Ashley Vanderpool & Jess Layne - Restored Nation

Goodbye Guilt & Shame

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Welcome to Goodbye Guilt & Shame, the podcast that offers a beacon of hope for those navigating the complex emotions of guilt and shame. Each week, hosts Ashley and Jess engage in powerful, interview-style conversations with individuals who have triumphed over their past traumas. Through authentic stories of healing and resilience, they provide listeners with the tools and resources necessary to embark on their own journeys toward emotional freedom. Our mission is to foster a safe and supportive community where everyone—from youth to elders—can find inspiration and guidance. Join us as we expl...

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Ashley Vanderpool & Jess Layne - Restored Nation

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Breaking the Silence: Courage to Speak Up about Abuse 27.11.2024 55:14

Join show hosts Ashley & Jess as they interview two amazing and brave women. The first guest is Nancy Kenaston, she is a group leader and facilitator for a group Called Mending the Soul. This group focuses on Understanding & Healing Abuse. Their next guest is Author Melissa Olson, she wrote the book Broken Girl Fly: Overcoming the Trauma of Childhood Sexual Abuse with the Love of Jesus. Bo...

Empowering Teen Parents: Reducing Guilt and Shame through community support 13.11.2024 39:36

In show 5, Jess interviews Ashley about how she experienced guilt and shame as a teen parent. She shares vulnerably about how the treatment she received from family and her community directly effected her choice to choose abortion for her 2nd and 3rd pregnancies. Next Jess & Ashley interview Jennifer Hoffman, the founder and CEO of Life Options Network, a non-profit organization that helps mot...

The Consequences of Unspoken Grief 01.11.2024 32:57

Join Ashley and Jess as they discuss important questions surrounding trauma and grief following an elective abortion. They answer questions like; "Are men and women allowed to grieve after an elective abortion?" They share from their own experiences spanning 14 years, about what women experience after an elective abortion. This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to understand more about the emo...

Tormented by their decisions & emotions, they found hope in She's Restored 23.10.2024 25:06

On this weeks show Ashley and Jess have the honor of interviewing Melanie Lindseth & Tracie Tandy. They have both walked though the group called She's Restored . This resource is Bible based and considered a free group resource. The organization Restored Nation hosts this group in the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR area. Restored Nation provides the materials and this 8-week group at no cost t...

Jess's Story of Hope After Abortion 17.10.2024 29:40

Join Ashley as she interviews Jess on this show. Jess is a vocational Ordained Minister and Pastor for Children and Families at Heritage Church NW in Vancouver, WA. She is the founder or Restored Nation and is now functioning as the Director of Advancement and a group facilitator. She has been married to Dan for 19 years, and they have 3 young adult boys. Ashely engages Jess to share what started...

She endured trauma, loss and grief over and over and found hope and healing in the end. 09.10.2024 14:51

On our first show we are excited to hear from one of our hosts Ashely. She will be telling her real life story of hope that came from healing after, rejection, grief and loss resulting in guilt and shame. Ashley is a Clinical Nurse Educator, an Infinite Worth RN crisis line operator, and the Executive Director for Restored Nation. She is passionate about helping people heal. On this show she will...