The Honest Pod

Season 2, Episode 5: Naming The Story; The First Step Towards True Transformation

The Honest Pod

Show Notes

The First Step to Healing

From the day we are born, we were created to be connected to God and to others throughout our lives. So of course it’s no surprise that the first step to healing involves connection!

In Episode 5, Karrie shares a recent story as an example of how patterns often resurface, even at the most unexpected times. Like the day Karrie found herself on a bench with two friends wondering if she would be able to overcome a narrative that had been deeply embedded in her own story. In her fear of being exposed or vulnerable, Karrie felt her body begin to panic and she was uncertain about how to move forward. The moments that follow reveal what it looks like when connection and healing intertwine. . Karrie reminds us that we cannot avoid pain but we can live with peace through pain. The many patterns we struggle with in our lives, whether they be shaped by fear, anger, or shame, can be traced back to the particularities of our stories and through sharing those stories we begin to find shalom.

Here are some actions to move toward healing in connection:: -Invite others in. -Share our stories. -Name the particularities of our stories. -Repeat the process.

Reflection: What pattern have you experienced that is not serving you well?

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Music by Tanya Godsay

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