True You Ministries

Trauma Healing Tools Every Survivor Should Know

In Part 2 of this conversation, Stacy Echeverria continues her discussion with trauma specialist Tabitha Westbrook about practical tools for healing after trauma, coercive control, and spiritual harm. Tabitha shares accessible grounding practices trauma survivors can begin using immediately, including the 5-4-3-2-1 sensory exercise, body movement to discharge stress, and the power of safe community. They also explore how to determine whether someone needs professional counseling, trauma-informed coaching, or biblical counseling—and the important questions people should ask when seeking support. The episode closes with encouragement for listeners rebuilding their lives after trauma, highlighting daily habits that cultivate resilience, reclaim joy, and reinforce identity in God. This conversation offers both compassionate insight and practical guidance for anyone navigating healing while holding onto their faith. Contact Tabitha: Website: https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com [https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com] Email: tabitha@thejourneyandtheprocess.com Free introduction and first chapter of Tabitha's book: Body and Soul: Healed and Whole https://link.therasaas.com/widget/form/HOPFQdxEmq0AoUAKSoLs [https://link.therasaas.com/widget/form/HOPFQdxEmq0AoUAKSoLs] 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more faith-based encouragement! 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an episode. ✨ Connect with Stacy! ✨ 📩 Email: info@trueyouministries.com 🌍 Website: https://www.trueyouministries.com [https://www.trueyouministries.com] 📅 Schedule a Free 20-Min Consultation: https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min [https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min] 🛍️ Products I Love: https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove [https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove] 💬 Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today—I’d love to connect! 💖

Healing the Whole Person

Trauma affects far more than just our memories—it impacts our bodies, relationships, and even our understanding of God.In this powerful conversation, Stacy Echeverria sits down with licensed counselor and trauma expert Tabitha Westbrook to unpack what trauma really is, how coercive control operates in relationships, and why healing requires engaging the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Tabitha shares practical insights from her trauma-informed biblical counseling approach, explaining why traditional talk therapy alone often isn’t enough and how churches can become safer spaces for survivors. If you've experienced trauma, church hurt, spiritual abuse, or relationship control, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening in your body and faith—and how healing can begin. In this episode you’ll learn: • The difference between trauma events and cumulative trauma • What coercive control really looks like in relationships • Why trauma is stored in the body • How spiritual abuse distorts our view of God • What trauma-informed biblical counseling looks like • The critical role of safe community in healing • Why anxiety after trauma is often a normal response This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Contact Tabitha: Website: https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com [https://thejourneyandtheprocess.com] Email: tabitha@thejourneyandtheprocess.com Free introduction and first chapter of Tabitha's book: Body and Soul: Healed and Whole https://link.therasaas.com/widget/form/HOPFQdxEmq0AoUAKSoLs [https://link.therasaas.com/widget/form/HOPFQdxEmq0AoUAKSoLs] 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more faith-based encouragement! 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an episode. ✨ Connect with Stacy! ✨ 📩 Email: info@trueyouministries.com 🌍 Website: https://www.trueyouministries.com [https://www.trueyouministries.com] 📅 Schedule a Free 20-Min Consultation: https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min [https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min] 🛍️ Products I Love: https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove [https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove] 💬 Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today—I’d love to connect! 💖

It's Not Too Late | God Still Has a Purpose for Your Life

What if your best days are still ahead of you? In Part 2 of this conversation on the True You Ministries Podcast, host Stacy Echeverria continues her discussion with Christian author and speaker Kate Battistelli about discovering purpose, hearing God’s voice, and walking confidently in your identity in Christ. Many women reach seasons of life where they wonder: • What is my purpose now? • How do I hear God clearly? • Is it too late for God to use me? Kate shares powerful encouragement that God’s calling does not expire. Whether you're navigating the empty nest season, seeking clarity about your calling, or trying to overcome fear and self-doubt, this episode offers practical wisdom rooted in faith.You’ll learn how daily spiritual practices like prayer, worship, Scripture reading, and mentorship can help you grow spiritually and confidently step into what God has next for you. In This Episode You’ll Learn ✔ Simple daily spiritual practices to grow closer to God ✔ How to begin hearing God’s voice more clearly ✔ What to do when God is stirring your heart toward something new ✔ Why mentorship and Christian community matter ✔ Practical ways to overcome fear and self-doubt ✔ Why rest and Sabbath are essential for spiritual health ✔ Encouragement for women who feel their best days are behind them Missed part 1? Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uLywVLji4ClVGJ6O6TmuC?si=Kn_n5rynSWajNGT13zxR-Q [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uLywVLji4ClVGJ6O6TmuC?si=Kn_n5rynSWajNGT13zxR-Q] Connect with Kate: 🌍 Website: www.katebattistelli.com [www.katebattistelli.com] 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more faith-based encouragement! 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an episode. ✨ Connect with Stacy! ✨ 📩 Email: info@trueyouministries.com [info@trueyouministries.com] 🌍 Website: https://www.trueyouministries.com [https://www.trueyouministries.com] 📅 Schedule a Free 20-Min Consultation: https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min [https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min] 🛍️ Products I Love: https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove [https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove] 💬 Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today—I’d love to connect! 💖

Mom is Not Your Only Name | Finding Purpose After the Empty Nest

What happens when the season of motherhood changes and your children leave home? Many women experience unexpected grief, loss of identity, and questions about purpose during the empty nest season. In this episode of the True You Ministries Podcast, host Stacy Echeverria sits down with bestselling author and speaker Kate Battistelli to talk about rediscovering identity and purpose after this major life transition. Kate shares her remarkable journey—from performing on Broadway in The King and I to leaving the entertainment industry after encountering Christ. Together, Stacy and Kate discuss how God often leads us through unexpected changes to reveal a deeper purpose. In this powerful conversation, you'll learn: ✨ Why many Christian women still struggle with insecurity ✨ The emotional impact of the empty nest season ✨ False beliefs that keep women feeling stuck ✨ How to strengthen your marriage after children leave home ✨ Why God can still use your life—even after mistakes ✨ How to rediscover purpose in your next seasonIf you’re navigating life transitions, wondering what God has next for you, or feeling uncertain about your identity beyond motherhood, this episode will encourage and inspire you. Your purpose isn’t over—God may just be getting started.📌 Connect with Kate Battistelli Website: https://katebattistelli.com [https://katebattistelli.com] 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more faith-based encouragement! 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an episode. ✨ Connect with Stacy! ✨ 📩 Email: info@trueyouministries.com 🌍 Website: https://www.trueyouministries.com [https://www.trueyouministries.com] 📅 Schedule a Free 20-Min Consultation: https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min [https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min] 🛍️ Products I Love: https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove [https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove] 💬 Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today—I’d love to connect! 💖

The Health System Doesn't Want You To Know This

Stop Managing Symptoms and Start Reclaiming Your Health. In this episode, host Stacy Echeverria sits down with Drs. Mark and Michele Sherwood, founders of the FunctionalMedical Institute, to discuss why our current "sick care" system is failing and how the body was divinely designed to heal itself. Dr. Michele explains why "the mystery is solved in the history" when it comes to chronic illness, and Dr. Mark shares a powerful story from his law enforcement days about the fear of change.   They dive deep into the world of biohacking, explaining how to combine nutrition, movement, and spiritual alignment toincrease your health span. Whether you are struggling with autoimmune issues, chronic fatigue, or just want to age with vitality, this conversation provides the practical steps to move from bondage to freedom.   🔗 Resources Mentioned: Free monthly webinar: https://fmidr.com [https://fmidr.com] (Every 2nd Tuesday) Main Hub: sherwood.tv [sherwood.tv] Latest book: authenticlongevity.com [authenticlongevity.com] Individual sites: drmichelesherwood.com [http://drmichelesherwood.com/] | drmarksherwood.com [https://www.google.com/search?q=http://drmarksherwood.com] 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more faith-based encouragement! 🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an episode. ✨ Connect with Stacy! ✨ 📩 Email: info@trueyouministries.com 🌍 Website: https://www.trueyouministries.com [https://www.trueyouministries.com] 📅 Schedule a Free 20-Min Consultation: https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min [https://calendly.com/trueyouministries/20min] 🛍️ Products I Love: https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove [https://www.trueyouministries.com/productsilove] 💬 Have questions or need guidance? Reach out today—I’d love to connect! 💖