<p>When Deena hit her breaking point, she discovered something she never expected—<strong>God didn’t change her situation… He changed her instead.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this powerful continuation of her story, Deena opens up about burnout, emotional exhaustion, surrender, identity, and the slow rebuilding process that transformed her from the inside out. Her honesty will speak to anyone walking through a season they didn’t expect or don’t feel strong enough to carry.<strong>“</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong><br></p><p>• The breaking point that led to transformation<br>• How stress and burnout impact the body and spirit<br>• Why masking pain leads to deeper exhaustion<br>• What surrender really looks like<br>• The story behind Specially Empowered Moms<br>• How God prepares us long before we realize it<br>• Encouragement for anyone walking through the unexpected</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Deena:</strong><br>speciallyempoweredmoms.com<br>YouTube &amp; Socials: @speciallyempoweredmoms</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Christina:</strong></p><p>ChristinaSmithOfficial.com<br>YouTube &amp; Socials: @WitnessTheWonder</p><p><br></p><p><strong>💛 Support the Show</strong></p><p>If this episode encouraged you, would you consider supporting the podcast? </p><p>You can give here:  <strong>ChristinaSmithOfficial.com/witnessthewonder</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🛡️ Protect Your Future with Birch Gold</strong></p><p>Looking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times?<br>Request your free info kit from Birch Gold here: <strong>ChristinaSmithOfficial.com</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🙏  A Prayer for You</strong></p><p>Lord, for every listener who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, or at the end of themselves, I ask that You meet them right where they are. Remind them that Your grace is enough, Your strength is made perfect in their weakness, and You are already at work in their story. Bring peace, clarity, and hope into every place that feels heavy.<br>Amen.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Thank you for listening and sharing — every subscription helps us spread hope to those who need it.</strong><br></p><p><strong>Remember: God is always at work in your story.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>#WitnessTheWonder</strong></p><p><strong>#FaithStories #TrueStory</strong></p><p><strong>#ChristianPodcast #Parenting</strong></p><p><strong>#SpecialNeedsMom #Parenting Support</strong></p><p><strong>#DownSyndrome #inspirational #encouragement</strong></p><p><strong>#speciallyEmpoweredmoms</strong></p>