Held and Healed with Heather Elizabeth

Setting and maintaining boundaries will accelerate your healing journey. In this episode, I share quotes and tips to help you on your healing journey. For more resources, ladies, please join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/. Or, find me at https://heatherelizabeth.org. For more about the 12 Truths Group Coachin...

In this episode, I share some of my story and self-care tips I have learned as I have been rebuilding my body, mind and spirit. Sister, you are valuable. You are priceless. You give and give and give to others. It’s time to take care of yourself. Ladies, please join us on Facebook at Happie, Hippie, Healthie Hangout https://www.facebook.com/groups/2874298529497171/ and at Held & Healed: Christian...

Bella is a survivor of every form of abuse imaginable. She wrote her story in Prisoners in the Shed (buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/Prisoners-Shed-Harrowing-Journey-Captivity/dp/1734594519/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=prisoners+in+the+shed&qid=1627575025&sprefix=prisoners+in+&sr=8-3). Bella is tenacious, courageous and articulate as she uses her voice to expose evil. I thank God for her l...

LeAnne is energetic and passionate and she loves helping women rebuild their lives. She is a Certified Professional Coach, learn more here: https://www.thewalkyourtalkcoach.com/. In this episode, we discuss relationships, truth telling and danger assessment. DANGEROUS acronym: https://leslievernick.com/signs-danger-mean-time-flee/. Party Barge story: https://heatherelizabeth.org/blog/27227/party-b...

Abuse is so much more than broken bones and bruises. Today, I share 13 patterns/systems of abuse, as outlined in the book Safe Churches by Sarah McDugal, Jennifer Jill Schwirzer and Nicole Parker. For more in depth instruction, Sarah had a playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9WSC9P1z2VeGeak1Id8gsioSdaKnYGBI. You can also find helpful resources at https://www.wildernesstowild.c...

Elle served as the technical director for Give Her Wings and coaches women through the muddy waters of parental alienation/DV by proxy. In this episode, we discuss terminology, define the roles of alienating parent, targeted parent and victimized child and give practical advice for mamas who are experiencing this harrowing reality. We also make suggestions for what to/not to share on social media...

Sarah is a powerhouse of passion and knowledge. She is bold and tackles topics that most Christian leaders would shy away from. She’s a wealth of information about spiritual abuse, porn addiction, sexual abuse and so much more. In this episode, we discuss how rampant porn addiction is within the faith community. We also preview two books she has co-authored, Safe Churches and Myths We Believe, Pre...

Grieving the living. It’s a thing. A very real thing. Because of abuse, there are times we must set boundaries with friends and family, and go low or no contact. Many mamas are experiencing parental alienation from their children. Many women are cast out by their families, churches and social communities. I pray this brings clarity to those who are hurting and gives us all greater understanding of...

Are you the family scapegoat? This episode defines the role of a scapegoat and offers suggestions for breaking free. I learned so much from Glynis Sherwood’s lesson in Give Her Wings Academy. Learn more at https://glynissherwood.com/12-steps-for-family-scapegoat-healing/ and https://www.giveherwings.com/curriculum. Ladies, join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abus...

Neil Schori is a pastor and a survivor advocate. His life was radically changed after he walked with a couple through a harrowing situation. He has grown in his understanding of domestic violence and is available to help coach survivors. Learn more about the Drew Peterson case here: https://youtu.be/74Eb1xqaiAg Neil’s website/info on his coaching business: https://m.facebook.com/SchoriCoaching/ Mo...

Gretchen is the author of The Life-Saving Divorce. In this episode, she debunks some of the myths that keep Christians from pursuing life-saving divorces. Learn more at http://lifesavingdivorce.com/. Please share this episode with anyone who needs clarity and truth. If you are a woman who is rebuilding your life after abuse, join us on Facebook at Held & Healed. https://www.facebook.com/groups/616...

I met Jimmy a year ago through the Give Her Wings Academy. Since that time, I have listened to every esisode of the podcast he and his sweet mama, Clara, have recorded. This family had been through the fires of hell and chose to come out and carry back buckets of water for the masses still consumed by flames. They speak out against sexual abuse and call the church to do the same. In this episode,...

In this episode, I describe some characteristics of bullies. It’s time to say “Enough is enough.” Find me at heatherelizabeth.org Ladies join us at Held & Healed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/

In this episode, I share some differences between difficult, disappointing and destructive marriages. This outline comes from a lesson taught by Leslie Vernick. https://leslievernick.com/ If you would like to learn more about Give Her Wings Academy, https://www.giveherwings.com/curriculum. Join me at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999...

Abuse is so much more than broken bones and bruises. In this episode, I break down specifics of The Power & Control Wheel. For more information, go to https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels/understanding-power-control-wheel/. Ladies, you are welcome to join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse. Or, contact me at heatherelizabeth.org

In this episode I share several blog posts I’ve written that outline some of my story, “That’s Not God,” “I Survived Spiritual Abuse” and “I Left Church to Follow Jesus. For more, go to heatherelizabeth.org Ladies, please join us on Facebook at Held & Healed: Christian Women Rebuilding After Abuse. https://www.facebook.com/groups/616663178999357/.

I am held and healed. I am a survivor of domestic violence and spiritual abuse and I am passionate about helping others find hope and healing. In this introduction episode, I share a bit of my story and the plan for this platform. If you are an abuse survivor, you will be blessed by the guests I interview and the stories I share. Visit my website at heatherelizabeth.org Ladies, you are welcome to...