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May 2025
21m 20s

Our Stories, Our Why

Leslie Vernick
About this episode

In this deeply personal and powerful kickoff to the Coaches Takeover Series on Relationship Truth: Unfiltered, join Certified Coaches LeAnne Parsons and Diana Bala as they pull back the curtain on their personal stories of people-pleasing, performance, and purpose—and how God has faithfully redeemed it all.

With warmth, honesty, and Christ-centered wisdom, LeAnne and Diana share how their journeys of healing led them to coaching—and why they are passionate about walking alongside women in emotionally destructive relationships today.

This episode will help you feel seen, known, and invited into your own transformation. You’ll discover that you don’t have to disappear to keep the peace, and you don’t have to perform to be loved.

If you’ve ever thought, “Maybe it’s me,” or “Is it selfish to say no?”—this episode is for you.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:
  • Personal stories of people-pleasing and the protective roles it plays
  • Moments of transformation that shifted everything
  • Why coaching is a sacred and powerful tool in healing journeys
  • How Scripture anchors the work of both coaches
  • Real, practical first steps to move beyond fear-based approval-seeking
  • Encouragement that you are not too messy for God’s love—or His purpose
Anchor Scripture:

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” — Galatians 1:10 (NLT)

Quotable Moments:

“You don’t have to disappear to keep the peace.” – LeAnne “People-pleasing wasn’t my personality—it was my protection.” – LeAnne “It’s maturity, not selfishness, to know who God made you to be.” – Diana “Your ‘no’ can be holy when it honors your God-given priorities.” – Diana

Ready for More?

Learn more about coaching with our team: www.leslievernick.com/coaching

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Closing Prayer Highlight:

“You’re not alone. You’re not crazy. And with God’s help, you can live in truth, walk in CORE strength, and reclaim your voice.” – LeAnne

Sneak Peek:

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes featuring powerful client stories of transformation and live Q&A sessions with your coaches. Real questions, real answers, rooted in real hope.

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