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Goodbye Guilt & ShameApril Awareness: The Importance of Abortion Recovery SupportAbortion Recovery Awareness Month serves as a poignant reminder of the emotional complexities surrounding the experience of abortion. In this discussion, we delve into the profound challenges individuals face when grappling with guilt and shame stemming from their decisions. Our esteemed guests, Becky Herbert and Tina Fortin, both pioneers in providing post-abortion support, share their invaluable insights and transformative journeys toward healing. They elucidate the importance of creating safe spaces for individuals to process their experiences, emphasizing the necessity of community and understanding in the recovery process. As we navigate through this sensitive topic, we aim to foster a...2025-04-0957 minGoodbye Guilt & ShameEmpowering Mothers: Overcoming Postpartum ChallengesThe focus of today's podcast centers on postpartum depression, a condition that affects a significant percentage of women during and after childbirth, often accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame. We, Ashley and Jess, engage in a profound conversation with Stephanie Overstreet, a registered nurse and nutritional therapy practitioner, who shares her insights and experiences related to maternal mental health. Through her signature program, the Peace Method, Stephanie empowers mothers to navigate their postpartum journeys with enhanced confidence and emotional well-being. Our discussion aims to illuminate the complexities of postpartum depression, emphasizing the importance of seeking support and understanding...2025-04-0246 minGoodbye Guilt & ShameHope and Restoration: A Deep Dive into the Realities of Sex TraffickingThis podcast episode delves into the harrowing yet crucial subject of sex trafficking, featuring two remarkable guests who bring forth their invaluable insights and experiences. The first guest, Elizabeth Freisinger of Shared Hope International, elucidates the organization's three-pronged approach—prevention, restoration, and justice—in combating this pervasive issue that affects countless individuals both domestically and internationally. Elizabeth's dedication to raising awareness and fostering community engagement highlights the pressing need for education surrounding the signs of trafficking and the support mechanisms available for victims. Following her, we engage with Susie Manns Bates, a survivor of sex traf...2025-03-191h 01Goodbye Guilt & ShameDiscovering Identity: The Unraveled Roots Journey with Restored NationThis podcast episode features a profound dialogue concerning the Unraveled Roots groups, an initiative established by Support After Abortion, designed to assist individuals in navigating the emotional complexities stemming from past traumas. Our esteemed guests, Tracie Tandy, Dan Layne, and Julia Salanoa, who lead these groups, along with participant DJ Vanderpool, share their invaluable insights and experiences regarding the transformative power of these sessions. The discussion elucidates the significance of identifying and addressing the root causes of negative life cycles, thereby fostering a supportive environment conducive to healing and growth. With a focus on both men and women, the...2025-03-051h 05Goodbye Guilt & ShameNavigating the Waters of Addiction: Resources and RealitiesAddiction remains a pervasive challenge that plagues countless individuals across diverse backgrounds, often accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame. In our latest discussion, we delve into addiction recovery resources, highlighting the paramount importance of both professional guidance and community support in achieving sobriety. We are privileged to host two distinguished guests: Dr. John Hardy, a board-certified addiction medicine specialist, who shares invaluable insights from his extensive experience, and Karen C., a seasoned recovery advocate with over three decades of sobriety, offering her personal testimony of resilience and hope. Together, they illuminate the path to recovery, emphasizing that one...2025-02-1949 minGoodbye Guilt & ShameTransform Your Story: Attend Andrea's Life-Changing WorkshopsIn this enlightening discourse, we delve into the profound journey of Andrea Woodward, a licensed clinical pastoral counselor, author, and advocate for women seeking healing and wholeness. Andrea reveals the intricacies of her own experiences, which have shaped her mission to support others navigating trauma and emotional distress. She elucidates her upcoming workshops on April 5th at Heritage Church NW in Vancouver, WA, designed specifically for women yearning to confront their stories and embrace a path toward restoration. Through these workshops, participants will engage in a transformative five-step process of healing, addressing the need to face, grieve, and reclaim...2025-02-0554 minGoodbye Guilt & ShameFrom Heartbreak to Healing: James and Kristy’s Miscarriage StoryThis episode of the Goodbye Guilt and Shame Podcast features a deep and heartfelt conversation with James and Kristy, a couple who share their personal journey through the grief of miscarriage. They emphasize the often-overlooked emotional toll that such losses can have on both partners, highlighting the importance of healing together. Christy recounts her experiences with multiple miscarriages and the feelings of guilt and shame that followed, while James discusses how men can also feel the weight of loss and the need for support. The discussion leads to the introduction of Restored Nation's resource, "In His Arms," which offers...2025-01-2338 minGoodbye Guilt & ShameJoin the Conversation: How Strong Moms Overcome Challenges TogetherThis podcast episode delves into the importance of community support for single mothers, highlighting the transformative impact of the Strong Moms group. Hosts Jess and Ashley engage in heartfelt conversations with two remarkable guests, Autumn and Jackie, who share their personal journeys and experiences as single moms. They discuss the challenges of solo parenting, the significance of building deep connections, and the vital role that faith-based support plays in their lives. Listeners will learn about the practical resources the group offers, such as childcare and meals during meetings, making it easier for moms to connect and share their struggles...2025-01-0845 minGoodbye Guilt & Shame7 Surprise questions - Get to know your show hosts betterOn this lighthearted episode, hosts Ashley and Jess prepare 7 surprise questions to ask each other, as a fun way to share about their lives outside of the show and about some of their passions and hobbies. Remember, Ashley and Jess are reachable on Instagram at Goodbye Guilt and Shame or at RestoredNation.org. They welcome your questions and even show suggestions. Restored Nation offers no cost groups and programs for help with grief related to abortion and miscarriage. They also offer practical support to single mothers in the Vancouver, WA area. They recently added a...2024-12-2538 minGoodbye Guilt & ShameMen and Grief: Personal Stories and Healing After AbortionIn this episode, we interview Dan and Eric, who openly share their personal stories and experiences with abortion. They discuss the unique ways men cope with grief, the emotional aftermath, and the importance of giving men a voice in conversations about fatherhood and abortion. This meaningful dialogue aims to shed light on the silent struggles men face and encourages healing through vulnerability and sharing. Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the significance of including men in these critical conversations.2024-12-1851 minGoodbye Guilt & ShameBreaking the Silence: Courage to Speak Up about AbuseJoin show hosts Ashley & Jess as they interview two amazing and brave women. The first guest is Nancy Kenaston, she is a group leader and facilitator for a group Called Mending the Soul. This group focuses on Understanding & Healing Abuse. Their next guest is Author Melissa Olson, she wrote the book Broken Girl Fly: Overcoming the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse with the Love of Jesus. Both interviews reveal the hope and healing that can come from breaking the silence and finding community. To reach Nancy Kenaston in the Vancouver, WA area: ALivingPeace@gmail.com ...2024-11-2755 minGoodbye Guilt & ShameEmpowering Teen Parents: Reducing Guilt and Shame through community supportIn show 5, Jess interviews Ashley about how she experienced guilt and shame as a teen parent. She shares vulnerably about how the treatment she received from family and her community directly effected her choice to choose abortion for her 2nd and 3rd pregnancies. Next Jess & Ashley interview Jennifer Hoffman, the founder and CEO of Life Options Network, a non-profit organization that helps mothers in need. On the show today we will highlight the vital resource that Life Options Network is and can be to teen mothers. Contact Life Options Network by:Calling the main help...2024-11-1339 minGoodbye Guilt & ShameThe Consequences of Unspoken GriefJoin Ashley and Jess as they discuss important questions surrounding trauma and grief following an elective abortion. They answer questions like; "Are men and women allowed to grieve after an elective abortion?" They share from their own experiences spanning 14 years, about what women experience after an elective abortion. This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to understand more about the emotional aftereffects of abortion, or you are personally in need of help and support for your own abortion. We are so glad you came to listen to the show. 2024-11-0132 minGoodbye Guilt & ShameTormented by their decisions & emotions, they found hope in She's RestoredOn this weeks show Ashley and Jess have the honor of interviewing Melanie Lindseth & Tracie Tandy. They have both walked though the group called She's Restored. This resource is Bible based and considered a free group resource. The organization Restored Nation hosts this group in the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR area. Restored Nation provides the materials and this 8-week group at no cost to the women participants.She's Restored is a group that helps women who have had elective abortion and are searching for help to heal emotionally and grieve. More information about this...2024-10-2325 minGoodbye Guilt & ShameJess's Story of Hope After AbortionJoin Ashley as she interviews Jess on this show. Jess is a vocational Ordained Minister and Pastor for Children and Families at Heritage Church NW in Vancouver, WA. She is the founder or Restored Nation and is now functioning as the Director of Advancement and a group facilitator. She has been married to Dan for 19 years, and they have 3 young adult boys. Ashely engages Jess to share what started Restored Nation and why she was so focused to start Goodbye Guilt & Shame podcast. Jess is going to share her personal experience with abortion, how it harmed her...2024-10-1729 minGoodbye Guilt & ShameShe endured trauma, loss and grief over and over and found hope and healing in the end.On our first show we are excited to hear from one of our hosts Ashely. She will be telling her real life story of hope that came from healing after, rejection, grief and loss resulting in guilt and shame. Ashley is a Clinical Nurse Educator, an Infinite Worth RN crisis line operator, and the Executive Director for Restored Nation. She is passionate about helping people heal. On this show she will describe the trauma she experienced by not being raised by her parent, losing her infant son from SBS, and how two abortions effected her...2024-10-0914 min