Ep 088: When Life Falls Apart: Tess Frame on PTSD, Healing & Trusting God

What if the hardest thing you’ve ever gone through… was actually preparing you for something greater?In this powerful episode, Tess Frame — author, speaker, entrepreneur, and mother of three — shares her deeply personal story of faith, trauma, and healing.While pregnant with her third son, Tess became critically ill. What started as pneumonia quickly turned into sepsis, leading to an induced coma that lasted four weeks. During that time, she was separated from her newborn baby — a moment that would change her life forever.But even in the middle of fear and uncertainty, Tess began to see the hand of God.From the tender mercies that prepared her before the crisis… to the people who showed up during her recovery… she began to recognize that she was never alone.After the physical healing came a different battle — severe PTSD that impacted her daily life and even her ability to safely care for her children. With courage, humility, and support from others, Tess entered a recovery program where she began the long, layered journey of healing.Through that process, she discovered something life-changing:Healing isn’t instant.It’s built over time — with God, with others, and with a willingness to keep going.Today, Tess uses her voice to uplift and inspire women through her writing, speaking, and her newly launched podcast *Certain Women*, helping others find joy, purpose, and deeper trust in God.Her testimony is simple but powerful: When we learn to recognize the hand of God — especially looking back — we gain the faith to trust Him moving forward.🎧 Listen now to hear Tess’s full story of resilience, healing, and faith.💬 Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that they’re not alone.⭐️ Don’t forget to follow and leave a review if this episode impacted you.Find her book "Risen, Bread and Redemption" available on her website tesiahframe.com or follow Tess on IG @tesiahframe. #TessFrame #FaithAndHealing #PTSDRecovery #ChristianPodcast #RecognizeHisHand #WomenOfFaith #HealingJourney #HopeInHardTimes #ComeFollowMe #PodcastEpisode