Love&BLoved Platform with Lena Cebula
Welcome to the Love&BLoved Platform — a space created for real people to share stories of their life's challenges, faith and triumphs. Behind this mission is a survivor, author, and advocate, driven by faith, compassion, and a commitment to transformation. I am a wife, a mother of three. I am an author of spiritual autobiography 'Miraculous, My Journey from Hell to Heaven', public speaker, social justice advocate and a host of the Love&BLoved Platform, speaking , coaching, podcasting. My journey from survival to freedom, faith, and peace fuels my mission to help women overcome their struggles. Through the Love&BLoved Po...
Fight or Flight or Faith #ChatwithLena
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! #ChatwithLena series when I share spontaneous revelations and confessing them to you. My passion comes from my own journey—surviving human trafficking, addiction, PTSD, and trauma AND finding healing through faith in Christ. I know firsthand that transformation is possible, and that joy, love, peace, purpose, and passion CAN be restored after trauma. The road to healing long but so worth it. But there always will be moments like this one. tell me what do you think and what do you do after mistake? This situations are in...
Breaking the Silence: A Conversation with Michelle Jewsbury
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! Thank you for your continued support and for following along. My guests say: "But I Love Him.” Joining me today is Michelle Jewsbury. Michelle is an American actress, motivational speaker, author, and humanitarian. She is known for her acclaimed one-person show "But I Love Him", which is now being turned into a memoir about her personal experience in an abusive relationship. She is a crusader against Domestic Violence and is a spokesperson and advocate for Domestic Violence survivors.
On today’s episode, Michelle is going to sha...
Confident and Fearless.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! Thank you for your continued support and for following along. My guests says: “From a young martial artist to an empowered self-defense instructor, I have transformed my experiences into a mission-helping women recognize red flags, set boundaries, and defend themselves—both physically and emotionally.” Joining me today is Elicia Ybarra. Elicia is the founder of Pretty Hands, Hard Punches. She is a seasoned martial artist, dedicated women's self-defense instructor, and passionate advocate for empowering women to live confidently and fearlessly. With over two decades of martial arts experie...
Christ’s Irresistible Love.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! Thank you for your continued support and for following along. My guests say: ‘ Inca Link’s mission is to reach the 300 million youth of Latin America with Christ’s irresistible love. To complete this goal we seek to identify, connect, facilitate and mentor high capacity youth leaders to multiply their impact in Latin America to reach the next generation.’ Joining me today is:Rich Brown & Elisa Shannon Brown. Founders & President, Regional Developers for Central America Leading Inca Link through Evangelism, Discipleship, Training Leaders, Connectin...
Faith Through Healing
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! Thank you for your continued support and for following along. My guest says that she loves to journey with people to experience freedom in every area of their lives. She is passionate about the word of God and loves to preach, teach, and live it. She speaks wisdom to the struggling heart. Joining me today is: Pastor Jenn Dafoe-Turner. Pastor Jenn is an Author, Speaker, Eclectic Coach, and Chief Learning and Acquisitions Officer for Abundance Books Publishing.
On today’s episode, we are going to sha...
God Is Good All The Time.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! Thank you for your continued support and for following along. My guest says:”I was a drug and alcohol addict. I was a gang member and I was struggling with childhood trauma. I spent my childhood, my teenage years, and my young adult life running away from God and not knowing who He was. God intervened in a mighty way, and I can honestly say I am no longer a slave to sin and I have been set free!!!” Joining me today is: Jason Ramon. This conversation has b...
The Overcomer.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! Thank you for your continued support and for following along. My guest says: “Never give up on yourself”
Joining me today is Dorothy Graham O’Dell. Dorothy was born and raised in Ontario Canada. She has turned her love of books into her next career, writing them. She wrote her memoir The Overcomer Facing Challenges with Faith and Courage and The Overcomer Playbook.
Dorothy is a keynote speaker as well as producer and host of two powerful shows, The Unstoppable Overcomers on Monday nights a...
The Whole You.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! I’m so excited to present last episode of 5-week series: “The Wellness Blueprint: Aligning Mind, Body, Heart, and Spirit.” Episode #5 The Whole You: Integrating Mind, Body, Heart, and Spirit.
I’ve partnered with Sara she is a Movement Specialist. She has over two decades of coaching experience in the fitness and wellness industry. Sara has created straightforward tools, helpful info, and supportive coaching to help you reach your goals, one step at a time - even when it is hard.
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Rooted in Faith.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! I’m so excited to present this very special 5-week series to you: “The Wellness Blueprint: Aligning Mind, Body, Heart, and Spirit.” Today is Episode #4 Rooted in Faith: Cultivating Spiritual Wellness for Inner Strength.
I’ve partnered with Sara so we can kick off this year by creating a blueprint that will help you thrive in 2025. Sara is Movement Specialist. Sara has created straightforward tools, helpful info, and supportive coaching to help you reach your goals, one step at a...
Heart-Centred Healing.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! I’m so excited to present this very special 5-week series to you: “The Wellness Blueprint: Aligning Mind, Body, Heart, and Spirit.” Today is Episode #3 Heart-Centred Healing: Nurturing Emotional Wellness in Challenging Seasons.
I’ve partnered with Sara so we can kick off this year by creating a blueprint that will help you thrive in 2025. Sara is Movement Specialist. She has over two decades of coaching experience in the fitness and wellness industry. Sara has created straightforward tools, he...
Stronger Every Day
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! I’m so excited to present this very special 5-week series to you: “The Wellness Blueprint: Aligning Mind, Body, Heart, and Spirit.” Today is Episode #2 The Role of Physical Health in Your Wellness Journey.
I’ve partnered with Sara so we can kick off this year by creating a blueprint that will help you thrive in 2025. Sara is Movement Specialist. She has over two decades of coaching experience in the fitness and wellness industry. Sara has created straightf...
Mind Over Matter
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! I’m so excited to present this very special 5-week series to you: 'The Wellness Blueprint: Aligning Mind, Body, Heart, and Spirit.' Today is Day 1 of the Wellness blueprint series. 'Mind Over Matter: Building Mental Resilience for Lasting Wellness'. Our focus today is on exploring the power of mindset, mental clarity, and overcoming limiting beliefs.
I’ve partnered with Sara so we can kick off this year by creating a blueprint that will help you thrive in 20...
Today Is The Day
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! My guest says: ‘When life feels overwhelming and progress seems slow, stay focused on simply ‘doing the next thing’. Joining me today is Sara Burton. Sara is Movement Specialist. She has over two decades of coaching experience in the fitness and wellness industry. Sara has created straightforward tools, helpful info, and supportive coaching to help you reach your goals, one step at a time - even when it is hard.
On today’s episode Sara is going to share:
1. Daily and weekly spiritual renewal.<...
Today Is The Day
New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! My guest says: ‘When life feels overwhelming and progress seems slow, stay focused on simply ‘doing the next thing’. Joining me today is Sara Burton. Sara is Movement Specialist. She has over two decades of coaching experience in the fitness and wellness industry. Sara has created straightforward tools, helpful info, and supportive coaching to help you reach your goals, one step at a time - even when it is hard. Sara is a parent of 3 athletes while also caregiver to a brother in law with disability while maintaining a career in the fitness industr...
The Confidence Recipe
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! My guest says: “‘Nothing ventured, nothing gained’. Take chances...take a leap, see what happens. Joining me today is Ann DeLuca. Ann is a Women's Confidence Coach; a Certified Coach through Co-Active Training Institute (CTI); a Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner; and a Certified Resilience Coach with The Leadership Wellness Group. Ann is also a three time published author.
On today’s episode Ann is going to share:
1. Career in the pharmaceutical industry & transitioning to the coaching world.
2. How important it is to show up w...
God Is Multi-Faceted
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! My guest says: ”God is multi-faceted.” Joining me today is Kelley Rene. She is an award-winning author who writes contemporary fiction to illustrate biblical truths in the mundane, the exhilarating, and even the stormy circumstances of life. She is the co-author of the international best-seller Miracle Mindset: Finding Hope in the Chaos.
On today’s episode Kelley is going to share:
1. Don’t let fear stop you from your purpose.
2. Embrace the ups and downs in life. Your responses to them will determine the outco...
Finding Joy after Loss.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! My guest says: ‘I want others to see the brighter side of the difficult things we go through and how to hold onto hope through it all’. Joining me today is Mae Renfroe.
Mae is a wife & homeschooling mother to 10, Mae Renfroe is passionate about bringing women to a closer & more intimate relationship with God, and encouraging those that have gone through difficult things in life with the hope & love of God's word. From her own experience with loss & grief, ( having lost three family members to sudde...
Finding Peace.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! My guest says: “I feel compelled to help the hurting because I have hurt, and I know what it is like. I offer tools for finding peace in the face of adversity.” Joining me today is Jeff Higgins, Jeff is a Public Speaker and Founder of Savor Seasonings.
Jeff lived fantastic summits, and crushing struggles many times in his life. Many are facing or will face their own incredible struggles and are looking for a way back to peace and peace of mind. He explores what st...
Finding Peace
New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! My guest says: “ I feel compelled to help the hurting because I have hurt, and I know what it is like. I offer tools for finding peace in the face of adversity.” Joining me today is Jeff Higgins, Jeff is a Public Speaker and Founder of Savor Seasonings.
Jeff lived fantastic summits, and crushing struggles many times in his life. Many are facing or will face their own incredible struggles and are looking for a way back to peace and peace of mind. He explores what struggle can teach us about finding...
Coach4Women in Transition
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I’m excited to share that I’ve graduated from the Christian Leadership Life Coaching program and received 50 hours of coaching and audits, becoming a certified coach. It took time to figure out my niche, but through my experiences as a wife, mother, and survivor of drug addiction and human trafficking, I realized I have a deep passion for helping women navigate major life transitions. Faith has been my foundation, sustaining and protecting me, but I wouldn’t have made it without the support of other women. Now, I want to be that suppor...
Eradication of Trafficking is God-Possible
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! My guest says: “I would like to speak on life after the life and the navigation to freedom from sexual slavery, how the church was used to meet me in my darkest place.” Joining me today is Amber Love.
Amber is a third generation survivor of sex trafficking. She lived a hard life that lead her to a church prepared to denounce her faith in a God who would allow such terrible things to happen and instead, He met her in her mess and has walke...
Greater Calling.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! My guest says: “As a woman, my value in the Kingdom is non-negotiable, my talents and giftings are not by accident, and my calling cannot be compromised by others.” Joining me today is Elaine Lankford.
Elaine is the founder of She Steps Forward Ministries, now branded She Steps Forward Coaching. She Steps Forward Coaching is helping to launch confident, successful Christian female entrepreneurs with targeted strategic plans so they can build sustainable businesses, ministries, and nonprofits.
As a certified John Maxwell Team...
Great Is Thy Faithfulness.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! My guest says: “My faith has grown and I love Jesus so much and want to see others have that same faith." Joining me today is Julie Crawford. Julie is a Bramalea Alliance Church -Children Pastor.
Julie was born in Northern Ireland and came to Canada when she was 9 years old. She grew up in a Christian home and at age 7 accepted Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior. She married David in 1994 and has two handsome boys.
In January 2006, Julie's brother, Warre...
Sobriety & Faith.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! My guest says: “ Having triumphed over my own battles with binge drinking, God has led me to help others find freedom too.” Joining me today is Chrystal Cuellar. Chrystal is an Alcohol Free Coach her approach is through a biblical and practical so women can break free for good!
On today’s episode Crystal is going to share:
1) Sobriety and in the midst found my relationship with Christ that led me to my purpose.
2) Leaving a toxic relationship of over 10 years that was a part of...
When Broken Gild Yourself
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New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! My guest says: “ I’ve overcome an abusive family of origin (with well-intentioned people who I honestly think had no idea they were abusive!) and have survived a drunken wife-beating spouse”. Joining me today is Dr. Jane Mims. Dr. Jane is a Founder & CEO Executive Coach of GILD Coaching.
Dr. Jane Mims, has PhD and more than 20 years experience in management and building teams. She is a Certified Psychotherapist, Professional Certified Coach, author, teacher & mentor specializing in Executive Management Coaching and Life Coaching.
On toda...
Raw & Authentic
New episode of Love&BLoved Platform! Today I did something different and I like it… I wanted to show up raw and authentic and share my experience with you. If you don’t know me, my name is Lena Cebula. I am a wife and a mother of three beautiful children. I am the author of the spiritual autobiography called Miraculous, my journey from hell to heaven. I am a drug addiction and human trafficking survivor. A portion of the proceeds goes towards Fight4Freedom, to support survivors, and Zonta International, building better world for women and girls.
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Christmas Edition
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast/YouTube! “Christmas Addition” My guest says: “I will put on my preacher hat today ” Joining me today is Reverend Mark Sowersby. Pastor Mark has been an ordained minister with Assembly of God for over 26 years and is currently the Pastor of Calvary Community Church in Dudley, MA.
For a while I was planing to have this kind of conversation where I ask my guest common faith based questions and share my story of forgiveness as well. When I recorded our conversation with pastor Mark, and heard his...
Forgiving The Nightmare
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast/YouTube! “Forgiving The Nightmare.” My guest says: “I like to be on the program to share my testimony.” Joining me today is Reverend Mark Sowersby. Pastor Mark has been married to his wonderful wife Jennifer for 20 years and is the father of four children. Pastor Mark has been an ordained minister with Assembly of God for over 26 years and is currently the Pastor of Calvary Community Church in Dudley, MA.
In 2019 Pastor Mark went through a time of great healing. He began speaking about the experience...
Peace In The Mess
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! “Peace In The Mess.” My guest says: “I have been through the pain of porn. I had to do the hard work of finding who I truly was in the matter and learn how to remove porn from my marriage without getting a divorce”. Joining me today is Kirsten D Samuel. Kirsten is a Betrayal Recovery Coach, Author, Speaker.
She understands first-hand the shock and pain of discovering your spouse’s porn use. As a coach, Kirsten has empowered hundreds of women to rediscover peace in the mes...
Peace In The Mess
New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! “Peace In The Mess.” My guest says: “I have been through the pain of porn. I had to do the hard work of finding who I truly was in the matter and learn how to remove porn from my marriage without getting a divorce”. Joining me today is Kirsten D Samuel. Kirsten is a Betrayal Recovery Coach, Author, Speaker.
She understands first-hand the shock and pain of discovering your spouse’s porn use. As a coach, Kirsten has empowered hundreds of women to rediscover peace in the mess, heal their broken hearts, re...
Overcomer
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! “Overcomer” My guest says: “The game of life - It was so heavy with life and death. I approached it like a game, ie football. I am the quarterback. I call all the play. My counsellor, family and close friends are my coaches. Doctors, nurses and some friends are players. I do no gain yards every day, but if I keep going I will get a touchdown.” Joining me today is Trent Brock.
Trent is small business international entrepreneur owning and operating a kettle corn manufactu...
Perfectly Imperfect
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! ‘Perfectly Imperfect.’ My guest says:”Everyone has a story, and pain is pain, no matter what caused the pain is irrelevant, pain is pain and requires our attention to truly heal. You can not heal without feeling. You must feel to heal.” Joining me today is Martha Kartaoui. Martha Kartaoui is a highly accomplished Certified Life and Health Coach, as well as a respected Spiritual Mentor. She's the owner of PIC Wellness, LLC. With a remarkable personal journey as a survivor of a religious cult, Martha has fearlessly...
Next Season coming soon!
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My favourite quote by Marianne Williamson.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented fabulous? Actually… who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we give other people permission to do the same.”
My light shines bright these days. Now, it’s time for you to shine yours...
I Took My Power Back
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! My guest says: “Speaking up isn’t a small thing! Anyone who speaks up about trauma or abuse has searched their soul for answers. Many are still searching. Some just need to learn how to do it in a healthy way. But all of them need to be heard.” Joining me today is Amanda Blackwood. Amanda is a survivor of human trafficking. Author, speaker, and an artist. A portion of every book sale goes to help fight human trafficking and to help other victims still trapped. Amanda lives wi...
Ray of Hope
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! My guest says: “Survivors need an army of lawyers… human trafficking can be a dark and overwhelming topic…” Joining me today is Marianna Kosharovsky.
Marianna Kosharovsky, J.D. is the Executive Director of ALIGHT (Alliance to Lead Impact in Global Human Trafficking), which uses technology to connect survivors of human trafficking to specialized legal expertise. Ms. Kosharovsky’s expertise is rooted in over 15 years of experience in human trafficking, law and collaboration in the U.S. and Eastern Europe/Russia. She is a contributing author of the Amer...
Power of Awareness
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! My guest says: “I would like to share awareness about sex trafficking from an undercover law enforcement perspective”. Joining me today is Heidi Chance. Heidi Chance retired Sex Trafficking Detective and Founder of Achanceforawareness.com
Detective Heidi Chance recently retired after serving 25 years with Phoenix Police Department. She spent 13 years as an undercover detective in the H.E.A.T (Human Exploitation and Trafficking) Unit. In this unit, she conducted investigations targeting sex buyers and traffickers. She has also trained many officers in undercover schools and ha...
Hope for Justice
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! My guest says: “The outcome of the person who is effected by modern slavery is the most important thing for us. It’s a human rights based approach.” Joining me today is Enrique Restoy, he is currently Director: International Programmes at Hope for Justice, which works globally to end modern slavery.
He has held senior positions in Frontline AIDS, Anti-Slavery International and the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers, and as a Researcher for West Africa in Amnesty International. Enrique is the author of numer...
From Glory to Glory.
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! My guest says: “ Where are you God? You are in this Bible and it gives me peace. But the evil man is yelling and screaming trying take my peace and trying to brake my spirit. .” Joining me today is Tammy Toney-Butler.
Tammy Toney-Butler, RN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN-Forensic Examiner (SANE) is a subject matter expert, published author, invited podium speaker, and consultant on Human Trafficking. Mrs. Butler is working to end the supply of vulnerable individuals, preyed upon by traffickers, and to abolish modern-day slavery. Tammy is a...
Nurses United Against Human Trafficking
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast! My guest says: “I will discuss how critical it is that all healthcare professionals be properly educated on Human Trafficking, in particular nurses.”
Joining me today is Dr. Francine Bono-Neri. She as over 30 years of experience working with the pediatric population as a registered nurse and pediatric nurse practitioner. She currently serves as an academic nurse educator, health policy advocate, and leader of numerous professional organizations. Francine served as a Director-at-Large on the BOD for ANA-NY, is the immediate past-president of the Long Island Chapter of the...
Good vs Evil
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New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast , “Good vs Evil”. My guest says: “Dark is so thick… but when light comes, light dissipates that darkness”. Joining me today is Tyler Schwab. Tyler is the Director of Aftercare: Latin America for Operation Underground Railroad. He is passionate about stopping violence against women and helping empower survivors to thrive in all aspects of life.
Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) has made a significant impact in the fight to end sex trafficking and sexual exploitation by assisting in rescuing and supporting thousands of survivors in 30 countrie...
