God, Do You See My Suffering? Finding Purpose in Pain and Hope in the Darkness

Hey friends — it’s Danielle.

If you’re in a season of pain right now, I want you to know: I see you. More importantly, God sees you.

In this episode, I’m opening up the pages of Job 14 and inviting you into a real and raw conversation about suffering, grief, anxiety, trauma, and the questions we all wrestle with when life hurts.

I’m not here to give you quick answers. I’m here to sit with you in the hard and speak truth over your heart.

In this episode, we’ll walk through:

🔹 7 deep, soul-level questions we ALL ask in suffering (and how God answers each one) 🔹 What Job 14 teaches us about lament, honesty, and hope 🔹 Why your pain is not a punishment 🔹 How God uses suffering to shape, strengthen, and sanctify 🔹 The hope we have—even when God feels silent

If you’ve ever said, “Why is this happening? Where is God? Will this ever end?” — this one’s for you. Whether you’re battling migraines like I do, carrying trauma, or helping someone else through their valley, this is a space for grace, comfort, and truth.

💬 “Job didn’t pretend to be okay. And God didn’t push him away. Your honesty is welcome here.”

💻 Read the full blog post that goes with this episode: 👉 God, Do You See My Suffering?

📥 Free Resource: Download my Letter of Release — a journaling tool to help you surrender grief, pain, or heartbreak to God. 👉 Get the free download here

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You’re not alone. You’re not forgotten. God sees. And He is near.

In grace & truth, Danielle 🤍

Have you ever done everything right—walked in integrity, honored God—and still ended up misunderstood or betrayed? That’s exactly where Joseph found himself in Genesis 39… and if I’m honest, that’s where many of us find ourselves too.

In this episode, I want to remind you of something powerful: God’s presence is the true blessing. Not the position, not the promotion, not the applause—but His nearness.

We’ll walk through Joseph’s highs and lows together and talk about what it really means when Scripture says, “The Lord was with Joseph.” Because that same presence that sustained him through false accusation and prison is the same presence that holds you today.

You’ll also hear a beautiful story from one of the women who attended our Renew & Restore Women’s Healing Retreat—a reminder that even in the hardest seasons, God is still working, healing, and redeeming what feels lost.

✨ Want to go deeper? I just published a new blog post that pairs with this episode: 📝 “God’s Presence Is the True Blessing” It’s a heartfelt reflection filled with scripture, a little humor, and practical ways to stay grounded in God’s presence—even when life feels unfair. → Read the full blog now at happyfamilycoach.com/blog

If you’ve been in a season of waiting, suffering, or feeling unseen, this episode and blog are for you. My prayer is that as you listen and read, you’ll begin to recognize that His presence is not only enough—it’s everything.

xoxo, Danielle

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Betrayal hurts in a way few other wounds do. Maybe it came from a spouse, a close friend, a parent, or even someone in your church. When trust is broken, it can shake your whole world and leave you wondering if you’ll ever feel safe again.

In this episode, I want to walk with you through what forgiveness really looks like after betrayal. Together, we’ll talk about:

• How to release bitterness without excusing sin.

• Why forgiveness and reconciliation aren’t the same thing.

• The difference between building healthy boundaries and putting up walls.

• How to recognize real fruit of repentance when trust is being rebuilt.

• And how to step off the Unhappy Kid Triangle and move forward in freedom.

Friend, I know this isn’t easy. Betrayal cuts deep. But Jesus knows this pain — He was betrayed by one of His closest friends — and He shows us the way through. My prayer is that as you listen, you’ll find hope, clarity, and courage to keep moving toward healing and freedom in Christ.

📥 Don’t forget to download your free resource, The Letter of Release Guide, linked in the show notes below.

If this episode encourages you, share it with someone who’s carrying the sting of betrayal today. And remember — forgiveness doesn’t erase the past, but it does free your future.

xoxo,

Danielle

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Friend, have you ever laid your shame or guilt at the cross… only to find yourself picking it back up again the next day? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I want to walk with you into the freedom that Romans 8:1 promises: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” We’ll talk about why shame keeps creeping back, how to tell the difference between conviction and condemnation, and how the Happy Kid Toolkit can help you break the cycle.

I’ll also share a new tool — the “Do Not Reclaim” note — to help you resist the urge to carry what Jesus has already carried for you. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to stop replaying old regrets, replace shame with truth, and live in the joy of being forgiven and free.

And if you don’t yet know Jesus as your Savior, this episode includes a heartfelt invitation to surrender your life to Him — because true freedom begins with Him.

👉 Don’t forget to grab your free Letter of Release Guide in the show notes below to go even deeper.

xoxo,

Danielle

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👉 Get your FREE e-book, "The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose," a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book.

➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here

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Friend, the happiest life isn’t found in perfection — it’s found in forgiveness. In this episode, I walk with you through Romans 4:7–8 and Psalm 32, where David reminds us what it feels like to be covered by God’s mercy and released from shame.

I’ll share pieces of my own story, a tool from the Happy Kid Toolkit, and the powerful Letter of Release exercise we used at my women’s retreat — because I want you to know that you don’t have to carry guilt or regret one more day.

Come sit with me in this episode, and let’s discover together what it means to be forgiven, covered, and free. And don’t forget to grab your free Letter of Release Guide in the show notes below — it’s my gift to help you take the next step into freedom.

xoxo,

Danielle

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👉 Get your FREE e-book, "The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose," a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book.

➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here

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What do you do when the place that’s supposed to be safe, healing, and welcoming becomes a place of hurt? Maybe you’ve felt favoritism, elitism, hypocrisy, or even shaming in your church. It can shake your faith and leave you wondering if you belong.

In this episode, I unpack how to:

• Recognize church hurt and name it for what it is.

• Forgive without enabling — releasing bitterness while still setting healthy boundaries.

• Discern wisely if God is calling you to stay, speak up, or step away.

• Anchor your healing in Scripture and the unchanging love of Christ.

Forgiveness doesn’t mean excusing sin. It means freeing your own heart from bitterness and trusting God to be your defender. With practical steps and biblical wisdom, I guide you to a place of hope, healing, and renewed faith in Jesus — even when church hurts.

📖 Romans 15:13 — “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

xoxo,

Danielle

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👉 Get your FREE e-book, "The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose," a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book.

➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here

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Friend, what if the hardship you’re walking through right now isn’t rejection from God, but His love? In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into Hebrews 12:4–13 to show you how God’s discipline isn’t punishment — it’s fatherly training that shapes us into holiness and peace.

I’ll walk you through the passage verse by verse, unpacking key Greek words and sharing how this truth has carried me in my own life. Together, we’ll discover how to reframe trials as God’s loving instruction, how to endure when it feels painful, and how your perseverance can strengthen others around you.

🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why God’s discipline proves you are His beloved child

• The difference between punishment and fatherly training

• How to endure hardship with faith and perseverance

• Why discipline produces peace and righteousness in the long run

• How your perseverance can create a “straight path” for others

If you’re weary or discouraged in a hard season, this episode will remind you: you are God’s beloved child, and His discipline is producing a harvest of righteousness and peace in you.

xoxo,

Danielle

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➡️ Download the FREE Letter of Release Guide - Learn how to release what you’ve been carrying, renew your mind with God’s truth, and step into freedom. → Download here

👉 Get your FREE e-book, "The Healing Mirror: Turning Pain into Purpose," a guide to self-reflection, boundaries, and spiritual growth. Click here to subscribe and instantly receive your free e-book.

➡️ Discover your go-to position/role on the Unhappy Kid Triangle by downloading the quiz here

➡️ Join us for the next “Renew & Restore” Women’s Healing Retreat — For women and young women (ages 17+) who are ready to heal, rest, and reconnect with God. Learn more + Register

➡️ Download the FREE 14-Day Teen Devotional: You Are Not Alone Perfect for teens struggling with anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Download here.

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What happens when you’ve reached the top of your game — but realize fame and performance don’t fill the ache in your soul?

This week, I’m joined by Belinda Halloran, a retired professional athlete, native Australian, and now a sports psychologist and mental performance coach living in Sonoma, California. Belinda’s story is one of grit, grace, and transformation.

As a child prodigy, she was thrust into the spotlight — appearing on magazine covers, commercials, and rising to the professional ranks at just 18. But behind the medals and recognition, she wrestled with the emptiness of a performance-driven world. In her 20s, Belinda encountered Jesus — and everything changed. She learned how to anchor her identity not in winning or accolades, but in Christ.

In this episode, Belinda opens up about:

• Growing up in the world of elite sport and what it cost her childhood

• Finding Jesus in the midst of fame, pressure, and temptation

• Living boldly as a Christian in the professional sports arena (when it wasn’t popular)

• Transitioning from Pro Athlete to Sports Psychologist & Mental Performance Coach

• Why faith is the foundation for balance, resilience, and joy in competition

• Her powerful mantra: Grace over glory

And parents — don’t miss her incredible advice for raising athletic kids. Belinda encourages moms and dads to make home a refuge:

“Your kids already feel immense pressure from school and their coaches. At home, let them be kids. Give them chores, play board games, go to church, talk about life outside of sports, and remind them they are your son or daughter before they are an athlete.”

If you are raising a young athlete or walking through the pressures of performance as a family, Belinda’s wisdom will bless and inspire you.

Belinda now works with athletes of all ages — from high school to college to professionals — as a sports psychologist and mental performance coach. She helps athletes strengthen their mindset, stay balanced, and can integrate their faith into performance.

👉 To learn more or book a consultation for your son or daughter, reach out to Belinda directly:

• Website: coachbperformance.com
• Instagram: @coachbelindahalloran
• Podcast: Plan B - Athletes Supporting Athletes
• Email: CoachB@coachbperformance.com
• WhatsApp: 415-583-3783

Don’t wait until the pressure breaks your athlete — give them the gift of a coach who understands both high-level performance and the deeper need for faith and balance.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or happyfamilycoach.com/podcast

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