From Pain to Power: A Journey of Faith, Loss, and Healing

In this episode of "The Resilient Heart Podcast," host Gabi shares her personal journey through trauma, faith, and healing. She recounts her upbringing in two Christian denominations, her struggles with mediumship, and surviving domestic violence. Gabi describes two pivotal losses—the death of her abusive partner who was her child's father and the loss of her child in 2018 —which led her to question her faith and seek alternative healing methods like breathwork and Reiki. Through vulnerability and self-discovery, Gabi emphasizes the importance of grace, resilience, and finding authentic paths to healing beyond traditional religious structures.   Timestamps Episode Overview & Intentions (00:01:31) Gabi explains the episode's focus: pivotal life events that shook her beliefs and foundation. Religious Upbringing & Mediumship (00:02:34) Gabi discusses her Catholic and Methodist upbringing, early mediumship experiences, and feeling pressured to hide her spirituality. First Major Event: Domestic Violence & Loss (00:04:56) Gabi recounts her abusive relationship, the trauma endured, and the death of her partner, G's father. Death, Guilt, and Church Rejection (00:08:19) Gabi details her partner's sudden death, guilt over praying for peace, and being shunned by her church. Second Major Event: Losing Rainbow (00:13:16) Gabi shares the loss of her child Rainbow, the impact on her faith, and feeling betrayed despite "doing everything right." Anger, Grief, and Healing Journey (00:16:33) She discusses her anger at God, guilt, and the beginning of her healing journey, including anger management. Understanding Trauma & Self-Awareness (00:22:38) She explains how understanding her trauma and mistakes helped her heal and improve relationships. Prayer, Meditation, and Spirit Guides (00:27:30) She describes how prayer evolved into meditation and connecting with spirit guides for grounding and healing. Three Favorite Healing Modalities (00:28:44) Gabi shares her top three healing methods: meditation, breathwork, and hypnosis, emphasizing individualized healing. Commitment to Healing & Shadow Work (00:31:13) She stresses the importance of commitment, investment in healing, and the transformative power of shadow work. Therapy, Self-Responsibility, and Patterns (00:38:53) Gabi reflects on therapy, recognizing personal responsibility, and breaking unhealthy patterns. Encouragement & Closing Thoughts (00:41:15) She encourages listeners to pursue healing, value themselves, and seek supportive relationships.   Powerful Quotes from the Episode "I literally spent many times just cursing up a storm, arms up in the air, like, how could you do this to me? Because I felt like I was being punished." "Those three pieces—breathwork, Reiki, and hypnosis—are really how I stepped out of who I became as a result of everything I had been through, and really got a clearer picture of who I wanted to become." "This work isn't an overnight thing. This is something that you have to say, I will do this, whatever it takes, because I deserve to be happy." "You deserve to feel good in your body, and it doesn't have to do with anything other than, like, bitch, I'm worthy. And that's peace."   RESOURCES: Connect With Me: Gabi Garland Website: https://www.resilientvoicemedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabi.garland/ FOLLOW THE PODCAST: Resilient Heart Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify "Healing isn't instant—but every step you take toward yourself is a step toward peace."   Podcast Produced and edited by the team at ResilientVoiceMedia.com Contact us for expert podcast production and support.