Healing While Adulting: Faith, Trauma, and Therapy with Stephen Duraney

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Authentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-Between

Amber Ginter Johnson

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Hi, friends! Welcome to Authentically Amber, a podcast for anyone navigating the rollercoaster of adulting and living out their faith in a messy world. Join me, Amber Ginter Johnson, for raw, honest conversations on life’s challenges—from mental health and faith to practical wisdom for everyday living—all designed to help you grow, heal, and thrive. Whether you're facing change, struggling with anxiety, or just need someone who gets it, you're not alone. Get comfortable as we dive into the messiness of life—and everything in between—together. This is Authentically Amber.

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Healing While Adulting: Faith, Trauma, and Therapy with Stephen Duraney – Interview

Authentically Amber: Navigating Life's Anxious Moments & Everything In-Between

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Healing While Adulting: Faith, Trauma, and Therapy with Stephen Duraney – Interview

Episode 15: Healing While Adulting: Faith, Trauma, and Therapy with Stephen Duraney – Interview

Description: Adulting is hard—especially when you’re carrying unresolved trauma, struggling with emotional health, or trying to follow Jesus in a world that doesn’t pause. In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Duraney, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and trauma therapist, to talk about how faith and therapy (including EMDR) can help us heal as we grow into healthy, whole adults.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✨ How unresolved trauma shows up in adulthood—relationships, work, and even faith
✨ Why many young adults feel shame over “not being over it by now”
✨ What EMDR therapy is (and why it’s not as scary as it sounds)
✨ How faith and prayer can be integrated into trauma healing
✨ Lies young adults believe about emotional health—and the truth that sets us free
✨ Encouragement for anyone struggling with trauma while navigating adult responsibilities

Takeaways:
✨ Healing is possible—even if it feels slow, messy, or incomplete
✨ Faith and therapy are not at odds; they can work beautifully together
✨ Trauma impacts the brain and body, but with the right tools, we can feel safe again
✨ You don’t have to be fully healed to start walking in freedom

Resources Mentioned:
📚 Trauma/PTSD Checklist (PCL-5): Download Here
💻 Stephen’s Website: lumin-therapy.com
📧 Connect with Stephen: stephen@lumin-therapy.com
🙏 Prayer, therapy, and EMDR as tools for Christian healing

Let’s Connect:
💻 Website: AmberGinter.com
📸 Instagram: @amberginterauthor

Reminder: Faith and therapy aren’t enemies—together, they can heal your trauma and transform how you adult.