Trauma Survivors Unite: Christian Emotional Recovery

DescriptionDo you ever feel like there's a specific area of your life where you struggle no matter what you do? I spent years doing all the “right” things—vision boards, affirmations, money mindset work, deep dives into my blocks, all in hopes of becoming someone who deserved abundance. But no matter how hard I worked, nothing changed the way I hoped. The promises of the law of attraction and prosperity gospel started to feel like gaslighting—like if it wasn't working, it must be my fault. I internalized it as failure, as proof that I was broken or cursed when it came to money. And it wasn't just the inner work—I worked hard in external ways too. I built skills, pursued opportunities, worked on professional growth, and still found myself hitting the same walls. It left me questioning my worth and wondering if success was only for people who already felt whole. But I'm learning that healing isn't a prerequisite for success or for being seen, respected, or loved. We don't have to be perfectly aligned or “fixed” to deserve a breakthrough. We can be in process and still be enough. We can be messy and still make progress. Our worth isn't something we have to earn—it's something we carry with us, something God has already give us, even when nothing's working out the way we hoped.Time Stamps Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description:If you're feeling tired from trying to hold everything together perfectly — you're not alone. In today's episode, we're having a real, honest conversation about what it looks like to choose progress over perfection. We'll be looking at it through three lenses: first, how perfectionism shows up for just about everyone when we tie our worth to our performance; second, how it runs even deeper for trauma survivors, where perfection sometimes became a way to stay safe or avoid harm; and third, how even in our Christian walk, perfectionism can quietly slip in and make us feel like we have to earn God's love — when the truth is, His love has never depended on our performance. Each of these journeys is different, but if you see yourself in any of them, know this: you are already loved, already enough, and you are not alone in this fight. Today, we're giving ourselves permission to grow at our own pace, trust God's grace, and celebrate every small, brave step we take.Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro 3:27 General Perfectionism and Guarding Against Perfectionism21:55 Perfectionism as Christians and Pitfalls to Avoid39:55 Perfectionism as Trauma Survivors and Pitfalls to Avoid62:00 Practices to Overcome PerfectionismSEE RESOURCES HEREChristian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

When you've experienced trauma, it can be hard to separate who you are from what you've been through. The way trauma affects the brain can leave you with deep-seated beliefs that you are unworthy, broken, or beyond healing—but that isn't the truth. You can feel like you're always reactive, angry, and afraid. In this episode, we explore how trauma distorts self-perception and how both psychology and faith offer pathways to reclaiming your identity. We'll talk about how the brain forms false narratives around trauma, why healing requires both renewing the mind and restoring the nervous system, and how Scripture speaks directly to our worth and purpose. You'll also get practical exercises—like journaling through a new lens, reframing painful memories with God's presence, and using breath prayers to calm anxiety. If you've ever wrestled with feeling unseen, unworthy, or stuck in old patterns, this episode offers tangible steps to help you reconnect with who you truly are in Christ and in your intrinsic worth. Breakdown of Episode and Resource From Episode: ***CLICK HERE***https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sqq8LjSDlNL4FC0Wac1RTyYn9M820UQ3MvbOlsc2L2E/edit?usp=sharingChristian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description:In this first episode of the season, we're tackling the impact of words—how well-meaning but uninformed people and abusers use language to dismiss, shame, or control survivors. These statements can keep you stuck in self-doubt and isolation, making it harder to trust yourself and your healing process. We'll break down common phrases that invalidate and gaslight, then reframe them with trauma-informed alternatives that affirm your experiences and support your growth. We break this down into two categories, phrases that well-meaning people who are not trauma-informed say and phrases that abusers use intentionally to cause harm. This episode is about recognizing the harm in these messages, rewriting the narrative, and choosing words that empower instead of diminish. Let's start this season by standing in truth and reclaiming the language of healing so we can live the lives God intended for us.  Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro and Update on Channel4:05 Intro to Topic and Two Types of Harmful Statements9:03 Harmful Statements Abusers Say & Trauma-Informed Alternatives19:40 Well-Intended but Harmful Statements & Trauma-Informed Alternatives31:23 ClosingSources:Episode Season 4 related to this episode: "Toxic Religious Phrases People Tell Trauma Survivors and What to Tell Yourself Instead."Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

2025 Podcast Update #2I share an update on the future direction of the podcast and my life. New episodes are coming, but they have been delayed and I will need to cut back on the podcast to focus on other areas of life. God bless you and thank you for listening. Donate (See Free Resources Linked)Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry  https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery?fan_landing=trueDonate One-Time Through PayPal DonationDonate monthly to help trauma survivors through Patreon. Donate one-time through PayPalLink Provided HereDonate One-Time Through Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/christianemotionalrecovery Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

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Description:In this episode, we explore why the holiday season can be uniquely challenging for many, particularly those coping with grief, strained family dynamics, loneliness, trauma, financial stress, or mental health struggles. For many, the holidays are a time of joy, family, and the celebration of the birth of our savior. For others, the holidays can be more complicated. We discuss practical strategies to protect your emotional well-being, such as setting boundaries, managing expectations, creating space for rest and joy, and finding meaningful ways to connect with others. We also discuss how you can help others who may be going through similar challenges. Remember it's okay if you're feeling a lot of emotions during the holidays. Take time to feel these, while also finding ways to feel peace, joy, and comfort where you're at, even if the holidays can be difficult. By addressing these challenges with compassion and by being intentional, you can navigate the season more peacefully and create a sense of hope, safety, and healing for yourself and others, even amidst the challenges of the holidays.Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro and Why We Are More Vulnerable During the Holidays 16:41 What You Can Do To Protect Yourself, Heal Yourself, and Make The Holidays Better for Yourself and OthersChristian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description:It can be easy to get caught up in what happened to us, in difficulties, and in the healing work so much, that forget why we're doing this healing work, to experience more joy! The following saying resonated with me and inspired this podcast: "You're not healing to be able to handle trauma. You're used to trauma. You're healing to be able to handle joy." Joy is one of the fruits of the spirit and a fruit of our healing labors. God wants us to not only experience joy, but to embody it. We cover why joy is so important in trauma recovery, how to avoid toxic positivity and bypassing when cultivating joy, and how to cultivate more joy in your life with the realities and unique challenges of being a trauma survivor in mind. As a survivor, it can be more challenging to experience joy, but like the rest of healing work, it is a skill that can be learned. You CAN live a joyful life, in spite of all that has happened to you.Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro 4:40 Why Joy Is So Important in Trauma Recovery and Why Toxic Bypassing Doesn't Work11:52 Different Kinds of Joy18:30 Why Trauma Survivors Struggle More to Experience Joy and Starting Where You're At31:44 How to Embody Joy After TraumaTo access sources, go HEREChristian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description:Many of us heard growing up that self-care was "selfish" or "ungodly." However, no one can give from an empty well, and even Jesus escaped the crowds for rest, solitude, and time with God. We all need forms of self-care to heal and restore our bodies, minds, and souls. Healing from trauma requires a holistic approach to self-care, addressing all aspects of our well-being. There are six categories of self-care: physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and practical. Each of these can be approached from a Christian perspective, especially for trauma survivors, to promote healing and growth. For survivors, it's crucial to approach these categories of self-care with patience and self-compassion. Healing is a gradual process, and integrating these practices into daily life can help rebuild a sense of safety, control, and well-being. Additionally, anchoring these practices in faith can provide a deep sense of purpose and connection throughout the healing journey.Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro to New Episode 3:04 Why Self-Care Is Important6:30 The Six Types of Self-Care18:52 Six Types of Self-Care From a Christian Perspective and for Trauma Recovery CLICK HERE FOR SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JboZhwkIuEphtEeaQ-8jyLGHWv804Zk5LMMg-iWduLo/edit?usp=sharingChristian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description: While it's easy to go down a rabbit hole on the concept of narcissism, it's good to be empowered and educated and protect yourself from narcissistic behaviors in certain others. Please keep in mind that having a certain level of narcissistic traits can be healthy in a balance. However, narcissism exists on a spectrum with some people having higher narcissistic traits, and even some who have full blown NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder, which is in the DSM). We will go over the common categories of narcissists both in clinical and common spaces. We'll discuss how to spot each one, what their behaviors are, how they interact with others, and how you can protect yourself from these different types. Check out the sources here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RLXJVBatIZcq2vBt5YHBjoYHteqGBw4If_-IfzV9O30/edit?usp=sharingChristian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Episode DescriptionMirror Neurons are one of the main parts of our brain that helps us with learning, cognition, empathy, and relationships. Mirror neurons are what help us respond to and learn from our caretakers as children and learn behavior through imitation, and they are involved in the development of our inner child. Understanding how mirror neurons impact these functions, as well as our childhood development and interactions with others, can help us understand what went wrong if we experienced traumatic events or abuse. Understanding what went wrong, we can also learn strategies to use our mirror neurons to heal our trauma through the body, brain, and neural network at its source. This episode explains these processes and gives you strategies for healing mirror neurons as well as an exercise to heal your inner child. Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro to New Episode 3:26 What Are Mirror Neurons and How Do They Work?14:16 What Is the Connection Between Mirror Neurons and Childhood Trauma?26:18 Using Mirror Neurons to Heal the Inner Child and Childhood Trauma35:19 Mirror Neuron Healing Exercise for the Inner ChildTo get sources and exercise from talk, CLICK HERE:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X2seLDNiUYyjKfMy4NVlgPYQStzTqzKkmMvUV1mEPjQ/edit?usp=sharingChristian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

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Description:If you were raised in a family where people were narcissists or had high narcissistic traits, understanding the roles and relationship dynamics in a narcissistic family can help you understand your trauma and protect yourself now. When we say narcissistic family, this doesn't mean everyone is in the family has high narcissistic traits, but it means that one or more people does, either children, parents, or both, and this deeply  impacts all family members. We discuss the roles children play in this family dynamic. Then we discuss narcissistic family dynamics in general and the unwritten rules and behaviors in this family structure. Lastly, we cover when a sibling has these traits and how this can impact others in the family and when a parent has narcissistic traits and how this impacts the family. While it isn't healthy to obsess over the narcissist, understanding these family dynamics, you can learn more about why you are the way you are, know it isn't your fault, love all people in your family in the best way possible, and start the healing process to set healthy boundaries and protect yourself. You can live the life God intended, because you are empowered and educated on this family dynamic. To get resources, go here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dwKk7xTdmLv0UNtqEyjjw8pOHpxUh7r2lTlQftNvqpg/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and Morehttps://christianemotionalrecovery.com/ Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragementhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/christianemotionalrecovery YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journeyhttps://www.rachelleroy.com/9527496b-b1ed-4744-875f-dd04bfd3ad2a Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivorshttps://www.rachelleroy.com/bc953a63-...

Episode DescriptionEven if we know it intellectually not to be true, trauma, abuse, and neglect survivors internalize blame when they are mistreated, particularly those who suffer from childhood abuses and narcissistic abuses. Knowing the difference between blame and self-validation, finding the balance between knowing what happened to you and taking ownership of healing, and finding the line between self-compassion and victim mindsets can make all the difference in your healing journey. It's important to know that two things can be true at once:Abuse is never your fault AND you can take ownership of your healing journey.You are enough AND feeling like it is your fault is normal when you've experienced abuse.You can acknowledge what happened to you AND not live in blame or victim mentalities.Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro to Episode6:17 Do You Know It Wasn't Your Fault on a Body Level?11:42 Abuse is NEVER Your Fault14:56 What Is the Difference Between Blame and Validating Your Experience?SourcesThere are no sources for this episode. Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and Morehttps://christianemotionalrecovery.com/ Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragementhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/christianemotionalrecovery YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journeyhttps://www.rachelleroy.com/9527496b-b1ed-4744-875f-dd04bfd3ad2a Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivorshttps://www.rachelleroy.com/bc953a63-...

Description: An HSP, or Highly Sensitive Person, is a person who has been proven by science to respond to the world differently. You may be more sensitive to light, sound, stimuli, people, and the emotions of others. Being an HSP comes with a unique set of gifts and challenges. While you are more attuned to the beauty around you, you may also be more aware of the dangers. In this talk, we cover how HSP's are wired, the science behind HSPs, how you can protect yourself as an HSP, and how you can care for yourself as a Christian HSP so you can share your gifts, love and help others, protect yourself, and do the healing work, at the same time. We cover twenty-one strategies to protect yourself through boundary setting, self-care practices, and protecting yourself as a Christian HSP in particular. God made you how you are because He wanted you exactly as you are, and you have a right to protect yourself as an HSP so you can live a happy and productive life. To Get Sources, for this episode, use this link: Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jp1NNog-eXV4IG7piJKmYMJdeSEwmkBLDpEu-nnFdtw/edit?usp=sharingChristian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and Morehttps://christianemotionalrecovery.com/ Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragementhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/christianemotionalrecovery YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journeyhttps://www.rachelleroy.com/9527496b-b1ed-4744-875f-dd04bfd3ad2a Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivorshttps://www.rachelleroy.com/bc953a63-...

Episode DescriptionWhy The Pursuit of Peace and Acceptance Is Everything discusses the nature pursuing of peace and acceptance, what it looks like through a beloved character, Winnie the Pooh, and how we can practice this simplicity and acceptance on our healing journey like Pooh, to help overcome trauma with more flow, ease, and simplicity. Overcoming trauma isn't easy, and sometimes life can be difficult, but we don't have to struggle against it. This adds to suffering, whereas acceptance and nonresistance bring peace. Then we discuss the wisdom of Ecclesiastes and how pursuing peace, acceptance, and simplicity are biblical concepts that can help us overcome trauma, struggle, and complicating situations. By pursuing peace, simplicity, and acceptance, we give ourselves a better foundation for effective trauma healing, and we live a more enjoyable life free of struggle and striving as God intended. Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro to Episode2:47 Intro to Topic8:47 Why The Pursuit of Peace and Acceptance Is Everything27:06 The Wisdom of Ecclesiastes on Acceptance and Letting Go45:35 How the Pursuit of Peace and Acceptance Help the Trauma Survivor SourcesFREE A.C.O.R.N Infographic: Mentioned at 50:45 in the episode, the free A.C.O.R.N download is a guide to help you process and deal with difficult emotions. A.C.O.R.N Meditation Bundle is a meditation bundle you can purchase to help you process affordably difficult emotions using the A.C.O.R.N technique. You can download these and they are yours forever to use offline free of ads.A.C.O.R.N Meditations on YouTube: These are the free versions of the A.C.O.R.N meditations to help you process difficult emotions. Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Throu...

Episode DescriptionIf you have experienced trauma, these experiences get stored in your body's memory, literally on a physical or somatic level. This unreleased trauma manifests in our emotions, behaviors, and health since it hasn't been resolved or released, and we pay a price. However, there is hope. We are not stuck with trauma. God has given us modern techniques to help us release trauma from the body.  In Therapies and Practices to Release Trauma from the Body, we discuss how trauma gets trapped in the body based and it's impact on the brain, neural network, and our health. We then review practices you can use to release trauma somatically from the body to help you heal complex trauma, going more in-depth on how trauma releases from the body from a physiological standpoint. Lastly, we discuss therapies that can help us release trauma from the body, including using biofeedback to monitor physical responses as we release trauma and do healing work. God has given us tools to help us release trauma we never asked for, and there is hope to live the life God meant for us to live. Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro 4:29 How Trauma Gets Trapped in the Body 16:09 Practices to Release Trauma From the Body30:44 Therapies to Release Trauma From the Body40:20 How Biofeedback Can Heal Trauma in the BodySourcesBenefits of Biofeedback at Profoundtreatment.com, no author givenHow to Release Trauma From the Body by Amber Foster, LCSW-S, medically reviewed by Heidi Moawad, MD in Choosing Therapy Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Throu...

Episode DescriptionIn Coming out of the F.O.G., we discuss the acronym, Fear, Obligation, and Guilt, which creates the acronym F.O.G. Much like the word "fog," emotional manipulators will often use fear, obligation, and guilt to confuse and control people, particularly those who are sensitive, compassionate, empathetic, and may be prone to codependency. This can make sensitive Christians especially vulnerable, since they tend have a strong level of conscientiousness. Manipulators like to use tactics that will make others question themselves and their motives, often using gaslighting to keep the other person off balance. Though we are called by God to help others, it's important we examine our motives. If others are exploiting our good will with guilt to get us to do things, this is not from God. Knowing the strategies that emotional blackmailers use will help you to identify their tactics, respond constructively, protect yourself, and get your life back, so you can live the life God intended you to live. You can be free of these tactics and help others knowing your motives come from genuine love and care for others. Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro4:28 Intro to Coming out of the F.O.G.9:16 What is F.O.G.21:31 What F.O.G. and Emotional Manipulation Look Like36:03 How Christians, Empaths, and Codependents Can Be  Vulnerable 42:48 Ways to Respond to F.O.G. and Emotional Blackmail CLICK HERE TO SEE RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t-_3YZ0bG1SJ9X6X3wlG7FrlkSdadYR6frhLd9Nu0V8/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Throu...

Episode DescriptionThis week, this episode reminds you of your worth, both in Christ and your intrinsic worth. Your value comes from both the fact that you are in Christ and that you are you. Sometimes we need to be reminded that we are worthy, that we have unconditional value at our core, and that nothing that has happened to us or that we feel changes that. We may have been programmed with trauma, but our worth and core identity is still the same. Just as God and His love for us don't change, neither does our worthiness. We matter, we are loved, and God loves us, and sometimes we just need to remember this. ResourcesEpisodes Mentioned in the PodcastErikson's Stages of Development and Adverse Childhood ExperiencesWhy We Need to Take a More integrated Approach in our TheologyChristian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Throu...

Episode DescriptionIn Subtle Types and Forms of Abuse and What to Do About Them, we discuss the hidden nature of certain types and forms of abuse and why these forms of abuse often go unnoticed, why the survivor doesn't always believe it is abuse, and how certain people use these forms sow doubt and confusion in the survivor as a form of control and manipulation. The unique nature of this kind of abuse is often unnoticed or not believed by outsiders. However, by learning to identify and understand these forms of abuse, we are able to understand what is happening to us if we are in a situation with hidden and subtle abuse, while distinguishing between abuse and normal human flaws in a relationship that we all have. When we can identify these forms of abuse and call them by their name, we can validate our experiences, know our experiences are real, seek help and resources that can help us untangle this confusion, and get our lives back  so we can find clarity and safety in our lives, living the life God intended us to live. Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro 6:00 Intro to Subtle Forms and Types of Abuse10:25 What Are Some of the Subtle Signs of Abuse? 27:06 Why Are Subtle Forms of Abuse Easy to Miss?50:07 Subtle Abuse in Churches Religious Communities 52:55 How to Detect and Heal Subtle Forms of Abuse To view resources, go HERE. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HKq9dBS-VXjFYkAT2mdOcjNKAfL5B6fC4Mz8czio-c0/edit?usp=sharingChristian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Throu...

Episode DescriptionIn Trauma Reenactments, we discuss what trauma reenactments are, why they happen, and practices to help us identify, stop, and prevent them from happening again. Trauma reenactments are patterns we repeat again and again similar to traumas in the past. They can be pervasive and difficult to notice, because we may believe they are "just the way things are." But they're not. While these patterns are not our fault, if we are able to identify these reenactments, be honest about what they are and where they come from, and create more space between a trigger and a reaction, we are able to gain power over the moment when a trauma reenactment starts to occur, or to stop one that is already occurring. By changing our reaction, we create a new habit, which allows us to heal our trauma reenactments and create space for positive and healthy habits, responses, and relationships in our lives. Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro 4:21 Intro to Trauma Reenactments6:49 What Are Trauma Reenactments and Why Do They Occur?11:14 Why Do Trauma Reenactments Occur?20:56 Reenactments in Close Relationships25:52 What Are Ways to Heal, Prevent, and Overcome Reenactments? 40:53 Practices to Help You Heal Trauma ReenactmentsTo view sources, go HERE:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUDTXEehuW_3U6lL9POSvA2bJQI_t7McxIN-4E3p2xA/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Throu...

Episode DescriptionShame is probably the most powerful and deeply rooted core wound we can have, and it's often a result of abuse, neglect, and trauma. In The Power of Shame and What to Do About It, we discuss what shame is, its origins, and the insidious nature of shame, including how it comes from the enemy. This episode discusses the deep power of shame, what it does to us, and how pervasive it can be on an unconscious level, including the difference between guilt and shame. Guilt states "I made a mistake," and shame states, "I am bad" or "there's something wrong with me." We discuss how it's important to distinguish these two and become aware of our shame. This episode then shows how love, validation, and bringing shame into the light can help us heal it, knowing we're not alone. We discuss specific practices and strategies to heal shame, as well as the powerful results of healing shame, like a weight has been lifted from our shoulders. Through healing shame, we can feel better and live the life God meant for us to live. Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro to New Episode 4:48 Nature, Definition, and Origins of Shame15:41 Symptoms. Power, and Impact of Shame23:13 The Deep Power of Shame and What it Does27:00 How We Can Heal Our Shame37:56 Specific Practices to Heal Shame42:59 Power and Results of Healing Our ShameTo view sources, go HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bHmGK6xQhCMfyqaOkDqmHFuqWfEg_NYkvU_39N76dk8/edit?usp=sharingChristian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Throu...

Episode DescriptionDealing with Uncertainty is something we all deal with. For those of us on the healing path, dealing with difficult emotions, and trying to work through trauma, uncertainty can be even more challenging bring up a lot of anxiety in the body at times. This episode discusses what to do during times of uncertainty from a trauma informed approach, how meditating scripture can be a healing balm during these times, and how practicing a strategy called "groundlessness" can help us deal with uncertainty. By accepting the nature of life and uncertainty with acceptance, surrender, and groundlessness, we can start to find, that ironically, we have God as our anchor and can create more stability at all times. Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro to New Episode 4:47 Intro to Dealing with Uncertainty8:45 What to Do During Times of Uncertainty  15:04 Scriptures for Dealing with Uncertainty23:05 What is Groundlessness and How Can it Help Me?  SourcesPsalm 91 for protection, God's presence, and God's comfortSeason 1 Episode 20 of Christian Emotional Recovery, Acceptance, was referenced in the podcast and may be a good resource to supplement the concept of groundlessness.Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Throu...

Episode DescriptionWelcome to a new season. Staying on the Healing Path starts the new season by sharing with you tips to help you stay on the healing journey. We often think of the healing journey as linear, but it tends to have ebbs, flows, and cycles, even though we move forward overall if we stay on the path. This episode discusses the nature of the healing journey, how the natural progression of healing is three steps forward and two steps back, and how we can approach the healing path with the right mindset. Then the podcast discusses how to deal with inevitable interruptions of our healing practice by discussing how we should approach setbacks, slacking, and obstacles on the journey and our daily practice, as they are a natural part of the path. Lastly, we discuss how to customize your daily practice to your unique nature, needs, situation, and changing experience to help you take the journey with a healthy, constructive, and realistic approach to taking a step toward the healing God can give you every day. We just need to show up. Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro to New Episode and Season4:54 The Nature of the Healing Journey7:01 Natural Challenges, Ebbs, and Shifts on the Healing Path  12:00 Dealing with Interruptions on the Healing Journey16:42 What Is the Best Daily Practice for You?25:18 Future Episodes of the Podcast SourcesThere are no sources for this podcast.  Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Throu...

Welcome to Season 4! I'm excited for a new season of Christian Emotional Recovery. This episode includes updates on Season Four of Christian Emotional Recovery and the expenses that go into the podcast for transparency.Ever wonder what goes into making a podcast? When will the new season be out ?What's happening in 2024 on the platform?These questions will be answered, plus you can learn about what goes into a podcast and learn how you can support Christian Emotional Recovery. ***Here is a breakdown of what goes into the podcast (expenses spreadsheet). ***Expenses Spreadsheet At This Link:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vZjQLESN_oY7TBJXNAze-ysN3G1tkxmq/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112266298807594036821&rtpof=true&sd=trueChristian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Throu...

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Episode DescriptionDon't Make Trauma Your Whole Identity, discusses how trauma survivors have their entire brains rewired when they experience trauma. As a result, when we become aware of what has happened to us and start our healing journey, it can be challenging not to make trauma our entire identity. It's easy to get into a loop of overidentifying with trauma and what has happened to us, to the point we can get stuck. This isn't our fault, but we can do something about it. By separating our core identity with what happened to us, and by rewriting our identity, we can start to move past the trauma and not get stuck in this loop. No doubt, trauma impacts our identity, how we think, and how we live day to day, including how our "default mode network," or the part of our brain involved in identity, operates. However, how we relate to trauma, think about it, and work toward recovery can help us build a strong identity outside of our trauma. Additionally, knowing who we are in Christ and what God says about our identity helps us build a strong core self, so we can build a healthy identity separate and free from our trauma. Breakdown of Episode1:17 Info About Podcast5:16 How Trauma Can Become Our Entire Identity13:54 What is Identity? 16:37 Rewriting Your Identity28:14 What Is the Default Mode Network? 33:47 How Does Trauma Impact Identity?41:40 How We Think About Trauma to Move on From It46:46 What Does God Say About Healing our Identity? GO HERE FOR SOURCES https://docs.google.com/document/d/15JybwJM2RcEKSxLhd-k7bacXMTafKAeeeJraln9JDhw/edit?usp=sharingChristian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Thr...

Episode DescriptionWhat's the Connection Between Love Languages and Healing Trauma? discusses how we can harness the Five Love Languages, based on Gary Chapman's 1992 book of the same name, to cultivate a sense of safety, connection, and practice to help us heal trauma. This episode explains what the five love languages are, how they operate, and how people's love languages are often formed by unmet needs from childhood. We then discuss how our love languages can be our deepest vulnerability, but they can also be an entry point into our deepest sense of connection and safety, two essential parts of trauma healing. Lastly, the episode discusses how using the right healing practices based on your unique language will help you heal most effectively, how we can heal and find safety through our love language, and how we can help those we love find the same through their love language.  Breakdown of Episode1:17 Info About Podcast5:46 Intro to Topic and What Are the Five Love Languages? 21:10 What Determines Your Love Language?29:12 How Your Love Language Is Your Deepest Insecurity33:31 A Trauma Informed Approach to Love Languages: What Has Safety Got to Do With It?54:48 How Can You Be Responsive to Others and Get What You Need Through the Love Languages?***Click Here to See Sources***https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZkWg_dAOMMpiPhXS6ejJNjh77t2WpG2nT1KijcWYyYY/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Thr...

For FULL Description, GO HERE.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cHI9NbBGvQg5UbcaQrS-R0HQ9r-fDhwOh8r7K2FNa14/edit?usp=sharingMegan's Bio:Fully-certified since 2012 as a crisis pastoral counselor (MAR, Pastoral Counseling), Megan has been successfully companioning clients all over the country while facilitating their self-growth. She offers crisis & spiritual process groups and individual Christian therapy, specializing in abuse, trauma, and dissociative disorders, utilizing therapeutic models such as Development Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Additionally, she is certified in bereavement therapy, crisis response with the AACC, trauma therapies and suicidology with CAMS. She is also a Chaplain, certified with the ACPE. Megan has written curriculum for a domestic violence non-profit advocacy program, spiritual processing groups & identity based therapeutic course. She has also been featured on many podcasts & conferences, such as Courage 365 with Ashley Easter, etc.Megan resides in Denver, CO, with her four adored and adoring children. She loves her job and will walk through the fire to help a client find healing. You can find her drinking hot coffee and breathing in the fresh mountain air, every chance she gets!We just began a new course for CPTSD and abuse survivors called SOURCE. This course is designed to bring you home to yourself. Please go here to get more info:https://www.mountaincitychristiancounseling.com/Courses Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Thr...

Rethinking Our Thoughts Part II: What Is Learned Helplessness and How Do I Overcome It? is the second part of a two part series. Last episode, we discussed cognitive distortions and how they contribute to the trauma cycle. Similarly, learned helplessness is "a condition in which a person has a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed. It is thought to be one of the underlying causes of depression," according to Oxford Languages. Learned helplessness is the opposite of grit, which we discuss often on the channel. This episode discusses how learned helplessness occurs, who it impacts, and how we can get our lives back by practicing it's opposite: Learned Optimism. which a is cultivated practice that helps us develop grit, hope, and flexibility in the face of adversity, even if we've experienced trauma in the past.  Time Stamps1:17 Intro to Topic4:23 What Is Learned Helplessness? 22:36 Causes, Symptom, and  Effects of Learned Helplessness25:32 The Solution: Learned Optimism Sources:What Is Learned Helplessness? Medical News Today by Jayne Leonard Learned Helplessness and CPTSD Psych Central by Jared C. PistoiaLearned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin Seligman Season 1: Episode 8: Flip the Script of Your Life: Personal Narratives and Learned Optimism is episode recommended from this talk.Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Thr...

Episode DescriptionRethinking Our Thoughts Part I: What Are Cognitive Distortions and How Can I Overcome Them? discusses how hope is not just something we have in Christ, but is also something we can cultivate on the healing journey, even if we're feeling hopeless. We learn hope by practicing it daily. Investing in our healing and taking daily steps toward progress today can give us hope for the future. Think about a time you made good choices or cultivated healthy daily habits in the past that you are benefitting from now. Now connect this experience to a current difficulty. If you make good choices now, you are giving yourself something to look forward to and hope to your future self. However, the process cannot be forced. It's accepting our difficult emotions with compassion--and not forcing healing--that moves us forward in hope. But the path doesn't always appear on its own. Cultivating a daily practice, meditating on hope in Christ, and trying something constructive will move us forward. When we take a leap of faith, then the path appears.Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro to Topic5:30 What Are Cognitive Distortions? 18:16 What Causes Cognitive Distortions and Examples of Them22:36 Why Working on Cognitive Distortions is Scriptural26:28 The Ten Cognitive Distortions1:00:00 Healing Cognitive DistortionsFOR EPISODE RESOURCES, GO HEREhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1IZVC2w3J721YzMEg84f1a7tH-8glzxQGeqxpOq9gg1c/edit?usp=sharingChristian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Thr...

The Power of Hope in Emotional Recovery discusses how hope is not just something we have in Christ, but is also something we can cultivate on the healing journey, even if we're feeling hopeless. We learn hope by practicing it daily. Investing in our healing and taking daily steps toward progress today can give us hope for the future. Think about a time you made good choices or cultivated healthy daily habits in the past that you are benefitting from now. Now connect this experience to a current difficulty. If you make good choices now, you are giving yourself something to look forward to and hope to your future self. However, the process cannot be forced. It's accepting our difficult emotions with compassion--and not forcing healing--that moves us forward in hope. But the path doesn't always appear on its own. Cultivating a daily practice, meditating on hope in Christ, and trying something constructive will move us forward. When we take a leap of faith, then the path appears.Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro to Topic3:45 The Nature of Hope on the Healing Journey 6:00 Investing in Healing Now helps Our Future Self13:42 Acceptance Helps You Move Forward With Hope19:59 Scriptures on Hope for Healing Trauma25:38 A Step of Faith Toward Healing Makes the Path AppearFOR EPISODE RESOURCES, INCLUDING FREE RESOURCES GO HEREChristian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Thr...

2023 Podcast Update  This unofficial episode includes updates to the platform and podcast. Check out this episode to learn the following:  What's new with the podcastUpcoming episodes to the podcastWhy I'm taking a *temporary* break from the podcastHow you can help the podcast to grow and help more peopleUpcoming interviews for future podcast episodesWhat you can expect in the next few weeks and monthsNew and exciting events occurring on the platform.Listen on to find out more.   Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Thr...

Please use this link for episode description and sources. Often, there isn't enough room to include these in this space, so I include links in Google:LINK TO DESCRIPTION, SOURCES, AND RESOURCEShttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1qnfbc_nUC8cuLecY1_an7JOLRR2O5orI2K4Ip-2g97E/edit?usp=sharingChristian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Thr...

Episode DescriptionIntegrating Our Faith and Practice on the Healing Journey discusses the relationship between daily practices to heal trauma and our relationship with God. While these may not be completely separated, carving out a space for each separately, as much as we're able, is important. The episode also discusses how to use discernment in the healing practices you use and  to follow what God is telling you to do and give other people the grace and space to do the same. Everyone's healing journey and relationship with God is unique. Through discernment, in the practices we choose to do, we have agency under God's authority. While we are called to be part of the flock and respect the church, remember it's okay to explore different churches, practices, and congregations, with your relationship with Christ and healing journey in mind. You have agency, autonomy, and choice on this healing journey. You are safe and loved, and God will guide you on the journey.Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro to Topic5:48 How to Integrate Our Faith and Practice on the Healing JourneyEpisode Resources:A.C.O.R.N Meditations for Dealing With Difficult Emotions is mentioned as a resource in the episode for helping you work through CEN.If you want the A.C.O.R.N Meditations forever with no ads or internet, go here. FREE A.C.O.R.N Resource for Dealing With Difficult EmotionsChristian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Thr...

Description:The most downloaded episode in the history of the podcast has been Season 2, Episode 12: Childhood Emotional Neglect: A Hidden Epidemic, so there's a need to understand CEN further. What's Childhood Emotional Neglect Got to Do With Abandonment Trauma? discusses the impact of childhood emotional neglect (CEN)  on survivors by exploring the connection between CEN and fear of abandonment. Seeing this connection can be the difference between a life of confusion, gaslighting, and bondage, and power, freedom, and clarity. We discuss the nature of CEN and how it is not always intentional or malicious, but it's nature is insidious because it's hidden. It's the most likely form of abuse to be denied, invalidated, and doubted since it is abuse by omission instead of commission. CEN can make us doubt our own reality. We discuss ways to know whether or not you're living with the impacts of CEN, cut through the mind fog, and find clarity and truth on this issue. Even though it's painful at first, the truth sets us free. By learning how you can contact, validate, and understand your hidden experience, you can use this revelation to heal the impacts of CEN, know what happened to you was real, and build healthy relationships that move beyond abandonment trauma.Timestamp1:18 Intro to Topic5:47 The Nature of CEN and How It Leads to Abandonment Trauma11:45 The Impact of Emotional Childhood Neglect on the Brain15:47 Three Emotional Needs of Children18:39 The Tricky and Evasive Nature of CEN35:57 The Connection Between CEN and Abandonment Trauma41:49 Ways to Overcome CEN and Abandonment TraumaGO HERE TO GET EPISODE AND PLATFORM RESOURCESChristian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Thr...

Episode Description:Why You Need to Be Gentle With Yourself on This Journey is a talk God put on my heart after encountering so many trauma survivors who struggle with their faith because of harsh treatment from people within the Christian community regarding their struggles. Many people have not only not received compassion, love, and understanding, but they've been blamed for their trauma. We're often taught not to have compassion for ourselves, and not following the fruits of the spirit of gentleness, meekness, lowliness, and kindness to others is rampant even in the Christian community. There is oftentimes even narcissism and abuse within the church. This talk calls for us to be kinder and gentler with ourselves on the healing journey, as we are called to be with others, to give ourselves a little credit for our progress, and to learn to take a gentle approach when navigating the healing journey.  Breakdown of Episode0:00 Intro4:13 Intro to Episode and Why Gentleness is So Important When Healing7:11 What Happens When There's No Gentleness in Religious Communities 15:48 Why It's Important to Be Gentle With Ourselves Episode Resources: The Publican and the Pharisee Luke 18:9-14 To donate monthly and support the work we're doing go to Patreon to give monthly and Ko-Fi to give a one-time donation.To see all podcast resources, go HERE.  Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Thr...

Description:A lot of trauma survivors have been told that they "should just be grateful," as if they can flip a switch, turn off trauma in the body, and suddenly feel grateful. Gratitude for a survivor is more complex than that. We can be grateful, but it needs to be in a way that works with our nervous system, realistic for where we're at, and a natural choice, not forced. We do this by being gentle with ourselves, practicing self-compassion, and acknowledging honestly where we're at. This episode discusses the benefits of gratitude, how it can help heal trauma, and realistic ways you can practice gratitude or at least be one step closer to gratitude through self-compassion. Doing the best you can is enough. God knows you're doing your best. As we learn to cultivate real gratitude, we're able to see God more in our situation, practice concrete gratitude that heals trauma, and see benefits of gratitude manifest in our lives. Episode Resources: Here's a coupon for almost 1/2 off my gratitude course "Ignite Your Abundance Through the Power of Gratitude", which can help you cultivate concrete practices of gratitude to heal trauma and live a better life.CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTESPodcast Website (with episodes and where you can join email list) https://christianemotionalrecovery.com The podcast does take time and money. You can help keep it going! Check out the Patreon page to support God's work we're doing to help other survivors like you. https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery?fan_landing=true Subscribe to YouTube channel for free meditation and more resources. Material on YouTube is exclusive and different from what's on the podcast. You can learn more about trauma healing and recovery through specialized topics. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw Check out website where the Christian Emotional Recovery store will be housed and check out the writing courses that can help your writing stand out! Please excuse the site. It's still under construction, but the courses are open! https://rachelleroy.podia.com/Buy the A.C.O.R.N Meditation bundle for dealing with difficult emotions so you can meditate anywhere, any time, without internet access. Go to "store" and see check out the site. https://rachelleroy.p...

Breakdown of Episode 0:00 Intro 5:16 What Is Inner Child Work and How Can It Help Me?15:14 The Nature of Inner Child Work22:28 My Experience With Inner Child Work6:10 Reparenting Yourself and Allowing God to Reparent Us34:00 Signs Inner Child Work May Help You36:12 Inner Child Work Exercises for HealingEpisode Resources:Inner Child Healing: 35 Practical Tools for Growing Beyond Your Past by Jeremy Sutton in Positive Psychology is one of the articles consulted.What Is Inner Child Work: A Guide to Healing Your Inner Child by Tiffany Trieu in Mind Body Green Why Is Everyone Working on Their Inner Child? in Time by Angela Haupt10 Exercises to heal Your Inner Child in Psych Central by Traci Pederson Reparenting to Heal the Wounded Inner Child and Healing Trauma Through Inner Child Work by Shirley Davis from the CPTSD FoundationEncouraging Bible Versus About God Our Father is a list of scriptures in Jolly Notes  Podcast Website (with episodes and where you can join email list) https://christianemotionalrecovery.com The podcast does take time and money. You can help keep it going! Check out the Patreon page to support God's work we're doing to help other survivors like you. https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery?fan_landing=true Subscribe to YouTube channel for free meditation and more resources. Material on YouTube is exclusive and different from what's on the podcast. You can learn more about trauma healing and recovery through specialized topics. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw Check out website where the Christian Emotional Recovery store will be housed and check out the writing courses that can help your writing stand out! Please excuse the site. It's still under construction, but the courses are open! https://rachelleroy.podia.com/Buy the A.C.O.R.N Meditation bundle for dealing with difficult emotions so you can meditate anywhere, any time, without internet access. Go to "store" and see check out the site. https://rachelleroy.p...

Anything you give helps the podcast to continue, allows more people like you to be helped, and enables me to continue God's call to create the podcast, YouTube, and Facebook group and expand it. Donating monthly is especially helpful in sustaining the podcast. But there are two ways to donate, monthly, and one-time. Any donation is appreciated! If you add these to your bookmarks you can return to them to update and makes more payments in the future. Here is how to donate monthly:  https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery?fan_landing=trueHere is how to do a one-time donation:https://ko-fi.com/christianemotionalrecoveryThank you so much for listening and for all you do. God bless. Podcast Website (with episodes and where you can join email list) https://christianemotionalrecovery.com The podcast does take time and money. You can help keep it going! Check out the Patreon page to support God's work we're doing to help other survivors like you. https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery?fan_landing=true Subscribe to YouTube channel for free meditation and more resources. Material on YouTube is exclusive and different from what's on the podcast. You can learn more about trauma healing and recovery through specialized topics. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw Check out website where the Christian Emotional Recovery store will be housed and check out the writing courses that can help your writing stand out! Please excuse the site. It's still under construction, but the courses are open! https://rachelleroy.podia.com/Buy the A.C.O.R.N Meditation bundle for dealing with difficult emotions so you can meditate anywhere, any time, without internet access. Go to "store" and see check out the site. https://rachelleroy.p...

Episode Description: In The Four Trauma Responses and How to Heal Them we discuss the four major ways our bodies respond to trauma. Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn are the main ways people who've experienced trauma respond to extreme stress and traumatic situations. Everyone has these responses to some degree, and they are healthy in certain situations. Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn serve a purpose in protecting us in stressful or dangerous situations, but if we have sustained experiences in these states, we can stay stuck in these states, because the nervous system gets overstimulated by stress and trauma. By understanding the four responses to trauma and which ones you might be more prone tone, you can begin to identify how you respond to trauma and take action to become aware of, work on, and overcome your responses from the ground up. The key here is partly changing behavior, and the other key is to find out what your response is, where it comes from, and heal it at the root. Check Sources, Episode Timeline, and Channel Resources HERE:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wj6TH6gMq8oWGVOaOp7XBaqIZx13KJr6I54Ivtd2AJc/edit?usp=sharingPodcast Website (with episodes and where you can join email list) https://christianemotionalrecovery.com The podcast does take time and money. You can help keep it going! Check out the Patreon page to support God's work we're doing to help other survivors like you. https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery?fan_landing=true Subscribe to YouTube channel for free meditation and more resources. Material on YouTube is exclusive and different from what's on the podcast. You can learn more about trauma healing and recovery through specialized topics. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw Check out website where the Christian Emotional Recovery store will be housed and check out the writing courses that can help your writing stand out! Please excuse the site. It's still under construction, but the courses are open! https://rachelleroy.podia.com/Buy the A.C.O.R.N Meditation bundle for dealing with difficult emotions so you can meditate anywhere, any time, without internet access. Go to "store" and see check out the site. https://rachelleroy.p...

Check out FULL SHOWNOTES HERE INCLUDING TALK RESOURCES, PODCAST PLATFORM RESOURCES, FREE RESOURCES, AND BREAKDOWN OF EPISODE:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tv8o3T-gg6HHZrJAjlOpXllQE2t04K3g83k4xCx4Fhk/edit?usp=sharingEpisode Description:This episode is a repurposed YouTube video on the YouTube Christian Emotional Recovery Channel. Check out and subscribe to the channel (link below) which has mostly original material different from the podcast.  DARVO, or Deny Attack Reverse Victim and Offender, is an acronym for how toxic people will often manipulate others if they are confronted about an issue or wrongdoing. If you've ever been in this situation, you may confront an abuser, manipulator, or narcissist about their behavior, and somehow by the end of the conversation, you're the one apologizing to them. This tactic is tricky and deceitful. By learning about DARVO and  how it works, you can empower and protect yourself if someone uses this gaslighting technique on you. This talk discusses who is most likely to use DARVO and why, who it targeted and why, how to recognize DARVO, circumstances when DARVO is most used, and impacts of DARVO on the victim and on groups. Then we discuss how to identify, respond to, and protect yourself from this tactic so you can take your power back and live the life God intended for you. Podcast Website (with episodes and where you can join email list) https://christianemotionalrecovery.com The podcast does take time and money. You can help keep it going! Check out the Patreon page to support God's work we're doing to help other survivors like you. https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery?fan_landing=true Subscribe to YouTube channel for free meditation and more resources. Material on YouTube is exclusive and different from what's on the podcast. You can learn more about trauma healing and recovery through specialized topics. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw Check out website where the Christian Emotional Recovery store will be housed and check out the writing courses that can help your writing stand out! Please excuse the site. It's still under construction, but the courses are open! https://rachelleroy.podia.com/Buy the A.C.O.R.N Meditation bundle for dealing with difficult emotions so you can meditate anywhere, any time, without internet access. Go to "store" and see check out the site. https://rachelleroy.p...

Episode Description:Real. Relevant. Relationship. The Role God Plays in our Recovery is a concept God put on my heart, and I didn't know what I would say until the podcast was recorded. The role God plays in our recovery is everything. Some will say if you aren't recovering from difficult emotions, trauma, depression, anxiety, or abuse, you don't have enough faith in God or you're not doing enough of something, but most of the time, this simply isn't true. It's both our relationship with God and the scientific modalities that target trauma at its source combined, that help us make progress in recovery. While this is true, our real, relevant relationship with God lights the way, and as we heal, the holes we punch in our trauma let the light and love of God in, so we can live the vivid and beautiful life God meant for us, in full living color. No Sources for This EpisodeBreakdown of Episode 0:00 Intro: What's Happening on the Channel5:32 Intro to Topic: How Faith and Science Play a Role in Trauma Recovery10:39 Real12:46  Relevant18:23 Relationship23:04 How Clearing Trauma Lets in God's Love 29:56 ClosingPodcast Website (with episodes and where you can join email list) https://christianemotionalrecovery.com The podcast does take time and money. You can help keep it going! Check out the Patreon page to support God's work we're doing to help other survivors like you. https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery?fan_landing=true Subscribe to YouTube channel for free meditation and more resources. Material on YouTube is exclusive and different from what's on the podcast. You can learn more about trauma healing and recovery through specialized topics. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw Check out website where the Christian Emotional Recovery store will be housed and check out the writing courses that can help your writing stand out! Please excuse the site. It's still under construction, but the courses are open! https://rachelleroy.podia.com/Buy the A.C.O.R.N Meditation bundle for dealing with difficult emotions so you can meditate anywhere, any time, without internet access. Go to "store" and see check out the site. https://rachelleroy.p...

Episode Description: How Internal Family Systems Can Help You Heal Trauma describes a therapy called IFS for short, what IFS is, how it can help you heal trauma and difficult emotions, and how you can use this therapy for your own healing journey with a therapist or on your own. We learn about how IFS is broken down into parts and self, how these parts and self interact based on your past experiences, and how you can relate to these parts and self to help you heal emotionally. By learning how your mind works through this process, you have a way go inside the roots of your thoughts, emotions, and trauma and understand how they function. With this understanding, you can relate to yourself and parts with more compassion, deal with past experiences with more awareness, and build an identity that is strong, more integrated, and healthy, so you can live the life God made you to live. Sources: These articles introduce you to the concept of IFS, how IFS was created, and how it work in a therapeutic setting. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/internal-family-systems-therapyhttps://psychcentral.com/health/internal-family-systems-therapyhttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-ifs-therapy-internal-family-systems-therapy-5195336In this YouTube, Richard Schwartz explains in his own words how IFS works and describes parts and self. https://ifs-institute.com/about-us/richard-c-schwartz-phdThese articles were used in the podcast to break down how IFS works in more detail--including the parts and self, the 8 C's, 5 P's, and 6 F'-- and how you can use these to manage different types of parts and distinguish self from parts.https://foundationifs.org/images/banners/pdf/The_8_Cs_of_Self_Leadership_Wheel.pdfhttps://www.pesi.com/blog/details/1511/6-step-ifs-process-to-jumpstart-healingPodcast Website (with episodes and where you can join email list) https://christianemotionalrecovery.com The podcast does take time and money. You can help keep it going! Check out the Patreon page to support God's work we're doing to help other survivors like you. https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery?fan_landing=true Subscribe to YouTube channel for free meditation and more resources. Material on YouTube is exclusive and different from what's on the podcast. You can learn more about trauma healing and recovery through specialized topics. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw Check out website where the Christian Emotional Recovery store will be housed and check out the writing courses that can help your writing stand out! Please excuse the site. It's still under construction, but the courses are open! https://rachelleroy.podia.com/Buy the A.C.O.R.N Meditation bundle for dealing with difficult emotions so you can meditate anywhere, any time, without internet access. Go to "store" and see check out the site. https://rachelleroy.p...

Welcome back! Twelve Steps Recovery and How it Can Help You Heal Trauma and Abuse is the first episode of the new season. Most people are familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and how it helps those recovering from alcohol misuse, but many people don't know there are programs for other forms of recovery. We'll discuss what twelve-step programs are, how they can help those not only in addiction recovery, but in emotional recovery as well. There is a direct link between addiction and trauma, and many addictions have traumatic and psychological roots. Trauma and codependency recovery programs have their roots in original twelve-step programs like AA. We'll discuss four twelve step programs--Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Codependents Anonymous (CoDA), Celebrate Recovery, and Al-Anon--and what each one does, who each helps, how each can help you, and how these programs can strengthen your faith in God. Then we'll discuss how addiction and trauma recovery have similarities when it comes to behavior, causes, and relapses, as well as strategies to stay on the path to recovery. Lastly, we'll discover how the steps in these programs can help you cut the roots of trauma and addiction in your life for good. Breakdown of Episode0:00 Intro to the Year6:22 Introduction to the Topic and When to Get Help10:47 Four Different Twelve-Step Programs 36:13 What's the Connection Between Trauma and Addiction?: It's All About RecoveryEpisode Resources: CoDA PageCoDA 12 StepsCelebrate Recovery Page Celebrate Recovery 12 StepsAl-Anon pageAl-Anon 12 StepsAlcoholics Anonymous PageAlcoholics Anonymous 12 StepsTypes of 12-Step Program--these are more chemically based.12-Step Programs--these are broader.Podcast Website (with episodes and join email list)https://christianemotionalrecovery.comCheck out the Patreon page to support the work we're doing https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery?fan_landing=trueCheck out my website where the Christian Emotional Recovery store will be housed and check out the writing courses that can help your writing stand out! Please excuse the site. It's still under construction, but the courses are open! https://rachelleroy.podia.com/Join Facebook Group Trauma Survivors Unite: Christian Emotional Recovery https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianemotionalrecoverySubscribe to my YouTube channel for free meditation and more resources https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPwFree visual ACORN resource healing difficult emotions and subscribe for updates https://christianemotionalrecovery.com/

Episode Description:Welcome to Season 3! I'm excited for a new season of Christian Emotional Recovery. This episode, What Will It Be in 2023? includes updates on Season Three of Christian Emotional Recovery--the podcast, Facebook group, and Youtube channel:   When will the new season be out and what updates will the podcast include? What's new with the YouTube channel?What topics are we covering this season?These questions will be answered, plus I'll tell you what I've been up to, on this short, special episode of the podcast. Please see the link in shownotes for the Christian Emotional Survey. Please take five minutes to take the survey and help me better serve you in the coming season! Thanks. Breakdown of Episode3:00 What We'll Cover in This Episode and What I've Been Doing9:10 What's New with the Podcast20:08 What's New with the YouTube ChannelChristian Emotional Recovery Podcast Surveyhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeitKUL7LxjrS0FLK4iiq2uzDW0aPY6p3sdN2UiEIjF3URGhg/viewform?usp=sf_linkPodcast Website (with episodes and where you can join email list https://christianemotionalrecovery.comCheck out the Patreon page to support the work we're doing https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery?fan_landing=true Check out my website where the Christian Emotional Recovery store will be housed and check out the writing courses that can help your writing stand out! Please excuse the site. It's still under construction, but the courses are open! https://rachelleroy.podia.com/  Join Facebook Group Trauma Survivors Unite: Christian Emotional Recovery https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianemotionalrecoverySubscribe to my YouTube channel for free meditation and more resourceshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPwSubscribe to  Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/christianemotionalrecovery/ Check out Facebook Page and like it https://www.facebook.com/stopstrivingandstartthriving  

Tips for Cultivating Peace During the HolidaysIn this episode, we discuss updates to the podcast and YouTube channel at the end of the year and in the new year. We also discussion strategies for cultivating peace, coping with stress, and dealing with difficult people and loneliness during the holidays. In this episode, we'll discuss the following:Surviving holiday get togethers with unhealthy familyCoping with the sadness of having unhealthy familyCoping with the loneliness of no contactCoping with the loneliness of missing familyCoping with holiday stress brought by more responsibilityCoping with the general challenges the holidays bringKeeping your peace during the holidays Further Resources:***The STORE is OPEN!***  https://app.podia.com/products/a-c-o-r-n-meditation-bundlePodcast Website, subscribe to podcast, free resource, email list. https://christianemotionalrecovery.com.Patreon Link, to support other trauma survivors and the podcast, become a patron, and get exclusives you can't get anywhere else https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecoveryFree visual ACORN resource for healing difficult emotions https://christianemotionalrecovery.com/free-resourceSubscribe to Youtube for exclusive NEW videos and free meditations https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPwTo join free Facebook community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianemotionalrecoverySubscribe to Instagram for weekly encouragement:  https://www.instagram.com/christianemotionalrecovery/ Like Facebook Page for free weekly encouragement: https://www.facebook.com/stopstrivingandstartthriving  Want to write your own healing message or memoir, but don't know how to get started? I'm also a book coach and editor with an MA in English and MFA in Creative Writing who helps highly sensitive people, INFJ's and P's, and empaths get their healing messages out in the world. Check out my book coaching services website: rachelleroy.com. Want to learn to influence people or how to integrate gratitude into your daily practice?  Check the courses here: https://www.udemy.com/user/rachelleroy/ Want to improve your writing? I'm a writing professor with more than 20 years experience teaching and tutoring writing and language. Check the courses here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw

Episode Description: This episode was adapted from a recent Youtube video. Check out and subscribe to the Youtube channel linked below for more talks like this one not found in the podcast. This talk discusses what healthy boundaries are and what they are not. In the first half, we discuss what a boundary is using Henry Cloud's metaphor of property lines and why setting healthy boundaries is not only okay, but healthy. Setting boundaries is not selfish. You must set healthy boundaries to be a functional human being and to build loving relationships. We also discuss ways setting boundaries helps us obey God and consider others' needs. In order to set good boundaries, you need to understand the value of your own agency, autonomy, and individuality. Through this episode, we discuss who we might set boundaries with, reasons we don't set boundaries, differences between people with healthy boundaries and those without good boundaries, and ten specific strategies to set healthy boundaries. This video will help you learn to take care of yourself and love who God made you to be.Resources: 10 Ways to Build and Preserve Better Boundaries in Psych Central by Shannon Martin, LCSW is an article I reference in the video that discusses what boundaries are, why they are necessary, why we are afraid to set boundaries, strategies to set them, and specific scenarios that give examples of healthy boundary setting. Boundaries: When to Say YES and When to Say NO to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and Peter Townsend was mentioned as a recommended book to go more into detail with setting healthy boundaries in different situations and with different people.How to Set Boundaries YouTube video with Dr. Henry Cloud is the video I mention that uses property lines as an apt metaphor for setting good boundaries. How to Set Boundaries: Five Ways to Draw the Line Politely by Logan Bailey on Science of People is another article that I mentioned in the talk that discusses areas of our lives that need protection with boundaries, people with whom we might set boundaries, differences between healthy and unhealthy ones, and strategies for setting good boundaries. Further Resources:***The STORE is OPEN!***  https://app.podia.com/products/a-c-o-r-n-meditation-bundlePodcast Website, subscribe to podcast, free resource, email list. https://christianemotionalrecovery.com.Patreon Link, to support other trauma survivors and the podcast, become a patron, and get exclusives you can't get anywhere else https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery Subscribe to Youtube for exclusive NEW videos and free meditations https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw

Applying Polyvagal Theory to Heal Trauma and Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Trauma RecoveryThis episode repurposes two related Youtube videos that contain visuals. If you would like to view these, feel free to watch the two videos with visuals instead, linked here ("Applying Polyvagal Theory to Heal Trauma" AND "Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Trauma Recovery"), OR you can consult the visuals linked below at these time intervals in the episode as you listen to the podcast. 18:30 Visual of Polyvagal Theory--Three States29:18 Organizing Principals of Polyvagal Theory55:09 Role of the Vagus Nerve and Benefits of Vagus Nerve and Mind-Body Practices59:30 Ten Vagus Nerve Stimulation ExercisesResources for Each Talk Are Linked Here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/14cQmcfOJpgiW_gic7_3y8FvaE23RVqN9EKebPlAd20I/edit?usp=sharingVideo Description for "Applying Polyvagal Theory to Heal Trauma":Polyvagal Theory helps you understand how your nervous system works, how trauma gets stuck in your body, why you can't just "think" you way out of trauma, and how you can find ways to heal trauma by targeting it in the body. Understanding this system will help you know why trauma gets stuck in the body, and you can become aware of these states and start practicing specific techniques to stay in a regulated state. This video includes visuals based on established research to clarify how polyvagal theory works, and how you can apply its concepts to your own life. This will help you release trauma from your body, recondition your body, brain, mind, and nervous system into a relaxed state, and help you understand what is going on inside of you.Video Description for " Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Trauma Recovery":Vagus Nerve Stimulation is one way to help regulate your nervous system and heal trauma in the body. The Vagus Nerve, based on Polyvagal Theory regulates several systems in the body including our response to certain stimuli. If we get stuck in fight or fight or disassociation for extended periods of time because chronic abuse, trauma, and adverse experiences, it can cause damage to our vagus nerve. Vagus nerve stimulation exercises and practices can help you begin to tone and heal the vagus nerve so it functions properly. Healing the vagus nerve can help your body function better, help your body deal with stress better, and help you release trauma that has been stuck in the body. Before watching this video, I strongly recommend watching the video "Applying Polyvagal Theory to Heal Trauma" on this channel as a foundation of knowledge to understand this video better. 

Episode Description:Somatic Practices for Healing Trauma Part II: Practices You Can Do With a Professional is Part II of a two-part series on somatic therapies for healing trauma. This series covers practices you can do on your own or with a professional. Somatic therapy is based on more recent research and generally more effective than talk therapy for healing trauma. It's basically another name for body work, or connecting with the body's sensations and resources to heal trauma stuck in the body so it can release through your neural network. This may include therapies with a specialist who does body work with you to release trauma or heal the effects of trauma. Part II discusses co-regulation with a therapist, body therapies you can do with a specialist, and breakthrough treatments in trauma recovery that are still in their experimental phases like micro dosing under a special doctor's care, and utilizing new devices for healing trauma. *****THE STORE IS OPEN: https://app.podia.com/products/a-c-o-r-n-meditation-bundleBreakdown of Episode1:45 Introduction and Disclaimer 5:02 The Store is Open!5:54 Intro to the Therapies11:37 Co-Regulation With a Therapist21:19 Chiropractic (Atlas Orthogonal)33:25 Cranial Somatic and Cranial Sacral Therapy37:39 Massage45:18 Acupuncture48:24 Disclaimer on Chemical Substances and Ketamine30:41 Micro-dosing Using Psychedelics103:18 TMS--Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation107:45 VNS--Vagal Nerve StimulationBulleted List of ResourcesConnection and Co-Regulation in Psychotherapy by Arielle Schwartz in Center for Resilience Informed Therapy is the resource used to discuss co-regulation with a therapist.Improvement in Depression Following Reduction of Upper Cervical Subluxation Using Osteospinology Technique by Glenndon Genther, Harris Friedman, and Charles Studley and Chiropractic Adjustment by by the Mayo Clinic are the resources used to discuss the benefits of chiropractic treatment in healing depression and PTSD.-PTSD Could be Treated with Cranialsacral Therapy According to a Research Study in News Medical Life Sciences and Cranial Sacral Therapy in Healthline by Anna Gotter are the sources used to discuss how cranial sacral therapy can help release trauma from the body. Mind-Body-Spirit Interventions for Patients with PTSD by Leslie Corn, PhD, MPH in Psychiatric Times is the source used to explain how mind-body-spirit practices in general, including massage therapy and acupuncture can be used to relieve stress, depression, chronic illness and the symptoms of PTSD.Ketamine as a Rapid Treatment for PTSD by Dennis Charney at Mt. Sanai shows evidence for ketamine trials. Click on tabs at top of page for more. Repeated Ketamine Infusions Reduce Symptom Severity in Individuals With Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Mount Sinai is more about this promising treatme

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