103. Healing Childhood Trauma Through Faith and Prayer with Marina Carrier

In this episode, we are joined by Marina Carrier, who shares her incredible journey from surviving childhood abuse to finding deep healing through her faith. Marina opens up about her struggles as an illegitimate child, surviving trauma, and how she transformed her pain into a mission to help others find freedom in Christ. Through her moving story, Marina explains how faith, forgiveness, and surrender to God's love led her to profound healing. Listen as she reveals the insights she's gained over her remarkable life, how she helps others heal through her Lifter Program, and how God turned her ashes into beauty. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation that offers hope, healing, and the powerful message that you don’t have to carry your trauma alone. Whether you're on your own healing journey or looking for spiritual guidance, this episode will inspire you. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [01:36] Marina shares her childhood trauma and early life struggles [04:00] Discovering guilt and shame from her in utero experience [07:30] Finding God's protection in her darkest moments [10:06] Dealing with betrayal and learning about forgiveness [16:43] Marina’s career: From special education to a PhD journey [24:00] God’s intervention and calling her to deeper spiritual work [30:17] How Marina found purpose in supporting others through her faith [37:09] The "Lifter Program": Healing through trust and surrender in Christ [44:00] Embracing gratitude and releasing trauma through faith [58:00] The importance of listening to your pain and trusting God's timing [1:04:00] Final reflections: Encouragement for others on the healing journey About Marina: Marina Carrier is a survivor of childhood abuse and trauma who has turned her painful past into a mission of healing and service. Born as an unwanted child and a failed abortion, Marina faced numerous adversities, including sexual abuse by her stepfather, which left deep emotional scars. Despite this, her faith has been a guiding force throughout her life, helping her to overcome her trauma and dedicate herself to supporting others. After a successful career in education, Marina was led through a deep spiritual journey, embracing God's love and learning how to heal from the inside out. She now runs the Lifter Program, designed to help others heal from trauma through faith, surrender, and trust in God. Marina is the author of the trilogy He Heals the Broken Hearted, and she uses her platform to help people release their pain, find compassion, and live for love. Marina’s contact Info: Website: www.overcoming.live Facebook: https://facebook.com/heulwenmarina YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxk634erDwRy8Aea2fwhdg Book Trilogy: Treasures of Darkness: Facing the Pain and Finding the Light: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Treasures+of+Darkness%3A+%3A+Facing+the+Pain+and+Finding+the+Light Your Will Be Done: Beyond Powerlessness Fear - Life Revealed in Love: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BVBM2VHB/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Children of God: Conformed to the Life-Giving Cross in Joy and Hope in Eternal Life: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/173927914X?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_2&storeType=ebooks Follow me for more content here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095156184970 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamtickel/ Website: https://healingandgrowinghandinhandpodcast.com/ Support the Podcast: Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help us reach more people.Share this episode with friends and family who may be dealing with trauma or need healing in their lives!