Amanda Davison Podcast

Amanda Davison

If you’ve ever felt the tension between who you were taught to be and who you truly are, you’re not alone. For years, Amanda Davison spoke about marriage through her work with A Wife Like Me. But after working with thousands of women, a deeper pattern emerged: many women weren’t struggling because they were failing as wives—they were struggling because they had been taught to both silence and neglect themselves. This podcast explores what happens when women begin to question the spiritual pressures that taught them to shrink. Through honest conversations, personal reflections, and thoughtful interviews, Amanda explores topics like religious conditioning, identity, boundaries, relationships, and the courage it takes to live authentically. This podcast is for women who are untangling themselves from expectations that no longer fit—and learning to trust the One who created them. It's is a space for curiosity, healing, growth, and freedom. Don't go rogue - get Truth and encouragement sent directly to your inbox, here: https://ministry.myflodesk.com/theamandadavisonGet all of our freebies here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594

  1. Sep 7

    When Spirituality Becomes Self-Abandonment

    In this episode, Amanda Davison talks with Kate Willsey about the impact of church culture on women, spiritual bypassing, coercive control, and how to reconnect with our true selves and bodies in faith. They explore how fear, shame, and control influence spiritual and emotional health, offering insights for healing and wholeness. FOLLOW Kate Willesey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katewillsey/ Check out Kate's website, here: https://katewillsey.com/ FOLLOW Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamandadavison/ SIGN UP for Emails: https://ministry.myflodesk.com/theamandadavison SHOP on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theamandadavison?ccs_id=db86b309-316f-42c6-945e-ba9325724e8a Some topics covered in this episode include: Impact of church culture on women's trust and expressionSpiritual bypassing and its effects on emotional healthDistinguishing church hurt from people hurtUnderstanding coercive control versus biblical submissionThe importance of body awareness and self-trust in faithHealing from spiritual anxiety and OCDTheological perspectives on sin, goodness, and identityPractical steps for reconnecting with oneself in faithThe role of community and accountability in healingChallenging harmful messages about shame and control00:00 Introduction to the conversation 02:00 Bridging psychology and spirituality 06:17 Church hurt versus people hurt 15:42 Coercive control versus biblical submission 35:48 Why women fear trusting themselves 50:23 The role of sin and goodness in identity 55:32 Using faith as avoidance 59:12 The depth of theology and the body Support the show

  2. Jul 20

    Your Pain Has A Name

    In this episode, Monica DiCristina shares insights on the importance of naming our pain, understanding our pain narratives, and coming home to ourselves to find healing and freedom in Christ. Monica's website: monicadicristina.com Monica's Instagram: @monicadicristina FOLLOW Amanda on Instagram: @theamandadavison   SIGN UP for Amanda's Emails: https://ministry.myflodesk.com/theama... SHOP Amanda's Amazon: https://a.co/d/00QKtsI8 Monica DiCristina is a therapist in Atlanta, where she runs a private practice serving individuals and couples. She became a therapist after one changed her life. Monica shares therapeutic content through her Still Becoming podcast, newsletter, speaking, and her book, that is being translated into 9 different languages: Your Pain Has a Name: A Therapist’s Invitation to Understanding Your Story and Sorting Out Who You Are From What Hurts. We dive into: The importance of naming pain for healing How pain stories shape our identity Curiosity as a tool for self-discovery The role of faith in processing pain Sharing pain and the risk of invalidation Unwinding identity from pain Coming home to oneself in Christ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Context 02:08 Why Naming Our Pain Is Crucial 03:19 Examples of Pain Stories and Their Impact 04:10 How to Name Your Pain and Its Significance 05:01 Curiosity as a Key to Self-Understanding 06:27 Recognizing and Naming Childhood Pain 07:44 The Impact of Not Naming Pain 09:08 Honesty and Safety in Facing Pain 10:13 Pain as a Namer, Not a Definer 11:21 Sharing Pain and Its Challenges 12:43 Christian Culture and Pain 14:15 Jesus and the Model of Suffering 15:12 Unwinding Identity from Pain 16:24 The Process of Healing and Self-Discovery 17:23 Pain as Experience, Not Identity 18:48 Living Beyond Pain in Christ 21:20 Coming Home to Yourself 22:28 The Goal of Knowing God and Ourselves 23:15 Encouragement to Practice Self-Discovery and Healing Support the show

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If you’ve ever felt the tension between who you were taught to be and who you truly are, you’re not alone. For years, Amanda Davison spoke about marriage through her work with A Wife Like Me. But after working with thousands of women, a deeper pattern emerged: many women weren’t struggling because they were failing as wives—they were struggling because they had been taught to both silence and neglect themselves. This podcast explores what happens when women begin to question the spiritual pressures that taught them to shrink. Through honest conversations, personal reflections, and thoughtful interviews, Amanda explores topics like religious conditioning, identity, boundaries, relationships, and the courage it takes to live authentically. This podcast is for women who are untangling themselves from expectations that no longer fit—and learning to trust the One who created them. It's is a space for curiosity, healing, growth, and freedom. Don't go rogue - get Truth and encouragement sent directly to your inbox, here: https://ministry.myflodesk.com/theamandadavisonGet all of our freebies here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594

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