Episode 17: Strength, Courage and Wisdom: How to Grow from Your Challenges (w/ Dr. Sharon Moore)

Rebuilding after loss isn’t about fixing what was broken—it’s about creating something new, something rooted in wisdom, resilience, and the unshakable truth that even in our hardest moments, we are still capable of joy.

In this episode with Dr. Sharon, we explore redefining beliefs, reclaiming self-worth, and finding freedom in life’s transitions. We discuss divorce, especially in Christian circles, and unlearning the idea that love is earned through perfection. Dr. Sharon shares how she reclaimed her identity, prioritized authentic relationships, embraced wisdom and stepped into her next chapter with confidence. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by the weight of always being strong, this conversation will remind you that you deserve care, too.

Song of the week: Strength Courage & Wisdom by India.Arie

Topics Covered:

(00:00:00) Episode Snippet

(00:00:23) Welcome to Your nEXt Chapter Podcast

(00:01:25) Strength, Courage, and Wisdom

(00:02:22) Who is Dr. Sharon Moore?

(00:03:32) How Dr. Sharon helped me heal

(00:07:15) Are you a strong friend? 

(00:10:55) Over-Awareness blocks confidence

(00:15:54) Rethinking the “Gold Standard” of life

(00:19:37) Love can’t thrive under unrealistic standards

(00:22:15) Misaligned hope

(00:30:33) The power of showing up for others

(00:32:57) How past experiences shape wisdom

(00:35:26) Dr. Sharon’s wisest decision

(00:37:30) Mindfulness

Key Takeaways:

"When you're always in a position of being watchful, you're not actually able to be mindful."

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About Our Guest

Dr. Sharon Kelley Moore is a psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in mental health. A graduate of Howard University College of Medicine, she has worked in community and forensic psychiatry, veteran care, and trauma research. Outside of medicine, she’s a proud mom of three and a talented singer, writer, and photographer.

About Your Host

Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!

Connect with Dr. Nicole:

Web: https://yournextchapter.co/

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Email: hello@yournextchapter.co

Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith.