Broken Blessings

In the first official episode of Season 2 of Broken Blessings, I share the deeply personal story of how unresolved trauma, survival instincts, and the desire to create a family shaped many of the choices I made in my early twenties. I open up honestly about trauma bonding, motherhood, emotional survival, losing myself inside an unhealthy marriage, and the painful realization that survival and love...

Broken Blessings is returning in a brand new season—one that looks very different than before. This season is personal, honest, and unfolding in real time. I’ll be sharing conversations about healing, faith, motherhood, navigating divorce, learning how to show up as a single mother, and rediscovering who I am through it all. I’ll also be opening up about raising a child with autism and the lessons...

In this heartfelt conversation, Carlaura Jordan and Crystal Crisp-Wooden share their personal journeys of overcoming adversity, the importance of friendship, and the transformative power of faith. They discuss how their broken blessings have shaped their lives and how they have learned to embrace their past experiences to empower themselves and others. The conversation highlights the significance...

In this heartfelt conversation, Carlaura Jordan and Crystal Crisp-Wooden share their personal journeys of overcoming adversity, the importance of friendship, and the transformative power of faith. They discuss how their broken blessings have shaped their lives and how they have learned to embrace their past experiences to empower themselves and others. The conversation highlights the significance...

🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode: The Weight of Unhealed Trauma: How burying pain from childhood can damage emotional health and relationships. Healing as a Gift: Why giving yourself the space and grace to heal unlocks freedom and generational impact. Navigating Triggers: How to address trauma responses and empower your loved ones to support your healing. Parenting with Awareness: Creating a safe...

🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode: Seeing Your Children Through God’s Eyes : How parents can reflect God’s love to their children and affirm their value. Navigating Difficult Conversations: Practical tips for having age-appropriate talks about equity, equality, and racism with your children. Positive Reinforcement in Parenting: Why reinforcing your children’s identity through a Godly lens prepares...

🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode: God’s Sovereignty in the Unexpected: How an unplanned hysterectomy and life-threatening blood clots revealed God’s perfect timing. Divine Provision: The comfort of having her sister by her side and feeling God’s presence in traumatic moments. Faith Amid Questions: A reminder that even when we don’t understand, God knows, and it’s all part of His plan. Living Thro...

🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode: God’s Unconditional Love: Reflecting on Romans 5:8 and how God loves us despite our imperfections. From Shame to Redemption: Carlaura’s heartfelt story of fearing rejection but finding acceptance and grace in both her marriage and her faith. Purpose in the Pain: How God uses even our mistakes and brokenness to bring glory to His name. Freedom From Shame: A remind...

🎙️ Episode Highlights: Struggles with Self-Worth: Learn how doubts about her voice and story being “good enough” held her back for years. The Power of Godly Friendships: Discover the importance of surrounding yourself with friends who see God’s vision for your life, push you forward, and remind you of the gifts God has placed inside of you. Using Your Voice for God’s Purpose: Why stepping into you...

🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode: Raw Honesty About Struggles: Carlaura shares how partial blindness during her second pregnancy and multiple corrective surgeries left her questioning God’s presence and plan. A Journey Through Postpartum Depression: Insights on how motherhood didn’t match her dreams and how she found the strength to push through for her son. Seeing God in the Unseen: How her baby...

🎙️ What to Expect in This Episode: Childhood Reflections: A tender story of Carlaura asking her mom if God had forgotten about them during a difficult season. Faith in the Small Moments: How God’s presence was revealed in small, daily blessings like meals on the table and opportunities for education. Trusting God’s Timing: The importance of waiting on God’s perfect plan, even when it feels like yo...

"Whether you’re facing the expected or the unexpected, Broken Blessings explores the purpose behind every challenge. Hosted by Carlaura Flie, an author, wife, and mother navigating life’s most vulnerable moments, this podcast reveals how God turns brokenness into a masterpiece. From medical struggles to parenting an autistic child, Carlaura shares heartfelt stories and spiritual insights to i...