005 - Home Within Ourselves

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12/26/23 • 47 min

Join us in this heartfelt episode as we explore McKenna's inspiring journey towards self-acceptance and healing. In her candid conversation, McKenna shares her experience of stepping away from the Evangelical church, embracing therapy, and learning about herself through books. She also bravely opens up about recognizing and addressing her codependency issues. This episode digs into the essence of learning to be comfortable in one's own skin and the path to self-discovery.

This episode is not just a story about struggles; it's about transformation, resilience, and self-awareness. Join us as we uncover the layers of personal growth and the courage it takes to face ourselves.

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McKenna’s blog post about The Exile: https://mckennakillion.substack.com/p/the-exile

Books talked about in this episode:

Untamed by Glennon Doyle
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Letting Go by David Hawkins
Adult children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson

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Ronit’s: https://www.instagram.com/ronitpanda/

McKenna’s blog post about The Exile: https://mckennakillion.substack.com/p/the-exile

Books talked about in this episode:

Untamed by Glennon Doyle
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Letting Go by David Hawkins
Adult children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson

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Connect with Bréane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dopamine.dresser
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