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How Christian Women Resist Oppression in Their Marriages [Episode 328]

May 20, 2025

So many of you come to me and say things like, “Natalie, I was such a doormat. I just stood there and let it all happen.”
Listen up, beautiful butterfly: You didn’t “just stand there.” You were resisting the entire time, and no one told you that’s what it was. Until now.
In this episode, I shine a flashlight on the small but powerful acts of resistance Christian women pull off daily in emotionally and spiritually abusive marriages. We’re talking journal-hiding, secret-crying, sanity-preserving, Jesus-whispering defiance that deserves a standing ovation—but probably got met with church lady side-eye instead.

Defying Gravity: When Faithfulness to Your Soul Is Labeled Wicked

April 27, 2025

When you refuse to betray your soul to appease others, they may call you rebellious, selfish, even wicked. But the truth is, you are not wicked—you are waking up. Choosing truth over appearances will cost you, but it will also set you free to finally fly.

Healing Doesn't Just Happen at a Weekend Retreat

The Ego, Trauma, and Rediscovering Your True Self

April 19, 2025

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

What About Addiction-Fueled Abuse? [Episode 323]

April 15, 2025

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

Finding Hope When You Feel Hopeless

April 12, 2025

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

The Crushing Cost of Control: How Releasing the Illusion Can Set You Free

April 5, 2025

Control feels safe—until it starts costing you your peace. In this post, we’re exploring why your need to manage everything might be the very thing keeping you stuck—and how releasing it (just a little) can lead to more clarity, calm, and emotional freedom.

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