The Honest Pod

In this insightful interview, Todd Field shares his journey from leading worship on stage to embracing trauma-informed story work. Discover how healing past wounds has transformed his life, ministry, and relationships, and learn practical steps for integrating trauma healing into your spiritual journey._______________________Todd Fields is a worship leader, worship pastor, and songwriter who has worked with Billy Graham, Andy Stanley, Louie Giglio and many other leaders and churches over the past 25 years. He served at North Point Community church for 22 years as worship pastor in charge of worship leader development. In 2014 he started an online worship leader mentoring ministry called Worship Circle that exists to let worship leaders and pastors know they are loved and not alone and to care for them as they care for others.ResourcesWorship CirclePastor CircleDan Allender's Story WorkMichael John CusickKarrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

Karrie Garcia shares her journey into trauma-informed care, neuroscience, and faith, emphasizing the importance of understanding our bodies and minds for healing and spiritual growth. She offers practical steps to become more trauma-informed and invites God's presence into our healing process.ResourcesAnatomy of the Soul by Kurt ThompsonBeyond Behaviors by Mona De La HookWhy My Story Matters by Adam YoungFree and Fully Alive (Karrie Garcia's book)Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

In this episode of HonestPod, Karrie Garcia and Debra Fileta explore the importance of honesty in the healing process, emphasizing the need for trauma-informed care within the church. They discuss the holistic approach to healing, addressing emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical health. Debra shares her personal journey with anxiety and the significance of understanding trauma to differentiate between anxiety and God's voice. The conversation highlights the church's evolving perspective on mental health and the vital role of community in the healing journey, encouraging listeners to pursue accessible resources for their own healing. __________________________Debra Fileta is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network. She is the bestselling author of nine books including Choosing Marriage, Are You Really OK?, RESET, and Soul Care.  Debra is the host of the popular podcast and nationally syndicated radio show Talk To Me where she facilitates on-air authentic counseling-style sessions with notable pastors and leaders. You may also recognize her voice from her appearances on national television and radio, including Better Together, The Kirk Cameron Show, Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and many others. She reaches millions of people each year with the message of mental, emotional, and relational health. Connect with her on Instagram or at DebraFileta.com.Debra's newest book, People Skills  is available today!___________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

Karrie Garcia explores the importance of trauma-informed care within the church, emphasizing how understanding trauma can foster healing and community. She shares personal stories, neuroscience insights, and practical approaches to regulate the nervous system and promote spiritual and emotional well-being._________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

Join us as Jen Jones shares her profound journey of faith, surrender, and trusting God's Spirit through life's hardest seasons. Discover how living Spirit-filled transforms despair into hope and creativity.____________________________About Jen Jones:Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences and Significant Life groups, she equips and empowers women to create the life they love on the foundation of faith. Jen and her husband Marcus are living this great adventure with their four children in San Diego, California. Jen knows what it’s like to experience the unexpected when nineteen years ago she welcomed her first daughter with a birth diagnosis of Down Syndrome. She embraced the unknown and has become an advocate for all people to belong.  She helps families identify their core values and champions women to know and own their God-given worth to live a life of significance.She is a certified health coach, and has built a nationwide health and wellness business. She guides people on a path to help them take control of their health—mentally, physically and spiritually. She is in the personal transformation business. Jen has appeared as a speaker and coach in numerous conferences, retreats and podcasts, including ABC Family and theLive Out Loud Show. She is also the author of Thrive: Growing Through Life’s Greatest Challenges, Tribe: Building Your Family onWhat Matters Most, The Five-Minute Marriage Mentor and her upcoming book, Divinely Different: Creating a Significant Life Website - https://jenjones.comInstagram - https://instagram.com/jenjones_____________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

Karrie Garcia explores practical ways to live a spirit-filled life through relational connection, presence, and simple daily practices. She emphasizes that living Spirit-filled isn't about dramatic moments but consistent, small steps in everyday life.______________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya GodseyKey TopicsThe importance of presence and honesty in relationship with GodPractical tips for daily spiritual practicesThe role of nature and creation in spiritual connectionKeywords Spirit-filled life, relational connection, presence, prayer, nature, mindfulness, spiritual growth, practical faith, daily habits, God's voice

In this conversation, Karrie Garcia and Tanya Godsey explore the themes of spiritual formation, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of personal practices in deepening one's relationship with God. They discuss the challenges of discernment, the impact of cultural influences, and the necessity of suffering in spiritual growth. Tanya shares her personal journey and insights on how to create space for God in daily life, emphasizing the need for radical loyalty to Him. The conversation concludes with practical resources for listeners to engage in their own spiritual formation journey.Tanya's Links:Spiritual Formation Director - Freedom Movement | Author - NavPress/Tyndale | Befriending God YouVersion Bible Plan | The Unforced Gifts Podcastwww.tanyagodsey.com_____________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

In this episode, Karrie Garcia explores the concept of being Spirit-filled, emphasizing its importance alongside being biblically sound and trauma-informed. She discusses the ongoing nature of being filled with the Spirit, the significance of intimacy with God, and the role of discernment in understanding His voice. Karrie shares personal experiences and insights on how to navigate the complexities of faith, obedience, and the mystery of the Spirit, encouraging listeners to seek a deeper relationship with God. _____________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

In this conversation, Karrie Garcia and Tori Hein explore the concept of being biblically sound, emphasizing the importance of integrating scripture into everyday life. They discuss the challenges of understanding God through personal stories, the significance of community, and the role of confession and vulnerability in spiritual growth. The conversation highlights practical applications of faith, the journey of transformation, and the necessity of embodying God's teachings to foster authentic relationships with Him and others.About Tori HeinTori is a down-to-earth communicator and coach who engages people with her authenticity, wisdom, and passion for God and His Word. Growing up as a church staff kid, she witnessed the limits of the church’s ability to support people in emotionally mature ways. She carried that lack of emotional awareness into her marriage and career. In supporting her husband’s music ministry, Tori poured herself into an online business for over a decade, working tirelessly to serve others and prove her worth while feeling burned out, disconnected, and unsure how to welcome people into the inner reality of her own heart.In 2020, Tori stumbled into Freedom Academy, expecting a coaching training to help grow her business. Instead, she was invited into a deep process of healing from chronic stress and overworking, which awakened a new passion to support women with trauma-informed coaching.This journey eventually led her to join Freedom Movement on staff as a coach, Storywork practitioner, and director of marketing and strategy. She carries a kind and comfortable presence that disarms people and invites them safety into honesty and transformation. She lives in the Tennessee countryside just south of Nashville with her husband, Matt, and their three children, Micaiah, Amara, and Ezra.https://www.torimaehein.com_____________________________________Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

In this episode, Karrie Garcia discusses the importance of being biblically sound and how it can help heal individuals and communities. She shares her personal journey of spiritual dryness and the significance of engaging with Scripture. Through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Karrie emphasizes the need for curiosity and understanding context in Bible study. She provides practical tips for engaging with Scripture, encouraging listeners to go deep rather than wide in their study and to find calmness through God's Word. The episode concludes with an invitation to explore Scripture further and to embrace the journey of faith.Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

In this engaging conversation, Karrie Garcia and Lisa Whittle explore the importance of being biblically sound in today's chaotic world. They discuss the challenges of modern interpretations of scripture, the need for depth in faith, and how to navigate personal and cultural issues through a biblical lens. Lisa shares her journey of understanding the Bible and encourages listeners to seek a personal relationship with God through His Word. The discussion emphasizes the significance of soundness in faith and the hope that comes from trusting in God's unchanging nature.Lisa Whittle is the best selling author of multiple books and Bible studies, including Jesus Over Everything and her latest, Body & Soul. She is a sought-out Bible teacher for her wit and bold, bottom line approach. She is the founder of several online communities, a seasoned book and ministry coach, and host of the popular Jesus Over Everything podcast. She’s a wife, mom, lover of laughter, good food, and The Bible, and a self-professed feisty work in progress. To learn more about Lisa visit https://www.lisawhittle.comKarrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

In this episode, Karrie discusses the importance of being biblically sound, especially in a world filled with distractions and superficial interpretations of scripture. She emphasizes the need for context in understanding the Bible, the growth of faith, hope, and love through scripture, and the call for curiosity in exploring God's word. Karrie encourages listeners to engage deeply with the Bible to find grounding and direction in their spiritual lives.Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

In this episode of the Honest Pod, Karrie Garcia introduces Season Three, focusing on the need for change within the church and the importance of healing. She emphasizes the necessity of being trauma-informed, biblically sound, and spirit-filled as essential pillars for effective healing and integration in individuals and communities. Karrie reflects on her personal experiences and the shifts in society that impact our ability to connect and heal. The episode sets the stage for a deeper exploration of these themes in the upcoming weeks, encouraging listeners to engage in their own healing journeys and to support others in theirs.Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

In this final episode of the season, Karrie Garcia reflects on the journey of the HonestPod, emphasizing the importance of taking time for self-reflection and healing. She discusses the complexities of grief and trauma, highlighting that healing is not a linear process. Karrie encourages listeners to engage in experiential learning as a means to foster healing and personal growth. She also shares insights on the significance of honesty in the healing journey and looks ahead to the next season's focus on biblically-sound, spirit-filled, trauma-informed practices.Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

The Boundaries of Trust with Kaitlyn McCartyDo you find yourself trusting too easily? Do you have a hard time trusting anyone? In Episode 19, Karrie and Kaitlyn McCarty reveal that even though they found themselves at opposite ends of the trust spectrum, they both longed for the same thing; an inner circle where they could be vulnerable and loved as their true self. Kaitlyn, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Freedom Movement Facilitator, shares her insight on practical ways to begin to create an inner circle of trust, as well as set boundaries for people outside of that inner circle. Kaitlyn reflects on how she often found herself working hard to feel loved by people and to make herself “fit” into systems. She believed her open vulnerability could build safe spaces for everyone and that it would allow her to control the outcome of a relationship. Something changed when Kaitlyn found herself fighting a system she could not allow herself to fit into and it led her on a journey to finding a true inner circle. It required her to put boundaries in place for herself and redefined what it meant to trust as a more whole and integrated person.Kaitlyn is also the creator of Peace Practices, a four-week journey designed to help you explore the rhythms of your body and emotions. Through a blend of education, spiritual truth, and somatic practices, you’ll learn how your nervous system works, how God designed your body, and how to honor your emotions without needing to “fix” them. Learn more about Peace Practices here: https://www.wearefm.org/offers/azjSLCUF/checkout Schedule a session with Kaitlyn here: https://www.wearefm.org/KaitlynKarrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

Rebuilding Trust: The Gateway Between Fear and FaithFaith is a key component of living fully free. But what if our faith has wavered in the aftermath of pain or betrayal? How do we get to a place of trusting when our brain senses danger? In Episode 17, Karrie explains the biological and spiritual reasons that betrayal and pain in our story affect our ability to trust.  The brain has systems in place that exist to keep us safe. When we are hurt, the brain creates pathways that will remind us of that specific danger. When trust is broken over and over again, our threat systems are on high alert constantly. This hyper-vigilance becomes disruptive to daily life and our ability to thrive is taken away.  How do we rewire the brain to begin to trust? Through the process of healing the wounds in our story, we can begin to find goodness. When we have grieved and repented, we see more clearly the ways we can trust God, self and others. Karrie explains that the rebuilding of trust takes time and she encourages listeners to find consistent, safe spaces where we can share vulnerably.  Reflection:Where in your story did trust first break?How has your body learned to distrust?Can you name one act of trust today?Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

What Is Your Calling? with Tori HeinTori Hein rejoins Karrie in Episode 16 to continue the discussion of restoration leading to calling. Tori shares that her definition of calling has shifted as she experiences deeper levels of healing within her own story. What she had thought was her calling was actually a use of her gifts to chase productivity and success. Raised in the church community, Tori had to untangle what Jesus asks of us from what the world demands from us. What she found through the process of story work and her personal connection with God, was that her unique gifts were going to be used to steward instead of providing a service. In addition to being the Director of Marketing and Strategy for Freedom Movement and Freedom Coach, Tori is also the creator and author of Work from Worth, a twelve week online mentorship program for women who desire to heal the dysfunctional behavior patterns in their lives to approach their work with secured  worth  and wholeness. To learn more about Work From Worth visit: https://www.wearefm.org/work-from-worthTo schedule a coaching session with Tori visit:https://www.wearefm.org/toriKarrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

Restoration Is Coupled With Our “Go”“I am working hard at healing my story but where is it leading me?” Karrie explains in Episode 15, that healing work brings us to our place of “go”. When we have allowed ourselves to experience the steps of healing and truly process our story, our calling begins to be revealed.Karrie shares how her story shaped her calling: connecting people to God, self and others so that they may experience freedom from wounds that keep them bound. The vehicle through which she shares her calling is Freedom Movement. Karrie explains that your calling can be lived out in any job you hold. What is the difference between gifting and calling? This episode is full of examples of gifting vs calling and Karrie points to scripture with the story of Paul. Paul’s gifts of communication, leadership and conviction are revealed early on; however, when he meets Jesus his true calling is revealed and the vehicle he uses changes. Reflection:What makes me come alive? Where do I say “I don’t want anyone to experience _________?”Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

In Episode 14, guest Abby Call, Freedom Movement Coach and Facilitator, shares with us her struggle to forgive and how she overcame it.Karrie and Abby discuss how the act of forgiveness carries a lot of weight in the Christian community. If the ultimate goal is just to forgive those who have hurt us, what happens when we can’t? The inability to will ourselves to forgive ends up bringing us more shame and feelings of not being faithful enough. Abby reveals a candid look into her journey through Freedom Academy and how old wounds were sometimes messy to deal with. What is it like to sit in anger and rage, and also try to forgive at the same time? Abby shares that Freedom Academy allowed her to put forgiveness in its place. Abby was given the space she needed to walk through the steps of healing and then come to forgiveness as a more authentic release.To learn more about Abby or to schedule a coaching session:https://www.wearefm.org/abbyKarrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

The Release That HealsWhat does it mean to truly forgive? In Episode 13, Karrie walks us through the act of forgiveness and reveals God's plan for bringing freedom to us through this often  misunderstood step in healing. We learn that forgiveness is not a quick transaction. When we offer forgiveness to others we aren’t erasing the wrongs they have done to us. And when others forgive us, the pain we’ve caused isn’t magically forgotten. True forgiveness is part of a longer process of healing. A total heart transformation that comes through the steps of naming, grieving, repenting and finding gratitude, and from that process flows a supernatural forgiveness from within us and re-anchors us to God. It is in the deepening of our relationship with God that we begin to know and feel His love for us and His forgiveness for us, and in turn we become free to forgive others. Karrie explains true forgiveness breaks the ongoing power that an action had over us and brings to light our own sinful acts so that we can now begin to see with a more compassionate perspective. Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

Growing Goodness and Gratitude From Within - with Tanya GodseyKarrie welcomes Freedom Movement Director of Spiritual Formation, writer and artist, Tanya Godsey to continue the discussion of goodness and gratitude. Tanya shares some of her personal journey with grief and how her relationship with God was key to her regaining hope during a time of despair. Tanya explains that we have a choice of how deeply we step into our relationship with God and our commitment to that relationship is the foundation for cultivating goodness and gratitude. Tanya gives practical advice for how to continue to keep goodness growing and a few questions to ask yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed by the world we live in. -Is my time and attention moving further from God? -Am I feeling an unhealthy longing or hyper-vigilance about having more information? -Where am I being too easily tempted to fall into unhealthy patterns?Tanya and Karrie end the episode with two simple things anyone can do to begin building intimacy with God and ultimately bring goodness and gratitude to the heart:Set aside 10 minutes of stillnessIf you had ten minutes with God what would you want to tell him? Befriending God by Tanya Godseyhttps://a.co/d/9bCtj0ZTo learn more about Tanya visit https://tanyagodsey.com/homeTanya’s music can be found on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4h3MTNgpLd9G3Yly2HJtnO?si=eRG3Ka-qQvKQ8X4wId8JmwKarrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsey

Goodness and Gratitude “There is something about supernatural gratitude, where you have been met in the depths of your story and your heart, and His love has held you, and someone else’s face stayed with you…. It creates something within you that you aren’t able to do on your own.” -Karrie GarciaKarrie explores the topic of goodness and gratitude in Episode 11 of the Honest Pod. Do we misuse gratitude when we bypass pain and go straight to the good? Why is gratitude such an integral part of restoring shalom? Karrie reminds us that true gratitude is the fruit of an honest conversation. When our story has been met with love, from God and others, and we are welcomed instead of dismissed, we are more clearly able to see goodness and hope. To help illustrate what this looks like, Karrie shares a personal story of finding goodness during a difficult time. It was though the process of moving through the steps of shalom restored that Karrie was able to look back and find gratitude. Once we are able to move toward gratitude, Karrie reminds us of all the ways we are healed from within. Benefits of GratitudeReleases dopamine and serotoninRegulates nervous systemDecreases symptoms of depression and anxietyBrings contentment Cultivates empathy Creates capacity to forgiveKarrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsay

Have you ever told yourself, I will never again show my sadness? Have you ever told yourself, I will never again allow myself to be vulnerable? Our guest this week uncovers the areas that we define as “never again” are also the areas we are invited to “turn around”. The Honest Pod is honored to have Adam Young join us on Episode 10 as he and Karrie continue the discussion of repentance. The Greek definition of repentance is “to change one’s mind” or “to turn around and go in another direction”. Adam and Karrie discuss the despair that it often takes for a person to reach a point of “turning around”. They both share instances of being exposed in their own grief and longing which then ultimately led them to repentance. How do we begin the process of repenting once we have acknowledged the grief of our story? Adam suggests first notice your body. Look at those areas where you feel dysregulated during the course of the day. And next, be kind and curious about the events that led to that feeling in your body. What was happening? What was my body reacting to? By starting to engage in those feelings we find the areas that need attention and eventually repentance. This redirection can feel really risky and unsettling, but Adam reminds us that the gift of repentance is that we get to rest in God by becoming more of who we were meant to be, and we begin to let go of the “never again” we were bound to. Make Sense of Your Story by Adam Younghttps://a.co/d/5Z2g2EvTo learn more about Adam Young visit:https://adamyoungcounseling.comKarrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsay

How do we take the next step towards true freedom after we have named the pain of our story and experienced the depths of grief? This week on the Honest Pod, Karrie shares the beauty of repentance; an invitation back to the Father’s arms. What is repentance? How does it bring healing? And how does repentance fit into our story when harm has been done to us? Episode 9 is Part 1 of exploring the questions that sometimes keep us stuck in associating repentance with shame and punishment. Karrie reminds us that repentance is actually an acknowledgement of the areas we have been lead astray by sin done to us or sin we have done to others, and a returning to the hope of what God has in store for us. Reflection Question:What are the places in your life where pain or past harm has shaped behaviors that no longer serve you? Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsay

In Episode 8, Karrie invites Dr. Christy Bauman onto The Honest Pod to continue the topic of grief and talk in depth about what it actually looks like to experience grief with ourselves, God and others. Christy explains that when the feeling of grief arises within ourselves it is a gift to be able to release that pain through tears. The tears allow grief to move out of our bodies and she touches upon the physiological effects of grief on the body. Christy also shares that grief in connection with God can be complex and deeply personal. She candidly shares that her grief has often emerged as anger and rage for the pain that death brings, and that by bringing her grief and anger to God, she has been able to draw closer to Him. Lastly Karrie, asks the question of what it looks like to connect grief to community. Our culture has had such a shift around the ways we grieve as a community, that we need more examples of what it looks like when we engage in communal grief. Christy shares a story of grief in connection with community and explains that when we bring our bodies together it gives one permission to release a deep grief from within and have it witnessed. This witnessing allows our wails to be heard, our grief to be known and our souls to heal. You can learn more about Dr. Christy Bauman and the work she does here: https://christybauman.comInstagram: @christybaumanA Brave Lament Bookhttps://a.co/d/hWcjHtsA Brave Lament Filmhttps://andrewjbauman.com/a-brave-lament/Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsay

In this week’s podcast session, Karrie discusses the second step of healing which often comes after we have brought our story to light. It is a period of grieving. There is no unspoken timeline when grief needs to be resolved. We are always grieving. Grief is a part of our everyday life. But when we grieve in a God given way it moves us through the trauma and hurt, and it allows for us embrace peace because we are not eradicating parts of us. Common misconceptions about grief are:If I start grieving I will drownGrief is weaknessI need to stop being sadThere is a timeline on griefKarrie walks us through how we can find comfort in the grieving process and how we can share our grief with God and within safe places. Grieving inevitably happens when we are alone, but the fullness of healing comes when grief is communal. Reflection Question:What grief have you been holding back? Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsay

In Episode 5, Karrie named the first step to healing involves connection with our own story. This week, Karrie is joined by Cathy Loerzel, one of the co-founders of the Allender Center, as well as an author, speaker, and story work coach, to continue the discussion of using story work as a tool for healing and how reconnecting to our story can lead us back to our true self . When do we know we need to look at places in our stories? When behaviors and patterns keep arising that prevent us from being who God wanted us to be. Why can’t we just know something happened? Why do we need to go through a story at a granular level? Cathy explains that when trauma becomes embedded, we sometimes need to feel it again with an empathetic witness in order to process out what has been stored in the body. Kathy and Karrie share more about the consequences of stored trauma and how maladaptive behavior is created. We are sharing all of the resources mentioned here if you’d like to learn more: Redeeming Heartache by Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzelhttps://a.co/d/bak3lliWhole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Brysonhttps://a.co/d/hA5GQhRThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolkhttps://a.co/d/cbNMbzfBrain Talk by David Schnarchhttps://a.co/d/gaK3Z0xTo learn more about the work of Cathy Loerzel visit her on Instagram @cathy.loerzelSacred Interruptions Retreathttps://www.sacredinterruptionretreats.comKarrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsay

The First Step to HealingFrom the day we are born, we were created to be connected to God and to others throughout our lives. So of course it’s no surprise that the first step to healing involves connection! In Episode 5, Karrie shares a recent story as an example of how patterns often resurface, even at the most unexpected times. Like the day Karrie found herself on a bench with two friends wondering if she would be able to overcome a narrative that had been deeply embedded in her own story. In her fear of being exposed or vulnerable, Karrie felt her body begin to panic and she was uncertain about how to move forward. The moments that follow reveal what it looks like when connection and healing intertwine..Karrie reminds us that we cannot avoid pain but we can live with peace through pain. The many patterns we struggle with in our lives, whether they be shaped by fear, anger, or shame, can be traced back to the particularities of our stories and through sharing those stories we begin to find shalom. Here are some actions to move toward healing in connection:: -Invite others in. -Share our stories.-Name the particularities of our stories.-Repeat the process. Reflection:What pattern have you experienced that is not serving you well? Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsay

When Your Body Tells A Story You Can’t Ignore With Tori Hein“No matter what I achieved it never felt like I was doing enough.” Our first Honest Pod guest, Tori Hein, Director of Strategy and Marketing for Freedom Movement, shares her honest journey with being stuck in the cycle of doing more. Tori reflects over the past five years how walking through painful parts of her story with God has brought tremendous self-awareness and has allowed her to bridge the disconnect between her external self that she allowed people to see and her internal self who was feeling exhausted and deeply in need of connection. Behind the need for “doing more” was a wound that was revealed during her own story work through Freedom Academy. What transpired shook Tori to her core and moved her forward in healing the narrative that was held over her. Weekly Reflection:Where is your body naming a lack of peace?What are the narratives you need to break?Karrie is honored to have Tori on as a guest and will regularly be inviting Tori and other Freedom Movement staff onto The Honest Pod to share their stories and experiences. Freedom Movement is a non-profit organization transforming stories through biblically sound, spirit-filled and trauma informed coaching.Tori’s Instagram: @torimaeheinTori’s Website: https://www.torimaehein.com/Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings: https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsay

What You Can’t Remember, Still Remembers YouHave you ever had one of those HUGE reactions to a small event and wondered where it came from? In Episode 3, Karrie reflects on a story from childhood that was embedded deeply in her memory. So much so that one evening a silly event with her son and husband engages her implicit memory and she shares her very honest reaction. What is implicit memory and explicit memory? How does our body use them to recall past experiences? How does story work use them to heal? How did Jesus use them to heal? Karrie dives in and gives us an overview of the two types of memory and the steps to integrating both. She also gives examples of Jesus engaging in the stories of people which lead to healing that encompasses not just one part of a person, but the mind, body and spirit together. Reflection Questions for the Week:Is there a part of your story you have dismissed because you can’t remember part of it. Where might your body be holding a memory your mind doesn’t have words for?How can you invite God into some of those places?Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-upshttps://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagementshttps://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsay

When the Map is MissingKarrie returns for episode 2 jumping back into thoughts around our past stories and how they keep us stuck. Karrie reflects on how she and her husband find themselves at a crossroads while in the midst of a housing crisis and COVID on the rise. What effect does past experiences have on their response and how do they move forward? Karrie explains the effects of trauma on the brain and how the prefrontal cortex can be hindered from processing decisions. In this frozen state we sometimes  find ourselves feeling lost without a map. Episode 2 wraps up with Karrie asking us to take some time to reflect on a few questions:-Where in your life do you feel stuck or without a map?-Could it be your story holds the missing piece to the next step?-Is there a time when I felt the same feelings I feel right now?-What if healing isn’t rushing forward but gently reconnecting with where you have been?Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive! https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie Music by Tanya Godsay

Karrie is back with a new season of The Honest Pod and she reflects on how much the podcast has been an integral part of the greater mission of Freedom Movement. Karrie leads Freedom Movement organization and its mission to create safe places that foster healing, hope, and the courage to love who God created you to be. Karrie started the nonprofit in 2014 with the understanding that every single one of us is broken and has wounds, many of which are not often addressed within traditional church environments. She saw firsthand that God’s true redemptive purpose for our lives does not begin once we’re free from pain, rather it stems directly out of that pain.This season of the Honest Pod will have an emphasis on moving from the places that are shattered or stuck in your story to restoration. Some questions that will be reflected on in the upcoming episodes: -What do we do with the pain in our stories? -Why are we still stuck?  -What areas of my story do I still need to dive into? -How do we move forward from those places? Karrie begins with the story of Hagar and the pain surrounding Hagar’s story. God meets Hagar in her darkest moment and asks her two deeply honest questions. God reveals to us healing begins with honesty and curiosity. By answering those questions, Hagar can step into who God created her to be. Karrie’s work within Freedom Movement helps connect people to their stories and reach into difficult questions. God is always at the center of story work. Only God ultimately brings transformation and peace but there are things we can do to partner with God on our healing journey. Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarciaKarrie’s Website: karriegarcia.comFreedom Movement Instagram: @freedom_movementFreedom Movement Website: wearefm.orgSign up for Freedom Movement Trainings:https://www.wearefm.org/trainingsFind Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups:https://www.karriegarcia.com/work-with-karriePurchase Karrie's book Free & Fully Alive!https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310366445?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_A6200T1AKD7FS2PZ8VA1Book Karrie for Speaking Engagements:https://www.karriegarcia.com/book-karrie 

In today's episode, Karrie returns to the Honest Pod after a hiatus, sharing her transformative experiences during a sabbatical that coincided with her 50th birthday. She reflects on the importance of Story Work in healing generational wounds and breaking cycles of pain. Karrie emphasizes the necessity of confronting one's past to achieve true freedom and encourages listeners to embrace their stories as a path to growth and community. The conversation culminates in an invitation to engage in healing practices and reclaim personal narratives. She chats through the following: Take time for yourself and prioritize self-reflection to nurture personal growth. Reflect on life milestones to gain clarity on where you've been and where you're headed. Engage in “Story Work” as a way to heal and break free from generational patterns. Understand that healing is a layered journey; confront past traumas to unlock deeper freedom. Seek meaningful experiences—whether through travel or exploration—to gain new insights about yourself. Embrace the journey to freedom by facing painful stories and experiences head-on. Rely on community; healing is often best supported by others who understand and uplift you. Challenge yourself to approach the edge of your fears, knowing that freedom awaits beyond. View healing as a partnership with God, which requires both vulnerability and courage. Remember that freedom is your birthright—reclaim your story and live it boldly! Karrie's Instagram: @karriescottgarcia Sign up for Freedom Movement Trainings ⁠HERE⁠! Find Story Work Retreat info & sign-ups ⁠HERE⁠! Purchase Karrie's books, ⁠FREE & FULLY ALIVE⁠ and ⁠THE EXCHANGE⁠. Check out Karrie's website ⁠HERE⁠!

This week on the REPLAY we share an interview with Karrie and Andi Andrew, a fantastic author and pastor! She shares about the heart and honest stories that birthed her newest book "Friendship — It’s Complicated." As we all know, friendship is difficult but so necessary! This interview offers practical tools for improving and healing friendships. Andi Andrew is the author of "She Is Free", "Fake or Follower", and her newest book, "⁠Friendship–It's Complicated⁠." She is also the founding Pastor of Liberty Church, a multisite church she pioneered with her husband Paul in 2010. In 2015 she launched She Is Free, a movement that exists to engage and equip women to encounter God and expand the Kingdom. Currently, Andi's life is focused on raising her four kids in Brooklyn, writing books, creating for her show and podcast Coffee With Andi, building Liberty Church, and traveling to invest in churches and lives all around the world. Keep up with Andi here: Andi Andrew/ Insta Andi / Website Friendship-- It's Complicated / Book Podcast / ⁠Coffee With Andi Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive⁠ Freedom Movement Upcoming Academies / More Info

REPLAY of the week, talking about friendships and the value in them. Something we talk about a lot on The Honest Pod is our connection to ourselves, God and others. Join us this week as Karrie, Mario, and Allyson share some of their experiences as a friend and being a friend. They also discuss some of the markers for WHEN it’s time to invite a friend into hard seasons and why you should seek that SAFE outside perspective to ground you in your story.  Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive⁠ Freedom Movement Upcoming Academies / More Info

In this week's REPLAY, Karrie is joined by friend Tori Hein as they dive into the often overlooked topic of our relationship with our bodies within the context of faith. They explore the history of the church, examining periods of body-centeredness and times when the body was neglected or abused. In the present era, where we are inundated with images of others' bodies, the hosts highlight the lack of engagement with this subject in the church and emphasize the importance of honoring our bodies as the dwelling place of God's presence. Karrie and Tori share their personal experiences and insights, revealing that true healing goes beyond focusing on food and sin issues. They discuss the four types of eating—fueling, joyful indulgence, storm eating, and void eating—as reflections of deeper emotional and spiritual connections. Through practical guidance and deep exploration, listeners are encouraged to reclaim their bodies and find freedom and healing in their relationship with God and themselves. Tune in to part 1 of this 3 part series to embark on a transformative journey towards a healthier, more holistic connection with your physical self. Go finish listening to the whole 3-part series with the next two Episodes 94-95 Karrie's Instagram/ ⁠⁠@karriescottgarcia⁠⁠⁠ Tori's Instagram/ ⁠⁠@torimaehein⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive⁠ Freedom Movement Upcoming Academies / More Info

This week on our REPLAY of Episode 77, Karrie chats with her friend Heather Stringer, artist, licensed mental health therapist and ritual maker. Heather leads with the quote, “forgetfulness leads to exile, while remembrance leads to redemption” as they dive into the practice of embodiment and the importance of ritual making to mark your life. Heather challenges some of the ideas and misconceptions of rituals today and brings us back to the original intent and beauty of rituals and how they play a big part in relationship with God. Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive⁠ Freedom Movement Upcoming Academies / More Info Instagram: ⁠@life_in_ritual⁠ Website: ⁠Life In Ritual

We're doing a replay of some of our favorite episodes for the summer! Karrie sits down with Cassandra Speer to discuss her new book "Her True Worth", her personal story, and how she provides a healing space for others. Cass talks about stewarding her time in order to walk alongside others going through the trenches of life and how to remain faithful through heartaches. You can find Cassandra and Brittany Maher's book ⁠“Her True Worth”⁠ at Target, Barnes & Noble, and other bookstores. Instagram: ⁠@Hertrueworth⁠ ⁠@cassandralspeer⁠ ⁠@brittmaher⁠ Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/hertrueworth/⁠ Website: ⁠www.cassandraspeer.com⁠ YouVersion Bible App 5-Day Reading Plan: ⁠Her True Worth Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive⁠ Freedom Movement Upcoming Academy's / More Info

Another fun Question and Answer with Karrie, Cathy, and Shara. In today's episode, they answer the question about seeking healing and restoration in relationships with parents who deny past trauma. The hosts emphasize the importance of doing the inner work before engaging in conversations with parents, as well as the possibility of healing without their acknowledgment. They also highlight the need for time, outside perspective, and setting boundaries in order to navigate these complex dynamics. In this part of the conversation, Cathy and Karrie discuss the importance of understanding and accepting the limitations of relationships, especially with parents. They emphasize the need to grieve the reality of what could have been and to release expectations of redemption. They also explore the process of working with clients who have multiple layers of shame and how to decide where to start. They highlight the significance of following the thread of a story and the themes that emerge. They conclude by encouraging listeners to take small steps towards their redeemed selves through honesty and self-reflection. Takeaways Healing and restoration in relationships with parents who deny past trauma may not always be possible, and it's important to prioritize one's own healing regardless of their response. Engaging in conversations with parents about past trauma should be approached with caution and only after doing the necessary inner work. Setting boundaries and taking time for oneself can be crucial in navigating complex family dynamics. Seeking outside perspective from a trusted source can provide valuable insights and guidance in dealing with challenging family relationships. Understand and accept the limitations of relationships, especially with parents, and grieve the reality of what could have been. Release expectations of redemption and focus on personal healing and growth. When working with clients with multiple layers of shame, start with the story that feels the most available and follow the thread to uncover themes. Honesty and self-reflection are key to personal healing and growth. Take small steps towards your redeemed self by being more honest and creating spaces for honesty. Understanding the underlying issues that lead to addictive behaviors is crucial for healing and finding healthier coping mechanisms. Setting boundaries and limitations can be an act of self-care and self-compassion in navigating addiction. Societal acceptance of certain addictions, such as alcohol and sugar, can make it challenging to recognize and address unhealthy patterns. Self-awareness and reflection are key in identifying and addressing addictive behaviors. Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive Questions? / Form here Cathy Lorezel / ⁠Instagram⁠  Cathy's Website / ⁠More Info

Today Karrie talks with Dr. Christy Bauman as they discuss her book 'Her Rights' and the importance of women embracing their true voice and identity. Dr. Christy explores the concept of rites of passage and how they can help women navigate different seasons of life. The conversation touches on themes of vulnerability, belonging, and the cost of being vulnerable. Dr. Bauman emphasizes the importance of knowing oneself and trusting one's intuition. The chapters in the book cover topics such as birthright, initiation, exile, legacy, and intuition. In this conversation, Karrie and Dr. Christy Bauman discuss the importance of marking significant moments in a woman's life through various rites of passage. They explore the rites of birth, initiation, exile, creating, intuition, and legacy. Dr. Bauman emphasizes the need for women to engage with their bodies and embrace the power and beauty of their experiences, including menstruation. She also encourages women to tap into their intuition and embrace their creative abilities. The conversation highlights the transformative potential of these rites of passage and the importance of leaving a lasting legacy. Takeaways Embrace your true voice and identity as a woman Rites of passage can help navigate different seasons of life Vulnerability can be costly, but it is necessary for growth Belonging to oneself is the first step towards empowerment Knowing oneself and trusting intuition are key to personal growth Marking significant moments in a woman's life through rites of passage is important for personal growth and empowerment. Menstruation is a powerful and sacred experience that should be celebrated and embraced. Engaging with our bodies and embracing our experiences can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our connection to the divine. Women have the power to create and leave a lasting legacy through their actions, creativity, and nurturing. Listening to our intuition and trusting our inner knowing is essential for personal growth and making empowered decisions. Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive Questions? / Form here Christy’s Work / Website Christy's Book / Her Rites Christy's Tour / Dates & Locations

Today's episode is a fun one! We decided to join forces with Cathy and Shara to have a fun Question and Answer time! Together they explore the idea that religion can be used to avoid dealing with personal issues and instead focus on external behaviors and approval. They also discuss the dangers of using religion as a way to earn God's love and belonging, rather than experiencing true healing and connection with God. Karrie, Cathy and Shara emphasize the importance of authenticity and self-awareness in one's faith journey and caution against using religion as a substitute for facing personal struggles. Their time together explores the topics of certainty and safety in the church, the impact of trauma on our attachment to God, and the use of alcohol to regulate emotions. It emphasizes the importance of doing our own internal work to understand our attachments and how they shape our relationship with God. It also highlights the need for healing and repair in our relationships, even if our families or spouses don't support our journey. The conversation encourages taking responsibility for our own healing and not expecting others to fix us. Takeaways Religion can be used as a form of self-medication and escape from reality, allowing individuals to avoid dealing with personal issues. Using religion to earn approval and belonging can lead to a cycle of behavior modification and a lack of true healing and connection with God. Authenticity and self-awareness are essential in one's faith journey, as they allow for genuine growth and transformation. It is important to recognize the limitations of religious structures and seek a deeper, personal relationship with God. Certainty in the church can provide a false sense of security and lead to damage. Our attachment styles and past traumas shape our relationship with God. Doing our own internal work is essential for healing and repairing our relationships. We can't expect others to fix us or change for us; we can only change ourselves. It's important to create safe spaces in the church for processing and healing. Feel free to DM Karrie or Cathy any new questions or fill out this form here. Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive Cathy Lorezel / ⁠Instagram⁠ Cathy's Website / ⁠More Info Intimacy & Desire Book / Buy Book

In this special episode, Karrie discusses the importance of truth in our lives and how it sets us free. She emphasizes the need to move beyond surface-level faith and dive into the complexity and nuance of our stories. Karrie explores the disorientation of truth in a fallen world and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding us towards truth. She encourages listeners to confront false allegiances and idols in their lives, and to embrace the challenging journey of truth-seeking. Karrie also highlights the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking, and the importance of speaking the truth with grace and love. Takeaways Moving towards sanctification is a journey of seeking truth and moving beyond surface-level faith. The disorientation of truth is a universal human reality caused by living in a fallen world. The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in guiding us towards truth and bringing healing to our stories. False allegiances and idols can keep us captive and prevent us from experiencing true freedom. Being a peacemaker requires confronting the truth, speaking it with grace and love, and embracing the challenging journey of truth-seeking. Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive

In today's episode, Karrie and Kathy discuss the concept of fawning as a coping mechanism is introduced, highlighting the tendency to please others in order to feel safe. The fear of confrontation and the importance of maintaining autonomy in relationships are also discussed. This conversation explores the concept of fawning and its impact on vulnerability. It delves into childhood traumas and emotional triggers, highlighting the importance of understanding and tolerating these emotions. The role of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in regulating responses is discussed, along with the significance of story work in resetting the amygdala. The conversation also addresses the influence of religious context on fawning and the need to be aware of losing oneself. It emphasizes the power of healing and integration in the brain and the invitation to embrace and heal emotions, following Jesus' example. Takeaways Fawning is a coping mechanism where individuals become overly accommodating and pleasing in order to feel safe and maintain connection. It is important to maintain autonomy in relationships and address conflicts directly rather than resorting to fawning or people-pleasing. Understanding the vulnerability behind fawning and the avoidance of personal hurt Learning to tolerate and understand emotions to make healthier choices Recognizing the impact of childhood traumas and emotional triggers The importance of story work in resetting the amygdala and offering care to oneself The role of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in regulating responses Being aware of losing oneself in religious contexts and setting healthy boundaries The power of healing and integration in the brain to find shalom Embracing and healing emotions, following Jesus' example Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Academy In-Person April / More Here Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive Cathy Lorezel / ⁠Instagram⁠ Cathy's Website / ⁠More Info

In this episode, Karrie and Cathy explore the concept of freeze or fawn responses and how they can manifest in different ways, such as feeling stuck or numbing oneself. They also delve into the role of the amygdala in triggering these responses and how our individual stories shape our reactions. Understanding these responses can help us navigate and heal from past traumas. This conversation explores the freeze response and its impact on our lives. It discusses the importance of completing the stress cycle and the role of the freeze response in perpetuating stress and anxiety. The analogy of a gazelle shaking off adrenaline is used to illustrate the need to release the chemicals associated with the freeze response. The conversation also highlights the importance of understanding our body's needs and finding healthy ways to recover from heightened states. It emphasizes the significance of going into the deeper waters of our stories and the transformative power of kindness and compassion. Takeaways Freeze is a response where we feel stuck or unable to take action. Understanding the role of the amygdala can help us recognize and navigate our emotional responses. Our individual stories shape our reactions and coping mechanisms. The freeze response can leave us feeling stuck and trapped in a loop. Completing the stress cycle is essential for our well-being and recovery. Understanding our body's needs and finding healthy ways to recover is crucial. Going into the deeper waters of our stories and showing kindness and compassion to ourselves can lead to transformation. Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive Cathy Lorezel / ⁠Instagram⁠ Cathy's Website / ⁠More Info

In this conversation, Karrie and Cathy discuss the fight and flight responses and how they are influenced by personal experiences and childhood trauma. They share their own phobias and experiences with fight and flight, highlighting the importance of understanding the context in which these responses occur. They emphasize the need for compassion and self-reflection when dealing with the fight response, and the importance of slowing down and recognizing triggers. They discuss the different responses to conflict and stress, including the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses (with more on freeze and fawn next week). They emphasize the importance of understanding the context and underlying stories that contribute to these reactions. They also highlight the need for reflection and healing to address these emotional responses. The conversation explores the power dynamics and the role of repentance and repair in finding alignment and healing. Overall, the conversation provides insights into understanding and navigating emotional reactions in relationships and personal growth. Takeaways Fight and flight responses are influenced by personal experiences and childhood trauma. Understanding the context in which fight and flight responses occur is crucial. Compassion and self-reflection are important when dealing with the fight response. Slowing down and recognizing triggers can help manage the fight response. Emotional responses, such as fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, are natural reactions to conflict and stress. Understanding the context and underlying stories that contribute to these reactions is crucial for healing and growth. Reflection and self-awareness are key in addressing and transforming emotional responses. Repentance and repair play a significant role in finding alignment and healing in relationships. Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ March Online Freedom Academy /⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive⁠ Cathy Lorezel /⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Cathy's Website /⁠ ⁠More Info

In this conversation, Karrie Garcia and Kathy Loerzel explore the role of the amygdala and hippocampus in regulating emotions and reactions. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding one's own story and tending to the inner child to address reactive behaviors. Overall, they emphasize the need for self-awareness and self-compassion in navigating emotions and relationships. In this conversation, Cathy Loerzel and Karrie Garcia discuss the importance of understanding and exploring our emotions. They emphasize the reasons behind our emotions and the need for curiosity and generosity towards ourselves. They also highlight the role of story in impacting our emotions and the importance of staying with uncomfortable feelings. The conversation explores the fear of drowning in grief and the power of engaging our emotions for true healing and redemption. Takeaways Understanding the impact of personal stories on emotions can help address reactive behaviors. The amygdala and hippocampus play crucial roles in regulating emotions and reactions. Tending to the inner child and offering self-compassion can help soothe emotional responses. Self-awareness and self-compassion are essential in navigating emotions and relationships. Our emotions have reasons behind them and are not random or indicative of being a bad person. Slowing down and exploring the emotions we experience can help us understand the deeper layers and needs within ourselves. Counterfeit soothing, such as engaging in unhealthy behaviors, may provide temporary relief but does not address the underlying emotions and needs. Staying with uncomfortable feelings and being curious about them can lead to healing and growth. Engaging our emotions allows us to experience true redemption and healing. Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ March Online Freedom Academy / ⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive Cathy Lorezel / Instagram Cathy's Website / More Info

Join Shara and Karrie as they delve into attachment styles and how they impact self-love, love for God, and love for others. The three main attachment styles discussed are anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and disorganized attachment. In this conversation, Karrie Garcia discusses her experiences with attachment styles and the impact they had on her relationships. She shares her vacillation between neediness and anger, as well as her struggles with self-hatred and disorganized attachment. Karrie emphasizes the importance of understanding attachment styles and the role of parenting in shaping them. She also discusses the possibility of changing attachment styles through neuroplasticity. Karrie provides practical steps for improving nonverbal communication skills, boosting emotional intelligence, developing relationships with securely attached people, and resolving childhood traumas. She encourages listeners to embrace the path to healing and freedom. Takeaways Fashion trends can be unpredictable and often change rapidly. Attachment styles can greatly influence how individuals love themselves and others. Understanding attachment styles can help individuals work towards a more secure attachment style. Anxious attachment is characterized by a constant need for love and attention, while avoidant attachment involves a fear of intimacy and emotional connection. Disorganized attachment can result from childhood abuse, neglect, or trauma and can lead to extreme swings in emotions and behaviors. Attachment styles can have a significant impact on relationships and emotional well-being. Understanding and improving nonverbal communication skills is crucial for building healthier connections. Boosting emotional intelligence can help manage emotions in positive ways and deepen relationships. Developing relationships with securely attached individuals can provide co-regulation and support in healing. Resolving childhood traumas is essential for healing and experiencing freedom. Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠⁠ March Online Freedom Academy / ⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive

In this episode, they explore how our personal stories and biases impact the way we love others. They emphasize the importance of challenging our biases and creating a safe space for people to share their stories. The conversation highlights the need to love others without judgment and to allow the Holy Spirit to lead people to repentance through kindness. They explore the challenges of breaking down biases and allegiances, and the fear that can come with opening oneself up to different perspectives. Karrie and Shara also discuss the balance between loving others and not aligning with sin or harm. Ultimately, they highlight the importance of healing in community and the power of soothing and presence in relationships. Takeaways Our personal stories and biases impact the way we love others. It is important to challenge our biases and create a safe space for people to share their stories. Loving others without judgment and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead people to repentance through kindness is crucial. We cannot take people farther than we are willing to go ourselves. Jesus is for all cultures and should not be limited to any specific religious or cultural group. Loving others does not mean aligning with harmful beliefs or behaviors. It is important to hold space for others and engage in conversations that seek to understand their stories. Finding the balance between loving others and not aligning with sin or harm can be challenging but necessary. Healing and growth happen in community, and the power of soothing and presence in relationships is transformative. Karrie Garcia /⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠⁠More Here⁠⁠ March Online Freedom Academy / ⁠More Here⁠ Karrie's Book / ⁠⁠Free & Fully Alive

In today's episode Karrie is joined by her sister Shara as they explore the themes of radical acceptance, connection to self and God, and the impact of personal stories on how we love and receive love. The conversation also delves into the concept of accessing love from God and the role of suffering in experiencing His presence. They chat through: Self-love and acceptance are important for personal growth and a healthy relationship with God. God's love is radical and accepting, and it can transform our perception of ourselves and others. Radical acceptance is essential for healing and experiencing God's love. Connection to self, God, and others is necessary for love to be given and received. Accessing love from God requires vulnerability and authenticity. Suffering can deepen our relationship with God and reveal His presence. Practicing contemplative prayer and engaging with Scripture can foster a deeper connection with God. Karrie Garcia /⁠ Instagram⁠ Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / ⁠More Here⁠ March Online Freedom Academy / More Here Karrie's Book / ⁠Free & Fully Alive

In this conversation, Karrie Garcia and Shara discuss the impact of childhood experiences on relationships. They explore how our early experiences shape our understanding of love and influence our adult relationships. They emphasize the importance of uncovering the root causes of relationship patterns and moving past shame and self-contempt. They also discuss the role of the enemy in shaping our desires and the twisting of good desires and dive into how: Childhood experiences have a significant impact on our adult relationships. Uncovering the root causes of relationship patterns is essential for healing and growth. Moving past shame and self-contempt is necessary to experience true freedom. Finding worthiness in God's love is crucial for healthy relationships. Karrie Garcia / Instagram Freedom Movement Monthly Cohort / More Here Karrie's Book / Free & Fully Alive