#243 Creating Safe Spaces Through Trauma Informed Design With Sarah Trop
Release Date: 04/03/2026
#257 Healing From Domestic Violence With Lauren Rose Part 2
Hanging Onto Hope Podcast
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Brenda J. and Karen B. are honored to welcome Lauren Rose back to the Hanging On To Hope podcast. Lauren works with Called to Peace Ministries, led by Joy Forrest, and is now a life coach focusing specifically on helping women rebuild their lives after domestic abuse. As a survivor of domestic violence and coercive control, Lauren shares part of her story and the experiences that led her to become a life coach. She also shares domestic violence statistics to raise awareness of the severity of this issue. Lauren helps women navigate separation...
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#256 Healing From Domestic Violence With Lauren Rose
Hanging Onto Hope Podcast
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Brenda J. and Karen B. are honored to welcome Lauren Rose back to the Hanging On To Hope podcast. Lauren works with Called to Peace Ministries, led by Joy Forrest, and is now a life coach focusing specifically on helping women rebuild their lives after domestic abuse. As a survivor of domestic violence and coercive control, Lauren shares part of her story and the experiences that led her to become a life coach. She also shares domestic violence statistics to raise awareness of the severity of this issue. Lauren helps women navigate separation...
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#255 Real People Real Voices: Jo's Story-How the Church Can Help Abuse Victims
Hanging Onto Hope Podcast
Brenda J. and Karen B. are honored to welcome Jo to the Hanging On To Hope podcast for another episode in our Real People, Real Voices series—a series dedicated to giving survivors a safe place to share their stories, find healing, and have their voices heard, some for the very first time. In this powerful episode, Jo shares how a church community believed her when she disclosed the abuse and came alongside her with practical support. As one of Brenda's very first advocacy cases from beginning to end, this story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when survivors are believed,...
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#254 Narcissism With Nina Batista: How Abuse Can Affect Your Health
Hanging Onto Hope Podcast
On this episode, Brenda J. and Karen B. are joined by Nina Batista, a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and educator who helps survivors of narcissistic abuse. She works with individuals, families, and groups navigating trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and relationship challenges. In this episode, Nina goes over the many negative health effects that can occur from being in a relationship with a narcissist or abusive person. The episode concludes with listener engagement questions and practical takeaways that offer education, hope, and clarity for survivors.
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#253 Narcissism With Nina Batista
Hanging Onto Hope Podcast
On this episode, Brenda J. and Karen B. are joined by Nina Batista, a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and educator who helps survivors of narcissistic abuse. She works with individuals, families, and groups navigating trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and relationship challenges. Nina shares a little of her own story and how she became passionate about helping survivors of narcissistic abuse. She explains what narcissism is and defines terms like DARVO, trauma bonding, and gaslighting. They also discuss whether narcissists know what they're doing, the physical impact of...
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Part Three of Explore With Celestia Tracy and Nancy Galassini-Gunn
Hanging Onto Hope Podcast
Brenda J and Karen W interview Celestia Tracy and Nancy Galassini-Gunn on their book Explore, A Guided Journey to Being Loved. Celestia is Co-Founder of Mending the Soul, author of twelve books and workbooks, and a professional trauma counselor. Drawing from twenty-five years of teaching and training experience in areas of abuse and healing, secondary trauma, intimacy and bonding, biblical sexuality, and soul care, Celestia ensures that all Mending the Soul curricula and trainings are psychologically-informed and using best practice models. Nancy is the artist in Explore, a Mending The...
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#95 Part 2 of Explore, A Guided Journey to Being Loved, With Celestia Tracy and Nancy Galassini-Gunn
Hanging Onto Hope Podcast
Brenda J and Karen W interview Celestia Tracy and Nancy Galassini-Gunn on their book Explore, A Guided Journey to Being Loved. Celestia is Co-Founder of Mending the Soul, author of twelve books and workbooks, and a professional trauma counselor. Drawing from twenty-five years of teaching and training experience in areas of abuse and healing, secondary trauma, intimacy and bonding, biblical sexuality, and soul care, Celestia ensures that all Mending the Soul curricula and trainings are psychologically-informed and using best practice models. Nancy is the artist in Explore, a Mending The...
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#94 Explore, A Guided Journey to Being Loved, With Celestia Tracy and Nancy Galassini-Gunn
Hanging Onto Hope Podcast
Brenda J and Karen W interview Celestia Tracy and Nancy Galassini-Gunn on their book Explore, A Guided Journey to Being Loved. Celestia is Co-Founder of Mending the Soul, author of twelve books and workbooks, and a professional trauma counselor. Drawing from twenty-five years of teaching and training experience in areas of abuse and healing, secondary trauma, intimacy and bonding, biblical sexuality, and soul care, Celestia ensures that all Mending the Soul curricula and trainings are psychologically-informed and using best practice models. Nancy is the artist in Explore, a Mending The...
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Trailer for Explore, A Guided Journey To Being Loved With Celestia Tracy and Nancy Galassini-Gunn
Hanging Onto Hope Podcast
Sneak peek into episodes 94, 95, and 96, Explore, A Guided Journey To Being Loved With Celestia Tracy and Nancy Galassini-Gunn
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#9 Mending The Soul With Steven Tracy
Hanging Onto Hope Podcast
Brenda J and Karen B interview Steven Tracy, co-founder and co-author of Mending the Soul. Mending the Soul is a healing from abuse resource that meets in small groups and discusses six different types of abuse. We dive into deep discussion with Steven and get his expert opinion.
info_outlineBrenda J. and Karen B. welcome special guest Sarah Trop—award-winning designer, author, founder of Funcycled, and winner of Flea Market Flip—for a powerful and inspiring conversation.
Sarah shares her journey into design, including how she won Flea Market Flip. She specializes in trauma-informed design and has partnered with nonprofits serving survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and homelessness—transforming their spaces into safe, welcoming environments.
Together, they explore how elements like color, patterns, lighting, and layout can either trigger the nervous system or create a sense of calm and safety. Sarah explains why intentional design matters so much for those healing from trauma, and how even small changes can make a meaningful impact.
This conversation highlights an often-overlooked but critical need: creating spaces that truly support healing. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, caregiver, or someone on your own healing journey, this episode offers practical insight, encouragement, and hope.
Sarah reminds us that while Jesus is the ultimate source of healing, the environments we create can help people feel safe, seen, and supported along the way.
Her book, "Created To Create, Designing Spaces That Renew Your Soul" can be purchased with link below:
https://www.amazon.ca/Created-Create-Designing-Spaces-Renew-ebook/dp/B0G2K4MWBV