To Help You Heal

When You Can’t Feel Him: Trusting That God Is Near

In this week’s episode, we begin a brand-new series centered on rediscovering the truth that God is actively present, He hears our prayers, and He still moves in our lives today.
Have you ever gone through a season where you couldn’t feel God’s presence? Where His silence made you wonder if you’d done something wrong or if He had left you altogether?
We'll talk about the question — what do we do when we don’t feel Him? Because God’s silence doesn’t mean absence, and that often, it’s our mindset, distraction, or expectation that needs to shift in order to see Him more clearly. This episode helps you anchor your faith in the unchanging truth that God is always near.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
Why feeling disconnected from God doesn’t mean you’ve failed spiritually
How to shift from self-blame to confident trust in God’s nearness
Practical ideas for reconnecting with God through Scripture, worship, silence, and presence
A personal reflection on seeing God during a season of profound suffering and healing
The power of creating space in your life — and in your mind — to hear Him again
Scripture Highlight:
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
Reflection Questions:
When was the last time you felt God was silent? How did you respond?
Is there an expectation, distraction, or belief that might be making it harder to sense God's presence right now?
What would change in your relationship with God if you believed He was always near — even in the quiet?
A Gentle Practice to Try:
Take 2 quiet minutes today. Close your eyes. Breathe deeply. Ask:“God, where have You been that I may not have seen You?”Let stillness be your teacher and your healing.
Stay Connected:
Share this episode with someone who needs the reminder that they’re not alone — and that God hasn’t left them.Follow me on Instagram or Facebook for more inspiration and healing content.

Episode 104: Sharing Your Story (Part 4)

Episode Summary:Welcome back to To Help You Heal. Today marks the final episode in our four-part series on the power of sharing your story. In this episode, we’re unpacking what it really takes to speak your story with confidence—not perfection.
Confidence isn’t something you magically have—it’s something you build by showing up, one small step at a time. Whether you’re thinking about speaking from a stage, sharing your heart on social media, or simply opening up to a friend over coffee, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, I’ll walk with you through:
How confidence is formed (and what it’s not)
What to do when fear or “what will they think?” holds you back
The truth about how your brain responds to new challenges
A practical reframe: it’s not about spotlight—it’s about service
Encouragement for embracing imperfect, honest storytelling
Reflection Questions:
Where do I feel called to step out?
What’s holding me back?
Am I willing to take one small, brave step?
Confidence grows with action—and your story is meant to be heard.
Want to go further?If you’re ready to speak with clarity and confidence, I’d love to invite you into my Speaker VIP Day—a one-on-one experience to help you shape your message and share it with purpose. DM me “VIP” or reach out at marie@mariemonville.com for details.

Episode 103: Finding the Message in Your Story

Speak Your Story Series – Part 3
Not every part of your story needs to be told to be meaningful—but every part can help shape what you share.
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about how to find the message inside your story—the theme that ties your experiences together and creates meaningful connection with your audience.
Whether you're writing, speaking, or simply learning how to talk about what you’ve walked through, this episode will help you:
✨ Identify the “red thread” that connects your story✨ Understand the difference between healing and sharing✨ Learn how to filter your story through a single, powerful message✨ Recognize how transformation creates hope for others✨ Practice selective vulnerability without shrinking your truth
I’m also sharing how I navigated my own boundaries around what to share (and what not to) after my dad passed away, and why clarity matters more than completeness when you speak from your heart.
Reflection Prompt:
What’s the heart of what I want someone to walk away with?Take a walk, journal your thoughts, or just sit with that question today. One powerful message can leave a lasting impact.
Ready to go deeper?
If you’re starting to see purpose and patterns in your story—and want to turn it into something that inspires, equips, and brings healing—my Speaker VIP Experience was designed for you. Let’s build your message together. Send me a message to find out more (marie@mariemonville.com)

Episode 102: The Power in Our Stories: Knowing When to Share

Welcome back to To Help You Heal. This week, we’re continuing the conversation we began in Episode 1 about the healing power of our stories—but now, we’re going a little deeper.
One of the most common questions I hear is: “How do I know if I’m ready to share my story?” Maybe you’ve asked that too. And the truth is, readiness doesn’t always feel confident. Sometimes it feels brave. Sometimes shaky. But that doesn’t mean you’re not ready.
In this episode, I’ll walk with you through:
The difference between healing and sharing
Why healing starts quietly, but sharing invites others in
How to recognize emotional readiness (and why it matters)
What it really means to share with purpose, not just pain
The simple, powerful question: What do I wish someone had told me?
Friend, your story doesn’t have to be finished to be meaningful. And you don’t need a platform—just a heart that wants someone else to know they’re not alone. Your lived experience is sacred. And when you share with honesty, it builds trust and brings light into dark places.
💛 Reflection for the week: What have you learned that someone else might need to hear?
Take a walk, journal it, or simply let your heart sit with that question. I’ll meet you back here next week as we talk about how to uncover the message inside your story.
In the meantime, if this episode encouraged you, I’d love to hear from you! You can email me anytime at marie@mariemonville.com.

Episode 101: Finding Healing Through Our Stories

Welcome to this week’s episode of To Help You Heal. I’m so glad you’re here.
Today, I want to talk about something that comes up so often in my conversations with women—your story. Many times, women come up to me after I speak and they begin by saying, “My story isn’t quite like yours…” and I always pause them right there. Because it’s not about comparison—it’s about connection.
We all have a story. It doesn’t have to be finished or perfect. It doesn’t even have to make sense. But there are pieces of it that someone else desperately needs to hear. Sharing your story, even just a part of it, can be the very thing that helps someone else find hope, healing, or simply the strength to keep going.
In this episode, I talk about:
Why your story matters, no matter what it looks like
How vulnerability creates connection, not shame
The healing power of sharing—even when it’s not the “whole” story
How God uses our pain to create powerful moments of purpose
Encouragement to share just one piece of your journey with someone who needs it
I leave you with this question: Who needs to hear a piece of your story this week?
Remember, it doesn’t have to be the whole thing. Just the part you know you're meant to share. I hope you’ll find the courage to do that—and I’d love to hear how it goes. You can email me anytime at marie@mariemonville.com.
Thanks for spending this time with me. Come back next week as we continue exploring how our stories bring healing.

Episode 100: What If You Said Yes—Just for a Season?

Welcome to episode 100 of To Help You Heal! I can’t believe we’re here. Whether you’ve been with me from the beginning or this is your very first listen, I’m so glad you joined me.
This week I'm sharing how this podcast began, the growth I’ve experienced, and what I hope you’ve gained as well. I started this podcast nearly two years ago, right after writing my book To Help You Heal, because I felt compelled to have deeper conversations about pain, healing, and transformation. Week after week, we’ve walked through mindset shifts, relationship challenges, spiritual questions, and so many real-life healing moments—together.
In This Episode, We're Talking About:
Why I launched To Help You Heal 
How easy it is to feel isolated in pain—and how healing begins with connection
The surprising impact of showing up consistently, even without guaranteed outcomes
Encouragement for stepping into whatever's on your heart (small steps matter)
The ripple effect: your healing will inevitably impact someone else
A Few Questions for You:
Is there something you feel compelled to step into this season?
What would it look like to commit—not forever—but for a short, intentional time?
Could a small step like a weekly prayer walk, journaling, or setting a boundary be your next move toward healing?
I’d Love to Hear From You:
Have any episodes impacted you personally, I’d love to hear your story.Send me an email: marie@mariemonville.com
Let’s Keep Growing Together:
🌐 Schedule a free chat with me — no pressure, just conversation
📖 Get your copy of To Help You Heal
💡 Start small: journal, walk, create, or simply pause. Begin with what you can do right now.
A Final Word:
This podcast has been one of the most consistent things I’ve done in the past two years—and it’s been a gift. Not just because I’ve shown up 100 times, but because you have too. If there’s something stirring in your heart, I encourage you to follow it. Your healing is worth it. And remember, what God is doing in you is often something He wants to use through you, too.

Episode 99: Finding the Courage to Feel What’s Real

This week on To Help You Heal, I’m sharing some thoughts that have been on my heart since Mother’s Day—especially for those navigating this stretch of the year with tender emotions.
We often think healing is about fixing something. But what if the real beginning of healing is just being honest about how we feel?
In this episode, I’m talking about how we can stop avoiding what’s hard and start creating space to feel what’s real. I share how I process through emotion, especially when home doesn’t feel like the best place to do that, and why naming what we feel is often more powerful than solving it.
Whether you’re carrying grief, feeling stuck, or just tired of holding it all in, this is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to rush your healing. You just have to give yourself permission to feel.
In this episode:
What healing really means (and what it doesn’t)
Why emotional avoidance keeps us stuck
How to create space to process feelings in a busy or shared life
A few prompts to help you reconnect with yourself
A reminder that feeling isn’t weakness—it’s the first step toward clarity
Reflection Prompts:
What am I afraid to feel right now?
What is one thing I haven’t said out loud?
I feel ________, and that’s okay.
Mentioned in this episode:If this conversation resonates with you, my book To Help You Heal was written for moments like this—when you’re not looking for a quick fix, just a quiet place to be honest and begin again. You can grab it on my website (I'll send you a signed copy) or Amazon. 

Episode 98: Why the New Feels Uncomfortable (and What That Means)

You’ve committed to the work. You’ve made changes, set boundaries, shifted your mindset — and yet, something still feels… off. If you've ever wondered why growth feels awkward, lonely, or even disappointing at times, this episode is for you.
This week on To Help You Heal, we’re talking about the in-between space — the part of the journey where the old no longer fits, but the new still feels unfamiliar. It’s the part we don’t talk about enough: the discomfort of growth.
You’ll learn:
Why it’s normal for growth to feel uncomfortable
How to reframe friction and fatigue as proof of transformation
The importance of not rushing to “feel better” — and instead learning to trust the process
One question to help you get clarity when things feel messy
Whether you're setting boundaries, letting go of people-pleasing, or learning to live with more purpose and peace, this episode will remind you: you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just growing.
Journal Prompt:
Where am I feeling the most friction right now — and what does that say about how I’ve changed?
Connect with Me: 
I’d love to hear how this episode resonated with you, and any ideas you have for future episodes.💌 Email me at Marie@MarieMonville.com📲 Or send me a message on social media 

Episode 97: Mini Life Audit: The Questions You Need to Ask Yourself this Week

Episode Summary:
Welcome back to To Help You Heal! Over the past few weeks, we've built a strong foundation for creating a life you love — focusing on surrender, gratitude, changing your internal narrative, uncovering your purpose, and finding a purpose project.
This week, we're taking it one step further with a Mini Life Audit — a simple, loving check-in to help you see where you're aligned and where you might need to tweak your habits or mindset. Think of it as a personal recalibration, not judgment — a way to ensure you continue moving toward the life you truly want.
In this 10-minute episode, you'll walk through:
Why regular self-audits are essential for lasting change
Five key reflection questions covering surrender, gratitude, narrative, purpose, and your purpose project
How to create space for deeper reflection (including a tip for incorporating this on a walk)
The power of one tiny, consistent step toward transformation
This episode will help you pause, reflect, and gently course-correct — so you can keep building a life you genuinely love. 
Key Takeaways:
Small, consistent changes lead to lasting growth.
Self-audits are an act of love and grace, not judgment.
Focus on one actionable insight — you don't have to answer everything at once!
Tiny daily steps are more powerful than trying to "fix" everything at once.
Mini Life Audit Questions:
Where am I holding on too tightly? Where could I embrace a deeper level of surrender?
What story am I telling myself? Is it helping me move forward or holding me back?
What am I truly grateful for right now? Am I creating space to acknowledge it daily?
Am I living in alignment with what matters most to me?
How am I nurturing my purpose project? Does it still light me up?
Connect with Me:
I would love to hear your insights after you complete your life audit!
Send me a message- Marie@MarieMonville.com
Or connect with me on social media — comment or DM me!

Episode 96: The Power of a Purpose Project

In this special bonus episode, I’m inviting you into a gentle challenge—a Purpose Project. We’ve spent the last four weeks exploring how to build a life you love even when you don't love your circumstances. This week, we’re making it personal and practical.
I’m helping you identify one small, intentional act of purpose you can pursue this week—something that brings you joy, speaks life to someone else, or stirs hope in your heart. Whether it’s reaching out to a friend, starting a new rhythm, or saying yes to something on your heart, this episode will help you move from inspiration to action.
✨ You'll reflect on:
What brings you joy or peace—and how you might share that
Who in your life needs love or encouragement right now
What small nudge you’ve felt but haven’t acted on
How your past pain might point to someone else’s need
Let’s take purpose from a big idea to a small, meaningful practice—right here, right now. I’ll walk you through how to begin.
🎧 Listen in and then come find me on Instagram to share your purpose project for the week. (Or send me an email: marie@mariemonville.com.) I’d love to cheer you on!