Kristi Lynn Stoken is a Trauma Informed Coach specializing in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery and a Survivor. Sacred Resilience is a heartfelt space for anyone navigating trauma, healing, and the long road back to themselves. Kristi Lynn offers personal reflections, raw truths, and spiritual insights on reclaiming wholeness after pain. Whether you’ve faced abuse, grief, loss, or any form of trauma, this space is for you. Because you matter, your story matters, and healing is possible - one sacred step at a time.
Emotional abuse doesn’t leave bruises, but its wounds can run deep. In this episode, we explore how verbal and emotional abuse can lead to PTSD, trauma responses that mimic ADHD, and even agoraphobia. Together, we’ll uncover how words shape our nervous system, why the body holds onto fear, and how healing is possible.
In this episode, we explore the hidden realities of covert abuse and coercive control—the forms of abuse that often go unseen but leave lasting scars. Unlike physical violence, these patterns work in silence, eroding self-trust, independence, and identity. Together, we’ll name what’s really happening, shine light on why it so often goes unrecognized, and talk about the growing movement to include coercive control in domestic violen...
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In this episode, we reflect on the themes of Yom Kippur, fasting, forgiveness, and renewal, and how they mirror the journey of healing after trauma. Together, we explore what it means to fast from the inner critic, reconcile with our true selves by extending forgiveness, and embrace hope as we turn the page toward renewal.
A new episode of Sacred Resilience is released every Friday, but this week’s episode comes early as it reflects on Rosh Hashanah and the sacred act of regathering.
In this episode of Sacred Resilience, Kristi Lynn explores the theme of regathering the self after trauma, drawing inspiration from the season of Rosh Hashanah. Just as the shofar’s call awakens the soul, we, too, can reclaim our scattered pieces and return to wholeness....
Kristi Lynn Stoken shares how the pain of emotional abuse can transform into unexpected gifts, reminding us that resilience reshapes even the deepest wounds into wisdom and strength.
In this episode of Sacred Resilience, we explore the often-overlooked physical effects of emotional abuse. Trauma doesn’t just affect the mind - it leaves lasting imprints on the body. Kristi Lynn shares her own story of how emotional abuse manifested physically in her life, offering hope, validation, and a reminder that healing is possible.
In this episode of Sacred Resilience, we hold space for a powerful story shared by a survivor. With honesty and courage, this story sheds light on both the pain of trauma and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. By listening, we honor the survivor’s voice and affirm that no one is ever truly alone in their journey.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes themes of trauma and abuse that may be difficult to hear. Please ca...
In this heartfelt episode of Sacred Resilience, Kristi Lynn sheds light on a deeply overlooked reason why many survivors of domestic violence stay: they won’t leave their pets behind. She explores the emotional bond between survivors and their animals, the real dangers pets face in abusive homes, and the lack of safe options for both. With compassion and advocacy, this episode calls for greater awareness and support so survivors an...
In this episode of Sacred Resilience, Kristi Lynn Stoken explores what it means to begin healing while still living in a domestic violence situation. For many, leaving isn’t immediately possible, whether because of safety concerns, children, finances, or simply not being ready yet. Kristi Lynn offers gentle, practical strategies for protecting your inner world, finding micro-moments of peace, and nurturing resilience even amid abus...
In this uplifting episode of Sacred Resilience, we explore the joy, self-discovery, and quiet victories that emerge in the aftermath of trauma. Healing isn’t just surviving — it’s reclaiming your light. Tune in for a gentle reminder that beauty waits for you and that goodness is still possible.
In this episode of Sacred Resilience, Kristi Lynn explores the complex and often hidden experience of cognitive dissonance in abusive relationships. She explains how survivors are forced to reconcile conflicting realities—what they’re told versus what they experience—and how this inner conflict becomes a survival mechanism, not a weakness. With compassion and clarity, Kristi helps listeners name the confusion, understand its roots,...
In this honest and tender episode, Kristi Lynn shares part of her journey through trauma and the question that echoed in the silence—“God, are You even here?” This is a reflection on pain, faith, and the sacred, messy road to healing. If you’ve ever doubted, wrestled, or yearned for God’s presence in your darkest moments, this space was created for you.
The Physical Effects of Trauma.
Trauma affects us not just emotionally, but physically. From the brain to the nervous system, we discuss what’s really happening inside the body when it holds on to pain—and why that response is not betrayal, but protection. You’ll also hear gentle guidance on how healing begins through breath, movement, creativity, and compassion. You matter, your story matters, and every act of healing is sacred.
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