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April 29, 2025 26 mins

 🎙️ Episode Title: It’s Not Me, It’s You | The Stronghold Podcast 

Episode Summary: 

Have you ever carried the weight of someone else’s anger, criticism, or judgment—only to realize later it wasn’t about you at all? In this episode of The Stronghold Podcast, host Dave Barton dives deep into the emotional and spiritual dynamics of projection, healing, and energetic boundaries

We explore how others’ unresolved pain can wound us, and more importantly, how we can heal from it—emotionally, spiritually, and energetically. Drawing on scripture (Matthew 7, Psalm 147, Philippians 4), psychological insights (projection, cognitive dissonance, Brene Brown), ancient wisdom (Norse mythology, Odin, Vörðr), and heart-based practices (fire ceremonies, plant medicine, guided release), this episode offers a powerful guide to reclaiming your peace. 

If you're feeling emotionally drained by your relationships, spiritual walk, or internal battles, this episode will help you: 

  • Recognize when others' pain is being projected onto you
  • Stop apologizing for someone else’s baggage
  • Begin the deep work of healing your heart and reclaiming your identity in Christ
  • Explore the transformative role of energy, forgiveness, ceremony, and self-awareness


🧠 💛 Whether you're rooted in Christianity, exploring spiritual practices, or simply seeking emotional freedom, It’s Not Me, It’s You is a vulnerable and uplifting reminder that you were never meant to carry what isn’t yours.
 
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
 

  • Episode 018: Forgiveness
  • Identity Exchange – Jamie & Donna Winship
  • Wild at Heart Christian Retreat
  • Brene Brown on Shame and Boundaries


🙏 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode if it speaks to your journey. Your heart is sacred. Your healing is holy. You are not alone.
 

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