From Deep Betrayal to Healing: A Journey of Trust and Resilience | Michelle Thielen, Founder of YogaFaith

In this powerful episode, Michelle Thielen shares the remarkable story behind Yoga Faith and the lessons she learned through entrepreneurship, betrayal, forgiveness, discernment, and rebuilding trust. From a life-altering business setback to a deeply personal leadership crisis, Michelle opens up about how faith, resilience, and embodied practice helped her move forward and create a mission-driven organization rooted in purpose. We explore the origins of Yoga Faith, why Christian spirituality and yoga can coexist, and how posture, breath, and trauma-informed movement can support healing. Michelle also shares how her work with trafficking survivors shaped her approach to trust, leadership, and community care, and why she believes healing begins with looking inward and leading by example. If you’re interested in faith-based leadership, healing after betrayal, trauma-informed wellness, Christian yoga, entrepreneurship, or building trust in community, this conversation offers both encouragement and insight. Listen to hear: How Michelle turned hardship into purpose Why discernment matters in leadership and relationships The role of forgiveness in rebuilding trust How Yoga Faith blends scripture, prayer, and movement Why embodied healing matters for trauma survivors Tune in for an honest, hopeful conversation about resilience, calling, and the power of trusting your path