What If It Was Never Meant for You? Toya Pressey on Faith, Friendship, and Finding Her Real Calling скачать в хорошем качестве

What If It Was Never Meant for You? Toya Pressey on Faith, Friendship, and Finding Her Real Calling

In this deeply moving episode of Heart Rehab, host Nephetia Brown sits down with one of the most influential people in her life: her childhood best friend, Toya Pressey. What begins as a nostalgic reunion between two women who’ve known each other since the first grade quickly becomes a layered and emotional conversation about loss, healing, identity, and what it means to rebuild after life doesn’t go as planned. Toya Pressey is not just a beloved friend—she’s a former hairstylist, a mentor to many, and a woman who has survived heartbreak, infertility, broken relationships, and the devastating loss of her best friend. But what truly makes her story extraordinary is how she has transformed pain into purpose. In this candid conversation, Toya opens up about the defining moments that shaped her into the woman she is today—strong, grounded, and deeply committed to walking in her purpose, even when the path wasn’t clear. Throughout the episode, Nephetia and Toya explore themes that will resonate with anyone who’s ever faced grief, loneliness, or the overwhelming pressure of unmet expectations. But this isn’t just a story about hardship—it’s about healing. It’s about finding faith again after feeling abandoned by it. It’s about rewriting the narrative of what life is supposed to look like when your dreams don’t pan out the way you hoped. Some of the key moments include: • Toya’s raw account of discovering she couldn’t have children and how that diagnosis shifted her identity • Why she felt punished by God—and how she found her way back to Him • How the loss of her best friend shattered her world and changed her forever • The moment she realized her purpose might be to mother young women aging out of the foster‑care system • How she now defines love, connection, and peace in her life, without a partner or biological children The conversation also dives into therapy, faith, solitude, and the importance of community care. For listeners navigating personal losses, major life shifts, or questioning their purpose, Toya’s story offers a deeply compassionate reminder: what’s meant for you will not miss you—but you have to be still enough to hear where you’re being called next. This episode also touches on: • Being a maternal figure without having children of your own • The emotional labor of starting over after divorce or heartbreak • Why friendship is a spiritual assignment, not just a social bond • Black women’s experiences with medical trauma and advocacy • How therapy and community helped Toya heal years of silent suffering Whether you’re currently navigating a storm or coming out of one, this episode is for anyone looking for meaning in the mess, beauty in the brokenness, and light after loss. Toya reminds us that healing isn’t about returning to who you once were—it’s about embracing who you’re becoming. Loved this conversation? Here’s how you can keep the heart work going: • Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. • Rate and review us on your favorite streaming platform—it helps more people find this space. • Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement or has been feeling unseen. • Connect with us: Want to share your own story or suggest a guest? Reach out directly to the Heart Rehab team via our website or social channels. This is more than just a podcast—it’s a community built on transparency, truth, and the belief that no matter how broken your heart feels, you can heal here.