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Episode Synopsis
What happens when a search for love leads down an unexpected path of deception? Author Stacey Szczepanski joins Vivian to share how being catfished set her free to develop a deeper relationship with God and herself. Through vulnerable storytelling, Vivian and Stacey explore the hidden dangers of online relationships, the importance of trusting your gut, and why taking time to heal is crucial before pursuing new relationships. With tears and laughter, Stacey and Vivian remind us that while we all desire to be loved, our ultimate fulfillment comes from God's unconditional love. Discover why being single doesn't define your worth and how embracing God's timing can lead to your most authentic life.
GUEST BIO:
Stacey Szczepanski is an author, literacy coach, and a classroom educator of more than 14 years. When she was 22 years old, Stacey joined a dating site and was deceived by an online persona claiming to be someone they’re not. Since then, she has written a book about her experience titled Unlocking Love: How Being Catfished Deepened My Faith and Led me on a Journey to Wholeness. Stacey is passionate about spreading God’s love, connecting with people, and offering support for trauma survivors.
Website: https://staceyszczepanski.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/staceyszczepanski
Facebook: https://facebook.com/stacey.szczepanski.9
Book: Unlocking Love: How Being Catfished Deepened My Faith and Led me on a Journey to Wholeness by Stacey Szczepanski (2023) https://amazon.com/Unlocking-Love-Catfished-Deepened-Wholeness/dp/1625862571
POWERFUL QUOTE:
“You are loved, you are never alone, and healing is not easy, but it is possible. And all you need to do is put one foot in front of the other.” - Stacey Szczepanski
CONNECT WITH VIVIAN:
Website: https://viviancumins.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/viviancumins2
Instagram: https://instagram.com/viviancumins
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JugglingLifeFindingBalance
Apple & Spotify (Smartlink): https://link.chtbl.com/JugglingLifeFindingBalance
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@viviancumins MemoryBlogger
Website: https://memoryblogger.com
GUEST BIO:
Stacey Szczepanski is an author, literacy coach, and a classroom educator of more than 14 years. When she was 22 years old, Stacey joined a dating site and was deceived by an online persona claiming to be someone they’re not. Since then, she has written a book about her experience titled Unlocking Love: How Being Catfished Deepened My Faith and Led me on a Journey to Wholeness. Stacey is passionate about spreading God’s love, connecting with people, and offering support for trauma survivors.
Website: https://staceyszczepanski.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/staceyszczepanski
Facebook: https://facebook.com/stacey.szczepanski.9
Book: Unlocking Love: How Being Catfished Deepened My Faith and Led me on a Journey to Wholeness by Stacey Szczepanski (2023) https://amazon.com/Unlocking-Love-Catfished-Deepened-Wholeness/dp/1625862571
POWERFUL QUOTE:
“You are loved, you are never alone, and healing is not easy, but it is possible. And all you need to do is put one foot in front of the other.” - Stacey Szczepanski
CONNECT WITH VIVIAN:
Website: https://viviancumins.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/viviancumins2
Instagram: https://instagram.com/viviancumins
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JugglingLifeFindingBalance
Apple & Spotify (Smartlink): https://link.chtbl.com/JugglingLifeFindingBalance
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@viviancumins MemoryBlogger
Website: https://memoryblogger.com
In God we trust