What if resentment isn’t a setback in your healing, but a sign you’re finally safe enough to feel?

In this episode, Naomi gets honest about the quiet, uncomfortable emotion many of us carry: resentment. Especially when healing from childhood trauma, it often surfaces at the most unexpected moments. Naomi explores where resentment comes from, why it matters, and how to face it without shame.

This is a space to feel what you were once told to suppress. And a reminder that your resentment isn’t shameful.

ABOUT THE HOST, NAOMI SPARKS:

Naomi Sparks is a mom, wife, healing coach, and a cult survivor. She grew up in a tightly controlled religious cult in Northern California and spent years disconnected from her true self. Her work now centers around helping others reclaim their voice, heal generational pain, and step into wholeness without apology.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:

“Resentment is not a flaw in your character. It’s a signal. It’s your body and soul finally saying: This wasn’t fair. This hurt me. This mattered.”

QUESTION TO THINK ABOUT:

“What is my resentment trying to teach me about?”

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This podcast is produced by ⁠AOLI.fm⁠.

Why do we repeat the very patterns that hurt us? Today, Naomi dives into what it takes to break generational cycles, especially when you're trying to raise kids differently than you were raised.

She shares personal stories from her healing journey as a cult survivor and mother, including the weight of inherited pain, the grief of unmet childhood needs, and the daily work of choosing presence over pattern.

ABOUT THE HOST, NAOMI SPARKS:

Naomi Sparks is a mom, wife, healing coach, and a cult survivor. She grew up in a tightly controlled religious cult in Northern California and spent years disconnected from her true self. Her work now centers around helping others reclaim their voice, heal generational pain, and step into wholeness without apology.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:

“You are not responsible for the pain that was passed down to you, but you are responsible for what you pass down next.”

QUESTION TO THINK ABOUT:

“What pain have I been carrying that doesn’t belong to me?”

CONNECT WITH NAOMI:

Instagram: @theunapologetictruthh

LET’S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING… If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Your voice helps this space grow.

❤ Thank you for being here. This space is yours too.

You’re not selfish. You’re healing.

This podcast is produced by ⁠AOLI.fm⁠.

Naomi shares the challenges of parenting, especially the guilt that often comes with it. She explains how this guilt relates to our upbringing and generational trauma, which can create pressure to be perfect. Addressing parents who want to break this cycle, she emphasizes that feeling guilty can show we care, not that we are failing.

Having grown up in a cult where obedience was mistaken for love, Naomi reflects on how this affected her parenting. She talks about the emotional wounds she is still healing, and shows how to focus on repairing relationships instead of seeking perfection.

ABOUT THE HOST, NAOMI SPARKS:

Naomi Sparks is a mom, wife, healing coach, and a cult survivor. She grew up in a tightly controlled religious cult in Northern California and spent years disconnected from her true self. Her work now centers around helping others reclaim their voice, heal generational pain, and step into wholeness without apology.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:

“Kids don't need a perfect parent. They need a present. One who's willing to own their mistakes, grow from them, and keep showing up. When we try to be perfect, we miss out on being authentic, and healing doesn't happen through perfection. “

QUESTION TO THINK ABOUT:

“What if protecting ourselves doesn’t mean we're being disrespectful?“

CONNECT WITH NAOMI:

Instagram: @theunapologetictruthh

LET’S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING…If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Your voice helps this space grow.

❤ Thank you for being here. This space is yours too.

You’re not selfish. You’re healing.

This podcast is produced by ⁠AOLI.fm⁠.