327 | Is Your Autoimmune Disease Actually Unresolved Shame? A Naturopathic Doctor's Take on Abortion Trauma | Special Guest, Dr. Tanya Paynter from The Christian Clinician

Did you know the shame you buried after your abortion could be showing up in your body as fatigue, autoimmune flares, or anxiety you can't explain? If you've been chasing physical healing without ever touching the shame underneath it, friend, you're not alone. This week I'm joined by Dr. Tanya Paynter, a naturopathic doctor whose own crisis of faith led her into Christian apologetics and into some eye-opening research on how our relationship with God shapes our physical health. We talk about the real, physical toll that unresolved guilt and shame can take on the body, and why healing has to start somewhere deeper than a supplement or a symptom list. Tanya shares a story from her practice that will completely shift how you think about the connection between your past and your present-day health, and a piece of her own healing journey that took years to walk out. We walk through the foundation Tanya recommends for anyone carrying trauma in their body: where to start with God first, what comes next for your mind and emotions, and why you were never meant to heal alone. You're going to love this conversation!    Connect with Dr. Tanya Paynter:  Podcast - The Christian Clinician Free Guide - Why Hasn't God Healed Me Yet? Website - https://www.psalmmedical.com/   🚨 Ready to begin real healing after abortion? The Abortion Recovery Roadmap Course + Group Coaching Program is a Christ-centered, step-by-step program designed to help you process grief, confront shame, and experience freedom with God — at a pace that feels safe and supported. Inside the Roadmap, you’ll find: Guided teachings rooted in Scripture Space to process your story without pressure Tools to help you move from avoidance to peace Ongoing support so you’re not walking alone ✨ Join the Abortion Recovery Roadmap If what you heard in today’s episode stirred something in you, that may be your invitation. 👉 Join the course here: https://brittanypoppe.com/roadmap   ✨ Want to work 1:1 with me? Schedule an Abortion Recovery Coaching Call—we’ll talk through where you’re feeling stuck and what it could look like to finally start moving forward with God. 👉 brittanypoppe.com/coaching   ✨ Support the Podcast Do you love our content and want to support our ministry? Head to Buy Me a Coffee to submit a gift to the ministry! Proceeds from Buy Me a Coffee go directly to operating costs for the podcast - we appreciate your support more than you know! 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/brittanypoppe   📖 Need a safe place to start? Download my Permission to Grieve Devotional—a free guide to help you process your pain through God’s truth. 👉 brittanypoppe.com/freebie   🤍 Looking for safe, faith-based community? Come join us inside the Abortion Recovery for Christian Women Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you with open arms. 👉 facebook.com/groups/abortionrecoveryforchristianwomen   💌 Want weekly encouragement and healing tips straight to your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter and get hope & peace sent to you every week. 👉 brittanypoppe.com/newsletter