Author: Natalie Hoffman

What about Addiction-Fueled Abuse?

What About Addiction-Fueled Abuse? [Episode 323]

Is your husband’s addiction tearing your marriage—and your heart—apart?
In today’s powerful episode, I unpack the often-overlooked reality of addiction-fueled abuse. We’ll talk about how addictions—from porn and gambling to drugs and spending—impact the brain, hijack relationships, and leave women spiritually and emotionally devastated.
If you’ve ever tried harder, prayed longer, or changed yourself to fix what’s broken in your marriage, this episode is a healing balm and a wake-up call. I want to remind us that addiction is the problem—not you—and offer biblical, practical wisdom for reclaiming your power, peace, and dignity.

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Finding Hope when You Feel Hopeless

Finding Hope When You Feel Hopeless

Learn about a tool that can help you when false hope crumbles and demoralization sets in. It’s not about fixing your circumstances—it’s about remembering you are already worthy of love and capable of moving forward, no matter what.

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Narcissistic Abuse in Christian Relationships

Narcissistic Abuse in Christian Relationships [Episode 322]

Ever been told you’re too sensitive? That you just need to forgive more? Or that if you were a better Christian wife, everything would magically get better?
Yeah. Me too. And Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s book It’s Not You is here to throw a holy wrench into that narrative.
In this week’s episode of the Flying Free Podcast, I’m unpacking the powerful truths in this book and showing you exactly how it validates the lived reality of women in emotionally and spiritually abusive relationships.

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Can I Gaslight Myself? Part Two

Can I Gaslight Myself? Part Two [Episode 321]

In this episode, I’m joined once again by my friend and fellow coach, Diana Swillinger. We’re diving into the second part of an important topic today: Can we gaslight ourselves?
Gaslighting is usually something done to us—manipulation that makes us question our reality. But what happens when we internalize it? When we start running the script on autopilot and doubting ourselves before anyone else even gets a chance? Buckle up, because our Kaleidoscope members had some thoughts on this, and we’re breaking it all down.

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How to Heal Fear and Reclaim Power After Trauma

How to Heal Fear and Reclaim Power After Trauma

Fear isn’t always the villain—it’s often a protective voice that’s just a little too loud after years of emotional and spiritual abuse. The key is learning when to listen and when to lovingly take your power back. In this post, we’ll explore how to tell the difference between helpful fear and harmful fear—and how faith and love can lead you back to peace.

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