In this powerful episode of Hey Tabi, host Tabitha Westbrook, licensed trauma therapist and abuse expert, sits down with Dr. Andrew Bauman, founder and director of the Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma.

Dr. Bauman shares insights from his latest book, Safe Church, tackling the intersection of mental health, faith, and sexism in church culture. He opens up about his personal transformation—from battling his own sexist biases and pornography use as a pastor to becoming a leading advocate against church-based abuse.

Together, they explore:
✅ How Jesus' treatment of women should shape modern church practices
✅ The deep impact of church-based sexism and abuse on women
✅ Practical steps church leaders can take to create a safer, more inclusive environment
✅ Why men must do their own healing work to truly support women

🎙️ Don’t miss this insightful conversation on dismantling toxic church dynamics and building spaces where women’s voices are heard and honored.

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📖 Resources & More from Dr. Bauman:
🔗 Website & Books
🔗 Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma

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Welcome to Hey Tabi, the podcast where we talk about hard things out loud and explore the intersection of mental health and the Christian faith.

In this episode, we dive into the miracle of the mundane—those everyday moments that spark awe and wonder, even when life feels overwhelming. From practicing gratitude to noticing the little pockets of peace (think a quiet minute in a busy day or a stunning sunset), we’ll explore how these small gifts help us stay grounded, reduce anxiety, and reconnect with hope. If you’ve been feeling the weight of life’s challenges, this conversation is for you.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why mindfulness and gratitude can ease trauma and stress
• How to spot “mini miracles” in your daily routine
• Practical ways to keep track of the good—like journaling or “rocks of remembrance”
• Encouragement to embrace both big miracles and the smaller, no-less-powerful ones

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Welcome to Hey Tabi! Many survivors and betrayed partners have been ambushed with what they were told was a therapeutic disclosure of their partner's problematic sexual behavior or addiction. What actually happened was not therapeutic, was not a full disclosure, and left the partner more traumatized.

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Drake, LMFT, CSAT-S, CPTT-S, CCPS-S, a leading expert in sex addiction recovery and therapeutic disclosure. We dive into what therapeutic disclosure should actually look like, especially for betrayed partners.

Topics we cover:
✅ What a structured therapeutic disclosure process SHOULD look like
✅ Common mistakes therapists and individuals make during disclosure
✅ The role of polygraphs in disclosure—helpful or harmful?
✅ Why waiting too long to disclose can create more trauma
✅ How betrayed partners can regain agency and safety
✅ The difference between addiction and abuse in relationships
✅ The impact of faith-based communities on disclosure and healing
✅ How disclosure affects relationship recovery vs. dissolution

This conversation is essential for betrayed partners, therapists, coaches, and anyone navigating the impact of sexual betrayal. If you’ve ever wondered how to heal after betrayal, this episode provides guidance, hope, and professional insights.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:
📖 Full Disclosure Series by Dan Drake & Dr. Janice Caudill
🌿 Banyan Therapy Group
🛠️ Kintsugi Recovery Partners

#BetrayalTrauma #TherapeuticDisclosure #SexAddiction #HealingFromBetrayal #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery #ChristianCounseling #HeyTabiPodcast

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