Episode

The Story I was Afraid to Tell - pt. 1

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Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit
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May 18, 2026
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Summary

Are you carrying parts of your story that feel too painful, too messy, or too vulnerable to say out loud? 💔 In this deeply personal and completely unscripted episode, Denise shares the story she has been afraid to fully tell for years — from surviving a tragic house explosion as a baby, to growing up feeling unsafe with emotions, to using food, perfectionism, achievement, and people-pleasing to cope with life. 💭🍪 Through raw storytelling, Denise reveals how emotional eating, binge eating, body obsession, striving, and self-neglect became survival tools… and how the Lord slowly began leading her into healing, freedom, and peace. ✨ You'll hear how trauma impacts the nervous system, why food can become a source of safety and comfort, how perfectionism and performance disconnect us from ourselves, and why God cares deeply about every detail of your life and healing journey. 🙏 This episode is not polished or scripted — it's honest, vulnerable, emotional, and filled with hope for the woman who feels unseen, stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to hold it all together. ❤️ Join the Meal Plan Waitlist here! https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/mealplanwaitlist/ #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #CatholicWeightLoss #EmotionalEating #FoodAddictionRecovery #HealingJourney