Dianna Hobbs, Christian Blogger and Podcaster, Opens Up About Mental Health and Trauma

Jun 14

The award-winning women’s ministry leader and media maven bravely shares her struggles with mental health and recovery from a 2019 ministroke and seizures, resulting in a traumatic brain injury, in a new podcast episode.

By Rebecca Johnson // EEW Magazine Online

Dianna Hobbs, a renowned Christian blogger, podcaster, and founder of Empowering Everyday Women (EEW) Magazine Online, has bravely shared personal struggles with mental health and a traumatic brain injury in a new podcast episode.

Hobbs, 47, whose podcast "Your Daily Cup of Inspiration" has been downloaded over one million times and is recommended by Christianity Today, has built a reputation as a trusted voice in the Christian community. She is known for her transparency and honesty, qualities she exemplified in this latest episode.

In a newsletter to her subscribers, Hobbs expressed her hesitation and conflicted feelings about sharing something deeply personal. She wrote, "It's been weighing on me, and I can't hold it in any longer. Vulnerability is hard, but it's also important. Honesty is essential. And obedience is a must."

Though vague in her newsletter, Hobbs promised to discuss the issue at length in her podcast. Listeners can now tune in to hear her candid discussion about her mental health journey and the challenges she has faced since suffering a traumatic brain injury in 2019. In July of that year, Hobbs' life took a dramatic turn when a bad reaction to the antibiotic, Bactrim, prescribed to treat a staph infection contracted after surgery, landed her in the ICU and caused lasting, devastating effects.

Hobbs' decision to open up about her struggles highlights the importance of mental health awareness and honesty, even for Christian public figures. Her courage in sharing her story may inspire others to do the same, fostering a more open and supportive community.

Supporters and followers can listen to the revealing episode now at YourDailyCupOfInspiration.com or wherever podcasts are available.

Dianna Hobbs is a respected Bible teacher, nonprofit women's ministry leader, and founder of EEW Magazine Online, the #1 online magazine for Black Christian women since 2007. Her podcast, "Your Daily Cup of Inspiration," has become a trusted source of guidance and inspiration for thousands of listeners worldwide.