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Welcome to the Meet Me At The Well podcast, where we come together to give real life support through hard, real life stories, all with the desire to help you heal with Jesus.In this episode, Catherine meets Shameka at the well in order to break barriers around therapy to help you heal. Shameka is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist, who is passionate about helping women find healing and is here as a reoccurring guest to make therapy more accessible.We talk about her own testimony that led her to being a counselor, how to use play and fun as vehicles for healing, and she shares so much wealth on parenting!We pray this meets you where you are + leads you closer to the ultimate healer, Jesus.Love you always, friend!Catherine#healing #traumahealing #licensedcounselor #christianpodcast

Meet with Catherine at the well as she sits down with Misty Henderson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.Misty has extensive counseling experience in domestic/sexual violence, substance abuse, justice issues, stress management, and grief/loss. In this episode, Misty shares her heart behind her calling in therapy, breaks the stigma of being a Christian and going to therapy, + gives some great practical steps for your healing journey.We’re here together to make therapy more accessible and comfortable for others!We pray this episode meets you where you are + leads you farther on your healing journey with the One true healer, Jesus.Love you always, friend,Catherine

After losing her baby, Eilir, to miscarriage earlier this year, Catherine opens up her heart to create a safe space for other moms who are also struggling in the after + in the waiting.Catherine talks about real life heartache and the battle she faces every month when her period comes.Despite the pain + anxiety that comes once a month, God has been faithful, kind, loving, + good, because that is who He is. Catherine shares what she has had revealed to her through this season and she prays it brings you hope, comfort, and strength for a brighter tomorrow.

Listen in with your heart wide open as Catherine meets with Clare at the well to hear all about her testimony of absolute salvation + redemption from the occult world.For the first time, Clare boldly shares her full testimony of sexual trauma + how it led her to search for healing in all the wrong places within the occult world, leading her to witchcraft + nearly to her death.It wasn’t until she found herself at rock bottom, nearly escaping death, that she ran to the One true Healer, God!To God be the glory, forever + ever, amen!!!Clare speaks on soo many topics that we as survivors of sexual abuse can relate to- the choices we make, the need for control, + the searching, etc… It doesn’t matter how much healing I’ve done as a survivor, hearing other women share the same struggles helps me find even more healing, knowing I am not the only one + the reminder that there’s nothing wrong with me. Or you, friend. We were doing our best to be ok, in the only way our nervous system knew how until we finally stopped running + let God truly heal us.And today + everyday, we have the honor of celebrating the new creation that Clare is in the mighty + loving name of Jesus! We get to celebrate with her as she continues to walk in healing + freedom as she shares her full testimony for the first time!!! What a testament to who our King Jesus is + ALL He can do!!!No matter how far you are, friend, you are NEVER to far for God!!Love you always, friend!CatherineTW: sexual abuse, abusive relationships, occult topics #traumahealing #survivor #community #christianpodcast #abusesurvivor #healing #healingjourney #occult

Meet Catherine at the well as she sits down with Victoria Ellen, author of Painting in the Rain: a True Story of Trickery and Triumph.”Victoria shares her testimony filled with jaw dropping plot twists + all that God has done to rescue + restore, not only her life, but also her kids’ lives!After marrying a narcissist + a man full of hidden secrets, darkness poured out from their marriage + so many lives were meant to be altered forever. BUT GOD! Listen in to hear a story of triumph in God’s name + join us as we praise Him, for where His light is, darkness cannot exist (John 1:5), where He is, the enemy’s plans cannot prevail (Genesis 50:20) 🙌Thank you so much, Victoria, for sharing your testimony so others may know freedom!TW: sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse#christianpodcast #abusesurvivor

Meet with Catherine + Kelly, Founder of @the.remain.co , as they meet at the well to speak openly + vulnerably about divorce + the shame that can come with it.Kelly shares her testimony on how God graciously met her in the middle of her broken marriage + has used her story to bring Him glory + draw her closer to Him.We pray this episode meets you where you are + you feel less alone + less full of shame as we meet with you at the well. We pray this ignites hope + restoration in marriages that aren’t abusive or repetitively impure, + we pray it comforts those who have endured either. We also pray that it brings healing + comfort to anyone whose story is “simply” divorce, because the truth is, God still + has always loved you.Like the Samaritan woman at the well, God sees you as you are, knows every part of your story, + still chooses you. He isn’t afraid to be seen with you. He isn’t afraid to talk with you. He sent Jesus for you. For me. For us.So we could find healing despite our sin or the sins of others. But we have to choose Him to find that healing + grace. We have to be willing to + ready to become less like ourselves + more like Him - to face our failures + weaknesses head on. To face our pain + deepest struggles.God can, 100%, heal + restore even the most broken marriage. He can restore trust when trust has been broken. He can take away abuse + anger. He can heal. But you have to choose Him. You have to be willing to tell Jesus the truth when He asks you who you are.Listen in with your heart wide open as we let Jesus lead this conversation, all with the hope of bringing you comfort, truth, + love.Eternally grateful for this vulnerable conversation + this new friend who is already so fiercely in my corner. We’re in your corner too, friend, + we love you always 🩵

Catherine meets with Chi Braley on the MMATW podcast to hear her testimony about how God rescued her from sex trafficking after six years of enslavement. Chi is deeply vulnerable as she shares her darkest seasons + how God has redeemed + restored her identity + life in His name!What an honor it has been to connect with Chi + to now call her a friend. I stand in awe of God as her testimony is being shared more + more! God’s light extinguishes the darkness + I praise Him for the light that shines from you, Chi 🙌So grateful for hard + vulnerable conversations. That is why we are here sharing our testimonies as survivors of sexual abuse + trafficking. This is why MMATW exists- so you don’t have to feel alone like we did. So you don’t have to feel like your trauma + sin are your identity. So you don’t have to believe the lies the enemy tells you about your worth or cleanliness or purpose. MMATW is a gathering place for the broken, the lost, + the healing so we can all lift one another up + drink from the ONLY source that will break chains, extinguish the darkness, + give us an identity!!It is all for Him + what He has done + will continue doing 🙌🙌I know this will be difficult to listen to, but we have to bring awareness to what’s going on in our world so we can end it! We have to be willing to listen + DO something with what we now know.If you want to get involved and/or donate to help end sex trafficking, you can donate to @a21 ! You can also use the code FOUND15 at @tinyrevivalco to purchase Christian based clothing, which goes towards fighting to end trafficking.You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, + Amazon!Love you always, friend 🩵💧

Meet with Catherine at the well as she connects with Cora to hear her personal testimony on how God has restored + redeemed her life 🙌Cora fully opens her heart as she talks about firsthand abuse from her mom + an ex boyfriend, but how God was faithful through her entire desert + brought her to the well of living water to live a life completely restored!Listen in with your heart wide open as Cora + Catherine both give God the glory for how He has redeemed both of their lives + restored everything in His name 🙌💧Love you always, friend!TW: physical, spiritual, + emotional abuse

In honor of October being miscarriage + infant loss awareness month, Catherine meets with Kristie Swart at the well as she shares her personal testimony of how God, her husband, + the joy of her three other kids brought her through such a fragile season of losing their child.God is still faithful. God still restores. + God is still good in the valley.Listen in with your heart wide open as Kristie opens her heart to you, all with the prayer of coming alongside other women who need someone to meet them at the well + see them right where they are.Love you always, friend 🫶🏼TW: infant loss

Listen in as Catherine meets Savanna at the well + she shares her personal testimony of an unexpected brain bleeding stroke in the midst of pregnancy.The doctor told her husband she probably won’t make it through the night, that she would never be the same if she did, but her husband + their church came together to lean on God because He has the final say!Catherine stumbles over her thoughts + is left speechless because of the goodness of God. Prepare for the same!*you’ll hear me introduce Savanna as a friend from high school. I planned on fixing it with an edit, but I wanted to be vulnerable here. After our conversation, Savanna mentioned her mom + for some reason, I knew I knew her mom, but I didn’t know why. I was trying to figure out what my mind was trying to show me, + then like a flood, every memory came back. I actually went to church with Savanna during the time I was experiencing my memories from my own abuse coming back + walking through severe depression, bullying, + suicidal ideation/attempts. My brain blocked out my real memories + took me to a different place of why I knew Savanna. Trauma does this + I wanted you all to know that it’s ok to still face moments like this. There isn’t anything wrong with you. Your mind is just trying to protect you. You don’t have to cover it up. You can be real here + walk through it all, safely. I’m grateful for a mind that wants to protect me, but wow am I so grateful for how far God has brought me in my healing journey!*Love you always, friend!Catherine

Listen in to as Catherine meets with Julia at the well! Julia shares her testimony of how God completely transformed her marriage + her life.After Julia and her husband had their first fight, she sat on the floor crying not knowing what to do or who to turn to. She knew she wanted a healthy marriage, so she ran to God + He has been leading their family ever since.She shares her heart with us about getting married at a young age, healing generational trauma, + pursuing God in order to create a healthy marriage led by God, which she had no idea what that even looked like.Thank you so much, Julia, for sharing your heart with us in order to walk alongside those who can say, “me too.”

Listen in as Catherine chats with her friend, Rosie Olbris, at the well! Rosie shares her testimony about lying to get what she wanted, abusive relationships with men, + deep wounds.Catherine has known Rosie for four years + has watched her go through a complete life change as her relationship with God has grown + deepened. God has restored + redeemed her life through friendships + marriage!A life with God truly changes everything!Love you always, friend!

Welcome to Meet Me At The Well, AKA The Well, a gathering place for women to come as you are, with no expectation other than to have your bucket filled, + someday, maybe even today, Jesus will change your life forever. I’m so glad you’ve found our gathering place, where we talk about real life struggles, trauma, health, healing, coffee, + a lot of Jesus. No matter where you are on your healing journey, this gathering place is for you to help you find what you’re truly looking for + have your thirst quenched. In this episode, I share my heart with you about rebranding my women’s ministry + what to expect. I hope you feel even more at home and even safer after you give it a listen. So glad you’re meeting me at The Well. You can come anytime, friend. Love you always, Catherine

Listen in with your heart wide open as season 15 of NBC’s The Voice, Kayley Bishop, shares her heart behind her song, Rewrite Your Story! She also shares her testimony + some incredible insight on how to begin your healing journey! God can rewrite your story, but you have to make the choice to let Him in. Kayley + I both share bits of our personal journeys and how God has rewritten our stories, all with the desire of helping you begin the journey of rewriting yours. TW: sexual abuse + abusive relationships

Listen in with your heart wide open as Lauren Holland + I dive into the multilayered topic of Human Trafficking. Lauren peels back the blinders + helps us see the realities of what’s going on in our own cities- not just in another country. We talk about what human trafficking is, what to look for in everyday life AND as parents, + what we can do to join the fight against it. Lauren leaves us with a profound thought around how we can shift our perspective when it comes to the darkness in our world, + I can’t wait for you to have your perspective shifted + join the fight. I pray this vulnerable + real conversation about the truths going on around us sparks a desire in your heart to be the light + do something for someone who needs you to speak up for them. Lauren is the Founder + Designer of Tiny Revival Co., a Christian clothing brand for kids. After a life changing trip to India + Nepal, God changed everything for her + gave life to this incredible company. She uses her clothing brand to help end human trafficking by donating a portion of her sales to @a21 with @Christinecaine. I was left in AWE by her story + I’m reminded of God’s goodness and grace for those who love Him. Use code FOUND15 at checkout to join the fight against human trafficking! If you suspect human trafficking or need help, call the human trafficking hotline: 888-373-7888 You can also text INFO to 233733

Listen in with your heart wide open as we talk about real life struggles after experiencing trauma. Making friends seems like such a “simple” + normal thing to do, but throw in the layer of trauma + anxiety, and it almost paralyzes you in fear + can cause you to always expect the worst. Catherine shares her heart + personal struggles of making friends, keeping them, + what she has done to heal and move forward in an intentional way. She shares her thoughts on how to make friends + keep them. Head to the Her Place is Found Instagram for the list Catherine shares in hopes it’ll help guide you through this season. Love you always, friend!

Listen in with your heart wide open as I talk about navigating motherhood after trauma, what that has looked like for me, my birth story, and how to let your trauma be the catalyst for helping you be the best mom you can be, instead of allowing it to fill you with fear + hold you back from becoming everything you’ve been called to be. I pray you find this episode rewarding, full of guidance, and that it fills you with hope that you CAN do this. No matter where you are- thinking of becoming a mom, afraid of the thought, pregnant, or all the sweet babes, this is for you! Love you always, friend Possible trigger warning: we’ll be talking about sexual trauma, depression, fear of miscarriage, and an eating disorder.

Listen with your heart wide open as we dive deep into some beautiful moments in the Bible between Jesus and broken women, and how Jesus sees them right where they are, hears their cries, and is always ready to fill them with His living water. He is still that same God! BONUS: Listen in to hear how God recently healed me from a health issue and how I’m in the season of asking BIG prayers to an even bigger God! Your trauma is a part of your story, but it is not the ending to your full story, friend. God rewrites + He's waiting to lead you through the desert + to the life He has waiting for you 🌵 Love you always, Catherine

Hi, friend! In this episode, we will be going in deep as we cover 11 years of my life. It’s an all out battle with myself as I run from God, my trauma, myself, pain, fears, and find myself in and out of abusive relationships. Spoiler alert: I get to live a life I never knew was possible or that I was worthy to have. God is FAITHFUL! Listen in with your heart wide open + with anticipation to see all that God can do! TW: sexual abuse, verbal and physical abuse, porn addiction, and stalking. Link to book: The Verbally Abusive Man - Can He Change?: A Woman's Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go https://a.co/d/2JmR3EO Love you always, friend!

Listen with your heart wide open as we dive in deep with the first part of my testimony. This may be triggering for some of you as we will be talking about sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts + attempts, self harm, verbal abuse, and an eating disorder. In this first part, we talk about the darkest parts of my story, but we also see a light at the end and beginning of a new part of my healing journey. As you listen to my testimony, I pray it reveals God’s grace, power, love, and redemption, because when I look upon the life I get to live, that is all I see now. Thanks so much for tuning in, friend, and I pray it brings you great comfort knowing you aren’t alone in your suffering. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 If you are suffering from suicidal thoughts, dial 988 now. You are so loved, dear friend, and you are wanted here. Love you always, friend

Hey, friend! I'm so glad you're here and I can't wait for you to get to know me a little bit and understand my heart + why for Her Place is Found. This first episode is an intro to Her Place. I talk a bit about myself, my heart + vision for Her Place, + what to expect as we talk about difficult topics, but also have fun together. It's an honor to take up some space in your day and I pray it fills you up + gives you joy. My heart is for you, friend, and I'm so excited to have you along for the journey of healing, growing, loving, crying, and laughing together. love you always, Catherine