# Spiritual Trauma & Storytelling | Kristen LaValley

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Podcast: [Unconventional Leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unconventional-leaders-6674813)
Published: 2026-06-23T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.heatherparady.com/podcast
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/86bc8246-b8a8-46d8-bfb9-779448ec6aac.mp3
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## Resource

Kristen LaValley is a writer, speaker, and author whose work explores the intersection of faith, trauma, and belonging. Through her books, courses, and online community, she creates space for honest conversations about spiritual struggle, mental health, identity, and what it means to rebuild a life after certainty falls apart. In this conversation, we explore the relationship between healing and storytelling, the tension between vulnerability and boundaries, and how personal experiences shape the work we're called to create. Kristen shares why moving through anger is different than living from it, how to know which parts of your story belong to you, and why finding people who are genuinely happy to be with you can change everything. WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: Writing for catharsis vs. writing for craft How to share your story without turning your pain into content Finding belonging after identity shifts and spiritual change CONNECT WITH KRISTEN LAVALLEY: Website: https://www.kristenlavalley.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristen.lavalley/ CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/172 Mentioned in this episode: Empowered Podcasting Grab your ticket here: https://empoweredpodcasting.com/check-out?am_id=heather444 Use code: EPC20 **“This is an affiliate link, which means. I earn a commission when you purchase through it**

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