In The Light with Dr. Anita Phillips

Dr. Anita is a trauma therapist, spiritual teacher, and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Garden Within. Through this mix of solo episodes and conversations, Dr. Anita invites you to transform the way you feel, think, and live. Step into the garden of your soul and prepare to get your hands dirty. It's time for you to flourish!

Power Moves w/ Sarah Jakes Roberts 04/03/2024

Power Moves w/ Sarah Jakes Roberts Stripping our minds of the expectations that inundate our world has never been more difficult. It’s also never been more necessary. When we surrender our imagination of what life should be to embrace the story God is writing for us, everything changes. We go from powerless to powerFULL when we learn how power moves. ITL fam, Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts is here to teach us how. In this vulnerable, loving, and deeply connected conversation between friends, Dr. Anita and SJR explore lessons about power in both the exhilarating highs and devastating lows that life brings. You are going to walk away ready to stand in the midst of the rubble with the power to rebuild! And…Get Sarah’s new book “Power Moves: Ignite Your Confidence & Become a Force” today! /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/30657413

Seen. Heard. Known. Loved. 03/04/2024

Seen. Heard. Known. Loved. In this episode of In the Light podcast, Dr. Anita sits down with podcaster, social media influencer, author, and preacher Tim Ross to discuss the unique faith and mental health journey that led him through abuse, grief, loss, and addiction to build a ministry with one singular mission: making sure that all people can be seen, heard, known and loved even when they are disagreed with. Every minute of this conversation is incredible. Listen in! And grab Tim's new book-- Welcome to the Basesment: An Upside-Down Guide to Greatness. 📖 Tim Ross' Book: 📒 Welcome to the Basement Study Guide: /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/30227528

Let (Self) Love Rule 04/18/2023

Let (Self) Love Rule In a world full of opinions opposing the truth of who you truly are, loving yourself is the key to staying grounded. In this episode, Dr. Anita is joined by her daughter, Olivia Grace for a moving conversation about self-love through the lens of the ancient wisdom found in the ultimate definition of love: 1 Corinthians 13. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/26574057

Change The Story 03/27/2023

Change The Story When it comes to the past, we love talking about good memories and sharing lessons learned but too often we avoid the painful topics at all costs. The problem is silence leaves room for trauma to continue writing our story in ways we may not realize. In this final takeover episode, Kobe Campbell and her husband Kyle talk us through getting the help we need to change our story – you can rewrite what the past is saying to your present and about your future! Get Kobe’s new book “Why Am I Like This: How to Break Cycles, Heal from Trauma, and Restore Your Faith” today! /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/26349228

Where Does It Hurt? 03/20/2023

Where Does It Hurt? When we ask for help, we might not be sure what we need, but we do know what’s wrong. Or do we? In this episode, trauma therapist Kobe Campbell—with the help of her husband, Kyle— explains why we often overlook the real source of our life challenges. In the Light Podcast takeover week #2 is here! Get Kobe’s new book “Why Am I Like This: How to Break Cycles, Heal from Trauma, and Restore Your Faith” today! /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/26278071

Protect Your Anger 03/13/2023

Protect Your Anger We have all heard that we should protect our peace and let our anger go. Well, it’s time for a different lesson: Protect your anger too. Why? Because anger is an important part of every healing journey. In this episode, trauma therapist and author, Kobe Campbell returns to In the Light to illuminate the relationship between anger, trauma, and reclaiming our self-worth. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/26208219

Love & Friendship 02/14/2023

Love & Friendship Our siblings. Our cousins. Our parents. Our spouses. The highest hope for every important adult relationship in our lives is that the love we share will ultimately be rooted in a deep sense of friendship. In this episode of the In the Light, Pastor Yana Jenay Conner joins Dr. Anita to teach us how to be a good friend, when to break up with a friend, and more importantly – when to hold on to one. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/25922370

The Dwelling Place 10/31/2022

The Dwelling Place Your body is a sacred dwelling. Generations of memories are stored within you. Some are beautiful and some really hurt. In this follow up to our Story Time episode we’re diving deeper into how generational trauma manifests in our bodies. Guest therapist, Kobe Campbell is our guide on this leg of the healing journey. She’s introducing us to the power of EMDR therapy and Dr. Anita is switching things up by putting herself in the client chair to make sure you have the tools you need to dwell in peace and wholeness. Get 20% off your first purchase of any Munk Pack product by visiting Munkpack.com and entering our code ANITA at checkout. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/24860370

Story Time 10/26/2022

Story Time HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Overcoming generational trauma isn’t about breaking curses. It’s about giving voice to the story. A story that belongs to you but didn’t begin with you. In part one of this deep dive into healing generational trauma, Dr. Anita teaches us about the memories, meaning, and biological mechanisms that shape our story while using her own scars to show us that we have the power to narrate the next chapter of our family legacy. Hint: It’s filled with love and light! /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/24808944

Don’t F.O.R.G.E.T. 10/17/2022

Don’t F.O.R.G.E.T. It’s Dr. Anita’s birthday episode and she is gifting US with her wisdom on true self-care, living in purpose on purpose, and empowering yourself with words you speak from the heart. This is an episode you won’t F.O.R.G.E.T!! Get 20% off your first purchase of any Munk Pack product by visiting Munkpack.com and entering our code ANITA at checkout. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/24706575

Listen In 10/03/2022

Listen In Emotions are embodied experiences. Taking care of your body also strengthens emotional well-being. In this episode somatic therapist, relationship expert and author, Jordan Dann joins Dr. Anita for a conversation about body language. We know our body language speaks to others but what is your body trying to tell you? As we learn to listen to messages from within we become more aware of how we feel, what we need, and where to heal. Listen in as Jordan coaches your inner voice and shares tips from her new book, “Somatic Therapy for Healing Trauma: Effective Tools to Strengthen the Mind-Body Connection”. Get 20% off your first purchase of any Munk Pack product by visiting Munkpack.com and entering our code ANITA at checkout. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/24563661

Killing Comparison 09/27/2022

Killing Comparison Envy. Discouragement. Imposter Syndrome. They all have a common source --comparison. Dr. Anita invited Pastor Nona Jones to teach us how to set ourselves free once and for all. Throughout her life and in her career--most recently as an executive for the world's largest social media company--Nona discovered that despite professional success, true confidence can only be achieved by defeating toxic comparison and securing our identity to God's approval alone. Grab your notebooks, listen in, and then dive even deeper by picking up Nona’s new book. It’s called, “Killing Comparison: Reject the Lie You Aren't Good Enough and Live Confident in Who God Made You to Be”. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/24505260

Access Granted 09/19/2022

Access Granted When one door closes another door opens. There is always a way forward, but opportunity and advancement often depend on one thing: access. In this episode, Dr. Anita is joined by a friend of the In the Light family, Chrystal Evans Hurst. Together they get real and dig deep to talk about: why we believe (or don’t believe) we have access to what matters most, the pain that paralyzes or empowers us, and how -- even while waiting-- you can access joy right this very minute. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/24415851

The F Word 09/12/2022

The F Word In the Light podcast is back and Dr. Anita is keeping it real in exactly the way we love her for as she takes us on a deep dive into nobody’s favorite topic. Forgiveness. That’s the real F word! After self-identifying as “forgiveness challenged”, Dr. A offers tips for unforgiveness prevention and sheds light on the shame attached to this struggle, the ways that forgiveness is sometimes abused, and who forgiveness is really for (hint: it’s not just for you). /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/24345381

May the Force Be With You 03/28/2022

May the Force Be With You We are wrapping up our Women Power Series, with a SHEro who is no less than a force. Evon Benson Idahosa is a lawyer and a leading international expert on sex trafficking and gender-based violence in sub-Saharan Africa. Through her organization Pathfinders Justice Initiative, this highly-accomplished Nigerian queen is literally setting captives free. In this episode, Ms. Idahosa joins Dr. Anita and her co-host, Oliva-Grace to discuss her chain-breaking work and the authentic power we can all derive from embracing our history and moving forward with purpose. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/22591985

The Embodied Life 03/21/2022

The Embodied Life Woman Power series - week 3! Dr. Anita and her daughter, Olivia sat down with @blackliturgies creator & NYT bestselling author Cole Arthur Riley to discuss the power of storytelling, the difference between spirituality & religion, how worldview influences faith & mental health, and what it means to thrive as a “living soul” in a culture that too often places us at odds with our bodies. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/22512317

Homecoming 03/14/2022

Homecoming In the second episode of our “Woman Power” series Dr. Anita and her guest co-host, Olivia-Grace Phillips, are drawing wisdom from Dr. Thema Bryant. As a trauma psychologist, researcher, and minister, Dr. Thema deeply understands how conflict within and around us can disconnect us from our God-given gifts and purpose, and she is here to walk us home. Home to our authentic selves where we unapologetically stand in our power as women who know God. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/22437692

The Business of Surrender 03/07/2022

The Business of Surrender It’s Women’s History Month and Dr. Anita is celebrating the revolutionary power of women with four history-makers who inspire her. First up is Arian Simone. As an entrepreneur, philanthropist, best-selling author, and Co-Founder and CEO of the Fearless Fund --the First Venture Capital Fund built by women of color for women of color-- she personifies the power of purpose. Her journey from business owner to homelessness to corporate boardrooms illuminates the potency of faith, hard work and forgiveness. We may not all be entrepreneurs, but we are all in the business of surrendering to our divine purpose. That business always turns a profit! /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/22362068

Mapping Change 02/28/2022

Mapping Change In a world where change feels constant, we can use boundaries to map our journey into uncharted territory. Boundaries are more than just the borders we draw to protect ourselves. They are the route we travel to reach that place called “next”. In this episode, Dr. Anita and guest co-host & therapist Danae Wheatley are sharing their own experiences with mapping change. They get raw, they get real, and they are sharing it with you. Tune in as these two friends inspire you to reconnect with the terrain of your heart and recommit to making your dream your destination. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/22278098

The Narcissism Episode 02/14/2022

The Narcissism Episode “Dr. Anita, please do an episode about narcissism!” In the Light listeners, your wish is our command, and we can’t think of a better time to do it than during a month dedicated to setting boundaries for ourselves and with others. This week Dr. Anita and her February co-host, Danae are joined by Dr. Vanessa Abernathy, a clinical psychologist, relationship abuse survivor, and author of UNbaitable U: Keys to Triumph Over Narcissistic Abuse. Together they are shining a light on narcissism in romantic relationships, family systems, and friendships. Dr. Abernathy will illuminate the path to freedom and prepare you to support others on their healing journey. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/22122557

Boundaries 101 02/07/2022

Boundaries 101 It’s time to go to class. This episode is Boundaries 101. Nedra Glover Tawwab’s New York Times bestseller, “Set Boundaries Find Peace” is the textbook and Dr. Anita, along with her good friend and fellow therapist, Danae Wheatley are the students. Together they are testing the health of their own boundaries, reflecting on how they have grown, and making plans to keep flourishing from here. Join the class! Unlimited seating. No waitlist. Tuition-free. Clarity guaranteed. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/22047029

Go to Sleep 01/31/2022

Go to Sleep When it comes to improving our wellbeing, it can be hard to know where to start. Dr. Anita is here with the simple answer you need: go to sleep. It will change your life. Listen in to find out why catching more ZZ’s is the ultimate act of self-care while sleep deprivation has been linked to emotional problems, poor concentration, immune system failure, divorce, and early death. It turns out that sleep is not only a biological imperative – it’s an act of faith. God calls us to be refreshed before we do anything else. Do you trust Him enough to rest? /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/21958823

Wrong Lanes Have Right Turns 01/26/2022

Wrong Lanes Have Right Turns We are turning the light on for 2022 with a powerful story about what change looks like. Dr. Anita shares her own change challenge for the year and then welcomes Pastor Michael Phillips, author of “Wrong Lanes Have Right Turns”. Michael invites us to stand in the light with him as he walks us through the decisions that changed his life and the life of his entire family for generations to come. From drug dealer to thought leader, from urban criminal to education advocate, his story will arrest and inspire you. Your divine destiny is just one decision away! /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/21900716

Reflection 12/27/2021

Reflection Messy. Acceptance. Courage. Invaluable. Fragility. Freedom. Empowered. Process. Longevity. Celebration. Generosity. Reflection. 12 months of In the Light. 12 powerful themes. In this episode, Dr. Anita is wrapping the year by reflecting on them all. She is giving us scripture after scripture to back up every thought God gave her along with some heartfelt wisdom on finding the right therapist to join you on the journey to your next. Happy New Year!! /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/21605192

Burn It Off 12/20/2021

Burn It Off It's that time of year! We’re turning our focus toward the future and setting our goals and intentions for 2022. Before we do that let’s plan to succeed by uprooting every form of self-sabotage that has tripped us up in the past. Self-sabotage isn’t really about what you do or don’t do. It’s rooted in the painful places in your heart but, with intentional work, we can burn away envy, fear and shame to transform self-sabotage into a life full of inspiration, purpose, and success. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/21540566

The Gift of Belief 12/13/2021

The Gift of Belief Mental illness is real and on the rise. In the wake of the pandemic depression and anxiety disorders have soared but we are not helpless. In this episode, Dr. Anita shines a light on powerful insights about trauma and mental illness gleaned from some of her favorite guests and then takes us deeper as we prepare us to ask ourselves, and others, the hardest question of all: How are you? We can take good care of ourselves and the people that we love if we are willing to be honest about how we are doing and believe others when they give us their truth. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/21465191

The Right Words 12/06/2021

The Right Words Dr. Anita is wrapping the year by gifting us some of In the Light’s best moments and there’s no better place to start than the heart. Having the right words to truly describe how we feel helps to protect us from the effects of stress. This episode is a vocabulary list of the best emotion words from our 2021 conversations to help you answer the all-important question - How do you feel? /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/21389546

Words of Affirmation 11/29/2021

Words of Affirmation After months and months of unexpected change, many of us are seeking fresh balance despite the ground still shifting beneath our feet. In this episode, Dr. Anita is speaking directly from her heart with one purpose: to affirm you. Whether anxiety’s grip seems relentless, or grief is showing up in new ways, or you are just feeling all the feels this holiday season, your heart needs to know that you are going to be okay. Spoiler alert–you are. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/21308306

Out of Bounds 11/08/2021

Out of Bounds Dr. Anita is exhausted in the very best way possible! Listen in as she reflects on THEE moment that was the 2021 Woman Evolve conference. Then, stick around for some much-needed direction on building healthy relationships. Dr. Anita is joined by fellow therapist Danae Wheatley for this compelling conversation overflowing with education, insight, and auntie-flavored truth. In family, in friendships, and in love, we are recovering from CODEPENDENCY by naming our pain, healing our pain, and setting boundaries. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/21083732

Sisterhood 11/01/2021

Sisterhood Ladies listen up! Our friendships are just as important as our romantic relationships (if not more)and sometimes, they are just as challenging (if not more) but when you find those special sister-friend bonds, it’s EVERYTHING. In this episode of In the Light, Dr. Anita is chatting with minister and life coach, Irene Rollins, who gets vulnerable about her own difficult friendship journey. She offers guidance on the roles that different friends play and sheds light on how to find sister-friends you need. /episode/index/show/womanevolvedranitaphillips/id/21005402

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