Healing with WORTH

On todays episode, we’re excited to welcome back Jodi VanDrimmelen, a licensed clinical social worker, who has been with WORTH since 2012. In our previous episode with Jodi, we explored the "Weather Checks and When the Wind Blows Analogy." If you missed it, we highly recommend listening as it sets the stage for today’s discussion. This episode, Jodi will explain why joining a WORTH group can be transformative. We’ll discuss the specific benefits of group therapy, including overcoming barriers like resentment, shame, and the misconception that healing depends on a partner’s recovery. Jodi will share how group therapy offers a safe space for sharing stories, gaining knowledge, and building a supportive network. Join us as we delve into the power of community, shared experiences, and a faith-based approach to recovery. Whether you’re considering joining a WORTH group or looking to deepen your understanding of group therapy, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.

This week, we continue our insightful discussion with Karen Gilmore on repairing and rebuilding your relationship with God. If you missed last week's episode, be sure to listen to Karen's inspiring story and our initial conversation on the challenges and significance of maintaining a spiritual connection. In this episode, Karen shares her 10 valuable tips for strengthening your relationship with God. We delve into practical tools, personal anecdotes, and spiritual guidance, providing you with actionable steps to enhance your spiritual journey. Join us as we explore the "God triangle," the power of prayer, truth affirmations, and much more. Whether you're struggling with feeling the Spirit or seeking to deepen your faith, this episode offers hope, support, and practical advice to help you reconnect with your divine path. Tune in and be inspired on your journey toward spiritual healing and growth.

In todays episode, host Naomi and Janeen are joined by guest, Karen Gilmore, and explore the profound impact of discovering a spouse's pornography addiction on personal faith and trust. Many women find themselves grappling with feelings of betrayal—not just by their partners, but by God and ecclesiastical leaders. In the episode, we will dive into the emotional and spiritual upheaval that follows such revelations, discussing the cognitive dissonance and lengthy healing process involved.Karen shares her personal story, detailing the challenges she faced in her marriage, her journey of maintaining faith, and the eventual decision to move forward after decades of struggle. Together, they address the complex emotions of anger, hurt, and mistrust that arise, emphasizing the importance of validating these feelings and finding support.Listeners will gain insight into:The intersection of personal faith and marital betrayal.Strategies for dealing with ecclesiastical injuries and mistrust.The importance of distinguishing between gospel doctrines and church culture.Practical steps for rebuilding a relationship with God and maintaining spiritual health despite deep personal wounds.Join us as we validate the struggles, offer hope, and provide tools for women navigating this challenging journey. This conversation is an essential resource for those seeking to reconcile their faith with the harsh realities of betrayal.

Celebrate Mother's Day with "The Elephant Story" podcast as we honor the incredible mothers of the animal kingdom, including the nurturing matriarchs of elephant herds. From the tender care provided by elephant mothers to the fierce protection they offer their young, this special episode highlights the universal essence of motherhood. Whether you're a mother yourself or simply appreciate the power of maternal instincts, join us in recognizing and celebrating the profound role of mothers in shaping our world. Happy Mother's Day to all, from Healing with Worth!

Staci Somes, a WORTH counselor, joins Janeen in talking about her journey to divorce and when she knew it was okay to walk away. Want to work with Staci? Visit her website: https://www.fireweedcoach.com/

Hosts Naomi and Janeen interview Deborah Cobb who is the WORTH Mentor Led Group Director about Embodied Processing. Embodied Processing is a way process emotions. Deborah shares why it is important and what a session looks like. Currently Deborah is offering a free trial session. Sign up on her booking calendar. Deborah can be contacted at: Website: www.cocreatordeb.orgCalendar to book an session: https://calendly.com/cocreatordeblifecoachingEmail: cocreatordeb@gmail.comFacebook and InstagramPodcast coming soon: Finding Miracles Podcast May 1st will be the live Facebook event to kick off the "30 Day Finding Miracles Challenge"

Host Naomi and Janeen explore five myths about setting boundaries in relationships, particularly with people who engage in abusive patterns. It emphasizes the importance of boundaries for self-care and challenges five misconceptions around boundaries. The hosts highlight the complexity of establishing and maintaining boundaries with relational abuse and stress the need for professional support and self-compassion.

Hosts Janeen and Naomi talk about the importance of boundaries, especially in intimate relationships. They discuss the difficulty of establishing boundaries with non-relational individuals.They also mention various resources for understanding and implementing boundaries, emphasizing the role of boundaries in creating a safe space and preserving individual identity. https://vickitidwellpalmer.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control/dp/0310351804/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XxKLh3s_kvN90f0poYtQ81jLg4xh6HrFaHqf1XJq2WYq-K9Ao2B0yvK2p-LZXeOyc59txyVM4w3QrOHVJQtEadB0s31fIwAgd1kfnXXK7U6S9U2AtrJ2B5oQWu1_SviNYJALroSTG3ObU3axN3J2azwo6V0ZF_DAhF14C8GESroyyYXBElxXc6nSylHbbNpzIKsd-KochYJInHjDliqf1Hy6abq7UiXeFlFeB_pCc8o.CYPOHgBeBpLzhQgr6-e7JbmwC99rJU9KW8l0fYQVhO8&dib_tag=se&hvadid=616931715499&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029858&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17642862982502474728&hvtargid=kwd-908104358&hydadcr=24660_13611807&keywords=boundaries+book&qid=1709522209&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

In this episode Naomi and Janeen continue their discussion with WORTH Director, Kimberly Day, of the healing journey after betrayal trauma and how the new (and old) WORTH programs help to facilitate support and healing in different chapters of that often complicated and confusing journey. If you have any questions about any of the programs discussed here or would like to get involved in any of the programs, please email worth@lifechangingservices.org

Naomi and Janeen interview Sarah Morales, gaslighting expert, about the gaslighting experience. Sarah will be offering her Deconstructing Gaslighting course through the WORTH Education Series beginning March 6th. For more information or to register go to WORTH Education Series | WORTH (healingwithworth.org) Sarah has offered her 1 1/2 hour Gaslighting Awareness course, which offers a great foundational understanding for half price to our WORTH listeners. Use coupon code WORTH2 ⁠Gaslighting Awareness Video Course | Enroll | Immediate Access (sarahmoralescoaching.com)

In this episode Janine and Naomi interview the Worth Director, Kimberly Day and discuss the WORTH program and how it serves betrayed women in their healing and growth journeys. For more information and to register go to www.healingwithworth.org

In this episode we catch up with Naomi and Janine and where they have grown and what has changed since our break, and how they have used their tools and the insights they are making in navigating their own journeys.

Janine and Naomi are back with our second season of the WORTH Podcast! They review the 4 pillars of Worth (Boundaries, Self Care, Connection and Action), how they have come to understand them, and how they have benefited from them in their own lives. AND - we have lots more coming! We are excited to be back with you on your own journeys

In this episode Kimberly Day and Amie Woolsey discuss a few resources for women who are experiencing, or healing for, destructive patterns within their relationships.  Safe Space will be available October 24th and is an online resource designed to empower women and to help them to be more discerning in their relationships.  http://onesafespace.com/Women can also access more info about the Relationship Dynamics Assessment at: https://www.chooserecoveryservices.com/unhealthy-relationship-dynamics-assessment/

Join us as we talk with Carmel Parker White, author of Love and Betrayal: Stories of Hope to Help You Heal from Your Husband's Pornography Addiction as we dive into her own story along with tackling the shame that comes with sexual addiction.  To join a Worth support group, go to www.healingwithworth.org

Join us as we talk with Amie Woolsey about dating after divorce. In this episode we dive deeper into trusting yourself, doing your own work, and how to navigate stages of dating after divorce. To book a session with Amie Woolsey or to learn more about her, go to www.chooserecoveryservices.com.  The Worth Group offers free therapist facilitated Christian based and LDS based groups for women healing from the sexual acting out of their  spouse. Worth uses the betrayal trauma model which looks at betrayal through the lens of an attachment injury and as a result can cause  trauma response in those it impacts. For more information on the Worth  Program go to www.healingworth.org or email  Worth@Lifechangingservices.com

Amie Woolsey, professional Betrayal Trauma Coach with Choose Recovery Services, shares tools and tips around dating after divorce.  Listen as Amie dives into dating, boundaries, children, and more. Amie Woolsey is a Betrayal Trauma Coach and also a teacher for a young single adult class taught to women 18 and up. This is a 12-week class teaches about how pornography affects relationships, what healthy recovery looks like, what healthy intimacy consists of, warning signs of abuse, red flags, setting healthy boundaries and more. She also teaches courses on abuse along with a Believing In You coaching group for women who are ready to take their recovery to the next level. To learn more about Amie, go to www.lifecoachingwithamie.com or www.chooserecoveryservices.com To learn more about the Worth Program, go to www.healingwithworth.org

This week we have Tony Overbay joining our show to talk about trauma bonding. Tony Overbay is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT#92443), a Certified Mindful Habit Coach (CMHC), and a popular  motivational speaker. Tony regularly speaks at corporate training  events, schools, and churches in formal and casual settings mixing  humor, clinical experience, his Christian faith, and a wealth of  personal stories gleaned from years of helping others achieve their  goals. To learn more about Tony, you can go to https://www.tonyoverbay.com/.  The Worth Group offers free therapist facilitated Christian based and LDS based groups for women healing from the sexual acting out of their spouse. Worth uses the betrayal trauma model which looks at betrayal through the lens of an attachment injury and as a result can cause trauma response in those it impacts. For more information on the Worth Program go to www.healingworth.org or email Worth@Lifechangingservices.com

We have Valerie Hamaker back with us for Part 2 talking about the divine in us!  If you have not listened to Part 1, we encourage you to do so as it is a precursor for this episode.  Some highlights to look forward to in this episode:  Women's psychological development Validation of feeling blame for sexual misbehaviors Sexual history/messaging from culture Sexuality being a good part on oneself Psychological growth Contracts in a marriage Using a partner's addiction to stay underdeveloped Not feeling emotional connection, but longing for sexual connection Sexual recovery Someone going through divorce who wants to grow in their sexual development Please listen in to learn more about these! Show Notes: If you would like to learn more about Valerie, you can do that on her website here. You can also find Valerie on Instagram @valeriehamakertherapy and on Facebook @valhamaker. Below included are the episodes that Valerie talks about in this episode where a couple talks about their recovery/details around it. - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-xhausted/id1474263480?i=1000504331378 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-xhausted/id1474263480?i=1000531369737 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-xhausted/id1474263480?i=1000505721283 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-xhausted/id1474263480?i=1000506570000

We have the wonderful Valerie Hamaker on the podcast today to talk about the divine that we have in each of us! A little bit about Valerie is she is an individual and couples therapist with special training in trauma recovery, sexual health and sexual addiction recovery, depth psychology, and issues of spiritual development. She presents nationally on a variety of topics and most recently has turned her focus to the tackling of issues of burnout from a depth psychology lens. Valerie’s podcast Generation Exhausted is a weekly commentary on the recovery of burnout in marriage, gender roles, parenting, institutional religion, and body image and she has recently launched an online community in her website [exhaustedGen.com] where she supports people live in their burnout recovery journey. Some highlights from this episode to listen in for:  Women taking ownership for their own development Spiritual sexuality Prohibition, fear, and anxiety around sexuality  Cultural expectations of sexual developments Neutrality around sexual orientations  Shame around sexual development Betrayal trauma and sexuality  Remembering the divine in YOU Individual healing Healing in marriage Show Notes:  If you would like to learn more about Valerie, you can do that on her website here. You can also find Valerie on Instagram @valeriehamakertherapy and on Facebook @valhamaker. Below included are the episodes that Valerie talks about in this episode where a couple talks about their recovery/details around it. - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-xhausted/id1474263480?i=1000504331378 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-xhausted/id1474263480?i=1000531369737 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-xhausted/id1474263480?i=1000505721283 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-xhausted/id1474263480?i=1000506570000