Hey Tabi!

What does true repentance look like for someone who has abused their partner? Is real change possible—and if so, what does it take? In this hard-hitting episode of Hey Tabi, trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook sits down with pastor, biblical counselor, and domestic abuse interventionist Chris Moles to dig into the gritty realities of faith-based perpetrator intervention. Together, they unpack: - Wh...

In this powerful episode of Hey Tabi , licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook sits down with Dr. David Pooler—professor of social work, licensed clinical social worker, and director of the Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse Advocacy and Research Collaborative. Together, they tackle one of the most urgent yet under-discussed issues facing faith communities today: adult clergy sexual abuse. From the psy...

Have you ever feared being seen as the "nagging wife" from Proverbs? You're not alone. In this powerful episode of Hey Tabi, licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook sits down with women's leader and author Kelly Galyean to explore how biblical illiteracy has fueled shame and silence for many Christian women. Together, they unpack how Scripture has often been misunderstood o...

If you've ever had Scripture twisted to keep you silent, ashamed, or stuck in an abusive relationship, you are not alone. In this episode of Hey Tabi, licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook breaks down why biblical literacy is a critical part of healing after abuse, coercive control, and spiritual harm. You'll learn: 📖 What true biblical literacy is (and why it's different fro...

In the beginning was the Word. Jesus spoke everything into existence. We know when we've been traumatized the words spoken over us are curses. Those curses often replay like a horrific record. Today we’re breaking chains and speaking life. Healing from trauma requires breaking the chains of harmful words spoken over us and replacing them with life-giving truth that restores our sense of digni...

What No One Tells You About Using Your Voice After Trauma In this powerful episode of the Hey Tabi podcast, licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook unpacks the often untold truth about what happens when survivors start to use their voice after trauma. Drawing from her expertise in domestic abuse , coercive control , and Christian trauma recovery , Tabitha explores the emotional, relational, an...

🔥 Ready to FINALLY Break Free From Your Trauma? LISTEN TO THIS! 🔥 Are you exhausted from feeling stuck, numb, and unable to heal from past hurts? In just about 20 minutes, discover 5 POWERFUL STEPS that can completely transform your healing journey! Trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook reveals practical, life-changing insights into recognizing trauma, creating safety, finding specialized support,...

What happens when your deepest wounds are intertwined with your body, your faith, and your sexuality—the very things intended to foster joy, life, and connection? Today, we're courageously confronting the silence surrounding sexual trauma within Christian spaces. Tabitha Westbrook sits down with her friend & colleague, Colleen Ramser, to discuss her new book Body & Soul, Healed &...

Have you ever felt the weight of your story, but didn't know how to share it or if you even should share it? In this powerful episode, we explore the transformative approach of narrative-focused trauma care, also known as "story work." Discover how telling your story can rewrite your life, reclaim your identity, and heal the deep wounds of complex trauma. 🔑 In this episode, you&apo...

Reconnecting with our bodies after sexual trauma can feel impossible, but embodiment practices offer a genuine pathway to healing. In this transformative episode, trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook unpacks why sexual assault survivors often disconnect from their bodies and how this protective mechanism eventually hinders recovery. The statistics are sobering—one in five women experience sexual ass...

Welcome to Hey Tabi, the podcast where we talk about the hard things out loud—with our actual lips! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the essential but often challenging topic of finding healthy community after traumatic experiences and abuse. Whether you've experienced harm within a faith community, survived domestic abuse, or found yourself isolated after leaving an oppre...

Is EMDR therapy right for everyone? In this episode of Hey Tabi , licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook breaks down when EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) might not be the best approach for trauma recovery. You'll learn: ✅ Why EMDR may not be suitable for clients in unsafe environments or those struggling with emotional regulation. ✅ How dissociation, unresolved tra...

🚨 Is EMDR just hypnosis? Is it unbiblical? Is it dangerous? 🚨 In this episode of Hey Tabi , we dive deep into the myths and misconceptions surrounding EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) , a powerful trauma therapy. If you've heard skepticism—especially from Christian circles—about EMDR, this episode is for you! 🔹 What You'll Learn: ✅ The science behind EMDR and how...

In this powerful episode of Hey Tabi , host Tabitha Westbrook , licensed trauma therapist and abuse expert, sits down with Dr. Andrew Bauman , founder and director of the Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma. Dr. Bauman shares insights from his latest book, Safe Church , tackling the intersection of mental health, faith, and sexism in church culture . He opens up about his pers...

Welcome to Hey Tabi , the podcast where we talk about hard things out loud and explore the intersection of mental health and the Christian faith. In this episode, we dive into the miracle of the mundane —those everyday moments that spark awe and wonder, even when life feels overwhelming. From practicing gratitude to noticing the little pockets of peace (think a quiet minute in a busy day or a stun...

Welcome to Hey Tabi! Many survivors and betrayed partners have been ambushed with what they were told was a therapeutic disclosure of their partner's problematic sexual behavior or addiction. What actually happened was not therapeutic, was not a full disclosure, and left the partner more traumatized.  In this episode, I sit down with Dan Drake, LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S, CCPS-S , a leading expert...

Join licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook as she dives deep into the topic of spiritual bypassing —the often overlooked yet harmful practice of using religious or spiritual concepts to sidestep genuine emotional pain. In this enlightening episode of Hey Tabi , we’ll uncover: What Spiritual Bypassing Is and why it undermines true healing Common Signs of spiritual bypassing in faith communiti...

Join licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook as she breaks down the myths and realities of women’s sexual desires, intimacy challenges, and power dynamics within destructive relationships . In this episode of Hey Tabi , you’ll hear: Why Sexual Refusal Isn’t Punishment but a boundary-setting measure The Effects of Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control on marital intimacy Common Myths and Harmful...

Get ready for a real and honest conversation with licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook , as she explores the root causes of people-pleasing and burnout—particularly among trauma survivors . In this episode of Hey Tabi , you’ll learn: Why We People-Please: Uncover how past trauma, cultural conditioning, and personal beliefs fuel the urge to put others first. The Burnout Connection: Understan...

Welcome to the Hey Tabi podcast! In this episode, licensed trauma therapist Tabitha Westbrook and somatic body coach Shae discuss the profound impact of somatic touch and co-regulation in the journey of healing from trauma. They delve into topics around mental health, the importance of physical proximity with friends, and how to invite safe touch into your life. Learn about the significance of saf...

Welcome to Hey Tabi , the podcast where we say the hard things, out loud, with our actual lips. In this episode, host & licensed trauma therapist, Tabitha Westbrook, explores the transformative power of choosing a "Word of the Year" & creating vision boards to foster healing, hope, & intentionality. Discover how these practices can help trauma survivors dream again, activate...

On this episode of Hey Tabi!, the podcast where we talk about the hard things, out loud, with our actual lips, we're taking on the topic of "narcissistic abuse." Is "narcissistic abuse" the right term to describe harmful relationship dynamics, or does it oversimplify a much deeper issue? In this episode, we break down why the phrase “narcissistic abuse” may be misleading a...