
S3E11 Abuse of Conscience: How Faith is Manipulated
Friends, In this episode of the ongoing series on spiritual abuse, I sit down with Catholic Counselor Paul Fahey to explore a subtle but deeply impactful layer of harm: the abuse of conscience. Many ...
17 Mar 44min

S3E10 Somatic Healing for Trauma Survivors: A Catholic Path to Restoration with Sr. Mary Stephen
Friends, In this episode, I welcome Sr. Mary Stephen, founder of Restorative Catholic, to explore a restorative path forward for trauma survivors within the Catholic tradition. Sr. Mary Stephen share...
10 Mar 35min

S3E9 Taking Sides: How Social Exclusion Hurts the Body of Christ
*Content Warning* This episode contains content not suitable for minors. Please listen with discretion. Friends, In Episode 8, Catholic Therapist and mom, Lisa Leopold, and I discussed her experienc...
3 Mar 22min

S3E8: When Authority Wounds: Obedience in Religious Life
Content Warning: *This content is not appropriate for minors, so please use a headset or listen in their absence. This episode discusses experiences of spiritual abuse within the church. While we appr...
24 Feb 30min

S3E7: Hurting and Healing in the Church: Shining a Light on Spiritual Abuse
Friends, In this opening episode of a new series, I begin a much-needed conversation about spiritual abuse: what it is, how it manifests, and why so many suffer in silence within church communities. ...
17 Feb 12min

S3E6: Character and Forgiveness: A Legacy Money Can't Buy
Friends, In a culture that often equates success with wealth and possessions, author and former special education teacher and school administrator Rosemary Olender invites us to rethink inheritance a...
10 Feb 40min

S3E5: When A Divine Encounter Meets Childhood Trauma with Lynn Busby
*Content warning* - Content not suitable for minors. Please listen with discretion. Friends, Many of us feel skeptical when someone says they’ve heard God or encountered Jesus in a tangible way. And...
3 Feb 24min

S3E4 When Trauma Meets Mercy: Healing After Abortion with Brittany Poppe
Listener Note: This episode includes a personal story involving abortion and emotional trauma. The conversation is approached with care, compassion, and a focus on healing. Please listen at your own ...
27 Jan 25min



















