
In this heartfelt episode of the Dragon Slaying Podcast, Dr. Thomas E. Bittker sits down with author Chris Elliott, the creator of Thought Shredder and Love Letters, to explore the power of forgiveness, gratitude, and self-awareness in healing from childhood trauma.Chris opens up about his difficult past growing up with an abusive, alcoholic father — and how he transformed that pain into a powerful method for personal and spiritual growth. Through his Thought Shredder process — Recognize, Rid, Replace, Reinforce — Chris helps others confront negative self-talk and discover lasting peace.Together, Dr. Bittker and Chris dive deep into topics like:Healing emotional wounds through faith and gratitudeBreaking cycles of generational painThe power of servant leadership and vulnerabilityWriting love letters as a spiritual act of healing💬 This is an episode for anyone seeking to heal, forgive, and lead with compassion.📘 Featured Books by Chris Elliott:Thought ShredderLove LettersMakes You Wonder🎧 Subscribe to the Dragon Slaying Podcast for more conversations about faith, leadership, and emotional recovery.#DragonSlayingPodcast #ChrisElliott #ThomasEBittker #ThoughtShredder #LoveLetters #ChristianHealing #FaithAndForgiveness #OvercomingTrauma #Leadership #ServantLeadership #SelfAwareness #MentalHealth #Gratitude #Forgiveness #FaithInAction #HealingJourney #Inspiration #ChristianPodcast #EmotionalHealing #SpiritualGrowth