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Over 92 million adults in the US have experienced spiritual abuse and religious trauma. Maybe you’re one of them.

The Broken to Beloved Podcast is for anyone who’s been affected by spiritual abuse, religious trauma, or church hurt and is looking for practical resources to move toward healing and wholeness.

Brian Lee is a pastor, coach, and speaker who survived it in 3 different environments and now works to advocate for others who have been wounded by the church and her leaders, and to provide practical tools for awareness and safeguarding against future abuse.

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068: How Writing Your Story Can Bring Healing with Megan Febuary

August 19, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 68

0:00 | 45:50

After spiritual abuse, one of the first questions survivors ask is, "How did I end up here?"

If you have found yourself asking a similar question, writing can be an incredible way to discover that answer. In this episode, I speak with Megan Febuary, the author of Brave the Page. She shares how to go back to your earlier life scenes using a trauma-informed approach to fill in the missing pieces that may have drawn you to broken systems or relationships. Megan offers several tips to help you write your truth in a way that is honoring to your body and helpful in your search for healing.

Get the full show notes and links here. 📄

Guest Spotlight ✨

Megan Febuary is a trauma-informed writing coach and the founder of the global storytelling platform and literary magazine For Women Who Roar. Called a leading expert in creative recovery, Megan received her MA from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, where she focused her research on the body as a storyteller.

Website | Instagram | Substack

Links & Resources 🔗

Brave the Page by Megan Febuary | Amazon | Bookshop
Picture This by Lynda Barry, cartoonist & educator | Amazon | Bookshop

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