Episodes
Nov. 11, 2024
How Does God Heal Complex Trauma?
Episode 142 In this episode, I delve into an intriguing question posed by one of my listeners: Can healing of complex trauma happen through a personal encounter with God where He reveals His true nature to us? Building on a …
Oct. 28, 2024
How Healing Complex Trauma Transforms Our Image of God
Episode 141 In this episode, I delve into how our healing from complex trauma also heals our image of God. Drawing from my own experiences since 2008, I discuss three types of trauma—emotional neglect, emotional/spiritual ab…
Oct. 14, 2024
How Complex Trauma Impacts Spiritual Discernment
Episode 140 In this episode, I explore how complex trauma affects our ability to make spiritual discernment by making it difficult for us to have "holy indifference". Often times we know we struggle to have that detachment w…
Sept. 30, 2024
How can I experience the unconditional love of God?
Episode 139 In this episode, I address a thought-provoking question from one of my subscribers who asked how can we experience the unconditional love of God. I delve into the concept of embodied spirituality, underscoring th…
Sept. 16, 2024
How Interior Integration helps us with our Fear of Criticism
Episode 138 In this personal narrative, I discuss my journey as a recovering complex trauma survivor, grappling with a deep-seated fear of criticism, judgment, and rejection, and how these fears intersect with my faith and m…
Sept. 9, 2024
Personal Vocation Discernment through the Stages of Faith
Episode 137 In this episode, I delve into the journey of personal vocation discernment across different stages of faith, inspired by the book 'The Critical Journey: Stages in the Life of Faith' . I share my insights on how o…
Aug. 30, 2024
Podcast Update and Welcome to New Listeners
Bonus Episode 136 In this episode, I share some updates as my subscriber count has grown across various platforms. Whether you're new to my content or a long-time follower, I introduce myself, my journey, and my mission behi…
Aug. 26, 2024
What's the Difference between Spiritual Fervour and Spiritual Maturity?
Episode 135 In this episode, I delve into the transition many of us experience from spiritual fervour to spiritual maturity, especially during deep healing and integration. I discuss the differences between these stages, foc…
Aug. 19, 2024
A Trauma-Informed Perspective to Spiritual Growth (with Edwina Yeow)
Episode 134 Join me in this candid episode as I engage in a heartfelt conversation with trauma-informed and somatic-trained Catholic spiritual guide Edwina Yeow, founder of Anam Cara Ministries (Singapore) . We delve into th…
Aug. 12, 2024
Journeying Through Spiritual Midlife Crisis
Episode 133 In this episode, I share my personal experience with spiritual midlife crisis. I share about the difficult and transformative phases of my journey, including moments of doubt, deep introspection, and the deconstr…
Aug. 5, 2024
Stages of Maturing Faith: Insights From "The Critical Journey"
Episode 132 In this episode, I introduce and share reflections from “The Critical Journey: Stages in the Life of Faith," by Janet O. Hagberg and Robert A. Guelich . This remarkable resource opened my eyes to the stages of fa…
July 29, 2024
Journeying Towards A More Embodied and Authentic Faith
Episode 131 In this episode, I share my personal journey from having a disembodied faith, which was largely intellectual and disconnected from my emotional and physical experiences, to developing an embodied faith that integ…
July 22, 2024
Distinguishing Between Self-Abandonment and Authentic Self-Gift
Episode 130 In this episode, I share my deep personal reflections on what it means to lay down my life in alignment with Christ, but without feeling lesser for it. Growing up in an enmeshed family system with rigid expectati…
July 15, 2024
Why Not Going To Church Can Be A Trauma Response
Episode 129 In this episode, I engage in a deep and meaningful conversation with Catholic author and trauma therapist Brya Hanan. We delve into the complexities of trauma, particularly how it intersects with our faith journe…
June 3, 2024
Embracing Complexity: Rediscovering Faithfulness In The Healing Journey
Episode 128 In this final episode of the season, I share how my understanding of faithfulness has evolved as I healed. Initially, my understanding of faithfulness was deeply rooted in a binary, performance-based perspective,…
May 27, 2024
Finding Self-Love Amidst Compulsions & Addictions
Episode 127 In this podcast episode, I open up about a deeply personal and often stigmatised issue - my struggle with compulsions and addictions. I discuss how these issues are not only challenging to confront but are also s…
May 20, 2024
Embracing Your True Self & Making Authentic Connections
Episode 126 In this episode, I delve into a poignant question raised during a webinar Q&A session about whether connecting with oneself inevitably enhances our connections with others, especially when expressing our true sel…
May 13, 2024
How Important Is It To Choose A Catholic/Christian Therapist?
Episode 125 In this episode of our current series, I delve into the topic of whether choosing a therapist or spiritual director of the same faith, specifically Christian or Catholic, is crucial for one's journey towards inte…
May 6, 2024
4 Considerations When Choosing A Therapist
Episode 124 In this episode, I delve into the continuation of my exploration on seeking guidance, pivoting from the quest for a spiritual director to the process of choosing a therapist. I reveal key considerations that have…
April 29, 2024
5 Considerations When Choosing A Spiritual Director
Episode 123 In this in-depth episode, I share my personal experiences and insights on the importance and process of selecting a spiritual director to guide one's spiritual journey. I outline five key considerations that hav…
April 22, 2024
Is It Time to Change Your Spiritual Director or Therapist?
Episode 122 This episode covers practical advice for individuals deeply invested in their integrated spiritual and emotional healing journeys. I particularly emphasise the importance of recognising when it might be time to c…
April 15, 2024
The Contemplative Heart of Interior Integration
Episode 121 In this episode of Becoming Me, I delve into the contemplative heart of interior integration. I talk about the integration of spirituality, psychology, neuroscience, and other fields as essential in the journey o…
April 8, 2024
3 Spiritual Blocks That Stem From Attachment Trauma
Episode 120 In this episode I highlight three common spiritual blocks: the inability to develop a close and intimate relationship with God, the struggle with being still and silent, and the challenges of discernment and deci…
April 1, 2024
Are You Spiritualising Forgiveness?
Episode 119 In this episode, I discuss the concept of spiritualising forgiveness and its implications in faith and daily life. I talk about how the struggles many people often face in integrating love and forgiveness in thei…