Can faith actually change the way our bodies and minds respond to stress, illness, and trauma? In this episode, Ellen Corcella welcomes Dr. Natalie Hamrick, founder of Healing Journey Ministries, to explore how partnering with God transforms our capacity to cope with life's
greatest challenges. Dr. Hamrick shares practical tools for building resilience and discusses the key components of holistic healing that integrate deep faith with psychological expertise.

About Our Guest: Dr. Natalie Hamrick

Dr. Natalie Hamrick is the founder of Healing Journey Ministries, where she combines psychology with God's Word to help people address past difficulties and thrive as their authentic selves.

Author of:

• Cope by Faith: Partnering with God to Get Through and Triumph from the Cancer Experience - Amazon
• Hope in the Rainbow: A Guide for LGBTQ Folks to Heal from Spiritual Struggles and Reconnect to God (forthcoming)

Connect with Dr. Hamrick:

• Blog: The Healing Journey
• Facebook: facebook.com/HealingJourneyMinistries
• Etsy Shop: Mirielle Boutique - inspirational necklace pendants with God's Word

Dr. Hamrick also leads spiritual retreats integrating interactive art and meditation on topics including accepting God's love, healing from church wounds, working through shame, and embracing God's promises while holding doubts.

About Ellen Corcella

Ellen Corcella is an ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and host of the Faith & Resilience Podcast, which explores paths toward healing and hope while examining the sacred values that anchor us through life's challenges.

Connect with Ellen:

• Website: www.ellencorcella.com
• Newsletter: Sign up at www.ellencorcella.com
• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ellencorcella
• Trauma Informed Resources: www.ellencorcella.com/help-ptsd-grief-trauma-suicide

Ellen's Book: Walk with Me: A Journey through the Landscape of Trauma

• Amazon: amazon.com/author/walk_with_me_ellen_corcella
• BookBaby: store.bookbaby.com/book/walk-with-me2

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Until next time, may you be resilience in the struggle, and faithful in the serving.