Healing with WORTH

Join your hosts, Janine and Naomi, as we dive into an enlightening discussion with our special guest, Ashley Hilton. Ashley recently graduated with her master's degree in counseling and is working toward dual licensing as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist in Colorado. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, focusing on those dealing with betrayal, trauma, infidelity, compulsive pornography addiction, and shame. In this episode, Ashley shares insights from her work, particularly her experience with the Gottman method, EFT, and EMDR. She discusses her integrative approach to healing that considers physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and psychological aspects for deeper and lasting change. Ashley introduces us to the advanced healing group she runs, designed for women moving from merely surviving to truly thriving. This group supports women in navigating the complex and often messy middle stages of recovery and empowerment, offering a space for hard questions and self-empowerment. The core topic of our conversation is the concept of forgiveness, especially within the context of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We explore how gospel principles can sometimes be weaponized, leading to cognitive dissonance and confusion. Ashley deconstructs cultural myths around forgiveness, distinguishing between forgiveness and reconciliation, and offers a richer understanding of these concepts.

In today's episode, we dive into the transformative practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness involves being fully aware of your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and surroundings in the present moment. This practice can significantly reduce stress, enhance your mood, and improve overall well-being. Join us as we share practical tips to integrate mindfulness into your daily life. We'll discuss how mindfulness can be particularly beneficial when dealing with trauma, anxiety, or anger. One of the key components we'll explore is mindful breathing—a simple yet powerful tool that helps center your mind and body. We'll walk you through the steps of mindful breathing, starting with finding a comfortable position and focusing on your breath without judgment. We’ll also revisit insights from our past guest, Dallin Brun, who emphasized that if you're focusing on your breath, you're doing it right. We'll also introduce five different types of breathing techniques to incorporate into your mindfulness practice, starting with deep belly breathing. Whether you're lying down or sitting, you'll learn how to inhale deeply, feel the air inflate your belly, and release tension with each exhale. Tune in to this episode to discover how mindfulness can help you navigate life's challenges and bring peace to your everyday moments.

In todays episode, host Naomi and Janeen are joined by guest, Karen Gilmore, and explore the profound impact of discovering a spouse's pornography addiction on personal faith and trust. Many women find themselves grappling with feelings of betrayal—not just by their partners, but by God and ecclesiastical leaders. In the episode, we will dive into the emotional and spiritual upheaval that follows such revelations, discussing the cognitive dissonance and lengthy healing process involved.Karen shares her personal story, detailing the challenges she faced in her marriage, her journey of maintaining faith, and the eventual decision to move forward after decades of struggle. Together, they address the complex emotions of anger, hurt, and mistrust that arise, emphasizing the importance of validating these feelings and finding support.Listeners will gain insight into:The intersection of personal faith and marital betrayal.Strategies for dealing with ecclesiastical injuries and mistrust.The importance of distinguishing between gospel doctrines and church culture.Practical steps for rebuilding a relationship with God and maintaining spiritual health despite deep personal wounds.Join us as we validate the struggles, offer hope, and provide tools for women navigating this challenging journey. This conversation is an essential resource for those seeking to reconcile their faith with the harsh realities of betrayal.

Staci Somes, a WORTH counselor, joins Janeen in talking about her journey to divorce and when she knew it was okay to walk away. Want to work with Staci? Visit her website: https://www.fireweedcoach.com/

Host Naomi and Janeen explore five myths about setting boundaries in relationships, particularly with people who engage in abusive patterns. It emphasizes the importance of boundaries for self-care and challenges five misconceptions around boundaries. The hosts highlight the complexity of establishing and maintaining boundaries with relational abuse and stress the need for professional support and self-compassion.

In this episode Naomi and Janeen continue their discussion with WORTH Director, Kimberly Day, of the healing journey after betrayal trauma and how the new (and old) WORTH programs help to facilitate support and healing in different chapters of that often complicated and confusing journey. If you have any questions about any of the programs discussed here or would like to get involved in any of the programs, please email worth@lifechangingservices.org

In this episode Janine and Naomi interview the Worth Director, Kimberly Day and discuss the WORTH program and how it serves betrayed women in their healing and growth journeys. For more information and to register go to www.healingwithworth.org

Janine and Naomi are back with our second season of the WORTH Podcast! They review the 4 pillars of Worth (Boundaries, Self Care, Connection and Action), how they have come to understand them, and how they have benefited from them in their own lives. AND - we have lots more coming! We are excited to be back with you on your own journeys