When Silence Breaks, Healing Begins

Ep. 226 What happens when we finally stop hiding our pain and start writing our truth? I’m excited to introduce you to my upcoming anthology, In the Pursuit of Fearless Living: From Wounds to Wisdom, and one of the incredible women featured in it—Leatrice de Bruhl. Her chapter, “Scars That Speak of Strength,” is a powerful testament to what it means to rise after life has broken you open. Leatrice takes us inside her journey through abuse, injustice, and the unimaginable loss of her son Malik. She shares how grief brought her to her knees, but also how God rebuilt her from the inside out. Her willingness to break her silence—and help other women break theirs—is exactly why I chose her for this anthology. This conversation is raw, faith-filled, and overflowing with wisdom. If you’re navigating pain, questioning your strength, or wondering how to rise again, Leatrice’s story will remind you that healing is not a moment—it’s a series of courageous choices to stand back up. Connect with us IG: @LeatricespeaksLife 🌐 Resources:👉 Maryann’s Website👉 Instagram👉 Facebook👉 TikTok📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation 🌿 Key Takeaways Choosing faith even when it “hurts like hell” Breaking generational silence and speaking your truth Transforming grief into a mission to help other women Rejecting bitterness and embracing healing Chapters: 00:00 – Opening: Leatrice’s Story Begins 01:00 – Welcome to Healing Her Within 01:26 – Introducing the Anthology & Today’s Guest 01:47 – Who Is Leatrice de Bruhl? 02:18 – Walking Through Layers of Pain & Adversity 03:51 – Faith, Growth, and Spiritual “Bone-Building” 04:03 – Choosing Faith Over Fear in the Darkest Seasons 05:33 – The Reality of Faith When Life Hurts 06:05 – Why Leatrice Said Yes to the Anthology 07:17 – Writing Her Own Book & Stepping Into Purpose 09:02 – Chapter Title Revealed 09:18 – How Losing Her Son Transformed Her Mission 11:28 – Grief That Breaks You—and Rebirth That Heals You 12:31 – Breaking Generational Silence 13:56 – Choosing Healing Over Bitterness 15:32 – Faith in the Storm: Forgiveness as Healing 18:24 – The Biggest Lie She Had to Unlearn 19:49 – Honoring Malik Through Advocacy & Mentorship 22:06 – Goals for 2025 & Vision for 2026 24:20 – Where to Find Leatrice 25:07 – Closing Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices