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When Faith Meets Fear: An Honest Conversation About Anxiety

What if the season you feared the most was actually preparing you for the life God had planned for you?

In this episode, I sit down with one of my dear ...friends, Ashley Poisella, for an honest conversation about anxiety, fear, faith, and what it looks like to navigate those seasons as Christians.

Ashley and I first met years ago through the wedding industry, and reconnecting in midlife has been such a gift. As our friendship has grown, we’ve discovered that we’ve both wrestled with anxiety and fear in different seasons of life. In this conversation, we share our personal journeys, the lessons God has taught us along the way, and why struggling with anxiety doesn’t make someone “less faithful.”

We talk about the stigma that can sometimes exist in Christian circles, the pressure to feel like we should always have unwavering peace, and the freedom that comes from being honest about our struggles while continuing to trust God through them.

If you’ve ever questioned your faith because you’ve battled anxiety, or you’ve wondered if you’re the only one feeling this way, this episode is for you. Our hope is that you’ll walk away encouraged, reminded that you’re not alone, and confident that God can meet you even in the middle of your anxiety.

Join us for a heartfelt conversation about friendship, faith, second acts, and learning to trust God one step at a time.

To learn more about Ashley, her photography, and her life coaching, be sure to visit https://www.twotencoaching.com and follow her on Facebook @ashley.poisella and Instagram @ashlytherese and @twotencoaching.

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When Faith Meets Fear: An Honest Conversation About Anxiety

What if the season you feared the most was actually preparing you for ...

The Story Behind the Novel Forty Love: Midlife Reinvention and New Beginnings

What if midlife wasn’t about slowing down… but opening up? In this ...

Navigating Midlife: What I'm Learning Along the Way

Have you ever looked at your life in midlife and thought, This isn’t ...

Style in Your Second Act: Dressing for the Life You're Living Now

What happens when your closet no longer fits your life? In this ...

Healing After Divorce: What I Learned Along the Way

This season on Second Act Sessions, we’ve been talking a lot about ...

Divorce in Midlife: What I Wish More Women Knew

Divorce in midlife carries a different weight. By the time you reach ...

Divorce in midlife carries a different weight.

By the time you reach your 40s or 50s, you’re not just untangling emotions — you’re untangling retirement accounts, shared investments, homes, businesses, and ...years — sometimes decades — of financial and personal history. The decisions made during this season can shape not only the present, but your long-term stability and future security.

In this episode of Second Act Sessions, Stephanie sits down with nationally recognized family law attorney, entrepreneur, and author Jill Coil for an honest and empowering conversation about navigating divorce with greater clarity, preparation, and understanding.

Jill is the founder of CoilLaw, co-founder of Moxie Law Group, and author of No One Dies from Divorce. Through her work, she has helped thousands of individuals navigate the legal, financial, and emotional realities of divorce while helping women feel more informed and less overwhelmed by the process.

Together, Stephanie and Jill discuss many of the questions women often don’t know to ask until they’re already in the middle of it all — from filing first, mediation, and no-fault divorce laws to financial preparation, legal fees, retirement accounts, long-term security, and protecting yourself emotionally and financially during major life transitions.

This episode isn’t about encouraging divorce. It’s about education, awareness, and helping women feel more equipped to navigate one of life’s hardest seasons with wisdom instead of fear.

For more information about Jill Coil and her work, visit https://coillaw.com/ or and connect with her on Instagram at @jillcoil.

This episode also includes a special sponsor mention from Revelation Candle — Stephanie’s favorite faith-based candle company. As each clean-burning candle melts, a hidden Bible verse is revealed in the wax, creating a beautiful reminder of faith, hope, and encouragement.

Shop Revelation Candle at https://revelationcandle.com and use code STEPH15 at checkout for 15% off your order.

Be sure to follow and subscribe to Second Act Sessions wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us for an inspiring new season of honest conversations and meaningful second acts.Show More