S1E6: The BS Behind the Smile: Mental "Blind Spots" That Plague The Church and Hijacks Your Healing with Schellie FanFan

How many times have you smiled while silently suffering? In this raw and eye-opening episode, we sit down with the bold and brilliant Schellie Fanfan to expose the “BS” : Blind Spots , that keep us pretending, performing, and quietly battling depression and anxiety in isolation.

Schellie unpacks how culture, conditioning, and even well-meaning church phrases can keep us emotionally dishonest and mentally stuck. Together, we explore what it really means to heal, not by sugarcoating our struggles, but by getting real, rewiring our brains, and confronting the narratives that make us feel ashamed of our emotional pain.

You won’t find fluffy faith talk here. This episode invites you into truth-telling, brain healing, and heart restoration, all anchored in the reality that God can handle your pain, your process, and your questions.

In this episode, we explore:

• The blind spots that keep you from acknowledging depression and anxiety
• Why surface-level spiritual responses often prolong emotional suffering
• The science of emotional healing and brain rewiring
• How to stop using church language to mask what you really need
• The power of getting honest with yourself and with God

About Schellie FanFan:

Schellie Fanfan is widely recognized as one of today’s most empowering voices in motivational and transformative speaking. A best-selling author, licensed psychotherapist, and emotional intelligence expert, she brings nearly 25 years of mental health experience to her mission of helping individuals and organizations maximize performance through leadership, conflict resolution, team building, and communication.

Known as “America’s Emotional Intelligence Expert,” Schellie has delivered powerful keynotes for major platforms like Fox 35 Orlando, Afrotainment TV, Fox Soul, and The Leadership Experience Tour, reaching millions of viewers globally. She also hosts the popular weekly podcast The Ask Schellie Show, where she addresses real-life issues around mental health, relationships, and more.

Through her company, Ask Schellie Consulting, LLC™, she equips corporate leaders across the U.S. with psychological strategies for conflict management and leadership development. She also continues to provide individual and group counseling to clients within the state of Florida.  Schellie is also the visionary founder of the Teach Me How to Heal Mental Health Conference, being held nationwide.

Schellie’s work has been featured on ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS. Her mantra, “Live in Your Smile,” reflects her passion for emotional healing and helping high achievers embrace self-love, purpose, and Total Life Prosperity.

Connect with Schellie FanFan:

IG: @askschellie 

LinkedIn: https://www.linked