Trigger / Content Warning: I want to be sure my listeners are aware that in this episode we will be talking (in general terms) about sexual abuse. If this could be a trigger for you, I want to recommend that you listen carefully, listen with someone else, or consider skipping this episode if necessary.

This week's episode will be a little different. My guest is not an author or a speaker, but instead is an everyday mom who attended one of my Empty Nest, Full Life Retreats. It was at the retreat that she shared her story with me, and I was so touched by it that I asked if she would share her story here on the podcast.

My guest is Katrina Cowen, a mom to five adult children, and a counselor with a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling. But as she shares today, her pursuit of counseling was actually unexpected, and came through her own journey of processing events she had miscategorized from her childhood.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• The importance of digging into the depths of your story
• How shame clouds the lens we look at life through
• Why we can be confident that God's faithfulness remains through the highs and lows of life
• That it is never too late for you to pursue a new calling or a life-long passion

Katrina truly has so much wisdom to share, and I am eager to share this episode with you!

Show Notes: https://jillsavage.org/katrina-cowen-81/

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