Faithfully Healed

About Faithfully Healed

Faithfully Healed is a sacred, trauma-informed space created especially for Catholic Christian women navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, and emotional disconnection. Hosted by Latisha Sternod, MS, LMHC—licensed trauma therapist and founder + CEO of The Wonderful Counselor™—this podcast blends somatic healing, clinical wisdom, and unwavering faith. Each week, you’ll find honest conversations, spiritual grounding, and practical tools to help you heal emotionally—without abandoning your faith. Rooted deeply in the Catholic tradition and open to the movement of the Holy Spirit, Faithfully Healed honors the wisdom of the feminine as revealed through Scripture, the saints, and the sacred design of the body. Whether you’re longing for deeper peace, nervous system support, or a more embodied walk with God—this is a place to feel seen, anchored, and faithfully healed.

Publisher

Latisha Sternod, MS, LMHC

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jun 2025

Latest episode

17 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Apr 2026

   The Power of Fasting: Strengthening the Heart Through Sacrifice

   In this final Lenten-focused episode of Faithfully Healed, Latisha Sternod explores the often misunderstood practice of fasting and reveals its deeper spiritual purpose. Far beyond giving up food or checking religious boxes, fasting is presented as a powerful pathway to interior transformation. Through thoughtful reflection and practical insight, Latisha explains how fasting helps us rely less on ourselves and become more open to God’s grace. By gently stepping into discomfort, we build spiritual discipline, strengthen our ability to endure hardship, and grow in love toward others. Drawing connections between spiritual tradition and psychological principles, this episode highlights how practices like fasting mirror concepts such as exposure and resilience—helping us break patterns of avoidance and become more grounded, present, and free. Whether it’s fasting from food, social media, distractions, or self-centered habits, this episode invites you to see fasting not as deprivation—but as preparation. A preparation of the heart to receive, to give, and to live more fully aligned with Christ. In this episode, we talk about: What fasting really means in the Christian tradition Why fasting is about transformation—not punishment Traditional Lenten fasting practices (Ash Wednesday & Fridays) Fasting beyond food: social media, distractions, and habits How fasting builds discipline and spiritual resilience The connection between fasting and psychological growth Why discomfort can lead to healing and freedom Moving from self-reliance to dependence on God How fasting opens us to grace and deeper love The role of fasting in becoming the hands and feet of Christ Anchor Quote:“Fasting isn’t about depriving yourself—it’s about opening yourself to something greater.” – Latisha Sternod Reflection:What if the discomfort you’re avoiding is actually the doorway to your growth?What if fasting isn’t about losing something—but gaining freedom? This Lent, where might God be inviting you to release what you’re clinging to so you can receive something greater? Resources & Mentions: Spiritual Practices Referenced: Lenten fasting traditions (Ash Wednesday & Good Friday) Fasting from distractions (social media, habits, comforts) Integration of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving Practices Discussed: Fasting from food and excess consumption Fasting from self-centered behaviors Building discipline through small acts of restraint Embracing discomfort as a path to growth Creating space to receive grace Key Themes: Fasting as spiritual transformation Discipline and self-restraint Discomfort as a pathway to healing Dependence on God over self-reliance Becoming more loving and present Scripture References: Matthew 4:4 – “Man shall not live by bread alone…” The call to deny oneself and follow Christ Connect with Us: 🌿 Website: thewonderfulcounselor.org 📖 Instagram: @the_wonderful_counselor 🕊 Facebook: The Wonderful Counselor If this episode encouraged you to embrace fasting in a deeper, more meaningful way, would you leave a review? It helps more women discover this sacred space for Christ-centered healing and transformation.

2. 

   17 Mar 2026

   The Hidden Power of Almsgiving: Becoming a Gift to Others

   In this reflective Lenten episode of Faithfully Healed, Latisha Sternod turns our attention to one of the most transformative spiritual practices in the Christian tradition: almsgiving. Through scripture, contemplation, and practical spiritual insight, Latisha explores how true spiritual growth requires us to move beyond self-focus and become a gift to others. Drawing from Matthew 6 and the practice of Lectio Divina, she guides listeners through a reflective meditation on Christ’s teaching about giving in secret—where love is offered without recognition or reward. In a culture that often encourages self-promotion and immediate gratification, this episode offers a countercultural invitation: to give quietly, love generously, and serve without needing to be seen. As we prepare our hearts during Lent, almsgiving becomes not just an act of charity—but a pathway toward deeper humility, community, and transformation. Through prayerful reflection and gentle guidance, Latisha reminds us that when we shift our focus outward and act with sincere love, we begin to embody the hands and feet of Christ in the world. In this episode, we talk about: What almsgiving truly means in the Christian tradition Why generosity is essential for spiritual growth How self-focus can subtly pull us off course Applying Lectio Divina to reflect on scripture Matthew 6 and Jesus’ teaching on giving in secret The difference between generosity and recognition-seeking How serving others helps us become more spiritually mature The importance of examining our motives for giving Moving from self-centeredness to outward love Becoming the hands and feet of Christ through action Anchor Quote:“When we give quietly and without recognition, we become a true gift to others.” – Latisha Sternod Reflection: What if generosity isn’t just about what we give—but why we give it? What if the quiet acts of love no one sees are the ones that transform us the most? This Lent, where might God be inviting you to give freely, serve humbly, and love without needing recognition? Resources & Mentions: Spiritual Practices Referenced: Lectio Divina (prayerful scripture meditation) Reflective silence and contemplation Lenten self-examination and renewal Practices Discussed: Giving without seeking praise or recognition Reflecting on personal motives for generosity Practicing hidden acts of service Shifting focus from self to others Becoming a vessel of love in daily life Key Themes: Almsgiving as spiritual transformation Selflessness and humility Generosity as love in action Community and interconnectedness Becoming the hands and feet of Christ Scripture References:Matthew 6:1–4 – “Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.”The call to give quietly and sincerely without seeking praise Connect with Us:🌿 Website: thewonderfulcounselor.org📖 Instagram: @the_wonderful_counselor🕊 Facebook: The Wonderful Counselor If this episode encouraged you to grow in generosity and humility this Lenten season, would you leave a review? It helps more women discover this sacred space for Christ-centered healing and transformation.

3. 

   3 Mar 2026

   Why Pray in 2026? Rediscovering the Power of Silence

   In this reflective Lenten episode of Faithfully Healed, Latisha Sternod explores a question many quietly ask: Why would I pray in 2026? Isn’t prayer outdated? With clarity, theological depth, and psychological insight, Latisha reframes prayer not as an antiquated ritual, but as a transformative interior practice, one that aligns both spiritual tradition and modern research. Drawing from Psalm 51, Carmelite spirituality, contemplative silence, and even secular mindfulness studies, she reveals how prayer reshapes the heart, calms the body, and restores the mind. This episode is an invitation to rediscover silence, not as emptiness, but as encounter. Whether you're new to prayer or returning after a long time away, this conversation offers practical encouragement to begin with just five minutes a day and allow God’s grace to do the rest. In this episode, we talk about: Why prayer is still relevant in 2026 The connection between counseling, support, and turning to God Psalm 51 and the desire for a clean, renewed heart Vocal prayer vs. contemplative silence Carmelite spirituality and the richness of Christian meditation How modern mindfulness research supports ancient prayer practices The physical and emotional effects of silence and stillness Prayer as reorienting toward love when we’ve “missed the mark” Grace as a gift—not something we earn Starting small: five minutes of intentional stillness Anchor Quote:“Create in me a clean heart.” – Psalm 51 Reflection: What if prayer isn’t outdated—but underused? What if the peace you’re seeking isn’t found in doing more—but in being still? This Lent, where might God be inviting you to pause, endure the silence, and rediscover that you are made from love? Resources & Mentions: Spiritual Traditions Referenced: Carmelite contemplative prayer Lectio Divina (scripture meditation) Psalm 51 renewal prayer Practices Discussed: Five minutes of silent prayer daily Focusing on something loving and good Persevering through racing thoughts and discomfort Reorienting toward love when “off course” Receiving grace through openness Key Themes: Prayer as interior transformation Silence as strength Grace as gift Staying aligned with love Endurance in spiritual practice Scripture References: Psalm 51 – “Create in me a clean heart.” The call to return to love when we’ve “missed the mark” (understanding sin as being off course) Connect with Us:🌿 Website: thewonderfulcounselor.org📖 Instagram: @the_wonderful_counselor🕊 Facebook: The Wonderful Counselor If this episode encouraged you to begin, or begin again, your prayer life, would you leave a review? It helps more women discover this sacred space for Christ-centered healing and transformation.

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