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A Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyDon’t Speak, You’ll Sound Stupid: Healing Shame’s Voice in Your HeadA Shame Free Sunday Episode from A Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyShame silently shapes our lives—how we speak, how we connect, and how we see ourselves—often without us realizing it. Have you ever stopped mid-sentence, convinced your thoughts weren’t worth sharing? Or felt completely alone in a crowded room because “if they really knew me, they wouldn’t want me here”?You’re not alone. You’re experiencing shame’s powerful grip.In this special Shame Free Sunday episode, Licensed Professional Counselor Eleanor L. Brown (most...2025-07-2718 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapySilent Suffering: How Shame Fuels Suicidal ThoughtsIn this deeply personal Shame-Free Sunday episode, Eleanor and Harmony open up about the heavy connection between shame and suicidal thoughts. You’ll hear a powerful conversation about what it feels like to carry shame in silence, why it distorts our sense of worth, and how it can lead to emotional isolation and hopelessness.This episode was originally recorded with September’s Suicide Prevention Awareness in mind—but these truths matter every month. If you or someone you love is struggling, please know you're not alone. Reach out. Speak up. Healing begins with connection.📍 Take the...2025-07-0610 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyThe Hidden Dynamics of Chronic Pain: Exploring Dissociation and TraumaIn this episode of A Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets Therapy, Elly and Harmony dive into The Hidden Dynamics of Chronic Pain—exploring how dissociation, trauma, and shame impact your experience of pain. Learn why some days the smallest triggers can send you over the edge, while other days leave you feeling numb and disconnected. Elly shares personal stories, insights from trauma-informed care, and explains the window of tolerance—your emotional zone of safety—and how it shapes your physical and emotional health. Whether you live with chronic pain or support someon...2025-06-0811 min
A Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyShame No More: Your Path to HealingShame No More: Your Path to Healing is the latest episode in the A Better Way to Heal podcast, where faith meets therapy. In this episode, host Eleanor Brown, LPC, kicks off her new series on shame, exploring what shame is, what it isn’t, and how it deeply impacts our lives.Elly shares her personal journey of overcoming shame-based thinking, how it shaped her sense of self, and how faith and therapy helped her find her voice. She introduces Harmony—a metaphor for thriving beyond shame—and discusses how unrecognized shame can keep us trappe...2025-03-0507 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyA Better Way to Create New Holiday TraditionsBreaking Free from Dysfunctional Family PatternsThe holidays can be a joyful time, but for many, they come with stress, grief, or the pressure of navigating complicated family dynamics. In this episode of A Better Way: The Podcast, we explore how to break free from dysfunctional family patterns and create new, meaningful holiday traditions that nurture your well-being. Whether you’re dealing with loss, leaving a toxic home, or combining families after marriage, this episode will empower you to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and establish traditions that reflect your values.Join us as we cover pr...2024-10-2133 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyA Better Way: The PodCast - Rest and Renewal: The Better Way to Self-Care During the Holiday SeasonPractical Steps for Whole-Person Healing and Faith-Focused Self-Care In this episode of A Better Way, we explore how to prioritize rest and renewal as key elements of self-care. Learn practical strategies for integrating self-care into your daily life, balancing physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and aligning your self-care practices with your faith. Whether you struggle with burnout, stress, or just need a fresh approach to caring for yourself, this episode will guide you toward whole-person healing. Tune in for actionable tips that will help you embrace rest and live a more balanced, fulfilled l...2024-09-2231 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyA Better Way: The PodCast - Overcoming Shame: Steps to Heal and ThriveBreaking the Chains: Thriving Beyond ShameReady to break free from the chains of shame and start thriving? In this powerful episode of A Better Way: The Podcast, titled "Overcoming Shame: Steps to Heal and Thrive," Elly and Issa take you on an eye-opening journey into the depths of shame and how it impacts every aspect of our lives. With raw honesty and a dose of inspiration, they unravel the difference between shame and guilt—revealing how shame can make you feel like you are the problem, not just something you did.Ge...2024-08-2338 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyA Better Way: The PodCast - What's in Your Backpack?Unpacking Resilience with the Healing Starter KitIn this episode of "A Better Way," join Elly and Isa as they dive deep into the concept of resilience with a special focus on the Backpack Check from the Healing Starter Kit. Discover what it means to assess your resilience, understand its importance, and learn practical steps to build and enhance it in your life. Elly shares her personal experience of buying a new car and draws a powerful analogy to life's journey and resilience. You'll also hear an inspiring biblical story of Elijah and h...2024-06-2843 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyA Better Way: The PodCast - Catching Up and Diving InExploring the Impact of 'A Better Way' and Introducing New Tools for Transformation In this FB Live episode of "A Better Way: The PodCast," Elly and Isa dive deep into the transformative world of "A Better Way: Where Faith Meets Healing." The episode starts with the warm, familiar banter of these longtime friends catching up, setting the stage for an engaging and heartfelt discussion. They share their excitement about the recent read, emphasizing how the book has impacted their journeys and perspectives on faith and healing.As the conversation unfolds, Isa and Elly...2024-05-0134 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyA Better Way: The PodCast - Meet Your Hosts, part 2Journey to Healing: Meet Elly and Isa (Part 2) Welcome to "A Better Way: The PodCast" by therapist and author Eleanor L. Brown and Isamary Banks Nieves based on the remarkable book "A Better Way: Integrating Faith and Psychology to Heal Inner Wounds" by therapist and author Eleanor L. Brown. Elly, as you will get to know her on our podcast, embarks on a transformative journey toward healing and personal growth. They will discuss the book with biblical and anecdotal references with Isa. Together, they work towards demystifying the notion that you cannot utilize psychology to...2024-04-2528 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyA Better Way: The PodCast - The Early YearsNavigating Trauma: A Journey Through Childhood AbuseTrigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to childhood sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some listeners.In this deeply personal episode of "A Better Way: The PodCast," Elly opens up about "The Early Years" of her life, sharing her experiences with childhood sexual abuse. Through raw and heartfelt storytelling, Elly explores the impact of trauma on her journey toward healing and resilience.Listen as Elly answers Isa's questions about some of the details in her book, discussing her earliest memories...2024-01-2934 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyA Better Way: The PodCast - Meet Your Hosts, part 1Journey to Healing: Meet Elly and Isa Welcome to "A Better Way: The PodCast" by therapist and author Eleanor L. Brown and Isamary Banks Nieves based on the remarkable book "A Better Way: Integrating Faith and Psychology to Heal Inner Wounds" by therapist and author Eleanor L. Brown. Elly, as you will get to know her on our podcast, embarks on a transformative journey toward healing and personal growth. They will discuss the book with biblical and anecdotal references with Isa. Together, they work towards demystifying the notion that you cannot utilize psychology to have...2023-12-1123 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyA Better Way: The PodCast - A Midnight CallingHearing the Divine Call: From Moses to Samuel - A Journey of Faith A conversation about all things related to A Better Way, a book by Eleanor L. BrownThis Episode:But in spite of all this royal heritage, the Lord had so stripped Moses that when he heard God's voice out of the burning bush, he could only exclaim, “I am not worthy of the work of the Lord.” In response to Moses' statement of unworthiness, God said, “Certainly, I Am will be with thee” (Exodus 3:12)One nig...2023-10-1645 min