Episode 18 Healing and Beauty: A Conversation with Michele Vrabel

In this special edition of Behold-Her Beauty Podcast, I interview Michele Vrabel, a prolific writer who is about to release her memoir 'Butterfly Stitches' and host of the 'Old School podcast. Michele, a survivor of abuse, shares her inspiring life story, her spiritual journey, and how she found healing and purpose. She discusses her writing journey, her role as a podcaster, and her upcoming speaking engagements. The conversation also delves into beauty routines, the importance of inner beauty, and integrating faith into all aspects of lifeSign up for Michele’s Book Launch Team for her upcoming memoir ‘Butterfly Stiches”by pressing here.Also, for this weeks giveaway (4th week) for Behold-Her Beauty’s Anniversary please respond to the following question in the comments and you will be entered. This weeks giveaway is a set of custom made notecards plus A Wonderfully Made Baseball cap. To enter the give away answer this question in the comments: What is your favorite beauty secret, inside or out?Previous winners announced belowIntroduction music Everlasting Covenant by Don Rutherford.Look back now and see that healing and that comforting and take hold of it. You can take hold of it and you can lay claim to it.It did not occur to me, nor did it ever occur to me through any abuse I experienced that I did something to make that happen ever. And that's unheard of. And I mean, people could say that can't possibly be true, but it is. And I feel it's because His presence was there.So there is a healthy middle ground where we acknowledge our beauty in Christ and in our creator. And then we can do as they say, jokingly put a little paint on the barn.Michele VrabelEpisode 18 Healing and Beauty: A Conversation with Michele VrabelWatch on YouTubeListen on SpotifyListen on AppleListen on SubstackSummaryIn this episode of the Beholder Beauty podcast, Michele Vrabel, a writer and podcaster, shares her journey of overcoming abuse and finding healing through faith. Michele discusses her upcoming memoir 'Butterfly Stitches,' which delves into her experiences of physical and sexual abuse, her recovery journey, and her strong relationship with God. The conversation also touches on beauty routines and the importance of self-care, reflecting the podcast's focus on inner and outer beauty. Michele's story highlights resilience, faith, and the significance of surrounding oneself with supportive and motivational people.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:56 Michele's Background and Journey06:28 Writing and Podcasting Journey16:00 Beauty Secrets and Self-Care25:41 Balancing Health and Finances27:04 Finding Middle Ground in Beauty Standards27:43 Spiritual Reflections on Beauty30:30 The Importance of Self-Care31:42 Transition to Personal Stories33:35 Discussing the Second Book34:24 Healing Through Faith41:20 Forgiveness and Imperfection45:33 Final Thoughts and FarewellMeet our Author, Michele VrabelMichele is an expert bean counter by day. In addition to her work as a bookkeeper, her superpowers and side hustles include pastry chef and author in training. She has been told she has “sass,” which she deploys regularly. She is nearing the finish line with her first book, Butterfly Stitches, and according to her King apparently has several others in her. At 60, she has launched a podcast and is having the time of her life.Michele lives in Mesa, Arizona with her daughter who is lovingly known as Peanut. She is an enthusiastic traveler, foodie, smart alec and lover of her King Jesus.Sign for Michele’s Book Launch Team for her upcoming memoir ‘Butterfly Stiches”by pressing here.GET IN TOUCH WITH MICHELE VRABEL:www.michelevrabel.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@oldschoolwithmichelevrabelBEHOLD-HER BEAUTY ANNIVERSARY GIVEWAY WINNERS:1st Week winners are first-place LINDA STANEY (lipstick and book) and second-place KELLY MAY (book). Congratulations ladies, and please email back your address.2nd Week winner: Jeanne Takenaka for Book Giveaway of "She Believed He could, So She Did" by Becky Beresford. Congratulationsand please email me your address.​​3rd Week winner of the Behold-Her Beauty T-shirt Wonderfully Made is EVE Harrell. Congratulations and please email me your address.Blessings and love, DeborahRemember, you are Beautiful!Join the Behold-Her Beauty Movement:A Table Is Prepared for You.Together, we delve into the beauty of life. Our God is our redeemer, and it is an ashes-to-beauty kind of story. STAY AWHILE.I would love to connect more with you and give you my FREE gift - The Behold-Her Beauty Manifest: You Have Permission to Be Beautiful. You can also sign up HERE for my newsletter and receive the FREE Manifesto, recent blog posts, book reviews, giveaways, and personal details only delivered to my lovely email tribe. From my heart to yours, DeborahSUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER BY PRESSING ON THE IMAGE OR PRESS HERE.Follow Also on Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest - Thank you!Deborah Rutherford with Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe