In this deeply personal episode of The Lion’s Pit Podcast, host Nick Gomez sits down with Serena Beatty for an honest conversation about identity, healing, and rebuilding self-trust after years of control, shame, and silence.Serena opens up about growing up in a high-control religious environment, how it shaped her relationship with authority, confidence, and self-expression, and what it took to finally reclaim her voice as an adult. This episode isn’t about shock value — it’s about integration, choice, and learning how to live without fear.We explore what Serena calls her “chrysalis phase” — a period of pulling inward, setting boundaries, and rebuilding from the inside out. From navigating community for the first time without judgment, to using training, movement, and coaching as tools for emotional regulation, this conversation speaks directly to anyone rebuilding after trauma.This episode is for people who feel like they’re “behind” in life — when in reality, they’re just becoming themselves on their own timeline.