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Saddle Up Segment: Healing, Faith & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome | Lessons from Andi Bull


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Healing, faith, and resilience are for everyone. In this Saddle Up Segment, Lesa Koski unpacks 5 key lessons from her powerful conversation with author Andi Bull (When Your Protectors Didn’t). Whether you’ve experienced abuse, battled perfectionism, or struggled with imposter syndrome, these takeaways will inspire you to embrace healing, see Scripture in a new way, and share your story with courage.

This episode is designed to help women over 40—and anyone navigating life’s challenges—apply these insights in everyday life and move forward with hope.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Welcome to the Saddle Up Segment


(01:10) Healing is for all of us—not just survivors of abuse


(03:00) Seeing Scripture differently through the lens of healing


(05:15) Realizing dysfunction isn’t normal—and finding freedom


(07:20) Facing imposter syndrome and remembering identity in God


(09:10) Why sharing your story can change someone else’s life


(11:05) Final encouragement and key reminders

Key Takeaways:




  • Healing applies to perfectionism, people-pleasing, and anxiety—not just abuse.



  • God’s Word offers fresh meaning when seen through the lens of healing.



  • Dysfunction and unhealthy patterns are not “normal.”



  • Imposter syndrome shows up for everyone, but identity is rooted in God.



  • Your story matters and can bring hope and healing to others.



Guest Bio (context):


Andy Bull is the author of When Your Protectors Didn’t Protect, a powerful memoir about surviving childhood abuse and finding healing through faith. She speaks and writes to help women recognize their worth, embrace God’s love, and heal from the past.

Resource Links:




  • Listen to the full interview with Andi Bull: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e87157ca-599f-4155-9b7e-3d577d1ee81d/



  • Get Andy’s book When Your Protectors Didn’t Protect: https://a.co/d/2TAlowg



  • Connect with Lesa Koski: lesakoski.com



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healing after abuse, faith and healing, Saddle Up Segment, women over 40 podcast, perfectionism, people pleasing, imposter syndrome, Christian women podcast, memoir podcast, Andy Bull, When Your Protectors Didn’t Protect, resilience, storytelling and healing

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