Episode Description -
Did you know that there is a medicine that can erase portions of your memory? Neither did we until this week’s guest, Author Shawnise Chantell, shared it during her interview with host J Haleem. What should have been the most joyous occasion of her life, became the most traumatic, eventually leading her to flatline. After a bout with depression and anxiety, Author Shawnise Chantell, found a psychiatrist, who not only would work to restore her mental health, but encourage her to write her story. One thing is for sure, healing comes in many forms - and Author Shawnise Chantell is the picture of it.
Show Notes -
1:47 - J Haleem welcomes Shawnise Chantell to the show
2:33 - Author Shawnise shares her background in the medical field
5:03 - Author Shawnise speaks on the importance of knowing your purpose
5:58 - J Haleem speaks on passion being an uncontrollable emotion
7:45 - You have to have a why
9:38 - Author Shawnise speaks on having her daughter @ 15 & the subsequent life events that took place thereafter
12:24 - J Haleem speaks on telling your whole story
14:21 - Author Shawnise speaks on her support system
17:49 - Experiencing the “tough love,” that comes with having a baby at 15
19:56 - Having her second child, two years later, and getting her tubes tied, which not only lasted for six days, but lead to multiple surgeries, and an intense medical scare
27:04 - Author Shawnise Chantell introduces her debut novel, God Within a Lily
28:57 - Dealing with depression & anxiety
30:08 - Taking a medicine that causes you to wipe out the most traumatic moments of your memory
33:03 - Author Shawnise speaks on being encouraged to write a book from her Psychiatrist
34:32 - The moment she received her breakthrough
35:31 - Getting out what she needed from publishing her book
37:14 - J Haleem speaks on the freedom he obtained once he wrote his book
38:20 - Becoming more aware of who she is
39:20 - “Because of your courage,” I did not give up. Author Shawnise speaks on what she wants readers to get out of reading her book and hearing her story
42:26 - Author Shawnise speaks on her children’s take on her accomplishments
43:42 - Author Shawnise speaks on what S.T.A.R.V.E. means to her
46:05 - The importance of knowing & taking charge of your health
47:54 - God Within a Lily releases Summer 2022
50:00 - J Haleem thanks Author Shawnise for being a guest on the show
Connect with Author Shawnise -
Web: https://www.shawnisechantell.com
Social Media: Author Shawnise Chantell across all platforms
Ph: 612-PURPOSE (787-7073)
