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A Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyYou’re Not Broken: A Trauma Therapist’s Real-Life Story of Shame, Self-Compassion, and Emotional HealingShame lurks in the shadows of our minds, whispering that we’re not enough, unlovable, or damaged beyond repair. But what if those whispers are lies — and there’s a better way?In this intimate episode of Shame-Free Sundays, I share a personal moment that brought my own shame spiral front and center: a livestream gone wrong. As a trauma therapist, I often help others navigate self-blame, but even I’m not immune to the voice that says, “You messed up. You always mess up.”What I do with that voice, though, is where the he...2025-05-0407 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyHealing from Shame: Overcoming Emotional Walls in Your Relationships (Part 1)Shame is more than a passing emotion—it’s a deep-rooted belief that whispers, “I am the problem.”In this powerful conversation, Elly and Isa are joined by guest Christian counselor and couples coach Jeffrey Warner—a breakout leader from the A Better Way Conference—as they explore how shame creates invisible walls that block love, connection, and emotional intimacy. Together, they unpack: ✔️ What shame-based thinking looks like in everyday life ✔️ How shame sabotages relationships—even with the best intentions ✔️ Why spiritual growth requires action, not just prayer ✔️ How faith, therapy, and self-awareness w...2025-04-1832 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyHealthy Shame vs. Toxic Shame: How to Tell the DifferenceDo you recognize that nagging voice inside that constantly whispers "I'm not enough" or "I'm damaged goods"? That’s shame talking. In this episode of Shame-Free Sundays, we tackle the critical difference between healthy shame that helps you grow and toxic shame that keeps you stuck.Through three simple, relatable stories — breaking something valuable, forgetting a promise to a friend, and snapping at a loved one — we explore how mistakes can lead either to momentary, healthy guilt or a spiral of toxic self-condemnation. The key isn’t the mistake itself, but how we pr...2025-04-0507 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyDecoding Trauma: Peeling Back the Layers of Emotional WoundsIn this eye-opening episode of A Better Way to Heal, Elly and Isa peel back the layers of trauma—like an onion—to reveal the hidden wounds that shape our lives. They explore the difference between Big T trauma, Little t trauma, and the often-overlooked impact of developmental wounds.With personal insights, biblical wisdom, and practical tools, they unpack how experiences like neglect, chronic stress, and broken attachments affect both our bodies and our spirits. You’ll discover how faith and therapy work together to bring healing, helping you reconnect with yourself and with God. 🔸 Learn how...2025-03-1930 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 TherapyHealing Inner Wounds: Favorite Lessons from A Better Way In this episode of A Better Way to Heal, Elly and Isa share their favorite lessons from A Better Way: Integrating Faith and Psychology to Heal Inner Wounds. Together, they explore how faith, therapy, and understanding our core needs can foster healing and growth. Reflecting on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and God’s provision for each level, they discuss the importance of meeting our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs on the journey from surviving to thriving. Elly opens up about her personal experiences with food insecurity and how unmet needs can leave lasting emotional wounds. Isa reflec...2025-02-1820 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyFinding Balance Between Faith and TherapyWelcome to the debut episode of A Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets Therapy. Join Elly and Isa as they dive into the profound balance between spiritual growth and emotional well-being. In this episode, they introduce the podcast’s new name and purpose, explore how faith and therapy can work hand in hand, and tackle the challenges of integrating these worlds.Through thoughtful discussions, biblical insights, and real-life anecdotes, Elly and Isa illuminate how mindfulness is a divine gift, how grief and loss shape our healing journey, and how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ties into Scripture. Wh...2025-01-2122 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapyCasting a Vision for 2025: A Better Way to DreamTired of the same old New Year’s resolutions that feel more like punishment than progress? Join Elly and Isa as they challenge traditional goal-setting and introduce a better way to dream for 2025. Inspired by Habakkuk 2:2—"Write the vision and make it plain"—this episode dives into how writing down your goals and dreams can create clarity, purpose, and lasting change.Discover the power of vision boards, not as wishful thinking but as tools for intentional growth, self-care, and emotional well-being. Elly shares her word for the year—soak—a guiding theme of rest, renewal, and creati...2024-12-1738 minA Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets TherapySurviving the Holidays: A Better Way to Navigate Grief This SeasonNavigating the holiday season after losing a loved one can be one of life's most profound challenges. How do you find joy amid grief, especially when traditions trigger memories of those who are no longer with us? This episode of A Better Way promises to equip you with heartfelt insights and practical strategies for facing these emotional tests. Explore the duality of maintaining faith while acknowledging the void left by those who've passed, and learn through shared personal stories how grief intertwines with family dynamics and unresolved relationships.Reflecting on our connection to loved ones, we delve...2024-11-1836 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