Room to Bloom

⚠️ Listener discretion is advised: this episode discusses abuse, trauma, and addiction. In this episode, Kelley Gunter shares her powerful story of surviving childhood trauma (S.A.), weight loss, and overcoming multiple cross addictions. Her journey highlights the importance of addressing trauma for true healing and embracing God's love through the process. We discuss: Kelley's early life and chil...

Do you feel guilty every time you try to rest? On this episode of Room to Bloom, we're breaking free from guilt around self-care and rediscovering what it means to care for yourself without apology. Dr. Rosemarie Downer joins the podcast to unpack self-care from a Christian perspective, blending psychological insight with biblical truth. Dr. Downer shares her background and mission, and why she be...

What if anxiety isn't a flaw but a signal from a God-designed nervous system? In the final episode of this three-part series on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Julie reveals how childhood adversity can shape the nervous system and contribute to chronic anxiety. Combining neuroscience with biblical truth, she helps listeners understand the connection between trauma, stress responses, and emot...

Understanding your nervous system can transform the way you experience anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm. In this episode, Julie Rebboah shares how the body operates through three nervous system “gears”— Anchored, Revved, and Depleted —and how recognizing these states can help you move out of survival mode and into peace. Through personal story, practical insight, and faith-informed teachin...

I Didn't Know I Had Anxiety Until I Cracked My Teeth | Part 1 of a 3-Part Series Have you ever wondered if your anxiety, chronic stress, overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or constant sense of pressure could be connected to experiences from your childhood? In this powerful episode of Room to Bloom , Christian Nervous System Coach Julie Rebboah explores how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), nervo...

🌿 Season 5 Preview: Healing Through Nervous System Regulation, Faith & Science What if your anxiety, overwhelm, people-pleasing, or emotional exhaustion aren't character flaws—but signs of a dysregulated nervous system? Season 5 of the Room to Bloom Podcast explores the powerful connection between faith, nervous system regulation, childhood wounds, and emotional healing. If you've been prayin...

Healing Through the Nervous System: A Christian Perspective 🌿 How does caring for your nervous system connect with your faith? In this episode, Julie Rebboah, Christian Nervous System Coach, explores the intersection of body-based healing, mental health, and biblical wisdom . 🙏 Julie busts common myths about trauma and nervous system regulation, showing that caring for your body is not only comp...

In this episode of the Room to Bloom Podcast , host Julie Rebboah sits down with mental health professional Pam Yang for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about co-regulation , emotional healing, and the power of healthy relationships. Pam shares her journey into understanding emotions, breaking old patterns, and learning how connection, community, and faith support true healing. Together, J...

💛 Welcome to the Room to Bloom Podcast , a space dedicated to compassionate conversations about trauma , healing through faith, and tools that support the nervous system . In this episode, host Julie Rebboah sits down with Rachel Powell of Hope Speaker ( https://www.hopespeaker.com ), a survivor of childhood trauma, a widow, an advocate for suicide prevention , and a passionate voice for widowed...

Are you tired of the constant pressure to perform, please everyone, and meet impossible standards? In this episode of Room to Bloom , we dive deep into healing from perfectionism, performance, and people-pleasing with insights from a Joy Coach and author of The Joy Quotient . 🌿✨ We explore how childhood trauma and unresolved grief can shape mental health, trigger autoimmune disorders, and fuel c...

Listener discretion is advised. Brief mention of S.A. In this episode, Julie speaks with holistic health and wellness coach Lori Nolan , who shares her journey from personal trainer to developing the Balanced Life Method , a seven-pillar framework designed to integrate emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. Lori opens up about how early-life trauma can shape our health, how identity and self...

Christian trauma healing, panic attack recovery, and overcoming fear through faith. 🌿 In this episode of the Room to Bloom Podcast , host Julie Rebboah sits down with Deborah Henne — author, speaker, and host of Sounds Like Freedom Podcast — to discuss how God healed her panic attacks, childhood trauma, and deep-rooted fear through biblical meditation, gentleness, and prayer. Deborah shares how c...

Overcoming the Fear of Conflict, Rejection, and Abandonment | Room to Bloom Podcast with Tonya Peck Why do we fear conflict—and what if it’s actually an opportunity for healing? In this episode of the Room to Bloom Podcast, host Julie Rebboah and guest Tonya Peck explore how faith, coaching, and self-awareness can transform childhood trauma, emotional needs, and relationships through the power of...

Are you navigating the painful reality of a toxic or abusive family relationship? In this episode, pastoral counselor Stacy Echeverria from True You Ministries helps us understand how Christians can set healthy boundaries, stop enabling harmful behavior, break free from codependency, and prioritize self-protection while honoring God in the process. 🔍 What you’ll learn: Boundaries as an act of lov...

What does it mean to live a Tier 1 Christian life — one marked by unshakable faith, resilience, and humility? 🌱 In this powerful episode of the Room to Bloom Podcast , Julie Rebboah sits down with teacher and author Drew A. Hall to explore how we can grow stronger in our faith by focusing on what truly matters: character, communication, and trust in God. 🙏 They unpack the principles of Tier 1 Ch...

In this episode of Room to Bloom , host Julie Rebboah sits down with Martha Rice , a trauma survivor, life and mental health coach and the founder of CompleteNHim . Martha opens up about her own story of overcoming childhood trauma and finding her voice after years of emotional suppression. Together, Julie and Martha unpack the layers of trauma , the role of faith in emotional healing , and how ou...

✨ Feeling stuck in pain or struggling with childhood trauma? In this powerful episode of the Room to Bloom Podcast , host Julie Rebboah sits down with Dr. Helen Fabian, PPhD — former Christian talk show host, personal growth coach, and faith mentor — to uncover God’s 4-Step Biblical Roadmap to Emotional and Spiritual Healing and Freedom . Helen shares how her own journey through childhood trauma,...

In this powerful episode of the Room to Bloom Podcast , Dr. Gladys Childs — widely known as “The Truth Doctor” — opens up about her journey of overcoming childhood trauma , growing up with an alcoholic mother she describes as a “mean drunk,” and navigating the deep intersection of faith and pain . Dr. Childs talks about how leaning on supportive people, changing negative thought patterns, and lear...

In this heartfelt episode of the Room to Bloom podcast, host Julie Rebboah sits down with Lynn Chen of Freedom Heart to share her powerful story of redemption. Lynn opens up about surviving childhood trauma, battling depression, and wrestling with her view of God—only to find healing, freedom, and purpose through Jesus Christ. Today, she uses her music to help others break free from shame, embrace...

Join the Room to Bloom Podcast 🌸 as I welcome Neena Perez , transformational coach, author, and podcaster. Neena shares her powerful journey of overcoming childhood trauma and adversity, turning pain into purpose 💪✨. In this episode, discover how faith 🙏, resilience 🌱, and mindset shifts helped Neena become a mentor, leader, and inspiration. Learn practical strategies for turning struggles in...

Welcome back, friends! After a longer break than usual, Room to Bloom is back for Season 4 —and I couldn’t be more excited. Thank you for your patience while I stepped into a full (and busy!) season of learning and professional growth. In 2025, I completed my Master’s in Mental Health and Wellness , became certified in Somatic Breathwork and Movement Therapy for Trauma Healing , and launched the S...

Bonus Episode: Overcoming Automatic Negative Thoughts Through Science & Faith | Season 4 Kickoff Welcome to Room to Bloom ! I’m so excited to complete Season 3 with this special bonus episode. If you're an adult healing from childhood trauma, struggling with automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), or seeking biblical and psychological tools to renew your mind, this episode is for you! In this epis...

Listener discretion advised: Guest discusses overcoming sexual assault. Summary In this episode of the Room to Bloom podcast, Coach Sue Bowles dares you to believe that you matter as she discusses improving self-confidence, overcoming anxiety, and changing perspectives to embrace healing and worthiness. Sue shares her personal journey of childhood trauma and how it led her to become a life coach....

Summary In this episode of the Room to Bloom podcast, Reverend Christine Davies discusses the concepts of spiritual distress and grief, exploring how they manifest in various life experiences beyond just the loss of loved ones. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging feelings, expressing anger towards God, and the role of community in healing. The conversation also delves into the differenc...

Summary In this episode of the Room to Bloom podcast, host Julie Rebboah speaks with transformational coach, Ernetta Caldwell, about the deep emotional wounds caused by abandonment and rejection from loved ones and the journey to healing. Ernetta shares her personal experiences with trauma, including childhood molestation, foster care, and her own divorce, and how these experiences shaped her unde...