Category: Emotional Abuse

Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Your Abuser—and When That Changes

Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Your Abuser—and When That Changes [Episode 326]

Remember those late-night Google searches trying to figure out what’s going on in his head to cause him to treat you the way he does? That obsession with understanding his behavior?

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down something we ALL experience on this healing journey – how our focus shifts as we recover from abuse.

We’ll walk through the 5 stages of recovery – from being completely focused on HIM to finally reclaiming YOUR power and becoming the mentor you never had. This journey isn’t linear, and wherever you are in the process, I want you to know you’re exactly where you need to be.

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From Trapped to Free in 30 Days (Let’s Open That Cage Door…)

These women felt lost, broken, and blamed—for their marriages, their pain, even their faith. But today, they’re walking in truth, setting boundaries, reclaiming their worth, and living with clarity, confidence, and peace. Read their real, raw stories of transformation—and see what’s possible for you, too.

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What Does a Safe Church Really Look Like?

What Does a Safe Church Really Look Like? [Episode 324]

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with someone who’s not here to play nice with toxic church culture—Dr. Andrew Bauman. He’s a licensed mental health counselor, a truth-teller, and the author of Safe Church: How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities.
If you’ve ever sat in a church pew feeling invisible… silenced… or like it was your job to hold everything together, this conversation was made for you.
Dr. Bauman gets it. He grew up as a pastor’s kid tangled in trauma, became a pastor himself while battling hidden struggles, and eventually found his way to becoming an outspoken advocate for women in faith spaces.

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Healing Doesn't Just Happen at a Weekend Retreat

The Ego, Trauma, and Rediscovering Your True Self

Healing isn’t a destination—it’s a daily act of coming home to yourself. In this article, we explore key insights from How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera, covering topics like thought awareness, ego vs. true self, trauma patterns, and the power of setting sacred boundaries.

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