Held in the Dark with Jennifer Hope Longenecker: For Parents Walking Alongside Adolescents with an Eating Disorder

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What do you do when the child you love is struggling with an eating disorder—and you feel helpless, afraid, and completely alone? In this heartfelt episode of Saved and Strong, host Carrie Watts sits down with author, certified mental health coach, and fellow parent Jennifer Hope Longenecker to discuss her powerful new book, Held in the Dark: A Guide for Parents Walking Alongside Adolescents with Eating Disorders to be released August, 2026. Join Jennifer's email newsletter for updates on her book launch. See her website for more information. Jennifer shares the deeply personal story behind the book, born from her own family's journey through the painful and often isolating reality of an adolescent eating disorder. Rather than offering a clinical checklist, Jennifer provides something many parents desperately need—a compassionate companion for the journey. She addresses the fear, grief, guilt, confusion, and hope that parents experience while walking beside a child in recovery. In this episode, you'll learn: • Ways to support your child • The importance of building a professional treatment team • Finding hope in the midst of uncertainty and darkness • How faith can provide an anchor during difficult seasons of parenting Whether your family is facing an eating disorder diagnosis, supporting a loved one in recovery, or simply seeking to better understand the challenges adolescents face today, this conversation offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and hope. Jennifer reminds us that while recovery is rarely a straight path, no parent has to walk it alone. Held in the Dark serves as a guide, a companion, and a reminder that there is hope even in the hardest seasons. Connect with Jennifer Hope Longenecker Website: www.jenniferhopelongenecker.com [http://www.jenniferhopelongenecker.com] Instagram: @jenniferhopelongenecker Email: jennifer@jenniferhopelongenecker.com [jennifer@jenniferhopelongenecker.com] Connect with Heather Longenecker Website: www.theunstablesnail.com [http://www.theunstablesnail.com] Instagram: @heather_e_cribb Email: heather.e.longenecker@gmail.com [heather.e.longenecker@gmail.com] Connect with Carrie Watts 🌿 Website: www.carriewatts.com [http://www.carriewatts.com] 🌿 Instagram: @carriewattswrites 🌿 Facebook: Carrie Watts 🌿 Substack: substack.com/@carriewattswrites 🌿 Link Hub: https://link.me/carriewattswrites 🌿 Free Resource for Writers: Download Carrie's FREE S.T.A.R.T. Writing Workbook—a practical guide designed to help aspiring authors move from journals, ideas, and dreams to a completed manuscript. Whether you're writing your first book, a memoir, devotionals, or fiction, this workbook will help you take your next step with confidence. 🌿 Stan Store: Visit Carrie's Stan Store https://www.stan.store/carriewatts [https://www.stan.store/carriewatts] to access the FREE S.T.A.R.T. Writing Workbook, writing resources, coaching opportunities, and upcoming writing workshops designed to help you share your story and impact others. 🌿 Podcast: Saved and Strong If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a parent who may need a little extra hope today. Remember: Your story isn't over. There is hope, even in the dark. — Carrie Watts Author • Speaker • Podcaster • Writing Coach "Helping women turn their stories into messages of hope." Contact our sponsor, Trey Carroll at www.nextestadvantage.com [http://www.nextestadvantage.com]

Firm Foundation: Resilience After Trauma with Bonnie S. McDonald

🎙️ Saved and Strong Podcast with Carrie Watts On this episode of Saved and Strong, Carrie Watts welcomes Bonnie Shue McDonald for a powerful conversation about healing, hope, and rebuilding life after trauma. 📘 As the author of Firm Foundation: Resilience After Trauma, Bonnie shares her heart and wisdom on what it means to stand strong when life shakes the ground beneath you. Trauma can leave us feeling broken, uncertain, and simply trying to survive—but healing is possible, and resilience can be built. ✨ Together, Carrie and Bonnie discuss faith, restoration, and how God can establish a firm foundation even in life’s hardest seasons. If you've ever walked through heartbreak, loss, or trauma, this conversation offers hope that your story isn’t over. 🎧 In this episode you'll discover: • 💪 What resilience looks like after trauma • ⚓ How faith becomes an anchor in difficult seasons • ❤️ Encouragement for rebuilding after pain • 🌱 Why your story doesn’t end with what happened to you Because what shakes us doesn’t have to define us. God is still building. 📖 Learn how to cultivate resilience after trauma with insights from Bonnie McDonald. Trauma can leave deep scars, affecting our daily lives and mental health. But how can we find resilience and healing in the aftermath? In this episode, we explore insights from Bonnie McDonald, who shares her journey of faith, healing, and the transformative power of prayer. 🌟 Bonnie McDonald is not only an author but also a beacon of hope for many. Her upcoming book, releasing June 18, 2026, dives into her personal experiences and offers guidance for others navigating trauma. 📝 Bonnie’s journey to writing her book began in 2014 when she felt a divine nudge to share her story. After a traumatic event where her 14-year-old son suffered cardiac arrest, Bonnie embarked on a healing journey that eventually led her to write A Firm Foundation: Resilience After Trauma. Writing wasn't just a task—it became a means of processing grief and sharing hope. 💬 "I want to help other people who are facing hardship and struggling with healing." 🙏 Bonnie’s faith has played a crucial role in her resilience. She emphasizes prayer and trusting God's plan: "With God, anything is possible." 🌿 Cultivating Resilience Through Daily Practices ✨ Daily Prayer — Connect with God consistently 📓 Gratitude Journaling — Shift focus from pain toward gratitude 🤝 Community Engagement — Find support among people who share your values 🙏 The Impact of Prayer on Healing Bonnie shares: "I write in my journal as letters to God, documenting not only my requests but also the answers I receive." This practice helps recognize God's presence and strengthens faith. ❓ What is A Firm Foundation: Resilience After Trauma about? This book details Bonnie McDonald’s personal journey through trauma and offers insights for finding resilience through faith and community. 🔗 Connect with Bonnie: 🌐 Website: www.bonniesmcdonald.com [http://www.bonniesmcdonald.com] 📸 Instagram: @bonnieshuemcdonald 📚 Find Firm Foundation on Amazon and major retailers. 🔗 Connect with our host, Carrie Watts: 🌐 Website: www.carriewatts.com [http://www.carriewatts.com] 🔗 All Links: Carrie Watts Links 📸 Instagram: @carriewattswrites 📘 Facebook: Saved and Strong Podcast 🎁 FREE S.T.A.R.T. Writing Workbook: https://www.stan.store/carriewatts [https://www.stan.store/carriewatts] 📚 More about my publisher: Hope*Writers / Hope*Books http://www.hopewriters.com/a/2148183200/sY22Dv2U [http://www.hopewriters.com/a/2148183200/sY22Dv2U] 💬 Want to go deeper? Carrie offers 1:1 writing coaching to help you move from trauma to testimony and finally tell your story with clarity, confidence, and purpose. 📧 Email: carrie@carriewatts.com [carrie@carriewatts.com] ⭐ From our Sponsor: Next Test Advantage 🎓 Contact Trey Carroll for your student's career direction: https://www.nextestadvantage.com [https://www.nextestadvantage.com] 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who needs encouragement today. #SavedAndStrong #BonnieShueMcDonald #FirmFoundation #FaithAfterTrauma #HealingJourney #ChristianPodcast #Resilience #HopeAfterTrauma #CarrieWatts #Prayer #Community #Faith #Healing

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Held in the Dark with Jennifer Hope Longenecker: For Parents Walking Alongside Adolescents with an Eating Disorder

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