You can have it all—money, career, marriage—and then one day, it’s all gone. That loss often leaves us wondering: How can I recover from this?
If you’re in the middle of rebuilding your life, my guest, Dr. Jena L. Bell, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, executive coach, and entrepreneur, is here to provide a blueprint to help you detach from the past, lead with purpose, and build healthy relationships.
Shownotes
Dr. Bell’s Story of Courage
- Dr. Bell shares how, at 54, she hit a really low point in her life. After years of abuse, she finally went through a divorce, but it left her in a deep depression. On top of that, after spending more than 20 years at her corporate job, she was let go. And just as all this was happening, she was stepping into a new chapter: becoming an empty nester.
- At first, she felt like this season was taking away the identity she had spent so many years building. But when she decided to make a change, it sparked a series of big shifts in her life.
- She finally chose herself first, after years of defining herself through others. Dr. Bell’s journey shows the strength and resilience women can find—even after life knocks them down.
The Blueprint: Actionable Steps to Healing and Growth
- Dr. Bell shares her “blueprint,” a step-by-step approach to help women move from feeling stuck and broken to building a fresh foundation for their lives.
- Her blueprint guides women through spotting old patterns, uncovering their strengths, shifting limiting beliefs, and creating healthier relationships.
- With Dr. Bell’s framework, you can start putting yourself first and create a future that feels brighter than your past.
Building Clarity and Courage—One Step at a Time
- Together, we discuss how clarity and courage are essential for transformation. Dr. Bell shares how asking difficult questions and facing uncomfortable truths opened doors to new possibilities for her.
- She emphasizes that courage isn’t about giant leaps—it’s about small, consistent steps and accepting help from others. Her story illustrates that courage grows each time you move forward, even if you feel afraid.
The Power of Community and Investing in Yourself
- Dr. Bell emphasizes how important it is to seek support—whether from sisters, coaches, or therapists. Her own healing really took off when her sister stepped in to remind her of her worth.
- Investing in yourself through therapy, coaching, and supportive communities is essential, especially for women of color navigating bias, career challenges, or life transitions.
“Building that courage is about making decisions. It’s all about decisions—what you want in your life and being able to take those small steps, build on them, and keep going. Before you know it, that courage gets stronger and stronger. But if you never take that step, if you never move forward, you’ll always be stuck in fear.” — Dr. Jena L. Bell
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Whether it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, or just not feeling yourself – let’s talk. Go to FortisMentisPsychiatry.com/help to schedule an appointment.
Resources
- Be sure to grab Dr. Jena’s Free Gift, The Freedom Framework, to start your path to emotional freedom. Also, learn how you can work with Dr. Jena, get a copy of her book, Mirror Affirmations, or book her to speak at your next event.
- Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for daily inspiration. Also, visit her website to learn more about her work.
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