Learning How to Be Gentle with Yourself with Jillian DeBritz (Re-Aired)

Are you your own harshest critic? What if gentleness—not perfection—was the path to purpose? Welcome to The Collide Podcast Summer Highlight Series! All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most impactful episodes — powerful conversations centered around life-changing collisions with Jesus. Whether this is your first time hearing the episode or you’re revisiting an old favorite, each story is filled with hope, healing, and purpose. This episode originally aired in November 2024 and quickly became a listener favorite. In this episode, life and leadership coach Jillian DeBritz shares her journey from burnout and perfectionism to gentleness and grace. If you’ve ever struggled with shame, self-criticism, or the pressure to do it all, this conversation is for you.About This Episode Jillian invites us into a powerful conversation about self-compassion, shame, and the importance of paying attention to our inner world. Drawing from her personal experiences and coaching work, she offers practical ways to challenge self-critical thoughts, embrace gentleness, and reflect God’s heart in how we treat ourselves.Meet Jillian DeBritz Jillian is a certified life and leadership coach, writer, speaker, and host of the Permission Slips Podcast. A former educator and self-described recovering perfectionist, Jillian has personally experienced the toll of burnout. Today, she’s passionate about helping women silence shame and embrace a gentler way of living as they step into their God-given purpose. Her message is filled with encouragement, grace, and practical wisdom for women who long to thrive without sacrificing their well-being.In This Episode, You’ll LearnHow embracing self-compassion helps silence shameWhy gentleness with ourselves reflects God’s own heartThe importance of paying attention to your thoughts, emotions, and needsHow asking the right questions can guide personal growthWhat Jesus teaches us about treating ourselves with kindness How This Episode Will Encourage You This conversation will help you take a deep breath and release the pressure to be perfect. You’ll be reminded that God is not harsh with you—and you don’t have to be, either. Walk away with hope, renewed compassion for yourself, and practical tools for healing and purpose. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe - Don’t miss any new episodes! Subscribe to The Collide Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you listen. All the Best – Connect with Jesus and find peace through guided reflections on Mary and Martha’s story, helping you overcome distraction, worry, and comparison. A 20 Day Walk Toward Gratitude – A beautiful guide with 20 daily reflections, practical tools, and journaling space to help you grow a heart of gratitude. Partner with Us - Love what Collide is doing? Help us bring hope and healing to women through counseling, content, and connection. 💛 Give today at <a...