Welcome to Goodbye Guilt & Shame, the podcast that offers a beacon of hope for those navigating the complex emotions of guilt and shame. Each week, hosts Ashley and Jess engage in powerful, interview-style conversations with individuals who have triumphed over their past traumas. Through authentic stories of healing and resilience, they provide listeners with the tools and resources necessary to embark on their own journeys toward emotional freedom. Our mission is to foster a safe and suppor ...
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April Awareness: The Importance of Abortion Recovery Support
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57:20Abortion Recovery Awareness Month serves as a poignant reminder of the emotional complexities surrounding the experience of abortion. In this discussion, we delve into the profound challenges individuals face when grappling with guilt and shame stemming from their decisions. Our esteemed guests, Becky Herbert and Tina Fortin, both pioneers in provi…
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Empowering Mothers: Overcoming Postpartum Challenges
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46:23The focus of today's podcast centers on postpartum depression, a condition that affects a significant percentage of women during and after childbirth, often accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame. We, Ashley and Jess, engage in a profound conversation with Stephanie Overstreet, a registered nurse and nutritional therapy practitioner, who shares…
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Hope and Restoration: A Deep Dive into the Realities of Sex Trafficking
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1:01:12This podcast episode delves into the harrowing yet crucial subject of sex trafficking, featuring two remarkable guests who bring forth their invaluable insights and experiences. The first guest, Elizabeth Freisinger of Shared Hope International, elucidates the organization's three-pronged approach—prevention, restoration, and justice—in combating t…
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Discovering Identity: The Unraveled Roots Journey with Restored Nation
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1:05:10This podcast episode features a profound dialogue concerning the Unraveled Roots groups, an initiative established by Support After Abortion, designed to assist individuals in navigating the emotional complexities stemming from past traumas. Our esteemed guests, Tracie Tandy, Dan Layne, and Julia Salanoa, who lead these groups, along with participa…
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Navigating the Waters of Addiction: Resources and Realities
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49:18Addiction remains a pervasive challenge that plagues countless individuals across diverse backgrounds, often accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame. In our latest discussion, we delve into addiction recovery resources, highlighting the paramount importance of both professional guidance and community support in achieving sobriety. We are privile…
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Transform Your Story: Attend Andrea's Life-Changing Workshops
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54:45In this enlightening discourse, we delve into the profound journey of Andrea Woodward, a licensed clinical pastoral counselor, author, and advocate for women seeking healing and wholeness. Andrea reveals the intricacies of her own experiences, which have shaped her mission to support others navigating trauma and emotional distress. She elucidates h…
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From Heartbreak to Healing: James and Kristy’s Miscarriage Story
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38:23This episode of the Goodbye Guilt and Shame Podcast features a deep and heartfelt conversation with James and Kristy, a couple who share their personal journey through the grief of miscarriage. They emphasize the often-overlooked emotional toll that such losses can have on both partners, highlighting the importance of healing together. Christy reco…
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Join the Conversation: How Strong Moms Overcome Challenges Together
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45:08This podcast episode delves into the importance of community support for single mothers, highlighting the transformative impact of the Strong Moms group. Hosts Jess and Ashley engage in heartfelt conversations with two remarkable guests, Autumn and Jackie, who share their personal journeys and experiences as single moms. They discuss the challenges…
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7 Surprise questions - Get to know your show hosts better
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38:40On this lighthearted episode, hosts Ashley and Jess prepare 7 surprise questions to ask each other, as a fun way to share about their lives outside of the show and about some of their passions and hobbies. Remember, Ashley and Jess are reachable on Instagram at Goodbye Guilt and Shame or at RestoredNation.org. They welcome your questions and even s…
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Men and Grief: Personal Stories and Healing After Abortion
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51:20In this episode, we interview Dan and Eric, who openly share their personal stories and experiences with abortion. They discuss the unique ways men cope with grief, the emotional aftermath, and the importance of giving men a voice in conversations about fatherhood and abortion. This meaningful dialogue aims to shed light on the silent struggles men…
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Breaking the Silence: Courage to Speak Up about Abuse
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55:14Join show hosts Ashley & Jess as they interview two amazing and brave women. The first guest is Nancy Kenaston, she is a group leader and facilitator for a group Called Mending the Soul. This group focuses on Understanding & Healing Abuse. Their next guest is Author Melissa Olson, she wrote the book Broken Girl Fly: Overcoming the Trauma of Childho…
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Empowering Teen Parents: Reducing Guilt and Shame through community support
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39:36In show 5, Jess interviews Ashley about how she experienced guilt and shame as a teen parent. She shares vulnerably about how the treatment she received from family and her community directly effected her choice to choose abortion for her 2nd and 3rd pregnancies. Next Jess & Ashley interview Jennifer Hoffman, the founder and CEO of Life Options Net…
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Join Ashley and Jess as they discuss important questions surrounding trauma and grief following an elective abortion. They answer questions like; "Are men and women allowed to grieve after an elective abortion?" They share from their own experiences spanning 14 years, about what women experience after an elective abortion. This episode is perfect f…
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Tormented by their decisions & emotions, they found hope in She's Restored
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25:06On this weeks show Ashley and Jess have the honor of interviewing Melanie Lindseth & Tracie Tandy. They have both walked though the group called She's Restored. This resource is Bible based and considered a free group resource. The organization Restored Nation hosts this group in the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR area. Restored Nation provides the…
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Join Ashley as she interviews Jess on this show. Jess is a vocational Ordained Minister and Pastor for Children and Families at Heritage Church NW in Vancouver, WA. She is the founder or Restored Nation and is now functioning as the Director of Advancement and a group facilitator. She has been married to Dan for 19 years, and they have 3 young adul…
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She endured trauma, loss and grief over and over and found hope and healing in the end.
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14:51On our first show we are excited to hear from one of our hosts Ashely. She will be telling her real life story of hope that came from healing after, rejection, grief and loss resulting in guilt and shame. Ashley is a Clinical Nurse Educator, an Infinite Worth RN crisis line operator, and the Executive Director for Restored Nation. She is passionate…
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