Faithfully Healed

In this inspiring and heartfelt episode of Faithfully Healed, Latisha Sternod sits down with her dear friend Jen Clark, personal trainer, wellness coach, and former high school counselor—to talk about the journey from emotional healing to physical wellness. What begins as a conversation about faith-based coaching unfolds into a powerful testimony of choosing wholeness, embracing divine identity, and integrating mind, body, and soul.
Jen shares how her passion for health, rooted in Jane Fonda workouts and high school coaching, evolved into a Christ-centered mission to support women through life’s transitions. Together, Latisha and Jen explore how their respective books and ministries mirror each other’s call to healing—one that is both grounded in Scripture and practically lived out in the body.
In this episode, we talk about:
Jen’s transition from school counselor to faith-based fitness coach
How faith and fitness work together to empower emotional healing
The power of choice, and how to seek truth in your spiritual walk
Jen’s heart for helping women overcome body shame and self-doubt
Latisha’s book The Wonderful Counselor and healing from religious trauma
How Catholic spirituality and somatic practices can be united
Why both Jen and Latisha believe their books “marry well” together
Creating inclusive, loving faith spaces for both women and men
Anchor Quote: “You have power and control over your own physiology. You can change it. You can grow it. You can form it.” – Jen Clark
Reflection:What if your healing doesn’t begin in your mind—but in your muscles? What if loving your body is one of the holiest things you can do? As Jen and Latisha show us, Christ-centered wholeness is possible when faith meets fitness—and shame is met with love.
Resources & Mentions: Books:
A New Day, A New Start: Seek Your Sunshine by Jen Clark
The Wonderful Counselor: A Catholic Woman’s Path to Emotional Healing by Latisha Sternod
Scripture Reference:Matthew 7:7 – “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find.”
Connect with Us:Let’s continue this journey of faith and healing together:🌿 Website: thewonderfulcounselor.org📖 Instagram: @the_wonderful_counselor🕊 Facebook: The Wonderful Counselor
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In this deeply intimate episode of Faithfully Healed, we explore the difference between being “helped” with advice—and being held with love. For every woman who has ever received spiritual answers but still felt alone, this conversation is a healing balm.
Latisha Sternod, licensed trauma therapist and Catholic Christian coach, invites us to rediscover the ministry of presence—the sacred art of being with one another in pain, not fixing, rushing, or performing.
Through personal stories, saintly wisdom, and scriptural reflection, we learn how containment, silence, and compassionate space mirror Christ’s love more than any quick solution ever could.
In this episode, we talk about:
The difference between being helped vs. being held
Leticia’s personal story of grief, collapse, and being embraced by love
Why presence, not advice, often brings the deepest healing
What it means to embody “sacred containment” for others in pain
How Carmelite spirituality and silence invite transformation
A powerful client story of healing from emotional neglect and addiction
Galatians 6:1 and what it means to truly bear one another’s burdens
Why containment is a form of ministry—not a pause before the “real work”
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity’s call to let ourselves be loved
Anchor Quote:“Containment is a ministry. It’s sacred holding of your emotions, your spirit, your story.”
Reflection:What if the healing you need isn’t in more answers—but in deeper presence? What if the most Christlike thing we can do is not to help someone out of their pain, but to hold them inside it?
Resources & Mentions:
Scripture Reference: Galatians 6:1 – “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
Saint Referenced: St. Elizabeth of the Trinity – “Let yourself be loved.”
Free Resource: 3-Day Faith & Nervous System Reset thewonderfulcounselor.org
Book: The Wonderful Counselor thewonderfulcounselor.org
Program: The Wonderful Counselor Pathway thewonderfulcounselor.org
Connect with Me: Let’s stay connected beyond the podcast. You can find more tools, encouragement, and faith-centered resources here:🌿 Website: thewonderfulcounselor.org📖 Instagram: @the_wonderful_counselor🕊 Facebook: The Wonderful Counselor
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In this deeply needed episode of Faithfully Healed, we dismantle the damaging myth that spiritual maturity means emotional suppression. If you’ve ever been told “God won’t give you more than you can handle” while drowning in pain, this conversation is for you.
Latisha Sternod, licensed trauma therapist and Catholic Christian coach, breaks down the concept of spiritual bypassing—when religious language is used to dismiss or avoid real emotional suffering. Through Scripture, saintly wisdom, and real-life stories, we explore what it looks like to honor your feelings without abandoning your faith.
God doesn’t bypass your pain. He meets you in it.
In this episode, we talk about:
What spiritual bypassing is—and how it shows up in Christian culture
Why dismissing emotions causes harm, not holiness
The witness of St. John of the Cross and The Dark Night of the Soul
The difference between religious platitudes and spiritual presence
A powerful story of healing from emotional dismissal in childhood
How to sit with pain, not smother it—with Scripture, presence, and prayer
Romans 12:15 and the call to weep with those who weep
The importance of integrating somatic practices with prayer
Why emotional honesty is a spiritual discipline
Anchor Quote:“Let’s stop bypassing. Let’s start beholding. Your whole life belongs in the presence of God.”
Reflection:What if being spiritual doesn’t mean pretending to be okay—but being honest about the hurt, and letting God meet you there?
Resources & Mentions:
Scripture References:
Romans 12:15 – “Rejoice with those who rejoice. Mourn with those who mourn.”
Saints Referenced:
St. John of the Cross (The Dark Night of the Soul)
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Free Resource: 3-Day Faith & Nervous System Reset Book: The Wonderful Counselor http://thewonderfulcounselor.org/ Program: The Wonderful Counselor Pathway
Connect with Me: Let’s stay connected beyond the podcast. You can find more tools, encouragement, and faith-centered resources here:🌿 Website: http://thewonderfulcounselor.org/📖 Instagram: @the_wonderful_counselor🕊 Facebook: The Wonderful Counselor
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In this episode of Faithfully Healed, we tenderly confront the exhausting cycle of striving and spinning, and offer a Christ-centered invitation to healing through sacred structure. Latisha Sternod, licensed clinical counselor and Catholic coach, shares how true transformation doesn’t come from more hustle, but from holy rhythm.
Through Scripture, somatic wisdom, and the lived experience of women who have walked this path, we explore how containment, clarity, and consistency form the foundation of real healing.
If you've ever thought, “I just need more discipline,” this episode gently uncovers a deeper truth: You don’t need more willpower, you need divine order.
This conversation is both a balm and a blueprint for every woman who is tired of trying harder and ready to be held in holy peace.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why spinning isn’t a willpower problem—it’s a containment problem
How Carmelite spirituality and the liturgical calendar offer practical structure
The power of sacred order in daily life (from phone rules to adoration time)
Proverbs 21:5 and what it reveals about divine discipline
A 3-step framework for healing: Clarity, Containment, Consistent Action
The truth in love: how emotional clarity honors our dignity (Ephesians 4:15)
Real client journeys of shifting from chaos to calm
How God is not a God of confusion but of peace (1 Corinthians 14:33)
Teresa of Ávila’s reminder that healing begins “among the pots and pans”
Anchor Quote:“You don’t need to hustle more—you need holy structure.”
Reflection:What if peace isn’t found by pushing harder, but by pausing deeper? What if the healing you crave isn’t outside you—but waiting in the sacred rhythms of your ordinary life?
Resources & Mentions:
Scripture References:
Proverbs 21:5 – “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance…”
Ephesians 4:15 – “Speaking the truth in love…”
1 Corinthians 14:33 – “For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.”
Saint Referenced:
Teresa of Ávila
Free Resource: 3-Day Faith & Nervous System Reset
Book: The Wonderful Counselor
Program: The Wonderful Counselor Pathway
Connect with Me: Let’s stay connected beyond the podcast. You can find more tools, encouragement, and faith-centered resources here:🌿 Website: thewonderfulcounselor.org📖 Instagram: @the_wonderful_counselor🕊 Facebook: The Wonderful Counselor
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In this episode of Faithfully Healed, we tenderly reframe what it means to care for yourself as a Christian woman. We name the difference between self-indulgence and self-stewardship, and we dismantle the myth that burnout is a badge of holiness. Through stories, Scripture, and somatic wisdom, we explore how rest isn’t selfish. It’s sacred.
This conversation is rooted in truth, healing, and the unwavering presence of God.
Whether you’ve believed that self-care is selfish, or you’re simply too exhausted to consider it, we pray this episode meets you with mercy. You’ll hear how Jesus modeled rest, how saints like Teresa of Ávila embodied rhythm and reflection, and how your nervous system and your soul, need more than hustle. They need holiness.
We do things differently here. This is not just a conversation. It’s an invitation to steward your life, your body, and your time as a sacred offering.
In this episode, we talk about:
The lie that faithfulness equals burnout and how it forms in Christian culture
Jesus’ own example of rest, silence, boundaries, and help
Why emotional depletion and nervous system overload are spiritual issues, too
The difference between self-indulgence and soul stewardship
Real-life examples of clients shifting from burnout to balance
Saints who modeled structured self-care: Teresa of Ávila & Mother Teresa
A list of gentle, sacred practices to integrate rest into daily rhythms
The call to live from overflow, not depletion
Anchor Quote:
“You can pour out without emptying yourself. You are not the well - God is.”
Reflection:
Rest isn’t rebellion. It’s obedience. What if taking care of yourself isn’t selfish but a sacred way of honoring the God who made you?
Resources & Mentions:
Scripture Reference: Matthew 11:28 – “Come to me, all who are weary…”
Saints Referenced: Teresa of Ávila, Mother Teresa
Free Resource: 3-Day Faith & Nervous System Reset
Book: The Wonderful Counselor
Program: The Wonderful Counselor Pathway
Connect with Me:
Let’s stay connected beyond the podcast. You can find more tools, encouragement, and faith-centered resources here:
🌿 Website: thewonderfulcounselor.org 📖 Instagram: @the_wonderful_counselor 🕊 Facebook: The Wonderful Counselor
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In this episode of Faithfully Healed, we reclaim something sacred, your God, given dignity. If you’ve ever been taught that shame was holy, or that feeling bad enough would make you good enough, this conversation is for you. We gently dismantle the lie that shame leads to sanctity, and instead affirm that true transformation is born from conviction, not condemnation.
This conversation is rooted in truth, healing, and the unwavering presence of God.
Whether you’ve struggled with guilt that won’t lift, or perfectionism dressed up as piety, this episode invites you to lay down shame and step into sacred restoration. You’ll learn the difference between shame and conviction—and how Jesus meets us not with judgment, but with presence.
We do things differently here. This is not just a conversation. It’s an invitation to come out of hiding and be fully seen, fully known, and fully loved.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why shame is not a fruit of holiness—and what it actually produces
The difference between toxic shame and Holy Spirit conviction
What Scripture says about condemnation and your identity in Christ (Romans 8:1)
The shelf life of emotion and how shame gets stuck in our nervous system
How reconciliation can be a healing encounter, not a shaming one
Releasing shame and embracing holy safety through sacred structure
A powerful reframe: we were never meant to carry shame—we are meant to carry grace
Anchor Quote:
“There is no healing in shame. We were never meant to carry it. We were meant to carry grace.”
Reflection:
Conviction restores. Shame isolates. What if your healing starts not by fixing what’s wrong but by believing that you are already deeply loved?
Resources & Mentions:
Scripture Reference: Romans 8:1 – “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Book: The Wonderful Counselor: A Catholic Christian Woman’s Path to Emotional Healing, Somatic Peace, and Wholeness in Christ
Free Resource: 3-Day Faith & Nervous System Reset
Programs: The Wonderful Counselor Pathway, on-demand courses, and parish-based offerings
Connect with Me:
Let’s stay connected beyond the podcast. You can find more tools, encouragement, and faith-centered resources here:
🌿 Website: https://www.thewonderfulcounselor.org/
📖 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wonderfulcounselor/
🕊 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the_wonderfulcounselor
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In this episode of Faithfully Healed, we explore what it means to feel safe, truly safe, within your own body. Many Christian women love God deeply, but silently carry anxiety, dissociation, or a sense of disconnection they don’t know how to name. Today, we offer language, compassion, and somatic tools to help you understand your body’s signals as sacred, not shameful.
This conversation is rooted in truth, healing, and the unwavering presence of God.
Whether you’re wondering why you shut down in conflict, cry in prayer, or panic when things are finally calm, this episode is a gentle invitation to stop blaming your faith and start listening to your body. You’ll learn how trauma impacts the nervous system, and how God’s Spirit works through both awareness and embodiment to bring healing.
We do things differently here. This is not just a conversation. It’s an invitation to reinhabit your body with kindness and experience the Holy Spirit in your healing journey.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why you can love Jesus and still feel anxious, numb, or triggered
The three trauma responses: fight, flight, and freeze and what they look like in everyday life
How unprocessed trauma keeps your nervous system activated even after the danger is gone
Two simple but powerful somatic practices to help you feel grounded in God's presence: ✔️ Present Moment Awareness with the Holy Spirit ✔️ Open vs. Focused Attention Awareness
Why somatic healing is not “new age,” but deeply in line with Christ-centered wholeness
A blessing and invitation to continue healing through prayer, resources, and community
Anchor Quote:
“When your body knows it’s safe, your spirit can rest. And when your spirit can rest, your body can heal.”
Reflection:
Your nervous system is not a flaw—it’s a faithful messenger. Learning to listen to it with the Holy Spirit is part of reclaiming your God-given wholeness.
Resources & Mentions:
Two Guided Somatic Exercises: Self and Spirit Awareness + Open/Focused Attention
Book: The Wonderful Counselor: A Catholic Christian Woman’s Path to Emotional Healing
Free 3-Day Reset: Faith & Nervous System Reset
Programs: The Wonderful Counselor Pathway, parish offerings, on-demand courses
Connect with Me:
Let’s stay connected beyond the podcast. You can find more tools, encouragement, and faith-centered resources here:
🌿 Website: https://www.thewonderfulcounselor.org/
📖 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wonderfulcounselor/
🕊 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the_wonderfulcounselor
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In this episode of Faithfully Healed, we invite you to shift your view of healing—not as a straight line or quick fix, but as a layered, spiraled journey filled with divine presence. Together, we dismantle the myth that “going back” means failure and embrace the sacred truth that healing happens in seasons, stages, and slow returnings.
This conversation is rooted in truth, healing, and the unwavering presence of God.
Whether you're wrestling with old wounds that seem to resurface, or wondering why you’re not “healed yet,” we pray this episode brings comfort and clarity. You’ll learn how God’s gentleness, not your performance, is the measure of healing. And how to name where you are today—not with shame, but with holy honesty.
We do things differently here. This is not just a conversation — it’s an invitation to walk with God layer by layer, breath by breath, knowing He is never in a rush.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why healing is layered, not linear—and how that’s a divine design
How to recognize the four layers of healing:
Cognitive: beliefs and thoughts
Neurological: nervous system and somatic patterns
Emotional: grief, fear, shame, anger
Spiritual: trust, surrender, identity in Christ
The myth of “one and done” healing—and why discipleship is the deeper path
Saint Hildegarde and the seasonal wisdom of healing
Scripture-led lectio divina reflections on: ✔️ Philippians 1:6 ✔️ Joel 2:25 ✔️ 2 Corinthians 4:16
The beauty of being “in the middle” of the process—and how God meets us there
Anchor Quote: “Healing in layers isn’t failure—it’s faithfulness.”
Reflection: You’re not behind. You’re becoming. Wholeness isn’t the finish line—it’s a way of walking with God.
Resources & Mentions:
Scriptures for Reflection: Philippians 1:6, Joel 2:25, 2 Corinthians 4:16
Concept: Layered healing through cognitive, emotional, somatic, and spiritual integration
Tool: Lectio Divina (Sacred Scripture Meditation)
Learn more about upcoming programs and tools at https://www.thewonderfulcounselor.org/
Connect with Us:
Let’s stay connected beyond the podcast. You can find more tools, encouragement, and faith-centered resources here:
🌿 Website: https://www.thewonderfulcounselor.org/
📖 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wonderfulcounselor/
🕊 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the_wonderfulcounselor
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In this episode of Faithfully Healed, we open a deeply needed conversation about trauma within the body of Christ—not just from the world outside the church, but from the very places we expected safety and healing. We name the wounds of spiritual bypassing, dismissal, and the silencing of pain in Christian spaces—and how this shapes our relationship with God, self, and community.
This conversation is rooted in truth, healing, and the unwavering presence of God.
Whether you've been hurt by leaders, silenced by fellow believers, or dismissed by well-meaning words like “just pray about it,” I pray this episode meets you tenderly. You’ll hear why truth-telling, presence, and embodied compassion are essential to real healing, and how the church can become a true refuge again.
We do things differently here. This is not just a conversation — it’s an invitation to reclaim your voice, name your pain, and begin the work of sacred restoration.
In this episode, I talk about:
What spiritual bypassing really is—and how it harms those in pain
The emotional cost of being silenced in church spaces
Why prayer and Scripture alone aren’t enough without presence and care
How trauma lives in the body—and why embodiment is vital for healing
The role of the faith community in healing and truth-telling
A call to spiritual leaders: the importance of trauma-informed ministry
The power of empathy and sacred witness in community
How Jesus modeled presence—not performance—when He healed
Anchor Quote: “Healing is not performance. It’s a process. And grace walks with you.”
Reflection: Jesus didn’t bypass the bleeding woman or the weeping Mary. He stopped, He saw, He wept. Let’s be that kind of church.
Resources & Mentions:
Scripture Reflection: The example of Jesus’ presence in the Gospels
Concept: Spiritual Bypassing (inspired by Bob Schuchts)
Programs & Tools: Trauma-informed coaching and community care at https://thewonderfulcounselor.org/
Connect with Us:
Let’s stay connected beyond the podcast. You can find more tools, encouragement, and faith-centered resources here:
🌿 Website: https://www.thewonderfulcounselor.org/
📖 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wonderfulcounselor/
🕊 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the_wonderfulcounselor
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In this episode of Faithfully Healed, we explore the real meaning of trauma—what it is, how it shows up in our nervous system, and why healing requires more than just talking or spiritual discipline. We take a deep look into how emotional neglect, spiritual shame, and unmet needs shape our sense of self and our relationship with God.
This conversation is rooted in truth, healing, and the unwavering presence of God.
Whether you’ve endured big T trauma or small but wounding moments of disconnection, this episode invites you to see your story through a lens of compassion. You’ll hear why emotional pain is not a sign of failure, but a sacred signal to tend to what’s been buried. We’ll talk about how faith-based healing isn’t about spiritual performance—but about embodiment, restoration, and grace.
We do things differently here. This is not just a conversation — it’s an invitation to reclaim your divine dignity, reconnect with your body, and experience the fullness of healing that God desires for you.
In this episode, I talk about:
The true definition of trauma and why it’s more than just catastrophic events
How emotional neglect and spiritual shame in childhood shape our adult lives
The difference between big T trauma and little T trauma, and why both matter
The damaging impact of toxic religious messages and how they distort our self-worth
Why faith-based healing must be gentle, embodied, and shame-free
How trauma affects our nervous system and sense of belonging
The sacred connection between embodiment, healing, and spirituality
Why healing trauma is holy work—and the path to deeper union with God
Anchor Quote: “Healing trauma is holy work. It’s the path to sainthood.”
Reflection: God doesn’t rush you. He meets you in the ache, not the performance. You’re not too much. You’re not too late. You’re still His.”
Resources & Mentions:
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1 – “You are made very good.”
Trauma stats & definitions from U.S. mental health research
The Wonderful Chancelor Programs and faith-based therapy resources at https://thewonderfulcounselor.org/
Connect with Us:
Let’s stay connected beyond the podcast. You can find more tools, encouragement, and faith-centered resources here:
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