Trauma Survivors Unite: Christian Emotional Recovery

Rachel Leroy

Hi there! Welcome to Christian Emotional Recovery, a podcast for survivors of childhood trauma, childhood emotional neglect, childhood narcissistic abuse, and any form of trauma. Many of us spend years trying to heal, and don't get anywhere. We don't always target the trauma itself, which is so often what keeps us stuck. The nature of trauma is that it literally becomes lodged in our brains and bodies. Trauma must be targeted where it's at, deep in our bodies and minds. This podcast is where faith meets science. I’m Rachel Leroy, a college professor and trauma survivor. I’m an emotional recovery expert with twenty years of experience applying healing modalities that helped me start making progress after nothing else worked. I'll show you how to do the same. We use traditional methods for drawing close to Christ, but we also use strategies and modalities such as meditation, EFT, and body work. Each week we'll cover a topic that will show you how to heal trauma for good. I'll teach you to access the deeper parts of your mind where the key to healing resides through specific and concrete strategies that will help you get into those deeper places in the mind--the places where you'll find the healing you've always sought and never gotten. God does heal, but not always in the ways we expect. Recovery takes time.This podcast is for people who are serious about healing and are willing to do the hard, difficult work to heal. Healing ain't for the faint-hearted! This groups offers actionable strategies that target the nature and root of trauma and get actual results. Please check out the website and show notes at Christianemotionalrecovery.com and join the Facebook community, Trauma Survivors Unite: Christian Emotional Recovery. Subscribe to Christian Emotional Recovery Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw?view_as=subscribe

  1. Episode 8 Season 5: The Art of Being Gentle With Yourself

    09/22/2025

    Episode 8 Season 5: The Art of Being Gentle With Yourself

    Description In this episode, “The Art of Being Gentle With Yourself,” we explore what it means to practice self-compassion in a world that constantly pushes perfection. Together, we’ll look at the definition of self-compassion, how it connects with gentleness, and why gentleness—as a fruit of the Spirit—is something Christians often overlook when it comes to themselves. We’ll talk about how gentleness can play a powerful role in healing trauma, especially since trauma can feel like the opposite of compassion and softness. I’ll share some personal examples of how I’ve learned to slow down, give myself grace, and be gentler in my own healing journey—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Finally, we’ll consider how practicing gentleness toward ourselves can help us extend true compassion and kindness to others. For breakdown of episode and sources, GO HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sRCbHRW9kc84cTAxz1BnGttNcbx8TzEhEpU58Mb1B_4/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

    36 min
  2. Episode 7 Season 5: Finding Secure Attachment in God: Healing Childhood Attachment Wounds

    09/09/2025

    Episode 7 Season 5: Finding Secure Attachment in God: Healing Childhood Attachment Wounds

    Description: In this episode, we dive into the deep ways childhood experiences shape how we connect, trust, and relate to others—and how those wounds can follow us into adulthood. If you’ve ever felt the sting of emotional neglect, the confusion of inconsistent love, or the fear of vulnerability, this episode is for you. Together, we explore what attachment wounds are, how they show up in relationships and faith, and, most importantly, how God can be the ultimate secure attachment figure. I’ll guide you through practical steps to experience God’s unwavering love, let Him reparent the parts of you that were hurt, and start building healthier, more secure connections with others. By the end, you’ll have reflection tools, prayer practices, and a fresh perspective on trust, healing, and belonging in Christ. Breakdown of Episode  1:17 Intro to Topic   7:39 What Are Attachment Wounds?  17:40 God As the Ultimate Secure Attachment Figure  22:53 How to Develop a Secure Attachment With God  35:40 Healing Attachment Wounds in Human Relationships  41:44 Practical Exercises to Build a Secure Connection With God GO HERE FOR SOURCES https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eWy0bAGN9Y0Znyg2jTCSerSFHRwQzAIXhcnBg0Mo8jI/edit?usp=sharing   Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

    51 min
  3. Episode 6 Season 5: Grace & Grit: The Power of Resilience After Trauma

    06/30/2025

    Episode 6 Season 5: Grace & Grit: The Power of Resilience After Trauma

    Description: In this week’s episode, we’re talking about what resilience really is—especially for those of you who feel like healing is slow, messy, or impossible. If you’ve ever wondered why you still feel stuck, or doubted whether you’re making progress, this conversation is for you. Resilience isn’t about pushing through or being endlessly strong—it’s about slowly coming back to safety, connection, and self after pain. We’ll explore how real resilience works in the body, mind, and spirit, why it doesn’t always look impressive on the outside, and how both grace and grit are part of your healing—and why you’re likely already more resilient than you think. For time stamps and resources of this episode GO HERE.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ma6Bw4veK6CufNOtknWDvbI-a8L08HxrLLfIVHcULA/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

    1 hr
  4. Episode 5 Season 5: The Cycle Ends with You: Breaking Generational Trauma

    06/16/2025

    Episode 5 Season 5: The Cycle Ends with You: Breaking Generational Trauma

    Description: Breaking generational trauma means learning to recognize unhealthy patterns—and choosing not to pass them on. In this episode, we explore how generational trauma affects your life, relationships, and faith, and how to start healing it with God’s help. We’ll talk about inherited emotional and spiritual patterns, how trauma lives in the body, and how people in Scripture broke the cycle in their own families. You’ll leave with practical tools, biblical encouragement, and a reminder that healing is possible—starting with you. Breakdown of Episode  6:01 What Is Generational Trauma?  18:49 Impacts of Generational Trauma  31:16 Cultural Impacts of Generational Trauma  36:33 Breaking Generational Trauma  47:36 Practices to Heal Generational Trauma Resources LINK HERE https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xXQuqrSZOXE1j9XuxEU0-XG9FNVo_dujzb7j2OtPxlQ/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

    1h 6m
  5. Episode 4 Season 5: You Don’t Have to Earn Your Worth

    05/12/2025

    Episode 4 Season 5: You Don’t Have to Earn Your Worth

    Description Do you ever feel like there’s a specific area of your life where you struggle no matter what you do? I spent years doing all the “right” things—vision boards, affirmations, money mindset work, deep dives into my blocks, all in hopes of becoming someone who deserved abundance. But no matter how hard I worked, nothing changed the way I hoped. The promises of the law of attraction and prosperity gospel started to feel like gaslighting—like if it wasn’t working, it must be my fault. I internalized it as failure, as proof that I was broken or cursed when it came to money. And it wasn’t just the inner work—I worked hard in external ways too. I built skills, pursued opportunities, worked on professional growth, and still found myself hitting the same walls. It left me questioning my worth and wondering if success was only for people who already felt whole. But I’m learning that healing isn’t a prerequisite for success or for being seen, respected, or loved. We don’t have to be perfectly aligned or “fixed” to deserve a breakthrough. We can be in process and still be enough. We can be messy and still make progress. Our worth isn’t something we have to earn—it’s something we carry with us, something God has already give us, even when nothing’s working out the way we hoped. Time Stamps  Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

    54 min
  6. Episode 3 Season 5: Celebrating Progress, Not Perfection

    04/28/2025

    Episode 3 Season 5: Celebrating Progress, Not Perfection

    Description: If you’re feeling tired from trying to hold everything together perfectly — you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re having a real, honest conversation about what it looks like to choose progress over perfection. We’ll be looking at it through three lenses: first, how perfectionism shows up for just about everyone when we tie our worth to our performance; second, how it runs even deeper for trauma survivors, where perfection sometimes became a way to stay safe or avoid harm; and third, how even in our Christian walk, perfectionism can quietly slip in and make us feel like we have to earn God’s love — when the truth is, His love has never depended on our performance. Each of these journeys is different, but if you see yourself in any of them, know this: you are already loved, already enough, and you are not alone in this fight. Today, we’re giving ourselves permission to grow at our own pace, trust God's grace, and celebrate every small, brave step we take. Breakdown of Episode 1:17 Intro  3:27 General Perfectionism and Guarding Against Perfectionism 21:55 Perfectionism as Christians and Pitfalls to Avoid 39:55 Perfectionism as Trauma Survivors and Pitfalls to Avoid 62:00 Practices to Overcome Perfectionism SEE RESOURCES HERE Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

    1h 14m
  7. Episode 2 Season 5: Restoring Identity: Remembering Who You Are in Christ, Not in Trauma

    03/31/2025

    Episode 2 Season 5: Restoring Identity: Remembering Who You Are in Christ, Not in Trauma

    When you’ve experienced trauma, it can be hard to separate who you are from what you’ve been through. The way trauma affects the brain can leave you with deep-seated beliefs that you are unworthy, broken, or beyond healing—but that isn’t the truth. You can feel like you're always reactive, angry, and afraid. In this episode, we explore how trauma distorts self-perception and how both psychology and faith offer pathways to reclaiming your identity. We’ll talk about how the brain forms false narratives around trauma, why healing requires both renewing the mind and restoring the nervous system, and how Scripture speaks directly to our worth and purpose. You’ll also get practical exercises—like journaling through a new lens, reframing painful memories with God’s presence, and using breath prayers to calm anxiety. If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling unseen, unworthy, or stuck in old patterns, this episode offers tangible steps to help you reconnect with who you truly are in Christ and in your intrinsic worth.  Breakdown of Episode and Resource From Episode: ***CLICK HERE*** https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sqq8LjSDlNL4FC0Wac1RTyYn9M820UQ3MvbOlsc2L2E/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

    1h 7m
5
out of 5
18 Ratings

About

Hi there! Welcome to Christian Emotional Recovery, a podcast for survivors of childhood trauma, childhood emotional neglect, childhood narcissistic abuse, and any form of trauma. Many of us spend years trying to heal, and don't get anywhere. We don't always target the trauma itself, which is so often what keeps us stuck. The nature of trauma is that it literally becomes lodged in our brains and bodies. Trauma must be targeted where it's at, deep in our bodies and minds. This podcast is where faith meets science. I’m Rachel Leroy, a college professor and trauma survivor. I’m an emotional recovery expert with twenty years of experience applying healing modalities that helped me start making progress after nothing else worked. I'll show you how to do the same. We use traditional methods for drawing close to Christ, but we also use strategies and modalities such as meditation, EFT, and body work. Each week we'll cover a topic that will show you how to heal trauma for good. I'll teach you to access the deeper parts of your mind where the key to healing resides through specific and concrete strategies that will help you get into those deeper places in the mind--the places where you'll find the healing you've always sought and never gotten. God does heal, but not always in the ways we expect. Recovery takes time.This podcast is for people who are serious about healing and are willing to do the hard, difficult work to heal. Healing ain't for the faint-hearted! This groups offers actionable strategies that target the nature and root of trauma and get actual results. Please check out the website and show notes at Christianemotionalrecovery.com and join the Facebook community, Trauma Survivors Unite: Christian Emotional Recovery. Subscribe to Christian Emotional Recovery Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw?view_as=subscribe