#hope Archives

Survivor Shift: The Power of Voice

By Tammy René | May 27, 2026 |

Amber Washington shares her shift from victim of childhood sexual abuse to living a full and purpose-driven life. “When you show up as yourself, you find your people.” Amber is the founder of Whole Heals, a healing-centered company dedicated to helping individuals and organizations understand the connection between lived experience, behavior, and leadership. Amber is…

Embracing Womanhood: Healing Mother’s Day Heartache

By Tammy René | May 10, 2026 |

Mother’s Day can be a dagger-filled time for many. Healing our Mother’s Day heartache and learning to embrace our womanhood can seem impossible. Some women who long for children wonder why their hopes are unfulfilled. For others, the joy of having children is haunted by guilt for not measuring up to a mythical standard. And for some, never knowing their own mother’s love leaves a hole that is hard to fill. I have found comfort in the truth that motherhood is really about womanhood. It’s not about bearing children so much as it is about nurturing and lifting others while being true to ourselves and to God. It’s about tapping into and living up to the divine potential within us. Embracing the beauty of our womanhood can heal the broken places in our hearts. Our lives can be filled with the light, love, and joy we crave. May we all embrace our worth and find joy in celebrating the light of womanhood.

Survivor Shift: Trust Yourself; You are Stronger Than You Think

By Tammy René | April 16, 2026 |

Genet Orme shares her profoundly transformative experience of losing both her son and her husband in a span of just a few years. This is a journey in learning to trust yourself in the face of unimaginable adversity and a powerful testament to the hidden strength within.

Eyes to See the Beauty; A Heart Open to Joy

By Tammy René | January 9, 2026 |

So how do we embrace this new year? Maybe it’s more about seeing the beauty on the journey than arriving. Seeking to have eyes to see the beauty woven in our life experiences opens us to strength to face our trials with courage. It gives us a heart open to joy.

Jesus, Santa Claus, and Believing

By Tammy René | December 23, 2025 |

From Santa, I learned the importance of believing in the power of kindness and love. It opened my heart to the gifts of love and kindness offered by our Savior Jesus Christ. Believing in His love brings healing to broken hearts. Believing helps us hold on to the life-giving hope so desperately needed in this world.

Survivor Shift: You Can Create Your Own Transformation

By Tammy René | October 30, 2025 |

Jodi Brown is a brain tumor survivor and works to help others build relationships that thrive. In this interview she shares how accepting God’s will in her life has led her to learn and share ways to transform life after trauma. “You CAN create your own transformation”.

How “Yet” Transforms Fear into Hope

By Tammy René | October 10, 2025 |

Yet is the antidote of fear. I don’t know yet, keeps the door open to answers and help. I can’t yet, helps plant the seeds of a better self image. I don’t want to yet, keeps us from succumbing to the storms. While in the moment, we can’t see the answers or our ability to make it through. However, the word yet adds power to and awareness of our ability to move forward.

Survivor Shift: Let God Be Your Support

By Tammy René | September 25, 2025 |

Guest Lindy Kerby is a motivational speaker and singer-songwriter. She shares her journey in learning to grow and learn through her struggles and how letting God be her support has helped love herself and others more fully. Guest Lindy Kerby, a motivational speaker and singer-songwriter, shares her inspiring journey of growth through struggles. Embracing God…

Breaking the Silence: Conversations on Suicide Prevention

By Tammy René | September 16, 2025 |

Breaking the silence and sharing our own difficult journeys and how we reclaimed our life can offer others much-needed hope. In this very personal video, I share my journey to spread awareness of the very real despair that some face, and offer hope to those who struggle in the darkness. We are not alone.