In this episode of Empowerment Junction, we explore what it means to create safety after betrayal and how the power of boundaries can restore peace, dignity, and healing. Drawing on faith, psychology, and personal empowerment, this episode unpacks why boundaries matter, how to set them effectively, and how renewing the mind helps rebuild trust within yourself.
📚 Episode Resources
Books & Academic Reads
Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend – Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
A foundational book on setting healthy boundaries in relationships.
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk – The Body Keeps the Score
Explores how trauma affects the body and mind, and practical steps for healing.
Dr. Jennifer Freyd – Betrayal Trauma: The Logic of Forgetting Childhood Abuse
Introduces the concept of betrayal trauma and why broken trust deeply impacts safety.
Brené Brown – The Gifts of Imperfection
Offers insight into courage, vulnerability, and boundary-setting as acts of self-compassion.
Faith-Based Resources
Romans 12:2 – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Philippians 4:8 – Meditate on what is true, noble, right, pure, and lovely.
Boundaries: A Biblical View (Christian Counseling resources, many articles available online).
Practical Support
National Domestic Violence Helpline (UK: 0808 2000 247 | US: 800-799-7233) for anyone experiencing unsafe environments.
Faithful Counseling – online counseling integrating professional therapy with Christian values.
betrayaltraumarecovery.org – resources, podcasts, and support groups for betrayal trauma healing.