Episode Description -

Did you know that there is a medicine that can erase portions of your memory? Neither did we until this week’s guest, Author Shawnise Chantell, shared it during her interview with host J Haleem. What should have been the most joyous occasion of her life, became the most traumatic, eventually leading her to flatline. After a bout with depression and anxiety, Author Shawnise Chantell, found a psychiatrist, who not only would work to restore her mental health, but encourage her to write her story. One thing is for sure, healing comes in many forms - and Author Shawnise Chantell is the picture of it.

Show Notes -

1:47 - J Haleem welcomes Shawnise Chantell to the show

2:33 - Author Shawnise shares her background in the medical field

5:03 - Author Shawnise speaks on the importance of knowing your purpose

5:58 - J Haleem speaks on passion being an uncontrollable emotion

7:45 - You have to have a why

9:38 - Author Shawnise speaks on having her daughter @ 15 & the subsequent life events that took place thereafter

12:24 - J Haleem speaks on telling your whole story

14:21 - Author Shawnise speaks on her support system

17:49 - Experiencing the “tough love,” that comes with having a baby at 15

19:56 - Having her second child, two years later, and getting her tubes tied, which not only lasted for six days, but lead to multiple surgeries, and an intense medical scare

27:04 - Author Shawnise Chantell introduces her debut novel, God Within a Lily

28:57 - Dealing with depression & anxiety

30:08 - Taking a medicine that causes you to wipe out the most traumatic moments of your memory

33:03 - Author Shawnise speaks on being encouraged to write a book from her Psychiatrist

34:32 - The moment she received her breakthrough

35:31 - Getting out what she needed from publishing her book

37:14 - J Haleem speaks on the freedom he obtained once he wrote his book

38:20 - Becoming more aware of who she is

39:20 - “Because of your courage,” I did not give up. Author Shawnise speaks on what she wants readers to get out of reading her book and hearing her story

42:26 - Author Shawnise speaks on her children’s take on her accomplishments

43:42 - Author Shawnise speaks on what S.T.A.R.V.E. means to her

46:05 - The importance of knowing & taking charge of your health

47:54 - God Within a Lily releases Summer 2022

50:00 - J Haleem thanks Author Shawnise for being a guest on the show

Connect with Author Shawnise -

Web: https://www.shawnisechantell.com

Social Media: Author Shawnise Chantell across all platforms

Ph: 612-PURPOSE (787-7073)