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 it shaped her sense of self, and how faith and therapy helped her find her voice. She introduces Harmony—a metaphor for thriving beyond shame—and discusses how unrecognized shame can keep us trapped in negative thinking.

If you’ve ever doubted your worth, struggled with self-criticism, or felt like your voice didn’t matter, this episode is for you. Elly also introduces her Shame Quiz, a powerful tool available on her website, to help listeners uncover hidden shame and take the first step toward healing.

Join us for Shame-Free Sundays—short but powerful conversations designed to help you break free from toxic shame and embrace a life of confidence, self-acceptance, and faith-driven healing.

📌 Key Takeaways:

• The difference between healthy and toxic shame
• How childhood messages shape our self-worth
• Overcoming shame-based thinking through faith and therapy
• The journey from surviving to thriving (living in harmony, not just balance)
• How to recognize shame in your thoughts and behaviors

🎧 Listen now and start your journey to healing!
💡 Take the Shame Quiz: https://www.eleanorbrowncounseling.com/shame-quiz-freebie

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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 discuss the importance of meeting our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs on the journey from surviving to thriving.

Elly opens up about her personal experiences with food insecurity and how unmet needs can leave lasting emotional wounds. Isa reflects on the power of vulnerability, while both hosts emphasize the importance of rest, connection, and overcoming shame. They also discuss God’s provision for each level of need and how integrating faith with therapeutic tools can foster resilience and growth.

Tune in to hear how A Better Way offers practical steps to move from simply surviving to thriving, and learn how the BETTER Framework can guide your healing journey.

Resources Mentioned:

• A Better Way: Integrating Faith and Psychology to Heal Inner Wounds
• A Better Way Companion Guide: Your 8-Week Path to Healing
  • https://www.eleanorbrowncounseling.com/a-better-way
• The A Better Way Guide
  • https://www.eleanorbrowncounseling.com/a-better-way-guide-freebie
• Take the Shame Quiz
  • https://www.eleanorbrowncounseling.com/shame-quiz-freebie

We’d love to hear from you! Comment with your favorite part of the book or let us know what resonated most with you.

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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 these worlds.

Through thoughtful discussions, biblical insights, and real-life anecdotes, Elly and Isa illuminate how mindfulness is a divine gift, how grief and loss shape our healing journey, and how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ties into Scripture. Whether you're a person of faith seeking mental health support or a therapist looking to integrate spirituality into your practice, this conversation will inspire you to embrace a more whole-person approach to healing.

Discover how to find therapists who respect your faith and how to foster empathy and understanding within church communities. Stay tuned for topics that will enrich your journey from simply surviving to thriving.

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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, and lasting change.

Discover the power of vision boards, not as wishful thinking but as tools for intentional growth, self-care, and emotional well-being. Elly shares her word for the year—soak—a guiding theme of rest, renewal, and creativity, while Isa reflects on the importance of creating structure and extending grace in relationships.

From practical tips on nurturing emotional safety and setting boundaries to exploring creativity and self-worth, this episode provides a roadmap to dream bigger and live more intentionally. Whether it’s running a 5K, starting a new hobby, or planning a restorative retreat (like Elly’s upcoming trip to Scotland!), this conversation will inspire you to build a vision grounded in faith, purpose, and authenticity.

Grab your journal, gather inspiration, and join us as we dreamcast a life that moves beyond simply surviving to truly thriving in 2025.

Topics Covered:

• Why traditional resolutions often fail
• Writing down goals for clarity and focus
• Building vision boards for all areas of life
• Choosing a word of the year for guidance
• Nurturing emotional safety, creativity, and meaningful relationships

Call to Action: Share your vision board ideas and goals with us—we’d love to see what you’re dreaming for 2025!

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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. Explore the duality of maintaining faith while acknowledging the void left by those who've passed, and learn through shared personal stories how grief intertwines with family dynamics and unresolved relationships.

Reflecting on our connection to loved ones, we delve into the power of memory and gratitude as healing tools. Discover how fragmented memories and cherished moments can serve as bridges to the past, offering comfort and strength. We'll guide you through practices like prayer and visiting memorials to honor legacies, while showing how these reflections can mend and fortify bonds with those still present in our lives. By integrating gratitude into daily life, you can unlock the blessings even amid sorrow, using them to foster resilience and connection.

Establishing boundaries is vital for nurturing healthy relationships, especially when grief intensifies the need for self-care. Learn scenarios where saying "no" is necessary and how respecting limits can enhance relationships rather than hinder them. Find solace in the hope of reunions in a spiritual realm, and embrace the importance of solitude over isolation for healing. Finally, we invite you to share your holiday traditions with us, fostering a community of support and inspiration as we navigate the season together.

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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 nurture your well-being. Whether you’re dealing with loss, leaving a toxic home, or combining families after marriage, this episode will empower you to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and establish traditions that reflect your values.

Join us as we cover practical tips on:

Setting clear boundaries to protect your emotional health

Shifting focus to what you can control and practicing gratitude

Honoring loved ones after loss while embracing flexibility

Creating rituals for healing and choosing a “chosen family” after leaving a dysfunctional home

Blending traditions with intention and healthy communication in marriage

Tune in to learn how you can transform this holiday season into one of peace, joy, and personal growth—on your terms. 🎙️

Eleanor L Brown and Isa Banks Nieves - Season: 1 - Episode: 9

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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 your faith.

Whether you struggle with burnout, stress, or just need a fresh approach to caring for yourself, this episode will guide you toward whole-person healing. Tune in for actionable tips that will help you embrace rest and live a more balanced, fulfilled life.


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Eleanor L Brown and Isa Banks Nieves - Season: 1 - Episode: 8

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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 honesty and a dose of inspiration, they unravel the difference between shame and guilt—revealing how shame can make you feel like you are the problem, not just something you did.

Get ready to explore the hidden triggers of shame and hear real-life stories of those who've triumphed over it. Elly and Issa share practical, actionable steps to help you identify and crush those toxic, shame-based thoughts holding you back. Blending therapeutic wisdom with biblical insights, this episode is your ultimate guide to shedding shame and stepping into a life of true healing and empowerment. Don’t just survive—thrive!

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Eleanor L Brown and Isa Banks Nieves - Season: 1 - Episode: 7

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