Season 2: Episode 2: Breaking Stigma, Finding Grace – A Conversation with Tabitha Yates
Description: What if mental health struggles weren’t a mark of weak faith but an invitation to experience God’s love in deeper ways? In this heartfelt episode of Authentically Amber, I sit down with Tabitha Yates — mental health advocate, speaker, writer, and best-selling author of Jesus and Therapy. Known as The Redeemed Mama online, Tabitha shares her story of church hurt, surviving a suicide attempt, and discovering that Jesus and therapy can work together to bring healing.
Together, we unpack the stigma surrounding mental illness in the church, talk about what true healing looks like, and explore how faith and therapy can coexist beautifully in a Christ-centered life.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✨ How church hurt and stigma shaped Tabitha’s faith and mental health journey.
✨ The powerful story of her suicide attempt and what led to her healing.
✨ The heart behind Jesus and Therapy and why the church needs this message.
✨ Practical steps for building boundaries and grace-filled communities.
✨ Encouragement for Gen Z navigating faith, anxiety, and healing.
Takeaways:
✨ God’s grace meets you in your most vulnerable moments.
✨ Therapy and faith aren’t opposites—they can work hand in hand for healing.
✨ You’re not disqualified by your struggle; you’re deeply loved right where you are.
Resources Mentioned:
📚 Jesus and Therapy by Tabitha Yates
📲 Follow Tabitha on Instagram: @tabitha_yates_author
💻 Learn more about her work: The Redeemed Mama
Let’s Connect:
💻 Website: AmberGinter.com
📸 Instagram: @amberginterauthor
Reminder: You are not your stigma, your struggle, or your story. Healing is holy—and Jesus meets you right where you are.
