Episode Summary: In this episode of If Only One Overcomes, we’re diving into something that often gets overlooked after trauma, loss, betrayal, or hardship: the relationship we have with ourselves.

Before we can form healthy, loving, and stable relationships with others, we must rebuild the connection we’ve lost with our own heart. Because when life hurts us, it can leave us feeling disconnected, guarded, and unsure of who we are or what we need.

Through personal reflections, biblical encouragement, and six practical steps, Katie gently guides us on how to reconnect with ourselves, navigate past relationship pain, and begin forming connections that reflect our healing—not our hurt.

Whether you’ve lost yourself in survival mode or are learning to love again after betrayal, this episode is for you.

📘 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

🔹 How trauma and hardship impact the relationship you have with yourself 🔹 The signs that you may be disconnected from your identity and needs 🔹 How past pain creates fear-based patterns in our relationships 🔹 Biblical truths that remind you of your worth and value 🔹 Six practical steps to rebuild trust with yourself and others

📖 Scripture References:

• Psalm 139:14 – “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
• Romans 8:38-39 – “Nothing can separate us from the love of God…”
• Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – “Two are better than one… if either of them falls, one can help the other up.”
• Proverbs 18:24 – “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

📝 Journal + Reflection Worksheet Available Want to go deeper in your healing journey? Download the free Companion Journal + Reflection Worksheet created for this episode. 📥 Available exclusively inside the If Only One Overcomes Facebook Group. 👉 Join here: Facebook Group – If Only One Overcome

💬 Closing Encouragement from Katie: “You are not broken—you are becoming. You are still worthy of love. You are still capable of connection. And you are never alone.”

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“Fear may rise up, but it does not get to lead you.”

After trauma, betrayal, loss, or long seasons of hardship, fear often becomes a silent companion. It shows up in our decisions, our relationships, and even our faith. But what if fear doesn't have to be the end of your story?

In today’s episode, Katie Lee explores how trauma rewires our nervous system to expect danger—and how that fear can subtly influence everything from trust to healing. More importantly, she walks us through how to recognize, challenge, and overcome fear with truth, grace, and courage.

Whether you’ve been stuck in survival mode or simply afraid to try again, this episode is a gentle reminder that fear is not your identity—and it doesn’t get to write your next chapter.

✨ In This Episode:

• Why fear becomes our default after trauma and hardship
• How the brain and body respond to emotional pain
• What fear looks like in everyday life (even when we don’t notice it)
• How to confront fear with faith and move forward one step at a time
• Practical, scripture-based tools to help you break free from fear

📖 Scriptures to Anchor Your Heart:

• 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”
• Isaiah 41:10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.”
• Psalm 56:3 – “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”

🛠️ Practical Steps Covered:

1. Recognize the voice of fear
2. Replace fear with truth
3. Take small courageous steps
4. Rewrite the story fear has told you
5. Practice peace every day

💬 Quote of the Episode: “Fear is loud—but God is louder. His truth is stronger than the lies fear tells you.”

🙏 Closing Prayer: A powerful and tender prayer to help you release fear, embrace peace, and trust God's plan—even when the path feels uncertain.

Welcome back to If Only One Overcomes! This week, we’re stepping into one of the most powerful and difficult journeys of all—forgiveness.

Forgiveness is not pretending everything is okay. It’s not minimizing your pain or giving anyone permission to hurt you again. In this episode, we explore what forgiveness really means—and what it doesn’t.

If you’ve been holding on to resentment, pain, or waiting for an apology that never came… this is your invitation to let go and choose peace.

🧡 In this episode, we cover:

• What forgiveness is—and what it is not
• Why forgiveness is not about the other person—it’s about you
• A personal story of betrayal, broken trust, and the powerful moment Katie heard God say: “You can’t heal if you won’t let go.”
• The spiritual power of forgiveness and how it sets your heart free
• A biblical perspective on forgiveness, with encouragement from Ephesians 4:31–32 and Matthew 6:14
• Five steps to begin the healing process through forgiveness:
  1. Acknowledge the Hurt
  2. Decide to Forgive
  3. Let Go of the Need for Justice
  4. Practice Self-Forgiveness
  5. Release and Reclaim Your Peace

💬 Key Takeaways:

• Forgiveness isn’t forgetting. It’s choosing peace over bitterness.
• You may never get the apology—but you can still get your healing.
• Releasing the pain doesn’t mean you lose—it means you win back your peace.
• You don’t forgive because they deserve it. You forgive because you deserve peace.

📖 Scripture References:

• Ephesians 4:31-32 – “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger… Be kind and compassionate, forgiving each other, just as God forgave you.”
• Matthew 6:14 – “If you forgive others, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

✨ Affirmation of the Week: “I forgive—not because they deserve it, but because I deserve to be free.”

🙏 Prayer Prompt: Ask God to show you where you're still carrying the weight of unforgiveness—and to give you the courage to let go and trust Him with your healing.

🔁 Next Steps: ➡️ Share this episode with someone who’s been struggling to forgive. ➡️ Journal your own forgiveness journey using this week’s companion worksheet. ➡️ Reflect on: Where have I been waiting for someone else to give me closure? Can I give that to myself instead—with God’s help?

🕊 Remember: Forgiveness is a process. Take your time. Let God walk with you. And never forget— 💛 You are worthy of peace. 💛 You are ready for release. 💛 And with God, you can forgive and be free.

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Welcome back, family! Season 2 of If Only One Overcomes kicks off with a powerful truth: joy still belongs to you, even after all you’ve been through.

In today’s episode, Katie Lee shares how to reclaim lasting joy after trauma, loss, and heartache. You’ll learn the difference between happiness and true joy, how trauma tries to steal your inner light, and practical, faith-based steps to choose joy again, right where you are.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in sadness or just need a reminder that better days are ahead, this message is for you. You can experience peace again. You can smile again. You can live again.

🟡 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: • The key difference between happiness and true joy • How grief, trauma, and fear try to block our joy • Why joy is a decision rooted in faith, not feelings • 5 steps to reclaim your joy — even in hard seasons • Encouragement from scripture to hold onto hope

📖 Scriptures Mentioned: • Nehemiah 8:10 – “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” • Psalm 30:5 – “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”

💛 Takeaway Truth: Joy is not the absence of struggle — it’s the presence of God. You don’t have to wait for things to be perfect to feel joy again. You can reclaim it — starting today.

📝 Resources Mentioned: • Download your free Episode 14 Companion Worksheet in the If Only One Overcomes Facebook Community • Access the 31-Day Devotional and Affirmation Journal to deepen your healing journey

🙏 Let’s Stay Connected: • Instagram: @ifonlyoneovercomes • Facebook Group: If Only One Overcomes Community • Email: hello@ifonlyoneovercomes.com

📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that joy is still possible. Because if only one overcomes, it’s worth it. 💛

In this final episode of Season 1, we’re closing out with a deeply needed conversation: how to release the weight of guilt and shame that often follows trauma. Whether you’ve blamed yourself for what happened, struggled with shame about your past, or felt like you’re “too broken” to be loved or used by God—this episode is for you.

Guilt and shame are not your identity. They are wounds, not definitions. And in Christ, healing is possible.

What You’ll Learn:

· The difference between guilt and shame and how they impact your healing.

· Why trauma survivors often internalize blame.

· What scripture says about releasing shame.

· How to challenge toxic thoughts with truth.

· Steps to walk in freedom and self-forgiveness.

Scriptures Mentioned: • Romans 8:1 – "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." • Isaiah 61:7 – "Instead of your shame, you will receive a double portion..."

Listener Affirmation: “I release the shame that does not belong to me. I am not what I’ve been through—I am who God says I am.”

🧡 Final Words from Katie:"Thank you for walking with me through Season 1. Every episode, every prayer, every moment we’ve shared—it’s been about one thing: helping even just one Overcomer take a step toward healing. I pray this season reminded you that you are not alone, you are not forgotten, and you are never beyond redemption. Season 2 is coming soon—and I can’t wait to walk with you again."

💻 Companion Resource:

Download the free Companion Worksheet for this episode, available inside the If Only One Overcomes Facebook Community. This printable includes journal prompts, reflection questions, affirmations, and a prayer to support your healing journey.

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You are not alone. You are not forgotten. You are an Overcomer. 💫

Welcome back to If Only One Overcomes! In this episode, we explore a powerful act of healing: setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. If you've ever struggled with saying "no," felt overwhelmed by others’ expectations, or questioned your right to protect your peace—this episode is for you.

After trauma, many of us find it difficult to advocate for our own needs. We may overextend ourselves, fear rejection, or believe we don’t deserve rest or space. But God invites us to guard our hearts and walk in wisdom—boundaries are a part of that sacred calling.

🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why boundaries are essential for emotional and spiritual healing
• How trauma can lead to people-pleasing, guilt, and over-explaining
• Biblical wisdom on guarding your heart and honoring your limits
• Practical steps to identify, set, and maintain boundaries with confidence
• Empowering truths: Saying “no” is not unkind—it’s honest. Boundaries are not barriers—they’re bridges to healthier living.

📖 Scripture Focus: Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Luke 5:16 – “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”

💡 Affirmation for this week: “I am allowed to protect my peace. I honor my healing by setting boundaries that reflect God’s care for me.”

💛 Companion Resource:

Download the free Companion Worksheet for this episode, available inside the If Only One Overcomes Facebook Community. This printable includes journal prompts, reflection questions, affirmations, and a prayer to support your healing journey.

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Katie dives into what it means to reclaim your self-worth after trauma. When life’s pain tells us we’re not enough — abuse, betrayal, loss, failure — it’s easy to forget who we really are. But your identity isn’t rooted in what happened to you. It’s rooted in who God says you are: chosen, loved, and deeply valuable.

Katie shares a personal story of how trauma distorted her view of herself — and how God's truth slowly began to heal and restore what had been broken. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself in the aftermath of pain, this episode is for you.

🔑Key Talking Points:

• What self-worth is (and what it’s not)
• How trauma damages the way we see ourselves
• The lies we unknowingly believe about our value
• Practical steps to reclaiming your identity and healing through compassion
• Daily affirmations and scripture to anchor your worth in God’s truth

✨Episode Highlights:

• “Trauma whispers lies… but God speaks truth louder.”
• “You are not what happened to you. You are who God created you to be.”
• “Healing doesn’t demand perfection — it invites presence and grace.”

📖Scriptures Mentioned:

• Psalm 139:14 – “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
• Romans 8:37 – “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

Affirmation of the Week:✨·“My past does not define me.”

💛 Companion Resource:

Download the free Companion Worksheet for this episode, available inside the If Only One Overcomes Facebook Community. This printable includes journal prompts, reflection questions, affirmations, and a prayer to support your healing journey.

When trauma, betrayal, or loss breaks your trust, it doesn’t just affect your relationships—it shakes your confidence, your decisions, and even your faith. In today’s episode, we talk about how to rebuild trust: in yourself, in others, and in God.

Whether you’ve been hurt by people, left doubting your own voice, or wondered where God was in the middle of your pain—this episode is here to remind you that healing is possible, and trust can be rebuilt one gentle step at a time.

✨In This Episode:

We take a gentle but honest look at what it means to rebuild trust after it’s been shattered. We talk about:

• Rebuilding trust in yourself after self-doubt or shame
• Rebuilding trust in others while learning to set healthy boundaries
• Rebuilding trust in God, even when your prayers felt unanswered

Whether you're in the early stages of healing or taking another step forward, this episode offers encouragement, biblical wisdom, and grace for your journey.

🔑Key Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5–6, Isaiah 26:3

Reflection Affirmation:

"I am learning to trust again—myself, others, and God. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting; it means choosing hope over fear."

💛 Companion Resource:

Download the free Companion Worksheet for this episode, available inside the If Only One Overcomes Facebook Community. This printable includes journal prompts, reflection questions, affirmations, and a prayer to support your healing journey.