CELEBRATING LIFE AS A MOM

At the end of 2016, Dr. Rhonda M. Wood was overworked, overwhelmed, and undervalued. She was juggling a demanding corporate career and raising a teenage daughter. When her daughter began to show symptoms of major depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations and attempts, she knew it was a sign that things needed to change. Her breaking point came when her therapist said she was close to having a nervous breakdown. She heeded his warning, and through the hard healing work and by the grace of God, Dr. Rhonda prioritized her mental health through talk therapy, support groups, and other mental health resources.

Depression. Anxiety. Post-Traumatic Stress. Childhood Trauma. These are a a few of the adversities Dr. Rhonda has boldly broken down. She is inarguably the epitome of what it means to be an overcomer. One of the most compelling attributes about Dr. Rhonda is that she does not look like what she has been through. While this statement may sound, “churchy” or “cliché,” it is nonetheless accurate. This is not due to her meticulous makeup that covers external imperfections or a smile that successfully hides her pain; it is instead due to her unwavering commitment to healing from past traumas and difficult circumstances so that she can help the healing, empowerment, and transformation of others.

Fueled by a strong sense of faith and courage, Dr. Rhonda shows us the power that just one individual can have in the lives of many. She is undeniably fruitful wherever she sows the seeds of her experiential and Godly wisdom.

She applies the sources from her past pain that she has had to conquer to flourish the lives of others. Whether in mental health advocacy, women’s empowerment, motherhood, sharing her testimony or serving in her local church, Rhonda is an agent of true healing and empowerment.

Dr. Rhonda’s gifts have made room for her, and she has ministered alongside famous and influential people. No matter how bright the lights are, Rhonda stays extremely humble, using her faith as her guide as God continues to use her to make a difference in the lives of so many people. God’s grace is working through Rhonda’s faithfulness and dedication to healing. Not only has she found her voice, but she has also found her purpose. Dr. Rhonda now travels worldwide, openly sharing her mental health journey through speaking, writing, and advocating for mental health.

"Don't wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don't wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don't wish for less challenge, wish for more wisdom." – Jim Rohn

DR. RHONDA M. WOOD