Be Empowered: Break Free from Dominant Conditioning
- Trini Sherman
- Apr 30
- 4 min read
Updated: May 12

I grew up in the Christian faith, believing in the teachings of the Church, but there was a doctrine that didn't make sense to me. The teachings that told me, as a woman, I was inferior to men, that I had to submit to their leadership, and that made my skin crawl. I read scriptures that supported this doctrine and that infuriated me BUT I also saw powerful women being used as mighty leaders. Confusing right?
As I grew older, deeper curiosity set in and I began to ask more questions, ponder different perspectives and seek a truth that resonated with my soul. While the doctrine of Christianity taught me one perspective on this topic, my soul told me something very different. I was torn between what my soul was speaking and the conditioning I had reluctantly absorbed through the years.
To be clear, I love God and am certain that I'm called according to his purpose. My relationship with my savior is personal and thriving. I know where my help comes from and remain connected to the source at all times. While I do ask questions and challenge doctrine, I do not shrink back from my faith but stand upon its foundation in the fulfillment of the divine work being done in and through me.
Because of my natural inclination to be obedient, do the right thing, and follow the rules, I allowed religious doctrine to stifle the true power living inside of me. This reality is best seen in my marriage of 28 years where I struggled to submit to a man whose leadership I did not trust. I am a wise woman, prayerful, and intuitive; when I come to a conclusion, I’m certain of its validity. I’ve always been an independent thinker, but that "conditioned" voice, the one that told me to “submit” and “be led by my husband” created a constant mental battle - follow his leadership or stand my ground.
I knew what was right, but I made compromises trying to keep the peace. Over time, I stopped speaking my truth with certainty, adjusting my tone and words. I got worn down. My voice became less effective, less certain.
Not only was my voice impacted in that marriage but also my confidence and overall well-being. Enduring infidelity, mean-spiritedness, and just out right disrespect took its toll. I wanted to avoid divorce at all cost because the Bible taught me that God hates divorce and displeasing God was not an option I wanted to explore. Eventually, I realized that God's love for me super-ceded the religious doctrine that would keep me bound, emotionally abused and hurting indefinitely. I chose freedom, sanity, good health and a path to fulfilling my purpose on the earth.
I have reconnected with my power, reignited my voice, and reimagined my future. Today, I live the life that I was created to live as a powerful force of change in the world. And I am here to remind you of who you really are and guide you to the next level of your brilliant expression.
The reality is, women have been conditioned to play smaller than their gifts demand. Religion, culture, society, and even casual interactions have taught us to overlook our worth and power. The truth is, if we didn’t have power, no one would bother to shut us down. If they weren’t insecure, they wouldn’t feel the need to silence us.
No one tries to stop you unless they know your voice interferes with their agenda. If you're not getting the promotion you deserve, it’s because they fear your brilliance. If you're being silenced in your marriage, it’s because your voice threatens the status quo.
You are brilliant. But do you know it? If you do, are you living into it fully?
You’ve done the work. You’ve earned your degrees, built a career, raised kids, cared for aging parents, checked every box the world says defines success. But deep down, you know something’s missing. There are dreams left unfulfilled, and time feels like it’s running out.
What conditioning have you bought into that is holding you back?
It’s time to step up and out!
Get clear on what you really want, what you’ve been called to do. Strip away the conditioning that has tried to keep you small and reconnect with your soul’s purpose. Your purpose has always been inside of you and is crying out to be released in its fullness. Now is the time to elevate because “success” without purpose will never be fulfilling.
If you’re ready to break out of the cycle you've been in and reclaim your unapologetic power, then I invite you to a Strategy Call where we will uncover some hidden truths.
I offer private coaching that is confidential, transformative, and tailored just for you. You don’t have to keep trying to fit into a mold that never suited you. With my support, you’ll rise to the next level of your impact, influence, and destiny.
Time to break free from the conditioning that’s been holding you back, so let’s talk. Book your Strategy Call now and start reclaiming the life you were meant to lead.
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