire: Discovering the neuroscience of longing, beauty, and community . InterVarsity Press. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. (2001). Crossway.

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  Renewing Your Mind: Becoming a Clean Temple for God with Jodie Shannon

  Sep 6, 202636 min

  Before bed one night, after prayer, a simple question stopped me in my tracks: "Can God rest within you comfortably?" In this episode, we're unpacking what it really means to be a temple of God — is your inner life clean and peaceful enough for Him to dwell there, or is it cluttered with the world? We'll walk through what it would look like if God reviewed you like a hotel — would you get five stars? Is your fridge stocked with the fruit of the Spirit, or empty? Then we get practical: as someone currently in school to become a therapist, I break down the science of neural pathways and how you can actually rewire your mind toward the life God's calling you into — verse by verse, habit by habit. If this episode speaks to you, grab a copy of my 40-day devotional, Out of Comfort, Into Calling , and don't forget to subscribe for more conversations on faith, healing, and wholeness. Topics covered: being a temple of the Holy Spirit, bible verses on purity, renewing your mind, neural pathways and habit change, spiritual growth Follow Us On Instagram Show @thehearthelperpodcast Host @iamjodieshannon

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  Pruned for Purpose: Becoming the Man God Called You to Be with Blue Franswa

  Aug 12, 20261h 1m

  What happens when a man loses everything — and still chooses to rise? In this powerful episode of The Heart Helper Podcast, host Jodie Shannon sits down with legendary luxury photographer Blue Franswa for one of the most honest and moving conversations we have ever had. Blue opens up about his Haitian heritage, what growing up as a child of a hearing impaired parent taught him about strength, and navigating a world that does not always make room for you. He gets real about the bad decisions that could have derailed his destiny, the season where he lost everything he loved — his family, his business, his footing — and what it looks like to rebuild when all you have left is faith. But this episode is about more than the comeback. Blue speaks directly to men who are carrying weight they were never meant to carry alone. He challenges the idea that vulnerability is weakness and instead invites men into something deeper — acknowledgment. Feeling what you feel. Finding a sacred community that can hold you while you heal. Too often men are handed armor and told to keep moving. On this episode we give men something different. A place to exhale. A place to be honest. A place to soften their shoulders. If you are a man in the middle of your storm, or you love one — this episode is for you. Connect with Blue Franswa: Instagram: instagram.com/bluefranswa LinkedIn: linkedin.com/bluefranswa Facebook: facebook.com/bluefranswa Website: www.bluefranswa.com Subscribe to The Heart Helper Podcast so you never miss a conversation that could change your life. Host: instagram.com/iamjodieshannon Show: instagram.com/thehearthelperpodcast Website: www.thehearthelper.com

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  They Buried the Abuse. She Buried the Shame. | Healing Unapologetically with Fierra Johnson

  Jul 26, 20261h 2m

  On this episode of The Heart Helper Podcast, host Jodie Shannon sits down with Fierra Johnson-Graham, co-author of Mirror Wounds: A Mother and Daughter's Journey to Healing — a raw and unflinching memoir told in the alternating voices of a mother and daughter bound by love, scarred by trauma, and determined to find freedom. Darlene and Fierra share parallel yet intertwined stories of childhood abuse, family secrets, and the generational silence that kept them bound. Through letters to their younger selves, they pull back the veil on shame and survival — showing that healing is possible even when the scars run deep. This is one of those conversations that will stay with you. In this episode we discuss: The story behind Mirror Wounds and what it meant for a mother and daughter to write their truth together in alternating voices How sexual abuse within a family creates wounds that are silently passed down — and how that silence secretly destroys families generation after generation What happens when the person who hurt you is a family member, and that same person has harmed others, yet no one has had the courage to speak How shame thrives in silence — and how truth is the door to freedom The mirror wounds Fierra discovered her mother was carrying — and how their healing became intertwined across generations Why Fierra made the conscious decision to get well not just for herself, but to properly steward the gift God placed inside her and to show up whole for her children The truth that you cannot carry hurt and expect it not to bleed on the people you love How to heal unapologetically — giving yourself full permission to pursue wholeness without shrinking for the comfort of others The benefits of therapy and why getting professional support is not a sign of weakness but an act of courage and self-stewardship How Fierra stopped being a victim and became a victor — and how she did it with God This episode is for anyone who: Has been carrying a wound they were told to keep quiet Loves someone who is still in their silence Needs permission to stop smiling while broken Has been hesitant about therapy and needs to hear why it changed everything Needs to know that healing is not just possible — it is available to them right now While wounds may mirror from mother to daughter — healing, too, can be mirrored and multiplied. Fierra's story is proof. STAY CONNECTED WITH US Show The Heart Helper Podcast Host Jodie Shannon Guest Fierra Johnson Get your copy of Mirror Wounds Join Fierra's Safe Space

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  The Empress of Entrepreneurship | Honeysuckle Moon on Faith, Floods & Legacy

  Jun 21, 20261h 7m

  The Empress of Entrepreneurship | Honeysuckle Moon on Faith, Floods & Legacy L'Angela Lee, also known as Honeysuckle Moon, is not your average entrepreneur. Born from deep Louisiana roots and shaped by Jamaican culture and Rastafarian philosophy, she built a plant-based skin spa in the historic West End of Atlanta as a love letter to her city and her community. Then the flood came. What could have ended everything became the catalyst for a bigger vision. Grounded in faith, motherhood, and an unshakable refusal to quit, L'Angela shares the raw and real journey of building a wellness brand that serves the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. In this episode, host Jodie Smith sits down with Honeysuckle Moon to talk about what it truly means to be a powerful woman, how Jamaica and Rastafarianism shaped her approach to wellness, and why she believes your greatest setback is simply preparation for your greatest legacy. She did not just survive the flood. She is building an empire from it. If you have ever felt like giving up, this episode is for you. Topics Covered: The origin of Honeysuckle Moon and her roots in culture and community How Jamaica and Rastafarianism influence her life and brand Overcoming a devastating business setback with faith and purpose Entrepreneurship, motherhood, and preserving yourself through it all What it means to be a powerful woman on your own terms Her international expansion as a wholesale wellness distributor New episodes of The Heart Helper Podcast drop regularly. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Learn More Vist Honeysuckle Moon Follow @Honeysucklemoon Book Eco Therapy Jamaica Retreat Visit The Heart Helper Follow @thehearthelperpodcast Follow @iamjodieshannon

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