What if the biggest battle you face every day… is happening in your mind?

For women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse, the lies can feel overwhelming: “I’m not worthy.” “I’m not loved.” “My life doesn’t matter.”

In this deeply personal and truth-filled episode of Hope in the Fire, we’re talking about how to break free from those destructive thought patterns and replace them with what God says about you.

Because healing doesn’t just happen in your circumstances—it starts in your thoughts.

You’ll learn:

• Why your thoughts shape your identity and your future
• How trauma creates negative thought cycles
• The connection between your thoughts and your physical body
• What the Bible says about renewing your mind
• Practical steps to replace lies with truth starting today

If you’ve ever struggled to believe that God truly loves you… this episode is for you.

You are not your past. You are not the lies. You are who God says you are.

🔑 Key Scriptures:

• Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
• Philippians 4:8 – Think on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely

💛 Practical Steps to Renew Your Mind:

1. Start reading the Bible (begin with the book of John)
2. Catch and replace negative thoughts with truth
3. Begin your day with gratitude and intentional thinking

✨ Journal Prompt:

What lies have I been believing about myself… and what does God say instead?

🎧 Next Step:

If you’re ready to go deeper, I invite you to book a Rooted & Rising Coaching Session where we uncover the root of your thought patterns and begin renewing your mind through biblical truth.

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What if your story isn’t over?

Today we’re talking about what it looks like to move beyond healing… and begin rewriting your story with God.

After unlocking childhood memories and learning how to process them safely, the next step is transformation—shifting the way you see your past, your identity, and your future.

If you’ve ever felt defined by what you’ve been through, this episode will remind you of a deeper truth:

You are not what happened to you. You are who God says you are.

What You’ll Learn

• What it really means to “rewrite your story”
• How childhood experiences shape core beliefs
• How to identify and replace limiting beliefs (lies)
• The connection between healing and purpose
• How God can redeem your story for something greater

Reflection Exercise (From Episode)

Write your story in two parts:

Part 1: What happened to me Part 2: What God is showing me now

Notice how your perspective begins to shift.

If you’re ready to move from healing into purpose, I’d love to walk with you.

Book a Rooted & Rising Coaching Session and take the next step in your journey.

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What do you do when painful childhood sexual trauma memories start to surface?

In Part 2 of this series, we’re continuing the conversation on healing childhood trauma—this time focusing on how to process difficult memories safely and with God at the center.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, triggered, or unsure what to do when memories come back, this episode will give you practical, faith-based tools to walk through healing without retraumatizing yourself.

You don’t have to rush your healing. And you don’t have to do it alone.

What You’ll Learn

• Why painful memories resurface during healing
• How to process trauma without becoming overwhelmed
• Simple grounding techniques to feel safe in your body
• How to invite God into painful memories
• When to seek support in your healing journey

Psalm 32:8 says, “I will instruct you and show you the way to go; with my eye on you, I will give counsel.”

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