Stacy Peasall on Building Healthy Relationships with Wisdom and Faith

Podcast Summary

When Stacy Peasall was 18, she dreamt of designing fashion, but found herself navigating the painful aftermath of misplaced trust and societal norms that silenced her intuition. Now, as a faith-based women's relationship coach and survivor of sexual abuse and domestic violence, Stacy shares her compelling journey from victimhood to empowerment. Join us as we hear how Stacy transformed her sensitivity and empathy into strengths, reclaiming her voice and inspiring others to break the silence around abuse. Her contributions to the "Breaking the Silence: Voices of Survivors" project serve as a beacon of hope for anyone seeking to embrace their inner strength.

Through powerful personal stories and discussion, this episode underscores the essential journey from victim mentality to reclaiming personal power and self-esteem. We discuss setting healthy boundaries and maintaining effective communication while staying true to oneself. Stacy introduces us to the Wise Woman Community, a space inspired by Proverbs 14:1, dedicated to fostering connections among women. The conversation culminates with insights on manifesting a healthy relationship through personal growth and spiritual connection. With heartfelt stories of resilience and gratitude, we explore the hard work and commitment required to build rewarding partnerships founded on mutual respect and shared values.

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Stacy Peasall’s bio

Stacy Peasall is a Faith-Based Women’s Relationship Coach and the founder of the Wise Woman Community, a safe space for strong, independent women seeking harmony in their relationships. With 11 years dedicated to transforming relationships, Stacy’s own journey of overcoming trauma, narcissism, domestic violence, and relationship hurdles—fortified by her faith and certifications in Transformational Life Coaching and Sex, Love, and Relationship Coaching—has deeply informed her approach. A bestselling author, speaker, wife, and grandmother, she blends faith-based wisdom with scientifically proven strategies to help women build homes filled with peace, love, and connection, grounded in Proverbs 14:1.

Highlights

(05:14) Developing Intuition Through Experience

(10:58) Reclaiming Power Through Personal Responsibility

(16:23) Breaking the Silence

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Chapters

(00:00:02) - Finding Strength After Abuse (11 Minutes)This chapter introduces Stacy Peasall, a survivor of sexual abuse and domestic violence, who now works as a faith-based women's relationship coach. We explore Stacy's journey from being an 18-year-old, eager to pursue a career in fashion, to becoming a victim due to naivety and misplaced trust in older individuals. Stacy reflects on the societal norms that discouraged her from listening to her intuition, leading to traumatic experiences. She discusses the transformative moment when she finally trusted her inner voice, recognizing her sensitivity and empathetic nature as strengths rather than weaknesses. Additionally, Stacy is part of a collaborative project called "Breaking the Silence: Voices of Survivors," where she contributes her story to inspire others. Through her work, Stacy empowers women to reclaim their voices and embrace their inner strength.

(00:10:58) - Breaking the Silence on Abuse (16 Minutes)This chapter explores the transformative journey of reclaiming personal power and self-esteem by moving beyond a victim mentality and taking personal responsibility. Through personal development and growth, I emphasize the importance of setting healthy boundaries and effective communication without losing one's true self. The conversation highlights the creation of the Wise Woman Community, inspired by Proverbs 14:1, as a supportive space for women to connect and share experiences. By breaking the silence around abuse and understanding the detrimental effects of unhealed trauma, we underscore the necessity of healing and building a strong spiritual foundation. This foundation, in turn, enables individuals to attract and maintain healthy relationships.

(00:27:11) - Manifesting a Healthy Relationship (1 Minutes)This chapter explores the journey towards a fulfilling marriage by emphasizing the importance of personal growth and spiritual connection. We discuss the idea of not giving up on marriage and the significance of staying committed until the end. A guest shares her personal story of how, after working on herself and strengthening her vertical connection with her faith, she was able to attract a loving and respectful partner who shares her Christian values. We highlight the miracle and blessing of such a relationship, acknowledg