In this episode of The God Is Good Podcast, host Carol O’Brien sits down with Dana Nygaard, a Catholic therapist and speaker, to share her powerful story of healing and faith. From growing up in a controlling and traumatic home to finding herself in a marriage that mirrored her past, Dana’s journey reveals how God’s truth and stillness brought her from pain to peace. With honesty and grace, Dana opens up about how she learned to rely not on people—but on God alone—and how that trust transformed her life, her vocation, and her calling to help others break free from unhealthy patterns.

“Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:11

In This Episode:

• Dana shares her early experiences growing up in a family marked by control and emotional pain.
• How her childhood patterns led her into an abusive marriage—and the priest who helped her see that God never calls us to be abused.
• The moment she learned to “be still” and truly know God’s peace.
• How faith, therapy, and God’s Word brought her healing, freedom, and a renewed purpose.
• Dana’s work today helping women heal attachment wounds, strengthen their faith, and prepare for healthy, Christ-centered marriages.

Key Scripture:

• “Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:11
• “For I know the plans I have in mind for you…” — Jeremiah 29:11

Memorable Quotes:

• “I was doing my faith, not living it.”
• “God did not put you on this earth to be abused.”
• “Once I relied fully on God, everything shifted.”
• “I want women to know—they can be healed through God. I’m living proof.”

Connect with Dana:

🌐 dananygaard.com

🌐 clarityplease.com — take the Healthy Attachment Style quiz or schedule a session.

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