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In this episode, I sit down with Tabitha Westbrook, a licensed therapist and author, to talk about her book Body and Soul, Healed and Whole. Tabitha shares her personal journey as a survivor and her passion for helping others heal from trauma, abuse, and coercive control. 

We explore the impact of purity culture, misconceptions about abuse, and the importance of safety and healthy boundaries. Tabitha offers practical wisdom for individuals and churches, encouraging honest conversations and compassionate support for survivors seeking healing and wholeness.

To learn more about Tabitha, her counseling resources, and book, visit TabithaWestbrook.com.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• Exploration of healthy sexuality after trauma and abuse
• Personal experiences of survivors and their healing journeys
• Discussion of complex trauma, domestic abuse, and coercive control
• Impact of purity culture on men and women within the church
• Nuances of female sexual brokenness and addiction
• Definition and implications of coercive control in relationships
• Misconceptions about abuse and the ineffectiveness of common responses
• Importance of prioritizing victim safety over preserving marriages
• Need for church education and accountability programs for abusers
• Emphasis on holistic healing that integrates body and soul in recovery processes

More Resources:

• Body & Soul, Healed & Whole* by Tabitha Westbrook
• Wives Care Online Groups
• Strong Like Water* by Aundi Kolber

Related Podcasts:

• Help and Hope for Women to Heal from Sexual Abuse
• The Need for Safety in Betrayal Trauma Healing
• The Need for Boundaries After Betrayal

*This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn referral fees on purchases through this link.

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