What happens when the places that are supposed to feel safest become the places that wound us most deeply?

In this episode, I sit down with Stephanie Maley to talk about her memoir, No Longer That Girl, and the extraordinary path she’s taken from childhood trauma to a life rooted in faith, resilience, love, and purpose. 

Stephanie shares her journey through grooming, sexual abuse, illness, shame, abandonment, and family instability—and how she rebuilt her life with intention, honesty, and strength. We talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic resurfaced buried trauma, how the Me Too movement sparked long-suppressed grief, and how writing became a critical tool in her healing.

This is a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to heal—and how to create a meaningful life on the other side of trauma.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of trauma, grooming, and sexual assault.

🎙️ Listen to This Episode If You’re Wondering:

• How do you heal from childhood trauma?
• Why does trauma resurface years later?
• Can writing help process emotional pain?
• How do you move from victim to survivor—and beyond?
• What does healthy love look like after trauma?

Connect with Stephanie:

Website: stephmaley.com

Book: stephmaley.com/memoir