Summary
In this episode of the Hardly Typical Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Lamar Hardwick and Dr. Terisha Lee welcome Dr. Chantrice Holliman, an award-winning educator and advocate. Dr. Holliman shares her inspiring journey from being a teacher to facing a life-altering heart attack that led to multiple amputations. Her story emphasizes resilience, the importance of community, and finding purpose in pain. The conversation delves into her spiritual journey, the challenges of recovery, and her decision to write a book about her experiences, ultimately highlighting the message that disability does not define one's potential. In this conversation, Terisha Lee and Chantrise Holliman explore the complexities of healing, the journey of black women dealing with mental health issues, and the challenges faced within the church regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities. They discuss the importance of acknowledging pain, the role of faith in healing, and the need for the church to adapt to the needs of its members. The conversation emphasizes the significance of community support, the journey toward acceptance, and the advocacy for inclusion within the black church. In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore authenticity in faith, the importance of financial commitment in ministry, the journey of writing and sharing personal stories, and the joys and challenges of motherhood. They emphasize the empowerment of black women and the significance of community support.
Titles
Resilience in the Face of Adversity
From Educator to Advocate: Dr. Holliman's Journey
A Heart Attack Changed My Life
Finding Purpose After Loss
The Power of Community and Support
Overcoming Limitations: A Story of Strength
The Journey of Recovery and Healing
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Community Building
03:01 Meet Dr. Chantrice Holliman
06:00 Dr. Holliman's Journey: From Educator to Advocate
09:03 The Heart Attack: A Life-Changing Event
11:59 The Aftermath: Coma and Recovery
14:59 Facing Amputation: A New Reality
18:11 Finding Purpose in Pain
21:01 The Call to Write: Sharing Her Story
23:52 Spiritual Journey: Anger and Healing
27:03 God's Plan: A New Perspective
27:55 The Journey of Healing and Acknowledgment
32:30 Finding Purpose in Pain
35:59 Navigating Church Accessibility
44:14 Advocating for Inclusion in the Black Church
53:05 Embracing Authenticity in Faith and Fashion
56:43 The Importance of Financial Commitment in Ministry
57:57 The Journey of Writing "Shoes Without Feet"
01:06:44 The Impact of Sharing Personal Stories
01:08:51 Connecting with the Next Generation
01:13:11 The Joys and Challenges of Motherhood
Keywords
podcast, community, resilience, heart attack, advocacy, education, disability, recovery, spirituality, empowerment, healing, black women, church accessibility, mental health, disability advocacy, faith, community support, emotional journey, purpose, inclusion, faith, authenticity, ministry, financial commitment, writing, personal stories, motherhood, empowerment, black women, community.
Takeaways
Building a community is essential for support.
Every day is a gift and should be cherished.
Disability should not be seen as a limitation.
Teaching was a calling for Dr. Holliman, despite initial reluctance.
A heart attack can change everything in an instant.
Recovery from a coma is a profound experience.
Facing amputation requires immense strength and resilience.
Finding purpose in pain can lead to empowerment.
Writing a book can be a therapeutic process.
Spiritual journeys often involve anger and healing. God has been showing out since 2018.
The journey of healing can start off rocky.
Acknowledging hurt is crucial for understanding anger.
It's okay to question God and express anger.
Pain can lead to purpose and manifestation of prayers.
The church often lacks accessibility for disabled individuals.
Community support is vital for healing and acceptance.
Language used in church can impact inclusivity.
Churches need to be proactive about accessibility.
Authenticity is key in advocating for change. Take up space, black woman.
Financial commitment is crucial in ministry.
Writing can be a divine calling.
Personal stories can impact lives.
Motherhood evolves into friendship over time.
Generational curses can be broken.
Community support is vital for empowerment.
Authenticity in faith is essential.
Women’s stories deserve to be told.
The journey of writing can be transformative.
Sound Bites
"We are building a community."
"Every day is good above ground."
"Disability is not a limitation."
"I never wanted to be an educator."
"I had a heart attack."
"I spent a week in a coma."
"I gave God an ultimatum."
"This is it. Jesus, this is it."
"There's so much wisdom and grace."
"I didn't want them to pity me."
"The church never adapted to me."
"Take up space, black woman."
"I don't want to write this."
"This book saved my life."
"It gets better. It gets better."
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