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Reclaiming Destiny is a show for all those that know they are destined for more! Hosted by author, entrepreneur, life coach, and motivational speaker, Cici Stephen, each episode will dive deeper into the issues and topics that can impact most of our daily lives and have a lingering effect on our purpose. Come join us on the path to reclaiming our destiny, as we begin to challenge the people, places, and things that dare to stand in our way.

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It's Time To Reclaim...

We are at a tipping point. We can no longer sit on the sidelines of our lives. We must rise...we must heal...and we must reclaim our destiny.

After being diagnosed with Complex PTSD in 2018, after years of traumatic experiences, I was hit with the realization of how much I had given my power away to people, places and things that did not honor who I was or more importantly, were hinderances to where God wanted to take me.

The next several years after my diagnosis was spent relearning how to take back or shall I say...reclaim that power.

Many positive things were born from this newly reclaimed power including my dignity, self-esteem, and authority.

I created this podcast to help show you that if I can do it...so can you!

Join me each week on Reclaiming Destiny and we can start this journey together.

I hope you can make it but more importantly...I hope this is the start of you...reclaiming your destiny.

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April Is Stress Awareness Month

Here at Reclaiming Destiny we believe in reclaiming our health- this is why all month long we will be highlighting the benefits of stress awareness.

Keep checking our website and social media for tips, tools, and resources on how to cope with life stressors.

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Upcoming Episodes

Check out the upcoming episodes for the month of April.

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Cici's Spotlight

“I'm happy to shine a spotlight on love and relationships for season two, as these are very important dynamics- that will aid us on our path to reclaiming our destiny.”

-Cici

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Dating 101

As referenced in season 2, episode #11 \"Dating Dealbreakers\".

Check out this article from the American Survey Center.org to find out what Americans say are their top dating dealbreakers. You can even sort this survey by gender and demographic categories.

https://www.americansurveycenter.org/explore-dating-dealbreakers/

Then, once you are done with the dating dealbreakers...you can check out these other articles from Men's Health, Better Help, and Bustle for some dating etiquette and tips.

Better Help

Bustle

Men's Health

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Loving In The Dark

As referenced in season 2, episode #10 \"Loving In The Dark\".

Want to know just how common the issue of secret or \"DL\" connections are?

Check out these articles from Psychology Today, BBC, and Medium.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-name-of-love/202603/why-do-single-women-prefer-affairs-with-married-men

https://www.bbc.com/bbcthree/article/689c930b-f8c6-4bfe-afab-bc0488125f55

https://relationship2021.medium.com/what-single-men-get-when-they-date-married-women-59ec91eb0bbd

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Need Help Leaving An Abusive Relationship?

As referenced in season 2, episode #7 \"Leaving Abusive Relationships\".

Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 or go to their website at the link below...

https://www.thehotline.org/

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