Christian Moms Heal

In this guided meditation and yoga philosophy reflection, you’ll learn how to reconnect with your breath, release tension, and cultivate tapas — the inner fire of discipline, courage, and perseverance. This practice is designed to help you find calm in challenging moments, trust your journey, and remember the strength you already carry within you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating a d...

In today’s gentle, mat‑based Hatha yoga practice, we move slowly, intentionally, and with deep compassion for the body, mind, and spirit. This Christ‑centered session is designed to help you cultivate peace , reconnect with your breath, and rediscover the sense of safety that trauma can disrupt. Every posture is offered with grounding cues, invitational language, and space to honor your own pace —...

In this episode, Stephanie DiMaria returns to discuss the complex challenges faced by co-parents, especially when coercive control is involved. This conversation offers practical insights for creating safety, maintaining healthy boundaries, and supporting children amidst high-conflict dynamics. Key Topics: The impact of coercive control on co-parenting communication and decision-making Strategies...

Healing and Reclaiming Identity After Coercive Control with Stephanie DiMaria. In this episode, Jaclyn Peterson is joined by licensed clinical social worker Stephanie DiMaria to explore the complex journey of healing from coercive control, with a focus on rebuilding self-identity. They discuss the neurological impacts of trauma, the importance of grounding, and practical steps women can take to re...

Explore how chronic trauma influences women’s mental and physical health, particularly focusing on nervous system dysregulation, and discover holistic healing approaches from trauma-informed mental health expert Stephanie DiMaria. This conversation sheds light on day-to-day trauma effects often overlooked, offering validation and hope for women on their healing journey. Key topics: The subtle yet...

In this episode, Jaclyn Peterson explores the dynamics of narcissistic performative parenting, spiritual abuse within faith communities, and how to find spiritual and emotional resilience through faith and yogic wisdom. She provides practical insights for women healing from narcissistic abuse, especially in co-parenting situations involving faith-based dynamics. Key Topics How narcissists exploit...

This episode dives into the complexities of dealing with narcissistic performative parenting, highlighting the importance of intention, faith, and strategic boundaries. Jaclyn shares insights from her experience and faith-based principles to support women facing these challenges. Key topics: The difference between genuine involvement and performative parenting by narcissists The significance of in...

Discover how women dealing with narcissistic abuse and coercive control can make smarter legal choices and reclaim their worth. Jaclyn shares personal stories, legal advice, and spiritual insights to empower survivors on their healing journey. Key Topics The common mistake of choosing the wrong lawyer based on appearance or assertiveness The damaging effects of unprofessional and disrespectful att...

In this episode, Christian Moms Heal host Jaclyn Peterson discusses the often-overlooked issue of custodial interference — a form of coercive control used by abusers to manipulate parenting time and undermine the non-abusive parent. She shares personal experiences, legal insights, and practical steps for recognizing and setting boundaries around this insidious behavior. Key Topics Covered: What is...

In this episode, Jaclyn shares her personal experiences with parental alienation, exploring how covert manipulation affects children and parents in high-conflict separations. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing emotional abuse and offers spiritual and practical tools for healing. Key Topics: What is parental alienation and how it manifests in high-conflict custody situations The role of c...

If you’ve left an abusive marriage only to feel like your reputation, credibility, or even your identity is being quietly dismantled—this episode is for you. In this deeply personal and faith-centered conversation, we explore the painful reality of smear campaigns, a devastating but often overlooked form of emotional and psychological abuse frequently used by narcissistic or abusive partners durin...

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, dysregulated, or simply in need of peace—this gentle, Christ-centered yoga practice is a space for you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with God. In this trauma-sensitive, gentle hatha yoga session, we focus on cultivating peace through slow, supportive movement, intentional breathwork, and grounding affirmations rooted in truth. This practice is designed especia...

If you’ve ever felt like you slowly lost your confidence, your voice, or even your identity as a mother—this video will help you understand why. In this episode, we’re talking about chronic devaluation, a subtle but deeply damaging form of emotional and psychological abuse. This isn’t always loud or obvious. Instead, it happens over time—through criticism, dismissal, comparison, and control—until...

Leaving a spiritual abuser doesn’t mean the manipulation stops — it often just changes shape. In this episode, we talk honestly about what happens after you leave: the guilt trips, the confusion, the pressure, and the challenges of co‑parenting with someone who still uses control as a tool. We unpack how to protect your peace, recognize subtle manipulation, support your kids, and respond with wisd...

In this episode, I pick up where I left off in Part I, sharing what happens after recognizing narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and spiritual manipulation within a Christian relationship—and how to begin reclaiming your faith, voice, and identity. Spiritual abuse can leave deep confusion, especially when scripture has been twisted or used to justify control. Many Christian women struggle to se...

In this deeply personal episode of Christian Moms Heal, I share my story of spiritual abuse in marriage—how scripture was twisted, manipulated, and used as a tool for control within a Christian relationship. Many women experiencing narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, and coercive control in Christian marriages don’t recognize it as abuse at first—especially when it’s framed as “biblical” or “Go...

In this short, heartfelt episode of Christian Moms Heal, I share an original poem titled “On Growth,” written for fellow survivors of domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. This reflection speaks to the quiet, often unseen journey of healing—how even through pain, loss, and rebuilding, God continues to carry us forward. If you are a Christian woman healing after abuse, navigating life after a d...

Christian Moms Heal is a podcast designed to help Christian women heal and rebuild their lives after domestic violence and narcissistic abuse. Jaclyn Peterson, a trauma sensitive yoga teacher and survivor herself, shares her story and provides insights on recognizing abuse, seeking support, and embracing personal empowerment. The podcast addresses the challenges of co-parenting with an abuser, the...