Untangling Christian Myths That Can Keep Us Stuck: Interview With Therapist Ashlie Hilton PT 1

Join your hosts, Janine and Naomi, as we dive into an enlightening discussion with our special guest, Ashley Hilton. Ashley recently graduated with her master's degree in counseling and is working toward dual licensing as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist in Colorado. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, focusing on those dealing with betrayal, trauma, infidelity, compulsive pornography addiction, and shame. In this episode, Ashley shares insights from her work, particularly her experience with the Gottman method, EFT, and EMDR. She discusses her integrative approach to healing that considers physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and psychological aspects for deeper and lasting change. Ashley introduces us to the advanced healing group she runs, designed for women moving from merely surviving to truly thriving. This group supports women in navigating the complex and often messy middle stages of recovery and empowerment, offering a space for hard questions and self-empowerment. The core topic of our conversation is the concept of forgiveness, especially within the context of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We explore how gospel principles can sometimes be weaponized, leading to cognitive dissonance and confusion. Ashley deconstructs cultural myths around forgiveness, distinguishing between forgiveness and reconciliation, and offers a richer understanding of these concepts.