Co-hosted by Licensed Professional Counselor and author Eleanor L. Brown and Isamary Nieves Banks, A Better Way to Heal dives into the transformative connection between faith and therapy. Inspired by Elly’s book, A Better Way: Integrating Faith and Psychology to Heal Inner Wounds, this podcast goes beyond the pages to explore how emotional healing and spiritual growth go hand in hand. Elly and Isa offer honest conversations that dispel the myth that faith and therapy are incompatible. Throug ...
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Healing from Shame: Overcoming Emotional Walls in Your Relationships (Part 2)
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In Part 1, we explored how shame creates emotional walls—how it whispers “I am the problem” and quietly sabotages our relationships, faith, and self-worth. Now, in Part 2, we go deeper. Elly, Isa, and guest counselor Jeffrey Warner continue this powerful conversation by unpacking what happens after we recognize shame. What does healing actually loo…
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You’re Not Broken: A Trauma Therapist’s Real-Life Story of Shame, Self-Compassion, and Emotional Healing
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Shame lurks in the shadows of our minds, whispering that we’re not enough, unlovable, or damaged beyond repair. But what if those whispers are lies — and there’s a better way? In this intimate episode of Shame-Free Sundays, I share a personal moment that brought my own shame spiral front and center: a livestream gone wrong. As a trauma therapist, I…
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Healing from Shame: Overcoming Emotional Walls in Your Relationships (Part 1)
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Shame is more than a passing emotion—it’s a deep-rooted belief that whispers, “I am the problem.” In this powerful conversation, Elly and Isa are joined by guest Christian counselor and couples coach Jeffrey Warner—a breakout leader from the A Better Way Conference—as they explore how shame creates invisible walls that block love, connection, and e…
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Healthy Shame vs. Toxic Shame: How to Tell the Difference
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Do you recognize that nagging voice inside that constantly whispers "I'm not enough" or "I'm damaged goods"? That’s shame talking. In this episode of Shame-Free Sundays, we tackle the critical difference between healthy shame that helps you grow and toxic shame that keeps you stuck. Through three simple, relatable stories — breaking something valua…
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Decoding Trauma: Peeling Back the Layers of Emotional Wounds
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In this eye-opening episode of A Better Way to Heal, Elly and Isa peel back the layers of trauma—like an onion—to reveal the hidden wounds that shape our lives. They explore the difference between Big T trauma, Little t trauma, and the often-overlooked impact of developmental wounds. With personal insights, biblical wisdom, and practical tools, the…
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Shame No More: Your Path to Healing is the latest episode in the A Better Way to Heal podcast, where faith meets therapy. In this episode, host Eleanor Brown, LPC, kicks off her new series on shame, exploring what shame is, what it isn’t, and how it deeply impacts our lives. Elly shares her personal journey of overcoming shame-based thinking, how i…
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Healing Inner Wounds: Favorite Lessons from A Better Way
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In this episode of A Better Way to Heal, Elly and Isa share their favorite lessons from A Better Way: Integrating Faith and Psychology to Heal Inner Wounds. Together, they explore how faith, therapy, and understanding our core needs can foster healing and growth. Reflecting on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and God’s provision for each level, they dis…
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Finding Balance Between Faith and Therapy
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Welcome to the debut episode of A Better Way to Heal: Where Faith Meets Therapy. Join Elly and Isa as they dive into the profound balance between spiritual growth and emotional well-being. In this episode, they introduce the podcast’s new name and purpose, explore how faith and therapy can work hand in hand, and tackle the challenges of integrating…
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Casting a Vision for 2025: A Better Way to Dream
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Tired of the same old New Year’s resolutions that feel more like punishment than progress? Join Elly and Isa as they challenge traditional goal-setting and introduce a better way to dream for 2025. Inspired by Habakkuk 2:2—"Write the vision and make it plain"—this episode dives into how writing down your goals and dreams can create clarity, purpose…
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Surviving the Holidays: A Better Way to Navigate Grief This Season
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Navigating the holiday season after losing a loved one can be one of life's most profound challenges. How do you find joy amid grief, especially when traditions trigger memories of those who are no longer with us? This episode of A Better Way promises to equip you with heartfelt insights and practical strategies for facing these emotional tests. Ex…
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A Better Way to Create New Holiday Traditions
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Breaking Free from Dysfunctional Family Patterns The holidays can be a joyful time, but for many, they come with stress, grief, or the pressure of navigating complicated family dynamics. In this episode of A Better Way: The Podcast, we explore how to break free from dysfunctional family patterns and create new, meaningful holiday traditions that nu…
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A Better Way: The PodCast - Rest and Renewal: The Better Way to Self-Care During the Holiday Season
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Practical Steps for Whole-Person Healing and Faith-Focused Self-Care In this episode of A Better Way, we explore how to prioritize rest and renewal as key elements of self-care. Learn practical strategies for integrating self-care into your daily life, balancing physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and aligning your self-care practices with y…
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A Better Way: The PodCast - Overcoming Shame: Steps to Heal and Thrive
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Breaking the Chains: Thriving Beyond Shame Ready to break free from the chains of shame and start thriving? In this powerful episode of A Better Way: The Podcast, titled "Overcoming Shame: Steps to Heal and Thrive," Elly and Issa take you on an eye-opening journey into the depths of shame and how it impacts every aspect of our lives. With raw hones…
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A Better Way: The PodCast - What's in Your Backpack?
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Unpacking Resilience with the Healing Starter Kit In this episode of "A Better Way," join Elly and Isa as they dive deep into the concept of resilience with a special focus on the Backpack Check from the Healing Starter Kit. Discover what it means to assess your resilience, understand its importance, and learn practical steps to build and enhance i…
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A Better Way: The PodCast - Catching Up and Diving In
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Exploring the Impact of 'A Better Way' and Introducing New Tools for Transformation In this FB Live episode of "A Better Way: The PodCast," Elly and Isa dive deep into the transformative world of "A Better Way: Where Faith Meets Healing." The episode starts with the warm, familiar banter of these longtime friends catching up, setting the stage for …
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A Better Way: The PodCast - Meet Your Hosts, part 2
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Journey to Healing: Meet Elly and Isa (Part 2) Welcome to "A Better Way: The PodCast" by therapist and author Eleanor L. Brown and Isamary Banks Nieves based on the remarkable book "A Better Way: Integrating Faith and Psychology to Heal Inner Wounds" by therapist and author Eleanor L. Brown. Elly, as you will get to know her on our podcast, embarks…
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A Better Way: The PodCast - The Early Years
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Navigating Trauma: A Journey Through Childhood Abuse Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics related to childhood sexual abuse, which may be distressing for some listeners. In this deeply personal episode of "A Better Way: The PodCast," Elly opens up about "The Early Years" of her life, sharing her experiences with childhood sexual abuse. Th…
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A Better Way: The PodCast - Meet Your Hosts, part 1
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Journey to Healing: Meet Elly and Isa Welcome to "A Better Way: The PodCast" by therapist and author Eleanor L. Brown and Isamary Banks Nieves based on the remarkable book "A Better Way: Integrating Faith and Psychology to Heal Inner Wounds" by therapist and author Eleanor L. Brown. Elly, as you will get to know her on our podcast, embarks on a tra…
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A Better Way: The PodCast - A Midnight Calling
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Hearing the Divine Call: From Moses to Samuel - A Journey of Faith A conversation about all things related to A Better Way, a book by Eleanor L. Brown This Episode: But in spite of all this royal heritage, the Lord had so stripped Moses that when he heard God's voice out of the burning bush, he could only exclaim, “I am not worthy of the work of th…
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